March 27 - May 21, 2024

Spring in Tahoe Bears, bottle bans & festivals galore

I enjoyed a taste of warm spring days on a recent sojourn to Carson City in late March with my sister Michelle Allen and our friend Laurie Climenhaga. We hiked along the West Fork of the Carson River at the River Fork Ranch in Genoa owned by the Nature Conservancy, soaked in the mineral waters of Carson Hot Springs and relished the tableside guacamole at San Marcos Grill (one of my favorite spots) in 71-degree weather.

Our outing, however, was quickly followed by the return of snowy weather in Tahoe, but signs of spring are everywhere – bears are wreaking havoc in neighborhoods tearing apart cars, garage doors and unsecured trash to quench their ravenous appetites and a bevy of Earth Day celebrations are on tap around the region, including a much-needed plastic water bottle ban in South Lake Tahoe.

Find tips for dealing with our bear neighbors in our feature “Bears are awake and hungry.” Join Earth Day events and cleanups and learn about the new plastic bottle ban and how you can help reduce waste in Priya Hutner’s story “Bye-bye bottles.”

Spring Music, Events & Festivals

Our annual Spring Music, Events & Festivals Guide is featured in this edition chocked full of hundreds of ski races and events, spring shenanigans at pond skims and dummy downhills, music festivals, theater and dance performances, film showings, stargazing tours and much more. As always, I advise looking for your favorite events and getting your tickets ASAP as many events sell out.

Thanks for supporting the arts

Thanks for the generous support of our Patrons, we were able to include an arts page in this edition. After my call for help in our Feb. 14 edition, several readers donated to Tahoe Guide to support our local arts’ coverage. We still need funding for an Arts Reporter and to keep the arts page going, but your support is making a difference.

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bears & wildlife

BEAR EMERGENCIES

BEAR LEAGUE

(530) 525-7297 (24 hours) | savebears.org

INJURED ANIMALS

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center | (530) 577-2273 | ltwc.org

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lake tahoe facts

Read about how the lake was formed, Lake Tahoe’s discovery, lake clarity and more at YourTahoeGuide.com. Click on Explore Tahoe

Emerald Bay

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs

Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

Watershed Area: 312 square miles (808 sq km)

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F (5.61˚C)

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F (11.1˚C)

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F (18.3˚C)

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m)

Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m)

Permanent Population: 70,000

Number of Visitors: 17 million annually ©Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.

LAKE CLARITY:

2022: 71.7 feet depth (21.9 meters)

1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)

AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m)

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 1,645 feet (501 m)

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

VOLUME: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters)

There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.

NATURAL RIM: 6,223’ (1,897 m)

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).

SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km)

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m)

Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names,” Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan, The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

Photo: Ryan Salm

SIGHTSEEING

EAST SHORE

CAVE ROCK | DE EK WADAPUSH*

This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.

NORTH SHORE

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City. Wed.-Sun. April 10-Oct. 31 (and by appt.)

KINGS BEACH

northtahoebusiness.org

Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com

Featuring works by local artists with locations in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

SNOW MUSEUM

Open daily | thesnowmuseum.org

Memorabilia from the 1960 Winter Olympics and select items from Auburn Ski Club’s collection of early ski history. Inside Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.

TAHOE CITY

visittahoecity.com

Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

LAKE LEVELS

TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER

Tues.-Fri. by reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada University. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

WATSON CABIN

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places (summer tours).

OLYMPIC VALLEY

HIGH CAMP & OLYMPIC MUSEUM

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Aerial tram ticket required.

SOUTH SHORE

EXPLORE TAHOE

(530) 542-4637 | visitlaketahoe.com

Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs.

HEAVENLY

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com

Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required.

LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM

By appt. & Sat. starting May 1 (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org

Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

Readings on March 21, 2024

Lake Tahoe ELEVATION: 6,227.93’ IN 2023: 6,225.31’

Truckee River FLOW AT FARAD: 525 CFS

NATURAL RIM: 6,223’

TROA NET

TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org

Featuring works by local artists & workshops.

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org

Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer.

TRUCKEE

DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY donnersummithistoricalsociety.org

At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov

The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org

Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym.

MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY

Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org

Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM

(530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org

One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). Closed for winter.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com

Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown at kiosk or Flowbird app.

TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Sat.-Sun. & holidays

truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

WESTERN SKISPORT MUSEUM

Closed for cataloging & preservation (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org

The museum has partnered with the SNOW Museum exhibition in Tahoe City while closed.

WEST SHORE

EAGLE ROCK

Eagle Rock, one of the Lake’s most famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side.

EMERALD BAY | TSALEE TOSH* & FANNETTE ISLAND

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov

Lake Tahoe’s only island is in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

(530) 525-7232 Park | parks.ca.gov

Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Summer tours. Parking fee.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com

Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (interior tours closed for season), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House. Parking fee.

ON-DEMAND SHUTTLES (FREE)

North & West Shores and Truckee | TART Connect app Olympic Valley & Alpine Meadows (until April 20) | Mountaineer app

South Shore | Lake Link app

PUBLIC TRANSIT

North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com

South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

ROAD CONDITIONS

California road conditions roads.dot.ca.gov, (800) 427-7623 or 511 (while in Calif.)

Nevada Road conditions nvroads.com, (877) 687-6237 or 511 (while in Nevada)

VISITORS’ CENTERS

East Shore

Spooner Lake State Park (775) 831-0494

Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463

South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-4637

Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee

10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info

fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

Northstar’s Spring It On Pond Skim & Rail Jam takes place April 13-14. | Northstar California Resort

Boots

Bears are awake and hungry

Bears are awake and already causing havoc to cars and homes as they search for food. There are easy steps to take to keep homes and vehicles safe from bears. Follow these tips from the BEAR League and California Department of Fish & Wildlife:

n Dispose of garbage in a bear-resistant container.

n Remove bird feeders.

n Store pet food in secure locations.

n Put up electric fences around chicken coops and beehives.

n At campgrounds, store food in bear-resistant containers (storage lockers/bear boxes), dispose of garbage in Dumpsters and close and lock these containers or risk fines, jail time or both.

n Both California and Nevada law prohibits the feeding of any big game mammal.

n All counties in Nevada that border Lake Tahoe have ordinances in place that prohibit residents and visitors from allowing wildlife access to garbage. Citations and fines can be issued for code violations.

n Never feed wildlife. This encourages unnatural and harmful foraging behavior.

n Never leave groceries, animal feed or anything scented in vehicles. Bears can rip open car doors to gain access.

n Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use.

n Keep doors and windows closed and locked when the home is unoccupied.

n Vegetable gardens, compost piles, orchards and chickens may attract bears. Use electric fences where allowed to keep bears out.

n Consider using electric doormats and/or electric fencing on windows and/or doors where allowed. Electrified windows and doors should have signs posted for safety and to alert the public and emergency personnel.

n If a bear enters a home when you are present, keep out of its way and do not block its escape route.

CONTACT

n 24-hour hotline | (530) 525-7297 (BEAR League)

n Emergencies | 911 (a bear in your yard is not an emergency; only if they are trying to enter your home)

n Injured wildlife | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center (530) 577-2273, ltwc.org

BEAR BOX PROGRAMS

n City of South Lake Tahoe, Douglas & El Dorado counties | southtahoerefuse.com

n Incline Village & Crystal Bay | yourtahoeplace.com

n Placer County | waste101.com

n Washoe County | wm.com

RESOURCES

n Attract birds, not bears info | bit.ly/birds_not_bears

n Bear Aware Guide for Homeowner & Renters | bit.ly/bear_home_guide

n Bear & Dog Conflicts | bit.ly/bear_and_dogs

n BEAR League | savebears.org

n BearWise | bearwise.org

n BearWise Home Checklist | bit.ly/bear_checklist

n Calif. Fish & Wildlife | keepmewild.org

n Nevada Dept. of Wildlife | ndow.org

n Report trash issues (list of local contacts) | bit.ly/tahoe_trash

ABOVE: El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Troy Wright. RIGHT: Truckee Tahoe Litter Group. FAR RIGHT: BEAR League.

Church of the Mountains

Church named county landmark

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors recently granted Nevada County Landmark status to the Church of the Mountains Campus in Truckee comprised of Church of the Mountains United Methodist Church, the Elizabeth Danforth Cottage and the Rev. Sipes Parsonage, according to a press release.

The Church of the Mountains has been located on Church Street (named for the Church family) since 1869 as one of the first two churches in Truckee. Today, the Church has a visible steeple with a bell cast in 1889 from the McShane Bell Foundry that is still in use. The church is Truckee’s oldest church and the only church in Truckee operating at its original location. | nevadacountyca.gov

Clean Up the Lake

Low litter levels in Echo Lakes

Echo Lakes show no signs of the extensive litter problems that exist in neighboring lakes, the nonprofit Clean Up The Lake announced in a press release following its first SCUBA-enabled pilot research project to evaluate litter

accumulations and survey for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the lakes.

While litter was found during the project, Lower Echo Lake was significantly less littered than other lakes in the region like Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf and Donner Lake, according to the release.

During this project, Clean Up the Lake targeted areas along the subsurface shoreline in Lower Echo Lake where the highest level of human activity occurs. These high activity sites often correlate with greater litter accumulation and non-motorized vessel launching.

Volunteer dive teams removed 36 pounds of lightweight litter items from a stretch along the most heavily populated section of the lake’s shore. This compares to the average of 175.5 pounds of litter per half mile found in Lake Tahoe. Divers also identified four heavy lift items, including an oil drum and a fire hose, that will require additional equipment to remove. Read about other clean up efforts at YourTahoeGuide.com/trash. | cleanupthelake.org

Old Brockway

Golf course openings

While many ski areas in the region have extended their seasons, local golf courses are also preparing to open for the 2024 season with several announcing planned opening dates for this year.

Openings are dependent on weather conditions and Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach is typically the first golf course in the Tahoe Basin to open. Check with local courses for updates.

Golf course openings

(as of March 22, 2024)

April 20 | Whitehawk Ranch

Mid-April | Ponderosa

May 3 | Tahoe City

May | Bijou, Nakoma

May 4 | Grizzly Ranch

May 8 | Edgewood Tahoe

May 10 | Old Greenwood

May 17 | Gray’s Crossing, Incline Village Championship

May 31 | Incline Village Mountain

Plow problems

West Shore access hindered by snow removal delays

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Residents and businesses owners from Tahoe City to Tahoma have been raising concerns about delays in snow removal along the West Shore corridor of State Route 89 after a relatively large snow cycle in early March left roads and recreational parking turnouts minimally plowed for days.

Alpenglow Sports owner Brendan Madigan, who lives in Homewood, reported that it took multiple days to widen the road beyond two tight lanes, resulting in large ruts, fishtailing cars and two-way gridlocked traffic moving at under 10 mph.

“If someone has to get a fire truck down the West Shore or report to a ski resort accident, we’ve got problems,” he says. “My major concern is public safety. It’s a glaring problem in the community.”

Although the blizzard dropped 6 to 8 feet of snow over several days, Madigan says he’s seen authorities deal with larger storms much more efficiently in the past. If anything, there’s a sinking feeling that things aren’t being taken care of quite as well as they used to be.

“We’re getting the short end of the stick,” he says. “This is impacting our businesses, our economy and the safety of our community. Anyone who’s lived here for a while has seen Caltrans deal with snow mitigation in a better way. It’s obvious that they don’t have enough drivers and equipment. When you’re a taxpayer in the community, how is that justifiable?”

In addition to difficulties commuting to and from the West Shore, the delays made accessing popular backcountry ski runs nearly impossible – and that trickles down to local businesses that rely on recreational tourism to survive the winter.

During the March snow cycle, Cal-

trans didn’t plow the parking lot along Route 89 that accesses Jake’s Peak for a week after the snow ended, says Tahoe Backcountry Alliance executive director Anthony Cupaiuolo.

“It’s a hard job and it’s a thankless job,” says Cupaiuolo. “We want to see what we can do to bring more resources there. But this was a not a big snow year. To have these sorts of issues on a year like this does not bode well for the future.”

Caltrans District Three public information officer John O’Connell was not aware of the recent concerns until a March 19 phone call with Tahoe Guide.

“This is the first I’ve heard of it,” O’Connell said. “If roads are totally unsafe, we will close them. But none of the highways in the area were closed [in March]. I wish people would express these concerns to us directly.”

While O’Connell acknowledged it can be difficult to attract snow crew applicants for a dangerous job with long hours far from home, he insisted District Three is not under-resourced.

“We had crews out there 24-7 in 12hour shifts,” he says. “We do the best with what we’ve got. I know traffic has increased, but I wouldn’t say we’re short-staffed.”

To report concerns or ask questions about road conditions and snow plowing, residents may call the Caltrans public affairs line at (916) 657-5060 or contact District Three directly at (530) 741-4572. | tahoebackcountryalliance. org, dot.ca.gov n

Crews plow Emerald Bay Road on March 7, 2024. | Caltrans District 3

Easter events for everyone

Easter brings a slew of events and from Easter Egg Hunts for the kids to on-mountain adventures at local ski resorts to win free lift tickets.

Find a list of churches and places of worship at YourTahoeGuide.com/worship.

