By John Holland, Modesto Bee JAMESTOWN — Steam locomotive No. 3, a Sierra Railroad workhorse that found fame in movies and television, will return to the limelight next month. After a 14-year absence, the engine is set to debut July 3 at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. It will pull passenger trains that day and […]
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The Douglas County Public Library in Zephyr Cove presents Fourth of July Stories and Crafts on July 2 at 1:30pm. Miss Carol will read stories celebrating Independence Day. Children will make a red, white, and blue holiday craft. For ages 3 and up; young children should be accompanied by an adult. Sign up by July […]
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Publisher’s note: See the Voices section to read about reporter Susan Wood’s experience three years ago covering the Angora Fire. By Kathryn Reed Windows to a world that changed their lives are everywhere. This is one of the common themes of the seven houses on the AAUW’s biennial home tour – openness in design, with […]
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By Forrest Hartman, Reno Gazette-Journal Artown is launching a fund-raising campaign this week to develop additional revenue for its summer arts festival. The program, Give $3 Keep Artown Free, encourages patrons to donate small sums of money for the organization that promotes hundreds of arts activities in Reno each July. Beth Macmillan, Artown executive director, […]
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The public is invited to learn about the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project and get an insider’s view on how to submit a nomination, navigate the website, and learn how geotoursim benefits the community. The workshop will be at the Emergency Operation Center, 1694 County Road, Minden at 5:30pm June 28. A variety of project partners […]
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Douglas County Public Library invites everyone to join the Summer Reading Lego Building Challenge. Use your Lego bricks and elements to create an original work of art. Bring your creation to the Minden or Zephyr Cove library between July 1 and noon on July 21 and fill out an entry form. Winners of the contest […]
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“Images of Adventure” by photographer Tony Rowell will be June 26 at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley. A wine-cheese reception will be form 5-7pm, with the slide show from 7-8pm. Rowell is the son of renowned high-country photographer Galen Rowell. Showing his father’s famous works and sharing images taken by three generations of the Rowell […]
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By Austin Fay Alejandra Delgado’s journey began when she walked to this country. She walked with her family, carrying only water in the blistering Sonora Desert sun for five days and nights when she was 12 years old. She and her three sisters, mother and father were on their long journey from a colonia called […]
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A 30-foot contemporary version of the Statue of Liberty arrived at Ski Run Marina on Thursday morning. Sculptor Matthew Welter created the work from cedar. It will be erected on June 30 and it will be on display through October. For the next week the artist will be creating the pedestal. At different times this […]
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Born as the Cold War ended, the Tahoe-Baikal Institute celebrates its 20th year of bringing together young people dedicated to preserving two of the world’s greatest lakes, Tahoe and Baikal. For the past two decades, this nonprofit organization has been promoting peace, international and cultural understanding, and scientific exchange between the Lake Tahoe region and […]
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