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Volume 35 | Issue 10

Tony Spiker

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Features

07 Swimming with the Wildflowers 16 Photo Tips from a Pro 23 Local Profile 24 The Arts 28 Sierra Stories

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Tasty Tidbits The Magic of Morels Wine Column Restaurant Directory Chef’s Recipe

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flavor Early June is one of my favorite times of the year in Tahoe as the wildflowers begin to come into their full glory around lakes and streams, in the forests and along the mountains. The winter landscape changes out its brilliant snow whites for mountainsides covered in yellow mule ears, pink blossoms on manzanitas, vast purple mounds of squaw carpet, and meadows bursting with the vibrant blue-purple of camas lilies and the white American bistort, as I enjoyed on a recent hike to Sagehen Meadows.

This easy hike is great for all ages and it was worth pushing an all-terrain stroller through the first, narrow section of the trail to witness the pure joy on my nephew’s face when we emerged from the forest into the large meadows filled with wildflowers. Read “Swimming with the wildflowers” to visit this wildflower hot spot.

When you’re heading out to explore all that Truckee and Tahoe has to offer, you’ll inevitably have your camera with you. So, you’ll want to take some pointers from photographer Tony Spiker to capture the best photos at some of his favorite spots in “Picture perfect.”

Spring is the time for morel gathering in the region, and Priya Hutner shares her hunt for the elusive fungi along with some great dishes to enjoy. And, don’t forget to make time for a day or two of fishing during your time in Tahoe and Truckee, espec-ially since this year’s trout season is looking up following years of drought, according to local fishing expert Bruce Ajari. 

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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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TINS WILDFLOWER OUTINGS & EVENTS Three-year-old Anikin Allen enjoys “swimming with the wildflowers” among camas lilies and American Bistort on a recent evening hike to Sagehen Meadows.

BIRD WALKS

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June 5 | Sagehen Creek June 8 | Wildflowers 101 talk June 19 | Outing with Hannah Sullivan

& Cliff Lambson June 22 | Wildflowers 101 talk June 21 | Tahoe Donner Wildflower Walk June 26 | Tahoe Mountain Fest Wildflower Outing July 3 | High Camp Wildflowers July 9 | Wildflowers, Views and Falls at Mount Rose July 10 | Bob Anderson Memorial Hike July 16 | Echo Summit Wildflower Hike July 20 | Wildflowers 101 talk

L the harbinger of wildflowers and

onger, warmer days each spring are

hiking season in Tahoe and Truckee. As the plants begin to push up through the ground, and oftentimes pockets of snow, I yearn for those first flowers of spring.

Hiking above Tahoe City on a regular basis with my sister, Michelle Allen, and my 3-year-old nephew, Anikin, we train our “binoculars” (cup our hands around our eyes, as any toddler will instruct) and try to spy those early blooms. Snowplants

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

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

Digging it Incline Village

Volunteers are welcome, 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season. Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

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The trail emerges into Sagehen Meadows with Stampede Reservoir in the distance.

EVERY TUESDAY

pushing up in lone stalks or clusters (I spotted one with 14 plants this spring), squaw carpet creeping across the forest floor and bell-shaped manzanita blossoms becoming flush in pinks and whites before they produce their berries (or, the bear food as we call them).

It also marks the time for one of the best early-season wildflower hikes to Sagehen Meadows outside Truckee. The hike is an easy, relatively flat 5-mile loop along a wooded trail.

The trail is easy to follow from the dirt parking lot off Highway 89. Instant gratification abounds as you’re rewarded

Lower Sagehen Creek is flowing along the trail to the delight of our dogs.

Village Green Bird Walks with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science are held on Thursdays until June 9 in Incline Village.

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.

Bring binoculars. Free. | tinsweb.org

with a bounty of early-season flowers and swiftly flowing Lower Sagehen Creek. Our dogs, Sierra and Copper, headed for the creek while Anikin marveled at the blooms (and Michelle expertly maneuvered the all-terrain stroller “The Bob” over the rocks at the trailhead).

We ambled slowly along the trail, and I do mean slowly, with a 3-year-old stopping often to marvel at tiny flowers, manzanita blossoms and the raging creek complete with a number of small waterfalls. We emerged from the forest into Sagehen Meadows after 2.5 miles and were rewarded with camas lilies and American bistort in full bloom, with views of Stampede Reservoir in the distance. Anikin immediately began romping through the fields of wildflowers. “I’m swimming with the wildflowers, Kat,” he exclaimed.

The boggy meadows pocked with thousands of burrows were a delight to the dogs, as well, as they raced through the meadows trying to find the elusive critters already safe

inside their homes. We leisurely meandered through the meadows marveling at wildflowers and streams cutting across the meadows, crossed downed trees and climbed on rocks before dusk beckoned us to begin the hike back to the car.

To reach the trailhead, head to Highway 89 north about 7 miles from the Prosser Dam Road roundabout. You’ll want to watch the odometer the first time you head here since there are no signs marking the trail. The dirt parking lot will be on the right immediately after the Sagehen Creek bridge (also not marked). Traffic moves quickly on Highway 89, so don’t worry if you pass it the first time.

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TAHOE WILDFLOWER BIG YEAR Tahoe Institute for Natural Science has named 2016 the Tahoe Wildflower Big Year to celebrate the hundreds of plant species in the region with events, guided wildflower outings, workshops and more. Since the launch of the Wildflower Big Year in April, there have been more than 573 observations and more than 214 species recorded as of press time for this issue. And, TINS will offer a guided wildflower hike along Lower Sagehen Creek trail on June 5 at 9 a.m.  For upcoming events, visit tinsweb.org and read Events in each issue of Tahoe Weekly.

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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

Preschool story time Truckee

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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.

This year’s Chuck Wagon dinner catered by Mountain Magic Catering will feature barbecue tri-trip, and will be served alongside the award-winning wines of Truckee River Winery.

State Park Rangers and docents will be on hand to provide insight and tours for Visitor Center, along with wine from Single Leaf Vineyards and live music by Richard Blair. The event is to support education and Pioneer 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. | (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

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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

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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Farmers Market Incline Village

The Tunnel Creek Stations Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tunnel Creek.

EVERY THURSDAY

Binoculars required Incline Village

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

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 SATURDAY

For the whole clan Incline Village

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

EVERY SUNDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

Sierra Valley Farms and Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers a farmers’ market on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 25 in the Tri Counties Bank and Sears plaza parking lot. | truckeefarmersmarket.org

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. Features tees with shorter yardages, two cups on every hole and three-hole putt-putt course. | (775) 832-1150

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

Digging it Incline Village

Come together to skate Northstar

Farmers’ Market Incline Village

First Fridays Truckee

Volunteers are welcome, 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season. Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market presents a market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com

Truckee Thursdays Truckee

Part street fair and part block party, Truckee Thursday brings the community together for live music, local vendors and food trucks, a beer garden, kids activities and more every Thursday from June 9 to Aug. 8 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. All ages. | truckeethursdays.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ Market Beckworth

Sierra Valley Farms hosts California’s only on-farm farmer’s market Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 9. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Sunset kayak tours Tahoe Vista

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

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

Tahoe Adventure Company offers sunset kayak tours for 1 to 2 miles or two hours on the water. Tour includes kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, guide, instruction, natural and human history discussions, permit fees, hot drinks and snacks. Meet at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. $65 per person with four-person minimum | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Dinners pop up Truckee

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Toast the pets Truckee

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

Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers Stella Steakhouse Pop Up dinner. 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. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

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

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Hiking Garden party Incline Village

Garden Party Fundraiser at Hyatt Spa for the Sugar Pine Foundation is from 5 to 7 p.m.

Mini spa treatments in the pool area with food and drinks. First 150 attendees to bring garden gloves will receive a free goodie bag. | sugarpinefoundation.org

JUNE 4 | SATURDAY Tidy the town Truckee

The 13th annual Street Clean Up day starts with a neighborhood check in at 8 a.m. as part of Truckee Day. Get there early to receive a T-shirt, town-wide block party starts at noon at Truckee Regional Park with a Community Expo. Also Free Paper Shredding Event for residents from 10 a.m. to noon in the Truckee Town Hall parking lot. | truckeeday.org

Let’s get to work Tahoe City

Tahoe City Clean-Up Day volunteers spend the morning picking up trash from 8:30 a.m. to noon throughout Tahoe City as a way of giving back and making town sparkle. | visittahoecity.com

Free hamburgers Soda Springs

Annual Summit Cleanup is at 9 a.m. Meet at Soda Springs General Store for supplies and assignment. Volunteers will receive a free hamburger and ticket for prize drawing. | donnersummitareaassociation.org

Community clean up North Lake Tahoe

The annual Community Clean Up is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine from Carnelian Bay to Crystal Bay. Registration is at 9 a.m. at the Community House in Kings Beach.

Volunteers will be assigned locations and provided with gloves, bags and volunteer appreciation goodies, while supplies last.

Volunteers who find Golden Items win prizes donated by local businesses. After the dirty work, volunteers are invited to a no-host lunch at Tahoe Central Market where they will receive 10 percent off their purchase. | northtahoebusiness.org

Shop or sell Tahoe City

Rummage Sale at Rideout Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for treasures or rent booth space and sell treasures. $10 booth space. $1 admission. | tcpud.org

Bugs don’t lie Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council needs volunteers to collect aquatic insects from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a local stream in Truckee.

Will provide training and monitoring equipment. Weed Warriors are also needed. | RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 1

SUP demonstration Kings Beach

Desolation Outdoors will host free stand-up paddleboard demonstrations at 10 a.m. at Kings Beach State Recreation Park. Try out the newest offerings. | desolationoutdoors.com

Poker Run Truckee

Join the fun at the 16th Annual Truckee El Toro Poker Run from 10 a.m. to noon benefitting Paul Covarelli, a founding member of JoMama. Features a raffle. $15-$25, $8 lunch only. | facebook.com/crewmctruckee

Summer kickoff Carnelian Bay

CB’s Pizza & Grill’s 32nd annual Pig Roast is from 3 to 10 p.m. Lots of food, music, kids’ activities, family fun and Happy Hour

drink specials. Discount coupons for Clean Up Day volunteers. Benefits the North Tahoe Family Resource Center. $10 adults, $5 6 and younger. | northtahoebusiness.org

A tasty fundraiser Tahoe Donner

Sip, Savor, Smile, the 42nd Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner Wine + Restaurant Faire fundraiser, is 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. $50. | sitruckeedonner.org

*Trails open depending on conditions.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

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.

