lake tahoe community
Lake Tahoe Community College announces free tuition program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 1:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA - Starting in Fall 2018, all first-time, full-time California residents or AB540 eligible students attending Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) will pay no tuition their first year. The Lake Tahoe College Promise is available to any student who is attending college for the first time. LTCC offers associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and vocational certificates in more than 40 areas of study, including Psychology, Business, Fire Science, Culinary Arts, and Allied Health.
Likely South Lake Tahoe voters to see two VHR ballot measures in November
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 3:23pm
Two South Lake Tahoe community groups have submitted petitions to get their vacation home rental (VHR) initiatives on the November, 2018 ballot. The first group, Tahoe Neighborhoods Group, submitted 1,651 signatures to the City Clerk on April 30, and the second group, Sustainable Community Alliance, turned in 1,827 signatures on May 21, less than 30 days after they started collecting them.
Kudos: Whittell and South Tahoe High Schools send thanks for golf tournament
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 6:50pmDear South Lake Tahoe Community,
The South Tahoe and Whittell High School Booster's Clubs would like to express our sincere gratitude to the sponsors, players and volunteers at this year's Boosters Golf Tournament. We'd especially like to thank Edgewood Tahoe for their continued support for our cause - this year was our 31st year - and once again they allowed us to use their gorgeous course, snack shack, carts, staff, and club house at no charge so that we can host this amazing event.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 10:28pm
Every Monday of the year, the Bread & Broth volunteers collect donated food, setup a dining area in St. Theresa Hall, prepare and cook a tasty full-course meal, setup a dessert and drink area, and pack food ‘giveaway’ bags for the 65 to 100 dinner guests who show up for a free meal to which everyone in the community is invited to attend.
These wonderful meals are hosted by “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsors who not only financially help cover the costs of the dinner but also send sponsor crew members who work alongside of the B&B volunteers to prepare the community dinner.
Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe club awards $21,000 in scholarships
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 5:19pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe club awarded students from Lake Tahoe Community College, South Tahoe High and Whittell High School with $21,000 in scholarships during their annual Rewards for Excellence Scholarship program Wednesday.
Those honored:
Lake Tahoe Community College
Hannah Brown
Robert Gutknecht
Mika Klitsch
Farrah Kuenzi
Jennifer Lenches
Tristy Medina
Morgan Montoya
Thorne Saunders
Kathryn Spence
Lakin Smith
Kyle Sullivan
South Tahoe High School - Ivone Larsen AVID awards
Briana Alamilla
Halle Alvarez
Four vying for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 5
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 10:51pm
There are four people running for El Dorado County Supervisor for the 5th District on June 5: Incumbent Sue Novasel and challengers Kenny Curtzwiler, Norma Santiago and Jeffrey Spencer. The 5th District covers Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoma.
South Tahoe Now asked each candidate the same questions, and here are all of their answers, exactly as they were presented to us.
Sue Novasel
Occupation: El Dorado County Supervisor – District V
Past political history:
2015 – Present: County Supervisor, District V
Tahoe Legends Run to raise funds for South Lake Tahoe track
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 9:20pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2018 - 8:00am
The 5K Tahoe Legends Run, a fun run (or walk) that raises money annually for the South Tahoe Middle School track, will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Competitors will start at Lake Tahoe Community College and finish on the track at the school's South Tahoe Community Sports Complex, former home of the 1968 Olympic Trials Track.
Participants will weave through rolling hills, forests and meadows on single track trails and bike paths.
It's showtime for South Tahoe Middle School and TAP
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 7:10pm
Young thespians at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) have been working since March on Giants in the Sky, a musical and magical story about the world of giants who live in the clouds.
Tahoe Arts Project is presenting the play which is performed by ACT One, a new program for STMS South Tahoe Middle School students that helps fill a void for their hunger for creative expression, given the absence of drama and other arts programming available to students at a critical developmental age.
