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Our cover story features the Higgins family of Somersett sharing their heartfelt story of relocating to Reno, along with their dream of launching a fitness training gym in the Biggest Little City. The theme of fitness may also resonate with residents this February as they struggle to keep up with those new years resolutions to get moving and eat well. On that note, you’ll also find an article offering the community-oriented fitness perspective of Kevin Croghan, a Somersett resident with a passion for fitness and nutrition—with a twist. You’ll also find some tips on health-enhancing beverages, some of which you might even enjoy with your Valentine this month. Enjoy the delicacies of winter’s most heartwarming month as you look forward to next month’s Spring issue!
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Welcome to the February “Love and Fitness” issue of The Good Life! This issue of The Good Life comes infused with the always-anticipated February themes of love and good food, the month’s cardinal holiday being Valentine’s Day. The theme this month also includes a theme of fitness, as that’s what can keep our hearts truly happy year-round.
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Feature Story
Building a Future Foundation from Love: The Higgins Family onStarting a New Life in Reno By Carlie Partridge
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hen I meet Curt and Whitney Higgins at their home overlooking the 18th hole of the Somersett golf course, it’s definitely not golfing weather. It’s crisp and icy and some of the course is still covered in snow. The distinct seasons of Reno are part of what drew them to the area in 2012—even the winter. “We love that we get a taste of each of the four seasons here,” says Curt. Curt and Whitney lived in Yuba City and the Sacramento area for most of their lives and their 24 years of marriage, and decided to relocate to Northwest Reno upon another major life change—they became grandparents about nine months ago. From being high school sweethearts in Northern California to becoming grandparents in Reno, the Higgins’ story mirrors their foundation and focus on love and family. Curt and Whitney’s grandson Ryan, nearly 9 months old, is cooing happily as he rests in his mother’s arms. Ryan is the proud progeny of Curt and Whitney’s youngest son Garrett, 19, and his love, Ali. The young couple, together with the new grandparents, decided to make the move to Reno to set the foundation for their lives. “Becoming grandparents at such a young age was a huge surprise, but it’s been amazing,” beams Curt. “We’re so proud of Ali and Garrett and so happy they’re a part of our lives here.” Ali and Garrett are living at the casita at the Higgins’ house as they establish their lives in Reno and prepare to buy their own house. The move from Northern California to Reno was a natural one for the Higgins family. “We were already drawn to Reno, but when we saw Somersett it was basically a no-brainer.” The neighborhood offered them a blend of natural beauty, amenities and proximity to their family in California. “When we saw the view from this house, we were sold,”
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in Reno also opens doors for the future of CEMEX in Reno proper. “Northern Nevada has wonderful long term prospects in terms of growth in the building industry. The rise in residential and commercial building in 2014 and beyond is looking good.” Whitney Higgins is also happy to embrace life in Reno and her role as grandmother to baby Ryan. “It’s just so wonderful to be able to be here, all together with Ali, Garrett and Ryan.” Moving to Reno was a full family decision. “It was either all of us move here or none of us do,” says Whitney, who owned and operated a hair salon in Yuba City for over 15 years. “We had to convince everyone to move here, and it worked.” Garrett and Ali are young parents excited about landing in Reno and making it their home. Garrett has followed in Curt’s footsteps and works in the construction industry, having had several promotions over the past years. “In a way he’s followed me into the industry, but he also definitely doesn’t want to travel as much as I do,” jokes Curt. Ali is deeply enjoying motherhood and has a passion for young children—“I’d love to be a child care provider and do more babysitting—I absolutely come alive around children,” she beams.
