South Lake Tahoe has three trained Red Cross volunteers ready to help out in a disaster, whereas the North Shore has 40 and Markleeville 20. That is why Red Cross has scheduled a Shelter Operations class on the South Shore for Oct. 8 from 9am-4pm. Location is still being finalized. Call (949) 291.9699 to reserve […]
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By Kathryn Reed Walking around the house they look to see if the doors and windows are secure – that no one, not even a bear – has broken in. It’s all part of the job – these checks on homes where people are on vacation or the house is for sale. (It’s free for […]
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The 4th annual John Reichert Memorial Classic Car Show will be Sept. 10 from 1-3:30pm at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This event is free and open to the public; both spectators and those who wish to show their cars. This event is organized and presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe […]
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Saturday Mornings, the award-winning morning discussion and lecture series collaboration of Sierra Nevada College and Incline Village Parks & Recreation Senior Programs, continue this fall. College faculty and other knowledgeable locals present bite-size offerings of intellectually stimulating material to pique people’s interest and challenge their sensibilities. An optional continental breakfast will be provided for $3. […]
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Lise is a young, pretty Alaskan Malamute who is going to be a fairly large adult. She is very affectionate with people and loves to play with other dogs. She has lots of energy and needs lots of exercise. She’s a big, goofy girl who needs to learn more manners, but she’s smart and will […]
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By Kathryn Reed I need to use less energy. Well, I don’t, but our house should be using less. That was the conclusion by Sten Seemann after he performed an energy audit last week. “You do pretty good in the summer, but in the winter you almost use twice as much energy. We are going […]
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By Nancy Hass, Newsweek Mention the name Gloria Steinem to many women under 30, and if there is a flash of recognition at all, they put her in Florence Nightingale’s league—an admirable figure from the history books. To them, feminism was a war won before they were born, the miniskirted 1970s revolution that freed their […]
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By Virginia Matus-Glenn CUZCO, Peru — I first learned how to weave way back in the early-70s when I was living in the Los Angeles area. I took several classes and began a lifelong involvement with the world of textiles. When I moved up to Lake Tahoe in 1982 to take a position as a […]
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By Kathryn Reed Nearly 300 people were treated to a sneak preview to what the theater at South Tahoe High School is all about. Almost everyone on stage commented on the lights – how many more there are and the brightness making it impossible to see the crowd – some of whom had to stand. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Easing into her new environment isn’t exactly Liz Niven’s style. Instead of a small production, maybe even one that wouldn’t be well attended, Niven is going all out when it comes to breaking in South Tahoe High School’s new theater. “42nd Street” with all of its music and dancing will be the […]
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