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Truckee & the Transcontinental Railroad by Mark McLaughlin

Truckee and Lake Tahoe residents and visitors owe a debt of gratitude to our proximity to America’s first transcontinental railroad. Without the access and economy generated by the national railroad, this region’s celebrated tourism industry would have languished until well after World War II. The federal decision to run the track over Donner Pass instead of alternate routes, like the heavily traveled Lake Tahoe Wagon Road via Carson Pass, revived the moribund Truckee River route pioneered by the Stephen’s Party in 1844. The decision to slink the railroad down the Truckee River Canyon and into the Nevada desert assured Truckee’s economic survival and secured its colorful legacy in the annals of Western history. The financial and political support to construct a railroad across the continent was slow in coming. It did have its proponents, including Asa Whitney. Whitney had lost his import business during the economic recession of 1837 and then his wife Sarah died in childbirth in 1840. Alone and in debt, Whitney traveled to Asia where he became wealthy by exporting tea, spices, and other commodities. Whitney returned to the U.S. from China at age 43 swearing to make the world a better place. He found his life’s purpose in the concept of a transcontinental railroad across North America. It would connect the Pacific Ocean, with its lucrative Asian markets, with the Atlantic Ocean and its associated European commerce and would improve the lives of citizens on three continents. In lectures and presentations, he used maps to position the United States as the economic center between the Asian and European continents. In 1844, Whitney told Congress that railroads already under construction would soon connect New York City to the southern shores of Lake Michigan. He

argued that it was practical to extend the railroad from there through the Rockies to the Pacific Ocean, some 2,160 miles away. A combined rail and steamship route between New York and China would require only 30 days, compared to the round-trip sailing distance of nearly 34,000 miles that took the better part of a year. But Whitney’s dream ran into strong resistance from the powerful Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, who bellowed, “This proposal is impossible. You are 100 years before the time. This idea could have emanated only from a madman!” It would take James Marshall’s 1848 discovery of gold in California to put the project on the fast track. Despite the lack of political support from Washington, Whitney spent his time and money surveying, lobbying, and printing up fact-filled memoranda expounding on the feasibility of a Pacific Railroad, but Congress was divided over whether to build a southern, northern, or central route. In December 1848, President Polk shocked the country

Transcontinental railroad meets wagon train. Courtesy of the Library of Congress when he announced, “The accounts of the abundance of gold in that territory [California] are of such an extraordinary character as would scarcely command belief were they not corroborated.” Polk’s speech started the California Gold Rush, a spontaneous human stampede to the Sierra gold country. To Americans bound for California gold, and

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to their worried loved ones left behind, the idea of a safe, economical railroad to the Pacific Coast made good sense. Even so, the political winds in Congress were blowing in all directions. In early 1849, Senator Benton presented his own plan for a transcontinental railroad, one linking San Francisco with St. Louis, the largest city in his home state of Missouri. Ten days later, senators from Arkansas and Texas proposed southern routes through their states, giving Congress a multitude of railroad resolutions to consider. Heated debate in Congress over slavery status in the newly acquired territories and states (California joined the Union in 1850 as a free state), precluded any legislative movement on a national railroad to the Pacific. Finally, in January 1851, the House of Representatives allowed Whitney to present his proposal in person. Witnesses declared his words eloquent and his argument persuasive, but in the end Whitney’s grand plan was defeated, and he retreated to the quiet life of a gentleman farmer in Maryland. In reality, many members of congress supported a Pacific Railroad, but the political infighting regarding its geographic placement made consensus impossible. In 1853, Congress agreed to survey five possible routes. When the survey parties submitted their findings the following year, they suggested that a train line was feasible along each of them. The results were political dynamite in a nation already paralyzed by sectional and private interests involving slavery and states’ rights. It seemed that no matter how vital a transcontinental railroad was to the nation’s greater welfare, the growing rift between the North and the South stymied all hope of actually building one. Into the fray stepped Theodore D. Judah, a young, talented engineer from Connecticut who had few political connections, but possessed a clear mind and a pragmatic approach to business. Considered one of the top engineers in the country, Judah was no pie-in-the-sky dreamer. He stated, “Any attempt at legislation is, for the railroad,

