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Volume 35 | Issue 12

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Tour de Manure Big Blue Adventure Local Profile The Arts Sierra Stories

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flavor THE ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE Many of us heard the call of the mountains and were awe-struck by the beauty of the Tahoe region and the lifestyle – daily commutes along lakes and rivers, a morning paddle, a lunchtime trail run, an after-work hike, a life lived with our best pal – our dogs – at work and at play, and plenty of time for the things that make us happy. That’s what brought me and my friends and family to the mountains, just as it did for Todd Jackson, founder of Big Blue Adventure.

Todd turned his passion for the outdoors and adventure racing into the successful Big Blue Adventure, which will host 22 events this year with everything from mountain bike races to triathlons. Kayla Anderson spoke to Todd recently about his call for our cover story on “Building an action-packed life.”

The adventure lifestyle is enjoyed by many in Tahoe and Truckee from the hard core athlete to the novice.

Alpenglow Sports hosts the Mountain Festival again this summer to encourage those at every ability level to explore the mountains offering guided adventures from crack climbing to hiking for beginners and everything in between. Read Wet ‘n’ Dirty in this issue for a look at what the festival has to offer.

Tim Hauserman is a local that has enjoyed his adventure lifestyle from mountain biking and hiking (including penning the guidebook for the Tahoe Rim Trail), to watersports and road biking. One of his favorite outings is the Tour de Manure and he shares his love for this annual event in “Small-town vibe on Tour de Manure.” 

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… the mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city... Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light.

– John Muir Explore the outdoors at the Alpenglow Mountain Festival from June 18 to 26 featuring everything from lakeside yoga to trail runs, wildflower hikes and rock climbing. See Wet ‘n’ Dirty in this issue for details. Photography by Josh Hejl | Courtesy AlpenglowSports.com

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Shoreline: 72 miles Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

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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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Tour de Manure

JUNE 16-23, 2016

EVERY TUESDAY

STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN · PHOTOS BY LAURA READ

T events to choose from in the summer here are a lot of great bike-riding

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

and fall around Lake Tahoe and Northern California. For me, however, one stands above the rest – the Tour de Manure in the Sierra Valley on June 18. The ride is wellorganized and supported, the food at the finish is delicious and the Sierra Valley is a beautiful place to ride in the spring. But what really makes the tour special is the small-town, relaxed atmosphere that brings back a great crowd of Tahoe and Truckee locals year after year.

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Author Tim Hauserman, far right, rides in the Tour de Manure with other cyclists.

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

THE RIDE At a metric century distance of 62 miles, many will find the Tour de Manure a much more civilized and enjoyable ride than taking on the full 100 miles required in a regular century race, especially this early in the biking season. The ride begins between 8 and 9 a.m. in Sierraville, 25 miles north of Truckee. The goal is to finish before the notorious Sierra Valley afternoon winds kick in. The ride heads north on State Route 89, 4 miles to Sattley, where a right turn begins the long across-valley push on County Route A23 to Beckwourth.

Senior hikers Incline Village

the 5-mile climb up Smithneck Road. The climb is steady, but gentle, and ends with a turn around and fun downhill return to Loyalton. Now, it’s time for the final leg: the 13-mile push back to Sierraville and the post-ride celebration.

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After a short jaunt along State Route 70, the course turns right and follows lightly traveled Country Route A24 to the town of Loyalton. The ride is flat, providing riders with opportunity to enjoy the pretty, cow country views and smells that give the ride its name. Sierra Valley is also a wildflower and birders’ paradise. Look for eagles, hawks, sandhill cranes, red-winged blackbirds and a host of other interesting and sweetly singing birds. Hawks especially don’t seem to mind you riding close as they lounge on a fence post. You also might catch a glimpse of antelope enjoying the pasture lands.

After a rest stop in Loyalton, the riders finally get a chance to switch gears, with

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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

Tuesdays sing the blues Olympic Valley

The Village at Squaw Valley hosts Bluesdays on Tuesdays from June 14 until Sept. 6. Free outdoor concert series features blues musicians, grab-and-go food specials at restaurants, discount passes on Aerial Tram and more from 6 to 8:30 p.m. | squawalpine.com

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

WHAT MAKES IT GREAT While spinning along on lightly used, rural roads with wildflowers and cow pastures is all good, riding as part of a great peloton to ease the burden is even better. This ride is full of lines of folks riding along; find one that matches your speed and hang on. While in the past I had spent most of the ride by myself, last year I almost did the entire ride in a line of other riders. I arrived at the finish a half hour earlier than any previous tour and felt quite a bit more chipper than usual.

Whether you are riding alone or in a pack, you will appreciate the Berma Shavestyle signs you pass as you roll along. One set says: “Sierra Valley, where Spandex meets Rawhide.” Another says: “Sattley: 52 people, 71 chickens, 101 cows, 34 goats.”

Once the riding is complete, the party begins. The food is excellent and there is lots of it. The bluegrass music from Tahoe and Sierra Valley locals Michael Hogan and The Simpletons will add to the fun.

The Tour de Manure is a fundraiser for Sierraville’s Fire Department. Folks from the town and all across the valley arrive at the start, early in the morning to volunteer to make this a great event.

Rick Maddalena, one of the event org-

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

of Tahoe and Truckee locals year after year.”

OT H E R R I D E S TO C O N S I D E R

Toddler Time Truckee

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

anizers, says the tour has both a financial and community benefit. The fire department has been able to purchase some much-needed equipment over the years with the $10,000 plus the tour brings in every year.

“It is has helped a number of people in town see the value of having bike-related tourism in the Valley,” said Maddalena.

With just a few restaurants and stores in the sleepy Sierra Valley, folks swarming in and spending money is a good thing.

For the riders, it’s a chance to take a break from the bustle of Tahoe to enjoy a wonderful small-town get-together where the locals are happy to see you party down in their town.  To register, visit tourdemanure.org. Read Wet ‘n’ Dirty for details on other upcoming rides.

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

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

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

June 16-22, 2016

Hiking

More Events 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

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Sunset kayak tours Tahoe Vista

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

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

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

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.

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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

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

Star light, star bright Truckee

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Friday evening from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. in The Backyard at the Ritz-Carlton. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen. Comfortable seating, blankets and cocktails. Barbecue cookout option can be included for extra price. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

EVERY SATURDAY

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

Digging it Incline Village

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

Farmers’ Market Incline Village

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 until Aug. 8 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. All ages. | truckeethursdays.com

Star light, star bright Truckee

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Thursday evening from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen.

Comfortable seating, fire pits, outdoor heating, hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

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

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For the whole clan Incline Village

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

Star light, star bright Truckee

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Saturday evening from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen.

Comfortable seating, fire pits, outdoor heating, hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

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 16 | THURSDAY Tahoe construction meeting Tahoe City

West Shore Association invites everyone to attend its regular meeting at 8 a.m. at Granlibakken for an informative talk on local Tahoe construction projects for the summer. Speakers to include representatives from the Tahoe Transportation District, Placer County and Caltrans. | tahoewsa.com

Let’s dance Tahoe City

Tahoe City Downtown Association hosts a Bridgetender Street Dance from 6 to 9 p.m.

Music by Groove Foundry. Fundraiser for 4th of July fireworks. | visittahoecity.org

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

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

SKUNK HARBOR Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake.

Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach.

Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

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

NORTH SHORE

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

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay. SOUTH SHORE

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

WEST SHORE

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

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

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

Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs 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.

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JUNE 16-18 | THURSDAY-SATURDAY Streams in need Truckee River Watershed Council needs Adopt-A-Stream volunteers to conduct two types of water quality monitoring. It takes two to four hours to complete the monitoring session. | Register truckeeriverwc.org

JUNE 16-19 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Festival celebrates solstice Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Solstice Festival includes signature events over the course of three days that tout the area’s distinct qualities and character. Instant access to Lake Tahoe, artisan food and wine, acclaimed musicians and artists and celebrated collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. | visittahoecity.com

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SOLSTICE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF

SUMMER The four-day Tahoe City Solstice Festival from June 16 to 19 brings artisan food and wine, acclaimed musicians and artists, adventure sports and celebrated local shops, restaurants and gallery exhibits to the shores of Lake Tahoe.

J U N E 1 8 | Glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom, paddle past historic homes, and hear stories of local history, culture and landmarks with a half-priced, guided paddle with Tahoe City Kayak at 9 a.m.

Festival highlights include the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market on Thursday, Classic Car Stroll on Friday, Tahoe City Wine Walk on Saturday, and the summer’s first Concert at Commons Beach performance on Sunday.

The weekend also includes a solstice paddle on the lake with Tahoe City Kayak, the Bridgetender Street Dance, Pete ’n Peter’s 40th anniversary party, and the start of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival.

Sip, shop and explore Tahoe City along its scenic, lakeside sidewalks while tasting wines and sampling delicious morsels from more than 20 acclaimed wineries, Tahoe restaurants and caterers from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tahoe City Wine Walk.

Tickets are $40 per person in advance and $50 the day of.

Tickets will be available the day of, for cash only, at Boatworks Mall and the North Lake Tahoe Visitors’ Center. | tahoecitywinewalk.com

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En Plein Air’s free public exhibit will take place at the North Tahoe Arts plaza during the Wine Walk.

the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market held every week until Oct. 13 on Commons Beach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the evening, dance the night away with the Bridgetender Fireworks Fundraiser Street Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. with Groove Foundry.

Enjoy appetizers, live music, a DJ and dancing at Pete ’n Peter’s outdoor street party celebrating the bar’s 40 years in Tahoe City starting at 6 p.m.

J U N E 1 7 | North Lake Tahoe Boulevard becomes a nostalgic journey through Tahoe’s love affair with classic automobiles and collector cars at the Tahoe City Classic Car Stroll from 6 to 8p.m. Vote for Best in Show.

Participating artists come from near and far to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe for the En Plein Air Open Artist Reception & Collector’ Party from 4 to 6 p.m. offering the opportunity to be the first to purchase artwork fresh from the field. (See Arts for details.)

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J U N E 1 9 | Trunk Show heats up Tahoe City at the Third Annual Bringin’ The Love Party from noon to 6 p.m. with a Sip ‘n Shop, raffle and silent auction as a fundraiser for the Yorkey family, helping to support their 2-year-old daughter’s battle with leukemia.

Finish the weekend with the kickoff concert for Concerts on Commons Beach featuring The Dustbowl Revival and Sweetwater String Band starting at 3 p.m. | visittahoecity.com

Tahoe Donner hosts a free Meet and Greet open to everyone at the Equestrian Center to meet the horses, ponies and team members to kick off the season.

Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and games. | tahoedonner.com

Classic Car Stroll Tahoe City

North Lake Tahoe Boulevard becomes a nostalgic journey through Tahoe’s love affair with classic automobiles and collector cars at the Tahoe City Classic Car Stroll from 6 to 8 p.m. during the Solstice Festival. Vote for Best in Show. | visittahoecity.com

Artist Reception Tahoe City

Participating artists come from near and far to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe for the En Plein Air Open Artist Reception & Collector’ Party from 4 to 6 p.m. offering the opportunity to be the first to purchase artwork fresh from the field. (See Arts for details.) | northtahoearts.com

Summer Gala Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College holds its annual summer gala, called “A Night Under the Stars,” at the Hyatt Regency Tahoe. Black tie, dinner, dancing and entertainment. $175 alumnus; $250. | RSVP sierranevada.edu

Dinners pop up Truckee

Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers Latin Grill 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

Golf in the dark Incline Village

Family fun with glow golf putt-putt, a glow-in-the-dark chipping contest, shootout on the driving range and more. There will be drinks and appetizers for purchase, live music and fun activities at the Incline Village Championship Golf Course. | golfincline.com

JUNE 17-19 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY IVGID Community Days Incline Village

IVGID passholders receive free access to the Tennis Center, and specials on fitness classes, memberships, and more. | yourtahoeplace.com

June 16-22, 2016

Healthy weekend offerings Olympic Valley Soul to Solstice Wellness Retreat is at Resort at Squaw Creek. Includes healthy meals, keynote speakers, yoga, pilates and fitness classes. | (530) 583-6300

JUNE 18 | SATURDAY Catch a big one Truckee

Truckee Noon Rotary hosts the 28th annual Kids Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Coldstream Pond. Free to ages 12 and younger. Food and soft drinks available. No boats allowed. | truckeerotary.com

Remembering Pearl Harbor Truckee

This Dec. 7 is the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Louis Conter was on the “U.S.S. Arizona” that day and is one of only six survivors. Conter served 28 years and is a veteran of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He will be speaking at the Truckee Tahoe Republican Women Federated salad social beginning at noon. U.S. Congressman Tom McClintock (Calif., Rep.) will speak, too.

