Welcome back to all!

President Lisa Cali opened the SITS Club meeting at the Rec Center.

Today's beautiful invocation by Lydia spoke of how change can make us feel uncertain, but if we remain dedicated to our cause and let our words, actions and results always focus on these, we will undoubtedly succeed.

Sunshine goes out to:

Jean Williams, positive thoughts and wishes that you can be with us soon.

Prayers for Margie's relative that lost her home in the Park fire.

Lisa Huard, continued good thoughts and prayers that her Father remains comfortable and content.

Hellen, prayers for her family and dear husband Doug

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Ashley Hall, prayers for her husband who was injured badly in a hit and run accident. Keep an eye out for additional help needed soon.

Don't forget, next week we meet at the Lisa Maloff University Center, see notice below speaker info.

We also got a very nice Thank you letter from Mt. tallac:

Today's speaker was Meg Peart of Valhalla Tahoe.

Meg shared with us the exciting year ahead at Valhalla. She is doing a great job at opening up the Valhalla grounds to the Tahoe population. For many years people thought of it as just a wedding venue. They DO do weddings, approximately 70 per season. This income helps run the property and allows for some of the free programs for the public. Meg is a force to be reconned with and she brings a youthful energy to this historic site.

 The 100 year anniversary is coming up this October and Valhalla plans on having a wonderful celebration on October 26th.

There are far too many events for me to mention here, if you want to see their calendar for all the fun, free, theatre, music, lawn concerts, plays, festivals and more just click here

SITS Member Items & Our Projects

New Location!!

Starting August 8, 2024, our club will be meeting in a new location: The Lisa Maloff University Center at Lake Tahoe Community College. The center is a state of the art building with the most current multimedia equipment available. In addition, there is an outdoor patio adjacent to the center where members can break into groups to discuss projects post meetings, or friends can get together to catch up. What about when it snows? There is an area with seating and a fireplace that we can utilize during inclement weather. 

Parking: the Lisa Maloff Center has its own parking lot directly adjacent to the building so we don’t need to hike over from the student parking lot. 

Room Size: the rooms are quite large so much so that we will actually only use half of a room (there are built in room dividers) for most meetings with the ability to utilize a full room when needed. 

Any questions? Please contact Lisa Cali lisacali@sitahoesierra.org.

SAVE THE DATE

SITS Annual Retreat will be held August 24, from 9am to 1:30pm. This is where we have a bit of fun and Fellowship along with discussing our goals and planning the coming year. If you haven't chosen, or are thinking about switching committees, this would be the time to find out more information. We will be DARK (no meeting) on August 22 due to the Saturday meeting.

MEMBER Weekly Contribution or Quarterly Contribution can be paid online here! It's fast and easy! It can go through your Paypal or Credit Card. Get er dun!

COMMITTEE Signup Portal!

This is how we get things done.

Our SITS club and all that we do are driven by the committees that we maintain. All members are asked to join at least ONE Service Committee and ONE Technical Committee. Service is what we do and Technical is how we roll! Our Committee Signup portal will be ready shortly but our Newsletter Team sign ups are here and all are welcome to learn a new skill and join in!

NON-SITS

Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

There's actually so much going on so you're going to want to check out the EVENTS tab on www.southtahoenow.com, but here's a few to get you started!

Looking for a fun evening of entertainment with the caveat of providing food for hungry children in Africa? Join the Hand an Foot tournament at Valhalla on August 2 at 5:00 pm. More information here.

TASTE OF GOLD: Lake Tahoe Community College’s annual fundraiser is August 10^th 6-8pm at the College. Enjoy an evening under the pines on LTCC’s beautiful campus with award-winning California wines, local beers, and a sampling of tasty treats from area restaurants. Proceeds help students by supporting the Lake Tahoe College Promise (free tuition for locals), Student Success Grants, and the emergency book fund. Tickets online for $100 for attendees ages 21 & over until 5pm 8/9 or at the door for $125. See here. Thanks Nancy!

SOUTH TAHOE BREWFEST: Tickets available now for the 7^th Annual South Tahoe Brewfest, Aug 24 11-5 @ Ski Run Blvd. Celebrate all that is special about South Lake Tahoe’s mountain culture: our beer (more than 40 breweries), our crafts, our environment, music, fire dancers, and most of all, our community. We can’t wait to welcome beer lovers from all over the world to enjoy a beautiful day of brew in South Lake Tahoe. See here. Thanks Jude!

RENNAISANCE FAIRE: – It’s back(!), August 24-25^th, but in a new location, the Tahoe Valley Campground (1175 Melba Dr). Jousting, pageantry, ale, food, music, crafts, and swordplay on 3 stages. Tickets are going fast so buy online now. See here. Great tip Regina!

