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A SUMMER IN PARADISE Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Tahoe and Truckee as restaurants open their decks, outfitters from kayak to bike shops open their doors for the season, wildflowers are blooming at the lower elevations, and we are all itching for time on the trails and in the water. You’ll want to make a plan to make the most of everything that summer has to offer and you’ll be hard pressed to check off everything on Tahoe Weekly’s “Ultimate summer bucket list” in this issue. From hiking and mountain biking trails, to sightseeing at Gatekeeper’s Museum and the Tallac Historic Site, paddleboarding and boating on local lakes, shopping and dining, art tours and Shakespeare, and live music and festivals, it’s time to start checking off your bucket list. To get you started, Priya Hutner offers her tips for “Making the most of a summer in Paradise” in this issue. This edition of Tahoe Weekly is chocked full of information to get you ready for the best Tahoe summer yet: Summer wines to enjoy, creative twists on summer barbecues, a musical roundup of Memorial Day weekend, and the final weekend of skiing at Squaw Valley. Make the most of your summer in Tahoe and Truckee; we plan to. 

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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 of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 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.

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 the Nevada desert. However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ 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 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 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

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 several names before it 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.” 

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Kings Beach library offers Preschool Story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

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rise, it’s time to get out and do something — and Tahoe offers plenty of activities all summer. There’s just not enough time to do it all. And, I want to do it all. How does one pick and choose to make the most of a Tahoe summer? For me, and most of my friends, being outside is imperative. While many locals have

Senior hikers Incline Village

The 55+ Hiking Series offers guided hikes to various Lake Tahoe locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors. Meet at IV Recreation Center lobby. $10 with IVGID pass; $13 without pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. | (530) 582-7846

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to paddle in the mornings. It’s a great way to start the day and connect with friends. I’ll put in some paddling on Lake Tahoe, as well. There are a number of paddleboard demo nights and races offered by some of the local businesses, such as Sports Hub, Granite Chief and Willard’s Sports. After a morning paddle, I’ll swing by Coffeebar to grab a latté and figure out my workday. Swimming is best done in the afternoon when the water has warmed up. Evenings are a perfect time for sailing on Donner Lake. Then, there are numerous hikes on the summer agenda. Sugar Bowl to Squaw, Tinker’s Knob and Castle Peak are fun go-to hikes. I also have a few camping trips on my radar: Desolation Wilderness, Gold Lakes Basin, the Eastern Sierra outside Bridgeport and the Spalding Lake Region are just a few. With the many beautiful hikes and camping trips, I need to pace,

“ While many locals have to work, they have also have created a lifestyle that affords them time to live life fully and embrace what our home has to offer.” to work, they have also have created a lifestyle that affords them time to live life fully and embrace what our home has to offer. I am one of those people who loves to do everything. When it’s time to work, I find a place outside to write. Also, I cook at night so I have time to hike, bike, paddle and play. My summer has begun. My mountain bike is tuned and I plan to take a few women’s bike clinics. The paddleboard is out of storage and I’ll get out on Donner Lake

A summer’s day at Commons Beach in Tahoe City.

Are you getting ready to build or remodel your mountain home? Do you have a landscaping or redecorating project in mind? Then make plans to attend the 24th Annual Truckee Home and Building Show on May 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Truckee High School. The show features remodeling ideas, the latest products and building technologies, heating and cooling options, talk to experts, interior design, energy efficiency, maintenance supplies and services, and much more. Admission is $6 and benefits local schools. (Look for the coupon in this edition). | truckeehomeshow.com

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plot and plan. Weekends are the best time to bite off the big adventures. Shorter hikes are great during the week; get up early to hike Shirley Lake or Five Lakes. Hiking or kayaking under the full moon is a must. Mount Judah is the place to watch the falling stars and be one with the night. I love music, and summer in Tahoe is all about music festivals. High Sierra, Guitarfish, the free outdoor concerts series, Truckee Thursdays, Tuesday Bluesdays and the Crystal Bay Casino offer a lot of summer dancing. I’ll also squeeze in some time at Moody’s, Cottonwood and Truckee Tavern for local music and to grab a cocktail with friends. Let us not forget Burning Man; I so need a ticket. As a natural foods, organic chef, I appreciate the advent of the season’s bevy of beautiful produce and handcrafted artisan foods at the local farmers’ markets (see Events in every Tahoe Weekly for local markets). There is no time to nap, but a mellow lunch on one of the piers at Donner Lake to catch my breath is likely. Anyone tired yet? 

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Families that read together Incline Village

Family Story Time at the Incline Village Library is 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Each week is themed. | (775) 832-4130 or washoecountylibrary.us

Socialize at sunset Incline Village

Beach Bocce Ball Sunset Socials are at Ski Beach from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with wine, music, light appetizers with barbecue afterwards. Hot coals supplied. Bring grill item, side dish to share, personal beverage and picnic supplies. Open to adults and seniors. Wednesdays until Aug. 31. $15 general, $12 with IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

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MADE IN TAHOE C E L E B R AT E S

A L L T H I N G S LO C A L The 4th Annual Made in Tahoe Festival returns to the Village at Squaw Valley on May 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates all things local and hosts a wide array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas. Local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers will come together to celebrate all things Made in Tahoe including music, food, art, clothing and more. New this year, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ MTN ROOTS food truck will host the first Made in Tahoe Community F2T Dinner,

a five-course, family style dinner featuring local chefs and produce benefiting the Squaw Valley Institute and Tahoe Food Hub (see Tasty Tidbits in this issue for details). Festival attendees can also explore more than 70 vendor booths and enjoy performances by Tahoe Flow Artists, Truckee Dance Factory and Tahoe Truckee School of Music Students and more throughout the weekend. Local food and beverage will be offered in abundance and proceeds from all drink sales will benefit Tahoe Food Hub. | squawalpine.com

Village Green Bird Walks with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is on Thursdays until June 9. Start at Aspen Grove parking lot at Village Green at 7:30 a.m. Stroll leisurely through forests and riparian areas, spotting birds and identifying the songs and calls until 9 a.m. Open to birders of all experience levels. Free. | tinsweb.org

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday until Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Commons Beach. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Story time Tahoe City

Tahoe City Library hosts Story Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

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Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. | (530) 582-7846

Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 2 to 3 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

EVERY FRIDAY

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

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The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes & descriptions.

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MARLETTE LAKE Moderate | 9 miles RT Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park.

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH Easy | 3 miles RT Follow the trail to Chimney Beach trail and follow the trail to the end and over a group of boulders to reach the sandy beaches of Secret Harbor (the wooden steps off the trail lead to the nude beach at Secret Cove). Off Hwy. 28.

SKUNK HARBOR Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake. Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach. Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

SPOONER LAKE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Spooner Lake is a great, easy hike for any season with interpretive displays. At Spooner Lake State Park. NORTH SHORE

PICNIC ROCK Moderate | 3.6 miles RT Just off the Tahoe Rim Trail, the expansive view from the top provides a panorama of both Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. A single track winds up, offering a gradual climb with no technical challenges, until reaching Picnic Rock, an old volcanic rock. Off Hwy. 267.

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe. A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay. SOUTH SHORE

LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness. The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi (530) 659-7207. WEST SHORE

CASCADE LAKE Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

EAGLE ROCK Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area off Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE Easy-Moderate | .1-3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake not recommended for young children. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89.

Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs | Handicapp accessible Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle. Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89. ADA access (530) 525-9529.

GRANITE LAKE Moderate | 2.2 miles RT A small alpine lake situated on the cusp of Desolation Wilderness, the hike is a popular entrance for hikers and equestrians to the back country and a spectacular trek towering over the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. Steady ascent of 850’ in less than 1 mile. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy-Moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery through forests to an expanse of several meadows. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres off Hwy. 89 along the Tahoe Rim Trail for a longer hike or from Ward Creek Boulevard off Hwy. 89.

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Easy-Moderate | .5-9 miles | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse, which is easy to access with small children.

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock below.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Easy | 1.5 miles RT | Handicapp accessible The nature trail loops through the forest past an array of wildflowers and through several sections of dense slash bleached nearly white from years of sun exposure. There are great spots to relax on the beach below Ehrman Mansion. ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive. Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15.

EVERY SUNDAY

Kids play free Incline Village

Family Fun Days at Incline Village Mountain Golf Course. Anyone younger than age 18 plays free with a paying adult. Feature tees with shorter yardages, two cups on every hole and three-hole putt-putt course. | (775) 832-1150

MAY 26 | THURSDAY After all these years Truckee

Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. is celebrating its 85th year and unveiling its new logo. The public is invited from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Truckee yard. | (530) 582-2100

MAY 27 | FRIDAY Icy social Incline Village

Family Ice Cream Social at the Incline Village Tennis Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. New and returning tennis coaches will be available for questions about summer youth programs, clinics, camps, tournaments and socials. Bring racquets for game fun. | yourtahoeplace.com

New exhibit opening Homewood

Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts a summer launch party and exhibit opening at 5:30 for Friends of the Museum and opening to the general public at 6 p.m. The new exhibit is “On the Water: Sport and Leisure at the Lake.” Limited bar and hors d’oeuvres. Public $50, members $45. | Tickets tahoemaritime.org

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Opening Day at the Lake area venues

Tahoe is officially ready for summer. Area restaurants will have deck and patio celebrations. Tours of Vikingsholm Castle and Ehrman Mansion and Gatekeeper’s Museum will be available. Visit local businesses to obtain 10 Passport stamps with prize drawings through August. Passports at Tahoe City Visitor Information Center. | tahoewsa.com

Retreat into Summer Tahoe City

Granlibakken Tahoe hosts Spring Into Summer Yoga Retreat, with daily restorative meals, yoga and meditation, Ayurvedic counseling and day spa treatments, music and entertainment. | RSVP granlibakken.com

MAY 28 | SATURDAY Guided hike offered West Shore

Carmen Carr is guiding a hike on Rubicon Trail at 9 a.m. Meet at the entrance station to D.L. Bliss State Park, 15.8 miles from Tahoe City on U.S. State Route 89. No dogs allowed. | (530) 550-5192

Golf demo day Truckee

Old Greenwood hosts a free golf demo day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring the latest equipment along with local beer and sausage pairings. | RSVP (530) 550-7024

Family story time Truckee

Enjoy this monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Truckee Library. Children of all ages welcome. | (530) 582-7846

All aboard Truckee

The Kids’ Truckee River Railroad at Truckee Regional Park chugs around the track from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. Donation accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).

SQUAW & EMIGRANT PEAKS Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or squawalpine.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Squaw Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views afforded from Squaw’s spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required. Hikes in the meadows good for small children. TRUCKEE

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP Easy | .5 miles RT Short, self-guided nature loop with signs that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 W from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit.

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA Easy | 4 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a walk along the creek. Off Hwy. 267.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access. All trails are heavily used on weekends.

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

North Lake Tahoe & Truckee: laketahoetransit.com | South Lake Tahoe: bluego.org

Family Reading Program is 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays at Incline Village Library. | (775) 832-4130

MAY 27-MAY 30 | FRIDAY-MONDAY

NOW PLAYING

Tahoe 3-D Movie Science Center

Lake Tahoe in Depth See it at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center 291 Country Club Drive Incline Village, Nevada

Phone: (775) 881-7562 Email: tercinfo@ucdavis.edu Hands-on science activities, Web: terc.ucdavis.edu

Guided tours & 3-D movies Open Tues.—Fri., 1—5 p.m.

(or by appointment, closed all holidays)

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

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May 26-June 1, 2016

Five for Five Olympic Valley

The 5th Annual Farm to Table Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. on the KT Sun Deck in Olympic Valley. Presented by the Squaw Valley Institute and powered by MTN ROOTS food truck, this annual culinary event features organic ingredients from the Tahoe Food Hub, and culinary creativity of five local Squaw Valley chefs. Jazz music by the Bayberry Cast and a presentation by local historian David C. Antonucci. $100 for members, $125 general public. | RSVP squawvalleyinstitute.org

MAY 28-29 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY What’s new in building Truckee

Truckee Home & Building Show offers more than 150 displays and demonstrations. Truckee High School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits local schools. Free parking. $6. See coupon in this issue. | truckeehomeshow.com

Locals show their wares Olympic Valley

Made in Tahoe Festival celebrates all things local at the Village at Squaw Valley from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Offerings made or inspired in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas from local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers and live music throughout the day. The weekend marks the opening of the Aerial Tram for the summer season. | squawalpine.com

MAY 30 | MONDAY

JUNE 1 | WEDNESDAY

Memorial Day ceremonies Area venues

A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Sierra Mountains Cemetery in Truckee at 10 a.m. Tahoe City Boy Scout Troop 266 will honor veterans with a special commemorative Memorial Day Service at 5 p.m. at Trails End Cemetery in Tahoe City. Ceremony will include inspirational readings, recognition of veterans in attendance, a multi-gun fired salute and the playing of “Taps.” All local veterans and the public are invited to honor the nation’s fallen veterans by attending the ceremony. Trails End Cemetery is located on Fairway Drive.

MAY 31 | TUESDAY Cultivation at its highest Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. is Strawberry Growing. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

But is it realistic? Incline Village

Entrepreneurs Assembly at Sierra Nevada College is on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. Students and community members with business ideas or problems are welcome. Also open to business mentors. Participants can hash out ideas, receive support, make connections. | sierranevada.edu

JUNE 2 | THURSDAY Like a fairy tale Truckee

Opening celebration of KidZone Museum’s newest exhibit, “Once Upon a Time… in a Kingdom Far Away,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Fractured Fairytale Puppet Show at 4:20 p.m. Medieval entertainment and crafts. $6 public, $3 members. | kidzonemuseum.org

JUNE 3 | FRIDAY Come together to skate Northstar

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School hosts the third annual Great Skate from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Northstar Skating Rink. The communitywide event includes roller-skating, DJ music, raffle prizes and a silent auction. | atptc@truckeecharterschool.org

OUT & ABOUT

First Fridays Truckee

Every First Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. | historictruckee.com

Whose night out? Tahoe Donner

On the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., ages 4 to 9 are invited to a night out of games, dinner, arts and crafts, movie and bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff is on hand. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. | RSVP (530) 587-9437

Toast the pets Truckee

New Moon Natural Foods hosts a beer tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. as a benefit for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. $10. | hstt.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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Sight

SEEING |

Beachgoers enjoy a beautiful sunset over Lake Tahoe from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. | Katherine E. Hill

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - 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.

