An event to raise money to find a missing South Lake Tahoe woman is scheduled for July 24 fro 5-8pm at Classic Cue, 1961 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Tahoe. On July 1, Marie Hanson left with her neighbors to go to the annual Rainbow Gathering near Stevenson, Wash. The last tim she was seen at […]
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Publisher’s note: This is reprinted with permission from the November 1975 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Approximately 90 people viewed the September 24 showing of the documentary Washo. The hour-long film was made by Veronika Pataky who spent many years in Carson Valley, Jack’s Valley and Dresslerville making friends with the Wahoe tribe before producing […]
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Nevada State Parks invites the public to a day of free presentations on the Emigrant Trail at Mormon Station State Historic Park on July 23. The outdoor presentations is form 10am-5pm. Each presentation will be approximately 45 minutes, with time for questions. Visitors are asked to bring lawn chairs and a beverage. Dogs will not […]
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Embark on an adventure with the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and a host of others on July 23 as the Missoula Children’s Theatre and 50 local students present “King Arthur’s Quest” at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at the Taylor Creek Visitor’ Center on the South Shore at 2pm. This production is part […]
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By Ben Miller, Reno Gazette-Journal When Julie Peterson’s children asked her if they could have a pet eight years ago, she didn’t just want a cute critter to pet. She wanted a pet that would give back. She came home with chickens. “I thought they’d be utilitarian,” the Galena resident said. And utilitarian they are: […]
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Born and raised on the Scripps Estate at Glenbrook, at age 14 Robert C. Amundson received a driver’s license and drove schoolchildren from Glenbrook to South Lake Tahoe. Bob was born April 25, 1938. He died July 13. During the winter of 1951-52 he and his skimates skied over Echo Summit to Strawberry and back […]
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Solve the murder at this authentic Tahoe-based radio theater performance. This audience-interactive play with local actors celebrates the Roaring 20s’ South Shore lifestyle. Mystery Radio Theatre is at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater on the South Shore Aug. 13 at 7ppm. Reserve seats early, as this event always sells out. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are included […]
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By Kathryn Reed Whimsical, practical, lush, inviting, colorful – that’s what people will find as they meander through the six gardens on the annual Lake Tahoe Historical Society Garden tour. Concentrated mostly near the Y in South Lake Tahoe, the property owners have been working hard to get their gardens in tip-top shape for the […]
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Blotter and Stone are two nice older cats whose owner could no longer look after them. They would like to be adopted together to a home without other cats, but they like children and would tolerate a well mannered dog. They are both fit and healthy (Blotter has a scratch on his nose that is […]
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By Merrie Leininger, Reno Gazette-Journal If you’re looking to learn a new skill, trade, language or craft, Northern Nevada is filled with successful professionals from every background and field who also are terrific resources for anyone willing to learn. Everything from the University of Nevada, Reno, to the Nevada Museum of Art’s museum school offers […]
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