All are welcome. $10. | RSVP (530) 448-9134 or cherylastull@sbcglobal.net

Behind the barn door Beckwourth

Glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom, paddle past historic homes, and hear stories of local history, culture and landmarks with a half-priced, guided paddle with Tahoe City Kayak at 9 a.m. | visittahoecity.com

Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering presents Dinner in the Barn at Sierra Valley Farms. Special guest chef Michael Plapp, of “Meals By Micheal” Catering, formerly of Morgan’s Lobster Shack, will prepare the four-course dinner at 4:30 p.m.

Includes wine, beverage and music. $130. | RSVP sierravalleyfarms.com

Mountain Festival Area venues

Dinners pop up Truckee

Solstice Festival paddle Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer starts with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. Rock Climbing 101: From Gym to Crag is on Donner Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Broken Arrow Skyrace is at Squaw Valley from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. An Intro to Standup Paddling is at Sugar Pine Point State Park from 9 to 11 a.m. The Salomon Athlete Run in Shirley Canyon is from 2 to 5 p.m. with a moderateto-strenuous run with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. And, the Trails in Motion Film Festival is at Squaw Valley’s Plaza Bar from 6 to 8 p.m. $10 adults, $6 children. | Register alpenglowsports.com

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe City

Adventure Sports Week offers the Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race at 8 a.m. at Tahoe City Cross Country Center. Glide across clear water, past historic homes, while learning of local history from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Commons Beach. Tahoe City Kayak offers half-priced, guided paddle tours. From noon to 4 p.m., Salomon offers a shoe demo in a 28-foot mobile showroom.

A Stand Up Paddle Demo and Open Water Swimming Clinic with Rob Laurie is at Commons Beach at 6 p.m. XTERRA clinic will cover swim, bike and run course, transition and fueling during the race with Jamie Whitmore-Cardenas. | Register adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Cultivation at its highest Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens.

From 10 to 11:30 a.m. is Composting Basics. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org.

Walk, sip, repeat Tahoe City

The 11th annual Tahoe City Wine Walk, from noon to 4 p.m., features tastings from wineries, microbrews and restaurants, live music boutique shopping and panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. Must be 21 years of age and older. $40 in advance, $50 the day of for cash only. $20 tickets for designated driver food samplings. | tahoecitywinewalk.com

Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers Latin Grill 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

Tahoe Food Hub fundraiser Truckee

Back to the Land, a farm-to-table dinner, is at the Alder Creek Adventure Center. Food for the dinner is being sourced through the Tahoe Food Hub. Champagne and appetizers courtesy of Jamie Waltman Construction.

Silent auction. John Svahn of the Truckee Donner Land Trust will speak about Crabtree Canyon and the adjoining Carpenter Valley. $100. | RSVP walker.dwight@gmail.com

40th Anniversary Party Tahoe City

Enjoy appetizers, live music, a DJ and dancing at Pete ’n Peter’s outdoor street party celebrating the bar’s 40 years in Tahoe City starting at 6 p.m. | petenpeters.com

JUNE 19 | SUNDAY Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer continues with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. The second day of the Broken Arrow Skyrace at Squaw Valley is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Beginners Backpacking in Desolation Wilderness departs at 9 a.m. Enjoy a Tahoe Rim Trail hike with guidebook author Tim Hauserman at 9 a.m. to noon. Casual 6-mile hike along Truckee River Canyon. | Register alpenglowsports.com

Bringin’ The Love Party Tahoe City

Trunk Show heats up Tahoe City at the Third Annual Bringin’ The Love Party from noon to 6 p.m. with a Sip ‘n Shop, raffle and silent auction as a fundraiser for the Yorkey family, helping to support their 2-year-old daughter’s battle with leukemia. | tahoetrunkshow.com

Literary Arts & Wine Truckee

Join a monthly reading series held the third Sunday of every month at 6:30 in downtown Truckee. This is an opportunity for local, regional and visiting writers to share their work and help generate enthusiasm for the craft. | literaryartsandwine.squarespace.com

JUNE 20 | MONDAY Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer continues with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. The Hoka One One Trail Show Demo is at Alpenglow Sports from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get Up, Stand Up: Beginner SUP Instruction with Tahoe City Kayak at the Tahoe City Marina Pier is from 9 to 10 a.m. Roll, Release & Restore: Pilates for Runners & Hikers is at the Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio in the Cobblestone Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Register alpenglowsports.com

Mountaineer talks Incline Village

Myths and Mountains hosts a special event with Ed Viesturs, “No Shortcuts to the Top,” at The Chateau from 6 to 8 p.m. Light snacks, auction, raffle and talk. | RSVP (775) 832-5454.

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe City

Adventure Sports Week continues with kayaking the lake at dusk with Tahoe City Kayak. Special 50 percent off the regular price for the easy gliding along Tahoe’s West Shore.

Based on two-person minimum. | RSVP (530) 581-4336

JUNE 21 | TUESDAY Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer continues with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. Family Climbing is on Donner Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. An Ellis Peak Run is at Barker Pass from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 6.2-mile trail is a classic Tahoe ridgeline run. Tahoe Rim Trail Hike is at Brockway Summit is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 5.7-mile hike includes some of the best views in the region. | Register alpenglowsports.com

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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.

Truckee | Reno from North Lake Tahoe 2nd Thursday of the month

(TRK) $3.00 - (RNO) $8.00* Grass Valley | Nevada City 2nd Tuesday of the month $8.00* Auburn | Roseville | Sacramento

3rd Wednesday of the month $10.00*

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

(NLT) $3.00* - (SLT) $5.00* *Suggested donation for those 60 & over & fare for those under 60 years of age.

TahoeTransportation.org/nttt Reservations: (530) 550-7451

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Wile through the wildflowers Tahoe Donner Janet Zipkin from Tahoe Institute For Natural Science will lead a Tahoe Donner Nature Trail Wildflower Walk from 4 to 6 p.m. The gentle hike is 2.25 miles round trip. Meet at Trout Creek Rec Center. | tinsweb.org

Guided wine tasting Kings Beach

Wine Tahoe offers free guided wine tasting and wine education the third Tuesday of each month at North Tahoe Events Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Featuring wines from Napa, Sonoma and Burgundy. Wines available for purchase. Limit 18 people. | RSVP (925) 68315230 or winetahoe.com

Join the network Truckee

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals is hosting a network mixer at Mellow Fellow Truckee from 5:30 to 8 p.m. $10, free members. | tahoetryp.org

Lake research discussed Incline Village

Dr. Charles Goldman will give a talk on the history of research at Lake Tahoe at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College. No-host bar at 5:30 p.m. Talk starts at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

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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 | skiheavenly.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

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South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

(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

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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

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MUSEUMS

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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

Daily (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 9,418

(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

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Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

(530) 583-9283 | 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 822 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

200,000 AF

CI Independence 17,334 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)

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

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Natural rim 6,223’

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

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Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

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Truckee

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Donner Memorial Visitor Center

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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

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GRAY’S CROSSING

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TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146 | GolfIncline.com Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150 | GolfIncline.com

THE LOST SIERRA

WHITEHAWK RANCH

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

Don’t miss our digital Golf Guide online at

TheTahoeWeekly.com foot golf at gray’s crossing

Membership 101 hosted by Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce is from 8 to 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the California Welcome Center. | (530) 587-8808

Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer continues with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. Desolation Wilderness Geology Hike is at Emerald Bay from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Easy, scenic hike to Eagle Lake with geology guru Ben Hatchett. Hoka One One Trail Show Demo is at Alpenglow Sports from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patagonia Worn Wear Repair Clinic is at Alpenglow Sports from noon to 4 p.m. Fun Run at Tahoe Cross Country is from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The 5- to 7-mile run is easy single-track.

Ultramarathon Q & A with Krissy Moehl and Jason Koop is at Alpenglow Sports from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pilates Circuit at the Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Register alpensglowsports.com

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe City

Adventure Sports Week offers an Adventure Movie Night featuring “The Cobbler.” | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Parents Night Out Incline Village

IVGID hosts a Parents Night Out from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 11 years at the Recreation Center with pizza, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and a movie. $30, $25 with pass. Advance registration required. | (775) 832-1310

JUNE 23 | THURSDAY Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer continues with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. A Women’s Only Fun Run with Patagonia Ambassador Krissy Moehl is from 9 a.m. to noon at Page Meadows. Community Pub Run is from 5 to 8 p.m.

Will leave from Alpenglow Sports and travel along the Truckee River Canyon. | Register alpensglowsports.com

Get caught up Truckee

The Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a River Talk from 8 to 9 a.m. at the council office. The one-hour virtual tour offers a few of the projects throughout the watershed. It is a chance for guests to learn about the work and give comments and feedback. | RSVP Brenda Gilbert (530) 550-8760, ext. 5

Strawberry Moon hike Incline Village

Incline Village Recreation Center’s Summer Moonlight Hikes with Wine & Cheese Specials are on a 1-mile paved road to the Crystal Bay lookout. Transportation, wine and cheese provided. Those who cannot hike can ride in the van both ways. Departs at 5 p.m. $12 with IVGID pass; $15 without pass. | RSVP yourtahoeplace.com

Get green thumbs Incline Village

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden on Sierra Nevada College will offer Green Thumb Thursday classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Details TBA. | demogarden.org

Dine for land Tahoe City

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant will donate 30 percent of each food bill to Truckee Donner Land Trust in its Dining for Charity program between 5:30 and 9 p.m. | RSVP (530) 583-4264

Poetry readings Olympic Valley

Community of Writers at Squaw Valley will host a poetry reading open to the public at the Olympic House at 7 p.m. Suggested donation $20, $8 students. | (530) 583-5200

JUNE 24 | FRIDAY Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival Summer continues with Lakeshore Yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. on Commons Beach. A Salomon Trail Show Demo at Alpenglow Sports is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun Run with Lauren Evans of EFAST Fitness is from 9 a.m. to noon for runners of all ability levels.

Pilates for Athletes at Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Register alpensglowsports.com

Family Movie Night Incline Village

Family Movie Night at the Incline Village Library features “Finding Nemo,” in 3D at 5:30 p.m. The library supplies the 3D glasses and popcorn. | (775) 832-4130 or washoecountylibrary.us

JUNE 24-26 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Adventure kid-style Olympic Valley

The 3rd annual Squaw Valley Kids Adventure Games features a kid-sized adventure race where teams of two navigate a natural terrain-inspired obstacle course.

Kids can expect mountain biking, hiking, zip-lines, a Tarzan rope swing, giant Slip-nSlide, tubing, cargo nets, mud pits and more. | Register kidsadventuregames.com

Wildflower hike Spooner Lake

Spooner Lake State Park ranger will lead an easy, 1-mile wildflower hike at 10 a.m.

Spooner Lake is home to more than 100 species of wildflowers. Participants will be taught plant names, uses and habitats.

