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There’s no better place in the world to celebrate our Independence than in Tahoe. Beach party bashes, parades and fun runs, kids’ activities and good ole’ fashioned 4th of July games, topped off by fireworks shows that stretch over two days from Kings Beach on July 3rd to Tahoe City, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee on the 4th.

Jenn Sheridan has all of the details on the local celebrations inside this issue, while Priya Hutner shares her tips on beating the 4th of July rush at the grocery store. And, Lou Phillips shares his picks for great wines to complement your 4th of July barbecue.

Every 4th of July, photographers send us images from local fireworks shows that capture the spirit of the Independence Day celebrations in Tahoe. We look through the images picking our favorites not only for the fireworks, but for the reaction it elicits in us, the emotional connection to an image like Chris Talbot’s shadow of a figure watching the fireworks from a pier in 2014, to jaw-dropping images that we can’t pass by like Elizabeth Carmel’s image of Donner Lake fireworks set against the snow-covered mountains in 2012 (see both covers at TheTahoeWeekly.com).

This year, we were drawn to Abe Blair’s image of the fireworks in Kings Beach. The bright colors of the fireworks dance across the night sky and on the surface of Lake Tahoe illuminating the beach and the boats. There was another of Abe’s images that grabbed us, too – “Encore,” his photo of four fireworks shows over Lake Tahoe taken over two days.

Art director Alyssa Ganong tried different crops to make the panoramic image work for a cover. We even played with the idea of setting the image on the horizontal of the magazine cover, but decided against that.

In the end, I couldn’t let it go and I woke up one morning thinking about the image and that we had to run it so that our readers could see this beautiful work of art.

Of course, Abe was on vacation and we were close to our press deadline, but we all agreed that we wanted to run the image and we made it work. It’s a truly spectacular image that we set across two pages inside this issue. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 

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– John Muir Photographer Abe Blair captured the 3rd of July fireworks in Kings Beach in 2015 from the ridge above Stateline Point. Fireworks shows, including the Kings Beach show on July 3, along with celebrations on July 4 in Tahoe City, Incline Village, Donner Lake and South Lake Tahoe are a great way to celebrate. See the feature in this issue for 4th of July celebrations. | AbeBlair.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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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

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Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

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FOURTH OF JULY IN TRUCKEE July 4 | Truckee Lace up your running shoes for the Truckee Firecracker Mile. This fun run begins at US Bank on Donner Pass Road and continues to the Train Depot in historic downtown. Immediately following the run is the annual July 4th Parade, which begins on the west end of town and ends in historic down town. This year’s theme is Base Camp for a Big Life. Afterwards head down to Donner Lake for an afternoon in the sun followed by fireworks under the stars. | truckee.com

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elebrate the stars and stripes in style in Lake Tahoe with several days of live music, parades, and fun on the beach followed by, of course, fireworks. Beach parties abound throughout the region.

Try spending the 4th watching the fireworks from your favorite lakefront restaurant, on a cruise on Lake Tahoe, or by paddleboard or kayak.

Make your reservations early. (See Events for more details.)

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JULY 4 Donner Lake | 9:30 p.m.

Tahoe City | 9:30 p.m.

Incline Village | 9:30 p.m.

Reno | 9:30 p.m.

Virginia City | Dark South Lake Tahoe | 9:45 p.m.

Sparks | 9:45 p.m.

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July 1-4 | Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village begins the celebration on July 1 with kid’s bike decorating followed by a flag retirement ceremony.

On July 2, enjoy a parade through Incline Village and Crystal Bay and a community day on the green with live music from Sneaky Creatures and the MarchFourth!

Marching Band.

Family Day takes place on July 3 with the Incline High School Jazz Band, A Community Entertainment Showcase, Dan Kimm Hypnotic show and the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra. Face painting, bubble making and an ice cream eating contest is offered for the kids and wine and cheese tastings are on tap for the adults.

Rise and shine on July 4 for the Tahoe Firecracker Trail Trek followed by a day of music and festivities on the Village Green.

After the sun goes down, the 10th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza begins with viewing locations at Incline Beach (open to residents only) and the Village Green. | redwhitetahoeblue.org The watermelon-eating contest in King Beach | Chris Talbot Photography

JULY 3RD FIREWORKS AND BEACH PARTY July 3 | Kings Beach With so many options for beautiful beaches with spectacular fireworks displays it can be hard to decide where to spend your 4th of July in Tahoe, however with Kings Beach celebrating a day early the decision is slightly easier.

The 37th annual July 3rd Fireworks and Beach Party kicks off at 4 p.m. and admission is free. Kids may enjoy a sand castle building contest and kids and adults can compete in the watermelon-eating contest. The skies light up at 9:30 p.m. so be sure to grab a spot on the beach and get comfortable. | northtahoebusiness.org

July 4 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City Live music and fun in the sun are the highlights of the Tahoe City July 4th celebrations. Enjoy tunes from Mr. D and Kip Yager on Commons Beach starting at 11 a.m. Kids may enjoy face painting and a magic show by Harry the Magic Man. Food and drink vendors, including a beer garden, starting at noon, and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. | visittahoecity.com

DITCH THE CAR Park the car, and take your bike, walk or use the public transit to make the most of your 4th of July.

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LIGHTS ON THE LAKE FIREWORKS July 4 | South Lake Tahoe Start the day off with the July 4 parade in honor of American Legion Post 795 with Legion members as parade marshals. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Highway 50 and 89 intersections and concludes at Al Tahoe Boulevard. A party follows at the American Legion at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Lights on the Lake is rated as one of the top Fireworks displays in the nation but the American Pyrotechnics Associations.

Deciding where to get the best view is the difficult part. Take a cruise for a unique vantage point on the lake. Timber Cove, Baldwin Beach, Lakeview Commons and Nevada Beach are great options for those who which to stay on shore. Tune your radio to KRLT-FM 93.9 or KOWL-AM 1490 for a synchronized music broadcast with the show. | tahoesouth.com. 

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

TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee. Open Thurs.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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

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

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Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724.

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

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

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Kick off the weekend with a Brewmaster Dinner at Martis Valley Grille at the Northstar Golf Course featuring Blue Frog Brewing Company from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on July 1. The dinner features five courses inspired by the craft brews. Vegetarian option is available and there will be live music. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 on the day of the event.

The next day, the Northstar Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival returns for the 10th year on July 2 in the Village at Northstar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The festival 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. There will also be non-alcoholic beverages and a tasty barbecue available for purchase, as well as seating and games on the village rink the whole family can enjoy.

Live music during the event features the Ventucky String Band from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with The Railsplitters from 5 to 7 p.m. A complimentary shuttle will be offered to the Truckee Train Depot at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. As well, The Night Rider transit will have shuttles to Kings Beach available at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $38 at the event, and include a commemorative 2016 Beerfest & Bluegrass pint glass. | Tickets northstarcalifornia.com

EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Senior hikers Incline Village

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.

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

BEER & BLUEg RASS

A farmers’ market featuring fresh produce and local products is on Tuesdays at Truckee Regional Park from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

DONNER LAKE

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CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

EVENTS CALENDAR

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

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

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

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

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Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

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

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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

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Toddler Time Truckee

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

Digging it Incline Village

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

Bust a move Truckee

Northstar offers Retro Skate Night in The Village on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Aug. 23. Lace up your skates, get your groove on and bust a move to the best tunes of the 1970s and 1980s. Each week offers a different clothing theme. | northstarcalifornia.com

Tuesdays sing the blues Olympic Valley

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

Socialize at sunset Incline Village

Beach Bocce Ball Sunset Socials are at Ski Beach from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with wine, music, light appetizers with barbecue afterwards. Hot coals supplied. Bring grill item, side dish to share, personal beverage and picnic supplies.

Open to adults and seniors. Wednesdays until Aug. 31. $15 general, $12 with IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

OUT & ABOUT

June 30-July 6, 2016

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

Movies on the beach Tahoe City

Enjoy movies at Commons Beach every Wednesday until Aug. 24 at dusk featuring family friendly movies. | Radiant Blue Events on Facebook

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

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

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays.

Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Story time Tahoe City

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

Toddler story time Incline Village

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

Preschool story time Truckee

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

Help with computers Kings Beach

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

and s’mores. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

Families can enjoy classics on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. until Sept 1. | squawalpine.com

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

Bikes & Brews Northstar

After enjoying a day of mountain biking meet to share your tales of the trails with fellow bikers on the patio of the Tavern 3660’ in the Village at Northstar from 5 to 8 p.m. Beer and food specials and weekly raffle. Fridays until Sept. 2. | northstarcalifornia.com

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Swing and sip Incline Village

Incline Village Mountain Golf Course presents Nine & Wine, a four-person team, 9-hole scramble that is followed by four to five wine tastings paired with appetizers on Thursdays until Aug. 18. $50, $45 members. | (775) 832-1150

Star light, star bright Northstar

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Thursday evening until Sept. 1 from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen. Comfortable seating, fire pits, outdoor heating, hot chocolate, coffee

SPECIAL INDEPENDENCE DAY

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

FIREWORKS CRUISES

Star light, star bright Northstar

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Friday evening until Sept. 2 from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. in The Backyard at the Ritz-Carlton. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen.

