Events

Using deep research, rare images, and gripping eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff unravel the astonishing true story of the 1980 Harvey’s bombing — a meticulously engineered extortion plot carried out by a disgruntled gambler whose homemade, 1,000‑pound explosive device shook Lake Tahoe to its core. This fast‑paced 50‑minute slide show brings the investigation, the personalities, and the unbelievable twists of the case vividly to life through dozens of historic and seldom‑seen photographs.

David & Gayle Woodruff have lived in the Lake Tahoe and Eastern Sierra area for most of their lives. They are the authors of eight books on local and regional history, and are also presenters of a variety of Chautauqua, living history, lectures and slide show programs. When not researching or writing, you’ll probably find them out hiking in their beloved Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Club Fundraiser for Youth Scholarships. 

Pasta Dinner is Monday, 9/14/26 4-9 PM at Primo's Italian Bistro - 1181 Emerald Bay Rd.  South Lake Tahoe, CA.   Dinner includes pasta, salad, dessert and a glass of wine or soda. Questions? Call Tony Grasso (775) 450-8527.   

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Minden Tahoe Airport Manager will speak to the Club about the airport and the upcoming Skyfest. 

https://www.mindentahoeskyfest.net/

https://mindentahoeairport.com/

Dr. Jeffrey Orr will be presenting to the Club about advancements in total knee replacements. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement surgeries, including the use of the minimally invasive Mako SmartRobotics system for total knee, total hip, and partial knee joint replacement procedures.

Dr. Orr provides orthopedic care to patients at Barton Health, Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, and Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is also a medical provider for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, providing care to top athletes.He received his medical doctorate from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and conducted his orthopedic surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Orr completed his fellowship training at the University of South Florida. He’s an affiliate of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Orr is from South Lake Tahoe. 

https://www.laketahoesportsmed.com/home/physicians/jeffrey-a-orr-md/

We are privileged to have the personable and knowledgeable Morgan Hester present to us today on coyotes. She is a Wildlife Care Manager at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) n South Lake Tahoe.  

Minden Tahoe Sky Fest

• The SkyFest’s very first night show, bringing illuminated aircraft, pyrotechnics, and an unforgettable after-dark aviation experience to Northern Nevada
• Performances by the Patriots Jet Team, one of the nation’s premier jet demonstration teams
• Expanded family activities, ground displays, and entertainment throughout the weekend

https://www.mindentahoeskyfest.net/

https://visitlaketahoe.com/event/aviation-round-minden-tahoe-airport/

Map (click here)

By the time this poor guy visits TDRC, he will have been subjected to over 50 club visits in geographically the largest Rotary district in the contiguous United States and one of the largest in the world. He will not be hungry but he will be tired and will happily take advantage of our Club's nap option at the meeting. If he stays awake, Kurt will likely give the same speech he has given over 50 times and so he won't need notes or a prompt. He will be bringing "Honk if you love Paul Harris" stickers  so you won't want to miss this meeting. Club members will want to know how many miles he put on his car and how many tires he has had to replace. All kidding aside, Kurt is a friendly, helpful and effective advisor to Rotary Clubs. The Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas is proud and privileged to welome him. 

https://district5190.org/Page/2025-26-district-governor-elect-kurt-raffetto

Come listen to the personable award winning photographer Randy Rascati talk about how his photographs have been selected for Rotary Magazine, and how he obtains his award winning wildlife and landscape photographs. 

Dave Sundstrom is a member of Reno Sunrise Rotary Club; Ryder Evans is a member of our own Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club. Both are ambassadors for ShelterBox. 

ShelterBox has a goal of helping people rebuild and be self-sufficient after a disaster.  It partners with Rotary International and has served 3 million people since it was created.

Tools, cooking supplies, water purifiers, blankets and solar-powered flashlights and lanters are included in their kits, modified to meet the particular needs.  The solar-powered lights have USB ports to charge cell phones.  The kits are often put together using local sources which provides economic benefits as well.

An estimated 130 million individuals are displaced worldwide. ShelterBox is there to help them get back on their feet.

https://shelterbox.org/

Tentative Date for the Club's Holiday Party. Details to follow.

Coming attractions.