Limited space. Free, $10 parking fee. | RSVP (775) 479-5980

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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June 16-22, 2016

OUT & ABOUT

INCLINE VILLAGE STORY & PHOTOS

BY ALEX GREEN

M ou ntain Gol f Course

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ust minutes from the shores of North Lake Tahoe, is a unique opportunity many people do not know exists. The Incline Village Mountain Golf Course was built in 1968 and was handcrafted by famed golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., who designed such courses as Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach and, recently, U.S. Open host Chambers Bay in Washington.

Its beautiful executive layout is a par 58 and plays 3,527 yards from the back tees.

It features 18 holes, ranging from 113 to 399 yards, and multiple tee placements that make each hole fun and challenging for golfers of all ages and handicaps. Golf Range Magazine named the course one of the top short courses in the nation.

“Weaving its way up and down the hillside high above the lake, beneath lofty columns of old-growth pines, each hole effortlessly blends in with the geographical attributes of the mountains.”

Carved strategically out of the natural terrain of the forest, it is composed of no artificial landscaping. Weaving its way up and down the hillside high above the lake, beneath lofty columns of old-growth pines, each hole effortlessly blends in with the geographical attributes of the mountains. It is a great place to calibrate your irons, and there are four par 4s for those who like to hit driver, woods or hybrids.

Despite its moderate yardage, and true to the nature of Jones’ golf philosophy, this is not a course that is easily conquered; pars here are won in a chess-like game of risk and reward. The course is full of dramatic changes in elevation from tee to green; accuracy and club selection are essential and take priority over distance.

At around 6,200 feet above sea level, balls tend to travel farther, but even a subtle mountain wind can be quick to counteract or amplify that reality. Nearly every hole has a creek or spring somewhere in play. The greens roll fast and true, with sneaky breaks, false fronts, backs and sides.

Clam-shaped bunkers of soft, white sand protect the putting surfaces, and more often than not are a safe place to land and a joy to hit out of. The fairways are lush and meticulously maintained.

The course is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, home to black bears, coyotes and other wildlife. Third Creek runs through several holes and flows high and fast during the snow melt. Brook trout can be found in the creek, some fairly large.

The clubhouse has a ski-lodge feel with a quaint pro shop and large deck with seating overlooking the first and 10th tees, as well as the 18th green.

Be sure to grab a bite at Wild Bill’s BBQ inside the clubhouse, where you can get your hands on slow-smoked, pulled pork and tri-tip sandwiches, St. Louis-style spare ribs, house-made sides and five different flavors of barbecue sauce.

Family Fun Days are on Sundays when kids, ages 17 and younger, play for free with a paying adult. There’s active military discounts, per-hole twilight rates, Nine & Wine on Thursday nights, Thrill and Grill on Sundays, Go-Fit incentives for walking and group or private lessons with PGA head golf professional Robyn Bradford.

There is a putting green onsite, great for getting acclimated to the speed of the greens. If you’re in need of some practice swings before your round, there’s a driving range available at the Championship Course. The staff and management at the Mountain Course are courteous and helpful, exuding a family vibe where having fun and playing golf take precedence over anything else.  For more information or to book a tee time, call (775) 832-1150 or visit golfincline.com.

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Fishing

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

BY BRUCE AJARI

of Sp e y Ca s t in g FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels)

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.

TRUCKEE REGION

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

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).

BACK COUNTRY

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.

Leslie Ajari launches a cast during the Championship Round at the World Championship of Spey Casting. | Bruce Ajari

I the Spey-O-Rama on April 23 and had had the good fortune to attend

24 with my daughter, Leslie Ajari, at the world-renowned casting ponds in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The event was the World Championship of Spey Casting sponsored by the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club.

It features some of the best distance Spey casters in the world. Spey is a form of fly-casting done using two hands with long rods, typically in the 13-foot range. For the championships, rod lengths are typically 15 feet for women and 15 feet, 1 inch for men.

“For this type of casting, the hands are carried much higher, out of the box, with a much different technique and timing.”

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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Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

DONNER LAKE

TAHOE REGION

ECHO LAKES

Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 366 cfs, and the outflow is at 242 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

The technique and hand position are totally different. The hands are relatively quiet and inside an imaginary rectangular box in front of you for fishing. For this type of casting, the hands are carried much higher, out of the box, with a much different technique and timing. It takes an inordinate amount of practice to become proficient.

On Saturday morning, we got to watch some of the open men’s qualifying rounds.

It was quite impressive watching the best in the world launch casts that were around 170 to 180 feet. That is a long way to throw a fly line.

On Sunday, before each competitor competes, his or her rod, line and leader are measured before practice and again before competition to insure compliance with the rules. The rods themselves are heavy.

Ireland’s Gerard Downey won his fourth Spey-O-Rama with a world record total of 724 feet, including the longest cast of 193 feet. Norway’s Tommy Arkvisla was runner-up and Oregon’s Travis Johnson was in third place.

Oregon’s Mia Sheppard won the women’s title for the second time in three years with a 2016 total of 520 feet. Sheppard and Canada’s Kara Knight, who finished second, tied for the longest cast with 137 feet. California’s Whitney Gould finished in third place. Leslie took fifth place.

The senior men’s division is now in its fifth year. Ireland’s Martin Kiely won with a total of 620 feet. Canada’s Tyler Kushnir placed second, while Idaho’s Lee Davison placed third. 

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 closed to all

fishing from July 1 to Sept. 30. 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 fishermen use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 366 cfs.

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

With the water at this level, nymphs are your best bet. Hatches are similar to the 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 in the fall. There are still a few nice fish in this lake. It was once a premier fishery, but no longer has that status. Smallmouth bass are now here.

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 available to launch most boats. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Flyfishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair to good for those getting out.

Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | Not flowing out of the lake

at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 380 cfs. Great early season flows in the river.

Fishing has been fairly good. Carpenter ants and termites are out and about. Ant, Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations, PMD 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.

Other waters | Davis and Frenchman are

now if 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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Wet ‘n’ Dirty

Josh Hejl | Alpenglow Sports

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

JUNE 18

JUNE 21

8 a.m. | Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Broken Arrow Skyrace 9 a.m. | Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2 p.m. | Salomon Athlete Run 6 p.m. | Trails in Motion Film Festival

8 a.m. | Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Ellis Peak Run 9 a.m. | Tahoe Rim Trail Hike

JUNE 19 6 a.m. | Broken Arrow Skyrace 8 a.m. | Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Tahoe Rim Trail Hike

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Alpenglow Sports hosts the fourth annual summer edition of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival from June 18 to 26 around North Lake Tahoe. The nine-day festival is a celebration of human-powered events, clinics, presentations and more. Geared toward the beginner and intermediate mountain sports enthusiasts, the Alpenglow Mountain Festival will showcase trail running, hiking, yoga, standup paddleboarding, rock climbing and natural history events.

aged to register online. See Events in this issue for details. | alpenglowsports.com

The festival offers a range of activities through daily tours, presentations and natural history excursions for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests and ability levels. The majority of events are free, so space is limited and participants are encour-

A new addition for 2016 is the Broken Arrow Skyrace, presented by Salomon, a three-distance trail running event held at iconic Squaw Valley on June 18 and 19. This iconic race speeds up mountain trails, scrambles across ridgelines and up gullies and swooshes through Tahoe’s forests. There will be three distances: a vertical kilometer distance that is 3 to 3.5 miles and gains 3,200 feet in elevation, a 32.23-mile distance with more than 11,000 feet of elevation gain and a 16.4-mile distance with a 6,000foot elevation gain. | brokenarrowskyrace.com

Clearing trails for use

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South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association’s Brown Crew will meet on June 17 for trail maintenance. Volunteers can meet at 9 a.m. at the end of Panther Lane at Gardner Street. | tamba.org

Kings Beach Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be spending the day in minor trail maintenance on June 18. The group will meet at the parking area at Brockway Summit promptly at 9 a.m. | RSVP tahoerimtrail.org

It’s not over yet

Rock Tahoe Half Marathon

Norden Boreal’s summer chairlift will be operating on June 18 and July 2 from 9 to 2 p.m. There will be a DJ, a beer garden on the snow and Woodward facilities will be open from noon to 6 p.m. | rideboreal.com

Spooner Summit, Nev. The 13.1-mile course runs from Spooner Summit south along Lake Tahoe on June 18. There is no shortage of amazing scenery as runners pass Logan Shoals, run through Cave Rock and weave through historic Round Hill Pines, Nevada Beach and Rabe Meadow. Cap it all off with an epic party at the finish line. | epictahoe.com

Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure announces its Tahoe Trail Running Series: Burton Creek Trail Run is on June 19 with a pre-run on June 17, 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

Lap it up Tahoe City The Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race is on June 18. Participants can choose between the two-lap cross-country race, four-hour or eight-hour race, as a solo athlete or on a team of two, three or four.

The course is 12.8 miles. The course is a mix of single track and fire road.

It is a fast and smooth course with few technical sections. The most laps wins.

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Get Ready to Ride Area venues Cycle the Sierra is a fully supported, five-day journey, on June 18 to 22, on a 300-mile loop. Each day cyclists will travel 60 miles, and at night camp. Camps will feature food, live music, a beer and wine garden, massage therapists and bike mechanics. | cyclethesierra.com

Heck, yes, like a girl Truckee Tahoe Mountain Bike Like a Girl offers mountain bike rides throughout the summer: Sawtooth on June 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

Adventure Sports Week Area venues Adventure Sports Week is on June 17 to 26. Six competitive events that include trail running, mountain biking, triathlon events, standup paddleboarding and swimming are scheduled. There will be guided hikes, films, music and kids’ activities.

JUNE 22 8 a.m. | Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Desolation Wilderness Geology Hike 9 a.m. | Hoka One Trail Shoe Demo Noon-4 p.m. | Patagonia Worn Wear Repair Clinic 5:30 p.m. | Fun Run at Tahoe Cross Country 5:30 p.m. | Pilates Circuit 7 p.m. | Ultramarathon Q&A with Krissy Moehl and Jason Koop

JUNE 23 8 a.m. | Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Women’s Only Fun Run with Krissy Moehl 5 p.m. | Community Pub Run

JUNE 24 8 a.m. | Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Salomon Trail Show Demo 9 a.m. | Fun Run with Lauren Evans 5:30p.m. | Pilates Mat for Athletes

JUNE 25 8 a.m. | Birdwatching Hike 8 a.m. | Intro to Crack Climbing 9 a.m. | Wildflower Hike 9 a.m. | Desolation Hike for Beginners

JUNE 26 8 a.m.| Lakeshore Yoga 9 a.m. | Wildflower Hike

Three competitive events: XTERRA, XTERRA Sprint and XTERRA Duathalon will be held June 25 starting.

A pre-run for the XTERRA Run Course at 6 p.m. at the Commons Beach on June 22. Big Blue Adventure will be leading the pre-run course. Open to all, whether running or not in the triathlon. There will be a pre-ride for the XTERRA Bike Course at 6 p.m. on June 23 at Commons Beach. Big Blue Adventure will be leading the pre-ride for both men and women.

And, on June 24, is an Open Water Swimming Clinic presented by Rob Laurie at 6 p.m. at Commons Beach.

Adventure Sports Week ends with a competitive Run to Squaw from Commons Beach at 8 a.m. along the Truckee River on June 26. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

The trails are epic Carson City, Nev. Epic Rides introduces the Inaugural Carson City Off-Road on June 17 to 19.

The event will offer 15-, 35- and 50-mile back-country mountain bike courses with world-class single track, along with three days of free live music, an expo and the Fat Tire Criterium and Blinkyman bike ride. | epicrides.com

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Harry Lefrak | Big Blue Adventures

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Adventure Sports Week is from June 17 to 26 with competitive events that include trail running, mountain biking, triathlon events, standup paddleboarding and swimming, as well as guided hikes, films, music and kids’ activities. > See Events and Wet ‘n’ Dirty in this issue for details.

