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History of the CRAFT Christopher Columbus Smith lived in Algonac, just south of the “thumb” in the mitten of Michigan. He lived on a Great Lakes Waterway called the St. Clair River, which funneled water from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. In 1874, he was 13 years old and he built his first boat. And so began the legacy of Chris Craft boats.

He built “punts” or “skiffs” as they were called, some for duck hunting, which became popular with his friends. By the time he was 20, he

joined with his brother Hank to begin producing hunting boats full time and together they grew the company.

In 1910, they formed the Smith Ryan Boat Company and became well known for their “Runabouts”; fast and economically priced. By 1922, they brought in partners and formed the Chris Smith and Sons Boat Company. Sometime during the 20’s, Chris Smith and Sons began assembly line production of their boats, which had been entirely hand-built before then.

They used mahogany, teak and brass to cater to luxury buyers at the time: Henry Ford and William Randolph Hearst. A special point in continued on page 8

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Bear Tales

by Jill Beede

Desolation Wilderness was the destination point for the caravan formed to transplant Black Bears in the early 1940s from Yosemite, where they had been wreaking havoc.

But that particular year, snowfall arrived early and they were not able to reach the top of Barker Pass to release them. So they let them out half way up. Slowly they wandered down into West Shore and beyond.

Bear stories are a favorite topic of conversation in the neighborhoods where they raid trash bins, show up for barbecues, and occasionally enter homes, garages, and cars if the smells are enticing. cabin to scare him.

When the prank was done, they returned joyfully to the kitchen—where they found the largest black bear they had ever seen.

First Encounters One popular story took place in the late 1940s. A San Franciscan named Arthur came to the lake for the first time with three friends who had a cabin in Homewood. On the journey over the mountain, they told Arthur lots of bear stories. By the time they reached the cabin it was dark. They asked Arthur to go outside to fetch some wood but as soon as he heard rustling in the bushes he came running back inside. Arthur’s friends suggested he camp out back in the little cabin since there was no food there to attract the bears. Then they maliciously made noises outside Arthur’s cabin to scare him.

When the prank was done, they returned joyfully to the kitchen—where they found the largest black bear they had ever seen.

Admired for their high endurance and adaptive nature, Black Bears live a slow-paced life, thriving in the High Sierra wilderness. While tolerant of humans, we are fascinated with them.

Never Stand Under a Treed Cub Old Al Fanger who lived at the ‘Peek of Blue’ a Tahoma lakefront had two favorite tales about bears. One day he was walking on his property and as he came around a large tree he found himself face to face with a cub. The frightened cub climbed up the tree. Fanger looked up to watch it climb, but the cub got

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even more frightened and lost control of its bowels—all over him. Fanger never again stood under a treed cub.

Dead Meat On a Hoof Another day, Fanger accidentally hit a bear near Emerald Bay. Thinking it was Dead Meat on a Hoof he stuffed it into the back seat of his car and headed off to Tahoma.

Along the way, he felt hot breath on the back of his neck and looked in the rearview mirror, only to find the bear awake and angry. He stopped the car, opened the back door and the bear took off running.

So agile, bears can be seen walking along fences and decks. When they meet humans in their path, they’ll either ignore them or do a “bluff” charge. However, they are unpredictable and must be given an escape route if encountered.

Put Your Arms Up and Grunt An avid mountain biker was having a frustrating day biking from Tahoe City to Truckee. His chain broke at the top of Mt. Watson (El. 8,424 feet) and he had to push his bike back through Antone Meadows.

Suddenly, a little bear leaped out of the bushes and went up on his hind legs. Tom had heard that in such a circumstance you should make yourself seem big. He dropped his bike, raised his arms up in the air and the bear took off running.

A Fed Bear is a dead bear. Most bear problems arise out of carelessness with food.

Most locals know that by feeding them they would quickly become so much of a nuisance they may need to be destroyed. Many take extra precautions by putting smelly refuse in their freezer until garbage collection day or by sprinkling their bags with ammonia.

Though it was fashionable to build elevated wooden trash sheds, they are by no means a deterrent to a Black Bear, and now the metal bear-proof ones are recommended and even required in some neighborhoods.