Comfortable seating, blankets and cocktails.

Barbecue cookout option can be included for extra price. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

SUNSET DINNER CRUISE Live music & Fireworks on 3rd & 4th of July LIVE MUSIC on Sunday night

EVERY SATURDAY

Star light, star bright Truckee

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Saturday evening until Sept. 3 from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen. Comfortable seating, fire pits, outdoor heating, hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Kids play free Incline Village

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

Four Cruises a Day

Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

Farmers’ Market Incline Village

Truckee Thursdays Truckee

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EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

On the Tahoe Gal

Movies under the stars Olympic Valley

Digging it Incline Village

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

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES

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

(530) 583-0141 | TahoeGal.com | Call for reservations | Tahoe City, CA

Photo by Peter Spain.com

Farmers Market Incline Village

Rentals · Tours · Lessons · Sales

4th of July Fireworks Kayak Tour!

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

$5 OFF

JUNE 30 | THURSDAY Jolly good time West Shore

“Downton Abbey” Tea Party and Fashion Show at Sugar Pine State Park is from 2 to 4 p.m. at historic Pine Lodge. Showcasing fashions from 1912 to 1925. Tea and hors d’oeuvres will be served in British tradition. $40, $35 members. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org

Bugs-depression link Incline Village

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers a talk by Karen Wagner, “Chemical Discovered May Be New Tool for Depression Therapy: Translation Tales from Bugs to Man.” A chemical discovered in a UC Davis lab may help with therapy. A no-host bar will begin at 5:30 p.m. Talk at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | RSVP (775) 881-7566 or tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Rentals & Tours

*Must mention coupon at booking & present upon arrival

Early Season Kayak & Paddleboard Deals!

TahoeCityKayak.com (530) 581-4336 - 521 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City CA By the boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park

www.SandHarborRentals.com

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FIRE CRACKER

Wet ‘n’ Dirty

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. additional family members. Group and sponsorship rates are also available. The fee includes a one-year membership with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a tech T-shirt, access to six downloadable maps and trail descriptions, online tracking and entrance into monthly drawings for prizes. | tahoerimtrail.org

O N T H E 4 TH

RUN FOR PLEASURE

Women bikers only Truckee

Mark Nadell | Auburn Ski Club

Auburn Ski Club announces the fun runs for summer. The Fire Cracker Mile for all ages and abilities is on July 4 in downtown Truckee before the 4th of July parade at 9:30 a.m. All participants will receive a Fire Cracker Mile water bottle at the finish.

The 36 annual Squaw Mountain Run is on July 30 at 9 a.m. Run or hike for 3.6 miles to support the Truckee Cancer Center. The first 200 people to sign up will receive a prize. th

Sierra Crest In It for The Long Run is on Aug. 6 starting at 7 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Adventure Center. Take a 30-km or 50-km trail run. Register in person at Tahoe Mountain Sports anytime for all three races. | (530) 536-5200 or active.com

Women mountain bike riders of all ages and abilities can join Northstar’s Pumps on Pedals on Fridays until Sept. 2. Pumps on Pedals are free clinics in which women can work on their downhill, freeride and cross-country, mountain biking skills. The cost is $28 for lift tickets. Check in at 4:45 p.m. at Big Springs Express Gondola. | northstarcalifornia.com

Mountain Bike Race Series Northstar Northstar Resort hosts a series of Downhill, Enduro and Cross Country races until Aug. 13. Professionals and amateurs are invited to compete each month.

Competitors in the Tahoe Trail 100km on July 16 will have the opportunity to earn a starting spot at the nationally recognized Lead-ville Trail 100 Bike Race in Colorado. | northstarcalifornia.com

Join outrigger club Skiing & riding not over yet

Runs for the trails

Norden Boreal Mountain Resort’s summer chairlift will be operating on July 2 from 9 to 2 p.m. offering tons of terrain. There will be a DJ spinning tunes, a beer garden on the snow and Woodward facilities will be open from noon to 6 p.m. | rideboreal.com

Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure continues its Tahoe Trail Running Series: Run to the Beach is on July 4, Big Blue Trail Run is on Aug. 20, Marlette 50km and 10-Miler is on Aug. 21, and Emerald Bay Trail Run is on Sept.

18. | Register bigblueadventure.com

Race for the chamber

A stinger of a trail

Graeagle The 4th of July Fun Run in Graeagle on July 2 offers a 5km and 10km for the family. The kids’ race starts at 8 a.m.; kids younger than age 6 can race for free. The adults’ race starts at 8:15 a.m.

The Fun Run is a fundraiser for Eastern Plumas Chamber & Tourist Center. The registration fee is $25: adults get T-shirts and kids get medals.

The Graeagle Century Ride is on July 24. The epic 108-mile ride features two half courses: one gentle loop with a small gain in elevation and a more challenging loop with twice the gain in elevation.

A post-race barbecue is included in the registration fee. | (530) 836-6811 or easternplumaschamber.com

South Lake Tahoe The U.S. Forest Service – Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit with American Conservation Experience crews have started construction on the Kingsbury Stinger Trail. The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is asking for volunteers to help build the new trail on July 9 and 15, Aug. 5, 21 and 26, Sept. 21 and Oct. 9.

For all trail days, meet at 9 a.m. at the end of North Benjamin/Andria Drive.

For those volunteers who would like to become a sawyer and help clear trees off the trail, the U.S. Forest Service will be offering a Chain Saw Operator Certification course on July 7 to 8.

Participants must have current First Aid and CPR certification to take the course.

For more information or to sign up, email trails@mountainbiketahoe.org.

Raise funds for firefighters Kirkwood Kirkwood Summer Festival is on July 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Kirkwood Mountain Resort Village Plaza. The beer and wine festival offers food, a silent auction and music by Mo’z Motely Blues.

The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department.

Advance tickets are $40 for adults and include beer or wine glass. Add $5 to tickets bought the day of the event.

Tickets for ages 15 to 20 are $20. Tickets for ages 14 and younger are $10. | kirkwood.com

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Take the challenge Tahoe Basin The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge is a family-friendly, outdoor adventure for both novice and seasoned trail users who want to explore more of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants can choose whether to hike, mountain bike or ride horseback to six premier destinations chosen for the 2016 challenge.

The six sites, which vary in length from 2 to 12 miles roundtrip, lead to various sites along the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail.

The challenge runs until Dec. 31. The cost is $55 per individual, $85 per family, $20 for current TRTA members and

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

For women, by women Truckee Bike Blossom is a women’s specific, mountain bike, skill development program featuring the best mountain bike trails in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region. The Bike Blossom program consists of three skill progression levels, in which each level builds on the skills learned in previous clinics. The last level wraps everything into one for an all-day, Lake Tahoe/Truckee epic ride. The program runs until August.

The cost is $50 per session or $250 for camp. | tahoemountainguides.com

A single-track focus Truckee A Singletrack Mind offers mountain biking clinics on the first and third Wednesday of each month through September from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Riverview Sports Park. Instructor Dylan Renan will teach cornering, wheel lifts, braking, body position, gear selection and more to improve the riding experience.

The cost is $40 for the month or $25 for drop-ins. All rider abilities are welcome, although some mountain biking experience is recommended.

Singletrack Mind will also be offering Mountain Bike Skills Clinics Saturdays and Sundays in July covering a variety of topics including Core Fundamentals, Women’s Core Fundamentals, and an Enduro Clinic. | Register asingletrackmind.com

New restrictions at Speedboat Beach Kings Beach New parking restrictions near Speedboat Beach, now in effect, are aimed at reducing traffic congestion issues on neighboring roadways. The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the new parking restrictions and increasing fine amounts for illegal parking from $25 to $100 in response to resident concerns about parking issues and traffic congestion. (Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a map.)

The board also approved a designated loading and unloading area on Harbor Avenue near the main public access point to the beach, providing access without impeding traffic. The county encourages visitors to use public transit and carpooling access to Speedboat Beach whenever possible. | placer.ca.gov

Seasonal climbing closure Donner Summit To protect nesting peregrine falcons, certain climbing routes on Donner Summit’s Black Wall are closed until mid-summer. A peregrine falcon nest with chicks has been located at Black Wall.

Raptors are known to nest in the area, and this year’s nest at Black Wall is in the grotto at the base of Rambo Crack in Cannibal Gully. The Tahoe Donner Land Trust, Access Fund and the Save Donner Climbing group are asking climbers and hikers to respect a seasonal closure.

Volunteers will monitor the nest and lift the closure when nesting activities have ceased for the year possibly by midJuly. Climbers and hikers should stay out of that gully or line of sight. While hiking or climbing outside this closure buffer nearby, please avoid disturbance, keep noise to a minimum and use best judgment to gauge and mitigate one’s impact. The following routes are closed until further notice: Touch and Go, Hangover Hangover, Rat’s Tooth, Empty Sky, Rhythm Killer, Pinball Junkie, Inner Recess, Rambo Crack, Space Invaders and Bourbon Street. | tdlandtrust.org

No dogs allowed until August South Lake Tahoe The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced its annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh through July 31. The purpose of the closure is to keep dogs out of critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species, such as the Willow Flycatcher.

