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The wildflowers are bursting, fed in abundance by the winter’s long season, school is finally out and the temperatures are rising to mark the start of another glorious season in Tahoe – summer.

This summer promises to be another special one, as winter’s reach continues into the season and the snowpack will likely blanket many Tahoe Sierra peaks well into fall. While this means that summiting some peaks may have to be postponed this year and many trails remain under flowing creeks, it’s an opportunity to embrace some of what makes our mountain home so unique. The chance to ski or snowboard in the morning, and then hit the trails, the beach or the lakes in the afternoon.

It always brings a smile to my face to pass a vehicle laden with Tahoe gear – a paddleboard on top with the skis and mountain bikes on the back. Now, that’s the Tahoe spirit.

We embrace both sides of this special summer season in this issue as Tim Hauserman explores the wildflowers at Ward Creek Park on the West Shore and Casey Glaubman explores the high-mountain snow at one of California’s tallest peaks – Mount Shasta. While Mount Shasta is just a bit north of Tahoe, Casey kept running into Tahoe locals following “The Endless Ski Season” and was inspired to share his time at Shasta. Locally, Squaw Valley is still open for skiing and riding, so tackle two Tahoe sports in one day and check off #95 on our Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List contest. Find details at TheTahoeWeekly.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.

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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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A bird’s eye view of Lake Tahoe from the fire lookout on the Nevada-California state line looking down at Stateline Point, with Agate Bay to the right and Crystal Bay to the left. | Anne Artoux

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit

Summer | 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

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

Natural rim 6,223’

CAPACITY: A

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. BlueGo

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Gatekeeper’s Museum

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

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

East Shore

Elevation 6,228.63’ | Elevation in 2016 6,224.00’

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Olympic Valley

(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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

KidZone Children’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Incline Village Historical Society Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building in Incline Village. TART

Tahoe City

(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART 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

Truckee Railroad Museum

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

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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

3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

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Tallac Historic Site

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MUSEUMS (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

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Science Center

Summer | (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

I Independence 16,355 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Tahoe City

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Shore

P Prosser 18,116 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 9,213

Olympic Museum

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City Field Station

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

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Vikingsholm Castle

Open summer only (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

CAPACITY CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 37,764 CAPA

Stampede 218,919

(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

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

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RESERVOIR CAPACITY

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

Watson Cabin

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

May-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.

North Shore

Lake Tahoe Museum

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Thunderbird Lodge

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

Truckee

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Tahoe City

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

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

Incline Village

PUBLIC TRANSIT: NORTH SHORE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com / SOUTH SHORE | bluego.org

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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JUNE 22-28, 2017

EVERY TUESDAY

Truckee Farmers Market is open every

Tuesday through Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Truckee Regional Park.

Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market is every

Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 10 at the American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers Bilingual

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

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time

every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

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ahoe visitors and locals alike tend to focus on the best-known adventures when they think of enjoying Tahoe’s outdoors. They ride the Flume Trail, hike to the edge of Emerald Bay to see Vikingsholm castle or trek into the granite paradise of Desolation Wilderness. They paddle through the emerald-green waters of Sand Harbor or take a sedentary glance at the lake from the bow of the “Tahoe Gal.” These are all amazing experiences and good additions to your Tahoe bucket list, but if you have an hour or two to kill, try a lesser known, off-the-beaten-track, off-the-touristradar kind of place where you will find time for quiet contemplation — such as Ward Creek State Park. Never heard of it? That’s a good thing and one of the reasons I like it.

Ward Creek State Park is 180 acres tucked in between Ward Creek, the fourth largest stream to enter Lake Tahoe, and the Timberland development 3 miles south of Tahoe City on State Route 89. Access to the park is via the West Shore bike trail or you can park at the Tahoe City Public

Follow the loop trail along the boardwalk through the meadows. | Katherine E. Hill

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> Wildflowers wave in the breeze during a recent visit to Ward Creek > Explore the wildflowers at Sagehen Meadows

Crack the code Incline Village, Nev.

to computer programming for Grades 3 and higher is designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics.

Children can choose from a variety of fun

Ward Creek is still roaring with spring snowmelt and the meadow on the edge of the park is packed with water-loving flowers showing off their colors.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly

is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

Farmers’ Market Stateline, Nev.

Stateline Farmers’ Market is every Wed-

nesday through Sept. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Park. | laketahoemarkets.com

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers Market operates

every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Commons Beach until Oct. 12. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

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The park is packed with water-loving flowers showing off their colors, especially the camas lily. | Tim Hauserman

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Utility District’s nearby Kilner Park, where you will find restrooms, water, a playground and tennis courts.

Ward Creek State Park is undeveloped, except for a network of trails for hikers and mountain bikers and a few information signs. To the west, it backs a wide expanse of National Forest land where trails eventually lead to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Late spring and early summer is the perfect time to take a stroll or a roll through the park. Ward Creek is still roaring with spring snow melt and the meadow on the edge of the park is packed with water-loving flowers showing off their colors, especially the camas lily in waves of purple sometimes appear like shimmering water from a distance. The park’s trees were thinned a few years ago at the same time the trail network was created and the result is a pleasant open forest dotted with enormous Jeffrey pines and incense cedars.

STAMPEDE ROCK & STANFORD ROCK TRAILS Starting from Kilner Park, at the corner of Highway 89 and Ward Avenue, ride or walk along the bike trail along Highway 89 to a crossing of Ward Creek. You can park at Kilner Park. Just after crossing the creek, a dirt trail heads off to the right (look for the Park Boundary sign on a post). Note a trailside map giving you the lay of the land.

Right away the trail meanders close to the bluff above Ward Creek and in several spots accesses stairs leading down to creek side.

Not in a hurry? Find a place creek side, shut your eyes and listen to the rushing water.

The trail soon heads south away from the creek to a junction. Here a right turn ascends on a series of rolling switchbacks toward the west. In about a half mile, the trail leaves the park and becomes the Stampede Rock Trail, which is a fun, gentle climb through bushy terrain with white fir and Jeffrey pines.

After another mile, you reach a junction.

Here, a right turn leads to a likely wet crossing of Ward Creek. A left turn begins a 4-mile grueling and challenging mountainbiking route to Stanford Rock. There, glorious views of the Pacific Crest and Twin Peaks can be found, as well as access to a rocky, technical downhill on the Tahoe Rim Trail.

MEADOW LOOP TRAIL Back at that first junction in the park, still within ear shot of Ward Creek, a left turn

is quickly followed by a right, which leads to a series of lush and, before mid July, very wet, meadows. A loop trail with a boardwalk keeps your feet dry and close to the waves of colorful flowers. Midway around the loop, a trail leads off to the west, providing access to more forest within the park and more ways to add mileage to the trip. Eventually, this trail leads to the main Stanford Rock trail described above.

Once you’ve had your full of meadows — if that is that possible — turn around and head back to the junction on the main trail.

A right turn leads across a teensy stream and over a bridge back to the West Shore bike trail about half-mile further south from where you first entered the park.

Ward Creek flowing from spring snowmelt. | Tim Hauserman

Incline Village Library hosts an Hour of

Code on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. This introduction

If flowers and whitewater is not enough, keep your eyes peeled for colorful moss growing on granite boulders, ancient Jeffrey pines and cedars and a variety of birds and animals including pine martins and bear.

This hike is designed for one to experience that peaceful feeling of being connected to nature without having to work too hard.  For more information, visit parks.ca.gov.

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Events

MORE Courtesy TINS

in the fun — live music, activity booths, local

JUNE 22 | THURSDAY

vendors and food trucks — every Thursday night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. All ages are invited to participate in the festivities. Free shuttle to downtown. | truckeethursdays.com

A week filled with adventure North Lake Tahoe

Alpenglow Mountain Festival Summer

features individual events be taking place

Tour the stars Northstar

throughout North Lake Tahoe. Today includes:

Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the con-

a.m., bird walk with Tahoe Institute for Natural

stellations, telescopic viewing, poetry reading

Science at 8 a.m., trail shoe demo with Hoka

and more at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at

One One at 9 a.m., trail running clinic at 9 a.m.

Northstar California. On Thursdays, 8:15 to

and a tech talk on Leatherman multi-tool at

10:30 p.m., until Sept. 1. $40 adults, $20 12

6:30 p.m. | Register alpenglowsports.com

Explore the night sky with star guide Tony

yoga at 8 a.m., intro to European trekking at 9

and younger. | (530) 562-3000, ext. 3046

EVERY FRIDAY

Unwind after work Stateline, Nev.

Tahoe Chamber’s After Five mixer is from

5 to 7:30 p.m. at Alpine Union. $20, $10

Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

members. | RSVP tahoechamber.org

Romano’s Farmers’ Market is on Fridays

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sierra Valley Farms

WILD TAHOE WEEKEND Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit host Wild Tahoe Weekend on June 24 and 25 at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event.

JUNE 22-23 | THURSDAY-FRIDAY

until Sept. 9. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Ahoy, lil’ matey Tahoe City

Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts preschool

A decade has passed South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Resource Conservation District offers

“The Angora Fire 10 Years Later,” a field tour

story time: Ships, Sails and Nautical Tales

and symposium designed for Lake Tahoe Ba-

from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday. The

sin land managers, researchers, planners and

program is directed at ages 3 to 5 and will

decision makers to learn from the experience.

feature books that have maritime themes.

| Register (530) 542-2571

| danielle@tahoemaritime.org

To kick off Wild Tahoe Weekend, the LTBMU will host the sixth annual Native Species Festival on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This festival is a great way to spend the day outdoors and learn about the many native plant and animal species of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Attend walks led by field professionals and explore educational booths.

Participants will experience frequent visits from Lulu the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Smokey Bear.

On June 25, TINS will host the seventh annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event includes hourly guided bird walks along the Rainbow Trail, information and presentations on migratory birds, bird crafts and games, bird house building, live birds and more. | tinsweb.org

JUNE 23 | FRIDAY Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

Ski Run Farmer’s Market is every Friday

from 3 to 8 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe through August. | skirunfarmersmarket.com

A week filled with adventure North Lake Tahoe

Alpenglow Mountain Festival Summer fea-

tures individual events taking place throughout North Lake Tahoe. Today includes: yoga at 8

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

a.m., guided Sugar Bowl to Squaw trail run at

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday

8 a.m., trail shoe demo with Hoka One One

at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with

at 9 a.m., women’s beginners’ day hike at 9

G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

a.m., wildflower walk with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science at 9:30 a.m., “Lakes of Deso-

Tour the stars Northstar

Explore the night sky with star guide

lation” book signing event at 5 p.m. | Register alpenglowsports.com

EVERY THURSDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

Help with computers Kings Beach

Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing com-

constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev.

puter help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of

reading and more in The Meadows at Ritz-

the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,”

Carlton, Lake Tahoe. On Fridays, 8:15 to

is hosting a Career Summit from 8 a.m. to 4

second Thursdays are “Computers Ques-

10:30 p.m., until Sept. 2, excluding July 21.

p.m. Learn the secrets of getting hired and

versation forum hosted by the Senior Programs

tions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are

$40 adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-

how to transition from a job to a career. In-

staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from

“Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays

3000, ext. 3046

teractive breakout sessions, mock interviews

10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays.

are differing themes about technology.

Participate with people sharing diverse views

| (530) 546-2021

The Conversation Café is a drop-in con-

Boost job skills South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Community College CONNECT

and one-on-one resume review. $20 includes

EVERY SATURDAY

breakfast and lunch. | ltccconnect.org

and a passion for engaging with others over

Farmers’ Market Incline Village, Nev.

Tour the stars Northstar

Read thru summer Truckee

from 4 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 31 at Lake

Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the

summer reading program. Come in to register

Story Time Tahoe City

Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com

constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry

and get a summer schedule of reading events

reading and more at the Dark Skies Cosmo-

that will begin in July. For ages 3 to 12.

Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday

Drink to nonprofits Truckee

arium at Northstar California. On Saturdays,

| (530) 582-7846

topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Incline Village Farmers’ Market is Thursdays

Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story

from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

The Pour House hosts tastings every

Explore the night sky with star guide

8:15 to 10:30 p.m., until Sept. 3. $40

Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. through August

adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

to coincide with Truckee Thursdays. Patrons

3000, ext. 3046

Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories,

favorite nonprofits all summer. $10 includes

puppets, music and movement for ages 18

tasting and light snacks and a $5 donation

months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

to the nonprofit of the week. | thepourhouse-

Incline Village Library hosts story time every

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every

Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and

Truckee Thursdays Truckee Downtown Merchants Association

older. A half-hour stay and play after the

presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair

reading. | (530) 582-7846

and part block party in historic downtown.

Hobnob with locals, meet visitors and join

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Golf for well being Meyers

The 23rd annual Barton Foundation Golf

Tournament is at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

help support a series of The Pour House’s

truckee.com

Truckee Library is accepting signups for the

EVERY SUNDAY

All proceeds will support the Barton Foundation’s efforts to improve the health and well

Farmers’ Market Truckee

being of South Shore residents. Scramble

Truckee Community Farmers Market

format with teams of four. Golf registration

is every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

includes breakfast, golf and golf cart, drink

until Sept. 24 at Tri Counties Bank/Sears/

tickets and lunch. Prizes awarded for best

Coffeebar Bakery parking lot. | truckeefar-

costume, team spirit and winners. | Tickets

mersmarket.org

bartonhealth.ejoinme.org

June 22-28, 2017

OUT & ABOUT

Inspired by Ancient Civilizations. Reflecting the Feminine Spirit.