Epicurean Delights A local chef’s fine cuisine drew a daily visitor to her trash can. Always the same bear and always the same methods. He would knock the can over, carefully spread the garbage out, sort through it, eat what he pleased, and then leave. After weeks of having to clean up after the bear, she saw no other solution than to have him transported out of the area. To her dismay the bear returned, not willing to give up the chef’s epicurean delights. But he now cleaned up his own messes.

Midnight Snacks Many Lake Tahoe campers disregard the

Bear Warnings posted throughout the parks.

One such family took leftover barbecued chicken in their tent for a midnight snack.

When a furry guest arrived and began digging at the tent’s door, they cut a hole in the backside of the tent and fled to their car. So frightened, they flew through the campground gate and drove all the way to the nearest Park Rangers’ Office before reporting the incident.

Hey Yogi Not many people knew it but a former local Fire Chief was terrified of bears. One day a concerned driver stopped in his station.

There was a bear sitting on a large boulder on the side of the road. He seemed to be admiring the view and not frightened by the chaos he was causing. Cars were stopping in awkward places to watch him and an accident was sure to happen. The Chief drove to the scene hoping the bear and its onlookers had left but instead found twenty people gathered. Trying to make light of the situation he took a deep breath, then called over his loudspeaker: “This ain’t Jellystone and that up there on the rock sure ain’t Yogi!”

photo by Webb Canepa Each October up to 50,000 spawning red Kokanee salmon swim up Taylor Creek. Only the female bears are successful at grabbing the salmon with their claws and they teach their cubs to fish. Picky eaters, they eat the best roe and leave the rest of the fish for other predators, since spawning salmon do not taste good.

It is believed the Kokanee were introduced into Lake Tahoe by accident in 1944 from the old Fish Hatchery in Tahoe City. They are much smaller than their relatives—only fourteen inches. Since they are ideally suited for cold lake water, they were planted in Lake Tahoe’s tributary streams in 1949. continued on page 6

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continued from page 4 Black Bears can weigh up to 500 pounds.

They are strong swimmers and great climbers.

During the summer months, they forage up to twenty hours a day and gain an extra 100 pounds and a four-inch layer of fat. Pregnant bears hibernate in hollow tree logs and occasion-ally under (or in) cabins closed up for the winter. Sows live to be twenty and give birth to up to ten cubs during their lifetime. Cubs become self-sufficient after seven months but stay with mom for two years, when they either leave of their own free will or are “kicked out”.

Bears can easily be disturbed during hibernation since their body temperature only drops a few degrees. They don’t urinate or defecate but recycle their waste due to a biochemistry change. In spring they wake sluggish and weak, having lost 25% of their body fat (not having eaten in five months).

Mama Bear and the Three Cubs A lakefront caretaker was curled up by the fire watching TV. He heard unusual noises and got up to look out the window. He didn’t see anything, but kept hearing the noises, so he looked in the kitchen. There he found three little bears: one on the butcher block with his paws up, one on the window sill and

the other on his hind legs with pasta hanging out of his mouth. He knew Mama Bear was sure to be near so he looked out the living room windows and saw her at the bottom of the outside stairwell. He called a neighbor for help and his reaction was “Are you crazy, no way I’m coming over there!” So he grabbed a broom, poked it playfully at the cubs and managed to get them to leave. In no hurry, they continued to play around the deck before rejoining Mama Bear.

Before this, there were grizzlies in Tahoe.

Though glorified on the California flag, they became extinct in the early twenties. Unfortunately, stories of encounters with them rarely ended without the bear or the human being killed.

Old Brin Since 1870, an 800-pound brindle-colored grizzly named “Old Brin” had been preying on livestock and humans around Tahoe. In 1881, Lugi Barnetto, a Basque sheepherder, had the misfortune of getting treed by “Old Brin”. The beast’s deep coughing roars could be heard for miles. Eventually losing his grip, Barnetto’s agonizing yell replaced the beast’s roars. Little evidence was left of the death scene the following morning—that is except the bark Old Brin had torn off the first nine feet of the yellow pine sapling.