GRANITE LAKE

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

MARLETTE LAKE

Dinners pop up Truckee

Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers Stella Steakhouse Pop Up dinner. 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. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

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

Country elegant required Truckee

Sierra State Parks Foundation presents the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center Annual Gala & Not So Silent Auction.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, music and silent auction are at 6 p.m. Pioneer dinner and live auction start at 7 p.m. $150 per person. | Tickets sierrastateparks.org

JUNE 5 | SUNDAY Fishing derby Tahoe City

Jake’s On the Lake hosts the 23rd annual Mike Kise Memorial Fishing Derby at 5:30 a.m.

Pick up entries at Jake’s or Pete ‘n’ Peters.

Win up to $1,000 to benefit charity. $60 entry donation includes brunch, T-shirt and raffle. $25 buffet only. Register by June 4. | (530) 583-0188 or facebook.com

Pancake breakfast Truckee

Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

Day of Healing Arts Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Flow Arts hosts the 4th Annual A Day of Healing Arts featuring free workshops, local artisans, performances, food and drink and more. | tahoeflowartsstudio.com

Wildflower jaunt Truckee

Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science on a wildflower ramble along Lower Sagehen Creek trail from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The leisurely hike is a 5-mile loop. | tinsweb.org

Book club discussion Tahoe Donner

Tahoe-Truckee Book Club discusses “Luck is Just the Beginning” by local author Celeste Leon (see feature in this issue), at Lodge Restaurant and Pub at 5 p.m. Food and drinks at Happy Hour prices. | RSVP Julie Tester (530) 550-8089

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

Party on deck Homewood

West Shore cafe will be hosting the annual Deck Opening Party from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Risky Biscuits will be on the pier from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Drink specials all day. | westshorecafe.com

OUT & ABOUT

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 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.

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 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.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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

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Sight

SEEING

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.)

Tahoe City

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

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

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

Tahoe Weekly contributor & wine writer Barbara Keck has released her first book.

W I NERIES

OF TH E

This stunning, full color, guide book features 21 wineries along with signature recipes from each winery and a directory of 280 California Sierra Foothills wineries, accompanied by the photography of Johan Martin.

“Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” was produced by Range of Light Media Group, the parent company for Tahoe Weekly.

Available at Tahoe House or by order online at www.WineriesOfTheSierraFoothills.com www.WineriesOfTheSierraFoothills 10

June 2-8, 2016

A late spring storm rolls in above Blackwood Canyon on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore with views of Homewood on the left and Blackwood Creek running down the middle of the valley. | Katherine E. Hill

MUSEUMS

Stampede 106,593

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 9,247

(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 852 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

200,000 AF

CI Independence 17,003 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 16,800 CAPACITY: 29,840

25

(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 26,388 CAPA

175

South Lake Tahoe

Elevation 6,223.85’ | Elevation in 2015 6,222.96’

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

150,000 AF

Lake Tahoe Museum

Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Friday, May 27, 2016

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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

75

Truckee

50

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Flow at Farad 1030 | 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

JUNE 7 | TUESDAY

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

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

The 12th annual Tahoe City Downtown Association’s fundraiser is on the “Tahoe Gal” from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 9 featuring live music, complimentary appetizers and prizes to benefit TCDA.

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

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

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

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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.

(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

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

$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

Join the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association for First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club from 7 to 8:30 a.m. $15. | gotahoenorth.com

Trash talking Tahoe City

Keep Tahoe Blue presents Tahoe Talks: Protecting Our Shoreline From Trash from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Fairway Community Center.

Local panel of experts will discuss recycling efforts and trash cleanups. Bring lunch. Refreshments provided. Free. | keeptahoeblue.org

JUNE 9 | THURSDAY Weeding at Sugar Pine Tahoma

Sierra Parks Foundation is looking for volunteers, ages 10 and older, to help assist with removing invasive cheatgrass at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools, training and lunch provided. | RSVP calparks.org

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.

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)

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.

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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

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Investment pointers Incline Village

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation presents “Volatility and Investment Trends” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Canterbury Consulting and members of Parasol’s Investment committee. Free. | RSVP (775) 298-0184 or parasol.org

Mental health explored Incline Village

U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center presents “Don’t believe everything you think: How our thoughts affect mood and behavior” by Karin Sable. No-host bar at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will start at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | RSVP (775) 8817566 or terc.ucdavis.edu

She’s a great gal Tahoe City

The 12th annual Tahoe City Downtown Association’s fundraiser is on the “Tahoe Gal” from 6 to 8 p.m. Live music, local specials before and after the cruise. $45 in advance; $55 day of event. | visittahoecity.org

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Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

Center of Tahoe City

Boarding for the cruise begins at 5:30 p.m. The “Tahoe Gal” will leave from the pier behind the Lighthouse Center at 6 and return at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance; $55 day of event and sell out. | Tickets visittahoecity.org

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

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

Morning breakfast meeting Tahoe City

The cruise features music by Nevadan Darcy Kathleen and Argentinean native Lucas Arizu. Three local restaurants on the lakeshore are offering specials for cruise guests. Dockside 700 will host an early happy hour from 4 to 5 p.m., Jake’s on the Lake will offer a prix-fixe entrée and wine special for $29, and Wolfdale’s will host a late happy hour from 8 to 9 p.m.

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Call for playwrights

Become a fire-adapted community

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, double-occupancy lodging for two nights before production, access to rehearsals and the opportunity to speak to the audience before or after the production. | tahoewordwave.com

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

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 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

Paint It Forward Each year Kelly Brothers Painting, Inc. asks the local community to submit stories of a nonprofit or people they know who are in need of painting but can’t afford it.

Once these stories are submitted, the Kelly Brothers Painting team and its customers vote on the top candidates and pick a winner. The recipient receives up to $10,000 worth of free painting services. All the employees and some family members volunteer their time to a family or nonprofit organization in need. To nominate a family, school or other nonprofit organization in need of a fresh coat of paint, visit kellybrotherspainting.com.

Liable for a discount An AARP Safe Driver Course is being offered for seniors on June 8 or Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center in Incline Village. Participants who complete the course will be able to get insurance discounts from Nevada-based insurance companies. The course is $20 for non-AARP members and $15 for AARP members. | yourtahoeplace.com

Low-cost screenings offered Affordable community health screenings are available with no appointments necessary. This service is a low-cost laboratory screening that is not reimbursable by insurance companies. Tahoe Forest Health Clinic in Truckee offers the screenings on July 13, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9. For more information, call (530) 582-3277. Incline Village Community Hospital offers the screenings on June 6, Aug. 12, Oct. 14 and Dec. 9. | (775) 833-4100.

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 immed-iate financial needs include new office and warehouse space, office furniture, refrig-eration equipment and rent and utilities. | (775) 298-0008 or projectmana.org

Tee up for cards The Excellence in Education Foundation Golfing for Schools Cards are on sale.

The $325 transferable cards are valid for 18 holes of play at seven of North Tahoe and Truckee’s golf courses, including Coyote Moon, Northstar, Old Greenwood, Resort at Squaw Creek, Tahoe City, Tahoe Donner and Gray’s Crossing. There is an eight-card-per-person purchase limit and additional restrictions apply. Only a limited number of passes are available and cards will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. | exined.org

Help with the festivities The cost of fireworks is approximately $1,000 per minute. North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association are asking for fireworks donations and volunteers to help with the festivities to their 4th of July celebrations.

The goal is to get 100 percent business participation from both communities, pre-ferably by June 3. To donate to or volunteer for Kings Beach Fourth of July on July 3, call (530) 546-9000 or e-mail karen@northtahoebusiness.org.

To volunteer for or donate to the Tahoe City fireworks on July 4, call (530) 5833348 or e-mail dana@visittahoecity.com.

How a garden does grow Renovations are under way for the Rideout Community Garden. New fencing, planting beds, irrigation and more are planned this season. Everyone is welcome to participate planting herbs,

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North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Clean Up Day is on June 4 and volunteers are needed throughout the region. See Events in this issue for details on the Clean Up Day. Carnelian Bay to Crystal Bay | Registration will be at 9 a.m. at Community House in Kings Beach. | (530) 546-9000 or northtahoebusiness.org.

Donner Summit | Meet at Soda Springs General Store for supplies and assignment at 9 a.m. Volunteers will receive a free hamburger. | donnersummitareaassociation.org Tahoe City | 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. | visittahoecity.com Truckee | The 13th annual Street Clean Up day starts with a neighborhood check in at 8 a.m. as part of Truckee Day with the town-wide block party starts at noon at Truckee Regional Park. | truckeeday.org

vegetables, flowers and trees. Participants will be asked to keep beds tidy, weed-free and organic. Those interested can stop

by Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City and ask how to become involved at the front desk.

Permits for dead wood The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is selling personal use, fuel-wood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe and in Incline Village. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

The permit is for collection of “downdead” wood up to a 30-inch diameter in designated fuel wood areas. Cutting any standing tree, whether dead or green, is not allowed. Permit holders must keep vehicles on National Forest System roads.

No off-road travel is allowed. For more information, call the South Lake Tahoe office at (530) 543-2694 or the Incline Village office at (775) 831-0914.

and North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista. Participants must have ID and proof of residency, must tarp the load and empty their own loads. The loads cannot include pet, food or construction waste, dirt, sod or rocks. Residents can bring no more than six loads or approximately 40 bags. | (530) 583-7800

Be safe this summer Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers first aid and safety classes for adults. CPR & AED Class for Adult, Child & Infant is offered on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. A Basic First Aid class is on June 14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and on June 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A Lifeguard Review class, which includes recertification, is on June 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Water Safety Basics is for parents of small children, caregivers and camp counselors. It will be at the Community Pool on June 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. | tdrpd.org

One day, four locations Placer County residents can drop off green waste free on June 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City; Homewood South Lodge, Tahoe Ski Bowl; Olympic Valley District Service Office;

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around-the-edges to challenge you when you least expect it.”

Schedule an early afternoon off this week, book a tee time (twilight is my preference) and call your foursome buddies for a round at the Tahoe City Golf Course.

Tahoe City’s classic links may not offer the maximum yardage or challenging doglegs found on the bigger courses around the region, but it has got something that those private clubs will never have: a relaxed, North Shore-style and hometown feel that is especially appealing to the novice in all of us.

