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Minden elementary school students get hands-on education at Barton
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 6:26pm
"I hope one-day that I'll be able to use the da Vinci again," said one fourth-grader from Grace Christian Academy in Minden, Nev. One-day he just may. Parents and teachers of the 18 little visitors who drove from Minden on Thursday managed to keep third and fourth graders in-line during a two-hour tour at Barton Memorial Hospital. With wide open eyes, the questions soared and the excitement was building just before they made their first stop to the operating room.
LTCC Theater Arts Department presents 'Lone Star' and 'Laundry and Bourbon'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 11:50amEvent Date:
November 15, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is proud to present an hilarious evening of theatre with the duet, “Lone Star” and “Laundry and Bourbon,” two companion one-act comedies by renowned playwright, James McLure. The production is directed by Susan Boulanger.
Performances are November 15, 16, 17 at 8:00 p.m, and November 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 General Admission, $7.00 Seniors, $5.00 Students with valid I.D., and children under 13; free for veterans and active military. Children under 6 will not be allowed in the theatre.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:24am
Event Date:
November 10, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) Saturday, November 10, from 7 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake.
Valhalloween tonight at Valhalla Boathouse Theater
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 10:32am
Event Date:
October 27, 2012 - 9:30pm
One more round of fun and debauchery at Valhalla’s Boathouse Theatre is set for Saturday night.
Outdoors with Don Q: Time to Celebrate Nevada Day 2012
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:30pm
As an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.
Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.
Guest column: Public education on the edge of an abyss
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00amIf a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and a society is only as strong as its response to its most vulnerable members, what does the future hold for California's children? This November, ...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:07pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.
Health shift will affect 860,000 Calif. children
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 10:06amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley said she is confident the state can eliminate a health insurance program serving more than 860,000 children fro...
Valhalloween at Valhalla with two nights of Rocky Horror Picture Show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 11:27pm
It’s two spooky nights of fun and debauchery at Valhalla’s Boathouse Theatre on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27.
We Can Challenge Week 5: Avoid soda and sugary drinks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:00amSoda and other sugary drinks can be a source of large amounts of empty calories. They also supply excessive amounts of sugar to young children who may be consuming them. In addition, they can conta...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting drive for children
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 6:00amI would like to thank the Three Peaks Resort, The Howard Johnson, Assemblies of God Church and First Baptist for contributing money and supplies to my work as a housemom at Rancho De Sus Ninos, an ...
Barton Health providing seasonal flu, pneumonia vaccinations
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 11:18pmEvent Date:
October 20, 2012 - 9:00am
Barton Health encourages our community to be protected during flu season by offering affordable vaccinations during convenient dates and times, at the following locations:
Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to noon and again on Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at Barton Family Medicine, 1090 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, Barton Urgent Care & Family Practice at Stateline Medical Center, 155 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev.
Ages 3 - 18 FREE.* Cost for ages 19 and older: Seasonal Flu Shot: $20; Pneumonia Vaccine: $35
Important information:
Dine out to help raise money for Choices for Children
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 2:00amMessage from the Mayor: For those who look beyond their own backyard, it's time to speak out for our future
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 1:29pm
Progressive or provincial? That is the crux of the issue facing our south shore community during this election and well into the next decade. Do we want a viable, prosperous community that our children and grandchildren are proud to call home? Or do we want the Tahoe of yesterday—only older and shabbier, with fewer families and more boarded up businesses?
Calif. to require waiver for unvaccinated students
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:10amSACRAMENTO - Parents who don't have their children vaccinated will have to get a note from the doctor's office before enrolling their children in school under a bill that Gov. Jerry Brown announced...
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
Halloween Cove 2012!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2012 - 4:00pm The party of all Halloween parties...Halloween Cove at Timber Cove Lodge brought to you by your friends at K-TAHOE Radio!
Be a part of this year’s NEW South Lake Tahoe Halloween tradition, K-Tahoe’s “Halloween Cove” from 4PM-8PM! We are creating a safe trick-or-treat environment for local children this year with a great central location & tons of parking! And there will be plenty of events & entertainment for older kids & mom & dad, too! Best of all...it's FREE!!
