Dickson Truckee/Tahoe Newsletter - May 2018

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

TABLE OF CONTENTS “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck

Dickson Realty Truckee Office Information 1st Quarter Market Statistics

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Guild Mortgage Corner

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Making Your Home More Saleable

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Five Tips for Selling Quickly For Highest Price

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The Listing Agreement

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May Calendar and Events

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Public Golf Course Information

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Memorial Day – Did You Know?

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Truckee and its nearby towns offer an ideal location for those who desire clean mountain air, plenty of sunshine, and a laid-back lifestyle. Residents and visitors flock to the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region for the variety of outdoor activities offered throughout this magnificent region. Both Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe offer crystal clear waters ideal for boating, fishing, and water sports. In the winter, snow sports dominate with incredible skiing and boarding found at some of the most renowned snow resorts in the country including Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Homewood, Sugar Bowl, Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak and Soda Springs, in addition to cross country available at Tahoe Donner, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Royal Gorge. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, and even dog sledding, add to the adventure lifestyle.

Special events include the annual Truckee Fourth of July Parade, the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Concourse d'Elegance, Art, Wine and Music Festival, America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, Autumn Food and Wine and Chefs of Tahoe. Dickson Realty Truckee offices are located in the heart of downtown Truckee, California.

Representing Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, Dickson Realty Truckee offers buyers and sellers competitive market data, expert analysis, extensive regional community knowledge and comprehensive relocation and marketing services. With easy access from I-80 or via the Truckee Tahoe Airport, rugged outdoors men and those who appreciate the finer high-mountain lifestyle will find that calling Truckee and North Lake Tahoe home is an easy choice.

The Dickson Realty Truckee Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all Realtors®, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Contact us and become another satisfied client.

Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web. We are here for you 24/7.

Office Info:Phone:530-587-7444 Fax:530-587-8064 Email:truckeeinfo@dicksonrealty.com Address:11836 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 The following pages contain Residential Sales Statistics for the areas of: Truckee Area (Inclusive), Tahoe Donner, Golf Course Communities of Gray’s Crossing, Lahontan, Old Greenwood, Schaffer’s Mill and Martis Camp Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit North Lake Tahoe, CA and West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA

The sales statistics are a quarterly comparison of sales activity for the months of January through March 2018 compared to the same period in 2017; Median and Average Prices, Lowest and Highest Sales, Number of transactions and the % change in the categories. The sales shown are for Single Family Residential, Condominiums and Townhouses in each of the market areas.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.)

The data source is the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors for the quarterly period January 1st through March 31st 2017/2018 with data pulled on April 10, 2018.

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

LUXURY HOME REPORT In first quarter 2018 a total of 265 homes were sold in the Truckee/Tahoe market. Of the 265 homes, 77 were homes that sold for $1M dollars or more and represented 29% of the total market share. Below is a chart of those sales and the pricing percentage breakdown. The highest percentage of sales were in the $1M - $2M price range.

LUXURY HOME SALES OVER $1 MILLION

# OF SALES

TRUCKEE ALPINE MEADOWS SQUAW VALLEY NORTH SHORE, LAKE TAHOE, CA WEST SHORE, LAKE TAHOE, CA

AVERAGE SALES $

58 2 0 9 8

SOLD LISTINGS OVER $1 MILLION

HIGHEST SALES $

$2,306,139 $1,175,000 $0 $1,969,444 $2,953,750

$8,800,000 $1,200,000 $0 $3,770,000 $7,500,000

SOLD LISTINGS

% OF TOTAL SALES

AVERAGE SALES PRICE AVG DOM

47 13 11 6

61% 17% 14% 8%

$1,314,646 $2,450,769 $3,959,333 $6,710,000

$1,000,000-$1,999,999 $2,000,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000-$4,999,999 $5,000,000 and higher

72 61 186 230

Data Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS) as of April 5, 2018, For the period Jan.-Mar. 2018

The statistics below represent the sales for single family homes and condominiums/townhouses in the Truckee market for 1st quarter 2018 when compared to 1st quarter 2017. The results demonstrate positive growth in the market thus far this year.

Truckee Inclusive includes Truckee, Tahoe Donner and the Golf Course communities.