Building the Future, Building Strength Outside of his work and family life, Curt Higgins has a passion for bodybuilding and has won several contests in the past several years. Bodybuilding is lifestyle for Curt, one that has been temporarily waylaid due to a back injury requiring major surgery soon. This reminds Curt of yet another attraction to Reno, the quality health care options. Curt and Whitney are optimistic as they face the upcoming surgery—one that will require Curt to take weeks off of work and take a respite from his travel. The down time won’t stop him from playing with baby Ryan who “gets bigger and faster every day.” Curt’s bodybuilding passion is also transforming into a business—Alpha Bodz LLC is a personal-training centered gym that will be ready to launch as soon as the Higgins’ decide on an ideal location. Curt and Whitney both agree that Reno is also a ripe enclave for small businesses to launch and gain momentum. “This is my passion, and I’m so excited to get it started.” The vision for Alpha Bodz is to provide top quality training for all levels of fitness as well as group fitness classes in a profession-
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says Curt. Their home has a panoramic view of the Sierra foothills to the West, and a reminder that California is so close yet so far. “The other wonderful things about Reno are the ease in the lifestyle and the relative lack of traffic, congestion and parking problems.” This is something California can’t exactly claim. “For our family,” explains Curt, “Reno also functions as an educational stepping stone with its great schools and our son’s focus on UNR. The junior colleges are great here, there’s truly a strong sense of community and it’s just an all around fine place for families.” Curt and Whitney also appreciate the ease of using the Reno airport and the way the Biggest Little City is a kind of “melting pot” of longtime local residents and transplants. “It’s a growing city, it’s got a great foundation for growth,” says Curt. Curt Higgins has become familiar with Reno over much of his career as the VP of the Northern California Region of CEMEX—the 3rd largest building materials company in the world. The company provides building materials, cement, concrete, aggregates, asphalt and other materials for construction. For many years, Curt commuted from his home in Northern California to Reno for work. His visits were so frequent that he spent hundreds of days a year in Reno, in extended residence at the Peppermill hotel. His lifestyle as a commuter helped him become familiar with Reno, and had his family joking that he was “married to his job” for the amount of time he spent away. Since August of 2000, Curt has enjoyed his role with CEMEX. Now that he lives in Reno, it’s a bit of a mixed blessing for the Higgins family. As much as they love their life in Somersett, Curt still spends a large amount of time travelling back to California for work. “See those bags by the door?” Curt gestures to a pile of suitcases—“that’s my life.” However, the choice to reside
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al nurturing environment that provides an alternative to the big name gyms. Alpha Bodz will focus on specialized and personalized programs infused with Curt’s own wealth of knowledge through personal experience as a professional bodybuilder. Bodybuilding is a passion that Curt shares with his elder son Grant, 21, with whom he competed as part of the only father and son duo to enter the 2012 Las Vegas Classic. Grant won in the novice class light division while Curt won the open class middle weight division. Grant lives in Yuba City and is a certified personal trainer with two year of
Junior College studies under his belt. He’s focusing on health and fitness in academics and career, his most recent job being as a sales representative at a gym in the Sacramento area. Overall, Grant has already competed in 4 bodybuilding shows and Kurt and Grant Higgins: a Father and Son Team placed 1st twice and 2nd twice in his division. “Reno is the type of place where you can really do all of this—the career, the family life, the community ties and even launching a new business. It has a special feeling,” says Curt. The Higgins’ also enjoy getting away from Reno to various spots in California, but love the feeling of returning home. With the family living together, they have found a kind of happy gravity in Somersett. Curt Higgins is in many ways all about building—building materials on the career front, bodybuilding on the business outlook and building roots in Reno as their grandson grows up. The best thing about their lives? “Being grandparents,” they practically say in unison. “It’s so new but it’s given us an immensity to look forward to,” says Whitney. Valentines Day at the Higgins household this year will be busy—all about building, all about the baby—and obviously—all about love. And on that note, Curt adds that he fully embraces the phrase that for every great man, there is a great woman behind him.