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the signal of defeat. We start with this assumed as an incontrovertible fact; we must build the railroad without legislation.” Judah understood the political conundrum that the transcontinental line posed: “The advoTheodore D. Judah cates of any route Courtesy of the Califordo not believe that nia State Library more than one road will be built, and therefore they are afraid to give all a fair opportunity, lest their neighbor might get the advantage.” By 1856, Judah was so absorbed in promoting the railway that people began calling him “Crazy Judah,” but he was far from crazy. His plan was simple. In order to build the Pacific Railroad without federal legislation, private railroad companies backed by shares of stock should fund each section of the line. Judah mailed his proposal to every member of Congress and then headed to California to survey for a new railroad project dubbed the California Central. While there, he met Dutch Flat druggist, Dr. Daniel Strong who

had searched out a route for a mining road over Donner Pass. Doc Strong had explored the ridge that divides the American River’s North Fork from the Bear and Yuba Rivers and realized that the ridge would support not only wagon traffic, but a railroad line as well. Judah received Dr. Strong’s letter describing the potential route and quickly boarded a stagecoach to Dutch Flat. The two men saddled horses and started up the trail. Judah had already surveyed the Sierra divide at the Beckwourth, Henness and Tehachapi passes, but found engineering problems with all of them. As they climbed higher into the range, Doc Strong explained to Judah that beyond Donner Lake was the Truckee River Canyon, which formed a corridor through the mountains that led to Nevada Territory. As Judah gazed east from Donner Peak, down towards the lake and river gorge, he realized that he had finally found the answer to an engineering problem that had eluded him for years. In November 1860, Judah announced to Congress that the best, most direct railroad route into California had been discovered. The railroad would climb at a steady rate over the 102 miles from Sacramento to Donner Summit before descending the remaining 13 miles to the eastern state line;

in no place requiring a gradient of more than 100 feet per mile. With hard facts, figures, and projected costs, Judah managed to convince four California businessmen —C. P. Huntington, Mark Hopkins, Leland Stanford, and Charles Crocker (known as the Big Four) — to form and bankroll the Central Pacific Railway Company. Judah was hired as Central Pacific’s Chief Engineer, but he began to doubt the intentions of the Big Four so he traveled to New York City for investor money to buy them out. He contracted Yellow Fever after crossing Central America and died shortly after he reached New York. Despite his doubts and death, the Big Four did propel his dream to fruition and today Mt. Judah overlooks the railroad and the town his vision helped create.

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Special Olympics Hosts 2019 Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge on March 30 Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) will host the 2019 South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge fundraiser, presented by Greater Nevada Credit Union, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, at Zephyr Cove. The Polar Plunge invites brave residents to take an icy winter dive into the lake to raise money and awareness for SONV. The family-friendly event will include food and drinks, festivities, awards, games, raffles, and meet-and-greets with members of local law enforcement – departments that have chosen Special Olympics as their charity of choice. Last year’s Plunge raised more than $185,000 for local programs.

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Participants must raise a minimum of $125 to take the Plunge and enjoy the full festivities, which include an official Polar Plunge long-sleeve T-shirt, food and drinks, and more. Additional fundraising incentives are available at different monetary levels. The weekend’s Plunge festivities also include: • Friday, March 29: o A Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to kick off the weekend from 5 to 9 p.m. at Applebee’s in South Lake Tahoe. Local law enforcement personnel, accompanied by Special Olympics athletes, will volunteer as celebrity waiters and collect “tips” as donations for Special Olympics. o A “Very VIP” Plunge and reception at Edgewood Tahoe Resort for participants who raise $3,000 or more. • Saturday, March 30: o Directly following the noon Plunge, guests are invited to the After-Splash Bash at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, featuring a buffet lunch, no-host bar, music and more. o Plungers are also encouraged to enjoy a special performance of “The Magic of Giving” by magician Alex Ramon later on Saturday evening, for an additional cost. The show is sponsored by Greater Commercial Lending. Registration and more information is available at www.TahoePolarPlunge.com. This year’s theme is “Plunge with a Purpose” – focusing on SONV’s mission of promoting inclusion, empowering people with disabilities and helping to put an end to bullying. Proceeds from the South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge benefit SONV to offer year-round training and competitions in 14 different sports, schools programs and health re-

