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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost six months after work on the rehabilitation of Sierra Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe began, an official ceremony dedicating its reopening was held Thursday.

"The Sierra Boulevard project is more than just a road project," said SLT Mayor Brooke Laine. "It is a quality of life project. Its completion brings more than a half-mile of bike and walking trails to this area."

It's been one heck of a summer in terms of driving around town. Between Echo Summit and the Meyers roundabout, the horrible accident at Elks Club, US50 through town and then the construction at Stateline that caused delays back to Zephyr Cove in mid-September. Luckily, the Stateline issue was quickly remedied, the highway at Elks Club seems mostly repaired, and the Meyers roundabout turned out great.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Emanate Gallery Art & Framing is celebrating their first anniversary with a Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting party on Saturday, February 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Stop by and enjoy South Lake Tahoe's newest fine art gallery and custom frame shop as they celebrate with music by Carolyn Dolan and Peter Supersano, live artist demonstrations, fine art by regional talent, refreshments, and, of course, a flash-sale.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third area branch of Chase Bank has opened in South Lake Tahoe and they were officially welcomed to the community during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.

"Congratulations, thank you to Chase for being a part of the community," said Jason Drew of the Tahoe Chamber. "It is incredible to see you opening and being part of the revitalization."

Drew was joined by Chamber CEO Steve Teshara and a couple dozen of their members and other locals.

A new chapter for Lake Tahoe Community College started Thursday, 32 years after ground broke on the South Lake Tahoe campus, moving the school from an old motel into a new home on Al Tahoe Blvd. Construction is now complete on the $5.8M Lisa Maloff University Center and the doors are open, ready to welcome students enrolled in upper division classes with Sierra Nevada College, Brandman University and Washington State.

On August 16, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to officially open the center, located adjacent to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).

The doors are now officially open at the 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art Robert Maloff Center, home to the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.

During a ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Lake Tahoe facility Thursday, July 12, Lisa Maloff was honored for her $10 million donation in her late husband's name that made the dream to improve community health and well-being of others a reality.

The Tahoe Pourhouse is now open to the public. Lead by Chef Mark Davis, Chef Edwin Winslow and Scott Strong, the self-serve wine bar and restaurant held its soft opening on May 6, and will host a ribbon cutting celebration with the Tahoe Chamber on May 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to kick-off a weekend of grand opening festivities.

A Community Hub will be opening up in South Lake Tahoe, connecting families to resources in one place that will enable them to be healthy and caring in a learning and growing environment.

The Community Hubs will offer classes, groups, and activities for families with children ages 0-18 and are staffed by a team of family engagement, literacy and health specialists.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When local philanthropist Lisa Maloff found out the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club was without truck after the South Shore facility lost it in a crash, she generously donated money for its replacement.

On Thursday, August 10, the kids and staff of the club thanked Lisa with a ribbon cutting ceremony and large "thank you" poster, along with ribbons in Lisa's favorite color, pink.

LimeBike, the newest in bike riding sharing, will kick off their South Lake Tahoe operations with a BBQ and ribbon cutting on Friday, July 14 at the Ski Run Blvd Farmer's Market from 4:00 p.m. t 5:30 p.m.

The San Mateo based business will have ten bikes prepared for people to try out along the boulevard between Outdoor Gear lab and the farmer's market. They'll have a booth set up with free food and drink, flyers and t-shirts.

The Zalanta Resort at the Village celebrated the completion of their first phase Tuesday with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for local dignitaries.

On what was formerly known as "the hole," Zalanta is the first whole ownership luxury condominium residences in the Lake Tahoe Basin since Lakeland Village was completed 30 years ago.

The 30 residences are all one-story and available in 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom units. The cheapest unit, priced at $950,000, and the most expensive at $2.125M have both sold as well as several other residences. The second phase will add another 60 residences.

Rainbow Sprinkles Donuts and Frozen Yogurt has been serving up delicious treats since they opened in January, and now they are ready to have their official grand opening on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the parking lot outside their business. Owners Jody Filgo and Salllie Ross-Filgo will be celebrating with customers by providing music from DJ Diversity, handing out cool sunglasses, holding a raffle and having face painting.

