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Wild things swing in to local libraries
“Wild Things” Wild Animal Show is coming to the Kings Beach Library, 301 Secline, Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. Herd your children to the free, all ages show. The variety of animals runs from monkeys to alligators and will also make a stop at the Tahoe City Library at 1 p.m. For information, call 546-2021, Kings Beach.
North Tahoe Bridge Club has new location
North Tahoe Bridge Club is the only ACBL sanctioned club at the lake and welcomes all players, members and non-members, young and old, beginners or Life Masters. As of Aug. 4 the club will begin playing in the Nevada Room at the Tahoe Biltmore for its 2009 summer games. Players need to sign up. For information visit tahoebridge.org or call club manager Regina Straver at (530) 546-3819.
Proposed textbook adoption
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Textbook Adoption Grades nine through 12, Pearson “Biology Concepts & Connections,” Sixth Edition available for public view through Aug. 5, at the Sierra Mountain Community Education Center, Curriculum Department. For information 582-2530.
Lakeside parent orientation
An orientation meeting for parents of lakeside students in grades four through 12 is slated for Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. in the North Tahoe High School auditorium. School administrators, including Eileen Fahrner, Bill Frey, Teresa Rensch, Stephanie Welsh and Joanna Mitchell will answer parents' questions about the upcoming school year. Information to be presented includes teacher assignment updates, current bell schedules, office personnel and duties. Call 582-2500 or visit www.ttusd.org.
A full moon garden dedication
The community is invited to the Rideout Community Garden, 740 Timberland Lane, for a garden appreciation, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please bring an herb to plant in the garden's center. Thanks to all of the generous community members and groups that have made the Rideout Community Garden possible. For more information contact Rhonda Kreidler at (530) 386-3683.
Kings Beach Parents Co-op fundraiser
The second annual Fundraiser for the King's Beach Parent's Co-op is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Crosby's in Incline Village. The benefit will include a silent auction, raffle, food and other special events for children. The whole family is welcome to attend. For information call (530) 848-8072.
Freshwater megafish and children's science day
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 5 when the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts “Freshwater Megafish: The Unseen Monsters that Share our Lakes and Rivers.” Presented by Dr. Zeb Hogan and Brant Allen at 5:30 p.m. on the Sierra Nevada College campus in Incline Village. A $5 donation is requested. Also coming up at the Research Center is the 10th annual Children's Environmental Science Day Friday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., when children ages 8 and older are invited to spend an interactive day with scientists learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. Phone (775) 881-7560.
A+ registration has begun
Looking for a place where you and your children are treated like family? Where your children will be nurtured through their educational journey? Then A+ is the place! Nine of our teachers have a Bachelor's degree and two have Masters. A+ helps get homework completed and checked for accuracy and provide transportation, working with five local schools. A+ Preschool is for children 3 and 4 years of age. They must be potty trained and ready for group experience. Our purpose is to provide quality care and enriching experiences in a warm environment and prepare the older group for entrance into kindergarten. Full day and half day care, five days a week. A+ provides transportation from Tahoe State Preschool and Tahoe Community Nursery School and is fully licensed by the state of California.
More than 70 years of combined experience in education and childcare, serving the Lake Tahoe area since 1990. Fall registration Monday through Friday, through Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 583-1534. First Baptist Church, 390 Fairway Drive, www.tahoeministries.com.
Local Whitworth student qualifies for Laureate Society
Rebecca Dodge of Tahoe City has been named to the Whitworth University Laureate Society for spring semester 2009.Dodge qualified for the academic honor society by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the semester. Founded in 1890, Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) with more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs at its campus in Spokane, Wash.
Network, network, network
CEO Space is an income acceleration, entrepreneurial training and world class business networking organization, providing MBA-level training and development and an immersion experience of cooperation that results in income acceleration through exponential business growth. Check it out Wednesday, Aug. 5, Cedar House SportHotel, 10918 Brockway Road, Truckee. Phone (530) 386-6850.
Hot Tahoe Cruizin' Car Show
The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge and Casino along with the Good Sam Safe Ride Club will host more than 150 of the hottest rods and coolest cars on the west coast for the 11th annual Hot Tahoe Cruizin' car, truck and motorcycle show. The event starts Wednesday, Aug. 5, with early bird car owner and vendor registration and setup in the Tahoe Biltmore's parking lot. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, is a “show and shine” along with vendor sales. Friday, Aug. 7, includes poker runs around the lake and to Reno and back to check out the Reno car swap. From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, all vehicles in the show will be on display for judging for the Peoples Choice Award. Sunday, Aug. 9, cars will be on display for the “Parade of Winners” and the awards will be presented at 1 p.m. for the best of show awards. Also on display all weekend will be a fully restored 1954 Chevy Pickup with a new Scooter and motorized beach bike in the back, which will be given away at the Biltmore on Oct. 11 in a $5 raffle to support the Good Sam Safe Ride program. For information please call (530) 541-7300.
Help bring Sugar Pines backHelp bring Sugar Pines back
On Sunday Aug. 9, Friends and Supporters of the Sugar Pine Foundation will host a BBQ with live music from noon to 4 p.m. at Commons Beach in Tahoe City, to raise public awareness about the threat to the majestic Sugar Pines of the Tahoe Basin. They are currently being devastated with a non-native fungus called White Pine Blister Rust. Most of the Sugar Pines are infected and dying.Since 2004 the Sugar Pine Foundation has been conducting genetic testing on Sugar Pines to find those resistant to the fungus. When these trees are identified, their cones are collected and their seeds harvested. Rust resistant seedlings are planted, restoring healthy Sugar Pines back to the Basin's forests.
The Sugar Pine Foundation needs members and volunteers to help to collect cones. Members of the Sugar Pine Foundation will be available on Sunday to provide information. Join the fight to save the Sugar Pines. Contact Bill O'Connor, Sugar Pine Foundation at 525-7476 or visit www.sugarpinefoundation.org
Animal Blessing Sunday
The Kings Beach United Methodist Church will offer a special service for blessing animals at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. The service will take place in the outdoor worship center of the church located at 8425 Dolly Varden. For information call (530) 546-2290.
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters meeting for the new Truckee/North Tahoe chapter will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m., at the Truckee/Donner PUD conference room. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization which encourages active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. League members study issues in depth before taking a position, observe meetings locally, monitor elections, register voters and sometimes sponsor candidate/issue forums. The League of Women Voters, established in 1920, is one of our nation's most respected grassroots organizations. It is open to all citizens of voting age — both men and women. Visit www.lwv.org or call Patty Lomanto at 582-0726 or Ann Lyman 546-5530.
Art and Soule
Lake Tahoe's former longtime resident Christine Siverts shows through October at the Soule Domain, 9983 Cove Ave. in Kings Beach. Although Christine has opted for less populated pastures she has a connection to her home of more than 25 years from Squaw and Truckee to Tahoe Vista. Tahoe remains an influence in her paintings and friendships.Christine has a UC degree specializing in painting and drawing. Her strong eclectic style ranges here from the wisp of a sketch to intense landscape projects involving color theory. Some locals will fondly remember the beautiful silk clothes and paintings Christine created for them in the 90's. The current collection of abstract landscapes and snippets of light flora and fauna. Visit www.sivertsoriginals.biz.