Beginning Aug. 1, dogs will be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, provided they are on leash. The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river, remains open for year-round, leashed dog access. The El Dorado County Sheriff enforces county and city ordinances and The Conservancy staff monitors for compliance. | tahoe.ca.gov

Incline Open Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Tennis Center hosts the Incline Open from July 8 to 10, a funfilled competition for tennis players of all skills: men’s, women’s, mixed, singles and doubles. There is a discount for passholders. | Register (775) 832-1235

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JULY 1 | FRIDAY

Horsing around Tahoe Donner

Cowgirls and Cocktails is at Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. Trail rides from 5 to 6 p.m. are followed by drinks and appetizers from 6 to 7 p.m. $65, $55 members. | tahoedonner.com

Meet the makers Truckee

Uncorked Truckee will host a Meet the Winemaker event from 5 to 7 p.m. for Bokisch Vineyards. | (530) 550-5200

First Fridays Truckee

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

Whose night out? Tahoe Donner

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

Brewmaster dinner Northstar

Enjoy a Brewmaster Dinner at Martis Valley Grille at the Northstar Golf Course featuring Blue Frog Brewing Company from 6 to 8:30 p.m. featuring five courses inspired by the craft brews. Vegetarian option available. $75 in advance, $85 on the day of the event. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

Winemaker’s dinner Northstar

Enjoy a four-course wine pairing dinner featuring Northern California wineries and local ingredients. $125 per person. | RSVP (530) 562-3051

JULY 1-3 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Stroll and admire Homewood

Pacific Fine Arts & Crafts Festival will be at Homewood Mountain Resort from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 50 artists showcasing collectible arts, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, photography and more. Free. | pacificfinearts.com

JULY 1-4 | FRIDAY-MONDAY Patriotic family fun Incline Village

The 10th anniversary Red, White & Tahoe Blue Celebration offers four days of family fun, duck races, concert and fireworks, pancake breakfast, ice-cream eating contest and much more. (See feature in this issue for 4th of July celebrations.) | redwhitetahoeblue.org

JULY 2 | SATURDAY Firefighter flapjacks Meeks Bay

The Meeks Bay Firefighters 48th annual Pancake Breakfast is from 8 a.m. to noon at Meeks Bay Fire Station No. 61. This popular fundraising event offers pancakes, as well as the famous Meeks Bay Fire jumbo sausages. There are also T-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons and the Meek’s Bay Fire Ladies Auxiliary cookbook for sale. $9 ages 12 and older, $6 ages 6 to 11, free ages 5 and younger. | (530) 525-7548

Celebrate the beauty Truckee

The fifth annual Northern Sierra Partnership Celebration and Picnic is in Carpenter

OUT & ABOUT

Valley from 9 to 2 p.m. Guided hikes, yoga, wildflower and nature walks and a picnic lunch from Red Truckee. $40 adults, $15 youth. | RSVP northernsierrapartnership.org

Skiing & riding not over yet Norden

Boreal Mountain Resort’s summer chairlift will be operating from 9 to 2 p.m. offering tons of terrain, a DJ spinning tunes, a beer garden and more. | rideboreal.com

$63 to $205 in silver ... Less expensive than lunch for 4 in Tahoe. Lasts a lot longer!

All aboard Truckee

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

Tennis mixer Incline Village

Watch Wimbledon, play some tennis, mingle and eat some food at this mixer at Incline Recreation Center from noon to 4 p.m. | youtahoeplace.com

Beer & Bluegrass Festival Northstar

The festival will include beer tastings from 3 to 6 p.m. 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. $30 advance, $38 day of | Tickets northstarcalifornia.com

SteveSchmiersJewelry.com • Boatworks Mall • Tahoe City • 530.583.5709

Bus It To The Beach

Sand Harbor Shuttle

Runs Daily from Incline Village June 25 - September 5

Meet the makers Tahoe City

Uncorked Tahoe City will host a Meet the Winemaker event from 5 to 7 p.m. for Bokisch Vineyards. | (530) 581-1106

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JULY 3 | SUNDAY Pancake breakfast Truckee

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

Firefighter flapjacks Meeks Bay

The Meeks Bay Firefighters 48th annual Pancake Breakfast is from 8 a.m. to noon at Meeks Bay Fire Station No. 61. This popular fundraising event offers pancakes, as well as the famous Meeks Bay Fire jumbo sausages. There are also T-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons and the Meek’s Bay Fire Ladies Auxiliary cookbook for sale. $9 ages 12 and older, $6 ages 6 to 11, free ages 5 and younger. | (530) 525-7548

Learn to

Water Ski · Wakeboard · Wakesurf Jet Ski Rentals (2015 Sea-Doo GTS 130) Boat Charters

High Camp hike Olympic Valley

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science offers a wildflower hike at Squaw Valley High Camp from 10:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nature ramble will focus on wildflowers and include insects and natural history. Hike is easy. Meet at tram.

TINS members receive $10 off tram ticket. | RSVP will@tinsweb.org

Fireworks & Beach Party King Beach

The 2016 July 3rd Fireworks & Beach Party is at Kings Beach State Recreation Area from 4 to 10 p.m. Food and truck vendors, drinks garden, free watermelon eating and sand castle building contests, games, music and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. (See feature in this issue for 4th of July celebrations.) | northtahoebusiness.org

Fireworks cruise Kings Beach

There’s no better way to enjoy the fireworks celebrations on Lake Tahoe than from the water. A fireworks cruise is being offered aboard the “Tahoe Gal” at 7 p.m. Limited space. | RSVP tahoegal.com

Experience

Lake Tahoe

(530) 525-7962 - ObexersBoat.com

Obexer’s Marina - 5300 West Lake Blvd. - Homewood, CA Facebook.com/ObexersWaterSports @ows_tahoe

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Sight

SEEING

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

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

Fannette Island

North Tahoe Arts Center

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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

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

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Tahoe City

GIFT SHOP

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tahoe City Field Station

North Shore

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Today features historic home tours, Baldwin museum, guided walks and summer programs. BlueGo

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

Summer programs. BlueGo

FLORIST

Tahoe Natives - Shrubs - Trees

One of a Kind Gifts

Creative Wedding Designs

Flowering Perennials

Home Decor

Arrangements for All Occasions

Colorful Annuals

Glass Art - Candles - Lamps

FTD & Teleflora

Hanging Baskets

Fountains - Windchimes

World Wide Delivery

Ground Cover

Greeting Cards

Unique Gifts

Landscaping Services

Garden Art

House Plants

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

Tours by reservation only.

Truckee truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

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A beautiful afternoon on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore off Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. | Katherine E. Hill

MUSEUMS

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Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th-Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in the summer). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

Donner 9,461

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

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Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College.

Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

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Truckee Railroad Museum Squaw Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

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

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

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

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

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

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CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

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SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

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COON STREET DOG BEACH

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest 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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MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

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BALDWIN BEACH

CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

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Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

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MARTIS CREEK

Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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New Tahoe tour company opens

Workshops for the soul

Local brothers Darin and Chris Talbot have launched Around Tahoe Tours in partnership with Northstar Transportation.

Around Tahoe Tours will be offering landbased tours around the lake and to Emerald Bay, as well as Virginia City and other area destinations from both North and South Shore on a regular, daily basis. Private and corporate charters are available also. In addition, they are opening a storefront in Incline Village on June 30, which will be a tour center of activities and information with a fine-art gallery and gift shop.

Darin is well known for his awardwinning “Around Tahoe CD Tour” and his GPS hand-free App on Apple and Android. Chris is a respected and gifted photographer and owner of Talbot Photography. He will be offering photo tours. | aroundtahoe.com

For Goodness Sake offers the following workshops and ongoing sessions. Nonviolent Communication Practice Circle on Wednesdays is from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

This circle guides participants in how to reframe how they express themselves and hear others by focusing consciousness on what they are observing, feeling, needing and requesting. The instructor will be using “Non-Violent Communication” by Marshal Rosenberg. A donation of $5 to $10 will be requested, but is not necessary.

Women Empowering Women presents “A Balanced Life” with Janice Gates on July 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There are practical tools to help you reduce anxiety, lift a low mood and bring clarity.

Participants will draw on the ancient wisdom teachings of yoga and mindfulness, as well as material from Somatic psychology and neuroscience. Gates teaches at the Yoga Garden, a yoga studio she has owned and directed for 14 years. Seating is limited. E-mail nttwomen@yahoo.com by July 5 to reserve a space.

On July 9 and 10, Chagdud Khadro will be presenting at River School Farm in Reno. The weekend retreat is available only for in-person attendees. She will give an empowerment and teaching of P’howa, the transference of consciousness at the moment of death, which gives us confidence to live without dread of dying.

The signs of accomplishment can be gained relatively quickly and allow us to direct our minds toward a higher state of rebirth. | RSVP (530) 550-8981 or info@ goodnesssake.org

Help with the festivities

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

Volunteers are also needed from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season.

Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

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Learn about gardening in the mountains with classes offered every Thursday until Aug. 4 at the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden in Incline Village. The garden is located at Sierra Nevada College with Green Thumb Thursday classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week.

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

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

The goal is to get 100 percent business participation from both communities. To donate to or volunteer for Kings Beach Fourth of July on July 3, call (530) 546-9000 or e-mail karen@northtahoebusiness.org. To volunteer for or donate to the Tahoe City fireworks on July 4, call (530) 583-3348 or e-mail dana@visittahoecity.com.

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STAND-UP PADDLE

JULY 4 | MONDAY

and “MS Dixie II” on the South Shore. Limited space. | RSVP tahoegal.com, awsincline.com or zephyrcove.com

Stack ‘em high Kings Beach

Lights On the Lake Lake Tahoe

The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is holding a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on the deck of the North Lake Tahoe Event Center. Free parking at the state park parking lot until 10:30 a.m. | bgcnlt.org

Bring a dish Truckee

For Goodness Sake will hold a potluck breakfast on the front patio at 9 a.m. before the parade, which will start at 10 a.m. Bring a dish to share. All are welcome. | goodnesssake.org

A Big Parade Truckee

Truckee’s 4th of July parade begins at 10 a.m. near the west end of town and progresses down Donner Pass Road and into downtown. This year’s parade theme is “Truckee – Base Camp for a Big Life.” The Grand Marshall will be Dr. Rob Leri, superintendent of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.

Masters of Ceremonies will be Jim Simon and Ravn Whitington of Porter Simon Law Offices. | (530) 587-8808

Beach party & fireworks Donner Lake

Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District hosts its annual 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks at West End Beach on Donner Lake with live music, games and a barbecue. Beach party open to Truckee residents and homeowners only. Purchase tickets at the TDRPD office. No tickets at the gate. Fireworks start around 9:30 p.m. and can be viewed along Donner Lake with 37 public piers, Donner Memorial State Park, from Tahoe Donner, Old Highway 40 and other locations. (See feature in this issue for 4th of July celebrations.) | tdprd.org

Back yard fun Truckee

Ritz-Carlton offers a Fourth of July Backyard Party from 5 to 9 p.m. with face painting, a balloon artist, a caricaturist, cotton candy and a build-your-own sundae. A la carte tickets for pricing. | ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

Funky Beach Bash & fireworks Tahoe City

Celebrate Tahoe City’s 71st annual fireworks show and the country’s birthday with a Funky Beach Bash & Fireworks. Music on the street with Mr. D is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on North Lake Boulevard, while on Commons Beach, Kip Yager will be playing music from noon to 5 p.m. Food and ice cream vendors, along with a beer garden will be available from noon to 9 p.m., as well as 4th of July merchandise. A beer garden will be available from noon to 8 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. (See feature in this issue for 4th of July celebrations.) | visittahoecity.com

Come one, come all Soda Springs

Donner Summit Area Association annual community picnic is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind Summit Restaurant. Bounce house, live auction, door prizes and barbecue tri tip, chicken and hot dogs. Music by The Blues Monsters. $18 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger. | donnersummitareaassociation.org

Fireworks cruises Area venues

There’s no better way to enjoy the fireworks celebrations on Lake Tahoe than from the water. Fireworks cruises are being offered aboard the “Tahoe Gal” and “Sierra Cloud” on the North Shore, and the “Tahoe Paradise”

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The 35th annual “Lights on the Lake” fireworks extravaganza will sweep the skies over the lake starting at 9:45 p.m. from South Lake Tahoe. The best viewing spots are the on East Shore, South Shore or from a boat cruise on the lake. Start off the day at the 4th of July parade along Highway 50 at 10 a.m. (See feature in this issue for 4th of July celebrations.) | tahoesouth.com

JULY 5 | TUESDAY

LESSONS & RENTAL (we teach your dog, too)

Windsurf boards fully rigged with sails for sale $395

at the HOLIDAY HOUSE 7276 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe Vista CA Please call for appointment (530) 546 5857 or 1 800 2 WINDSU(rf)

Morning breakfast meeting Tahoe City

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

Steve Schmier’s Jewelry

JULY 6 | WEDNESDAY Lecture and book signing Tahoe City

Mark McLaughlin, the author of “Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra,” will be at the Gatekeeper’s Museum to present his book and sign copies at 5 p.m.

The book profiles the top 10 biggest winters since 1979. Free and open to the public. | northttahoemueums.org

Every woman should have these!!!

But is it realistic? Incline Village

Entrepreneurs Assembly at Sierra Nevada College is on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. Students and community members with business ideas or problems are welcome. Also open to business mentors.

Participants can hash out ideas, receive support, make connections. | sierranevada.edu

JULY 7 | THURSDAY Yoga as a family Incline Village

Incline Village Library offers Family Yoga Story Time at 4:15 p.m. Get moving with music, books and parent partner poses. | (775) 832-4130

SteveSchmiersJewelry.com • Boatworks Mall • Tahoe City • 530.583.5709

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Bowling for seniors Incline Village

IVGID Senior Programs offers bowling nights at Bowl Incline from 4 to 6 p.m. Teams are randomly formed. $12 with IVGID pass; $15 without pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Get green thumbs Incline Village

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

Growing Fruits and Vegetables in our Tahoe Climate. | demogarden.org

Important trail update Truckee

Donner Summit Area Association presents an update on the Royal Gorge Rim Trail with John Svahn of the Truckee Donner land Trust.

This informational gathering at 6 p.m. will take place at the regular board meeting at the Sierra Club’s Claire Tappaan Lodge. The public is welcome. | donnersummitareaassociation.org

Talk of the past Emerald Bay

Vikingsholm: Conversations with History is a behind-the-scenes tour with Helen Smith, who discusses her 14 summers as a guest at Vikingsholm with owner Lara Knight. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard. $65, $60 members. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org

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Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club

OLD GREENWOOD

BY CASEY GLAUBMAN

Go lf Co u rs e Course Details 18 holes | par 72

Yardage 5,419 to 7,518

Slope 134

Ratings 72.7 Courtesy Tahoe Mountain Club

O on the way to Reno, bills itself as “The

ld Greenwood, just outside of Truckee

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Ranked 10th Best Place to Play in California

Finest Golf in Tahoe” and, after having played there, I’d be hard-pressed to argue the point. As a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Course, it’s clear that Old Greenwood was given plenty of attention by the Golden Bear himself. Perfectly sculpted greens, beautifully manicured fairways and challenging bunkers are just a few of the highlights awaiting you at this magnificent course.

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tahoe mountain days at gray’s crossing

beautifully manicured fairways and challenging bunkers are just a few of the highlights awaiting you at this magnificent course.”

I am not particularly accustomed to luxury, and Travis in the clubhouse made me feel right at home. The course feels like something straight from the PGA tour, but the atmosphere is relaxed and accommodating. After getting me set up with a cart, map and other amenities, we were off to the races.

I met up with the rest of my group at the first tee and shook hands all around.

The first hole seems fairly straightforward at first glance, but you know what they say: looks can be deceiving. The narrow fairways give way to sagebrush on either side that make for challenging lies, unless of course you happen to hit dead center every shot. If that’s the case, feel free to send some tips my way.

Old Greenwood was rated as one of America’s Top 100 Public Courses by Golf Digest and it’s easy to see why. If you can take your eyes off the beautifully designed fairways for a moment to look up, you might happen to notice beautiful mountain ranges, towering pine trees and all manner of stunning natural beauty. As a bonus, Old Greenwood is rated as an Audubon International Gold Certified Sanctuary. While that probably won’t affect your score at the end of the day, it’s nice to play somewhere that has a strong commitment to maintaining a strong, healthy environment.

One of the highlights had to be the par-5 sixth hole. Just when I thought my game was starting to come together, Jack threw this little number at us. A tight lie down the middle is paired with a massive water feature, placed exactly where you’d want to hit your drive.

If your drive somehow lands perfectly, the challenge is far from over. The green is tucked uphill between bunkers and, you guessed it, more water. Despite not playing the hole in stellar fashion, it was impossible to do anything but smile at the challenge and design.

After your round, if you find yourself in need of a lesson or two, book one at The Golf Academy. As a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Keith Lyford has what it takes to elevate your game, no matter your starting point. After my immensely enjoyable, but humbling experience, at Old Greenwood, I just might have to call him up.

Whether you’re in town for a bachelor party, as my cart-mate, Greg was or you live in the area, do yourself a favor and pay Old Greenwood a visit. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.  For more information or to book a tee time, visit golfintahoe.com or call (866) 597-8337.

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The rising moon over majestic mountains and scurrying coyotes among soaring pines are only a couple of nature’s wonders greeting Coyote Moon golfers year after year. This course, known for its preserved natural beauty and challenging, yet fair, greens, is a wonderful place to escape into the High Sierra while playing the game you love.

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

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

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

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

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

NORTH SHORE

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

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

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

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

WEST SHORE

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

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

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

Emily Dettling | North Tahoe Arts

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.

TAKE TO ART

THIS SUMMER

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

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

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

North Tahoe Arts is offering four art camp sessions starting July 5. Two week-long morning sessions will take place at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach, and two week-long sessions will also take place at Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City; one session will be in the morning and one will be in the afternoon.