Statistics specifically for Tahoe Donner and Golf Course communities are presented on the next page.

Truckee

YTD MARCH 2017 652,500 892,520 75,000 5,375,000 78 148

All Inclusive

Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

YTD MARCH

$ $ $ $

2018 686,250 1,179,167 89,000 8,800,000 76 164

$ $ $ $ $ $

% Change 5% 32% 19% 64% -3% 11%

Truckee Inclusive YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000

$1,179,167 $892,520 $652,500

$686,250

$2017

2018

YTD MARCH

YTD MARCH

Median Sales Price

Average Sold Price

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Tahoe Donner

YTD MARCH

Truckee Sub-Market

Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

$ $ $ $

YTD MARCH

2017 595,000 618,384 75,000 1,425,000 55 53

2018 660,000 747,466 90,000 1,615,000 47 63

$ $ $ $ $ $

% Change 11% 21% 20% 13% -15% 19%

Tahoe Donner YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $800,000 $600,000

$595,000

$747,466

$660,000

$618,384

$400,000 $200,000 $Median Sales Price

Average Sold Price

Golf Course Communities

YTD MARCH

YTD MARCH

Gray's Landing, Lahonan, Old Greenwood,

2017

2018

% Change

Schaffer's Mill & Martis Camp

Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

$ $ $ $

1,525,000 2,146,250 849,000 5,375,000 131 22

$ $ $ $ $ $

2,243,000 3,029,019 885,000 8,800,000 124 29

47% 41% 4% 64% -5% 32%

Golf Course Communities YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $4,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,029,019

$2,000,000 $1,000,000

$2,146,250

$2,243,000

$1,525,000

$Median Sales Price

Average Sold Price

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Alpine/Squaw

YTD MARCH

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Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

$ $ $ $

YTD MARCH

2017 512,500 692,887 146,000 1,800,000 251 16

2018 427,000 529,240 175,000 1,200,000 263 20

$ $ $ $ $ $

% Change -17% -24% 20% -33% 5% 25%

Alpine/Squaw YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000

$692,887 $529,240

$512,500

$427,000

$200,000 $Median Sales Price

Donner Summit

Average Sold Price

YTD MARCH

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Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

$ $ $ $

YTD MARCH

2017 362,250 463,000 195,000 987,500 107 10

$ $ $ $ $ $

2018 390,000 377,300 225,000 502,000 51 10

% Change 8% -19% 15% -49% -52% 0%

Donner Summit YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $500,000 $463,000

$400,000 $300,000

$390,000

$362,250

$377,300

$200,000 $100,000 $Median Sales Price

Average Sold Price

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North Lake Tahoe California

Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

YTD MARCH

YTD MARCH

2017

2018

$ $ $ $

604,000 668,423 86,500 3,350,000 123 49

$ $ $ $ $ $

% Change

530,000 785,983 210,000 3,770,000 91 47

-12% 18% 143% 13% -26% -4%

North Lake Tahoe, CA. YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000

$604,000

$785,983

$668,423 $530,000

$200,000 $Median Sales Price

West Shore Lake Tahoe California Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold

$ $ $ $ $

Average Sold Price

YTD MARCH

YTD MARCH

2017

2018

580,000 1,686,639 200,000 15,000,000 154 27

$ $ $ $ $ $

692,000 1,413,750 525,000 7,500,000 110 24

% Change 19% -16% 163% -50% -29% -11%

West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. YTD March 2017 Compared to YTD March 2018 $2,000,000 $1,500,000

$1,686,639 $1,413,750

$1,000,000 $500,000

$692,000

$580,000

$Median Sales Price

Average Sold Price

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

5 things you need to know about turning an investment property into a rental: 1) Financing An Investment Property ● Down payments vary depending on the type of loan ex. jumbo vs. high balance vs. conventional ● Rates vary depending on the program and property type ● Investment appraisals can take longer if we need a rental survey completed 2) Insurance ● Most vacation rental companies consider a short term rental to be 30 days or less, some will allow up to 3 months, just depends on the carrier. ● Vacation rental and full rental or landlord policy are completely different insurance policies.

