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South Lake Tahoe, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Free chicken dinner planned in South Lake Tahoe, with donations needed
  • Electric ferry plans take a step forward at Tahoe Keys Marina
  • A Tahoe license plate comes with a ski-day perk

Also on today's calendar: Religious School 5787 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
  • Friday: Windy, cooler; p.m. showers, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chicken in a Barrel is offering free dinners on Tuesday; looking for community donations to help feed 200 people (southtahoenow.com) — South Lake Tahoe's Chicken in a Barrel plans to serve free chicken dinners November 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite B. Owner Rebekah Havard hopes to feed 200 people and is seeking donations, with meals available only as funding allows.
   

2. Ferry startup installs electric charging infrastructure at Lake Tahoe marina (professionalmariner.com) — A proposed electric ferry linking Lake Tahoe's north and south shores has taken a step forward at South Lake Tahoe's Tahoe Keys Marina. FlyTahoe installed electrical infrastructure designed to support vessel fast charging, following October demonstration rides. The passenger service still needs regulatory approval.
   

3. Buy a Tahoe license plate and ski at any Tahoe area resort for free (tahoedailytribune.com) — California and Nevada drivers buying a new Tahoe license plate can receive a free lift ticket at one of 15 participating ski areas this winter, while supplies last. California plates cost $50 initially, and proceeds support projects including wetland restoration at South Lake Tahoe's former Motel 6 site. Restrictions apply.
   

4. City of South Lake Tahoe to pay $265K to resolve alleged workplace disability discrimination complaint (southtahoenow.com) — South Lake Tahoe will pay $265,000 to settle an employee's allegations of disability-related harassment, discrimination and retaliation, without admitting wrongdoing. The employee alleged mistreatment after requesting a workplace accommodation. The agreement also requires disability protections training for all city supervisors and compliance reporting to California's Civil Rights Department.
   

5. Five Years After the Caldor Fire, Sierra-at-Tahoe Has Planted 60,000 Trees and Is Calling the Recovery Done (activenorcal.com) — Sierra-at-Tahoe has finished planting more than 60,000 trees after the Caldor Fire, though the forest will take a generation to grow back. The resort plans to open Dec. 3, with weekend and holiday parking reservations required. Parking will be free for passholders and cars carrying at least four people, and $25 for others.
   

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  • Hi everyone!
    I am in need of a cat sitter for November 22-28th. We have a 1 year old kitty who is very loving and sweet. Frankie is pictured here. Comment for… (Nextdoor Meyers)
  • Can recommend a person who cleans houses.
    She is thorough, and very responsible. Call for a reference- 818-640-1029 (Nextdoor Tahoe Keys)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for team member in South Lake Tahoe. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T3452) in South Lake Tahoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Lake Tahoe here.

Ok South Lake Tahoe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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