Designed by May “Queenie” Dunn Hupfel, one of the sport’s first female course designers, the Par 33 was originally established in 1917 as a playground for guests of the notorious Tahoe Tavern. Over the years it has played host to Sinatra’s crew, Bob Hope and many more of “The Godfather”-era celebrities that preferred to retreat to the North Shore when the tables at the other end of Big Blue got the best of them.

The tall pines that line the fairways will forgive a slice or two, the bunkers play mildly and there are just enough rougharound-the-edges to challenge you when you least expect it.

And it’s next to the Par 4, No. 7, furthest from the lake and along the quiet backdrop of the course, that sits one other thing worth mentioning: Tahoe City’s Trail’s End cemetery.

Nowhere else in our region, let alone any other golf courses in the West that I know of, does the collective memory of one small town lie in rest next to an active fairway.

While most favor the challenging Par 4, No. 5 or the simple Par 3s that often play like Par 5s given my short game, I have always been fond of ol’ No. 7.

It may sound strange, but squaring up alongside so much history provides a subtle reminder to always honor the past of our beloved mountain community and to be thankful for every day.

Tahoe City Golf Course is owned by the Tahoe City Public Utility District and managed by Duncan Golf Management. The course is open to all ages and skills levels.

If you go, be sure to swing into the clubhouse for drinks, a history lesson and maybe even a tale or two.

To book a tee time, call (530) 583-1516.  Justin Broglio is a husband, dad, skier and science storyteller for the Desert Research Institute.

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Breathtaking photos are just one of the many special things about Emerald Bay.

Tony Spiker is the owner and proprietor of Vista Gallery and Framing in Kings Beach. You can see more of his photography at spikerphotography.com or at Vista Gallery at 8338 North Lake Blvd.

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fell in love with Lake Tahoe when I was in the Navy working as a combat cameraman.

My wife and I would make the 12-hour drive up for extended weekends and always wished we could stay longer. So, when my time with the Navy was done, it was only natural that we decided to make Tahoe our home.

We have owned Vista Gallery and Framing on the North Shore for a little more than six years, and in that time I have a developed a few favorite spots in which to capture great images.

Rarely a day goes by at the gallery without someone asking, “Oh! Where was this taken?� So, I want to share a few of those spots, along with a few tips to make sure you get some great images, too.

Speedboat Beach Speedboat Beach is a small strip of beach along the California-Nevada border off Highway 28, nestled against the historic Cal Neva Lodge. Its large, rounded boulders and sandy beach are great to play on and make excellent

elements in a photograph. (Be aware of new parking restrictions in place this summer. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for information and a map).

TIPS | Shoot at sunrise or sunset. The

beach faces south, so the sun has a tendency to drift into frame during the day.

You can climb up on the rocks and shoot down on the lake to get some of the formations below the surface, which is why I like to make sure I have a polarizing filter to cut through the reflections.

Secret Cove Secret Cove, in my opinion, is the most beautiful beach on the lake. This crescentshaped cove has great colors almost any time of the day. Because of its secluded location, it is also clothing optional.

Head south on Route 28 past Sand Harbor for 2.7 miles to the parking lot on the right. Take the trail downhill about 1 mile and follow the signs to the beach.

TIPS | Some of the greatest sunsets

I have ever seen have been from Secret

Cove. There is a trail that goes around the cliff above that makes an excellent vantage point from which to get the iconic Tahoe blue images during the mid-morning, before the sun has moved to the western part of the sky.

Sand Harbor Sand Harbor State Park on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe is an absolute must see. The cove makes for great swimming, and its long, sandy beach is a wonderful place to catch some rays.

The park is 9 miles north from the Route 50/Route 28 interchange on Route 28, or about 9 miles south on Route 28 from the California-Nevada state line in Crystal Bay. TIPS | Shooting Sand Harbor in the

summer can be difficult because of the crowds. I recommend getting there early in the morning or late near sunset to minimize the number of people in your photo. There is a boardwalk around the park that offers several excellent vantage points.

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Emerald Bay If there is one iconic Lake Tahoe scene, it is Emerald Bay. Eagle Falls drops several hundred feet to its shore and Fannette Island sits in the middle.

It is 20 miles south on Route 89 from the wye in Tahoe City or 9 miles north on Route 89 from the wye in South Lake Tahoe.

TIPS | Really, there is no bad time

to take a photo here (or anywhere for that matter), but I try to avoid shooting from around 8 a.m. to noon so that I don’t have the sun in my frame. If you see high, wispy clouds in the pre-dawn hours or the late afternoon, this can be an excellent place to catch either sunrise or sunset. 

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2016 TROUT SEASON

BY BRUCE AJARI

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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BOCA RESERVOIR Boca is good for early and late shore fishing and is popular for trolling for Rainbow, Brown and Brook.

DONNER LAKE Brown and Rainbow can be expected when shore fishing with good spots at the boat ramp or the west end of the beach. Mackinaws can be found in the shallows during the early season.

MARTIS CREEK RESERVOIR Rainbow, Brown and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Catch and release only using artificial lures with barbless hooks and no bait. No motorized boats.

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR Among the best trout fishing in California, especially for Rainbow and Brown.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling.

TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet in Tahoe City, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations.

Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season.

Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road).

TAHOE REGION Just a short drive off of Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, try both boat and shore fishing here. Shore fishing is usually good from the dam. Please respect the rights of private property and homeowners around the lake.

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.

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.

PRIVATE LAKES

SAWMILL POND A stocked pond for children 15 years of age and younger.

Adults are allowed to help children fish, but not allowed to fish themselves. The pond is located 1 mile south of South Lake Tahoe along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

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

SAWMILL LAKE Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting Rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch and release fly-fishing only. Located at Northstar California, fishing is limited to four rods at a time.

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several years of below-average winters. The Truckee River between Tahoe City and River Ranch had little water in it due to Lake Tahoe being below its rim.

Now, after a near-normal year and a fairly moist spring, Lake Tahoe is above its natural rim and is expected to stay there and to keep water flowing into the river all season.

While we are by no means out of the woods when it comes to the drought, our local fisheries seemed to have dodged a bullet. While aquatic invertebrates and fish will be fewer in numbers during the coming year, there has been enough survival to be optimistic about the future if we continue to get decent winters.

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Nevada by local guides indicate that our Truckee River Rainbow and Brown Trout are resilient.”

Recent reports up and down the Truckee River from Truckee into Nevada by local guides indicate that our Truckee River Rainbow and Brown Trout are resilient. While not a lot of fish are being caught, the number and size of the fish are encouraging considering the past season.

Now that flows are up, fish will move up into previously inhospitable waters.

An early season walk made us smile.

Water that was so low last season now had great flows in them once again. On a more recent walk, just rolling a few rocks along the edge of the river, we found good numbers of caddis and mayflies.

After previous drought, hatches came back fairly quickly. The fish took a little longer, but should recover nicely by the third year. Mother Nature has a way of healing herself and, given time, the Truckee River will be as good as ever.

Our reservoirs are also looking good.

Stampede is slowly coming up, but only, as of this writing, at 46 percent. Boca and Prosser are at 64 and 49 percent of capacity.

All lakes are still filling, too. Check local water levels by visiting troa.net.

Now, as long as we have some good winters in the future, water levels will continue to remain good and our local fisheries will once again be great places to visit. Get out there and wet a line.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 96 cfs and the outflow is 95 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been

catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been good although the fish are small. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main baits. Mackinaw fishing has been good.

Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are open to fishing July 1-Sept. 30 only. Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time.

Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore fishers use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 96 cfs.

Be prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers. The LT has been busy so far this season.

While the flow is still low, fishing should be good.

Think small flies and long leaders on this water.

Hatches similar to the main Truckee River.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall.

There are still a few nice fish in this lake that has severely declined. It was once a premier fishery, but no longer has that status. Warming temperatures and invasive species, such as the Eurasian Milfoil have doomed the once productive fishery. Small-mouth bass are now also part of the fishery, as well.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

good. Anglers using bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Fly-fishers have done well near the inlet areas. Bass fishing has been fair.

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

good from shore. The ramp is just getting enough water to launch larger boats now. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair to good for those getting out. Small-mouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | Not flowing out of the lake at

Tahoe City. Fishing has been fairly good. Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations and streamers are your best bet. This is special regulation artificial only with barbless hook water. Catchand-release fishing is encouraged in this section, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season from the last Saturday in April to Nov. 15.

Other waters | Davis and Frenchman lakes

are in full swing. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair.

Blood midge and Callibaetis are the main insects presently. Frenchman fishing has been good.

Try the same hatches as in Davis.

Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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Beaches & Parks EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

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MOON DUNES BEACH

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NORTH TAHOE BEACH

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SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

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TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

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CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN WEST BEACH

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HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

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By the boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park

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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

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12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

Donner Pass Road, next to the State Park West of Donner Lake

- Wed. to Sun. at 12 p.m.

Reservations: (530) 583-0141 | Book online at TahoeGal.com | Tahoe City, CA

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Mountain Biking

NORTH SHORE

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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.

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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

(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.

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.

BIJOU BIKE PARK

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.

CORRAL AREA TRAILS 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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Sierra Expeditionary Learning School invites district students and families to come together and celebrate an end to the school year with the Great Skate on June 3 from 4 to p.m. in the Village at Northstar. The Great Skate is a communitywide event that includes roller-skating, DJ music, raffle prizes and a silent auction. | facebook.com/selstruckee

Take it to the next level 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

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 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

Training for the real deal 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 crosscountry 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 funfocused training and Nordic ski racing. | txcjrteams.com

SUP all summer Standup 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

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 Thursdays 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

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

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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

What to do this summer Woodward Tahoe offers summer camp, daily drop-in sessions and Ride with Woodward programs throughout the year.

Woodward Tahoe features The Bunker, a 33,000-square-foot indoor facility with trampolines, satellite ramps, foam pits and an indoor concrete skate park. In the summer, campers also have access to an onsnow terrain park, outdoor concrete skate parks and BMX dirt jump lines through the trees.

Summer Camps offered from June 12 through July 31 include snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, BMX, mountain bike, cheer, scooter and digital media. For a complete schedule, visit the Web site. | woodwardtahoe.com

Lacrosse camps offered Tahoe Lacrosse Company has joined forces with Tahoe Summer Camps to launch three boys’ and girls’ lacrosse camps this summer. Founded by former Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League player Taylor Simmers, the camps offer an opportunity for players to learn from the best and enjoy themselves.

The camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. are for boys Grades 4 to 10 and girls Grade 6 to 12, levels beginner, intermediate and intermediate-advanced.

Camp No. 1 is at Bishop Manogue High School in Reno from June 13 to 16. Camp No. 2 is at North Tahoe High School in Tahoe City on July 18 to 21. Camp No. 3 is on Aug. 8 to 11 at Truckee Riverview Park. | tahoesummercamps.com

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

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Get in the swim Incline Village Recreation Center offers youth swim programs throughout the summer. Registration is necessary since spots fill up fast. Parents can register for Session 1 from June 13 to 17, for Session 2 from June 27 to July 1, for Session 3 from July 11 to July 15 and for Session 4 from July 25 to July 29. Register for Sunday lessons from June 13 to 17 and from July 18 to 22.

Private lessons are available as well.

The Incline Aquatics Swim Team for ages 6 and older is for both novice and competitive swimmers. USA Swimming certified coaches will evaluate levels and practice times for each participant. | yourtahoeplace.com

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of wet ‘n’ dirty events.

Join Outrigger Club Donner Lake The Karakul Outshone 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

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The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship introduces a new event for 2016, The Lost Sierra Triple Crown – A Premier Knobby Tire Challenge for riders who seek the ultimate challenge of fitness and bike handling skills. First up, in Lake Davis, is the Lost & Found 100-mile Gravel Grinder on June 4 with a 7,000-foot gain in elevation.

Check out the grueling The Downieville Classic Cross-Country is 100-mile course map at a 29-mile course that follows a rugged Gold TheTahoeWeekly.com Rush era route on Aug. 6. In Quincy, Grinduro is one long loop of pavement and dirt based on overall loop times on Oct. 8. Winners will be announced on Oct. 8 after the Grinduro. See the Web site for registration, rules and more information. | sierratrails.org

Celebrities tee off Reno, Nev. Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino presents Legends of the Game Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament from June 3 to 5 at the Lakeridge Golf Course. Rub elbows with some of the greatest athletes in the history of professional sports, such as Vida Blue, “Too Tall” Jones, Doug Williams and more. The event benefits the Nevada Diabetes Association and Reno Firefighters Community Assistance. There is a private pairing party and celebrity meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Peppermill’s Edge Nightclub.

Tee time are at 8 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. An awards party is at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at Edge Nightclub. | peppermillreno.com

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 22

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

Ulysses would be proud Area venues The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure is on June 3 and 4. Relay teams compete on a 178-mile odyssey that starts in downtown Reno, travels along the Truckee River and climbs up into Lake Tahoe through the Nevada high desert — then back to Reno. | renotahoeodyssey.com

Heck, yes, like a girl Truckee Tahoe Mountain Bike Like a Girl (formerly Team LUNA Chix) offers a mountain bike clinic with the pros on June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Alder Creek Adventure Center. Participants can learn from LUNA Mountain pro and Olympian Katerina Nash and XTERRA pros Suzie Snyder and Kara LaPoint.

There is a suggested donation of $15 to support the Breast Cancer Fund and Bike Like a Girl Program.

The group also hosts ongoing mountain bike rides throughout the summer: Sawtooth on June 7 and 21; Tahoe Cross Country on July 12 and 26; Tahoe Donner Cross Country on Aug. 9 and 23, and Sept.

6; and back to Tahoe Cross Country on Sept. 13. | tahoemountainbikelikeagirl.org

Tahoe venues A new navigational aid now makes it easier for Lake Tahoe visitors and residents to locate a hike or bike ride that best matches their interest and skill level.

“Tahoe’s Ultimate Bicycling Guide,” can be viewed at biketahoe.org. The guide covers five iconic Tahoe regions that include the California Alps, South Tahoe, North Tahoe, Carson Valley and the Truckee area. For each region there are bike ride suggestions for mountain biking, road cycling and cruiser rides for a total of 70 rides and hundreds of miles of trails.

The guide is administered by Team Tahoe, a nonprofit, and was developed by long-time bicycle advocate and sport marketing professional Ty Polastri. | info@biketahoe.org

A single-track focus Truckee A Single-track Mind offers 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 Renan 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) 6625392 or dylan@singletrackmind.com

Hang up the car keys Area venues Every year for two weeks, instead of driving, hundreds of Tahoe residents ride their bikes to work, to school and for fun.

The 2016 Tahoe Bike Challenge runs until June 14. Individuals or groups can register online; track miles and trips ridden on bikes, upload photos, videos or stories about experiences; and join the friendly competition for fun prizes and bragging rights. Last year, a total of 314 riders and 43 groups rode for a total of 17, 294 miles. | tahoebike.org

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

Call of the wild weekend Truckee Sierra magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, announces the second annual Wilderness Outdoor Weekend on June 11 and 12. The free event celebrates the beauty of the outdoors and is open to enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. On Saturday attendees will meet at Sierra’s Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge, for the day’s activities: guided hikes, yoga and gear demos to rock climbing and paddling clinics. Guests will also enjoy music by local musician Mark McCay-Moran, food, premium gift bags, celebrity meet and greet, and giveaways.

Throughout the day, sponsors will be hosting demos, and participants will be able to test products on outdoor adventures. On Sunday, Sierra Club will host a service-oriented trail maintenance program with lunch included. | sierramagazine.org/wow

New race date Truckee Truckee Elementary’s Running Wild Fun Run was postponed due to bad weather to June 12. There will be a 5K, 10K and fun 1-mile obstacle course race on the trails of Tahoe Donner’s Alder Creek Adventure Center. The event is open to all ages. Registration and packet pick-up is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on race morning. This event is a fundraiser for Truckee Elementary School. | tahoedonner.com

New restrictions at Speedboat Beach 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. (Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a map.)

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. The county encourages visitors to use public transit and carpooling access to Speedboat Beach whenever possible. | placer.ca.gov

June 2-8, 2016

Telling her father’s story CELESTE LEÓN STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

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The North Tahoe/Truckee Transport Program is a shared ride, origin to destination and ADA accessible. Priority given to those 60+, residing in eastern Placer and Nevada counties. The senior shuttle must be utilized to ensure it is available in the future.

UPCOMING BOOK READINGS June 4 | 1-4 p.m.

Truckee | Reno from North Lake Tahoe

The Avid Reader Sacramento

2nd Thursday of the month

(TRK) $3.00 - (RNO) $8.00*

June 5 | 5 p.m.

The Lodge at Tahoe Donner

Grass Valley | Nevada City 2nd Tuesday of the month - $8.00*

June 11 | 10 a.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month $10.00*

High Sierra Writers Group Reno, Nev.

3rd Thursday of the month $8.00*

Auburn | Roseville | Sacramento

Quincy

North Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe from Truckee 4th Tuesday of the month

(NLT) $3.00* - (SLT) $5.00*

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ntil Celeste León began writing what would eventually become her recently published novel “Luck is Just the Beginning” she had never been a writer.

Raised in Massachusetts, she’s been a physical therapist in Truckee since 1996.

While Celeste’s focus has been on her husband, her daughter, her job and exercise, deep inside her soul, there was the incredible story of her Puerto Rican father and his family waiting to be told.

Her father, Ramon León, grew up in a small village in Puerto Rico. Based on a premonition, at the age of 19, Ramon took his meager savings and bought a sheet of lottery tickets. He won and could now pursue his dream: To fulfill the desire of his mentor to become a dentist and help his community.

Celeste would tell friends the incredible family story, and they all told her she needed to write it. But Celeste was not a writer. Then she read “The Color of Water”

by James McBridge, a biography of the author’s mother who had 12 children.

The story reminded Celeste of her father, and helped her to realize that perhaps her father and grandmother’s story needed to be told.

Celeste began taking creative writing classes. Then, she found herself in a memoir class through Silver College, a part of Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno. Here she connected with a group of writers who were also trying to tell their family stories, and together they formed Writers Unanimous, which provided her with invaluable critique partners over the

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“ Most important of all to bringing the story to fruition were the hours of special time she spent talking to her father about his past.” next seven years as she crafted the story.

Before she could take on the enormous challenge of a novel, she began telling the story in bits and pieces with essays and articles. She traveled to Puerto Rico in search of her family roots and wrote an essay, “Finding Home” that was awarded a First Prize by High Sierra Writers in Reno.

She wrote essays that were published in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating people who make a difference.” And, in 2013 she attended the Squaw Valley Community of Writers.

Most important of all to bringing the story to fruition were the hours of special time she spent talking to her father about his past.

Once she began to write in earnest her struggle was to find the time to write.

She would sit in the car going over the suggested revisions of her writers group

while waiting for her daughter to finish a dance class. She would spend her exercise time contemplating the story, then write every chance she could steal a few free moments. She carried a notepad so any time a thought popped into her head, she was ready to write it down.

Celeste gives part of the credit for finishing the book to her grandmother Dona Chepa, “I think she was watching over me the whole time. She was such a force. She lived to be nearly 100 after birthing 15 children.”

One key suggestion that helped her finish the project came from professor David Sundstrand at University of Nevada, Reno, who after reviewing a draft said, “this begs to be fiction.” While all of the basics of the story are true, turning it into an historical novel gave Celeste the opportunity to give the characters more personality and to fill in the blanks in her father’s recollection.

When the book was published in November 2015, Celeste turned her focus to promotion. As Karen Terrey said, while introducing Celeste at the May installment of the Literary Arts and Wine Reading series in Truckee, “she is the poster child for how to release your book out into the world.”

Without benefit of a publicist, Celeste has been traveling around Northern California doing book signings, meeting with book clubs, and even appearing on Capital Public Radio with Beth Ruyak.

She is most proud of her trip to Ocala, Fla., where her father now lives. An article about the book was published there on the morning of her book signing. That evening “Every Puerto Rican in central Florida came to the book signing. To meet me and my Dad. They were so proud of a fellow Puerto Rican story,” said Celeste.

Surely, her 90-year-old father is beaming with pride that his daughter has brought his amazing story to the world. 

*Suggested donation for those 60 & over & fare for those under 60 years of age.

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For more information, visit celesteleon.com.

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BROWN, MCKENZIE 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.

Mckenzie’s art emanates a laid back confidence that is a reflection of his Australian upbringing. With loose brushwork and bold use of color, he brings a unique perspective to the contemporary North American art world. Mckenzie now lives in Truckee.

