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Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 8:31pmMountain Resort Television reporter Ashley Lindner interviews Amber Aneloski, the Co-Chair of Leadership Lake Tahoe about their Bodacious Bowling Fundraiser this Friday and the Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit.
Warren Miller's "Chasing Shadows" showing at South Tahoe High theater
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:44pm
Event Date:
January 29, 2016 - 7:30pm
"Chasing Shadows," the most recent Warren Miller ski film will be shown at the theater at South Tahoe High on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Besides the movie there will also be a silent auction featuring custom skis, a hotel stay, ski boots, Sierra-at-Tahoe lift tickets and STHS Alpine Ski Team sweatshirts. The public is invited and tickets are $15.00 per person.
The epic ski movie showing is a fundraiser for the Tahoe Basin Ski League leading STHS Vikings. There will also be ski industry vendors in the lobby prior to the movie to talk to the public.
'Pizza for Pups' fundraiser tonight in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 9:17am
Event Date:
January 27, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 27 to raise money for their spay-neuter program and the animal shelter in Meyers.
Pizza for Pups will be held at Blue Dog Pizza (Midtown location on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sierra Blvd). For a $10 donation, participants will enjoy Blue Dog's wonderful pizza with the proceeds going to ACT. The rest of Blue Dog's menu will be available for purchase, also, including salads, beer, and wine. Seatings will be at 6:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m.
South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Team leading Tahoe Basin Ski League
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 2:51pm
The ski race season is in full swing for area high schools, with five races already completed. After Monday's slalom race at Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Tahoe High leads the Tahoe Basin Ski League with four girls and four boys in the top ten in their respective divisions.
Whittell High School's Payton Norton leads all boys in the league with his teammate Gunnar Barnwell currently in 10th place.
Improv student workshop and fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2016 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
February 6, 2016 (All day)
Tahoe Arts Project is offering two opportunities to enjoy the Tahoe Improv Players, once in a free daytime workshop, and the other later that evening at a special show.
Leadership Lake Tahoe holds Bodacious Bowling Fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 1:49pm
Event Date:
February 5, 2016 - 6:00pm
Join the Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2016 for a fun community bowling tournament on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Tahoe Bowl in South Lake Tahoe.
What's happening in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 9:56pm
The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Henry Phillips and Sandro Iocolano, Wednesday – Sunday, January 20 – 24, 2016 The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe! Shows happen at 9 pm every Wednesday through Sunday.(775) 588-1728
Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the South Tahoe High School
"Manly man's" barbershop opens up in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 9:00pm
The barbershop is making a comeback, something the clients at Beau's Barbershop in South Lake Tahoe are happy about.
"Barbering is a lost art," said Beau Baker, the shop's owner. "But, barbers are making a comeback."
"I just got the best haircut of my life from a new barber in town," said South Tahoe High Athletic Director Tony Sunzeri. "It's an old school barbershop with new school flavor."
STHS Alpine Team presents Chasing Shadows, the new Warren Miller Film
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 8:56am
Event Date:
January 29, 2016 - 7:30pm South Tahoe High School is proud to announce they will be showing the new Warren Miller Movie, Chasing Shadows on January 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Theater.
COST is $15.00 if the tickets are purchased at the school's ASB office. They are $16.50 if purchased through the school's online store at LTUSD.org.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Theater
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimist's annual Elegant Evening has gone digitial
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 4:25pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2016 - 5:30pm
Soroptimist International of the Tahoe Sierra is holding their 27th annual Elegant Evening on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom.
Since this is the group's major fundraiser of the year you can count on a silent auction, and this year the ladies are stepping it up by going digital, following in the footsteps of Tahoe Douglas Rotary's successful auction last year. Even though the event is still a few months away, people can view auction items and buy tickets on line.
STHS principal's monos featured on Warren Miller film; Chasing Shadows showing at school
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/17/2015 - 12:10am
Event Date:
January 29, 2016 - 5:30pm
By school day, he's the leader on the hill at South Tahoe High School, but by night, he's leading the field of American custom builders of monoskis.
"He" is Chad Houck, second year principal at STHS. Houck was recently featured in his second Warren Miller ski movie, this time in "Chasing Shadows." His first Miller highlight was in 2006 when his monoskiing was in "Off the Grid."