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Food Bears are accustomed to human food and garbage. Our ways of handling garbage in Tahoe provides bears with easy access to food. As winter approaches the bears will become more aggressive in their search for food until most of them hibernate in late November or early December (depending on the winter, some bears will continue to forage for food). The actions we can take to minimize their access to food is: • Don’t feed the bears - feeding bears or other wildlife is illegal and increases the potential for property damage and ultimately the bear being put do death.

• Don’t leave food for pets outside.

• If you live in a single-family house store your garbage in your garage or similar structure until trash day and add Pinesol™ to the inside of every bag of garbage you put out for pickup. Put your trash out on the morning of pickup, not before.

• Bear proof garbage cans are recommended and are available locally.

• If you use a dumpsters, do not overfill the dumpster or leave garbage outside of the dumpster. Be sure that the dumpster lid is locked after closing the lid.

• Don’t leave garbage or food in vehicles.

• If you own a rental property, please instruct your rental agent and your renters that they need to follow the procedures outlined above.

Shelter There are many homes in Tahoe that have exterior access to the crawl space under the building. Every year bears find poorly secured openings and make their den for the winter. During their stay the bears can cause damage in the area where they are living (e.g. piping, heater ducts, insulation). In some cases they can use openings in the floor to gain access to the interior of the house. After the cubs are born, it is a difficult decision to force them out of their den because of the likelihood that the cubs will not survive. The things we can do to minimize their access to shelter is: • Identify and fortify exterior openings into the crawlspace under the house. In this case the term “fortify” means building a new closure or modifying the existing closure to prevent the bear from breaking in. We have seen too many instances where flimsy closures (e.g. plywood or wood planks) or

firewood stacked in front of the opening have been easily removed by a bear seeking shelter. Even after the bear has been “evicted” we have seen instances where they return and “break in” because the opening was not adequately secured.

• If you are not a full time resident, inspect the opening upon your arrival to ensure it is still in tact and to avoid being surprised by having a bear living with you.

• If you find that a bear has broken in, call Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (530) 577-2273 or The Bear League (530) 525-7297 for guidance on how to handle the situation.

Bear Country “Rules of Engagement” If you encounter a bear in Your Neighborhood or Yard: • Do not run from him, this may stimulate his instinct to give chase. If you have small children who may run, pick them up and keep them calm.

• Do not corner the bear - make sure there is a way for the bear to move on.

• Let the bear know this is your territory and he doesn’t belong there.

• Don’t be afraid or submissive.

• Yell at him, bang pots & pans, throw rocks, etc.

• Make him think you are a bigger bear than he is!

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continued from page 2 history in 1919 was when Garfield Woods, another Michigan native known for power boat racing, asked Chris to build his first offshore racing boats. He ended up building his own wooden racing boats later, called “Gar Woods”.

In 1927, when Jay Smith, Chris’s son was appointed President and General Manager, they began production of a 22-foot Cadet, an affordable Runabout that brought in many middle class buyers…families who could take advantage of buying a Chris Craft on the company’s payment plan. The Cadet was probably the first powerboats ever made available by price and plan, to the general public.

By 1930, the name of the company in Detroit was changed again to Chris Craft.

The Great Depression had robbed everyone of discretionary income and more, so the Smiths brought their lines down to one, a series of low-priced runabouts to stay in business. As you can see pictured here is an outdoor showroom for Chris Craft in Chicago in 1934. The company was back to offering several different lines with the higher-priced cabin cruiser in the back of the tent and the lower priced runabouts in front.

Founder Chris Smith died in 1939 but his company survived well. Just around the next corner was World War II and in 1941, Chris Craft was able to gain U.S. Army and U.S. Navy contracts for small patrol boats, utility launches and rescue boats. They had produced over 12,000 military vessels by 1945. By 1950, Chris Craft was at the top of the wave of our country’s economic boom, offering over 159 different models with luxurious models sold to movies stars such as Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Katherine Hepburn and Frank Sinatra. In fact, the name became synonymous with high class living and elevated social status.

In 1955 fiberglass boats were making their appearance and Chris Craft developed their first. They purchased Roamer Boat Company and made that portion their metal boat division, producing Chris Craft Roamers. By 1971, they had produced their last mahogany boat, a luxury, 57-foot special called the “Constellation”.

