By Kathryn Reed This is the last day the 7 Seas Inn will be open as an outdated throwback to the 1960s era lodging establishments that South Lake Tahoe is known for. When it reopens May 1 it will be refurbished, modernized, with the management philosophy more like a boutique bed and breakfast. Debbie and Bill […]
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The fifth annual Mom’s Morning Out, which is for women of all ages, is April 30. Mom’s Morning Out is an event just for women that unites the body and mind. It’s an opportunity to slow down, unwind, and be pampered. Yoga starts at 8am, with other fitness classes throughout the morning Most activities – including […]
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The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Corps is offering an emergency preparedness and response training academy beginning April 14. The training is free and trainees are not required to become a Citizen Corps volunteer to participate. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy provides residents with the information to help save lives and reduce trauma […]
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By Susan Wood It’s hard to imagine with his low-key style and everyday dad demeanor, but trails guru Garrett Villanueva is placing Lake Tahoe on the map – yet again. Villanueva was promoted in December to trail and travel management leader for the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Regional office. The responsibilities encompass the entire […]
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By Catherine Saint Louis, New York Times Anterior cruciate ligaments often tear on the sports field, and after a complete rupture, they are notoriously hard to get to heal. This month, doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital announced that they have succeeded in reconnecting ACLs in 10 patients using a novel technique. Their preliminary results at […]
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By Nic Abelow For many business owners, taking their company to the next level of growth is an exhilarating but stressful task. Deciding on a growth strategy — which areas of the business to fund, what pace of growth to aim for, whether investments should be allocated to short-term or longer-term needs — is just […]
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The California State Fair is expanding the Youth Art Competition and Industrial & Technology Education Competition to create the California Student Showcase Competition. California students from kindergarten through community college may submit works in the areas of fine art, science, creative arts, innovations and future economics, and industrial and vocational skills. Home school students, community clubs/groups […]
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Classical Tahoe, formerly Lake Tahoe SummerFest, will bring together 40 nationally recognized musicians to Lake Tahoe for a three-week festival running July 26-Aug. 13. Under the direction of Joel Revzen, the 11-concert series is designed to support Tahoe’s cultural growth while bringing together an all-star assembly of musicians from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, San Francisco […]
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The Western Governors’ Association is sponsoring the Celebrate the West regional art competition for high school students. Entrants must create original two-dimensional artwork inspired by their state or informed by living in the West. Students may draw ideas from a variety of sources, including state history, landmarks, natural resources, national parks and monuments, people, communities, and culture. Winning artists will receive […]
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Don Henley will be returning to Lake Tahoe this summer — this time as a solo act. Known mostly as one of the lead singers for the Eagles as well as the drummer for the band, Henley has been on his own for years. The band has sporadically gotten back together, with the last stop in […]
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