outdoor
Hundreds in line as Whole Foods Market opens its doors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the doors opened at Whole Foods in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning, the line that had wrapped around the building made its way into the much-anticipated store grand opening.
The line started forming at 6:00 a.m.
Amgen Tour of California put on hold in 2020
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 3:34pm
The Amgen Tour of California race has been put on hiatus for the 2020 racing season according to an announcement Tuesday by AEG, the sports and live entertainment company that produces the race each year. Over the past 14 years, the cycling tour has showcased some of today’s best known and most decorated international cyclists, including numerous World, Olympic and National Champions. South Lake Tahoe has been a host city on both the men's and women's sides of the popular rolling festival.
SnowGlobe 2019 adds ZHU to their lineup
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 11:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Right on the heels of the release of his new single "Came For The Low," Zhu has been added to the MTV SnowGlobe 2019 lineup in South Lake Tahoe. The three-day outdoor music festival will be in town December 29-31.
Steven Zhu is a Chinese American musician and singer who has been active since the beginning of 2014.
Other acts coming to SnowGlobe:
SKRILLEX
FISHER
GIGANTIC NGHTMRE
GRIZ
LOUIS THE CHILD
TCHAMI X MALAA
VINCE STAPLES
E-40
SUPERDUPERKYLE
WHETHAN
CLOZEE
KASBO
TWO FEET
SG LEWIS
DOMINIC FIKE
A-TRAK
DOJA CAT
DROELOE
ELOHIM
Seasonal temperatures with wind and chance of rain in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 10:51am
After pleasant weather conditions today, gusty winds and some fire weather, travel, and recreation concerns return Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Today will be characterized by generally light winds and average temperatures in South Lake Tahoe, with some sun. Expect this to change by Saturday, however, as a wave drops out of the Pacific Northwest bringing gusty winds to the region. So, if you have outdoor fall and Halloween decorations, today will be a good day to check that they are secured.
The Playa's Christina returns to "dock" at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 02 2019 .
November 1, 2019 (All day)
November 2, 2019 (All day)
The Christina, a 65-foot yacht that once called Lake Tahoe home, is now an iconic art car that has been cruising along the playa in the Black Rock Desert. She is returning to Lake Tahoe during "Docked at Hard Rock" November 1-2.
Flipper Manchester, a South Lake Tahoe construction company owner, was originally hired to demolish the yacht that had been dry-docked at the Tahoe Keys Marina for years.
South Lake Tahoe's haunted Halloween experience returns to Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 9:09pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 20 2019 .
October 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
October 19, 2019 - 6:00pm
October 20, 2019 - 6:00pm
The Historic Pope and Baldwin Estates have once again been turned into South Lake Tahoe's most haunting Halloween experience, Tahoe Terror.
South Tahoe High students have transformed the estate into unimaginable scares, yet unsolved historical mysteries and ghoulish thrills that can't be found anywhere else. This event has all the ingredients of a truly spectacular outdoor Halloween experience, and the public can "enjoy" them (if they dare) nightly October 18, 19 and 20.
Community newsletter from the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 10:49am
The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its October Edition of "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Frank Rush in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
Development Commodities Available at No Cost for Qualified Affordable Housing, Town Center, and Distressed Property Development
Students ready to start first full week back at Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students and staff at Sierra House Elementary are starting their first full week back in their school Monday. All students in grades K-5 are getting settled in.
"It is so good to be back!" said Principal Karin Holmes. "The kids are doing great and the staff is so happy to be back in their classrooms. We are getting organized and enjoying being home. Our staff and students did not miss a beat in the transition back to Sierra House."
The school's annual Walkathon fundraiser is Friday, October 11.
Column: Mountain towns lobby for funding to protect public lands
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 3:48pm
Californians, including the people of Lake Tahoe, love our public lands. We love the cold deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe, the rugged mountains, and the varied forests that are part of the nearly 100 million acres of land all Californians can claim ownership of. We love these public lands not just because of their natural beauty, but because they are central to our way of life. Many of us live here, or moved here, because of what they provide - culture, lifestyle, and livelihood.