Camps give children in elementary and middle school a hands-on art experience exploring with various mediums and colors. Camps are taught by local artists and instructors who excel at teaching children the joy of ceramics, printmaking, painting, fiber art, earth art, book/journal making, jewelry, pastels, wire sculpture and batik. | Register northtahoearts.com or (530) 581-2787.

ALPINE MEADOWS

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

Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down.

Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).

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

TRUCKEE

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

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

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are heavily used on weekends.

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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

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For the Kids

So much to do Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers many options for kids this summer. All-day summer camps include Camp Trudaca for kids entering Grades 1 through 5, Adventure Camp for Grades 4 to 6 and Camp Rad for Grades 6 to 9. There are weekly sessions offered in summer ending on Aug. 26. Registration is open now.

Summer Discoveries are morning camps, from 9 a.m. to noon, led by Renee Grennan in a variety of disciplines. Magic, Music, Mayhem is for ages 5 to 10 from July 25 to 28 and Aug. 8 to 11. Ipsy Mystery Week is for ages 5 to 9 from July 4 to 7. Medieval Times is for ages 5 to 9 from July 18 to 21. Science Spectaculars is for ages 5 to 9 from July 11 to 14 and from Aug. 15 to 18. | tdrpd.org

Art with the pros Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers many kids’ arts classes taught by professional artists. Susan Dorwart teaches Hand-building Summer Ceramics at the Community Arts Center on Thursdays from July 7 to Aug. 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 12.

Anke Haas offers Acrylic & Watercolor for ages 10 to 18 from July 11 to 15, Aug. 8 to 12 and Aug. 15 to 19. For ages 5 to 10, Haas offers Art Exploration from July 18 to 22, July 25 to 29 and Aug. 1 to 5. Art Masters for ages 7 to 11 is offered on the same dates in the afternoon. | tdrpd.org

Learn to swim this summer Swimming lessons for ages 6 months to older than 5 are being offered at the community pool by Truckee Donner

Recreation and Park District. Session 3 runs from July 6 to 28 and Session 4 runs Aug. 1 to 18. Students will be separated depending on their skill level.

The Truckee Summer Swim Team will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke.

Preregister online or at the Community Recreation Center. | tdrpd.org

Toe tap, toe point Dance with Sherrie is at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center.

She is offering ballet/jazz dance camp for ages 6 to 11 starting on July 11, ballet for ages 3 to 11 on Wednesdays starting on July 6 and creative dance for ages 3 to 5 on Thursdays starting on July 7. Dance workshops for intermediate and advanced ballet with Pointe work are on Tuesdays starting on July 5. Sierra Nevada Dance summer sessions start on July 5. | tdrpd.org

Adventure that lasts Tahoe Mountain Guides will be offering Sierra Switchbacks Summer Camp, three weeks of mountain bike day camps. Participants will be split according to skill levels for maximum fun and skill progression. The camps will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginner Camp is from July 5 to 7. Intermediate Camp is from July 12 to 14 for bikers who can ride 5 to 10 miles per day easily. Advanced Camp is from July 19 to 21 for bikers who can ride 10 miles a day easily and have an understanding of bike control and shifting.

The cost of the camps is $300 per person. | tahoemountainguides.com

June 30-July 6, 2016

Day, evening teen adventures Incline Village Recreation Center offers Teen Adventure Trips. Day trips from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. are: Wild Island on July 13, Granlibakken Ropes Course on July 20 and Paddleboarding and hiking on Aug. 10. Evening trips from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. are: Grand Sierra Resort on July 6, Need to Speed and Rock Climbing on July 27 and EZ Air Trampoline Park on Aug. 3. | Register inclinerecreation.com

Educational camps at museum KidZone Museum offers age-appropriate camps this summer. For ages 4 to 6 is Girl Powered Legos starting July 25.

For ages 6 to 8, there’s Chemistry Camp, Junior Entomologists and Electricity Camp all happening in July. For ages 8 to 10, there’s Avian Adventures starting in July. Tahoe | (530) 587-KIDS or kidzonemuseum.org

Hoist up the sails Tahoe City PUD Recreation Department and Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers sailing programs for kids this summer.

North Lake Tahoe | Youth Sailing for ages 8 and older are offered Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids must be able to swim. A Junior Race Clinic is on July 1 for advanced racers.

Youth Races Clinics for intermediate sailors will be on Fridays on July 15, 22 and 29. A Junior Race Team will meet Monday nights until Aug. 8. Students on the race team will automatically be enrolled in the clinics.

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

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

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

7 from 8 a.m. to noon. Students can check out books, take AR tests and read with a buddy. | (530) 582-2700 Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Tennis Camps for ages 6 to 15 at Truckee Regional Park on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. New sessions start every Monday through Aug. 22 with different age groups each week. Private lessons are available also. | tdrpd.org

Sessions and journeys Kindred Summer Sessions are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 5 to 14. Summer sessions include main projects, healthy snacks, outdoor activities, community garden and more. The sessions are each week to Aug. 22.

Creative Empowerment Inspired Journey is from Aug. 16 to 18. The sleep-away camp is for girls, ages 10 to 18, at Lost Trails Lodge and includes all meals. The journey is designed to boost confidence and empower pre-teens through creativity, conversations and support. Projects include a group outdoor art installation, creative projects, music and scared circles. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. | kindredtruckee.org

Little campers only Incline Village Recreation Center offers EPIC Base Camp for Grades K through 5 until Aug. 19. The all-day camps are at Lake Tahoe School from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The camp focuses on physical activity, educational enrichment and weekly field trips.

EPIC Early Childhood Adventure Camps are for ages 3 to 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must be potty trained and have not yet attended first grade. | Register yourtahoeplace.com

A Double Dose of Laughter

By William Shakespeare

A Pitch-Perfect Jukebox Musical

Written and originally directed/choreographed

by Stuart Ross

July 8 - August 21

Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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

SUP all summer Standup Paddleboarding at West End Beach on Donner Lake is an ongoing class for ages 8 to 12 from 5:45 to 7 p.m.

Eileen Allen will teach basic paddle skills to be used in friendly competitions. | tdrpd.org

Camps on the lake

Incline Village Tennis Center offers All Star/QuickStart Clinics for ages 4 to 12 that meet twice a week. Mini Munchkins are for ages 3 and 4. Munchkins are for ages 5 and 6. Rising Stars are ages 7 to 9 and Incline Stars are ages 10 to 12. USTA QuickStart Youth Tennis Camps are for ages 6 to 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. until Aug. 18. Drop-ins are available for clinics and camps. | yourtahoeplace.com

Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay offers Junior Waterman Camps this summer. The Tahoe Watergrom Camp for ages 7 to 14 is being offered in three sessions: July 11 to 14, July 25 to 28 and Aug. 8 to 11. The Junior Waterman Skill Camp is for ages 10 to 17 from July 18 to 22. These programs will improve the water skills of beginning to advanced paddlers.

The curriculum includes daily fitness sessions, stand-up paddleboarding, prone paddleboarding, water safety, games and more. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have any. | paddleelitefitness.com

Tahoe Truckee Reads for Grades K through 5 is at Tahoe Lake Elementary School Library on Wednesdays until July

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Fishing

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Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow.org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores.

California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 2 and Sept. 3, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 11.

LAKE TAHOE Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30. Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year.

No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal. There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe.

Avoid fishing during times of mirror-like calm, unless fishing deep for Mackinaw. Even a slight surface riffle will break up shadows on the bottom and will partially obliterate the angler from view. Use a light monofilament line. Use long line for trolling or make long casts if fishing from shore.

Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown.

TRUCKEE REGION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fishing within 250 feet of the dam is illegal.

There are more than 20,000 surface acres of lakes and more than 1,500 miles of streams and rivers to fish in the Tahoe National Forest. Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. There are 23 species of fish in the Tahoe region, 15 of which are considered game fish.

The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size. It is illegal to use minnows for bait in mountain lakes and streams.

PRIVATE LAKES

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

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

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

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY The Fly Fishing Center at Resort at Squaw Creek offers instruction from the basics to guided trips led by certified instructor Matt Heron. Anglers can learn the fundamentals at the Resort’s private, trout-stocked pond; no fishing license is required. The pond is exclusively catch and release and is regularly stocked with trout up to 20 inches.

Fly-fishing classes and excursions are offered, as well as instruction for all ages. (530) 583-6300

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

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ECHO LAKES

is pretty well known for its great catchand-release fly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout.

Anglers must use artificial lures or flies with single barbless hooks. A valid California fishing license is also required even though the lake is in a national park.

A recent Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers outing to this location proved to be a great experience. Many of the 20 club members in attendance had never fished this picturesque lake.

No motors are allowed on this lake, located at an elevation of 5,890 feet. Float tubes, pontoon boats, small rafts and drift boats are the norm, although shore fishing is great, as well.

Manzanita Lake Campground is located 1 mile east of the Manzanita Lake entrance.

This popular campground, located next to the lake, is ideal for families. Campers can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking and hiking.

