Truckee/Tahoe January 2020 Newsletter

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JANUARY 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.

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Truckee Office ~New Year’s Best Wishes~

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Sales Statistic Reports

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California Assn. REALTORS® Report

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Time to Try Something New

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5 Fitness Tips for the New Year

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Icicles - 6 Warning Tips

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DYI Mudroom Ideas

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Calendar and Events Ski Resort Information

― Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Guild Mortgage Corner

National Blood Donor Month

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering 'it will be happier'...”

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JANUARY 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.

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

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A new year to dream big dreams, to set big goals and achieve all that you are wishing for.

Happy New Year!

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

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JANUARY 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.

The report provided shows the monthly statistics for November 2018 thru November 2019 for Median Sales Price, Lowest/highest sales, Number of units sold and the Average Days on Market 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® with data pulled on December 10, 2019

TRUCKEE INCLUSIVE

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

NOVEMBER 2018

$

685,000 $

138,000 $

7,000,000

87

82

December

$

622,500 $

260,000 $

5,900,000

48

78

January

$

760,000 $

105,000 $

4,620,000

47

71

February

$

665,000 $

185,000 $

6,700,000

51

82

March

$

660,000 $

145,000 $

7,450,000

47

81

April

$

685,000 $

115,000 $

5,100,000

69

72

May

$

659,000 $

110,000 $

3,050,000

57

53

June

$

735,000 $

179,000 $

5,100,000

63

77

July

$

685,000 $

172,000 $

5,600,000

75

30

August

$

710,000 $

112,000 $

6,700,000

108

63

September

$

655,000 $

60,000 $

8,500,000

95

63

October

$

687,250 $

185,000 $ 13,600,000

104

55

NOVEMBER 2019

$

700,000 $

200,000 $

81

61

6,050,000

TRUCKEE INCLUSIVE MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000

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Truckee Inclusive shows total market activity which includes sub-markets of Tahoe Donner, Northstar, the Golf Course Communities (Old Greenwood, Gray’s Landing, Lahontan, Martis Camp & Schaffer’s Mill) and Donner Summit. Specific details of those sub-markets are shown separately on the next pages Dickson Realty is dedicated to helping you keep a pulse on the local market and real estate related information by providing the latest news, trends, and issues affecting the area’s real estate market.

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TAHOE DONNER MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $800,000