Guest artist Brown is a sculptor living in Incline Village that works in Bronze. She is the artist that created all the sculptures at the roundabout in Incline Village.

Workshops are also being offered including Paint Tahoe Wildflowers in Watercolor with Eva Stramer Nichols on June 4. Mixed Media Butterfly on June 26 and Field Sketching on July 23 and 24. | cobaltartiststudio.org

Creative Group Immersion Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents a Creative Group Immersion on Thursdays in June from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 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

Call to Plein Air artists 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

Oil paintings by Koijane 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 24

Tahoe Vista Wayne Mckenzie | Cobalt Artist Studio 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

Stained glass workshops Glenshire JoAnne’s Stained Glass offers a fusing glass workshop at her workshop in Glenshire for beginners or advanced students on June 10 to 12. All glass and other materials can be purchased in class.

The tools will be available for students. The projects include platters, lamps, jewelry, wall pieces, clocks, yard art and more.

There will be several kilns available and two glory holes (weather permitting).

The class fee is $275. Space is limited. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required to register. | (530) 587-1280 or joanne@ joannesstainedglass.com

Proper art etiquette Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents a free community art talk: “How to Approach a Gallery for Representation,” on June 9 from

6 to 7 p.m. Hal Slear, owner of James Harold Gallery in Tahoe City, will speak about the proper protocol for artists, the unique challenges artists face in our area and current art trends. | Register (530) 581-2787

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

Pastels transcend botany Reno, Nev. Metro Gallery at City Hall hosts local artist Patti Christensen-Woodard until June 3. “Not Your Mother’s Garden – Explorations and Meditations” is a series of pastel paintings that extend beyond pure botanical accuracy. It is also about how the painting feels and the ability to take viewers on a visual journey of floral impression. | (775) 334-6264

Two artists featured Reno, Nev. Stremmel Gallery presents works by Chester Arnold and Dan Douke until June 3. Painter Arnold regularly delves into the complexities of the human psyche.

His compositions present skewed linear perspectives that place the viewer above and beyond the unfolding narratives. Artist Douke responds to everyday experiences by rendering the transient packaging of consumer products — particularly the box. | (775) 786-0558

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

New kids in town Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “New Crop 2016,” by five artists from Sierra Nevada College and the University of Nevada, Reno at the Courthouse Gallery from June 3 to Sept.

29. The artists are Tom Drakulich, Mahsan Ghazianzad, Quynh Tran, DePaul Vera and Kelly Wallis, all Master of Fine Arts candidates. A reception for the artists is on June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will give brief talks about their work at 5:30 p.m. | arts-initiative.org

John Muir

Renee Koijane | Pablo’s Gallery

June 2-8, 2016

Butterflies come home

Woman’s work is never done

Love at first sight

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. | tdrpd.org

Reno, Nev. West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center hosts abstract painter and sculpture Katrina Lasko, “A Woman Under the Influence,” until June 17. This conceptual series features material associated with “woman’s work,” such as yarn, felt and sequins. These homely materials become vehicles for abstraction, conveying abstract thought. | (775) 334-6264

Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Arts Council presents Aurelia Ondine Reynel’s photography at the Copeland Gallery in Minden through June 30. She was 15 when her grandfather, an amateur photographer himself, gave her a camera. “From the time I took my first shot, I fell in love with photography,” Reynel said. | (775) 782-8207

Atelier offers something for all

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Calendar ONGOING

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 New Crop 2016 Capital Arts Initiative Courthouse | June 3-Sept. 29

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. June workshops include Shibori Dyeing, Knitting Group, Summer Florals, Acrylic Painting, Intro to Drawing, Painted Summer Scarves, Intro to Knitting, Spoon Carving, Letterpress Workshop and Intro to Crochet. For a complete schedule, times and descriptions, visit the Web site. | ateliertruckee.com

3x3: Whole Phantasmagoria Duality Sierra Arts Foundation | June 6-24 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 New Beginnings Holland Project Micro Gallery | Until June 17 Katrina Lasko McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until June 17 Susan Handau McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Until June 17 Luverne Lightfoot Northwest Reno Library | Until June 25 Aurelia Ondine Reynel Copeland Gallery | Until June 30 Reno Book Arts Atelier | Until June 30

Lake of the Sky images

Jack Pierson UNR Church of Fine Arts | Until July 1

Tahoe City A retrospective exhibit of iconic Lake Tahoe region photographs will be at the Gatekeeper’s Museum during summer 2016. The show will open on June 10 and continue through Labor Day. Noted photographer Harold A. Parker took these timeless pictures from 1905 to 1913 when Parker was the resident Tahoe Tavern photographer. Special events, vintage photographic workshops and membership nights are planned.

A companion catalog accompanies the exhibit. | northtahoemuseums.org

“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 ARTful Women Wilbur D. May Museum | Until July 17

Mermaid Joanne Pohler | JoAnne’s Stained Glass

Art in nature

All in a day’s work

Ups and downs of emotion

Area venues North Tahoe Arts hosts the North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open takes place from June 13 to 18 with organized paint-outs and painting demonstrations, juried competition and awards, reception, public exhibit during the Tahoe City Wine Walk and the Farmer’s Market Quick Draw Competition.

The reception will be held June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Maritime Museum in Tahoe City. This is the culminating event for our North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open painters. Artwork will be on display for sale at the reception. | northtahoearts.com

Reno, Nev. McKinley Arts & Cultural Center Gallery East hosts mixed-media painter Susan Handau until June 17. “Reflections of the Day” is a collection of multi-media paintings inspired by the beauty of color and mystery of nature. Each piece is a textured surface built by layering wax, oil, acrylic, ink and fiber fused by heat. | (775) 334-6264

Reno, Nev. University of Nevada, Reno School of Arts presents Jack Pierson’s photographs until July 1 at Sheppard Contemporary Church of Fine Arts. The work explores the emotional undercurrents of everyday life, from the intimacy of romantic attachment to the distant idolization of others.

Pierson’s work is moored by melancholy and introspection, yet his images offer a celebratory aura. | (775) 784-4278

Art comes in threes Reno, Nev. Three teaching artists from the University of Nevada, Reno; Truckee Meadows Community College and Sierra Nevada College were chosen to participate in a group show. Each artist wrote down three words, which went into a hat. To maintain the spirit of creative play, the artists met in the afternoon on at 3:33 p.m. on March 3 to draw three words from a hat. The three words drawn became the title of the exhibition: “3x3: Whole Phantasmagoria Duality.” This exhibition will run from June 6 to 24 at Sierra Arts Foundation. An opening reception will be on June 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. | sierra-arts.org

Interpreting new beginnings Reno, Nev. Local teen artists examine the theme of “New Beginnings” at the Holland Project Micro Gallery through June 17.

This group exhibit showcases teen artists’ different interpretations and fabrications of the theme, whether it’s a resurrection or rebirth. | (775) 742-1858

One art, one artist Reno, Nev. Artist and teacher Luverne Lightfoot’s solo exhibit will feature oil portraits that capture the strength and character of a person and oil landscapes express an essence of place. The exhibit will be on display at Northwest Reno Library until June 25. | (775) 425-3130

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

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Arts.

“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 American Impressionism Nevada Museum of Art | Until Aug. 14 “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 3 RD MONDAY Print Club Bona Fide 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY Gathering of Art North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday) Wheel & Hand-building Ceramics Community Arts Center 2 ND FRIDAY Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art SATURDAY & SUNDAY Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2 ND SATURDAY Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art Art Walk Reno

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What car company makes the Rio and Sedona models?

2. MUSIC: Who composed the “Wedding March”?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Isle of Wight?

4. U.S. STATES: What is the state bird of Louisiana?

5. MOVIES: What are the names of “The Blues Brothers”?

6. INVENTIONS: Who invented the tea bag in the early 20th century?

7. CHEMISTRY: Which chemical element has the symbol K? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a more commonly known name for the Alsatian dog?

9. ART: What are the top three secondary colors, obtained by mixing two primary colors?

10. FAMOUS QUOTES: What 20th-century first lady once said, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people”?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

The word “infant” is derived from the Latin word “infans,” which means “unable to speak.”

Junior Whirl Answer: 1. Blackfeet, 2. Feelings, 3. Flatfeet, 4. Feedback, 5. Tenderfeet, 6. Coffeecake, 7. Feeblest, 8. Feedstuff.

Differences: 1. Picture is missing, 2. Antenna is missing, 3. Sleeve is shorter, 4. Coverlet is missing, 5. Shade is raised, 6. Teddy bear is reversed.

When Andy of Mayberry used fabric to sew his own clothing item, I guess it was Taylor-made.

CryptoQuip

1. Kia Motors Corp., 2. Felix Mendelssohn, 3. Off England’s southern coast, 4. Brown pelican, 5. Jake and Elwood, 6. Thomas Sullivan, 7. Potassium (original Latin name was kalium), 8. German Shepherd, 9. Orange, green and purple, 10. Eleanor Roosevelt

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If you find yourself with a dull pair of scissors, try this trick: Fold a piece of sandpaper in half, rough side out, and make repeated cuts until the blades are sharp again.

Those who study such things say that in Norway, there are 1,800 lakes that have no fish at all.

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Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

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

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

As emerging from a fog you can see the sun and sky again. Now everything appears vivid and colorful and you want to experience the full spectrum. Happy to yield the spotlight to others these days you are happy to go unnoticed.

However, you may not have as easy a time letting go of control. Surrender to the flow.

New interests and opportunities on relationship fronts are coming to your attention.

Fun and frolic are good possibilities if you engage.

Yet your thoughts are immersed in work and critical analysis. Also, you may be dealing with other issues preventing you from feeling light and spontaneous enough to engage. Then again, you could use the break.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Your sights are set on the future. Yet, you are happy to reflect for a while before you commit.

This focus will actually deepen before it ends. Take your time to read, learn and get the facts. Relax into the realization that, while you will soon, it is not yet time to take big deliberate action.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Who do you know who can pull for you?

This is one of those times when you may need to reach out for stored favors. However, be careful not to become needy and lean on others, not too much anyway. On the other hand, the time is right to open new doors. Meanwhile, you probably have work to do close to home and within as well.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Increased professional focus and activity are likely now. It includes fortifying foundations subject to new visions of possibility. This includes the acquisition of new knowledge and tools.

