Pilates with Dorothy
If you've ever met Dorothy Raftery, you'd remember.
Her huge smile, strong body, and gentle spirit makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Study Art in Florence with Phyllis Shafer, LTCC Art Instructor Oct 2009
Each year, the Lake Tahoe Community College gives students the opportunity to live and learn out of the country.
Well how does learning art in Florence, Italy sound with LTCC Art Instructor and renowned local artist, Phyllis Shafer?
Magnifico!
A New Moon for 30 Years
Talk about a Tahoe classic featuring locally made products.
New Moon Natural Foods has been open in Tahoe City for 30 years. Wow!
SNC Alumni Artwork at Tahoe Gallery thru Sept 16
"Fake Rocks and Botox" by the SNC Alumni is the name of this interesting exhibit.
Connecting Heaven and Earth by Yasmin Sayyed
Local mixed media artist and poet, Yasmin Sayyed, is participating in an international art movement to help bridge Heaven & Earth through art and energy.
Childrens book affirms parents’ love by Kate D. Moore
In an effort to help her own three small children cope with change, South Shore preschool teacher, Kate D. Moore, recently published a book to assist other families.
Hannah Spreading her Gold with Sugar
She wants to "Sweeten the World one Bottle at a time."
Hannah Teter, Olympic Gold Medalist.
Gary Murphy, Tahoe’s Legendary Snow Forecaster
For 38 winters, Gary Murphy has been counting. From the first flakes to be released from the restless skies of autumn to the serendipitous torrents of May, Gary Murphy is counting; watching; and recording snow's detail to the point of minutia.
South Shore Log Sculptor
The rustic beauty of logs are sculpted into some very interesting home accents by this local South Shore artist.
Get 50% off dinner AND help Tahoe-Truckee schools
Cardivor (kard i vor) n.
1. A person who uses a Dining for Schools Card to save 50% at local restaurants.
Dining for Schools Cards on sale Sept 1, 2008.
Recycled Bookmarks by Events, Ink
When Cynthia heard about the Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Auction to raise money for the local library, she immediately wanted to be a part.
“Modernist Artists in Provence” at SNC, Sept 29
Matisse and Picasso are coming to Tahoe.
Tahoe Moment Skis
While Moment Skis are made just outside of the basin, the owners/riders grew up skiing in Tahoe and still get their inspiration from Tahoe.
Every day.
For the team riders and owners, it's the fall line that matters not the bottom line.
The Chinese Immigrant Experience Sept 21 @ Donner Memorial State Park
Chinese immigrants played a pivotal role in the development of Truckee in the 1860s.
From the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad that linked Reno and the high sierra with Sacramento, to lumber and ice harvesting, over 10,000 Chinese immigrants helped put Truckee on the map.
But at what cost?
Flying Doctors! “Los Medicos Voladores” Sept 24 @ 7pm
He's one of our local pilots who travels to Mexico to provide free medical care.
And he's like to share his story. Meet Bob Horvath.
Identify Cyngus the Swan on Guided Tour Sept 24
Sizzling sunsets set the stage followed by alpenglow, and finally a pitch black sky illuminates the stars and planets.
Fall Star Party at Sand Harbor, Sept 27
See large gaseous emission nebulae, M13 and supernova remnants.
This fall, UC Davis and Space Science for Schools scientists and volunteers are throwing a Star Party on the South Beach at Sand Harbor.
Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Auction @ Valhalla, September 19 at 6pm
Get ready to bid.
The Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Auction takes place September 19 at Valhalla, starting at 6pm with flamenco jazz by Martin & Vargas, and local cuisine by Blue Angel Café, Grass Roots and Wide Awake Conscious Café.
Twenty-one local artists are helping to raise money to replace library books lost in the homes affected by the Angora fire and a burn-area landmark.
Click here to see the 42 works of art up for bid.
Ice Skating Exhibition Sept 20
Watch ice dancing and synchronized skating at our own ice arena.
You may even see a future Olympian.
Garden Tips at Autumn Fest Sept 21 @ LTCC
Autumn in Tahoe is the perfect time to take care of our gardens.
Find out how at the LTCC demonstration garden.
Did you know…Tahoe has an Underwater State Park?
Why would anyone scuba dive in Lake Tahoe?
There's nothing to see - right?
Hand Painted Custom Bellies. An Heirloom to Last Generations.
Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for the expecting mother?
What about a hand-painted custom belly.
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.
Nevada’s Last Surviving Fire Lookout at Zephyr Cove turns 75
The Zephyr Cove Fire Lookout was recently added to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's registry.
