TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Rotary Club of Truckee is looking for a young professional who wants to travel to India during January and February 2013.Each year, Rotarians throughout the world sponsor Group Study Exchange Teams Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
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Salsa! The rhythm is gonna’ get you
A good salsa can fix just about anything. Throw it on tuna, chicken, pork, an omelet, tossed salad, even that bowl of cold leftover blue box macaroni and cheese with ketchup residue (don't knock it 'til you've tried Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Dream Big: READ Summer Reading Program
TRUCKEE, Calif. - As the school year winds down to a close, thoughts inevitably turn to the lazy, hazy, and sometimes crazy days of summer. The Truckee Library has the perfect way to celebrate that first day of summer vacation. Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: AMMBR cyclists should have to respect the law
Before I make my comments, I would first like to say that I believe in having events that bring people into our beautiful area. I am a Realtor and know who butters my bread. I am also a believer in fundraisers for diseases such as MS Copyright 2012 Continue Reading
Holy cow, it’s Tour de Manure time
SIERRAVILLE, Calif. - Sierraville Fire & Rescue is mixing it up this year, holding the fourth annual Tour de Manure bicycle ride around Sierra Valley on the third Saturday of June - June 16 - to avoid conflicts with Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Future of the forest: Tahoe plan could set Sierra precedent
LAKE TAHOE - A wide-ranging plan to manage of more than 150,000 acres of forest surrounding Lake Tahoe could be precedent-setting for the entire Sierra Nevada range, according to a coalition of conservation groups.The U.S. ForCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Spoke ‘n’ Word | Elite athletes require proper fuel
Let me start by announcing I love to eat. Actually, I obsess over eating. I have been fueling my body for performance ever since I was a little kid, carb loading on spaghetti feeds for the next big swim meet. I went through my teenageCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
Ian Krommenhoek selected as Athlete of the Year by SquawFree
After a successful competitive season, Ian Krommenhoek was recently selected as the Squaw Valley Freestyle and Freeride Team's Athlete of the Year.The award is given each season to an athlete who is well rounded with ability, Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Downtown Truckee First Friday is on
TRUCKEE, Calif. - In the spirit of community, the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association will host its monthly "First Friday" event this Friday, June 1, 5- 8 p.m. in downtown Truckee. All are welcome and encouraged Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
A few new community announcements
Free mountain gardening classesfrom Villager NurseryPlanting Fruit Trees in a Sustainable Garden, Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-noon. This hands-on workshop will teach you everything you need to know to successfully plant and grow fruiCopyright 2012 Continue Reading