Opening in 1965 as Del Webb’s Sahara-Tahoe and adorned in Las Vegas-style flashing neon, its ornate dinner theater over the years headlined major stars like Elvis Presley who labeled it his favorite showroom. If I recall correctly, the debut show was Phyllis Diller with the Osmond Brothers. This also was the theater where entertainer Ann-Margret […]
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The Community Winter Tree and Menorah Lighting will be Dec. 7 from 5-7pm in South Lake Tahoe. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa. Hot chocolate, cookies and complimentary Borges sleigh rides are planned. Lake DJ will provide holiday music. There will also be a performance by members of the South Lake Tahoe Children’s The […]
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On Dec. 13 from 4-7pm several local businesses and artisans will be selling their wares at Lake Front Weddings, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra has invited several vendors who have supported their annual fundraiser, Elegant Evening, to not only sponsor a time to celebrate the holidays, but also […]
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Lake Tahoe News is going grocery shopping. We are taking money each week from the paid subscriptions and going to different stores in the area — to keep that shop local vibe alive — and then what we buy is going to be distributed to groups in need. Joanne Shope, who runs Christmas Cheer in […]
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The annual Tree Lighting Celebration & Project MANA Food Drive is Dec. 1 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Ritz-Carlton at Northstar. The evening includes s’mores with the marshmologist, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, ornament making and holiday performances by the children of the Boys & Girls Club and the Tahoe Expedition Academy. The event is free. People […]
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NV Energy is warning people of a scam. Someone identifying themselves as employees of the company is calling customers threatening to disconnect power if a credit card payment or cash transfer is not made over the phone immediately. NV Energy does not call customers and solicit payments. If customers receive a call asking for a […]
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• Forbes magazine lists Lake Tahoe as one of the top five places in the world to cross country ski based on scenery. • At the Nov. 13 board of directors meeting the North Tahoe Public Utility District board thanked Director Frank Mooney for his 25 years of service. • Snowboarder Jeremy Jones of Truckee […]
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Markleeville is putting on a free holiday event Dec. 2 from 10am to about 3pm or when it gets cold. The town comes alive with the Christmas spirit with decorations, music, local vendors offering their hand crafted Christmas items. Santa will be in his favorite chair next to the fireplace at the Wolf Creek Restaurant. […]
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The Sugar Pine Foundation is having a fundraiser Dec. 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe inside Harvey’s in Stateline. Festivities will start at 6pm with dinner and live commentary on the Sugar Pine Foundation film. There will be a silent auction, limited edition Hard Rock Sugar Pine pins for sale, and drink specials. Thick as […]
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Tahoe Arts Project is putting on a Holiday Festival on Dec. 8 from 11am-4pm. For $10 (those 12 and younger are free), there will be arts and crafts vendors, cookie decorating, music by Sister Analog, Marcia Sarosik Dancers and Santa. Food, wine and hot chocolate are included in the price. All proceeds benefit TAP. The […]
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