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When asked what his favorite event is, he had to think about it. “That’s a loaded question because I think about them all in different ways,” he says.

He finally admitted that the XTERRA is closest to his heart because it was partially the reason why he moved to Tahoe. The XTERRA offers the full Tahoe experience, from swimming in the cold lake to biking the Tunnel Creek classic course. He reminisces about having to be technically strong in order to pass other participants on the loamy course in the scenic beauty of the Flume Trail and ending with a 6km run to Village Green. “It’s just an epic event,” Jackson says with a gleam in this eye.

Rickards favorite event is the Run to the Beach Emerald Bay because of its finish. “To end on a sandy beach overlooking Tahoe?” he asks. “Yes, please.”

Jackson follows that up saying that the Tahoe Trail Run truly highlights all that Tahoe has to offer: swimming on a leeward shore where one can see the sandy bottom and biking along the iconic setting of Emerald Bay. It ends at Sugar Pine Point State Park, which Jackson says is a majestic place. “It is a really special event as it portrays the essence of Tahoe,” he says.

When asked who competes in these events, Jackson says, “We get a lot of locals, but people come from all over the world.” He notes that it seems that all the states are represented, although the core of participants come from California. He has done his fair share of recruiting, noting many former participants have ended up relocating to Tahoe permanently to become his full-time friends and neighbors.

Harry Lefrak | Big Blue Adventures

n open room with two desks in a gray house in Tahoe City is humming as two, full-time event professionals get ready for a summer of adventure and fun in Lake Tahoe.

Big Blue Adventure’s director of operations, Bryan Rickards, is shopping for a new medal company and telling me about what brought him to Tahoe. It is the same reason that brought me here and Todd Jackson and the dozens of others: Lake Tahoe’s shocking beauty and range of outdoor opportunities.

When Big Blue Adventure’s founder and CEO Todd Jackson gets off the phone, he offers me some tea and we sit down to chat. Jackson and Rickards are getting prepared for the 20-plus events that Big Blue Adventure has planned for the summer under the “He came to Tahoe entities of Tahoe Trail Running Series, Adventure Sports to help put on an Week, Big Blue Waterman Challenge and more.

XTERRA event. The Jackson is originally from Ann Arbor, Mich., where he beauty of the region grew up near a lake and liked play hockey, sail and windstuck with him.” to surf. In 1980, he moved to California to pursue his education at University of California, Berkeley, and continued to stay involved in windsurfing and endurance sport events. He came to Tahoe to help put on an XTERRA event. The beauty of the region stuck with him. In 2003, Jackson and his wife, Julie Barnett, moved to North Lake Tahoe to become full-time residents.

“I wanted to be where it was dark at night,” he says. “I wanted that lifestyle.” He had roots in the community and found the people of North Lake Tahoe to be welcoming and easy to network with.

Like many of us, Jackson likes the seasons and the different activities available.

He continued growing Seventh Wave Productions/ Big Blue Adventure, starting out with one event in Lake Tahoe in 2002 with 400 people participating, to coordinating 22 events in 2016 with an estimated 6,000 participants. This year also features the annual Adventure Sports Week from June 17 to 26.

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After an hour of chatting with the two, they’ve made me anxious to get outside on a trail run. But if you need one more reason to participate in Big Blue Adventure this year, keep in mind that your proceeds go to a good cause.

“One of our corporate initiatives this year is to work with beneficiaries,” Jackson says.

Last year they made more than $25,000 in contributions to local agencies, such as Sierra Watershed Education Program and Sierra Statethe rocky crags Explore Parks Foundation, and they plan to keep at theFontanillis Lake and Dicks Peak. momentum rolling.

If you enter a triathlon or trail run in North Lake Tahoe soon, it will most likely be hosted by Big Blue Adventure with Jackson on the megaphone rooting for you to keep going strong.  19

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North Lake Tahoe | Youth Sailing for ages 8 and older are offered Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting June 20. Kids must be able to swim. A Junior Race Clinic is on July 1 for advanced racers. Youth Races Clinics for intermediate sailors will be on Fridays on July 15, 22 and 29. A Junior Race Team will meet Monday nights from June 20 to Aug. 8. Students on the race team will automatically be enrolled in the clinics.

An Adventure Sailing Camp is for ages 12 and older of all skill levels. It is offered in two sessions: June 27 to 30 and from July 18 to 21. | tcpud.org Truckee | Sailing Camps will be held at Shoreline Park on Donner Lake for ages 8 to 17. There are seven sessions for novice, intermediate and advanced sailors from Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants must be competent swimmers. Session 1 starts on June 20 for novices. | tdrpd.org

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31 to Aug. 2 for ages 14 to 17. Participants are provided with all the gear, food and instruction. They learn basic backpacking and navigation skills, leave-no-trace ethics, natural history, local flora and fauna and trail stewardship from experienced and welltrained staff. The cost is $295 per person.

Partial scholarships are available. | (775) 298-4493 or maggieb@tahoerimtrail.org

Discovering oneself

Plan the swim season

Crystal Compass presents, Summer’s Bridge, a weeklong program for girls in Grades 5 through 8 from Aug. 1 to 4. This character-development initiative piloted

by Sierra Expeditionary Learning School connects Truckee-Tahoe women with girls and engages them in an ongoing internal process of exploring and understanding their inner landscape. Through experiential, reflective and connected processes, girls gain a deeper understanding of who they are, what they enjoy and how to express themselves in their world with grace and confidence. The program is limited to 12 girls and registration closes on June 20. | Register rmcmains@truckeecharterschool.org

Tahoe City Swim Team offers three sessions at the Granlibakken pool. The Summer Session is from June 20 to July 25 and Fall Session is from Sept. 6 to Oct. 6. Members can choose Mondays/ Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays.

Swimming lessons at the Granlibakken pool for ages 6 months and up are Mondays through Thursdays starting on June 27. Register the Friday before. Group lessons are based on progressive teaching philosophy and follow national standards of American Red Cross. | tcpud.org

Fostering a love of nature Youth Backcountry Camps are for firsttime campers and hikers ages 12 to 17.

Tahoe Rim Trail Association is partnering with the Tahoe Institute For Natural Science to offer two three-day programs on June 19 to 21 for ages 12 to 14 and on July

Hone tennis skills at camp Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Tennis Camps for ages 6 to 15 at Truckee Regional Park on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Session 1 begins on June 20 for ages 6 to 8.

Session 2 begins on June 27 for ages 8 to 10 and Session 3 begins on July 4 for ages 13 to 15. Private lessons are available also. | tdrpd.org

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Mountain Biking

Manaslu summit | Courtesy Ed Viesturs

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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.

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(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.

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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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Ed Viesturs, considered this country’s foremost high-altitude mountaineer, will discuss his life as a climber and his goal to climb the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks without oxygen on June 20 at The Chateau at 6 p.m. in Incline Village presented by Myths & Mountains. This inspirational goal took him 18 years to accomplish and required perseverance, patience, team- work, leadership, risk management and incredible passion.

The author of four books, Viesturs was the key figure in the 1996 IMAX Everest Expedition documentary, stood atop of Everest seven times, and, with his ascent of Annapurna, was National Geographic’s 2005 Adventurer of the Year. Viesturs is also the recipient of the Explorer Club’s Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding achievement in the field of mountaineering.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for light snacks, a raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $35 for the talk, with VIP tickets are $150 for the talk and a cocktail party and gathering at an Incline Village home from 3:30 to 5 p.m. VIP tickets for the cocktail party, talk and a private dinner party at 8 p.m. are $350 per person. | RSVP (775) 832-5454 or travel@ mythsandmountain.com

Workshops for the soul For Goodness Sake presents two workshops. An Evening of Teaching with the Venerable Phakyab Rinpoche, acclaimed Tibetan Buddhist lama and healer, is on June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at For Goodness Sake. As a survivor of torture that resulted in serious and life-threatening illnesses, Phakyab Rinpoche, underwent a profound journey of self-healing that astonished and inspired doctors and friends. He teaches the path toward developing inner freedom, loving kindness and peace of mind/body through forgiveness and compassion.

On July 9 and 10, Chagdud Khadro will be presenting at River School Farm in Reno. The weekend retreat is available only for in-person attendees. She will give an empowerment and teaching of P’howa, the transference of consciousness at the moment of death, which gives us confidence to live without dread of dying. The signs of accomplishment can be gained relatively quickly and allow us to direct our minds toward a higher state of rebirth. | RSVP (530) 550-8981 or info@goodnesssake.org

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 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. A Basic First Aid class is 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

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 fire-works 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. 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) 583-3348 or e-mail dana@visittahoecity.com.

Get your tickets now Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is selling tickets for the annual 4th of July celebration with fireworks at West End Beach on Donner Lake. Truckee residents and homeowners only can buy up to seven tickets each for $6 per ticket. Proof of residency includes driver’s license with address in Truckee, a current tax bill or utility bill or car registration. Tickets will not be sold online or at the gate. Purchase tickets at the Community Recreation Center during business hours. | (530) 582-7720 or tdprd.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

June 16-22, 2016

FEATURE

Building a family centric life T I M A N D L A U R E N S A LV E S O N S T O R Y B Y K AY L A A N D E R S O N

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e are perched upstairs from Goldfish Properties in Incline Village in a beautiful Tahoe-esque wooden-framed fitness center. Lauren Salveson is in the childcare room of Ivy Studio trying to keep her little ones entertained before the next class. The kids’ room is modestly adorned with a mini treadmill, mini climbing wall, napping crib and a few toys. To the right, Tim Salveson is in his open-air office, probably taking care of business with his IT consulting firm.

FATHER’S DAY BBQ BUFFET Saturday, June 18, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Backyard Bar & BBQ Celebrate Dad with a BBQ buffet featuring burgers, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and house-made desserts, live music until 9:00 p.m., beer specials and lawn games.

The Salvesons were living in the Bay Area when they met. Tim took Lauren’s yoga stretch class in Redwood City.

As a lululemon athletica ambassador, Lauren taught different styles of yoga at local universities and Vinyassa-style flows that mixed fun music with challenging sequences at Studio Rincon in Menlo Park.

$39 per adult (excluding alcohol) $20 per child (ages 3 to 12)

MAKE-YOUR-OWN BBQ SPICE RUB Saturday, June 18, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Backyard Bar & BBQ

Kids room | Greta Pourzan

Dad will spend an hour with our Chef during this interactive culinary experience creating his own BBQ rub to enjoy with the whole family. $49 per adult including one 16oz draught beer.

Peanut Butter & Jellyfish classes, another local business that entertains ages 1 to 12 with swimming, climbing and yoga activities. In the coming months, Ivy Studio is looking to bring on an Incline High School star soccer player to teach kids soccer.

One of the biggest perks is definitely Ivy Studio’s childcare services, currently available for a select few classes. It is easy to pre-book a childcare session and a yoga class at the same time through the Ivy Studio Smartphone app. The mothers at Lauren’s Monday noontime class are able

Tim and Lauren Salveson

Tim and Lauren married and had a girl named Halle. “After having our first child, we wanted to get out of the pressure and intensity (the city) puts on kids,” Tim said.

Lauren and Tim were familiar with Lake Tahoe. Tim had friends in Carson City and Lauren used to spend every summer with family in Tahoe City. So moving their businesses and family to Incline Village in June 2014 seemed perfect.

“It’s a tight-knit community, but not too small,” Lauren says.

After the move, Lauren became pregnant again. She spent the first couple of years getting adjusted and taking care of the kids. Although it was a little hard to take time away from her yoga practice, she didn’t want to build up a following in Incline Village and then have to take time off. Lauren looked into teaching at other places, but always needed to find daycare.