2018 annual Student Art Exhibition at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 1:13pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2018 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2018 Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) annual Student Art Exhibition will hold a special opening reception on Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the school's Main Commons area. The show runs through June 15.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On behalf of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for its support during the third winter season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room project. Our organization received donations from over 150 different individuals and businesses and benefited from 64 volunteers who provided over 675 volunteer hours in the Warm Room.
One degree of change community conversation continues May 17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 7:36pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 6:30pm
A one degree change in the earth's average temperature can cause a sheet of ice of in Greenland to melt and raise the ocean level enough to put low lying land in Florida under water.
It takes only a one degree change in temperature to convert water to steam, water to ice, or water to snow.
It can take a shift of one degree to change your life.
One degree is so small, yet so powerful.
Tahoe Works Job Fair
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 11:58am
Looking for a job? Join us for the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event on May 17. Meet employers, get information on housing and more.
Looking for a job? Join us for the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event on Thursday, May 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Get information on resources from housing and healthcare, meet with all of the South Shore’s top employers, and take the next step in your career.
Sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber, El Dorado County and ADVANCE.
This event is FREE to attend and all attendees will receive a FREE headshot photo as well as snacks and refreshments.
Participating Businesses:
Aramark Lake Tahoe - Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
Fundraiser Evening of Painting and Wine with Phyllis Shafer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 12:25pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2018 - 6:00pm
Artist Phyllis Shafer is sharing her talents with the South Lake Tahoe community during a June 1 fundraiser that will benefit the K-12 art programs in local schools through the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation.
Participants will be creating a 16" x 20" acrylic painting while enjoying wine and appetizers during the event at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $100 and includes the painting, two classes of wine and all materials.
There are just 40 spots available and in the first day of ticket sales, nine spots were booked.
Public invited to take part in 18th annual Tahoe Truckee Snapshot Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 10:39am
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 9:00am
Join over a hundred community members at the League to Save Lake Tahoe's largest one-day water quality monitoring event of the year on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This free event is family friendly and all ages are invited. No experience necessary. Refreshments will be provided but bring a reusable water bottle.
Dual enrollment, calendar changes and free tuition focus of LTCC-LTUSD meeitng
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 2:00pm
The annual joint board meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) to discuss common goal strategies was held Tuesday, will innovative programs and successes highlighted.
Two colleges to be housed in LTCC University Center in Fall 2018
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students will soon be able to graduate from South Tahoe High, move into Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) for their associate degree, then head over to the new Lisa Maloff University Center for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, Global Business Management, Psychology, and possibly in the near future, Ski Resort Management.
Sierra Nevada College was the first school to offer four-year degrees at LTCC, and now there will be another.
High School essay contest sponsored by Unity at the Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 2:16pm
Unity at the Lake will be giving away $2,000 to local youth during their essay contest, part of their long-standing intention to empower youth in the South Lake Tahoe community.
South Tahoe High School students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit a 400-600 word essay with the title "How I Make a Difference." The essay should explore what these words mean to the student and how they have incorporated them (or intend to incorporate them) into their personal life. Unity will select one winning essay in each grade for each $500 award.
Tahoe Art League hosts exhibit in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 1:16pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2018 - 6:00pm Participants in El Dorado County Wellness Center programs will have a chance to show off their artistic skills in the “Each Mind Matters” art exhibit hosted by the Tahoe Art League. The exhibit will take place at Lake Tahoe Community College April 30 – May 4, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
The art that will be on display has been created through Art Angels, a program of the Tahoe Art League.
South Lake Tahoe community group attempts to get new initiative on the ballot
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 7:51pm
The "South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rentals Restrictions Initiative" may be added to the ballot in November should proponents get enough signatures to put it there.
Created by the Sustainable Community Alliance (SCA), a group in South Lake Tahoe, the initiative is giving voters another chance to voice their opinion about vacation home rentals (VHRs) and should be on the ballot along with another initiative that wants to ban VHRs.
Stepping Up Day of Action: El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2018 - 12:00pm YOU ARE INVITED!! Join El Dorado County community leaders and hear from Chief Probation Officer on May 16 for a Stepping Up Day of Action Q&A.