MARCH 29

Khale Community Center | Tot Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. is for ages up to 6 years with visits from the Easter Bunny and fire trucks. | communityservices.douglascountynv. gov

MARCH 30

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Enjoy the Eastern Fun Run with the Easter Bunny at 9 a.m., with an Easter Eggstravaganza from 1 to 4 p.m. with crafts, the Easter Bunny and DJ. | hyatt.com

North Tahoe Regional Park | Come to the ADA-accessible Aspen Trail for an adventurous hunt, fun games and activities, music and more from 9 a.m. to noon. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10 a.m. | ntpud.org

Lake Tahoe Community College | Join the Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon hosted by the Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy an Easter costume parade at 10:30, an Easter Bonnet contest at 10:45 and the egg hunt starts with the fire engine horn at 11 with visits from the Easter Bunny. For kids up to 11 years. Bring a basket. Free. | tahoeoptimist.com

Truckee River Regional Park | The Easter Bunny will arrive at the park at 11 a.m., with an egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. Free face painting, candy and prizes followed by the Truckee Winter Games. Join an Egg Dive at Truckee Community Pool following the hunt at 1:30 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Graeagle Park | This family friendly event features egg hunts for kids, games and prizes starting at 1 p.m. at the park. Meet the Easter Bunny and Easter Chicken. | graeagle.com

MARCH 31

Sugar Bowl | Sugar Bowl hosts the Easter Keg & Golden Egg Hunt to win a season pass or a free keg starting at 9 a.m. There will also be a family-friendly Golden Egg Hunt to win a free 2024-25 unrestricted season pass. | sugarbowl.com

Sierra-at-Tahoe | The Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. with face painting in the Plaza from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring baskets. Look for giant eggs on the mountain while skiing for a special prize pack. | sierraattahoe.com

Heavenly Village | The hunt for 15,000 eggs in the Heavenly Village starts at 10 a.m. for ages 10 and younger. Candy and toy-filled eggs will be hidden including $1,000 in cash prize eggs. $5. Limited tickets. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Granlibakken | Enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt at 11:15 a.m. for children ages 12 and younger. | granlibakken.com

Donner Ski Ranch | Join the Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. around Chair 4.| donnerskiranch.com

Palisades Tahoe | Palisades Tahoe hosts the Golden Egg Hunt for a chance to win a season pass at both Alpine and Palisades. | palisadestahoe.com

Tahoe Donner | Visit with the Easter Bunny at The Lodge from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy kids’, face painting and pictures with the Easter Bunny from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring baskets. | tahoedonner.com

Diamond Peak | Stop by the bunny booth on the Base Lodge Deck in the afternoon for face painting and a selfie station. Be on the lookout for appearances from Penguin Pete, Fred the Patrol Dog and the Easter Bunny. Jumbo golden eggs will be hidden on the mountain to exchange at the bunny booth for prize bags. | diamondpeak.co

Penguin Pete celebrates Easter with the Easter Bunny at Diamond Peak. | Diamond Peak

BYE-BYE BOTTLES

Crushing plastic water bottle use

BY PRIYA HUTNER

Walking along Donner Lake, I find an empty plastic water bottle half buried in the shore, a plastic bag from a local store and an old to-go container from a restaurant. I pick the items up and walk it to the nearest trash can, often my own. It feels like an endless task.

To-go containers and single-use plastic bottles litter the region. In the Tahoe Sierra, local governments are working to reduce the amount of waste by targeting single-use plastic bottles, and plastic and Styrofoam to-go containers, all of which contribute to microplastic pollution.

Plastic bottle, Styrofoam bans

South Lake Tahoe has led the way with a polystyrene (Styrofoam) ban that went fully into effect in 2023. A citywide ban on single-use plastic water bottles will go into effect this year for all commercial vendors on Earth Day on April 22.

“We’re very excited for the City’s single-use plastic water bottle ban to come

EVENTS

into force this Earth Day,” stated Chris Joseph of the League to Save Lake Tahoe in an email to Tahoe Guide. “We advocated for the ordinance using a decade’s worth of our litter cleanup data to show that plastic bottles are some of the most commonly littered items on Tahoe’s beaches. Preventing the sale of single-use plastic water bottles will help stop litter at the source.”

The Town of Truckee also banned Styrofoam in 2023 and the town’s new single-use food ordinance went into effect on Jan. 1. Food vendors must charge a $0.25 customer fee for each disposable cup and takeout container and provide reusable foodware for customers dining in. Single-use accessories like utensils, straws and condiment packets can be provided only upon a customer’s request.

The Town of Truckee has also passed a single-use plastic bottle and paper carton ordinance that goes into effect on Earth Day in April 2025.

April 10 | Volunteer Open House, Alibi Ale Works, Incline Village | keeptahoeblue.org

April 16 | Volunteer Open House, Valhalla Tahoe, South Shore | keeptahoeblue.org

April 20 | Truckee Tahoe Earth Day Festival, Palisades Tahoe | palisadestahoe.com

April 22 | Earth Day Bird/Nature Walk, Truckee | tinsweb.org

April 22 | Earth Day Cleanup, South Shore | keeptahoeblue.org

April 22 | Earth Day Cleanup, Tahoe City & West Shore | visittahoecity.org

April 22 | Earth Day Trivia, RMU, Truckee | tinsweb.org

April 27 | South Tahoe Earth Day | southtahoeearthday.org

April 27 | Earth Day Art Salon, Truckee Artists Loft | facebook.com/9848.gallery

May 4 | Washoe Earth Day, Carson Colony | washoetribe.us

May 11 | Snapshot Day, South Shore | keeptahoeblue.org

June 4 | Bike path cleanup, South Shore | keeptahoeblue.org

June 6 | Eyes on the Lake training, South Shore | keeptahoeblue.org

Drink Tahoe Tap

In an effort to get everyone to stop purchasing single-use plastic water bottles, several Raley’s grocery stores in the area have partnered with Tahoe Environmental Research Center and Take Care Tahoe to sell reusable metal water bottles that feature Drink Tahoe Tap and plastic-free messaging. As well, Take Tahoe Care has a list of free water refill stations available at takecaretahoe. org/water-stations.

The danger of microplastics

Studies have found that harmful microplastics are lurking in Lake Tahoe and other bodies of water in the region. Plastics enter the environment when plastic bottles and bags, cigarette butts, cosmetics, clothing and industrial products break down into small fragments. Research has shown that microplastics leech dangerous chemicals and end up in the soil, drinking water and food chain. n

RESOURCES

n City of South Lake Tahoe | cityofslt.us

n Drink Tahoe Tap locations takecaretahoe.org/water-stations

n Earth 911 (recycling info & locations) earth911.com

n Keep Truckee Green keeptruckeegreen.org

n League to Save Lake Tahoe keeptahoeblue.org

n South Shore | southtahoerefuse.com

n SWEP | 4swep.org

n Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (North Tahoe & Truckee) | waste101.com

n Take Care Tahoe | takecaretahoe.org

n Waste Management (Incline Village & Crystal Bay) | wm.com

TIPS FOR REDUCING WASTE

n Prevent litter before it starts by choosing reusable containers, utensils, straws, coffee mugs and bottles.

n Carry a reusable water bottle. Water bottles can be refilled at water stations throughout Tahoe. Find refill stations at takecaretahoe.org/water-stations.

n Bring a reusable bag to the grocery store.

n Bring reusable containers and ask if restaurants will accept them.

n Purchase green to-go boxes to use and exchange at participating Truckee locations.

n Say no to single-use items like plastic bottles, cups and straws.

n Pack it in. Pack it Out: Don’t leave trash anywhere.

n Compost at locations in South Tahoe and Truckee.

n Know what can be recycled in your trash and recycle.

n Reuse, repurpose and repair items. Reduce your carbon footprint.

ABOVE: Plastic bottle found on the shore of Lake Tahoe. BELOW: Beach clean-up day. | Keep Tahoe Blue

Solar eclipse in April

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun, darkening the sky.

In the Tahoe Sierra, the annular eclipse begins around 10:18 a.m. with the maximum reached at 11:18 a.m. About 36 percent of the eclipse will be visible locally.

Only view the eclipse using glasses with an ISO seal. Pointing a cell phone camera directly at the eclipse may damage the camera; place solar eclipse glasses over the lens before taking a photo. NASA will livestream the eclipse. | science.nasa.gov/eclipses

North Tahoe Chamber

Science exhibits open at visitor center

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center recently opened exhibits designed to educate the public about the Lake Tahoe environment and destination stewardship concepts at the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center in Tahoe City.

The free exhibits at the visitor center include an interactive microplastics display and a sandbox that gives visitors the tactile experience of creating a watershed and understanding how it

works. A touchscreen display features Tahoe In Depth information about the weather, lake conditions, activities, river conditions and Citizen Science, and a video exhibit offers 10 educational videos. The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | northtahoecommunityalliance.com

Clean Up the Lake Less trash on Nevada shoreline

Clean Up The Lake, the environmental nonprofit responsible for the 72-mile cleanup of Lake Tahoe, recently completed a two-year monitoring effort the lake, revealing less litter in nearshore areas on the Nevada side. Conservation dive teams revisited 20 litter hot spots in he 0- to 25-foot depths that were identified during the 72-mile cleanup of Lake Tahoe in 2021, according to a press release. Analysis on cleanups on the California shoreline has not yet been completed.

The 0- to 25-foot zone of these Nevada hot spots produced 2,937 lbs. of litter in 2021, compared to 879.5 lbs. of submerged litter in 2023. The totals from the initial clean-up and monitoring efforts indicate that divers removed 77 percent of the litter in these locations in 2021.

Divers also performed 40 deep dive surveys between the 35- and 70-foot depths near each hot spot to better assess litter loads and aquatic invasive species. The deep dives revealed a high concentration of litter still exists in Lake Tahoe within the 35- to 55-foot zone, with Clean Up the Lake planning future projects to address these areas. | cleanupthelake.org

PALISADES’ BASE TO BASE GONDOLA CONVENIENCE MEETS SPECTACULAR SCENERY

BY KATHRYN REED

Convenient. Comfortable.

Scenic.

That’s how people describe the $65 million Base to Base Gondola at Palisades Tahoe.

Wayne Paulson (1915-1995), who co-founded what is now known as Palisades Tahoe, envisioned long ago linking it with Alpine Meadows. While he didn’t live to see it become a reality, his successors made his dream come true with the opening of the gondola in December 2022.

Parking at the resorts is one reason people are opting for the gondola. Bill Stewart of Carnelian Bay prefers starting on the Alpine side, whereas Rick Barr of Truckee leaves his vehicle at Palisades. (Palisades Tahoe now requires guests to use its parking reservation system.)

“I’ve never liked driving here,” Barr said after exiting the gondola on the Alpine said. “This has solved that problem.”

Bob McCullough from Napa Valley say he rides the new gondola every other time he comes to the mountain because of the convenience.

It’s also possible to ride it as a sightseer, which is what Sue and Roy Vinyard of Discovery Bay were doing in January. Normally they take it with skis in tow.

“I love it because it’s such easy access to Alpine. A lot of times we ski both mountains in the same day,” Sue Vinyard said. “And the scenery is beautiful.”

Her husband commented on how comfortable the cars are.

David Long and Joyce Youngs, who live on the South Shore, came up in December to check out the gondola without any intent of skiing.

“While riding the gondola, I was able to appreciate the steepness of the canyons which drop into Alpine Meadows. We only caught a glimpse of the lake on the ride due to cloudy conditions,” Long said. “Once past the KT-22 chair you can see what looks like an old chairlift which was assumed to be part of a private land ... The scenery is not as spectacular as that on the Funitel or the Tram, but much more panoramic than the others.” The pair rode all three apparatuses that day.

The towers one sees are on the land owned by Troy Caldwell. About half of the gondola goes through his property, including the mid-stations. Palisades pays him rent to do so. He also owns the top of KT-22.

While the resort is not releasing exact ridership numbers, employees have said more people are taking the gondola this season. It’s also not known what the breakdown of skiers vs. sightseers is.

Gondola cars are not heated, so you definitely want to dress for winter.

Even with a Stage 1 wind hold in mid-January during my visit, this year-old gondola barely swung. If one closed her eyes, it would be impossible to know the weather was less than ideal outside. It is that smooth.

Wind is one of the complaints, though. If the gondola closes because of wind, skiers will have to take a bus back to their starting base. And wind is a regular occurrence here.

With Alpine and Palisade linked as one resort, it makes this the second largest in the United States with 6,000 skiable acres. Park City in Utah (7,300 acres) took the top spot when Vail Resorts’ connected Park City and Canyons with a gondola in December 2015. Palisades Tahoe has announced a May 27 closing date for the 2024 season. | palisadestahoe.com n

BASE TO BASE GONDOLA

Source: Palisades Tahoe

n Opened December 2022

n Seats 8

n Takes 16 minutes

n Winter operation only

n 96 cabins

n 2.4 miles long

n 33 lift towers

n Can be operated as 1 or 2 lifts.

n Sightseeing tickets available.

ABOVE: Beautiful scenery along the gondola route. | Palisades Tahoe

RIGHT: The rugged terrain the gondola crosses. | Palisades Tahoe

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Freel Peak | Jonathan Cook-Fisher, USDA Forest Service

LTBMU addresses snowmobile plan

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit recently released a press release addressing the district’s status in updated its Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project for snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles. The press release follows Sean McAlindin’s reporting in the Feb. 14 edition of Tahoe Guide on the status of all regional Forest District’s OSV plans. Read the article at

YourTahoeGuide.com/access.

In that article, McAlindin reported that LTBMU released its initial ideas for snowmobile policy updates in 2019 but the district didn’t plan to release an environmental assessment or its development of possible alternatives until 2025.

“Planning for this project, while ongoing, has been delayed in order to work with the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest and the State of Nevada on a comprehensive solution to the Mt. Rose Meadows area along SR431,” the release from LTBMU states.

“The Winter Recreation Project proposed action was shared with the public in 2019 and we received over 1,000 comment letters during the public scoping period. Based on the list of issues that were received during scoping the Forest Service will develop alternatives to the proposed action. Major issues that are driving the development of alternatives include: snow depth requirements and season of use for OSVs; high-use conflict areas; impact to sensitive areas and species of concern; impact of OSV use on neighborhoods; access points for OSV use; separation of uses; and suggestions for additional areas for grooming.

Read the full release from the Forest District in the online version of this brief at YourTahoeGuide.com/access.

Additional information on the plan is available at bit.ly/ltbmuOSV.

preserved on Upper Truckee

A partnership of local and state agencies has purchased the Motel 6 property and 31 surrounding acres that sit within the Upper Truckee River watershed next to Highway 50 on the South Shore, according to a press release.

