Tanya’s Team fundraiser tonight in Incline Village

Two VIP tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show have been added to the silent auction for today’s Tanya’s Team fundraiser.

There will also be an etching of Lake Tahoe, a Lake Tahoe School “Texas Hold-em ticket” from Steve McKibben, a luxurious spa suite for two with a couples massage at the Hyatt Stillwater Spa from Mark Pardue, a private gourmet dinner at Sierra Nevada College President Robert Maxson’s home, Lake Tahoe Music Festival tickets, a Night of Wine and Roses from Project Mana’s George LeBard, a season pass at Diamond Peak from IVGID’s Bill Horn, a beautiful Miracoli bracelet from Christine Vetrano, an exquisite string of pearls from the Gut Family, a handmade afghan from the Epstein family, several wine baskets, a lake tour on the research vessel from Heather Segale of UC Davis, two sets of golf clubs (1 adult set, 1 child set) from Shelly Wright, a private Stargazing Party hosted by Dr. Paul Guttman, five large beautiful gift baskets from The Potlatch, an American West leather designed purse from Kathie Maxwell, a facial at Skin Rejuvenation by Tammie Winberg, a pair of Fossil Polarized sunglasses by Dr. Jonathan Smith and so much more!

These are just a few of the silent auction items available to those attending tonight to support Tanya’s Team. Join North Lake Tahoe Bonanza staffers tonight at the Hacienda de la Sierra in support of Tanya Canino, Bonanza editor, who is fighting breast cancer. The community is invited to join us for dinner, a silent auction and a raffle — all proceeds go to Tanya Canino Cancer Fight Fund to assist the Canino family.Team Tanya Raffle: For only $2 per ticket you are eligible to win some exciting prizes, including tickets to the Best of Broadway at Sand Harbor, a private session at The Perfect Workout, dinners at Big Water Grille, Gar Woods Grill, a discount bowling card from Bowl Incline, certificates to Incline Car Wash and so much more! For a $10 raffle donation you receive six raffle tickets. For a $20 raffle donation you receive 25 tickets.Help us rally around one of our own and come out to show your support while enjoying dinner with family and friends.

The Hacienda de la Sierra is located next to the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza offices on Tahoe Boulevard. Doors open at 4 p.m. However, come anytime between 4 to 10 p.m. Silent auction is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinner will close at 10 p.m. Dinner is $15.95 with a choice of a beer, margarita or soda.

If you are unable to attend, you may mail a check donation to Tanya Canino Cancer Fight Fund, #13014161, Nevada Security Bank, 910 Tahoe Blvd., #101, Incline Village, NV 89451-7742.

Please join the Bonanza staff as we help Tanya fight for her life.

"Leave No Trace" in Lake Tahoe~ Hiking the Rim

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association has partnered with Leave No Trace’s Traveling Trainers to present a Leave No Trace Trainer Course Friday, June 13 and Saturday June 14. The two-day course will cover hands-on training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics, and how to apply them in the backcountry. Additionally participants will learn techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The course will be held in the backcountry giving participants a chance not only to learn, but to live the ethic as well.

The course is designed for educators, guides, agency employees, and outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness and front country areas.

The course is $65 dollars which includes a one year membership to LNT non profit, certification, educational materials, and cool outdoor products, plus two meals. There will an indoor and outdoor class setting, hiking, and camping out one night. Space is limited so register early. Please contact Allison at the Tahoe Rim Trail at Allisonb@tahoerimtrail.org or call 775-298-0238 to register and get information.


For more information about how to become a Tahoe Rim Trail member or volunteer, contact the Tahoe Rim Trail Association at info@tahoerimtrail.org or 775-298-0012, or visit the website at http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/.

Go green on Lake Tahoe this summer

Harness the wind aboard the Tahoe Cruz and minimize your environmental impact while experiencing an exhilarating and scenic ride. Plus until June 13, save money on sailing.

1. Renewable energySailing is an environmentally green form of travel utilizing natural energy solely from wind and water. From May into October Tahoe Sailing Charters sails daily.

2. Bio-diesel back-upThe Tahoe Cruz utilizes a small diesel engine that uses clean burning bio-diesel fuel. We operate the engine at a minimum, and only when lack of wind becomes inconstant to pre-planned destinations and schedules.

3. No more plastic!Complimentary beverages, including all wines, are offered to guests in clear cups made from a bio-degradable corn product.

4. No trash overboardCrew members aboard the Tahoe Cruz monitor and explain to guests its strict practice that forbids throwing anything overboard. Tahoe Sailing Charters believes in an environmental and social responsibility while providing visitors a wonderful experience upon Lake Tahoe. All waste is disposed of at provided Tahoe City Marina facilities. Tahoe Sailing Charters recycles appropriate garbage.

Until June 13,Tahoe Sailing Charters is offering half-price discounts on all cruises and private charters. The Tahoe Cruz sails daily from the Tahoe City Marina located at 700 North Lake Blvd. on Lake Tahoe's North Shore. For reservations and more information visit our new office at the Tahoe City Marina, call (530) 583-6200, or visit www.tahoesail.com.