NOVEMBER 2018

$

650,000 $

138,000 $

1,310,000

34

52

$700,000

December

$

627,500 $

269,000 $

1,314,000

20

53

$600,000

January

$

719,500 $

105,000 $

1,320,000

18

49

$500,000

February

$

634,000 $

393,000 $

1,500,000

15

48

March

$

650,000 $

349,000 $

1,397,500

19

41

April

$

685,000 $

115,000 $

1,885,000

31

59

May

$

613,500 $

110,000 $

1,540,000

27

42

June

$

678,500 $

179,000 $

1,187,500

22

16

July

$

585,000 $

284,000 $

1,310,000

23

22

August

$

607,000 $

112,000 $

1,960,000

42

35

September

$

626,750 $

270,000 $

1,300,000

24

45

October

$

690,000 $

220,000 $

1,800,000

47

43

NOVEMBER 2019

$

672,250 $

275,000 $

1,845,000

36

41

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

2,935,000

9

118

March

$

1,150,000 $

452,500 $

2,250,000

7

164

April

$

715,000 $

245,000 $

3,100,000

9

90

May

$

1,650,000 $

835,000 $

2,861,000

3

108

June

$

789,000 $

195,000 $

1,190,000

7

188

July

$

589,000 $

430,000 $

2,700,000

6

56

August

$

565,000 $

260,000 $

2,300,000

13

171

September

$

745,000 $

410,000 $

1,465,000

9

122

October

$

792,500 $

403,250 $

2,037,500

6

96

NOVEMBER 2019

$

470,000 $

405,000 $

1,655,000

5

133

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

GOLF COMMUNITIES

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

NOVEMBER 2018

$

2,262,500 $

830,000 $

7,000,000

8

116

December

$

2,500,000 $

1,987,500 $

5,900,000

5

161

January

$

3,800,000 $

1,035,000 $

4,620,000

5

120

February

$

3,495,000 $

785,000 $

6,700,000

11

127

March

$

1,600,000 $

877,000 $

7,450,000

7

87

April

$

1,500,000 $

855,000 $

5,100,000

6

99

May

$

1,665,000 $

655,000 $

3,050,000

8

88

June

$

1,850,000 $

938,000 $

5,100,000

9

137

July

$

2,555,000 $

1,275,000 $

5,600,000

10

61

August

$

1,975,000 $

920,000 $

6,700,000

17

116

September

$

1,649,500 $

1,225,000 $

8,500,000

12

116

October

$

2,773,750 $

699,900 $ 13,600,000

8

89

NOVEMBER 2019

$

2,400,000 $

7

84

DONNER SUMMIT

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

1,080,000 $

LOWEST SALE

6,050,000

HIGHEST SALE

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GOLF COMMUNITIES Old Greenwood, Gray's Landing, Lahontan, Martis Camp Schaffer's Mill

MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $-

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DONNER SUMMIT MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $1,200,000

NOVEMBER 2018

$

830,000 $

710,000 $

2,900,000

7

275

December

$

412,500 $

260,000 $

615,000

6

62

January

$

880,000 $

175,000 $

2,545,500

5

101

February

$

450,000 $

192,500 $

700,000

3

128

March

$

489,000 $

285,000 $

670,000

4

130

$400,000

April

$

520,000 $

520,000 $

520,000

1

177

$200,000

May

$

742,000 $

742,000 $

742,000

1

6

June

$

919,500 $

303,000 $

3,450,000

4

150

July

$

588,000 $

258,000 $

894,000

6

22

August

$

531,000 $

299,000 $

2,400,000

6

21

September

$

647,000 $

60,000 $

1,750,000

15

44

October

$

510,000 $

185,000 $

1,775,000

11

83

NOVEMBER 2019

$

1,137,500 $

200,000 $

3,250,000

4

53

$1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000

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February

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240,000 $

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502,500 $

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January

Au g

108

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1,095,000

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4,400,000

340,000 $

Au g

218,000 $

575,000 $

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December

NORTHSTAR MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000

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HIGHEST SALE

$100,000

BE R 20 De 1 8 ce m be Ja r nu a Fe ry br ua ry M ar ch Ap ri l M ay Ju ne

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$200,000

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$300,000

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$400,000

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NOVEMBER 2018

$

629,500 $

168,000 $

1,207,000

10

97

December

$

485,000 $

334,500 $

1,287,500

5

100

January

$

430,000 $

136,000 $

3,650,000

5

76

$700,000

February

$

545,000 $

375,000 $

1,535,000

12

109

$600,000

March

$

600,000 $

270,000 $

1,500,000

5

103

April

$

580,000 $

345,000 $

1,195,000

6

117

$300,000

May

$

735,000 $

397,000 $

3,200,000

9

227

$200,000

June

$

720,000 $

329,000 $

1,325,000

9

155

July

$

510,000 $

310,000 $

1,375,000

7

107

August

$

744,500 $

275,000 $

1,825,000

14

123

September

$

608,250 $

290,000 $

3,650,000

14

122

October

$

649,000 $

188,000 $

1,272,500

15

160

NOVEMBER 2019

$

727,500 $

291,250 $

1,612,500

12

85

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

15

74

February

$

612,500 $

310,000 $

950,000

8

82

March

$

525,000 $

235,000 $

1,575,000

15

104

April

$

687,500 $

145,000 $

1,825,000

18

129

May

$

720,000 $

165,000 $

5,475,000

19

87

June

$

563,000 $

135,000 $

500,000

25

35

July

$

510,000 $

260,000 $

1,240,000

23

60

August

$

620,000 $

175,000 $

2,175,000

22

38

September

$

717,500 $

144,000 $

2,225,000

24

83

October

$

624,000 $

163,000 $

4,275,000

28

65

NOVEMBER 2019

$

675,000 $

300,000 $

2,600,000

23

113

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

WEST SHORE MEDIAN LAKE TAHOE, CA SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

