Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus presents “Brrroque Masters” on March 8, 11, 14 and 16. The program features guest cellist Jeffrey Lastrapes in a program that includes works by Bach, Couperin, Vivaldi, Scarlatti, and Handel. The series kickoff March 8 at West Shore Café in Homewood. Appetizers and wine start at 4:30pm, the concert at […]
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By Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal After agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation served subpoenas to former and current employees and associates of Nevada power broker Harvey Whittemore in an investigation into his campaign contribution activities, at least one member of Congress moved to distance himself from the controversy. Kristen Orthman, a spokeswoman for Sen. […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal A decade has passed since Apolo Anton Ohno, Derek Parra and Sarah Hughes took their golden turns on the Salt Lake City Olympic ice; since U.S. men swept snowboard medals in a Utah halfpipe; since Vonetta Flowers rode a Park City bobsled run to history, becoming the first black Winter Games champion. […]
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The Superpass Series is a five-stop national slopestyle tour open to any amateur riders who thinks he or she has what it takes to win an invitation to SuperPark 16. Sierra-at-Tahoe is the third stop on the tour — Feb. 12. Sierra is the only Tahoe stop for this rider-judged contest. Get that perfect shot […]
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Unity at the Lake has moved into a sanctuary at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe after 17 years of meeting in the senior center. Sunday celebration services are at 10am with Stew and Hillary Bittman and music by OneVoice. Sunday meditation is at 9:15am in the Annex. Youth empowerment program and childcare […]
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is studying climate change impacts to recharge and groundwater quality in the Martis Valley. The Lawrence Livermore water aging study will help further the ongoing efforts to determine how the aquifer functions. Previous studies have indicated that some water in the Martis Valley groundwater basin may be in excess of 1,000 […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Human Resources Association are offering “The Manager as Coach” Feb. 14 from 8:30am to noon at Cedar House Sport Hotel, 10918 Brockway Road, Truckee. This workshop is designed to bolster leadership effectiveness, including how to juggle […]
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By Mandy Kendall Is failing to plan just planning to fail? When I was growing up my mother was always writing lists. Lists for shopping, lists for things to do today, even lists of lists. I used to think she was a little obsessed with lists, but now I realize she was just a very […]
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To the community, She said it. The mayor, Claire Fortier, actually said it: The ice rink will be the hub. The hub of what isn’t quite clear. Well, the town has heard wild claims before. For example, the Embassy Suites was supposed to be the Crown Jewel of Lake Tahoe. That was prior to its […]
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Bona Fide Books is hosting Lake Tahoe’s first local fantasy writers social Feb. 16 at 6:30pm at Bona Fide HQ, 1069 Magua St., No. 4 in Meyers. Writers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome. Discuss your latest work or ideas for new projects with others who work in this genre. For more […]
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