As for Chris Craft the independent company, it merged with NAFI, previously known as the National Automotive Fibers Company in 1960 and renamed the whole parent company Chris Craft Industries (CCI) in 1962.

They were known mainly for their oil and

gas products and radio and television broadcasting, oddly enough. This was obviously not the end of the recreational boat called a Chris Craft! In 1981, a group purchased the recreational boat division of CCI and began a whole new history-making venture in racing, a promise that needed to be kept and was,

by George Dale Murray and a small group of investors.

As of this year, Chris Craft marks its 145th anniversary in boat building. It may not be the same company or the same owners, but over the years, the quality and the passion in the name has not dimmed one iota. publishers notes continued on page 9

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All wooden boats have their story of keeping afloat; one of the best is on Lake Tahoe. Dave Triano, local Tahoe resident and internationally known restorer of antique boats, was the Director of Preservation and Restoration for the mighty THUNDERBIRD Yacht from 2009 to 2016. Of Thunderbird Lodge fame, the yacht is widely regarded as the finest antique wooden boat in the world. Dave’s passion for beautifully created craft brought him to this culminating point in his career, where he restored the full structure and the bottom of boat, as well as putting in all new engines and mechanicals.

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September 20 – 21 - Little Big Mountain Bike Festival https://www.truckeebikepark.org/thelittlebig The Little Big Bike Festival and Skills Clinics take place at the Truckee Bike Park in Truckee, California. The event caters to all ages, disciplines, and skill levels of mountain biking, encouraging all riders to participate.

The festival features a women’s only clinic and a two-hour kids group clinic. Additionally, the festival includes Men’s and Women’s Amateur and Pro dual slalom and dual pump track races. There will be a strider bike jam and jump jam for kids as well as Men’s and Women’s Amateur and Pro Jump competitions. The Little Big Bike Festival is excited to be a Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) Bronze event.

September 21 - Oktoberfest at Squaw Valley https://squawalpine.com/events-things-do/ oktoberfest-lake-tahoe This annual event transforms the Village at Squaw Valley into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer, delicious food, Bavarian music, the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band and the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troops throughout the day.

September 28 - Spartan Race World Championship https://squawalpine.com/events-things-do/ spartan-race-world-championship For the fifth year in a row, the Spartan Race World Championship will take place in Squaw Valley. The world’s best athletes will collide on the course with a shared goal: to be the Spartan Race World Champion. The most anticipated obstacle racing weekend of the year will feature four Spartan Race distances to choose from over two days

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of racing. Come cheer on your friends and family or just watch as these incredible athletes compete for the title. A special Funitel Access Ticket will be available Saturday and Sunday for access to the upper mountain course, see details online.

September 28 - Truckee Regional Railway http://www.truckeehistory.org Come join us at Truckee Regional Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to ride the Truckee Railway around the park! Sponsored by the Truckee Donner Historical Society, celebrating 150 years of the transcontinental railroad in Truckee. Scaled down Steam and Electric train rides for both children and adults.

October 6 - Great Trail Race https://greattrailrace.com/ The Great Trail Race travels a multi surface route from Truckee to Tahoe City. You choose to run or mountain bike one of two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite division course adds in more technically challenging terrain. Make the event the goal of your summer training, then dig deep and beat your age-group rivals. Or set your own pace and enjoy a beautiful Truckee Tahoe mountain bike ride or Truckee Tahoe trail run or walk through the Sierra forest. Whatever your speed, wear the T-shirt with pride year-round, knowing that your participation helped others through supporting Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue.

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October 25 – 27 - Halloweekend https://www.skihomewood.com/event/halloweekends-at-homewood/2019-10-27/ When the sun goes down the goblins, ghosts, and ghouls come out during Halloweekends at Homewood Mountain Resort from 3 to 9 p.m. Join us for a peak-toshore fright-fest featuring spooky fun for the whole family. Take a stroll through the trick-or-treat village at South Base featuring free scary movie showings, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and surprises from local vendors. For a truly terrifying experience, join us at dusk for a chilling chairlift ride – if you dare! Try not to scream as the Quail Chair whisks you through one haunted scene after another – but rider beware, the only way out is riding the chairlift back down to the bottom!