sources all completely free of charge to more than 25,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities between Nevada and Northern California. The South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge is presented by Greater Nevada Credit Union and sponsored by Greater Commercial Lending, Desert Hills Fire & Security Systems, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and Sectran Security Inc. About Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada (SONC/NV) is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through sports, education and athlete health. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 25,830 athletes who compete in a combined 353 competitions in 14 sports annually. Within the Community Sports Program and the Schools Partnership Program, SONC/NV is encouraging the growth of Unified Sports®, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to play as teammates. In addition, SONC/NV impacts more than 135,000 students each year by promoting inclusion on school campuses. SONC/NV is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering screenings and services free of charge. SONC relies on the support of more than 25,000 volunteers and funding from individuals, organizations, corporations, government and foundations. In 2018, SONC/NV celebrated the 50-year anniversary of Special Olympics. More information may be found by visiting www.sonc. org and www.sonv.org.

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THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

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In every cold-weather state in our nation, the wacky tradition of men, women and children diving or running into a body of water despite the cold temperature is an annual sure thing. What started out in 1902 as a “Polar Bear Swim Club” for winter bathing in Boston, has since turned into a great way to raise money for local and national charitable causes.

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Two well-known swim clubs formed at the turn of the century: the L Street Brownies in Boston in 1902 and the Coney Island Polar Bear Club in 1903. In their beginnings, they were simply two groups of people who loved swimming and felt that cold water swimming would bring medical health benefits. In Coney Island, the club decided to swim in the Atlantic every Sunday from November through April and invited non-club members to join with them on a New Year’s Day swim, commemorating the holiday. In 2005, the club began fundraising for Special Olympics and in 2007, for a local charity called Camp Sunshine, during the New Years Day swim. (There may have been fundraising previous to that time, but the exact year is not known.). Currently, around 300-500 participate in the New Years Day swim after the Chief Polar Bear blows a conch shell to signal the start. In 2005, they had over 6,000 spectators. The Coney Island Club was also mentioned by Kramer in Season 3 of Seinfeld, the episode called “The Pez Dispenser”. Back in Boston, the L Street Club began a New Year’s Day swim in Dorchester Bay (off the L Street Pier) in 1904, and immediately used the event to raise funds for local Continued on Page 8

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Continued from page 6 charities. The Brownies are known to be the longest running Polar Bear Swim Club in our country and also the longest running to use the event for fundraising. Between 500 and 1,000 New Year swimmers rush the beach each year. An Irish band usually plays for the crowd, until they jump in the water as well! The crowd of spectators usually hold the towels, the vitamin C and the flasks of “warming fluid”. In the late 1980s and early 90s, Polar Bear Plunges for recreation and fundraising

started popping up all over the map. The most benefitted charity is Special Olympics. Other causes include Autism, youth-related funding such as sports, Wounded Warriors and storm relief (Hurricane Sandy). For the smaller events—too many to mention here— benefit proceeds go to local charities. Fundraiser Plunges In 1981, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics was founded in Nebraska. Their mission, as the mission of other state LETR organizations to follow, was and is to provide sports training and athletic