3) Start Up Costs ● Average $1500 ● Proposed Purchases (Occupancy vs. Entertainment) ● Rental Dwelling Insurance Upgrade ● Cleaning Fee ● Professional Photos ● Contingency Trust Fund - Refundable Deposit 4) Fees (inTruckee/North Lake Tahoe) ● 25-35% Property Management Fee ● Supplies ● General maintenance or repairs 5) Income ● You can expect to make, on average, 4% gross of home value If you have any questions regarding loan limits, refinancing or purchasing a home, please feel free to reach out to The Rice Team.

11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: (530) 582-9991 Fax: (530) 582-9995. Web:wwwTheRiceTeam.com

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Making Your Home More Salable Before you put your home on the market, take an impartial look at your property, inside and out. You may have only one chance to pique potential buyers' interest when they view your home, so don't let easily correctable flaws stand in the way.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® suggests that sellers spend as little as possible on pre-sale repairs and improvements. While new tile might really spark up your kitchen, potential buyers probably won't increase their purchase off ers enough to compensate your expenses.

Instead, focus on the small, relatively inexpensive touch-ups that will give your house a polished, well-maintained appearance. A fresh coat of neutral paint in your bedrooms and new cabinet knobs in the kitchen and bathrooms are small changes that buyers will appreciate.

Thoroughly clean the insides of appliances and wash and deodorize carpets. In addition, clean out closets and cabinets; this gives your home a more spacious appearance. Check for and repair cracks, leaks and other damage to walls, floors, paint and attic.

You also need to ensure that your home's exterior curb appeal is attractive to buyers. Maintain the upkeep of your existing landscaping, but don't plant new shrubs or trees. A few well placed potted plants add a nice touch. Examine doors, windows and the overall exterior for peeling paint. Repair loose or damaged roof shingles, siding and caulking.

Your REALT OR® can assist you in recommending specific renovations and touch-ups that will make your house stand out to buyers. He or she should be able to explain expected returns on investments you make to enhance your home's salability.

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

FIVE IDEAS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME QUICKLY FOR THE HIGHEST PRICE

Spring has sprung with longer days and copious sunshine. The roads are nearly free of snow and ice, melting into the forest and filling reservoirs. Wildflowers are beginning to pop up amongst the rocks, and the pine trees are spewing yellow pollen. People are talking about enjoying spring mountain activities like biking, hiking, boating, and concerts.

If you are considering selling your mountain home, it never hurts to mention all the activities you enjoy and what you love about the mountains. Getting your home on the market requires many decisions. One of your most important jobs is to stage your home for all the realtors, potential buyers, and even the home inspectors that will be coming through to evaluate, price, and submit an offer to buy your home. Here are Five staging tips to sell your mountain home quickly to get top dollar as you put your home on the real estate market.

# 1 - Hire a Stager

If interior decorating and design is not your talent, strongly consider hiring a professional home stager, as they have an eye for these things that most do not. You’ll be amazed at their talent in moving things around, editing out clutter, adding an eye-catching decorative item or two, and generally putting your home in the best light.

Statistics show that for every $100 spent on staging, you will get $400 back in sale value. What a great investment!

#2 - Clean and Clean Out Clean your home like you’ve never cleaned it before. A clean, fresh, tidy home gets more attention and higher offers.

Decide what you will move and what you won’t be taking. Sell or give away what you don't intend to move now.

Holding a spring garage sale lets neighbors know you’re moving, plus makes you quick cash for moving supplies like boxes, tape, storage, and truck rentals. Charities resell donations of the things that you don’t sell, and while you are donating your old things and getting a tax deduction receipt. You can pick out just a few specific items to stage your home. Some ideas for cheap, but cool, thrift store finds to help to stage your mountain home include mountain-themed artwork, a canoe, old skis, snowshoes, a sled, gardening equipment, hiking maps, hiking boots, taxidermy or mountain animal paintings, books or magazines on mountain related subjects, fireplace tools, and cozy accessories like rugs and throw blankets. If you hire professionals, be sure they are licensed, insured and/or bonded. Get references whenever possible.