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ipping on certain beverages can not only make you smarter over time, but also improve your memory, mood and quality of sleep. Opting for drinks that contain naturally mind-enhancing organic compounds can be part of an overall mental health strategy. Here are five liquids that benefit your brain and body based on ingredients with well-studied healthy compounds. Consider including them this month for your Valentine’s day dinners! And yes—red wine made the list! Good Ol’ Fashioned Green Tea As if we haven’t heard enough about the qualities of this perennial favorite beverage—one of the most ancient still enjoyed around the world. Green tea provides a treasure trove of compounds that apparently can turn us into slim, svelte, alert, athletic super-beings. Among its mind-enhancing compounds are polyphenols such as EGCG, which has been proven to prevent certain neurotransmitters from degrading. In other words, green tea helps you stay young in the head—and maintain acuity in cognition. EGCG in green tea is also established to fend off anxiety and depression, giving the beverage the paradoxical quality of assisting
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with alertness while promoting calmness. Perfect for the Valentine’s Day romantic dinner jitters! Your Brain on Beet Juice The potent juice of this deep-red root is rife with nitrites—compounds that support the relaxation of blood vessels. This results in an increased flow of freshly oxygenated blood throughout the body. Your brain directly benefits from this beet-induced influx of freshness, and the root juice can help avert age-related declines in cognitive function. While it’s a bit of an acquired taste and often hard to stomach in large amounts, just a few ounces of fresh beet juice a day can do a brain good. Also—it’s red. Kind of romantic? Prevent Mental Decline with Wine This information is not to recommend that you use wine to manage your mental state, as that could be a slippery slope to a hangover. Rather, research does support the fact that wine, in moderation, can boost your memory. It’s not that you get brighter from boozing—but that simple sipping of red wine can protect against inflammation-producing proteins. Such proteins are linked to memory disorders including Alzheimer’s. One study even revealed that moderate wine drinkers were approximately 53 percent less prone to suffer memory loss than their teetotaler friends. Apple Juice Adults can benefit from reintegrating this favorite beverage of children. In fact, Apple juice may be even more beneficial for those over 50, according to studies. The juice contains high levels of acetylcholine, a compound linked to memory preservation. Acetylcholine is also an essential chemical in the brain’s process of learning. An apple a day can help you learn something new until you fall from the tree of life. For valentine’s day, you could try a little hard cider for an extra kick and still get some of the benefits listed above.
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Fitness Focus
February Fitness Focus: A Passion for Community-Based Fitness Education
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or Kevin Croghan, the process of fitness is more than just working out. With over 16 years in the fitness industry in several capacities, his approach is holistic, embracing the multiple currents that create health. Degreed in Kinesiology, Croghan’s professional training career has spanned health clubs, learning institutions, corporations and his own facility in Reno, always with the same underlying passion: to facilitate the strengthening of the mind/body relationship in clients. He is equally passionate about nutrition and food--the fuel for the body’s endeavors and expressions, and has trained extensively in the culinary arts. His passion has also led him to volunteer at Reno high schools, sharing his love of movement and food with at-risk youth. Movement is Life From the foundations of movement and nutrition to the nuances of sport-specific athletic training, his practice is based on
the essentials. Flexibility, strength and focus can all be developed, and optimal function arises in the context of attention. “A trainer can help to direct attention to address a person’s specific body mechanics, strengths and weaknesses. My role is to be a positive vessel for others to reach their pinnacle of health and fitness,” said Croghan. A Somersett resident himself, Croghan enjoys running with his dog, Kilo, in the neighborhood’s heart-rate-raising hills in just about any weather. He wanted to bring his passion for food and fitness to the local community in a way that made sense--something that added a deeper educational element to the personal training aspects of his vocation. To that end, he will be extending his services in the neighborhood through two programs custom-designed for residents. The offerings are a kind of blueprint for community based fitness education--a model that shares
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ne hundred years ago, cancer was viewed as a death sentence and people worried it spread from one person to another. So in 1913 fifteen concerned doctors and businessmen formed the American Cancer Society’s precursor organization to bring cancer into the open. Today, three million volunteers nationwide carry out the Society’s lifesaving work, including thousands in Northern Nevada. Society donors fund Nobel Prize winning research; free local patient, caregiver and family services; and prevention and early detection programs through local events like the Suits and Sneakers golf and gala taking place the weekend of June 6th and 7th and The Big Dig on September 13th. (See sidebar) Although cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., 1.2 million Americans have been saved from cancer during the
past 20 years with deaths declining 20 percent between 1991 and 2009. Today about 14 million Americans are cancer survivors. More than 9,000 of the 13,830 Nevadans diagnosed with cancer in 2013 survived, due in large part to American Cancer Society research, prevention and early detection education, advocacy and lifesaving patient services. The American Cancer Society is the largest private, not-for-profit funder of cancer research in the U.S, investing more than $3.8 billion to date in the quest to better understand, prevent, detect and treat cancer. $720,000 is currently at work at the University of Nevada, Reno. In 2013 more than 1,000 Northern Nevada cancer patients and caregivers received more than 3,000 Society services including free information and guidance to cancer patients, their caregivers and families at cancer
resource centers housed at St. Mary’s Hospital and Renown Regional Medical Center. Volunteer Road to Recovery drivers provide free transportation to treatment for patients who can’t get to lifesaving appointments on their own. Trained Look Good… Feel Better volunteer cosmetologists teach women with cancer how to combat cosmetic side effects of treatment such as hair loss and skin problems. Patients traveling long distances to Reno for treatment can receive free or discounted lodging while in treatment. Cancer information and support is available 24/7 via trained compassionate operators at 800-224-2345 and on cancer.org. And the Society sponsors an online workshop called “Cancer Thriving and Surviving” to help survivors cope with life after treatment. The American Cancer Society’s goal is to save 1,000 lives a day from cancer, an increase from the current 400 lives saved today.
