Joel Dameral's South Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog

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My family is having a huge estate sale at  my grandfathers house.  The address is 816 Hazel Drive in South Lake Tahoe.  The items include antiques (solid brass beds, wagon train stuff, furniture, wood cook stove, and much more), power and hand tools (new and used), furniture, collectibles of every kind, camping, fishing, and hunting gear.  There is something priced for everyone.  Hope to see you there.

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Here are just a few family friendly events for Friday Dec 4th and Saturday Dec 5th.

Friday Dec 4th

1. South Lake Tahoe Community Tree and Menorah Lighting from 5 to 7pm.  This is hosted by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority at the Visitors Center, 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.  The event will feature appearances by Santa and Mrs.  Clause along with their elves.  Fee sleigh rides courtesy of Borges Sleigh Rides.  Complementary refreshments and will be provided.  Please bring canned food or a toy to benefit Christmas Cheer.  For more info call Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority at 530-544-5050.
2. Tahoe Art League Holiday Boutique from 5-7:30 pm.  This is located next to the Community Tree and Menorah Lighting.  Come in for hot cider and see the unique Holiday gifts made by local artist.

Saturday Dec 5th

1. Huge Estate Sale from 8:30-4:00.  816 Hazel Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
2. Tahoe Figure Skating Club’s Christmas on Ice at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena from 5-6pm.  Local figure skaters perform to holiday music.  The Lake Tahoe Elementary Choir will perform.  Call 530-416-2324 for more information.
3. Breakfast with Santa from 9-11am at the Kahle Community Center located at 236 Kingsbury Grade in Stateline.  The pancake breakfast will be prepared and served ty firefighters from the Tahoe Douglas Fire District.  Tickets are $2 and pre-registration is recommended.  Call the community center for more information 775-586-7271.
4. The South Lake Tahoe Branch Library is seeking volunteers of all ages to help make wreaths and tree ornaments for assisted care patients at Barton Hospital form 10 to noon.  1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.  Enjoy Christmas music and refreshments.  Call Jan at the library for more information 530-573-3185
5. Chamber mixer with Santa from 2-5pm.  Located at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd #29.  Santa will be on-hand for free photos with children.  For more information call 530-542-5060.

Hope you have a good weekend…..

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I am thankful that I have a supportive family.  My Mom lives across town and she is alway there to help us in any way possible.  Although my Father lives in Montana we talk with and about him often.  My Wife has 3 sisters in town that are also available to help us in any way possible.  That leads me to my wife…  She is not only a great wife but an excellent mother to our two kids.

Currently I am helping my mom sell my grandfathers house.  This is a house that he built himself in 1965.  It seems that since the day he moved in that he has not thrown a single thing away- not a nut, bolt, or bent nail.  I have come across newspapers from the late 60’s, magazines from the last 55ish years, and thousands of nuts, bolts, and screws.  He probably has 3 of every tool imaginable (he built houses and cabinets for a living).  We are doing an estate sale in early December and I have a pile of tools that I have no idea what they are used for.  I have come across some wonderful things as well.  An old brass outboard boat motor, lots of old camping gear, and my grandmothers canning supplies (he didn’t throw anything away!!!).  He has a collection of items that he found on the old Emigrant Trail, thing from the wagon train days.  I don’t know if it is worth anything but it sure is cool.  My son has especially enjoyed exploring Papas old things.  We still have another whole garage to go in our adventure so maybe I will have some more interesting things to write about.

Back to my wife.  This whole grandfather house thing has taken away from the family time for the last couple of weeks.  I am thankful that I have a supportive, loving, and understanding wife……

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The California Highway Patrol is starting its annual Chips for Kids program on November 23rd.  They will be collecting food, new unwrapped toys,  and new or lightly used jackets.  The items will be donated to such local organizations as the Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, Christmas Cheer, and St.  Catholic Church.

For questins please call Officer Jeff Gartner at 530-577-1001.

Prescribed Fire Information
Update

U.S. Forest Service
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe CA 96150
(530) 543-2600
www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu

Date:  November 16, 2009

Contact:  Public Affairs, Cheva Heck 530-543-2608 or Rex Norman 530-543-2627

PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

South Lake Tahoe Calif.–U.S. Forest Service Fuels Management Crews will begin prescribed fire operations in the Cave Rock and Lakeridge areas starting Tuesday, November 17, 2009, as weather and staffing allows.

