In 1952, George’s Gateway Club stood on the corner of Stateline Avenue and Highway 50. In 1955, Bill Harrah purchased it and opened his first Tahoe casino, Harrah’s Club. Harvey Gross’s Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall stood next door. Across the street were Sahati’s Stateline Country Club and the Nevada Club. In 1958, Bill […]
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The Barton Foundation $14,500 to give away for community projects focused on building capacity through training, informational products, or events that increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and connect patients and their families to programs and services. Priority will be given to “one time” investments, such as special projects or events. Grants will not be awarded […]
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· Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area will debut its new building, the Alder Creek Adventure Center, on Nov. 27 from 5-7pm. This free event includes live music, appetizers, family entertainment and activities, and a no-host bar. · Author Laura McBride will be speaking at the Douglas County Library in Minden at 10am Nov. 21. Copies of “We Are Called […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe’s annual dodge ball tournament at Steamers Bar & Grill will be Nov. 12. There will be live music, drink specials and giveaways. Each team should consist of five to six participants. Signups are at 6pm, with the tournament starting at 7:30pm. Here is more info about the tournament. Steamers is at 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South […]
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Learn the history of hatcheries and sport fishing at Lake Tahoe at a talk on Nov. 10 at the Camp Richardson Lodge. Hear David M. Long tell the tall tales, mysteries, fun facts, and stories about intriguing people. The talk is free for Lake Tahoe Historical Society members, $3 for others. The event starts at […]
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Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra and Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe are accepting applications for the Violet Richardson award. Each year the two South Shore Soroptimist clubs honor young women in the community ages 14-17 who are engaged in volunteer deeds such as fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; or working […]
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· Lake Tahoe Cruises is offering a free sightseeing cruise to Emerald Bay aboard the M.S. Dixie II for active or retired military at noon Veterans Day. For more info, go online. · Kirkwood expects to open Nov. 21, Squaw Valley on Nov. 25, and Alpine Meadows and Tahoe Donner Downhill on Dec. 21, assuming conditions […]
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· California State Parks will honor veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission at 143 participating state parks on Veterans Day. · Alaska Airlines is adding nonstop service between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Orange County’s John Wayne Airport. · Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos at the […]
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Plates for Powder offers individuals who purchase Lake Tahoe license plate in California or Nevada two free lift tickets to one of the Tahoe resorts participating in the program. Plate sales and renewal fees generate proceeds that go directly to the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada Division of State Lands to fund hiking and biking trails and watershed […]
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The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe will be honoring all veterans, active and retired on Veterans Day. The ceremony will take place at 11am Nov. 11 at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Formerly Armistice Day, Nov. 11 commemorates the anniversary of the peace agreement that ended World War […]
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