Help Casey Raise $ for Missionary Trip to Ghana
Casey DeLaCruz, South Lake Tahoe High School senior, is on a mission.
For her Senior Project, she hopes to fulfill her dream and passion to serve others in need, specifically in Ghana working with Heaven Sent Ministries this December. Depending on their exact needs, Casey will help build a pastor school or work in orphanages.
However, Casey needs $3,500 to participate in the mission trip and is currently seeking sponsorships through November 30, 2009.
Rigpa Retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche Nov 27
RIGPA is a Tibetan word, which in general means ‘intelligence’ or ‘awareness’. In Dzogchen, however, the highest teachings in the Buddhist tradition of Tibet, rigpa has a deeper connotation, ‘the innermost nature of the mind’.
The Rigpa Autumn Retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the best-selling book “The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying”, will take place at the Resort at Squaw Creek from November 27 to December 6.
Howl-oween Canine Carnival and Pet Parade Oct 31
Help the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe by Celebrating Howl-oween at the 2nd Annual Canine Carnival and Pet Parade at The Rock, Sunday, October 31, from 4pm to 6pm.
The evening kicks off with a pet costume parade led by the wicked and glamorous Cruela De Ville.
Down River Race and Scavenger Hunt Oct 4
Truckee’s Whitewater Down River Race and Scavenger Hunt to aid Kenya’s women and children will take place Sunday, October 4 on the Truckee River.
Healing with Angela Oct 7-15
Back by popular demand, Angela Tongue, a Reconnective Healing Practitioner™, will be in Lake Tahoe October 7th through the 15th and will be available for healing sessions.
Passion Test Workshop Oct 9 in Kings Beach
When you’re truly following your passion, your life will unfold in ways you never imagined.
You’ll have more choices, and you’ll be happier “in the moment” — just because you’re doing what you love.
The Passion Test Workshop on September 16 will help you clarify your top 5 passions.
Manifesting Your Destiny Oct 22-23
The unethical principles of greed and gluttony have created chaos and mistrust in today’s world. In our climate of negativity and fear, new thinking is necessary for survival and growth. In response to this environment the need for a heart-centered approach is self evident.
Manifesting Your Destiny is a two-day retreat focusing on the delivery of new thinking and vision through interactive sessions in both the classroom and in the great outdoors at Lake Tahoe, October 22 and 23, 2009. read more →
Purses for Pets October 25 in IV
Save the life of an animal in need. Donate your gently used designer bag to Pet Network’s “Purses for Pets”.
Collected designer bags and purses will be auctioned off October 25th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation in Incline Village.
Tahoe LUNA Chix Breast Cancer Fundraiser September 20 at Norhtstar
The Tahoe LUNA Chix will host “Party In the Village to Cure Breast Cancer” from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September 20 at Northstar.
The party will feature delicious food and drinks as well as roller-skating to live music.
Freedom Party Fundraiser for Jaycee Lee Dugard Sept 20
The Slow Rollers Bicycle Club is hosting a fundraising party to show the love, support and solidarity in the South Lake Tahoe community for Jaycee Lee Dugard on September 20, 2009.
Shift your Vision for Success with Peter Tongue Sept 24-Nov 19
Living and working in a heart-centered space will change the way you do business and live your life. The Shift your Vision for Success webinar series is designed to create abundance, eliminate restrictive beliefs and open your world to unlimited possibilities in your career and personal life.
The webinar will be a 9 part series starting at 10am to 11am every Thursday from September 24 through November 19, 2009.
Sacred Site Hike: Job’s Peak Aug 20 & Spooner Summit Aug 27
Did you know… Lake Tahoe is a sacred site, similar to Mount Shasta?
We always knew this place was special.
Now we can learn why it’s important – or better yet – why we’re compelled to connect with our natural landscape during two sacred site hikes in August lead by Peter Tongue.
Visualization Meditation with Peter Tongue August 24 in Truckee
Through the very simple yet profound process of visualization meditation, you can learn how to bring peace and harmony into your life.