#3 - Pack up Now Pack up everything you’ve decided you want to move with you but don't use every day and get it out of the way. The garage or a storage unit is helpful as a place to store things you don't need while your home is selling, and it keeps your valuables safe while strangers are poking around your home. A full storage unit makes loading a moving truck easier later, plus storage facilities generally rent moving trucks and packing supplies.

#4 - Rearrange and Set the Stage Stage your home with that mountain stuff you bought from the thrift store.

The things placed around your home do not need to resemble your personality or the activities that you enjoy. In fact, it’s best to remove your personal flair and personality entirely, and make your home as generic as possible. People searching for their slice of the mountains have their own fantasy in mind. Give them visual space to imprint their mountain dream in your home. Appeal to any mountain fantasy with equipment and gear for a variety of activities. Capture the idea of enjoying mountain wildlife and nature up close. Cozy up your place to offset the cool mountain air, and make room for a new family to call it home. Arrange furniture by task, and make it look like a magazine spread.

#5 - Freshen the Air Add a few houseplants or flowers to freshen the air and to add freshness to the home. Be sure to open the windows on a warm day to air out your home and remove any lingering odors. Ensure no pet or cooking odors are noticeable.

Don’t overdo air fresheners, but a light scent can be pleasant. Bags of 1000g of Activated Charcoal are natural air fresheners and odor eliminators and can be place strategically in closets, mud rooms and pet areas. Think clean and fresh.

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Listing Agreements Once you've selected a REALTOR® to market and sell your property, you and the agent will enter into a written, legally binding contract called a listing agreement. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® offers its own official agreement for California REALTORS®, the Residential Listing Agreement (Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell) (LA-11). This standard form stipulates all agreement terms, including the listing price, the listing time period, the broker's commissio n and more. It also informs the seller of issues and legal requirements that may be involved in the process.

The Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement (EA-11) is another C.A.R. standard form providing generally the same provisions as the LA-11. The primary difference between the two standard forms is that the LA-11 specifies that the seller's REALTOR® will receive a commission on the home's sale regardless of how the buyer is located, whether it be through the seller's REALTOR®, another REALTOR®, the seller's own initiative or any other means. By contrast, the EA-11 requires that the seller's REALTOR® will only be paid if the buyer is procured by the seller's REALTOR® or any other REALTOR®.

Before you enter into a listing agreement, you'll want to thoroughly understand all the terms and each party's respective roles -- informatio n that your REALTOR® can provide.

DICKSON REALTY has all experienced REALTOR® agents.

Please consider interviewi ng our company if you make the important decision to sell your home.

Truckee Office Office Info:Phone:530-587-7444Fax:530-587-8064Email:truckeeinfo@dicksonrealty.com Address:11836 Donner Pass Road T ruckee, CA 96161

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MAY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

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PLAN AHEAD: Tahoe Trail Running Series

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Date and Event

Where Held

Time

May 3rd thru May 5th

Truckee locations; see website for specific race locations

Various events various times

Three time world Cyclist Peter Fondo and Bike Monkey present: SAGAN FONDO OFF-ROAD CYCLING RACE &

Contact Info. http://www.saganfondo.com IMPORTANT TO CHECK WEB SITE FOR DETAILS.

FESTIVAL

MAY 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 Presenting “Grease”

TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 11725 Donner Pass Road

7:00 pm nights; and 2:00 pm on Sundays

Sheila_green@Hotmail. com Tickets: www.ttusd.org Or at door if not sold out $20/adults $10/children, seniors, students

May 20th SPRING FESTIVAL

MAY 25TH and continuing every Friday night during season.

https://www.facebook.com/Kin dredArtsandFolkInstitute

DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 10046 Church Street Truckee

11:00 am 6:00 pm

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area

5:30 pm 8:30 pm

Tahoe Donner;

9:00 am 1:00 pm

htpp://www.tahoedonneryardsal e.com

Nicole Martin (530) 205-7336

(530) 913-9212 http://www.tahoadventure company.com

KAYAKING ON THE LAKE Special Full Moon Event on May 28th May 26th TAHOE DONNER Community Yard Sale

MAPS AVAILABLE 17400 NORTHWOODS

(530) 419-4919

Details Off-road cycling race featuring 67.5 miles of combo of trail/pavement suitable for wide clearance cyclocross or gravel bikes; course on gravel and dirt roads through alpine mountain scenery. A shorter 23-mile course will also be offered.