5th annual Sushi Pier Rail Jam to raise money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
December 15, 2015 - 7:00pm
On Course Events has teamed up with Sushi Pier Tahoe again to produce the 5th Annual Shred for Sushi Rail Jam on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe hockey team raising funds for international finals in Canada
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 9:12pm
The Lake Tahoe Grizzlies Peewee Team is the 2015 Pacific District Regional Silver Stick Champions in the Peewee B division which has earned them a spot at the International Finals in Ontario, Canada. In order to help the young boys and girls with travel expenses, the team has started a fundraising campaign selling "Tahoe Strong" T-Shirts.
All 14 team members have excelled not only on the ice, but in the classroom according to fundraiser organizer Tye Watson. They players come from South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Truckee, Reno, Carson City and Minden.
Barton's Festival of the Trees and Lights opens; Winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 10:46pm
The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.
The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:
Designer Tree Category
Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton
Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team
Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
LTUSD Trees:
Unique South Tahoe High fundraiser helps basketball teams and needy children
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 3:38pm
Many of us have contributed to local school sports teams by buying candy bars, raffle tickets or attending fundraiser dinners, but how many of us have bought soap for ourselves, provided for a needy child in Africa at the same time we're also supporting the teams?
Lake Tahoe's Festival of the Trees begins Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 6:13pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2015 (All day)
Lights, trees, action! Lake Tahoe community members and visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the seventh annual Festival of Trees and Lights.
The family-friendly festival runs from December 2 through December 6 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. This year, all proceeds will support prevention programs and trauma services for Barton Hospital’s Level III Trauma Center.
South Lake Tahoe: What to do this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 9:40am
The inaugural Winter Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and will feature stocking stuffers, gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas, and small prizes for attending. Food will be offered for sale by Seniors, Inc. The Senior Center is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Scavenger Charity Dash to raise funds for Lake Tahoe Humane Society
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 3:27pm
Event Date:
November 22, 2015 - 12:00pm
Have you seen the "Amazing Race" on television? Now you have a chance to participate in South Lake Tahoe's version, the Scavenger Charity Dash, on November 22, 2015 starting at noon.
Elevated Fitness is holding the fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A.
Teams of two will work together in a wild adventure that solves clues, finds scavenger items and is a complete fun challenge.
The cost is $50 per person or $90 per team. Race starts at Elevated Fitness located at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd., #8, in South Lake Tahoe. Call 530-318-8666 for more information.
Holiday buzz starts with Barton's 45th Holiday Faire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2015 - 6:57pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2015 - 9:00am
Get into the holiday spirit and support community health at the forty-fifth annual Holiday Faire on Sunday, November 8. Community members and visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend this merry event at St. Teresa Grace Hall.
Every year, Barton Auxiliary volunteers and employees from The Attic Thrift Store select their favorite holiday and winter donations to sell at the Holiday Faire. Items available for purchase include holiday decorations, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, purses, gifts, and winter wear.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services holding 3k Ugly Sweater Walk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 7:07pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2015 - 10:00am
A fun 3k walk with a twist is the next fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. After this summer's successful Color Blast Run, they are now having an Ugly Sweater Walk starting at 10 a.m. on November 14, 2015 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The agency's intern, Indee Lacayo, is planning the event as part of her Community Health curriculum at the University of Nevada, Reno. Lacayo is a lifelong South Lake Tahoe resident.
Movie in Lake Tahoe combines snowboarding, surfing and environment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 10:13pm
Event Date:
October 23, 2015 - 7:00pm
Local Freshies and Beyond Boarding are hosting the U.S. premier of the movie, Northern Grease, at South Lake Tahoe's Himmel Haus on Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.
Northern Grease is an independent documentary that tells a story of snowboarders and surfers learning the real social and environmental impacts of resource extraction in Northern Canada. The Beyond Boarding crew gives us an in depth look at what’s possible when we all set out to achieve a common goal, no matter what the opposition.
Benefit concert in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for Butte Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2015 - 9:00pm
The local production crew, Mindful Massive, is putting on a concert in South Lake Tahoe Friday night to help the victims of the Butte Fire. It will be held at the American Legion from 9 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Tyler Mikkelsen of Mindful Massive said they wanted to do something to help those that lost everything in last month's devastating fire that consumed 70,868 acres, destroyed 475 homes and 343 outbuildings, damaged 45 structures and killed two people. A friend of theirs lived in Mountain Ranch and lost his home and belongings.
