Placer County Community Service & Support Digest

After four decades of organizing bicycle events across California and Nevada, Curtis Fong recently sold the production rights to America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Tour de Tahoe to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The North Tahoe Community Alliance launched the first phase of its new Community Vitality and Economic Health Investment Program with a call for Letters of Interest for sponsorship requiring multi-year investment.

The community is one step closer to a community space at the city-owned Carnegie Library. The nonprofit group Almost Free For All will pay $1 a month to use the space, which needs rehab and ADA-compliance projects before it opens to the public.

The Landing Spot, a non-religious group that is part of the Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ, helps LGBTQ+ youth and families. The group has been plagued by threats, and all in-person gatherings had to be temporarily canceled. Speaking anonymously to protect themselves, parents shared their positive experiences with the Landing Spot.

Funds generated by the businesses that voted to form the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District have been awarded in support of special events that will take place in 2023.

The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced that four leaders have joined its advisory council, invited because of their extensive experience as the heads of the Tahoe Fund's public agency partners.

After a multi-year hiatus due to pandemic gathering restrictions, the 66th annual Community Awards Dinner is returning to North Lake Tahoe on June 1.

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 20 members for the 2023-24 term. Applications are due April 30.

Feeling the frustration shrinking school budgets, a retired Auburn Union School District principal set out to make a difference. In 1983, former AUSD Principal Steve Brown saw dedicated teachers reaching deep into their pockets to pay for activities and programs.

The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking dedicated volunteer drivers for the Home Delivered Meals program. Each volunteer generally works one day per week on an assigned route.

About 300 South Lake Tahoe youth celebrated the end of their winter season with the youth development nonprofit SOS Outreach.

The Placer County Fair, which takes place June 22-25 in Roseville, is looking for residents to compete for awards and vendors to sell arts, crafts or food.

California State Parks invites individuals to “Live the Parks Life” as rangers or lifeguards in the nation’s largest state park system. Through June 10, individuals can apply for the State Park Peace Officer Cadet exams.

The Excellence in Education Foundation announced the return of its popular fundraiser, Golfing for Schools.

High Street Bible Church won its use permit from the Auburn City Council after initial opposition from the Planning Commission.

The Folsom Teen Council once again held an annual pancake breakfast at the Folsom Senior Center.

The Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce recently recognized several local community leaders, including Town Manager Sean Rabe and Town Council member Jenny Knisley.

While most locals are hunkered down, 22-year-old Tony Gallardo is running into the blizzard with his “little Jeep that could.”

The popular community event, which raises funds for a local foundation, schools and nonprofits, will be held at Sunset Whitney Recreation Area.

Together with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, the annual Lake Tahoe Summit Classic lacrosse tournament has established the Todd Kelly Memorial Scholarship.

The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for its 2023 spring citizens academy. Participants learn about the office, its role within the criminal justice system and the services provided to the community.

The group is expanding its “Pet Pantry” program, which helps owners keep their pets despite financial hardships or other barriers.

Operated by Seniors First, the local Meals on Wheels has received funding from Meals on Wheels California to aid efforts to improve the lives of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families.

The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced the three recipients of its annual awards.

Give Back Tahoe, the end-of-year giving campaign hosted by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, kicks off on Giving Tuesday and lasts until Dec. 13.

The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced that five new members—Invited for their leadership in the corporate and nonprofit sectors—have joined its board.

After more than two decades of helping people as “Truckee Community Christmas,” a nonprofit organization is changing its name to Truckee Community Cares, which underlines its mission to help people of all faiths and beliefs.

The Sierra Fund’s Board of Directors has two new members, Martha Davis and Brian Wallace. Davis is a longtime Sierra enthusiast and leader; Wallace served as an elected official of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

Travel North Tahoe Nevada will once again celebrate the Fourth of July in 2023 with a drone show. Organizers are seeking business and individual financial support for the show.

Placer County became part of the new benefits platform that is gradually rolling out statewide: BenefitsCal.com. The new system allows community members to easily apply for, renew and access, ranging from food to healthcare to employment.

The Tahoe Fund announced the start of “Plates for Powder,” an annual program that offers free skiing opportunities to those who pay for a Lake Tahoe license plate.

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