By Frank X. Mullen Jr., Reno Gazette-Journal The Great Reno Balloon Race has been hemorrhaging funding over the past few years, but organizers said the 28-year-old event isn’t in danger of a crash landing. “I think, considering what’s been happening, we’re doing pretty well,” said Marlene Olsen, executive director for the race. “At least we’re […]
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By Frank X. Mullen Jr. Reno Gazette-Journal Dealing with the Hot August Nights organization has been an exercise in frustration after event officials announced in June that the classic car and music festival will be opening in Long Beach, Calif., next year for a six-year run, officials of Reno and Sparks said. “It’s been a […]
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St. Theresa School is having its 17th annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 23 at 1:30pm at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Cost is $125 a player which includes range balls, cart, 18 holes and dinner. Dinner only is $35. There will also be a raffle. Tickets are available for purchase at St. Theresa school or […]
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Publisher’s note: The American Legion in South Lake Tahoe will have a ceremony for Patriots Day at 11am. By Kathryn Reed Filmmaker Dylan Avery calls his film “Loose Change” one based on facts, not one based on conspiracy theories. It was first released in 2005 and has had subsequent updates. The latest version came out […]
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Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe’s 2010 An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting is Nov. 12 from 6-9:30pm at Harrah’s convention center in Stateline. Eighteen restaurants and 32 vintners are part of the event. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased from a SISLT member or online. In addition to the main event […]
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Catch Your Breath ice skating exhibition at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena on Sept. 25 from 7-9pm. It is free. For more information, go here www.tahoefigureskatingclub.com.
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Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Fest at Lake Tahoe Airpot on Oct. 2 is from 10am-3pm. The annual event is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe. Fire Fest is an annual event that highlights Fire Prevention Week while celebrating fire and life safety for children and families. Helicopters will star at Fire Fest as they […]
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Updated: Sept. 13, 2010, 3:45pm. By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce Executive Director B Gorman wrote a check to South Lake Tahoe for nearly $1,000 on Sept. 9 for the transient occupancy tax she had not paid since last December. Gorman did not return a phone call seeking comment. The city […]
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South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center 11th Annual Sunset Gala by the Lake fundraiser is Sept. 25 from 5-8pm in Zephyr Cove. There will be fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, classical guitar, and a silent auction. Each year South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center serves more than 2,000 victims of abuse in our community. In 2009, the […]
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Tomorrow’s prosperity is only possible by understanding and responding to those factors that contribute to poverty today. An increasing number of decision-makers and community leaders recognize that the pathway to prosperity is dependent on all sectors of the community working together. South Lake Tahoe Poverty to Prosperity Forum 2010 is a day to provide that […]
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