Poet and literary translator Sholeh Wolpé will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Oct. 12 at 8pm in the Roberta Mason Library for a free reading. Wolpé will sign copies of her books, which will be for sale at the event, and answer audience questions.. Wolpé is an Iranian-born poet, writer, and translator […]
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St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth 4 Kids’ Cram-A-Cruiser event is Sept. 30 at Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe from 10am-3pm. Help cram a police cruiser full of food of food to aid South Lake Tahoe children in need. Bread & Broth 4 Kids packs bags of food each week for local school kids to […]
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Tahoe Donner’s annual Fall Festival celebration will be Oct. 14 from 11am-5pm at Northwoods Clubhouse. Now its eighth consecutive year, this annual harvest festival features a full day of seasonal-themed events and activities. Admission is free with the option to purchase food, drinks and participate in certain activities. There will be an expansive pumpkin patch […]
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The Nevada Recycles program’s statewide recycled art contest is designed to increase Nevadans’ awareness and interest in recycling. Entrants must be Nevada residents and projects must be composed of used recyclable materials. Submission of an entry form and photos of artwork are due Oct. 22. There will be cash prizes for first, second and third […]
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To some, the ocean is a fearsome and dangerous place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity, where life can be lived to the full. A documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, “Fishpeople” tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives […]
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By Larry Weitzman This is my third go around with the new Genesis G80, now in an updated Sport version. Offered in RWD and AWD, it is designed to be a significant player in today’s era of super sedans, like Mercedes AMG or BMW M cars. How could a Korean compete in these lofty automotive […]
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By Donald Wood, Travel Pulse A new study revealed that almost 30 percent of Americans plan to take a fall vacation this year. According to AAA, 28 percent of United States citizens expect to make time to travel between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Fewer crowds and children, more favorable weather and a better value are some of […]
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2017 has been a year of extremes. It was the hottest summer on record (or close to it for many locations) after the 2016-17 winter with flooding, blizzards, historic snowpack, and crazy winds. What will this winter bring? Join Chris Smallcomb, warning coordination meteorologist and Tim Bardsley, senior hydrologist from the National Weather Service in […]
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The October El Dorado County aging and care-giving series will focus on Alzheimer’s. All talks are free. They are from 1-3pm at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Topics include: · Oct. 16: Speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association will about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social […]
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Patches is a 5-year-old Rat Terrier mix who likes other dogs. Patches is a happy boy, he is very confident and though he isn’t a barky dog he would make a good watch dog. He weighs about 8 pounds. Patches is neutered, microchipped, tested for FIV, and vaccinated. He is at the El Dorado County […]
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