November 2 - Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Email: dawnh@sierracommunityhouse.org Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival takes place in the elegant Lakeside Ballroom at Hyatt Regency – a hotel and casino set amongst the spectacular backdrop of Incline Village on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. “It is our pleasure to bring our supporters together for an evening of delectable chocolate created

by Tahoe’s finest culinary artists, and sample boutique wine from acclaimed California wine regions including Napa, Amador, and Paso Robles.” Guests will also have the chance to bid on tantalizing items in a live auction and silent auction all while supporting the mission of the Sierra Community House (a newly combined organization made up of the Tahoe SAFE Alliance, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Project MANA, and the Family Resource Center of Truckee). Guests will have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through a special Fund-A-Need.

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September 21 - Annual Markleeville Creek Day https://www.alpinewatershedgroup.org/ creek-day Alpine Watershed Group, in partnership with the Great Sierra River Cleanup, will be hosting its 20th annual Markleeville Creek Day, which allows for the completion of important restoration work through several projects across the Carson River watershed.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant willows in Hope Valley, remediate head cuts in Grover Hot Springs State Park, remove invasive and noxious weeds from meadows and riparian zones, or cleanup roads as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. There will also be kid-friendly events, including painting picnic tables in Heritage Park and cleaning up Markleeville Creek.

All are welcome to attend. No experience is necessary. Participants should arrive at the Alpine County Library in Markleeville at 9:00 a.m. for registration and introductions.

At 9:30 a.m. volunteers will carpool to their selected project site. Volunteers are asked to bring reusable water bottles (we will provide water re-fill stations) and sun protection, and to wear long sleeves, long pants, and close-toed shoes. The workday will wrap up at 1:00 p.m., and a complimentary taco bar will be provided for volunteers at the library park.

September 21 - Firefest Lake Tahoe https://kiwaniscluboflaketahoe.org/MeetingsEvents?event=134906 Fire Fest 2019 will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and the event is a great opportunity for families to join local, state and federal first responders and other agencies to learn about fire safety and prevention. Smokey Bear will be on hand for meet and greet and photo opportunities.

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Activities include watching helicopters take off and land, vehicle extrication demonstrations, squirting fire hoses, sitting in a fire truck, meeting Sparky the Fire Dog, free games with prizes, visiting booths on home safety and energy conservation and enjoying a Kiwanis BBQ and much more!

September 28 - Annual Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest Pageant https://www.himmelhausslt.com Himmel Haus’ sixth year for this fun event, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tahoe’s only Oktoberfest-themed beauty pageant filled with fabulous and ridiculous prizes and hilarious fanfare and fun. Located at 3819 Saddle Road in South Lake Tahoe, Ca. October 5 - 6 - Oktoberfest at Historic Camp Richardson Resort http://www.camprichardson.com/oktoberfest Sip from souvenir beer mugs and sink your teeth into some IPA beer-infused bratwurst at Camp Richardson’s 25th annual Oktoberfest. Enjoy crafters booths, lots of food and drinks for purchase, bier games and live entertainment.

October 11 - 13 - Lake Tahoe Marathon by Tahoe Blue Vodka http://www.laketahoemarathon.com Run, jog, or walk your way in this premier three-day running festival, attracting thousands of athletes and visitors each year. You’ll find a range of events for everyone, from the casual runner to the fanatic, including a 5K, 10K, and 16.6-Miler, some Half Marathons, Marathons, Ultras and the famous Triple Marathon and Triple Half Marathon Trifecta! Arguably the most beautiful venue in the world; this is one race you won’t want to miss!

October 18 - South Tahoe “Classic” Car, Truck & M/C Show http://www.goodsamsaferide.com South Shore-based nonprofit Good Sam Safe Ride concludes its 2019 show season with the South Lake Tahoe Classic Car Show and Old Car Giveaway — and the weekend-long event is free for both participants and attendees at Heavenly Village in at Stateline. Come enjoy what the Village offers and take a last stroll through classic vehicles for 2019.

