Placer County is in the process of developing a sustainability plan, outlining ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage climate risks that threaten property value, natural resources and quality of life. Two community workshops will offer a chance to learn about the plan’s purpose and goals, and how to become involved in the planning […]
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· Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is having a charity mixer for Connect for Kids on April 26, 5:30-8:30pm at South Lake Brewing Company, with food by Verde. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for others. · On April 10 the Douglas County School District board of education is expected to approve a […]
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Expand SEO knowledge with none of the hassle at the April 18 Level UP workshop put on by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce. This workshop will feature discussion on SEO tactics, increasing visibility in search engine results and essential website and content strategies. Workshop facilitators are Dan Keenan, graphic designer and owner of Hatchback […]
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· Truckee residents Rick and Nancy Holliday, founders and owners of Holliday Development, have donated an apartment in downtown Truckee to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. The house, to be called the Holliday House, will be rented to HSTT for $1 per year. In turn, Tahoe Getaways will manage the rental pro bono, with all […]
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Lake Tahoe Humane Society is accepting applications to join its board. An informational meet and greet for prospective board members is scheduled at the agency’s office (884 Emerald Bay Road) on April 7, 5-6pm. A second meeting will be on April 9, 5-6pm. The meetings will include an overview of the Humane Society’s mission, history, […]
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Join Alpenglow Sports, Klean Kanteen, and Keep Tahoe Blue are putting on an Earth Day celebration at Sunnyside restaurant in Tahoe City. Plastic straws will not be allowed. Instead, Klean Kanteen will give away reusable stainless steel straws in a focused effort to keep Tahoe straw-less. More than 500 million straws are used each day […]
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· The Pony Express Trail through El Dorado County will be closed April 9-27 for the falling and removal of designated dead and dying trees. · Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, will give a talk April 14 at the Sports Aviation Foundation’s annual meeting at the Carson Valley Inn at 6:30pm. Advance […]
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· Here are the El Dorado-Tahoe and Sierra roadwork schedules from Caltrans for the week. · Zephyr Cove Library on April 11 at 4pm will be showing “Gnomeo & Juliet” (rated G). The movie and popcorn are free. · The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is organizing a chapter in the South Lake Tahoe area. […]
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The Future of the Stewart Indian School will be the topic of a talk on April 10. Lake Tahoe Historical Society is bring Sherry Rupert, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission, for a narration of the past and future of the Stewart Indian School that was established in 1890. The talk begins at 7pm […]
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Law enforcement agencies throughout Nevada will be focusing on distracted drivers from April 1-15. The Nevada Highway Patrol will be working to urge motorists to keep their eyes on the road and put away cell phones or other items that cause distractions. On average, texting takes your eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds. When […]
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