By Kathryn Reed Something about a sleigh ride creates lasting memories. Stories about those memories are retold throughout “Sleigh Rides in Lake Tahoe: Memoirs of Sam Borges”. But the book is so much more than the history of this iconic South Shore business. It’s about Tahoe, and it is in large part about Sam Borges […]
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Learn about what the Tahoe Rim Trail Association does in regards to trail building, hiking and youth programs, as well as numerous educational programs. The talk is Jan. 24 from 11:45am-1pm at Explore Tahoe, 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. For more information, contact Shannon Skarritt at (775) 298.0235.
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Shelby is a special kitty – only 6 months old, she came to the shelter as a stray with a damaged eye. When she was spayed, her eye was removed and she’s much happier, purring all the time. Shelby gets along with just about everyone, and she gets around just fine despite her missing eye. […]
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By Eileen Wacker Many predict 2012 to be a dynamic, innovative year. Individuals are encouraged to make bold moves and leave humble behind. Across Asia, artificial insemination has been on the rise since May. In Taiwan, a 20 percent increase in births is expected this year. In Korea and China, people are planning weddings and […]
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The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, together with, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Our Lady of the Snows and UNR, invite the community to participate in a kindness initiative called Give Back Like Jack. Throughout 2012, the five organizations encourage residents to help create a sense of kindness […]
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Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Alpenglow Sports present Viva The Backcountry Film Festival benefiting the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival made its world premiere 11-11-11. This is a celebration of the winter experience. The seventh annual world tour of the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival […]
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By Frank X. Mullen Jr., Reno Gazette-Journal Families of military members killed in the war on terror have proposed a wall memorial in Carson City to honor all Nevadans who have fallen in battle since the Civil War. “The freedom we have today, they have given us,” said Roger Varela of Fernley, founder of Gold […]
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By Jennifer Gurecki Barey’s eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document, but understood its significance — the number, 5,000 Kenyan shillings, would be paid to her to start her own small business baking and selling chapati to support her […]
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Environmental novelist Li Miao Lovett is the first author of the Writers in the Woods series this year at Sierra Nevada College. Her visit includes a reading, book signing, and reception Feb. 10 at 7pm in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village. This evening is free and open to the community. Lovett […]
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Tahoe Arts Project continues its 25th season with the comedy/juggler duo The Gizmo Guys on Jan. 27 at the MontBleu theater. Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences around the world. They work in a variety of venues, including theaters, corporate functions of all types, cruise ships – you name it, they’ve […]
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