On May 19, Alpenglow Sports will host the fifth installment of the Education Series created by the Donner Party Mountain Runners. Created in 2013, the Donner Party Mountain Runners is a grassroots running club that exists to inform and inspire mountain runners in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Part of their mission involves educational outreach to the […]
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There will be Mindfulness Stress Reduction Meditation workshop on May 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Colleen Camenisch has been teaching mindfulness meditation for more than seven years, including a specialty in working with survivors of trauma. She has taught at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness and at UNR. This six-hour silent retreat is designed for beginning or experienced meditators. […]
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Jodi is a 3-year-old Husky mixed with a cattle dog — is the best guess. She shows many of the characteristics of both dogs — she is very energetic, smart, and generally well-mannered. But as is typical of both breeds, she has a strong prey drive and can play a bit rough, and will be […]
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The Tahoe Paradise Park is trying to reinvent itself and be more of a destination. The district’s board last week agreed to have OnCourse Events produce two music events this summer. The park at the base of Echo Summit is going to have what’s called Music in the Park on Aug. 23 and Sept. 13 from […]
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By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times For half a century, George Flint has toiled on behalf of legal brothels in Nevada Nevada lawmakers declare ‘George Flint Day’ to celebrate the work of the brothel lobbyist Most lawmakers in this state capital simply call him “Georgie,” a soft-spoken old opinion-swayer with a cane who revels […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College’s annual Student Art Exhibition’s opening reception is May 17 from 2-5pm. The awards ceremony is at 3:30pm. This free exhibition will be on display throughout the LTCC campus through June 19. Paul Baker Prindle will serve as juror for the 17 categories. Prindle is the University Galleries Director at UNR, as well […]
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By Katharine Lane Antolini One hundred years ago last May, President Woodrow Wilson signed the first congressional resolution and presidential proclamation calling upon all citizens to honor Mother’s Day. The observance of the Mother’s Day holiday may have had an easy birth, but not an easy transition to maturity. Anna Jarvis, who deserves credit for […]
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To honor Virginia City’s mining heritage, the town celebrates with Muckfest: Mining, Whiskey & Cigars. A full day of activities is scheduled in the Mining Village at the Delta parking lot, including mining demonstrations and exhibits. In the Whiskey & Cigar Lounge, study the old West’s favorite libations by sampling more than 20 whiskeys. Bring […]
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By Patrick Quinn Most people collect things, whether it’s casually or compulsively. You might accumulate many pairs of a favorite brand of shoe. Or you might be a Deadhead on a mission to stockpile Jerry Garcia bootlegs. My own collection consists of unique items that are very personal, though they’re not an actual part of […]
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The annual spring concerts of the Academy of Dance Arts will be at MontBleu in Stateline on May 15-16. This year the ballet is entitled Fairies Among Us. It is a ballet based on the four elements earth, water, fire and air. After a brief intermission, the show will continue with the jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and tap […]
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