Ready to run? The Tahoe Firecracker Trail Trek is July 4 starting at 8am. There will be a 5K run-walk and kids’ race at Incline Middle School, 931 Southwood Blvd., Incline Village. The race benefits the Incline High School boys and girls cross country teams. The Race is part of the Red White and Tahoe […]
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The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flash flood warning for eastern El Dorado and Placer counties until 8:45 tonight. This includes South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, and Squaw Valley and all of the communities in the basin on Highway 89. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for areas east of Reno, and […]
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Nevadans can learn to grow safe, fresh, organic produce at home and in school and community gardens without spending a lot of money. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will help show residents how during eight “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” gardening classes featuring “back-to-basics” best practices for producing bountiful harvests. Classes will be presented July 8-Aug. […]
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By Peggy Bourland-Madison With last Friday’s fierce thunder and hailstorm, the Race the Lake of the Sky’s 8:30am start on Saturday was in question. Happily, by 6am the June 29 the sun was peeking over Heavenly’s ridge, glinting light on the calm shores of El Dorado Beach under clear blue skies. The SUP gods had […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s STAR Teen Camp on July 22-24 is Golf Camp. Preregistration is require. Space is limited. Campers will experience Bijou Golf Course, Lake Tahoe Golf & Country Club, and Edgewood with putting and chipping. Bring golf clubs, polo shirt, appropriate footwear, water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and lunch. Cost of event is $200. For […]
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STAR Teen Camp’s stand up paddleboarding is July 8-10. Preregistration is required. The camp will leave kids with skills and confidence needed to continue paddling all summer. Bring swim-beach gear, sunscreen, water bottle, lunch. Personal floatation devices will be provided. Cost is $175. For more info, email Jen Menzel at jmenzel@cityofslt.us.
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The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begin July 5 and continue every Friday evening through August. The series kicks off July 5 with “Wild Things” featuring an educational look at Sierra Nevada native animals live on stage at 7pm. “Snowshoe Thompson” will be July 12 at 7pm; “Winged […]
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The 24th annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport is Aug. 24 from 8am-3:30pm. The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of the Navy’s participants. This year’s show will include aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon […]
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The Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners are offering a series of Green Thumb Gardening Workshops. Each workshop is from 5:30–6:30pm. Here is the schedule: July 8, 9, 10: Right Plant, Right Place – Trees and Shrubs in High Elevation Settings July 15, 16, 17: Pest Management: What’s Bugging You? July 22, 23, 24: Composting: From Garbage […]
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Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, the Forest Service requires the use of portable gas stoves. The annual alcohol ban will be in effect […]
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