Truckee Police Department to Patrol on Stand-Up Paddle Boards
“Pull over. I mean, paddle over. Yeah there – SUP to the shore.” The Truckee Police Department could be the first in the country to conduct patrol on stand-up paddle boards (SUPs). The new Truckee Police Adventure Recreation and Community (ARC) Team seeks to improve communication and better engage locals and visitors through environmentally friendly, human powered activities. Looks like fun too!
CHARITYSMITH gets High Fived
The High Fives Foundation recently hosted the Ninth Annual Squaw Valley Prom which successfully raised $35,000 in ticket sales, and which garnered a $13,000 donation from event proceeds presented to co-host nonprofit organization CHARITYSMITH.
CHARITYSMITH served as the original host of the Squaw Valley Prom, however, High Fives has taken the reins of this signature fundraiser in recent years. Nine hundred supporters purchased prom tickets and enjoyed a night of 1990s themed attire and music. read more →
Help Raise Money for the Children’s Memorial Tree
One of South Lake Tahoe’s most cherished monuments is in the midst of redesign to hold it as our coveted place for contemplation, a place where we can reflect innocence lost, a place where we can all connect in this loving community we call home. What started as a simple memorial for three of our local children who lost their lives, now includes the names of 229 lost too young.
Sue Hrbacek and Kenny Curtzwiler are leading the charge to raise $12,000 for The Children’s Memorial Tree, located on Highway 50 in the heart of South Shore. The City of South Lake Tahoe and several community service groups and countless individuals are working together to keep this open space open. Be one of the counted. Donate and read the effort in the Mountain News here.
Free Self Defense Classes for Women in Truckee April 19, 20, 26, 27
Every two minutes, a woman is sexually assaulted somewhere in America. In an effort to deter this violent trend and in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Revolution Athletics Training Center (RATC) will offer free self-defense classes throughout the month of April.
Pints For Paws Beer Tasting Fundraiser at the Cork and More March 21
What could be better than a glass of Ruhstaller and Corned Beef Sliders? How about benefiting the Sierra Avalanche Center and Heavenly Ski Patrol?
Get your tickets now for the “Pints For Paws Beer Tasting” fundraiser on Thursday March 21, 2013 at 7 PM at The Cork & More, our favorite gourmet and gift shop celebrating 35 years in business. read more →
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offer Lift Tickets for a Good Cause Feb 3-8, 2013
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are showing their community support by providing lift tickets to five local non-profit organizations to sell at a discount. Skiers and riders can show their goodwill by purchasing an affordable lift ticket from one of the five local non-profits of their choice including Arts for the Schools, KidsZone Museum, Sierra Senior Services, Sierra Avalanche Center and Truckee Tahoe Humane Society. The tickets are valid Sunday through Friday, February 3-8, 2013.
Zazen Meditation with Ray Goodenough
To sit just for the sake of sitting…
To listen to the sound of silence…
Help Christmas Cheer and Bread & Broth with Tahoe Chamber Jan 10
Please help the South Lake Tahoe Chamber and businesses to support Christmas Cheer and St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth by bringing canned and non-perishable food items to the the Riva Grill on January 10th, from 5:30-8:30pm
Happy New Year by Sharon Freewoman and New Moon Ceremony Jan 11
Yes, we are still here, in mostly one piece, for this moment and many more to come.Though this time will eventually fade away in our memories, the subtle shifts that have been taking place will continue to bring a lighter world to live in for future generations. 2013 is also the Universal Year of “6″. We, as a collective of human consciousness, must now work towards bringing that new wave of light to fruition as we move into the”Galactic Spring”.
A New Year New Moon Ceremony will be held on Friday, January 11th at 7 pm at Thomas Clarke Chiropractic, 10880 Brockway Road in Truckee. Bring water to drink, wear warm and comfy clothes, and if you have a rattle or drum bring that too! read more →
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Pet Pantry
Help support local homeless dogs and cats this holiday season by supporting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Pantry program.
The economy continues to affect dogs, cats and people, forcing some families to give up their beloved pets for financial reasons. HSTT wants to help keep our furry friends in their homes through its Pet Pantry program. “Give what you can, take what you need,” this program collects pet food and distributes it to needy families and their pets in the Truckee-Tahoe area. read more →
Gift Wrapping Party to Support the South Lake Tahoe Library Dec 15
The South Lake Tahoe Library is offering gift wrapping for a small fee on December 15th from 1pm to 4pm to raise money. The Friends of the Library will wrap your gift for just $2 per gift. Priceless!
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library and are used to support the library located at 1000 Rufus Allen in South Lake Tahoe.
12.12.12 with Sharon Freewoman of Truckee
12.12.12.
Yes, it’s a very special day because we are here, so go out and celebrate one more magical day in Tahoe. That’s what it’s all about.
And, when you have time, have a reading with Sharon Freewoman and learn more about her organic farm at the “Shire.” read more →
2012 Blue Ribbon Award Winners Announced
Congratulations Rob!
With more than 160 nominations received, everyone is a winner. The standouts in eight categories received a 2012 Blue Ribbon Award.
South Shore definitely shines with a nice blend of new and established businesses who provide positive experiences for locals and visitors and acknowledge our creative mountain culture. Hip Hip Hooray!
South Lake Tahoe Chiropractor is Working for Food thru November 17
Dr. Joshua Welch of Safe Haven Chiropractic is conducting a food drive to help the South Lake Tahoe community.
Now through November 17th, 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.
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s 2013 Calendar Photo Contest
Nice face Jess. Makes me want to get outside and play, like a good dog.