TAHOE RIM TRAIL TRAILFEST: Sept 14, at the Hangar here on the south shore. FREE admission. Tickets can be purchased for adult & kid bounce houses, dunk tanks, obstacle courses, or other attractions. It is a large community event and fundraiser for Tahoe's outdoor community. See here. Thank you, Anthony!

-Tahoe History Talks -

Always VERY informative with a breathtaking view!

Check them out on their website or Facebook Page

Upcoming talks: July 30, "Seasoned Citizens". August 6, Toogee our resident bear expert.

COURT & JAIL TOUR: Ever wanted to see the inside of the Tahoe Justice Court or Douglas County Jail at Tahoe without being on the wrong side of the law? Put Wednesday, August 7^th at 4pm on your calendar! Meet Judge Mike Johnson (I’ve had the chance to witness him in action and believe he deserves your vote in the November election, but meet him and decide for yourself) and local Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies at 175 Hwy 50, right across from the former Lakeside Inn

KEY DATES:

-       Aug 3 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): “Fact or Fiction? America’s Most Famous Stagecoach Ride Ever and the Deep Involvement of 1850’s Douglas County.” FREE

-       Aug 7 6:30-7:30pm @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Maj Genl John C. Frémont — Pathfinder of Lake Tahoe.

-       Aug 9 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Agnes Train Janssen 1^st curator of NV State Museum. FREE

-       Aug 9 8:00 @ Harvey’s Outdoor Arena – Rod Stewart (here)

-       Aug 10 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Tami Force will speak on “Nevada Ghost Towns.” FREE

-       Aug 13 6:30 @ Lakeview Commons – Get The Lead Out (of Tahoe), Evan Dreyer (here)

-       Aug 14 6:30-7:30pm @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Mary-Louise Mackay - Wife of American industrialist and Comstock Bonanza Lode discoverer John Mackay, and wealthiest woman in Paris society. $15

-       Aug 16 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Jack Davis - Honest Comstock miner turned stage and train robber. FREE

-       Aug 16 7:30 @ Taylor Creek Lake of the Sky Amphitheatre – Reflections of Lake Tahoe “Tahoe through the ages with David Woodruff” (here)

-       Aug 17 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): “The Historic Virginia and Truckee Trail.” FREE

-       Aug 21 6:30-7:30pm @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Sir Ernest Shackleton - Legendary explorer who led a daring expedition to the Antarctic continent in 1914. $15

-       Aug 22 6:30-8pm @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Moxy Ruckus features Monique Haviland performing a Big Hair Eighties Review. $20

-       Aug 23 8:30 @ Taylor Creek Lake of the Sky Amphitheatre – Pathways for Wildlife “How the CTC scientists are saving wildlife” (here)

-       Aug 24 11-5 @ Ski Run Blvd – South Tahoe Brewfest (here)

-       Aug 24 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): “The Great and Not So Great Escapes.” FREE

-       Aug 31 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Forgotten Tales of Carson Valley and Nearby Settlements. FREE

-       Sep 6 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Eliza Buckland - Founder of Buckland Station, a Pony Express stop near Fort Churchill, Nevada. FREE

-       Sep 13 10-11am @ Dangberg Ranch (here): Margaret Ferris Dangberg - Wife of Carson Valley rancher and politician Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg. FREE

-       Sep 13 7 @ Harvey’s Outdoor Arena – Alabama (here)

-       Sep 14 @ The Hangar – The Tahoe Rim Trail Trailfest (here)

-       Sep 15 7 @ Harvey’s Outdoor Arena – Dan + Shay (here)

-       Sep 20 6:30 @ Harvey’s Outdoor Arena – Lainey Wilson: Country’s Cool Again Tour (here)

-       Sep 21 6:30 @ Harvey’s Outdoor Arena – Lainey Wilson: Country’s Cool Again Tour (here)

-       Sep 21 1-4pm @ Bijou Community Park - Sample the Sierra (here or email events@tahoechamber.org)

-       Oct 18-20 – Lake Tahoe Marathon (here)

Great Gatsby Festival at the Tallac Historic Site

August 2,3, & 4. This event is FREE! More information here.

Marcella Foundation Partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Offer FREE books to Local Children

Marcella Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in El Dorado County. Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will provide an age-appropriate book for each registered child, absolutely free to the family. All 8,000 children ages 0 to their 5th birthday living in El Dorado County can enroll now to receive a free monthly book. Any child in the home can register, and books are available in both English and Spanish. In a show of support for early literacy for all children in our region, First 5 El Dorado, El Dorado County Library, Friends of the Library, El Dorado Community Foundation partnered with Marcella Foundation to help launch Imagination Library. Additionally, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is providing the initial funding to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to each of the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe. 