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In New Jersey, the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics was founded 20 years ago. They only had one Atlantic beach at Seaside Heights for the event, but now offer two on different days for the large turnout. In Washington State, LETR offers their Polar Plunge events on 8 different days and locations, between January and March each year. With over 12,000 participants in 16 locations, Minnesota’s LETR managed to raise $2.8 million in 2012. Wisconsin began their plunge events in 1999 and have 12 of them in different locations throughout the state. Nebraska (5 events) and Iowa (14 events) as land-locked states, still offer Polar Plunges in their lakes every year. The format for the Special Olympic Plunge is basically the same: swimmers at each event are asked to gather donations in a

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competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. At the most basic level, the LETR Campaign initiative encompasses a variety of states’ fundraising vehicles such as Polar Bear Plunges, in addition to the Torch Run itself. (At its most developed, the LETR Campaign is an actual running event in which law enforcement and athletes run the “Flame of Hope” to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions.)

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minimum amount of $125 from their friends and families to make the plunge. It is no surprise that this particular event raises millions since the plunge seems to bring out the craziness, curiosity and impulsiveness of youth, in participants from 9 to 90 years old. Snazzy slogans such as “Freezin’ for a

Plungers rush into Lake Tahoe at Zephyr Cove benefitting Special Olympics. Photo by Miko Gastelum

Reason” and new swim clubs such as “Club Freezin’” have popped up over the years through this grassroots organization. As another example of fundraising, Brigantine, New Jersey residents have taken a Polar Bear Plunge on New Years Day for the last 20 years. They dive in for Fisher House, a charity that provides housing and transportation to wounded military members and their families. Again the numbers are astounding: 1,000 swimmers, 9,000 spectators and $80,000 raised in 2019. In Brigantine, plunge contestants wore costumes for prizes, listened to a singing lifeguard as the Master of Ceremonies and attended an “After Plunge” party. Since Brigantine was affected by Hurricane Sandy, the logo for the 2013 Plunge included that commemoration. Festival Swims Polar Bear swims and plunges are quite a necessary part of any self-respecting Winter Festival near the water. Locally, we enjoy SnowFest or North Tahoe Snow Festival in the early part of March—a 30-year tradition. GarWoods Polar Bear Swim on Tahoe’s North shore is a 250-yard swim in 39-degree (F) lake water. Prizes are given out for the fastest, slowest and most colorful swimmers.

In Lake George, New York, the Winter Carnival offers a Polar Plunge on New Years Day, with a different way to deal with large numbers of participants. They start the plunge at noon, with waves of swimmers (no pun intended) going in every half hour after that. New Years Day in Seattle will find approximately 1,000 brave swimmers plunging into Lake Washington for a hot drink and a Patch of Courage. Most Polar Bear Plunges are family events and this is no different. In fact, they offer a Polar Cub Club for younger ages to swim before the big event. Finally, in one of the coldest bodies of fresh water in our country, the Bayfield Winter Festival offers a fun plunge into Lake Superior. Located in Bayfield and Mt. Ashwabay, Wisconsin, the festival began in March 2006 as a fundraiser for their Recreation Center. The Polar Plunge itself does not raise money, but the overall festival does. In Canada and other countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and Russia, Polar Bear swims mostly revolve around New Years’ celebrations and are seldom fundraisers. In Scandinavia, winter swimming is more an every day occurrence connected with the sauna tradition.

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March 29 - 31, 2019

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Celebrating 5 years in sublime North Lake Tahoe, we love the spring vibe of WWG Squaw! Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is coming off another record-setting snow season and March is the month to catch it again! Come get the laid-back California experience, sunny days and spring snow. WinterWonderGrass Tahoe returns for 3 days of world-class Bluegrass/Acoustic Roots music on four stages, California and Nevada craft breweries and beer tasting all under the snow covered peaks at Squaw Valley. It’s going to be an epic weekend bringing together those who love music, mountains and a good time. Live Music-Headliners include: Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled by Turtles and many more! https:// winterwondergrass.com/squaw/.

Spring Music Series at Alpine Meadows The Spring Music Series returns this year with five music-filled weekends. Talented musicians take center stage on the deck at Alpine Meadows for a spring filled celebration with great skiing and exceptional FREE live music. https://squawalpine.com/ events-things-do/squaw-spring-music-series.

