Community transcends ordinary life in Tahoe. The art of giving.
Tahoe LUNA Chix Pink Party Oct. 17, 2008
These chicks are on a roll.
Brought together by their passion for cycling and helping their community, they created the Tahoe LUNA Chix, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support local and national breast cancer programs.
In 2008, Tahoe LUNA Chix has granted more than $11,500 to local breast cancer programs.
Go Girls!
Friends for Fro Benefit, Oct 19 @ Alpine Meadows
Through his writing, award-winning local author Robert "Fro" Frohlich has touched countless people who love the Tahoe and Truckee area and the Sierra Nevada.
Now in return, the local community is reaching out to support him during this great time of need.
Ragchew @ Truckee’s Downtown Underground Bookstore
You'll be constantly entertained here.
If not by the huge collection of rare books and great coffee, then by the events and free movie nights!
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.
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.
Hannah Spreading her Gold with Sugar
She wants to "Sweeten the World one Bottle at a time."
Hannah Teter, Olympic Gold Medalist.
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.
Slow Rollers fund Bikes for Children Program
Their goal is simple:
To ride bikes and have a good time.
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.
Help the Boys & Girls Club and win a House! Early Bird Drawing July 18
For just $150, get a chance to win a Dream Home in South Shore!
And, help the Boys and Girls Club.
Squaw Pet Passes help Humane Society
Ski passes have gone to the dogs (and cats).
They want to help their favorite charities.
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.
A Blessing by John O’Donohue, Irish Poet
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.
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!
ARC benefit June 14 @ Northstar
It stands for Adventure, Risk & Challenge.
A summer leadership and literacy program that helps change the lives of minority youth in the best place of all....the outdoors!
OPEN fundraiser April 29 @ Ernie’s
These people are Extraordinary.
Enjoy a burger and friends while you help raise $ for OPEN.
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.
Jake’s Mountain Aloha Tuesdays benefit Disabled Sports Far West
Sounds like a great time and a great cause.
Head to Jake's on the Lake Tuesdays @ 4:30 to win great prizes and to help the Disabled Sports USA Far West ski program at Alpine Meadows.
Skin and Hair Products help Women, Environment and You!
What a great way to support the SLT Women's Center.
The March - May Spring Cleaning Special.
Disabled Sports Benefit Bash March 29
Two great reasons to go to the 14th annual Benefit BASH at Alpine Meadows.
Raise funds for Disabled Sports USA Far West and bid on this painting by local artist, Reds Regan.
Channeling Love through Chanting and Meditation March 11
Love makes the world go round.
Learn how to sustain and nourish it.
Special Olympics Winter Games March 11-13 @ Kirkwood
They are all winners.
And incredible athletes.
Oscar Night TAP Fundraiser - Feb 24 @ Montbleu
And the winner is...
Local kids!
Don't miss TAP's major fund raiser party on February 24 - An Evening with Oscar.
Practicing Compassion. Local dentist participates in Smiles for Kids Program.
He says that being a dentist is truly about serving others, especially children who don't have the financial means.
That's why he participates in the Smiles for Kids program every February.
Community Christmas Party for Angora Survivors: Sunday, Dec 9 @ 3-7pm
Admission: Bring a gift for an Angora Fire Survivor.
Pick up a "Santa's Wish List" to find out what you can bring.
Spread more cheer. Donate Christmas decorations to Angora Fire Survivors.
Talk about community spirit!
Real Snow Angels: South Shore Ski Resorts help those impacted by Angora Fire
We all love our ski resorts because they give us access to our winter playgrounds. And, many of us work there.
Now, there are more reasons to love them.
Check out what the 3 South Shore resorts are doing for those impacted by the Angora Fire.
Skate the Lake 2007 Raises $5,000 for Breast Cancer
Inspired, and frustrated, by their mothers' battle with breast cancer, two North Shore locals had to do something.
Finding Happiness - Free Courses in South Shore
Want to learn the secret to happiness?
Then don't miss this free 10-week session in South Shore.
Oxygen Masks for Pets Donated by ACT in South Shore
Did you ever wonder how smoke affects our pets? Just like people.
New clothing and foot wear for Angora Fire Victims from Tahoe Sports LTD.
One of the finest locally owned shops in South Shore, Tahoe Sports Ltd at Stateline, is giving away new shoes, clothing and jackets free of charge to residents who lost their homes in the Angora fire.
Biking for a Better World - The Alaska to Argentina Tour
4 local North Shore guys started a non-profit corporation- Biking for a Better World - to help less fortunate communities using the sport they love. Bicycling.
"Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast."
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