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What’s Happening at the Library? Northwest Reno Library 2325 Robb Drive, 775-787-4100 Free Tax Assistance continues at 7 library branches throughout Washoe County. This partnership with AARP and the United Way through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program continues from February through April 15. This program is designed to assist low to moderate income taxpayers of any age with special attention to those 60 years and older. Help is available on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please call 775-856-9591 for an appointment. The Music of India: Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m. The UNR Performing Arts Series has again partnered with the Washoe County Library System to bring amazing musical artists
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Come see what the library has for you! For more information on all library programs and services please visit us online at www.washoecountylibrary.us.
neighborhood classifieds 2008 Tango Travel Trailer 276RBS. Original owner. Non-smoking. Walk-around queen. Great condition. Sofa sleeper slide. Power awning and power hitch jack. Very workable kitchen layout with hidden pull out trash bin. Lots of storage both inside and outside. Asking $13,900.00. Call 747-4926. ALL Hand Carved Dining room set, Teak and Rosewood Table 48 X 60 table with two 20 inch leaves, 2 Caption chairs and 6 side chairs. In excellent condition. Can email pictures. Joe at jom8050@sbcglobal.net. Call 775-376-1761 Price $ 7,500.00 FOR SALE: 2008 Harley XL1200, Limited edition, only 1,200 miles, $7500/OBO Call Eric at 745-6015
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CARVE TAHOE AT NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA RESORT JANUARY 27, 2014 - FEBRUARY 2, 2014 Elite snow carvers from around the world are traveling to Northstar California to participate in Carve Tahoe! Carve is a week-long international snow sculpture competition where you are invited to watch teams transform 25-ton blocks of pure, white Northstar snow into breathtaking masterpieces. The teams competing are the best of the best – selected from a world-wide applicant pool. Come watch the carvers sculpt from Jan. 27th - Feb. 2nd, 2014, followed by rounds of spectator judging and the Carve Award Ceremony on Feb. 2nd. For more information, visit www.northstarcalifornia.com. RUNNING RED FOR HEART, PART 1 SCHEELS FEBRUARY 8, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Guys and girls...come out and support women in the fight against heart disease and stroke by running in your favorite red dress, tutu, or other red running gear in the second annual Running Red for Heart 5K. The run will start at Scheels and all proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Fees: $30: now - Feb 7 $40: Feb 8 (Race Day) Packet Pick Up and Health Expo: Friday, February 7: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Located in the Scheels Training Rooms CUPID’S COURSE VALENTINE’S FUN RACE NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA RESORT FEBRUARY 14, 2014 - FEBRUARY 16, 2014 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Skiers and riders of all levels are welcome to participate in this fun race at our Epic Mix Race Venue. For more information, visit www.northstarcalifornia.com.
