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A SEASON OF OUTINGS, E V E N T S & F E ST I VA LS Jonquils and crocus are emerging in the happy colors of spring and hiking and mountain biking season is nearly upon us. As the snow begins to melt and trails appear, spring is a great time to explore all that the region has to offer – you can ski and hike, enjoy a mountain bike ride and paddle on Big Blue all on the same day. Tim Hauserman is an aficionado of nearly every outdoor activity you can enjoy in the Tahoe Sierra, so we asked him to share his favorite spring adventures. Check out his picks in “Tim’s Top 10 Spring outings” and enjoy. A great day trip that I enjoy in the spring is to visit the Sierra Foothills for an early-season wildflower hike, followed by wine tastings at a regional vineyard. Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties have scores of wineries less than 2 hours away that are worth visiting and I share some of my favorites in my feature “Spring wine outings” in this edition. You’ll want to get a copy of our guidebook “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” to take with you.
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Our Spring edition of Tahoe Music, Events & Festivals has returned for the first time in two years with scores of events to enjoy. Many are returning for the first time since the start of the pandemic. There are family-friendly outings, live music and festivals, wine and beer events, adventure races and much more. Tahoe Weekly is proud to sponsor several of these great events including Truckee Follies, Concerts at Commons, Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, Music on the Beach, Solstice Festival and Truckee Thursdays.
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I’m equally as excited to see the drone shows planned for North Lake Tahoe as part of this year’s 4th of July celebrations. It’s the first time in 2 years these celebrations have been held on the North Shore and the Tahoe City Downtown Association and North Tahoe Business Association recently announced both celebrations will now feature drone shows instead of fireworks. Tahoe City will be on July 4 for its 75th anniversary with Kings Beach on July 3. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor of both events. The celebrations in Incline Village will also feature a drone show on July 4 instead of fireworks, with South Shore hosting its annual Lights on the Lake fireworks display on July 4. Details on Truckee’s celebrations have not yet been announced.
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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).
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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years
Emerald Bay Eagle Lake
Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)
Cascade Lake
Watershed Area: 312 square miles (808 sq km)
South Lake Tahoe
Fannette Island
Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F (18.3˚C)
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SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.
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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F (5.61˚C) Ta h oe
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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)
ECHO LAKES
Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m) Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m) Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 15 million annually
HOW THE LAKE WAS FORMED About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley. Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet. Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment
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.and the 11th deepest in the world.
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of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay. The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky. As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.
LAKE CLARITY The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 63’ (19.2m) in 2020. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.
ABOUT THE LAKE Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs. The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in Nevada.
Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).
However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223’ (1,897 m). The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ (1,896 m) on Nov. 30, 1992. The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.
LAKE TAHOE’S DISCOVERY The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through many names before iy was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake." n
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SIGHTSEEING The Tahoe East Shore Trail is one of the Tim Hauserman’s Top 10 spring outings to enjoy. Read more in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Katherine E. Hill
ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock
EAST SHORE
Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.
Kings Beach
North Tahoe Arts Center Eagle Rock
WEST SHORE
Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. TART SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. South Tahoe
Fannette Island
EMERALD BAY
(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)
Heavenly
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. South Tahoe
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
WEST SHORE
$5 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART
High Camp
OLYMPIC VALLEY
(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum. Ticket required. TART
TAHOE CITY
(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART
Tahoe Art League Gallery Explore Tahoe
NORTH SHORE
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. TART
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe
Tahoe City
NORTH SHORE
visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART
Tallac Historic Site
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe
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Parking fee | Tours in summer only (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore snowshoeing trails. TART
Watson Cabin CLOSED
TAHOE CITY
Tours in summer only (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. TART
MUSEUMS
(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. South Tahoe
Donner Memorial Visitor Center
Truckee
Donner Summit Historical Society
truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol
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Old Jail Museum CLOSED
(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART
Olympic Museum
OLYMPIC VALLEY
(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com The Olympic Museum at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART
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Tahoe Science Center
INCLINE VILLAGE
Tues.-Sat. with reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org UC Davis science education center about Lake Tahoe. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, hands-on activities, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART
donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile inter-pretive driving tour along Old 40. TART TAHOE CITY
TRUCKEE
Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART
Western SkiSport Museum SODA SPRINGS
Gatekeeper’s Museum
TRUCKEE
(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in summer). TART
Truckee Railroad Museum TRUCKEE
DONNER SUMMIT
Closed for the season | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include antique ski and snowshoe equipment, and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by legendary mail carrier John “Snowshoe” Thompson. TART
TRANSIT
(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART
North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org
KidZone Children’s Museum
Kings Beach
TRUCKEE
Wed.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone & the Jungle Gym. TART
Lake Tahoe Museum
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. South Tahoe
VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)
Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot), (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
Museum of Truckee History
Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com 6
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Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown. TART
Vikingsholm Castle
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TRUCKEE
3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)
Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhi-bits
U.S. Forest Service | Truckee
cover different eras in Truckee history. TART
National Forest access info
10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558 fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS ON TAP Two festivals celebrating Earth Day are on tap in Tahoe with the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day on April 23 in the Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley and the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day on April 24 at Bijou Community Park.
April 23
This free community event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gives kids and adults the opportunity to learn about recycling, composting, alternative energy and sustainability through hands-on activities along with free live music by local bands and the Envirolution Trashion Show. | palisadestahoe.com
April 24
Enjoy live music, the Eco-kids zone, local food vendors and earth-friendly booths at the free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in South Shore. There is also a free bike valet. | southtahoeearthday.org Palisades Tahoe
Bear problems | If a bear tries to break into your home or car, contact the 24-hour BEAR League for help from its volunteers to deter the bear with nonlethal methods. | savebears.org, (530) 525-7297
that purchases new homes to be built at the ski area. The change was first reported by local independent news outlet Moonshine Ink in a March 25 article on its website.
Pulse Point
HELP PROVIDE EMERGENCY CPR
BEAR League
BEARS AWAKENING IN TAHOE As the days become warmer, more bears are awakening from hibernation in Tahoe. Now is the time to secure garbage, install bear-proof garbage cans and become informed about bears. Secure trash | All trash should be stored in bear-resistant garbage cans and containers including at campsites. Do not leave food, wrappers or any scented products in vehicles at any time. Lock your doors | Keep homes, garage doors and vehicles locked to prevent bears from entering. Consider electric bear fencing around windows and doors. Secure openings | Block access to crawl spaces, outbuildings and other areas that bears may use as dens. Keep bears away | Do not hang bird feeders, keep bee hives, plant fruit trees or leave pet food or coolers outside. Grills must be cleaned after each use. Never feed a bear.
Concours d’Elegance | Steve Lapkin
BOAT SHOW RETURNS TO WEST SHORE Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation and Tahoe Luxury Properties will present the 48th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood on Aug. 12 and 13. The return of concours’ in-person showcase will celebrate Chris-Craft 100th Anniversary. Boat entries are now being accepted and tickets are on sale. | laketahoeconcours.com
HOMEWOOD TO GO SEMI-PRIVATE Homewood Mountain Resort will be moving to a semi-private model for the ski area in the future, offering passes only to residents of some West Shore homeowner’s associations and those
Homewood Mountain Resort
The ski area, which closes on April 17 this season, has not said when the transition will take place but did say it will not happen for the 2022-23 season. Read the article at moonshineink.com.
U.S. Forest Service
ICE HOUSE FACILITIES CLOSED Ice House Reservoir facilities will be undergoing renovations this year and the campground, dam day-use area, boat ramp, day-use area and the RV sanitation station will not be available for the 2022 season, according to the U.S. Forest Service. | fs.usda.gov
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is asking CPR-trained residents to become part of the free PulsePoint program in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nev. The mobile app alerts CPRtrained residents of cardiac events in their vicinity so they may administer aid, while simultaneously helping build a comprehensive automated external defibrillator (AED) registry and informing the community of emergency activity. PulsePoint Respond subscribers who have indicated they are trained in CPR and willing to assist in case of an emergency can be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac arrest and may need CPR. The application also directs potential rescuers to the location of the closest AED. The companion app, PulsePoint AED, helps build the community registry by using PulsePoint AED to describe the location of an AED and add a picture. This information is then made available to dispatchers and anyone using the PulsePoint Respond app. | nltfpd.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 7
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Boating
Palisades Tahoe | Rachael Woods
SKI AREA CLOSING DATES Don’t put away you gear yet; ski season isn’t over. Several Tahoe Sierra resorts have extended their seasons and now is a great time to enjoy spring conditions. Diamond Peak, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Tahoe XC, Tahoe Donner Cross County, Kingvale and Sky Tavern have closed for the season. Closing dates are weather dependent, so check in advance for current conditions before visiting. Auburn Ski Club | TBA Boreal | April 17 Donner Ski Ranch | TBA Granlibakken | April 17 Heavenly | April 24 Homewood | April 17 Kirkwood | May 1 Mount Rose | April 17 Nevada Nordic | TBA Northstar | April 17 Palisades Tahoe | TBA Royal Gorge | April 17 Sierra-at-Tahoe | Open April 9 & 10 only Soda Springs | April 17 Sugar Bowl | April 17 Tahoe Donner Downhill | April 10
HELP ID SNOW ALGAE Desert Research Institute is seeking volunteers to look for snow algae as part of the Living Snow Project. The project, a partnership with Western
Desert Research Institute
Washington University, aims to increase the organization’s understanding of where snow algae blooms naturally and the way that algae blooms can affect other environmental factors. Researchers and community members who come across snow algae can record visual observations using the Living Snow Project app or collect samples of snow algae using a provided kit. Participants are encouraged to take pictures and share them with the Living Snow Project on Instagram (@living_ snow_project) or Twitter (@LivingSnowProj). | wp.wwu.edu
DRONE SHOWS IN TAHOE CITY, KINGS BEACH The North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association announced that its Independence Day celebrations will return this summer featuring drone shows instead of fireworks on July 3 in Kings Beach and July 4 in Tahoe City, citing noise pollution, environmental concerns and wildfire danger. This marks the first time in 2 years the 4th of July celebrations have been held in Tahoe City or Kings Beach. This year also marks the 75th anniversary celebration in Tahoe City. Additional Independence Day celebrations will be announced in both locations. Volunteers are also needed to help with planning. | northtahoebusiness.org, visittahoecity. org
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(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments | (888) 824-6267 Inspections at Lake Forest & Cave Rock ramp 6 a.m.-4 p.m. until April 30 & at Meyers.
NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. OPENS MAY 1. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. OPENS MAY 1 SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. OPEN DONNER LAKE
(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lakeat stations noted above. Opens May 1. 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 & 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 45 years and younger who operates a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com
PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE
LAKE FOREST
(530) 583-3796
1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28
TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.
RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-9253
Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach
SAND HARBOR
(775) 831-0494
Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village
CAVE ROCK
(775) 831-0494
EL DORADO BEACH
Tahoe Science Center Open Tues.-Sat.
Reservations required
TahoeScienceCenter.org
6 a.m.-4 p.m. until April 30 (Closed April 11 & 12). May 1: 5:30-7 p.m. M-Th.; until 8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. Call for schedule. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.
Call for schedule. Restrooms.
Opens May 1 for season. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 1-27. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.
6 a.m.-4 p.m. until April 30 (closed April 11 & 12). May 1-27: open until 4:30 p.m.
Hwy. 50, East Shore (530) 542-2981
Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe
Call for schedule. Picnic area, restrooms.
AREA LAKES
BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.
(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit
DONNER LAKE
(530) 582-7720
I-80, Donner Lake exit
INDEPENDENCE LAKE
(775) 322-4990
Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee
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*Schedules subject to change; call in advance. Boat Inspections | Interstate AIS Hotline (844) 311-4873
(530) 587-3558
Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee
WEBBER LAKE
(530) 582-4711
Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee
45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.
2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms.
Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. 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 I-80, Donner Lake exit
37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east.
LAKE TAHOE
GAR WOODS Carnelian Bay
Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.
KINGS BEACH Bottom of Coon St.
Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.
SKYLANDIA PARK Lake Forest
Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.
KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore
Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.
GROVE STREET
Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.
Center of Tahoe City
SUGAR PINE POINT Tahoma
Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.
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BIKE PARK
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SKATE PARK
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PLAYGROUND
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BBQ/GRILL
BEACH
PICNIC TABLES
RESTROOMS
BIKE TRAIL ACCESS
Beaches & Parks
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
April 6-May 11, 2022 GET OUTSIDE
It’s raining
EAST SHORE
CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH ZEPHYR COVE PARK
5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.
Hwy. 50
Hwy. 50
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KINGS BEACH
RACOON STREET DOG BEACH
Hwy. 28, end of Racoon Street
KINGS BEACH STATE REC AREA
Kings Beach
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MOON DUNES BEACH
Hwy. 28
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NORTH TAHOE BEACH
Hwy. 28, across from Safeway
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SECLINE BEACH
Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street
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SAPPHIRES
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TAHOE VISTA
NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.
SANDY BEACH
Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery
TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA
Hwy. 28, at National Ave.
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CARNELIAN BAY
CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING
Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods
Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street
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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA
Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station
Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City
LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA
Lake Forest Rd, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City
Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City
64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING
South of Tahoe City
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TAHOE CITY DOG PARK
Grove Street
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WILLIAM KENT BEACH
2.5 miles south of Tahoe City
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WILLIAM LAYTON PARK & GATEWAY PARK Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam
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WEST SHORE
D.L. BLISS STATE PARK
17 miles south of Tahoe City
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK
18.5 miles south of Tahoe City
Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City
MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY
4 miles south of Tahoe City
Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma
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Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City
SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK
9.5 miles south of Tahoe City
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
BALDWIN BEACH
BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH
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Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons
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REGAN BEACH
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Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek
NEVADA BEACH POPE BEACH
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SQUAW VALLEY PARK
At Hwy. 89 & Olympic Valley Road
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TRUCKEE
MARTIS CREEK
Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport
RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK
12200 Joerger Drive
TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK
Hwy. 267, Truckee
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DONNER LAKE
DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH
I-80 Donner Lake exit
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No smoking or vaping of cigarettes, e-cigarettes or marijuana on state beaches or in state parks allowed per state law. BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES
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Toddler Time
Crawl Space Baby & Toddler Program
Easter and the Golden Egg Hunt
Incline Village Library | Incline Village | April 7, 14, 21, 8 & May 5
South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | April 11, 18, 25, May 2, & 9
Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood | April 17
11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130,
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Virtual Reality Studio Incline Village Library | Incline Village | April 7 & 21
Incline Village Library | Incline Village | April 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10 11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us
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South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | April 6, 13, 20 & 27 10 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org
Virtual River Talk Virtual | Truckee | April 7, 21 & May 9
KidZone Museum | Truckee | April 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10 3-4:30 p.m. | kidzonemuseum.org
Play Forever Fridays
Preschool Storytime
virtual | South Lake Tahoe | April 6
Boreal Mountain | Norden | April 8
Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach | April 12, 19 & 26
sierranevadaalliance.org
Ski With a Ranger Heavenly Mountain | South Lake Tahoe | April 8 & 15 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | (775) 586-7000, fs.usda.gov
4 p.m. Free | (530) 582-7846
| rideboreal.com
South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | April 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7 10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org
Weird Science Wednesdays
Spring Eggstavaganza
Incline Village Library | Incline Village | April 6 & May 4
Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | April 9 9:30 a.m. Free | tcpud.org
4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, events.
Subaru Winterfest, Methodology
Donner Memorial State Park program Virtual | Truckee | April 7 & May 2 1-2 p.m. Free | facebook.com
Preschool Storytime
Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | April 9-10 | (530) 659-7453, sierraattahoe.com
End-of-Season Passholder Party & Dummy Downhill Contest Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area | Truckee | April 10
Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City | April 7, 14, 21 & 28
2-5 p.m. | tahoedonner.com
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EVENT CALENDAR
Preschool Storytime Truckee Library | Truckee | April 7, 14, 21 & 28 10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846
at TheTahoeWeekly.com
Elegant Evening
Patagonia Enviro Day
virtual | Tahoe City | April 13-22
area venues | Incline Village | April 18
virtual | South Lake Tahoe | April 13, April 27
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Food Distribution We’re delivering perishable food bags weekly IN TRUCKEE & NORTH LAKE TAHOE.
Delivery staff and volunteers are following best practices and wearing masks. Please follow social distancing and NOT interact. To sign-up or cancel, e-mail food@sierracommunityhouse.org or call 775-545-4083; Provide full name, address, phone number, birthdate, and number of people in the household.
Make & Take Incline Village Library | Incline Village | April 20 4 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130,
Spring Break STEAM Camp KidZone Museum | Truckee | April 13-17
events.washoecountylibrary.us
9 a.m.-1 p.m. $115-$144
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
| kidzonemuseum.org
Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | April 22
Living Snow Project virtual | Incline Village | April 14 12-1 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
Tot Egg Hunt Kahle Community Center | Stateline | April 15 10:30 p.m. Free
Bunny Trail Community Egg Hunt Championship Golf Course | Incline Village | April 16 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free
Charity Rubber Duck Race
5-9 p.m. $10-$65 | sierranevadaalliance.org
Tahoe Douglas Rotary Planting 1 Easy Street | Stateline | April 23 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | sugarpinefoundation.org
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley | April 23 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | (800) 403-0206, sugarpinefoundation.org
Earth Day Festival Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe | April 24 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free | southtahoeearthday.org
5:30 p.m. $5-$10 | (530) 412-7034,
Tahoe Spark
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North Tahoe Events Center | Tahoe City | April 30, May 1
Easter Egg Hunt
IMPROVEMENT
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free | sugarpinefoundation.org
SNEW’s Climate and Energy Outlook Series
Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley | April 16
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Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows | April 17 palisadestahoe.com
10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov
Snow Golf Tournament 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | (800) 403-0206,
12-1 p.m. | (530) 582-4800, sierrabusiness.org
washoecountylibrary.us
Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe | April 17
placer.ca.gov
Mother Goose on the Loose Boreal Mountain | Truckee | April 6-8
Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021,
| sitahoesierra.org
Soy Sauce Nation
9:30 a.m. $0-$10 | (530) 412-7034,
10 a.m. $5 | theshopsatheavenly.com
$25 | rideboreal.com
Truckee Library | Truckee | April 6, 13, 20 & 27
Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley | April 17 destinationhotels.com
Environmental/Sustainability Career Fair
RUFF Reading
Easter Egg Hunt
Girls Who Code
9 a.m. Free | truckeeriverwc.org
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | (866) 722-3338,
9 a.m.-4 p.m. | (530) 525-2992,
Baby Story Time
4-5:30 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130,
Early Literacy Storytime
10 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org
events.washoecountylibrary.us
Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | April 16 11 a.m. Free | tdrpd.org
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Wylder Hotel Hope Valley | Markleeville | April 16 7 p.m. $25-$45 | wylderhotels.com
$579 | tahoespark.com
Kiwanis In-Person Wine Tasting and Virtual Auction Sunnyside Lodge | Tahoe City | May 1 12-2:30 p.m. $50 | kiwanisnlt.org
Locals Day at KidZone Museum KidZone Museum | Truckee | May 3 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | (530) 587-5437,
Tiki Pond Skim Sugar Bowl | Norden | April 16 11 a.m. | sugarbowl.com
kidzonemuseum.org
Mother’s Day Golf Classic Edgewood at Tahoe | Stateline | May 8 10:30 a.m. $-$1, | bartonfoundation. salsalabs.org
April 6-May 11, 2022 GET OUTSIDE
2022-23 season passes on sale early bird rates through 4/30 Paved Paths & Cycling Routes Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Paths & Trails to explore. Trail maps at tahoebike.org SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS
CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH
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
Easy | 6 miles RT The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Park at Taylor Creek, Baldwin or Pope beaches.
• Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians
SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH
• Cyclists pass on the left
Easy | 7 miles 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.
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CYCLING ROUTES
EAST SHORE TRAIL Easy-moderate | 6 miles 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. Electric assist OK. Paid parking. TART NORTH SHORE
AROUND LAKE TAHOE Strenuous | 72 miles This challenging route is a scenic trip around Lake Tahoe. A mix of flat spots, rolling hills and some steep climbs. Heavy traffic through South Lake Tahoe. Amazing views.
BARKER PASS
LAKESHORE BOULEVARD Easy | 5 miles 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. Electric assist OK. TART
TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY Easy-moderate | 8+ miles 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. Electric assist OK. TART
TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org 4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Olympic Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Olympic Valley Road. Electric assist OK. TART
VILLAGE BOULEVARD Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us Bike path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village. Access to shopping and parks. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. TART WEST SHORE
TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY Moderate | 25+ miles 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. Electric assist OK. TART
Moderate-strenuous | 10 miles 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. But if you’re up to the task, you will be rewarded with pristine wilderness, spectacular alpine views, smooth pavement and almost no traffic. You will pass through lush meadows, aspens, Lodgepole pines and several varieties of fir. 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.