Donner Summit

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavnely.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. BlueGo

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours 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 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

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 and on Brook Street. TART

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. BlueGo

Daily | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Demonstrations of lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

Fannette Island

North Tahoe Arts Center

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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.)

Full Service

Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

FLORIST

LANDSCAPING

Creative Wedding Designs

Landscape - Irrigation Systems

Arrangements for All Occasions FTD & Teleflora World Wide Delivery Unique Gifts Home Décor - Lamps

Tahoe City

Commercial & Residential Design & Construction B.M.P. Design & Installation Ponds - Waterfalls - Paver Patios Walkways & Driveways Full Service Maintenance

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. BlueGo

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 the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tahoe City Field Station

North Shore

(530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

(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. Today features historic home tours, Baldwin museum, guided walks and summer programs. BlueGo

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. Summer programs. BlueGo

NURSERY Tahoe Natives Flowering Perennials Colorful Annuals Hanging Baskets Garden Art Wind Chimes

Open until mid-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org Thunderbird Lodge is the former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

Truckee 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 Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore hiking trails. TART

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

Opens late June (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

May 26-June 1, 2016

MUSEUMS

Stampede 105,991

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

Old Jail 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 the summer). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

Donner 9,204

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

CAPACITY: CA

CAPACITY: A

226,500

9,500

Truckee River

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

(530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

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Martis 860 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

200,000 AF

CI Independence 17,404 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee Railroad Museum Squaw Valley

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

P Prosser 15,529 CAPACITY: 29,840

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo

APA PACITY PA C TY: 40,870 CIT Boca 26,587 CAPA

175

South Lake Tahoe

Elevation 6,223.77’ | Elevation in 2015 6,222.90’

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

150,000 AF

Lake Tahoe Museum

Lake Tahoe

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125

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building. TART

LAKE LEVELS

100,000 AF

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Truckee

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Flow at Farad 887 | troa.net troa net

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, (Thurs.-Mon., summer)

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

South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 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

855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

TRANSIT: NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | bluego.org

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BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee. Open Thurs.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. TRUCKEE AREA

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $10-$45. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

5 a.m.-7 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. Sealed boats only.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. until Sept. 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Picnic area, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit

$10 California boats, $15 out-of-state boats. $3 parking. Season pass $70 California, $120 out-of-state. Restrooms.

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

45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels.

PUBLIC PIERS Public piers are free, but have limited space; often limited to loading and unloading. DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. 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.

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Marinas. 14

Summer construction season in full swing There’s a lot of construction projects taking place throughout the Tahoe Basin this summer from roadway improvements, to sidewalks and roundabouts, a new section of the bike path in Homewood, the Mousehole in Truckee, downtown work in Kings Beach and water quality improvements projects. Be sure to allocate extra time to get around and consider taking local transportation options. On the North Shore and Truckee, schedules are available at laketahoetransit.com. On the South Shore, schedules are available at bluego.org.

Clean-up day volunteers needed Local residents are banding together to tackle trash in Tahoe City, as part of a region wide clean-up effort across North Lake Tahoe and Truckee on Saturday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This community event offers locals and visitors a chance to pitch in to keep towns and neighborhoods beautiful. Volunteers will check-in at the Commons Beach picnic tables at 8:30 a.m. to enjoy breakfast snacks, pick-up materials, volunteer T-shirt and free pizza lunch. Once checked-in, volunteers will be assigned sections of Tahoe City to pick-up trash. Accompanied children are welcome. Preregistration is recommended. For more information on volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dana Tanner Powell at dana@visittahoecity.com or (530) 5833348. | visittahoecity.com

Little doggy day care

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers summer puppy preschool for puppies up to 8 months old. Jeanie Collins Duffield will lead the four-week classes at the Community Recreation Center on Tuesdays. Session 1 is from May 31 to June 21 and Session 2 is from June 28 to July 19. For puppies up to 18 weeks old, the class is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For puppies 18 weeks old to 8 months old, the class is from noon to 1 p.m. The sessions are $125. | tdrpd.org

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Tahoe Unleashed Dog Park is just past the entrance to the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista. An information kiosk is on the left of the parking lot at the top of the first hill past the gate. Tahoe Unleashed currently offers two fenced, off-leash areas: one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Fundraising continues for a third offleash area called, The Outback, an enclosed 1-acre parcel of wild land for dogs of all sizes and their owners. About $3,000 in donations is currently needed for a planned fall opening. Frequent dog park users and visitors are encouraged to support efforts by ordering a personalized plaque and adopting a portion of the dog fence via the Tahoe Unleashed Web site. Volunteers are also being recruited to help with preparations for The Outback. | tahoeunleashed.com

Workshop for contractors The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is hosting a free workshop for local defensible space and tree removal contractors on May 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency offices. Contractors attending this workshop will be included on the 2016 Tree Removal and Defensible Space Contractor List provided to residents participating in defensible space grant programs, requesting tree removal permits or receiving defensible space inspections. Trainings will include tree removal and defensible-space-related regulations, fire agency defensible-space requirements and available grant programs. Those who cannot attend the workshop in person can register and get a link to attend online. | tahoefft.org

May 26-June 1, 2016

OUT & ABOUT

More Announcements Can you dig it? Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting community dig-ins at the Truckee Demonstration Garden in Truckee Regional Park on May 28, June 25, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24. Participants can help plant seeds and tend the garden beds. All produce grown will be donated to Sierra Senior Services and its Meals on Wheels program. | Volunteer info@slowfoodlaketahoe.org

and an additional $10 fee for the decontamination of ballast tanks or bags. For more information on aquatic invasive species prevention, control and early detection, boaters can attend the Spring Public Forum at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College on June 14 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. | (888) 824-6267 or tahoeboatinspections.com

Become a fire-adapted community

Call for playwrights

Communities within the Lake Tahoe Basin are considered to be part of an integrated wild-land, urban interface and are highly susceptible to wildfire due to decades of fire suppression of Tahoe’s natural fire ecology, the proximity of forest to structures, the types of building materials and landscaping used around residences and the ongoing drought conditions. Residents can take the pledge to take care of Tahoe by becoming a member of Fire Adapted Communities and by taking responsibility and collective action to reduce the risk to wildfire within their neighborhoods. | tahoercd.org

The WordWave One-Act Play Competition is accepting one-act play submissions through June 3. Three winning plays will be performed at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, overlooking Lake Tahoe. The winning playwrights will receive $500, doubleoccupancy lodging for two nights before production, access to rehearsals and the opportunity to speak to the audience before or after the production. | tahoewordwave.com

Looking for a new home Local nonprofit Project MANA (Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible) will relocate its administrative offices and storage facilities on June 30 after 20 years based in Incline Village. Project MANA is actively sourcing and negotiating both office and warehouse locations and will remain in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area. This unexpected move is because the agency’s resident and storage grants were not renewed with the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation. During this transition, there will not be any disruption of mobile food pantry services or with collaborative partner Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Tahoe Family Solutions and the North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Project MANA’s immediate financial needs include new office and warehouse space, office furniture, refrigeration equipment and rent and utilities. Project MANA has been providing hunger relief services to the community for the past 25 years. | (775) 298-0008 or projectmana.org

Stop before you launch Roadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially open for the 2016 boating season. From 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week, inspection will take place at Meyers at the junction of state Route 50 and state Route 89; Spooner Summit at the junction of state Route 50 and state Route 28 in Nevada and Alpine Meadows on state Route 89. From 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, the Truckee-Tahoe station is open on state Route 267, off Truckee Airport Road. All motorized watercraft require inspection for aquatic invasive species before launching into Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and Echo Lake. The Tahoe In & Out inspection ranges from $35 for personal watercraft and vessels less than 17 feet and up to $121 for vessels more than 39 feet. The Tahoe Only inspection sticker is $30. An additional fee of $35 is charged for any boat requiring decontamination

Water safety class in Incline An American Red Cross Water Safety Class for instructors, ages 16 and older, is being offered at Incline Recreation Center. The class will prepare instructors to teach swimming with basic water safety techniques to youth and adults. Participants must be certified in Lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer to be hired for the IVGID aquatic staff. Session II is offered on May 29, June 5 and 12 from 1 to 7 p.m. | (775) 832-1321

A much-needed boost For Goodness Sake offers “A Boost of Inspiration for Your Heart and Spirit” with Angelika on June 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The presentation is geared to lift participants in order to experience an expanded state of consciousness from that moment on. The evening will include a slide show designed to clarify how to let go of guilt, trauma and fear. There is a suggested donation of $15 per person. | goodnesssake.org

Country elegant is required Sierra State Parks Foundation presents the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center Annual Gala & Not So Silent Auction on June 4. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, music and silent auction are at 6 p.m. Pioneer dinner and live auction start at 7 p.m. The event is to support education and Donner Monument restoration efforts. Attendees can meet the restoration partners, Native Sons of the Golden West. Tickets are $150 per person. Seating is limited and country elegant attire is suggested. | sierrastateparks.org

Local filmmakers encouraged The 16th annual Nevada City Film Festival announces that submissions are open. The festival will be on Sept. 8 to 11. Professional, student and amateur filmmakers are invited to submit shortand feature-length films in a variety of genres. All short films are eligible for the Festival Jury Award of $1,500 and all films are eligible for the Audience Choice Award of $500. The submission fee is waived for local filmmakers from Nevada, Yuba, Placer, Sierra and Sacramento counties. The final deadline for submissions is June 1. All filmmakers will be notified by July 15. | nevadacityfilmfestival.com

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Mountain Biking

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TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY All levels | Varied terrain Tahoe Cross Country offers marked mountain biking and hiking trails in the Burton Creek State Park area just north of Tahoe City. Trail access is free and the terrain is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. Advanced riders can find challenging terrain on the Tahoe Rim Trail and around Mount Watson. (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org. Bus.

WESTERN STATES TRAIL Strenuous | 11.6 miles RT This is a challenging and exhilarating ride (sometimes referred to as Three Bridges Trail) that will afford you a fun downhill swoop and beautiful mountain views. You can ride it either way, starting on either side of the Mid-way Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89.

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com The mountain bike park offers a network of lift-accessed trails for all levels with 22 trails in the valley, and 12 accessed by the lift, with 11.5 miles of single track. The bike park features log rides, pump tracks and other terrain features.

MR. TOADS WILD RIDE Moderate-Strenuous | 6.2 miles Mr. Toad’s heads mostly downhill from the Tahoe Rim Trail with several options for making a loop. The upper section of this trail is much more technical than either section of the TRT and has many big drops and sections of nothing but rocks. There is also a huge stair step section that comes up on you quickly. TRUCKEE

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FLUME TRAIL Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections. Shuttle available at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 2982501. Call for shuttle schedule.

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switch-backing climb. Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook. Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake. A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use. Shuttle (775) 298-2501. Call for schedule. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

EMIGRANT TRAIL Moderate | 15+ miles Offers rolling, wide, single-track through high desert, winding through sagebrush, seasonally wet meadows and Jeffrey Pine forests. North of Truckee on Hwy. 89 to Donner Camp picnic area. If too wet, proceed 2.5 miles on Hwy. 89 to Prosser Creek Bridge pullout. 15 miles to Stampede, but can continue on to other areas.

COLDSTREAM VALLEY Easy to moderate | 6 miles RT This loop offers a mellow ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring and circumnavigates a series of ponds. From Donner Pass Road, take Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt. After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, the valley opens up. Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond, then turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Park outside the white gate on Coldstream.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA All levels | Varied terrain Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Rentals available in the Village at Northstar. Afternoon rates and season passes available. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Cross-Country Race Series open to everyone. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. (530) 5622268 | northstarcalifornia.com. Bus.

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

bijoubikepark.org The 5-acre park features pump tracks, BMX Track, striderfriendly pump track, jump lines and loop trail. Dawn-dusk.

(530) 582-7720 | facebook.com/truckeebikepark At River View Sports Park in Truckee, the track features berms, whoops and jumps in various circuits built into the track with a Pump Park, Pump Course and Pump Track, with a small start mound for kids with push or strider bikes.

All levels | Varied terrain Corral area trails include Sidewinders, Cedar and Armstrong Connector. This area has a high density of trails for all ability levels and serves as the unofficial hub of mountain bike activity in the South Shore. Featuring log rides, jumps and rock rolls including the new jumps, berms, rollers and hips. The trails all run parallel to the Fountain Place paved road. These trails link to Armstong Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, Powerline, Railroad Grade and this is also where Toads ends.

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Youth Backcountry Camps are for first-time campers and hikers ages 12 to 17. Tahoe Rim Trail Association is partnering with the Tahoe Institute For Natural Science to offer two three-day programs on June 19 to 21 for ages 12 to 14 and on July 31 to Aug. 2 for ages 14 to 17. Participants are provided with all the gear, food and instruction. They learn basic backpacking and navigation skills, leave-no-trace ethics, natural history, local flora and fauna and trail stewardship from experienced and well-trained staff. The cost is $295 per person. Partial scholarships are available. | (775) 298-4493 or maggieb@tahoerimtrail.org

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com The BMX track is at River View Sports Park in Truckee. Practice Tues. 5-6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5 p.m.-dark. Free. Races Tues. 6:30 p.m.-dark. $10 plus ABA membership.