Keep Tahoe Blue kickoff South Lake Tahoe

Choo-choo Truckee

Summer Kickoff is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the

kiddie train rides at Regional Park’s Train

League Education Center. Celebrate the

Track Circles Playground. From 11 a.m. to

start of summer, their 60th anniversary and

2 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. | truckee-

learn more about the league and how to help

donnerrailroadsociety.com

League to Save Lake Tahoe’s 5th Annual

Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers

Keep Tahoe Blue. Will recognize dedicated

TRUNK SHOW JUNE 30 to JULY 4

A scientific romp Truckee

Steve Schmier’s Jewelry

walk, ride a bike or take the bus get a surprise

Creek Field Station is for all ages and skill

reward. No pets. All ages welcome. | RSVP

levels. A BioBlitz is a detailed study of biodi-

keeptahoeblue.org/events

versity in a specific location over a specified

530.583.5709 Boatworks Mall Tahoe City SteveSchmiersJewelry.com |

volunteers and enjoy music, small bites, drinks and raffle prizes. Participants who carpool,

The 2017 third annual BioBlitz at Sagehen

period with experts and volunteers. Look for

JUNE 23-25 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY

mammals, insects, plants and water creatures. | Register tinyurl.com/sagehenbioblitz

Kids compete Olympic Valley

The 3rd annual Kids Adventure Games event

returns to Squaw Valley. The games feature a

10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk the waterfront Tahoe City

The free, guided Tahoe City Waterfront

kid-sized adventure race where teams of two

Tour focuses on Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe, the

navigate a natural terrain-inspired obstacle

Truckee River, the dam, historic sailing ves-

course. Kids can expect mountain biking, hik-

sels, fish and Commons Beach, as well as cur-

ing, zip-lines, a Tarzan rope swing, giant Slip-n-

rent things to do and places to eat downtown.

Slide, tubing, cargo nets, mud pits and more.

The 1.5-hour tour on a flat bike trail is led by

Ages 6 to 14. | kidsadventuregames.com

local Karen Willcuts. Meet at Gatekeeper’s

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES On the Tahoe Gal

|

Four Cruises a Day

Museum at 10 a.m. Leashed, well-behaved

Open-air art show Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Arts & Crafts show at Round Hill Square is

dogs are welcome. | mountaintowntours. wordpress.com

an open-air village of artisans under the Tahoe sky. Peruse pottery, jewelry, sculpture, prints, paintings, photography, wearable art and

Wine walk among the pines Northstar Northstar hosts an alpine-style Wine

woodwork and hand-crafted items from

Walk on final Saturday of the month from

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | artisttoyoufestivals.com

June to August at 3 p.m. Pick up a souvenir tasting glass before weaving throughout the

JUNE 24 | SATURDAY

Alpenglow Mountain Festival Summer

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

Village shops, sipping wine and snacking on paired hors d’oeuvres. The wine selection

A week filled with adventure North Lake Tahoe

LIVE MUSIC on Sunday night | MAGICIAN SHOW on Monday night

and pairings offer a new experience each

RENTALS | TOURS | LESSONS | SALES

month with a different theme. $32. | northstarcalifornia.com

features individual events taking place throughout North Lake Tahoe. Today includes: yoga

JUNE 24-25 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY

at 8 a.m., overnight guided backpacking trip at 9 a.m., rock climbing with Alpenglow Expeditions at 8:30 a.m., all-day BioBlitz at Sagehen

It’s wild all weekend South Lake Tahoe

Taylor Creek Visitor Center is home to Wild

$5 OFF Rentals & Tours Must mention ad at booking & present upon arrival.

with UC Berkeley, women’s beginner SUP

Tahoe Weekend from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

at 9 a.m., beginners’ trail run at 9 a.m. and

(until 4 p.m. Saturday). The festival includes

festival after party at 8 p.m. | Register alpen-

free nature walks and educational talks with

glowsports.com

a focus on native species on June 24 and

NEW HOBIE PEDAL KAYAKS IN STOCK

birds on June 25. The food truck Tacos Por

TAHOE CITY

Community Clean up Serene Lakes

Shop at 521 North Lake Blvd.

Rentals on the water at Commons Beach

Favor will be on site. | tahoeheritage.org

Serene Lakes Property Owners Association

hosts a community clean-up day from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Lot 1. | slpoa.com

Ranger led hike Spooner Lake

A week filled with adventure North Lake Tahoe

to 11:30 a.m. at Spooner Lake. On this hike,

features individual events taking place through-

participants will learn how to tell the differ-

out North Lake Tahoe. Today includes: yoga

ence between the various trees, shrubs and

at 8 a.m., wildflower walk at 9 a.m., inter-

flowers that grow around the lake. Bring

mediate hike to Shirley canyon at 9 a.m.,

water and wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots.

women’s intermediate SUP at 9 a.m.

Meet in the upper section of the parking

| Register alpenglowsports.com

A park ranger will lead a trek from 10

All about birds South Lake Tahoe

The 7th annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival is at

It’s only natural South Lake Tahoe

Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Tahoe Institute for

and fourth Saturday each month from 10

from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to learn about bird

to 11:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library.

research, go on a bird walk with a local bird

Learn how to capture adventures in a nature

expert, see live birds of prey and more.

journal. Some materials provided; bring a

| tinsweb.org

Kid’s Nature Journal Club is on the second

Rentals next to the boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park

Reservations 530.581.4336

|

TahoeCityKayak.com & SandHarborRentals.com

Alpenglow Mountain Festival Summer

lot. $10 parking, $8 Nevada residents. | spooner.ranger@gmail.com

INCLINE VILLAGE

JUNE 25 | SUNDAY

Natural Science presents a family-friendly day

notebook and pen and dress for the weather. | (530) 573-3185

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W

hether you’re looking for a challenge or just looking for a beautiful stroll in the woods, the historic Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach has you covered. The owner of the Brockway Hotel commissioned the course in 1924 and enlisted the help of the premier golf course architect at the time, John Duncan Dunn, to help craft a course that would last through the ages. When you step foot on this course, it’s easy to feel the history. I think you’ll agree that the architect’s goal was certainly fulfilled.

Old Brockway was the first, full, 9-hole course in the region and it shows in the swathes of old-growth trees and old-world charm that is evident as you play this course.

Old Brockway was the first, full, 9-hole course in the region and it shows in the swathes of old-growth trees and old-world charm that is evident as you play this course.

The course remains virtually unchanged from its construction and I can imagine that visitors to the region almost 100 years ago must have been struck by the same sense of natural beauty, as well as the designer’s ability to meld Old Brockway within the natural features of the area.

Given that I wasn’t alive in 1924, as I’m sure many of you were not either, I’m

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

wondering if golfers back then were just better — or what. I ponder this as I stare down the narrow, tightening fairway of the long par 5, hole 4. Most modern courses just don’t go this narrow on their fairways. But, I’m sure that as I make the turn at the dogleg, it will offer relief in terms of a large, easy green, right? Wrong. The tiny, sharpshooteresque green is tucked directly behind a small water feature in the front and ringed closely by trees all around. In short, this hole is as tough as it is beautiful — a great combination to find on any course.

Chatting with the owner before my round, he casually mentions that Old Brockway is rated by Golf Today as one of the Top 10 9-hole courses in the country — yes, in the entire country. As I weave my way from one gorgeous hole to the next, lost in the solitude that only Tahoe golf courses can give you, that ranking really makes sense. Given all of this and its close proximity to the lake, it’s easy to see why Old Brockway was not only the home of the first Crosby, but has also played host to at least three presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy and Wilson.

As if all this wasn’t enough to make you give Old Brockway a try, and it really should be, just consider the fact that it’s the last family-owned-and-operated course in the region. I don’t know about you, but I’m all for supporting that kind of local tradition.  For more information or to book a tee time, visit oldbrockwaygolf.com.

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TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

A day to celebrate South Lake Tahoe

Biotelemetry Lab, will talk about “Tracking

Golf Courses

Pete Klimey, director of U.C. Davis

Studies of Sharks, Sturgeon and Trout” at the

species can be tagged with acoustic trans-

beverages, music and activities.

mitters. Learn about the role of sensory

| tamba.org

physiology in orientation, predator-prey int-

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

eractions, ultrasonic tracking and telemetry.

COYOTE MOON

Researchers can illustrate the magnitude

GRAY’S CROSSING

Teens who read Incline Village, Nev.

Incline High School Summer Vacation

Reading Club will meet at Incline Village

of warming taking place and the role of winter snow-pack in regulating lake temperatures.

No more cancellations Incline Village, Nev. Kids & Horses 4 annual Golf Tournath

JUNE 28 | WEDNESDAY Membership 101 Truckee

Truckee Chamber of Commerce Member-

Welcome Center last Wednesday of the

by a shotgun start at 1:45 p.m. Proceeds

month. For new, current or potential mem-

will go toward a new indoor arena so the

bers to learn about the benefits of belonging.

nonprofit, which provides horses as therapy

Coffee and pastries. | info@truckee.com

to children with disabilities, will not have

Not the latest fashion Tahoma

Sierra State Parks Foundation presents

1930s: Glamour and Grit Tea Party Fashion

Maritime talks Tahoe City

Lew Dobbins, an antique marine and auto

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ship 101 is from 8 to 9 a.m. at the California

weather. Four-person scramble format.

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No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m.

Library at 4 p.m. Reading support, games, movies and snacks. | (775) 832-4130

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Center. Sharks, sturgeon, trout and other

Protection District for a day of fun, food,

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U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research

Paradise Park. Join the Lake Valley Fire

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bration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tahoe

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JUNE 27 | TUESDAY Exclusive peak Truckee

Truckee Donner Land Trust offers guided

hike to Lower Carpenter Valley that offers

Free movie series Tahoe City

TCPUD Parks and Recreation sponsors

Tahoe City Lakeside Movie Series 2017 at Gatekeeper’s Museum at dusk. Tonight’s free movie is “Lost & Found.” It gets cold, so bring sleeping bags, blankets, low-back chairs and flashlights. | tahoecitypud.com

amazing scenery, lush meadows and wildlife in its natural environs. The Land Trust is in the process of acquiring the property so it will not be open to the public in 2017, with

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TA H O E L O C A L

Maria Mircheva

Hiking

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

S T O R Y B Y L I S A M I C H E L L E | P H O T O C O U R T E S Y S U G A R P I N E F O U N D AT I O N

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he best way to make the world a better place is to improve your own neck of the woods. And that is exactly what Maria Mircheva is doing. She is small in stature, but fierce when it comes to saving the sugar pines that are dying at alarming rates in the Tahoe Basin.

Sugar pines and other white pines have become infected with a non-native, incurable fungus: white pine blister rust.

The fungus was accidentally transported to North America around the turn of the 20th Century on shipments of seedlings from Europe. Canadian foresters imported the seedlings in order to replant areas that had been clear cut. Since the early 1900s, blister rust has been spreading south from Canada. Forests in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon — as well as those on the East Coast — have been devastated. Blister rust is now an epidemic in California and the Tahoe Basin.

“ They climbed way up the trees to get the unopened cones. I really wanted to do that.”

–Maria Mircheva The sheer size of a mature sugar pine, sometimes more than 200 feet, coupled with its thick and massive branches, have led some botanists to describe the trees as the most majestic species of pine. The tree gets its name from the crystalline resin that forms around the edges of wounds or fire scars. Fluid from a wound of a living sugar pine hardens into white nodules that are said to be sweet. Indians and settlers chewed it like gum.

“I love trees,” says Mircheva, executive director of the Sugar Pine Foundation.

She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management, with a focus on Conservation Policy from U.C. Santa Barbara. Born in Bulgaria, Mircheva was studying in Germany when her American stepfather introduced her to America and, specifically, to Santa Barbara.

“When I saw the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, I fell in love with it,” she says.

She soon transferred to U.C. Santa Barbara. While working on her graduate degree, Mircheva interned at the TahoeBaikal Institute, an environmental exchange program where undergraduates and young professionals can study at two world-famous watersheds: Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada and Lake Baikal in

Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe?

To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

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

GRANITE LAKE

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

MARLETTE LAKE 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

Mongolia and Russia.

Before discovering her passion for forests, Mircheva used her undergraduate degree in business economics as a business consultant in the Silicon Valley.

In 2007, South Lake Tahoe became her permanent residence. She teaches at Lake Tahoe Community College, raises her two children and is considered by many coworkers and volunteers to be the heart of the Sugar Pine Foundation.

The Sugar Pine Foundation is a nonprofit founded in 2005 by John Pickett, a former U.S. Forest Service technician.

Pickett created the Foundation to restore the natural regeneration of white pines in the Tahoe region. In 2006, Mircheva volunteered for the field season with Foundation and, when asked what first attracted her to the world’s largest pines species, she admits it was watching how the cones were collected.

“They climbed way up the trees to get the unopened cones. I really wanted to do that,” she says.

Cones are collected from sugar pine and western white pine seed trees that are proven to be resistant to blister rust.

In mid-September, when the seeds are ripe and encased in sticky green cones, Mircheva ascends the trees with ropes, harness and safety equipment. At the top of the tree, she shakes or clips the cones off of the limbs.

The Foundation shares 50 percent of the cones collected with the U.S. Forest Service for seed banking purposes. The remaining seeds are sent to Cal-Forest Nursery in Etna to germinate and grow for one year.

Then the young seedlings are planted in restoration projects throughout the Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

Timber records from the late 1800s estimated that 25 percent of the total tree populations were sugar pines. Due to logging and disease, that number has dwindled to only 5 percent. Since 2008, Sugar Pine Foundation staff and thousands of volunteers have planted more than 95,000 trees. The first tree crop is currently about 6 feet tall. Considering a sugar pine usually lives to be 500 years old and are not considered full-grown until the age of 100, the trees planted today will benefit generations to come.

“I feel like I am making a difference,” says Mircheva.  For more information and future planting dates, visit sugarpinefoundation.org.

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.

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. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

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

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.

Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. 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

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.

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.

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

EAGLE ROCK

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.

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

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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

June 22-28, 2017

FEATURE

Courtesy Chris Carr, Shasta Mountain Guides

Editor’s Note: Squaw Valley is still open for skiing and riding in Tahoe.

