Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe handed out $25,003 this week, with the emphasis on helping local youth. The recipients are: NAMI, El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe – Brain Health Leadership St. Theresa Bread & Broth – 4-Kids Health Snack Tahoe Arts Project – Performing Arts in School Sierra House Elementary School PTA – […]
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By Nathaniel von der Embse, The Conversation One out of every 4 or 5. That’s how many students will display a significant mental health problem over the course of their lifetime. Such students can be identified early with considerable accuracy if educators are given the right training and tools. Unfortunately, most schools rely on reactive […]
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“Saving Snow,” a documentary focusing on the impacts of disappearing snow seasons in mountain communities that depend on winter tourism and recreation, will be shown April 21 at Squaw Valley. The film highlights individuals and organizations working to reduce their communities’ impacts on the environment and raise awareness of the need for action. Citizens’ Climate […]
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By Nic Abelow This article provides an overview of the different tax-advantaged accounts available to help fund an education. The cost of a college education continues to rise. The projected average total college costs for a child born in 2015 are nearly $550,000 for a four-year private college and $240,000 for a public college.1 If […]
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Mya Rossi of South Lake Tahoe has made it to the Northern California Regional Finals for the Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year competition. The 14-year-old has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe for more than six years. Twice she has won the Club Youth […]
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Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics of Nevada and California on March 16 at the Hard Rock Café in Harveys. Officers will be volunteer waiters and waitresses as they assist the restaurant staff […]
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The Nevada Board of Museums and History this week gave final approval to list two Carson Valley properties on the state Register of Historic Places. The Wilhelm and William Lampe Ranch and the Louis and Elmer Stodieck Ranch reflect the tradition of agriculture and ranching in Carson Valley, and the strong connection the valley has […]
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Friends of the South Lake Tahoe Library have scheduled two diverse events. Both are free and open to everyone. The library is on Rufus Allen Boulevard. The first is March 27 at 6pm with the Sugar Pine Foundation showing “The Seedling,” a short film that explains the challenges white pines face and how this local […]
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Tootsie is one of nine cats at the shelter right now. She is a beautiful 1-year-old brown tiger medium hair who has lived with other cats. Tootsie is spayed, micro chippeded for FIV, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with other dogs and cats who are […]
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Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City will host “Dirtbag, the Legend of Fred Beckey” on March 24 at 7pm. The evening will consist of a screening of the award-winning film “Dirtbag” and free catered food from Café Zenon. The film will be followed by a question and answer session with local climbers Dave Nettle and Todd […]
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