The California Tahoe Conservancy will remove the 1970s-era motel and vacant restaurant from the property and retire or transfer the property’s development rights and coverage for future use on town center redevelopment. The Conservancy will preserve the surrounding mountain meadow and wetlands.

Acquiring the 31-acre property places more than 96 percent of the lower 9 miles of the Upper Truckee River in public ownership. The river drains a third

of the Lake Tahoe Basin’s land area, making its restoration a key to protecting the Lake.

The property is being purchased with funding from the California Tahoe Conservancy, the California Wildlife Conservation Board, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tahoe Fund and the League to Save Lake Tahoe. | tahoe.ca.gov

Ski resort closing dates

Many Tahoe ski resorts have extended season closing dates, with Palisades Tahoe aiming for a May 27 closing day. Below is a listing of closing dates that have been announced as of press time. As well, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has announced that it will also stay open until 6 p.m. on Fridays through the end of its

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Palisades Tahoe

The land is adjacent to the Upper Truckee Marsh pictured. | California Tahoe Conservancy 31 acres

Rick Sylvester

From Sugar Bowl ski lessons to Hollywood stuntman

BY MIKE A.K. AKAY

Hiya! I’m Rick, put ‘er there!” The two Cal students said it over and over in their little room at the Sugar Bowl Lodge. It was a Learn To Ski Week in 1962 and Rick Sylvester practiced the handshake and greeting with his roommate the way his instructor directed. They were on semester break and Rick was fortuitously assigned to Jim McConkey, his ski instructor for the week.

Jim came out from Alta to Sugar Bowl to teach with his buddy, the legendary Junior Bounous, director of the Sugar Bowl Ski School. The half dozen students in Rick’s class were probably unaware that their instructor was one of North America’s best powder skiers and sought after by ski resorts, photographers and filmmakers. To Rick, Jim was an impressive figure, a man’s man with great ski skills and while Rick was not an amazing skier yet, he was competitive. The next year he would win the college conference championship as a wrestler in his weight class. Years later, he completed 116 marathons, 85 of which were under three hours.

It was a ski trip to Mammoth Mountain that sparked Rick’s interest in skiing years earlier and after several days at Krakta Ridge and Snow Valley during high school in Southern California, he attended the Sugar Bowl ski week, offered at the low-season price of $44.50, which included room, meals and lift tickets along with a two-hour ski lesson every morning and afternoon. Rick was placed in the advanced class and the one time Rick rode the ski lift with Jim, he was most interested if Rick had seen his picture on the most recent cover of SKI Magazine.

Little did Jim know at the time that his ski pupil would become one of the most famous skiers in the world. Rick would also become an inspiration and influencer to Jim’s future son, Shane McConkey.

The time Jim and Rick spent together was encouraging and prophetic. Perhaps Jim recognized Rick’s enthusiasm for the sport when he told him “If I were your age, I would take a year off and ski.” It wasn’t until 1967 when Rick was living in Yosemite Valley mountain climbing when he realized he wanted to live in the mountains year round and work at a ski resort so he applied for ski patrol work at Lake Tahoe.

After a worldwide career in mountain climbing, Rick would go on to distinguish himself in the ski world by skiing Sylvester’s Slot on the Tram Face at Palisades Tahoe along with first descents of the Main Chute, Extra Chute and The Chimney. He gave back to the community when he was one of a dozen or so founders of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue and ultimately earned his place as a legend in the opening stunt scene in James Bond’s “The Spy Who Loved Me,” arguably one of the greatest stunts in film history. Today, Rick still resides in Olympic Valley and this story is just one small facet of his exciting and adventurous life. n

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season. All dates are subject to change depending on conditions.

The free, on-demand, door-to-door shuttle Mountaineer, which services Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows has also extended its season until April 20. Find the schedule in the Mountaineer app or at mountaineertransit.org. Free door-to-door service is also available in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe through the TART Connect app and on the South Shore through the Lake Link app. Find details on Sightseeing on page 6.

Ski closing dates

(as of March 22, 2024)

April 7 | Tahoe Donner Downhill

April 14 | Boreal, Soda Springs, Tahoe

Donner Cross Country

April 15 | Granlibakken

April 21 | Diamond Peak, Sierra-at-Tahoe

Late April | Mt. Rose (TBD)

April 28 | Royal Gorge, Sugar Bowl

May 27 | Palisades Tahoe

to connect Truckee, Nevada City

Tahoe National Forest’s Pines to Mines Trail connecting Truckee with Nevada City will welcome equestrians, pedestrians, bicyclists and Class 1 e-bike users on the new 72-mile trail network under development. Pines to Mines will include about 50 miles of existing trail with 22 miles of new trail planned to begin construction this year, according to a press release from USDA Forest Service.

The trail will boast miles of vistas and guide users past remote lakes, canyons and meadows. The Pines to Mines Trail will include one end of the trail at the existing Pioneer Trail in Nevada City and the other at the east end of the Donner Lake Rim Trail. There are several existing trailheads for entrance/exit along the planned 72-mile course with the potential for additional trailheads in the future. | bit.ly/pines_to_mines

events

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Earth Day Festival

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., (530) 541-4660, ltcc.edu

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Little Pink Houses of Hope 2024 Community Meeting

Za’s Lakefront, Tahoe City, 4 p.m., (530) 583-9292, zaslakefront.com

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

The Paradise Paradox

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Tahoe City, 5 p.m., (530) 584-2431, tahoearthauscinema.com

Tahoe Big Year Virtual Gathering

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 7-8 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

Tahoe Big Year March Outing

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 9-11 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Silver Belt Classic

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

March Networking Mixer at Jkae

JKAE Offices , Truckee, 5-7 p.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com

The Paradise Paradox

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Tahoe City, 8 p.m., (530) 584-2431, tahoearthauscinema.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Silver Belt Classic

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

Music Together With Brooke Chabot

Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 9:15-10 a.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Tot Egg Hunt

Khale Community Center, Stateline, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., communityservices.douglascountynv.gov

Ski With a Ranger

Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 1 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

ABOVE: Easter Sunday with the ski patrol at Palisades Tahoe. Rick Sylvester is second from left. Far left is Paul Sullivan, Marco Sullivan’s father. | Le Chamois & The Loft Bar. BELOW: Rick Sylvester skis off Mount Asgard for a James Bond film. | Rick Sylvester-James Bond Stuntman on Facebook.

Donner LakeRim Trail | Tim Hauserman Trail

Ski With A Ranger

Tamarack Lodge, Top of Gondola, Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 1 p.m., (530) 543-2600, fs.usda.gov/ltbmu

US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org

Lego Club

Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

Game Night

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 6 p.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com

Community Race Night

Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 6-8 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Tahoe Vista, 9 a.m. to noon, northtahoeparks.com

Silver Belt Classic

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

Heavenly Pride Day

Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

Easter Egg Hunt

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m. to noon, (530) 541-4660, ltcc.edu

Spring Egg Hunt

Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 582-7720, tdrpd.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Easter Keg & Golden Egg Hunt

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

Easter Eggstravaganza

Plaza on the Hill, Twin Bridges, 9-11 a.m.

Silver Belt Classic

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

Easter Egg Hunt

Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt

Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., theshopsatheavenly.com

Easter Brunch at the Lodge

THe Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Truckee, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

Easter Eggstravaganza

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Spring Eggstravaganza

Tahoe City Golf Course, Tahoe City, 9:30 a.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs. com

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Birds of Tahoe Presentation

Various Locations, Incline Village, 6-7:10 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs! South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Lake Tahoe Area Virtual Job Fair

North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA), Tahoe City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (530) 581-6900, nltra.org

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Play Forever

Woodward Tahoe, Soda Springs, 9 a.m., woodwardtahoe.com

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org

Lego Club

Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Boarding for Breast Cancer Love Your Peaks

Solstice Plaza, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Pond Skim 2024

Base or World Cup (CA Side), South Lake Tahoe, 1-4 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

NORTH TAHOE CHAMBER UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW EXHIBITS

Thanks to a partnership between UC Davis and the North Tahoe Chamber, the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center in Tahoe City now features four interactive exhibits that o er information about microplastics in the Tahoe environment, the watershed, and what makes Tahoe unique.

LAKE TAHOE AREA VIRTUAL JOB FAIR

Chat directly with hiring managers:

THURS, APR 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM WEDS, APR 17 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Register to submit your resume and schedule interviews goldensierra.com/hiring-events

BUSINESS COMMUNITY MIXER

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TAHOE CITY DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

THURS, APR 18 | 4 PM – 6 PM SUNNYSIDE RESORT & MARINA

Free for members to attend. Register at northtahoechamber.com

For more information visit: northtahoechamber.com

8 TH ANNUAL

PALISADES TAHOE, CA

THE LIL SMOKIES MIGHTY POPLAR DIGGIN DIRT SHADOWGRASS

PICKIN’ ON THE DEAD CLAY STREET UNIT

BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS CAST IRON • CALTUCKY

PAUL CAUTHEN

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7 CONT’D

Downhill Dummy Contest

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, Truckee, 4:15 p.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Keep Tahoe Blue North Shore

Volunteer Kick Off Open House

Alibi Ale Works – Incline Public House, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (530) 541-5388, keeptahoeblue.org

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org

Lego Club

Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Methodology: Presented by Vans

Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

22nd Annual Dummy Downhill at Diamond Peak

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com

Spring It On: Pond Skim & Rail Jam

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., northstarcalifornia.com

Tiki Pond Skim

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Glenn’s Gallop Biathlon

ASC Training Center, Soda Springs, 7:30 a.m., (530) 426-3313, auburnskiclub.com

Spring It On: Pond Skim & Rail Jam

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., northstarcalifornia.com

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com

Good Morning Truckee

Spring Into the Arts with Truckee Cultural District Truckee Town Hall - Town Council Chambers , Truckee, 7:45-9:15 a.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Tea Party

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 2:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Keep Tahoe Blue

South Shore Volunteer Kickoff Open House

Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 5415388, keeptahoeblue.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week

Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Helmets required for kids 17 & younger on bikes, scooters, skateboards & other equipment including motorized and non-motorized in Calif.

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E-bikes Ok | Trail maps at tahoebike.org

PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS

BIKE PATH RULES

• Keep dogs leashed

• Pedestrians must yield to bikes

• Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side

• E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance

• Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians

• Cyclists pass on the left

• Pack out all trash, including dog waste.

• Carry doggie bags.

EAST SHORE

EAST SHORE TRAIL

Easy-moderate | 6 miles (10km) RT | tahoefund.org

Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park. Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Paid parking.

NORTH SHORE

Lakeshore Boulevard

Easy | 5 miles (8 km) RT | washoecounty.us

Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28.

TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY

Easy-moderate | 8+ miles (13+ km) RT | tcpud.org

First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Dollar Point.

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

Easy | 9+ miles (14.5+ km) RT | tcpud.org

4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. Connects with Olympic Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Olympic Valley Park at Olympic Valley Road.

VILLAGE BOULEVARD

Easy | 7.4 miles (12 km) RT | washoecounty.us

Bike path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village. Access to shopping and parks. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Easy | 4 miles (6 km) RT | tcpud.org

A 2-mile trail runs beside Olympic Valley Road to the ski area, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Olympic Valley Park or Village at Palisades Tahoe.

TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL

Easy | 6 miles (10 km) RT | tdrpd.org

Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire. Park at either park or East River Street.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH

Easy | 6 miles (10 km) RT

The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, o ering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Park at Taylor Creek, Baldwin or Pope beaches.

SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH

Easy | 7 miles (11 km) RT | cityofslt.us

Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds. Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Blvd., Regan & El Dorado beaches & Bijou Community Park.

WEST SHORE

TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY

Moderate | 25+ miles (40+ km) RT | tcpud.org Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres.

CYCLING ROUTES

AROUND LAKE TAHOE

Strenuous | 72 (116 km) miles

This challenging route is a scenic trip around Lake Tahoe. A mix of flat spots, rolling hills and some steep climbs. Heavy tra c through South Lake Tahoe. Amazing views.

BARKER PASS

Moderate-strenuous | 10 miles (16 km) RT

Barker Pass is one of the most beautiful rides in Tahoe, if you don’t mind a little climbing with 5 miles and 1,700 vertical feet. Take Highway 89 south of Tahoe City to Barker Pass Road for about 4.2 miles. Look for the brown sign on the right for Blackwood Canyon/Kaspian, and shortly afterward you will see the Forest Service road.

HOPE VALLEY TO BLUE LAKES

Moderate | 28 miles (45 km) RT

You can explore the Highway 88 in either direction of Hope Valley, but 12-mile ride from the valley to Blue Lakes is a biker’s dream: smooth roads, doable climbs and spectacular alpine scenery with a lake at the end. Park at the intersection of Highways 88 and 89 and turn right. In 2 miles, turn onto Blue Lakes Road. The ride starts out mostly level until you pass the Hope Valley campground where it begins to steadily ascend before reaching the pass with a panoramic view of the area. Then descend for several miles to end at Blue lakes before the return trip.

INCLINE TO MOUNT ROSE SUMMIT

Strenuous | 16 miles (26 km) RT

Ride about Lake Tahoe for panoramic views of the basin climbing to 8,900’ on the Mount Rose Highway out of Incline Village, Nev., to the Mount Rose Pass. While 8 miles of climbing is tough, it’s a fairly gentle grade. Just put it in your lowest gear and keep pedaling, followed by 8 miles of downhill at fast speeds with sandy bike lands. Keeping your speed under control is vital. Parking at Preston Field in Incline Village or start at the top and park at Tahoe Meadows or at the summit.

