Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin” are July 6 from 10am-noon at the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room. There are roles for approximately 60 children in K-12. Participants must be 5 and have completed kindergarten. Among the roles to be cast are Aladdin and his Mother; the Princess Dory and her father, the Sultan; […]
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Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge is teaming up with the U.S. War Dogs Association, Chapter No. 1 in an effort to fundraise for Postage for Paws. The campaign, which runs through Independence Day weekend, raises money to help purchase needed items and cover mailing costs for Operation Military Care K-9. Operation Military Care K-9 provides care packages […]
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By Larry Weitzman Prius has been with us for 15 years, through three generations and have more than 4 million in sales, a more than remarkable achievement especially considering its high tech complexity. Even more remarkable is the reliability of the Prius, about as bullet-proof as you can buy. Because of their high tech controls, […]
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By Joe Mathews After sitting through the new earthquake movie “San Andreas”, I experienced my own dark seismic fantasy: as the Big One hits California, a giant hole opens up under Burbank, and Warner Bros. disappears into it forever. I had been prepared by advance publicity for Warner’s “San Andreas” to be a dumb film […]
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Ginger and her sister Mary Ann are 8 to 10 month old pit bull mixes who are a bit on the shy side. Ginger is more outgoing, but both are very sweet, get along well with other dogs, and walk nicely on the leash. They do not have to go home together. Both girls would […]
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By Denise Haerr TRUCKEE – Hundreds gathered to be a part of history in the making in the impressive shadow of the Pioneer Memorial, whose own dedication occurred 97 years ago to the day. The grand opening of the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center on June 6 was a 20-year, $9.6 million endeavor that […]
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Chautauqua performer Steve Hale will present “George Whittell Jr., Playboy Millionaire Who Built the Thunderbird Lodge” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on June 10 at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend. George Whittell Jr. lived off the interest generated by the millions he inherited from his […]
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Barton University is offering low cost smoking cessation programs. Freedom from Smoking is the American Lung Association’s program that provides support and techniques to help people quit the habit for good. Classes are: Session 1: Starts June 24 (Quit day: July 17) Session 2: Starts Aug. 19 (Quit day: Sept. 11) Session 3: Starts Oct. 7 (Quit day: Oct. […]
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“Pippin” is coming to Lake Tahoe Community College’s theater starting June 12. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the composer of the hit Broadway musicals “Wicked” and “Godspell”, and book by Roger O. Hirson, the Tony Award-winning show will be in South Lake Tahoe from June 12-20. This high-energy musical follows the story of Pippin, […]
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By Kathryn Reed When classes start Aug. 31 for the next school year, many familiar faces will no longer be roaming the halls of Lake Tahoe Unified School District. Many longtime employees are retiring. More than 600 years worth of educational experience are walking out the door as the school year comes to an end […]
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