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April 19, 2019

4th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Truckee Celebrate Earth Day with Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) at the Downtown Community Arts Center in Truckee from 5 pm - 9 pm for the 4th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The evening will be filled with award-winning films focused on adventure, activism, and conservation. Join us for inspiring films, tasty food, delicious libations and a raffle! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival was started by environmental advocacy group South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) in 2003. The festival’s namesake is in celebration of SYRCL’s landmark victory to receive “Wild & Scenic” status for 39 miles of the South Yuba River in 1999. The festival is now in it’s 17th year and goes on tour all around the world by partnering with like-minded environmental organizations such as MAP. http://mapf.org/.

April 20, 2019

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is a volunteer run, non-profit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty. Come to the Village at Squaw Valley from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm for fun, live music and entertainment, and learn how to preserve and protect our local and global natural resources. The Earth Day Festival provides educational booths on the topics of watershed health, forest health, pollution prevention, alternative energy, waste management, local art and more. More info at www.tahoetruckeeearthday. com.

May 2-4, 2019

Sagan Fondo Cycling Event & Festival Sagan Fondo Cycling Event and Festival returns to Truckee! Watch or ride the exciting cycling race designed for all levels of inspiring athletes. Bring family and friends of all ages to experience a fun festival FREE and open to the public! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC, BEER, LOCAL FOOD, and VENDOR EXPO! Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to see and meet CELEBRITY RIDERS, featuring threetime world champion Peter Sagan. The

festivities kick off Thursday night with a Gala Dinner and Fundraiser with Peter Sagan. VIP ticket holders are invited to an optional VIP ride with Peter Friday morning as well as a dinner Friday night. https://www.saganfondo.com/dirt/truckee.

May 10, 2019

150 Year Truckee Donner Railroad Celebration Kickoff We’re celebrating the Transcontinental Railroad! Join us for a kickoff reception at the Truckee Railroad Museum. Donner Summit-Truckee Gold Spike Celebration Committee consists of Truckee Donner Historical Society, Donner Summit Historical Society and Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Special thanks to Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, Town of Truckee, Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Truckee Downtown Merchants Association, Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District, Tahoe Truckee Airport District, Union Pacific Railroad and the Truckee Library. Go to https://www.facebook.com/Donner-Summit-Truckee-Golden-Spike-Celebration-263602807830377/?epa=SEARCH_BOX. N

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Diamond Peak 19th Annual Dummy Downhill The 19th annual Dummy Downhill will take place from 10am to 2pm. Participants build a dummy on skis (or a snowboard) that is launched off a big jump on Show-Off while spectators cheer them on from the Base Lodge Deck. This wacky event is fun for the whole family — skiers and non-skiers alike. Dummies must be at the Base Lodge by 10 am. to first be judged on creativity. Dummies cannot be live and must weigh less than 75 pounds. Team captains should be present to help load the dummies after they have been judged and unload at the top of

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AKA Beer. Costumes highly encouraged. 5K Fun Run Registration also includes a wristband and a commemorative glass. Ages 21 and over only. Wristband and Registration are outside Basecamp Pizza at the Heavenly Village. https://tahoesouth.com/events/ tahoe-south-spring-loaded-brewfest-5kfun-run/.

March 29-30, 2019

Tahoe South Spring Loaded Brewfest & 5k Fun Run

April 18, 2019

65th Annual North Lake Tahoe Community Awards Please join the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association/Chamber of Commerce at Granlibakken Tahoe for an exciting and memorable evening to recognize our region’s Local Luminaries at the 65th Annual Community Awards. Each year we are thrilled to honor