Join together in meditation with Peter Tongue at For Goodness Sake on Monday, August 24th at 6pm.
Sierra Nevada College Welcomes Displaced Italian Students
Sierra Nevada College President Robert C. Maxson announced that 24 Italian students who were displaced by the devastating April 5th earthquake in L’Aquila will be enrolling at Sierra Nevada College this fall.
Lunar Eclipse Meditation with Peter Tongue August 3 in Incline Village
Join Peter Tongue on Monday, August 3rd, for a full alchemical healing meditation as the full moon lunar eclipse approaches on August 6th.
This is the perfect time to join in group meditation to create a bridge between the sun in Leo and the moon in Aquarius to raise the vibrations on the planet.
And harmony with one another.
Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund
The goal was to find 1,000 women who would give a minimum of $1,000 to raise $1 million dollars.
With passion, drive, energy and devotion, the Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund exceeded this goal, and has raised $1.3 million!
Pet Blessing & Ice Cream Social August 29
Where else can you get a pet blessing, home-made ice cream and a concert, for $5?
Holly’s Place in South Shore, of course! It all happens Saturday, August 29, from 1 to 3pm to benefit the local humane society and our furry loved ones.
Pet First Aid and CPR Summer Classes
Hey cat and dog lovers!
Sometimes Fido and Kitty need help. Do you know what to do?
Learn how to be prepared.
Slow Rollers fund Bikes for Children Program
Their goal is simple:
To ride bikes and have a good time.
Friday night Yappy Hour helps Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Every Friday from July 3rd through September 4th, Tails by the Lake will host Yappy Hour at the Village at Squaw from 5:30-7pm to help raise money for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Relay for Life of Truckee July 19
Walkers and runners will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Third Annual Relay For Life of Truckee on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Sign-ups are underway and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Fundraiser for Stacey at Mt Tallac Brewery June 13
To continue to help South Shore’s Stacey Ballard pay her medical bills, her friends are holding a fundraiser at Mt. Tallac Brewery on Saturday, June 13, 2009.
Sierra Nevada College Students Return from Building Homes in El Salvador
Assistant Business Professor Emily Rhodenbaugh and five of her students recently returned from a trip to help build homes for and alongside Salvadoran families with Habitat for Humanity El Salvador, an experience they describe as “life-changing.”
Sierra Nevada College to Offer South American Travel Courses Program
Beginning in July 2009, Sierra Nevada College will be offering a travel course opportunity in Bariloche, Argentina.
Students from any college or university-as well as high school students age 15 or older-will be eligible to receive college credit from SNC for courses taken during the program.
Pet Network’s annual Fur Ball fundraiser May 30
How can you resist? Help Maggie and her buddies find homes at this fun(d)raiser.
Pet Network’s 11th Annual Fur Ball will be held at the Hyatt Lakeside Ballroom on May 30, 2009 from 5:30-11:00pm.
LTCC Shoe Drive for Kenya thru May 31, 2009
The newly formed Rotaract Club at the Lake Tahoe Community College is sponsoring a Shoe Drive for needy individuals in Kenya until the end of May.
Sacred Healing Arts of Tibet in South Shore May 28-31
Eight Tibetan monks are coming to South Shore for a cultural exchange and to raise funds for a failing generator that supplies electricity to a house that shelters 600 monks and a shade roof for their school.
Win a Mountain Bike and help save our Mountain Animals July 23
$20 buys you a chance to win a $3,100 mountain bike and may help save an animal’s life.
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe will award one 2009 Stumpjumper FSR Elite mountain bike to one lucky contest winner on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm PST.
The Mystical Art of Tibet featured at Workshop May 16-23
Learn about Tibetan culture and art from an ordained Tibetan Buddhist monk and master Thangka artist, May 16-23 in South Shore.
Helping locals for over 30 years. Ray Goodenough OPENS practice in South Shore.