Red Flag Warning for western Sierra and Nor Cal valley, PG&E begins safety shut-off
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 9:53am
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of interior Northern California up into the foothills to elevations under 5000 feet.
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, PG&E began turning off power for safety to about 24,000 customers in portions of Butte, Nevada and Yuba Counties. By approximately 8:00 p.m., PG&E had completed the task of turning off power for public safety to about 24, 000 customers in the Sierra foothills. Power will remain off until weather conditions improve and it is safe to restore service.
Over 300 Vail employees volunteer during 10th annual EpicPromise Week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 10:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — More than 300 employees from Vail resorts at Lake Tahoe - Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar - joined in during the 10th year of Vail's EpicPromise Week and volunteered hundreds of hours with local community programs focused on youth, education and the environment. This year they teamed up and contributed to four different projects around Lake Tahoe.
Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 4:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the greater Lake Tahoe area from 11:00 a.m. to Sunday to 11:00 a.m. Monday and a Lake Wind Advisory until 5:00 p.m. Monday.
A strong cold front will bring southwest to west winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph beginning Sunday morning and lasting into Monday. The humidity with this front is low - minimum 8 to 18 percent Sunday afternoon, with poor recovery tonight. Minimum 15 to 25 percent early Monday.
It happened - Ms. Heidel not only meets Duran Duran, she's brought on stage!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 4:23pm
Dreams really do come true.
A life-long dream came true for South Tahoe High English teacher Bridey Heidel when she met Simon LeBon of Duran Duran on Friday night during their outdoor concert at Harveys. Not only did see meet him during a personal one-on-one back stage before the concert, she was also brought on stage for hugs, holding hands, a kiss on the cheek, and a song.
"I feel like I'm going to explode," said Bridey after meeting LeBon and waiting to go on stage. She had just spent time with him in the backstage sitting room, getting to chat with the lead singer and others.
340 new bike racks installed around Lake Tahoe in past two years
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Enjoy cycling but having trouble finding a place to store your bike safely at your planned destination in Lake Tahoe? Or have you needed bike repair while out on the routes? Over the past two years, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has spearheaded the installation of 340 new bike racks that provide security for almost 700 bicycles.
Last minute touches being done as Sierra House Elementary prepares to open Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 6:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students at Sierra House Elementary School will be walking through the doors of their school for the first time this year, two weeks after the rest of those in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
When a fire damaged the school in November 2018, little did anyone know that it would take almost 10 months to reopen.
Meeting Duran Duran next week the goal of beloved South Lake Tahoe teacher
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 2:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sure, everyone has their celebrity crushes when growing up, but meeting Duran Duran is so much more than that for South Tahoe High teacher Bridey Thelen Heidel.
Many have followed her journey to meet Duran Duran and lead singer Simon Le Bon. In August of 2015, we carried her story to gain the notice of comedienne Ellen DeGeneres so she could go to her show and meet Le Bon and the band.
Wine Walk kicks off Labor Day Weekend at Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 3:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is looked at as the end of summer. Labor Day Weekend is filled with holiday barbeques and picnics, and some last moments under the sun before the arrival of fall and winter.
Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 11:59am
Event Date:
October 13, 2019 - 10:00am On Oct. 13th the Meyers Community Foundation (MCF) will host the fifth annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent the Divided Sky from 10am-2pm.
Looking for some sweet gear? Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. Cash or credit cards will be accepted.
Location
Parking lot next to the Divided Sky/Downtown Cafe
Highway 50
Meyers
United States
See map: Google Maps
Disaster averted after fires left by careless campers doused in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The outcome could have been much different had
there not been a quick response by the U.S. Forest Service-Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and other firefighting agencies at two different spots on Monday.
Both fires look like they are a result of illegal campfires, one on the northwest end of Lake Tahoe near Watson Lake and the other south of the basin in Meiss Country.
Barton Foundation awards $50,000 to groups focused on community's health needs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 3:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Fifteen local health programs offered by nonprofits and agencies in the South Lake Tahoe area have been awarded grants by the Barton Foundation. A total of $50,000 was distributed among the groups to aid in their efforts to address the community’s most pressing health issues.
During the 2018 Barton Community Health Needs Assessment, the top health issues identified in the South Lake Tahoe community were access to care, mental health, and substance abuse.
