The artisan winemaking families of Fair Play are putting on the 27th Annual Fair Play Wine Festival June 4-5 from 11am to 5pm. The 17 participating wineries are planning festivities, including gourmet fare paired with Fair Play wines, live music, barrel tasting, art, demonstrations, wine specials, and much more. Participating in the festival are Busby […]
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On Course Events presents BMX skills exhibition featuring 2008 Olympic BMX racing medalists Donny Robinson (bronze) and Mike Day (silver). Along with Olympic athlete trainer Greg Romero, the riders will demonstrate what it takes to be an Olympic bike racer. This will be May 15 at approximately 11:30am at the Y in South Lake Tahoe […]
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The Washoe Tribe’s 21st annual Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Arts Festival is July 23-24 at the Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore The festival features a basket weaving competition, native dancers, music, and arts and crafts. Admission is free. For more information, call 800.792.2746.
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The Silver State National Peace Officers Museum’s Second Annual Police Memorial Week Parade in historic Virginia City is May 14 at noon. This parade is held in honor of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty throughout history as well as for those who currently serve and have served their communities in the […]
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Echo Summit closed at noon today. Access to the South Shore via Highway 50 is cutoff for 10 to 14 days while Caltrans replaces the rock retaining wall. Highway 50 is open from the west to near the top of the summit so places like Echo Lakes can be accessed. It’s closed at the base […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and its partners invite residents and visitors to the first Wild Tahoe Weekend with fun, free events for the whole family. Based at the Forest Service’s Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of the Hwy 89/50 junction in South Lake Tahoe, this “wild weekend” […]
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By Kathryn Reed BlueGo, the South Shore bus system, is going to have a new operator this summer. The current operator has told Tahoe Transportation District officials it will not be bidding on the route. Request for proposals are being solicited, with the closing date May 18. TTD, which oversees the bus operation, entered into […]
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The preliminary start list for the 2011 Amgen Tour de California has been announced. Rosters may change before the start of the race Sunday. More than 140 riders from 18 elite cycling teams are set to compete in the sixth-annual Amgen Tour of California, which kicks off May 15 in Lake Tahoe. The race will […]
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Children experience more stress today than ever before, living in a world that often seems to move at a dizzying pace. Does your child experience: *fears *shyness *test anxiety *difficulty dealing with change *sadness *negative effects from being bullied. If you answered yes, then consider learning practical coping strategies and the method Emotional Freedom Technique. […]
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Setting Boundaries and Strengthening Self-Esteem and Confidence is a class facilitated by Dana McKnight Flentroy on June 13 from 5:30-8:30pm. Research has provided insight to a child’s development and the influence of positive parenting, particularly for children with early “rough” starts. The class will draw from the curriculum of Love & Logic, Positive Parenting and […]
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