Tahoe South’s Spring Loaded Brewfest & 5k Fun Run is back!!! This year there will be over 30 Breweries, Spirits, Kombucha and Soda tastings throughout the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe for you to enjoy. • Friday at 3:30 - Kickoff party • Saturday 5K Fun Run - $25 donation. Proceeds go to the Sierra Avalanche Center. Day-of price $30 donation. Brewfest only - $30 donation. Proceeds go to the Sierra Avalanche Center. Day-of price $35 donation. Grab your friends and sign up for an angelic race with a heavenly reward:

March 30, 2019

Plunge with a Purpose - Zephyr Cove Hop, skip, run or jump into chilly waters for our amazing Special Olympics athletes. Whether you’re a brave soul or a chicken, we invite you to join us as we Plunge with a Purpose - to encourage inclusion and change the way that people think about and treat individuals with intellectual disabilities. Continued on Page 12

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Continued from page 11 Funds raised will help us continue to create change in our communities and enhance the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through sports. Join the fun and make a difference! This year, the Plunge theme is Wild Thing. That can mean whatever you want it to mean so have fun with it! https://specialolympics.donordrive. com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. event&eventID=1680.

April 1-2, 2019

The Banff Mountain Film Festival at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

April 20, 2019

Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Tahoe Community College The 52nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be hosted by the South Tahoe Optimist Club, which will hide thousands of eggs throughout the parking lot near the college gym. Children will be sorted by age group and an area will also be designated for children with special needs. Prizes will be handed out. • 10:30 am Easter Costume Parade

T-Rex, or the spiky, overgrown, Carnotaurus. Jurassic Quest has a dinosaur petting zoo where little ones can pet dinosaurs that are more their size and take photos. Do crafts with the kiddos, experience the dino science stations, visit the fossil area in the Dinosaur Museum and see real dinosaur fossils dating back over 60 million years. https://www. jurassicquest.com/events/reno-nv.

May 13, 2019

Amgen Tour of California Men’s Race Returns to Lake Tahoe The 2019 Amgen Tour of California, America’s premier cycling event, will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, including a Men’s Stage 2 finish from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe on May 13. The route will start at sea level and gain an elevation of 14,500 feet as the cyclists pass stunning views along U.S. Highway 89 over Carson and Luther Passes. www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/route-2019. Also visit: https://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/ host-cities/south-lake-tahoe. R

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Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to Montbleu at 7:00 pm, each night. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. The Festival is held each year in November in Banff, Canada and features a collection of thought-provoking films from all over the globe. Hot on the heels of the festival each year, the best films head off on the world tour with stops in 41 countries across the globe. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports, the World Tour showcases the efforts and talents of the world’s finest mountain filmmakers. Exhilarating and provocative, the 2016 World Tour is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and those with a spirit of adventure. Through the big screen, you will experience the highlights of adventure sports such as climbing, kayaking, alpine skiing and mountain expeditions, and also visit remote cultures and some of the world’s last great wild places. Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. $17 Advance/$20 Day of Show. For more information: http://www.banff.be/ en/.

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April 27-28, 2019

Virginia City Grand Prix The famous outlaw motorcycle race starts in the historic mining town of Virginia City, then winds through the surrounding hills in 4.5 hours of rugged racing with speeds up to 90mph. It is one of the largest and most competitive off-road motorcycle races in the west and draws more than 1,000 racers battling the rough and rocky terrain for glory. For more information, to register as a racer, or for information about historic Virginia City, just 25 scenic miles from Reno, visit https://www.vcgp.com/.

March 22 - 24, 2019 Jurassic Quest

Jurassic Quest is America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Guests will walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic period and the Triassic period and experience for themselves what it was like to be among living, breathing dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest is the only Dinosaur event that has true to life-size dinosaurs. From the very small, to the gigantic, skyscraping dinosaurs that can only be seen at Jurassic Quest events. In collaboration with leading paleontologists, each one was painstakingly replicated in every detail. Whether their prehistoric counterpart had skin that was scaly, had feathers or fur, Jurassic Quest has spared no expense in bringing this realism to life. In Jurassic Quests Dinosaur World, the dinosaurs roar and move, some even walk around. There are many attractions and activities for all kinds of dinosaur fans. Guests can dig up fossils like a real paleontologist, they can ride on the back of a