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CORRAL AREA TRAILS

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Happening all summer Stand-Up Paddleboarding at West End Beach on Donner Lake is an ongoing class for ages 8 to 12 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Eileen Allen will teach basic paddle skills to be used in friendly competitions. | tdrpd.org

Plan the swim season Tahoe City Swim Team offers three sessions at the Granlibakken pool. The Spring Session is from May 31 to June 9. The Summer Session is from June 20 to July 25 and Fall Session is from Sept. 6 to Oct. 6. Members can choose Mondays/ Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays. | tcpud.org

The fee is $40 for IVGID members and $50 for nonmembers. | yourtahoeplace.com

It’s a wrap, let’s rap R.A.P. end-of-the-year party will be held at Rideout on June 3 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. All children and parents are welcome to celebrate with games and friendly competition. Food will be provided. | tcpud.org

Learn to swim this summer

Next Level Ridestyle is for ages 6 and older at Pump Track Course at Riverview Sports Track in Truckee. Participants will learn the fundamentals to pump, jump, turn and drop. Kids must have basic bike skills, a helmet, elbow and knee pads, gloves and hand brakes. The camp meets Thursdays from June 2 to Aug. 18. | tdrpd.org

Swimming lessons for ages 6 months to older than 5 are being offered at the community pool by Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. Session 2 runs from June 6 to 20. Session 3 runs from July 6 to 28 and Session 4 runs Aug. 1 to 18. Students will be separated depending on their skill level. The Truckee Summer Swim Team will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 28 to Aug. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Preregister online or at the Community Recreation Center. | tdrpd.org

Learn to lead

Training for the real deal

Incline Village Recreation Center offers Leaders in Training Education program for Grades 6 through 10. Members will be trained and work for a minimum of one week at the summer camp (about 30 hours). They will be in charge of designing and leading activities on the assigned week, have the opportunity to go on field trips, receive training and be responsible for planning the end-of-the-year camp party. Members of the program will receive community service hours, resume building, work experience and leadership skills. Applications are due on May 27 by 5 p.m.

Tahoe Cross Country offers summer training programs from June 7 to Aug. 31 for kids who are motivated to improve their fitness and work on ski-specific techniques for skate and classic cross-country skiing. The Junior Development Program is for Grades 6 to 8. The Competition Team Program is for Grades 9 to 12. New this year is a Fall-only option for those interested in getting a jump start before training with the school ski team. For incoming fifth graders, the Intro to Devo Program will offer a taste of fun-focused training and Nordic ski racing. | txcjrteams.com

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More Kids Fun-filled summer offerings The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is accepting signups for its many summer program offerings. There are specialty camps, field trips and day camps with weekly themes for ages 3 to 18. There will be a summer registration party and barbecue on June 17 after the last day of school. | bgcnlt.org

A club that creates Arts For the Schools is launching a new program called The Breakfast Club for ages 13 to 25. The Breakfast Club will be a space in which teens and young adults can learn techniques from professional artists to produce, plan and curate art. They will be

able to bond while learning career skills in performing and visual arts from Arts For The Schools staff and volunteer artistic professionals. | (530) 582-8278 or eve@ artsfortheschools.org

Fun for preschoolers The Family Room at Truckee Elementary School is open Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, until June 20. The interactive space, centered on reading for ages 3 and younger, allows children to learn and socialize in a group setting, exposing them to new activities and readying them for preschool. The Family Room also includes a lending library of both English and Spanish books. A free Toddler Gym time, for ages 3 and younger, is 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thurs-

days at the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District office (the old middle school). | (530) 587-2513

Join a playgroup WEE play for infants, toddlers and parents takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays in the Rideout Kids’ Play Room in Tahoe City. Children can play games and explore, as well as make music and art. The cost is $2. Punch cards are available. | (530) 583-3440

Golf for youngsters Incline Village Junior Golf Camps are open to ages 5 to 6 from June to August. This year the program will implement general practices from PGA-affiliated programs,

such as The First Tee and Drive Chip and Putt Championship, to encompass all aspects of the game. The camps for older ages are all sold out. | Register (775) 832-1146

Lifeguard training classes Incline Village Recreation Center offers Junior Training Aid Class for ages 10 to 14 on June 11 or June 26. This course will give participants an American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue certification, which is a great start to becoming a lifeguard or instructor. American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Training for ages 10 to 14 is on July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20. This class gives an introduction to becoming a future lifeguard. Students can shadow a guard for a shift during the summer. | yourtahoeplace.com

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emorial Day Weekend signals the beginning of summer in Tahoe and Truckee. Bright, sunny days and fresh, mountain air beckon all to enjoy all that mountain life has to offer. Kick off summer with the Tahoe Weekly’s bucket list of must-do summer activities. Tahoe Weekly challenges readers to complete each of these before the leaves start to turn for fall. Just remember this list barely scratches the surface of summer fun.

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THE VIEW Head to Emerald Bay No visit to the area is complete without heading to Emerald Bay. You can drive by and marvel at this wonder from vista points, hike down to the beach or take your boat for a slow drive around the bay.

GET OUTSIDE Take a hike

Tahoe Rim Trail

There are hundreds of trails throughout the Tahoe Basin and Truckee area from Donner Summit to the Carson Range. Local visitors’ centers offer information on hikes, or pick up one of the dozens of hiking books at a local bookstore. Please, wear good shoes, be prepared with food, water, sunscreen and layers (the weather is unpredictable in the Sierra). And, for goodness sake, stay on the trail. It protects our fragile ecosystem from erosion and keeps you safe.

Go camping There’s something about sitting around a campfire, roasting s’mores and spending hours with friends and family that’s filled with magic. There are scores of area campgrounds (they fill up fast), wilderness camping in some back-country areas or try boat camping at Emerald Bay.

Head to the Beach Pack a picnic and grab the family for a day at the beach. From the bustling scene at Kings Beach to a movie under the stars at Commons Beach, a day at the beach is always a good day.

Truckee River Canyon

Head to the river The Truckee River Regional Park is one of the area’s gems. The park offers hiking and biking trails, a skate park, rodeo arena, picnic areas, disc golf and free concerts every Wednesday from June to August.

Climb the face Rock climbers love Tahoe. Whether they’re climbing a rock face or heading to a boulder field, opportunities for climbers are everywhere. Sounds fun, but looks too technical to try on your own? Don’t worry. Many local guide services are ready to take you out and show you the ropes.

Hike to Eagle Falls This is possibly the most wellknown hike in the area. The trailhead is at Emerald Bay off Highway 89 with magnificent falls only a 5-minute walk away. Don’t stop there, however. Make the 1-mile trek to Eagle Lake for a great picnic spot. Everyone knows about this great spot, so visit early in the morning during midweek.

Climb Eagle Rock This volcanic plug towers above Lake Tahoe along the West Shore. Park along Highway 89 for a short hike up Eagle Rock for panoramic views of the Lake.

Throw some disc Tahoe is home to many disc golf courses, whether it’s meandering along the river at Truckee River Regional Park or experiencing a high altitude game at Kirkwood, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Feeling competitive? Join the Sierra Tahoe Series and test your skills at one of several summer tournaments.

Enjoy a dinner outdoors Enjoy gourmet meals cooked with locally sourced ingredients during one of several Farm to Table events throughout the summer. Check our Events calendar in every issue for details.

Rip the single track

Ride the Flume Trail One of the most popular, and well known, mountain bike trails is the Flume Trail. Pick up the trail at Spooner Lake State Park. For a tamer ride, enjoy the trek to Marlette Lake. There’s even a shuttle to get you back to your car.

The stretch of Highway 89 between Tahoe City and Truckee has one of the most peaceful and beautiful bike rides in the region. The paved path runs to Olympic Valley, where you can continue on Squaw Valley Road and ride through the valley. Or, you can follow the bike lane to Truckee.

The mountain bike parks at Northstar and Kirkwood offers some of the only lift-accessed mountain biking in the area. Riders of all abilities will enjoy the opportunity to explore trails ranging from mellow cross country to adrenaline pumping downhill. First-time mountain biking? Sign up for a beginner mountain biking clinic and hit the trails.

Visit the Rocking Stone

Bag a peak

Zip through the trees

The legendary rocking stone, one of only 25 known rocking stones in the world, sits above downtown Truckee on Keiser Avenue. Through it no longer rocks (it was cemented in place), the site has great views of downtown and the Truckee River.

There are a lot of peaks in the Sierra Nevada and Carson Range to explore this summer. A local favorite is Mount Tallac, standing tall at 9,735 feet offering panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and Desolation Wilderness. At just more than 5 miles, this hike is an allday adventure. Be prepared with plenty of food and water, as well as sturdy shoes. The last section of the hike is in direct sunlight, but the views at the summit make the effort worth it.

Heavenly Mountain Resort offers two adrenaline-fueled zip line adventures. Enjoy sprawling views of Lake Tahoe while descending more than 1,000 feet in elevation at speeds up to 50 mph. Ropes courses, a climbing wall, hiking and a scenic ride in the gondola round out the many ways to enjoy the view. On the North Shore, soar among the treetops with North Tahoe Adventures with locations in Tahoe City and Olympic Valley.

Take to the sky Soar Truckee offers breathtaking gliders rides over Lake Tahoe and Truckee. They can make the ride mild or wild (hold on to your stomach).

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ON THE WATER

May 26-June 1, 2016

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Visit Fannette Island Fannette Island in Emerald Bay is the only island in Lake Tahoe and features the remnants of a stone tea house. Visitors may reach the island by boat or kayak only, and hike to the top (closed until June 15 for nesting birds).

Go boating Boating and sailing are among the most popular activities at Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and Prosser, Stampede and Boca Reservoirs. If you don’t have your own, don’t worry, most marinas offer rentals. (Check conditions before making plans.)

Paddle it Area lakes offer beautiful shoreline scenery you might miss in a speeding boat. So, bring a kayak or standup paddleboard, or rent one, and head out on the lake. Morning is the best time on Lake Tahoe with little wind. Check local rental shops for equipment and a lesson.

Get out the toy box Water toys are a great way to enjoy the water. Rent a personal watercraft or enjoy an Aqua Trike (think a bike for the water).

Take a boat cruise

ON THE TOWN Shop, shop, shop Shopping can be considered a sport with stores catering to every fancy. Driving along Highway 28 on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, keep your eye out for the many shops spread along the communities of the North Shore including Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, Crystal Bay and Incline Village. Leisurely stroll through the unique shops in Truckee. The South Shore offers highend goods in the Village at Heavenly and eclectic boutiques are found in many hidden corners of South Lake Tahoe.

Fly above the Lake Parasail over Lake Tahoe from one of the many companies around the Lake. Ride the boat out on the Lake, then glide off the back on a parasail. Don’t forget to take a friend, or two, or three.

Spend the day at Donner Lake Access the beach next to the Donner Memorial State Park, or launch your boat or kayak and enjoy the day relaxing at one of the 37 public piers around the lake.

Roll the dice Tahoe shares its shores with California and Nevada, with lots of gaming options on the Nevada side. Crystal Bay is home to the Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay Casino, Cal Neva (closed for renovations) and Jim Kelly’s Nugget. In Incline Village, head to the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Stateline Nevada keeps the nightlife alive with late-night shows and gaming at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s and MontBleu. Enjoy the Summer Outdoor concert series at Harvey’s Hotel & Casino.

Meanderw through the Village The Village at Squaw Valley is filled with specialty shops, restaurants and much more. There’s a mini-golf course through the Village, rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, free movies in the summer, and loads of events and festivals.

Stroll through Northstar Shopping, dining, fine art, roller skating, a ropes course and bungee trampoline are among the attractions at the Village at Northstar. Enjoy Star Tours, the Wine Walks and many special events throughout the summer.

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Boating on the Lake is a summer must, but if you don’t have a boat or any boat skills, don’t worry. There are many wonderful tours offered from wooden boat tours of the East Shore to cruises on the West Shore and Emerald Bay to sailing charters.

Dance all night Check out the local hotspots for a night of music. Whether it’s a bluegrass jam at Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Tahoe City or a night of rocking out at Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats in Truckee, the options are endless. Looking to dance until dawn? The Crystal Bay Casino hosts late-night after parties most weekends and the party goes all night in South Lake at MontBleu’s Opal Ultra Lounge. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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HISTORY DITCH THE CAR Visit Historic Downtown Truckee

The area surrounding the Truckee Depot is a bustling shopping district with Commercial Row across from the Depot and Brickelltown a few blocks to the west. Historic homes and buildings date back to 1868. Unique shops and superb restaurants are now the main attraction. Pick up a map for a self-guided walking tour at the Depot. Also, enjoy the Truckee Railroad Museum located in a caboose next to the Depot.

Learn the Donner Party’s fate The ill-fated Donner Party suffered through the harsh winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party at the Emigrant Trail Museum and the towering Pioneer Monument, built to commemorate those who came to California in the mid-1800s.

Take the trolley Ditch the car; you’ll never see all of the sights that way. There’s an extensive network of bus and trolley routes that encircle the Lake and go to all of the hot spots around Truckee and Tahoe.

Employ pedal power Truckee-Tahoe is bike friendly with miles and miles of paved bike paths around the Lake, and even more bike lanes encircling Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Donner Lake and many other areas.

BRING THE KIDS Explore the museum The KidZone Museum in Truckee offers educational exhibits, indoor and outdoor playground structures and an art studio designed to inspire creative skills development. Join one of several weekly programs or enroll in a summer camp.

EXPLORE THE ARTS Take in a play

North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City is the North Shore’s only public art center featuring rotating exhibits by local artists. Local artists invite the public into their studios during the Truckee Open Art Studios tour and the Tahoe Art League’s Artist Studio Tour, both in July. The Art League also maintains a public art center in South Lake Tahoe featuring local artists.