Tahoe WordWave: Inaugural literary festival gaining national attention
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 2:58pm
Get ready for Tahoe WordWave, a literary event the likes of which has never before been seen in South Lake Tahoe, and the rest of the country is taking note.
Modeled after San Francisco's LitQuake, organizers of Tahoe WordWave have gathered creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country to share their talents over a three day experience at Tallac Historic Site. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.
Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sundays
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:20am
Event Date:
October 4, 2015 - 1:00pm Hello Sweet Sippers!
Are you ready for our final event of 2015 on Sunday 10/4?
This event will feature Rum-based drinks, the entertainment will be "Dougie L." and the non-profit will be the Greater Genoa Business Association.
Please remember to bring your GSSS glass so you can get $2 off of the $12 price, and be prepared to stay until the very end and enter our contests for some very awesome prizes! Remember, October is the big "Give-a-way". We keep drawing those passports until all of the prizes are gone!!
Location
Town of Genoa
Main Street, Genoa, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Extreme athlete Erik Roner dies in Squaw Valley skydiving accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 9:31pm
Sky diver Erik Lars Roner, an MTV extreme athlete, was killed Monday when he flew into a tree during a charity golf event at Squaw Valley Monday morning, authorities said.
Roner, 39, of Tahoe City, Calif., was part of a team doing a performance for a charity golf tournament when he hit a tree and became entangled about 9:45 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.
Roner was pronounced dead at the scene; all other skydivers landed safely, officials said.
The accident occurred at an annual golf fundraiser for the Squaw Valley Institute in Olympic Valley.
Riva Grill cocktail wins Barton Hospital's "Best Cocktail" contest
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 10:51pm
More than 250 people packed the Riva Grill Thursday night for Barton Foundation's 6th Annual Signature Cocktail Contest.
The winner of the event, Riva Grill's Erick Martinez, is no stranger to the podium. Attendees voted his Blue Linen “Best Cocktail.” The drink combined Tahoe Blue Vodka with lavender, mint, cucumber, and St. Germain. Martinez, who also received the most tips and was voted “Most Congenial Bartender.” Erick received “Most Congenial Bartender” in 2014 and “Best Cocktail” in 2013.
Fall Food Fest to benefit South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 7:23pm
Event Date:
October 10, 2015 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation once again presents their major fundraiser of the year, the Fall Food Fest, on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Lake Tahoe.
The popular event raises money for local schools.
Sierra Club Fall Fundraiser at Aspen Hollow Nursery
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 12:56pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2015 - 4:00pm Enjoy the Tahoe Area Sierra Club's fundraiser, "Dinner in the Autumn Garden," on Sunday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aspen Hollow Nursery.
Join them as the spend an evening in the garden enjoying food, wine, friends and fall planting ideas.
All proceeds will benefit the conservation work of the local group. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Aspen Hollow Nursery is located at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Aspen Hollow Nursery
541 Emerald Bay Road
Sout Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sundays
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 2:42pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2015 - 1:00pm It's time once again to sip, shop and stroll through beautiful downtown Genoa during out September 6 event. The drink is Vodka, the non-profit recipient is "Suicide Prevention Network" and Nigel St. Hubbins will provide the entertainment once again. What better way to spend part of your Labor Day Weekend than with us in Genoa?
Location
Genoa, NV
Main Street
United States
See map: Google Maps
Local bartenders to mix up specialties for Barton fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 9:41pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2015 - 5:30pm
Sample Tahoe’s newest cocktail creations at the sixth annual Signature Cocktail Contest. Hosted by the Barton Foundation, the community event will take place Wednesday, September 23 at the Riva Grill at 5:30 p.m.
Contest attendees can sample an assortment of cocktails created by Tahoe mixologists who are comprised of bartenders from local establishments, each showcase a unique concoction with Tahoe Blue Vodka and have been known to add less traditional ingredients like cotton candy or potato chips.
