Have a Heart for CASA Fundraiser Feb 3
Come out and honor South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Panel Attorneys at Edgewood.
Ven. Losang Samten at Lake Tahoe Feb. 17–March 2
Ven. Losang Samten, Tibetan scholar, spiritual teacher, artist, and friend to many in the Lake Tahoe area will return once again to share his deep understanding of Tibetan Buddhism August 25-September 1.
Classes often include chants, a talk, story telling, and guided meditation.
More Alive Now: Simple Nutrition to Change Your Life by Susan Frailey RN BSN
Through her own life changing experiences, Susan has witnessed the profound and powerful benefits of simple nutrition for herself and her family. Now she wants to share it with you.
Susan Frailey RN BSN from South Lake Tahoe recently published her breakthrough approach to nutrition in her new book, More Alive Now: Simple Nutrition to Change Your Life.
Through her innovative nutritional tools that make sense, are easy to follow, and will last a lifetime, Susan has joined Andrew Weil and Michael Pollan as a pioneer in the art of nutrition committed to help us achieve optimal health through simple daily decisions. As a mother of an autistic child, a full time health practitioner, entrepreneur and business owner, if Susan can do it, anyone can. read more →
Rotary Club Seeks Art Donations for Fundraiser – Due Feb 10
The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe is seeking art to be donated for a fundraiser to take place on Feb. 10th at the Inn by the Lake. One hundred percent of the funds raised at this event will go back into the community in the form of local student scholarships.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
The Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) in South Lake Tahoe is where the wild birds and animals are rehabilitated before being released back to the wild.
You’ll see three bear cubs on the “Bear TV”, five red-tailed hawks, seven barn owls, songbirds, raccoons, a coyote pup and a golden eagle.
Zazen Meditation with Ray Goodenough
To sit just for the sake of sitting…
To listen to the sound of silence…
Project MANA: Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible
Project MANA, (Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible), is the hunger relief organization serving the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
From the Heart, For the Heart: Winterhill Olive Oil
Winterhill Olive Oil owners, Annette Schoonover and Richard Wolf long time South Lake Tahoe locals, are passionate about food and flavors and they believe that “there is no finer gift than one that comes from the heart.”
Celebrating their fifth year in business, Winterhill is much more than just olive oil.
Free Wellness Lectures from Barton in 2012
Attend any four of Barton’s Wellness lectures in 2o12 and be automatically entered to win a 2012/2013 pass to a Lake Tahoe ski resort and other great prizes!
Simply obtain your Lecture Punch Card at the first lecture you attend. Receive a punch for each lecture you attend and once you’ve reached four lectures, submit your card to the lecture host to be eligible to win.
Emotional Freedom Technique with Rosemary
There’s a simple yet powerful tool that can help you take charge of your life, relieve stress, break bad habits, stop phobias, overcome anxiety and pain, and open emotional blocks to your well-being.
It’s not a pill – thank goodness! And, it’s easy to do on your own once you learn the simple techniques. Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT taught by Rosemary Manning is the cure.
The Studio Lake Tahoe opening January 22
Join The Studio Lake Tahoe Sunday, January 22 from 12-5pm for the grand opening of its yoga and Pilates center in Meyers. There will be demonstrations and mini-sessions of a variety of classes, including aerial hammock yoga, kid yoga and Pilates. Free mini-bodywork sessions, raffle prizes and healthy hors d’oeuvres will also be offered. Instructors will be onsite to answer questions.
Earthgym Fitness with Jacquie of Tahoe Expo
Earthgym is no ordinary workout. It lets you explore fundamental body movement and forms training with the earth elements that naturally generate the flow of exuberance, all outside your door.
It’s called E.A.R.T.H GYM – Exuberant Animal Rhythmic Training Hall.
Barbara Ricotta: Master of Holistic Health
She has the magic touch. Her gentle manner and extensive medical experience has made her one of the top holistic health providers in Lake Tahoe, who specializes in craniosacral therapy and acupuncture.
Meet Barbara Ricotta, RN, MA, L.Ac. of North Lake Tahoe.
Barbara discovered holistic wellness in the mid 1980s while working as a critical care nurse. Inspired by her many clients who were seeking a higher level of health and well-being, she subsequently embarked on a career in holistic health and wellness.
