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Adventure Risk Challenge Offers Empowering Opportunity for Tahoe Youth
Surrounded in all directions by the robust beauty of the Sierra Mountains, hands linked as they stood circling the evening's fire, each teen looked in the eyes of the others, and there was a sense that this was a moment of positive change.
The day had given challenges, and through sweat, determination and working... Read More

6 Places for Arts & Crafts in Lake Tahoe
Rain or shine, young or old, playing around with crafts is a great thing to do.
The healing power of making arts and crafts is often underestimated but it is a fantastic way to support your wellbeing. Experts in the medical field are showing that participating in crafting uplifts those suffering from anxiety, chronic... Read More

Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner Offers Empowerment for Women
It's a known aspect of society that it is harder for a woman to rise in the business world than a man.
Interestingly, though, studies have found that it isn't necessarily the fault of the companies themselves, but rather it's oftentimes the fault of deeply ingrained beliefs. These societal belief patterns, often... Read More

Children's Theater Program Brings Positivity to Lake Tahoe
What creates a thriving community?
That's a big question with a lot of answers, but one aspect that plays a huge role in a healthy, vibrant community is access to the arts. Whether in the form of visual art or theatrical arts, a healthy society involves this component. Luckily for all of us in Lake Tahoe, we are... Read More

Virtual Magic in Lake Tahoe
It was a simple, whimsical scarf. Shiny, silky and filled with the colors of the rainbow, it resembled an accessory worn by an outlandish clown.
With a lingering countdown of promise, the magician's eyes shown mischief, "3, 2, 1...and presto!" With a poof, the once-mesmerizing square of glossy cloth became an... Read More