NOVEMBER 2018

$

677,500 $

510,000 $

1,675,000

12

82

December

$

667,000 $

350,000 $ 22,000,000

11

123

January

$

595,000 $

225,000 $ 37,000,000

9

100

February

$

585,000 $

240,000 $

1,200,000

6

147

March

$

713,850 $

535,000 $

1,312,000

4

69

April

$

534,500 $

252,500 $

995,000

4

233

May

$

655,500 $

542,405 $

1,825,000

8

114

June

$

885,000 $

257,500 $

7,000,000

19

50

July

$

769,500 $

275,000 $

1,800,000

20

55

August

$

725,000 $

199,000 $ 16,400,000

25

57

September

$

746,750 $

250,000 $

2,825,000

28

59

October

$

740,000 $

390,000 $

1,990,000

17

74

NOVEMBER 2019

$

737,000 $

330,000 $

1,950,000

20

66

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NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND

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4,750,000

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163,000 $

675,000 $

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December

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BE R 20 De 1 8 ce m be Ja r nu a Fe ry br ua ry M ar ch Ap ri l M ay Ju ne

HIGHEST SALE

$100,000

BE R 20 De 1 8 ce m be r Ja nu ar y Fe br ua ry M ar ch

LOWEST SALE

$400,000

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$500,000

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ALPINE/SQUAW MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $800,000

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GUILD MORTGAGE CORNER What does it mean to be pre-approved for a mortgage?

Working with a lender to learn how much home you can afford is the critical initial step to take before looking to purchase a home. By getting pre-approved today, you can shop with confidence tomorrow.

Why is pre-approval important?

Having a pre-approval letter helps limit your house search to homes within your means, and can make your offer more successful, and negotiations easier. It also gives you an idea of how much money you should save for a down payment. A pre-approval letter shows a seller you’re serious about buying a home. Without this letter, you could lose out on the home since many sellers require a pre-approval letter with every bid.

How pre-approval is determined Mortgage lenders will check your credit as well as look at documentation to support your earnings, debts and savings. It’s important to note that a pre-approval letter doesn’t guarantee a home loan. For example, if mortgage rates rise or your credit score changes you may need to go through the pre-approval process again.

Understanding the mortgage pre-approval process

Step 1: Start by gathering some important basic financial information. This includes your gross monthly income before taxes (include all sources if more than one) plus your total monthly debt payments such as car payments, credit card minimums, child support payments and student loan payments. Monthly debt payments do not include utility bills, rent or other debts that will be paid off that month or will disappear once you purchase the home.

Step 2: Don’t wait until you’re ready to buy a home to get pre-approved. The earlier you begin the process, the more prepared you’ll be in case you have potential issues that need to be corrected.

If you’re looking to purchase a home and/or have questions about the lending process, contact The Rice Team today to find out where you stand. We’d love to help you get one step closer to reaching your home ownership goals.

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.

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Market Minute - December 9, 2019

Housing/Real Estate Market

Co n st ru ct io n sp en di ng fell in October: Overall construction dipped 0.8% in October, led by a decline in the multi-family sector. Fortunately, single-family construction ticked up by 1.6%. This is the second consecutive decline in overall construction spending, but recent permit figures suggest that we could see an increase over the next few months.

L o s A n g el es ren ts stable in December: Apartment List reports that rents were flat in December, which was slower than the state or nation. The report cites increased supply due to new apartments built over the past year together with softening demand as residents leave LA for more affordable areas as the primary culprits.

Macro Economy L ab o r market s remain in growth mode: U.S. employers added 266,000 jobs in November—a substantial number given the late stage of the cycle and low levels of unemployment. Unemployment also fell to 3.5%, which is a historic low. The pace of growth remains relatively subdued at just 1.5%, but represents ongoing and steady expansion nonetheless. Jo b l ess cl ai ms also fell to a 7-month low, supporting the overall tightness of the labor market.

Man u f act u rin g sect o r still in the doldrums: The ISM Index of manufacturing activity recorded another contraction reading in November, with an overall reading of 48.1 (anything below 50 indicates contraction).

Inventory, new factory orders, and expectations for employment all drove the index down last month.

However, export orders also dipped as the ongoing trade dispute with China lingers.

Serv i ce sect o r still growing, but more slowly: The ISM’s Index of non-manufacturing activity (services) dipped by 0.8 points in November to 53.9. This level is still consistent with ongoing expansion, but suggests that the economy can expect smaller increases in the fourth quarter. Although current conditions deteriorated, new orders actually ticked up, so we should not expect a major retrenchment over the near term.

