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Trish Kirsch Joins the Stanford Mortgage Team

Trish Kirsch is the latest addition to the Stanford Mortgage team in Reno. Trish brings several accolades with her, such as President’s Club, Platinum Club and Million Dollar Producer’s Club recognition. She is specialized in Super-Jumbo and Construction Loans and has a “whatever-it-takes” attitude when closing deals for clients. She believes in honesty without compromise and Stanford Mortgage expects great things from Trish in the future.

About The Select Group

Coldwell Banker Select welcomes Michelle Reynolds

Michelle Reynolds is the newest addition to the Coldwell Banker Select family. She brings over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry; closing thousands of residential transactions. She lives and works in the resort community of South Lake Tahoe, as a Tahoe Keys and Luxury Home specialist. Her accolades include memberships in both the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®, and is a South Tahoe Board member approved Certified Area Specialist. Michelle is a mother of twins attending Sierra House Elementary School.

Low-Cost Community Flu Clinics Announced in South Lake Tahoe

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division will begin conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics in South Lake Tahoe starting September 25.

Flu shot clinics:

September 25, October 9, October 23, & October 30 from to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

October 16 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bijou School, 3501 Spruce Avenue, in the Teachers’ Lounge, South Lake Tahoe.

Texas Hold'em Tournament to Benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services

Event Date: 
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm

Enjoy a night of playing poker with your friends while helping support Tahoe Youth & Family Services. A Texas Hold'em tournament is going to be held at Lakeside Inn on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. Beginners and skilled players are welcome as there will be fun for all.

Prizes will be given to the top 3 places for the evening. A $100 buy-in gets players $1,500 in tournament chips. Sign ups will be taken at the Lakeside Inn Poker room on the day of the tournament. Unlimited rebuys will be allowed through the 6th round.

Finish off the summer with an after-hours Garden Party mixer

Event Date: 
September 18, 2013 - 5:30pm

TahoeChamber’s last Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) of the summer will take place on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30-7:30pm at Picchetti Winery.

BAHMs are a great way to meet other professionals in the community in a fun and relaxed atmosphere – in this case, Picchetti Winery’s outdoor garden area located at 3135 Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.

Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe appoints Fernando Vargas as executive director

Fernando Vargas, a 25-year veteran of Boys & Girls Clubs, has been appointed Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake Tahoe.

Vargas, 54, brings extensive experience from Clubs throughout the country, most recently in Elko, Nev., to the position. His successful background with fundraising, fiscal management, strategic and youth development initiatives were cited by Jeff Tillman, Club President, as major reasons for his appointment.

Nevada Association of Counties, League of Cities meet at Stateline

Event Date: 
September 10, 2013 (All day)

The Nevada Association of Counties and the Nevada League of Cities will hold their first joint conference September 10-12 at the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at Stateline, Lake Tahoe. This year's event is hosted by Douglas County, The Town of Gardnerville, Gardnerville Ranchos GID and Indian Hills GID.

H&R Block Income Tax Course Enrollment and Job Fair

Event Date: 
September 11, 2013 - 10:00am

H&R Block Income Tax Course enrollment and Job Fair on September 11th
Course teaches fundamentals of tax preparation

Location

H&R Block
1068 Emerald Bay Road South Lake Tahoe
United States

Pumpkin and Pony Festival in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 13 2013 .
October 11, 2013 - 10:00am
October 12, 2013 - 10:00am
October 13, 2013 - 10:00am

Inaugural "Pony N Pumpkin" festival will be held over the weekend of October 11-13, 2013 at Forest Suites in South Lake Tahoe. There will be local food growers, games, pony rides and pumpkins! A percentage of all proceeds will be going to the following 4 non-profits (Lions Club, National Forest Foundation, Tahoe Youth and Family Services and Pony Express Territory Nevada).

The event is sponsored by Forest Suites and Borges Sleigh and Carriage Rides. For more information, visit their website.

Teen Court in South Lake Tahoe Invites New Participants

Event Date: 
September 26, 2013 - 5:00pm

El Dorado County students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program. Volunteer training will be held September 26, 2013 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. Upon completion of the mandatory training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases where a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense, and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.

Hot Tub Sale to Benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 08 2013 .
September 6, 2013 (All day)
September 7, 2013 (All day)
September 8, 2013 (All day)

Local businessman Tony Grasso is hosting a Hot Tub Tent Sale September 6 through September 8 at the Tahoe Valley Pharmacy parking lot at 2074 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Grasso, the owner of Hot Springs Spas and Hot Tubs, has Fantasy Spas for sale at the very low price of $2995 while supplies last. A portion of all sales will go to support Tahoe Youth & Family Services.