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OLD 40 TO CISCO GROVE Moderate-strenuous | 39 miles 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.
INCLINE TO MOUNT ROSE SUMMIT Strenuous | 16 miles 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.
HOPE VALLEY TO BLUE LAKES OLYMPIC VALLEY
OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org A 2-mile trail runs beside Olympic Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Palisades Tahoe. Electric assist OK. TART TRUCKEE
TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL
Moderate | 28 miles 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.
Easy | 6 miles 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. Electric assist OK. TART BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES
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h, April, the in-between month. Ski season is winding down, but there is still not a lot of bare dirt popping up waiting for exploration. So, I thought I’d rack my brain to come up with 10 fun outdoor things that you can do to span the gap between the seasons. A big caveat, of course, to getting outside in April is that spring in Tahoe means a myriad of weather possibilities. It could dump mega feet of snow or it could be sunny and warm for days on end. Plan accordingly.
Road bike
CARSON VALLEY TO CARSON CITY, NEV.
Spring is a good time to bring your road bike to the Carson Valley where it is warmer than Tahoe, but not near as hot as it will be in a few months. I like to park at Davis Creek Regional Park or Bowers Mansion, then head south along Old Highway 395 to Franktown Road. Now you are in a land of pastoral splendor with green grass dotted with horses, cows and llamas. Four miles on Franktown Road brings you back to Old Highway 395, where a right turn leads in another mile to the Lakeview neighborhood just before the road becomes a freeway. From there, for a shorter ride turn around or you can climb and then descend to a back-door entrance into Carson City via Combs Canyon Road. If you ride to the outskirts of downtown and back it’s about 30 miles.
Cycle or walk
TAHOE EAST SHORE TRAIL
The 3-mile-long Tahoe East Shore Trail from Tunnel Creek Cafe to Sand Harbor is a stunning engineering marvel. It’s a spectacular paved path that was carved out of the rocky shoreline and includes what is now the longest bridge in the Tahoe Basin. However, if you build it, they will certainly come. The trail is busy on weekends and during the summer, mostly with walkers, which can make a ride on the trail a bit challenging. The paid parking at Tunnel Creek can also fill to overflowing. One way to avoid the parking fiasco and extend the ride is to ride your bike from anywhere in Incline Village along Lakeshore Boulevard to Highway 28 where a crosswalk provides easy access to the trail. To avoid the crowds, ride midweek, off-season and early or late in the day. 12
Snowshoe to a mountain lake
CARSON PASS
Located at more than 8,600 feet in elevation, Carson Pass holds its hefty snowpack well into June in most years, making it a great spot for an April snowshoe. Put on those snowshoes and head south from the parking lot (fee required) on what is most likely a well-traveled snowshoe path for 2 miles to Winnemucca Lake. The first mile is through a forest of ancient pines, then the route opens to spectacular open views of nearby Round Top, Caples Lake and finally, Winnemucca Lake. The combination of those views and easy terrain make this my favorite place to snowshoe in the Tahoe region. A Sno-Park permit is required, which must be purchased in advance online at ohv.parks.ca.gov or from a local vendor; no on-site purchase available.
Bird watch
SIERRA VALLEY
Sierra Valley is an expansive, lightly populated valley 25 miles north of Truckee. It consists of ranch land, sagebrush and in the springtime, ponds and watercourses that are full of birds. Sandhill cranes, yellow-winged blackbirds and ibis are some of the fascinating birds to search for. The best spots to find water and thus birds are Heriot Lane and Marble Hot Springs Road (dirt) where you can cross over a single-lane bridge built in 1908. Sierra Valley Preserve on both A-23 and A-24 is another spot to bird watch with the added advantage of public access to the land — the rest of the valley is situated on private land. If a short stroll on the preserve trails is not enough exercise for you, park in Sierraville or Loyalton and look for birds while enjoying a lovely level ride through the rangelands.
Hike
Sagehen Creek
The Sagehen Creek Trail to Stampede Reservoir is located just off of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. In late spring this trail takes you to a camas lilies paradise. Depending on the year, the flowers are best in late April or early May. The 6-mile out and back is gentle and a nice first hike of the season. As one of the first easy, hiking trails to emerge from snow, it can be a busy place and parking is limited; come early and skip the weekends.
April 6-May 11, 2022 EAT & DRINK
Hike Emerald Bay & Rubicon Trail
In my humble opinion, Emerald Bay is a place to be avoided during the summer months. Hundreds of cars fill up all the parking lots and then illegally and dangerously park up and down the highway. To avoid this kerfuffle, get your Emerald Bay fix in the spring or fall. The south-facing side of the bay is often snow free by mid to late April and without the crowds. The Rubicon Trail, which travels along the lakeshore from D. L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay, is truly one of Tahoe’s best trails.
Hike
Skunk Harbor
The 4-mile roundtrip to Skunk Harbor is located on Highway 28, just a mile or so south of Highway 50. The snow melts out early and the trail is a pleasant descent through pines and cedars to a lovely sandy beach. Just above the beach sits the now-abandoned, rock house once owned by George Whittell Jr., who also built the Thunderbird Lodge. There amongst the sand and boulders, enjoy the view or venture into the cold waters before hiking back up the trail.
Cross-country ski
EMIGRANT TRAIL
Truckee’s Emigrant Trail is most often the first major dirt trail to melt. April is sometimes too early, but if we get a warm month and not much more snow, it might be ridable toward the end of the month. The main trailhead is located 5 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89 just past the crossing of Prosser Creek. The singletrack, out-and-back route heads about 9 miles north to Stampede Reservoir. The ride is pleasant by several meadows and through an open forest.
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MT. ROSE HIGHWAY/TAHOE MEADOWS
Nevada Nordic, a nonprofit organization, grooms about 18 km of trails off the righthand side of the Mount Rose Highway for cross-country skiing. Given its 8,500-foot elevation, I was able to ski there last year on May 1, several weeks later than any other groomed cross-country ski area in the region was open. The trails provide nice views of Lake Tahoe from Chickadee Ridge and some fun loops with quick drops and climbs. You can also snowshoe up to the ridge, but please don’t snowshoe on the groomed trails because it wrecks the experience for skiers. The trails are not groomed every day, so check the latest grooming reports and trailhead information at nevadanordic.org.
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LAKE TAHOE
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Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay is an easy access point for a springtime paddle on Lake Tahoe. You can bring your own paddleboard or kayak or rent one from the shop. The distance from the parking lot to the water is short and after your paddle you can picnic on the shoreline or pick something up at Waterman’s Landing Cafe. Before choosing this adventure, keep a close watch on the weather and plan on heading out only on a calm, sunny day. If you are lucky enough to find one of those days, you can enjoy the lake without all the boat wakes created by summer boaters.
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FESTIVALS & FRIVOLITIES Saturday Night Star Parties
Haunted Ghost Tours
Saturdays | Jack C. Davis Observatory | Carson City, Nev.
April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 9, 23 | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.
The observatory on the Western Nevada College campus hosts free star parties on Saturdays through Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. | wnc.edu
Midtown Reno First Thursdays 1st Thursday | Midtown District | Reno, Nev.
Local businesses offer in-store events including food and beverage tastings, art exhibits, live music and more. | renomidtown.com
After a gourmet dinner, Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters will guide guest back in time with tales of the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Tahoe Tattoo Show April 15-17 | Harrah’s | Stateline, Nev.
The Tattoo Show features artists vendors, a contest and more. | tahoe.tattoo
Spring Festival
Social Science series
April 7-30 | Andelin Family Farm | Sparks, Nev.
April 16, June 4 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev.
Celebrate the start of spring with a family-friendly festival on the farm with the arrival of baby animals and tulip blooms. | andelinfamilyfarm.com
Banff Mountain Film Festival April 8 & 21 | Area venues
A collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films with screenings at Bally’s Lake Tahoe on April 8 and Reno Ballroom on April 21. | ballys.com/lake-tahoe, nevadalandtrust.org
Social Science is an adults-only, brain-building series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a DJ, libations and sweet and savory bites. April’s event is Comics and June’s is Pride. | nvdm.org
Wild & Scenic Film Festival April 22 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe
Presented by Sierra Nevada Alliance, the festival combines award-winning environmental and adventure films with local activism. | sierranevadaalliance.org
Reel Rock Film Tour
Elegant Evening
April 8 | South Lake Tahoe
April 22 | virtual
Science Speaks Series
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day
April 14, June 2 | virtual
April 23 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
The Reel Rock Film Tour comes to Lake Tahoe Community College at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 cash only at the door. | Lake Tahoe Community College on Facebook
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers talks with professors and experts on different environmental concerns. Living Snow Project is on April 14 and The Climate Archive of Caves is on June 2. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra offers its 33rd annual fundraiser virtually with an online show and live auction starting at 6 p.m. | elegantevening2022.com
This festival is a volunteer-run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty. Enjoy live entertainment while learning how to preserve and protect local and global natural resources. | palisadestahoe.com
South Lake Tahoe Earth Day April 24 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe
Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes the region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues. | southtahoeearthday.org
Reno Earth Day April 24 | Idlewild Park
Enjoy educational exhibits, kids’ activities, live performances and festive food selections. | renoearthday.org
Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival April 25-30 | Area venues
Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 1–5pm $65 food & wine | $30 designated driver (food only)
Genoa Western Heritage Days
Tickets on sale April 11 | www.tcfoodandwine.com
Celebrate local history with free presentations, demonstrations, Western music and poetry. Enjoy a dinner and concert at the Genoa Fire Station. | Genoa Western Heritage on Facebook
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This week-long celebration of the area’s innovation connects the community with the power of science and technology through hands-on school programs, as well as a series of free, family-friendly events. | nnsciencefest.org April 29-May 1| Genoa, Nev.
April 6-May 11, 2022 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Garden & Farm Fest
Open House & Plant Faire
April 30 | Grange Hall | Vinton
May 21 | Heritage Park Gardens | Gardnerville, Nev.
Enjoy a day of farm and garden vendors and producers, garden demos and raffle. | Sierra Valley Grange on Facebook
Cinco de Mayo Festival April 30-May 1 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
Northern Nevada’s largest Latino heritage celebration for all ages offers music with top local and regional Latin groups and Mexican bands, carnival rides, games, prizes, vendors, art, crafts and food. | Cinco de Mayo Festival on Facebook
Celebrate the end of winter. There will be kids’ activities and a scavenger hunt. Walk the labyrinth, play chess or checkers or choose some plants for your home gardens. | mainstreetgardnerville.org
Big Mama’s Show & Shine May 21 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.
