Mad Science is coming to the Douglas County Zephyr Cove branch July 15 from 1:30 to 2:30pm.
This family program encourages scientific. Children will watch chemistry and physics experiments, including booming balloons, bungee jumping “pets,” and a rainbow created by a rainbow maker. All ages are welcome.
The library is located at 233 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove. For more info, call 775.588.6411.
• South Lake Tahoe Police Department is hosting a free ABC licensee training July 18 from 10am to 2pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. RSVP to Officer Barry Rider at 530.542.6100 or Brider@cityofslt.us.
• Wanderlust brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and disc jockeys, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, and much more on July 18-20 at Squaw Valley.
• “As You Like It” is the play being performed this summer at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor.
• The Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers will host the 30th annual barbecue and fundraiser at Truckee River Regional Park on Aug. 9 from 11am-4pm. Tickets are on sale now for $20 or buy them at the event for $25. Noted worldwide fly fisher Jamie Lyle will conduct two casting clinics starting at 11am. Tickets and more info are available online.
• UNR’s Zeb Hogan chronicles his travels on NatGeo WILD’s “Monster Fish” starting July 7 at 9pm. Episodes air every Monday for six weeks.
Squaw Valley will hosts the 13th annual Art, Wine and Music Festival on July 12-13.
It includes a variety of regional artwork, fine California wines and musical favorites.
The event supports Disabled Sports USA Far West.
The exhibition features artwork that spans the mediums, including paintings, photography and jewelry.
The festival features local flamenco guitarist Milton Merlos, Sacramento-based flamenco guitarists from Flamenco del Oro, and the transglobal rhythms of Yolo Mambo.
Entrance to the festival is free and open to all ages.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Truckee is from 9am July 19 to 9am July 20 at Truckee High School.
Register a team online or by calling 800.227.2345.
There will be a Carnival theme in the afternoon. Each year the event offers entertainment from local bands including the Deckheads.
Former and current cancer patients, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, faith-based and civic organizations, and anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer is invited to take part in this exciting team event.
Last year the community raised more than $60,000 with 25 teams, and 47 cancer survivors.
This is captioned “Founded in 1946.” Nel’s has relocated several times since then. Photo/Nel’s Hardware
According to Nel’s Tahoe Supply and long-time (since 1947) local resident Dave Wakeman, these photos depict the same Highway 50 location in South Lake Tahoe.
This U.S. Geological Survey aerial is of Bijou dated Dec. 31, 1939, with a red X to locate the site.
Today’s DMV and Bank of America building was erected in the 1960s. Photo/Bill Kingman
Bijou Gift Shop in approximately 1950. Photo/Lake Tahoe Historical Society
— Bill Kingman
The 13th Annual Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest at the Village at Squaw Valley is Aug. 9-10.
Continuous live jazz and funk music will be played on two stages, while more than 35 brews will be on tap.
A $5 fee benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
The festival is open to all ages and well-behaved dogs on leashes. Kids can enjoy additional activities such as Squaw’s free croquet, bean bag toss and slacklines, crafting at Everything Hunky Dory, and a 18-hole miniature golf course – as well as mountaintop activities that include roller skating, rock climbing, swimming and hiking.
More more info, go online.
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater evening programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begin July 11 and continue every Friday evening through August.
The free series kicks off with An Evening with Mark Twain featuring McAvoy Layne performing as Mark Twain at 7pm.
Programs include:
These programs are sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located approximately three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
For more information, call 530.543.2674.
• All the paperwork is in place for the Alta Mira Building in South Lake Tahoe to be demolished in September. The California Tahoe Conservancy is the new owner. The property will be an extension of Lakeview Commons.
• Lake Tahoe Outrigger Canoe Race is July 19-20 at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach.
• Tahoe Resource Conversation District is putting on a free workshop July 8 for people to learn how to identify invasive plants. It is from 5:30-6:30pm at the Tahoe City Field Station, 2400 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City.
• Tahoe Fund is trying to raise $750,000 for the East Shore bike trail. The private money would help Tahoe Transportation District secure $12.5 million in public funding for the path from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. To learn more about project or make a donation, contact Amy Berry at aberry@tahoefund.org or 775.338.1668.
• There will be murder mystery dinners aboard a vintage Virginia and Truckee Railroad steam engine train on July 18 and Aug. 15. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 877.724.5007.
Fireworks on July 4 just off Stateline. Photos/Howie Nave
A vibrant display.
A spectacular pyrotechnic display filled the night sky on the South Shore. Beaches were crowded, as temps were in the 80s.
The next fireworks show will be the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
• The U.S. Swimming Association Invitational (July 18-20) at South Lake Tahoe’s pool will include 440 swimmers between the ages of 5 and 18 years. There is no cost watch. For more info, call 530.542.6056.
• Author Arlene Morgan presents her new novel “Roots of the Vine” on Aug. 6 at 6pm at the South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.. She will also discuss the process of writing and self-publishing a book. The event is free.
• Now that California State Parks is the operator, the North Tahoe Beach Pavilion will no longer accept new reservations for private events. It will be free on a first come, first served basis for larger groups. On July 12, July 26 and Sept. 6 existing reservations will be honored.
• Explore Tahoe An Urban Trailhead is hosting an interactive “Patio Program” July 12 from 11am to 2pm. It’s a time to learn about local wildlife and habitat through interactive activities. It is free and appropriate for all ages. For more info, call 530.542.6056.
• The Tahoe Tri Club and the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department are putting on the second annual Tahoe Kids Triathlon on July 13. Call 530.542.6056 for more information.