May 11-12, 2019

Reno River Festival Brace yourself for an action-packed weekend in downtown Reno. The Reno River Festival kicks off the special events season and celebrates its 15th epic year. The whitewater competition is just one excuse why more than 50,000 outdoor enthusiasts flock to Wingfield Park and the Truckee River. Experience two days of hardcore leisure and wet and wild fun. Interactive summer and outdoor experiences, freestyle and competitive whitewater kayaking, more than 100 food/ Continued on Page 14

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April 28, 2019

Historic Folsom 52nd Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair An open air market on Sutter Street in Historic Folsom featuring 200 artisan crafters offering unique, quality handmade items. Food and beverage kiosks will be available as well as many local eateries, bakeries, wineries, and pubs. Ride Light Rail round trip free. Pick up a postcard from merchants or snap a pic of the Regional Transit graphic on the event poster. For information, email info@ historicfolsom.org.

April 26-28, 2019

Genoa Western Heritage Day Each April, Genoa honors its place in state history and the West as the oldest permanent settlement in Nevada and home to the oldest thirst parlor. The festival kicks off with an opening concert on Friday evening at the Genoa Town Hall. Saturday bustles with fun for the entire family, including Native American demonstrations, music and entertainment, animal demonstrations, Chautauqua performances and food. There is another concert on Saturday evening and the event winds up with Cowboy Church on Sunday morning. Daytime events are free and the evening concerts are ticketed. https:// visitcarsonvalley.org/events/genoa-western-heritage-day/.

April 28, 2019

Earth Day Celebration Sponsored by Bee City USA and Great Basin Bee Keepers of Nevada, this celebration’s goal is to increase public understanding of the importance of pollinators and bees in our natural ecosystem as well as the encouragement and call to action to protect the Earth for future generations. Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89703. 10:00am - 3:00pm. https://carson.org/government/ departments-g-z/parks-recreation-openspace/bee-city.

Friday May 10, 2019

Grass Valley Old West Show: Fine Antiques The finest Old West Antique Show in America, featuring museum quality antiques.The price of admission will include evaluation of two heirlooms or items you have found along the way. Don’t miss the planned old west gunfights and a cowboy singer. For discounted tickets, go to the website and click on “brown paper tickets”. Early entry tickets available for May 9, noon to 6 PM. http://www.grassvalleyshow.com or http://oldwest.show. The Grass Valley Old West Show is a benefit for the Higgins Fire Auxiliary. Price: $10.

Mountain Hardware and Sports Joins Raley’s at Soaring Ranch Truckee’s Mountain Hardware and Sports is planning to open a second Truckee location at the Soaring Ranch planned development located adjacent to the Truckee Tahoe Airport. It joins Raley’s long-anticipated flagship grocery store, anchoring the first new retail development in Truckee in over 25 years, servicing Truckee and nearby neighborhoods including Northstar, Lahontan, Martis Camp and Schafer’s Mill. Groundbreaking for Soaring Ranch is planned for late spring 2019 with a grand opening anticipated in spring 2020. Soaring Ranch is an approved, mixeduse project located on Soaring Way near State Route 267 in Truckee. At full build out, Soaring Ranch will include a Raley’s flagship grocery market that will serve as the center’s anchor store as well as other retail, office and multi-family housing. The construction loan for Phase 1 of Soaring Ranch is in place and the first phase is expected to be 100 percent leased when construction breaks ground on or around May 1. “Soaring Ranch will be a great second location for Mountain Hardware in Truckee,” said Doug Wright, President of Mountain Hardware and Sports. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the accessible location and design of the center.” The employee-owned Mountain Hardware store will be located immediately next to the new Raley’s grocery market and will include 12,000 square feet of new shop space focused on hardware, mountain lifestyle apparel and footwear, fishing, home décor and outdoor recreational products.

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