Your dog could be the next cover girl (or boy) of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe 2013 Calendar.
The theme of the calendar is “Rescued dogs of Truckee-Tahoe,” so get your dog out and snap some photos and send them to HSTT before October 15th.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
For more than 40 years, the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) has been rehabilitating orphaned and hurt animals before they are released back into the wild.
From a handful of people in 1978 with an idea to help wildlife in their area, LTWC has grown to an organization that now provides a service to more than nine counties in California and Nevada surrounding the Lake Tahoe region.
Cast your Nomination for the Blue Ribbon Awards by Oct 5
It’s time to start thinking about that person going the extra mile to provide excellent customer service, that business that is working to minimize their impact on the environment, and businesses that are creating sustainable jobs in our local economy.
The deadline to nominate any business for a Blue Ribbon Award is October 5th at noon.
2012 TRPA Lake Spirit Award Winners
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring “real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe” at their second annual Community Appreciation Day event held on September 27 at TRPA’s office.
Local Culture Celebrated at 3rd Annual Sample the Sierra Festival
South Lake Tahoe was the place to be this Labor Day Weekend. Sample the Sierra brought hoards of people to town to experience a variety of events that celebrate the bounty and heritage of the region.
Saturday’s Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company drew more than 20 people to taste Placerville’s Synapse Wines paired with finger foods made with local produce all while shopping their retail area featuring locally handmade jewelry, woodworks and more .
Three Truckee Cyclists to ride 300 Miles for Mentoring Sept 21-22
On Saturday, September 17, six cyclists are preparing for the biggest ride of their lives.
Why? For kids, of course!
For the fourth 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.
Beach Bash Benefit for Sean Aug 15
In May, local community member Sean Riley suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a succession of blackouts and falls. Sean is an off-road tour guide for Lake Tahoe Adventures and his wife, Georgette, works for the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the TahoeChamber.
A Beach Bash Benefit at Zephyr Cove Resort will take place on Wednesday, August 15th from 5-8PM to help the family with the ongoing care expenses, which are anticipated to be as much as $2,000/day until Sean’s condition improves. read more →
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Seeks Heroes for new Animal Shelter
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has launched its Heroes Now & Forever campaign to raise the final one million dollars needed to build a new animal shelter that will serve the region. HSTT has had tremendous success to date raising $2.4 million dollars to fund the shelter’s construction.
While the non-profit organization is well on their way and almost there, they have encountered a shortfall. The Humane Society has just announced that they have an urgent, pressing need to raise an additional one million dollars to cover higher than anticipated construction costs.
2nd Annual Great Gatsby Gala for Tahoe Youth and Family Services August 11
The 2nd Annual Great Gatsby Gala fundraiser for local kids will take place at MontBleu Resort on August 11, 2012. Have fun, dress up in the 20′s era style, learn the Charleston, enjoy a sit down dinner, dance and much more! All proceeds will benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services.
Squaw Valley Institute and KidZone Museum Provide Affordable Programming for Families
Squaw Valley Institute and KidZone Museum are entering into a partnership focused on bringing programming for a more creatively, culturally and intellectually stimulating community for all ages.
Beginning June 1, 2012, anyone purchasing a KidZone ACM Museum membership will also be eligible for an SVI joint membership, typically valued at $150, for only $60. This special SVI-KidZone ACM Museum membership will be offered to 50 families and will be good for one year from the time of purchase.
2nd Annual “Grand Dining Adventure” Raffle for Humane Society
The Truckee Tahoe Humane Society has joined forces with area restaurants to create the greatest adventure in dining you’ll ever enjoy for only $10.
That’s right, for the ticket price of $10, you’ll have the opportunity to win ten $100.00 gift certificates to the finest restaurants in the Truckee/Tahoe region.
Meyers Summer Solstice Celebration “Fire” June 23: Five Years After Angora
The Meyers Summer Solstice Celebration “Fire” will take place on June 23, 2012, from 2-6 p.m. in honor of the 5th anniversary of the Angora Fire and our community’s ability to unite. Face painting, local culture and music will set the stage, along with wardrobes of red, yellow and orange.
This family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of Lake Tahoe in a community street fair that highlights the Washoe ancestral land that is centered on the “sacred giver of life,” Da ow a ga (Lake Tahoe). read more →
Did you know…Tahoe has the Only River Otter Rehab Center in California?
Thanks to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, we have the only River Otter rehab cage in California.
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.
Fireside Pizza Company Feeds Kids for SkiDUCK’s Spring Splash April 1
Fireside Pizza Co., located in the heart of the Squaw Valley Village, has partnered with Skiing and Snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids (SkiDUCK) by providing a meal for each program member during their Spring Splash event on April 1st.
Truckee Elementary PTO Partners with the Shane McConkey Foundation to Fund a Green Transformation of the School
Truckee Elementary is going green. Designated as the flagship school to lead the greening of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD), the students and staff of Truckee Elementary will be pioneering a path toward an environmentally sustainable future for the entire district.
Bucks for Barks help Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ new “Bucks for Barks” program gives guests the option of donating $1 or more to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe whenever they make a purchase on-site or at either resort’s online store.
Have a Heart for CASA Fundraiser Feb 3
CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, will hold its fifth annual fundraiser “Have a Heart for CASA” on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at 6pm.
This special night will honor our South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Panel Attorneys – Julie Bachman, John Castellanos, William Cherry, Kimberly Hunt, Lori London, Rick Meyer and Paul Palant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