OLD 40 TO CISCO GROVE

Moderate-strenuous | 39 miles (63 km) RT

This route is one of the easiest to follow, and one of the best. It has it all the views, a good climb, a technical descent, a restaurant en route, Donner Lake and miles of lightly traveled roads. From downtown Truckee head west on Donner Pass Road until it ends in Cisco Grove. After passing Donner Lake, you begin the long and challenging, but scenic, grind up the summit. This climb has a vertical rise of less than 1,000’. From the top of the summit, it is a rolling downhill along the Yuba River all the way to Cisco Grove. The descent down to Donner Lake is a tech-nical one. Watch your speed, and make sure your brakes work. Parking at West End Beach and boat ramp.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 CONT’D

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Lake Tahoe Area Virtual Job Fair

North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA), Tahoe City, 3:30-5:30 p.m., (530) 581-6900, nltra.org

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Birds of Tahoe Presentation

Various Locations, Incline Village, 6-7 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week

Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

April Networking Mixer

HSTT’s Thrifty Tails Boutique, Truckee, 5-7 p.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week

Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, S.Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

Lego Club

Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

8th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour

Community Arts Center , Truckee, 6 p.m., (530) 5826751, mountainareapreservation.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week

Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., hyatt.com

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival

The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com

Seeds, Sips, & Songs

Slow Food Lake Tahoe, Truckee, 2-5 p.m., (530) 4149181, slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week

Osteria Sierra , Incline Village, 7-11:30 a.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com

MONDAY, APRIL 22

9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup

At the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. & Heavenly Village Wy., South Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m., keeptahoeblue.org

Earth Day Community Cleanup

Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. to noon, (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

Earth Day Bird/Nature Walk

Legacy Trail, Incline Village, 9-11 a.m., (775) 2980060, tinsweb.org

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 5-9 p.m., (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S.Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

2024 Crystal Cabaret: Noir Et Blanc

The Chateau, Incline Village, 5:30-10 p.m., (775) 413-5145, tahoefamily.org

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, S.Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, S. Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Birding by Ear: Bird Sounds of Lake Tahoe Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 7-8:30 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

THURSDAY, MAY 2

Bird Walks

Aspen Grove parking lot, Incline Village, 7:30-8:30 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, S. Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Handcrafted Holiday Faire Spring Fling 2024

The Chateau at Incline Village, Incline Village, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., (775) 832-1303, yourtahoeplace.com

Spring Sports Swap

Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 582-7720, tdrpd.org

SUNDAY, MAY 5

32nd Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Sunnyside Restaurant, Tahoe City, noon to 2:30 p.m., (530) 587-2693, kiwanisnlt.org

MONDAY, MAY 6

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S.Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Birding by Ear: Bird Sounds of Lake Tahoe Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 7-8:30 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

THURSDAY, MAY 9

Bird Walks

Aspen Grove parking lot, Incline Village, 7:30-8:30 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

BOAT INSPECTIONS

INTERSTATE AIS HOTLINE (844) 311-4873

Inspections are required for Lake Tahoe, Echo Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, Donner Lake, area reservoirs, Lake of the Woods, Webber Lake and Lakes Basin waters.

LAKE TAHOE, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & ECHO LAKES

(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments: (888) 824-6267 Inspections open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

NORTH SHORE | Alpine Meadows: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. Opens May 15.

EAST SHORE | Spooner Summit: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. Opens May 12.

SOUTH SHORE | Meyers: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. Opens May 15.

DONNER LAKE

(530) 550-2323 | bit.ly/donner_boating

Current Lake Tahoe sticker applies to boats on Donner Lake (inspections at above stations). OR, self-inspection through Town of Truckee to obtain a no-fee sticker. Info at bit.ly/donner_boating.

RESERVOIRS, WEBBER LAKE, LAKE OF THE WOODS & LAKES BASIN WATERS

(888) 824-6267 | truckeeboatinspections.com

Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs and all lakes in Sierra and Nevada counties. Forms available at ramps or online.

CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD

CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 60 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com

PUBLIC RAMPS

LAKE TAHOE

CAVE ROCK | E AST S HORE

(775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 50, East Shore

6 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-April 30. Call for May schedule.

EL DORADO BEACH | S OUTH S HORE

(530) 542-2981 | cityofslt.us

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe Call for schedule. Picnic area, restrooms.

LAKE FOREST | N ORTH S HORE

(530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, o Hwy. 28

8 a.m.-6 p.m. until April 30. 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. May 1-26. Hours extended starting May 27. (Closed all major holidays.)

OBEXER’S | WEST SHORE

(530) 525-7962, x0 Hwy. 89, Homewood. Launch by appt. Summer hours TBA.

RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH | K INGS B EACH

(530) 546-9253

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Opening TBA. Restrooms.

SAND HARBOR | E AST S HORE

(775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village 6 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1-23. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. starting May 24. Gates locked promptly at close; line up at boat ramp 30 minutes before closure to get o lake. Parking lot open with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA

(530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. Opening TBA. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.

DONNER LAKE

(530) 550-2318 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms. Call for hours.

INDEPENDENCE LAKE

(775) 322-4990

Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee

Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Call for schedule.

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 | Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections.

WEBBER LAKE

(530) 582-4711 | Henness Pass Rd., 26 mi. north of Truckee 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at sierracounty.ca.gov.

PUBLIC PIERS

Limited to loading & unloading. Fenced piers are private

DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE

37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east.

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET

Center of Tahoe City

Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA

West Shore

4 mi. south of Tahoe City. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

KINGS BEACH

Bottom

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

events

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, S.Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

SATURDAY, MAY 11

24th Annual Snapshot Day

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 541-5388, keeptahoeblue.org

MONDAY, MAY 13

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, MAY 14

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Birding by Ear: Bird Sounds of Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 7-8:30 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Bird Walks

Aspen Grove parking lot, Incline Village, 7:30-8:30 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Social Gathering

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Second Serving

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, S. Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

MONDAY, MAY 20

Crawl Space (2 Groups)

SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Monday Meals

St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, MAY 21

Good Morning Truckee - Forest Health & Land Access in Truckee

Truckee Town Hall - Town Council Chambers , Truckee, 7:45-9:15 a.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

Family Story Time

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

North Tahoe Senior Lunches

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

Tea Party

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 2:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Parents & Me

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, S. Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Early Literacy Storytime

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs! South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Birding by Ear: Bird Sounds of Lake Tahoe Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 7-8:30 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

Music, Events&Festivals

FESTIVALS & FRIVOLITIES

Tōst

Until April 6 | Northstar | Truckee

Northstar offers a unique bubbly experience at Tōst. Ski up and enjoy a free glass of bubbly or apple cider on the mountain every Friday to Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Just down East Ridge run off the top of Comstock lift. First-come, first-served basis. | northstarcalifornia.com

S’more Fun

Until April 14 | Village at Northstar | Truckee

Enjoy all the s’mores your heart desires every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Village Overlook. | northstarcalifornia.com

Family Game Night

March 29 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Join a family game night starting at 6 p.m. Activities will include an indoor family obstacle course, rock-paper-scissor tournament, minute-to-win-it challenges and more. | ntpud.org

Heavenly Pride Day

March 30 | Heavenly | South Shore

Join the fun at Pride Day at Tamarack Lodge from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a guided ski/ride, lunch, parade, live music, movie premiere of “People Like Us,” panel discussion and poetry. | skiheavenly.com

Banff Mountain Film Festival

April 5-7 | Yuba Theatre | Downieville

Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment and adventure and exploration. | sierracountyartscouncil.org

Dummy Downhill

April 7 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

Join the annual end-of-season bash with the Dummy Downhill at 4:15 p.m. Join the fun and enter a dummy in the competition. This year’s theme is superheroes. | diamondpeak.com

“Hot Dog” 40th anniversary

April 12 | Olympic Valley Events Center

Join the movie’s 40th anniversary celebration and screening with the cast of characters that helped create one of the best ski movies ever. Rudy, Squirrel, Kendo, Slasher, Banana Pants, Heinz, Deter and stunt skiers galore will partake in a panel discussion/Q&A. Costumes encouraged. | palisadestahoe.com

Dummy Downhill

April 13 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Join the fun at the annual Dummy Downhill. Participants build a dummy on skis (or a snowboard) that gets launched off a jump on Show-Off while spectators cheer them on from the Base Lodge Deck. | diamondpeak.com

Restaurant Week

April 15-21 | Incline Village & Crystal Bay venues

IVCBA presents the inaugural Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week to highlight local restaurants, cafes and food vendors with special fixed-price menus. Visit website for participating eateries and specials. | ivcba.org/ivcb-restaurantweek

Tahoe Tattoo Show

April 19-21 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Featuring 160 tattoo artists, vendors, tattoo contests, live entertainment and more. | tahoe.tattoo

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day

April 20 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

This festival is a volunteer-run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with educational booths, Kids Learning and Activity Area, entertainment, live music, Trashion show, Wild Child film showing and more. | palisadestahoe.com

Seeds, Sips & Songs

April 20 | RMU | Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe hosts a free family-friendly event from 2 to 5 p.m. with veggie seed giveaways, kids’ activities and songs from Tahoe Truckee School of Music. | RSVP slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Crystal Cabaret

April 25 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Family Solutions presents Crystal Cabaret: Noir Et Blanc, dress in black and white for a night of entertainment, dancing and dinner. | tahoefamily.org

An Evening in Hollywood

April 26 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Sierra Community House hosts its annual family dance with the theme: An Evening in Hollywood. Children and their role models can get dressed up, walk the red carpet, learn dance routines and enjoy other activities. | sierracommunityhouse.org

South Lake Tahoe Earth Day

April 27 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes the region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues. | southtahoeearthday.org

Taholistic Wellness Experience

April 27-28 | Edgewood Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Enjoy a transformative wellness experience nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This immersive experience, designed for all levels, promises to nourish the mind, body and spirit through a curated blend of movement, health exploration and inspiration. | edgewoodtahoe.com

TRUCKEE THURSDAYS

Spring Fling

May 4 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

This handcrafted holiday fair will have more than 35 local artists, crafters and small businesses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Handcrafted Holiday Faire on Facebook

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. with the David Perez Band playing, along with margarita and taco specials offered in locations throughout the village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Kiwanis Wine Tasting

May 5 | Sunnyside Restaurant

Kiwanis North Lake Tahoe holds its annual event with wine tastings and appetizers from noon to 2:30 p.m. along with an online auction to benefit local nonprofits. | kiwanisnlt.org

Achieve Tahoe Gala

May 11 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Village

The annual Achieve Tahoe Gala is an evening of dinner and drinks, a silent and live auction, raffle and presentations honoring those who exemplify Achieve Tahoe’s mission. | achievetahoe.org

Farmers’ Markets

May 14-October | Area venues

Truckee Certified Market is Tuesdays starting May 14; Tahoe City Farmers’ Market is Thursdays starting May 16; Incline Village market is Thursdays starting May 23. Other local farmers’ markets to be announced. | Details YourTahoeGuide.com/ eat

Yoga Room Wellness Weekend

May 17-19 | Yoga Room Tahoe | Tahoe City

Yoga Room Tahoe hosts its 2nd annual Wellness Weekend featuring a variety of classes to interest everyone. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | yogaroomtahoe.com

Mad Hatter’s Tea

May 19 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra offers its 35th annual fundraiser. Costumes and hats are encouraged. | sitahoesierra.org

Cool Car Cruizen Fridays

May 24-27, June 14-16 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

All cool vehicles are welcome every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Series continues in July. | goodsamsaferide.com

Made in Tahoe Festival

May 25-26 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Celebrate all things Tahoe with an array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe basin and Truckee. Get to know local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers. | palisadestahoe.com

Grow Your Own Garden Festival

May 31, June 1 & 7 | Area venues

Enjoy free community garden festivals to pick up seedlings to start a high-elevation garden, along with hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and garden tours at each location. Festivals held May 31 in Tahoe City, June 1 in Truckee and June 7 in South Lake Tahoe. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Fur Ball Gala

June 1 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

Pet Network hosts its 26th annual Fur Ball Gala fundraiser, Scotch & Whiskers, featuring dinner, dancing, auctions and more. | petnetwork.org

Day in Paradise

June 1 | Tahoe Paradise Park | South Shore

Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe hosts the Day in Paradise with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., Duck Races at 10 a.m., Hog Roast & Beer Garden from noon to 7 p.m. Day also features family games, Car Show & Shine, silent auction, and music by Ike & Martin and The Darren Senn Duo. | tahoeoptimist.com

Saturday, June 8, 2024

ENJOY WINE WITH A VIEW at the 15th ANNUAL

VIP HOUR | 12–1pm • WINE TASTING | 1–4pm

It’s time to sip, savor, and socialize with fellow wine enthusiasts! Indulge in an incredible selection of wines while enjoying North Tahoe summer beach vibes. All proceeds support programs at Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.