Signup begins for 20th Boys and Girls Club golf tourney at Edgewood Tahoe

From tee to green set against a stunning fall backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, player and sponsorship spots are now open for the 20th Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament set for Columbus Day, Oct. 14 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

Long considered one of the area’s top golf fundraisers, the event annually raises more than $40,000 to support the work of the Club, which assists more than 800 local kids throughout the year.

Liberty Utilities warns public of deceptive calls

Liberty Utilities is warning the public that individuals claiming to represent Liberty and demanding payment over the phone have been reported by its customers. Liberty Utilities representatives would not be placing calls to customers for payment. Liberty encourages customers who receive such a call to contact us at 1-800-782-2506.

Announcing the Leadership Lake Tahoe 'Class of 2014'

TahoeChamber is pleased to announce the participants for the Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2013/2014. 25 applicants have been accepted in to the upcoming program due to start next month. Leadership Lake Tahoe is an intensive 10-month experience in which participants meet once each month for a full class day.

Color Blast!

Event Date: 
September 14, 2013 (All day)

You've seen it. You've heard about it. Now it's time to participate in it! The Inaugural Tahoe Youth & Family Services Color Blast is coming to Lake Tahoe this September! Get your team together and plan on having the time of your life....it's a real BLAST!

Teams will run around a 5k course at Lake Tahoe Community College. At strategically placed points the runners will be doused with color....it's all safe and non-toxic (color corn starch). There are no race winners, no timed runs..its all about fun. You can even walk if you wish!

Heavenly's annual Labor Day tent sale begins Aug. 31

Event Date: 
August 31, 2013 - 9:00am

Heavenly Mountain Resort will be a flurry of activity during Labor Day weekend, as the resort hosts the 27th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale, the Heavenly Mountain Run, and the Kiwanis Community Fair at the California Main Lodge.

South Lake Tahoe accepting applications for Citizens Academy

Event Date: 
September 6, 2013 - 5:00pm

The City of South Lake Tahoe is now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm from September 25th – October 30th. The application deadline is Friday, September 6th at 5pm.

The Citizens Academy is open to all community members and provides an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community.

Participants will:

Placerville couple indicted, face federal charges of filing false tax return and liens

A Placerville couple was arrested Tuesday and face criminal charges after federal investigators said they defrauded the government by filing false tax returns and false liens against IRS employees.

Charles and Victoria Tingler face conspiracy and other charges. According to an indictment, the Tinglers and Teresa Marie Marty, are charged with filing liens against the property of three IRS employees and filing liens of at least $84 million against the property of two U.S. Justice Department attorneys, according to a news release.

Academics, careers and adventure offered this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College

Whether you’re looking to update your job skills, pursue a college degree, or just take classes for personal growth, there are a number of options to explore this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College.

LTCC students enjoy the highest transfer rate to UC and CSU schools for a community college of its size in California. They also learn from one of the best educated, most experienced faculty in the community college system. No matter what your educational goal is, LTCC can help you reach it.

Tahoe Tallac Association to host acclaimed Thriving Community Program

Event Date: 
August 28, 2013 - 7:00pm

For those looking to boost career success and improve quality of life, head to the Thriving Community Program for an entertaining and uplifting presentation hosted by Tahoe Tallac Association.

Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off

Event Date: 
September 14, 2013 (All day)

Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off

The second annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will return to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The event will begin at 10:00 am and run until 4:00 pm. Admission is free, and door prizes will be given away every fifteen minutes. There will also be a drawing for one hundred dollars cash, given to one attendee.

Stanford Mortgage and Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate hosts Northern Nevada’s Most Elite Real Estate Networking Event

Event Date: 
August 15, 2013 - 4:00pm

Stanford Mortgage and Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate will be joining forces to host The Most Elite Real Estate Networking Event in Northern Nevada. “Third Thursday” will once again be the prime networking event for all real estate professionals, which will take place at the L’uva Bella Wine Gallery. Please join us at 13925 S. Virginia Street in Reno on Thursday, August 15th, starting at 4:00pm until 7:00pm. A professional photographer provided by Stanford Mortgage will be on site to offer complementary updated headshots for any professional in the Real Estate and Mortgage Industry.

Low Turnout for Loop Road Project Meeting

Very few community members turned out for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project meeting held at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on Thursday night. Invitations were mailed and/or hand delivered to all residents in the proposed project area so they’d be able to better understand the process of relocation and financial reimbursement should the Revitalization Project be approved. Since many of those invited speak Spanish and Tagalog, interpreters were on hand to assist with translations, but no one in attendance needed their services.

Barton Community Clinic Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Event Date: 
July 27, 2013 - 9:00am

Join Barton Health Saturday, July 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. as we celebrate the expansion and renovation of Barton Community Clinic at 2201 South Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. This community-wide open house will begin at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tours, complimentary food and refreshments.

Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index also will be offered. For more information, visit www.bartonhealth.org or call, (530) 543-5537.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Receives Technology Innovation Award

The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department received a Technology Innovation Award by iPCR, the Electronic Patient Care Reporting System for Fire and Ambulance Services, at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

This award has only been given to five agencies in 20 years. It is for the “2013 Technology Innovation Award” and was given to SLTFD to recognize the exemplary work in implementing a technologically advanced patient care system that is fully electronic.

South Lake Tahoe appoints public works, administrative service directors

South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry announced Friday the appointment of Raymond Jarvis as director of Public Works and Mary Morris as Administrative Services director both of whom will begin their service with the City on August 12.

Barton Foundation golf tournament raises more than $14,000 for Community Health Endowment

Barton Foundation's 19th annual Golf Tournament and fundraiser held on Thursday, June 20 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course raised more than $14,000 for Barton’s Community Health Endowment fund. The Hawaiian themed, “Tiki Tee Off and Lei Up Luau Golf Tournament hosted a field of 108 golfers and 160 luau attendees – complete with a roasted pig, raffle prizes and a performance by the Ukuleles of Tahoe.

Intercollegiate soccer launched at Lake Tahoe Community College

It’s official: men’s and women’s intercollegiate soccer is coming to Lake Tahoe Community College.

The LTCC Board of Trustees voted in favor of launching the soccer program at its last meeting on June 25. LTCC’s Physical Education Department is developing the curriculum surrounding the program, and a decision on a new team name and mascot will soon follow.

Job announcements for the related coaching positions will be released in August, with hiring decisions finalized by October. The new men’s and women’s soccer teams will take the field competitively starting in September 2014.

July recognized in South Lake Tahoe as 'Parks Make Life Better' month with photo contest

The City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services Department is celebrating July 2013 as “Parks Make Life Better” month as recognized by the California Park and Recreation Society.

Barton Memorial Hospital celebrates 50th anniversary

It’s hard to imagine South Lake Tahoe without a hospital. But before Barton Memorial Hospital opened on Nov. 23, 1963, there were few nearby services for the sick and injured.

“All my children were born in Reno or St. Mary’s because we didn’t have a doctor or a hospital,” said longtime resident Patty Olson, who helped organize fundraising for Barton in the late 1950s.

El Dorado County women indicted in nationwide $60 million tax fraud refund scheme

In an indictment unsealed Tuesday, three El Dorado County women — Teresa Marie Marty, of Pollock Pines, Rebecca Bandera-Marty of Shingle Springs, and Pamela Harris of Placerville — were charged with conspiring to defraud the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service announced.

In addition to the conspiracy count, Marty is charged with 33 counts of false claims against the United States, and Bandera-Marty is also charged in 16 of these counts.

23 years later, Disability Independence Day celebrated July 26

A great day in history for people with disabilities was marked on July 26, 1987 when the United States Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Although each state has enacted its own laws to enhance the federal law and protect their own citizens, the ADA remains the primary civil rights law for people living with a disability.

Employer and Community Healthcare Forum Success

TahoeChamber would like to thank Barton Health, Lake Tahoe Community College, and all of our presenters for a great Healthcare Forum this past Tuesday.

More than 30 employers and businesses attended the employer forum and heard from guest speakers John Carlson, Executive Vice President of Benefit Intelligence, and Gene Furr, from Menath Insurance.

Progress on rural broadband moving forward for South Shore Lake Tahoe

South Shore Lake Tahoe businesses and residents who are frustrated with their Internet service — whether it’s slow speeds, spotty service or high prices — now may have a mechanism to do something about it.

Community Meeting to Improve Broadband Service

Event Date: 
June 24, 2013 - 6:45pm

Does your business or home have inadequate Internet service? Or maybe you don't have Internet service at all.
The Gold Country Broadband Consortium is working to provide choices for affordable Internet service throughout a four-county region, including the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The Consortium is hosting a meeting on Monday, June 24, to hear residents' and business' concerns about Internet service in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers areas. The meeting will be from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. (Aspen Room).

Second Annual 4th of July Parade and Event

Event Date: 
July 4, 2013 (All day)

The Second Annual Fourth of July Parade and Event is sponsored this year by the American Legion Post #795 in South Lake Tahoe. The parade will stage in the parking lot of Big 5 at the Y, and begin traveling East at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The parade will conclude at the American Legion Post #795 by 11:00 am.

Marijuana sales at South Lake Tahoe schools leads to arrest of couple

South Lake Tahoe police have arrested couple who faces charges of selling marijuana at South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School.

William Anderson, 30, and his fiancé Makayla Hoehn, 25, were arrested Monday and are accused of furnishing marijuana to South Tahoe High School and South Tahoe Middle School students, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams. Both admitted to the crimes.

South Lake Tahoe appoints new city attorney

South Lake Tahoe has appointed Thomas Watson to serve as its city attorney. He begins work July 8.