Great events like:
Location
Timber Cove Lodge
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 47.1696" N, 119° 58' 1.0524" W
See map: Google Maps
Donations sought for upcoming book sale at South Lake Tahoe Branch library
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 10:52amThe El Dorado County Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books and audio/visual materials (DVD & books on Tape/CD only please) for the upcoming book sale at the South Lake Tahoe Branch. We would greatly appreciate materials only in good condition and with a copyright date no earlier than 2000. Especially needed are recent children’s books and children’s DVDs, as well as recent materials in Spanish.
Bowl for Tahoe Youth and Family Services at the next Chamber BAHM!
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 1:17pmEvent Date:
October 17, 2012 - 5:30pm
The next BAHM! (Business After Hours Mixer) is set for Wednesday, October 17, 5:30-7:30pm at Tahoe Bowl in South Lake Tahoe. Attendees can mix and mingle at the newly remodeled Tahoe Bowl facilities including the 11th Frame Diner and the beautiful outdoor patio. BAHMs are $10 for chamber members, $20 for non-members, and include appetizers, drink tickets, and raffle tickets.
Opinion: Letting children serve food may help curb obesity issues
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 2:00amHorses provide children opportunity to build confidence, life skills
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 2:01amInaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:58pm
A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.
Halloween Treat Street at Pine Cone Lodge
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:44pmEvent Date:
October 31, 2012 - 5:00pm
The 10th annual Treat Street 2012, a safe trick-or treat event for children, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pine Cone Acre Motel on Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe. Free candy, hot chocolate and S'mores. The event is being hosted by the Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled and KRLT 93.9 FM and KOWL 1490. See below for more information.
Democrats Continue To Outpace Republicans In Nevada Voter Registration
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 3:16pmCARSON CITY — Democrats continue to out-register their Republican counterparts, with the latest data from Clark County now showing a more than 100,000 voter advantage as the deadline to participate in the Nov. 6 general election draws ever closer.
Today just before noon the Clark County website, which updates registration totals regularly, showed 346,703 Democrats registered to vote compared to 246,479 for Republicans, a 100,224 advantage.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates big fish during Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:40pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2012 (All day)
Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.
The festival encourages participation by children and their parents in a wide variety of educational and entertaining activities including:
OktoberFest at Camp Richardson a South Shore Lake Tahoe tradition
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:13pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2012 (All day)
South Shore Lake Tahoe celebrates fall with Germany in mind during OktoberFest at Camp Richardson Oct. 6-7. This annual festival dishes up two full days of great food, hand-crafted items, family games and numerous drink samplings. Admission is free and so is the parking.
Kids of all ages can search for the perfect pumpkin at the festival’s pumpkin patch. The entire family will enjoy events especially geared to children, including games for all age groups, from the Bouncy Castle, to face painting. Adults can enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden, offering a variety of great beer and wines.
Great Sierra Cleanup Saturday around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 3:47am
Event Date:
September 15, 2012 - 9:00am
Saturday is the Great Sierra River Cleanup with more than 11,200 volunteers joining together to scour watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada. Hundreds of community groups will spread across 22 counties and 1,052 river miles to pull appliances, cigarette butts, beverage cans, baby diapers, tires, furniture, and more from the rivers and streams that supply the State of California with 65 percent of its water. This effort, in partnership with the California Coastal Cleanup Day, serves to promote good stewardship on all of our waterways, from the source to the sea.
Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe previews 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 3:16pmAt Lake Tahoe, football is underway, the colors are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, and the smell of fireplaces are starting to fill the evening air.
OBITUARY: June Elaine McCabe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 6:00am8/16/42 - 8/21/12June Elaine McCabe was born in Portland, Oregon on August 16, 1942 to June and Edward Cupps.She raised her 2 children in Sacramento, California and they moved to South Lake Taho...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making summer at the library great
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 6:00amIt was a busy summer at the Lake Tahoe branch of the Douglas County Public Library. Our summer reading programs "Dream Big - Read" for children and "Own the Night" for teens were enhanced by the ge...
OBITUARY: June Elaine McCabe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 5:19pm8/16/42 - 8/21/12June Elaine McCabe was born in Portland, Oregon on August 16, 1942 to June andEdward Cupps. She raised her 2 children in Sacramento, California and they moved to South Lake Taho...
The Laura and Rick Hall Show at Valhalla Boathouse Theater
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 12:38pm
Event Date:
September 2, 2012 - 7:30pm
The Laura and Rick Hall Show will be on Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater. The show features Laura Hall, from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and Rick Hall, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm." This will be a fun, upbeat performance. Laura and Rick will perform original songs, Rick's will entertain with his humorous storytelling, and much much more. Show time is 7:30 p.m.
