Jordan Fisher-Smith, author of “Engineering Eden,” will discusses his critically acclaimed book on Dec. 16 at the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee. Doors open at 5pm and the program begins at 5:30pm. “Engineering Eden” will be available for sale and signing after the program. There is a $5 suggested donation to attend […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has the following safety tips for the holiday season: Vehicle safety: Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area. Ensure all of your car doors are locked. Hide shopping bags and other valuables in the trunk or out of […]
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By Jessie Bekker Las Vegas Review-Journal Deanna Goble leaves the holiday decorating to the professionals every year. “None of us want to climb up this ladder and go around, for one. Two, we don’t really know how,” said Goble, a long-time Las Vegas resident. But when she forgot to ask them to wrap baby palm trees […]
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Finding healthy foods on a limited budget can sometimes be challenging. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a federally funded nutrition program for women and young children. WIC provides nutrition education and health information, breastfeeding support, checks for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), and referrals to medical providers and community services. There […]
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Deadlines are approaching for people who are planning to send mail overseas for Christmas. To reach the destination by Dec. 25 the parcels should be sent by: Dec. 11 – Military priority mail and first-class mail Dec. 14 – USPS retail ground Dec. 19 – First-class cards and letters Dec. 20 – Priority mail. The […]
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Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is having a fundraiser Dec. 13 with the goal being to raise enough money to fund the 2018 Bijou Bike Park maintenance and improvements in one night. Here are ways to contribute: Buy a raffle ticket that night to win outdoor gear. Donations to the bike park that evening will […]
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Hera (shown here) and Athena are 16- and 15-year-old mother and daughter. They would like a home together, as they have always lived together. They came to the shelter when their owner became unable to care for them. As older cats, it will probably take longer for them to be adopted, but they are beautiful, […]
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By Nic Abelow As the end of the year approaches, it is an ideal time to review your financial strategy, which can impact your finances this year and possibly for years to come. There are a number of opportunities you can explore to help you save your money and pursue your financial goals before year […]
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By Daria Sokolova View, Las Vegas Review Journal When the Nevada Department of Transportation switched the design of the longtime “Welcome to Nevada” sign this year, a battle for the pieces of history ensued. Department spokesman Tony Illia said he was shocked by the amount of interest in the old highway fixtures. “You cannot believe […]
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Tahoe Flow Arts Studio’s fifth annual Holiday Bazaar: eARTh is Dec. 9 at Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City. This mixed media show includes aerial arts, acrobatics, dance and more. Through entertainment the goal is to ignite activism to start a revolution. Entertainment, Activism, Revolution, Together, Home spells Earth. This year’s Holiday Bazaar is […]
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