Head to Sand Harbor State Park for the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Enjoy the sunset over the lake and a picnic dinner while taking in one of the Bard’s tales.

Enjoy a festival Musicians from around the world converge to perform with Lake Tahoe as their backdrop from BassCamp Festival, the Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival, the High Sierra Music Festivals and Guitarfish, to name a few. L O O K F O R TA H O E W E E K LY ’ S

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See the dancers The Lake Tahoe Dance Collective hosts the annual Dance Festival bringing some of the world’s most talented dancers to an open-air stage at Tahoe City’s Gatekeeper’s Museum in July. 22

Free jams all week Each summer brings the opportunity to enjoy live music almost every night Tahoe and Truckee. From soulful blues at Squaw Valley to rocking out on the beach at Kings Beach, Commons Beach or Lakeview Commons, a summer season full of free live music brings talented music to the area.

Revel in maritime history The Tahoe Maritime Museum recently relocated to a larger facility in Tahoe City. The museum features an unmatched coll-ection of wooden boats, historic photos and artifacts, interactive exhibits and much more.

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The Improv at Harvey’s hosts some of the best comedians in the trade Wednesday through Sunday each week with emcee Howie Naves, while Tahoe Comedy North hosts shows in Reno and Tahoe.

Donner Summit is rich with historical sites. Visit the Donner Summit Historical Society for a guide to the 20-mile Museum. This driving tour explores Donner Summit via Old Highway 40.

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Dixie Swing to Gospel, from dark dramatic comedy to vaudeville, from Celtic to Bluegrass, from country to jazz, the Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festivals features a summer-long series of entertainment.

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. Today features historic home tours, Baldwin museum, guided walks and summer programs in South Lake.

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Swing from the trees Tahoe Treetop Adventures offers ropes course adventures at two locations in North Tahoe. Kids may spend hours exploring courses of varying levels at Granlibakken Resort or at Olympic Valley. On the south end of the Lake, head to the top of Heavenly for family fun adventure on the zip lines.

Flip it out Located at the base of Boreal Mountain Resort on Donner Summit, Woodward is a large indoor facility housing trampolines, a floor exercise area, concrete skate park and a wood pump track with ramps and jumps designed for skiers, snowboarders and bikers to fly into foam pits. It is designed to be both a training center for athletes, and a place for first timers to have some fun jumping and flying indoors. 

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Cruise Across the Crystal Blue Scenic daytime and evening dinner cruises aboard Lake Tahoe’s beloved paddlewheel boats offer unique lake views and endless photo opportunities year-round.

This is Lake Living The marina invites you for summertime adventures on the water. Go parasailing or rent personal watercraft, power boats, kayaks, and standup paddleboards.

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ears, raccoons and other wildlife in search of an easy meal are increasingly visiting residential areas in the Tahoe-Truckee region. It may not always be obvious, but a bag of garbage, bowl of pet food or plate of leftovers left outside your home or vacation site can harm wildlife. Of all the wildlife and human interactions, encounters with bears are becoming the most common. The Tahoe Basin and surrounding foothills are prime black bear habitat. Forty percent of the California black bear population inhabits the Sierra Nevada. A typical wild bear diet consists of berries, grasses, plants, nuts, roots, honey, insects and small mammals. In urban areas adjacent to undeveloped wildlands, bears are optimistic scavengers and are attracted to easy food sources such as improperly stored human food, pet food, birdseed and garbage. Once a bear has discovered an easy source of food, they will remember that location and return on a regular basis. Bears that grow accustomed to people can become complacent and lose their fear of humans. This is referred to as human habituation, and it often forces wildlife officials to kill the bear because of the threat it poses to humans. For residents and visitors who don’t take steps to discourage bears, these interactions can cause expensive property damage, result in fines from local jurisdictions, and pose dangers to visitors and neighbors. “Residents and visitors living in bear country have a responsibility to the wildlife whose habitat we share, and also to human neighbors. Improper storage of food or garbage is attributed to 95 percent of all human-bear conflicts,” said Madonna Dunbar, resource conservationist with the Incline Village General Improvement District. “By removing the attractants, we can reduce risk to both people and wildlife. Preventing access to garbage and food is the easiest way to reduce the risk of human-bear interactions.”

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Install a bear box The most secure way to store garbage at your home is by installing a bear box; a large metal enclosure to house trash cans. While the boxes cost an average of $1,000, they offer the highest level of security from bears. To help homeowners, some local jurisdictions are now offering programs to subsidize the cost of purchasing bear boxes. Placer County offers no-interest loans for homeowners in Placer County east of Colfax, including Lake Tahoe. Eligible home-owners can apply for a 5-year, interest-free loan that homeowners repay through a $22 per month surcharge on existing quarterly garbage bills. Learn more about this program at waste101. com/bear-aware/. The Incline Village General Improvement District offers a rebate for homeowners who have an approved bear box installed after July 1, 2015. The rebate is valued at $150 and is available for single-family and multi-family homes (without dumpster trash service). To learn more about this program, visit yourtahoeplace.com. No matter where you live in Lake Tahoe, it is important to do your part to protect native wildlife by properly storing your garbage, food and other attractants.  Devin Middlebrook is an environmental education specialist at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. This article orginially appeared in “Tahoe in Depth” published by TRPA. “Tahoe In Depth” may be downloaded at tahoeindepth.org.

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Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow.org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores. California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 2 and Sept. 3, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 11. LAKE TAHOE Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30. Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year. No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal. There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe. Avoid fishing during times of mirror-like calm, unless fishing deep for Mackinaw. Even a slight surface riffle will break up shadows on the bottom and will partially obliterate the angler from view. Use a light monofilament line. Use long line for trolling or make long casts if fishing from shore. Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown.

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FALLEN LEAF LAKE The best fishing is from a boat, but occasionally fish can be taken from the shore with a good cast. The lake is a short walk from Fallen Leaf Lake Road or Fallen Leaf Campground. Fishing within 250 feet of the dam is illegal.

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There are more than 20,000 surface acres of lakes and more than 1,500 miles of streams and rivers to fish in the Tahoe National Forest. Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. There are 23 species of fish in the Tahoe region, 15 of which are considered game fish. The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size. It is illegal to use minnows for bait in mountain lakes and streams.

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SPOONER LAKE Spooner Lake is managed as a trophy fishery at Spooner Lake State Park on the East Shore. It is open all year for catch and keep, with a limit of five trout. Rowboats, inflatable rafts and float tubes may be used, but no motorized boats.

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER The Upper Truckee is fed from the waters of Meiss Country south of Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe. Fishing is good in the deep pools during the early part of fishing season.

OLYMPIC VALLEY The Fly Fishing Center at Resort at Squaw Creek offers instruction from the basics to guided trips led by certified instructor Matt Heron. Anglers can learn the fundamentals at the Resort’s private, trout-stocked pond; no fishing license is required. The pond is exclusively catch and release and is regularly stocked with trout up to 20 inches. Fly-fishing classes and excursions are offered, as well as instruction for all ages. (530) 583-6300

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Bike the night away South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Games presents Bike Night Series 2016, family friendly cross-country bike races that feature an illuminated course over fairways, into the rough, through sand traps and over bridges, with the occasional cart path. The races are on May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Registration starts at 7 p.m., the race starts at 9 and an after party with awards and raffle starts at 10. The race is about 6 miles with two, 3-mile laps for most classes. Helmets and lights are recommended. No electric bikes are allowed. The cost is $20 per person, for ages 10 and older. | tahoegames.com

Rich habitat to remain so Truckee Tahoe Donner Association has finalized an agreement with the Truckee Donner Land Trust to move forward with the acquisition of a 640-acre parcel of land containing a portion of Carpenter Valley and the ridge adjacent to Tahoe Donner’s existing 7,000-plus acres. Tahoe Donner will own and manage the southern-most portion of the property, which includes Crabtree Canyon and provides a gateway between Euer Valley and Carpenter Valley. The Land Trust will hold a permanent conservation easement to protect the property from development. The Land Trust is under contract to buy and protect an additional 600 acres of Carpenter 28

Valley next year. This spectacular valley, which has remained in private hands since the mid-19th Century, offers stunning views, rich habitat and tremendous recreation opportunities. | tdlandtrust.org

A single-track focus Truckee A Singletrack Mind offers comprehensive mountain biking clinics on the first and third Wednesday of each month from June through September from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Riverview Sports Park. Instructor Dylan Renn will teach cornering, wheel lifts, braking, body position, gear selection and more to improve the riding experience. The cost is $40 for the month or $25 for drop-ins. All rider abilities are welcome, although some mountain biking experience is recommended. | Register (209) 662-5392 or dylan@singletrackmind.com

Courtly offerings Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Tennis Center offers Adult Boot Camp on May 27 to 29 for those who want to work on all aspects of their game: stroke, technique, strategy and match play with a video analysis. The first two days of camp are match play from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Incline Open is on July 8 to 10, a fun-filled competition for tennis players of all skills: men’s, women’s, mixed, singles and doubles. There is a discount for membership pass holders. | Register (775) 832-1235

Take the challenge Tahoe Basin The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge is a family-friendly, outdoor adventure for both novice and seasoned trail users who want to explore more of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants can choose whether to hike, mountain bike or ride horseback to six premier destinations chosen for the 2016 challenge. The six sites, which vary in length from 2 to 12 miles roundtrip, lead to various sites along the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. The challenge runs until Dec. 31. The cost is $55 per individual, $85 per family, $20 for current TRTA members and additional family members. Group and sponsorship rates are also available. The fee includes a one-year membership with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a tech T-shirt, access to six downloadable maps and trail descriptions, online tracking and entrance into monthly drawings for prizes. | tahoerimtrail.org

For women, by women Truckee Bike Blossom is a women’s specific, mountain bike skill development program featuring the best mountain bike trails in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region. The Bike Blossom program consists of three skill progression levels, in which each level builds on the skills learned in previous clinics. The last level wraps everything into one for an all-day, Lake Tahoe/Truckee epic ride. The program starts in June and ends in August. The cost is $50 per session or $250 for camp. | tahoemountainguides.com

No dogs allowed until August South Lake Tahoe The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced its annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh through July 31. The purpose of the closure is to keep dogs out of critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species, such as the Willow Flycatcher. Beginning Aug. 1, dogs will be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, provided they are on leash. The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river, remains open for yearround, leashed dog access. The El Dorado County Sheriff enforces county and city ordinances and The Conservancy staff monitors for compliance. | tahoe.ca.gov

Be aware of new restrictions Kings Beach New parking restrictions near Speedboat Beach, now in effect, are aimed at reducing traffic congestion issues on neighboring roadways. The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the new parking

restrictions and increasing fine amounts for illegal parking from $25 to $100 in response to resident concerns about parking issues and traffic congestion. The board also approved a designated loading and unloading area on Harbor Avenue near the main public access point to the beach, providing access without impeding traffic. New roadside signs and striping indicating the loading and unloading zone will be in place by June 1. The county encourages visitors to use public transit and carpooling access to Speedboat Beach whenever possible. | placer.ca.gov

Seasonal climbing closure Donner Summit To protect nesting peregrine falcons, certain climbing routes on Donner Summit’s Black Wall are closed until mid-summer. A peregrine falcon nest with chicks has been located at Black Wall. Raptors are known to nest in the area, and this year’s nest at Black Wall is in the grotto at the base of Rambo Crack in Cannibal Gully. The Tahoe Donner Land Trust, Access Fund and the Save Donner Climbing group are asking climbers and hikers to respect a seasonal closure. Volunteers will monitor the nest and lift the closure when nesting activities have ceased for the year possibly by mid-July. Climbers and hikers should stay out of that gully or line of sight. While hiking or climbing outside this closure buffer nearby, please avoid disturbance, keep noise to a minimum and use best judgment to gauge and mitigate one’s impact. The following routes are closed until further notice: Touch and Go, Hungover Hangover, Rat’s Tooth, Empty Sky, Rhythm Killer, Pinball Junkie, Inner Recess, Rambo Crack, Space Invaders and Bourbon Street. | tdlandtrust.org

Join Outrigger Club Donner Lake The Kawaiulu O’Tahoe Outrigger Club welcome new members to join local outrigger outings from West End Beach on Donner Lake, as well as to join in summer races. | tahoeoutrigger.org

Runs for the trails Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure announces its Tahoe Trail Running Series: Truckee Running Fest is on June 4, Squaw Valley Half Marathon is on June 12, Burton Creek Trail Run is on June 19, Run to the Beach is on July 4, Big Blue Trail Run is on Aug. 20, Marlette 50km and 10-Miler is on Aug. 21, and Emerald Bay Trail Run is on Sept. 18. | Register bigblueadventure.com

Running with the girls Truckee Girls on the Run‐Sierras will host its 9th annual Girls on the Run 5k at 9 a.m. on June 4 at Truckee Riverview Sports Park. This celebratory event is the culmination of a 10‐week development program for girls, Grades 3 to 8. The 5km is open to community runners, walkers, volunteers or sideline supporters. Early‐bird registration is $30 for youth and $40 for adults through June 2. Day‐ of registration is at 7 to 8:30 a.m. with entry fees climbing to $44 for youth and $55 for adults. | (775) 298-0280 or girlsontherunsierras.org

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FEATURE

Building a better bra for athletes C AT H E R I N E B E T T S

STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

atherine Betts was a happy, athletic Bay Area teenager playing soccer, basketball, track and tennis. And then at the age of 16, she developed a hypothyroid condition, and “I went from no boobs to double Ds. I was a tomboy and not into big boobs.” Betts says. Sixteen years later Betts has developed and is marketing a new sports bra to deal with the problems she and other athletes have dealt with trying to exercise with large breasts. When Catherine’s breasts developed she experienced a lot of neck and back pain. All that extra weight also threw her posture out of balance. So she did what many women have to do, she would wear two and even three sports bras at once in order to get enough compression to hold her breasts in place. But those bras had the straps in the wrong places, putting pressure on the nerves in her neck and shoulder.