Thank you

NORTH TAHOE EVENT CENTER

8318 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach 530-582-3760 | bgcnlt.org

MAY 11, 2024

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Truckee Pride Week

June 3-9 | Truckee venues

This year Truckee will be celebrating its first Pride Week with inclusive fun events including dance parties, Pride Float, community yoga, Rainbow Run and more. | truckeepride.org

Solstice Festival

June 6-20 | Tahoe City venues

June 21–23, 2024

July 17–Aug. 4, 2024

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival featuring events and activities, including the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, the kickoff for Concerts at Commons, Grab Your Glass, Farmers’ Market and much more. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.org

Wine on the Water

June 8 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Wine on the Water returns with a food and wine tasting to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. | bgcnlt.org

Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic

June 8 | Tahoe City venues

This Tahoe City signature annual event gives participants the opportunity to sip, shop and explore. Stroll the scenic lakefront sidewalks tasting wines and nosh on tasty bites from wineries, local restaurants and caterers from 1 to 4 p.m. It’s on rain (or snow) or shine. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.org

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show

June 9 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

The Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. offers an eclectic assortment of interactive arts, technologies, hobbies and projects along with food trucks, beer, live music, art cars, kids’ activities, a silent auction and raffle. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Poetry Night

June 12-Sept. 11 (Wed.) | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach

Enjoy a night of poetry readings in an outdoor setting from 6 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com

Tahoe City Art by the Lake

June 14-16 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

The 13th annual Tahoe City Art by the Lake will give visitors a special opportunity to meet with 30 artisans showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts including photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | pacificfinearts.com

Brewfest

June 15 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

The 7th annual Brewfest from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heavenly Village is for ages 21 and older. Enjoy beer, spirits, kombucha, soda tasting and live music. Proceeds go to Christmas Cheer. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Truckee Thursdays

June 20-Aug. 15 | Downtown Truckee

Truckee Thursdays returns with a street party featuring live music, vendors, food, local art, kids’ activities, beer garden and more. | truckeethursdays.com

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival

June 22 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is known as one of the region’s most family-friendly events with free parking and free admission. Experience a breathtaking and world-class air show with aerobatic performers. Visit the STEM Expo, the Family Festival, free rides for kids by EAA Young Eagle’s pilot volunteers, displays, vendors and more. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Makers Market

June 22-Sept. 14 (select dates) | Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach

Enjoy locally made arts & crafts, food, live music, craft beer, yard games and more from 3 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Live Music

Daily | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy live music every day at Basecamp Pizza, Azul Kitchen and Gunbarrel Tavern starting at noon in the Shops at Heavenly Village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Magic shows

Daily | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

The Loft hosts daily magic shows with something for every audience from family-friendly shows to adults-only Magic After Dark shows along with special performances. | thelofttahoe.com

DJ Cat

Until April 9 | Heavenly | South Shore

Catch the DJ Cat spinning every Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the bottom of Comet and Dipper. | skiheavenly.com

Winter Music Series

Until April 20 | Village at Northstar | Truckee

Enjoy free live music on the Village Stage at the ice rink Saturdays and Sundays until April 14 and Fridays until April 20. | northstarcalifornia.com

Lives music series

Until April 27 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Enjoy free live music in the Village at Palisades Tahoe on the weekends from 2 to 4 p.m. | palisadestahoe.com

The Passion According to St. Matthew

March 27 & 29 | Area venues

Composed in 1727 and lost for more than 100 years, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music. TOCCATA’s performances Incline Village on March 27 and Gardnerville on March 29. | toccatatahoe.org

“Putnam County Spelling Bee”

March 29 & 30 | South Tahoe High School

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime in this musical performance from South Tahoe High School Drama. While disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. | sths.ltusd.org

WinterWonderGrass

April 5-7 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

WinterWonderGrass brings the best of bluegrass, acoustic roots and Americana music, along with California craft beers, wines, spirits and local food in a winter wonderland. | winterwondergrass.com

Cowboy Poetry & Music Show

April 19-20 | Grange Hall | Vinton

Sierra Valley Grange present Dennis Golden, Belinda Gail and John Flournoy. Dinner is at 5 p.m. followed by the shows at 7:30 p.m. | sierravalleygrange.org

Great Gatsby Jazz Club

April 20 | Alder Creek Adventure Center | Truckee

Join a Gatsby-inspired evening of music and dancing to benefit Truckee High School band programs with hors d’oeuvres, libations, dessert, silent and live auctions, picture booth and dancing. Dress in Gatsby-Era costumes. | zeffy.com

Spring Choral Concert

April 20-21 | Everline | Olympic Valley

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus presents its spring concert, “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” with Diablo Valley College Philharmonic Orchestra. | truckeechorus.org

Truckee Follies

April 24-27 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Follies returns with its raucous satire about Truckee, its residents, its politics and anything else they can poke fun out. Tickets go on sale April 1. | historictruckee.com

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

April 30 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest, Meekah, as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. There be monster trucks, excavators and garbage trucks galore in this musical party. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Music in the Downtown Park

May 1-June 12 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District presents the free spring music series in the park next to the Community Arts Center every Wednesday. | tdrpd.org

Incline Star Follies

May 3-4 | Incline High School | Incline Village, Nev.

The 21st Incline Star Follies features locals singing, dancing and entertaining in this fun community variety show. Benefits Incline public schools. | Incline Star Follies on Facebook

Tahoe Music Alive

May 4 | Fox Cultural Hall | Kings Beach

Tahoe Music Alive presents Duo Violão Plus One, Brazilian choro with improvisation, two guitars and percussion. | tahoemusicalive.org

Dancing with the Sierra Stars

May 11 | Truckee Community Recreation Center

Like the Dancing with the Stars TV show, eight local Sierra Stars are partnered with a professional dancer to perform a captivating ballroom routine. | innerrhythms.org

“Finding Nemo Jr.”

May 23-26 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Community Theater presents a performance by students in grades 3 to 6 in this 60-minute musical adaptation. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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Spring Dance Performance

May 24-25 | Location TBA

Enjoy an evening of classical and contemporary dance from Lake Tahoe Dance Collective featuring new works by Constantine Baecher and Kristin Draucker. | laketahoedancecollective.org

“Move Over Mrs. Markham”

May 31-June 9 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Community Theater presents its main stage performance. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

June 1 | Harrah’s | Stateline, Nev.

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular presents the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the original master recordings of Pink Floyd. | caesars.com/harrahstahoe

Music of John Williams

June 2 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Join the Reno Phil and Maestro Laura Jackson for a night of enchantment featuring the legendary John Williams’ melodies, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and more. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Tahoe Joy Festival

June 9 | Tahoe City

The 2nd annual Tahoe Joy Festival returns from with a free concert to benefit the Tahoe Truckee School of Music and Tahoe City Downtown Association featuring local bands, vendors, artists, food and more. | visittahoecity.org

Music on the Beach

June 14-Aug. 30 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area

NTBA hosts its 18th annual free Music on the Beach series every Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (dark Aug. 9). Beer and food available for purchase. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | northtahoebusiness.org

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concerts at Harveys

June 14-Sept. 21 | Harveys Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Harvey hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts include Jordan Davis, Rod Stewart, Dan & Shay, Lainey Wilson and more to be announced. | caesars.com/harveys-tahoe

Concerts at Commons Beach

June 16-Sept. 8 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

The Concerts at Commons free concert series returns this summer held every Sunday. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Music in the Park

June 19-Aug. 28 | Truckee River Regional Park

Enjoy the free Music in the Park series, every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater. | tdrpd.org

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

June 21-23 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy play comes to life on the Truckee stage featuring talented teen students in grades 6 to 12. | facebook.com/truckeecommunitytheater

Woollystar Festival

June 21-23 | Woollystar Ranch | Alpine County

Woollystar is an intimate weekend of live music, film and camping at Woollystar Ranch. | woollystar.com

Lake Tahoe Is for Lovers Festival

June 22 | Harveys Outdoor Arena | Stateline, Nev.

Hawthorne Heights presents this music festival. Lineup TBA. | apeconcerts.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Ski with a Ranger

Until early April | Area venues

The U.S. Forest Service offers its free winter Ski with a Ranger program Fridays at Heavenly at 1 p.m. until March 29; at Alpine Meadows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. until early April; and at Kirkwood at 1 p.m. until March 29. Participants must be intermediate level. Tours are first-come, first-served. Lift tickets required. Check local Forest Districts for details. | fs.usda.gov

Snowshoe Tour

Until April 27 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Join a guided snowshoe tour of the park with a ranger Saturdays at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Snowshoers will experience a trek through the forest, observing signs of wildlife and learning about the 1960 Winter Olympics. | RSVP bit.ly/sugarpine_tours

Community Race Night

March 29, April 5 | Heavenly | South Shore

Gear up for adrenaline-fueled fun at Heavenly’s Community Race Night at 6 p.m. | skiheavenly.com

Silver Belt Classic

March 29-31 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

This reimagined race features 50 invited athletes to compete in a freeride session, followed by a ShapeShifter competition and a film-making competition. Athletes include ski pros, wild cards and local legends. | sugarbowl.com/silverbelt

Legends of Snowboarding

March 29-31 | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden

A weekend of Legends and wannabe Legends hanging out and competing in a race and a halfpipe for bragging rights for the next year. | 2024 Legends of Snowboarding Reunion on Facebook

Ski, snowshoe tours

March 30 | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Join a free ski tour at 10 a.m. and a snowshoe tour at 1 p.m. to explore the park with a historian to learn about local natural and cultural history. Bring gear. | Register bit.ly/donner_tours

Truckee Winter Carnival Games

March 30 | Truckee River Regional Park

This is the make-up day for Truckee Winter Carnival Games that were cancelled in February due to too much snow. | tdrpd.org

Family Fun Race & Party

March 30 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

All skiers and snowboarders can participate in this fun-filled dual GS competition with family and friends from noon to 3 p.m. with an après party from 3 to 5 p.m. to benefit the Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation. | palisadestahoe.com

Whiskey Bonanza Outdoor Show

March 30 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Whiskey Bonanza is an interactive outdoor sports event, outdoor sports film festival and whiskey tasting and food samples. This family friendly event includes archery, rifle and fishing instruction; kayak simulations, a rodeo riding bull, climbing wall and more. | teamwhiskeybonanza.com

Beacon & Eggs

March 31 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Avalanche beacons will be buried in a one-acre area and competitors will work individually or in teams of up to four people to locate them for prizes. This is a free event. | palisadestahoe.com

Slednanigans

April 1-3 | TBD

Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers nonprofit hosts its end of season party with hill climbs, camping, gear swap and more. | laketahoesnowmobilers.com

Freeride World Challenger Series

April 1-3 | Kirkwood

Watch big mountain athletes compete as are part of the qualifier series for the Freeride World Tour. | kirkwood.com

Active Adult Snowshoe Hikes

April 2 & 9 | Area venues

IGVID hosts weekly snowshoe hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors of all abilities at various locations. | yourtahoeplace.com

Birds of Tahoe

April 2 & 17 | Area venues

Join Sarah Hockensmith as she explains Tahoe Big Year 2024, how to participate and learn about the different bird species that call the Tahoe Basin home on April 2 at the Incline Village Library and on April 17 at the Truckee Library. | tinsweb.org

Snowshoe Star Tours

April 3 | area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present telescopic tours of the night sky. It starts with guided sunset snowshoeing, followed by a brilliant tour of the night sky. For ages 8 and older. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Play Forever Fridays

April 5 | Boreal Mountain

Ski or ride for a $25 lift ticket at Boreal Mountain; the price includes a $5 donation to local nonprofits. | rideboreal.com

Boarding for Breast Cancer

April 6 | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges

Boarding for Breast Cancer’s Love Your Peaks event will raise funds and awareness for B4BC’s outreach, education and programs. | sierraattahoe.com

Jib League Open Jam

April 6 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

Top pro freeskiers share the stage with local rippers in the terrain park. The winners will score an opportunity to film and session with the pros. Open to all ages, genders and abilities. Spectators welcome. | sugarbowl.com

Banked Slalom

April 6 | Kirkwood

Enjoy the action at Kirkwood’s annual Banked Slalom. | kirkwood.com

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Wilderness First Aid

April 6 & 7 | Area venue

Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts this two-day course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. It provides a foundation in important first-aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in remote back-country environments. | tahoerimtrail.org

Pond Skim

April 7 | Heavenly | South Shore

Funky costumes are encouraged for this chilly tradition. Contestants attempt to ski or board across a pond of water from 1 to 3 p.m. at World Cup/Base of Tram area followed by live music. Register day of at Cal Lodge. | skiheavenly.com

Backcountry Film Festival

April 9 | South Lake Brewing | South Lake Tahoe

Winter Wildlands Alliance hosts a free showing of the film festival at 7 p.m. Enjoy films, food, brews and a raffle. | RSVP bit.ly/bcfilmfest

Exposure Skate & Snowboard Weekend

April 12-14 | Boreal Mountain

Boreal hosts a one-of-a-kind Skate and Snow Weekend for women, trans and nonbinary individuals 18 years and older for all abilities at Woodward Tahoe. | rideboreal.com

The Uphiller

April 13 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ski tourers and splitboarders will test themselves to see how many human-powered laps they can ski tour up from the base of Sugar Bowl to the top of Mount Lincoln to benefit Sierra Avalanche Center. The current course record is 8 laps (11,200 vertical.) | sugarbowl.com

Kirkwood Slush Cup

April 13 | Kirkwood Mountain

Make a splash by attempting to cruise across the pond skim at this year ’s Slush Cup. Bring floaties and best retro ski gear to celebrate a renewed tradition at Kirkwood. | kirkwood.com

Spring It On Pond Skim & Rail Jam

April 13-14 | Northstar California | Truckee

The Northstar Pond Skim is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Northstar Rail Jam on Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. The party continues with music on mountain and in the village. Register in the mornings for either event. | northstarcalifornia.com

Snowshoe Thompson Celebration

April 14 | History Museum Complex | South Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts its 21st annual Snowshoe Thompson celebration 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring historical talks, Norwegian folk dancing and more. | laketahoemuseum.org

Mountain Travel Symposium

April 14-10 | Everline Resort | Olympic Valley

Mountain Travel Symposium is the largest and longest running annual gathering of mountain travel professionals in the world with more than 800 representatives from 35+ countries. | mtntrvl.com

Billy Dutton Uphill

April 14 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Presented by Far West Nordic, this 5k citizen’s race is open to everyone, freestyle (skate) and running (including snowshoes). Participants go uphill from Palisades Tahoe base to High Camp, up 2,000 feet vertical, 10 percent average grade. Save energy for the party at the finish. | farwestnordic.org

Reel Rock film tour

April 19 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Shore

Tahoe Climbing Coalition hosts Reel Rock featuring four new climbing films from across the globe. Doors open at 6:30 with show at 7 p.m. and includes a raffle. | Tickets tahoeclimbingcoalition.org

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

April 19 | Truckee Community Arts Center

April 20 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

April 22 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

The 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival is on tour featuring a selection of great films aimed to inspire care for the planet. | sierranevadaalliance.org, mountainareapreservation.org

Diamond Cup

April 20 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

The Diamond Cup Challenge is a family-friendly community fun race that benefits the Diamond Peak Ski Team. Compete against your child, spouse, best friend, etc. in a dual giant slalom format. All ages. | diamondpeak.com

