Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards. This awards program recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals for achievements, community contributions, and milestones. The public may go online to nominate South Shore businesses, organizations or individuals that have made a positive and lasting impression on the community. […]
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By Lynne Tolmachoff Did you know that only one-third of Americans have created and practiced a home fire escape plan? Almost three-quarters of Americans have an escape plan; however, less than half ever practice it? With these statistics, it’s time to stop being complacent and get the ball rolling in creating a home escape plan […]
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Richard Carroll Young died in Roseville on Aug. 6, 2017, with his family by his side. He was 85. He was born in Sacramento on Feb. 8, 1932, to Jacob C. and Anne C. (Petersen) Young. Dick married Joan Bosworth in 1954 in Reno. His college education was interrupted for two years while serving in the […]
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October is library card sign-up month at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Showing an existing library card or sign up for a new one to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes. Elementary school students who visit the library to use their cards or sign up for a new card during […]
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Bona Fide Books in Meyers is looking for submissions for the second addition of its popular “Permanent Vacation” book that came out in 2011. The publishing house is seeking literary essays for the second collection about life and work in U.S. national parks. It could be about time building trails or alligator-proofing a cabin or […]
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Film crews from “The Bachelor” have been spotted around the South Shore. Crews were at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on the night of Oct. 2. This is the third time the television show has filmed here. Twice the crew stayed at the Black Bear Inn, now called the Black Bear Lodge, on Ski Run […]
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The last Friday of each month is the big band dance located at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. This is open to anyone in the mood for Sinatra, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and that good ol’ big band sound. Dance or listen to the Tahoe Dance Band from 7:30-10pm. Admission is $10/adult, $5 under […]
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Bringing the power of poetry to a wider audience, El Dorado County Poet Laureate Taylor Graham will be forging a trail through the county over an eight-month stretch. The trail will stop at a public library in each of the five supervisorial districts in the county, where Graham will be joined by special guests, local […]
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Sip, shop and stroll your way through historic downtown Truckee at the 14th annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop on Oct. 7 from noon to 4pm. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door and include a commemorative wine glass, an event program, map of participating venues and five tickets for food tastings. More info […]
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By Kathryn Reed A little bourbon might just have been the secret ingredient in what was a vodka themed cocktail contest. Coldwater Brewery proved it’s not just a beer joint. The South Lake Tahoe restaurant was the overall winner Wednesday night at the annual Cocktails for a Cause event. The bartenders also won the main […]
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