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September 21 - Holi Festival of Colors http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-of-colors/festival-of-colors-in-reno-nv Holi is celebrated in India as a spring festival.

After the chill of winter, people come outdoors, bury the hatchet, and loosen “uno” by throwing multi-colored powders on each other. The colors represent all the colors of spring and the diversity among human and animal kind which makes life interesting and profitable. Our east-meets-west version of this exuberant festival includes yoga, mantra bands, DJ’s, Hip Hop, Bollywood Dance, vegan food, free hugs and, of course, colors.

For the young at heart!

September 25 – 29 - Street Vibrations Fall Rally http://roadshowsreno.com/sv_fall.php It’s the last great motorcycle rally of the season and this event takes it to a new level, with live entertainment on six outdoor stages, more than 250 vendors, scavenger hunts and poker runs, a spectacular fireworks display in downtown Reno, custom bike auction, bike builder’s show and competition and a tattoo expo. Free to the public to enjoy the outdoor concerts and vendors.

Families are welcome and some of the bikes are incredible works of art. Downtown Reno is the heart of activities, but events will also take place in Virginia City and Carson City.

October 5 – 6 - Southern Fare on the Square http://www.nuggetcasinoresort.com/eventsen.html Experience the sounds and flavors of the South at this FREE street festival on Victorian Square in Sparks. Southern food is the sweetest and most sultry taste around, not to mention the hospitality. Be sure to enjoy all the fixin’s with food & drink vendors, craft beers, live music & entertainment, lots of crafters and a VIP Beer Garden.

October 5 – 6 - World Championship Outhouse Races https://visitvirginiacitynv.com/events/ world-championship-outhouse-races The tradition began when outdoor plumbing was outlawed in Virginia City . . . so angry residents took their outhouses to the streets.

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October 20 - Pumpkin Palooza https://pumpkinpalooza.org Named a “Top Fall Event” in 2017 by Food Network Magazine, Pumpkin Palooza is chock-full of good old-fashioned fun. Celebrate autumn with wholesome activities guaranteed to produce smiles for the entire family. Spooktacular activities such as: Build and race a pumpkin in the Pumpkin Derby, participate in the family costume parade, play carnival style games, listen to stories in the haunted schoolhouse, compete in pie-eating, marshmallow noggins, zombie walk, marshmallow shooting and mummy wrapping contests, decorate a pumpkin, enjoy live entertainment and much, much more!

September 28 – 29 - 100 Years of Genoa Candy Dance! http://www.genoanevada.org/candydancefaire.htm This will be a very special 100th Anniversary of the Genoa Candy Dance! You have never been to a crafter gathering of this magnitude: over 300 craft and food vendors draw thousands of people to Genoa during the two-day event. Each day opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. and is FREE to all who attend. Make sure to view the new bronze statue of Lillian Virgin Finnegan the woman who started it all; and read the history of the event you are attending.

October 26 - Nevada Day – 155 Years! http://nevadaday.com Nevadans love a parade, but Nevada Day is more than just a parade, it’s a grand celebration commemorating Nevada’s entry into the Union on October 31, 1864. Nevadans have the distinction of holding the largest statehood celebration in the nation! The celebration in the State’s capital, Carson City, features a large assortment of activities including the Nevada Day Parade, music and arts shows, a Carnival, Pancake Breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion, Nevada Day Classic Run/Walk, World Championship Rock Drilling Contest, Beard Contest, Annual Chili Feed, free local concerts and more!

Over 200 entries in the parade (led by law enforcement and public officials) include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and even Burning Man creations. Food, drink and souvenir vendors line the streets, as well as local businesses featuring food and beverage specials. Nevada Day is more than just a parade! It is Nevada’s Heritage Celebration – a gathering of community spirit to salute our state’s past and look ahead to its future.

October 28 - Fall Festival at Carson Valley Swim Center https://cvswim.com/event/fall-festival-floating-pumpkin-patch

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Come join a fall festival with a floating pumpkin patch! From 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., kids can enjoy activities of all kinds in a poolside celebration.