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

April 20 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Explore the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman Estate and the Lake Tahoe shoreline. | Tickets sierrastateparks.org

Nature & Bird Walk

April 22 | Legacy Trail | Truckee

Join TINS for a nature and bird walk on the Legacy Trail searching for birds and all things nature. | tinsweb.org

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

April 22-23 | Area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company hosts Full Moon Snowshoe Tours. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

UC Davis TERC Series

April 25, May 14 & 30 | Sunnyside | West Shore

UC Davis TERC hosts an ongoing series featuring Bees in the Tahoe Basin on April 25, “Common Ground” showing on May 14 and Feeding Healthy Pets on May 30. | RSVP tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events

Tiki Pond Skim

April 27 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

Enjoy live music, a pop up tiki bar and a snow beach viewing area to watch the pond skimming action. | sugarbowl.com

Bird Walks

May 2-June 6 | Village Green | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts Bird Walks every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. lead by naturalists. | tinsweb.org

Spring Sports Swap

May 4 | Truckee Community Recreation Center

Shop the swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for clothing, recreation equipment, golf gear, bikes and more. | tdrpd.org

South Lake Tahoe Plunge

May 4 | Roundhill Pines Beach & Marina | Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Join Special Olympics Nevada’s efforts to establish an independently run Special Olympics program in Nevada by attending the Plunge event. | p2p.onecause.com/ tahoe

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

May 4 | Area venues

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. Look for Tahoe Guide’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide to be released this spring. | nfpa.org

Snapshot Day

May 11 | South Shore venues

Snapshot Day is an annual water quality monitoring event held each May. Groups of volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take samples from creeks, streams and lakes to capture a snapshot of Tahoe’s water quality at a moment in time. | RSVP keeptahoeblue.org

Wildfire Safety Expo

May 18 | South Tahoe Middle School

Join the annual Wildfire Safety Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with information on creating an evacuation plan, preparing for fire, creating defensible space and more. Look for Tahoe Guide’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide to be released this spring. | facebook.com/southlaketahoefirerescue

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

May 31-June 1 | Area venues

The relay run adventure is from Reno to Lake Tahoe and back, a total of 178 miles for teams of 12 runners. Concurrently, the Comstock and Capital relay odysseys are offered on June 1, with less mileage, joining in on the RTO in progress. | renotahoeodyssey.com

Summer Gear & Bike Swap

June 1 | Tahoe XC | Tahoe City

Tahoe XC hosts the Summer Gear and Bike Swap to benefit youth programs. Drop off your gear for sale and shop the swap for great deals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | tahoexc.org

Wildfire Community Preparedness

June 1 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Learn about being prepared for wildfire danger, defensible space and more from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details TBA. Look for Tahoe Guide’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide to be released this spring. | tahoelivingwithfire.com

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride

June 2 | Tahoe venues

Experience spectacular scenery, clean mountain air, great food and full support by experienced ride organizers as cyclists ride Tahoe’s 72 miles of shoreline to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. | cure.lls.org

Tail Wagger 5K

June 4 | North Tahoe Regional Park | Tahoe Vista

Join the 2nd annual dog-friendly Tail Wagger 5K and 1 Miler. Open to all humans (with or without a dog). | tailwagger5k.com

DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay

June 8 | Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe

Runners will run counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe in this 60th annual relay. With altitudes up to 6,500 feet on the 72-mile course, this race is as scenic as it is challenging. | laketahoerelay.com

Lost & Found Gravel Festival

June 15 | Portola

Riders will compete in 35-, 60- or 100-mile courses through the rugged Lost Sierra with new times segments that start and end at Portola City Park. Enjoy camping, live funk music, food and more. | lostandfoundbikeride.com

Olympic Valley Half Marathon & 8-Miler

June 15 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The half-marathon is an out and back, featuring paved trails through the valley and along the Truckee River corridor. The 8-Mile starts and finishes at the Village. | bigblueadventure.com

Rock Tahoe

June 15 | East Shore

Participants race in this Half Marathon from Spooner Summit to Stateline, Nev., for 13.1 miles with a pool party and live music at Golden Nugget after the race. | rocktahoehalfmarathon.com

Stargazing

June-Sept. | Area venues

Tahoe Star Tours is offering docent-led stargazing on select Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in mid-June at Northstar California and Spooner Lake State Park. Dates TBA. | tahoestartours.com

Paddle for science

June 17-23 | Lake Tahoe

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for the fourth annual Circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe for Science, a seven-day kayaking journey and fundraiser. Paddlers see the lake from a unique point of view as they travel and learn about Lake Tahoe’s ecology, biology, geology, limnology (lake motions and clarity) and emerging challenges. Pick from day trips or the full tour. | RSVP ucdavis.edu

Adventure Sports Week

June 21-30 | Tahoe venues

Challenge yourself at one of the many competitive events including Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race on June 22, Tahoe Trail Running series June 23, Open Water Swim Series June 29, Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon June 29, along with clinics, demos, and family friendly activities. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

June 22 | Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe

Volunteers needed to join the League to Save Lake Tahoe to help with local restoration projects, litter pickup, trail maintenance, fence building and more from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome. | RSVP keeptahoeblue.org

Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival

June 22-23 | Tahoe Paradise Park | Meyers

The 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration. It is a free, family-friendly party with music, beverages, food, a raffle and local vendors. For riders: there’s a Bike Demo at Corral Trail on June 22 and a registered Bike Ride on June 23. | tamba.org

Burton Creek Trail Run

June 23 | Burton Creek State Park | Tahoe City

The Burton Creek Trail Run features 6K, 12K, Half Marathon distances. | tahoetrailrunning.com

Alta Alpina Challenge

June 29 | Alpine County

Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways with routes over Ebbetts, Monitor, Luther and Carson passes and Blues Lakes. | altaalpina.org

Truckee Tahoe Gravel

June 29 | Riverview Sports Park | Truckee

The event features three scenic and challenging routes including a 19-mile easy route, 55-mile moderate or 76-Mile hard route. All courses start and end at Riverview Sports Park. | truckeegravel.com

Western State 100-Mile Endurance Run

June 29-30 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The Western States 100 Mile Endurance run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Following the historic Western States Trail,

THE makers

Tahoe Literary Festival announced

Tahoe Guide and The Seasoned

Sage will present the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival on Oct. 11 and 12 at venues throughout Tahoe City. The Festival, created by Tahoe Guide Publisher Katherine E. Hill and Food Editor and writer Priya Hutner, was born out of their mutual love of the arts.

Tahoe is home to dozens of literary artists from New York Times-bestselling authors to popular, regional authors to freelance writers and poets. The creative energy in Tahoe has been inspiration to writers in many genres – fiction, nonfiction, memoir, essay, historical, environmental, outdoors, children’s literature, poetry and songwriting. Yet, there is no celebration for and about our local literary artists.

The inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival celebrates the region’s rich and diverse literary community through events for writers, aspiring writers and anyone who is passionate about the written word.

The Festival will host a short story and poetry contest open to youth, teens, and adults. Details on the contest will be announced in May, and the submission deadline will be in August. The finalists will be featured in the September edition of Tahoe Guide.

The Literary Festival opens on Friday, Oct. 11, with a free Literary Open Mic Night hosted by Scott Green, California State Park program manager for Poetry in Parks. On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Festival will showcase morning and afternoon workshops, authors’ readings and panels, a keynote speaker, and a

Submit your

Songwriters Showcase hosted by Will Richardson, executive director of Tahoe Institute of Natural Science. A free kids’ event is being planned at the Tahoe City Library.

Tickets to the inaugural event will go on sale later this spring. Follow the Facebook event page for updates at bit. ly/tahoelitfest.

The Tahoe Literary Festival offers scholarships to local high school and college students, as well as to local Hispanic and Native writers, who can attend for free. Details on applying for scholarships will be available later this spring.

Festival sponsors are Tahoe City Downtown Association, Wildbound PR, Tangled Roots Writing, Yoga Room Tahoe, Gatekeeper’s Museum, SNOW Museum, Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe Poetry Collective and Sierra College, Truckee-Tahoe Campus. Festival events will be held at Yoga Room Tahoe, Gatekeeper’s Museum, SNOW Museum and Tahoe Wine Collective, with more venues to be announced.

A lodging discount to Base Camp and Pepper Tree Inn in Tahoe City will be offered to festival attendees (additional details will be available when tickets go on sale).

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival, becoming a lodging partner, participating as a moderator or presenter, or want to volunteer, email priya@ tahoelitfest.com or kat@tahoelitfest. com. | TahoeLitFest.com n

Summer art workshops

The Holman Arts and Media Center’s Summer Arts Workshops at UNR Lake Tahoe is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in 2024 with nine creative experiences across mediums including painting, ceramics, photography and sculpture. The five-day workshops run June 24 to July 26. Registration is now open. | unr.edu/lake-tahoe

Call to artists for murals

The Tahoe Fund and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have announced a call for community-based artists to beautify the interiors of the restrooms at the Stateline Fire Lookout Trail in Crystal Bay, the Logan Shoals Vista Point on Tahoe’s East Shore and the Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore.

Artists interested in submitting a proposal for consideration must do so by March 29. Artists will be judged and selected by the Tahoe Fund, LTBMU and select community members in April. Mural installation will occur in May 2024, weather permitting. Details available online. | tahoefund.org/paintamural

Photo exhibit celebrates local climbers

“Sending It: Climbing El Dorado” photo exhibit is on display at the City Gallery in the South Lake Tahoe Airport until April 21. The exhibit celebrates the passion and adventure of rock climbing in the community.

Inspired by architect and climber Charlie Downs, this exhibition show-

cases the beauty of El Dorado County’s granite landscapes including Lover’s Leap, Phantom Spires and Sugarloaf. Taking a grass-roots curatorial approach, the exhibition combines community sourced photographs with images from the personal archives of legendary climber Royal Robbins, along with maps, ephemera, oral histories and video presentations. The exhibit is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | artsandcultureeldorado.org

Talk by conservation photographer

Tahoe Art League presents conservation photographer Lisa Parsons on March 29 at 5 p.m. to discuss how she discovered her passion as a conservation photographer in the Pacific Northwest and how it continues to influence her work today. | talart.org

the arts

Solo Exhibit:

Jennifer Rugges Ancestral Messages

Piper J Gallery, Truckee, March 27-April 7, 11 a.m., (530) 386-7735, piperjgallery.com

Pop-Up Makerspace

Truckee Workspace, Truckee, March 28, 3:30 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov

Meet the Artist: Shari Chulak

Art Truckee, Truckee, March 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., (530) 448-3423, arttruckee.com

Knit & Crochet

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 1st Tues. & 3rd Thurs., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

LGBTQ+ Art Club

Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, April 2-May 14, 3:304:30 p.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org

Act Your Stage

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m., library.douglascountynv.gov

First Friday With Featured Artist: Carrie White Art Truckee, Truckee, April 5, 5-9 p.m., (530) 4483423, arttruckee.com

Tahoe Film Club

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 2nd Wed., 3:15 p.m., library.douglascountynv.gov

Workshop Wednesdays: Children’s Art Class Tahoe Art League, South Lake Tahoe, April 17, 3 p.m., (530) 544-2313, talart.org

First Fridays Art Truckee, Truckee, May 3, 5-9 p.m., (530) 4483423, arttruckee.com

Handcrafted Holiday Faire Spring Fling 2024 The Chateau at Incline Village, Incline Village, May 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., yourtahoeplace.com

Bumble Bee Bouquet by Phyllis Shafer

Bruce Hallman, Idaho Falls District BLM

Lisa Parsons

creative awareness | arts & culture | makers’ movement

Tahoe Literary Festival

The science of snow surveying

BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN

The snowpack from the Sierra Nevada provides crucial water for California and western Nevada each year as the snow melts. Skiers and boarders get fired up about the quality and depth of the snow. Hydrologists and anyone who relies on Sierra snowmelt are more concerned with how much water is in the snowpack — it’s called the SWE (snow water equivalent).

Many people are familiar with the media coverage of monthly snow surveys carried out each winter by California Natural Resources Agency and Nevada’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, where teams of surveyors manually force a hollow aluminum pipe deep into the snowpack to measure its all-important water content.

The Sierra Nevada snowpack is California’s most valuable natural resource and not because of the popularity of winter sports. When all that frozen precipitation melts it supplies more than half of the Golden State’s total water supply. The Sierra range occupies only 12 percent of the state’s land area, but nearly 70 percent of the state’s population relies on its runoff.

The Sierra snowpack is a key asset that sustains one of the largest economies in the world by providing high-quality water to millions of people, as well as to industry, recreation, fisheries, ranchers and farmers.

The father of snow surveying

The earliest studies of our regional mountain snowpack began with James E. Church, Ph.D., a Michigan native who was hired in 1892 by the University of Nevada, Reno to teach Latin and Greek. Ironically, Church nearly turned around after he stepped off the train in Reno and watched a man shot in a saloon gunfight die at his feet. Lucky for

Meadows Water Authority in western Nevada. Tahoe’s springtime water-level rise is usually controlled and accurately predicted to within an inch or less.

When Church started his research in the early 1900s, he established the first snow course at Tahoe City meadows – now Tahoe City Golf Course. A snow course is a permanent line of set measurement probe sites that indicate the average SWE for a section of watershed. It’s more accurate than a solitary sample in a random location. Church was focused on Lake Tahoe and its flow into the Truckee River because his initial goal was to protect Reno, Nev., from catastrophic floods.

manual sampling. Snow pillows are filled with liquid anti-freeze and placed over a weight sensor that is powered by electricity produced from solar panels.

us, he gazed up at Mount Rose, which towers impressively above the city, and decided to stay.

Known as the father of snow surveying, Church was a pioneer in the field during the early 20th Century. In 1905, he established the first Sierra weather observatory atop 10,776-foot-high Mount Rose (southwest of Reno) and later developed procedures for measuring the depth of snow and its water equivalent. He learned that snow is an elastic substance and its depth does not indicate the amount of water in it.