Community meeting on vision plan for Kahle Drive and surrounding area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 8:33pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2019 - 4:00pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A draft of the vision plan for the Kahle Drive and Lower Kingsbury areas along the US 50 corridor between Lake Parkway and Elks Point Road will be unveiled during a community meeting on Wednesday, September 4.
The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Transportation Center, 169 US Highway 50, across from the Lakeside Inn and Casino where LTVA and Tahoe Chamber have their offices.
Two-year SnowGlobe contract signed; New location to be identified by 2021
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular outdoor music festival SnowGlobe will be returning to South Lake Tahoe for at least 2019 after a new two-year contract was received by the City this week. MTV/Viacom, owners of the festival, has signed the contract approved by City Council during their June 18, 2019 meeting.
Organizers originally asked for a ten-year contract starting with their ninth annual event in 2019.
Community raises over $1,000 for SOS Outreach at Tahoe Chamber event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 5:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A recent Tahoe Chamber Connect for a Cause raised funds for SOS Outreach, a youth development non-profit that uses year-round, outdoor sports to engage underserved students in long-term mentor based relationships.
They gathered with community members at Revive Coffee & Wine and enjoyed appetizers, local beer and wine, raffle prizes, and live music from Bond Collins while raising $1,050 for SOS Outreach.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thanks community for successful Tahoe Beach Bash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 2:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is proud to announce that the Tahoe Beach Bash was a huge success! We would like to extend a special thank you to The Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe for their generosity in allowing us to host the Tahoe Beach Bash in their incredible lake-front outdoor space. The turnout for this event surpassed our expectations and we were able to raise much-needed funds to help us run our programs including the operation of the Warm Room and other outreach services on the South Shore.
Tahoe Chamber mixer to benefit SOS Outreach
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 4:35pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2019 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Chamber's next Connect for a Cause Mixer will benefit the local non-profit, SOS Outreach. The mixer will take place on August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Revive Coffee & Wine in South Lake Tahoe. The community is invited to enjoy this fun evening and support an organization that has had an incredible impact on the South Shore community.
Letter: New recreation center for South Lake Tahoe making progress
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 5:05pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe voters, with the strong support of various areas of our community, overwhelmingly approved Measure P for Recreation, a two percent Transient Occupancy Tax increase to fund a new Recreation Center in 2016. Outreach meetings, design options and thorough feedback were given to and received by the community prior to the 2016 election with the outcome being a facility that will allow for locals, visitors and tournaments to enjoy and capitalize on the Center including:
Live Violence Free holding fundraiser at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 10:47pm
Event Date:
September 7, 2019 (All day)
Live Violence Free has announced their next fundraiser, An Afternoon of Peace & Harmony, that will be held at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 04:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Labor Day outdoor “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie, concert and laser show
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:27pm
Event Date:
September 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Harveys Lake Tahoe has added a new and unique attraction over the Labor Day Weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 1, it is the ultimate Queen experience with a sing-a-long screening of a special, unreleased version of the mega-hit movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the big outdoor screen in the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, a live performance by the Killer Queens and a Laser Light Spectacular.
Pledge for the Wild gives tourists in five mountain towns a chance to give back
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 8:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do South Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada; Bend, Oregon; Bozeman, Montana; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Flagstaff, Arizona have in common?
They are all mountain towns who have joined together to make it easier for tourists to open their hearts and wallets in support of wild places. They have taken steps to empower travelers to help protect the outdoor places where they recreate.
Family Science Day in Kings Beach with free activities, fun, and games
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 11:41am
Event Date:
August 3, 2019 - 1:00pm
Everyone is invited to spend a day learning about Lake Tahoe’s unique natural environment, ecology, and conservation from area experts. Family Science Day takes place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at North Shore’s Kings Beach State Recreation Area.
Tahoe Blue Vodka matching donations to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 1:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1978 Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) has been serving the community with a facility inside the home of founders, Tom and Cheryl Millham. Their long history of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing Tahoe’s injured and orphaned wildlife has gained national attention.
Review: Miranda Lambert can add one more to her long list of fans
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 1:17pm
STATELINE, Nev. - She came out swinging and never stopped with hit after hit and rolled out her newest single in 15 months to a very appreciative and excited crowd.