Co n su mers st i ll b o rrowin g: Consumer credit expanded by 5.5% in October as both revolving debt (credit cards, primarily) and non-revolving debt (auto and student loans) both increased. Overall, credit increased by $18.9 billion suggesting that consumers are still responsible for much of the economic growth that the U.S. continues to enjoy.

T rad e b al an ce improves in October: Although exports to the rest of the world were down in October, imports fell farther so the trade deficit improved. This suggests that trade may add to GDP growth during the fourth quarter. Notably, service-sector exports, which are less restricted by the current trade scuffle with China, increased last month, which helped to drive much of the improvement. The U.S. also exported more crude oil than it imported.

F act o ry o rd ers show signs of hope: After two consecutive declines, factory orders improved in October.

This provides some hope that although manufacturing has remained in contraction territory for several months, the pace of that decline is unlikely to accelerate over the short run.

Real Estate Finance

Mo rt g ag e rat es hold steady: The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) remained unchanged at 3.68% from the week prior. The FRM is just over 100 basis points lower than the average of 4.75% recorded a year ago.

Mo rt g ag e ap p l i cat io ns decrease from a week earlier: Mortgage applications decreased 9.2% from the week prior even after adjusted for the Thanksgiving holiday. The refinance index decreased 16% from the week prior and 61% higher than a year ago. New purchase applications increased 1% from the week prior but were 24% lower than the same week of last year.

Conforming loan limits increase: Both co n f o rmi n g and F HA loan limits were increased last week. High cost areas will now enjoy a cap of as high as $765,600 in high cost areas and up to $510,400 overall. The FHA also increased their loan limits to $331,760 for most of the country.

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TRIED SOMETHING NEW?

One of the best ways you can bring some fun, excitement and happiness into your life is to try something you have never done before, so let’s get started! Make a list of things that ignite your interest or you’ve always wanted to try – it doesn’t have to be something intense like skydiving or bungee jumping (if you want to try them, by all means go for it!) but anything that you have wanted to try and haven’t. Drawing, painting, cooking, skiing, building a piece of furniture, zip lining, taking a road trip – it doesn’t matter what you do, it just needs to be something that you find interesting.

Pick one thing from the list and make a commitment to try it in the New Year. If trying something new scares you or makes you nervous it’s even better and that’s probably the thing you should do. I’m not suggesting you do something dangerous, but sometimes we avoid simple things without even realizing it. We think we can’t do them, so we get uneasy about trying them. One great example I can think of is a conversation I recently had with someone about a painting class I was taking. She commented that she would love to join but she couldn’t paint. I asked her if she had ever tried and her answer was “no”. Saying you can’t do something is not an option if you have

never tried it. Many times we make assumptions we can’t do something when in reality it’s just a self-imposed limitation.

Another way we set limitations is by avoiding activities if we think we will not be good at them.

Yes I paint, but am I good? It doesn’t matter. I enjoy the experience so I keep doing it. We don’t have to be the best at everything we do. The goal is to simply try something new and enjoy the activity for the sheer joy of it. If you end up discovering a new passion you are great at that’s fabulous, but don’t make it the purpose. If you are not great at the activity but you still enjoy it, just do it and have fun.

So go for it, schedule it, make it happen, whatever you need to do to put your new activity at the top of your to-do list this holiday season. Whether you end up loving it or hating it (I tried knitting once, let’s just say it’s not my thing) the boost of confidence and energy you will get from trying something new will be far more rewarding then spending your time wishing you had tried it. Have a great time and bring your renewed enthusiasm to your work in 2020 and beyond!

What new activity will you try?

Contributed by: Sarah Skotvold

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5 Fitness Tips for the New Year Fitness tips for a healthy year

Are you ready for a healthy year? Start the year off right and keep your health on track all year long by incorporating the following fitness tips into your routine.

Outline your goals Saying you want to get fit or exercise more are broad goals. In order to achieve your fitness resolutions, you need to be detailed about the changes you want to see and the strides you want to make. Are you hoping to lose a certain amount of weight? Do you want to achieve a specific number of steps each day? Do you want to try a new exercise class? Define your goals so you can determine the steps necessary to reach them.

Start slow Although you’re fired up to make a fitness change in your life, starting slow is the best approach. You don’t want to hurt yourself trying to do too much too soon. Set yourself up for fitness success by forging your own path.

