Barton Health has $25,000 in grants to give away this year. The deadline to apply is June 27. Grants fund proposals that address the health and wellness of individuals in the South Shore. Priority will be given to the top three health concerns: substance abuse, access to healthcare, and mental health. For more info, contact […]
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• Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe is looking for someone to design the poster for November’s wine tasting. Entry dealing is July 1. For more info, call 530.867.4586. • The Bicycle Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet June 13 from 9-11am in the upstairs conference room at […]
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Construction work on Highway 89 on the West Shore is switching to around-the-clock work this week. The $41 million project from Tahoma to Tahoe City includes drainage treatment facilities for stormwater runoff, curb and gutter, shoulder widening and new pavement throughout the 9-mile project limits. The contractor is working on rebuilding the highway in 3-mile […]
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The second annual Tahoe Treasures Tour will feature some of Incline Village’s loveliest homes, gardens, and art collections. The July 12 event is from 11am-4pm. The event is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Tahoe Nevada branch. Tea and tapas will be served and ticket sales will fund the AAUW scholarship program. Tickets […]
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• The Valhalla festival on the South Shore will not be producing “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” this summer, but instead will be putting on “The Servant of Two Masters” on July 10-13 and July 17-20 at the Boathouse Theater. • Truckee’s Coldstream Specific Plan will be before the Planning Commission June 17 at 6pm […]
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Virginia City offers one of the region’s longest firework displays on July 4. Echoing off Mt. Davidson for nearly 30 minutes, it’s possible to feel the boom in your bones. The fireworks soar high above the town and into Six Mile Canyon, making them visible from nearly anywhere in town. The Virginia City Fourth of […]
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Barney’s Casino opened at Stateline in spring 1961. It was operated by majority owners Barney O’Malia and Richard Chartrand. Chartrand also had an early interest in what years later became John’s Tahoe Nugget at Stateline, which was locally popular for featuring seafood and prime rib. Chartrand died in an unsolved car bombing at Skyland in […]
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South Lake Tahoe is seeking comments for the Tahoe Valley Area Plan’s notice of preparation for the environmental documents. The city and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will prepare an environmental impact report and and environmental impact statement for the Tahoe Valley Area Plan. More info is available online. Public scoping meetings are: June 11 at […]
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• Chris Croft has been hired as executive director of Tahoe Youth & Family Services. Meet him at an open house June 12 from noon-2pm at 1021 Fremont Ave., South Lake Tahoe. • June 22-28 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. • Chad Houck is expected to be hired as South Tahoe High School’s principal […]
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• It’s now possible to get a tree removal permit from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency online. Payments can be made at the same time. • South Tahoe High grad Sean Pawling has released “Eye for an Eiger” – more info on the album is online. • Hannah Sullivan and Cliff Lambson, authors of “Wildflowers of […]
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