RVs and trailers are welcome or there are camping cabins available for rent. Other amenities include a camp store, coin-operated Laundromat and coin-operated showers. Visit lassenrecreation.com for more information.

are the norm, although shore fishing is great, as well.”

On our trip, the best fishing seemed to occur around midday. We had plenty of wind each day, which made things difficult.

The warmest it got was probably in the low 60s with a couple of days in the high 50s.

Nighttime temperatures dipped into the high 30s, so it was pretty chilly.

As a result, the hatches of the Callibaetis mayfly that we were anticipating never came to fruition. A Black Caddis hatch occurred for a short time each day. The most dependable hatch seemed to be a few damselfly nymphs.

The number of anglers on the water also contributed to the slow fishing. There was plenty of pressure on the fish. These fish tend to be pretty well educated by the end of the season — they have seen just about every fly imaginable.

Given the slow fishing, everyone in our group still managed to catch at least one fish. Some caught more when the fish keyed on one of the insects for a short period of time each day. The fish caught averaged 14 to 16 inches. They were beautiful rainbow and brown trout.

Having been the first time at this lake for many of us, we were more than satisfied with the trip. The group site that we had in the campground was great and the facilities were excellent.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 118 cfs and the outflow is 113 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Manzanita Lake with Mount Lassen in the background from the north end of the lake. | Bruce Ajari

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

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

Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are closed to all

fishing from July 1 to Sept. 30. Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 118 cfs. Be

prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers.

The river has been busy so far this season. With the water at this level, nymphs are your best bet.

Hatches are similar to the main Truckee River.

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

Smallmouth bass are now part of the fishery here.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

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

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been fair

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

Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | The river is not flowing out

of the lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 179 cfs. Great early season flows in the river. Fishing has been fairly good. Green Drake mayflies are making their appearance.

Caddis imitations, PMD, Little Yellow Stones and streamers are also working. This is special regulation, artificial-only-with-barbless-hook water. 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.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | These lakes are in full swing. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. Damselflies are in full swing. Blood midge and Callibaetis imitations are also good. Frenchman fishing has been very well. Try the same hatches as in Davis.

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

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Mountain Biking

OPEN FOR YOU

Photo by KiwiKamera.com

June 30-July 6, 2016

Highway 89 from Tahoe City’s Fanny Bridge to Emerald Bay, open during construction.

NORTH SHORE

KIRKWOOD

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

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

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

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

TRUCKEE

EAST SHORE

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BMX TRACK

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

Shuttle available at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 2982501. Call for shuttle schedule.

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switch-backing climb.

Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook.

Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake.

A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use.

Shuttle (775) 298-2501. Call for schedule.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com The BMX track is at River View Sports Park in Truckee.

Practice Tues. 5-6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5 p.m.-dark. Free.

Races Tues. 6:30 p.m.-dark. $10 plus ABA membership.

EMIGRANT TRAIL

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Easy to moderate | 6 miles RT This loop offers a mellow ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring and circumnavigates a series of ponds. From Donner Pass Road, take Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt. After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, the valley opens up.

Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond, then turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Park outside the white gate on Coldstream.

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

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

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

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

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ENCORE | Abe Blair “T his was an image I had in mind for some time, but figuring out the logistics of where I would be able to see the entire lake and the fireworks took some time,” said photographer Abe Blair about the image “Encore” taken over two days in 2015.

The image features fireworks displays over Lake Tahoe taken on July 3 and 4. Blair was positioned high above North Lake Tahoe with the center of the image overlooking Stateline Point. To the left, is the Incline Village fireworks show put on by a resident on July 3rd over Crystal Bay. To the immediate right, is the Kings Beach fireworks on July 3rd held over Agate Bay. Moving right of the Kings Beach fireworks, the 4th of July Tahoe City fireworks show can be seen in the background, with the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July fireworks in the far back of the image near the center.

“My good friend Justin Majeczky did the leg work and scouted out this amazing view point after a grueling off-trail hike to this ridge up near the rim of North Lake. Another issue was how to capture firework shows on both the 3rd and 4th of July. I decided I would set up on the 3rd and capture Kings Beach and Incline Village shows, then leave my tripod and camera in place and return on the 4th to see South Lake and Tahoe City shows,” he said.

“Fortunately, I brought a big garbage bag with me and covered my camera before leaving on the 3rd. Midday on the 4th, a strong set of thunderstorms rolled through dumping a lot of rain on everyone 24

and leaving a fair amount of doubts on a clear evening for the big shows on the 4th. Returning after the rain had stopped, I was happy to find my gear undisturbed and was ready to finish my big, multiple exposure image.”

Blair started with his first film camera in 1992, and “it ignited a fire and passion that has burned strong ever since,” he said.

“Shortly after high school, I followed my passion and pursued a career documenting skiing and snowboarding. Through those years I traveled the world while honing my craft. I learned how to see the unseen light, and capture the mood and beauty of our universe.

“Now, I use my camera as a painter would use their brush, focusing more on the mood and power of a pre-visualized scene before the camera even comes out of the bag.”

“Now, I use my camera as a painter would use their brush, focusing more on the mood and power of a pre-visualized scene before the camera even comes out of the bag. Through a process of continued visits to my selected locations, I am able to study the light and weather patterns through the chang-ing seasons and truly connect with my surroundings. This process combined with patience and great light is a path I look forward to following for many years to come.”

“Encore” is a limited-edition print of 20 with about 15 prints left in the edition at Abe Blair Gallery in Truckee. Blair’s limited edition images are printed in a modern darkroom with no inks in the print and boasting nearly a 300-year archival life. | (530) 414-9348 or abeblair.com

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“The Horse” and “Horses in the American West” are concurrent exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E. L. Wiegand Gallery on display until July 3.

“The Horse” explores early interactions between horses and humans and shows how equines have influenced civilization over the centuries. “Horses in the American West” showcases the significance and impact of horses in the settlement and culture of the western United States, including Nevada. | nevadaart.org

Isbelle sculpture Deborah Butterfield | Nevada Museum of Art

Lake of the Sky images Tahoe City A retrospective exhibit of iconic Lake Tahoe region photographs will be at the Gatekeeper’s Museum until Labor Day. Noted photographer Harold A. Parker took these timeless pictures from 1905 to 1913 when Parker was the resident Tahoe Tavern photographer. Special events, vintage photographic workshops and membership nights are planned.

A companion catalog accompanies the exhibit. | northtahoemuseums.org

Cobalt has it all Incline Village, Nev. An artist’s reception for Michele DeBraganca is at Cobalt Artist Studio on July 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Two artists on display through July at Cobalt Artists Studio are oil painter Wayne Mckenzie and bronze sculptor June Brown.

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

world. Mckenzie now lives in Truckee.

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

Workshops are also being offered including Painting Miniatures in Watercolor on July 2, and Field Sketching on July 23 and 24. | cobaltartiststudio.com

Working with wood Incline Village, Nev. An artist presentation is at Incline Village Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 30. Mike Phillips, will talk about using a lathe, plus hand carving to create decorative vessels made of alabaster or wood, and some unique vessels combining the two.

Phillips, a direct descendent of the Choctaw Indians, will be showcasing his work in the display cases at the library in July. He creates unique vessels of wood and alabaster (some of his works incorporate both mediums) using a lathe along with hand-carving. He learned his art while studying with internationally known wood turners.

Niko DeMaria has had exhibitions in NYC, Mallorca, England and Lake Tahoe,

and will be exhibiting his work in the library in July, as well. He has designed restaurant interiors, created murals, dabbled in landscape design and traveled extensively. | (775) 832-4130

studio and identify obstacles to creative expression. | Register (530) 581-2787 or northtahoearts.com

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For the love of art Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents a free community art talks and workshops: “The Insane Idea to Become an Artist,” with Susie Alexander is on July 6 from noon to 1 p.m. Creativity has so many different sources and directions: some that we are aware of and some that we aren’t.

Participants will learn where their creative story began.

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

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

Knowledge of Feng Shui, or the Chinese art of placement, can be a valuable resource for enhancing aspects of life, including creativity. Strand will explain how to use Feng Shui to evaluate your home and

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

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Reno, Nev. University of Nevada, Reno School of Arts presents Jack Pierson’s photographs until July 1 at Sheppard Contemporary Church of Fine Arts. The work explores the emotional undercurrents of everyday life, from the intimacy of romantic attachment to the distant idolization of others. Pierson’s work is moored by melancholy and introspection, yet his images offer a celebratory aura. | (775) 784-4278

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Native art on display Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “Great Basin Native Artists,” with art works by seven Native American artists at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room until July 6. The group show presents art by Ben Aleck, Phil Buckheart, Louinda Garity, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Steve Nighthawk.

The Great Basin Native Artists group, which began in 2014, displays art throughout northern Nevada and northern California. Last year, they were included in an Imago Mundi group show, “Contemporary Native Art,” in Italy. | (775) 283-7421

to work on linocuts or wood block prints and those who have taken a letterpress class at Tahoe Letterpress are welcome.

Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com

Paint and sup Homewood The Painted Vine is offering hands-on painting sessions at West Shore cafe on Wednesdays in July and August from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The concept is to provide participants with a guided lesson that helps them work toward creating a completed work. The cost is $40 per person and includes painting instruction and supplies. | RSVP painted-vine.com

A month of art Reno, Nev. Sierra Art Gallery will offer more than 20 art experiences in July. Each week there will be an array of art-themed presentations. On Tuesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. is the Alfred Hitchcock film series. On Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is the Speakeasy Happy Hour with artists’ presentations. On Thursdays, from noon to 1, is the Lunchbox Lectures with artists on various subjects. On Fridays, there will be music from 6 to 8 p.m.

An artist’s reception for Stewart Easton will be on July 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres. Saturday workshops include Beginning Wool Spinning with Sarah Lillegard on July 9, Animal Mask Making with Michelle Lassaline on July 16 and Monotype Printing with Candace Garlock on July 23. Space is limited and registration is required.

All events, except the workshops, are free.

Visit the Web site for a full description of all the events. | (775) 329-2787 or sierra-arts.org

Art opens up North Shore venues Ten local artists on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe are opening their studios and homes to visitors from July 7 to 10. These professionals work in diversified mediums, including glass, oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, wearable art, photography and mixed-media designs. The North Shore Open Art Studios event is free to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the event, look for the bright orange and black “Open Art Studio” signs along North Lake Boulevard from Carnelian Bay to Kings Beach.

Print fans welcome Meyers Bona Fide Books in South Lake Tahoe offers Open Print Studio on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want

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Ceramics class at the Community Arts Center on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Students can learn a variety of materials including slab, coils and molds. Individual projects are encouraged. All levels are welcome, ages 14 and older. | tdrpd.org

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Aurelia Ondine Reynel

Copeland Gallery | Until June 30

Beading class offered

Anthony Arevalo Riverside Studios | Until June 30 Eva S. Nichols

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

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

Incline Village Library | Until June 30

Reno Book Arts Atelier | Until June 30 Jack Pierson UNR Church of Fine Arts | Until July 1

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

Photography of Don Dondero

New walls need photography Truckee Tahoe Forest Health System celebrates the completion of the Joseph Family, Women & Newborn Care Unit by inviting local photographers to showcase their work in the new facility, opening Fall 2016.

Photos will be displayed in the lobby from Aug. 8 to 15 and the public may vote on the People’s Choice Award.

Twelve photos will be selected to hang on the walls of the care unit. Preferred images of spring, summer and fall in a Truckee-Tahoe landscape are suggested.

No more than two photo submissions are allowed per artist and the contest is limited to first 30 photographers/artists who submit an application. The deadline to submit is Aug 1. For more information, e-mail msimon@tfhd.com. | tfhd.com

Banner with a focus Eagle Falls in Emerald Bay, hand-colored postcard, circa 1910 Harold Parker | Gatekeeper’s Museum

Drop in or sign up Truckee Atelier offers a number of ongoing classes and drop-in groups. Workshops include Watercolor Subject Portraiture, Intro to Knitting and Printed Tea Towels.

The Knitting Group will meet on July 5. During Truckee Thursdays, the dropin mini workshops, with all materials included, are on June 30 (Fourth of July Flags) and on July 7 (Paper Mache birds). | ateliertruckee.com

Ceramics for all Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offer a Wheel & Hand-building

Carson City, Nev. The Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition installed the “Focus on Carson” photography banner on the Hop & Mae Adams Foundation construction site fence at Curry and Telegraph streets. The banner displays 20 photographs taken in Carson City by local artists.

The “Focus on Carson” photography contest and banner, a coalition project, has been in the making for a year. The contest was open to all Carson City residents. The coalition received 53 entries and was juried by Robert Petersen, an award-winning photographer and teacher at Western Nevada College, Fallon.

It will be on display throughout the summer.

More information and winning photos are on the Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition Web site. | artscarsoncity.com

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Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 10

ARTful Women Wilbur D. May Museum | Until July 17

“Beautification Machine” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 24

“Spirit of America” NAA Gallery | Until July 29 David Rowe OXS Gallery | Until July 29 SNC Summer Workshop artists Tahoe Gallery | Until July 30

Mountain Picassos San Rafael Regional Park | Until July 30

Monika Piper Johnson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

June Brown Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

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

Rob Retting Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

Mike Phillips Incline Village Library | Until July 31 Niko DeMaria Incline Village Library | Until July 31

American Impressionism Nevada Museum of Art | Until Aug. 14

“Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

Focus on Carson Photography Banner Carson City | Until Sept. 1

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

Anna McKee Nevada Museum of Art | Until Sept. 18

Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

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

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

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

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1. ANATOMY: Where are the carpal bones found in the human body?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the United States?

3. LANGUAGE: What is another name for a sommelier?

4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the chief characteristic of a palmiped’s feet?

5. MUSIC: A piece of music in the “adagio” style would be played in what manner?

6. HISTORY: What was the name of first fully functional Space Shuttle orbiter?

7. MOVIES: What was the acronym name of the artificial intelligence in the “Iron Man” and “The Avengers” movies?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the study of the movement of bullets?

9. U.S. GOVERMENT: Who was the first secretary of the Treasury?

10. LITERATURE: What was the title of the first James Bond novel?

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Junior Whirl Answer: 1. Wihff, 2. Eagle, 3. Penalty, 4. Caddy, 5. Divot, 6. Slice, 7. Hazard, 8. Apron, 9. Foursome. The dark frame spells “Handicaps.”

Differences: 1. Fence top is different, 2. Shirt emblem is missing, 3. Cap is missing, 4. Cuffs are missing, 5. Soda can is missing, 6. Sign is different.

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It was noted 20th-century English historian A.J.P. Talyor who made the following sage observation: “Conformity may give you a quiet life; it may even bring you to a University Chair. But all change in history, all advance, comes from the nonconformists. If there had been no troublemakers, no dissenters, we should still be living in caves.”

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Though your thoughts remain focused on other matters, you are on a forward march. As much as you may wish you were bursting out of the gates, circumstances may not be supporting such an assertive approach. With a lot on your mind and many fronts to attend to, it may be a challenge to focus on any one thing. Trust this flow.

Relationship involvements are taking on more importance now. Intellectually, a strong lean towards critical analysis is underway. How you mix these two could require extra care to avoid casualty with the delicate balance of harmony.

Presenting your theories as personal opinions as opposed to facts will help.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Stepping away from the spotlight to pay closer attention to your personal life is likely now. This can include a review of the past and it can involve literal connections with your roots, formative experiences in your past, your family. This focus may prove very revealing. If painful chords are plucked, take note and consider getting counseling.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Nurturing a steady flow of fresh ideas and realizations is important now. Deepened communications with family and friends is implied. This generally remains an expansive time.

Yet there may be a need for new perspectives, interpretations, and strategies. Reach out to others and be willing to listen and learn.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Things are beginning to take off in your public and professional life. This includes obtaining new knowledge, tools and skills. Paying attention to the details of the bigger picture is implied. Dealing with your emotional reactions to what you are seeing and experiencing of late may be a quite a challenge. Try not to take it personally.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Questions about the deeper meaning of things are on your mind. Understanding your own core sense of individuality and uniqueness may be your main focus. On a more practical level, the focus is upon the realities of your lifestyle and choices. Desires to push through and forge ahead are brewing. Plan now to take deliberate action soon.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) The time has come to clear the clutter. This can amount to stuff in the house or old thoughts and emotions that no longer serve. Tending to the stuff should be easy and straightforward, but you may need a little help with the rest. Now that your overall sense of responsibility in the world has increased, you may want to streamline your focus.

You have entered an important learning curve. There remains some emphasis on social interactions, but much less. Positively, returns for past performances are yours to enjoy. With this go-ahead cycle, however, it may be time to move on from previous commitments and the relationships associated with them.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) A playful cycle is underway. It comes against a backdrop of increased professional responsibility and the opportunity for social expansion. So, it could prove challenging to relax and enjoy some merrier moments. But this time window presents an important opportunity to fill your emotional tanks to support your future success.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) A shift from the social scene to the home front is underway. Communications with friends are getting rerouted to family and neighbors. You remain passionate about pretty much everything these days, but especially about your finances.

Circumstances are pushing you to pay closer attention to the details, to be more realistic.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Tending to a variety of fronts continues.

You have even more on your mind than your todo list. At best, visions are becoming plans and you are getting clear on your goals. Outlining your talents, skills, gifts and resources, all as a part of deciphering your existing and potential net worth, is featured.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) The past several weeks have been a time of taking pioneering initiatives and exploring new territory. Now it is time to grow some roots again, to re-establish your center. Commitment remains a keyword these days. There is a spiritual silver lining in the fabric of it. Whether your destiny is to spiritualize the material or materialize the spiritual, or both, is the question.

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

W inter 2016 | D i d E l N i ñ o m a t c h t h e h y p e ?

M the early summer of 2015: “El Niño is edia headlines began popping up in

coming!” “Look out for the most powerful El Niño in history!” “Southern California better batten down the hatches!” It was enough to make one run for the hills; to the Tahoe Sierra, that is, where a blockbuster winter was seemingly guaranteed.