“You may see people exercising at a very high intensity, but you should start with low-tomoderate intensity workouts. You may know people who train six days a week, but it's fine to start with three. You may see people engage in a diverse array of physical activities, but a 15minute walk three days a week is a great place to begin,” advises Tyrone Holmes, Ed.D, CPT, certified personal trainer, author and Active.com writer.

Ask for guidance Unless you have a degree in physical education, kinesiology or health and fitness, chances are you might be unsure how to start your fitness journey. It’s okay to not know because there are plenty of experts such as personal trainers, physical therapists and exercise specialists who can help you define your fitness goals, teach you how to train and develop a program that supports your fitness aspirations.

Make it social Friends make everything better, including exercise. There’s no reason you need to board the fitness train alone. Encourage a friend to go with you on an afternoon hike, join you for an early-morning sweat session in the gym, try out a new workout DVD in your living room or brave the unknown in a new workout class. Working out with a friend who’s dedicated to making the New Year a healthier and fitter one will help you succeed.

Don’t give up It takes time to see significant results, so be kind to yourself, especially when you’re not seeing the number on the scale move down as quickly as you hoped. Fitness is more than just the number on the scale, and you should be proud of every workout you complete and healthy change you make.

“Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your personality. It won’t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient,” according to GAIAM writer Louise Smith.

Whether you want to improve coordination, get stronger, lose weight or just move more, these suggestions will help you work up a sweat so your year is filled with fitness successes.

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National Blood Donor Month – January 2020

How to Observe National Blood Donor Month 1. Donate According to the American Red Cross, winter is “one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.”

That’s because of, among other things, busy holiday schedules and bad weather often resulting in canceled blood drives. Furthermore, seasonal illnesses such as the flu force potential donors to forgo their blood donations.

That’s just one of the reasons that National Blood Donor Month, which has taken place each January since 1970, is such an important observance. Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. According to the World Health Organization, “blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person — the gift of life. A decision to donate your blood can save a life, or even several if your blood is separated into its components — red cells, platelets and plasma.” Let’s learn more.

Not just in honor of National Blood Donor Month, but in the simple spirit of providing the stuff of life to those who need it most.

Donate now. Donate again in eight weeks.

Repeat.

2. Inspire National Blood Donor Month can inspire people to donate. And those donations can in turn inspire others to donate, creating an exponential increase in blood donations when and where they're needed the most.

3. Learn and remember your blood type What's your blood type? Some examples: O positive donors are needed more often than other blood types. O negative donors are considered "universal donors." AB positive donors are "universal recipients."

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5 Amazing Facts About Blood Donations 1. Not enough blood for all of us According to the American Red Cross, about 38 percent of the U.S. population can donate blood — but only 10 percent actually do.

2. Fill 'er up with regular — donations Brookhaven National Laboratory says that people who begin donating blood at age 17 and donate every eight weeks will have donated 48 gallons of blood by age 76.

3. Donate blood and get medical info When we donate blood, labs examine the donation for multiple infectious diseases, such as HIV and West Nile virus.

4. Dogs can donate, too!

Your dog can donate blood, too. Check with your veterinarian and the Humane Society to make sure you know the local rules and regulations for this type of donation.

5. The multiplier effect is huge

Why National Blood Donor Month is Important 1. Donating blood save lives Someone needs blood every few seconds in the United States. And more than 4.5 million Americans would die every year without lifesaving blood transfusions. National Blood Donor Month helps us remember these vital statistics.

2. It's the gift that keeps on giving The American Red Cross needs 13,000 blood donations every single day to maintain an appropriate blood supply. Fortunately, eligible blood donors can donate blood every eight weeks.

3. It's good for donors, too The American Journal of Epidemiology reports that blood donors are 88 percent less likely to have a heart attack.

Every time we donate one pint of blood, the potential is there to save three lives.

National Blood Donor Month Dates Year

Date

Day

2020

January 1

Wednesday

2021

January 1

Friday

2022

January 1

Saturday

2023

January 1

Sunday

2024

January 1

Monday

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6 Chilling Facts About Icicles That All Homeowners Should Know

Th o s e b e a u tifu l, s h in y ic ic le s hanging from your roof are not cool.

They’re a really, really bad sign that you may have an ice dam — a ridge of ice along the edge of your roof that can damage your house and your wallet. But don’t freak out. Just be in the know about these six things, and you can save your budget from hypothermia this winter. #1 They'll Destroy Your Roof's Insulation So, here’s how ice dams work: When heat escapes through your roof, it melts the snow up there.

