Follow Northwest splitboard mountaineer Kyle Miller deep into the Cascades on his epic hunt for good snow in the short documentary “FreeRider”. The film chronicles Miller’s passion for his sport, his ski bum lifestyle, his love of the mountains, his triumphs and disappointments, his pain and his joys, and his unyielding dedication toward fulfilling his […]
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Clean Tahoe will be the beneficiary of the March 1 all-you-can-eat chili for $1 fundraiser at Coyote Grill in the Round Hill shopping center. Clean Tahoe will also receive 20 percent of sales from the menu from between 5-10pm.
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South Lake Tahoe cycling enthusiasts are going after the world record for the largest bicycle parade. Slow Rollers bike club is sponsoring the May 17 event at 4pm. Riders will go from the Y in South Lake Tahoe to MontBleu in Stateline. Preregister at Sports Ltd. in the Village Center or call (530) 544.3979. Come […]
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Join registered dietitian Jen Trew to learn about the basics of healthy eating and diabetic diet planning on March 8 from 6:30-7:30pm. Discover the important role of macronutrients and blood sugar control. Lab glucose goals, A1C, lipids and blood pressure also will be discussed. The first class is free. Other lecture topics include: ● Target […]
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By Michael Martinez, Reno Gazette-Journal The state of Nevada is putting the finishing touches on its application for a federal No Child Left Behind waiver, which would allow state educators more flexibility to measure student growth in addition to meeting specific proficiency targets, according to state and local educators. The application also must demonstrate how […]
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Dragonfly’s Beer & Food Festival is March 7 from 6 to 8:30pm in Truckee. Attendees can stop in anytime during the evening and roam the food and beer stations. Each of the six food items are not only paired with a specialty beer from Firestone Brewing Co., but created using the beer as an ingredient. […]
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By Kevin Yamamura, Sacramento Bee As education groups battle over which California tax initiative would give the biggest boost to schools, advocates for low-income residents fear safety-net programs remain vulnerable no matter what happens on the ballot in November. Proponents for three competing tax measures are focusing heavily on schools because voters prioritize education funding […]
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Experience the exhilaration of gliding through the forest on cross country ski trails working up a hearty appetite, and then enjoying gourmet grazing right on the trail. Outdoor enthusiasts and foodies can ski or snowshoe from one food station to the next during the 11th annual Gourmet Ski Tour, a fundraiser for the Tahoe Cross […]
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Get your tickets for a fun-filled night of all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, live auction action and Truckee camaraderie. The 2012 Rotary Crab & Pasta Feed will be at the new Truckee Community Recreation Center on March 24. All proceeds benefit Sierra Expeditionary Learning School, a public charter school in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. SELS […]
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Scholar, teacher, and artist Joanna Frueh will conduct a workshop at Sierra Nevada College (999 Tahoe Blvd., David Hall, 3rd floor, Incline Village) on March 2 from 1-3:30pm. The workshop is limited to 25 people. There is a $10 fee that includes a copy of the book “The Glamour of Being Real”. The book and […]
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