“ She decided enough was enough. If she was having these problems, so were a lot of other women, so she set about designing a bra that would improve the lives of women athletes.” In college, the pain and challenges continued when she became a top soccer player, training almost every day while she went to school first at Oregon State and later at the University of Pacific. During those four years, she was studying neuroscience as part of her drive to become a personal trainer, a background that would help her later in the design of the bra. Once she became a physical trainer, she attended a course in Costa Rica. The conference’s focus was learning how to move naturally. They were living in the forest, and going barefoot much of the time, so she hadn’t prepared herself with the requisite extra bras needed when she was told to run on the beach. She had to run by 12 people who would analyze her running style. “I was horribly humiliated,” Betts said.

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Finally, she decided enough was enough. If she was having these problems, so were a lot of other women, so she set about designing a bra that would improve the lives of women athletes. “I started out with ace bandages, Saran Wrap and ribbons, experimenting with all the designs. Then I cut up some of my sports bras and Frankensteined it, trying to figure out what would work best.” Betts said. She ended up creating more than 300 prototypes over a 3-year process of trial and error to design the perfect bra. “It became an obsession,” she said. Now she has finished the design and embarked on something equally challenging: Production of a line of bras in every size. “Bras are complicated; the most complicated article of clothing to make,” Betts said. At first her goal was to produce them in the United States, but then she discovered there are no bra manufacturers in the U.S. Instead, she is working with a factory in China whose primary purpose is making bras in smaller units.

The Betts Fit Sports Bra is encapsulating and adjustable in the front so that women can easily compress it more for sporting activities, and release it when that much compression is not needed. There are adjustable shoulder straps and bottom straps, which are designed for both comfort and providing the necessary support. The goal of the bra is simple – to keep women in sporting activities. Betts says a study in England found that largebreasted women are 60 to 70 percent less likely to run and be active. “Young girls should feel comfortable and confident moving,” said Betts.

While Betts was a personal trainer in San Francisco from 2009 to 2015, when she and her fiancé, Tim Vastine, moved to Tahoe last year she committed herself full time to making this one-woman bra dream a reality. She says that she is excited about living in Tahoe for the mountain biking, yoga and running, and hopes to take up cross-country skiing next winter. But first, she is planning her wedding for October, about the time the first bras should come off the assembly line. “We are trying to get as many pre-orders as possible so we can place our purchase order and get moving on production. We can use all the help we can get,” Betts said.  For information on the Betts Fit Bras, visit bettsfit.com.

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The Incline Village Library hosts the watercolors of Eva Stramer Nichols during May at the library. Nichols is an award-winning watercolorist and instructor best described as an “impressionist colorist” inspired by nature. She is a member of the ARTisan Shop at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City and several galleries in California and Nevada represent her. “My paintings are meant to be a joyful place for your eyes to linger. Watercolors are a fluid and expressive medium and I love to let the colors flow and mix on the paper. Juxtaposing abstracted shapes with realistic details. Unveiling more than what meets the eye, sharing the underlying joy and beauty of my subject matter while leaving something for the imagination.” | (775) 832-4130

What’s up at Cobalt Incline Village, Nev. Two artists will be on display in June and July at Cobalt Artists Studio: Oil painter Wayne McKenzie and bronze sculptor June Brown. An opening reception for both is on June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Monika Piper Johnson will lead a Lake Tahoe Plein Air workshop in oil painting on May 28 to 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. Paint Tahoe Wildflowers in Watercolor workshop with Eva Stramer Nichols is on June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. | cobaltartiststudio.org

Call to local makers Truckee Truckee Roundhouse presents the second annual Maker Show on June 12 at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport. The show is open to all Truckee-Tahoe makers, non-commercial and commercial, to show off what they love to make. Mechanical or artistic, professional or amateur, this is a chance to show off how creative the community is and help launch the Truckee Roundhouse Community Makerspace. Last year more than 30 makers participated and more than 500 attendees enjoyed themselves. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Artists’ submissions sought Reno, Nev. The Reno Arts & Culture Commission and Sierra Arts Foundation are seeking artists for the 5th annual Art BLAST (The Biggest Little Art Show Today). The deadline for entries is on May 27 at 4 p.m. BLAST features a juried art fair at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 30

Virginia City Spring Day Eva Stramer Nichols | Cobalt Artists Studio & Incline Village Library a gallery show of selected works and the Best of Show prize, as well as the People’s Choice Purchase award. The art fair will be on Sept. 16 and 17, with a reception on Sept. 16. The booth fee for selected artists is $50. There is no fee to apply. Artists will be notified in early June. Visit the Web site for guidelines. | sierra-arts.org

Reeves’ work on display Kings Beach Soule Domain features the art of Heidi Reeves through May at the restaurant. “Art has been a part of my life since birth. My grandmother was an oil painter and from the age of 7 or 8. I remember spending weekends with her where she set me up with an easel and brushes and showed me how to create magic,” Reeves says on her Web site. Reeves’ work is also on display at North Tahoe Arts Center. | heidireevesart.com

A celebration of horses Reno, Nev. “The Horse” and “Horses in the American West” are concurrent exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E. L. Wiegand Gallery. “The Horse” explores early interactions between horses and humans and shows how equines have influenced civilization over the centuries. “Horses in the American West” showcases the significance and impact of horses in the settlement and culture of the western United States, including Nevada. Both exhibitions

remain on view through July 3. To foster engagement with the various themes presented in the exhibitions, numerous public programming events are scheduled. | nevadaart.org

Summer art workshops offered Incline Village, Nev. The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada College hosts the 32nd Annual Summer Art Workshops until July 29. Each Summer, SNC Tahoe offers a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital

Inspiration in the Sierra South Lake Tahoe On display at Lake Tahoe Community College Library throughout May are black and white photography by Barbie Crawford and sculpture and basketry by Donna Hughes. Crawford finds peace and inspiration while hiking and photographing in the Sierra. Hughes’ Pine Needle and Horse Hair baskets perched on agate bases are inspired by her rich Native American ancestry. | ltcc.edu

Ancient horse diorama Great Plains | Nevada Museum of Art

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Call to Plein Air artists

artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more in which beginners and experienced artists alike can learn new techniques and expand their knowledge. Students, ages 16 and older, can take workshops for personal enrichment or college credit. See Web site for details and schedule. | sierranevada.edu

Area venues Trails & Vistas is collaborating with the Truckee Donner Land Trust for a new art-in-nature program, “Cultural Land Tours.” Each tour will have artists creating onsite paintings. Artwork will then be sold through an online auction at a 50/50 split between the artist and the Truckee Donner Land Trust to raise funding for Land Trust preservation projects. All artist donations are tax deductible, and outings start on June 10. | nancy@trailsandvistas.org

Half a century of art Reno, Nev. A 50-year retrospective celebrating the 100-plus past and present members and consignment artists are on display at Artists Co-op Gallery until May 31. The art has kept the co-op open and flourishing since 1966. Some past work from private collectors will be featured, as well as more current work. | (775) 322-8896

Oil paintings by Koijane

A variety of local artists Sparks, Nev. The group exhibition of artwork by members of the Latimer Art Club will be on display in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center through May 28. The exhibit will feature paintings by local artists in a wide variety of media. | (775) 355-1144

A trio of new displays Virginia City, Nev. St. Mary’s Art Center presents three new displays. Rachel Van Pelt’s work in the Meineke Gallery is a combination of paintings, sculpture and sensory experiences. Susan K. Handau’s work in Post and Van Bokkelen Galleries is a study of color, texture and light. Sandy Powell brings a unique twist to her Western photography, including infrared images in the fourth floor galleries. All exhibits will be on display until May 27. | (775) 847-7774

Creative Group Immersion Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents a Creative Group Immersion on Thursdays in June from 9:30 a.m. to 12:3 p.m. with Susie Alexander at the center. This five-week course is designed for those who label themselves as “un-creative” or “creatively challenged,” or who have any trepidation to explore unlimited creative possibilities. Following the book, “Walking in This World” by Julia Cameron, sessions will focus on the reading, exercises and homework to invite a true commitment to personal development. The cost is $200. | RSVJP artsinwellness.org

African Antelope

Donna Hughes Lake Tahoe Community College

Atelier offers something for all Truckee Atelier gallery features Reno Book Arts, a unique collection of artists’ books, prints and broadsides by Northern Nevada artists through June 30. These works illustrate the array of book arts mediums, and the multitude of divergent perspectives that can be achieved through the art of the book. Artists include Rob Borges, Carol Brown, Inge Bruggeman, Katherine Case, Judith Rodby, Jaime Lynn Shafer, Sharon Tetly, Angie Terrell and Amy Thompson. Atelier offers a number of ongoing classes and drop-in groups. Painted Scarves is on May 27. Miniature TahoeScapes in Watercolor + Pen & Ink is on May 28. Knitting Group is on May 31 and June 7. Intro to Metal Stamping is on June 1. Intermediate DSLR is on June 2. Shibori Dyeing is on June 4. Knife Skills 101 is on June 5. For a complete schedule, times and descriptions, visit the Web site. | ateliertruckee.com

Ceramics for all Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offer a Wheel & Hand-building Ceramics class at the Community Arts Center on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Students can learn a variety of materials including slab, coils and molds. Individual projects are encouraged. All levels are welcome, ages 14 and older. | tdrpd.org

Tahoe City Pablo’s Gallery and Frame Shop presents local artist Renee Koijane on June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will feature 10 oil paintings of historic landmark moments in the Sierra. Visitors will be treated to regional wine, beer and light appetizers. Koijane’s work brings to light images such as giant redwoods downed by loggers, a portrait of John Muir with Teddy Roosevelt, Ansel Adams in Yosemite, the old railroad out of Carson City, gold panners and Washoe Indians celebrating Field Day beneath Half Dome’s jutting profile. Her process uses vintage photos of the area incorporated with her original oil paintings, mostly framed in old barn wood-style frames. | reneekoijaneart.com

Local artists featured Incline Village, Nev. The Incline Village Visitor Center announces its Local Artist Loft display called “Tahoe Inspired,” featuring oil painter Monica Piper Johnson, photographer Rob Retting and bronze sculptor June Towill Brown. There will be an artists’ reception on June 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. The display will be up until July 30. The Art Annex, adjacent to the center’s lobby, is open seven days a week. | gotahoenorth.com

Butterflies come home Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers the Charles Fayette McGlashan Butterfly Collection at the Community Recreation Center. It had been housed in the Nevada City courthouse for 61 years. C.F. McGlashan and his daughter, Ximena, sometimes referred to as the “Butterfly Princess,” assembled more than 20,000 butterfly specimens. This is part of the stunning collection. | tdrpd.org

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Rachel Van Pelt, Susan K. Handau, Sandy Powell St. Mary’s Art Center | Until May 27 Latimer Art Club Sparks Museum Cultural Center | Until May 28 Barbara Crawford LTCC Library | Until May 31 Eva Stramer Nichols Incline Village Library | Until May 31 Donna Hughes LTCC Library | Until May 31 50-year retrospective Artists Co-op Gallery | Until May 31 Heidi Reeves Soule Domain | Until May 31 Eva Stramer Nichols Cobalt Artists Studio | Until May 31 Renee Koijane Pablo’s Gallery and Frame Shop | June 3 Patti Christensen-Woodard Metro Gallery | Until June 3 Chester Arnold Stremmel Gallery | Until June 3 Dan Douke Stremmel Gallery | Until June 3 Harold A. Parker Gatekeeper’s Museum | June 10-Sept. 5 Wayne McKenzie Cobalt Artist Studio | June 11-July 31 June Brown Cobalt Artist Studio | June 11-July 31 Katrina Lasko McKinley Arts & Culture Center Until June 17 Susan Handau McKinley Arts & Cultural Center Until June 17 Aurelia Ondine Reynel Copeland Gallery | Until June 30 Reno Book Arts Atelier | Until June 30 Jack Pierson UNR Church of Fine Arts | Until July 1 “The Horse” & “Horses in the American West” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 3 Nancy Raven BRRC | Until July 6 Great Basin Native Artists Carson City Community Center | Until July 6 Photography of Don Dondero Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 10 “Beautification Machine” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 24 Monika Piper Johnson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30 June Brown Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30 Rob Retting Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30 “Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31 Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18 Brett Flanigan University of Nevada, Reno | Until Nov. 11 “Wallsprawl” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Dec. 31

FUN & GAMES

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. MUSIC: What group had a hit song with “Love Shack”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where was the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Trail? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the area in the Pacific that means “many islands”? 4. MEASUREMENTS: How long does it take light from the Sun to reach the Earth? 5. GAMES: What is the highest score possible in the game of darts? 6. ASTRONOMY: What two planets in our solar system rotate clockwise? 7. MONEY: What is the currency of Switzerland? 8. HISTORY: Where were the first Strategic Arms Limitations Talks held in 1969? 9. INVENTIONS: What 1947 invention led to the development of small portable radios? 10. MOVIES: What film musical included the tune “They Call the Wind Maria”?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Junior Whirl Answer: (from the bottom up): Medalling, maligned, dealing, genial, alien, nail, nil, in, I Differences: 1. Fence board is smaller, 2. Number is missing, 3. Glove is different, 4. Dog’s ears are different, 5. Leg is moved, 6. Shirt name is changed.

Could you say Cain’s brother wanted to stay in the Garden of Eden for as long as he was Abel?

