Independence Day is a day full of history, tradition and fun family festivities. A casual and budget-friendly backyard bash is the perfect way to celebrate this holiday honoring our American heritage and independence.To help plan thCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn to present ‘Farm Fresh to You’
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - PlumpJack Cafe will partner with Gary Romano of Sierra Valley Farms, to bring the first farm-fresh outdoor dining series. With a double degree in biology and environmental studies, Executive Chef Ben &#Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Pacific Fine Arts and Festival features artists June 30 through September
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - The Village at Squaw Valley will celebrate the holiday and upcoming weekends in artistic style. First up is the 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival. This free event will take place Saturday, June 30, 10Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Tahoe Mountain Club announces Willy Carroll as executive chef
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Tahoe Mountain Club is pleased to announce Willy Carroll as their new executive chef for PJ's restaurant, the Terrace, Bearfoot Bar and Grill, Alpine Club and Schaffer's Camp. Bringing a total of 12Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Officials: 4 mussel-infested boats prevented from entering Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE - Officials in 2012 have stopped four boats with invasive species attached to them from entering Lake Tahoe, two of which came directly from the mussel-infested waters of Lake Mead in Southern Nevada, officials said FCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Truckee River booze ban goes into effect Sunday
LAHOE CITY, Calif. - The Placer County-backed annual alcohol ban during the Fourth of July holiday for floaters and kayakers along the Truckee River between its outlet at Lake Tahoe and the River Ranch in Alpine Meadows begins SCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Spoke ‘n’ Word | Truckee Pump Track Project unites cycling community
Just three weeks after the grand opening of the Truckee Pump Track Project, phenomenal things continue to happen. In true Truckee form, cyclists with different cycling backgrounds and riding styles have brought the community together Copyright 2012 Continue Reading
State park rangers to lead moonlit kayak tour
TAHOE, Calif. - Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won't soon forget. Join California State Park rangers and West Shore Sports at Ed Z'berg-Sugar Pine Point State Park, July 2, for a kayaCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Faith Factor | ‘Storahtelling’ and Talmud interpretation at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation
TAHOE VISTA, Calif. - Jews are known as the "People of the Book," a nickname we received from the Muslims during the Middle Ages. It afforded us a certain status at that time. But in many ways, it wasn't reallyCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All rights Continue Reading
Truckee Tahoe health and wellness announcements
Send your health itemContent is selected from e-mail submissions to Community Editor Amy Edgett at aedgett@sierrasun.com. Submissions are published in the print edition news space permitting. To enter an event online, visit www.sierCopyright 2012 Continue Reading