Circumstances are demanding that you take matters into your own hands more fully. This is one of those times when it is your destiny to make your own luck.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Social and cultural interests and activities are gaining your attention. Yet, research and investigation remain necessary. You may want to achieve more than usual now so you will have to manage your time effectively. Your ambitions may exceed your drive. Having full faith in the flow may be a bit harder these days, but you can do it.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) There is nothing wrong with wanting both this and that. The real problem is when each one is at opposite ends of the spectrum. You can have both but probably just one at a time. The next decision is which to go for first. Also, one may reveal the higher road and the other less so. So, it is work now and play later or the reverse?

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Many new thoughts are dancing in your mind. As satisfying as that may be, you would like to introduce some order and structure. Freestyle moves have their time and place, but sometimes a bit of formality can prove quite satisfying. Moving from thought to action is the other issue but it all begins with the first step.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) You have entered a creative and playful cycle. There remains work to do including organizing your affairs. The biggest hurdle is getting clear on your needs and responsibilities. Returns are coming in and you do have reason to feel confident. Yet change is in the air and is its own source of stress.

Be here now and play anyway.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) If you could you would hover close to home this month. Can you? Perhaps with some strategic planning, you could do just that. Making constructive use of your time all the while is the other side of the deal. Either way, you want freedom. Time is the main factor. It is not about getting away. The irony is that freedom requires discipline. Do you have homework to do?

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You have entered a complex cycle. On one hand you want to be extra focused, yet you also want to attend to a variety of areas and, all the while you, you feel stressed because you want to get more done than you can in the given time frame. Lowering your expectations and increasing your patience will help.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) You are back in the game. Either due to a hiatus and/or to a series of distractions your usual rhythm was disrupted. It may take a while to get back fully yet the rebound has begun. Consequently, your confidence levels are also on the rise. Deep changes continue to rumble within, yet they have become the new norm anyway.

Tails in Tahoe Mac & Sage

Mack

Betty

Vladimir

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.

I am a senior here at the shelter and I have some great stories and life experiences under my belt. I currently have very limited vision and have the most trouble seeing at night.

Female, spayed, gray Tabby, 9 years old, short hair, current on shots, microchipped. Litter box trained.

Affectionate and friendly with people, but does not like other cats.

Vladimir has a gentle personality and enjoys socializing with other cats and of course with you.

Vladimir is looking forward to his furr-ever home.

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

Time warp for the Iron Horse Even large Eastern cities kept their own time. Baltimore was 3 minutes ahead of Washington, D.C. A popular gadget in those days was a device that could quickly calculate the various times. Without it, making train connections on a lengthy trip could prove frustrating.

“A meticulous and methodical person, Charles F. Dowd had studied the problem and developed an original idea to divide the United States into four sections based on meridian lines.”

T of Truckee owes much to its location he historical character and function

along the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. Logging, ice harvesting, winter sports and tourism have long played a vital role in the region’s economy. For more than a century, Truckee has been considered the “Gateway to the Sierra” and a vital link to North Lake Tahoe.

Railroads accelerated the development of the West in the 19th and early 20th Centuries by opening vast tracts of land to settlement and economic growth. Powerful locomotives pulled passengers and freight safely in a speedy and timely manner, which helped connect the far West’s isolated communities with each other and the Eastern states. Although the corporations that owned and operated the various Western railroads were commonly perceived as extortionist monopolies, 19th Century railroad technology brought Americans together in ways they never expected.

Before the invention of the Iron Horse, people traveled between cities and towns by foot, horseback or stagecoach, making for a slow and uncertain trip. Business was conducted on arrival at the destination, whatever time that happened to be locally.

The arrival of the railroads, and later the telegraph, changed all that. Once trains began running regular schedules, the diverse time-keeping systems from town to town became a serious issue for the railroads. The problem was that time was dictated by local custom. Each important community center fixed its own local time, usually by the sun, which was accepted by the surrounding countryside. No one knew or cared if the clocks in distant towns were either ahead or behind their own.

In an effort to solve this problem, each railroad line devised its own system, which only added to the confusion. In each city there were at least two systems of time in 28

In 1914, May was mailed to her grandmother’s house in Grangeville, Idaho.

She is still the first and last person to be legally transported as mail in the United States. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

use: local and railroad. Because each railroad line had its own time system, residents in towns with more than one railroad had to keep track of multiple clocks. For example, the local time at Buffalo, N.Y., ran 20 minutes behind the New York Central Railroad time. The Lake Shore line lagged 15 minutes behind Buffalo’s “sun time.” It became so confusing that principal railroad stations installed arrays of clocks set to show the local time, the railroad time and the various times in the largest cities along the line.

Once the first transcontinental railroad was completed in May 1869, however, the problem became so acute that it was obvious that the country needed a uniform time system. Prior to 1870, there had been no attempt to develop a national time standard, but that year Charles F. Dowd, a Yale graduate and principal of the Temple Grove Ladies Seminary at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., published a pamphlet entitled, “A System of National Time for the Railroads.”

A meticulous and methodical person, Dowd had studied the problem and developed an original idea to divide the United States into four sections based on meridian lines: each section would cover 15 degrees of longitude or 1 hour in time, with the meridian of Washington, D.C. as the primary one. The railroads and press recognized the value of Dowd’s brilliant plan, but it ran into resistance. The nation’s railroads were in the middle of a war over rates and other economic issues and not inclined to cooperate with each other. Many communities took a certain pride in their own “sun time” and were reluctant to make any adjustments at all.

Dowd did not give up. For 12 years, he traveled the country attending railroad conventions, promoting his plan to railroad managers, local businesses and civic groups.

Gradually. his campaign sparked a growing wave of public support for a national

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standard of time. Minor modifications were made in Dowd’s time boundary lines to avoid them passing through cities, and the primary meridian was changed from Washington, D.C., to Greenwich, England, the site of England’s Royal Observatory. Professional associations, such as the American Meteorological Society and the American Society of Civil Engineers, strongly supported Dowd’s plan. In 1879, the chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific proposed enlarging the system to encompass the whole world.

At last, in 1883, the American Railway Association, which represented the interests of 78,000 miles of railroad, officially adopted and implemented Dowd’s idea.

The use of standard time was immediately accepted by all sections of the country despite that it had no governmental authorization. In fact, it took Congress 35 more years, until March 1918, to officially legalize railroad standard time in the act that also established daylight saving time.

In recognition of his dedicated effort to organize time zones into the system that we use still today, Charles Dowd received annual passes on all the railroads in the country. Ironically, he was killed at a train crossing in Saratoga, N.Y., Nov. 12, 1904.

Over the years, trains and railroad personnel have affected many people on a positive and personal level. In 1914, a little girl named May from Grangeville, Idaho, wanted to visit her grandmother who lived some 60 miles away in Lewiston.

She hadn’t seen her grandma in more than a year because the family was too poor to afford the passenger’s fare on the railroad.

But, her parents did know Len, the local postal clerk. They dressed their daughter in her best skirt, blouse and coat, and took her to the train depot. Len accepted a payment of 53 cents to send May as “mail” on a postal car. Railroad employees made sure that May made it to her grandmother’s house safe and sound. She is still the first and last person to be legally transported as mail in the United States.  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

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BRIDGING CROWN POINT RAVINE The Virginia & Truckee Railroad’s main line originated near the center of Virginia City, Nev., two blocks down from the busy commercial district on C Street and one block below the seedy brothels lining D Street.

Construction crews blasted two tunnels to reach Gold Hill. Beyond Gold Hill, an impressive wooden trestle 85 feet high and 500 feet long bridged the Crown Point Ravine. The V&T’s route described enough curvature to equal 17 complete circles in a distance of 13.5 miles.

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 thestormking.com.

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE 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 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.

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.

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June 4 | 9 p.m. | $10-$13 | 21+ | Moe’s BBQ | Tahoe City

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Branded Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

Live music Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Justin Lee Carson Valley Inn 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.

Bluff Caller Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

SYNDICATE 1 up 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10:30 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.

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Y Almost Means Nothing, and it’s the AMN is an acronym for Yesterday

band performing at Moe’s BBQ in Tahoe City on June 4.

Taylor Frederick, guitarist and lead vocalist for the band, describes their sound as heady metal. YAMN offers a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll with electronic influences and deep roots in the jam-band world.

“Atmospheric dance jams are involved.

We hit every arena along the genre plane with a clash of rock and electronic,” explains Frederick.

He chooses a soulful approach to his lyrics and guitar playing. He loves Frank Zappa and The Grateful Dead and grew up listening to Phish and Moe. He was such a fan of Moe he entered a nationwide contest, offered by Relix Magazine, in which the winner would play on stage with Moe for a night. Frederick submitted a video and won the contest.

“I sat in with the band on the first night of their New Year’s Eve run in 2012. It was after this I made the decision to go for it,”

“ Our shows offer an aspect of surprise and improvisation. We like to have a blank canvas and let the music do the painting.” —Taylor Frederick The band, which has been compared to Umphrey’s McGee, incorporates 1990s drum and bass, and leanings in the fusion realm. “Our shows offer an aspect of surprise and improvisation. We like to have a blank canvas and let the music do the painting,” Frederick says.

Guitarist Brian Hamilton and bassist David “Dewey” Duart are original members of the band that formed in Breckenridge, Colo., in 2007. The band is currently based out of Denver, although members hail from all over the country.

Frederick is also a songwriter for the band and draws from all genres of music.

Frederick explains. This led him on the trajectory to play music for a living.

Frederick heard YAMN was searching for a second guitar player and joined the group. “Brian has more notches writing.

He has written much of the original older material and wrote most of the ‘Unity of Opposites’ album,” says Frederick.

“The band didn’t have a lot of vocals.

I brought that aspect to the band. Music can do a lot of telling an amazing story, lyrics can speak and make the music even more relatable,” he adds. “The band also offers a heavy influence of dueling guitars with transcendental jams with complex

improvisation. There’s tension and release throughout our jams with elements of fusion and jazz aspects.”

There’s been a huge shift since Frederick joined the band. Drummer Neal “Fro” Evans and keyboardist James Dunstan brought their passion for music and talents to the group. “Fro loves old-school, 90s drum and bass and has funk, progressive and fusion chops. While James, inspired

by Disco Biscuits, is synth-heavy, loves jam and he’s a jazz cat, he loves anything from John Medeski to Page McConnell. Dewey is a big Rage Against The Machine and Phish fan, loves funk and old-school stuff like Tower of Power. Brian is the shredder of the band, loves fusion bands, Frank Zappa, Guthrie Govin and the Aristocrats and Genesis,” Frederick says.