Be a Hero to a Homeless Pet this Holiday
The holidays are an extra special time to help those pets who are less fortunate than your own. Sadly, hundreds of homeless dogs and cats in our community will spend their holidays alone, without a loving family to care for them. The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT)will do everything it can to brighten their days, but nothing beats a real home and a real family.
Currently, over 70 homeless dogs and cats are waiting at HSTT for their new forever homes. “The reason we are so overwhelmed with homeless pets is directly related to the fact that we don’t have a public animal shelter for people to adopt from,” said Stephanie Jensen, executive director of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. read more →
2011 Blue Ribbon Awards Winners
The 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards was a huge success! Over 200 people were in attendance to show their support for the local businesses and individuals that were nominated across 8 different categories. Embassy Suites provided an excellent 3 course meal to accompany the awards presentation and El Dorado County Wines were featured on all dinner tables. Special Guest for the evening, California Senator Ted Gaines was in attendance to hand out Legislative Certificates to all 8 Award Winners, whom were the real highlight of the evening.
Zumba Dance Party with Jenny on Wednesday nights
In a dance club atmosphere you can Zumba with Jenny and all your buddies on Wednesday nights in South Lake Tahoe at the Academy of Dance Arts from 8-9pm.
Jenny is licensed for Zumba Basic 1 & 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, and Zumbatomic. She also attended the 2011 Zumba Convention in Orlando, Florida and is constantly training and dancing in San Francisco and across the coast going to Jam Sessions and Master Classes.
South Lake Tahoe Chiropractor is Working for Food thru November 23
Dr. Joshua Welch of Safe Haven Chiropractic is conducting a food drive to help the South Lake Tahoe community.
Now through November 23rd, Dr. Josh is exchanging chiropractic care for 5 non-perishable food items for local charity. Current, new or reactivating patients and families will receive a chiropractic adjustment for their donation.
The Truckee River Outlet by Tim Hauserman
The Truckee River Outlet
by Tim Hauserman/Moonshine Ink
This story is reprinted from the October 2011 issue of Moonshine Ink.
Less than 30 years ago, where bike paths, parking for rafters, and the Tahoe Rim Trail now meander along the Truckee River in Tahoe City, the Tahoe City Trailer Park was located on a big chunk of what most folks now know as 64 Acres. A rickety, old one-lane bridge crossed the river, about where the bike bridge is now, to a loop containing several dozen mobile homes. It was different place.
Free Health Talk about Benefits of Hip Replacement with Dr. Dodd Sept 14
Health Talks, a FREE community health education series offered by Tahoe Forest Health System, will feature Jeffrey Dodd, MD who will educate his audience about a safer, less invasive approach to hip replacement, using the most advanced equipment. Specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Dodd is one of very few orthopedic surgeons who have performed Anterior Hip Surgery, an advanced approach to total hip surgery.
This free informative talk is on Wednesday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at the Eskridge Conference Room, Tahoe Forest Hospital, 10121 Pine Ave., Truckee.
Tahoe-Truckee Farmer’s Markets
Get your favorite seasonal fruits, veggies and local art and culture at the Tahoe-Truckee Farmers’ Markets.
Markets around the Lake Tahoe and Truckee are open Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Three Truckee Cyclists to ride 300 Miles for Mentoring Sept 17
On Saturday, September 17, six cyclists are preparing for the biggest ride of their lives.
Why? For kids, of course!
For the second year in a row Hardy Bullock, Carey Thrasher and Ken Bossung – all members of the Tahoe Staff Cycling Team – will attempt to ride non-stop together for 300 miles to raise funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County and North Lake Tahoe’s mentoring programs for at-risk youth.
Sierra-at-Tahoe donates $295,000 to Community and Environmental Causes
This is why we love this resort. They are true local stewards.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort™ continued their longstanding commitment to the community and constituents during the 2010-2011 season with charitable contributions in excess of $295,383 to community and environmental programs.
Way to go Sierra. You guys rock!
What about the other ski resorts who had record-breaking seasons…check out this impressive list.
Start your Day with free Yoga at Kiva Beach 8am Wed & Sat with Erica
Join Erica for her free nature inspired yoga classes for all levels at Kiva Beach in South Lake Tahoe every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 to 9am during July and August 2011.