Church got into the streamflow forecasting business by accident. His original research about the logging industry investigated forest influences on mountain snowpacks. That led him to design the Mount Rose Snow Sampler, a hollow metal tube that hydrologists thrust deeply into the snowpack to extract a core of snow. The sample core is then weighed on a specially calibrated, portable scale to determine its water content — a simple but effective system that is still used today.

The measurement of the snow-water equivalent provides vital information for predicting the volume of spring snowmelt and water runoff from elevated mountain terrain during the West’s dry seasons.

Managing water levels in massive reservoirs is a complicated business. Especially in California where atmospheric rivers can overwhelm flood control systems, while severe drought can make storage goals impossible. In the 1960s and 70s, Western water managers would consider their work successful if they hit a reservoir storage level within 15 feet of their target. Today, as the science of snow surveying has advanced, it’s usually a matter of inches. Lake Tahoe is a reservoir managed for Truckee

The Truckee River is one of the most volatile in the United States, averaging a damaging flood every nine years. In the 1930s, snow surveys were expanded throughout the Sierra Range, the Great Basin, Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest. The importance of snow in the nation’s hydrologic systems cannot be overstated. In the Western United States, 85 percent of freshwater runoff originates as snowmelt. East of the Rockies, nine of the most significant floods in the 20th Century were directly related to snowmelt.

Central Sierra Snow Lab

A major advance for scientific research in Sierra Nevada snow came in 1945 when U.S. Weather Bureau physicist Robert W. Gerdel, Ph.D., was directed to build the Central Sierra Snow Lab at Soda Springs. The first remote data streaming of snow-water equivalent began at the Central Sierra Snow Lab in 1948 when Gerdel and project director B. Lyle Hansen developed the first nuclear snow gage, which used radioactive material to measure the water content of the snowpack.

Gerdel and Hansen took a small capsule of radioactive cobalt-60 to a remote location where the material was placed at ground level and a Geiger counter suspended by a cross arm 15 feet above. As the emitted gamma rays passed through the winter snowpack, collisions with water molecules lowered their energy level, which indicated the amount of water in the snow. The Geiger counters were rigged with radio-transmitters so that their measurements could be relayed in real time to the snow lab, but with the idea that ultimately off-site hydrologists in Sacramento or San Francisco could also receive the signals.

Snowfall telemetry

Beginning in the 70s, steel-mesh pillows were installed in western mountain ranges to try to eliminate

As the snowpack increases over a winter season, its weight pushes down on the pillow and the sensor underneath. The weight is calculated into snow-water equivalent. Today, almost 900 of these inert pillows produce near real-time data that is relayed by signal antennae to Western Regional Climate Center. This snowfall telemetry system is called SNOTEL.

SNOWPACK

107% as of March 17, 2024

cssl.berkeley.edu

Lidar employed

In 2017, NASA started a program called SnowEx that employed airborne gamma-ray detection and Light Detection and Ranging technology (lidar) to develop systems that can effectively survey vast expanses of remote mountain snowpacks. Lidar is a remote-sensing method that combines features of radar (radio-wave navigation used by ships and planes) and sonar (underwater detection using sound for submarines). The lidar apparatus spins rapidly, firing invisible laser beams in all directions. It measures distance and creates a virtual 3-D map with GPS coordinates of everything it can see. For aerial snow surveying, the lidar is mounted beneath an airplane and flown over the sample zone. The results are compared with a previously acquired lidar map of the area bare of snow (snow-off and snowon).

Snow-depth height and high-resolution horizontal snowpack profiles provide hydrologists with key snow-water equivalent data needed for forecasting runoff. n

Editor’s Note: We are running this abbreviated version of Mark’s original two-part series from 2020 while he takes a brief leave of absence. Read the full series at YourTahoeGuide.com.

Feb. 29 survey at Phillips Station, west of Lake Tahoe along Highway 50. | California Department of Water Resources

Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking. com. | mark@thestormking.com

THE lineup

live music | shows | nightlife festivals | entertainment

Tahoe Music Alive

High culture in the mountains

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

May 4 | Duo Violão Plus One | Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach

July 6 | Carol Wincenc, Ráyo Furuta & Alexandria Le | Olympic Valley Chapel

Aug. 4 | George Cables | Olympic Valley Chapel

Sept. 7 | Telegraph Quartet | North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, Tahoe Vista

Nov. 9 | Tim Woolsey | TBD

Tahoe Music Alive believes in the superpower of music to bring people together,” says president and founder Martha Russell. “We are presenting world-class musical artists in intimate and friendly settings. Our goal is to provide exceptional listening experiences.”

Since its founding in 2021, Tahoe Music Alive has become one of the premier promoters of small music ensembles in the North Tahoe area. Through live concerts and community outreach, the nonprofit seeks to inspire, educate and celebrate excellence in diverse musical expression and interpretation.

“One of the wonderful things about music is its ability to allow oneself to be immersed in soul-stirring melodies, and through that to let your mind travel,” says Russell. “Music speaks in the language of emotions, thoughts and actions. It tells stories that encode cultural and historical information. It becomes a means of communication between the artist and the listener.”

Tahoe Music Alive joins other regional organizations such as Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, Valhalla Tahoe and Classical Tahoe whose mission is to elevate arts and culture in a place long known for its outdoor, athletic opportunities.

For years, Russell has performed in amateur chamber ensembles on flute and piano. She is an emerita at Stanford University where she led mediaX, an institute focused on the intersection of human interests and information technology. She moved to Truckee in 2021when her daughter’s family relocated to Olympic Valley.

“My favorite thing about living in Tahoe is the wonderful people I’ve met you far,” she says. “It’s because of this community that we are able to make Tahoe Music Alive come to life.

World music in the Sierra

In collaboration with Musica Sierra, a nonprofit that bring music to schools in Sierra County, Tahoe Music Alive will

present Duo Violão Plus One at Fox Cultural Center in Kings Beach on May 4 at 2 p.m.

This Brazilian group from Rio de Janeiro started with two guitarists, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber. Violão is Portuguese for guitar.

During their first visit to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015, the two met percussionist Ami Molinelli of Grupo Falso Baiano. Together, the trio navigates 20th Century Brazilian popular music with a focus on a genre called choro.

“Choro is Brazil’s first national music,” says Molinelli. “It melds European melodies with African and indigenous rhythms. It was born in Rio and dates to 19th Century. What’s unique about our trio is we span over 150 years of music. You’ll hear in our repertoire the traditional seeds of the music and how that music has evolved into modern times.”

Souza (who is a Brazilian choro legend) grew up in Niterói , a city of half a million across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro. His family were some of the first musicians to play choro novo, a new style of the traditional music mixed with influences of samba and bossa

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Shakespeare announces Showcase Series, ASL shows

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival has announced that it will offer sign language-interpreted performances for the 2024 season productions of “Always... Patsy Cline” on July 16 and “The Merry Wives of Windsor” on Aug. 6. To arrange for accessibility tickets at these performances, contact Lee Ann Allison at lee@tahoebard.com or (775) 298-0163.

Additionally, the festival has announced the appointment of Joe Atack as its new executive director and Sara Bruner as the producing artistic director designate. Bruner will transition into the role at the end of Charles Fee’s tenure as the producing artistic director, with a date to be announced in the future.

nova. He plays a seven-string guitar with an extra bass string and is wellknown from his time with choro novo icons No Em Pinga D’Agua. In an interview with Tahoe Guide, Molinelli translated Souza’s comments from Portuguese into English.

“The important thing about choro music is that is evolved together in parallel with Black slaves from Africa and the Portuguese colonists,” says Souza. “Unlike some other places, slaves were allowed to play instruments. There was drumming and the cavaquinho (a Portuguese predecessor to the ukulele) along with flute, trumpet and trombone. It’s not that different than American jazz in the way it evolved uniquely from the sources available at the time.”

It’s sure to be an intimate evening that will transport listeners to the magical land of Carnival.

“I’ve played all over the world and – no matter the place – the thing that is universal is the swing, the balance, the warm, tropical feel,” says Souza. “It wins over even the most formal of audiences. What I see from beginning to the end is happiness.” | tahoemusicalive. org n

Showcase Series announced

The 2024 Showcase Series performances have also been announced for Monday nights during the season. Tickets are on sale now. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

July 1 | Steelin’ Dan,

The Music of Steely Dan

July 15 | Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Country Hits: Songs from Nashville

July 22 | Reno Jazz Orchestra, “Fuego”

July 29 | Sierra Nevada Ballet, “Sleeping Beauty: A Fairy’s Tale”

July 30 | Boney James, The Prim/Preger Jazz Night

Aug. 5 | Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, The Music of Tina Turner

Aug. 12 | Under the Streetlamp

Aug. 13 | Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook

Aug. 19 | The Who Show

Aug. 26 | Reno Jazz Orchestra featuring Camille Thurman

Duo Violão Plus One is a choro trio featuring, from left, Edinho Gerber, Ami Molinelli and Rogério Souza. | Sharo Garner

Truckee Bluegrass Jam

Every Sunday at 6 p.m., pickers of all shapes and sizes arrive at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee with guitars, banjos, fiddles and mandolins in hand to play a style of music developed in 1940s Appalachia.

Each bluegrass instrument fills a place in the overall sound of the group. Some are higher pitched, some lower, some playing on the first and third beats, some on the second and fourth, some playing sustained notes over the top and some playing quick, repetitive notes to add drive. It’s a sound that no one player can get by themselves in their living room. But when it comes together, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Under the welcoming guidance of jam host Dave Zimmerman, the Truckee Bluegrass Jam seeks to create a supportive community where anyone from a beginner player to a seasoned tunesmith can enjoy a night of collaborating with local and visiting musicians to play some traditional (and not-so-traditional) music. This community jam was founded by Tahoe Guide writer Sean McAlindin in 2017. | fb.com/groups/truckeejam

DESERT ROCK

Charity Kiss

Teen community organization Aspen Collective gathers at Fox Cultural Hall in Kings Beach on May 3 at 6:30 p.m. for a show with Reno desert rockers Charity Kiss, lo-fi doo-woppers Worm Shot, and downhill punks RIP Everything and Checked Out. They’re joined by Little Truckee Ice Creamery, masculine-positive clothing company God

Complex, teen mental health advocates Speedy Foundation and other community resources. Free harm reduction supplies including Narcan and Fentanyl test strips will be available on site. | theaspencollective.org

WESTERN SWING

Pickle Barrel

Ski fast, pick fast. That’s the mantra of Truckee string trio Pickle Barrel. Multi-instrumentalist Justin Eubanks grew up in Colorado in a house full of guitars. He soon moved on to mandolin, fiddle and pedal steel and never looked back. He’s joined by a Georgia native and classically trained double-bassist Elliot Kuhlman alongside banjo player and son of a Virginia preacher Sam Purdom.

Pickle Barrel performs for free on April 7 at 12 p.m. on the Village Stage on Palisades Tahoe at part of WinterWonderGrass Pickin’ in the Plaza. Gold Country folkies Dust in My Coffee play on April 5 and foothills vaudevillians Red Dirt Ruckus on April 6 – same time and location. | justineubanksmusic.com/ pickle-barrel

WINTERWONDERGRASS

WinterWonderGrass

tickets available

Tickets are still available for the eighth annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe festival from April 5 to 7 at Palisades Tahoe. Sierra Ferrell is one of four featured headliners; the Devil Makes Three, The Infamous Stringdusters and Paul Cauthen also top the list of bluegrass, jamgrass, Americana and roots-music performers appearing at the

family-friendly festival. The festival also offers beer tastings, free shows in the Plaza daily, a Kids Zone, Tram to Table dinner and a free show on April 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Village Plaza in the base area. | winterwondergrass.com

REVOLUTIONARY REGGAE

Steel Pulse

Bearing eyewitness to accelerating negativity of global affairs, Steel Pulse emerges with a musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The band’s 12th studio production, “Mass Manipulation,” reflects four decades of commitment to awakening mankind through unifying music. Singer David Hinds leads this vibrating diaspora of the mind on April 25 at 8 p.m. in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. | steelpulse.com

live

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Bach’s St. Matthew Passion

St. Francis Catholic Church, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S.Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Live Music

License to Chill Bar, South Lake Tahoe, 5-8 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Thursdays

McP’s Taphouse Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Latin Night Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Justin Eubanks

Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, noon to 3 p.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S.Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Après Ski Party

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 4-7 p.m.

Live Music License to Chill Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 5-8 p.m.

North Shore Nights

Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S.Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

DJ Cat

Heavenly Mountain Resort, S. Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music from The Imposters

Sierra at Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 2-5 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Après Ski Party

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 4-7 p.m.

Live Music License to Chill Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 5-8 p.m.

Winter Music Series

Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Mike Clark & The Sugar Sounds with Rachel McElhiney

Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 8-11 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Live Music With Tahoe Tommy Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DJ Cat

Heavenly Mountain Resort, S. Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Ben Fuller & Gil Gaus

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dave Zimmerman

Trevor Castillo

Matthew Mikaelian

Mighty Poplar | Jay Blakesberg

Patrick Niddrie

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Company, S. Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m.

Millenial Bingo

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke

The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Trivia Night

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Pickin’ in the Plaza Free Shows

Village of Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2-5 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Nate Bargatze

Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Thursdays

McP’s Taphouse Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Pickin’ in the Plaza Free Shows

Village of Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 12- 2 p.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

2024 WinterWonderGrass Festival

Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

The Music of Abba

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S.Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Grass After Dark at Olympic Valley Lodge

Olympic Valley Lodge, Olympic Valley, 10 p.m.

Grass After Dark at the Plaza Bar

The Plaza Bar, Olympic Valley, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

DJ Cat

Heavenly Mountain Resort, S.Lake Tahoe, 12- 2 p.m.

Pickin’ in the Plaza Free Shows

Village of Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 12-2 p.m.