Then it gets cold again, and that water freezes along the ridge of your roof. If this happens enough, the ice builds up into an ice dam.

Once the ice dam is established, when the warm air melts more snow, that water gets trapped behind the ice dam and just hangs out there in a puddle. Water is not supposed to puddle up on your roof. It can seep down through the roof (science calls this a “leak,” FYI), and turn your insulation into a wet mess.

But that’s only the beginning … #2 They'll Infest Your House With Mold Once your insulation is that soggy mess, something worse could be lurking. MOLD! Ugh. It’s nasty.

And it’s expensive to make go away. Fittingly, the way to prevent it is (ta- da!) good insulation. So make sure your roof doesn’t get too warm in the first place.

“Most ice dams are caused by a warm attic, which can be fixed if people would just call the

professionals in,” says Joe Palumbo of ice mitigation company, The Ice Dam Guys.

Having sufficient insulation is key, but keep in mind that a well-insulated attic has to be balanced with good ventilation. An attic shouldn’t be more than 15 degrees hotter than rest of the house — if it is, you need better ventilation. Not sure about your insulation/ventilation balance?

You can find a home energy auditor through the Residential Energy Services Network, or — even better — check with your local energy utility, as many of them offer free audits to customers. #3 They'll Send Water Pouring Down Your Walls Count yourself lucky if you caught the ice dam in time so that moldy insulation was the only problem.

A really bad leak will continue right through the insulation to destroy walls, ceilings, flooring — pretty much everything it touches (and spread that nasty mold around!).

That’s a great way to wave goodbye to the Dream Deck Savings Account you’ve been working on for years.

One way to ensure you never get a catastrophic leak is to make sure there’s never enough ice or snow up there to melt into one. This can be done with special roof rakes (that’s a thing!) if your roof is low enough, or by calling in pros who know how to climb around on roofs in the snow without breaking things themselves. #4 They'll Rip Down Gutters and Pull Roof Shingles Loose Ice dams weigh a ton (literally!).

Which means all that weight can tear gutters away from your house, pull shingles loose from your roof, and generally cause stress on your home’s exterior. But if there’s no ice, there’s no ice damage. So, make sure your home’s insulated and well ventilated (see #1) — and you shouldn’t have a problem. But if you see one forming, try this DIY trick: Fill pantyhose with an ice- melt product, and place on freezingprone points of your roof. Your home won’t win any beauty pageants, but in the short term, this DIY trick can save you some serious grief. #5 They'll Damage Something (or Someone!) Special to You Did we mention how heavy ice dams are? Weight can inflict damage. A ton of it! And in dangerous ways you

don’t even want to think about. Like suddenly breaking loose and falling on: • That azalea you nursed back to • life last spring • Your just-paid-off car • Your dog • You! If preventative measures haven’t worked to keep them at bay — or you’re just learning about ice dams too late to prevent one — getting rid of an ice dam as quickly as possible is crucial. This is where companies like The Ice Dam Guys come in.

You may have been an icicleharvesting pro as a kid, but now that you’re an adult with a home to protect, this is a job for the pros. Not only will they remove the dam safely, they can help you pinpoint the exact cause and identify damage. #6 They'll Grow In Lots of Spots Around Your House — Not Just the Roof It makes sense that ice dams can damage your roof. But ice danger just keeps going and going when it clings to any part of your house.

Case in point: gas meters.

“That gas meter has a small breather that needs to breathe air,” Palumbo says. “We’ve often seen it get iced up or covered in snow.” A frozenover meter can cause your gas to shut off unexpectedly — not the best winter surprise. Other places ice (and icicles!) hang out on: Anything outside that will let snow puddle on it when it melts It’s tempting to put your home maintenance blinders on during the frigid winter months, so try to carve out a little time between your cocoaand-Netflix binges to pull on your boots and take a slow lap around the outside of your home.

Clearing away the beginnings of any ice buildup can save your wallet big time — and make more time for cozy viewing and sipping in the end.

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Easy DIY Mudroom Ideas to Organize Winter Gear A simple over-the-door shoe organizer ($13 to $25) is great for storing (and organizing) hats and gloves.