Committed to FEED, READ, and LEAD

Click here for details on how to enroll your child

Looking for up to date resources in our community? Barton Health has a list for all of us and it is actively updated! SHARE this link with others!

ALL YEAR LONG!

LTCC Basic Needs Center is looking for food donations. A variety of foods and basic need items are on the list. Click here for full list and drop off details

If you'd like to donate through our club, please bring your donations to the monthly business meeting and Lisa C. or Andie will make sure they are delivered to the college. Please include an estimate on the value as LTCC needs to keep records of that information.

Important information for your family from TASK (Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids)

TASK's mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance use and related harm - Keeping kids safe in collaboration with our community partners.TASK's mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance use and related harm - Keeping kids safe in collaboration with our community partners. For more information click here.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has a quarterly newsletter to keep us all updated on fire safety info. Their goal is to help people learn about the fuels reduction products they are working on, seasonal fire safety info and other fire dept related news. Click here to sign up for the newsletter

Saint Joseph Community Land Trust has changed their Motel to Home (MTH) program from a loan program to a grant program and we're hoping this will attract families living in substandard housing, who would like to live in a more permanent and adequate home. Please click here for more details

Tahoe Learning Haven - Click here for all their information and a link to each month's newsletter.

TAHOE LEARNING HAVEN: Are you aware of the FREE monthly educational forums that Kathy Haven has set up for students, parents, and all interested community members? These are great! Most TLH forums are the second Wednesday of the month from 6:45pm-9pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe! See here or tahoelearninghaven@gmail.com. Mark your calendar:

·       8/14 – Extracurriculars for teens fair

·       9/11 – Adulting 101: Responsibilities and choices

·       10/9 – Student winter job fair

·       11/13 – College application tutorial

·       12/18 – Student/alumni college panel & fair

·       1/8 – Scholarship application tutorial

·       2/12 – The college track: A-G requirements

·       3/12 – Playing at the next level: Athletics after high school

League to Save Lake Tahoe's Keep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Portal!

For all of those who want to help keep our Lake Tahoe prestene, here's a portal which you can now see the events and programs which are available to volunteer for! SHARE this with your family and friends! Portal here!

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless seeks community support in keeping people cared for.

Our South Shore community has been able to sleep better knowing that our homeless population has an indoor option. This winter season marked the seventh anniversary of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) providing warm beds to the most vulnerable in our community.

The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-4 at the Red Lodge, 1137 Emerald Bay Rd.

More details here

Bread and Broth needs volunteers for Mondays and Fridays:

 Thank you so much for your current or past involvement with the Bread & Broth organization. Without you, our food outreach services which help ease hunger for hundreds of our community neighbors would not be possible.

Currently, Bread & Broth needs individuals who would be interested in assuming leadership roles in the organization.

Bread & Broth’s Advisory Board is seeking an individual for the position of board Secretary. B&B’s Advisory Board meets quarterly, and the Secretary is responsible for recording the meeting minutes and ensuring that all documentation from the meeting is compiled and filed with the meeting minutes. 

Bread & Broth’s Second Serving (weekly Friday meals served at the LT Community Presbyterian Church) serves a simple entrée and a hot soup which are provided by various local community restaurants. Currently B&B is seeking 2 to 3 individuals to coordinate and pickup soups from restaurants and deliver them to the Presbyterian Church on Fridays. The soup coordinator is responsible for interfacing with the existing list of restaurant soup providers to schedule soup donations and drivers are needed to go on Fridays and pick up soup from the week’s designated soup provider. 

Second Serving is also looking for assistant cooks to support the Lead Cooks at their Friday meals from approximately 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. once a month. The meals are simple entrées like meatloaf, pasta dishes, and sloppy Joes.

For those of you with leadership skills, B&B is looking for individuals to train as Lead Assistants for the Monday Meal dinner (2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.) and the B&B 4 Kids program (Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.) Training is provided and you will be assisting the Team Leads in overseeing and managing the duties of the team volunteers. Lead Assistants are assigned to a Team that volunteers once per month.

If you are interested any of the volunteer positions mentioned above, please contact Carol Gerard at 310-256-1019 or carolsgerard@aol.com

Blood Donations are Needed!

Our Nation continues to have a blood shortage everywhere. Giving blood is giving life. So GIVE!

Vitalant Blood Donations. Click here to find a blood draw near you!

Wed - Mon Carson City Vitalent Donation Center

256 Winnie Lane, Carson City, NV.

Click here to find more dates and locations in other areas

Between Horses and Humans continues to grow! If you're a lover of youth and a lover of horses, this is a program for you! You can keep up on their information by reading their newsletters here! Volunteers and donations are always needed. BHH Update-they are soon relocating to the Amacker Ranch!

Food Assistance Guide for So. Lake Tahoe. If you know of anyone in need, please share this information. Click and print!