Yoga in the sand helps bring back that childlike playfulness to make us nimble, happy and grounded to start the day. In fact, practicing yoga on an uneven surface such as sand helps with balance and helps to build secondary muscles in your feet, hips, knees, and shoulders. Yoga outdoors can also help you connect with something bigger than yourself. read more →
Corner Beauty by Emily Dettling
Every community, including Incline Village, has its public corners that could use some improvement. Taking the time to spruce them up is probably a common but fleeting thought for most passersby.
Corner Beauty by Emily Dettling is reprinted from the June issue of Moonshine Ink, Independent Media for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
Free Yoga to Tranform your World at Mountain Yoga June 25
Join Brandy and David on June 25th for a free talk and practice about the Inner Winds of Yoga.
Sierra High School Partners With Solar Cookers International
Proceeds from plastic bottles or aluminum cans in Truckee will help purchase solar cookers for people in economically disadvantaged countries, thanks to the efforts of Sierra High School seniors.
This year’s service learning project is a community effort that benefits Solar Cookers International (SCI).
Help Children Handle Stress with EFT May 22
Children experience more stress today than ever before, living in a world that often seems to move at a dizzying pace. Does your child experience fears, shyness, test anxiety, difficulty dealing with change, sadness, negative effects from being bullied?
Learn practical coping strategies and the method, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), for lowering stress among children on May 22.
So Lake Tahoe Library Sewing Bee to make Dresses for Girls Around the World April 9
On April 9th starting at 10 am, the Sewing Bee at the South Lake Tahoe Library will be making cute and simple dresses out of pillowcases to donate to Hope4Women International’s Dress a Girl Around the World Campaign.
High Fives Raises Over $10,000 for Injured Athletes at Rotary Crab Feed
Truckee Noon Rotary Club raised over $10,000 for The High Fives Foundation to aid in their goal to create awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community at the 18th annual Crab Feed on March 19, 2011.
Truckee Wolverines Parade of Excellence
Nothing gets a small town galvanized like a parade down main street and Truckee is certainly no exception. Honoring Truckee High School’s most talented students and staff, the first annual Truckee Wolverines Parade of Excellence is slated for Thursday, Jan. 27 beginning at 3:30 p.m. read more →
Stone Soup: Soup, Music and Community Jan 23-March 27
Few things bring a community together better than food and music. Stone Soup, a weekly soup night in Truckee, melds this powerful combination into a special treat of homemade soup, friends, family, conversation, music, and most importantly community.
On every Sunday, from Jan. 23 to March 27, a different volunteer group will chop, dice, and sauté, then cook a huge pot of soup to share with anyone who walks in the door at the Community Arts Center in downtown Truckee.
Free Intro Class to Aerial Fitness in South Lake Tahoe with Allison Jan 5
Tahoe Aerial Arts, a business dedicated to teaching aerial performance on silks, hoops and hammocks, is offering a free Introduction to Aerial Fitness class on Wednesday, January 5th, from 7:30-8:30 pm.
TTCF Awards $43,500 to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation’s board of directors announced grants totaling $43,500 to nine organizations in the Lake Tahoe community including arts and culture, through the fall 2010 granting cycle.
Other TTCF grants programs include one specific to basic safety net services, one dedicated to environmental projects, and a spring general granting program.
December 1st is National Eat a Red Apple Day by Doc Welch
We have all heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” I’ve read that red apples seem to be better than others and being that December 1st is National Eat a Red Apple Day, I would like share some good information about apples.
By Dr Joshua Welch, Safe Haven Chiropractic in South Lake Tahoe.
Stickers support Bears and Wildlife
Because of their ongoing commitment to care for our furry friends, the Bear League and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care were the final beneficiaries of donations collected for the Keep Tahoe Culture sticker fundraiser.
Thank you everyone who participated. Together we raised $150!
Inside Out Fitness moves to Tahoe City
Long-time local fitness guru Al Bitar has moved Inside/Out Fitness to The Trading Post Center in Tahoe City, and is now offering 24-hour access.
Bitar first began power lifting in 1984 and for many years competed successfully in many regional events. Well-regarded as one of the area’s more skillful personal trainers, Bitar emphasizes the basics of weight lifting, especially free weights, as a tool to improve symmetry and the Tahoe athletic lifestyle.