THE ENDLESS SKI SEASON STORY BY CASEY GLAUBMAN

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SUMMER ON SHASTA

nless you’ve been living under a rock, or perhaps in a snow cave, for the past six months, you’re aware that this has been one of the biggest and best snow years that Tahoe has seen in quite a while. So, what’s a ski bum to do now that the snow has started to melt from around the Tahoe region? Well, one could always hop on the bike and hit the trails I suppose. And while that’s certainly all well and good, it just doesn’t satisfy the craving for sliding down the snow that so many of us have. Fortunately, there’s a place not too far away, a magical land depending on whom you ask, that currently has all the spring corn skiing you could ask for. That’s right, I’m talking about Mount Shasta, elevation 14,179 feet, one of the tallest mountains in California.

As in Tahoe, Mount Shasta saw an above-average snowfall this winter. To find out just how good the season has been, and will be, I met up with one of the co-owners of Shasta Mountain Guides, Chris Carr.

“We are at about 200 percent of normal and I would not be surprised to see more precip in June,” said Carr. “It’s happened the last couple years, including a 3-foot storm last June.”

Ask any Shasta local about why he or she loves the mountain and you’re sure to get a variety of answers. To many, Mount Shasta is a sacred place. There’s a running joke among the locals about hunting for portals to find the mythical Lemurians, a race of 8-foot tall humanoids that dwell within the mountain in their crystal kingdom. Though hunting for portals is certainly one reason to ski Mount Shasta, for most, including Carr, it’s more about the accessibility, generally good weather, endless fall-line skiing and plenty of moderate ski terrain.

In order to get to the most accessible ski terrain on Shasta at this point in the season, all one needs to do is drive from the middle of town for about 20 minutes to the Bunny Flat Trailhead. From there, it’s simply a matter of skinning straight up Avalanche Gulch, the most commonly skied section currently.

I say currently because, as with any big mountain and any big ski year, things will change as the snow coverage changes with the rising temperatures into July. Most seasons on Shasta you can find skiing through July; the difference this year is that it’s going to be good skiing through at least July.

“Don’t underestimate this challenge. Check in with the [U.S. Forest Service] climbing rangers and get your summit permits. Watch the weather and wind and start early.”

As with any skiing or outdoors endeavor, safety and fun should be at the top of your list. After

Though hunting for portals is certainly one reason to ski Mount Shasta, for most it’s more about the accessibility, generally good weather, endless fall-line skiing and plenty of moderate ski terrain.

Jonathan Cahill explores Mount Shasta. | Rich Meyer

There are quite a few options as to how one chooses to attack this burly, often-underestimated mountain. A preferred method for many skiers is to just go with an alpine start, commonly defined as between midnight and first light, and climb the whole thing in a day. As gear has gotten lighter and ski- and splitboard-touring has become more commonplace, this has begun to eclipse the more common multi-day ski trips. It’s not uncommon on a busy weekend for the parking lot at Bunny Flat to be overflowing nearly 1 mile down the road.

However, for those looking to spend a little more time and really explore the mountain, Mount Shasta offers a plethora of excellent snow camping on virtually all aspects.

As amazing as this all sounds, according to Carr:

all, the most fun days are the ones in which everyone makes it safely back to the bar to share the stories together.

So, if you’re just not ready to retire your sticks for the season quite yet, or maybe you want to tick this one off your bucket list, this season is the one to make it happen. After all, how many people can say they’ve successfully skied from more than 14,000 feet, down 7,000 feet of glorious corn snow?

Come up, make some memories and give all your mountain biking friends something to be jealous about. After all, the dirt will still be here for you next weekend.  For more information, visit shastaguides.com or visitmtshasta.com.

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motorized machines, buildings, cities and create stories. They will be using computers and software programs to capture their projects. Energy Exploration with Lego for ages 8 and older is on July 17 to 20 and Aug. 7 to 10. Students will make solar cars, wind turbines and water wheels. | tcpud.org

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991 Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

Meet at the pool Summer swim lessons are on at Truckee Community Pool. Each session meets once a week for five weeks. Times vary from morning classes to afternoon and evening classes. Children from as young as 6 months can take lessons with a parent in the Learn to Swim Program. There are also levels for ages 3 to 5 and older depending on ability and skills. A Swim Team Prep Class is also available for kids interested in joining the swim team. Session 1 is from June 26 to July 26 and Session 2 is from July 31 to Aug. 30. | tdrpd.org

(775) 298-4161 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES: MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church ProjectMana.org 341 Village Blvd.

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KIDS ADVENTURE GAMES The 3rd annual Squaw Valley’s Kids Adventure Games returns from June 23 to 25. The games feature 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-n-Slide, tubing, cargo nets, mud pits and more. This is a fun and confidence-building outdoor experience for ages 6 to14. It’s also a great day out for all the family — spectators are encouraged. | kidsadventuregames.com

Floor Sample

SALE

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday by appointment Pricing competitive with the internet

LAKETAHOELIGHTING.COM

530.546.3902 info@laketahoelighting.com 8726 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach, CA

NOW PLAYING

Tahoe 3-D Movie Science Center

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

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

Guided tours & 3-D movies Open Tues.—Sat., 1—5 p.m. (or by appointment, closed all holidays)

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

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Middle School Volleyball Skills Camp for ages 10 to 13 is designed to teach players the overall basics and skills: passing, serving, attacking, blocking and defense.

The camp is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 26 to 28. | yourtahoeplace.com

Make the team Tahoe City Swim Team will meet at Granlibakken Pool from June 26 to Aug. 10 and from Sept. 5 to Oct. 5.

Juniors, Bronze and Gold & Silver teams meet between 3 and 4 p.m. on Monday/ Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays. | tcpud.org

Camp up with summer

Heavenly discoveries

KidZone Museum will offer a number of summer camps. There is Farm Camp for ages 4 to 6, Chemistry Camp for ages 6 to 8, Avian Adventures for ages 8 to 10, and engineering camps for girls to taught by women engineers and scientists. Sessions start the last week in June and end in the first week of August. | kidzonemuseum.org

Discovery Day Camp at Heavenly Mountain Resort is for ages 5 to 12. The camp offers nature, exploration, adventure and fun with its rock-star camp leaders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are gondola rides, a ropes course, scavenger hunts, relay games, wilderness survival activities and more. The weekly camps run from June 23 to Sept. 4. | skiheavenly.com

The pool is cool

Youth back-country camps

Safe adventures await

Volley that ball

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting its 10th annual Youth Backcountry Camps in partnership with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science this summer. Youth participants are provided with gear, food and instruction. Kids learn basic backpacking and navigation skills, leave no trace ethics, natural history, local flora and fauna and trail stewardship.

Camp for ages 14 to 17 is from June 25 to 28; camp for ages 12 to 14 is from July 9 to 12 and Aug. 13 to 16. The cost is $365 per person; scholarships are available. | Register (775) 298-4485 or tahoerimtrail.org

This summer let your child explore and discover adventure through outdoor activities and art exploration at Squaw Kids Adventure Camp. The camps are offered on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, from June 23 through Sept. 4. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., fun and friendly counselors work with kids to create an adventurous, but safe environment both indoors and out.

Campers are divided into two age groups: ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 13. Fee includes Aerial Tram ticket, activities, snack and lunch. | squawalpine.com

Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers All Skills Volleyball Clinic for ages 7 to 18 at Kahle Community Center.

Northern Nevada Juniors’ Skills Clinics give instruction on the basics, as well as advanced concepts for boys and girls.

Staff comes from a wide background of playing and coaching histories. Clinics start on June 26 and end in August. | info@nnjvball.com

SUP-erior camps Incline Recreation Center offers Junior Stand-Up Paddleboard Summer Camp for ages 6 to 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ski Beach. This camp is designed to help young paddlers develop SUP skills and fitness.

Session 2 is from June 26 to June 30.

Full Day SUP Summer Camps for ages 9 to 14 are available. These camps are designed to develop SUP skills, increase overall fitness with training exercises and team building. Session 1 for the Full Day starts on July 10. | yourtahoeplace.com

Swing and swim Youth Golf Clinics, for ages 5 to 12, with Bobby Bonino will be at Tahoe City Golf Course on Monday and Thursday from June 26 to Aug. 7. Participants will spend the morning on his or her golf skills and then be brought to Skylandia State Park for some beach time. | tcpud.org

Building structures and stories Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers Summer Stories with Legos for ages 5 and older from June 26 to 29 at Fairway Community Center. Kids will build

Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers group swimming lessons for children at Granlibakken Pool. Groups are based on age and swimming ability, from ages 6 months and older. Classes are Mondays through Thursdays; sessions start on June 26 and run until August. | tcpud.org

All end with a Popsicle Douglas County Parks and Rec offers Kahle Play Camps from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 3 and older. The themed camps are designed for the young camper with shorter hours and high teacher/child ratio.

Camps for ages 3 and older start on June 26 and camps for ages 5 and older start on July 31. | (775) 586-7271

Fun all day Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers Recreation Adventure Days, aka RAD Camp, for Grades 1 to 6, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting on June 26. Activities include games, crafts activities, play and field trips. | (775) 586-7271

June 22-28, 2017

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

Put on your thinking cap

Able, but not ready

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Summer Discoveries Series with Renee Grennan. Themed weekly sessions are offered for children ages 5 to 12 on science, magic, exploration, mystery, STEM challenges and Minecrafts.

Sessions start on June 26 and run until the middle of August. | tdrpd.org

Truckee Community Pool is the scene of the Summer Swim Team on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. from June 27 to Aug. 10. This is for children who are good swimmers but not ready or not inclined to make a club team commitment. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards in freestyle and backstroke. | tdrpd.org

Nature camps for kids Tahoe Institute for Natural Science announces its summer camps. They have expanded the number of camps and the ages who can attend. There will be Truckee and North Shore day camps in partnership with KidZone and Northstar. South Lake Tahoe day camps will be added and youth back country camps in partnership with Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be offered to junior- and high-school students. Scholarships are available. Camps start on June 26 and run until August. | tinsweb.org

Hit the open water Tahoe Community Sailing Program offers Youth Sailing for ages 8 and older, Mondays to Thursdays, for beginners who have never sailed before and are able to swim. Weekly sessions start on June 26 and end in August. Youth Clinics are for intermediate and advanced sailors on Fridays starting on June 30. Also offered are Junior Race Team, Junior Race Clinics and Adventure Sailing Camps for ages 12 and older. | tcpud.org

Community ed rules Lake Tahoe Community College CONNECT Community Education offers weekly summer camps for kids and teens from June 26 to Aug. 21. There’s bouldering, mountain biking, leadership for teens, sewing, outdoor painting, STEM, soccer, skateboarding and much more. | ltccconnect.com

Make summer epic Incline Village Parks and Recreation offers E.P.I.C. Early Childhood Adventure Camps for ages 3 to 6, weekly themed camps at the Diamond Peak Child Ski Center. The 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. class will offer science, art, math and literature through hands-on exploration from July 10 to 13, July 17 to 20, July 24 to 27 and July 31 to Aug. 2.

E.P.I.C Base Camp is for ages 5 to 12.

These weekly themed camps will challenge kids mentally and physically using the natural environment of Tahoe. Camps are from June 26 to Aug. 7.

E.P.I.C. Specialty Camps are for Grades 2 and up. They include travels through time, sensational sewing, kids in the kitchen and amazing animals. They start in late June and run into August. | yourtahoeplace.com

Splashing good time Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers Introduction to Aquatics for ages 6 to 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. This beginner class is designed to allow kids to explore different water sports: sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and water safety. Session 1 is from June 27 to 29 and Session 2 is from Aug. 1 to 3. | tcpud.org

Look ma, a tail!

Mermaid University Swim Camp at Truckee Community Pool is designed to teach children and parents, if they so desire, to swim with a mermaid tail. Participants will get a certificate allowing them to bring their tail to the pool during open mermaid swim times. Session 1 starts on June 26 on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and Session 2 starts on July 31. | tdrpd.org

It’s camp fever in Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District offers Camp Trudaca for Grades 1 to 5, Adventure Camp for Grades 4 to 6 and Camp Rad for Grades 6 to 9.

Camp sessions start on June 28 and run weekly until Aug. 21. Camp Trudaca meets at Regional Park. Adventure Camp and Camp Rad take daily trips to regional destinations to hike, swim, kayak and much more. Registration is now open. | tdrpd.org

The strings of summer Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the summer is open to all and includes classes at two levels of music experience. Tuition is free, donations welcome.

Introduction to Fiddle and Folk Music is primarily for younger violinists, violists and cellists of any age. Participants must be able to play a one-octave D scale and read notes within the staff. Sessions will be held on June 27, July 11, 18 and 25.

String Ensemble is for advanced beginner to intermediate violin, viola, cello and bass players of all ages. Sessions will be held July 12, 19 and 26.

Participants will be invited to perform in a free public concert on July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Carson Mall. | (775) 450-5584

Trouble with toddlers?

Toddler Troubles & Behaviors Workshop with Abbie Saturno is for parents and caregivers who want to connect with their children to foster trust and confidence.

The workshop is at Truckee Community Recreation Center on the last Friday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m.: June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25. The drop-in fee is $45.

Bring a spouse or caregiver free of charge. | tdrpd.org

Learn to ace it Incline Recreation Center offers Junior All Star/Quick Start Clinics for tennis players, ages 4 to 12. These three-week sessions meet twice a week. Drop-ins are permitted if space is available.

Players are divided by age groups. Sessions run until September. | yourtahoeplace.com

ADVENTURE

PUBLIC POOLS

GEOCACHING

INCLINE VILLAGE

High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket; GPS rentals available. TART

25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

DISC GOLF

OLYMPIC VALLEY

INCLINE VILLAGE

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. TART

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free.