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Halle Salveson enjoys the rock climbing wall. | Tim Salveson

“ We wanted a family environment where we could watch the kids

Since Tim already had another business, they decided that they needed a place with a family like atmosphere. They founded Ivy Studio. Subsequently, they opened in March and started hosting yoga classes, Pilates, kickboxing, TRX and more.

Local instructors and Lauren are what makes Ivy Studio a great place with a community-like feel.

“We wanted a family environment where we could watch the kids and take classes,” said Tim. “We want to give kids a safe place to do homework and have instructors they can talk to.”

He adds that Ivy Studio has plans to host movie nights in an attempt to create a more fun, community atmosphere.

As parents, Tim says that they get the most enjoyment from giving back to the community through participating in fundraisers and donation-based events.

Another way that Ivy Studio is catering to families is by giving space for

and take classes.”

–Tim Salveson to take furtive glances into the childcare room through the big, wide windows while practicing yoga.

Lauren and her staff bring different styles of yoga to the studio, but they emphasize that Ivy Studio’s small atmosphere and healthy family environment is what makes everyone happy to be there. The Salvesons focus on offering quality classes over the quantity of them, and to share their passion with people who have the same vision. 

FIT FOR FATHER’S DAY SPA SPECIAL Treat Dad during the month of June with a 60-minute personal training session followed by a luxurious 80-minute sports massage. $250 per adult plus service charge

WELLNESS WEEKEND Friday and Saturday, June 17 - 18, 2016 The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend passes include spa facility access including eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, and outdoor spa lap pool, unlimited fitness classes and equipment, 10% savings on personal training sessions, 20% savings on spa services booked Friday or Saturday and healthy choice menu options in all food and beverage outlets. $150 for a Single Day Pass $200 for a Two Day Pass To make spa reservations, please call 530-562-3030.

For more information, visit ivystudio.com.

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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 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

Lake of the Sky images Tahoe City A retrospective exhibit of iconic Lake Tahoe region photographs will be at the Gatekeeper’s Museum during summer 2016. The show will be open until 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

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.

To say that Retting is a versatile photographer is an understatement. You may catch him in the Lake Tahoe region shooting, luxury real estate, special events, sports, publicity, commercial advertising, or media assignments. In the 1980s, Retting visited Lake Tahoe. He fell in love with the region and decided to make the area his new home. His current project, “The Art of Boats – Tahoe Woodies” is a captivating collection of Tahoe’s classic wooden boats from a design perspective.

Johnson is an award-winning plein air oil painter living in Incline Village.

Monika’s plein air landscapes, done in oil with a palette knife and using her signature bold color and texture, are generating true excitement among her many collectors.

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Making Preparations Amy Thompson | Atelier Be it a bronze sculpture, commissioned statue or monument, prestigious trophy or sterling jewelry collection, Brown’s research and respect for each of her subjects are reflected in her meticulous efforts to reproduce as accurately as possible the dignity and beauty of her ever-evolving works of art. Well-known for her hallmark bronze sculptures and iconic “Series of Three,” Brown’s collections can be seen throughout North America and ranges from the mystical and magical to life-sized commissioned work.

The “Tahoe Inspired” will be on exhibit until July 30. The Art Annex, adjacent to the center’s lobby, is open seven days a week. | gotahoenorth.com

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 until June 24 at Sierra Arts Foundation. An opening reception will be on June 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. | sierra-arts.org

Woman’s work is never done 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

All in a day’s work 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

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

Plein Air Open North Lake Tahoe North Tahoe Arts presents the North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open with artists of all levels from all over the country will gather in North Lake Tahoe until June 18 to paint the breathtaking scenery en plein air — in the open air. Artists may be painting along the lakeshore, in scenic valleys or blooming meadows.

A Quick-Draw competition will be hosted at the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market on June 16. Artists will create a new painting on the spot in only two hours.

Those paintings will then be on display for judges, who will award prizes.

An artists’ reception, hosting light fare and wine, will take place on June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Maritime Museum in Tahoe City. This is a special preview opportunity to buy artwork before it is made available to the public; some of the paintings will still be wet. The artwork on display will also be part of a juried competition for the artists with awards and prizes announced.

Pre-sale reception tickets are $35 per person

or $50 per person the week of the event and at the door.

Artwork will be on display and for sale at the North Tahoe Arts patio on June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. during the Tahoe City Wine Walk. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Guests can vote for the People’s Choice award. | northtahoearts.com

Looking at things through a pinhole Carson City, Nev. Artist and musician Nancy Raven has long been passionate about both music and photography. Her “Pinhole Properties” exhibition with the Capital City Arts Initiative presents a series of photographs that she took around Minden and Gardnerville’s historic buildings and sites. Her work is on display at Business Resource Innovation Center in Carson City until July 6. | (775) 721-7424

Artist June Towill with her Brown Bear sculpture. | Incline Visitors Center

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For the love of art Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents a free community art talks and workshops.

“Instagram Your Artwork,” with Sue Gross is on June 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the ARTisan Shop. Participants will learn the basics of how to set up an Instagram account, all about hashtags and how to post photos of your artwork.

“The Insane Idea to Become an Artist,” with Susie Alexander is on July 6 from noon to 1 p.m. Creativity has so many different sources and directions: some that we are aware of and some that we aren’t.

Participants will learn where their creative story began.

“Learn to Mat and Frame Your Artwork” with Deb Rich is on Aug. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. Rich will demonstrate how to cut mats and frame artwork with and without glass.

“Boost Creativity with Feng Shui” with Cathy Strand is on Aug. 19 from 5:30 p.m.

Knowledge of Feng Shui, or the Chinese art of placement, can be a valuable resource for enhancing aspects of life, including creativity. Strand will explain how to use Feng Shui to evaluate your home and studio and identify obstacles to creative expression. | Register (530) 581-2787 or northtahoearts.com

selection of his paintings and news of upcoming exhibits can be found at www. askaff.com. | wolfdales.com

Beading class offered South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League presents Beading Classes until the end of September at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Art Room from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Bead artist Rande Szromba will teach participants six stitches and six or more jewelry projects.

Materials are not included. Class size is limited to 12 students. | (530) 721-1435 or tahoe.szromba@gmail.com

Tree art collected Reno, Nev. “Mountain Picassos: Basque Arboglyphs of the Great Basin” is now on exhibit at the Visitors Center at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park through July. For more than half a century, Jean Phillip Earl used clues from maps, letters and books to hunt for and document “Mountain Picassos.” These distinctive images and figures were carved into aspen trees of Great Basin’s high country meadows by Basque sheepherders during the first half of the 20th Century.

The exhibit features 26 of the Earl’s rubbings, text panels, photographs and streaming video. | (775) 687-6680

Artists’ fellowship panels Reno, Nev. The Artist Fellowship Program recognizes Nevada’s artists whose work reflects serious and exceptional investigation, promoting public awareness and appreciation of the artist’s contribution to society. Each year, Nevada Arts Council awards fellowships of $5,000 and honorable mention grants of $500 to Nevada professional artists.

Panel hearings are open to the public.

This year the panels will review applications for 2017 Performing Arts on June 21 and Literary Arts on June 22 at Truckee Meadows Community College at 9:30 a.m. | nevadaculture.org

Vibrant landscapes at Wolfdale’s Tahoe City Wolfdale’s Restaurant is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2017. Skaff ’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest CancerCenter and the Larkspur Hotel Group. He is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts. A

Calendar ONGOING

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

3x3: Whole Phantasmagoria Duality Sierra Arts Foundation | until June 24

Luverne Lightfoot Northwest Reno Library | Until June 25

Aurelia Ondine Reynel Copeland Gallery | Until June 30 Anthony Arevalo Riverside Studios | Until June 30

Eva S. Nichols Incline Village Library | Until June 30 Reno Book Arts Atelier | Until June 30

Jack Pierson UNR Church of Fine Arts | Until July 1

“The Horse” & “Horses in the American West” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 3 Nancy Raven BRRC | Until July 6 Great Basin Native Artists Carson City Community Center | Until July 6 Photography of Don Dondero Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 10

ARTful Women Wilbur D. May Museum | Until July 17

“Beautification Machine”

Fine art objects Truckee Riverside Studios presents Anthony Arevalo, a Reno artist and owner of Assembled In House, for the month of June. He creates both functional objects and fine art using primarily recycled, repurposed and commonplace building materials. His work starts with the materials he finds and collects: objects and scraps most people no longer see value in, discarded to an alleyway or dumpster. He explains, “I’m drawn to the appearance objects have taken on through years of use or weathering — the cracked surfaces and washed-out color palette that comes from being exposed to the high-desert sun.” | riversideartstudios.com

THE ARTS

Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 24 David Rowe OXS Gallery | Until July 29

Mountain Picassos San Rafael Regional Park | Until July 30

Monika Piper Johnson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

June Brown Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

Wayne Mckenzie Cobalt Artist Studio | until July 30 June Brown Cobalt Artist Studio | until July 30

Lost Soles Nancy Raven | Business Resource Innovation Center

Rob Retting Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

American Impressionism

Colors that mix and flow

Ceramics for all

Nevada Museum of Art | Until Aug. 14

Incline Village, Nev Incline Village Library presents an exhibition by Eva S. Nichols, an awardwinning watercolorist and instructor for the month of June. She is a member of the ARTisan Shop at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City and is in several galleries in California and Nevada. Unveiling more than what meets the eye, sharing underlying joy and beauty of her subject matter and letting colors flow and mix on paper is what Nichols loves to do. | (775) 832-4130

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

“Ranching in the High Desert”

Cobalt welcomes Brown, Mckenzie Incline Village, Nev. Two artists will be on display in June and July at Cobalt Artists Studio: Oil painter Wayne Mckenzie and bronze sculptor June Brown.

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 who created all the sculptures at the roundabout in Incline Village.

Workshops are also being offered including Mixed Media Butterfly on June 26. Painting Miniatures in Watercolor on July 2 and Field Sketching workshop on July 23 and 24. | cobaltartiststudio.org

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

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

Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

Harold A. Parker Gatekeeper’s Museum | Until Sept. 5

Anna McKee Nevada Museum of Art | Until Sept. 18

Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

New Crop 2016 Capital Arts Initiative Courthouse | Until Sept. 29

Brett Flanigan University of Nevada, Reno | Until Nov. 11

“Wallsprawl” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Dec. 31

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s Restaurant | Until January 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

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Honduras?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which one of Christopher Columbus’ three ships was wrecked in the New World and didn’t return to Spain?

3. EXPLORERS: What was Christopher Columbus’ nationality?

4. MOVIES: What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in “Pulp Fiction”?

5. GAMES: What is the best hand in poker?

6. ANATOMY: What is the most common blood type in humans?

7. LANGUAGE: What characteristic makes the word “facetious” interesting?

8. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays does the ghost of Banquo appear?

9. RELIGION: What are the seven virtues as defined in early Christianity?

10. MUSIC: What instrument does the musician James Galway play?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

If you’re planning to take a cruise this summer, try to remember to use your right foot when you take your first step aboard; it’s considered bad luck to step aboard with your left foot.

Differences: 1. Drawing is missing, 2. Stripe is missing, 3. Bulletin board is smaller, 4. Cord is shorter, 5. Arm is moved, 6. Neckline is different.

Do you suppose workers at the candy-making factory might want to take a brief toffee break?

CryptoQuip

1. Tegucigalpa, 2. Santa Maria, 3. Italian, 4. Vincent Vega, 5. Royal flush, 6. Type O positive, 7. It contains all five vowels in the correct order, 8. “Macbeth”, 9. Faith, hope, charity, courage, prudence, justice and temperance, 10. Flute

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You might be surprised to learn that in Russia, there are laws that prohibit the production, import or sale of lace panties.

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Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

EARTH

FUN & GAMES AIR

WATER

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

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

You have begun to take new leads.

Hopefully, you were able to get some downtime in over the past weeks. All the lights are green now to advance. Striking a balance between your own needs and those of others is extra important now.