It is the last surviving fire lookout in Nevada, and one of three in the Tahoe basin.
The “Unofficial” Guide to Kayaking Tahoe
Even if you don't kayak, you should check out this book for the hand drawn illustrations and humor about life at Lake Tahoe from the water's edge.
(Note: The Trolley does not allow kayaks. Doh!)
Birding at Cove East Wednesday mornings
You know what they say... Birds of a feather flock together.
Wild (About) Cherries in Truckee
Owned by Truckee ski Olympian Kristin Krone, Wild Cherries is a hit with locals and visitors.
One visit and you'll see why.
Did you know…Tahoe has the Highest Lighthouse in North America?
Rubicon Point Lighthouse.
Elevation 6,580 ft.
It's not easy to spot, especially since it has been out of commission for over 80 years, and it doesn't look like a lighthouse.
Feel like an Action Hero. The Açaí Bowl @ Keys Cafe in South Shore.
Yeah right.
How can a tiny little berry be the most nutritious and powerful food in the world?
Now you can find out.
Bike to Support Local Music: Tahoe Sierra Century Sept 20
It's a classic fall event for Tahoe and it blends two of our favorites for a local cause.
Bikes and Music.
Tahoe Keys Deli 25 years strong
Keeping it real (and simple) are his key ingredients.
In addition to owner, John Galea.
“Such is Life” plays at Squaw Sept 20
For those of you who live here just for the winters...your first ski flick is here.
LT Coastal Cleanup Day - Sept 20
Saturday, Sept 20th, is International Coastal Cleanup Day.
While we all do our part every day, it's fun to hook into the energy of the biggest Clean UP day of the year with the entire world.
What a great excuse to go to the beach!
World Water Monitoring Day in IV Sept 18
Join the Incline Village Waste Not Clean Water Team to be a part of World Water Monitoring Day on Sept 18.
“The Day After Peace” at For Goodness Sake Sept 19
Peace Day is September 21.
Join For Goodness Sake in a viewing of the film that made 9-21 a UN sanctioned day of observance.
2nd annual Dreams and Realities Sept 19-21
He's combined his love of art, culture, food and wine into a weekend exclusively for art-minded palates.
Sounds delicious.
Glen Alpine Springs “makes great lemonade!”
"Curative" mineral spring water was discovered here in 1863.
Glen Alpine Springs.
Eccentric Millionaire Builds Enduring Tahoe Legacy
The Thunderbird Lodge.
Built in 1939, this magnificent estate was designed to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings. And, that's not all.
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.
Sierra Nevada Yard & Garden Summit Sept 12 @ KB
Landscapes are one of the best places to curb residential water use AND reduce pollution in the Sierra.
Spend a day learning about Sierra friendly landscaping.
Rename Alpine Meadows ski trails by Sept 12
Hey you creative skiers!
Alpine Meadows needs your help at renaming 3 trails, and you could win a mid week pass.
Friday Night Game Night in IV - For Kids Only!
Bring your tennis racket, appetite and friends.
Sorry...no dogs allowed. You have to chase your own balls.
FREE Energy Conservation Workshop Aug 19 in Truckee
Learn how to conserve energy AND receive a 12-pack of light bulbs.
For Free!
Still Loafing. Tahoe House since 1977.
Its European breads, pastries and custom brewed Alpen Sierra Coffee has made it a daily staple for everyone.
And a Tahoe tradition.
Has Art gone to the Dogs? Art Bark Fest Sept 13 & 14
Just as our dogs are the perfect pairing to our mountain lifestyle, some think they go well with Art and Wine.
And, it benefits the Truckee Humane Society and the Squaw Rescue Dogs.
“Songs of the Earth” Trails & Vistas, Sept 6-7
You've never seen anything like this.
It's an artwalk that celebrates the environment through dance, music and art.
Classic Tahoe Boat used in WWII Navy Experiments on Display in South Shore
"Q" is the nickname of this 1921 Tahoe Classic Yacht.
Maybe because the name is hard to pronounce - OR - that it was used by the US Navy in top-secret operations during WWII on Lake Tahoe.
Comedy and Theatre Workshops at Valhalla
Oh Romeo. Ro-meow.
Did you hear the one about the cat in the play who ...
5th Annual Native American Basketweavers’ Market, Sept 6 @ Gatekeeper’s Museum
See the mastery of Native American basket weaving in action at Layton park next to the Gatekeeper's Museum on September 6, 2008.
Bowl Incline turns 20 on Sept 6
This classic family hangout in IV is turning 20 and throwing a huge birthday party with $2 bowling games!
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