Wine pairing in Tahoe City

Jake’s on the Lake and Michael David Winery are teaming up for a four-course wine paring at the Tahoe City restaurant on Jan. 26 at 5:30pm.

The cost is $38 per person. Space is limited, guaranteed reservations are required — (530) 583.0188.

Jake’s on the Lake is located at 780 North Lake Blvd., Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City.




Snowshoe through state park

California State Park interpretive specialist Lindsay Harbison will be leading a snowshoe through history hike along Lake Tahoe’s West Shore at Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on Jan. 28.

This easy tour explores the parks’ lakefront and the grounds of the historic Hellman-Ehrman estate. Learn about the natural environment that attracted Tahoe’s earliest settlers and explore the history of this Tahoe landmark.

The snowshoe starts at 11am and begins near the restrooms in the day use side of the park (lake side entrance off Highway 89). The program lasts approximately 1½ hours.

The program is free. There is a parking fee of $8 per vehicle.

Bring water, snacks and snowshoes.




Full moon snowshoe

California State Park rangers will be leading a full moon snowshoe hike along the West Shore at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on Feb. 4.

The tour begins on the day use (lake side) of the park and explores the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman estate.

For those new to snowshoeing, there will be a beginner’s clinic at 6:30pm sponsored by West Shore Sports. The full moon hike starts promptly at 7pm in the day use side of the park.

The programs last approximately 1½ hours and costs $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The cost includes event parking and snowshoe rentals, if needed. All proceeds from the tours support the Sierra State Parks Foundation.

Wear warm, layered clothing, waterproof shoes and bring a flashlight.

Space is limited and reservations are required through West Shore Sports at (530) 525.9920.

 

 




Crab feed

The 18th annual St. Theresa School Crab Dinner is Feb. 3.

Doors open at 6pm for this adults-only event. Childcare is available with advance reservations. Dinner starts at 7pm.

Tickets are $50 per person. A table for 10 can be reserved for an additional $100. Tickets available at 1081 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe, or call (530) 544.8944 or email sttheresacrabdinner@yahoo.com.




Stories at Zephyr Cove library

Douglas County Public Library at Zephyr Cove is presenting Saturday Stories on Jan. 28 at 1pm.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the library. Miss Carol will read Chinese New Year stories.

Children ages 3 and up will listen to stories, make crafts, and get a fortune cookie treat.

Sign up by Jan. 27.

Young children should be accompanied by an adult.

The library is located at 233 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove. For more information, call (775) 588.6411.




Business Expo

Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo is March 30 from 4-8pm at Harrah’s Convention Center in Stateline.

 




North Lake Tahoe Community Awards Dinner

The  58th annual North Lake Tahoe Community Awards Dinner is Feb. 16, 6-9:30pm at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe in Truckee.

The annual event produced by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce recognizes Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Public Servant of the Year, Regional Marketing Award, Nonprofit Organization of the Year and Hospitality Award for a business or organization. The chamber is also accepting nominations for Volunteer and Employee of the Year for individual businesses and organizations, with a $25 award fee per nominee due with application.

Kym Fabel at (530) 581.8764 or kym@puretahoenorth.com has more information and nomination forms.

Tickets to the dinner are $85.

 




Blood drive

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Feb. 3 from 8am to 3pm at the main fire station located at 875 Tanager St., Incline Village.

To make an appointment, call (775) 831.0351, ext. zero.




Tahoe Show

The Tahoe Show — Aug. 25 at MontBleu in Stateline — is a body building and figure competition.

For more info, go online.




Off the Wall fundraiser

Rotary of South Lake Tahoe is having a fundraiser called Off the Wall on Feb. 10 at 6:30pm at Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.

Off the Wall is an art auction.

The $10 admission includes heavy appetizers and cash bar. All of the proceeds go to scholarships for local students.