Featuring classic cars, food vendors, music, craft beer, raffles and prizes. | youngatheartseniorcitizens.org
Virginia City Grand Prix
Made in Tahoe Festival
April 30-May 1 | Virginia City, Nev.
May 28 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Tahoe Spark
Nevada State Fair
April 30-May 1 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach
June 2-5 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.
Spring Fiesta Horse Show
Street Vibrations Spring Rally
April 30-May 1 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Reno, Nev.
June 3-5 | Reno, Carson, Virginia City and Stateline, Nev.
Experience the legendary racing in historic Virginia City during this off-road motorcycle race. After the race, head to the Village Saloon to talk bikes and celebrate. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
This weekend offers energy healing, inspiration, meditation, yoga and interactive, hands-on creativity. | tahoespark.com
Arabian horses, beautiful, elegant and versatile, are the most recognized horse breed in the world. Enjoy the spirited competition that feature Arabians, Half Arabians and Anglo Arabians.| comstockarabianassociation.com
Reno River Fest
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
Enjoy four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides and pig racing. There will be a car show, history reenactments and exhibits. | nevadastatefair.org
Enjoy a weekend of motorcycle fun with live entertainment on six stages, bike games, poker runs, vendors and more. | roadshowsreno.com
Carson Valley Antique Power Show June 4 | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Gardnerville, Nev.
May 7-8 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
Reno River Festival celebrates the love of the Truckee River with MusicFest, a vendor fair, Reno Tahoe Adventure Park, Reno River Roll, Cornhole Championships, Craft Beer & Seltzer Experience, food and more. | renoriverfestival.com
Black Tie & Tails May 14 | Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee
At this 12th annual fundraising gala, guests and their canine companions will be greeted by a Hollywood-style red carpet entry, followed by champagne and hors d’oeuvre, an elegant dining experience, music, dancing and entertainment. | hstt.org
Pinochhio’s Ride for the Tatas May 14-15 | Reno, Nev.
This two-day event features a party and motorcycle poker run to benefit Moms on the Run. | rideforthetatas.org
Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival May 20-22 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
Antique tractors, engines, cars and big rigs. | (618) 520-3326
Carson Valley Quilt Show June 4 | Douglas County Community & Senior Center | Gardnerville, Nev.
This show features more than 200 quilts with 16 awarded categories, a heritage exhibit, wearable art display, demonstrations, door prizes, raffle baskets and vendor mall. | Carson Valley Quilt Guild on Facebook
Carson Valley Days Festival June 9-12 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.
Enjoy carnival midway games, rides, music, a themed parade, craft and food vendors, children’s games, horseshoe tournaments and more. | visitcarsonvalley.org
Solstice Festival June 9-21 | Tahoe City venues
Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival with amazing events and activities. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.com
This weekend of classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll music will hum with powerful engines and dreamy sighs as classic cars from bygone eras line the streets. | hotaugustnights.net
Hooray for Hollywood
Northern Nevada Celtic Celebration
Truckee Thursdays
May 21 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev.
June 23-Aug. 11 | Downtown Truckee
The annual event includes athletic contests, a British automobile show, dances and a dance stage, dog and horse shows, living history enactments, a pipe band competition and live music. | renoceltic.org
June 11 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.
Pet Network hosts its annual fundraiser. | petnetwork.org
Truckee Thursdays returns to its full schedule with a street party featuring live music, vendors, food, local art, kids’ activities, beer garden and more. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | truckeethursdays.com
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CULINARY DELIGHTS Tahoe Club Crawl Saturdays | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Take an organized nightlife tour of the downtown casino hot spots with shots, appetizers and passes into clubs. Tours start at 7:45 p.m. | tahoeclubcrawl.com
Carson City Wine Walk 1st Saturday | Downtown Carson City, Nev.
This Wine Walk is from 1 to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | visitcarsoncity.com
Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk 3rd Thursday | Gardnerville, Nev.
On the third Thursday of the month from May 19 to Oct. 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., it’s wine time. | visitcarsonvalley.org
Reno Wine Walk 3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.
Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org
Crawl Reno April 6, May 7, June 11 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
Crawl Reno offers drink-themed, spring day crawls — a Mimosa Crawl in April, a Margarita Crawl in May and Bloody Mary Crawl in June — all starting at noon and ending at 6 p.m. | crawlreno.com
Kiwanis Wine Tasting May 1 | Sunnyside
This fundraiser returns from noon to 2:30 p.m. with wine tastings and appetizers at Sunnyside Restaurant along with an online auction to benefit local nonprofits. | bit. ly/3tD7DSa
Farmers’ markets May-October | Area venues
Enjoy the sunshine, fresh local produce, great food and people who help make this community special. Tahoe City and Truckee Regional Park’s markets open in midMay, Sierra Valley Farms’ market opens May 27 and other markets open in June.
Strange Brew Festival May 21 | The Brewer’s Cabinet | Reno, Nev.
This celebration of uniquely crafted brews hosts local breweries with brews that challenge taste buds and sensibilities. There will be live music from local groups and food from 3 to 7 p.m. | thebrewerscabinet.com 18
April 6-May 11, 2022 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Chili on the Comstock & Craft Beer Tour
Sparks Food & Drink Week
May 21-22 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.
June 8-15 | area venues | Sparks, Nev.
The annual event features fun runs, a 5 km, Fireball Saloon Crawl and endless varieties of chili and beer. The event hosts more than 30 of the best chili cooks in the West all competing for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Rockin’ Rib-Fest May 27-30 | Casino Fandango | Carson City, Nev.
Casino Fandango’s annual Rockin’ Ribfest features a rib cook-off competition with National Champion rib cookers, barbecue vendors, arts and craft vendors, a beer garden and live music. Free. | casinofandango.com
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Feast
Sparks Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places. | hungryinreno.com
BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival June 10-11 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
This annual event is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew-tasting event and music festival with two stages of free, nonstop rock and blues throughout the weekend. More than 50 microbreweries will participate. | eldoradoreno.com
Beer Fest June 11 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev.
May 28-29 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev.
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue of bourbon- and beer-inspired entrees paired with an open bar. | nuggetcasinoresort.com
Nevada Young Alumni Chapter hosts the 27th annual Beer Fest, Reno’s longest running tasting event. It will feature dozens of brews and spirits from regional breweries and distilleries, as well as live entertainment. | nevadayac.com
Food Truck Fridays
Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic
June-August | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.
June 11 | Tahoe City venues
Reno Street Food features 30 food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. There are local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook
Feed the Camel June 1-Sept. 14 | McKinley Arts Center | Reno, Nev.
On Wednesdays, local food trucks convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving specialties and local beer in the Riverwalk District, next to the Truckee River. | Feed the Camel on Facebook
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. It’s on rain (or snow) or shine. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | tahoecitywinewalk.com.
Taste of Downtown June 18 | Downtown Carson City
Enjoy a food and wine tasting at locations throughout downtown. | tasteofdowntowncarson.com
Reno Food & Drink Week June 1-8 | area venues | Reno, Nev.
Reno Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places. | hungryinreno.com
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Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch April 17 | Reno Elks Lodge | Reno, Nev.
This annual Easter Egg Hunt is followed by a Sunday Brunch with a pancake decorating station and an Easter Hat Parade. | renoelks.org
Easter & Golden Egg Hunt April 17 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Follow along throughout the day as clues are given on where the Golden Egg for a chance to win a 2022-23 season pass. There will also be a children’s egg hunt on-mountain. | palisadestahoe.com
Easter Eggstravaganza + Brunch April 17 | The Lodge | Tahoe Donner
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The Easter Bunny will be giving out plenty of eggs to ages 12 and younger. Enjoy carnival games, spoon races, face painting and a performance from Penney the Bunny. | tahoedonner.com
April 9 | Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City
Join the Bunny for pictures at 9:45 a.m. and thousands of colored golf ball eggs to search for on the course. The hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp. | tcpud.org
Easter Wine Hop at the Village April 10 | Grafted Whiskey & Wine Bar | Reno, Nev.
Peter Rabbit will pose for photos and picnic story time on the lawn at this family-friendly Easter pop-up of makers, farmers and artisans with a wine tasting. | Easter Wine Hop on Facebook
Photos with the Easter Bunny April 15, 16 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Take a professionally printed photo with the Easter Bunny in the casino Arcade. | caesars.com
Spring Egg Hunt April 16 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee
The Easter Bunny will arrive at 11 a.m. Children should bring their own baskets for the hunt that starts at 11:30 a.m. Free face painting, candy and prizes. | tdrpd.org
Bunny Trail Egg Hunt
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April 16 | Championship Golf Course | Incline Village, Nev.
Travel down the bunny trail to hunt for eggs, snap a family photo and enjoy some fun. This is for the Incline Village/Crystal Bay community only. Must register online. | inclinetahoe.org
Annual Egg-stra Special Express April 16-17 | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City, Nev.
Enjoy a motor car ride from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Egg hunts will be separated by ages; there will be coloring in the museum all day. | NSRMCC on Facebook
THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING Ski with a Ranger April 8, 15 | Heavenly Mountain | South Lake Tahoe
Ski with a Ranger on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours depart from Tamarack Lodge at the top of the Heavenly Gondola, first-come, first served. | fs.usda.gov
Easter and the Golden Egg Hunt
Anniversary Weekend Celebration
April 17 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood
April 9-10 | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Snow Golf Tournament
April 17 | Carson Valley Swim Center | Minden, Nev.
April 16 | Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Easter Egg Hunt
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April 17 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
April 29-May 1, 13-15, June 3-5 | Quincy & Portola venues
The Easter Bunny will make an on-mountain appearance starting with the Golden Egg scavenger hunt. Candy-filled eggs will be along Rainbow Ridge for kids to find including the Golden Egg with four lift tickets for next season. | skihomewood.com
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Don’t forget to bring goggles and Easter baskets. Hop on by early and meet the Easter Bunny before the fun begins. | cvswim.com
The hunt starts at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and younger. Candy and toy-filled eggs will be hidden including $1,000 in cash prize eggs. The cost is $5 per child and a limited number of tickets are available. | theshopsatheavenly.com 20
To pay homage to its history, the resort is opening for one weekend to reflect and reconnect. Subaru WinterFest will kick off the weekend celebration on Saturday followed by Methodology on Sunday. | sierraattahoe.com
The nine-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and meanders down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors back to the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. | palisadestahoe.com
For help maintaining trails for a weekend, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship offers complimentary meals and drinks and a lot of digging in the dirt. | sierratrails.org
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Reno River Festival
Truckee Dirt Fondo
May 7-8 | Truckee River Whitewater Park | Reno, Nev.