Knowing your limitations this way will serve to increase your confidence levels.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Your ambitions are on the rise. How to translate your talents and resources into greater returns has been a central theme. These returns may well be financial, yet they may also be the simple satisfaction of actualizing your potentials. With your social horizons expanding now, opportunities to be seen and heard are also increasing.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Ducking out of the social scene to tend to other matters is important now. The twist is that there may be so many details to address that this homework is keeping you busier than if you were focused to engage with others, as much as usual. As much as you would like to concentrate on creative interests, the nitty, gritty details won’t be ignored.

Inspired by creative aspirations, your powers of analysis are working overtime. You want to make improvements wherever and however possible. So, you need fresh ideas and leads. Shifting these from your mind, the dream phase, will require extra effort and deliberate action. Fortunately, these are some of your innate strengths.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Your social outreach continues. The urge to meet and greet will grow this week. You may, however, be contending with thoughts and feelings linked to the past. If any unresolved parental issues are lingering, they will be pulling on you.

Still, you want to make some key moves with practicality in mind.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) In the foreground, a playful and creative cycle continues. In-tune with the changing season, you are eager to engage. In the background, a growing determination to take actions that will increase your sense of security is also at play.

Fortunately, returns for past efforts continue to inspire your confidence levels.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) The recent New Moon served to activate your public, social and professional life. Generally, this is an expansive time for you. Yet a combination of endings with fresh starts has required additional focus. Getting the attention you seek and feeling understood by others may be the result of heightened levels of sensitivity.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) A cry for freedom from deep within is now beginning to hit the airwaves. What you are seeking freedom from, or what you would like to do with it, depends on you. Either way, it is inspiring new thoughts, ideas, plans and strategies. A growing sense of responsibility to your success is a call to action.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) You are beginning to see a bigger picture.

What was obscured, at least not so long ago, is now becoming clear. Positively, you know what you must do, as if suddenly. Your ambitions are running high yet you will have to make extra efforts to match these with your energy levels, confidence and drive.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Circumstances in the flow are calling you out to participate in affairs and activities that you would not normally respond to. This is requiring a pioneering attitude and approach. You may wish you could make things happen faster. Exercising more patience with yourself, others and the results of your efforts is extra important now.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Your social interests and involvements are on the rise and you mean business, literally.

Who has what you want and need? This focus may, however, shift and enter into a lighter, more frivolous mood this week. Your ambitions remain strong and that may be the source of a fair amount of inner tension. Get outside yourself to balance the scales.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Your ‘to-do’ list continues to grow. Your focus has likely been strong over the past while, even though you have been tending to a variety of fronts. But you may feel like you are in overtime now. If so, set some clear boundaries both within and with others so you don’t overheat and suffer a meltdown. Communicate and share.

Tails in Tahoe Skylar

Dan

Betty

Mack

Skylar is a very happy, 2-year-old cattle dog mix who loves people and gets along with most other dogs. She is eager to please and walks politely by your side on a leash.

Friendly and curious, this 2-year-old is a social guy who enjoys the company of his feline friends but even more so the comfort of your lap!

Female, spayed, gray Tabby, 9 years old, short hair, current on shots, microchipped. She is affectionate and friendly with people, will rub and head butt, but does not like other cats.

I have very limited vision and have trouble seeing at night. I would love to find a forever person/persons who can be patient with me while I get used to and settle into my new environment.

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

Cra zy Sutro | E n g i n e e r w i t h t u n n e l v i s i o n newspaper reporter named Sam Clemens, who would succeed on his own as Mark Twain. As mining on the Comstock expanded, men with technological expertise and managerial ability were needed to supervise the increasingly large and often absenteeowned mining companies.

“A hero to the Comstock miners and benevolent benefactor for San Francisco’s working class, Sutro helped open the West with generosity and grand vision.”

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hey called him crazy, but he contributed significantly to the success of the early West. In San Francisco, the name Adolph Sutro stirs memories of the spectacular Sutro Heights, Cliff House Restaurant and the cavernous Sutro Baths.

But in the silver mining lore of Virginia City, Nev., Sutro is associated with the Comstock Lode’s famed Sutro Tunnel, a 19th-century engineering marvel.

Adolph Heinrich Sutro, son of a Jewish clothing manufacturer, was born in Aachen, Germany, on April 29, 1830. As a boy, he studied mechanics at a technical school in Prussia, and he held responsible positions in his family’s textile mills while in his teens. The Sutro children enjoyed privileged lives in a 22-room mansion until their father died following a tragic carriage accident. In 1850, Mrs. Sutro took all but one of her 11 children to America.

Adolph spent only one week in New York City before gold fever struck, and the 20-year-old booked passage on a Californiabound steamer. Sutro shipped into San Francisco on Nov. 21, 1850, with little money, but he planned to sell European luxury items that he had brought along with him. The handsome engineer was in for a major disappointment. San Francisco was suffering from a financial depression.

Miners had spent all their gold dust during the summer and fall panning seasons and were now holed up for the duration of the winter rains. They were more concerned with eating and drinking than buying fancy European soaps, perfumes and knickknacks.

Although the city’s main economy had dried up for the season, Sutro remained undaunted and he displayed the persistent hustle that would become his trademark.

Within two weeks, he had sold the merchandise and earned his profit. Over time he opened several tobacco stores.

A friend said that in an argument Sutro “was as obstinate as two mules.” Another acquaintance noted: “Adolph Sutro didn’t beat you, he wore you down.”

In the mid-1850s, Sutro obtained United States citizenship and married Leah Harris.

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Adolph Sutro | Courtesy Bancroft Library

Leah had no dreams of a life of grandeur, but her energetic husband did. In 1858, Sutro lost most of his savings in the Fraser River gold rush in British Columbia, but the following year he heard about the discovery of silver and gold in western Utah Territory. Sutro sold his tobacco stores in San Francisco, said goodbye to his wife and joined the “Rush to Washoe.” He tramped over snow-covered Carson Pass south of Lake Tahoe and stumbled down into the desert. From now on the lure of the Comstock would never release Sutro’s indomitable spirit, and despite his love for his wife Leah and their six young children, Leah would forever be a Washoe widow.

The ambitious businessman and engineer arrived in Virginia City and Gold Hill with every intention of carrying on his cigar business. While he searched for a suitable storefront, he befriended a rookie

Despite the overwhelming optimism that brought champagne and oysters to Comstock saloons, there was a serious problem developing. As the miners burrowed deeper into the earth, they inhaled toxic air and breathing became nearly impossible. Candlewicks burned with a faint blue-green flame and at the deeper levels, the rocks heated to temperatures exceeding 130 degrees.

Subterranean water flooded the most lucrative veins and mining shares plummeted in value. Untold riches would go to the engineer who could solve the riddle of the Comstock.

The visionary Sutro soon had the answer. He determined that a horizontal tunnel bored into the mountain below the mining operations would ensure drainage, ventilation and facilitate the work. His momentous idea earned him the sobriquet, “Crazy Sutro,” but the famed Sutro Tunnel emerged from this ambitious dream.

Sutro successfully petitioned the newly seated Nevada Legislature for a right of way to build his tunnel, but the Bank of California — a powerful force in Comstock operations — was worried that Sutro would gain too much control once his tunnel was completed. He ran into resistance at every turn. William Sharon, Nevada agent for the Bank of California, warned everyone against investing in the project.

But Sutro didn’t quit, and he eventually acquired congressional support and financial investors. Even so, the 4-mile-long

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tunnel took nine years and $6.5 million to complete. Unfortunately, by the time the Sutro Tunnel reached the vertical shafts, the Comstock mines were already in decline.

Sutro sold all the shares of his tunnel stock and quietly pocketed $1 million in profit.

After 20 years of hard, passionate work, his love affair with Nevada’s Comstock Lode had finally run its course.

Sutro returned to his wife and family in San Francisco and invested his tunnel profit in real estate. He bought thousands of acres between downtown San Francisco and the ocean, a treeless expanse of shifting sand dunes, which, like the tunnel, was considered another Sutro folly. But over the next 15 years, Sutro built some of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks. He utilized classical Greek statues and urns, transplanted trees and manicured lawns to transform the wild bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean into the magnificent Sutro Heights. The Sutro Heights were not reserved for the rich and famous. In fact, Sutro wanted to provide wholesome entertainment for the working class, so he opened his beautiful gardens free to the public.

To help families enjoy the bounty of the Pacific tidewater, Sutro constructed a large natural aquarium north of Fisherman’s Cove. The Sutro Baths were his last great public building project. Opened in 1894, the complex was an enormous glass pavilion enclosing six saltwater swimming pools and one freshwater tank. Sutro often offered free admission for schoolchildren and expressed hope that the baths would provide “health-giving amusement to them and hardworking citizens.”

Sutro served one term as mayor of San Francisco and later died at age 68. His Jewish service was led by a rabbi who stated that Sutro was “one of the most striking figures in the procession of personages that has made the history of the Pacific Slope.”

A hero to the Comstock miners and benevolent benefactor for San Francisco’s working class, Sutro helped open the West with generosity and grand vision.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

CENTRAL PACIFIC’S SUMMIT STATION Stout wooden structures and extensive shed construction protected trains, tracks and workers from raging blizzards and heavy drifts that are common on Donner Pass in winter in the Central Pacific’s Summit Station, elevation 7,018 feet, circa 1880.

Snug inside were an engine turntable, the passenger station, rail switches, and employee housing and eating facilities.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s newest book “Snowbound: Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra” available in local stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Donner Summit Historical Society

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Gin Blossoms

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G their 2016 tour finds the band in

in Blossoms is on the road again and

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Reno, Nev., headlining the Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival. As a group, Gin Blossoms has experienced enormous success with hits like “Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down” and “Til I Hear It From You.” They’ve has also experienced loss, a long hiatus’ from touring, survived a break up and reunited to do what they love to do – play music.

Jesse Valenzuela, co-founder and one of the original members of the band, has written many of the hit songs for Gin Blossoms in a career that has spanned 30 plus years. In addition to being the guitarist and vocalist for the band, Valenzuela has a number of solo projects, including two new records, “Hotel Defeated” and “Prairie Wind,” with Danny Wild.

A musician since he was 15, Valenzuela speaks to some of the lessons he’s learned along the way, “The lessons rattle around in the same cage for me – acceptance, and accepting things for the way they are.

Sometimes you might want someone to play music differently but that probably won’t happen. I try to relax, listen to others and not play too loud.” His

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with hits … They’ve has also experienced loss, a long hiatus’ from touring, survived a break up and reunited to do what they love to do – play music.” humility, depth and humor are evident and emerge during the conversation.

“Being in a five-piece band for a long time I realize you don’t always get what you want and you need to bend sometimes. I keep my therapist on speed dial,” he jokes.

In walking the journey, Valenzuela tells a story of working with the late John Hampton (Valenzuela co-produced a record with the him), “I used to tell John, let’s err on the side of love. He looked at me kind of weird but said all right.

Nothing is perfect. It’s like when you smile at someone in the grocery store, that’s erring on the side of love.” Grateful for his life Valenzuela admits, “I got it pretty good.”

A prolific songwriter he continues to find space in his busy life to write, while raising a 16-year-old, touring and working on his solo projects. He says about writing, “I wrote more songs in my 30s and 40s.

Now, when it’s time to work I can mostly call it out of thin air. I sit for a couple hours and work. I’ve had lots of experience and practice.”

Quoting Duke Ellington about writing and working Valenzuela said, “When work needed to get done, it weighed on him (Ellington) and when he was asked if he needed more time, he said, ‘No, I need a deadline.’ ”

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from years of wisdom and experience that Valenzuela understands what matters.

“After enough time on the earth, I realize it’s their problem. Playing music is fun and I enjoy it,” he adds.