Get clear plastic so everyone can see what’s what at a glance. Also perfect for stashing orphaned mittens until a mate finally appears.

A plastic tray filled with a layer of black river rocks ($3 for 28-ounce bag at craft stores) lets boots drip dry inside without messing up floors. Got some fourlegged friends? Leave space on the tray for dog booties ($12 for a pack of 12) that’ll keep paws dry and warm your heart.

With admirable upcycling ingenuity, 28-ounce food cans become helpful storage cubbies on the back of a door — perfect for stuffing with soft wintry hats and gloves. Remove labels with hot water and some isopropyl alcohol to get rid of stubborn glue, and file off any metal burrs on the inside lip of the can.

Screw the cans to a mounting board and get ready for organized bliss.

STASH your deicing salts right where you need them – outside by your front door. A stainless steel or galvanized steel bucket ($15 to $20) and big metal scoop (60 to 85 ounce; $10) make attractive helpmates; a fat ribbon keeps everything festive.

Ideas VIEW GALLERY

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JANUARY 2020 SUN

MON 29

TUES 30

WED 31

Tahoe Donner Light Parade & Fireworks Squaw Valley Fireworks Northstar All Day Celebration

THUR

01 New’s Year Dad

FRI 02

SAT 03

January is Nat’l. Blood Donor Month Alpineglow Speaker Series

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Fireworks at Squaw every Friday night through February

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23 Alpineglow Speaker Series

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Full Moon Snowshoe Guided Tour Sugar Pine State Park

Truckee DIVE-IN Movie Series

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Sierra Senior Services Annual Spaghetti Feed & Bingo Night

January brings the snow, Makes our feet and fingers glow ~Sara Coleridge~

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Date and Event December 31 NEW YEAR’S LIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS SHOW

December 31

Where Held

Time

Details

Tahoe Donner Ski Area 11603 Snowpeak Way

4:30 pm start

4:30-5:30 Sign-ups Let's ring in the New Year in mountain 6:15 Chairs load fashion. This free fun event is for 6:45 Fireworks Show intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on the Snowbird run. Come early to (530) 587-9444 secure a spot in the parade. If you are wanting to spectate the event, join us at the dmoore@tahoedonner.com bar for a warm drink. The New Year’s Fireworks show will follow the Light Parade.

This is a free event

Squaw Valley Village

All day events

2:00 – Glow stick carnival games 5:00-7:00 – Live music 5:15 - Torchlite parade 7:00 - Fireworks 7:00 – 9:00 family friendly party 9:00 – Rock Concert www.squawalpine.com

The New Year's Eve Family Celebration combines fun and exciting kid's activities, a fireworks show and even live music and drinks for the parents. We're opening up all of Olympic House for an unforgettable NYE family party and capping it all off with an East Coast New Year's Eve ball drop featuring DJs and a Balloon Drop. Bring the whole family and ring in the New Year at Squaw Valley!

Northstar Village

All day events

12pm - 6:30pm | DJ on The Village Stage 5pm - 8pm | Face Painting

by Giggle & Grin 7pm - 9pm | BoomBox Party Band 9pm | Northstar's Annual Fireworks Show

Ring in 2020 with the ones that you love in the most pristine spot to watch fireworks.

We’ll have music all afternoon into the evening with our headliner, Hip Service, starting at 7pm and the fireworks show starting at 9pm.

TORCH LIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS SHOW

December 31

Contact Info.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

www.northstarcalifornia.com

January 2 Alpenglow Winter Film Series: Kit DeLauriers, skier who skied Mt. Everest

January 11 Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

Olympic Village Lodge 1901 Chamonix Place

7:00

FUND RASING EVENT All money goes to local non-profits in the North Lake Tahoe community & Truckee Tahoe Land Trust

Back for its 14th year, the Alpenglow Winter Film Series will be showcasing the outdoor industry's most respected athletes. Hear from these professionals as they share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. Many of these shows are a rare opportunity to meet and hear from these talented athletes. Doors open at 7pm at the Olympic Village Lodge and shows are free.

Sugar Pine Point State Park 7595 Hwy. 89 Tahoma

6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Denise (530) 583-9911 info@sierrastateparks.org

State Park Interpreters will be leading Full Moon Snowshoe Tours exploring the natural and cultural history around the HellmanEhrman estate and Lake Tahoe shoreline in Sugar Pine Point State Park. Few experiences are as magical as snowshoeing by the light of a full moon along the snowcovered Tahoe shore! For those new to snowshoeing, there will be a beginner’s clinic at 6:30pm.

