Tahoe Queen Aprés Ski Cruise in South Lake Tahoe
Are you looking for the perfect way to experience Tahoe? Here’s a great suggestion…
After a strenuous, long day of skiing the Apres Ski Cruise is a perfect way to unwind, have drinks and socialize. Voted the best cruise in Lake Tahoe by readers of The Tahoe Tribune, the Tahoe Queen is the lake’s authentic Mississippi paddle wheeler. The Cruise is $19 per person and includes 1 1/2 hour cruise, live entertainment and happy hour food and drink specials for purchase.
The Tahoe Queen Après Ski Cruise runs every Wednesdays from February 1st through April 4th, 2012. Boarding starts at 5:30pm at Ski Run Marina for a 6:00pm cruise.
Make your Reservations by calling 1-800-23-TAHOE or book online at http://www.zephyrcove.com/play/tahoe-queen-apres-ski-cruise.aspx
Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood – South Lake Tahoe
You can’t miss this event at Kirkwood starting on Wednesday, February 22nd through February 27th.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe hosts the the world’s best big Mountain skiers on the Cirque which is one of the best venues on the Freeskiing World Tour.
This is a must see event and is an incredible venue for spectactors and athletes alike. Local Kirkwood Freeride Team member Josh D. is in contention this year for the series title.
The longest running and most prestigious competitive big mountain skiing tour in the world, The Subaru Freeskiing World Tour returns this year for its 15th season. Founded by skiing pioneers Shane McConkey and Dave Swanwick, and owned and operated by Mountain Sports International, the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour (FWT) continues a storied tradition of bringing the best skiers in the world to the most challenging venues to compete for cash and prizes.
Check out more information on the tour at www.freeskiingworldtour.com
Lake Tahoe Unified School District News
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater announced that parents in the Tahoe Basin will have additional opportunities for enrollment in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District for the 2012/13 school year
The legislation changes the requirements for kindergarten entry from five years old by December 2 to five years old by September 1, so that all children enter kindergarten at age five. This gives four-year-olds with fall birthdays an additional year of preparation before entering kindergarten. Lake Tahoe Unified elementary schools have had a similar program – “Preppie K” — in place since the 2006/07 school year. Superintendent Tarwater, who introduced the program, calls it “a gift of time”.
On February 14, 2012 the Board of Education of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District approved a policy to implement a Transitional Kindergarten program which will be phased in over three years and be fully implemented by 2014.
- In 2012-13, children who have their fifth birthday between November 1 and December 2 will be admitted to the transitional kindergarten program at all four elementary schools at the beginning of the 2012/13 school year.
- In 2013-14, children who have their fifth birthday between October 1 and December 2 will be admitted to the transitional kindergarten program.
- In 2014-15 and each school year thereafter, children who have their fifth birthday between September 1 and December 2 will be admitted to the transitional kindergarten program.
Residency
South Lake Tahoe schools have become more attractive to Tahoe Basin residents on both sides of the state line in recent years due to the improvements in facilities and innovative programs, including a full-day kindergarten program which allows more opportunities for students to develop academic and social skills.
Currently, parents who wish to enroll their children in LTUSD schools must physically reside within District boundaries. Nevada residents enroll their children by paying a tuition fee of $5,500/year.
Effective July 1, 2012, Senate Bill 381 amends state Education Code to allow parents to satisfy the residency requirements by being employed within the boundaries of a school district.
“The purpose of SB 381 is to provide parents with an opportunity to participate in their children’s education by allowing them to enroll their children in a school near their workplace. This allows parents to attend after-school and evening school events and to be an active member of the educational community”, Dr. Tarwater said.
In order to enroll a student under this exception to the residency requirements, parents must be physically employed within the Lake Tahoe Unified School District boundaries for at least ten (10) hours per week during the school week. Applications for 2012/13 enrollment will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on classroom space availability and other factors.
For further information on these new laws and eligibility requirements, contact Angie Keil, Public Information Officer, at (530) 541-2850 ext. 225.
Stateline Showdown Slopestyle Competition at Heavenly
Looking for something exciting this weekend? Then you can’t miss the Stateline Showdown Slopestyle Competition at Heavenly Ski
Resort in South Lake Tahoe. The first part of the Stateline Showdown, a three-part slopestyle competition series, will take place at Ante Up Terrain Park at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Saturday, February 18th from 9:30am to 2pm.
The Showdown is an amateur competition, so if you want to throw down and show what you’ve got, entry is $20 and you can register day-of at the base of the Gondola before 9:15a. Be sure to bring your helmet.
The two other dates are March 10 and 24.
For more information contact:
Wayne Brady at MontBleu Resort Casino in South Lake Tahoe
There’s a lot going on in South Lake Tahoe this weekend. One of the most expected event is Wayne Brady performing live at MontBleu Resort Casino.
Wayne Brady is an actor, singer, comedian and television personality, known for his work as a regular on the American version of the improvisational comedy television series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and as the host of the daytime talk show The Wayne Brady Show. He was the original host of FOX’s Don’t Forget the Lyrics!, and currently hosts the 2009 revival of Let’s Make a Deal.
He will be performing at the Montbleu Theather inside the Montbleu Casino on Saturday, February 18th at 9pm. Tickets are going for $40/$50 plus tax and fees.
Click here for more information and to buy Tickets online.