ARTOWN PRESENTS AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR CELEBRITY SHOWROOM, JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET FEBRUARY 28, 2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM In 1984, in the midst of Uganda’s civil war, human rights activist Ray Barnett was called on to help the country’s many thousands of orphaned and starving children. Ray and his team came up with a unique approach to impact the lives of these children, one child at a time – the African Children’s Choir. The African Children’s Choir has performed for heads of state worldwide and at the United Nations and White House several times. They have been a special guest on Ellen, Good Morning America and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They have performed twice on American Idol – once with Josh Groban. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow wrote a special composition for Queen Elizabeth II that the Choir sang at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration. Tickets: $30.00 adults $20.00 children 12 and under To purchase tickets, call John Ascuaga’s Nugget at (775) 356-3300 . For more information, visit www.renoisartown.com. NORTH LAKE TAHOE SNOWFEST! NORTH LAKE TAHOE FEBRUARY 28, 2014 - MARCH 9, 2014 Celebrating 33 years of family fun in North Lake Tahoe! Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe comes alive with ten fun-filled days and nights, jam packed with events and activities for all ages. SnowFest is a ten day winter carnival celebrating life in the High Sierra. The festival includes 65 events, including: torchlight parade, fireworks, Polar Bear Swim, Uphill/Downhill Dash, Dog Pull, parades and many other events. For more information, visit www.tahoesnowfestival.com.
SQ FT 2832 2690 2904 2660 3432 3605 3170 3050 3168 3267 3764 3217 3198 3777 3450 3061 3267 3928 3380 3050 3222 4608 3022 4751
DOM 76 76 107 64 93 87 121 145 28 56 139 197 101 40 63 71 107 157 91 85 115 145 30 14
ADDRESS 2460 Mountain Spirit Trail 8115 Twin Eagles Court 20 Sharps Circle 8140 Twin Eagles Court 140 Hawken Road 4845 Buckhaven 8680 Eagle Chase 2195 Candle Rock Court 4440 Mountaingate Drive 66 Promontory Pointe 6965 Eagle Creek Court 2865 Sagittarius Drive 5020 River Lane 25 Greybull Court 35 Greybull Court 40 Promontory Pointe 4375 Sharps 70 Hawken Road 4325 Caughlin Parkway 550 Juniper Hill Road 4854 Buckhaven Road 570 Juniper Hill Road 4135 Basque Lane 90 Hawken Road
LIST PRICE $342,500 $405,000 $420,000 $429,000 $459,500 $499,000 $510,995 $518,250 $545,000 $545,900 $549,000 $599,000 $599,900 $612,000 $615,000 $619,000 $625,500 $625,500 $675,000 $675,500 $689,000 $699,500 $725,000 $799,000
SQ FT 4608 3706 4648 3928 7289 5921 4895 5657 7046 5283 5086 10018 5274 6905 7468 5744 5345 7675 5850 2839 7306 5564 3504 7363
DOM 7 52 262 85 56 37 323 166 13 732 210 126 223 195 785 134 65 314 2 129 122 181 139 461
LIST PRICE $849,500 $998,888 $999,000 $1,010,000 $1,030,000 $1,050,000 $1,070,000 $1,095,000 $1,188,000 $1,290,000 $1,295,000 $1,460,000 $1,500,000 $1,610,000 $1,695,000 $1,700,000 $1,795,000 $1,835,000 $1,890,000 $1,900,000 $2,350,000 $2,500,000 $2,900,000 $2,995,000
SOLD HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS 7673 Stonebluff Way 7855 Granite Basin Court 1115 Mayflower Drive 4150 Plateau Road 2850 Peavine Creek Rd. 2375 Maple Leaf Trail 2370 Maple Leaf Trail 8245 Antler Pointe 2370 Roanoke Trail 1758 Evening Rock Court 2290 Maple Leaf Trail 1715 Caughlin Creek 4771 W Creek Ridge Trail 4935 Pinebluff Trail 3490 Cranbrook Circle 1745 Hunter Creek Road 4871 Turning Leaf Way 8225 Antler Point Court 5010 Eaglesham Court 1800 Caughlin Creek 8395 Desert Candle
SQ FT 2635 3697 2615 2506 2720 2761 2761 2593 2899 2998 2761 3201 2784 3274 2823 2541 3176 3148 2815 2691 3764
DOM 80 669 53 75 87 28 27 20 118 111 2 1 57 93 35 65 203 46 77 55 373
