The Nevada Department of Transportation says scam artists are attempting to purchase computer equipment under NDOT’s name. Using a fake @nevadaddot.com email address, scammers have attempted to purchase computer equipment without an official state purchase request or vendor solicitation. The scammers then attempt to get the equipment delivered to an out-of-state location. Multiple companies have […]
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· The Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival returns to Homewood Mountain Resort’s North Lodge parking lot on Oct. 1 from 1-5pm. Access is free. Tickets are $20 to enter the beer garden. This includes a souvenir glass and two drink tickets. Advance tickets may be purchased online for $15. · Stefan Fellner of Incline […]
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Live Violence Free is hosting two workshops Sept. 21 about social issues. Addison Rose Vincent will talk about how to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ clients in nonprofit or other service organizations including schools, libraries, medical facilities, and more. This will be from 10am-noon. FBI Special Agent Brad Bilderback takes over from 1-3pm […]
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· Tahoe Donner ski resort has renovated the base lodge sundeck, enhanced tree skiing off Eagle Ridge chair, and has installed more snowmaking. · Author Gini Cunningham will explore the connection between music and memory, and revitalizing individuals with a dementia through the simple experience of listening to music. The free talk will be Nov. […]
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Thanks to the San Francisco-based nonprofit Mission Asset Fund, scholarships are available to cover the costs for California community college students who need to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrives (DACA) status before the Oct. 5 deadline. MAF, which has a long history of supporting Dreamers, has dedicated scholarship funds specifically to help California […]
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· Chris Croft is leaving Tahoe Youth & Family Services effective Nov. 15. The interim executive director will be Virginia Berry. · Camp Rich isn’t the only place people don’t like the new light system. Check out this story. · El Dorado County Senior Legal Services reps will present on issues regarding scams directed toward […]
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The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for dedicated, caring volunteers for the home delivered meal program. Volunteers generally works one day each week on an assigned route, delivering meals between 10:30am-noon. Volunteers who cannot provide a weekly commitment may serve as back-up drivers. Orientation sessions for new volunteer drivers are: Sept. […]
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· Douglas County Democrats monthly meeting will be Sept. 28 at 7pm at Democratic Headquarters, 1513 Highway 395 N. in Gardnerville. The business meeting will be preceded by a social at 6:30pm. For more info, call 775.783.1903. · A new affordable housing development with up to 80 units is being considered as part of a […]
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· Placer County Executive Officer David Boesch is resigning effective the end of the year. · Washoe County Sheriff’s Department’s community picnic is Sept. 16, 10am-2pm at Aspen Grove/Village Green in Incline Village. Learn about SWAT, K9s, RAVEN helicopter, Marine 9 boat, Nevada Highway Patrol, NLTFPD fire trucks, child fingerprinting, and more. The free barbecue […]
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Teens are invited to the Teen Advisory Board meetings at the Douglas County Public Library. The meetings will be at the Minden branch on the third Wednesday of each month at 3pm starting Sept. 20. There will be free pizza and soda. Teens can get involved with fun library events and help plan future library […]
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