His spirit is all encompassing and calming to everyone who meets him. He’s bestowed many gifts upon Tahoe, but you’d never hear that from this unpretentious, gentle man. read more →
Skin and Hair Products donated to local Families
What a great way to support the SLT Women’s Center.
The 2009 Spring Cleaning Special is running now through May 2009.
Food Drive for Project MANA thru March 31
Until March 31st, Seasons in the Raley’s Shopping Center in Incline Village will be accepting food and monetary donations for Project MANA. 100% of all donations received will benefit Project MANA.
Breast Cancer Research and Awareness Benefit March 18
Proceeds from the Wild Winter Wednesdays at River Ranch on March 18 will be dedicated to Breast Cancer Research and Awareness.
Trekking for a Healthy Himalaya, March 27
Join the Bodhi Tree Foundation, founded by Sarah and Mark Ferris, for an evening of photos and discussion about their work in improving maternal-child health in the forgotten region of Nepal on March 27.
OPEN fund raiser March 11 @ Ernie’s
These people are Extraordinary.
Enjoy a burger and friends while you help raise $ for OPEN.
A Blessing by John O’Donohue for Melissa
The following is a poem by the late John O’Donohue, an Irish poet and philosopher, from his book Anam Cara — Gaelic for “soul friend”. It is dedicated to our beautiful friend, Melissa Lanitis Gregory.
May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
Spay and Neuter Your Pets, February 24
Their motto is “Keep Tahoe Kind”.
The Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A. are holding their 22nd Annual Prevent-A-Litter (PAL) campaign on February 24.
How to Create Calm in Difficult Times with Hillary & Stew, Wednesday nights Jan 7-28
Stress and anxiety affect us all, but a truly calm mind can weather any storm.
Learn how with Hillary and Stew on Wednesday nights in January as they delve into “Strength in the Storm” by Eknath Easwaran, author of “Gandhi the Man”.
December “Cocktails for a Cause” benefits Tahoe Rim Trail
The Hyatt Regency in Incline Village is launching “Cocktails for a Cause,” a weekly cocktail program at Lone Eagle Grille to support local charities in North Lake Tahoe.
December cocktails will benefit the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Fill your Heart with Gratitude and Peace this Thanksgiving in So Shore
What a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Fill your heart with joy through yoga, and bring a friend along for free.
Venerable Lama Phuntsho visits South Shore, Sept 17-21
All major religious traditions carry the same message of love, compassion and forgiveness.
The key is to include them in our daily lives.
Learn how we can integrate simple Buddhist practices into our daily lives Sept 17-21.
Sudan: The Land and the People @ SNC thru Sept 14
“Sudan: The Land and the People,” a traveling photographic exhibit based on the 2005 book of the same title, is now on display at the Sierra Nevada College.
African Contributions to American Culture starts Sept 23, sign up NOW
Knowledge and understanding leads to unity.
Lake Tahoe Community College is offering a new Special Topics course: Ethnic Studies 131J: African Contributions to American Culture, taught by Dr. Yasmin A. Sayyed.
Manure Monopoly to help Tahoe Youth, June 28
Talk about different.
Buy a chance to win $1,000 and help the Tahoe Youth and Family Services in this re-invented live board game using a horse and buggy.
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.
The Art of Giving. Tahoe Style.
“It’s a beautiful world we live in. A sweet romantic place. Beautiful people everywhere. The way they show they care.”
Over $800,000 donated to the Lake Tahoe Angora Fire Fund.
Thank you!
The Flying Doctors meet May 7
Los Medicos Voladores, The Flying Doctors, travel to Mexico each month to conduct health care missions.
Want to help?
Moms Kicking It Ski Day April 12
Moms are taking it to the slopes.
1st Annual Moms Kicking Butt Ski Day.
April 12 @ Alpine Meadows.
The Wisdom of Gandhi March 24
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Gandhi.
Channeling Love through Chanting and Meditation March 11
Love makes the world go round.
Learn how to sustain and nourish it.