Stepping Up is a national initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. The Day of Action is an opportunity for our community to come together to learn about the county’s efforts to connect people to treatment and services instead of jails.
Event Location: Lake Tahoe Community College (Boardroom) from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Boardroom
United States
See map: Google Maps
Barton Health welcomes new doctor to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has announced the addition of Dr. Gregory Burkard, Jr. to their family of care providers.
Burkard is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is an interventional pain and sports medicine physiatrist. This means he is a physician that treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, muscles, joints and more.
Angel of Tahoe strikes again: Large donation headed to Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 3:20pm
Lisa Maloff, whose name is synonymous with gracious donations to the South Lake Tahoe community, has once again thrown her financial support behind a local need.
Maloff has given the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe $500,000 to get started on a new building, but she won't be stopping there.
Changes ahead for South Shore bus services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 11:07pm
One thing is certain, something has to change or there will not be enough money to operate buses around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. What isn't certain is how those changes will look, where extra funding can come from, or if services will have to be cut.
During Friday's Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) board meeting, options to keep a sustainable transit system in place for Lake Tahoe were discussed. Buses continue to operate at a loss and that cannot continue, according to the TTD staff.
SITS throwing the party of the year: 2018 Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:37pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2018 - 5:30pm
The community is invited to join the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for an evening of live music, great food, drinks and friends at the 29th annual Elegant Evening will be held at Harrah's Tahoe on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
The evening's festivities start with a 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. cocktail party and social time, moving to a seated dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and dancing all night with Trey Stone until 10:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy selective tastings from Crystal Basin Cellars, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Lake Tahoe AleWorx and Double Bond Wine.
Tahoe Truckee Snapshot Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:57am
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 9:00am Join the fun as we capture the water quality of the Tahoe Truckee Watershed through this hands-on monitoring event. Meet at Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen Room Saturday, May 19 at 9 am. Teams led by trained team leaders will then go out to local streams and rivers throughout South Tahoe to collect data to create a snapshot in time of water quality. The data collected can be used for restoration projects and overall watershed protection.
Wear layers, sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen. Be prepared to possibly wade in the water. Bring a reusable water bottle.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Drug Store Project successful due to community partnerships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 7:18pm
If you had walked onto the LTCC campus on Tuesday, April 3, you would have never guessed that there were 325 6th grade youth and 220 agency and volunteer workers throughout the corridors, all learning information on how and why to keep themselves safe from drugs. “Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free. With the country’s attitudes and norms about drug use changing, times are even more difficult for our kids.
Christening ceremony for Ms Lisa, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue boat
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 6:25pm
In South Lake Tahoe, the name Lisa Maloff is synonymous with philanthropy. She has earned the name "Angel of Tahoe" through her large donations, including $10 million to Barton Memorial Hospital for their new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence (Wellness and Sports Performance Center) and $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College for the Lisa Maloff University Center. To date, Mrs. Maloff has donated $35 million in the past four years.
Unpacking Life's Chaos: Simple ways to create a life that energizes instead of exhausts you
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/31/2018 - 11:12am
Event Date:
May 5, 2018 - 9:00am Would you like to join like-minded women in finding out how you can have a life that delights and energizes you?
The Details:
Who's invited: Every woman in the Lake Tahoe Region
Date: May 5, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Childcare will be provided - registration required)
Location: Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Registration: $10 registration fee - go to tahoepres.churchsites.com/comm_workshop.asp
For any questions please email TahoepresChurchEvents@gmail.com or call (775) 392-1715.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church
2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
New board members and volunteers sought for Lake Tahoe Humane Society
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been almost one year since the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS) fired their former Executive Director Niki Congero amid allegations of embezzlement. For months, South Lake Tahoe Police detectives worked through piles of paperwork and film, completing the case for the El Dorado County District Attorney in December. Since then, the case has been in the hands of the DA's office, but nothing has happened yet.