Daily dawn-dusk. TART

KIRKWOOD

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 542-6056 | citiofslt.com

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com

25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet with the notorious DiscWood disc golf course. The 18-hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free. Scorecards and maps may be picked up at the General Store.

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

OLYMPIC VALLEY

25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals.

Open June 20. TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

TRUCKEE

A mostly flat and moderately wooded course is located at Bijou Community Park featuring 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. The course features mixed tees with varied fairways with slight elevation changes. On Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

TAHOE VISTA

ROLLER SKATING

18-hole course at North Tahoe Regional Park, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(530) 583-6985 | squawalpine.com

(530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com At High Camp at Squaw Valley. All ages. Aerial Tram ticket required. TART

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE

SKATE PARKS SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 550-2225

Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawndusk. TART

TRUCKEE

ZEPHYR COVE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

The Zephyr Cove course is 18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn10 p.m. TART

HORSEBACK RIDING

INCLINE VILLAGE

TAHOE DONNER

Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners.

Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

(530) 587-9470 | tahoedonner.com Guided 1- and 2-hour trail rides for ages 7+. Pony rides.

Opens June 16.

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES “Tahoe Cruz”

(530) 583-6200 | tahoesail.com Scenic, 2-hour sailing cruises from Tahoe City Marine.

Private charters. TART

“Tahoe Gal”

(800) 218-2464 | tahoegal.com Cruises to Emerald Bay, Happy Hour, dinner, sunset, full moon, Sunday dinner/live music, comedy dinner, and more.

Next to Lighthouse Center, east end of Tahoe City. TART

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be listed in Family Fun. BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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

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Wet ‘n’ Dirty Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. racing veterans to first-timers to have a great race experience. Thursday Night Races will continue with 20 races until Aug. 31. Weekend Club rides will continue until October. The Alta Alpina ChallengeRiding the Wild Sierra is on June 24.

Tim Rowe Memorial Fall Century is on Oct. 8 is from Wellington to Bridgeport. | altaapina.org

Fan-tastic racing

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS Alpenglow Mountain Festival continues until June 25 with dozens of events still on the roster to enjoy. The week features yoga classes, SUP clinics, guided hikes, trail runs, how-to clinics, overnight backpacking trips, tech talks, wildflower excursions and live music events. See Events calendar in this issue for daily schedule. | Register alpenglowsports.com

Good news for the Flume Trail

Train and re-train

Incline Village, Nev. Tahoe Fund announced that it has secured a $130,000 Recreation Trails Program grant to restore the Incline Flume Trail. Tahoe Fund partnered with Friends of Incline Trails to provide funding for the environmental permitting to have the trail adopted by the Forest Service.

The new designation as an official U.S. Forest Service trail paved the way for this important grant that will help improve the trail, build a retaining wall in an erosive area and install interpretive and wayfinding signage. It will fund the transfer of the historic bull wheel from the Nevada Land Trust to the Forest Service.

The restoration work will be led by the Friends of Incline Trails with the Forest Service, Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

Trail days are scheduled from July 21 to 23, on Aug. 12 and on Sept. 26, 28 and 30. | info@tahoefund.org

South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking announces upcoming trainings. Hazard tree identification training is on June 22 and all crew leaders are encouraged to attend. TAMBA also needs volunteers during work days at Angora Trail on June 24, July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 23.

As well, volunteers are needed to help with Maintenance Mondays at Bijou Bike Park. | info@tamba.org

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Take a mountain biking adventure on the Incline Flume Trail

Adventure Sports Week North Tahoe venues Adventure Sports Week continues until June 25 featuring competitive events with trail running, triathlon and mountain biking, among others. Racers are invited to participate a variety of competitions including the XTERRA Tahoe City, Sprint and Duathlon on June 24.

Join a pre-run of the XTERRA bike course on June 22 at 6 p.m.

There will also be an open water swimming clinic with Jeff Pearson on June 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com 18

Ropin’, ridin’ rodeo Reno, Nev. The annual Reno Rodeo, until June 25, combines professional and amateur bull riding with Western-themed fun and activities. From mutton bustin’ to barrel racing, live music and good eats, get ready to celebrate the Wild West. | renorodeo.com

Alps in California?

South Lake Tahoe The last chance to register for the Deathride: Tour of the California Alps opens on June 22 at 10 a.m. Deathride, on July 8, is 129 miles over five mountain passes and 15,000 feet of climbing. It has SAG support, eight full rest stops, lunch and dinner and live music. | deathride.com

Hoist up the sails Tahoe City Tahoe Community Sailing Program offers Adult Sailing Clinics for ages 18 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Basics and Intermediates start on June 27. Women’s Only Clinics are oneday sessions on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for beginners on June 30, July 7 and 21, and Aug. 4 and 18. Participants for both clinics must be able to swim. | tcpud.org

Cycling the region Minden, Nev. Alta Alpina Cycling Club announces upcoming races that are open to everyone in the cycling community. The race categories make it easy for anyone from

Sparks, Nev. Off-Road Racing meets West Coast influence for an intense four-wheel challenge full of fan-friendly tracks. On June 24 and 25, on July 23 and 24, and from Aug. 26 to 28 at the Wild West Motorsports Park fans can enjoy the action. | lucasoiloffroad.com

Adventure racing Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure has opened registration for 2017 adventure races from trail running and triathlons to swimming and more.

Run to the Beach is on July 4, Marlette 50 km and 10 Miler is on Aug. 13 and Emerald Bay Trail Run is on Sept. 17.

The 6th annual XTERRA Tahoe City Off-Road Triathlon, Duathlon and Sprint are on June 24 and the XTERRA Lake Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon is on Aug. 19.

Donner Lake Triathlon is on July 22 and 23, the Truckee Marathon on Sept. 24 and the Great Trail Race is on Oct. 8.

Sierra Open Water Swim Series includes Truckee Open Water Swim on July 22 and Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim on Aug. 26. | bigblueadventure.com

The mountain’s all hers Northstar Northstar welcomes female mountain bike riders. Pumps on Pedals is guided by female coaches and offers discounted lift tickets and bike rentals every Friday, starting on June 30. It is an open course intended for all ability levels, including moms improving their skills to be able to ride with their kids or women needing an exhilarating escape from city life.

Her Mountain, on July 22 and 23 and Aug. 19 and 20, is a Specialized Bike Academy, which presents two full days of female-only riding, friendship and mountain adventure. The course is comprised of small group lessons, ensuring individual attention in an environment that encourages team support. | (800) 466-6784 or northstarcalifornia.com

Runs of fun to come Sparks, Nev. Get in shape and mark your calendars for these upcoming fun runs in downtown Reno: Arch Rivals Run on July 1, No Brainer Dash on Oct. 28 and Santa Dash on Dec. 16. | Register crawlreno.com

Get set to run Area venues Save the dates for Auburn Ski Club Training Center’s upcoming summer events: Firecracker Mile is on July 4, 37th annual Squaw Valley Mountain Run is on July 29, the third annual Sierra Crest Ultra Run is on Aug. 5. Run the Runway is on Oct. 1 and Donner Lake Turkey Trot is on Nov. 4. | auburnskiclub.com

Race for our troops Tahoe venues Moon Joggers is celebrating America’s birthday by donating at least 15 percent of each 4 for 4th of July 4th race registration to Homes For Our Troops, an organization that builds homes for severely injured veterans. Complete a race any time between July 4 and 31. Choose the course, time yourself and report your finishing time to Moon Joggers. The organization wants as many people as possible to virtually run or walk 4 miles in honor of all veterans. The cost is $17 and includes a custom medal and bib that will be shipped to you. | moonjoggers.com

Don’t get lost Beckwourth Eco Bike Adventures hosts the 2nd annual Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival on July 8 featuring a Pedal Assist Open, Throttle Assist Open, Kids Trail, Drag Race, Long Jump Challenge and a Best in Show eBike Build, along with demos, barbecue, beer and wine, and live music. | ecobikeadv.com

Backpacking 101 Stateline, Nev. Tahoe Rim Trail Association offers Backpacking 101, an introductory course for two days and one night, on July 8 and 9. Learn the essential skills and safety techniques. Meet at TRTA office in Stateline. | tahoerimtrail.org

Learn to fly fish Tahoe City Daniel Ring of Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters will give an Introduction to Fly Fishing class on July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tahoe Maritime Museum.

This class will include the basics of the fly cast and the proper techniques needed to catch a trophy trout on a fly. All necessary equipment will be supplied. The cost is $50 per person and register by July 8. | mailto:danielle@tahoemaritime.org

Racing series for bikers Northstar Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series, starting on July 9, offers competitions throughout the summer and features 20 different divisions for men, women and juniors to vie for the title. The top three racers in each division receive points-based awards at the end of each race, as well as the conclusion of the series.

Northstar also hosts a series of Enduro and Cross Country races throughout the summer. Professionals and amateurs are invited to compete each month. | northstarcalifornia.com

Gearing up for biking Plumas County Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is in need of volunteers to help during trail days on July 15, Sept. 9 and 23. There will be more dates in October.

The Stewardship also hosts The Downieville Classic from Aug. 3 to 6 and registration is open now. The Downieville Epic with the TNT Trail Day is from Aug. 19 to 20 at Packer Saddle and the Grinduro is from Oct. 7 to 8 in Quincy. | sierratrails.org

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Beaches & Parks HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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OUT & ABOUT

June 22-28, 2017

EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

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renchman Lake located northeast of Truckee is a favorite fishing lake.

It is located just north of the small town of Chilcoot. Rainbow trout is the target here for anglers.

While not quite as popular as nearby Davis Lake with anglers, Frenchman has a loyal following of regulars. Davis has larger fish overall and is well noted by fly-fishers due to the legendary status of the damselfly hatch that typically occurs in June.

Frenchman has a damselfly hatch, as well, and it can also be quite prolific. And while the fish may not be as large, an angler can generally post better numbers.

Who would not appreciate catching a bunch of 14- to 16-inch fish on flies?

The best time to fish Frenchman for us has been in the spring and fall. Great hatches of insects such as damselflies, callibaetis, blood midges and other midges can be found.

In the fall, scuds are quite prevalent in the shallow weed beds. Flies imitating these insects in all of their stages can prove effective.

As a result of the record winter that we experienced, Frenchman is so full that it is spilling. At this level, fish will be spread out. Anglers should move until they find a concentration of fish. Typically, areas where streams enter the lake, weed beds or rocky areas are great places to start your search.

With cool water temperatures, spring angling from shore is a good option. Fish will generally be in shallow water near weed beds looking for food in the warmer water. We typically fish from shore, but fishing from a watercraft of some sort is also good. Fish seem to be well distributed during the early season, so it is your choice as to how you want to fish.

A boat launch is available at Frenchman Boat Ramp at the southeast end of the lake and at Lunker Point on the west side for those fishing from a boat.

Use of a No. 5 to No. 6 weight rod will be the best choice for angling this water.

The No. 6 weight rod allows you the option of throwing the larger flies that you may fish.

The most effective lines for the early season are your floating line and an intermediate sinking line if you decide to strip nymphs or streamers, particularly if the wind comes up.

Fly selection is pretty simple during the early season. Variations of the pheasant tail nymph, blood midge larva and adult imitations and midge patterns, such as the zebra midge, and damsel imitations are the best early season flies. Nymph patterns can be striped or suspended under an indicator to catch fish.

With streams being so full this season, stillwater locations such as Frenchman provide anglers with an excellent opportunity to fish.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing in this issue of Tahoe Weekly for current water levels.)

Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is closed until further notice. Inflow is at 531

cfs and the outflow is 441 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Flyfishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

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Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Flyfishers are catching some fish with streamers.

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Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are closed to all fishing until July 1. 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 anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.

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Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

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The flows have gone up. Fishing at this level can be a bit of a challenge. Nymphing is your best bet at these flows. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee.

COMMONS BEACH

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair.

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 | The road will be

closed over the dam for construction this season and next. Access to the boat ramp will be through the Hobart Mills side. Fishing has been fair from shore. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly fishermen have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair to good. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

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Tahoe City is at 1,640 cfs. The flows through Truckee are at 1,670 cfs. While it has come down some, the flow remains high. Fishing has been good for those working hard. Most anglers are using San Juan worms, egg patterns and large stonefly imitations. Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations and streamers are also good this time of year. This water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

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full and spilling. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. Blood midge, callibaetis and small midges are the main insects to imitate subsurface.

Frenchman fishing has been fair. Damsels are beginning to show, as well.

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Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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BALDWIN BEACH

EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

Hwy. 89

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

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Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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Bruce Ajari is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more columns. Click on Fishing under the Out & About tab.

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PATTON LANDING

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Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only

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

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FUEL

5 miles south of Tahoe City in Homewood

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

HOMEWOOD HIGH & DRY MARINA

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Office: (530) 525-5966 | Service: (530) 525-3373 HomewoodMarina.net

OBEXER’S Homewood | (530) 525-7962

TAHOE CITY MARINA Marina & Rentals: (530) 583-1039 Service: (530) 581-2516

BOAT INSPECTIONS

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & DONNER LAKE. LAKE TAHOE

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SPOONER LAKE

(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road.

TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee.

EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’.

SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.

TRUCKEE AREA

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $10-$40.

Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724.

A park ranger will lead a trek from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on June 24 at Spooner Lake. On this hike, participants will learn how to tell the difference between the various trees, shrubs and flowers that grow around the lake. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Meet in the upper section of the parking lot. $10 parking, $8 Nevada residents. | spooner.ranger@gmail.com

Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS

It’s all good

LAKE TAHOE

For Goodness Sake presents Women Empowering Women: Liberate Yourself with Empathy & Compassion with Liesbet Bickett on June 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will be introduced to compassionate communication and learn how to use it to deepen self-understanding and acceptance, connect with and embrace the soul’s longing, find greater depths of compassion for others and yourself and cultivate compassionate presence. | RSVP goodnesssake.org

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

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

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 583-3074 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

Sealed boats only.