Jacked up Tahoe

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 1-4 p.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

2024 WinterWonderGrass Festival

Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Winter Music Series

Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell (18+)

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Grass After Dark at Olympic Valley Lodge

Olympic Valley Lodge, Olympic Valley, 10 p.m.

Grass After Dark at the Plaza Bar

The Plaza Bar, Olympic Valley, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

DJ Cat

Heavenly Mountain Resort, S. Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m.

Pickin’ in the Plaza Free Shows

Village of Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 12-2 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

2024 WinterWonderGrass Festival

Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2 p.m.

Live Music With Havilah Plaster

Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 2-5 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Grass After Dark at Olympic Valley Lodge Olympic Valley Lodg, Olympic Valley, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Co., S. Lake Tahoe, 6 a.m.

Social Dance Night

Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.

Millenial Bingo | Incline Public House

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke

The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Thursdays

McP’s Taphouse Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Live Music at Casey’s Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m.

Winter Music Series

Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Music From Crowd Surf League in the Plaza

Solstice Plaza, Twin Bridges, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Bad Decisions

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 2-5 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam | Truckee Public House

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Franco Escamilla

Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Co., S.Lake Tahoe, 6 a.m.

Millenial Bingo | Incline Public House

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Trivia Night

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S.Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 8-10 p.m.

Sierra Thursdays

McP’s Taphouse Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m-12 a.m.

Mark Farina With Cindy B

Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series

Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Winter Music Series

Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Gatsby Jazz Club

Alder Creek Adventure Center, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Whisper to Thunder

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

The Sam Chase & the Untraditional

Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul (18+)

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day Trivia Night RMU, Truckee, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Company, S. Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m.

Millenial Bingo

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Nick Paul

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S.Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Steel Pulse Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Annual Family Dance: An Evening in Hollywood

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Après Ski

LandShark Bar & Grill, S. Lake Tahoe, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Winter Music Series

Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Grieves Live

Whiskey Dicks Saloon, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S.Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Company, S. Lake Tahoe, 6 a.m.

Millenial Bingo

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

Trivia Night

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m. Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S.Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S.Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S.Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

David Sedaris Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Company, S. Lake Tahoe, 6 a.m.

Millenial Bing

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 9

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Live Music at Casey’s Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m.

Dancing with Our Sierra Stars

Truckee Donner Community Rec. Ctr. , Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

Tuesday Trivia Night

South of North Brewing Company, S. Lake Tahoe, 6 a.m.

Social Dance Night

Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.

Millenial Bingo

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Line Dancing

The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S.Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, S. Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ HQ! Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 21

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Trivia

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Savoring Spring Growing, cooking with culinary herbs

Spring ushers in growth, new beginnings and starting fresh. The sun shines, snow melts and plant life begins to emerge. It’s also time to think about gardening. Although snow might still blanket the earth, the outdoor growing season is short in Tahoe. Growing seedlings indoors provides a head start for container gardens and outdoor gardening.

I plant several culinary herbs to enhance my cooking and the many recipes I curate and prepare. Fresh herbs are one of the keys that make food pop with flavor. By early summer, the fresh herbs in my garden flourish; mint, thyme, cilantro and oregano take center stage. I also grow rosemary, sage, dill, parsley and basil.

Alyssa Ganong grows Lemon Balm in her garden. Ganong uses lemon balm to prepare an herbal salve for skin ailments such as dry and itchy skin.

“It grows easily without much fuss, but give it space in your herb garden or keep it in a separate bed as it grows like a weed,” she says.

I grow some herbs indoors in containers and others in an outdoor garden. Starting seedlings indoors, growing them in containers and choosing hearty herbs are simple ways to make meals, cocktails and desserts more flavorful and delicious.

Seed packages can be purchased at local nurseries, hardware stores, supermarkets and specialty shops. Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers seedlings and classes on how to garden. Some herbs, particularly mint, are easy to grow with cuttings. When I get herbs from my CSA box, I often root them in water on my windowsill.

In Tahoe, the frost-free growing season starts in mid-June and ends in late September, depending on the weather, but I keep herbs growing on my window sill throughout the year. Seeds in containers can be grown indoors and be moved outdoors into the sunshine once any chance of freezing weather or frost has passed. I also reuse containers that would end up in the landfill. Egg cartons are great to use, berry containers have holes for drainage or poke holes in the bottom of any container. It is essential to use good soil.

BY PRIYA HUTNER

Most seed packets indicate whether seeds should be directly sown or started indoors. If the packet says to start seedlings indoors, calculate how many weeks before the last frost and start planting. Or, you can purchase seedling sprouts.

Locally, Slow Food Lake Tahoe, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe provide programs and other resources for gardening questions and classes, along with seeds and seedlings. | facebook. com/LakeTahoeMG, tahoe.ucdavis.edu, slowfoodlaketahoe.org n

Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a meal delivery and catering company. | TheSeasonedSage.com, priya@ yourtahoeguide.com

SEEDS, SIPS & SONGS

April 20 | RMU Truckee slowfoodlaketahoe.org/events

COMMON GROUND MOVIE NIGHT

May 21 | Sunnyside tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events

GROW YOUR OWN FESTIVAL

May 31 | Tahoe City Field Station

June 1 | Slow Food Garden | Truckee

June 8 | Tallac Historic Site | S. Shore slowfoodlaketahoe.org/events

GROW YOUR OWN CLASSES

Free | Online | extension.unr.edu

TRUCKEE COMMUNITY GARDEN BEDS slowfoodlaketahoe.org

NORTH TAHOE

REGIONAL PARK GARDEN BEDS ntpud.org

HERBED PESTO

From the kitchen of Priya Hutner

1 C fresh herb, basil, cilantro, parsley

½ C olive oil

2 T pine nuts or walnuts

¼ C Romano or Parmesan cheese

Blend and use on vegetables, pasta and meats.

LEMON BALM SALVE

Courtesy Alyssa Ganong

2 c. dried lemon balm leaves, harvest & hang it to dry in a dark space until dried

1 c. extra light olive oil

1 8 oz mason jar

To infuse olive oil, pack a mason jar full of dried leaves and pour olive oil over the herbs. Tighten the lid and place the jar in a sunny window for about a week. Then, place the jar in a dark pantry for three weeks. Strain and squeeze the oil into another jar, discarding the leaves.

SALVE

4 oz. lemon balm-infused olive oil

1 oz. beeswax pellets

25 drops Melissa essential oil*

1 oz. shea butter

6 1-oz. containers

Melt the beeswax pellets in a double boiler over low heat. Add shea butter and infused herbal oil and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and add the essential oil. Pour the liquid into the prepared jars and allow to cool.

CASHEW MINT DIP

From the kitchen of Priya Hutner

1 C raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours

2 cloves of garlic

½ C fresh mint

¼ C olive oil

1 t coarse salt

1 t fresh ground black pepper

Drain cashews and discard water. Blend ingredients and chill. Serve with crackers or use as a salad dressing.

DILL SALAD DRESSING

From the kitchen of Priya Hutner

1 C Greek yogurt

¼ C mayo

1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded & grated

¼ C fresh dill

2 t coarse salt

1 t fresh ground pepper

Mix ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

BERRY MINT SLUSH MOCKTAIL

From the kitchen of Priya Hutner

1 C fresh strawberries

¼ C mint, save ½ for garnish

1 T honey or organic sugar

1 t fresh lemon juice

1 C plain carbonated water

1 C ice

Add strawberries, mint, lemon and sweetener to a blender and blend with ice. Pour into glasses and top with carbonated water. Garnish with more mint.

Chicken in a Barrel Chicken in a Barrel moves

Chicken in a Barrel BBQ, featuring Hawaiian-style barbecue, is moving to a new location at 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, next to Whole Foods. Its meats are prepared with a dry rub and smoked and the menu includes a signature Hawaiian grass-fed cheeseburger topped with teriyaki sauce and grilled pineapple, as well as a Hawaiian coleslaw side. The new location features 16 beers on tap and there are plans to serve breakfast soon. | facebook.com/cibsouthlaketahoe

Duff’s Dinner opens in Tahoe City

Duff’s Dinner has opened in Tahoe City serving breakfast and lunch in the former Tahoe Fuller’s location at 950 N. Lake Blvd. offering family-style foods. Breakfast offerings include Chicken & Waffles, Hangover Sammie, The Benny and Huevos Rancheros served with ribeye. Lunch includes tacos, sandwiches and a Chix basket with buttermilk marinated chicken. Duff’s also offers an assortment of pastries and housemade soup. | instagram.com/duffsdiner_tc

Elements Eatery & Bar

Elements Eatery opens

Elements Eatery and Bar has opened on the South Shore featuring Mexican-American fusion cuisine featuring a full bar and views of Lake Tahoe at 3310 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The menu features homemade horchata and tortillas, coldpressed juices, family-sized Fajita platters, Horchata French Toast, Mexican Hot Dog, Rice Bowls, Street Fries, along with a selection of tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

Elements is open daily for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and for lunch and dinner from noon to 10 p.m. | elementstahoe.com

Farmers’ markets open

Several of Tahoe’s farmers’ markets will open in mid-May. The remainder of the region’s markets (there are eight in total) will open in late May or early June.

Truckee Certified Farmers Market | Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 14-Oct. 15, Truckee River Regional Park. | truckeecertifiedfa.wixsite.com

Tahoe City Farmers’ Market | Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 16-mid-October, Commons Beach. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Incline Village Farmers’ Market | Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., May 23-late Aug., Incline Village Library parking lot. | laketahoemarkets.com

TCDA

Duff’s

Sierra Community House

Community pantry opens in Truckee

Sierra Community House has launched a Community Pantry format in Truckee, which allows individuals to select their own food items, which in turn empowers the community and reduces waste. The new client choice distribution model incorporates dignity, empowerment and connection into hunger relief services, according to a press release.

Food distribution in Kings Beach already operates with client choice principles, while Incline Village still functions as a traditional model due to the logistical challenges that come with a pop-up pickup and home delivery distribution, according to the release. The agency said that it is looking to rework all its programs in the area. | sierracommunityhouse.org

Food distribution schedule:

Kings Beach | Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m., 265 Bear St.

Truckee | Tuesdays from 12 to 6 p.m., 12116 Chandelle Way, Suite D2.

Incline Village | Thursdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m., 341 Village Blvd.

Join community gardens

Truckee Community Garden has garden plots available for rent and North Tahoe Regional Park Community Garden in Tahoe Vista welcomes members to its North Tahoe Community Garden Club Registration for the Truckee beds opens April 15 and a variety of bed sizes are available. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

In Tahoe Vista, members of the Garden Club have shared access to the garden, as well as gardening classes, special events and mentorships from the NTPUD Recreation master gardener, Heather Kenison-Adams. The garden opens April 1. | ntpud.org

The Grove

Dining reopens at Camp Richardson

The Grove, formerly the Beacon Bar & Grill, at Camp Richardson Resort reopened for lakeside dining on March 3. ExplorUS assumed operations at Camp

Richardson in January with plans for $12 million in future improvements. One of the early renovation focuses was reopening the restaurant, with a complete renovation for the eatery planned for the coming years, according to a press release.

The Grove’s menu was crafted by Executive Chef Chris Ibarra, formerly chef for the Anaheim Angels Stadium. Menu highlights include a bison BBQ bacon burger, miso salmon entrée and fried chicken and beignets. Signature cocktails include a barrel-aged WhistlePig Maple old fashioned, The Kokanee made with Hendrick’s gin, housemade cucumber cordial, soda, with a cucumber and lime garnish, and the The Rum Runner. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

As well, the release announced the return of Camp Richardson’s popular Oktoberfest on Oct. 5 and 6 following a five-year hiatus. The resort also launched new social media pages at facebook.com/camprichresort and instagram.com/camprichresort. | camprichardsonresort.com

Gumba’s opens in Blairsden

The popular Gumba’s pizza has reopened as Gumba’s II next to Grizzly Grill Restaurant in Blairsden featuring pizza, wings, salads and desserts for takeout only. The location is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday at 250-A Bonta St. | gumbasfamily.com

Purchase salmon to benefit Slow Food

Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Yup’ik Girl Seafood are taking orders for sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon through March 31. The salmon sales will benefit Slow Food’s community programs including the Food Bank Garden located in the Truckee River Regional Park. Delivery is on April 7. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Gumba’s II

Slow Food Lake Tahoe

The TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program reinvests TBID and TOT dollars generated in North Lake Tahoe in support of initiatives that contribute to community vitality, economic health and environmental stewardship to the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors.

BEBOT BEACH CLEANING ROBOT

TOT-TBID Dollars At Work Investment

$345,000

El programa Dólares en Acción De TOT-TBID reinvierte los dólares generados por el TBID y el TOT en North Lake Tahoe en apoyo de iniciativas que contribuyen a la vitalidad de la comunidad, la salud económica y la protección del medio ambiente en beneficio de residentes, empresas y visitantes.

THIS SUMMER, at both public and private beaches along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the BEBOT all-electric sand sifting robot will be out removing debris from beach sand up to a depth of four inches, removing plastics, organic and inorganic debris, in a critical e ort to maintaining Lake Tahoe’s renowned water quality and clarity. BEBOT is integral to combating litter buried beneath the surface of Tahoe’s beaches, including the plastic trash that breaks down into microplastics and becomes impossible to remove.

Inversión De Dólares En Acción De TOT-TBID $345,000

GESTIÓN MEDIOAMBIENTAL Y MITIGACIÓN DEL IMPACTO TURÍSTICO

ROBOT LIMPIA PLAYAS BEBOT

ESTE VERANO, en las playas públicas y privadas de la orilla norte de Lake Tahoe, el robot tamizador de arena totalmente eléctrico BEBOT estará fuera retirando residuos de la arena de la playa hasta una profundidad de cuatro pulgadas, eliminando plásticos y residuos orgánicos e inorgánicos, en un esfuerzo crítico para mantener la reconocida calidad y claridad del agua de Lake Tahoe. BEBOT es esencial para combatir la basura enterrada bajo la superficie de las playas de Tahoe, incluida la basura plástica que se descompone en microplásticos y resulta imposible de eliminar.