South Lake Tahoe Science Fair open to the public
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2018 - 4:30pm
Life Science and Health is the theme of the 3rd annual South Lake Tahoe Science Expo which will be held on Thursday, April 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College gymnasium.
There will be hands-on science investigations, experiments, and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. This year's activities focus on health, nutrition, the human body, organisms, ecosystems, food webs, life cycles, inheritance, adaptation, and more!
The Science Expo fosters curiosity, excitement, and interest in science and its free and open to the public.
Fundamental Freedoms art exhibit opening at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 11:25pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2018 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College Art Department instructor Shelley Zentner brings her large-scale portraits inspired by stories of freedom and expression to the Fine Arts building’s Foyer Gallery in her exhibit, “Fundamental Freedoms.” Zentner will host an artist reception and talk on Thursday, April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. inside the Foyer Gallery. Mayor of South Lake Tahoe Wendy David will officially open the exhibit at 6:30 p.m., followed by an artist’s talk from Zentner. Wine and canapés will be served, and all are welcome to attend.
Business Expo fills with 85 vendors - Early bird tickets still available
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:28pm
A wide variety of local businesses will fill Harveys Tahoe on Friday, March 30 for the 2018 GO Local: Business EXPO from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This annual event is a community favorite that aims to showcase the most cutting-edge businesses on the South Shore. This year 85 exhibitors will feature their latest and greatest products, services and promotions. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and can expect a fun night of food tasting, beer and wine sampling, live music and vendor giveaways.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society open on Fridays only as they restructure
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 2:16pm
For 51 years the Lake Tahoe Humane Society has offered services to animals in the South Lake Tahoe community, but today they are facing some tough times after firing their executive director almost one year ago amidst allegations of embezzlement arose when their bank called them about irregular activity on the agency's debit card.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe community benefited by many service clubs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 12:47pm
This letter was sent to South Tahoe Now. We will be running all three "Letters to the Editor" received at the same time.
To the community,
Free Soup Night to highlight local produce use at schools and restaurants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 1:54pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2018 - 5:30pm
UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be holding an evening of not only culinary fun, but one with free food as they bring together the community, local produce, food and gardening.
On Thursday, April 19, the Soup Night will be held at South Lake Brewing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Soup will be prepared by South Tahoe High School Culinary Arts Program and the bread will be prepared by Lake Tahoe Community College Culinary Arts Program.
South Lake Tahoe Warm Room to close on Easter Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) Warm Room in South Lake Tahoe will be closing for the season on Sunday, April 1, 2018. They opened on Christmas Eve inside the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church as they had trouble securing a place for the winter.
Lake Tahoe Community College closing at 3PM Friday due to snow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 11:40am
Lake Tahoe Community College will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Friday March 16 due to a continuing winter storm that is dumping considerable amounts of snow both at lake level and over mountain passes.
All classes and scheduled events planned for 3:00 p.m. or later are cancelled.
Whiteout conditions, strong winds and hazardous driving environments led college leadership to call for an early closure.
They will update their website and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, so please check these for any further updates.
Most Lake Tahoe area schools are closed, LTCC open
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 7:16am
It is a snow day for most Lake Tahoe area schools.
A list of closures:
Lake Tahoe Unified Schools are closed
All Washoe County Schools are closed
Zephyr Cove Elementary is closed
Schools in the Tahoe Truckee School District are closed
Pollock Pines Elementary School District schools are closed
All Truckee Meadows Community College campuses are closed
Lake Tahoe Community College is open. For any additional updates students are staff are asked to check their social media pages.
Final funding in place for South Lake Tahoe's Greenway Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 10:46pm
The next phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail will now be completed by El Dorado County, a move that is estimated to save $1,000,000.
During this week's meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy Board, approval was given to the transfer of a $3.182 million grant to El Dorado County to build the next phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail. Conservancy staff recommended transferring the project from the State to the County who they said is in an advantageous position to deliver the project, and has indicated that it can complete the Project in a timely manner.