“Tales from the Golden Road” radioshow host and singer songwriter David Ganz opens for YAMN. “I listen to his show every day,” says Frederick.

YAMN travels the county in a big, green, renovated Bluebird School Bus with bunks and living space for the band.

Frederick says this helps make traveling on the road a bit easier.

According to Frederick, the band has enough material for two new albums. Their plan is to get back into the studio and record new material this summer.

YAMN promises to bring the jam with their old stuff, as well as new material with some cover teases and mash-ups.  For more information or tickets, visit Moe’s on Facebook.

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Willy Tea TAYLOR June 9 | 6 p.m.

Heritage Restaurant & Bar | Reno, Nev.

WILLY TEA TAYLOR is a father, brother and son. His remarkable ability to sing about profound subjects in a simple way makes his songs a great place to lose yourself. Much of that comes from his upbringing. Willy grew up surrounded by rolling hills and horses in the small town of Oakdale. Known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World” for breeding so many world champion rodeo cowboys, Oakdale is still Willy’s home and the setting for many of his songs. | heritagewph.com

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June 9 | 8:30 p.m.

Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor | Reno, Nev. DEL AND HIS CREW, the Hieroglyphics, came out as a markedly non-gansta response to a burgeoning West Coast hip-hop scene. When he ambled onto the rap scene, Del presented somewhat of an anomaly. Instead of hardhitting tracks about inner city poverty and crime, Del’s songs dealt with riding the bus, wandering around the Bay Area and friends crashing on his couch. Over the following two decades, Del’s hallmark would be a continued eclecticism. He’s penned songs using video game sound effects, spit over the din of industrial clanging and been backed by operatic choruses. | jubjubsthirstparlor.com

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JUNE 3 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Friends in High Places Bar of America 8 p.m.

World’s Finest Sierra Valley Lodge 8 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Kowta, Crispylicious & IJV Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Bye Bye Birdie” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Scott Record The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.

Just Us Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m.

Branded Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

The Millionaires Harrah’s 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Y&T Cargo 8 p.m.

Rick Hayes & American Steel Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Diamond Rio Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ Bangus St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ RickGee 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 Romeo Reyes Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Edge 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 “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Carlos Rodriguez Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Steve Trevino Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Terry Stokes-Hypnolarious Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Special Events Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour Brewery Arts Center 10 a.m.

Street Vibrations Spring Rally Downtown Reno 18th Annual Eurofest Downtown Reno

JUNE 4 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Jo Mama Truckee Regional Park 11 a.m.

Live music Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7 p.m.

Midtown Men Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Friends in High Places Bar of America 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Kytami from Delhi 2 Dublin Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

YAMN Moes’s BBQ 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

The Expanders Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party 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.

Scott Record The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Just Us Atlantis 4 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Branded Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

The Millionaires Harrah’s 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

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Kutt Calhoun & Whitney Peyton Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Mumbo Gumbo Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Paquita La Del Barrio Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Rick Hayes & American Steel Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

The Cult Grand Sierra Resort 9 p.m.

Ritual-Industrial Gothic Underground Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 10 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

Miles Medina Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke 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 Steve Trevino Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Terry Stokes-Hypnolarious Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Special Events Street Vibrations Spring Rally Downtown Reno Sands Eurofest Downtown Reno

Enjoy the sounds of Audioboxx at the Eldorado on June 8.

JUNE 5 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Risky Biscuits West Shore cafe 11 a.m.

Live music Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 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.

Scott Record The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

World’s Finest

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RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge 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 Brian Scolaro Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

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T is on fire. Their upbeat unique sound he Portland band, World’s Finest,

is not to be missed. Chris Couch guitarist and lead vocalist for the band is also the songwriter.

Before World’s Finest, Couch played in another band, but his songs weren’t getting any playtime. At a house party, Couch was jamming with bassist Evan Malfer and the two hit it off. They began a side project with Couch’s songs. Their goal was to have as much fun as possible as a side band and they began playing with random musicians around the Portland area.

Couch was at a festival when he met Dan Hurley. “Dan was playing his banjo at

than 300 shows in the past three years and 120 in the last year alone. They will be performing at High Sierra Festival in July.

World’s Finest is continually evolving. They started with a laid-back reggae, acoustic vibe. When they added the horn, their sound got a lot funkier. The banjo added a bluegrass sound. They offer a ska element, and with Couch’s singersongwriter component, an Americana, jam-band quality emerged.

When describing their sound Couch says, “We’re an eclectic, ska-grass jam band.” Couch draws inspiration for his songwriting from the struggles and victories of daily life. “During our last album

“ We jump from one style to another and still maintain a coherent vibe.” —Chris Couch the camp next to us. We realized we sang well together,” says Couch. Hurley, Malfer and Couch began playing together on a regular basis.

“Each of the other bands we had been playing with dried up, and we got more serious. We produced a nine-song album which was easy, mellow, reggae-ish songs,” explains Couch. At the CD release party, they met saxophone player Sean McLean and jammed with him. “We knew he was the guy. He was the missing piece. He’s a shredding sax player and a shredding guitar player,” Couch says. Drummer Mike Apodaca, a former member of Couch’s previous band, rounds out the quintet.

“We jump from one style to another and still maintain a coherent vibe,” Couch explains. World’s Finest released their first CD less than a year after they formed.

They played side-stage acts, local festivals, Earth Day events and any event they could.

“A kind of a snowball effect occurred from our efforts,” says Couch.

The band hosted a small festival and 300 people attended. “The progression of meeting people that attended — the bands, vendors and all the contacts — created networking opportunities. We were invited to String Summit and Hangtown Festival,” says Couch. The band has played more

‘Headwater,’ I was going through a difficult time in a relationship, which ended while I was writing. Trying to keep your life together while trying to keep the musician thing together is a struggle,” he says.

“Being out on the road for a long time, you learn how to put yourself second to the needs of others. I’ve also learned I’ll probably always play music and write songs. I love being part of the songwriting tribe.”

Couch recognizes that it’s going to be a long process and that he’ll keep working at his craft and getting better. “You can always learn something from any musician or performance,” he says.

Couch’s authenticity emerges during the conversation. Humble, kind and intelligent, Couch is someone you want to know better after speaking with him.

“We’re a versatile band. We are super different and going to just be us. We keep our own vibe and hopefully, people will be down with it,” Couch says.

With a new release on the horizon this summer, things are going well for World’s Finest. Check out their upcoming show on June 3 at the Sierra Valley Lodge in Calpine.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit sierravalleylodge.net.

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June 4 | 7 p.m.

Brewery Art Center | Carson City, Nev.

KNOWN FOR DIVERSITY, Mumbo Gumbo blends many genres, from rock to soul, Afro pop to lush balladry, zydeco to country, into a celebratory, danceable noise.

With a heavy New Orleans base, they layer their sound with cumbias, Afro-Cuban rhythms, country waltzes and edgy bluesrock plus additional elements of Tex-Mex, West Indian and African music. It’s a musical gumbo, combining many elements into one auditory stew. Adding seasoning are beautiful harmonies and superb melodies. | breweryarts.org

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June 9 | 9 p.m.

Studio on 4th | Reno, Nev. WITH HER FOURTH studio album, Stacy Jones shows off her country, folk and Americana roots while always having a touch of the blues in her soul. Having made appearances at SXSW, Chicago Blues Festival, Beale St. Memphis during the IBC’s and several other national and regional festivals, her talent is awaiting the next level of recognition. Jones has shared the stage with Elvin Bishop, Lee Oskar, John Nemeth, Ian Siegall, Charlie Musselwhite and other talented artists. | studio4th.com

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JUNE 6 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s 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 Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

JUNE 7 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE 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 Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 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 Sands Regency 9 p.m.

Dance Bootcamp w/Eric & Corrie Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Eldorado 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.

JUNE 8 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 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 Rocky LaPorte & Larry “Bubbles” Brown The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

ElectroSwing Burlesque The Loft Theatre 10 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.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Rocky & Judith Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Stacy Jones Sassafras 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Logan Hone, California’s Bellow, Nico’s Mystery & Rob Ford Explorer Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 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 Rum Bullions 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.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

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Y& T

June 3 | 8 p.m.

Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel | Reno, Nev. BEFORE MÖTLEY CRÜE, before RATT, even before there was a Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early 1970s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that trailed. Many of the biggest acts of the 1980s became popular opening for headliners Y&T and cut their teeth on the band, as evidenced by the Y&T mentions in tell-all books by acts such as Metallica and Mötley Crüe. | cargoreno.com

Jill Meniketti

The Expanders

JUNE 9 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Paul Covarelli and George Souza Cottonwood 6 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 Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge 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 HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte & Larry “Bubbles” Brown The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Brüka Theatre presents “Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” debuting on June 3.

RENO & BEYOND In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Mark Mckay Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Willy Tea Taylor Heritage Restaurant 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Del the Funky Homosapien, Richie Cunning, Pure Power Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Stacy Jones Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

The Opiuo Band Cargo 9 p.m.

Jeremy Cornwell Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 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.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

June 4 | 10 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. WHILE MOST MODERN American reggae bands are rooted in the rock reggae style, there are a few U.S. artists championing the lineage of classic roots reggae traditions, and Los Angeles-based vintage reggae revivalists The Expanders are leading that charge, building their sound around classic 70s and early 80s-style reggae, with three-part vocal harmonies, conscious songwriting and an indie-DIY spirit. | crystalbaycasino.com

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The Magic of Morels

TA S T Y TIDBITS

FORAGING FOR DINNER S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

I friend and artist Molly Knickerbocker

had never had a morel mushroom when

A TA S T Y

F UNDRAISER

Sip, Savor, Smile, the 42nd Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner Wine + Restaurant Faire fundraiser, is at Coyote Moon Golf Course from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on June 4. 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. | sitruckeedonner.org The morel.

“The key to finding the mushrooms is to look for places that have

We found a spot in Truckee that fit the criteria. With our heads down and eyes peeled on the earth we began our search. Capano was the first to spot the pinecone-looking mushroom among a sea of pinecones.

“They’re like castles growing from the ground,” she said with pure delight. She took her knife and gently cut the mushroom at the base. I held out a mesh bag.

I’d read it was best to collect the morels in a porous bag. The theory being the spores would spread back into the ground.