The band continues to play their hits and Valenzuela doesn’t take that for granted. Often after a Gin Blossoms show, Valenzuela can be found in the lobby shaking hands, meeting people and playing music from his solo albums. He loves meeting people. “Gin Blossom fans are so supportive,” he explains.

Gin Blossoms is currently working on a new album. Catch them live on June 17 at the Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival. Virginia Street in downtown Reno comes alive with music, food and beer.

Reno’s summer kick-off party is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting event with two stages of nonstop rock and blues. | eldoradoreno.com 

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“ Gin Blossoms has experienced enormous success

Valenzuela muses about writing, time and Ellington, “I often wonder if it could have been better if I was fretting or hovering over something I am working on for months. There are months when I am not working or writing and when I get back to it I am sluggish.”

Valenzuela is a natural storyteller. He has built a thick skin around critics and has learned from his years in the music industry that focusing on the negative isn’t what’s important. In a conversation with Prince, Prince said to him, “When people criticized my work or they don’t like something I’ve done, it’s more about them and rarely ever about me.”

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

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The Killers Grand Sierra 9 p.m.

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Theater, Comedy & Dance Great Basin Young Chautauqua North Valleys Library 4 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Cattle Drive Reno venues PRCA Xtreme Bulls/Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

The Alkadelics Sands Regency 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 6 p.m.

The Johnny Young Band Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

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

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Armer & The Hot Dogs Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Elegant Evening of Chamber Music The Club at Town Center 7 p.m.

Frankie Boots & the County Line Peppermill 7 p.m.

JUNE 17 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

The Lost Mountain Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

Apple Z Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

The Blues Monsters Kings Beach State Recreation Area 6:30 p.m.

Lisa Marie Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

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

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Ike &Martin Jake’s on the Lake 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Bar of America 8 p.m.

The Bacon Brothers MontBleu 8 p.m.

George Saurebier & Mathilda Bar of America 8:30 p.m.

George Souza Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Popular Demand Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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

The Funky Meters w/7 Come 11, Mojo Green Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Popular Demand Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Twyman & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron 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 Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

Vince Morris & Jen Murphy The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Blues Monsters Eldorado 2:30 p.m.

Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Blues Band Eldorado 4 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Shane White Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dale Poune Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

Jason King Band Eldorado 6 p.m.

Eric Anderson Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

The Johnny Young Band Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

Gin Blossoms Eldorado 6:30 p.m.

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

Go4Baroque First Methodist Church Reno 7 p.m.

The Hold Up Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Armer & The Hot Dogs Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Cover Boy Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Just Us Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Justin Lee Sands Regency 8 p.m.

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

Frankie Boots & the County Line Peppermill 8 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

The Whiskey Haulers 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | JUNE 16-23, 2016 American Made Band Atlantis 10 p.m.

Colt Ainsworth Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

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.

DJ RickGee Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 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.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

World Dance Open Floor Comma Coffee 8 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

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

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JUNE 18 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

The Westley Orsolic Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

De Ja Vu Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 4 p.m.

Hit Parade Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

40th Anniversary Party Pete ‘n Peters 6 p.m.

Liam Kyle Cahill Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Paul Covarelli & George Sauerbier Bar of America 8:30 p.m.

George Souza Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Popular Demand Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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

Lost Mountain Band Lakeside Inn 9:15 p.m.

Popular Demand Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9:30 p.m.

Aux, Little Miss Mixer, DZL Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

Vince Morris & Jen Murphy The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Buddy Emmer Blues Band Eldorado 12 p.m.

Clean Slate Harrah’s 12 p.m.

Jason King Band Eldorado 12:30 p.m.

Shooter Jennings & Waymore’s Outlaws Boomtown 1 p.m.

Blues Monster Eldorado 2 p.m.

Hannah Jake Kile Eldorado 2:30 p.m.

Ranell Carpenter Band Eldorado 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Max Cabello Jr. Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

Dale Poune Boomtown 5 p.m.

The Johnny Young Band Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

AC Myles Eldorado 6 p.m.

Alex “Muddy” Smith Wild River Grille 6 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.

Everclear Eldorado 6:30 p.m.

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

Kim Emmer Blues Band Harrah’s 7 p.m.

Prozak Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Just Us Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Armer & The Hot Dogs Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Cover Boy Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justin Lee Sands Regency 8 p.m.

Frankie Boots & the County Line Peppermill 8 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

Black Market III 3rd Street bar 9 p.m.

Decade Party Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

American Made Band Atlantis 10 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

VICE 1 up 10 p.m.

The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ MoFunk 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 10 p.m.

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

DJ Spryte Peppermill 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 Art In Motion Pioneer Center 5 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Stand Up Comedy Showcase Brewery Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

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

Special Events Stewart Indian School Father’s Day PowWow Carson City Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival Eldorado US. Open Watercross Sparks Marina Park

JUNE 19 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Big Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

One Found Sound Woodwind Quartet St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 2:30 p.m.

Blues Monsters Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

Sweetwater String Band w/Dust Bowl Revival Commons Beach 3 p.m.

Going 4 Baroque St. Theresa’s Catholic Church SLT 7 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

Donavon Frankenreiter w/Tom Curren Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

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June 19 | 9 p.m. | $17 advance | $20 at the door Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

S surfer Donovan Frankenreiter performs inger-songwriter and professional

at the Crystal Bay Casino on June 19 playing from his catalog of songs and latest album, “The Heart.” Frankenreiter recorded the album in Texas, drawing from his life experiences and, as the title of the album denotes, his heart.

“All these songs are as close to me singing from the heart as I can,” says Frankenreiter. “I had to call it ‘The Heart,’ that was the theme of the record.”

According to Frankenreiter, the songs are sentimental. Part of that inspiration

on the album. “Big Wave,” a melodic love song, equates the love he has for his wife to the big surf he is passionate about, as only a surfer can. Frankenreiter’s life on Hawaii is evident in his music.

“I am influenced by everyone and everyday life as it happens,” he says.

When asked about what he has learned about himself touring and being on the road, he admits, “I don’t like airports and I love upgrades.”

Some of the big lessons he’s learned along the way: “Just take everything as it comes and enjoy every moment: my wife

“All these songs are as close to me singing from the heart as I can.” came from his co-writer, Grant-Lee Phillips, with whom Frankenreiter had collaborated on a previous album, “Pass It Around.”

“Grant told me, you should make the most intimate and honest record you’ve ever made. These songs are simple, intimate and honest. Every one of these songs means a lot to me. They’re from the heart,” he says. “I had an amazing time recording the album and it was incredible working with Grant-Lee Phillips on some of the songs.”

The album reflects life with his family and his deep grief from losing his father to cancer while working on the album. While recording “Woman,” a Tibetan singing bowl was in the studio. It was in the same key as the heart chakra, one of the centers of spiritual energy in the body. Someone played it, and the sound made the final cut

and my kids, just living life. All the traveling and things you see when you travel, it all mashes together when I am writing.”

According to Frankenreiter, when he is not touring, being home and close to his family is the best feeling in the world, “Being a husband and a father and working in our new retail space in Hanalei, Kauai, called, TheBarn808.” The shop, a dream of his and Petra’s, his wife, is a freestanding space on their property that was conceived to meet the persistent requests from friends and family to share their eclectic collection of found treasures and design sensibilities.

Frankenreiter will be leaving his lovely island home to play Tahoe. Check him out at the Crystal Bay Casino with Tom Curren.  For more information, visit crystalbaycasino.com

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Commons Beach | Tahoe City

THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL is an American roots orchestra with eight band members. They play it all, mashing the sounds of traditional American music into a genre-hopping, time-bending dance party that coaxes new fire out of familiar coal. Sweetwater String Band opens with their cello-driven High Sierra soulgrass. | visittahoecity.com

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June 17 | 9 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. THE FUNKY METERS bring their hardhitting New Orleans sound to Tahoe.

Tapping into the roots of their musical heritage, they take their sound well into the future with their trademark sound that blends funk, blues and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The band has toured with The Rolling Stones and worked with Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robert Palmer and Patti Labelle. Mojo Green, the seven-piece, horn-driven, soul funk machine plays the after party. | crystalbaycasino.com

JUNE 19 | SUNDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31

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

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 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 “Cabaret” LTCC Theater 2 p.m.

Vince Morris & Jen Murphy The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Erica Paul Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

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Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Jonathon Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

American Made Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

The Money Shot 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 A Day of Young Chautauqua Bartley Ranch Regional Park 9 a.m.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Stewart Indian School Father’s Day PowWow Carson City Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center US. Open Watercross Sparks Marina Park

JUNE 20 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jeff Jones West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Joel Ackerson Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Jonathon Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Erica Sunshine Lee Peppermill 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.

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.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Full Moon Drum & Dance Circle River School Farm dusk Special Events Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

JUNE 21 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ike & Martin PJ’s 5:30 p.m.

Davy Knowles Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Erica Sunshine Lee Peppermill 6 p.m.

Mel Wade & Gia Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Jonathon Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

James McMurtry w/Max Gomez Cargo 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

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

DG Kicks Big Band Sands Regency 9 p.m.

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June 22 | 7:30 p.m.

Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe

OPENING NIGHT of the 2016 Valhalla Festival season features the Earles of Newtown. Packing a distinctive Americana punch, the Earle’s original tunes mix Harlem and New Orleans jazz traditions with Nevada City roots. With a harddriving horn section and dueling vocals, their banjo, guitar and piano put it all together. Think jazz and hot sass meets cool class. Earles of Newtown have opened shows for great performers such as Dr. John and Allen Toussaint. | valhallatahoe.com

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Blues

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

DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance The Stories of Cesar Chavez Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

JUNE 22 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m.

2nd Floor Blues Band Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Earles of Newtown Valhalla 7:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

John Melendez & Frances Dilorinzo The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Electroswing Burlesque The Loft 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Rick Metz Sands Regency 1 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Jonathon Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Erica Sunshine Lee Peppermill 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Jimmy Vermillion Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

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

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Sassafras 7 p.m.

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

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

Left of Centre Eldorado 10 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 Chautauqua: Science and Storytelling Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

JUNE 23 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Drought Relief The Beacon 1 p.m.

Paa Kow Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Jo Mama Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m.

Michael Trew Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 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 9 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 Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

John Melendez & Frances Dilorinzo The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Electric Jimmys Sands Regency 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

The Socks Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

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

The Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Athena McIntyre Peppermill 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.

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

Left of Centre Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague 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 Chautauqua at the King’s Table Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Justin Rupple Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Mike E. Winfield Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Special Events Rockabilly Riot Carson City Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

June 17 | 6 p.m.

Kings Beach State Recreation Area Kings Beach THE BLUES MONSTERS are back rockin’ the Lake. Voted the No. 1 blues band in North Lake Tahoe, they’ll be bringing good old-fashioned rock and blues, R&B, funk, jazz and Chicago-style blues to the beach. Join the Blues Monsters as they open for the 10th annual Music on the Beach concert series. | northtahoebusiness.org

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M trails in Tahoe, the woolly mule’s

uch of the snow has melted on the

ears are in full bloom and summer is upon us. Whether you take a small hike, a fullday hike or a long bike ride, it’s important to make sure you have water and snacks in your pack. Some of us are more obsessed than others when it comes to food. There are those partial to packing nutritional sustenance and those who choose more unique hiking fare.

Water is essential, and it’s the bulk of weight in the backpack. The length of your adventure may determine what snacks or food you pack. Personally, when I hike, I love peanut butter and jelly on whole grain toast. Berry jams are my fav.

There’s nothing like a PB&J after a long hike to the top of a summit. Toasting, the key to this sando, helps to keep it from getting crushed in the pack.

In addition, trail mix with raw nuts and dried fruit, especially, dried mangoes, also goes with me. Apples, although heavy, often make it into my pack, as do a few electrolyte packets. Nuun tablets are my new favorite way to carry electrolytes and are available at New Moon. My

DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

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

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors.

It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years.

Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available. 7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

“There’s nothing like a PB&J after a long hike to the top of a summit.” homemade trail bars will also make the list this summer.

