Heavenly Foundation ski and board swap this weekend at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 22nd annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20.
Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard programs for regional youth, local middle school students, and the S.O.S. program.
The swap opens with Moonlight Madness on Friday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 11 p.m. in the MontBleu Convention Center; admission for adults is $5, children 12 and under are free. The deals continue on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is free.
“This is one of our largest fundraising events of the season,” said event organizer Mary Pat Jones. “There is always tons of great gear for all ages, new and used. We expect to see around 7,000 items for sale at this year’s Swap.”
Sell your own equipment, get some cash and support your local Foundation. Public merchandise registration will take place at the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation building, located in the Heavenly California Lodge parking lot at the base of World Cup lift across from the Heavenly Tram on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. Please no equipment that's more than five years old. For additional information please call the Foundation at (530) 541-7354.
Tickets for the upcoming Warren Miller Experience at the MontBleu Showroom featuring "Wintervention" will also be available for purchase. Movie tickets $13, packaged with five raffle tickets $20, raffle tickets $2 each or ten for $10. Prizes include skis and bindings, gift certificates, dining certificates and other items.
About the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation is committed to facilitating and leading the local community in the development of programs to encourage youth to participate in winter sports,alpine skiing and snowboarding.
The HSSF operates independently on donations and fundraisers. In addition to providing a safe skiing and riding experience to those within the foundation, outreach and community involvement also play a big part of the base of the Foundation.
Throughout thewinter season the HSSF provides scholarships to families whose children would not be able to participate in the race program; hosts a non-race Blue Angels program through the middle school; works with the SOS (Snowboard Outreach Society); works with the Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe; and organizes multiple events, like the Kinder Kup series, and fundraisers including the annual spring wine gala, Grapes and Gates, at Edgewood.
For more information on the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation visit www.heavenlyssf.com, e-mail heavenlyssf@yahoo.com or call the administrative offices at (530) 541-7354.
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