June 11 | Truckee area trails
The annual Reno River Festival includes food, shopping, family-friendly rides and attractions, craft beers, a wine village and free concerts. | renoriverfestival.com
Reno-Tahoe Odyssey June 3-4 | 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 4, with less mileage, joining in on the RTO in progress. | renotahoeodyssey.com
Truckee Dirt Fondo is a wild ride into the gravel and dirt roads of Tahoe National Forest. This mixed-terrain mountain adventure offers three different routes | truckeedirtfondo.com
DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay June 11 | Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe
Runners will run counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe in this 58th 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
Cattle Drive
June 3-5 | City Park | Portola
June 11-16 | Doyle, CA to Reno, Nev.
The Lost and Found Gravel Festival is a grand bike ride and festival celebrating mountain life. | lostandfoundbikeride.com
Truckee Running Festival June 4 | Riverview Sports Park | Truckee
Join in a morning of running and fun along the Truckee River. Try a 5km or 10km along the Legacy Trail or a half marathon featuring the beautiful and scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. | tahoetrailrunning.com
The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive is a journey through the High Desert for five days leading up to the Reno Rodeo. Guests join a team of cowboys to drive 300 head of rodeo steers. | renorodeo.com
Reno Rodeo June 16-25 | Reno, Nev.
The Reno Rodeo is celebrating 103 years of wild West family fun, a PRCA-sanctioned sporting event. | renorodeo.com
Adventure Van Expo
Adventure Sports Week
June 4-5 | Placerville
June 17-26 | Tahoe venues
Check out van builds, open house vans and more. | adventurevanexpo.com
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride June 5 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev.
Experience spectacular scenery, clean mountain air, great food and full support by experienced ride organizers. | bikethewest.com
Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8-Miler June 11 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
The half-marathon is an out and back, featuring paved trail through the valley and along the Truckee River corridor. The 8-Mile starts and finishes at the Village. | bigblueadventure.com
Challenge yourself at one of the many competitive events including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, standup paddleboarding and swimming. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com
Rock Tahoe June 18 | East Shore
Participants race in this Half Marathon from Spooner Summit to Stateline, Nev., with a pool party and live music at Hard Rock after the race. | rocktahoehalfmarathon.com
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CONCERTS ON COMMONS | JUNE 12- SEPT. 4
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Bluebird Days Concert Series
Classix Series: “Altered Landscape”
Until April 29 | Wylder Hotel | Hope Valley
May 7-8 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
Enjoy free live music from 2 to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. | wylderhotels.com
Free Concert Series April 6-June 30 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
Every Friday and Saturday enjoy free music from 12 to 9 p.m. at Basecamp Pizza and Gunbarrel Tavern in Heavenly Village. | theshopsatheavenly.co
Harp Plus April 9 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.
This annual concert production features harp showpieces and chamber music involving harps and other instruments. | events.unr.edu
The Passion According to St. Matthew April 9, 10, 12, 15 | Area venues
Performances in South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville, Reno and Incline Village. | toccatatahoe.org
Opera Goes Topsy Turvy April 15 | Hall Recital Hall | Reno, Nev.
Nevada Chamber Opera presents some of the best loved operettas and works from the golden age of musical theater. | events.unr.edu
Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert April 19 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.
The UNR Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Ensemble will perform its spring concert. | events.unr.edu
Nevada Wind and Ensemble and Concert Winds April 21-22 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.
The Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds present its season finale performance. | events.unr.edu
Reno Jazz Festival April 28-30 | Lawlor Events Center | Reno, Nev.
Reno Jazz Festival celebrates its 60th year this April. Join jazz musicians and aficionados for three full days of jazz at its best. | events.unr.edu
onSTAGE Live Series April 29, June 3 | area venues | Kings Beach
Arts For the Schools offers shows and events again this year with Hot Club of San Francisco, a jazz tribute, on April 29 and Kaki King, percussive lap-steel guitar, on June 3. | artsfortheschools.org
Classix Series: Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Final Bow April 30-May 1 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
Maestro Laura Jackson and the Reno Phil will perform Beethoven’s first and last symphonies in honor of his 250th birthday. The Reno Phil Chorus joins the orchestra for the rousing finale. | renophil.com
UNR Symphony Final Concert of the Season May 3 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.
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Listeners will experience a new symphony by Jimmy López Bellido, inspired by Nevada Museum of Art’s photographic collection, “The Altered Landscape: Photographs of a Changing Environment.” | renophil.com
Carson Chamber Singers Spring Concerts May 14-15 | area venues | Reno & Carson City, Nev.
The program will include “Frostiana” and “The Last Words of David” by Randall Thompson and “Requiem” by John Rutter. | ccsymphony.com
Apex Concerts: Eleventh Season conclusion May 18-9 | Hall Recital Hall | Reno, Nev.
Apex Concerts begins its two-night spectacular conclusion with “Virtuosity Unbound” on May 18 and “La valse perpétuelle” on May 19. | events.unr.edu
TJ’s Corral Outdoor Concert Series May 27, June 3, 18 | Carson Valley Inn | Minden, Nev.
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a night of music under the stars with Riley Green on May 27, The Marshall Tucker Band on June 3 and Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners on June 18. | carsonvalleyinn.com
Disney in Concert June 5 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
The Reno Phil presents four Broadway-caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies and some of the best-known film music in cinematic history. | renophil.com
Concerts on Commons June 12-Sept. 4 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City
The full Concerts at Commons free concert series returns this summer held every Sunday (dark July 3). Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com
Genoa Concerts on the Green June 12-Sept. 11 | Genoa Town Park | Genoa, Nev.
Genoa offers free outdoor concert performances once a month from June through September. Bring a picnic and a blanket. | genoanevada.org
Music on the Beach June 17-Sept. 2 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area
NTBA hosts its 16th annual free Music on the Beach series every Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (dark Aug. 5). Beer and food available for purchase. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | northtahoebusiness.org
Live at Lakeview June 23-Aug. 25 | South Lake Tahoe
Live at Lakeview’s free summer concert series returns featuring shows every Thursday at Lakeview Commons. | liveatlakeview.com
Truckee Reggae Festival June 24-25 | Truckee
This two-day world music and reggae festival at Truckee River Regional Park features Ky-Mani Marley, Third World, the Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, Big Mountain, Lutan Fyah, Arise Roots, J Ras and Pipe Down. There will be live art, DJs, local food and drink and more. | lateniteproductions.com
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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” May 6-15 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. | wnmtc. com
“Kiss Me Deadly” May 6-8, 13, 14, 15 | Piper Opera House | Virginia City, Nev.
Murder Mystery “Kiss Me Deadly,” will be performed by the Piper’s Opera House Players. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
“James and the Giant Peach” May 8-10 | Theatre Works of Northern Nevada | Reno, Nev.
Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. | twnn.org
“Jesus Christ Superstar” May 17-22 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
This production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. | pioneercenter.com
“Avenue Q, The Musical” May 20-29 | Community Arts Center | Truckee
This humorous musical tells the story of Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. | truckeecommunitytheater.com
PERFORMING ARTS Magique Saturdays, ongoing | The Theatre | Reno, Nev.
Magique is offers stunning special effects, dazzling costumes, a catchy soundtrack, multimedia backdrops, synchronized lighting and grand illusions. | wethetheatre.com
“Catch Me if You Can” June 9-19 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, “Catch Me If You Can” is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. | blackicetheatreco.com
“Dear Edwina, Jr.” Until June 10 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.
This musical about the joys of growing up is written in a show-within-a-show format, the perfect musical for a new generation. | wildhorsetheater.com
“Los Monologos De La Vagina” April 8-10 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.
“The Vagina Monologues” in Spanish. Breaking taboos, talking about sexuality, but denouncing gender violence | renolittletheater.org
Spring Dance Concert
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Expect new choreography by faculty and others with a performance by UNR students. Guest artists feature the Martha Graham Dance Company and Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre. | events.unr.edu
“Beauty and the Beast” April 23-24 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
The spring gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with this classic ballet, choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne. | pioneercenter.com
Brew, Brats & Ballet April 23, 29-30 | area venues | Carson City and Reno, Nev.
Have a beer and brat and watch new works by seven different choreographers, performed by Sierra Nevada Ballet. | sierranevadaballet.org
Truckee Follies April 27-30 | Community Arts Center | Truckee
Join in the joke at Truckee’s hilarious and blush-worthy town roast. Truckee Follies has been poking fun at Truckee’s community and entertaining a sold-out crowd through a live sketch comedy show for more than 35 years. Tahoe Weekly is sponsor. | Truckee Follies on Facebook
Crystal Cabaret April 29 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.
Tahoe Family Solutions presents Crystal Cabaret featuring performances by Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra impersonators backed by a live band. | tahoefamily.org
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JULY 20 – 26, 1995
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Truckee Week” featured participants in the upcoming High Sierra Shootout: Larry Kramer’s #75 Fountain, Tom Baldwin’s #A21 Scarab and Rich Loverde’s #86 Fountain. Photo by B.J. Miller.
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professional Robby Myer of Truckee was featured on the cover riding a 750 Kawasaki off a snowbank along the Truckee River performing a stunt for the film “Tales 2: Buoys and Beyond.” Photo by Aurawm Almanelh.
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April 6-May 11, 2022 HISTORY
The devasting winter of 1981-82 PA R T I I “Buried” screenings until April 7 | Tahoe Art Haus | buriedfilm.com BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN
1982 slide path map. | Courtesy Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
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fter the record-breaking snowstorm in early January 1982 where Alpine Meadows ski area picked up 14.6 feet in the first 10 days of the month, the mountain recorded only a meagre 7 inches in February. In March, the weather segued into the typical pattern of occasional Pacific fronts separated by extended periods of fair weather. For most locations in California, March signifies the beginning of spring, but in the mountains the third month is usually a good snow producer. In fact, Donner Pass averages more than 15 days with measurable precipitation in March, greater than any other month. Throughout all four seasons the atmosphere attempts to equalize its arctic and equatorial temperature imbalance, but this battle is especially intense during springtime. After a long winter, most residents in the Tahoe Sierra look to spring with relish, ready for warm-weather outdoor activities such as fishing, bicycling, climbing or kayaking. Reflecting this seasonal optimism in the northern hemisphere is the oft-quoted idiom: “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”
A recipe for disaster
In 1982, however, a cold low-pressure trough in the eastern Pacific Ocean kept the atmosphere energized and at the end of March, a late-season and potent atmospheric river, driven by a strong, subtropical jet stream, surged toward
California. The confluence of warm, moist air interacting with a cold air mass over the Tahoe Sierra was a recipe for disaster. On March 27, the first of several strong surges of Pacific moisture tore into the mountains. Blizzard conditions quickly developed in the higher elevations, with extraordinary snowfall throughout the Sierra. The first shot dumped nearly 13 feet of snow at Echo Summit in a week. At Twin Lakes, located in the high-country west of Bridgeport, 90 inches of snow fell in the first 48 hours, the second greatest two-day snowfall total in U.S. history. By April 1, 11 feet had fallen with more to come. In the Lake Tahoe region, the snowfall was overwhelming ski areas near the Sierra crest. Avalanche control personnel at then-Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe), Alpine Meadows and Kirkwood Mountain Resort kicked into high gear. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are among a handful of North American ski resorts classified at the highest level of avalanche risk.
