Valhalla Grand Hall on May 25 will be the site of a solo guitar performance by Alex DeGrassi. The concert, co-sponsored by Sorensen’s Resort, is a benefit for the Sierra Nevada Alliance and the Sierra Fund, nonprofits working to protect the Sierra Nevada. For more information and tickets, call the Alliance at (530) 542.4546, ext. […]
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By Terry Gardner, Los Angeles Times Two Seattle tour companies have launched Travelers Against Plastic to motivate travelers and tour operators to say “no” to disposable plastic water bottles and choose other methods of ensuring their water is safe to drink. Crooked Trails and Wildland Adventures launched the website, which allows travelers to make a […]
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Mallow and Orchid are back. These beautiful siblings were adopted a few months ago, but one member of the family became very allergic to them. One good outcome of their short stay in a new home is that they are now more relaxed and confident than when they were first in the shelter. They are […]
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Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley is offering a three-day workshop and benefit concert with world-renowned acoustic guitarist Alex DeGrassi. All levels are welcome to participate in a casual atmosphere as DeGrassi offers insight into techniques, arranging, and his extensive performing experience. Instruction will be in the mornings. Workshop attendees receive free admission to the concert. […]
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The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division wants the public to review and provide comment on the 2012-13 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan Update. The draft plan update is posted online or a copy may be obtained by contacting Stephanie Carlson at (530) 621.6315. The update provides information on […]
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By Anita Creamer, Sacramento Bee Just before Christmas 1962, when she was 20 and unmarried, Freddie Stewart gave birth to a baby girl. At the hospital, she refused to hold her firstborn; she remembers thinking that if she saw her daughter, she couldn’t handle giving her up for adoption. “I went away from this experience […]
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Virginia City turns over its Comstock roots to all things bluegrass and country at the Americana Music Festival on July 19-21. Headlining the sixth annual festival is country star James Otto, known for his chart-topping hit “Just Got Started Lovin’ You.” The lineup includes national, regional and local musicians the Novelists, the Tuttles with A.J. […]
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Tech Tuesday will feature Dave Norton, who’s been working in the world of supercomputing for the past 30 years designing, building, and programming some of the world’s largest computers. Norton will discuss open source software (free downloadable software) for Android operating systems; Chrome and Firefox web browsers, OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Google Docs, and challenges to Microsoft […]
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By Mandy Kendall Now that summer is round the corner, some of us may be thinking ahead about getting in shape for all those activities and, dare I say it, more revealing wardrobes. The winter may have encouraged us to gain a little insulation over the past few months that we no longer need. So […]
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Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars celebrate the joy and beauty of dance in their 30th annual recitals on the stage of the South Shore Room at Harrahs’ Lake Tahoe on April 28. The dancers, who are from the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio, will put on two performances – 1pm and 5:30pm. The recitals are to showcase […]
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