Residents and travelers can expect to see smoke from prescribed fire project areas.

Other fire protection agencies, state and local, may also be conducting prescribed fire operations during this period.

This and other prescribed fire projects are designed to reduce wildfire risks to communities and critical resources. Smoke management is part of every prescribed fire burn plan, and efforts will be taken to reduce actual or potential smoke impacts on community areas.

To learn more about the efforts to reduce catastrophic wildfire risks in the Tahoe Basin, visit:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/documents/fuel-reduction-projects/10-year-plan/LTBCFP_Public_Presentation_8_3.pdf.

Take a few moments to visit an excellent web site and learn about Prescribed Fire vs. Wildfire at: http://www.smokeybear.com/good-bad.asp.

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Well its that time of the year again.  The 2009 Turkey Trot will be held at Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Blvd on Saturday, November 21st rain or shine.  All participants are encouraged to bring one non-perishable food item to donate to Christmas Cheer.  Those of us that are 18 and older have a $2.00 entrance fee, the young ones are free.

The events are sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club, Tahoe Mountain Milers, and the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration starts a 10am.  Kids races start at 11am, and the adults race starts at 12 noon.  There are events for the whole family from the 25 yard dash for the 3 and 4 year olds to the 2.7 miles for the adults.

1st place is of course a turkey.  I am shooting for 2nd or 3rd however because of the pumpkin pie for those slots.  Gobble Gobble…..

For other information pleas call 542-6056.  See you there.

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I started making a list of things to do before the snow flies and I thought I would share it with you…  Please feel free to add anything you wish in the comments.

1. Tune the furnace and replace filters.
2. Clean fireplace and chimney.
3. Roof repairs that you have been putting off (like me).
4. Clean all the pine needles and leaves out of the gutters
5. Check heat tape.
6. Turn off sprinkler system.
7. Put hoses away (the snowblower loves to eat them).
8. Close the underhouse vents (after I get the squirrel out).
9. Winterize the lawn and garden.
10. Prepare for snow removal.  Ideally hire someone for this but at the very least have fresh gas for the snowblower and shovels handy.
11. Plan for the holiday light decorations (I try to put them up before it snows).

Hope this list helps you get thinking about all you need to do before we strap on the skis and boards (or chains).

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Once again we have a lot going on this week in South Tahoe.  Here are a few ideas if you are looking for something to do.

• Nov 11  Veterans Day ceremony 11-11:30am at the American Legion Post #795 located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.  Rain or Shine
• Nov 12-14 “The Importance of Being Earnest” playing at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater at 8pm.  For more information please call the Duke Theatre Box Office at 530-541-4660 x207.
• Nov 12 Mt. Tallac Leadership fundraising event at Chevys Fresh Mex.  25% fo the total will be donated to this local school.  4-9pm located at 3678 Lake Tahoe Blvd.  This is a super fun way to enjoy a great dinner and support our local youth.
• Nov 13 Tahoe Senior Plaza yearly Craft, Bake and Rummage Sale.  Stars at 9am. For more info call 530-542-7048.
• Nov 13 The 39th annual “An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting” presented by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe.  Food, wine, silent auction and more.  Tickets at 866-801-8652.
• Nov 14th  Friends of the Library Book Sale at the El Dorado County Branch Library.  Located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Blvd from 10-3.  For more info call 530-542-2857.

These are just some ideas.  Hope you have a great week.  Possible snow tomorrow!!!! Wax the boards and skis.

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Tonight  , November 6th, is a benefit at the South Lake Tahoe Chevys  restraunt supporting Bijou Community School 1st Graders.  Chevys is donating 25% of the check to the Bijou 1st grade program.  The money will be used for field trips, supplies, and other 1st grade activities.  Recently Chevys had a kinder night that did net $600 for the program.  It would be a great time to take the family and friends out to dinner and support a great cause.

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We took the kids down to the Taylor Creek Stream Profile Chamber yesterday.  There are still a surprising number of salmon still spawning.  Its really an incredible site.  If you go early in the morning or at dusk there is a good chance you will see a bear looking for its next meal.