Opens May 26. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until June 30. Open Wed.-Sun. starting July 1 & on July 3-4. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

Opens May 26. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Restrooms.

6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 1-April 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Picnic area, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

Apply for grants Opens in May. Picnic area, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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

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

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

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

DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

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

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be listed in Marinas.

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Tahoe League for Charity is accepting grant applications. These grants are limited to nonprofit, nonreligious affiliated organizations in the North TahoeTruckee area. Applications can be in the form of two short paragraphs, one stating the purpose of the organization and the other stating its funding needs including the amount. Limit communication to this format.

Grant applications need to be postmarked or e-mailed no later than July 1.

The grants will be awarded on Sept. 11.

Applications should be sent to: Nileta Morton, Tahoe League for Charity, P.O. Box 873, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 or e-mailed to morton@jutland.com. | (530) 546-4559

State parks need your help Sierra State Parks Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with the 49th annual Meeks Bay Fire Pancake Breakfast. Volunteers would be welcome in four-hour shifts

for set up on June 30 and for the breakfast on July 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The breakfast is a fundraiser for our state parks. | Vanessa Tracey (530) 583-9911 or vtracey@sierrastateparks.org

Paying it forward Tahoe City Downtown Association needs volunteers for two- to four-hour shifts on the 4th of July from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opportunities include: set up, selling raffle tickets, merchandise sales, boot drive on the beach and the street and clean up. | dana@visittahoecity.com

Parade your stuff Applications for entries in Truckee’s 4th of July parade are available online. This year’s theme is Truckee, Base Camp for a Big Life. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the west end of town and travel 1.5 miles down Donner Pass Road to historic downtown. Truckee Chamber is seeking sponsorships from businesses, organizations and individuals to assist with funding the parade, as well. | truckee.com

Best seats in the house A limited number of Preferred Fireworks Seating tickets are available now for the July 3rd Fireworks & Beach Party in Kings Beach. They are sold on a firstcome, first-served basis. The tickets are $20 per seat and provide ticket holders with access to indoor restrooms and the ability to come and go throughout the event, which is from 4 to 10 p.m. Ages 4 and younger do not need a ticket. | northttahoebusiness.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Announcements.

Arts

CREATIVE AWARENESS

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Kathy Aoki LTCC Library | Until June 23 “Landscape Show” Brewery Arts Center | Until June 23

McDougall’s art students

Jude Bischoff

El Dorado County Library | Until June 24

Liz Paganelli & Jackson Lain Cobalt Artist Studio | Until June 30

B O L D A R T I N S P I R E D B Y N AT U R E

Tahoe Art League members A Cup of Cherries Café | Until June 30

Nancy Lynch Meyer’s Downtown Café | Until June 30 “High School Pic [ks] 2” The Brick | Until June 30

Carol Brown Viking Gallery | June 30-July 9 Michelle Courier Art Truckee | June 30-July 2 Nancy Florence Copeland Cultural Arts Center | Until July 1

“Strange Cousins from the West” Sierra Arts Gallery | July 1-30

“The Altered Landscape” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 5

Gil Martin CC Community Center | Until July 6 Michelle Courier Bluestone Jewelry & Wine | July 6-9

Kit Knight Viking Gallery | July 14-23 “Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16

“Miradas” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16 Dick Marconi Arte Italia | Until July 30 “Go Big” North Tahoe Arts | Until Aug. 1 Donna Hughes LTCC Library | Until July 31 Four-Artist Exhibit Sierra Arts Gallery | Aug. 3-25

“Lakalelup” Commons Beach | Aug. 4-13 “Mountain Picassos” Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Aug. 11 Scott Hinton and Paul Ford OXS Gallery | Until Aug. 18

“Lakalelup” Ski Run Marina & Beach | Aug. 22-31

S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R | P H O T O S B Y M A E L PA S S A N E S I

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or many artists it is the muse who inspires them, speaks to them and calls them to create. The writer may wait endlessly pen to paper for a sign, a moment, a message for the story to be born, while an artist might stare at the blank canvas waiting for inspiration until they take brush to canvas. For local artist Jude Bischoff, the muse is his guide to his unique and beautiful imagery.

“I just start painting and I show up.

I allow the muse to speak to me. Some days it speaks very clearly and I’m on fire and other days may be a struggle. I’ll walk around the yard, get on the Internet and then the maybe the muse shows up for an hour,” says Bischoff.

Geometric shapes in bold colors pop off the canvas. Buffalos, bears and rams with circles and squares in bright hues look out from their world created by Bischoff.

Moving swirling rivers, birds flying above nature scenes, whimsical donkeys braying, geometric horses racing across the page as geometric shapes look to fly from their bodies. There are animals that house worlds within them and around them in the wild environs of Bischoff ’s mind. He has been creating art since he was age 3.

“I always knew I wanted to be an artist.

I did my first oil painting in junior high.

I’ve done jewelry making, bronze casting, clay and drawing. I was in the art room all the time,” says Bischoff, who received

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“ I channel the muse and do whatever I am told to paint, whether it’s a color or a shape or a thing.

It’s an energy that lets the painting flow out of me.”

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a degree in painting and minored in hot glass. “I always thought I’d end up being a glass blower.”

His medium is almost 100 percent painting these days. In his former life, Bischoff was a realtor before becoming an artist full time eight years ago. His van and trailer serve as his mobile studio.

“I am building a brand, especially here in Tahoe where people end up with three or four pieces of my art,” says Bischoff.

Many of the paintings Bischoff creates are scenes inspired from his time in the Eastern Sierra, Buckeye and Bishop.

Bischoff visits each site three or four times before beginning a piece. He then sets up camp and begins his work. He often finds a location near a hot springs, brings his bike and rides while communing with nature and creating his next piece of art. It takes three to four months for Bischoff to complete one piece and each painting takes a week to dry, depending on the size. Sometimes he’s working on seven to 10 pieces at a time.

“I channel the muse and do whatever I am told to paint, whether it’s a color or a shape or a thing. It’s an energy that lets the painting flow out of me,” he says. “I had the bear outlined on the canvas and I heard the

word, ‘boat.’ Then I did a theme around it.

Then I painted a fisherman and a chair on top. This was before I found my Florida family.” (Bischoff, who was adopted, had the chance to meet his biological father before he died.) “Art is like a math problem: you add and subtract,” he says.

Bears seem to be his favorite subject.

“I really like the bears because they are a symbol of rebirth and starting over. They hibernate and come out and start a new world and new life,” he explains.

Bischoff also has been working with sculptor Peter Shapiro. The two artists have teamed up to create a series of sculptures based on Bischoff ’s paintings.

“Peter was a master craftsman for the Getty Museum for 25 years. We’ve finished two life-sized sculptures of a bear head and a donkey head and are working on a moose head,” says Bischoff.

He recently completed his first book entitled, “Coyote and Bear Discuss Modern Art,” which Bischoff says will include poetry from his friend Gerard Donnelly Smith.

He has a number of pieces on display at Art Truckee and a number of galleries in the Tahoe area. Bischoff can be found creating at his booth at Truckee Thursdays where he sells his artwork throughout the summer.  For more information, visit judebischoff.com.

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The Nevada Museum of Art presents “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection” celebrating a variety of cultural aspects that emerged in the years after the Mexican Revolution to the present day. The exhibit will remain on view through July 16.

“Miradas” consists of more than 100 paintings, prints and photographs created over the past 80 years by artists who have been attracted to and inspired by Mexico’s ancient civilizations and modern artistic theories. Highlights include works by some of the best-known Mexican artists including Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo and Gabriel Orozco, as well as Mexican-American artists such as Judithe Hernández, Roberto Juarez and Robert Graham. The exhibit will include several educational and entertaining offerings through July with details online. | nevadaart.org

Narrow focus Truckee Truckee Public Arts Commission presents “The Pinhole Project: a Collaborative Photographic Project From Burning Man” at Truckee Community Recreation Center.

This photographic retrospective of the events, art and people of Burning Man since 1999 was captured by the 100-yearold technology of the pinhole camera.

Twelve pinhole cameras were created out of 50-gallon cardboard barrels. This size is uniquely suited for capturing the incredible scale and immense diversity of art and culture at Black Rock City. The subjects look familiar and at the same time completely foreign because the pinhole can extract an essential stillness through a primitive apparatus of reflected sunlight passed through a minute opening. The public is welcome to an opening reception on June 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The show will run through October. | tdrpd.org

A humorous twist South Lake Tahoe Bay Area artist Kathy Aoki’s exhibit, “Beauty Essentials: Artifacts from the Museum of Historical Makeovers,” will be in Haldan Art Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College until June 23. Aoki addresses gender and pop-culture issues through approachable visual formats with a twist of humor. Installations of her current body of work are presented in 22

“Perro de la Luna” Rufino Tamayo | Nevada Museum of Art the context of an ersatz beauty history museum. | talart.org

Therapeutic exhibit Truckee “Image Nation,” an art installation featuring Nevada County veterans, is on display at the Truckee Community Recreation Center until June 30. “Image Nation” is an initiative of the Nevada County Arts Council in partnership with Welcome Home Vets, funded in part by the California Arts Council and local contributions. The photographs, selfportraits and pictures of veterans’ hands are the result of a therapeutic workshop with veteran and master photographer Michael Llewellyn.

“Image Nation” helps veterans express themselves and connect with each other and society, a key element in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Llewellyn, a veteran himself, has been working in photography since 1988. | tdprd.org

Wide range of subjects Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association opens its annual “Landscape Show.” The exhibit features the paintings, photographs, sculptures and fine crafts of local and regional NAA member artists. Carson City photographer John Warden is presenting a special showing of his photography that covers a wide and diverse range of subjects.

The exhibit runs through June 23. The NAA gallery is located at Brewery Arts Center. | nevadaartists.org

New art around town South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League announces new art exhibits at several locations. A Cup of Cherries Café features wine and vineyards to celebrate the hosts’ expansion to an evening menu with wine. The art includes works by Rick Espinor, Nancy Lynch, Michael Schaer, Cheryl Lawson, Barb Gustafson and Donna Reid. Nancy

Lynch’s works are now featured at Meyer’s Downtown Café, and Janet McDougall’s art students have an exhibition in El Dorado County Library until June 24. | talart.org

“Ink & Ivory” will feature modern-day tattoos which are specific to nautical tradition or deep Tahoe connection. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

City Art Gallery opens

Kindred Art and Folk Institute will be taking an interactive public art piece to Burning Man and structural materials and donations are needed. The piece, called “Transcendent Souls,” will be a 20-foot-tall structure of trees sprouting two hands holding a glowing heart with a porch swing mounted between the two main tree trunks. It will be made of steel, foam, copper, glass, wood and chain with solar spotlights. The piece tells the story of existence through seven stages of evolution and gives a visual representation to knowing enlightenment and unconditional love. | gofundme.com/transcendent-souls or kindredtruckee.org

South Lake Tahoe The City of South Lake Tahoe recently opened the new City Art Gallery, featuring the works of local artists. The Gallery marks the first initiative of the Arts Alliance in partnership with the City and the Tahoe Art League and features 40 works of arts by 18 local artists. | talart.org

They’re back and stoked Tahoe City All Fired Up Tahoe is back after a fiveyear hiatus. It re-opened in Tahoe City next to the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in The Cobblestone Center. In addition to pottery painting, it will offer candle making, succulent gardens, mosaics and canvas painting. Patrons can drop in anytime daily after 11 a.m.; there is no age limit or experience necessary.

Patrons can bring in beer and wine to help get the creative juices flowing.

Groups and parties are accepted, as well. | allfireduptahoe.com

Exhibit runs skin deep Tahoe City Tahoe Maritime Museum introduces “Ink & Ivory,” an exhibit featuring two nautical art forms on display until April 2018. Scrimshaw, attributed to American sailors, is the art of intricate carvings on bone ivory and other found objects. These works of art capture visuals of the past and tell the story of environmental impact, laws and regulations. “Ink & Ivory” will trace the nautical tradition of tattooing.

Discover tattoos that were meant to bring sailors luck, see skin-deep evidence of their travels and feel the sense of longing behind sentimental tributes to wives and sweethearts back home. Best of all,

Help local public art

Finding Zen South Lake Tahoe Carol Brown, Japanese woodblock printmaker, is artist-in-residence at the Viking Gallery at Tallac Historic Site from June 30 to July 9. Brown found her Zen when she discovered Japanese woodblock printing. She carves images into woodblocks and prints on Japanese papers. The process is hands-on from beginning to end. An artist’s reception will be held on July 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. | valhallatahoe.showare.com

Pics at the Brick Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “High School Pic [ks] 2,” at the Community Development Building [the Brick]. More than 40 artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit, which includes a wide variety of art media including ceramics, collage, drawing, painting and photography. The exhibit runs until June 30. | arts-initiative.org

June 22-28, 2017

Are birds Sopranos?

Truckee Atelier presents “Bird Mafia” by artist Emily Brown, who draws inspiration from the great outdoors, wildlife and her adventures. She shows her view of the world through meticulously cut lines and textures in her hand-cut paper art. She is best known for her layered cut paper shadow boxes series’ and animal cuts. Each bird mafia design begins as a paper cut. Her work is in shows from Seattle to Los Angeles. She is based in Portland. Ore. The exhibit will run until June 30. | ateliertruckee.com

pendants. All glass and tools are provided, as well as something to hang the pendants on. All pendants will be fired after class and can be picked up at North Tahoe Arts after July 7. The fee for the class is $45.

Participants must be age 18 or older.

Elemental Magic: Combining Art and Feng Shui with Catherine Strand is on Aug. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Artisan Shop. This talk is those interested in the magic of balance using the Five Elements and Feng Shui. Strand will explain this approach using art and optimizing its placement. | northttahoearts.com

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Catch some fresh images

Meyers Tahoe Letterpress will provide a letterpress print facility and teach people how to use it. Vintage equipment includes platen presses dating to the 1800s, as well as sign presses. The centerpiece is a collection of handset type housed in four wooden type cabinets. The type comes from the Virginia City “Territorial Enterprise,” the voice of the West during the Comstock era.