“Tom Watson was the obvious selection as our new City Attorney based on his extensive experience as City Attorney for the cities of Visalia, Porterville, Lindsay, Farmersville, Mendota and Woodlake,” said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis in a news release. “We are very pleased to have a highly qualified, experienced, and seasoned professional join our team and we welcome Tom to our city.”

LTCC Vision Session postponed until fall; Memorial services Saturday for Kathy Bluethman and Carl Young

Lake Tahoe Community College’s 2020 Vision Session planned for this Saturday, June 8 has been canceled. The college and community are mourning the loss of several members of our college family.

Out of respect for those who passed and their family members and friends, LTCC is postponing the visioning session until Fall 2013. An announcement with a new date and time for this important session will come soon.

Free Lake Tahoe app now available for iPhone and Androids

Big Blue Concierge of South Lake Tahoe just released their “Concierge in Your Pocket” app for locals, visitors and vacation home owners in the Lake Tahoe basin. The app is full of everything one needs to enjoy the area: hiking and biking trails, historical venues, dog friendly locations, homeowner services such as plumbers and electricians, restaurants, happy hours, discounts, shops, rentals, wedding vendors and much, much more. There is even a local’s point of view blog on the app.

Barton Health partners with Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center

Barton Health has partnered with the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, a service of Tahoe Forest Health System, located in Truckee and an affiliate of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, to expand its oncology services for cancer patients who reside in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Using advanced technology through Barton’s Telehealth for Tahoe Program, cancer patients undergoing treatment at Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center can meet with their physicians via “real-time” videoconferencing.

South Lake Tahoe graduates second session Citizens Academy

The second session of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Citizens Academy graduated today during today’s city council meeting.

The Spring 2013 academy was held from April 10-May 15, 2013 and consisted of 13 attendees including: Andrew Hawthorne, Cricket McCormick, Edita Sirusaite, Frank Papandrea, Geoff Smith, Jeanne Benin, Jennifer Anderson-Sweatt, Karen Kleiner, Kris Keesling, Paul Delvecchio, Peggy Bourland-Madison, Robert Sweatt, and Ryan Smith.

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals mixer tonight at Naked Fish

Event Date: 
May 15, 2013 - 6:30pm

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its May mixer at Naked Fish's recently remodeled Lounge, tonight, May 15, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Festivities will consist of a free sake beverage, discounts on the entire menu, networking and several raffle prizes including a $50 Naked Fish gift card.

Truck Driving Career Fair

Event Date: 
June 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

If you have ever considered a job in the trucking field, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The El Dorado County Connections - One Stop is hosting a free Trucking Career Fair on Wednesday, June 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair Lane in Placerville.

Location

El Dorado County Library
345 Fair Lane, Placerville
United States

Barton Health's Chief Nursing Officer asks for community support to help pass AB900 on Tuesday

Dear Community Members, 

In recent months, Barton Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been challenged with keeping patients, staff and the facility in its entirety, safe from the effects of the California senate bill, AB97.

If passed, this bill would create devastating cuts to reimbursement for Medi-Cal services provided by distinct part skilled nursing facilities (DP/SNFs) throughout the state, including South Lake Tahoe’s only long- term-care-facility located at Barton Memorial.

Lake Tahoe young professionals group launches scholarship component of its organization

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will launch its ongoing scholarship/continuing educational program by offering one qualified member the opportunity to take part in Leadership Lake Tahoe for the 2013-14 term, valued at $900.

TRYP’s Continuing Education: The mission of TahoeChamber.org Leadership Lake Tahoe is to identify and develop current and future leaders through a comprehensive professional development program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges facing the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

LTCC Community Forum to Discuss Intercollegiate Soccer Program

Event Date: 
April 30, 2013 - 6:30pm

Lake Tahoe Community College invites you to a Community Forum on Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room, located inside the library building. The forum will be devoted to discussing a possible intercollegiate men’s and women’s soccer program. No RSVP is required to attend, and all community members are welcome to join us. Light refreshments will be served.

League to Save Lake Tahoe receives $60,000 Wells Fargo grant

The League to Save Lake Tahoe received a grant Monday from Wells Fargo and Company as part of a $3 million Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant program across 64 community-based nonprofits nationwide to help support land and water conservation, energy efficiency, infrastructure and educational outreach.

Two mountain lion sightings reported

El Dorado County Animal Services has received two reports of mountain lion sightings this week in the meadow between Black Bart Avenue and Al Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, according to a Friday statement.
Go here for the full story.

United Way partners with grants to help Lake Tahoe area agencies

Several Lake Tahoe area nonprofit organizations and agencies will receive financial aid this year through partnerships announced Monday by the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.

The partnerships are aimed to address issues identified in each of the Lake Tahoe area communities, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.

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