There will be a fund raising gala on Thursday, VIP pre-ride with Peter Sagan on Friday and the race and festival, including beer, local food, live music and other events on Saturday. If you are not riding, the whole family can enjoy being spectators and the festival offerings.

Truckee High School and No. Tahoe High School drama clubs present “Grease.”

This is always a highly anticipated event for all ages! Tickets sell out quickly, so get yours today.

Free admission; something for everyone. Fun day of spring celebrations, with live music, a Tube/Costume contest, make and take art stations, local artisans market, urban wall art, a bounce house, food trucks, local brews and more. Fundraiser for Kindred for supplies, scholarships and local art. The Mission of Kindred Art and Folk Institute is to support our community by providing creative, meaningful and sustainable educational opportunities, inspiring lifelong learning for individuals and families.

Great way to end a full day; every Friday night (and other days by separate reservation). Meet at sunset and get on the water to watch the colors change and the stars appear. Some astronomy offered while touring at a perfect distance before landing on the beach for hot drink and more stargazing Trips include all kayaking equipment, knowledgeable guides, instruction, natural history and astronomy discussions, hot drinks and snack. Distances 1-2 miles; 2+ hours on the water. Level: Easy to Moderate.

Spring Cleaning! This yard sale will be in Tahoe Donner at various homes. A fun way to clean out your house for spring or buy new, gently used items for your home.

May 26th & 27th MADE IN TAHOE FESTIVAL

Village at Squaw Valley

Sat. 11-7 Sun. 11-5

http://squawalpine.com/events

Celebrate all things local. Festival includes live music and performances on 3 stages; and over 100 local vendors offering food, drink, and artisan goods made or inspired in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas.

The event is Rain or Shine! Family fun.

The Aerial Tram opens for the summer season!

MAY 26TH & 27TH

Truckee High School 11725 Donner Pass Road

10:00 am 5:00 pm

http://truckeehomeshow.com

HELD EVERY MEMORIAL DAY WEEK-END, this is the 26th year of bringing together everything you need to build, remodel, redecorate and landscape your home. Talk to the specialists and see the latest products from home décor to decking, bear bins, snow melt systems, latest high-tech home entertainment and everything in between.

Riverview Sports Park 12304 Joerger Drive, Truckee

7:00 am 2:00 pm

http://tahoetrailrunning.com

JUNE 3RD TRUCKEE RUNNING FESTIVAL

$6.00 admission to benefit local schools

Legacy 5K, Legacy 10K, Waddle Ranch Half Marathon, Kids races Come one, come all and join us for a morning of running and fun at Riverview Park in Truckee. The 5K run is a fund raiser for the Girls on the Run Sierras. Bring the kids for the age appropriate distance fun races. (Watch for season schedules in June newsletter)

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Date and Event

Where Held

Time

Cost Contact Info.

Details

Sundays On-Going Art of Mixology

Ritz-Carlton Hotel 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct. Truckee

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

E-Mail Giles.priestland @ritzcarlton.com

Cost $60/per person at the Manzanita Bar. Entertaining and educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers.

Mondays On-Going Song Group

Tahoe Truckee School of Music 10038 Meadow Way, Ste. E Truckee

6:15 pm 7:30 pm

$20.00

Song group for everyone! Any instrument, any experience level, any age.

Led by Ben Martin. Come to learn and share music in a fun creative environment.

For more information contact: http://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/song-group Contact: Ben Martin (530) 587-3274

Tuesdays On-Going Knitting Group

Atelier 10128 Donner Pass Road Truckee

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

Free

Join us for a knitting group. Open to all knitters, crotchetiers, loom artists‌whatever your thread you are welcome.

This is NOT A CLASS; it is a group activity intended for individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists. Bring your own project or start a new one; come for a few minutes or the whole 2 hours.

For more information on this and other workshops contact: www.ateliertruckee.com

Wednesday Fridays On-Going Crafting

Tahoe Modern Makers 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Ste. K So. Lake Tahoe

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Free

FREE! All Craft event every Wednesday and Friday; all ages welcome. No reservations required. Craft changes weekly.