Alpine’s avalanche danger
Alpine has nearly 300 inbounds slide paths and annually records the largest number of avalanches of any ski area in the United States. Before the storm began, the consolidated snowpack at Alpine was about 14 feet deep on the upper slopes. During the first four days at least 80 inches of new snow piled up, even more in wind deposition zones. Southwesterly wind gusts in excess of
100 mph hammered the ridges and compressed the rapidly accumulating snow into a dense and unstable mass. The high wind hampered chairlift operations and severely limited ski patrol access to the mountain. In a desperate attempt to maintain control of the slopes above the resort, ski patrol tossed dynamite sticks at the lower slide-prone zones. Unable to reach the highest exposed ridges, avalanche control crews fired projectiles with a 75mm recoilless rifle located at Gunner’s Knob near the base area, as well as from a mobile 75-mm howitzer mounted on the back of a pickup truck. Avalanche control was required to protect ski runs and access to the main road, the base area and guest parking lot. The hand-thrown charges on the lower mountain were producing slides as expected, but the higher ridges being shelled with artillery were difficult to evaluate because of poor visibility. At this point the instability of the mountain snowpack on the upper slopes was extreme and highly dangerous.
Increasing avalanche danger
Aware of the increasing danger, Alpine Meadow’s mountain manager Bernie Kingery shut down the resort’s upper chairlifts on Monday, March 29. The next day he ran only three lower lifts at the bottom of the mountain. Wednesday’s operations would hinge on the weather. Early Wednesday morning, on March 31, the monster storm was still raging relentlessly. Kingery’s ridge-top anemometers indicated sustained wind speeds between 60 and 100 mph; he estimated that snow was falling about 3 inches per hour. Another 17 inches of snow had fallen on the resort overnight. At 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kingery and general manager Howard Carnell closed the ski area with only necessary personnel permitted at the mountain. The resort’s main lodge remained open for business. Word was sent out to the guests at the nearby Alpine Chalet condominiums to stay inside their buildings. Ski patrol performed routine avalanche control throughout the area and then most of them went home for the day. There was still a half dozen employees at the lodge, eight mechanics working in the garage and a small contingent helping Kingery coordinate snow-management operations. Bernie Kingery, 52, had more than 20
years of experience in the ski industry, with 17 of them at Alpine Meadows. A skier since the age 4, his first introduction to the business was at Squaw Valley during the 1960 Winter Olympics. He later worked as a professional ski patrol leader at Sugar Bowl and then joined the team at Alpine in 1964. A seasoned avalanche expert, Kingery once said that would-be snow slides were “like a stack of marbles ready to go.”
Read Part I at
TheTahoeWeekly.com Devasting avalanche
Kingery’s headquarters for control operations was in Base Room 4 on the bottom floor in the three-story, Summit Lift Terminal Building. The steel-girded, A-frame structure was located about 100 yards from the main lodge and was considered safe from any known avalanche path. In the late afternoon on March 31, huge slabs of snow along a fracture line about 3,000-feet long simultaneously broke free from the Poma Rocks, Buttress and Don’s Nose terrain. It’s a steep area 800 feet above the lodge and parking lot, but with no known history of destructive slides. Avalanche crews had shot that slope multiple times earlier in the day, but when nothing slid, they deemed it stable and safe to open the parking lot below. It would turn out to be a fatal miscalculation. Avalanche management is not an exact science and the snowpack that ski patrol declared stable released just eight hours later. The rapidly moving snow consolidated itself into a deadly wall hundreds of yards wide and up to 30 feet high as it came crashing down the slope toward the Alpine Meadows resort. Read Part III in the next edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com.n This article is an excerpt from Mark’s book, “Snowbound: Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra.”
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creative awareness | arts & culture | makers’ movement
Muse Art Reclaimed B R I N G I N G L O C A L A RT I ST S, C O M M U N IT Y TOG ET H E R STORY & PHOTOS BY KAYLA ANDERSON
Muse shop and gallery. From left, Muse owners Renee Koijane and Peggy Linquist. | Kayla Anderson
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use Art Reclaimed owners Peggy Lindquist and Renee Koijane are in a bright, cozy, sunlit space surrounded by beautiful handmade art and a delicious batch of moist peanut-butter cookies that Lindquist made the night before. The two business partners opened Muse in early 2020 when Lindquist invited Koijane to her studio in Tahoe City to teach her how to sew a cover on an antique chair. Lindquist acquired the space a few years before meeting Koijane as a place to paint, showcase her art and teach classes. However, the idea was becoming stagnant when she met Koijane through a mutual friend at a yoga class. The two instantly hit it off. Koijane had owned an art cooperative and boutique on the West Shore, called Reclaimed, and decided to go into business with Lindquist on a handshake. “I never used a sewing machine in my life, but I wanted to learn and had a feeling about Peggy. I told my husband, ‘This is the first day of the rest of my life.’ I just knew there was something here,” recalls Koijane. “We opened this together right when the pandemic hit. All the cards were against us; this is a case study in resilience and I think that it forced out our creativity.” Lindquist concurs, “There was a mutu26
al trust and respect right from the start, a heart connection. And I was ready to not do this alone anymore. And meeting Renee, who owned Reclaimed, it was perfect timing. I was ready to have collaboration.”
“We opened [Muse] right when the pandemic hit. All the cards were against us; this is a case study in resilience and I think that it forced out our creativity.” - Renee Koijane “I never wanted to do it alone either and this place resonated with me,” agrees Koijane. “But it was a business partner approach that no one would advise you to do. It was very intuition based, a success story of following your heart. She was the spark and I put a little fuel on the spark.” She missed having a place in which to showcase her work and being more involved in the community. “It was easy partnering with Peggy, aside from the pandemic. I learn
so much from her.” Today, Muse, is a gallery and shop that carries highly curated art from a dozen local artists, including Koijane’s oil paintings and Lindquist’s weavings, collages, paintings and succulent art. “We’re all in this together and want to support you to make your dream come true. But we are discerning in what we take. We have a teeny space, so we want to carry what we love,” Lindquist says. “And the vibe and connection that the artists have with us is important,” Koijane says. Lindquist nods and says, “It’s nice being around friends who are artists; it can help you move through problems which can be motivating.” Muse invites artisans and vendors of all kinds to join them at their First Fridays events held on the first Friday in the summer months from 4 to 9 p.m. Lindquist was surprised to see that instead of passing through, people stayed and lingered outdoors with their neighbors and friends. Throughout the year, Muse offers space to host classes, popups and other special events. “This is the people’s safe space, where they can go to hang out, be together. We want this to be more of a community,” Lindquist says. “It’s like having a hummingbird feeder, you know, how it attracts all the other
hummingbirds? That’s what this place is for artists; it attracts other artists.,” says Koijane. “Tahoe has a lot of creative people, but for a very long time there wasn’t a gathering place,” says Lindquist. “Sometimes the lake is busy or you don’t want to go skiing. You can come here and work. There are five or six of us total who share hours in this space. We don’t have any employees and think that this way people are more invested in the artists,” Koijane says. | museartreclaimed.com, @museartreclaimed n
FIRST FRIDAYS AT MUSE Muse Art Reclaimed will host First Friday outdoor artisan markets beginning on June 3 and will continue all summer until Sept. 2. From 4-9 p.m. each first Friday of the month, Muse will host more than a dozen local artisans selling their wares, live music, a local food truck on site and drinks poured by Tahoe Wine Collective (drink proceeds will benefit Tahoe Truckee School of Music.)
