North Lake Tahoe Resort Association has $9,000 available for special events taking place in the North Lake Tahoe region of Placer County. Most individual grants will fall within the $500 to $2,500 range. All grant money is slated for marketing and public relations efforts to promote events in the region. Preference will be given to […]
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The 1968 Summer Olympics (the XIX Olympiad) were in October in Mexico City, 7,350 feet above sea level. To prepare our athletes for that high altitude, a training track was built at Echo Summit because that elevation is similar to Mexico City. According to Wikipedia, “… this was the first Olympics to use a synthetic […]
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Nearly three dozen employers will be at Harrah’s Convention Center in Stateline on March 18 looking for workers. They represent more than 2,000 positions available for full- or part-time work in the area, according to organizers. The event is from 4-7pm. There will another job fair March 25 from 4-7pm at Squaw Valley Olympic Inn […]
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Freedom From Smoking is a smoking cessation program from American Lung Association. It helps people develop a plan of action that leads to quitting day. There will be eight sessions starting April 3 from 7:30-930pm at Barton University, 1111 Emerald Bay Road, Classroom 101, South Lake Tahoe. Cost is $75. To register, call Gina Morros […]
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As Californians plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Traffic Safety, and California Highway Patrol encourage motorists to plan ahead and designate a sober driver, or arrange for a safe and sober ride home. The St. Patrick’s Day California Avoid DUI Task Force Enforcement Campaign is March 16-17. […]
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AAA’s Carson City branch, which serves the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, is hosting a spring fling at its office on March 20 — the first day of spring. Refreshments will be served, while games and prizes will be offered throughout the day. Office hours are 8:30am-5:30pm. The office is at 2901 South Carson St., […]
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Douglas County Public Library is participating in the In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club reading program through April 12. Children ages 4-12 are eligible to receive certificates for a free In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger by reading books. Both branches of the library are participating in the program. Children must fill out a file card at […]
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• Karen Staeheli, owner of Naked Fish in South Lake Tahoe, is opening a second restaurant in San Luis Obispo. • Yonder Mountain String Band will be at MontBleu in Stateline on April 3 at 8pm. Opening is the Brothers Comatose. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the show – 888.829.7630. • […]
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Tahoe Derby Dames is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser March 23 from 8am-noon. The Dames are the local roller derby team that competes at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. The breakfast is at the American Legion, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for kids. Anyone interested […]
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Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector Tina Vernon will be setting up office in the Truckee area to serve residents during peak property tax season. Second tax installments are due no later than April 10, 2014. The seasonal office will be located at the Truckee Sheriff Substation at 10879 Donner Pass Road, Suite A. The […]
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