Johannes Ziegler, founder and CEO Miaplaza Inc., will give a talk at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village on Feb. 15. In 2004, Ziegler started Miaplaza Inc., focused on “social networking for everyone.” Initially, the company partnered with traditional media conglomerates to help them transition to more interactive customer relationships. When Facebook took over the general […]
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Truckee is hosting a series of workshops to discuss how the town wants to regulate all things cannabis. Because the use of marijuana was legalized last November, the town will be making changes to its zoning regulations, permitting processes and taxation practices. Officials want to know what residents think about cannabis regulations. The community workshops are Feb. […]
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North Tahoe Business Association is hosting an open house on Feb. 16, 5:30-7pm at North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. This is an opportunity for community and business people to network and provide input on how to make Kings Beach a better place to live, work, play and visit at interactive stations. NTBA is a […]
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Between now and Jan. 30, law enforcement agencies throughout Nevada will be joining forces to cite distracted drivers. Nevada law states that any use of a handheld electronic device—cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc.—while driving is illegal. Research has found that using a cell phone behind the wheel makes a driver four times more […]
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· Lake Tahoe Democrats are meeting Jan. 25, 6pm at Round Table Pizza at the Y in South Lake Tahoe. The agenda includes what other Democratic groups in the basin are doing, how to coordinate efforts, an update on the El Dorado County Central Committee, and goals for the future. · TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is […]
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The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will meet in early February to update the strategic plan. The commission is seeking input now via an online survey. The survey will be open until Feb. 2. Douglas County’s strategic plan is the framework for which the commission prioritizes fiscal needs and public services in Douglas County.
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· Valhalla Tahoe invites artists to submit a proposal for consideration for the 2017 season. Submissions are due Feb. 6. For more info, go online. · Hard Rock Lake Tahoe is celebrating its second anniversary on Jan. 28 starting at 3pm with cake and Champagne on the casino floor. · Miriam Gomberg (Art by Mimi G) […]
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· Warren Miller’s “Here, There & Everywhere” will be shown Feb. 11 at 6pm at South Tahoe High School as a fundraiser for the ski team. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased online starting Jan. 23. · “Groundhog Day” (rated PG) will be shown all day for free at the Minden Library on […]
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· Tahoe Rim Trail Association will begin accepting applications on Jan. 25 for two through hikes of the Tahoe Rim Trail. These are 15-day, 165-mile, guided and supported backpack trips. Dates are July 22-Aug. 5 and Aug. 26-Sept. 9. Cost is $1,745. Register online. · El Dorado County Connections – One Stop is hosting a free […]
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· The Community Action Council of El Dorado County is seeking an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of low-income people living in El Dorado County, with special attention on housing, nutrition and low-income program needs. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 17. Contact Star Walker at 530.621.6255 or 7star.walker@edcgov.us. · Placer County Air […]
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