I admit I never knew much about Miranda Lambert except to see her on award shows and for the fact she was once married to Blake Shelton. I enjoy country music but have never been a dedicated fan, but after Thursday night's show at the Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, I am going to start paying much more attention, especially to Miranda.
She started the show off with her 2009 hit That's the Way the World Goes 'Round -
Column: Epic collaboration makes the impossible, possible
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 4:44pm
We’ve finally settled into a spectacular Tahoe summer. Like a shooting star, summer is fleeting, with the Fourth of July already in our review mirror. With all the outdoor recreation that summer affords us here at Lake Tahoe, here’s one more experience worth noting.
If you’re looking for a stunningly beautiful bike ride or a perfect pathway on which to take a walk, the new East Shore Tahoe Trail is unparalleled. Dignitaries recently gathered to celebrate the trail’s grand opening at the end of June. The path is a three-mile link between the south end of Incline Village and Sand Harbor.
Burlap & Denim BBQ party and ranch tour for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 10:22pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2019 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth is putting the "fun" back into fundraising and bringing back their unique Burlap & Denim BBQ and Ranch Tour on Saturday, August 24 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
National Weather Service: Hottest temps of the year this week in Tahoe and Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 11:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temperatures will continue to warm with hot temperatures expected on Friday and Saturday for Reno, and a stretch of 80s beginning in Lake Tahoe.
Typical afternoon breezes will prevail through Friday with gusts around 20-25 mph. Stronger gusts will develop on Saturday and persist through Tuesday with the strongest winds expected on Sunday. It will be nothing unusual for mid-summer, but peak gusts could be around 35 mph which may be a fire weather concern.
Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities and refrain from activities that could start a spark.
Free outdoor program at South Lake Tahoe Library: Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:40pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2019 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting another outdoor show on Friday, July 12 when "Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater!" comes to town.
Kenn Adams, Adventure Theater! is a fast-paced, interactive, outrageously funny, theatrical experience for heroes of all ages. Kenn will be performing this show “Adventure in Space” where the King is mad, the planet is doomed, and, the world needs a hero…like you!
The show starts at 2:00 p.m. on the lawn outside the library which is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
This is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Hike with a ranger this summer in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 9:27am
The sun is out, the snow is melting and now is the time to get out and enjoy summer on your National Forest lands. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) it partnership with Heavenly Mountain Resort once again 'invites the public to 'Hike with a Ranger' beginning July 12, 2019. Hikes will take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the top of the Heavenly Gondola. The guided hikes last approximately one hour and continue every weekend through September 8, 2019, weather permitting.
From breakfast to tattoos, celebrity golf events off the course
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:57pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will host four celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities during the 30th annual American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament next week, July 9-14.
Cycling icon Levi Leipheimer partners with “My Tahoe” license plate campaign
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 11:04pm
Professional cycling legend Levi Leipheimer was in Lake Tahoe recently to promote the Lake Tahoe specialty vehicle license program of the California Tahoe Conservancy.
Leipheimer, a two-time U.S. national champion, Olympic medalist, and three-time Tour of California winner, has continued to use his role in cycling to advance good causes, including through his King Ridge Foundation, which supports programs serving at-risk youth across the country.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's new facility taking shape
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 10:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a lot of activity at the future home of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Al Tahoe Boulevard, with foundations in and buildings taking shape. When completed it will feature one rehabilitation center and 12 cages/buildings.
By October, seven of those cages will be completed and LTWC will celebrate with a grand opening.
North Tahoe and Meeks Bay Fire Districts ban all recreational campfires and open burning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 9:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - June 26, 2019 was the first day of the year categorized as "High Fire Danger" in the Lake Tahoe Basin, prompting two area fire districts to impose fire restrictions by suspending all recreational campfires and open burning.
On June 17 CAL FIRE suspended residential burn permits in the Tahoe Basin, followed by today's new restrictions by North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District (MBFPD).
Free outdoor show at the library: Tony Borders Magical Ventriloquist
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 8:07am
Event Date:
June 28, 2019 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting another free outdoor show on Friday, June 28 when they welcome Tony Borders Magical Ventriloquist 2:00 p.m.
