The second annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop on Oct. 12 will have hands-on sessions about developing a social media strategy, online video, mobile marketing and more. The event is at Embassy Suites Resort in South Lake Tahoe. For more information or to register by the Oct. 5 deadline, email info@smgonline.net or call (530) […]
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Tim Zehring, retired 22-year veteran of the Mesa Arizona Police Department and executive director of the International Crime Free Association, will teach “Train the Trainer Workshop” in October. The Oct. 11 8am-5pm session is to train managers, while the Oct. 12 9am-5pm event is only for law enforcement. Zehring developed this law enforcement based crime […]
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Douglas County School District is having two meeting to tell the community more about Common Core State Standards. The meetings will include information about future small group work sessions by grade level and subject area on this topic. Those will begin in October, with the initial focus on writing instruction for grades K-6. The first […]
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Spin-A-Yarn is starting up again at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to come for an afternoon of crafting. Also on Oct. 1 at 1pm workers will be collecting caps for the Caps for Kids program. The library is at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
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With the cooler nights soon to be upon us, it’s time to make sure your chimney is in safe working order. We at the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department annually respond to numerous chimney fires, mainly due to creosote buildup in the chimney flue. This type of fire has the potential to extend into your […]
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Mark Ardagna and Tara McCarthy from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will present an Awareness Workshop in which participants will learn how to enjoy outdoor pursuits while ensuring a sustainable future. The Oct. 15 1pm event is at South Lake Tahoe Branch Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
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• Unity at the Lake celebrates International Peace Day on Sept. 21 from 5:30-6:00pm at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. For more info, call (530) 544.2266. • Need news from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency? The agency has an e-newsletter. • Nevada Division of State Parks is having a meeting Oct. 12 from 3-5pm […]
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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for people to participate in next month’s Community Awareness Academy. The series of eight classes gives people an inside look at the agency. Each of the eight sessions covers a different topic. Classes are Oct. 4-27 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9pm at the Community Room […]
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Caltrans is alerting motorists that delays are expected on Highway 28 due to paving operations. Operations will take place as follows: • Sept. 17 from 7am-8pm: Motorists can expect eastbound lane closures from National Avenue to the junction of highway 267 and 28. • Sept. 18 from 7am-8pm: Motorists can expect westbound lane closures at […]
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As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a Business Identity Theft Compliance Workshop on Sept. 22 from noon to 1:30pm at Granlibakken Lodge, 725 Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City. Deadline to register is Sept. 19. Attendees will learn […]
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