A delegation made up of Lake Tahoe and Reno area ski and tourism vendors and officials was recently in China to spur both an interest in skiing and snowboarding in China, as well as promoting tourism to the Sierra Nevada.

The ”stoke delegation” from Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows visited the resort’s sister mountain in China, Genting Secret Garden. China will be hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

A day at the office at Tahoe Mountain Lab's new location next to the tram at Heavenly Mountain Resort is far from punching a time card and staring at the walls of a cubicle.

Instead, skis or snowboards are required, and when one takes their eyes off their work, they see snow covered slopes and fabulous lake views before heading out for a run or two, or three.

Nevada is one of the few states that celebrate its Admission Day, and boy do we throw a party. A parade, competitions of strength and facial hair, hot air balloons, bloody marys, a carnival, pow wow, and free chili are just a few of the festivities awaiting the capital city on Saturday.

The party begins Friday this year with a ribbon cutting celebration of the 'new' downtown. The Nevada State Museum hits its 75th Anniversary this year and will have a day full of fun and surprises. Keep reading to see where you need to take advantage of all the best this holiday weekend has to offer.

A new boardwalk on the Taylor Creek Rainbow Trail was officially opened on Friday as Generation Green celebrated the results of their labor with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The 100 foot boardwalk replaces an often flooded path around the popular stream profile chamber, a path further weakened by beavers boring underneath what used to be full of asphalt.

While the official grand opening isn't until May 26, the doors have opened and office spaces are filling up at the new Tahoe Mountain Lab in South Lake Tahoe. What was once the Tahoe Daily Tribune offices on Lake Tahoe Blvd. is now home to 24 private offices, shared work spaces, tables and desks as well as the local paper's new office.

Supported by Angels, Center for Holistic Healing in South Lake Tahoe is holding their grand opening on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The new business offers customized and practical tools for health, wellness, and lifestyle transformation.

Their Grand Opening is an opportunity for the public to explore their highest and the owners say you will leave this event feeling empowered, inspired and supported. Stop by and discover what the essence of holistic healing is all about, and how it can be something that makes a positive difference in your life!

Lisa Utzig Schager from Wildwood DIY Boutique and Aubrey Pierce from Knits & Knots will be celebrating a dual ribbon-cutting event with the Tahoe Chamber on Friday, January 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the stores, located at 989 Tallac Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The date will mark Wildwood DIY Boutique’s one-year anniversary as well as the grand opening celebration of Knits & Knots.

Asiago's Pizzeria and Deli has been on the South Shore since June, and owner Mike Fayer is going to celebrate their successful first few months with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Tahoe Chamber.

The public is invited to join them for samples of their specialties on November 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the restaurant located next to Sushi Pier at 195 Highway 50 #105 Stateline, Nev.

As the camping season of 2015 draws to an end, Tahoe Valley Campground will celebrate over 40 years in business with a Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony, barbecue and horseshoe tournament on October 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The community is invited to attend.

“We are very proud to celebrate another successful summer here at Tahoe Valley Campground,” Resort Manager Duane Jakob said. “We are so happy to be part of this community for the past 40 years and look forward to the future as the South Shore continues to be a world renowned destination.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County (BBBS) has served at-risk children since 1977, primarily on the Western Slope. On October 15, 2015, BBBS will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce the expansion of their programs into South Lake Tahoe.

The ceremony will take place from 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Tahoe Mountain Lab located at 1048 Ski Run Blvd. The owners of Tahoe Mountain Lab, David and Jamie Orr, have generously donated the space to BBBS for meeting purposes. David was previously a “Little” and considers this an opportunity to “give back” to his community.

South Shore business Integrity Locksmith will celebrate 30 years in business this fall at their new location at 2331 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Owner Randy Llewellyn and the Integrity family will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 1 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The route of the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, September 19 has changed direction so it will lead to Bijou Park for the grand opening of the Bijou Bike Park.

So far there are 85 entries in the parade along with over 300 walkers joining in the festivities. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the 'Y' and will proceed East on Highway 50, turn right onto Al Tahoe Blvd. and end at Bijou Community Park where the city will officially open and dedicate the Bijou Bike Park with a “Party at the Park.”