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 “Grow the Green by Going Green” workshop Aug. 18 from noon to 1:30pm at the Mark Twain Cultural Center, 760 Mays Blvd., Ste. 10 in Incline Village. Deadline to register […]
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Nevada State Parks is seeking applications for grants to fund park and recreation projects throughout the state. Congress recently approved $239,874 in funding for fiscal year 2011 to Nevada’s local and tribal governments. Due to the national economic crisis, these funds were not made available until July. The funds are available for park and recreation […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Rubicon Bay area beginning Aug. 10. Crews expect to conduct operations on an area less than 10 acres. Operations are expected to continue through the week. All prescribed fire operations are dependent on weather and available staffing. Residents and visitors […]
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The 4th annual Conservation Landscape Tour is Aug. 21 from 1-5pm. Pick up a map at the Sierra House Elementary School on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe between 1-3pm for this free tour. See examples of BMPs, native plants, water conservation and defensible space. Call (530) 543.1501, ext. 118 for more information.
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews began prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Benjamin today. Crews expect to accomplish approximately 4 acres. Operations will also take place on Plumas Circle in the Pioneer Trail area. Crews will treat a small area, approximately one-half of an acre. Both operations are expected to last through […]
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• Smokey the Bear turns 67 today. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is having a birthday party today at 2pm at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Highway 89. • Douglas County Mosquito Control District is having an open house at its offices on Airport Road in Minden on Aug. 10 from 4-7pm. • Tahoe […]
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On Labor Day weekend the community of Hope Lutheran Church is hosting internationally renowned Christian speaker and author Anthony Campolo. Campolo will speak Sept. 2-4, from 5-7pm each night. He is a speaker, author, sociologist, pastor, social activist, and passionate follower of Jesus. During his many years of Christian service, Campolo has challenged millions of […]
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• The Incline Village General Improvement District board of trustees is ready to put a disc golf course in. It will be paid for from donations from the community. • Bijou Bash at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe is Sept. 10 from 10am-4pm. • Trinkie Watson was recently named a Paul Harris Fellow […]
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Homewood Mountain Resort officials will give a presentation on the proposed project Aug. 11 from 6-8pm in the Tahoe City Public Utility District board room. (221 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City) This is an opportunity to learn more about the project and make your opinions known. Additionally, there will also be some discussion during the meeting […]
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On Aug. 10, the South Lake Tahoe AAUW will host a summer get-together between 4:30 and 6pm at the Rotary Gazebo at Bijou Community Park, 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. AAUW is a national organization which supports equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Potential members are welcome and information […]
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