LIST PRICE $295,000 $333,000 $359,900 $424,000 $367,765 $379,450 $379,950 $410,000 $415,000 $419,000 $377,450 $427,000 $441,000 $430,000 $450,000 $500,000 $485,000 $485,500 $488,000 $499,900 $499,000
SOLD PRICE $280,000 $345,500 $355,500 $360,000 $367,657 $380,200 $389,802 $395,000 $395,000 $400,000 $401,116 $427,000 $428,000 $430,000 $450,000 $460,000 $472,000 $475,000 $480,000 $490,000 $490,000
ADDRESS SQ FT 8770 Forest Willow 3679 1755 Caughlin Creek Road 2898 1660 Woodcrest Court 2879 4845 Aberfeldy Road 3257 5020 Eaglesham Court 2934 8588 Gypsy Hill trail 3050 1871 Laurel Ridge Drive 5782 4333 Ross Drive 4419 4350 Dundee 3225 8580 Gypsy Hill Trail 3267 1955 Champion Hills Drive 5782 8548 Gypsy Hill Trail 3928 1885 Dove Mountain Circle 3292 4885 Mountainshyre 4087 4930 Aberfeldy Road 3718 3385 Sierra Crest 5072 2100 Candle Rock Court 5000 4225 Christy Way 4532 45 Sharps Circle 4180 4220 Christy Way 6200
DOM 322 74 190 224 50 205 200 42 50 336 193 170 29 164 126 134 135 59 88 545
LIST PRICE $505,000 $512,000 $439,950 $560,000 $545,000 $545,404 $599,000 $575,000 $629,000 $599,463 $650,000 $622,009 $677,000 $729,000 $715,000 $925,000 $1,090,000 $1,125,000 $1,620,000 $2,599,000
SOLD PRICE $492,714 $495,000 $513,981 $540,000 $545,000 $545,404 $560,000 $575,000 $580,000 $599,463 $620,000 $622,009 $677,000 $685,000 $700,000 $885,000 $1,000,000 $1,090,000 $1,500,000 $2,450,000
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Within one of the nicest gated communities in Somersett. Well established, quiet and a low fence away from one of the nicest golf courses in Northern Nevada. Enjoy all that Somersett has to offer from miles of hiking trails, full work out facilities, workout classes, 2 pools with hot tubs, indoor basketball court, tennis courts, access to the driving range and the Canyon Nine par 3 course for less than $10. All of this and minutes to the California state line or South Reno. Somersett, It’s good to be home. Master and second bedroom (with it’s own bath) are on main level along with kitchen, laundry, formal dining and great room. Upstairs is the 3rd bedroom with it’s full bath and a large loft that overlooks the great room. Fantastic mountain views from the backyard, nice patio for entertaining or relaxing. Neighborhood is friendly and quiet. You can step over the back fence and walk to the country club for a round of golf or a great meal and a drink while you enjoy their great view of the Sierras and the 9th green.
WILD WINTER WEEKEND ANIMAL ARK FEBRUARY 15, 2014 - FEBRUARY 16, 2014 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM See the Animal Ark residents in their winter coats! Enjoy watching the animals play in their winter wonderland at 6,000 feet. Dress warm and please call on event day as weather conditions could cancel the festivities. Prices for this special day event: $12 Adults; $11 Seniors (62+); $10 Children (3-12); Free for Children 2 and under. For more information, visit http://www.animalark.org.
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MT. ROSE SLIDE BACK RETRO PARTY MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE FEBRUARY 22, 2014 Bust out your skinny skis and neon attire for the annual “Slide Back” into time event at the closest ski resort to Reno (just 25 minutes away). For more information, visit www.skirose.com.
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ADDRESS 8722 River Front Ct. 7631 Autumn Ridge 1830 Sun Shadow Court 7751 Autumn Ridge Circle 8855 Scott Valley Court 4742 Village Green Pkwy 1910 Champion Hills Drive 1785 Laurel Ridge 8517 Timaru Trail 1790 Laurel Ridge Drive 1850 Scott Valley Road 4160 Hackamore Drive 7075 Aspen Glen 1755 Laurel Ridge Ct. 3421 Cheechako Dr 3381 Cheechako Drive 1845 Dove Mountain Court 8507 Gypsy Hill 1830 Dakota Ridge Trl 8625 Eagle Chase 8690 Birkdale Court 1795 Dakota Ridge Trail 4170 Longknife Road 230 Juniper Hill Road
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