Barton throwing itself 50th birthday bash

Alva Barton and Fay Ledbetter brought the South Lake Tahoe community together to build a hospital. Barton Memorial is named after their parents, Bill and Ouida Barton. Photo/Provided

Barton Memorial Hospital will celebrate 50 years of being in South Lake Tahoe on June 29 from 11am-3pm.

The party is open to the public. It is free and will be in the back corridor of the hospital grounds at 2170 South Ave.

History of the medical facility will be highlighted. Guest may take part in tours led by Borges Family Carriage Rides. Music from the ’60s will set the mood. There will be a vintage car show, free face painting and children’s activities, barbecue, and 50-cent drinks.

This Lake Tahoe News story has more about Barton’s history.