Events

This year's Foundation Dinner will be held at The Mercantile, 1600 Esmeralda Ave. Minden, NV. 

Club members please email Tim @ timtdrotary@gmail.com by Mar 30. 

Leon Malmed, a French holocaust survivor and local resident, will be speaking at Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. in the LTCC Aspen Room. 

Leon's powerful story is about loss, love, courage, and resilience.

He will speak about the deportation of his parents to Auschwitz, where they perished, and reflect on the history and enduring dangers of antisemitism.

During the three-year German occupation of France, Leon and his sister, Rachel, were hidden by a Christian French couple and their two sons.

At great personal risk, these neighbors made a courageous promise to protect Leon and his sister from the Nazi regime.

Leon recounts surviving years marked by famine and constant fear, yet he also remembers moments of humanity and hope. 

Come hear about Leon's remarkable experience. 

Admission is free and is held in the LTCC Board/Aspen Room.

The event is sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation.  

Leon Malmed, a French holocaust survivor and local resident, will be speaking at Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. in the LTCC Aspen Room. 

Leon's powerful story is about loss, love, courage, and resilience.

He will speak about the deportation of his parents to Auschwitz, where they perished, and reflect on the history and enduring dangers of antisemitism.

During the three-year German occupation of France, Leon and his sister, Rachel, were hidden by a Christian French couple and their two sons.

At great personal risk, these neighbors made a courageous promise to protect Leon and his sister from the Nazi regime.

Leon recounts surviving years marked by famine and constant fear, yet he also remembers moments of humanity and hope. 

Come hear about Leon's remarkable experience. 

Admission is free and is held in the LTCC Board/Aspen Room.

The event is sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation.  

Steve Teshara is a respected leader in Tahoe-region policy and planning, known for his effective and creative work in legislative advancement, community revitalization, workforce housing, and regional mobility.

He has served on numerous Tahoe-focused boards and currently serves as Director of Government Relations for the Tahoe Chamber, while also advising the leadership of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team. Steve brings a practical, big-picture perspective on how policy, collaboration, and community action intersect to shape Tahoe’s future.

Steve will talk to the club about ongoing and emerging issues of public policy importance in Tahoe. 

https://sustainabilityadvocates.com/

https://district5190.org/events/far-west-fest-2026-conference-registration

Come hear Dr. Will Richardson, Founder and Executive Director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) talk about natural science and birds in the Tahoe Basin. 

The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is a member-supported nonprofit organization advancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the Tahoe region through science, education, and outreach.

https://www.tinsweb.org/

This month our Thursday Evening Gathering will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Airport restaurant Flight Deck Grill and Golf Club, which has been a welcome addition to the area. American grill classics, craft cocktails, and indoor golf simulators beside the runway. We'll hear the restaurant from the restaurant general manager and the airport from airport personnel.

Come have fellowship, drinks, good food, and runway lights on our evening together.  The restaurant has donated a T-time which can accomodate up to 8 participants; participants will need to sign waivers. 

Location:  1901 Lisa Maloff Wy, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

(530) 600-0622

https://flightdecktahoe.com/

Phil Weidinger promotes the serious business of fun. Come hear Mr. Weidinger, Principal/Chief Incite Officer of Weidinger Public Relations, talk about what goes on behind the scenes and what it takes to promote the nation's premier celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course that takes place each July. Weidinger Public Relations is an award-winning agency with a 40-year history of success for clients in travel/tourism, hospitality, gaming and lodging, recreations/sports, real estate/development, nonprofit. Weidinger notes:

"Hell, there are no rules here. We're trying to accomplish something."

— Thomas A. Edison

https://www.weidingerpr.com/

Celebrate 100 years of service by the Rotary Club of Minden, Nevada. 1926–2026. Social Hourt:  5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Cocktail Attire Requested. 

For more info: rotarymindennv@gmail.com

Howie Nave is stand-up comedian, radio personality, writer, and movie critic. Before going on the road full-time, Nave opened for such acts as Howie Mandel, The Smothers Brothers, "Weird Al" Yankovic and Neil Diamond. Howie has performed for such venerable venues as the Punchline, Laughs Unlimited, and The Laugh Factory. You don't want to miss this program. 

Kicking off Rotary's 2026-2027 year with a raucous and inspiring first club meeting at the Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas at Bally's in Stateine. Trust me, you don't want to miss this meeting. 

Party at Grace's house!