El Dorado County Local News: Local Community Groups


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05/06/2025
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The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and Bare Roots Coffee Roasting Co. launched a meaningful new partnership. This collaboration introduces a special coffee medium roast blend, "Root for Tahoe Youth: The Kindness Blend", with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Club. Also, Bare Roots is donating $1 for every bag.

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04/29/2025
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On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

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04/18/2025
Image for display with article titled Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care’s ‘Born to Be Wild’ Fundraiser Raises $5000 in Its Second Year

Last Saturday, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's (LTWC) second annual "Born to Be Wild" fundraiser increased its attendance from last year, raised over $5000, and received 150 items from their wishlist, making it possible for them to improve care during the "baby season."

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04/10/2025
Image for display with article titled Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Hosts the Third Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host its 3rd Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe.

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04/09/2025
Image for display with article titled USDA Funding Freeze Threatens Food Security in Truckee-Tahoe

A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region.

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04/09/2025
Applications for El Dorado Community Foundation grants are open, with a deadline of May 1.

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04/08/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Fund Meets Campaign Goal to Help Tahoe Conservancy Demolish Former Motel 6

Thanks to the generosity of Tahoe Fund donors, the nonprofit reached its $200,000 fundraising goal to support the California Tahoe Conservancy's efforts to demolish the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot in the Upper Truckee Marsh. This is the next step in removing these developments and restoring the sensitive wetland area.

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04/06/2025
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"Reels for Recovery" event planned by Vista del Lago Hands4Hope Club will take place April 11 at Mangini Ranch School.

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04/04/2025
Image for display with article titled A Closer Look at Housing Around the Basin

With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of remote workers who flocked to tourist destinations, housing issues for local workers were further exacerbated.

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04/04/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Chamber Opens Nominations for 2025 Blue Ribbon Awards

The Tahoe Chamber announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Blue Ribbon Awards, the premier recognition program celebrating excellence in the South Shore business community. The Chamber invites businesses, organizations, and individuals to submit nominations for outstanding achievements by businesses that are Chamber member in 8 categories.

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04/02/2025
The 29th annual Box Lunch fundraiser for the Child Advocates of El Dorado County is scheduled for April 29th. This group dedicated to helping children in the foster care court system needs your support.

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04/02/2025
Three Live Your Dream recipients were honored by the Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills at an event held in February at the Cameron Park Country Club.

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04/01/2025
Image for display with article titled Summer Interest Forms for Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Available

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe opened interest forms for their summer program on March 31. The Club will be open for summer from June 30 to August 15.

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03/30/2025
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The Tahoe Chamber and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce invite the community to an essential Fire Forum on April 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the TADA Building at South Tahoe High School.
This free community event will feature a panel of Fire Chiefs from the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, providing crucial information on wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes and key lessons learned from the Palisades Fire.

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03/27/2025
Image for display with article titled Community Welcomes Anindell to Folsom With Official Ribbon Cutting

Community members, local leaders, and representatives from both the Choose Folsom and the El Dorado Hills Chamber gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of Anindell, Folsom’s newest luxury living facility for adults aged 55 and over.

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03/27/2025
The 29th annual Box Lunch Fundraiser for the Child Advocates of El Dorado County is set for April 24.

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03/26/2025
Image for display with article titled Azul Latin Kitchen Raises $13,000 for Bread and Broth

Azul Latin Kitchen, located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $13,000 to Bread and Broth. The donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Azul for every Queso Fundido appetizer sold (fundido appetizer contributions put the "FUN" in fundraising!), as well the annual fundraiser held at the end of November.

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03/22/2025
Image for display with article titled Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Bread & Broth Tackle Food Insecurity

If you follow local news, you've likely read stories about Bread & Broth, a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church, whose mission is to feed those in need in South Lake Tahoe. This dedicated organization, comprised wholly of volunteers of all faiths and denominations, continues to directly meet the needs of local residents through their programs, which include the service of twice weekly, hot, full-course meals and healthy food giveaway bags, as well as providing nutritious kid-friendly food to children from the ages of 18 months to 18 years.

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03/19/2025
Read on to learn more about the Child Advocates of El Dorado County and their April 24 Box Lunch fundraiser, and consider supporting this group doing good work in the community,