Date & Time: September 2nd at 7:30pm.
Advance Tickets: $18/Adult $10/Children
$20/adult at the door.
Tahoe Douglas fire station pancake feed to benefit local charities
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 3:36am
Event Date:
September 1, 2012 - 8:30am
Stack 'em up and pour on the syrup Saturday at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 3 with a firehouse pancake feed.
The community is invited to the breakfast, which runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with proceeds to go to local South Shore Lake Tahoe area charities. The cost is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.
Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:25amAs Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.
TRPA Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 3:24pmEvent Date:
September 27, 2012 - 4:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host its second annual Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.
Romaine lettuce shipped to California and Nevada recalled for E. Coli fears
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 5:23amCalifornia-based Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The affected product is limited to Tanimura & Antle Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine. This product is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and may have a Best Buy date of “08 19 12.” The product was available at retail locations Aug. 2 – Aug. 19.
South Lake Tahoe joins hands with Barton Health to create inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 5:24pm
Many of us take advantage of all Lake Tahoe has to offer, including hiking, biking, camping, skiing and much more, but I have come across several members of our community recently who feel as though they don’t know how to exactly go about enjoying these things. So, at Barton Health, we asked ourselves … what are things South Lake Tahoe has to offer that people could enjoy more?
LTCC Connect to hold children's mountain bike camp later this month
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 6:00amThe next Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race champion might just come from Lake Tahoe, but the first step toward success is getting him or her on a bike. That's just what the inaugural children'...
Children compete in Tahoe KIDS Tri Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 6:00amMarcus Haven is tough. Last year he swam, ran and rode his bike along with 65 other competitors in a South Shore triathlon. Even tumbling over his handlebars toward the finish of the biking leg ...
Children compete in Tahoe KIDS Tri Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 6:00amMarcus Haven is tough. Last year he swam, ran and rode his bike along with 65 other competitors in a South Shore triathlon. Even tumbling over his handlebars toward the finish of the biking leg ...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals host fundraiser for Humane Society at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:58am
Event Date:
August 18, 2012 - 1:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals inaugural TRYP-Stock will raise funds for Tahoe’s Animal Humane Society, Saturday, August 18 from 1 - 5 p.m. at El Dorado Beach - the new Lakeview Commons. The 60s-themed "Peace, Love & Puppies" party provides locals, visitors and kids of all ages, an afternoon filled with music on the beach, costumes, games, contests, vendors, food and beverages.
Clean Tahoe Furniture Sale, Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project on August 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:41am
Event Date:
August 18, 2012 - 9:00am
Clean Tahoe’s Furniture Sale and Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project will be held on Saturday, August 18th from 9am – 3pm.
Antiques and other furniture for sale can be previewed in advance from August 15th-17th from 1pm-4pm at 921 Eloise Ave. Unit B.
Silent auction items are: Two antique hutches, white antique couch, antique dresser, antique rocking chair, and an antique cherry wood buffet.
13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 4:56pmEvent Date:
August 11, 2012 (All day)
Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 11, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.
OBITUARY: Jarvis Donald Thomas
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 6:00amJarvis Donald Thomas, 78 passed on July 15, 2012 peacefully at his home. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Wilma (Jetton); children Sonya, Kelly, Guy, Tausha, Toby and Dovie; siblings Guy, Doug an...
University of Nevada, Reno to host Bill Nye The Science Guy
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 9:27am
Event Date:
September 6, 2012 - 7:00pm
The public is invited to be entertained and educated with Bill Nye the Science Guy Sept. 6, the first of several presentations in the annual Discover Science Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Reno. The College of Science and Associated Students of the University of Nevada are bringing Nye to the University’s Lawlor Events Center at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 per person, available through the Lawlor box office.
California failing to ensure health and well being of children
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 4:15pmCourses, camp offer Spanish immersion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 6:00amFor adults and children looking to hone their Spanish skills this summer, the search ends in South Lake Tahoe. Next month, the Lake Tahoe Community College will hold its 19th annual Intensive Spani...
South Lake Tahoe water taxi provides access to beaches, recreation and shopping
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 5:22pm
A water taxi service based at Camp Richardson Resort connects locals and visitors to lakeside marinas, enhancing economic activity on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The service offers stops at three marinas providing access to recreation, sightseeing, dining and shopping.
