South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library will host an informative bird talk on Dec. 20 at 6pm. Sarah Hockensmith of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be talking about the 2018 Tahoe Big Year, a yearlong birding event that celebrates the hundreds of bird species that occupy the Tahoe region, and brings together […]
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Sierra Junior Tennis Association — formerly Biggest Little Tennis Association — is having its 2018 annual gala on Jan. 27. Costumes strongly encouraged for the mardi gras-themed event. There will be carnival games, photo boot and music for dancing, as well as a live auction. Money raised supports junior tennis programs for youth in the […]
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Wildlife Officers Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual Passing on the Tradition essay contest for young hunters. The grand-prize winner will receive a lifetime California hunting license that is valued at more than $600. Second and third place winners will also be selected and prize […]
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By Amanda MacMillan, Time In case you need another reason to snuggle your pup: According to a study of more than 3.4 million people, owning a dog is linked to a longer life. The research, published in Scientific Reports, is the latest in a growing body of research suggesting that canine companions may be good […]
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Lake Valley Fire Protection District will again travel the neighborhoods with a decorated holiday truck. Here is the schedule: Dec. 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle Dec. 12 – Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive Dec. 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from […]
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This winter, the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe will be partnering with the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to serve youth in Incline Village with out-of-school time programs. The foundation has granted a substantial amount to help spearhead the effort to open the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe Duffield […]
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By Melinda Myers Ease into the hectic holiday season with the help of aromatherapy. The fragrances of plant-derived essential oils have long been used to improve the health of our mind, body and spirit. Boost your energy and increase your focus as you work to balance work, family and holiday fun. Peppermint has long been […]
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By Arthur Frommer, Frommer’s In a surprising announcement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that fully 50 percent of America’s adult population now consists of unmarried single people. And because another smaller percentage of the population is married people who nonetheless prefer to travel alone, the result is that more than half of our […]
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A Lake Tahoe resident for many years, Egon A. Klementi died Oct. 24, 2017. He was 83. Egon was born April 11, 1934, in Austria. In his late teens he and his identical twin brother Helmut put an artistic spin on the tricks of bicycle stunt riding. The resulting show was so outstanding that the […]
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With winter practically here, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding people who to drive in snowy, icy conditions. Here are some tips: Make sure your tires are properly inflated and the tread is in good condition. Check your brakes, lights and windshield wipers to make sure they are functioning properly. Warm up your […]
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