CryptoQuip

1. Canberra, 21. The B-52s, 1989, 2. Independence, Missouri, 3. Polynesia, 4. 8 minutes, 20 seconds, 5. 180, 6. Venus and Uranus, 7. Swiss franc, 8. Helsinki, Finland, 9. The transistor, 10. “Paint Your Wagon”

TRIVIA TEST

You’ve almost certainly heard of the Rock of Gibraltar – as a metaphor for strength and solidity, if for no other reason. This famed monolith of limestone on the European side of the Strait of Gibraltar, that narrow connection between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, makes up only half of the Pillars of Hercules. On the African side of the strait is Jabal Musa, and this southern half of the Pillars is twice as tall as its more famous partner to the north.

May 26-June 1, 2016

Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

EARTH

FUN & GAMES AIR

WATER

Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

The Sun entering your sign will activate a pioneering urge. With Mercury also turning direct on May 22nd, what may be described as a foggy period will begin to dissipate this week, as well. There remain, however, certain players on your stage who may be posing challenges. Avoid confrontations and quietly watch, listen a nd learn instead.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

A summons from on high to be more grounded and realistic is underway. While it began a while back, it is now entering its next effective stage of development. It is as though the weekend celebrations are over and it is early Monday morning. With a good attitude, you will hear the birds and answer the call with enthusiasm and gratitude.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

New interests, investigations, and adventures are more than just on your mind. Perhaps you are simply bored and restless. The challenge now may be deciphering your focus. With a variety of options gaining your attention, deepening your focus on time management may prove necessary.

The time has come to implement new ideas and strategies into your game plan. Fortunately, you are in a creative mood. Deliberately cultivating your skills and talents and other resources is featured. The deep end of this process includes confronting inner doubts, blocks, and fears. Identifying them is the first step.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Regaining a sense of confidence will coincide with a cycle of social activity. Sometimes it is what you know while at others it is who and this is likely to be a time for the latter. As important as are dreams and even fantasies in life, the times comes when we must test them against the rigors or reality, like now.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Following through with establishing a more realistic and satisfying home base continues. Yet, now it is entering an even more creative phase. This may include simply having more fun, socializing and enjoying entertainments in the comfort of your own home. Perhaps the time is right to host a party.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Over the course of this week, you should experience a new sense of clarity and purpose. You may have felt a little lost over the past few weeks but that cycle is now ending. Already, inspirations to socialize and engage is cultural activities are uploading in your mind. Tune-in and make the most of this opening.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

A steady stream of fresh ideas and perspectives are flowing in. Whether by inspiration or desperation you feel the need to act upon them. Getting organized may be the best first measure. This includes outlining plans and setting goals. You may also feel the need to diversify and perhaps to activate new streams of income.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Many new ideas and intellectual initiatives have begun to take root. Perhaps you have just begun with them or are resuming what was started in the past. Either way, you are in a visionary mood. You may still be in the research and investigation phase but over the coming weeks, you will be ready to increase your popularity.

Perpetuating your focus to be grounded and centered continues. Your sights are set on investments and long-term plans and establishing new foundations. Circumstances are preventing you from hovering in dreams of possibility and are demanding a realistic focus and attitude.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) You have been called to a new level of participation in the world. It could manifest as a new job, or relationship, or purpose, or a new lifestyle altogether. This turn of destiny defies mere notions of chance. Your challenge now is to simply respond, yet with determination and by way of new associations.

You are undergoing a steady and measurable flow of change due to current cycles that are commanding your attention. Whether within or without, or both, you are challenged to yield. This is less a time of trying to control circumstances and more one of adapting to them. Yet, personal empowerment is part of the plot.

Tails in Tahoe Mac & Sage

Grommit

Toby Clark

Bob

We have 2 wonderful little Chihuahua’s: Sage and her brother, Mac. They are siblings born at Pet Network 4 years ago and surrendered due to circumstances beyond their control.

Grommit might be small, but his curiosity is enormous. Grommit knows that no toy is better that a loving human friend. And what a cute face.

Male, neutered, black/grey Tabby, short hair, born in 2009, current on shots, microchipped. Litter box trained. Toby is good with cats and dogs, and very loving and friendly.

7-year-old Domestic Shorthair Mix has a lot of love to give. Adores being groomed and is a sweet, sweet boy. His owner passed away and it’s clear to see he was well taken care of.

Pet Network (775) 832-4404 bschilpp@petnetwork.org www.petnetwork.org

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948 www.hstt.org

WARF (775) 783-8737 karen.joseph@att.net www.tahoewarf.com

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Ne vada’s Fight of the Century | P a r t I I This prizefight, the first licensed and legally sanctioned boxing match in the U.S., followed the guidelines established by the Marquis of Queensbury. These rules, devised in 1891 to make the sport of boxing more humane, established three weight divisions, limited rounds

“The champ staggered and Fitzsimmons dropped him on the spot with a hard right to the jaw.”

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Pugilist Bob Fitzsimmons won the 1897 Carson City fight. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

evada boxing promoters proclaimed

highly publicized 1897 bout between America’s heavyweight champion “Gentleman Jim” Corbett from San Francisco and lanky, British-born but hailing from Australia, challenger Robert Fitzsimmons, promised to produce an economic boost to the Reno-Carson City communities. On St. Patrick’s Day 1897, Bob Fitzsimmons jumped into the newly built ring in Carson City. Seconds later, the reigning world heavyweight champ, James Corbett, climbed through the ropes to join him. Both pugilists received a standing ovation from the crowd of several thousand fight fans. California-born and crowd favorite Corbett had a broad smile on his face as he shook the referee’s hand to much applause. The official timekeeper hushed the crowd by shouting, “While the contest for the world’s championship is taking place, please keep order; there are ladies present.” The referee ordered the fighters to shake hands, but Fitzsimmons’ brotherin-law Julian prevented them from doing so, telling Corbett, “No, you refused once.” (Corbett had refused to shake Fitzsimmons’ hand when the two had met earlier while training near Carson City.) While the two contestants waited in their respective corners, the anxious crowd inspected the recently constructed ring. The floor consisted of inch-thick pine boards, closely dovetailed together and sprinkled liberally with resin. The boards were unpadded and many fans openly speculated on the probability that the fighters would knock their heads on the hard surface. Fitzsimmons’ face was expressionless, but at the sound of the gong Corbett darted forward with a fearsome look of hatred on his face. As the two men circled, sizing each other up with quick feints and short jabs, Corbett assumed his customary “fighting grin” as he settled down to defend his championship. In the first round, the fighters exchanged blows to the body and head, but 34

Fitzsimmons held his own against the champ. Any time either man threw a punch, the crowd cheered with delight. In the second round, the pugilists grinned at each other in a friendly way. When Corbett landed two lefts on Fitzsimmons’s stomach, the crowd yelled, “Too low!” Corbett seemed to have the upper hand in the second, but apparently none of his punches landed hard. For the next several rounds, the boxers traded blows, with neither man seeming to gain much of an advantage. The Californians in the audience were certainly on Corbett’s side. Every time their native son landed a punch, fans yelled, “Knock his head off ! How do you like it, Bob?” Fitzsimmons kept glancing at his wife, who was standing on a chair at ringside. Her face was pale and she looked worried. Her husband’s tentative smile did not reassure her.

to 3 minutes and made padded gloves mandatory. Until then, bare-knuckle boxing had been popular in Britain, the United States, South Africa and Australia. In the fifth round, Corbett landed a hard blow to Fitzsimmons’ face, splitting the Australian’s lip. Blood splattered over the bare chests and shoulders of the fighters, inflaming the crowd to a fever pitch — only the barbed wire and heavy wooden barriers prevented a rush to ringside by fans stuck in the cheap seats. At the end of the eighth round, Corbett’s punches drove Fitzsimmons to his knees for 8 seconds. Julian yelled from ringside, “Get up, Bob. Get up quick!” Though battered and covered with blood from forehead to waist, Fitzsimmons got to his feet. After a minute’s rest between bells, Fitzsimmons seemed to find renewed vigor and stepped forward to continue the desperate battle. In the 10th round, Corbett continued to batter his opponent’s bloodied face. Fitzsimmons did minimal damage with infrequent body blows. When the gong ended the round, Corbett returned to his corner still without a mark on him. In the 11th round, however, the battle grew hotter as Corbett became more frustrated that his numerous punches to Fitzsimmons’ head had not slowed his opponent down. In fact, as Corbett began to show fatigue, Fitzsimmons became stronger and started landing more punches. As the defending champion flagged, Mrs. Fitzsimmons yelled with delight every time her husband landed a blow.

TA H O E

In the 12th round, the crowd howled when Corbett missed an uppercut in a clinch. In the 13th, the champion continued to pummel his challenger. Incredibly, the Australian was willing to take the punishment in exchange for one good punch. That punch came in the 14th round when Fitzsimmons landed a solid left shot to Corbett’s solar plexus. The champ staggered and Fitzsimmons dropped him on the spot with a hard right to the jaw. As the crowd roared, the referee slowly counted Corbett out and awarded the fight to Fitzsimmons. That afternoon, the headline in the Reno Evening Gazette read, “Pompadour Jim’s Colors Lowered by the Australian.” Corbett’s dressing room was somber as his friends stopped by to console him. Helped to his room by his brothers Harry and Joe, the defeated champion sank into a chair and burst into tears. “I can lick him, I know I can,” he sobbed. “I had a chance to put Fitzsimmons out once when I got him on his knees, but I waited to let him rest a bit and put him out with one blow. That’s where I made my mistake.” Afterward, Fitzsimmons assured his fans that he had known all along he would beat the champ. “There was no time I was not sure of winning,” he said. “After the sixth round, I told my men that I was going to lick Corbett to a certainty. There is no sense in saying it was a chance blow. It was just the kind of a blow I was waiting for and when my chance came, I sent it home and won the fight.” After Carson City, the two boxers had other championship bouts. In 1899, Fitzsimmons lost his title to Jim Jeffries, a former Corbett sparring partner. Fitzsimmons retired in 1905 and died 12 years later. Corbett fought Jeffries in 1900 and 1903 but could not regain the heavyweight title. Retiring after his second loss to Jeffries, Corbett died in 1933.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

FIGHT BRINGS TOURISTS In the days preceding Nevada’s 1897 “Fight of the Century,” Virginia & Truckee Railroad ran more than 100 special trains consisting of private Pullman and Palace cars that arrived from all over the United States. There were 10 Pullmans from Los Angeles, nine Palace cars from Cincinnati, and 30 special trains of solid Pullmans from the East. A few of the opulently appointed and luxurious private cars boasted marble bathtubs and gold plumbing fixtures, but nearly all were provisioned with whiskey and champagne in the icebox.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robberies & Wrecks” available in local stores or at www.thestormking.com. Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Sands Regency 6 p.m. The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m. Rick Hays & American Steel Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m. Live music Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Cold Hard Cash Peppermill 7 p.m. Live music Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. 90 Miles an Hour Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Mimic Atlantis 8 p.m. Jeremy Cornwell Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. MDC Verbal Abuse Fang Neutralboy Vampirates Old Glory Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s 8:30 p.m. Get Weird with Schizopolitans St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. The Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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ful Massive bring a most epic electronic event Memorial Day Weekend to the Reno Event Center. Featuring Skrillex, along with PsyFi, Richard Xavier and Vindata, the event is a benefit for the Space Whale Art Project. The 50-foot stained glass and steel sculpture of a mother humpback whale and her calf, created by the same team that conceived the 2014 Burning Man sculpture, “Embrace,” will make its debut at Burning Man and then travel around the world. At the heart of the Space Whale Art Project is the mission to bring awareness to the issues that face the planet, one’s relationships with nature and one’s responsibility to preserve the environment. Renowned digital artist Android Jones is the creative force behind what promises to be beyond mind-blowing, psychedelic visuals for the event. He is also an integral part of the Space Whale team. A seeker of the truth, Jones emanates a powerful presence. At the 2014 Burning Man, Jones went to watch the “Embrace” sculpture burn. He parked his art car with his gear, and while waiting was overwhelmed by the beauty of the people gathered. He decided to make a digital recording of what was occurring. “I started to paint ‘Embrace’ as it was burning,” says Jones (visit TheTahoeWeekly. com to view the painting). The piece caught the attention of a friend who wanted to use the rendering for an album cover, which led to Matt

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Schulz, one of the creators of “Embrace” and executive director of The Generator in Reno. Jones sought to acquire permission to use the work. Ultimately, this all became an involvement with the Space Whale Art Project. With a deep resonance and love of The Vedas of Hinduism, Jones says, “If we do reincarnate it would be in the interest to make the planet a better place.” Jones has been putting his digital art to music and DJ sets for the last 10 years. “I make music come alive with visuals,” he explains. The art Jones creates is outer worldly spectacular — the depth of his inspiration he says comes through him. “Source is infinite, unfathomable and eternal. I create a condition that is favor-

able to receive that kind of energy. It’s about being in touch with something much more powerful than me.”

CREATING EMOTION Musician and DJ PsyFi, aka Miles Ross, from San Francisco is one of the DJs performing at the event. “I was asked to perform at the event by friend Matty Roberts of World Famous Productions. I am excited about the opportunity to play with Skrillex,” says Ross, who has been producing music for many years and is passionate about the growth of the electronic music community. “This event is a culmination of something I crave to be part of. It’s the love of a big community. All these teams getting together and sharing a vision, the elements of the mission, the art and the music. I am just part of the soundtrack, which is just as important as the music itself,” explains Ross. His inspiration is drawn from simple things, such as time with his new puppy, living in Oakland and being in the inner city near the rap culture, walking down the street and hearing music from people’s cars. He grew up playing guitar in punk rock bands and has been making electronic music for the past six years. “My music is melodically driven chords. I look to create emotion. It’s music with a bass-driven and crunchy distorted bass sound. The juxtaposition of these elements

“ This event is a culmination of something I crave to be part of. It’s the love of a big community. All these teams getting together and sharing a vision, the elements of the mission, the art and the music.”