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October 19 – 20 - Grand Sierra Beer and Chili Festival https://gsrbeerandchili.com What happens when tasty cold beers and awesome live music meet spicy hot bowls of chili? That’s right, party time! This October it’s time to don the comfy pants, grab your best buds, cram yourselves into a ride-share and head on over to the Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival. Entry is FREE and gates open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Savor beer tastings from over two dozen local, regional and national craft beer favorites. In between sips, slurp your way through delicious chili samples and other menu specialties from local restaurants – then vote for your favorite chili to take home the People’s Choice prize! When your taste buds and tums need a break from all that beer and chili, explore market stalls featuring quality goods from over 75 craft vendors, or jiggle on over to the concert stage and dance along to live bands.

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an all-out potty race in this historic mining town. One person rides and the remaining team members push, pull or drag the decorated outhouses down the racetrack.

There will be a chance to vote for the ugliest, the prettiest, the most unusual outhouses, etc. during the People’s Choice Awards on Saturday. All races take place on “C” street (the main drag) in downtown Virginia City.

The Parade of Outhouses will begin at high noon on Saturday, with races to follow at 1 p.m. The races begin on Sunday at noon.

Don’t miss this hilarious event!

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September 21 - Fair Oaks Chicken Festival https://www.forpd.org/263/ Fair-Oaks-Chicken-Festival Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District for their 14th annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival. The celebration includes live music on main stage, a pancake breakfast, craft brew tasting, 100+ vendors, “SactoMoFo” food court, kid’s park, kid’s entertainment, a cluck n’ crow contest and so much more.

October 11 – 13 - Sacramento Home & Garden Show http://sachomeandgardenshow.com The fall edition of the 38th Annual Sacramento Home and Garden Show is returning to the Pavilion building at Cal Expo with the newest in landscaping, gardening, patios, fencing, decks, heating and air, solar, insulation, remodeling, new construction, plumbing, kitchens, baths, closets, home furnishings, appliances, lighting, roofing, painting, gutters, home security, windows, doors, siding, tile, stone, granite, BBQs, pools, spas and more.

October 19 - Oktoberfest in Placerville https://www.placerville-downtown. org/2019/10/19/1402/oktoberfest-2 The 9th annual Oktoberfest will feature Craft Breweries and a Wine Garden pouring the exceptional wines of El Dorado County, live Bavarian Music, Beer contests with prizes, Weiner Dog races, Bavarian Dance demonstrations, a family area with games and activities for children, German Food, vendors and more. This year the Wiener Dog Race is being put on with the help of volunteers from Animal Outreach. The cat rescue organization is going to the dogs! All proceeds will support their work in El Dorado County and surrounding areas.

October 31 - Nevada City Halloween https://www.nevadacitychamber.com/nevada-city-events/halloween Trick or treating in the historic downtown, Fright Night at Miners Foundry, and local Ghost Tours makes Nevada City one spooky place to celebrate Halloween.

Tahoe Getaways - North Lake Tahoe and Truckee’s premier local, professional vacation rental management firm - officially launched operations in their new space on June 24, 2019. The upgraded 6,660 sq. ft. office building is located at 11382 Northwoods Blvd. near the base of the Tahoe Donner community.

“Identifying a location with the capacity to accommodate operations, hospitality, and business functions under the same roof has been a goal over the last several years,” said Tahoe Getaways President and Founder, Jim Winterberger. “We scoured the North Shore of Tahoe, Truckee, and even beyond. By Tahoe standards, we employ a significant number of people. We hire local and buy local. Keeping our headquarters in the Tahoe/Truckee area was critically important to us. 11382 Northwoods was one of the few properties in the Tahoe/Truckee area that checked most all of our boxes. The location had been home to a contractor and a successful real estate firm, and we’re a blend of that. The use was established, the space, and of course parking, all fit the bill. Having just sold our building downtown on Church Street, timing was right to make the move.”

Founded in 2001, Tahoe Getaways has continued to set the standard in professional resort accommodations in the North Lake Tahoe - Truckee regions. Tahoe Getaways offers turnkey, volume controlled vacation rental management, property maintenance services, leasing, real estate consulting, and hospitality support.

To learn more about Tahoe Getaways, please visit www.tahoegetaways.com.

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