Tony Borders will be performing his show "It’s Showtime on Puppet Planet" which includes a mind-reading alien, tricks by Astro the Wonder Dog, and magic that is out of this world.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. The show is made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Miss Hooters International contestants help out in South Lake Tahoe before pageant
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 8:01pm
STATELINE, Nev. - After a week of women’s empowerment seminars, community outreach and preliminary events on the South Shore, Briana Smith from Fort Lauderdale, Florida was crowned Miss Hooters International 2019.
There were 80 Hooters Girls from around the world competing for the title during the 23rd annual pageant. The winner was crowned Thursday night during the Lee Brice concert at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena.
Free outdoor movie nights at South Lake Tahoe restaurant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 7:27pm
Enjoy free outdoor movies every Friday in South Lake Tahoe all summer long at Chicken-in-a-Barrel located at 2100 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
A night under the stars with friends and family, watching movies on the restaurant's large screen. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and pillows and go see them at the Barrel for some family fun.
They'll be open with their famous BBQ along with Hawaiian Shave Ice. In July they'll start serving beer and wine.
Movies begin at dusk.
June 21 will be the first show, Lilo and Stitch with some giveaways
The rest of the summer:
Outdoor METAvivor benefit concert features Ike & Martin and Carolyn Dolan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2019 - 5:30pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Join the community at Kahle Community Park on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline on Monday, June 24 for the annual METAvivor Benefit Concert from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Local musicians Ike & Martin and Carolyn Dolan are donating their time to help raise funds for METAvivor, the only cancer charity in which 100 percent of all money raised goes directly to cancer research.
The benefit concert is on the lawn at Kahle so bring lawn chairs and beverages (no glass containers allowed). There will be finger food and desserts served.
Hooters World Wing Eating Championship at the Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 1:43pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2019 - 5:30pm
The Hooters World Wing Eating Championship takes place Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Village from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Joey Chestnut, 2017 champion Geoffrey Esper and 2015 champion Matt Stonie will all be competing in a grueling 10-minute all-you-can-eat contest of Hooters world-famous chicken wings.
The competition will be taking place in the center plaza.
Admission is free.
Harrah's and Harveys host “Family Fun Festival” on 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 6:02pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2019 - 2:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - After an epic winter, a spot on the beach to watch the annual Lights on the Lake fireworks show may be hard to find. Harrah's and Harveys are planning a party for the whole family in their outdoor arena and say "No beach, no problem!"
On Thursday, July 4 they are holding a “Family Fun Festival” with fireworks viewing starting at 2:00 p.m.
Fundraiser to get 40 bikes for Boys and Girls Club Mountain Bike Program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 3:06pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join community members help raise money to get South Lake Tahoe kids on bikes this summer.
The Tahoe Fund is partnering with members of the South Lake Tahoe Community to bring 40 new Specialized mountain bikes, helmets and mountain bike coaching to youth at the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club, SOS Outreach, and the South Lake Tahoe Middle School. The bikes will provide kids greater access to trails in Tahoe and the nearby Bijou Bike Park.
Responsible tourism topic of annual Lake Tahoe forum
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 9:45am
Event Date:
May 30, 2019 - 8:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - What is sustainable tourism and what does it mean for Lake Tahoe?
The future of Tahoe tourism needs to be sustainable. This year’s Annual Tourism Forum will address this global concern on a local level on Thursday, May 30 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Responsible tourism is something all businesses in the Lake Tahoe basin are working towards and this year’s forum will explore that theme. The forum will include a main keynote speaker, two general sessions, and breakout sessions designed to get a closer look at four key topics.
County's ad hoc cannabis committee to meet and discuss rough draft ordinances
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 6:39pm
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - The public is invited to attend a meeting of the El Dorado County ad hoc cannabis committee on Monday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers in Placerville.
They will discuss the rough draft ordinances for commercial cannabis manufacturing, nurseries, and test laboratories. A presentation by County Staff will also be made. The El Dorado County ad hoc cannabis committee members are District V Supervisor Sue Novasel, and District I Supervisor John Hidahl.
