Artists are being sought for the 2017-18 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted from May 12-June 12. The contest is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older as of March 7, 2017. Entrants need not reside in California. The winning artwork will be reproduced on the 2017-18 California Duck Stamp. […]
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Young artists and future biologists are invited to enter the California Invasive Species Art Contest sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This year’s theme is Don’t Let it Loose! Youths in grades 2-12 are eligible to enter. Entries should depict invasive species that might be released into California’s waters, parks and wildlands, […]
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By Larry Weitzman Modern engineering and machines have allowed automakers to produce cars that are a bit out of the three-box mainstream design. While Kia may have started off with its less than exciting Sephia over 20 years ago, under its new president and chief design officer, Peter Schreyer, Kia has gone to the forefront […]
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By Don Reisinger, Fortune Drones aren’t always mentioned in the same breath as saving lives, but a report from one drone manufacturer says they should be. Civilian drones have been used to save at least 59 people in 18 different incidents around the world since 2013, DJI, a China-based company that manufacturers popular civilian drones, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Secrets – everyone has them. What people know could destroy more than just themselves. Your best friend goes missing at 18. Ten years later another young woman from the same small North Carolina town disappears. “All the Missing Girls” by Megan Miranda (Simon & Schuster 2016) is full of suspense and intrigue. […]
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By Melinda Myers Container gardens allow you to easily dress up your balcony and patio, create a colorful welcome for guests and keep edibles close at hand for cooking and entertaining. They’re also a terrific way for new gardeners to get their start. Increase your success growing vegetables, herbs or flowers in a container with […]
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By Teresa Welsh It seems like you can’t go anywhere in public these days without seeing a child with his or her face glued to a screen. But despite the proliferation of electronic devices, kids still prefer reading actual physical books. A study by researchers in Australia found that kids who had access to e-readers […]
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Alexander Hamilton is headed to Sand Harbor this summer. Hal Bidlack will assume the persona of Hamilton in a Chautauqua-style encounter that brings history alive. The intellect, wit, humor and humanity of this famous United States founding father will come to life in Tahoe. The event is Aug. 14 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $24-$69. […]
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Richard Joseph Nathaniel Rouse, better known as Nathan Standing Bear, died Feb. 24, 2017. He was 67. Born July 2, 1949, to Warren C. Rouse and Dorothea Joy (Kennedy) Rouse, in Lafayette, Ind., he died at Chi Saint Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. Raised in a military family, Nathan grew up in Chapel Hill, N.C., […]
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The 12th WinterFest of Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (TOCCATA) continues with Bach: The Passion according to St. Matthew. Performances will be: April 9 – 3:30pm, St. Rose of Lima Church in south Reno April 11 – 7pm, St. Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe April 14 – 7pm St. Patrick’s Church in Incline Village. […]
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