Introduction to Letterpress workshops with Steve Robison are offered on July 22 and Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants will learn how to use a composing stick, set type and print their own cards or broadsides. The class includes materials and open studio hours at Tahoe Letterpress to work on projects.

Workshop fee is $50.

An Open Print Studio is on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want to work on linocuts or wood block prints and those who have taken a letterpress class are welcome. Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com

Truckee Michelle Courier will be at Art Truckee from June 30 to July 2. She will be having a meet and greet at Bluestone Jewelry & Wine from July 6 to 9. Courier, a Michigan-based artist, goes on trips every year in her trusted van, “Bessie.” She sets off with about 40 paintings and a camera ready to capture the beautiful western United States landscape and later paint in her studio back home.

“I want to catch these images while they are fresh in my mind, to get the color correct, to relive the Merced River or feel Lake Tahoe for awhile,” Courier says. | westwardgallery.com

Cobalt like the lake

“Thomas” Michael Llewellyn | Truckee Community Rec. Center

Art classes for all

Fresh air, friends, painting

Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts offers workshops for a fee and art talks free of charge. Fused Glass Pendants with Catherine Strand and Toni Rockwell is on June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corison Loft. Participants learn to make fused-glass pendants. NTA fusedglass artists Strand and Rockwell will teach basic glass properties and how to cut, shape and place layers of glass to make various

Area venues Tahoe Art League hosts a summer’s worth of Plein Air Painting. Painters meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays at different locations until the end of August.

Participants should bring a bag lunch for an informal noontime critique. Anyone may participate. A full schedule is online. | talart.org

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Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artist Studio presents Liz Paganelli and Jackson Lain until June 30. Paganelli has lived and worked in the Lake Tahoe area for 20 years. She has taught drawing and printmaking at Sierra Nevada College and Truckee Meadows Community College.

From the fishing towns and seascapes of Alaska, to the mountains of Utah and the deserts of California, Lain looks to each region with a unique appreciation.

Painting landscapes is a way to capture the extraordinary mood and atmosphere that each of these climates evokes for him. | cobaltartiststudio.com

Burning for volunteers Reno, Nev. Peter Hazel Art Studio was awarded a large honorarium to build “Bloom” a 40-foot tall sculpture of steel and glass. The sculpture will be interactive and visitors will be able to climb inside the piece and hang out in the viewing platform 30 feet in the air. This sculpture will be heading to Burning Man 2017 in late August and is currently in production at ArTech in Reno. Volunteers are needed to help to make fused glass discs and ceramic jellyfish medallions. No experience is necessary. | (775) 384-6820 or peter@peterhazel.com

Regional mindfulness Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Arts Council presents Nancy Florence, who will be displaying her photography at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center in Minden through July 1. Florence says she hopes her photographs will inspire viewers to explore and appreciate regional beauty; most of her photo-graphs were captured within 50 miles of her home in Carson City. | (775) 782-8207

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Add this to the list of America’s puzzling small-town festivals: Every June, the town of Ainsworth, Nebraska, puts on the Middle of Nowhere Celebration.

Thought for the Day:

Junior Whirl: (Across) 1. Palma, 4. Baden, 6. Bern, 9. Ryde, 11. Siena, 12. Selby, 13. Metz.

(Down) 1. Paris, 2. Lille, 3. Arles, 5. Derby, 6. Brest, 7. Edam, 8. Orly, 10. Deal.

Hocus Focus differences: 1. Squirrel is missing, 2. Hair is different, 3. Purse is missing, 4. Cap is missing, 5. Shirttail is different, 6. Carving is missing.

Waht could you call a grassy yard in which things seem to perpetually go wrong?

Murphy’s lawn.

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Making extra efforts both externally, and behind the scenes as well, are keeping you busy. This includes attending to many details.

Fortunately, you so happen to be quite able in this regard. You are especially excited regarding social events involving family, friends and fun. Despite the extra efforts required, you are enthusiastic and willing.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You have an eye for the details of late. This could manifest as an appreciation for art and/or the subtleties of things in general. What nuances and intricacies are gaining your attention? These are reflections of your beliefs and priorities, at least those that are currently significant. At the root, gaining inspirations for your own creative expressions is indicated.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

It seems everyone is contending with mixed messages and emotions these days and you have not been left out. Positively, you are in a social mood. On the other hand, you may be contending with inner doubts and insecurities. The first step to victory is acknowledging them. Then exercise gratitude and practice being fully present in the moment where problems conjured by too much thought do not exist.

Balancing work with play continues.

This also includes a blend of endings and new beginnings. Such times can prove complex and confusing. Keeping it simple, you are just completing key cycles and new ones are poised to begin. Exercising a philosophical and detached perspective will help you to see the bigger picture and be patient and trusting of the process.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Getting extra attention in your social, public and professional life continues. However, the attention you are getting may come from a punchy and provocative approach which can have mixed results. In the bigger picture, you are maneuvering to advance your position and increase your returns. While the desire for more money is likely, you may also be seeking peace of mind.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) You are smack dab in the middle of a risk, venture and adventure cycle. If you have not acted on this opportune time, this is the last call for this round. Venus in Taurus speaks of money, particularly other people’s money and luxury. With your ambitions peaking and the urge to take strong initiative, you could really advance.

Amidst an otherwise busy cycle, you have also entered a time of deeper contemplation and reflection. This phase will end soon so make the most of it. Many new perspectives, ideas and realizations are influencing your priorities. So, you may find yourself working inside and out to clear the old to make way for the new.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Balancing your social aspirations with more serious endeavors continues. On the deep end, cleaning, clearing, renovating and the like is indicated. This perspective could apply to your actual home but could hold psychological implications as well. Given the otherwise expansive tone of other influences, this process can be described as ‘getting in to get out’.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Change is in the air. It does indicate effort and toil, but the rewards are there too. Although you may be in low gear, your torque and traction are especially strong. The waning moon will guide you to simply follow through this week and save all fresh starts for after the New Moon on the 23rd.

Meanwhile, romantic interludes beckon.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) An impulse to engage with others socially continues. However, your focus may not be all fun and games. Circumstances are pushing you to dig deeper than you might usually. This could just as easily manifest as a journey inward. Whether your style is mystical, shamanic, fantastical, emotional or otherwise, you are in the mood to explore inner realms.

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J esse Lee Reno | C i v i l W a r H e r o Territory. On termination of that expedition, Capt. Reno was placed in command of the Leavenworth arsenal in Kansas.

At the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861, Reno was assigned to the North Carolina Expedition and commissioned a brigadier general, a rank held by only eight other men in the U.S. Army.

Gen. Reno accompanied the expedition as it sailed to Hatteras Inlet, N.C., and then stormed the beaches of heavily fortified Roanoke Island in February 1862. Three columns of 10,000 Union troops advanced upon the Confederates’ stronghold with the center column marching up a narrow causeway and taking the brunt of Rebel artillery fire. Gen. Reno, leading one of the flanking columns, secretly advanced through densely wooded swamps to surprise and rout the defenders. The tactic captured Confederate forts, artillery and guns with a garrison of 3,000 soldiers.

It was one of the most important battles of the Civil War.

It is only fitting Jesse Lee

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here are a handful of towns in the United States named after General Jesse Lee Reno, a Civil War hero who died fighting for the Union in 1862. Gen. Reno was acclaimed by his contemporaries as an outstanding military leader and his troops probably saved the nation’s capital from capture. But people with a knowledge of American history often confuse the namesake of these communities with Maj. Marcus A. Reno, who, until recently, historians had blamed for the brutal defeat of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer’s troops at the Little Big Horn in 1876. The misrepresented major has since been exonerated, but he was not the source.

Reno, Nev., got its name when Gen. Irvin McDowell petitioned Charles Crocker, the construction superintendent for Central Pacific Railroad, to pay tribute to the deceased war hero. Like other communities along the transcontinental tracks of CPRR, the company’s directors took the prerogative of naming towns along the line: “Truckee,” after the erroneous identity of a friendly Paiute Indian chief and nearby “Verdi,” for the Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi — locals pronounce it Vur-dye.

Residents first learned that “Reno” had replaced the original “Lake’s Crossing” after reading the April 23, 1868, issue of Stars and Stripes, a military publication. With the devastating American Civil War still fresh in everyone’s mind, pro-Union Nevada was proud to have an important city bear the name of such a fine man and illustrious soldier as Gen. Reno.

Jesse Lee was born to Thomas and Rebecca Reno in 1823 in Wheeling, W.V., a fifth generation American of French descent. At the time of Jesse Reno’s death 39 years later, Confederate officers would accuse Reno of being a renegade Virginian, a Southerner who betrayed his homeland and heritage. But Reno was barely 7 years old when his parents moved back to Pennsylvania and he had no true Southern heritage.

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to West Point Military Academy by Pennsylvania Congressman Arnold Plumer.

Reno was an excellent student graduating eighth in a class of 58 in 1846.

Members of the class of ’46 included many soon-to-be-famous military officers such as Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, the best-known Confederate general who would die early in the Civil War, a victim of friendly fire. Other future generals included McClellan, Foster, Stoneman and Gibbon, who fought for the North.

Following his graduation from West Point, Reno was ordered to active duty in the Mexican-American War, which had just started. As lead officer of a howitzer battery (field artillery), he participated in the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo and Chapultepec. At that last skirmish, Reno was wounded and brevetted as captain for “gallant and meritorious conduct.”

Following the war in 1848, he was named professor of mathematics at West Point.

Reno next found himself involved in the 1857-59 conflict between U.S. government troops and Brigham Young and the Church of Latter Day Saints in Utah

Reno’s dedication is honored in Nevada, the “Battle Born State,” which owes its own statehood to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The North Carolina Expedition continued its march into the deep South in a hard-fought campaign that initially brought important battlefield victories for Northern troops. Gen. Reno was a key part of this success and subsequently promoted to the full rank of MajorGeneral. Under command of Major General John Pope, Reno led his Ninth Corps into the Second Battle of Manassas where 62,000 Union soldiers would lose this strategic skirmish with Confederate Gen. Jackson. Nearly 14,000 men in the Union Army were killed in this strategic win for the Rebels. Relieved of his command after this defeat, Gen. Pope sought out scapegoats, but in his report, wrote: “I cannot express myself too highly of

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the zealous, gallant, and cheerful manner in which General Reno deported himself from the beginning to the end of the operations. He was ever prompt, earnest, and soldierly.”

Reno had survived another battle against an enemy with superior numbers and better field position, but his luck was not to last. The Confederate army under Gen. Robert E. Lee, decided to invade Maryland hoping that the Mason-Dixon Line state would support the Southern cause with open arms. His troops cut communication lines as they surged north in an audacious attempt to capture the Union capital of Washington, D.C., but the welcome they expected was not forthcoming. Resistance to the Confederate Army was intense and Lee found himself confronted by the Union Army of the Potomac at South Mountain near the Potomac River. Part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the terrain is rugged and both armies met on opposite ends of Turner’s Gap, an extremely narrow pass.

Whoever scaled the 1,000-foot-high ridges on either side of the gap would control the battlefield.

After great difficulty and terrific fighting, Gen. Reno occupied the ridge on the south side of the gap. The battle raged all day and as Reno was leading an attack at 7 p.m. he was mortally wounded. This was the end for the brave and intrepid fighter who fell on Sept.

14, 1862, at age 39.

In his obituary, Gen. Ambrose Burnside, whose style of facial hair became known as “sideburns,” said, “By the death of this distinguished officer, the country loses one of its most devoted patriots, and the Army one of its most thorough soldiers.”

It is only fitting Jesse Lee Reno’s dedication is honored in Nevada, the “Battle Born State,” which owes its own statehood to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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MURDER OF JULIE BULETTE Saloons in Virginia City were closed after the murder of 35-year-old Julia Bulette, a favorite prostitute on the Comstock. On Jan. 20, 1867, her vicious strangling stunned residents and after her funeral authorities searched fruitlessly for the killer.

Months later, John Millian, a French baker and drifter, was arrested. A search of his house revealed Bulette’s possessions and Millian was sentenced to hang. On April 24, 1868, he was escorted to the gallows where more than 4,000 spectators witnessed the execution. It was one of only two public hangings on the Comstock.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s popular books “Sierra Stories: True Tales of Tahoe, Vol. 1 & 2” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

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JUNE 22 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Mud Bonz The Beacon 1 p.m.

Scott Pemberton Band Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

Jo Mama Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Chuck Hayes Trio Moody’s 8 p.m.

Dragapella The Loft 9 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

Gappy Ranks, Soul Medic, DubFyah & DJ IJV Hacienda Del Lago 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

“Godspell” Lake Tahoe Community College 8 p.m.

Allan Havey w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

ElectroSwing Burlesque The Loft 10 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players Sierra Place 10:30 a.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jason King Band Boomtown 6 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Moon Gravy Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

The Kid and Nic Show Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Tony Glaser Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Pink Muscles, Disvein, Dissidence, ADHDO Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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

Redfield Clipper/Bazooka Zac/The Lique The Saint 9 p.m.

Branded Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Punktematrix 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 Kovert Lex GRS 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.

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Music SCENE June 22-28, 2017

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

June 27 | 6 p.m. | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley

R

oy Rogers, named after the famous Western singer and movie star whom his parents adored, was born in Redding and raised in Vallejo. His mother’s piano playing influenced his decision to pursue a career in music from an early age.

“I started playing guitar at age 12 and was in my first band by 13,” Rogers says. “I was a little rock ‘n’ roller back in 1963.”

His first band was called The Newports.

They played classic tunes by Chuck Berry, Little Richard and bands of the British Invasion. On stage they wore matching gold lamé jackets.