Lake Tahoe Century Celebrity Golf Championship

The NBC Sports 2008 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, July 8-13, 2008.
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Lake Tahoe’s South Shore invites you to join in the exciting celebration of Tahoe Celebrity Golf Week at Edgewood Tahoe, one of America's most spectacular golf courses.

Some call it the Super Bowl of Celebrity Sports. Others say it’s the BEST Destination Vacation Event in the USA.

Over 80 Celebrity Pro Athletes and Entertainers return for a week of camaraderie, competitive golf and a share of the 19th annual American Century Championship $600,000 purse.

This Official Players List for the American Century Championship
Marcus Allen ... Former NFL All-Pro RB
Ray Allen ... NBA All-Star: Boston Celtics
Anthony Anderson ... Actor/Comedian: K-Ville
Ronde Barber ... NFL All-Pro DB: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Charles Barkley ... Former NBA All-Star
Steve Bartkowski ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Brian Baumgartner ... Actor: The Office
Kyle Boller ... NFL QB, Baltimore Ravens
Tim Brown ... Former NFL All-Pro WR
Joe Buck ... Announcer: Fox Sports
Steve Beuerlein ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Chris Chandler ... Former NFL All-Pro QB (Defending Champ)
Brandi Chastain ... Former US Women's Soccer Player
Vince Coleman ... Former MLB All-Star OF
Daunte Culpepper ... NFL All-Pro QB: Oakland Raiders
Jay Cutler ... NFL QB, Denver Broncos
Vinny DelNegro ... Former NBA Guard
Trent Dilfer ... All-Pro NFL QB: San Francisco 49ers
Herman Edwards ... NFL Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs
John Elway ... NFL Hall of Fame QB
Mike Eruzione ... Captain, 1980 US Hockey Captain
Marshall Faulk ... Former NFL All-Pro RB
Brett Favre ... Future NFL Hall of Fame QB
Jeff Feagles ... NFL All-Pro P, New York Giants
Carlton Fisk ... MLB Hall of Fame Catcher
Grant Fuhr ... NHL Hall of Fame Goalie
Trent Green ... NFL All-Pro QB
Todd Heap ... NFL All-Pro TE, Baltimore Ravens
Lou Holtz ... Former CFB Coach: Notre Dame
Brett Hull ... Former NHL All-Star
Dan Jansen ... Olympic Gold Medal Speed Skater
Dale Jarrett ... NASCAR Driver
Dick Jauron ... NFL Head Coach, Buffalo Bills
Michael Jordan ... Former NBA All-Star
Jason Kidd ... NBA All-Star, New Jersey Nets
Pierre Larouche ... Former NHL All-Star
Mario Lemieux ... Pittsburgh Penguins Legend
Neil Lomax ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Dan Marino ... NFL Hall-of Fame QB
Keenan McCardell ... NFL All-Pro WR
Chris McDonald ... Actor: Happy Gilmore
Bruce McGill ... Actor: Animal House
Jim McMahon ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Al Michaels ... Announcer: Sunday Night Football
Bode Miller ... Olympic Ski Medalist
Mike Modano ... NHL All-Star: Dallas Stars
Jim Mora NFL ... Asst. Coach: Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Nealon ... Actor: SNL Alum
Terence Newman ... NFL All-Pro CB, Dallas Cowboys
John O’Hurley ... Actor/Host: Seinfeld, Family Feud
Carson Palmer ... NFL All-Pro QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Digger Phelps ... ESPN Analyst
Stone Phillips ... Former Dateline Anchor
Maury Povich ... Television Host
Dan Quayle ... Former U.S Vice President
Dan Quinn ... Former NHL C
Rick Reilly ... ESPN Personality
Rick Rhoden ... Former MLB All-Star Pitcher
Alfonso Ribeiro ... Actor: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Jerry Rice ... NFL All-Time Receiving Leader
Aaron Rodgers ... NFL QB, Green Bay Packers
Jeremy Roenick ... NHL All-Star: San Jose Sharks
Ben Roethlisberger ... NFL All-Pro QB: Pittsburgh Steelers
Ray Romano ... Comedian/Actor: Everybody Loves Raymond
Tony Romo NFL All-Pro QB, Dallas Cowboys
Mark Rypien ... Former NFL QB/Super Bowl MVP
Bret Saberhagen ... Former MLB Pitcher/World Series MVP
Joe Sakic ... NHL All-Star, Colorado Avalanche
Mike Schmidt ... Former MLB Hall of Fame 3B
Michael Shanahan ... NFL Head Coach, Denver Broncos
Sterling Sharpe Former NFL All-Pro WR
Emmitt Smith ... NFL All-Time Rushing Leader
Ozzie Smith ... MLB Hall of Fame SS
Steve Spurrier ... Univ. of South Carolina Football Coach
Michael Strahan ... NFL All-Pro DE: New York Giants
Darryl Strawberry ... Former MLB All-Star OF
Wally Szczerbiak ... NBA All-Star: Seattle Supersonics
Lawrence Taylor ... Hall of Fame NFL LB
Jason Taylor ... NFL All-Pro DE: Miami Dolphins
Vinny Testaverde ... NFL All-Pro QB
Joe Theismann ... Former Super Bowl Champion QB
Billy Joe Tolliver ... Former NFL QB
Tommy Tuberville ... CFB Head Coach: Auburn Tigers
Gene Upshaw ... Former NFL All-Pro OG, Oakland Raiders
Jack Wagner ... Actor: The Bold and The Beautiful
Antoine Walker ... NBA All-Star: Minnesota Timberwolves
David Wells ... Former MLB All-Star Pitcher