I asked a few colleagues and local residents what their favorite things to bring are when they hike and bike.

Katherine Hill, publisher of Tahoe Weekly, is an avid hiker and vegetarian.

She is a fan of Shot Bloks (good for a quick boast when her low blood sugar kicks in), protein bars, dried fruit and

E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT

TheTahoeWeekly.com Priya Hutner’s homemade trail bars recipe

trail mix. Her homemade trail mix varies according to what she has on hand in her pantry but always has dried apricots, golden raisins, an ever-changing assortment of nuts and seeds, and chocolate-covered espresso beans. Her sandwich of choice is toasted wheat with peanut butter, honey and cheddar cheese (she didn’t like jelly as a kid, so her mom subbed out cheese and it stuck.)

Tahoe Weekly associate editor and marketing director for Coalition Snow, Jenn Sheridan, is a fan of salami and cheese on a bagel or in a wrap. She is not a fan of gels, goos or bars. She opts for chocolatecovered almonds and peanut M&M’s.

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Karen Terrey of Tangled Roots Writing spends a good portion of her summer hiking and biking around Tahoe.

She always eats before a bike ride to get nutrition into the body. Lärabars, Clif Bars — especially Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip — and Odwalla Bars can be found in her pack. “They are good for both hiking and long bike rides,” she says.

Hard cheddar cheese, salami and apples are her foods of choice. “I rarely hike with crackers or bread,” says Terrey, who prefers her trail mix with M&M’s. “Dried apricots pack well and dark chocolate is a must.”

For Terrey protein and high-fat foods are important on a hike. If she does make sandwiches, she uses bagels or tortillas, which hold their shape in the pack. She chooses almond or sunflower butters, which, for her, are easier to digest than other nut butters.

Michelle Shea of Adventure Dining Guide carries jerky, hummus, peppers and pita. “It’s super basic, but I can break it up and eat it at several stops, or make pitas and eat the whole thing for lunch,” she explains.

Abby Polus of Truckee hikes with fresh veggies and Cadbury Fruit and Nut bars in her pack. “It’s like trail mix in a bar,” she says. Granola bars and Lärabars are her favorite trail bars. Polus also carries jerky on trips, which is easy, lightweight and packed with protein.

Jeff Brunings, hiker, climber and backpacker, is all about simplicity in his pack.

“I always pack performance chews for those unexpected caloric crashes, an emergency blanket, nuts, dried fruit and a few protein bars. For long hikes, I bring a water purifier, especially if there’s a water supply. It’s less weight to bring a water purifier, especially if you plan on drinking two quarts or more,” he explains. “If I bring food, it’s a bagel with cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and prosciutto.”  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.

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Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

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 TRUCKEE

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 Sausages & 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

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Tidbits

TOP PICKS FROM Loc a l W in e P ro s

BY LOU PHILLIPS

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BEHIND THE

BARN DOOR

Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series of four nights that celebrates food, farm and community in Beckwourth. Each night will feature a special guest chef preparing a signature dish: on June 18, Michael Plapp, of “Meals By Micheal” Catering, formerly of Morgan’s Lobster Shack; on July 16 Mark Estee from Campo in Reno; on Aug. 20, Sean Conroy of Longboards Bar & Grill in Graeagle; and on Sept. 10, Douglas Dale of Wolfdale’s in Tahoe City. The four-course dinner, starting at 4:30 p.m., includes wine and beverage and music. The dinner is $130 per person; reservations are suggested. | RSVP (530) 832-0114 or sierravalleyfarms.com

O region is that we have an abundance

ne of the perks of being in the Tahoe

of brilliant wine minds. Once or twice a year, I like to share some insider tips from the top, local wine gurus. These are the wines the professionals love, picked from the hundreds they taste each year.

Suzanne Nguyen is not only the chef and proprietor of Zia Lina Ristorante in Tahoe City, but also a Level 2 sommelier. It’s no surprise that she offers up some Italian treasures. Arneis from Piedmonte in northern Italy is a great chardonnay/sauvignon blanc alternative, and a true food wine. She digs the ‘12 Ceretto version that, according to her, is “Slightly effervescent, crisp and fruit forward with nice notes of apple and pear.”

Italian Amarone’s get their amazing intensity from a pre-fermentation grape-drying process called ripasso. For a fraction of an Amarone price, the ‘11 Masi Campofiorin is made from the same grapes and also in the ripasso style. This Italian gem displays cherry and plum aromas and flavors, with vanilla, cinnamon and spices. It also has a freshness and a long, yummy finish.

“These are the top selections from the palates and hearts

Zia Lina Chef and owner Suzanne Nguyen, right, and wine director Kelly Nelson | Courtesy Zia Lina

Fogdog Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rose.

Mostly because they are rocking wines and partially because they won’t be available much longer. Phelps feels that the vines are now mature enough so all that this fruit will go into the Freestone program. Get it while you can.” Fogdog and Freestone are Joseph Phelps Winery projects.

This is a great tip because Freestone wines cost about twice that of Fogdogs.

So, if you buy on taste instead of name, there are your high-end wines to stock up on at value prices.

of some of Tahoe’s best and most passionate wine professionals.”

Make a happy daddy

Cultivation at its highest

Northstar The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers a Father’s Day barbecue buffet on June 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Backyard Bar & BBQ with music, beer specials and lawn games. The backyard cookout will feature traditional barbecue favorites such as burgers, ribs, chicken and pulled pork, as well as house-made summer desserts. The cost is $39 per adult (excluding alcohol) and $20 for ages 3 to 12.

Make-Your-Own BBQ Spice Rub is offered from 4 to 5 p.m. Dad will spend an hour with the chef to create his own barbecue rub to enjoy with the family.

The cost for this with the buffet and a 16-ounce draught beer is $49 per adult. | ritzcarlton.com

Truckee Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. Composting Basics on June 18 at 10 a.m. On July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon is Mindful Gardening. On Aug. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. is Tasty Teas from Tahoe Natives. The High Sierra Edible Garden Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 13. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Tahoe Food Hub fundraiser Truckee Back to the Land, a farm-to-table dinner, is at the Alder Creek Adventure Center on June 18. Food for the dinner is being sourced through the Tahoe Food Hub, which will share in the profit from the dinner.

Participants can enjoy a glass of champagne and appetizers courtesy of Jamie Waltman Construction. A silent auction is in the works, as well. John Svahn of the Truckee Donner Land Trust will speak about the recent acquisition of Crabtree Canyon and the adjoining Carpenter Valley. Tickets are $100 per person. Only 100 seats are available. | RSVP walker.dwight@gmail.com

Cheesy workshops Truckee Restaurant Trokay and Atelier are pairing to offer two workshops headed by Restaurant Trokay owner Nyna Weatherson. First is a cheese-making workshop on June 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weatherson will show students how to make their own batch of mozzarella, while enjoying a glass of a paired draft brew. Students will leave with their own batch of fresh mozzarella and tasting notes.

All supplies are included in the $75 class fee.

On July 24, Weatherson will show students how to make the perfect grilled cheese from noon to 2 p.m. She will pass on her knowledge of cheese, flavor profiles and combinations, breads and grilling techniques. Students will make and sample several sandwiches, while enjoying a glass of a paired draft brew. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee.

Workshop students who stay for dinner will receive 10 percent off their meal. Both workshops will be held at Restaurant Trokay. | ateliertruckee.com

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Live from Kings Beach, Soule Domain chef and owner Charlie Soule is his usual effusive self as he shares his picks. “How cool. Right now the 2015 Whispering Angel Rose from Provence makes me happy.

I like the dry, crisp fruit in a refreshing rose.

I love Norcal Pinots. I love the cherry aromas and full-bodied delicious fruit. Right now, I am on the 2013 MacRostie Goldrock Ridge in Sonoma County. I also had a great visit to Pezzi King Winery in Healdsburg recently and love everything that the Wilson family is doing there,” he says.

Brad Kohler is the food and beverage manager for Sugar Bowl Resort. He also has had successful stints as general manager of such wine Meccas as Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley and the Majestic Dining Room at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. “Wines that I love right now are the

Chef Charlie Soule in his natural habitat | Lou Phillips

Viola! These are the top selections from the palates and hearts of some of Tahoe’s best and most passionate wine professionals.  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.

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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.

L

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

June 16-22, 2016

TAHOE CITY

LOCAL FLAVOR

FRONT STREET STATION

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

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

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SOUPER WAGON

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nion rings are usually served as an

French fries as the side to a burger or sandwich. Out here, I think the only kind of rings I’ve ever seen are either beer-battered or breaded, except as a steak topping. In defense of West Coast restaurants, I don’t get out that much. There are also fried onions, which I consider being in this category. I’ll get to them later.

The fact is, a lot of restaurants don’t make their own onion rings because there are a lot of frozen products that are pretty good.

Besides, making onion rings, especially in a rush, can be a big pain in the butt — space and time consuming and a little messy. Also, the two biggest things that will kill your frying oil the fastest are fish and onions.

And onion rings can be temperamental.

How many times have you ordered onion rings only to get a pile of soggy battered onions? Onion rings made from scratch should be done to order, not in batches that have yet to be ordered. The steam from the onion will quickly turn a nice crisp into unappetizing mush.

Another reason frozen rings are used is because they hold up better. The batter on some can seem like a hard casing.

Still, onion rings can be an awesome treat once in a while. They are not hard to make; just be sure to have everything ready when the oil reaches between 350 F and 375 F. Then you can start frying.

Back in New England at the fried clam shacks, they will have their fried plates that include fries, but they will also give you the option of ordering everything a la

carte. They will offer onion rings dipped in a milk bath, coated with a light flour mixture. The results are a pile of thin crisp onion rings, instead of five to eight thickly battered rings. This is much closer to the fried onions you might get on top of a steak, but with more spices in the flour mix.

Although cutting the rings may be a little harder because you want them as thin as possible, if you are topping a steak, they can be much easier and faster to fry. Make a pile at a time and use a fork to keep them moving to avoid ending up with a big, sticky ball of onions.

“With beer-battered rings, you will want to avoid overlapping.

Fit only four or five rings at a time in your skillet.”

With beer-battered rings, you will want to avoid overlapping. Fit only four or five rings at a time in your skillet. You can strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer when done and keep it to use again later.

Give both a try and enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

ONION RINGS

MILK BATTER ONION RINGS

1 large sweet or yellow onion Beer batter 1 C flour 1 T salt ½ T baking powder 1, 12 oz. beer (I like using a Newcastle Brown Ale or a slightly dark beer, something not too hoppy)

1 large onion ½ C flour or fish-frying coating or Krusteaz pancake mix T paprika ¼ t cayenne 1 t salt ½ t pepper Any other spices you like for fish ¼ C milk

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Sift the first three ingredients together and make a well in the middle. Add three quarters of the beer and gently stir it in until everything is well mixed, adding the rest of the beer as needed.

Cut the onions into slices, about onequarter inch thick, and separate into rings.

Once the oil is hot, try dipping one ring into the batter. If the oil doesn’t boil, it isn’t hot enough. Use a fork to dip the rings in the batter, and then carefully into the oil. Use a separate fork for stirring and flipping to keep extra batter out of the oil. Place as many rings as you can fit without overlapping and fry until golden. Flip and let the other side fry until golden. Remove to a paper-towelcovered plate.

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Place flour and spices or coating in one bowl and milk in another. Fine ground thyme, basil and poultry seasonings are good also.

Slice your onions very thin and break apart into rings in batches.

Dip into the milk and then into the flour.

Shake in the flour mix well to completely coat and add to the fryer. Stir with a roasting fork and flip as needed. Scoop onto paper-towelcovered plate.

For onions on steaks, I will use only flour and no spices or milk. Dust the thin rings with flour and shake off the excess. Fry as above, stirring with a fork to keep from clumping.

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