The Lake Tahoe Society for Storytelling & Enlightenment has released its latest Tahoe History Comix. “State Route 28” has cyclist Marcus from the Netherlands on a journey from Tahoe City to Spooner Summit. Learn about the history of Tahoe timber and transportation along the way. “State Route 28” is available at Bona Fide Books in Meyers […]
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Tahoe Art League’s Artist Studio Tour is a self-guided art event that occurs each year on the last weekend of July and first weekend in August. There are numerous open studios to visit with either individual artists or artist collectives showing their work and working spaces. These artists are diverse and work in many media […]
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Sunkist is one of several kittens available for adoption at the shelter right now. All are very pretty, playful kittens with lots of healthy energy. Also, the shelter is looking for a few homes to foster other younger kittens for a few weeks. Call the shelter if you are interested. Sunkist is spayed, microchipped, tested […]
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By Jena McGregor, Washington Post If it seems like it’s taken a long time for that recruiter to call you back, or for that first interview — and second, and third — to turn into a job offer, you have company. According to a report by Glassdoor, the interview process looks to be taking longer than ever. The report, released […]
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On consecutive Sundays, the sprawling lawn outside Valhalla’s Grand Hall will transform into a free concert haven. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and the whole family. The music goes from noon-2pm. Dates and artists: July 5 — The Empty Wallets: roots rock, jam band from Tahoe and the Sierra Foothills July 12 — CW and Mr. […]
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Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin” are July 6 at South Tahoe Middle School’s multipurpose room from 10am-noon. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the full two hours. Auditions are free. If cast, there is a $50 per child fee to participate in this weeklong theater experience. A limited number of scholarships […]
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Longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Gerry Wright died June 3, 2015. He was 87. Gerry was born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, in 1928. He worked in the accounting field for 67 years, beginning with Husky Oil, originally out of Lloydminster. He was transferred to Calgary, Alberta; Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; and then in 1962 to Cody, Wyo. […]
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By Josh Noel, Los Angeles Times More hotels are tacking on often-hidden ‘resort fees’ to their bills. Here’s how to spot them If the hotel bill includes fees for services you didn’t use or weren’t available, make your case at front desk I recently received a nasty little surprise on my bill when checking out […]
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Possession of fireworks of any kind, including firecrackers and sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires or portable charcoal grills are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, bring portable gas grills instead of charcoal. This will reduce the danger of […]
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By Evangeline Elston There are so many variables that go into selecting programming for a diverse, summerlong arts festival like the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival. Because Lake Tahoe attracts a range of summer vacationers, and is also home to diverse age groups and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, Valhalla seeks to serve this diversity […]
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