I finally spotted one morel and then another: some big, some small. I held the morel to my nose and drew in its earthy scent. Morels are blackish brown in color at the cone with a cream-colored beige stem; some are slightly blonder. They reminded me of a sponge in texture. We also came

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across the toxic false morel, which is more orange in color.

Once my eyes adjusted, morels were everywhere. The mushrooms seemed prevalent in the moister areas of the woods.

By the end of our two-hour walkabout, we had collected close to 3 pounds.

I sautéed green spring onions in butter until tender, added a handful of sliced morels and then placed them over a bowl of gluten-free penne with a dash of Himalayan salt and cracked pepper. The flavors of the mushrooms were earthy and meaty, creating a simple delectable meal.

Capano, Knickerbocker and I went back out the following evening. We decided to return to the scene of our last

adventure. We found ourselves frolicking in the woods, squealing with glee with each fabulous fungi we found. “They remind me of little brains,” Knickerbocker said.

Knickerbocker invited me to her home for dinner. I brought scallops, asparagus and English peas from my Mountain Bounty CSA box. Molly was stirring a risotto with morel mushrooms when I arrived. She roasted the asparagus with finely chopped morels and sautéed the scallops, which she dredged in flour, sumac and salt. The peas were added to the risotto. We sipped on gin and elderberry tonic cocktails, which was Priya Hutner and Katie Capano with their bounty of morels.

A sliced morel.

been burned, old logging areas or places with downed trees.”

Toast the pets like drinking summer. I loved the crispy roasted morel bits that topped the asparagus. The risotto was rich with a slight nutty flavor from the morels.

I’ve decided that morels are a most delicious delicacy.

It is best not to wash morels. Wipe them gently and place in the fridge with a slightly damp paper towel. Use them soon

Gluten-free penne with morels.

mentioned she was meeting her father to forage for the elusive mushroom. The whereabouts of these magical mushrooms are often a highly guarded secret. I was intrigued.

Morels can capture up to $40 per pound.

Chris Clark and Katie Capano went foraging a few days later and invited me to partake in a beautiful vegan Alfredo linguine with morel mushrooms and peas.

Capano offered to take me out to forage for morels and we made plans for the following day.

The key to finding the mushrooms is to look for places that have been burned, old logging areas or places with downed trees.

Morels tend to grow in small clearings, in places that are not too rocky, not too hilly, not too wet nor too dry. They emerge as the snow recedes and flourish when temperatures are 60 degrees and above during the day and around 40 degrees at night.

after picking. They can be dehydrated, as well. The season in Tahoe for morels is short — only a couple of months. But there is still time to get out, get into the woods and attune your eyes to one of earth’s tempting treats.  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.

Truckee New Moon Natural Foods hosts a beer tasting of beers crafted at Founders Brewery on June 3. The cost is $10 with all of the proceeds benefitting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. The public is encouraged to stop by any time between 5 and 8 p.m. | hstt.org

Sharpen knife skills Truckee John Weatherson, owner of Restaurant Trokay, will guide participants through a knife skills workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on June 5. Students will learn how to hold a knife safely and effectively, how to setup a station for cooking at home and how to dice, julienne, brunoise and slice like a pro.

This workshop presented by Atelier will take place upstairs at Restaurant Trokay.

The cost of the class is $95. All materials will be provided. Participants who make reservations for dinner that night will receive 10 percent off their bill. | Register (530) 582-1040

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop-up 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. Stella Steakhouse Pop Up is on June 3 and 4. Garden Patch Pop Up is on June 10 and 11. Latin Grill Pop Up is On June 17 and 18. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

June 2-8, 2016

EXPLORE THE LIST at P lu m p Jac k

BY LOU PHILLIPS

Seared Scallops | Courtesy PlumpJack

P of a secret. With celebrity ownership, lumpJack Café and Bar isn’t much

a stellar world-class location and connections with the eponymous PlumpJack Winery, as well as Cade and Odette Wineries in Napa Valley, it’s about as “Squallywood” as it gets.

Seafood Poke Cones | Courtesy PlumpJack

Rhône-like characteristics of minerals and gaminess along

and morello cherries.”

With the amazing cuisine of Executive Chef Jack Connell and a wine cellar that won Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence, PlumpJack’s is a true destination. It features a several-hundred-selection wine list with classics across all regions and categories going back decades, and a complete beverage program with a vast collection of spirits and beers.

A wonderful place to begin and a feast for the eyes, as well as the palate, are the seafood poke cones featuring the crispycrunchy housemade pastry cones, overflowing with rich ahi and fresh vegetables. The Taittinger NV La Francaise Brut, $33 for a half-bottle, was just as rich and vibrant as the food and had the complexity that Taittinger is known for.

Another dish that proved to be a work of art as well as great eats, was the pan-

Jason’s | American

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

For an after-dinner delight, it’s hard to pass up the rare opportunity to sample the Rare Wine Co. Historic Series 4 Madeira Flight, $28 for 1.5 ounces, consisting of all four of the sweetness/quality levels of Madeira made from Verdehlo, Sercial, Malmsey and Bual grapes. They played wonderfully with the apple pistachio tart with mascarpone ice cream and pomegranate reduction.

This is a list for wine lovers to explore and celebrate with both current vintages and aged options in almost every category. It features real vertical depth in Napa Cabernets from iconic estates reaching back decades. Also not to be missed is a vast selection of European classics from Burgundy, Italy, Bordeaux and Champagne. For reservations or more information, call (530) 583-1576 or visit plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

Lunch Specials Daily Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

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

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.

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

To be included in the Dining Guide, call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

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

Lobster Reuben or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself!

Try our

Serving fresh fish, salads, soup & more.

2 fresh fish tacos w/ a soft drink or beer for $7 Wednesdays & Thursdays

Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10089 West River Street · Truckee (530) 582-5000 · MorgansLobsterShack.com

CREATIVE AMERICAN DINING IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN

Kings Beach Early Bird Special 4-6pm

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

TRUCKEE

Las Panchitas | Mexican

is a blockbuster that had

profile of dark blackberries

TAHOE CITY

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

“PlumpJack’s own Napa Syrah

with an upfront Napa fruit

DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

seared diver scallops with pickled beets, roasted brussel sprouts and pistachio pesto.

A magical match with the Cade 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Napa, $45 a bottle, that has an extra dose of richness and aromatic floral complexity to go along with bright citrus and melon on the palate.

PlumpJack’s own Napa Syrah from the spectacular 2013 vintage, $79 a bottle, is a blockbuster that had Rhône-like characteristics of minerals and gaminess along with an upfront Napa fruit profile of dark blackberries and morello cherries — all hung on a beautiful tannic frame. It seemed made to order for the robust flavors of the Flatiron Steak with potato galette and broccoli rabe with a mushroom demi.

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Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-4539 8345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

Vegan Sauté • Sustainable Fresh Fish • Midwest Filet Mignon Organic Chicken • Local Seasonal Produce Unique Summer Addition Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 17 years Celebrating 30 years Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

THE SOULE DOMAIN

Steve Soule Head Waiter

Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.com

Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe 35

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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

D

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

D

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

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

D

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.

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OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

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

L

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

D

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

L

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

L

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

L

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

L

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

D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

D

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

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B L

L D

B L D

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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

L

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

D

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

L

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

D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

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

D

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

L

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

D

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

L

(530) 414-4836

L

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

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

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(518) 637-4996

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Farmers are sharing their bounty of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, beef and seafood, and handmade wares at local farmers’ markets.

Beckworth | Sierra Valley Farms hosts California’s only on-farm farmer’s market Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 9. | sierravalleyfarms.com Incline Village, Nev. | Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market presents a market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com The Tunnel Creek Stations Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tunnel Creek.

Stateline, Nev. | Head to Kahle Community Park every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. for a market through Sept. 30. | laketahoemarkets.com 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 Truckee | Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Sierra Valley Farms hosts a farmers’ market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Sears and Coffee Bar Bakery center until Sept. 25. | truckeefarmersmarket.org

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Park and eat Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food came about in 2012 with five food trucks. Last year, Reno Street Food at Idlewild Park offered 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers. Reno Street Food is a free event that runs from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 7. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

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I how I choose a recipe (visit TheTahoe-

n the last couple of articles, I talked about

Weekly.com to read past columns). Last week’s recipe, or several recipes, came from looking at the title of an article. Although this week’s recipe came about from cravings, I also did quite a bit of experimenting.

I had been craving ribs for a while and just happened to hit a few stores that were having a sale on baby backs. In all, I ended up with two and a half impressive racks of ribs.

“If you like heat, add a little chili sprinkle of salt when eating them, will bring out more of the individual flavors.”

A few years ago I made my own fivespice blend for Chinese spareribs. But since I didn’t have all the ingredients this time, I bought a pre-made blend available at most supermarkets. The ingredients for the spareribs fell together from that: fivespice blend, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and possibly chili sauce. I cut the racks into individual ribs and separated them into five piles.

The first pile, I did what I normally like to do which is to wing it and mix the ingredients as to how I think they would go together. Next, I looked up about 10 different recipes online. I had the main

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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.

sauce to the recipe. A tiny

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrées

Sunday-Thursday 5-6 p.m.

ingredients right, but quite a few recipes also included sherry, brandy or sake and ketchup. Some also used red food coloring for the red common in that style of ribs.

A couple of recipes added lemon.

For three of the remaining piles, I followed some recipes, exactly I will say, most of the recipes were similar with the differences being mainly in the amounts of the various ingredients. I marinated the ribs overnight. I cooked two of each recipe, before making the last batch. I adjusted the amounts of the ingredients I like to stand out more, which for me was an increase in the hoisin sauce and ginger.

Also, I left out the chili sauce and this was my favorite recipe. My original batch was a close second. If you like heat, add a little chili sauce to the recipe.

A tiny sprinkle of salt when eating them, will bring out more of the individual flavors. Enjoy. 

Local’s favorite for more than 30 years!

RECIPE

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 4 T hoisin sauce 3 T soy sauce ½ t sesame oil 1 t five-spice blend 2 T honey 2 T ketchup 1 T rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 T ginger, minced

Add all the ingredients together in a pot at medium-low heat until just warm and blended. The heat will melt the honey and blend the ingredients. Let the marinade cool before adding to the ribs. Marinate the ribs for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Cook using indirect heat on a grill or in the oven at 225 F degrees on a rack set over a sheet pan for 8 hours or until the ribs are tender and cooked through.

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