$40 / ADULT $25 / CHILDREN UNDER 12

The Full Moon hike starts promptly at 7pm near the restrooms in the Day Use side of the park (lakeside entrance, east side of Highway 89)

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Date and Event` January 11 FIREWORKS CELEBRATION EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT JANUARY THROUGH FEBRUARY

January 18 DIVE IN MOVE SERIES “JAWS”

January 11 Alpenglow Winter Film Series: Adrian Ballinger The only American to ski two 8,000 meter peaks

January 26 SIERRA SENIOR SERVICES ANNUAL SPAGHETTI FEED AND BINGO

Where Held SQUAW VALLEY KT BASE BAR DECK 1960 Squaw Valley Rd.

Time 4:00 pm 6:00 pm

Contact Info. https://squawalpine.com /events-thingsdo/winter-fireworks

Details Join us for a winter fireworks celebration at Squaw Valley! Saturdays in January and February, we'll be lighting the night air with a special fireworks show on the KT Base Bar. Don’t miss free live music at our Winter Après Music Series in the Plaza Bar from 46pm.

Truckee COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL 10981 Truckee Way

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

http://tdrpd.org/dive-inmovies or info@tdrpd.org

Join us at the Truckee Community Swimming Pool (10981 Truckee Way) for our Dive-In Movie Series on the third Saturday of each month.

BRING YOUR OWN FLOATY! Movies will be played on the digital board of the lap pool.

Cost: regular pool admission fee

Olympic Village Lodge 1901 Chamonix Place

7:00

FUND RASING EVENT All money goes to local non-profits in the North Lake Tahoe community & Truckee Tahoe Land Trust

Back for its 14th year, the Alpenglow Winter Film Series will be showcasing the outdoor industry's most respected athletes. Hear from these professionals as they share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. Many of these shows are a rare opportunity to meet and hear from these talented athletes. Doors open at 7pm at the Olympic Village Lodge and shows are free.

Truckee Community Center 10981 Truckee Way

OPENS: 5:00 pm DINNER: 6:00 pm BINGO 7:00

FUND RAISING EVENT; always a Sell Out!!!!

This is the 19th year of this highly anticipated community fund raising event benefiting Senior Services and Meals on Wheels.

Always great food and a fun family event.

See flyer for ticket purchase information.

SEE SEPARATE FLYER PROVIDED

MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY THROUGH WINTER SEASON

COTTONWOOD HILLTOP RESTAURANT

6:30 pm 9:30 pm

info@cottonwoodrestaurant. com

Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings overlooking downtown Truckee at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.

MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY THROUGH WINTER SEASON

MOODY’S BISTRO 10007 Bridge Street Truckee

8:00 pm

http://www.moodysbistro. com

Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.

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2019/2020 SKI RESORT SCHEDULE RESORT

OPEN NOW

ESTIMATED CLOSING 2020*

HEAVENLY TAHOE South Lake Tahoe, CA

28 lifts 10,067 ft. elev.

1-800-Heavenly

4/19/20

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA Truckee, CA

20 lifts 8610 ft. elev.

1-800-Go-North

4/19/20

SQUAW/ALPINE Squaw Valley, CA

42 lifts 9.050 ft. elev.

1-800-403-0206

5/31/20

SUGAR BOWL Norden, CA

12 lifts 8,383 ft. elev.

1-530-426-9000

4/19/20

KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT South Lake Tahoe, CA

12 lifts 9,800 ft. elev.

1-209-258-6000

TBD

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT Tahoe Pines, CA

8 lifts 7,880 ft. elev.

1-530-525-2992

TAHOE DONNER Truckee, CA

5 lifts 7,350 ft. elev.

1-530-587-9444

TBD

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT Truckee, CA

8 lifts 7,700 ft. elev.

1-530-426-3666

4/19/20

DIAMOND PEAK Incline Village, NV

7 lifts 8,540 ft. elev.

1-775-832-1177

TBD

MOUNT ROSE Reno, NV

8 lifts 9,700 ft. elev.

1-800-754-7673

5/3/20

3/29/20

Closing Dates are still estimated. This chart will be updated periodically as the season unfolds.

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