Tahoe Arts Project annual Music on the Beach Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2015 - 7:00pm Enjoy this special evening with friends and family. Featuring Artists Trey Stone, Niall McGuinness and John Shipley. Bring food, beverages, blankets and low back chairs. Suggested donation $10. All proceeds benefit Tahoe Arts Project.
Have fun at Tahoe Youth & Family Service's Color Blast Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:22am
Event Date:
August 15, 2015 - 9:00am
Ready to get "color"ful? Ready to have fun, a little outdoor exercise and help the local community while at it?
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) has held South Lake Tahoe area colors in the past, but this is the first year they are adding a COLORBLAST! Fun Run in the Carson Valley into the mix.
On Saturday, August 13 they are holding their annual fun run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the Carson Valley Medical Center Health Fest. The center is located at
1107 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, NV.
Soroptimists hold 45th Annual Wine Tasting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 10:19pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe invites the community to their 45th annual “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” on Friday, October 16, 2015 at MontBleu's Convention Center. Enjoy incredible wine from Northern California’s top wineries and sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the South Shore’s finest restaurants.
Fundraiser at Primo's Italian Bistro to support Kelly Ridge
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
September 9, 2015 - 4:30pm The Seniors at Kelly Ridge Senior Affordable Housing Community in South Lake Tahoe will be presenting their first rundraiser at Primo’s Italian Restaurant on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale now for $11.00 each which includes one pasta dish with a choice of one of three Primo’s famous family sauces. The fundraiser proceeds benefit the seniors at Kelly Ridge Affordable Housing Community by providing them with a benevolent fund to access when there is a special need.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary gives out community awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 11:25pm
Each year the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club holds their signature fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration, and because of this they are able to give away tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, grants and gifts to members of the community.
On Friday, local non-profits were handed the fruits of the Rotarian's labor at their annual community donation day.
This year, the following groups received a donation either at the meeting or during the school year:
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Boy Scouts Troop 468
Boy Scouts Troop 594
WHittell High Boosters
Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 4:16pmCome to Genoa to Sip, Shop and Stroll from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 2.
The drinks will be tequila-based, entertainment by Jenera Paxton and the non-profit is Douglas Animal Welfare Group (D.A.W.G.). A completed passport gets you an entry for a chance to win $100 in "Genoa Bucks" and other fun prizes. Bring your glass and get $2 off of the $12 price. See you there!!
Location
Downtown Genoa, NV 89411
Main Street
United States
See map: Google Maps
A Toast to Die For: An evening of mystery at the South Lake Tahoe library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
August 23, 2015 - 4:00pm
Mystery, intrigue and entertainment South Lake Tahoe style. That's what you can expect when you join the Friends of the Library for an evening of food, wine and mystery at the South Lake Tahoe Library when they present "A Toast to Die For: An Evening of Mystery."
On Sunday, August 23 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. you can enjoy choices of hearty appetizers, beverages, a silent auction and music, all surrounded with an aura of mystery pervading the scene, both inside and out.
Triple Crown of Bartending competition continues: Speed, Style & Flair
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:09pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2015 - 12:00pm
FNCTN and Tahoe Blue Vodka’s Triple Crown of Bartending competitions continue on Sunday, July 26th at Steamers Bar & Grill from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“The 4th Annual Bloody Mary Competition was well attended and lot of fun. Turn 3 took home the judges choice after a tie-breaker round and Cold Water Brewery was awarded the peoples choice,“ said Matt Levitt of Tahoe Blue Vodka. “I am looking forward to seeing what kind of flair the bartenders are bringing this time around.”
Letter: AVID Class at STHS says "Thank You"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:05pm
South Tahoe High School is one of the most unique and fun schools I’ve
attended, it’s full of opportunities for students to achieve their maximum
Douglas County Foundation to raffle off classic Ford Mustang
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 5:27pmDuring Saturday's Carson Valley Days parade, the Douglas County Community Services Foundation will be showcasing a 1967 classic Ford Mustang which they will be raffling off this fall. The car will be the Grand Prize for the Foundation’s 2nd Annual Classic Car Raffle fundraiser to be held on October 17, 2015. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this fun and unique raffle hosted by the Community Services Foundation.