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SIERRA STATE PARKS’ ART CONTEST Sierra State Parks Foundation is sponsoring an art contest until April 18. This year, the theme is “Leave No Trace.” Any art medium is acceptable. Winners will be announced on Tahoe Truckee Earth Day on April 23 in the Village at Palisades Tahoe and there will be prizes for winners in all age categories. Submit entries to communications@ sierrastateparks.org or drop off submissions at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center. | SierraSPF on Facebook
PHOTO CONTEST BENEFITS SKATE PARK Elements Mountain Co. and Alibi Ale Works have partnered to host a Mountain Life Photo Contest to raise funds for Rocker Memorial Skatepark. The goal is to create an exciting, high-quality annual photo competition while generating an artistic buzz in the local community. The contest is open to all nonprofessional photographers in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. There will be a reception and gallery showing on May 19 at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee. | elementsmtn.co
South Lake Tahoe author Bruce Rettig will release his book, “Refraction: an artic memoir,” published by Wayfarer Books, on Nov. 15, but can be pre-ordered now. The memoir recounts the experience of working in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, a remote Arctic outpost and home to the largest oilfield in North America. It provides an intimate insight into the power of Big Oil and the dangers of an industrial environment and living with fellow laborers in an isolated work camp. The book has won numerous awards including first place in the San Francisco Writers Contest. “Refraction” is available for pre-order through Homebound Publications and for every book sold, a tree will be planted. | homeboundpublications.square.site
TAHOE CITY’S WATERFRONT FOCUS OF BOOK Author Bo Grebitus recently released “Touching History: Rediscovering Tahoe City’s Hidden Waterfront,” featuring a collection of historic images of the town’s once thriving waterfront district including docks for steamships that traversed Lake Tahoe as the area’s only transportation and the railroad that once connected Truckee and Tahoe City. What makes this book different and fascinating is how Grebitus uses historic images set next to contemporary images of the same Tahoe City locations to visually engage the readers in the area’s history. As well, his “history-meld” images where a historic image is transposed over a contemporary image of the same location. | arcadiapublishing.com
North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | April 6-30
Scott Forrest
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MEET ARTIST SCOTT FORREST
“Leave No Trace” art contest
Stop in and meet artist Scott Forrest at Scott Forrest Fine Arts Studio on April 8 and 9 from noon to 4 p.m. with live painting. Each painting from the Forrest Collection takes on its own unique voice, some rhythmic and textural, others featuring Forrest’s signature bold and sweeping brush strokes as seen in ancient Japanese ink painting. | scottforrestart.com TRTA
RIM TRAIL POSTER CONTEST FOR KIDS The Tahoe Rim Trial Association is hosting a poster contest for kids ages 5 to 17 years of age to design a poster to promote stewardship ethics in with the theme “Leave No Trace Around The Rim” based on the Leave No Trace Principles. Winning designs will be displayed at Rim Trail trailheads throughout the region. Posters must illustrate and/or describe the seven Leave No Trace Principles and how visitors and residents can follow these stewardship ethics in the Tahoe Basin. Spanish and dual-language poster submissions are encouraged to spread inclusivity in the outdoors. The deadline is April 29. | Details tahoerimtrail.org
Sierra State Parks Foundation | Tahoe City | April 6-18
LTCC Staff Art Exhibit Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | April 6-22 11 a.m. | talart.org
Monika Piper Johnson, Liz Paganelli Art Exhibit Mountain Workspace Art Gallery | Incline Village | April 6-April 30 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | mountainworkspace.com
Mountain Life Photo Contest area venues | Truckee | April 6-29 | elementsmtn.co
“Press Play” exhibit Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village | April 6-May 20 | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu
Awakening Your Creativity For Goodness Sake | Truckee | April 7-May 12 10-11 a.m. | goodnesssake.org
Gallery Spring Show Tahoe Arts League | South Lake Tahoe | April 7-June 26 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | talart.org
Writers in the Woods Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village | April 8 | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu
Tahoe Tattoo Show Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline | April 15-17 2-10 p.m. | (508) 863-1463, tahoe.tattoo
Fine Art Annual Student Show Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village | April 18-May 6 | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu
Tahoe Art League
SPRING SHOW AT TAHOE ART LEAGUE The Tahoe Art League in South Lake Tahoe hosts its Spring Show through June 25. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday and admission is free. | talart. org
The Visionary Art of Cathy McClelland - Art Exhibit For Goodness Sake | Truckee | Until May 31 | goodnesssake.org
“Typewriter Poetry” with Evelyn Schmelling Truckee Library | Truckee | April 27 3-5 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info
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New kids on the block TA H O E ’ S N E W E S T DJ S BY PRIYA HUTNER
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lectronic Dance Music (EDM) is the queen of dance music. It moves and grooves and takes listeners on an immersive journey. The beats drop, the dance floor comes to life and the DJ weaves his or her magic, connecting the audience to the pulsing sound of electronic music. There are many genres and subgenres that make up EDM. Some main genres include House, Techno, Dubstep, Drum, Bass and Trance. Tahoe is home to a host of new DJs who are exploring and creating the world of EDM. Each offers a unique style. They come from different backgrounds and musical leanings. Yet, they all have something in common: They are passionate about music and they want to bring people together to have fun. Check out the music from these local DJs at soundcloud.com.
The Acidic Rabbi
The Acidic Rabbi, aka Ben Lazar, is new to the EDM scene. Originally from Brooklyn, Lazar spent years working in the record industry, immersed in rock and hip hop. Lazar was inspired by a newfound love of House music when he started attending Burning Man and the festival scene. Lazar credits RAZL for encouraging him to follow his passion and love for music to become a DJ and mix music. “I love to play music that’s a little edgier. I play a lot of Techno House, NU Disco and Progressive House and music that has a real root in African-American music. I try to make connections between the history of American rhythmic dance music — whether it’s
RAZL
DJ RAZL loves mixing music. His positive energy when he plays music is contagious. He describes his sound as soulful House. His silent discos are tremendous fun and he can be found playing at venues, parties and festivals with a lot of upbeat love. Growing up in Chicago, he listened to House music and says it feels like part of his body chemistry. Primarily self-taught, he has spent countless hours listening to music, learning, honing and crafting his art. He has learned whatever he can from other DJs and shares what he knows with others. Playing for a crowd is an art in and of itself. Creating connection and a space to laugh and love is the key to RAZL’s energy and dance-floor vibe. “I think the whole concept of people coming together, sharing space, in energy, in movement and with music is a catalyst that’s super powerful. And as a DJ, I don’t take that responsibility lightly. I look to see how the people react with the space, how they are interacting with each other, creating an environment where people are connecting together, feeling free to move and express themselves. There’s so much healing that takes place through music and dance and now more than ever, it’s something that we need,” he says. RAZL lays out soulful beats, knowing what his audience loves to dance to. 28
doesn’t work, I try something else. It’s like using different bait. You have to see if you get people perked up, see if they are interested. Often, I’ll play two tracks that I think are wonderful and fit the vibe and then maybe a cover or something recognizable. Whether she’s working at Heavenly Mountain Resort or Rojos Tavern or rocking the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament, Mo’Steph is on fire.
Cindy B. | Courtesy Cindy B
find my favorite flow. The spark for me is Tech House and Bass House. I love bouncy, fun and upbeat,” she says. Looking to DJ full time, Cindy B is having the time of her life mixing music.
NatNotNate | Courtesy Stephanie Busby
The Acidic Rabbi. | Courtesy Ben Lazar
soul, rock or jazz — and find the connecting threads to make people dance. And there’s a hip-hop influence. The inspiration is the thread of music that I followed my entire life,” he says.
Cindy B
Cindy B is the current resident DJ for Homewood Mountain Resort bringing EDM vibes to the mountain and curating the DJ lineup on the weekends. She started mixing music during the pandemic. She credits her love of EDM from her time spent at Burning Man and other festivals she has attended since the late 1990s. “I pull different remixes of songs that people recognize, but they are still in a House format, whether it’s funky House or Tech House. It’s my sweet spot, it’s where I’m the happiest and where I
When you listen to NatNotNate’s mixes, you might be drawn into his melodic, jazzy, hypnotic music that he says entrance you.” His mixes include Deep House and European Techno House. His musical tastes are eclectic from old-school, East Coast hip hop to classic rock, blues, funk, soul and jazz. NatNotNate echoes what many DJs express, which is the importance of playing what Mo’Steph. | Courtesy Mo’Steph you love and having the ability to read the audience. “I feel like adaptability is part of being Mo’Steph & NatNotNate a DJ. We’ve got to read the room. I am Mo’Steph and NatNotNate are a generally bold in my stylistic choices unique couple. They are DJs who live lately. I always think about where I am together, but rarely DJ together. Both in the lineup, what time that is, who frequent the South Lake Tahoe and else is playing the venue and the kind of Reno DJ scene. And while their styles vibe of the party,” he says. are different, they live and breathe mu“I just try to immerse myself in things sic. Mo’Steph leans into House music, I’m especially passionate about. I feel mainly Techno House. She is heavily like passion fuels the desire to learn influenced by Desert Hearts and Dirtyand your ability to learn. So, I just went bird Records, both record labels that headfirst in pretty regularly,” he says.n host festivals. She loves the culture and familial vibe of the companies. “They have a fan base that’s quirky and fun and upbeat,” she says, adding that choosing music to play is a bit like fishing. “I try something out and if it
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APRIL 10 | SUNDAY
APRIL 16 | SATURDAY
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Bluebird Days Winter Concert Series Wylders Hope Valley, Markleeville, 2-5 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Live Music Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City, 7-10 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
APRIL 8 | FRIDAY
APRIL 11 | MONDAY
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Bluebird Days Winter Concert Series Wylders Hope Valley, Markleeville, 2-5 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Pixie and the Partygrass Boys Tahoe National Brewing Co., Tahoe City, 8 p.m. Renegade All Stars Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m. Magic After Dark The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Boot Juice Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9-11:30 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Open Stage Mondays Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Boreal Music Festival Boreal Mountain California, Soda Springs, 12 p.m. Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. DJ Cat Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Lindsey Buckingham Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. The Greyboy Allstars Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. New Wave Crave Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
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Ky-Mani Marley
REGGAE COMES TO TRUCKEE Late-Nite Productions presents the second annual Truckee Reggae Fest on June 24 and 25 at Truckee River Regional Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This two-day world music and reggae festival stays true to Jamaican reggae roots featuring Ky-Mani Marley, Third World, the Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, Big Mountain, Lutan Fyah, Arise Roots, J Ras and Pipe Down. There will be live art, DJs, local food and drink and more. Advance tickets are available for $65 to $99 at New Moon Natural Foods in Truckee or Tahoe City, The Buttermuffin Smoke Shop in South Lake Tahoe or at ticketweb.com. | lateniteproductions. com
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective
DANCE FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE Tickets are on sale now for Lake Tahoe Dance Collective’s 10th anniversary Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 27 to 29. The opening-night gala celebration will be at William B. Layton Park in Tahoe City on July 27 with performances on July 28 at Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City and July 29 at Donner Lake’s West End Beach. | laketahoedancecollective.org
APRIL 9 | SATURDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. DJ Cat Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m. Stan Charles Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, 5-8 p.m. Hot Buttered Rum Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 6 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Caltucky Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7 p.m. Night Ranger Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Renegade All Stars Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
APRIL 12 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
APRIL 13 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
APRIL 14 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
APRIL 17 | SUNDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Bluebird Days Winter Concert Series Wylders Hope Valley, Markleeville, 2-5 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. Live Music Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City, 7-10 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m.
APRIL 18 | MONDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Open Stage Mondays Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m.
APRIL 19 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m.
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APRIL 21 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m. The Grouch & Eligh Whiskey Dick’s Saloon, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
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APRIL 26 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m.