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Guitar Town Cottonwood 7 p.m. L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo 8 p.m. Truth Cartel Moody’s Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Adam Ray & Sandy Danto Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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–Miles Ross creates an awesome sound. It’s melodic bass music,” says Ross. “I realize that the more love and kindness I give, that there is a direct correlation between the love I give and my own personal happiness and writing music,” Ross says. “(Burning Man) is part of being something way bigger than any one person and that is what calls me.” The Space Whale Art Project fundraiser with its stellar lineup of music and art is not to be missed. The event is on May 27 at The Reno Event Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit freshbakin.com.

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Theater, Comedy & Dance “Walk Two Moons” Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. Justin Rivera Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. Dom Irrera Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Exit Interview” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Jake Daniels & Kelly Hilbert Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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Matt Rainey Bar of America 8 p.m. Strange Weather Hard Rock 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Dead Winter Carpenters w/Hot Buttered Rum & Head for the Hills Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ JosBeats & DJ JB Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 2 , 2 0 1 6 Theater, Comedy & Dance “Bye Bye Birdie” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Adam Ray & Sandy Danto Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Mimic Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Fourth Friday Session Comma Coffee 6 p.m. Rick Hays & American Steel Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m. River Rock Duo Sands Regency 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Live music Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Space Whale w/Skrillex Reno Events Center 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Corky Bennett w/9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Cold Hard Cash Peppermill 8 p.m. Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m. Josh Turner Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Two Way Street Harrah’s 8 p.m. Jason King Band Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Growling Old Men Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m. Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Kytami & Zen Leprechaun Studio on 4th 8 p.m. George Pickard Boomtown 9 p.m. Rev Roc, ST Spittin, Louie G the Don Jub Jub’s 9 p.m. APB vs. Genius, Rahsaun vs. Ixplicit Elbow Room Bar 9 p.m. Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 10 p.m. The Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Ghastly & Illenium Cargo 11 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Brody Jenner Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 3 & 9 p.m. “Walk Two Moons” Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Exit Interview” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Dom Irrera Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Justin Rivera Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. Dana Carvey Atlantis Ballroom 8 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide Village at Squaw Valley 11 a.m. Black Rock City Allstars Whiskey Dick’s 11 a.m. Calling Ophelia Village at Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. Joaquin & The Lovelights Village at Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. Sneaky Creatures Village at Squaw Valley 2 p.m. Axton & Co. Village at Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. Westly Orsolic Band The Beacon 5 p.m. Sam Ravenna Village at Squaw Valley 5 p.m. Green Weather Village at Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 6 p.m. Chris Cain w/The Wabuska Yachting Club Sierra Valley Farms 6 p.m. Zoso-The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Thompson Square MontBleu 8 p.m. Hit Parade Cabo Wabo 8 p.m. Carolyn Dolan Harrah’s 8 p.m. Matt Rainey Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Sam Ravenna Moe’s 9 p.m. Dead Winter Carpenters w/Hot Buttered Rum & Head for the Hills Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ JosBeats, DJ Rick Gee & DJ Sky Blu Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. “Bye Bye Birdie” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m. Adam Ray & Sandy Danto Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. Terry Stokes-Hypnolarious Harrah’s 10 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Mimic Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m. Rick Hays & American Steel Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m. River Rock Duo Sands Regency 6 p.m. Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Live music Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Thomson Square MontBleu 7 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

M their lives while serving in the armed emorial Day honors those who gave

forces. Also, the holiday is the gateway to summer. The three-day weekend is a time to relax with friends, get outdoors, have a picnic and listen to music. There is no shortage of music to be had in Tahoe. The only questions are where to go, what to hear and whether to be outdoors or indoors or both. If you plan on starting your weekend on May 26, go to Truckee where The Truth Cartel livens up the crowd at Moody’s. Local duo, Guitar Town, performs at Cottonwood, with music throughout the weekend at both establishments. For outdoor entertainment, Squaw Valley hosts the annual Made in Tahoe Festival (see Events for details) on May 28 to 29, featuring two days of music from some of Tahoe’s best local bands. Saturday performances feature Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide, Calling Ophelia, Joaquin & The Lovelights, Sneaky Creatures, Green Weather and Samily Man. Sunday’s lineup includes Richard Blair, Emily Tessmer, Bayberry Cast, Truckee Tribe and Serina Dawn Band. Lost Whiskey Engine takes the stage at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday with The Tahoe Weekly’s Sean McAlindin. “This is one of the best events of the year for locals and visitors alike. For local artists, musicians and entrepreneurs, it’s a chance to share all of the amazing talent in our community. It’s what makes Truckee-Tahoe special and not just another ski town. I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” says McAlindin, guitarist and lead singer for Lost Whiskey Engine. Expect performances by Tahoe Flow Arts, Truckee Dance Factory and Tahoe School of Music, as well, along with food, exhibits and crafts.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY If it’s the nightlife you crave, there are a number of events happening in Tahoe and Reno. For foot-stomping fun, local favorites, the Dead Winter Carpenters, perform a double header with special guests Hot Buttered Rum. The after-party features Head for the Hills. Both are at the Crystal Bay Club on May 27 and 28. In Reno, Grammy award-winning artist, Skrillex, along with Vindata, PsyFi and Richard Xavier heat up the Reno Events Center on May 27 with a night of psychedelic electronica and a digital art experience created by renowned artist Android Jones (see feature in this issue). If you haven’t been to the newly renovated Edge Nightclub at The Peppermill, the venue is spectacular. DJ Chris English offers up his electronic sounds on May 28. Local Alison Lightcap hit the Edge recently and says that she loved the venue: “It’s a hidden gem in Reno bringing a great lineup. It was a nice club and a great place to get dressed up and have a good time.” She enjoyed the mixes DJ Chris English offered. “He had smooth transitions, played old beats, along with modern mixes.” On May 27 in South Lake Tahoe, Carolyn Dolan is performing at Harrah’s at 8 p.m. with a newly released crossover jazz album. Grab some good old rock ‘n’ roll with Strange Weather at the Hard Rock at 9 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos offers a fun and upbeat performance at MontBleu at 9 p.m. and they take requests. Zoso The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience is at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. To round out the weekend and bring in those summer vibrations, how about reggae? Katchafire & Mystic Roots will be at the Crystal Bay Club on May 29 at 9 p.m. Ziggy Marley is performing at Cargo in Reno on May 30 at 8 p.m. Stay local or go cruising to outer parts, but for more information, check out the entertainment calendar in every issue of Tahoe Weekly and TheTahoeWeekly.com. 

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May 30 | 8 p.m. Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel | Reno, Nev. THE ELDEST SON of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy Marley began his musical career playing with his father and his siblings Sharon, Cedella and Stephen on “Children Playing in the Streets” in 1979. The siblings became known as Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. In addition to following his father in playing conscious reggae, Ziggy’s career also includes voicing characters and writing music for several children’s films. In 2016, Ziggy Marley’s 35-year career continues stronger than ever. | cargoreno.com

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C A L E N D A R | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 2 , 2 0 1 6 Bayberry Cast Village at Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Lost Whiskey Engine Village at Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. Truckee Tribe Village at Squaw Valley 3 p.m. Serina Dawn Band Village at Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. Trey Stone Band The Beacon 5 p.m. Mojo Green Hard Rock 8:30 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. Geographer w/Special Guests Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Katchafire & Mystic Roots w/Treez & Squarefield Massive Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. “Bye Bye Birdie” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m. Adam Ray & Sandy Danto Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Roxy’s 4:30 p.m. Sandy Medley Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Sam Ravenna The Loving Cup 8 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Joy Formidable w/Soft White Cargo 8 p.m. Chinese Concert w/Wakin Chau Silver Legacy 8 p.m. April Wine Boomtown 8 p.m. Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. The Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Exit Interview” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. “Walk Two Moons” Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. Shayma Tash Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

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community and change it for the better. Local multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer Sam Ravenna is an example of the later. After living in Truckee/Tahoe for just three short years, he is already making his mark in the music scene by collaborating with a vast array of local musicians and consistently releasing quality work in a variety of genres. His newest effort is the upcoming release of his third edition in a solo reggae album series entitled “Samily Man Volume 3.” The album is a heady mix of roots and dub that flows seamlessly between tracks. It’s the kind of music you can play on repeat and just zone out, perfect for a lazy morning, spring laps at Alpine or some post-party decompression. The recordings began as a drum and bass collaboration with Patrick Korte of Jazz Mafia, Shotgun Wedding Quintet and Truckee Tribe. Then Ravenna added instrumental overlays himself before bringing Mama’s Cookin’ alums Steve LaBella and Zebuel Early in on a couple more tracks. Ravenna will be celebrating this milestone release with a series of four shows in three days on Memorial Day weekend, backed by Reno band The Umpires, a collaboration that features musicians from Keyser Soze, The Sextones and Reno Jazz Syndicate.

“ The album is a heady mix of roots and dub that flows seamlessly between tracks. It’s the kind of music you

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CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m. Ziggy Marley Cargo 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Brew Brothers 10 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

can play on repeat and just zone out …” “They’re such good players, I’m so stoked to play with them,” says Ravenna. “We are looking forward to playing that many shows in a row, getting in groove and bringing the reggae vibe to Tahoe.” When he’s not fronting his solo band, Ravenna plays bass with Peter Joseph Burtt & The Kingtide, Rapplesauce, Cass Haley and Groove Foundry. He was also the recording engineer and producer for four local albums over the last two years including Sneaky Creatures’ “Dirt Circus,” Calling Ophelia’s “People Come Around,” Angele & The Wildwood Band’s self-titled debut, and Peter Joseph Burtt’s upcoming release “Mermaid’s Curse.” Due to his friendly demeanor, strong work ethic and tremendous natural talent, Ravenna has become the go-to local guy for bassplaying and recording alike. I expect we will see a lot more of him in the future. In the meantime, you can catch his tasty, trancy reggae grooves this holiday weekend.  39

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Katchafire & Mystic Roots

May 29 | 9 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

KATCHAFIRE HAVE BECOME a global roots reggae phenomenon. The all Maori Reggae band, bring their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide, delivering one of the most authentic Reggae shows around today. Their sound is built on the foundations of classic roots reggae with an R&B and funk rub, mashing modern dancehall and slinky reggae pop. Katchafire has crafted a universal vibe, capturing something truly special in a diversity of instrumentation and clarity of sound. | crystalbaycasino.com

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MOJO

GREEN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39

MAY 31 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

May 29 | 8:30 p.m. Hard Rock | Stateline, Nev. MOJO GREEN IS a seven-piece, horndriven, Soul Funk machine playing their own version of dance music. Sharing the stage with some of the nation’s top tour-ing bands and gracing the stages of the top West Coast venues and festivals, Mojo Green is quickly becoming a Soul Funk household name. Over the last few years Mojo Green has played more than 200 shows taking their high energy, hard hitting, crazy dance party to venues across the state where they shared the stage with many national acts. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

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Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy, Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Scott Record The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu F at Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy, Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Alex Smith Boomtown 6 p.m. Industry Night Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band Sand Regency 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. Brian Scolaro Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 1 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Sound Healing Concert Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee 7 p.m. DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy, Dance Scott Record The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. Jimmy Hopper The Loft 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Live music Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. Brian Scolaro Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 2 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Live music Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m. Frankie Ballard TJ’s Corral 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Local Music Showcase St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. Brian Scolaro Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Steve Trevino Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Bluesdays kicks off on June 14

Squaw Valley has released the summer lineup for the Bluesdays free concert series at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in the Village at Squaw starting on June 14. The series kicks off with the The Blues Monsters and features performances by Davy Knowles, Carolyn Wonderland, Chris Cain, James Armstrong, Shawn Holt & Teardrops, Dennis Jones Band and much more before wrapping up the season on Sept. 6 with Kenny Neal. Bluesdays also features food and drink specials in the Village, as well as discounted Aerial Tram tickets. | squawalpine.com

A NEW

WINER

Allison Yonto and Jessica Stanley | Matt Bansak

I N TOW N

FOOD & WINES, RECIPES, FEATURES & MORE

Illanta Wines (pronounced yahn-ta), a new, boutique wine brand based in North Lake Tahoe, launched this spring with the debut of its first vintage, a 2013 Zinfandel harvested from Napa’s Howell Mountain. In June, the winery will release its 2014 Chardonnay, sourced from the Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara. In fall, its 2014 Zinfandel, made from grapes from Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, will be ready for release. Co-founded by locals Jessica Stanley and Allison Yonto, Illanta Wines strives to create quality small-batch wine while also giving back to the Tahoe community. The owners are members of 1% for the Planet and will be donating to Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. | illantawines.com

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Creative eats F O R M E M O R I A L D AY S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

W forecast, the cheeseburger birds

ith warm and sunny weather in the

(Mountain Chickadees) singing their song and the Memorial Day weekend on tap, it’s time to think about food. Whether you are hosting a barbecue, planning a picnic hike or heading to the beach, food is part of the adventure. Hot dogs and burgers are the standard, but I tend to yearn for creative and different. Food that can be handled outside is the test and the sky’s the limit. I recently visited Tommy Adkins, owner of EATS (Ethical And Tastefully Simple) Cooking Company and his wife, Whitby Bierwolf, to taste test a new vegan burger recipe he is working on. His creation is a most unique and delicious veggie burger made with beets. Full of flavor and excellent with a dash of Dijon mustard, this burger has panache. His guacamole was to be reckoned with, as well. Both items are great for a Memorial Day picnic.