10th TOCCATA Tahoe Summer Music Fest: Going for Baroque
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 6:08pm
Event Date:
June 21, 2015 - 3:00pm
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 10th Summer MusicFest with “Going For Baroque-Summer Solstice Series” June 17 thru 23. The program opens with Vivaldi’s Concerto for Violin and Cello, RV 547, with Natalie and Nick Haines as soloists, and continues with flutist Josue Casillas performing Vivaldi’s Concerto for Flute #428 “Goldfinch”. Other soloists include Yuri Liberzon, guitarist, performing Vivaldi Concerto RV 82, and harpist Marina Roznitovsky performing Vivaldi Concerto #540. The concert concludes with J.S.
'Swim for Africa' Paint & Sip fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 4:59pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2015 - 6:00pm
Learn how to paint a beautiful African landscape piece and help give our children in Kenya an education and future hope.
Swim For Africa was founded in 2010 by the three Carter sisters from South Lake Tahoe to help raise support for children in Athi River, Kenya. Each year, 'Swim For Africa' helps the Athi River children by providing their families with necessary funds for schooling, school supplies, and food. 'Swim For Africa' relies on the donations of others and the comfort that community can bring to fund 7-8 children in school and 3-4 families with food.
Kids who collected 44,000 dimes visit burned firefighter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2015 - 9:54pm
Maple Creek Elementary students learned the value of a dime Friday.
For collecting $4,402 — the equivalent of 44,020 dimes —for the Leon S. Peters Burn Center, they got a wave and a smile from Pete Dern, the Fresno fire captain who is recovering from severe burns he got while battling a blaze.
“It made his day,” said Dern’s wife, Kelly Dern, who accepted a check from the students for the burn center.
“His face lit up,” said Dern’s daughter, McKenzie Dern.
Bert's Spaghetti Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:13am
Event Date:
May 14, 2015 - 5:30pm It’s that time of the year again!
The annual Bert’s Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is May 14th, 2015 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 at Bert’s Cafe in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy the evening as TAP Board Members and volunteers serve up tasty spaghetti along with wine and baked goods.
Come hungry and ready to have fun! Proceeds will benefit Tahoe Arts Project.
South Lake Tahoe fundraiser for Health 2 Humanity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 8:07pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2015 - 5:00pm
What started as a project started in a Southern California dorm room by a South Tahoe High graduate has grown into an organization that helps out those in need throughout Africa.
John Cefalu was just 18 years old when he started making soap in his dorm room. He decided to leave the world better than he had found it. Those small efforts in the dorm were the beginnings of Health 2 Humanity.
Sea to Sea for MBC at the Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:34pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2015 - 5:00pm Did you know that 30% of those diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will develop metastatic disease? Did you know that the big cancer organizations only dedicate, on average, 2% of the money they raise to metastatic breast cancer research? Do you even know what metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is?
Location
Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health
1154 Emerald Bay Rd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Local scouts hold Burger Night fundraiser for Thailand Eagle Scout project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 10:09pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2015 - 4:00pm
Two Whittell High School juniors, Chris Evans and Aubrey Felton, are working on their Eagle Scout rank. The young men aren't doing any textbook effort and have set their goals very high with taking on a hands-on project at a school in Thailand.
To raise the funds needed to complete the project, Evans and Felton have joined forces with the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club in putting on Burger Night at the Red Hut Cafe Ski Run location on Wednesday, May 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Arson arrest made in Fresno fire that injured Fire Captain Pete Dern
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 9:15pm
Investigators say a woman arrested for a fire that severely injured a Fresno fire captain has a history with fire. Julia Harper, 52, is jailed on charges of setting a fire causing great bodily injury. Fire Captain Pete Dern was nearly killed while trying to put out the fire Harper allegedly started.
Motherhood Out Loud - A Spring Fundraiser at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 8:23pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2015 - 6:00pm
When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical play. Utterly unpredictable, Motherhood Out Loud shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.
Tahoe Douglas Fire pancake breakfast to raise funds for injured firefighter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2015 - 8:00am
On March 29, 2015, Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern fell through the roof of a burning home, resulting in severe burns over 70% of his body. In the days since the accident, firefighters and other concerned people from around the country have been sending both prayers and money to the family.
The outpouring of support is also evident on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. On Sunday, April 19, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and The Local 2441 are putting on a pancake breakfast to raise money for the mounting expenses for Dern and his family.