“I was in junior high, but playing in bands with older guys,” says Rogers. “I learned the rock ‘n’ roll song book, as they say.”

By the time he was old enough to take the bus into Oakland and San Francisco on his own, Rogers was attending concerts by blues legends such as Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King and John Lee Hooker.

“I saw most of the great ones,” Rogers says. “Those were the days. It was the transition period when things were shifting culturally and musically, but I was never really a fan of the psychedelic music that was happening at the time. Years later I would open for Jerry Garcia Band, but I didn’t go to a lot of those kinds of concerts. I was more so into Robert Johnson and the roots stuff. I wanted to see all the R&B greats.”

BLUES

‘The King of the Delta Blues Singers’ by Robert Johnson on Columbia Records blew my mind. He was playing in open chords with a slide. I believe it’s one of the most direct and emotional ways you

“It’s people being absolutely real. They’re playing something that has meaning to both you and them.”

As opposed to the imaginary trips worshiped by psychedelic rockers, Rogers saw the blues as a way to connect with visceral truth.

“It’s people being absolutely real,” says Rogers. “They’re playing something that has meaning to both you and them. I always loved looking at someone up on stage who’s wailing away because they just have to. They don’t care if you like it or not. They’re not trying to be something they’re not. It’s not to be arrogant, but just because that’s the way it is.”

Thanks to a confluence of inspirations, Rogers gravitated toward his now signature style of slide guitar.

“Underground FM radio was playing a lot of blues at the time,” he says. “I had an older brother who was already playing in bands and bringing home a lot of records.

–Roy Rogers can play the guitar because it’s like you are mimicking the human voice. You can get all those in-between tones. There’s an old story that the reason B.B. King developed his style of trilling was because he couldn’t get the hang of slide guitar.”

In the 1980s, Rogers became a member of John Lee Hooker’s Coast to Coast Blues Band. He has produced more than 20 albums for a variety of artists including Linda Ronstadt, Ray Manzarek, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller, Carlos Santana, Emmylou Harris, John Prine and Van Morrison. In 1989, he worked on “The Healer” with Hooker, which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album.

“I love collaborating,” he says. “I’m always looking for something I’ve never done. Sometimes it’s going to work and

sometimes it won’t, but I’m always trying to put the elements together in a new way. Like the saying goes, our reach must always extend our grasp.”

Despite the advent of MP3s and digital streaming, Rogers still believes in the fulllength LP as a viable art form “I make records that are albums,” he says. “I want to make an artistic statement on how I do my songs, not just singles.

I’m glad to see younger people going back to vinyl and listening in a different way.

We’ve gone full circle. Pop music is about branding yourself as opposed to letting it all hang out. People get that this is the real deal.”

Rogers will be performing in the Village at Squaw Valley with drummer Kevin Hayes and bassist Steve Ehrmann, renowned musicians themselves who have played with Etta James, Coco Montoya and the Robert Cray Band.

“Steve is the reason that I met John Lee Hooker,” says Rogers. “We’re like brothers.

These guys have been around so it’s not just two guys backing me up. It’s a great band and we love to interact, which is very important for a live show.”  For the full lineup of this summer’s Tuesdays Bluesdays, visit squawalpine.com

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BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY June 23 | 7 p.m.

Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. BIG BAD VOODOO Daddy brings a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. | breweryarts.org

AN EVENING WITH

Myrna Suarez

PAUL SIMON

SWING & DIXIELAND

JO

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MAMA

Theater, Comedy & Dance Don Friesen Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Rodeo Rodeo Grounds Rockabilly Riot Carson City

JUNE 23 | FRIDAY

CLASSIC ROCK

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

June 25 | 8 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

PARTY BAND

June 22 | 6:30 p.m.

Truckee Thursday | Downtown Truckee JO MAMA HAS BEEN known as the go-to band in the Reno-Tahoe area for more than 20 years. Considered Tahoe’s premier party band, Jo Mama’s musical styles seem unlimited with roots in blues, funk, swing, Latin, jazz, rock, country and more. | truckeethursdays.com

KATDELIC

Wonder Woman Despicable Me 3 Spider-Man: Homecoming July TBD

War of the Planet of the Apes July TBD Visit TahoeArtHausCinema.com for showtimes, schedule, events + tkts

THE COBBLESTONE CENTER 475 N LAKE BLVD., TAHOE CITY, CA | 530-584-2431

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Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m.

Mel Wade & Gia Nakoma Resort 6 p.m.

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

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

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Dragapella The Loft 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Jeff and Kelly Lovecat’s Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Katdelic Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Daze on the Green Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

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

MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

“Godspell” Lake Tahoe Community College 8 p.m.

Allan Havey w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Through June 29 Opens June 30

Cliff Warner

SINGER AND SONGWRITER icon Paul Simon comes to Tahoe with an extraordinary new masterpiece, “Stranger to Stranger,” his 13th solo record. Simon has been the recipient of 12 Grammy Awards, three of which —“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Still Crazy After All These Years” and “Graceland” — were albums of the year. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as half of the duo, Simon & Garfunkel. | harveyslaketahoe.com

FUNK

June 23 | 10 pm.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. KATDELIC MAKES music that is a unique hybrid of funk, soul, EDM, rock and pop. The resulting groove is infectious, futuristic and sophisticated, giving audiences an insatiable need to dance all night. | crystalbaycasino.com

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dale Poune Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

Tristan Selzner Duo Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Minnesota St. Stage Carson City 7 p.m.

P-Lo w/Rexx Life Raj Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

She Has a Fashion Vice Cargo 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Atomik Rodeo Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Riptide Bandits The Saint 8 p.m.

The Kid and Nic Show Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Naked City Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Jake Houston & the Royal Flush Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.

The Corduroys Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Branded Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Mike Furlong Boomtown 9 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10 p.m.

Panic City Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Mo Funk Circus Circus 10 p.m.

DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English 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 Latin Dance Social Peppermill 7 p.m.

“Comedy of Errors” Lear Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Don Friesen Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Whiskers on Kittens Burlesque Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Rex Meredith Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events Reno Rodeo Rodeo Grounds Food Truck Friday Idlewild Park 5 p.m.

Run What-Cha-Brung Car Show Fuji Park Ragecon 2017 Sands Regency Rockabilly Riot Carson City

JUNE 24 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Big Red Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band MontBleu 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Clear Conscience Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

One Grass Two Grass Bluegrass Band Moe’s BBQ 9:30 p.m.

Jeff and Kelly Lovecat’s Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Miss Cooper & Derek Main Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Daze on the Green Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Jungle Book” InnerRhythms 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

“Godspell” Lake Tahoe Community College 8 p.m.

Allan Havey w/Suli McCullough The Improv 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Ricky D Red Dog Saloon 2 p.m.

P’Opera Governor’s Mansion Carson City 4 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | JUNE 22-29, 2017 Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dale Poune Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

A Separate Piece Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

She Has a Fashion Vice Cargo 7 p.m.

Naked City Harrah’s 8 p.m.

The Kid and Nic Show Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Ted Nugent Nugget Ballroom 8 p.m.

Atomik Rodeo Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Richard Marx Atlantis 8 p.m.

Rogue Rage Duo Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.

The Corduroys Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Branded Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Mike Furlong Boomtown 9 p.m.

Spag Heddy 1 Up 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10 p.m.

Saint Clair Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 10:30 p.m.

DJ Enfo Twyman 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 Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 5:30 & 8 p.m.

The Rat Pack Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

“Comedy of Errors” Lear Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Don Friesen Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Whiskers on Kittens Burlesque Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Rex Meredith Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m.

Special Events Reno Rodeo Rodeo Grounds Run What-Cha-Brung Car Show Fuji Park Ragecon 2017 Sands Regency Rockabilly Riot Carson City Off Road Race Series Wild West Motorsports Park Women with Wheels Car Show National Automobile Museum

JUNE 25 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

SambaDa Commons Beach 4 p.m.

Paul Simon Harvey’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Sam Ravenna w/Rapplesauce Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

The Irieites The Loft 9:30 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 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 “Godspell” Lake Tahoe Community College 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 4:30 & 7 p.m.

“The Jungle Book” InnerRhythms 6:30 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Erika Paul Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Tintabulations First United Methodist Church Carson City 7 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Left of Centre Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 8 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 Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 2 & 5:30 p.m.

“Comedy of Errors” Lear Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Don Friesen Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival Victorian Square Sparks Ragecon 2017 Sands Regency Rockabilly Riot Carson City Off Road Race Series Wild West Motorsports Park

JUNE 26 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Patrick Walsh Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

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

Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

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

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Mel Wade & Gia Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Reno Swing Set St. James Infirmary 7 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 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.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

JUNE 27 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ike & Martin West shore café 12 p.m.

Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Roy Rogers & the Delta Kings Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Kip Yager CB’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Bread & Butter Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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WITH

Jody Sweet S T O R Y & P H O T O S P R I YA H U T N E R

4-6 p.m. | Thursday-Sunday | Downtown Truckee | In front of Best Pies

BUSKING

J

ody Sweet is Tahoe’s own piano man.

You can find him winter, spring, summer or fall, Thursdays through Sundays, busking in front of Best Pies Pizza in downtown Truckee. “The original story is somebody from North Tahoe High School dropped off a piano at Best Pies and left it there. I went inside and started to play.

And then started playing on the street,” says Sweet.

Busking is an art form in which street artists perform for tips. Sweet calls it artistic free expression.

“When you busk, you have to have your tunes down. I play Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles and Dr. John,” says Sweet, breaking into a rendition of Elton John’s “Benny and the Jets.”

“When the kids walk by to listen, I’ll tell them a story. Many kids are fascinated they have never seen the inside of a piano with the exposed keys and they start asking questions,” Sweet says.

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On any given Truckee Thursday, Sweet gets young people to play on his piano.

He draws many of his students that are in the school’s jazz program. He shows them

Jody Sweet plays on a beat-up old piano from his youth that bears the signatures of more than 5,000 people who’ve passed by him playing on the street and stopped to chat or play a tune.

Sweet plays on a beat-up old piano from his youth that bears the signatures of more than 5,000 people who’ve passed by him playing on the street and stopped to chat or play a tune. Scott Adkins of “American Idol” fame, musicians from the band Toto, classical pianist Mark Yu and countless local musicians, as well as young people and passing tourists, have all left their marks on the exposed wooden instrument.

Sweet grew up in this area. In fact, his family has been living in Tahoe since the 1860s. And he loves playing music. His real passion is teaching young people how to play the piano at the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. He donates all of his tips to their educational programs. He encourages his students to come and play on the street — and they get to keep their tips.

“I have one kid, 10-year-old named Cormac who comes down and belts out Billy Joel’s ‘New York State of Mind.’ He’s a talented kid who can actually play. He only has 10 songs,” says Sweet.

Sweet offers kids who don’t have a place to play music, a chance to play. He’ll start with music that invites kids to linger.

Sweet bangs out a few keys that sound like a bear approaching, followed by some birdlike high notes.

that they’ll receive tips because they’ve practiced and have talent.

“It’s kind of my shtick. I put up the umbrella and play. I used to play upstairs,” says Sweet, who points to what is now Art Truckee. “I grew up here and in the 60s and 70s. I played music there. Elvin Bishop and Pablo Cruz used to play here. It was Hurd’s Dance Hall and Saloon before it was The Capitol. I played with Johnny Bias for about five years and I’ve played with a cat named Mighty Mike Schermer, who was a pretty famous guitar player and lives up here. We still do some studio tracks together. I studied with a jazz pianist named Joanne Grauer, from Julliard, who was a pianist for Barbra Streisand.”

According to Sweet, who is retired, this is what fulfills him: “I want kids to play and actually master their instrument. Kids should be playing an instrument. I care more about kids learning. It warms my heart when they’re down here playing. I teach kids how to play. It’s my way of giving back.”

I ask Sweet if we can take a little video of him playing.

“Before you do, you gotta sign the piano,” he says, handing me a marker.

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Sam Ravenna STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Album Release Party w/Rapplesauce June 25 | 8 p.m. | Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City Aug. 3 | 6 p.m. | Truckee Thursdays | Downtown Truckee Aug. 12 | 10 p.m. | Auld Dubliner | Olympic Valley

R&B

O

n this latest eponymously named album, Sam Ravenna brings together all the influences and experiences of a prolific Lake Tahoe producer and virtuoso musician. After three volumes of raggainfused “Samily Man,” Ravenna has delivered an R&B masterpiece that simply raises the bar for the local recording scene.

As to be expected with Ravenna, the bass and drums come in solid right from the top, but now with a more light-hearted soul vibe than the reggae that swayed him once before. Synthesizer and electric guitar

keys over a trance-like groove until the horns come in right on time.

“Free as You Wanna Be” is a feel-good single with a positive lyrical message. Its shredding guitar solo leads into a loose vocal breakdown over Hammond organ and stellar Stevie Wonderesque fat bass riffing.

“Over and Over” offers up a luscious, sex jam of jazzy keyboards and long-withheld passion.

By the time we reach “Interlude 1” with its long-distance horns via late-era Miles

Synthesizer and electric guitar trade interweaving melodies and energetic ideas before the opening track “Pull Me Down” drops into a funky disco groove that never lets go. trade interweaving melodies and energetic ideas before the opening track “Pull Me Down” drops into a funky disco groove that never lets go.

The best part about “Sam Ravenna” is that he has proved once and for all that he can really sing. Ravenna delivers vocals with the emotional clarity and sense of purpose rarely heard in contemporary music. His voice appears effortlessly soulful throughout what has just topped The Sextones’ “Moonlight Vision” as Tahoe’s best local release of 2017.

Recorded at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, N.Y., “Sam Ravenna” is a clear statement of an artist intent on breaking new ground. The album offers interesting break downs, unexpected changes and amazing grooves throughout its nine tracks. Spaced-out horns fill the void left by tight drum and bass and scratchy funk guitar, but there is still plenty of space to spare. The result is a thick, juicy hamburger of soul music garnished with just the right amount of tasty fixin’s. While his vision has grown by leaps and bounds, Ravenna possesses the chops and personnel of studio musicians to deliver that vision on point.