“ Memorial Day is a time to be grateful for what people have done for our country. It’s also a time to be together and interactive. These dishes are communal and

Reno, Nev. Bistro Napa in Atlantis Casino welcomes Trefethen Family Vineyards for an allinclusive wine dinner on May 26 at 6 p.m. The dinner includes wine pairings with an amuse bouche, four courses and a dessert. The cost is $135 per person for those 21 years of age and older only. | RSVP atlantiscasino.com

conducive to creating togetherness.” –Tommy Adkins

Sharing some skill sets Truckee On May 29, Slow Food Lake Tahoe Skillshare Series presents Backyard Chicken Raising from 10 a.m. to noon at the Truckee River Sanctuary. This workshop will cover basic coop design, feeding and handling, and selection of cold hardy breeds. The class fee is $15. | Register slowfoodlaketahoe.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 46

Grilled potatoes with lima beans

Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop-up winter dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. French Picnic Pop Up is on May 28 and 29. Garden Patch Pop Up is on June 10 and 11. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

For a perfect side accompaniment, Adkins suggests a Salsa Verde Potato Salad prepared with olive oil, cilantro, parsley, basil, horseradish and herbs. The secret he says is a dash of lemon and lemon zest. Adkins says that he loves the idea of paella or cioppino for a Memorial Day menu. “Memorial Day is a time to be grateful for what people have done for our country. It’s also a time to be together and interactive. These dishes are communal and conducive to creating togetherness,” he says.

GO FOR SEAFOOD OR TRI-TIP Chef Nick Hernandez of the private chef service The Dinner Bell is also a fan of seafood. His choice is a seafood cocktail with Jonah crab claws, Alaskan

Guacamole

Four-course wine dinner

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella

LOCAL FLAVOR

Vegan beet burger

TA S T Y TIDBITS

Local

May 26-June 1, 2016

pollo. Adkins is preparing down-home Southern fare with chicken and waffles, burgers, two different vegan burgers and a not-so-Southern Thai noodle boat.

FAVORITES WITH A TWIST Fun ideas for this summer holiday include a zucchini spaghetti primavera with pesto as a delicious side or main dish for a barbecue or picnic. Pesto can be created a number of ways with lots of twists. It’s fun to get creative: think cilantro, parsley or arugula, for instance. If grilling corn on the cob, try it with pesto, instead of butter, and serve it hot. How about grilled baked potatoes with Montreal and garlic seasoning, olive oil, garlic, salt and cracked pepper served with Ford Hook Lima beans. Fish Tacos are also a different take for your Memorial Day event.

Share your favorite summer recipes at king crab, wild shrimp and fresh oysters served with and Old Bay aioli and his homemade cocktail sauce prepared with fresh grated horseradish, Meyers lemon, chili sauce, ketchup and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Hernandez also loves to barbecue Santa Maria Tri-Tip with a rub of paprika, chili and Cajun powder served with a Chimichurri sauce. If you are heading to a potluck, Hernandez suggests a strawberry rhubarb cobbler with vanilla bean crème fraîche. Both chefs are serving up summer fare at Truckee Thursdays, which starts June 9 in downtown Truckee. Look for Latin food from Hernandez with ceviche, empanadas, roast pork and Arroz con

Facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly Grilling is synonymous with summer, in addition to chicken, meats and fish, think veggies. There’s nothing more excellent than a grilled vegetable salad. Cooking creativity abounds in Tahoe in summer. Get outside and have a picnic.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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R E S TA U R A N T D I R E C T O RY ALPINE MEADOWS

KINGS BEACH

CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

(530) 581-3037

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264

B L D

ANNIE’S DELI

L D RA

CARNELIAN BAY

Deli

8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

D RA L D

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

CRYSTAL BAY BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D B L

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer)

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

NORTHSTAR

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

L D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

(775) 831-0346

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

(775) 831-2700

L D

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

D RA

TAVERN 6330’

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

B L

TC’S PUB

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

BIG FOOT DELI

Deli

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178 120 Country Club Dr.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65

(775) 831-3933

B L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer Tasting Bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

(530) 581-0454

D RA

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849

(775) 831-8317

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2636

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

B L

L D

B L D

May 26-June 1, 2016

TAHOE CITY

LOCAL FLAVOR

FRONT STREET STATION

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

OLD TOWN TAP

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 563-5233

L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D L D

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801

B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

RED TRUCK

Café

At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885

B L

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

11325 Deerfield Dr.

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

SUMMIT SWIRL

Frozen Yogurt

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 414-4080

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TOGO’s

Deli

11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Sandwiches 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

TAHOE VISTA BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

(530) 546-4819

GLOBAL CAFE

Cafe

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1717

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd.

B L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

B L

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

(530) 546-3244

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

(530) 546-4800

D RA

(530) 546-4281

L D

TRUCKEE

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

WEST SHORE CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ

Organic Café

Tahoe Donner Cross Country (530) 587-9484

B L

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

FOOD TRUCKS

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Deli & Juice Bar

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

(530) 414-4836

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

Facebook

(518) 637-4996

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L menu ideas for this column. I will

ast week, I talked about how I get

read a food article’s headline and then make up my own version of the recipe before reading the article. From the headline, I get that initial spark for a few good ideas. After jotting these down, I’ll go back and read the article. Inevitably, I will gain even more inspiration and more possibilities for modifying the recipe. For instance, I saw an article on 15 ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches. Right away, I began building ideas with the basic sandwich in mind. What makes up a grilled cheese? Bread, cheese and a little butter, mayonnaise or oil on the outside before grilling it. Now, think of any kind of sandwich, sub, wrap or any cheesy meal. Transfer those ingredients onto a sandwich, lightly buttered or with mayo or oil on the outside of the sandwich and grill it. I believe there should be bread followed by cheese, some kind of filling, perhaps, cheese and then bread. Of course, a really good grilled cheese sandwich should have gooey cheese almost running right out of the center when the sandwich is cut.

“To get the perfect cheese melt without burning the bread, I grill the first side on medium heat and once I flip it over, I toss the pan into an oven set at 350 F degrees.”

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To get the perfect cheese melt without burning the bread, I grill the first side on medium heat and once I flip it over, I toss the pan into an oven set at 350 F degrees. I’ve found that method is the best way to get perfect results each time. If your filling needs to be pre-cooked or heated, that will also help melt the cheese, but I would still use the oven to finish cooking it. Try to use soft cheeses that will melt when heated as opposed to hard cheeses that will tend to separate and get oily instead of melting. Also, use all types of breads. Don’t be afraid to use mustard or other spreads as taste dictates. Definitely mix, match, substitute or drop ingredients to suit your own taste buds. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

variations GRILLED CHEESE

Grilled Cheese uses various cheeses such as American, Swiss, Gouda, smoked Gouda, havarti, pepper jack or Brie to name a few.

• Cheese and tomato using different cheeses and breads • The Philly Cheese with steak, grilled onions and peppers • The Mexican with jalapeño jack cheese, jalapeños and spicy chicken • The Cordon Bleu with ham and cheese • Pastrami and Swiss with onions and pickles or sauerkraut • The bacon (or sausage) and egg breakfast grilled cheese • Lamb with roasted red pepper, arugula and feta • The Italian with mortadella, salami, pepperoni and provolone • The other Italian with sautéed sausage, peppers and onions • The other-other Italian with meatballs and provolone • The vegetarian with grilled or sautéed veggies and smoked Gouda • The Tuna Melt grilled cheese

May 26-June 1, 2016

DINING GUIDE

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ENJOYING sum me r w in e s

Jake’s On the Lake | Lou Phillips

BY LOU PHILLIPS

TAHOE CITY

Jason’s | American

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available. 7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two. 8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting. 10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa. 10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

L one of life’s great joys. If that day et’s face it, a warm Tahoe day is

also happens to include some wine time, then all the better. Here are a few tips on how to maximize your vino delight on a summer day.

TEMPERATURE MATTERS It’s recommended for sparkling, white and Rosé wines to be served at 43 to 55 degrees and lighter reds at 55 to 63 degrees. When the mercury rises outside, think even a few degrees colder for two main reasons: once poured the wine is going to warm up faster, so starting with a little more chill just makes sense, and cooler temperatures highlight a wine’s fresh and energetic qualities.

“Rieslings have bright, fruit flavors and balanced acidity that seem to bring some

ADD BUBBLES This is a no-brainer. Sparklers are not only more refreshing because of the bubbles, but are also meant to be served cooler, especially the simpler and less expensive domestics, like Korbel or a Spanish Cava — easily had for about $10 per bottle. Reds can be cool (double entendre intended). Forget what the neighbors might think. Just chill up your favorite red wines to a much-cooler-than-normal temperature and enjoy. I’m not just talking Pinots and Beaujolais here — grab that spicy Zinfandel or Grenache and throw it in the fridge or cooler for a good hour. You’ll be surprised how refreshing those big boys can be. Who doesn’t like being a bit irreverent once in a while? It’s not rocket science. Grab one of the above selections, one of your personal favorites or ask one of our great local wine purveyors for a suggestion. Give it a good chill, head straight to your favorite beach, deck or dock and enjoy. 

cool to a hot afternoon.” CONSIDER GRAPE TYPES Certain varietals are naturally suited to bringing the zing we want when the weather is warm. Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Grigios, Roses and un-oaked Chardonnays are great choices, but let’s branch out a little bit. Rieslings have bright, fruit flavors and balanced acidity that seem to bring some cool to a hot afternoon. A couple of widely available winners in the Riesling category are Dr. Loosen Dr. L from Germany and Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl from Washington. Both can be had for less than $15 a bottle. Another interesting under-the-radar wine is Torrontés from Argentina, often grown at 5,000 feet altitude or higher in the Andes Mountains. Flowers, spices and citrus are Torrontés’ calling cards. Alamos Winery makes a wonderful version for about $12 a bottle. Albariños, from the coastal area of northwest Spain, such as Paco and Lolo for about $15 per bottle, bring apricot and white peach flavors of the crispy-crunchy variety, making for a unique summer quaff.

Melissa Heer sabers a bottle of bubbly | Courtesy Pacific Yellow Fin

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and Sierra Valley Farms, will begin on June 5. It will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Sears and Coffee Bar Bakery center until Sept. 25. Vendor applications and volunteer signups are still being accepted. | truckeefarmersmarket.org

A tasty fundraiser Tahoe Donner “Sip, Savor, Smile,” the 42nd Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner Wine + Restaurant Faire fundraiser is on June 4 at Coyote Moon Golf Course from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event includes wine and beer tastings, a souvenir wine glass, music by Green Weather, culinary delights from area restaurants and caterers and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person. | sitruckeedonner.org

THE LEARN OR BURN DEMONSTRATION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE! See the Truckee Donner PUD’s Live interactive demonstration of the electrical threats that are present in everyday life. 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Sat & Sun

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Truckee Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. On May 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 is High-Altitude Strawberry Growing. On June 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. is Verniculture with Composting Basics on June 18 at 10 a.m. On July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon is Mindful Gardening. On Aug. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. is Tasty Teas from Tahoe Natives. The High Sierra Edible Garden Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 13. For a complete list of garden classes, visit slowfoodlaketahoe.org.

Saturday & Sunday, May 28 & 29

The five-course meal is being expertly paired with three Sierra foothill wine selections. Beer connoisseurs can also sample hand-crafted local brews from Incline Village-based Alibi Ale Works. The beer line-up varies between traditional European styles, fresh interpretations of hop-forward American beers, and innovative one-offs that aim to expand one’s beer horizons. The evening also features live jazz music with an Argentinian flair by the Bayberry Cast and a special presentation by local historian David C. Antonucci.

The dinner features an Argentinian Asado theme and highlights locally sourced organic ingredients from the Tahoe Food

Cultivation at its highest

Memorial Day Weekend

Hub, and the culinary creativity of five local Olympic Valley chefs in an effort to raise awareness of sustainable farming. In line with the Squaw Valley Institute’s desire to inspire uncommon conversations, this event emphasizes the progressive movement toward the use of fresh ingredients, seasonality and sustainable local farming.

Walk, sip, repeat Tahoe City The 11th annual Tahoe City Wine Walk returns to the shores of North Lake Tahoe on June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Presented by Oliver Luxury Real Estate, the event features tastings from wineries, microbrews and restaurants, music boutique shopping and panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. This year, the wine walk falls during the Tahoe City Solstice Festival, which offers outdoor adventure sports, plein air painting exhibits, a classic car show and the summer’s first Concerts at Commons Beach performance. Wine Walk tickets, for those 21 years of age and older, are $40 per person in advance and $50 the day of. The ticket price includes admittance; wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic tastings; a commemorative wine glass; gourmet bites; music and free on-site parking. Designated driver tickets are available for $20 on June 18 and include food samplings only. For more information and advance tickets, visit the Web site. Tickets will be available the day-of, for cash only, at Boatworks Mall and the North Lake Tahoe Visitors’ Center. | tahoecitywinewalk.com

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of tasty tidbits.

Opening Day at the Lake MAY 27- 30 and Beyond!

MAY 27th*

JUNE 16th*

Celebrate the Season dining al fresco at: Chambers Landing|Sunnyside Firesign Cafe|Bridgetender Jake’s on the Lake

Seaplane Fly In

JULY 27th Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

Tahoe Maritime Museum’s Summer Launch Party & Exhibit Opening Reception

AUGUST 16th Lake Tahoe Music Festival

and more! MAY 28th*

Tour two historic homes: Emerald Bay’s Bay’s Vikingsholm Vikingsholm & & Sugar Sugar Pine Point State Park’s Ehrman Mansion Emerald Pine Point State Park’s Ehrman Mansion *Use your Passport to visit Passports available at: (530) 581-6900* designated destinations/events North Lake Tahoe Visitors Center throughout the Summer for 100 N. Lake Blvd. at Fanny Bridge entry into three Prize Package Tahoe City drawings in July, August, & September. Obtain 10 stamps from Tahoe City to Emerald Bay per prize drawing. TahoeWSA.com | GoTahoeNorth.com | VisitTahoeCity.org

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