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Lake Tahoe Golf Courses. Golfing in Lake Tahoe NV

Golf in lake Tahoe is abundent. Below are some of the great golf courses. You can find more details on all lake Tahoe golf courses at http://www.tahoeactivities.com/golf_courses.cfm

Lake Tahoe Golf Courses
Coyote Moon Golf Course
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
The Golf Courses At Incline Village
Northstar-at-Tahoe
Resort at Squaw Creek Golf Course
Tahoe Donner Golf Course
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course

Executive 9 Hole Golf Courses
Bijou Municipal Golf Course
Brookside Reno Golf Course
Feather River Golf Course
Old Brockway Golf Course
Ponderosa Golf Course
Tahoe City Golf Course

Sierra Golf Courses
The Dragon
Graeagle Meadows Golf Course
Plumas Pines Golf Course
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course

Carson Valley & Douglas County Golf Courses
Carson Valley Golf Course
Dayton Valley Country Club
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Empire Ranch Golf Course
Genoa Lakes Golf Club
Sierra Nevada Golf Resort
Silver Oak Golf Club
Sunridge Golf Club
Thunder Canyon Private Golf and Country Club

Reno & Sparks Golf Courses
Brookside Reno Golf Course
Fallon Golf Course
Golf Club at Fernley
Hidden Valley Golf Course
LakeRidge Golf Course
Northgate Golf Course
Resort at Red Hawk Courses
Rosewood Lakes Golf Course
Sierra Sage Golf Course
Washoe County Golf Course
Wildcreek Golf Course
Wolf Run Golf Club

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Lake Tahoe Golf Homes. Incline Villiage Golf Properties

Lake Tahoe Golf Homes. Incline Villiage Golf Properties

Here in Incline Village, the essence of Tahoe golf is captured in two brilliantly designed golf courses. Incline Village is host to two of the nation's most classic mountain courses, wrapped with incredible views of Lake Tahoe. Both the Championship Course (par 72) and the Mountain Course (par 58) are designed by renowned golf course architects Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones, Jr., respectively. Each golf course refelects the distinctive style of its designer with a noticeable blend of integrity and character throughout its challenging layout. Come find out why Robert Trent Jones described Incline Village as "the ideal mountain layout." It's a challenge you won't want to miss, with views of Lake Tahoe that you will never forget. Click Here for Map of Lake Tahoe Golf Courses!

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Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay. Living in Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay

Living in Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay

Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay, though small in population, is represented by an extremely diverse cultural and business community. The secret of Crystal Bay is our quality of life and our pristine surroundings.

Our communities are within minutes of all the ski slopes, fishing, boating, biking, water skiing, snowboarding, snow skiing, hiking, and every other winter and summer sporting activity you can imagine! They also have two golf courses, several parks, ball fields, and other outdoor facilities. Sierra Nevada College is also located in Crystal Bay, a four year accredited college

Crystal Bay consists of friendly, caring and warm-hearted people who offer a safe environment. They believe strongly in the quality of life they offer and their family values. This combination makes Crystal Bay a unique community to call home.

Crystal Bay in the Lake Tahoe area is best known for its beautiful clear blue water, and is surrounded by mountains which rise more than 9,000 feet above the shore. Elevation at the 22 mile long x 12 mile wide lake is 6,229 feet. About one-third of the lake lies in Nevada, while the other two-thirds are in California. The surface water (12 feet) can warm to 68°F in summer, allowing swimming, boating, and many other water activities. This area is comfortable through the summer despite its proximity to the desert. Both downhill and cross-country skiing are very popular in the winter, with many ski resorts to choose from. Annual snowfall averages 40 feet, with snow pack averaging 20 feet.

Crystal Bay Lake Tahoe offers that small town charm and all the amenities anyone can want. Want to go on a permanent vacation? Try living in Crystal Bay. You will no longer go on vacation - you will live one!

Let An Experienced Real Estate Professional Help You Search Crystal Bay MLS Listings For The Property That’s Right For You!If you are looking to move to this beautiful area, you might be interested in browsing available Crystal Bay MLS listings. The dedicated real estate professionals of Alvin’s Team will be happy to help you sort through Crystal Bay property listings and find the property that is right for you