Caps for Kids at SLT Rec Center thru Dec 4
Keep Tahoe Warm.
Help needy children stay warm this season by donating a winter cap, cozy booties or mittens.
OJ Muffins for a Strong Immune System
Got the Tahoe Sore Throat?
Try some Whole Wheat OJ Muffins.
Yoga Doodles by Sharon Freewoman of The Rainbow Bridge
Sharon Freewoman of The Rainbow Bridge in North Lake Tahoe shares her practice for taking care of herself and getting grounded so we’ll be more refreshed, alert and happy.
The Writing Gourmet, Cal Orey
Local health author, Cal Orey, has launched an edgy food-related blog that stands out with a dash of fresh attitude.
The internationally acclaimed author comes out of the pantry and admits, “I hate to cook.” But she practices what she preaches, “I eat to live and do not live to eat”. It’s her secret to staying healthy and lean while savoring fine food.
Healing Circle at Unity at the Lake November 2
Bring a healing request or simply bring your love and healing energy to share in this powerful and prayerful ceremony at Unity at the Lake in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
Healing & Wellness Immersion Day at Sierra Sports & Spine Healing Center Oct 2
When Mary Sutton, owner, Sierra Sports & Spine Healing Center set out to create a whole body health and healing center, she meant business. Her well-known physical therapy practice has re-emerged as a regional healing center for people seeking the latest healing therapies and wellness strategies.
To introduce her new center located in Truckee, Sutton will hold a Healing & Wellness Immersion Day, October 2nd from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Walk for Farm Animals September 25
On September 25th, Truckee Tahoe will host its Third Annual Walk for Farm Animals starting at 10am in Truckee.
This year’s national Walk spokesperson is celebrity trainer and television personality Bob Harper from NBC’s hit show “The Biggest Loser.”
This annual event takes place in more than 75 cities across the United States and Canada to promote compassion for factory farmed animals and raise vital funds to support the lifesaving rescue, education and advocacy work of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization.
2nd Annual Truckee Veggie Garden Tour Aug 22 at Community Garden
The 2nd Annual Truckee Veggie Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, August 22nd, starting at 1:00 at the Community Garden in the Truckee River Regional Park.
26th Annual I-CAN Run Walk July 10
The 26th Annual I-CAN Run/Walk kicks off at 8:15 a.m. on July 10, 2010 in Incline Village with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Cabinet at Incline Village and Incline High School Athletics Program.
Queen of Hearts Flip Flops and Lemon Drops July 25 in North Lake Tahoe
The Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund bi-annual recruitment party, Flip Flops and Lemon Drops, will take place Sunday, July 25, from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. The event is always held at a secret lakefront location, which will be provided to confirmed participants only.
The Core of Beauty: Dorothy Raftery
If you’ve ever met Dorothy, you’d remember.
Her huge smile, strong body, and gentle spirit makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Dorothy Raftery has been teaching Yoga and Pilates for over a dozen years in South Lake Tahoe helping us build strength and flexibility, the essential ingredients for our healthy lifestyles. Don’t miss Saturday morning class on Regan Beach all summer.
Stone Soup Feeds Body and Soul: Sundays at Old Rec Center
by Olivia Dwyer, Moonshine Ink
I’m sitting alongside a friend and fellow rumbling belly at a folding table in the gym of the old Rec Center on Jan. 24, a Sunday night. In front of me is a placemat decorated by a local elementary student, and a vase with tissue paper flowers in a rainbow of colors made by the Girl Scouts. I’m facing the main entrance, watching people cross the threshold.
This article is a reprint from the February-March edition of Moonshine Ink, the Independent News Source for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
Awakening Wednesdays Book Study at Unity at the Lake
Join Unity at the Lake for book studies, meditation and heart opening discussions every Wednesday night in South Lake Tahoe.
Skate for the Cure and Sarah June 28-29
The co-founders of Skate The Lake and seven other skaters will skateboard 72 miles around Lake Tahoe to help save Sarah Pugh, a local girl battling stage 4 breast cancer who needs help.
The two days of skating, camping and saving lives takes place June 28 and 29.
