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Forest Futures: Our Impact Investment for Healthier Forests & Safer Communities
The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has just made its first Forest Futures impact investment in Alpenglow Timber, a new Truckee-based sawmill and cross-laminated timber (CLT) facility. A...
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From Auburn Journal...
With a "Boots & Bling" country-western theme, the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Blue Goose Event Center.
On Monday, Dec. 16, the Auburn-Grass Valley Elks Lodge 538 provided 40 Target gift certificates – totaling $50 each – to Placer County Veterans Service Officer Richard Johnson for distribution to homeless veterans.
A full-house crowd at the Colfax Veterans Hall was recently hosted to an Asian dinner fundraiser from VFW Post 2003. A social hour, silent auction and dinner served by local boys and girls scout troops made for a memorable evening for all guests.
The Placer County Historical Society welcomes the History Expedition team for its dinner meeting Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Auburn Veterans Hall, 100 East Street.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce installs officers for 2025, recognizes 2024 awardees.
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County have a spring schedule of Saturday workshops to interest local gardeners of all skill levels upcoming in February and March.
Placer Land Trust invites the community to the launch of Nature Quest, an innovative program celebrating the beauty of the region’s natural landscapes.
Featuring a mix of hosted events on public preserves and self-guided activities, Nature Quest inspires participants to enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors in beautiful Placer County. This free program runs from January through May and encourages community participation and individual exploration.
From Sierra Sun...
Truckee Community Cares (TCC) would like to thank the Truckee community for supporting our 2024 program. Our nonprofit provides grocery gift cards, toys and coats to Truckee locals who need assistance during the December holiday season. Each year, TCC partners with Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner (Toy Drive) and Tahoe Church (Coat Drive). Our mission is truly a grassroots campaign, powered by the collective efforts of the community.
Soroptimist International of Auburn marked the start of the New Year with a festive holiday party, during which the club presented its annual awards and celebrated community contributions.
Alpenglow Sports, a backcountry sports retailer and community event organizer, and the Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding environmental projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin are proud to announce their partnership for the 2024-25 Winter Speaker Series season.
The 2024 wildfire season has proven once again to be an active one, with California witnessing over 7,100 wildfires that have scorched more than 1 million acres. The Tahoe region, in particular, experienced several major fires, including one of the largest in state history. While many homes and structures were lost, and lives were impacted, the devastating consequences could have been much worse. For residents of the Truckee-Tahoe area, the recent fires served as a stark reminder of the region's ongoing wildfire risks.
From Placer Herald...
The Placer County SPCA is asking for emergency help after it took in more than 100 rabbits rescued from a Roseville home.
Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin’s annual “It’s in the Bag” designer purse fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at) at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road in Loomis.
The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has been presenting an equity and inclusivity-focused training series called the Community Belonging Training Series. For the third overall session and the final one this year, Dr. Léa Herbert and Dr. Galaxina Wright spoke on the impacts of systemic inequity and how to navigate differences in professional spaces.
Here is a list of winners from the 100 entries in the annual Auburn Chamber of Commerce Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday night.
The Tahoe Truckee Community Organizations Active in Disaster (TT COAD) develops and enhances partnerships to create a resilient Tahoe Truckee region that is prepared to respond and recover from disasters. The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation initiated the formation of the TT COAD in 2022 and secured funding for a two-year pilot managed by Connecting Point.
At the Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, directors reviewed and approved several important resolutions, recognized community partners, and discussed a variety of projects aimed at enhancing fire safety, STEM education, and local infrastructure.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, the nonprofit environmental advocacy organization behind the movement to Keep Tahoe Blue, has filed a lawsuit formally challenging Placer County's approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, a massive development that would worsen traffic congestion, increase air pollution, erode roadways, and degrade water quality in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
As the snow begins to fall and Tahoe Truckee transforms into a winter wonderland, this is the season to reflect on what makes this place so special. Whether it's the breathtaking beauty of the Sierra or the vibrant community that calls it home, there's so much to be grateful for. And during the holidays, we're reminded of the power we all have to give back and protect the future of this paradise.
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