Even though our club isn't meeting this week, we still have items to share for the good of our community!

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra wants to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving celebration. We are thankful for all who support individuals in our community and the world. Together we are enhancing the lives of others with everything we do. Whether you donate to organizations such as ours directly, or you volunteer at a school or church, or help out a neighbor, YOU are making a difference.

Take the time to appreciate those in your lives who have and are now, helping you along this path we call life!

SITS Member Items & Our Projects

There's still time to sign up!

Challenge Day at the Middle School on November 30th Volunteer sign up- Middle School Challenge Day November 30th Volunteer Sign Up   There will also be an assembly on December 1st which is around 2 hours for all 7th and 8th graders. If you are interested in attending this please let Theresa Papandrea know. To learn more about Challenge Day, click here.

Committee Communication!

From our Social Committee!

• Christmas Cookie Exchange Saturday, December 16th at 11:00 at Carol Gerard's home. More details later!

From our TECH Committee!

If you have tech needs, we have a new email address that you can use.

techhelp@sitahoesierra.org

For anyone who wants extra, hands on, help, with all that's going on in town and the holidays, Laurie F will provide a personal, private tech lesson for you! Simply contact our Sitster and she'll get you in the know! Please check your "SITS Calendar" and make sure you can access it, if not, call or email Laurie.

From SITS COMMITTEE Signup!

Our SITS club and all that we do are driven by the committees that we maintain. All members are asked to join at least ONE Service Committee and ONE Technical Committee. Service is what we do and Technical is how we roll! Please signup for your committees here. And remember, you are not limited to participating in any of the fun. YOU can attend any committee meeting or event!

NON-SITS Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

There's actually so much going on so you're going to want to check out the EVENTS tab on www.southtahoenow.com, but here's a few to get you started!

Optimist Tree Lot is opening TOMORROW!

Yes, it's that time of year again and YOU can get your Ben Kunibe tree to make your holiday home spectacular and support the kids in our community! This has been a community tradition for years!

Christmas is coming and the holiday wouldn't be complete without that perfect Christmas tree. The Optimist Club of of South Lake Tahoe is here to help and invites you to come visit our annual Christmas Tree lot. Come by and visit us to not only pick out your perfect tree but help us support local youth. We accept credit cards, checks and cash. Free popcorn and hot chocolate will be available.

This year the hours will be:

11/24 and 11/25 - 10am - 7pm

11/27 - 10am - 5pm

Closed

Reopening 12/1

Weekdays. 12pm - 7pm

Weekends. 10am - 6pm

Due to supply issues, we will not be receiving our full allotment so shop early for the best selection.

Details from our Optimist friends here

Tour fabulous El Dorado homes for

Assistance League Sierra Foothills Dec 2 and 3

Click here for more details

Click here for tickets

Local Nonprofit Encompass Youth

is grateful for being selected as the beneficiary of the upcoming “Rock Ensemble” class performance scheduled for Wednesday, December 13 at the LTCC Duke Theater (see flyer for more details). Come enjoy a fun community event for the whole family. 

From the Tahoe Learning Haven!

The TLH's next learning forum asks the question, "What Kind of Learner are you?" This is a free event and will be on Wednesday, December 13 at the Boys & Girls Club from 7 - 9 PM. Details here!

Wreaths Across America 2023 is honoring our active military personnel, veterans, and first responders on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Happy Homestead Cemetery on Johnson Blvd. Bring out the whole family to show your support and respect for those that have and do keep us all safe. Bundle up as it's going to be chilly! Ceremony begins at 9:00 AM. This event is brought to us by the Lake Tahoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Happy Homestead Cemetery.

Click here for full details of flyer below

Important information for your family from TASK

Tahoe Safe Alliance for Kids is providing information to educate the community on fake fentanyl and other counterfeit drugs. Click HERE to learn more.

The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) shares a new campaign each month through its "Did You Know" series. This month, TASK is sharing ways to tackle the winter and holiday blues in both Spanish and English. To read the whole story click on Winter Blues

How would you like to make 100x the difference with your donation!

Great way to spend your donation tax deduction dollars or make a huge difference donating on someone's behalf for Christmas!

Click here for full details and to donate

 SENIOR PROJECT JUDGING: We would like to invite you to judge the single class of Senior Projects for Fall 2023! We will have our usual June presentations later this school year but for now, we have a class of 35 excited seniors who need some judges to present to and we would love to have you. It is a very easy and positive program.

This term's presentations are on January 26, 2024. Arrival time to STHS is between 1:45pm and 2:00pm with a start time of 2:15pm.

We need around thirty judges this term so if you are interested or know anyone who would like to see our young adults and their final project, please email us at seniorproject@ltusd.org! 

South Lake Tahoe High School

Senior Project Coordinator

1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard

South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Saint Joseph Community Land Trust has changed their Motel to Home (MTH) program from a loan program to a grant program and we're hoping this will attract families living in substandard housing, who would like to live in a more permanent and adequate home. Please click here for more details

League to Save Lake Tahoe's Keep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Portal!

For all of those who want to help keep our Lake Tahoe prestene, here's a portal which you can now see the events and programs which are available to volunteer for! SHARE this with your family and friends! Portal here!

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless seeks community support in keeping people cared for.

Our South Shore community has been able to sleep better knowing that our homeless population has an indoor option. This winter season marked the seventh anniversary of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) providing warm beds to the most vulnerable in our community.

They are also in great need for warm clothing items and will accept donations at their office

The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-4 at the Red Lodge, 1137 Emerald Bay Rd.

More details here

Tahoe Learning Haven - Click here for all their information and a link to each month's newsletter.

Blood Donations are Needed!

Our Nation continues to have a blood shortage everywhere. Giving blood is giving life. So GIVE!

Vitalant Blood Donations. Click here to find a blood draw near you!

Wed - Mon Carson City Vitalent Donation Center

256 Winnie Lane,Carson City, NV.

Click here to find more dates and locations

Upcoming Blood Drive Locations:

Wednesday, 11/29/2023

Division of Welfare Carson - Bloodmobile

1470 College Parkway

CARSON CITY, NV, 89703

Open 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Friday, 12/01/2023

South Lake Tahoe Community - Gymnasium

1180 Rufus Allen Blvd

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150

Open 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday, 12/11/2023

CA Whole Foods South Lake Tahoe - Bloodmobile

3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150

Open 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Between Horses and Humans continues to grow! If you're a lover of youth and a lover of horses, this is a program for you! You can keep up on their information by reading their newsletters here! Volunteers and donations are always needed. BHH Update-they are soon relocating to the Amacker Ranch!

Food Assistance Guide for So. Lake Tahoe. If you know of anyone in need, please share this information. Click and print!