South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 4:10pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2018 - 10:00am The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club will be holding their 51st annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at Lake Tahoe Community College adjacent to the gymnasium.
The fun gets underway at 10:00 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m., the Easter Bunny will start the traditional parade. There will be judging of all in Easter Bonnets and Easter Costumes starting at 10:45 a.m.
The big hunt for eggs starts at 11:00 a.m.
The hunt is open to ages 11 and under. Areas will be divided by age group, including an area for handicapped children.
Local women honored by Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 12:41am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honored three local women as winners of their annual Violet Richardson, Live Your Dream and Ruby Awards.
Lake Tahoe area schools closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 8:13am
Students around the Lake Tahoe basin are going to enjoy another Snow Day on Friday. The following closures are in place:
Lake Tahoe Unified: For the safety of our students and staff
All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to Road and Continuing Blizzard conditions.
All school activities are cancelled unless notified otherwise.
All Douglas County School District schools are CLOSED for today.
Incline Village schools are closed.
DIRTBAG: The Legend of Fred Beckey second premier in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 7:24am
Event Date:
March 16, 2018 - 6:30pm Back by popular request, a second premier of Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey will be screened on March 16, 2018 at 6:30pm at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door. Doors will open at 6pm.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Blood drive moved due to snow forecast
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 12:57am
Event Date:
March 10, 2018 - 12:00pm
The current blizzard in South Lake Tahoe has postponed another public event. Friday's planned community blood drive has been moved to Saturday, March 10 at the Recreation Swim Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
The South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. . Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring this event. Donate blood, get a t-shirt.
Blood Source 916-453-3039
Please bring a photo ID
Eat well and drink plenty of fluids
Lake Tahoe storm closes college and schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:54am
The blizzard warnings in the Lake Tahoe basin have prompted school officials to close schools, or in the case of Douglas County, put them on late start.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a Snow Day. All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to the Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Foundation gives $85,000 to enhance Barton Health services
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 11:33pm
Barton Foundation released its first wave of funding for new equipment, services, and programs that will impact the Lake Tahoe community through Barton Health in 2018. The Foundation dispersed $85,000 to increase patient safety and privacy, offer comfort for children and their family members, and provide education and training for local first responders.
LTCC planned drill prompts elementary school to go on lock down
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 8:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A planned emergency drill at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Wednesday prompted an emergency lock down at Tahoe Valley Elementary School.
At 2:00 p.m. on February 28, a planned automated alert was sent out by LTCC. On campus there was an announcement sent out over loud speakers, telling students there was a lockdown drill. Part of the on campus drill is to send out a robocall.
Chad Donnelly, SnowGlobe, updates community on plans
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 6:09pm
To the South Lake Tahoe Community:
Per the February 6, 2018 City council meeting, the settlement agreement of $250,000 from SnowGlobe was approved for the rehabilitation of the Community Play fields. With the opportunities provided by the cooperative weather and with the ultimate goal of having the field play ready in time for soccer season, city engineers have developed a timeline for the field restoration to start as early as 4/16/18.
LTCC brings Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs to campus
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 3:53pm
Event Date:
February 27, 2018 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Author, hip hop artist and speaker Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs will be at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday, February 27, 2018. His 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. workshop in the college's Duke Theatre will focus on how one can develop into a skillful and successful leader.
Jacobs is the author of "Accuracy: A Guide to Living Skillfully and Successfully in Today's Crazy Times," a look at how to live the most accurate life possible with practical everyday wisdom, a road map to flourish on every area of life.
Volunteers needed for Lake Tahoe area student science expos
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 6:33pm
Volunteers are desperately needed for two upcoming student science events: The 2018 Science Expo March 12-16 in Incline Village and SLT Science Expo April 3-6 in South Lake Tahoe.
Being a volunteer is fun and easy! All science activities will be ready to go and minimal training is required, This year's activities focus on Life Science, Health and Nutrition, and include activities focused on the topics of organisms and ecosystems, inheritance and adaptation, and health and nutrition.
