Downtown Truckee Thursdays 2010 will kick off June 17 and continue through Aug. 19 from 5-9pm. The 10-week series was launched three years ago by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association in an effort to highlight and revitalize the town and underscore a Think Local mentality. Offering a host of children’s activities, live music, art, the […]
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Do you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge? Residents who would like to help people learn about the region’s environmental assets and challenges are needed to serve as volunteer docents at the UC Davis Eriksson Education Center. […]
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The South Shore Summer Series launches the season June 10-13 with a weekend of live music, culinary delights, paddle-wheeler race, concerts and competitions stretching across the shore from Camp Richardson Resort on the west to Zephyr Cove on the east. Guy Fieri, Food Network superstar and host of NBC’s “Minute To Win It”, brings his […]
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Chickenfoot, the hard rockin’ supergroup featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Chad Smith and Michael Anthony, return to the scene of their hit Northern Nevada debut for a blowout concert at the 2010 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena in Stateline on Sept. 11. Aaron Hagar and The Wabos open the show. Tickets […]
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By Laurie Brazil The enthusiastic and impassioned Carolyn Treanor recently treated guests and members of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra to the history and background of adventurer and educator Richard Halliburton (1900-1939). Among many of his accomplishments, he was the author of seven books, all of them New York Times bestsellers. They included: “The Royal […]
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By Tracy Owen Chapman ZEPHYR COVE — Whittell High School recently crowned Mr. Whittell and in the process raised $2,000. It was put on by the senior class for Safe and Sober Grad Night. It is a “beauty pageant” for WHS boys. It begins with an active wear competition, followed by talent and formal wear. […]
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The Bare Bones Open Mic nights offer a creative stage for musicians, writers, comedians and other performing artists of all ages. The entertainment takes place at the Valhalla Grand Hall stage on the South Shore starting at 7pm on May 25, June 29 and Aug. 17. There’s a variety of music, comedy, and spoken word […]
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Two-time Olympic freestyle medalist Shannon Bahrke will be the guest of honor at the inaugural Tails in Tahoe weekend June 5-6. The two-day event will include a host of pet-related activities aimed at raising awareness about animal well-being and funds for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Events will be in Tahoe City and the River […]
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By Lisa Huard CORONADO — California’s Travel and Tourism Commission predicts the number of visitors to California will increase by nearly 3 percent this year. It’s anticipated that visitors will spend about $92 billion on food, lodging and other expenses. That would be a 5 percent increase from 2009, with many of these individuals coming […]
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North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Recreation Luncheon is June 9 with an 11:30am registration, and buffet lunch staring at noon, at Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. This event is geared to provide insight about summer happenings, including events, festivals and activities, to frontline, front desk and concierge employees, […]
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