March 14, 2010 -  Comments Off on Did you spring forward?

Did you spring forward?

You might be late for wherever you’re supposed to be if you didn’t set your clock forward one hour as daylight saving-time began at 2am today.

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March 12, 2010 -  Comments Off on First Aid for Public Safety Personnel class

First Aid for Public Safety Personnel class

Sign-ups are going on now for an American Red Cross class, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Swim Pool Complex. This class is required for all California lifeguards and is valid for three years. The class runs Sundays May 23 and May 30 from 8am-5pm […]

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March 12, 2010 -  Comments Off on Bowl-a-thon supports SLT Women’s Center

Bowl-a-thon supports SLT Women’s Center

2nd annual South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center Bowl-A-Thon is April 17 from 5-7pm. Bowl to raise funds for local Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) during Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Adults and children over 12 are invited to participate. No bowling skills are required. All you need is the willingness and enthusiasm to […]

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March 12, 2010 -  Comments Off on Hands-on science expo for kids

Hands-on science expo for kids

Lake Tahoe School is partnering with UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to host the 5th Annual Science Expo on March 19 from 4-7pm. This year’s Expo has been designed to foster students’ excitement for and academic interest in science. There will be 20 “hands-on” physical science investigations and experiments that focus specifically on the […]

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March 11, 2010 -  Comments Off on KTHO — Ask the TRPA

KTHO — Ask the TRPA

Call in to KTHO FM 96.1/AM-590 (530.544.8255) this morning starting at 10:15 when Lake Tahoe News Publisher Kathryn Reed moderates the Ask the TRPA radio show. Or listen online at www.kthoradio.com.

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March 10, 2010 -  Comments Off on Lifeguard training at SLT rec center

Lifeguard training at SLT rec center

Lifeguard-first aid and CPR/AED class begins March 29 and continues on Sundays, April 11-May 2. Cost is $165 at sign up and a separate $10 is due at the first class. Fee includes book, hard case with mask and certificates. Students must be a minimum of 15 years old before the last day of the […]

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March 10, 2010 -  1 Comment

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• South Lake Tahoe Mayor Kathay Lovell was a guest of Maria Shriver, California’s first lady, on March 4 at a women’s conference celebrating Women’s History Month. • Stateline kids Drue and Logan Chapman have lead roles in the play “Really Rosie” at Carson City’s Brewerey Arts Center. Dates-times are: March 27 at 7pm, April […]

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March 9, 2010 -  Comments Off on Stories and crafts at Zephyr Cove library

Stories and crafts at Zephyr Cove library

The Douglas County Public Library Lake Tahoe branch presents Saturday Stories and Crafts on March 27 at 1pm. Miss Carol will read Easter stories. Children ages 3 and up will make a craft; young children should be accompanied by an adult. Sign-up by March 26. The Lake Tahoe branch of the Douglas County Public Library […]

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March 9, 2010 -  Comments Off on Prescribed fire on West Shore

Prescribed fire on West Shore

USFS Fuels Management crews are planning a small prescribed fire project in the Glenridge area along the West Shore on March 9. This project is 1 acre. Residents and travelers can expect to see smoke from prescribed fire project areas. This and other prescribed fire projects are designed to reduce wildfire risks to communities and […]

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March 9, 2010 -  Comments Off on Meyers kindergarten applications are out

Meyers kindergarten applications are out

Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School in Meyers is accepting applications for the 2010 Kindergarten lineup. A lottery will be conducted during the second week of April to determine acceptance. Stop by the school office at 1095 San Bernardino Ave. in Meyers before March 31 to fill out a short form. Your child must turn […]

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