Call for questions: (530) 600-3388 or e-mail: tahoemodernmakers@gmail.com

On-Going Check Schedules on line at Atelier.com

Atelier 10128 Donner Pass Road Truckee

Varies

Class offerings are offered throughout the month and offerings change monthly throughout the year.

Prices vary

Take a fun class! All classes are interesting and open to the public. Check their website at www.ateliertruckee.com for current calendar. See the their many May offerings including Smartphone Photography, Still Life Painting, Felted MacramĂŠ Necklaces and Landscapes. just to name a few. On May 12th there will be a Martis Valley Photo Walk.

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Public Golf Courses Truckee COYOTE MOON MAY Weather Permitting

18 HOLE, PAR 72 Coyote Moon Golf Course is a challenging but fair test of Lake Tahoe golf. All levels of golfers will be tested, yet all will enjoy their round.

RESERVATIONS: (530) 587-0886 10685 Northwoods Truckee, CA 96161

NORTHSTAR MAY Weather Permitting

18 HOLE, PAR 72 Northstar's par-72, 18-hole course was designed by Robert Muir Graves, legendary landscape architect. His designs are notorious for integrating rugged, wooded sites with wavy bunkers and putting His unique features create a flow of movement in the land, qualities golfers will experience while playing at Northstar-at-Tahoe.

RESERVATIONS: (800) GO-NORTH or (530) 562-2490 P.O. Box 129 Truckee, CA, 96160

OLD GREENWOOD JUNE 14

18 HOLE, PAR 72 Nestled among 600 acres of towering pines and surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas. Old Greenwood offers 18 holes of perfection courtesy of Jack Nicklaus. attention. Old Greenwood was rated No. 4 among America's finest new "Upscale Public Courses" by Golf Digest and has set a new standard for Truckee golf courses.

9 HOLE, PAR 35 The course features 3,022 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. This short course has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun but challenging golfing experience. The course features chipping and practice greens, driving nets, pro shop, snack bar and a fabulous view.

RESERVATIONS: (800) 754-3070 or 530-550-7010 12915 Fairway Drive Truckee, CA, 96161

18 HOLE, PAR 72 Course offers 7,002 challenging yards from the longest of four tees.

The narrow, tree-lined fairways and epic elevation changes embody the best of mountain golf, while the fast, soft and large greens are widely regarded as the finest in the region.

RESERVATIONS: (530) 587-9440 11509 Northwoods Blvd.

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PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE MAY Weather Permitting

TAHOE DONNER MAY 25 TH

RESERVATIONS: (530) 587-3501 10040 Reynolds Way Truckee, CA, 96161

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Eight Things You May Not Know About Memorial Day For nearly 150 years, Americans have gathered in late spring to honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to their country. What began with dozens of informal commemorations of those killed in the Civil War has grown to become one of the nation’s most solemn and hallowed holidays. From its earliest incarnation as “Decoration Day” to its modern-day observances, check out some surprising facts about the history of Memorial Day.

-1Memorial Day and its traditions may have ancient roots. While the first commemorative Memorial Day events weren’t held in the United States until the late 19th century, the practice of honoring those who have fallen in battle dates back thousands of years.

The ancient Greeks and Romans held annual days of remembrance for loved ones (including soldiers) each year, festooning their graves with flowers and holding public festivals and feasts in their honor. One of the first known public tributes to war dead was in 431 B.C., when the Athenian general and statesman Pericles delivered a funeral oration praising the sacrifice and valor of those killed in the Peloponnesian War—a speech that some have compared in tone to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

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One of the earliest commemorations was organized by recently freed slaves. As the Civil War neared its end, thousands of Union soldiers, held as prisoners of war, were herded into a series of hastily assembled camps in Charleston, South Carolina.

Conditions at one camp, a former racetrack near the city’s Citadel, were so bad that more than 250 prisoners died from disease and were buried in a mass grave behind the track’s grandstand. Three weeks after the Confederate surrender, an unusual procession entered the former camp: On May 1, 1865, more than 1,000 recently freed slaves, accompanied by regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops (including the Massachusetts 54th Infantry) and a handful of white Charlestonians, gathered in the camp to consecrate a new, proper burial site for the Union dead. The group sang hymns, gave readings and distributed flowers around the cemetery, which they dedicated to the “Martyrs of the Race Course.”