As the album continues, “Desperation” begins on a mysterious channel that suddenly turns happy, opening with toy piano

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Davis pulse and groove, I’m loving how laid back and loose this album is considering its quest for musical perfection.

The aggressively funky “Get it Right” slaps down some nasty double-bass soloing before “Sad Day” features the freestyle rapping of MC Shun McGhee.

“Interlude 2” could easily be mistaken for the outtake of a Phish sound check with its random trap snap set on an oddtime signature.

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Over the old-school guitar arpeggios of “Brighter side,” Ravenna drops his voice down to get real about our modern-day troubles, singing with a soulfulness deeper than even his mother could’ve ever expected.

Bravo, Mr. Ravenna, for raising the bar on the Tahoe music scene and delivering a breakthrough personal statement that we can all enjoy all summer long. Bravo.  For more information, visit samravenna.com.

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

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

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Tahoe Improv Players Valhalla 7:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m.

Karaoke Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Mel Wade & Gia Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Open Jazz Jam Sparks Lounge 7 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis 8 p.m.

Barrows, Weight of the Tide, Gravity Lord Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

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

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

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Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Ike & Martin Jake’s on the Lake 6 p.m.

Deckheads Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 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 Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

Thomas Dale w/Michael Blaustein The Improv 9 p.m.

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

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Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Adam Donald Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Live blues The Saint 8 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis 8 p.m.

The Holy Polloy, Shadow Fashion & Violetta Crush Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Cash Only The Beacon 1 p.m.

Stacy Jones Band Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

The Altons Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Missy Anderson Moody’s 8 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

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Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

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Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Eric Anderson & Kate Cotter Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

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Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

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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.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

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Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

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Little wings party hearty Reno, Nev. The Biggest Little City Wing Fest will celebrate its fifth year in downtown Reno from June 30 to July 1. Each year, 80,000 attendees kicked off Fourth of July weekend by eating more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings slathered in sauce from more than 20 local and regional wing cookers, washed down with ice cold beer and craft cocktails and to the tune of free live entertainment. | silverlegacyreno.com

Festival for firefighter funds Kirkwood The Kirkwood Summer Festival is on July 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Village Plaza will come alive for a day of wine and beer tasting, incredible food, music featuring Mo’z Motley Blues, a silent auction and activities for the kids. Funds raised will be used to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus devices worn by firefighters for access to breathable air in emergency situations. The goal is to raise $30,000 to purchase six devices. Tickets for adults are $40 before June 30, $20 for ages 15 to 20 and $10 for ages 14 and younger. | Register kmpud.com

Downtown Wine Walk Carson City, Nev. Take pleasure in a stroll through historic downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. Summer dates are on July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2. | visitcarsoncity.com

Just say B Northstar Beerfest & Bluegrass at Northstar California on July 2 will include beer tastings from more than 25 breweries and two premier bluegrass bands. Breweries will be featured on the Village Overlook and guests who purchase a ticket will receive a commemorative pint glass and be able to sample all the different beers. | northstarcalifornia.com

Classic drinks Northstar Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers Art of Mixology at Manzanita on July 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. This entertaining, educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients, such as bitters and infused liquors, to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers. Participants must be age 21 and older. Advance registration is required. The cost is $50 per person. | ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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So scent-sational Sparks, Nev. Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival on June 25 is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Victorian Square. This new event for all ages will feature all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music and entertainment. | Sierra NV Lavender & Honey Festival on Facebook

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recently drove to Commons Beach for the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market in search of the more unique items offered locally. I was among many people mulling from white tent to white tent under sunny, blue skies with the lapping shores of Lake Tahoe as a backdrop. We had baskets in hand and healthy green leaves of chard and red lettuces sticking out. A group of shoppers sifted through boxes of fresh peaches, nectarines and cherries.

Daphne Hougard, the organizer of the market, sat amidst a display of colorful woven baskets. I explained my mission and she directed me to find the farmer with alien tomatoes. I didn’t get far because I was pulled to the Il Gusto booth manned by owner Hye Su Lee, whose card read “Food Designer.” Jars of jams and spreads displayed offered an unusual product selection: vanilla latte spread, Earl Grey spread and a green tea latte spread prepared with matcha tea. They grabbed my attention. She spread the vanilla latte and her strawberry balsamic jam on a cracker for a taste: the combination of

We had baskets in hand and healthy green leaves of chard and red lettuces sticking out. flavors was delicious. She also prepares spice rubs for meats and fish — the espresso rub looked interesting — along with fresh fruit syrups and teas.

Next stop was to connect with Mitch Pavel and Kayla Morisoli the owners of Crêpe Hearts for a specialty crepe.

Their food truck menu offers savory and sweet crepes. The Loco Coco Bacon crepe caught my eye: coco bacon, Nutella and coconut whip. I was intrigued, but savory was what I craved. I asked Kayla to choose for me. She suggested the Mexicali crepe made with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and housemade cashew cheese.

While she made the crepe, Mitch made me a Nitro Coffee, a Japanese version of iced coffee. The espresso is poured in an iced keg with nitrous gas. It is served in a stainless steel cup, with a deposit required and a Guinness-like head of froth. This cup of java needed no cream. With coffee in hand, my Mexicali crepe was passed to me filled with a lovely array of colors. It tasted fabulous, full of cilantro and delicately spiced potatoes and vegetables and laden with cashew cheese. It was the perfect choice for breakfast.

Kayla also prepared a mini-Coco Loco Bacon crepe for me to try. It was amazing, filled with creamy coconut whip and a smoked vegan bacon. The crepes are prepared with organic, local and sustainable

products: vegetarian and gluten and soy free.

I passed Anna Harvey, who was spinning wool on an old-fashioned spinning wheel Sleeping Beauty style. Her booth, Anna’s Got Wool, offers wool products, including yarn and sheepskin throws.

My next stop was the Dinner Bell Farm. They sell pork and flowers: bouquets of deep purple lavender and jars of lard (yes, pork lard), which is an unusual combination of products. They were sold out of flowers by 9:30 a.m. The farm raises Mangalitsa and Mulefoot pigs for their cuts of meat and sausages.

Honey from Harmony Honey Co. feature Tahoe Blue Honey, uniquely prepared at 6,000 feet. Patty Spiller only produces a small amount for the first weeks of the market season but has a wide selection of other honeys. Flavored honey sticks included watermelon, peppermint, cinnamon and blueberry.

If chocolate’s your thing, Raffiné artisan chocolates has a wide variety of dark and milk chocolates, including the Palet D’or made with chocolate and crème; the camouflage bar, a blend of dark and milk chocolate and dark chocolate Himalayan sea salt. Owner Mona Keady also makes Mendiant bars. The history of mendiant chocolate evolved in France. It is prepared with scraps of chocolate and nuts for people who couldn’t afford to buy the French purveyors decadent chocolate.

Raffiné’s spin on the mediant bar has four sections with pistachio, raisins, candied orange and almonds. Do try the dark chocolate Belgian-dipped Oreo. It’s to die for.

Little Fish Company has some wonderful fish products, including salmon dips and poke. While the Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill sells wines and infused olive oils.

Many booths offer beautiful fresh produce.

There are booths selling homemade scarves and hats, bags and baskets.

If you’ve sampled and eaten your way through the market, check out Tahoe Mountain Soap Company and their display of crazy sponges.

From South Lake Tahoe to Incline Village and Truckee to the Sierra Valley, there is an abundance of markets to check out.

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Northstar Ritz-Carton Lake Tahoe presents a summer winemaker dinner series at Manzanita at 6:30 p.m. on July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Sept. 9. Guests can experience a four-course culinary and wine-pairing adventure in the mountains featuring regional and Northern California wineries and fresh local ingredients prepared by our chefs. | RSVP ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

Truckee Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers a free workshop series at the Truckee Demonstration Garden throughout summer. The mission is to cultivate a community committed to local food production and increased food security.

Mindful Gardening is on July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Food as Medicine is on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. High Sierra Edible Garden Tour is on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Allium Phenology is on Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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Admission is complimentary if you purchase one full-priced cocktail from the bar before the tasting. Participants must be age 21 and older to attend. Complimentary appetizers are included. | calientetahoe.com

East Shore Thunderbird Lodge Winemaker Dinner Series for the summer pairs renowned chefs and vintners to create memorable special events. These popular fundraisers offer a unique composition of wine, cuisine, castle and grounds tours, panoramic sunsets and auction and raffle opportunities. On July 9, Thunderbird’s executive chef Darren Weston creates a melodious dinner with Arietta Winery. On Aug. 13, Thunderfaire: Grape and Gourmet on the Lake showcases 12 purveyors of California wines, craft brews and distilled spirits accompanied by bites from eight area chefs. On Sept. 10, Calafuria Reno chefowner Tim Magee celebrates Tuscany with Jarvis Estate wines. On Oct. 8, Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe executive chef Mark Jeffers creates memories with Pride Mountain Winery.

Winemaker dinner tickets are $250 per person ($150 charitable). Shuttle transportation is from Incline Village, Nev. Come via a cruise aboard the “Thunderbird” yacht with a celebrity winemaker for $1,000 per person ($750 charitable). Thunderfaire tickets are $195 per person. Shuttle bus included. | thunderbirdtahoe.org

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Amelia Morán Ceja is the first Mexican-American woman to be president of a California winery. She co-founded Ceja Vineyards in 1999 with husband Pedro and his brother Armando, the winemaker.

From the grapes sourced from 150 acres in Napa and Sonoma, Ceja Vineyards focuses on creating perfectly balanced wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

I tasted the 2012 Vino de Casa Red Blend with 70 percent Pinot Noir, 20 percent Syrah and 10 percent Merlot. It had all the aroma you’d expect from these varietals: cherry, spice, plum, dark fruit and on the palate a blueberry and cedar. This medium-bodied wine sells for $30 a bottle; and is 13.6 percent alcohol. The vineyard is in Napa and a tasting room is in Sonoma. | cejavineyards.com

Today, winemaker Elena produces 900 cases of wines made in the most natural way possible. The eight varietals produced include Zinfandel, Petit Verdot and the only Aglianico grown in El Dorado County. I tasted the 2012 Zinfandel, which is $22 a bottle and 14.2 percent alcohol, and found it juicy and fresh. In keeping with Elena’s philosophy of natural, this wine is produced with a minimum amount of sulfites. | josewinecaves.com

Jose Wine Caves in Coloma in the Sierra Foothills is easy to visit from Tahoe and sits on a lovely hilltop location. When you visit, you’ll likely meet winemaker Alfonso Elena, who has been working with grapes since 1975 when he came to California from Tonalà, Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Everardo Robledo, CEO and winemaker of Robledo Family Winery, is the son of Reynaldo Robledo, who, in 2003, was the first Mexican-American migrant worker in California to open his own tasting room. The oldest of 13 children, Reynaldo purchased 13 acres in Carneros: a junkyard no one else wanted. He cleaned it up and planted vines. Today, the winery uses grapes from 350 acres in Carneros and Lake County that they own or lease.

I tasted their Robledo Sauvignon Blanc, produced from Lake County grapes and think it is a great summer wine. It is crisp and clean for $22 a bottle. You can taste at their Sonoma winery, which is open seven days a week. | robledofamilywinery.com. 

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The biggest of all the trout, the mackinaw is usually caught in deep water. It is wise to hire a guide who has all the downriggers and knows where to find them.

In some of the area reservoirs, particularly in Stampede, you can often catch them with regular equipment closer to the surface at certain times of the year.

My biggest mackinaw to date is a 15-pounder caught on a crank, bait fishing in my float tube on 6-pound test line.

Once you have caught your dinner, it’s good to know that there are many ways of preparing it. Brown trout is my favorite.

It has pink flesh, like a salmon. I will filet it, bone it, skin it and cook it like a salmon.

I prefer a beurre blanc or a light herb butter and lemon as a topper.

If the kokanee is big enough, I will do the same to it, otherwise I treat it like a regular trout. For a rainbow or any of

the other trout, except the mackinaw, my favorite is the traditional almandine.

Mackinaw is much fishier and oilier than the others and I prefer a little stronger sauce for it. Grilled with a barbecue sauce is one great way of cooking it, or try a stronger herb butter such as a snail butter.

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Get your sauté pan hot. Put ½ T butter in the pan and your filet with what was the skin side up. Sear this quickly. Flip the filet over after about 1 minute or so. Place ½ T butter on the filet and pour 1 oz. of wine into the pan. Place the pan in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven to finish.

The time will vary according to how thick your filet is but it shouldn’t take too long. Push on it gently. It will tend to fall apart easily once done. Take the fish out of the oven and place it on a plate.

Place the shallots and wine in the pan on the stovetop. Reduce until the wine is a paste and remove the pan from the stove. Toss in the rest of the butter and stir it in while the butter slowly melts. The sauce will break if it gets too hot and that is why I turn the heat off. Give it a small squeeze of lemon and your beurre blanc is ready to be placed on top of the fish.

TROUT ALMANDINE FOR ONE Flour 1/8 C sliced almonds

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Roll the trout in flour to coat the skin and shake off any extra flour. This will make for a delicious and crispy skin. Season the cavity of the fish with salt and pepper. Spread ½ T of butter inside and give it a squirt of lemon. Get the pan hot on the stovetop and put in ½ T butter and the trout.

Sear that side of the fish until golden brown on medium-high heat, then flip it over and place it in a 350-degree F oven. The fish is done when the meat falls apart off the bones.

Place the fish on a plate and put the remaining butter and almonds in the pan on mediumhigh to high heat. Toss a few times and watch out not to burn the almonds. When the butter starts to turn brown and froth, squeeze a little lemon into it and it is ready for the fish.

BARBECUED MACKINAW For the mackinaw, simply grill as you would a salmon filet and when you flip it, give it a good coat of barbecue sauce.

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