By Kathryn Reed While it might seem obvious the celebrities are on the golf course, they aren’t there 24/7. Stop by the pro shop at Edgewood Tahoe between now and the final day of the American Century Celebrity tournament July 17 because they shop just like everyone else. Hanging out at the host hotels – […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College’s music department’s “Music of the Night” fundraiser concert features music from the Broadway musicals “Phantom of the Opera” and “Jekyll and Hyde” on July 23 in the college’s Duke Theatre. The concert will feature LTCC music instructor Mark D. Williams and friends. Tickets are $15 general admission and are available at […]
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services CERT Program began in 2007 with overwhelming success. To date, more than 150 individuals have received training. The CERT concept is based on increasing disaster preparedness awareness within El Dorado County by having a group of trained individuals capable of assisting themselves, their families and their neighbors […]
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The Animal Coalition of Tahoe has been working hard since the Mutt Strut in October — raising funds raffling several snowboards during the long winter, issuing more than 40 spay-neuter vouchers to bring the total in the past seven years to more than 1,500. The next fundraiser (dinner and drinks) is July 19 from 6-9pm […]
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Betty is a pointer-Australian shepherd mix who is somewhat confused at the shelter. She was probably in one home her whole life, and now she’s at the shelter. Despite her change in circumstances, she is very sweet and affectionate, and she gets along well with the other dogs. She seems fine with cats, and would […]
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Various faiths are coming together to have a picnic in Carson City. Christians (various denominations), Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Baha’is, and others will share food, music, games, prayers, a “Peace Cake” and more. The idea to find similarities between the diverse traditions. The second annual Heal the World Interfaith Picnic of Nevada is July 31 […]
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Experience the energy of a drum circle, traditional dancing and the time-honored hand games at one of Nevada’s many American Indian cultural events this summer. Nevada’s American Indian tribes work together to promote and market themselves through the Nevada Indian Territory, a nonprofit arm of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. Here’s a look at some […]
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By Elizabeth Maimon A favorite summer pastime for many of us is relaxing by a pool or a lake while unwinding from the day or — better yet — even spending the whole day poolside blissfully relaxed. If your dog is in tow, however, it is essential to stay alert. Contrary to popular belief, not […]
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By Mary Brophy Marcus, Reno Gazette-Journal Some people say aiming to look sleek in your swimsuit or wedding duds is the biggest motivator for losing weight. But Mike Durbin’s incentive for dropping pounds beats all. Three years ago, at age 24, Durbin’s doctor told him he had type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure. More […]
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Publisher’s note: This is the second of three articles from the Amador-El Dorado Unit of CalFire regarding the “Ready-Set-Go!” fire and life safety campaign. By Teri Mizuhara CAMINO – Making sure your family and your home is set for an approaching wildfire and a possible evacuation is the second part of CalFire’s Ready-Set-Go fire safety […]
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