Six Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery, exiled in Southern India, will return to South Lake Tahoe June 23-30. They will put on a slide show of monastic life, conduct various Buddhist philosophy teachings and discussions, a Green Tara Empowerment, and a Vajravidarin Healing Ritual over the eight-day visit. They will also offer […]
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The Loyal Order of the Moose 1632 of South Lake Tahoe’s second annual yard sale is June 15-16 from 9am-5pm. In addition to the lawn being full of bargains, there will also be a silent auction. Members of the Moose Lodge and Women of the Moose will be selling baked goods. All proceeds will go […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s Lead Safe Tahoe program has partnered with Lake Tahoe Community College to provide training. The Lead Safe Worker eight-hour training for Renovators, Repair and Painters is being offered at LTCC June 22 from 8am-5pm. The cost is $50 Up to two workers from each local company may participate. Additional workshop fees are […]
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Keep Tahoe Blue Summer Kickoff Party is June 22 from 1-5pm at the League to Save Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe. This event is free. It will feature live music, games and activities, and a complimentary ice cream bar. Blue Moon beer will be served to those 21 and older. Reduce your environmental footprint […]
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• Tahoe Fund has released the Tahoe beaches app on iTunes and Google Play. • Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club is having a bowl-a-thon June 26. The cost is $20/person and includes bowling, pizza, and a magic show by Alex Ramon. Contact Patti at (530) 721.2086 if interested in participating. • Utility relocation construction […]
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Marie Gibson, who founded Sierra Tahoe Fabrics and lived in South Lake Tahoe from 1998 to 2003, is a finalist in Nevada’s entrepreneur business competition for $100,000. Gibson is now a Reno-based business consultant, college instructor and author. “The Caregiver’s Journal” focuses on helping families successfully manage the hospitalization of a loved one. It recently […]
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If you’re a first-time visitor to the cold waters of Lake Tahoe, be aware that the possibility of becoming hypothermic while involved in water activities is greater here than in warmer climates. The combination of high altitude and cold alpine water may quickly fatigue a swimmer or water sporter. Also remember, anyone under 12 years […]
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Illegal dump spot and trash were cleaned up this month by the Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association. This year for the annual event group staged at the BLM kiosk and staging area called “Single Tree” on Pine Nut Road No. 2 near the Douglas County Fairgrounds. With a huge amount of help from the Sierra […]
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The Sierra Nevada Amateur Radio Society is putting on a field day June 23 for people to learn about amateur radio. It will be at the northwest corner of Wedge Parkway and Whites Creek Lane, across from the South Valleys Library in Reno starting at 11am. The goal for the day will be to make […]
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• South Tahoe High School’s class of 1973 will be having its 40-year reunion July 26-27. For more details, email STHSclassof1973@gmail.com or call either Sue Jack Detweiler at (650) 208.2235 or Mike Buffo at (775) 690.7580 . • The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District has more money in the Chimney Smoke Reduction Incentive […]
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