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The holiday’s “founder” had a long and distinguished career. In May 1868, General John A. Logan, the commander-inchief of the Union veterans’ group known as the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a decree that May 30 should become a nationwide day of commemoration for the more than 620,000 soldiers killed in the recently ended Civil War. On Decoration Day, as Logan dubbed it, Americans should lay flowers and decorate the graves of the war dead “whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.” According to legend, Logan chose May 30 because it was a rare day that didn’t fall on the anniversary of a Civil War battle, though some historians believe the date was selected to ensure that flowers across the country would be in full bloom. After the war Logan, who had served as a U.S. congressman before resigning to rejoin the army, returned to his political career, eventually serving in both the House and Senate. When he died two years later, Logan’s body laid in state in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, making him one of just 33 people to have received the honor. Today, Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle and several townships across the country are named in honor of this champion of veterans and those killed in battle.

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Logan probably adapted the idea from earlier events in the South. Even before the war ended, women’s groups across much of the South were gathering informally to decorate the graves of Confederate dead. In April 1886, the Ladies Memorial Association of Columbus, Georgia resolved to commemorate the fallen once a year—a decision that seems to have influenced John Logan to follow suit, according to his own wife. However, southern commemorations were rarely held on one standard day, with observations differing by state and spread out across much of the spring and early summer. It’s a tradition that continues today: Nine southern states officially recognize a Confederate Memorial Day, with events held on Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ birthday, the day on which General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was killed, or to commemorate other symbolic events.

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It didn’t become a federal holiday until 1971. American’s embraced the notion of “Decoration Day” immediately. That first year, more than 27 states held some sort of ceremony, with more than 5,000 people in attendance at a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. By 1890, every former state of the Union had adopted it as an official holiday. But for more than 50 years, the holiday was used to commemorate those killed just in the Civil War, not in any other American conflict. It wasn’t until America’s entry into World War I that the tradition was expanded to include those killed in all wars, and Memorial Day was not officially recognized nationwide until the 1970s, with America deeply embroiled in the Vietnam War.

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It was a long road from Decoration Day to an official Memorial Day. Although the term Memorial Day was used beginning in the 1880s, the holiday was officially known as Decoration Day for more than a century, when it was changed by federal law. Four years later, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 finally went into effect, moving Memorial Day from its traditional observance on May 30 (regardless of the day of the week), to a set day—the last Monday in May. The move has not been without controversy, though. Veterans groups, concerned that more Americans associate the holiday with first long weekend of the summer and not its intended purpose to honor the nation’s war dead, continue to lobby for a return to the May 30 observances. For more than 20 years, their cause was championed by Hawaiian Senator Daniel Inouye, a decorated World War II veteran, who until his 2012 death reintroduced legislation in support of the change at the start of every Congressional term.

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More than 20 towns claim to be the holiday’s “birthplace”—but only one has federal recognition. For almost as long as there’s been a holiday, there’s been a rivalry about who celebrated it first. Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, bases its claim on an 1864 gathering of women to mourn those recently killed at Gettysburg. In Carbondale, Illinois, they’re certain that they were first, thanks to an 1866 parade led, in part, by John Logan who two years later would lead the charge for an official holiday. Only one town, however, has received the official seal of approval from the U.S. government. In 1966, 100 years after the town of Waterloo, New York, shuttered its businesses and took to the streets for the first of many continuous, community-wide celebrations, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation, recently passed by the U.S. Congress, declaring the tiny upstate village the “official” birthplace of Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day traditions have evolved over the years. Despite the increasing celebration of the holiday as a summer rite of passage, there are some formal rituals still on the books: The American flag should be hung at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, then raised to the top of the staff. And since 2000, when the U.S. Congress passed legislation, all Americans are encouraged to pause for a National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time. The federal government has also used the holiday to honor nonveterans—the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day 1922. And, while its origins have little to do with fallen soldiers, the Indianapolis 500 has certainly become a Memorial Day tradition of its own.

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