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APRIL 23 | SATURDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. DJ Cat Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m. Live Music Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 5 p.m. The Johnson Party Alibi Ale Works - Incline, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m. Kabir Singh Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Cutting the Chord Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
APRIL 24 | SUNDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Bluebird Days Winter Concert Series Wylders Hope Valley, Markleeville, 2-5 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. Live Music Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City, 7-10 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m. The Music of Cream Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m. Truckee Follies Community Art Center, Truckee
APRIL 28 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty featuring Kaileigh The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m. Truckee Follies Community Art Center, Truckee
APRIL 29 | FRIDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Bluebird Days Winter Concert Series Wylders Hope Valley, Markleeville, 2-5 p.m. Crystal Cabaret Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, 5:30 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty featuring Kaileigh The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Hot Club of San Francisco TBA, Kings Beach, 7 p.m. New Wave Duo Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Magic After Dark The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion
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FIFTYFIFTY TAKES TOP BEER AWARDS FiftyFifty Brewing Co. was awarded three gold medals and a silver in four separate categories of the Best of Craft Beer Awards. This medal tally tied FiftyFifty for the most golds awarded among the 482 craft breweries that took part. The competition is the third largest professional brewing competition in North America. “These awards really showcase the breadth of talent of our brew team and our continued dedication to quality” said Alicia Barr, FiftyFifty Brewing Co. co-founder and CXO, in a press release. “We are very humbled and proud to bring home these medals to Truckee.” | fiftyfiftybrewing.com
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TAHOE BLUE VODKA EXPANDS Tahoe Spirits, makers of Tahoe Blue Vodka, announced a distribution partnership to accelerate sales and share growth and market expansion in the Western U.S. The five-year partnership with Republic National Distributing Company will provide sales and distribution support for Tahoe Blue Vodka in the brand’s three existing markets — Northern Nevada, Sacramento, San Francisco — as well as expansion into Southern California and other Western states. The agreement includes plans to grow Tahoe Blue Vodka to more than 200,000 cases in the next four years. | tahoebluevodka.com
ardening in the Tahoe Sierra can be a challenge. While some people have green thumbs, others struggle to grow vegetables battling bugs, animals and weather conditions. I’ve personally battled chipmunks stealing tomatoes from my containers, ground squirrels eating the flowers of my squash plants and rabbits nibbling on the tender shoots trying to survive the elements. There are a few options to help novice gardeners, such as volunteering in community gardens and taking educational gardening classes.
Truckee Community Garden
Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers gardening classes and volunteer opportunities at the Food Bank Garden, which provides fresh vegetables to Sierra Community House, and the group started the Truckee Community Garden. Both gardens are located at Truckee River Regional Park. “We built the community garden next to the Food Bank Garden last summer. We currently have 30 beds and provide the dirt, tools and irrigation,” says Trish Geary, president and farmers’ market liaison for Slow Food Lake Tahoe. The garden beds are available for rent and community members are responsible for tending to their garden. There are also a few garden-plot scholarships available. An additional five beds are being built this year that are wheelchair
accessible. Geary points out that some of the gardening challenges last year included the altitude, heat and dry weather. The usual crops such as lettuces, kales and herbs suffered from the high temperatures. “Last year, everything bolted because it was so hot. Squash, beans and peppers did much better. We learned that we needed to plant different things midseason because the things we were used to getting a higher yield with weren’t working,” says Geary.
Tahoe Vista Community Garden
North Tahoe Parks and Recreation started a community garden at North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista last year. It is overseen and organized by Recreation and Park commissioner Charles Teran. There are 20 garden plots, three of which are reserved for nonprofit organizations. According to Recreation, Parks and Facilities manager Amanda Oberacker, the garden is run like a co-op and community members share in the gardening tasks and the harvest. The plots are offered through a lottery process.
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It’s time to prepare gardens now particularly since Tahoe’s growing season is short. For cooler weather vegetables — lettuces and leafy greens such as chard and kale — Geary recommends getting
started as soon as possible. Start seeds indoors and when the ground is ready, plant seedlings. If it gets below freezing, she suggests covering the garden with a frost cloth at night. According to Geary, if this year is anything like last year’s high temperatures, consider planting vegetables that do better in the heat such as pumpkins, summer squash, zucchini, peppers and beans. Strawberries and tomatoes are harder to grow here. Birds and critters love berries. Potted containers, chicken wire, ground cloth and greenhouses are ways to deter animals from consuming crops. There are several volunteer opportunities at the Food Bank Garden, which opens in April or May, depending on the weather. “I’ve learned a lot volunteering in the Food Bank Garden. I learned how to prune and aphid control in the garden, which is huge because aphids are such a pest up here,” says Geary. Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers GrowYour-Own Workshops. The nonprofit collaborates with UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and University of Nevada, Reno Extension. Classes are available through Zoom on Wednesdays and in person on Saturdays. Past class sessions can also be viewed online. n
RESOURCES LTCC Demonstration Garden | ltcc.edu Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe | facebook.com/laketahoemg North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden | demogarden.org Slow Food Lake Tahoe | slowfoodlaketahoe.org Tahoe Vista Community Garden | northtahoeparks.com
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Spring wine outings BY KATHERINE E. HILL
W
ine and wildflowers make a great spring pairing only a short drive from the shores of Lake Tahoe. Heading to Sierra Foothill wine country has long been a favorite spring outing for my friends and I that was put on hold during the pandemic the last two years. This spring, I look forward to returning to some of my favorite destinations for a day trip or overnight visit to go hiking, search for wildflowers and enjoy new wines. There are dozens of wineries in Nevada, El Dorado and Placer counties that are only a short drive from Lake Tahoe and Truckee. A copy of our guidebook “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” will prove handy in planning your spring adventures. Author Barbara Keck profiles some of her favorite wineries and features the only guide to all 286 wineries in the Sierra Foothills with information on each winery’s landmark wines. I always plan my visits during the week to avoid the crowds at popular trails and wineries. Here’s some of my favorite pairings.
Nevada County
Nevada City is one of my favorite areas to visit in the spring. There’s plenty of early season wildflowers to enjoy, the weather is sunny and warm (even when it’s chilly in Tahoe), and the food and wine are wonderful. The quaint charm of the historic downtown areas in Nevada City and nearby Grass Valley are a bonus and worth the trip by itself. Start off with a hike at the Deer Creek Tribute & Deer Creek Environs trails conveniently located in downtown Nevada City or the Independence Trail, about 6 miles from Nevada City. Several wineries have tasting rooms
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located in the downtown districts. I’ve enjoyed tastings at Nevada City Winery, as well as Sierra Star Vineyards, Lucchesi and Avanguardia tastings rooms in Grass Valley. In her guidebook, Keck also recommends visiting Montoliva Vineyard in Chicago Park.
Placer County
Winding country roads are one of the attractions to visiting Sierra Foothill wineries, which includes some of my favorites in Placer County – Lone Buffalo, Vina Castellano and Mt. Vernon. These wineries are also featured in Keck’s guidebook as some of her favorites. Hidden Falls Regional Park is one of my favorite hikes and has become so popular for its beautiful scenery and breathtaking waterfall that reservations are now required to visit during peak times. There are several great restaurants in Auburn, including one of my favorites – Awful Annie’s. And no visit is complete without a stop at Ikeda’s market.
El Dorado County
The hills surrounding Placerville are filled with wineries to visit and are featured prominently in Keck’s guidebook, with profiles on six wineries. I have visited all these wonderful wineries with Keck on multiple occasions and they are worth visiting time and again – Baiocchi, Boeger, C.G. Di Area, Madrona, Sierra Vista and Skinner. Enjoy a hike on the Old Flume Trail, also called the Red Shack Trail, about 9 miles from Placerville with views of the South Fork of the American River to work up an appetite for great food and wine. I recommend parking in downtown Placerville, grabbing a bite to eat and enjoying the scenery as part of your visit. n “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” is available at amazon.com and purchases benefit Tahoe Weekly. For trail information, I recommend alltrails.com.
Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe will host its 30th annual Community Benefit (online) auction and (in-person) Wine Tasting with the proceeds to benefit the North Lake Tahoe community’s youth and social services. The wine tasting will be held on May 1 at Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge from noon to 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $50 for wine and appetizers; tickets will be sold online until April 30 and are limited to 175. Dress is Tahoe casual with a spring flair. The auction will be online only and the bidding will run from April 22 to May 1 at 2:30 p.m. There will be nearly $30,000 worth of goods and services to bid on, including golf, vacation and dining packages. | kiwanisnlt.org
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½ C fresh peas, shelled (use frozen if fresh is not available) ½ C Romano or Parmesan cheese 1½ t kosher salt 1 t fresh ground pepper ¼ C fresh basil, cut into thin strips Heat olive oil in Dutch oven or large pot. Add spring onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add rice, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the liquid is absorbed, add 1 cup broth, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add broth a cup at a time until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in asparagus, half the basil and salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until asparagus is tender. Add cheese, butter and peas. Mix well and garnish with remaining basil.
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Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Some cycles are better for inner work than outer and this is one of them. You may, however, find yourself splitting the difference, attending also to usual, outer routines The inner work implies clearing doubt, confusion, lack of focus and simply clearing the clutter or attending to unfinished business and strategic planning.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) The added Aries impulse triggered an assertion of your sense of individuality. This will prove especially evident if you find yourself exploring new places. In fact, circumstances of late have been pushing you to explore new frontiers, whether physically, mentally, emotionally or imaginatively. One way or another, you are likely experiencing dissolution of the past.
Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Fresh starts socially, publicly and/or professionally should be evident by now. These include an expansion of your scope, vision, philosophy and some of your core beliefs. Yet, these new impulses may be leaving you feeling confused and a little lost as you enter new territory. If this is true, keep moving forward but slow down.
Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Exploring new horizons is a source of excitement and adventure for you now. It comes with a provocative, passionate and edgy tone. As well, it could lead to the fulfillment of long-cherished dreams. Changes in your career, social status and lifestyle in general are also likely and these will become especially evident next month.
Venus entering Pisces includes a good possibility of romance, or at least of quality times shared with people you love. The key is to take the initiative.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Balancing a mood for inner retreat, which has been strong for some months, with the springtime impulse to explore new possibilities is a current theme. Since your sights are set on the future and to making changes in where and how you live, you will be on the search. All the while, you yearn for comfort and a deeper sense of security.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) You are feeling the Aries fire at your core, or at least experiencing it close to home. You will recognize it as new and vigorous assertions guided by an exploratory urge. Yet, in some respects you may be in a process of rediscovery of yourself and your place in the world. Change is brewing on many levels but for now it may be largely internal.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) Aries time for Aquarius often synchronizes with intellectual assertion. You become more assertive and less likely to idly agree with others. In fact, you tend to push through and beyond popular opinion guided by a spirit of debate and genuine journalistic determination. Other factors indicate a whole new sense of appreciation of beauty.
Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) The Aries spark tends to activate your ambitions to generate more income somehow. While you may have begun to do so already, this impulse will grow stronger from mid-April. In fact, ‘doing the numbers’ could well emerge as your main focus for a while. Guided by a weave of practical needs and deep dreams, the results could prove quite enchanting.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) A period of clearing and purging has entered its next effective stage. While a lot of activity may be external and in your environment, a personal transformation process is also highlighted. Life a snake shedding its old skin the process can be somewhat unsightly but the end result is a fresh, gleaming and renewed sense of being.
New energy in the relationship department should be evident by now. If something new and important begins for you now in this regard, themes of healing will be strongly featured. Yet, you should also be prepared to give more, initially at least, than you might want to. Positively, the changes could prove beneficial financially.
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Fresh starts in your overall lifestyle are indicated now. These will prove to be the consequence of both deep changes close to home and significant changes on relationship fronts.
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