After four dry winters, including 201415, which was the least snowy on record, Truckee-Tahoe residents were praying for an epic season with lots of rain and snow both for winter sports and to alleviate our drought.

For all intents and purposes, the highly publicized ENSO-influenced winter of 2016 is over. Officially, we won’t know the final outcome until Sept. 30, which is when the 2016 water year ends in the Sierra Nevada. But statistically, it is unlikely that the Tahoe Sierra will pick up much additional precipitation over the next three months.

As the strong and intense El Niño built strength throughout the summer and fall of 2015, weather forecasters were robustly confident in their near-unanimous agreement that much of California was likely to be wetter than normal, especially the southern portions of the Golden State. By many metrics, the positive ENSO (El Niño) event last winter was the strongest ever recorded, but it confounded predictions. Instead of a wet south and dry north, the inverse occurred and Northern California and the Pacific Northwest were hit with the bulk of rain and snow. Southern California was supposed to be in the bull’s eye when it came to rainfall last year, but it was a disappointingly dry winter at only 55 percent of average.

Portions of Northern California were blessed with up to 120 percent of its normal precipitation, which helped replenish important reservoirs in that region. Statewide reservoir storage is up to 90 percent, a big jump compared to 55 percent in 2015.

The Northern Sierra 8-Station Index, which averages precipitation totals from weather stations that range from Placerville to Mount Shasta, currently indicates 57 inches of precipitation so far, about 7 inches more than average.

But much of the state is still in extreme to exceptional drought, the highest categories in the U.S. Drought Monitor. After last winter, the Tahoe Sierra region’s water situation improved, but we are still dry compared to historic norms. North Lahontan, the hydrological region that encom30

passes Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River system, ranks lowest in reservoir storage in California, primarily due to low water levels in Big Blue. Despite its impressive natural beauty, Tahoe is operated as a reservoir and it has room for much more water than it currently holds. (See Sightseeing in every issue for current water levels on Lake Tahoe and in area reservoirs.)

“The topsy-turvy aspect of the precipitation pattern also showed the unpredictability of our climate here in the Tahoe Sierra.”

Winter 2016 started off strong and early snowfall enabled Truckee-Tahoe resorts to open terrain for the traditional opening weekend of Thanksgiving. The first major winter storm struck on Dec. 11, bringing Squaw Valley’s upper mountain snowfall to more than 7 feet for the season. A second vigorous front hit 10 days later, delivering more rain and snow. Wind gusts reached 129 mph at the top of Mammoth Mountain. Best of all, the storm poured more

The 2015-16 winter season recharged the watershed. | Mark McLaughlin

than 6 billion gallons of water into Lake Tahoe in less than two days. By New Year’s Eve, the Tahoe Sierra snowpack ranged from 5 to 8 feet deep with 136 percent of average water content. At Squaw Valley, it was only the fifth time in the resort’s 60year history that it was able to open all of its terrain by Christmas Day. Frequent storms in January maintained the above-average snowpack along with excellent skiing and riding conditions at Tahoe resorts. The month ended with a powerful Pacific system that slammed the Sierra with up to 2 feet of fresh snow. The low-pressure cell intensified over Southern Nevada, a transition known as a Tonopah Low. The counter-clockwise flow of this atmospheric feature slams the eastern slopes of the Sierra, instead of the usual trend toward more precipitation on the western portion of the range. High winds and heavy snow in Nevada generated blizzard conditions that shut down Interstate 80 west of Reno in the Truckee River Canyon.

By Feb. 1, the Tahoe Basin snowpack was about 130 percent of its normal water content for that time of year. But the month of February turned into a bust with little additional precipitation during one

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of the normally wettest months of the year.

By the end of February, snowpack levels had fallen to just about normal. The lack of mid-winter precipitation, while not uncommon, was another indicator that El Niño events are unpredictable, no matter what their strength.

Fortunately, a robust storm pattern in March turned things around dramatically. The snowpack soared in the higher elevations and Shasta Reservoir, California’s largest, captured 1 million acre feet of water in just two weeks. Squaw Valley picked up enough snow that spring to stay open until Memorial Day weekend.

Squaw Valley Ski Resort’s Snowfall Tracker indicates that 21 feet of snow fell on its lower mountain at 6,200 feet that season, while at 8,000 feet the slopes picked up nearly double that with 41feet — about 44 inches above average. These modest numbers in no way denote an epic snowfall last year, but skiing and riding conditions were the best since the Top 10 winter of 2011.

Up to this point in the 2016 water year, from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, Randall Osterhuber at the Central Sierra Snow Lab near Donner Pass has tallied 376 inches of snowfall and 67 inches of precipitation (rain combined with the water content in snow). The Snow Lab is located at 6,900 feet. Typically elevations higher than that level receive significantly more snow.

The 31 feet of snow recorded at the Snow Lab is about 10 percent below its annual average of nearly 35 feet. That ranks 2015-16 at No. 64 out of 137 years of measurements.

Precipitation, however, was much more generous. The 67.2 inches of water so far ranks 2016 at No. 33 since 1871.

There is no doubt that the media-hyped El Niño did influence our winter weather as the season was warmer and wetter than normal, a classic signature. But the topsyturvy aspect of the precipitation pattern also showed the unpredictability of our climate here in the Tahoe Sierra. What’s in store for next winter? A negative ENSO, or La Niña, is looking likely. Stay tuned.  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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RUTHLESS SHARON DOMINATED THE COMSTOCK William Sharon was described as “shrewd, cold, cynical, and ruthless.” As manager of the Virginia City branch of the Bank of California, he implemented a risky investment strategy on the Comstock Lode that proved prescient and incredibly profitable.

To help desperate mine and mill owners sustain their operations during the 1860’s mining depression, Sharon and his bank loaned them money. Then he took over when the loans came due.

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

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It’s a spectacular view of the lake under the Crystal Ridge Chair at Diamond Peak.

STORY & PHOTOS BY JENN SHERIDAN

f you’ve ever researched hiking or biking trails in North Lake Tahoe, it’s likely you’ve come across the Marlette Flume Trail. The welldocumented trail stretches along the East Shore offering some of the most awe-inspiring views of the lake earning a place as one of the musthike trails in the area.

But what about the other flume trail? Like it’s similarly named counterpart, the Incline Flume Trail traces the route of another historic logging flume and offers a scenic route for hikers and bikers.

Sometimes referred to as the “secret” flume trail, this 7-mile single track is a user-created trail not found on any maps. However, like many of Tahoe’s best secrets, the packed parking lot at the trailhead on a typical Saturday reveals that the Incline Flume is hardly a secret at all. Anyone seeking more information on the trail would only have to do a quick search online for directions.

Starting from Mount Rose Highway it winds though Diamond Peak Ski Area and down to Tunnel Creek where it connects to many other trails including the Marlette Flume Trail. The limited elevation change offers a scenic hike or bike ride for a variety of recreational users. The trail descends through thick pine forests and crosses a series of small creeks and waterfalls. Bikers and hikers enjoy open views of Lake Tahoe as the trail winds through the ski area just before hitting the no trespassing signs.

Until recently, this section of private land is what has prevented the Incline Flume from being designated by an official trail by the U.S. Forest Service.

Without a designation, the trail is not officially maintained or improved despite heavy use from hikers and bikers.

The land is part of the 550-acre Ponderosa Ranch where the show “Bonanza” was filmed. It also houses the remains of the only bull wheel ever used in logging history. The bull wheel was part of a historic tram for which Incline Village is named. The tram 32

hauled thousands of pounds of lumber from the lake to be used as framework for mining tunnels.

Recognizing the need to protect this important historic artifact and open the land to recreational use, local advocacy groups including The Nevada Land Trust and Friends of Incline Trails have worked for several years on a deal to make the land available to the public.

“The Land Trust has been the linchpin in working to make the trail official so we can maintain and improve the existing trail,” said Sue Hughes of Friends of Incline Trails.

In March, the groups reached a critical benchmark when property owners Cheryl and David Duffield agreed to donate the 18.6-acre piece of land to the Nevada Land Trust.

However, the work to make the land public isn’t finished yet. The property is still considered private, but the Nevada Land Trust is completing the process to transfer the land to the USFS, which already owns the adjacent land excluding the Diamond Peak Property.

“We are grateful to Cheryl and David Duffield for their very generous donation of this important part of Nevada’s past and a vital link in the trail system. We’ll realign and restore this section of trail to better protect the historic area and the natural environment to prepare for public use,” said Alicia Reban, Nevada Land Trust executive director in a statement.

Along with Friends of Incline Trails, the Nevada Land Trust will work to relocate a one-third mile section of the trail away from the bull wheel structure to help preserve the area while still allowing the public to view it. Additionally, they plan to widen the trail and control the erosion. The work is expected to be completed by summer of 2017, in the meantime the section of property is still considered private. 

Phil Sheridan crosses the first of many flowing creeks along the Incline Flume Trail.

For more information on future construction and how you can help, visit inclinetrails.org.

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Explore the Marlette Flume Trail

TRAIL Phil Sheridan pedals the Incline Flume Trail with Lake Tahoe peeking through the trees.

The trail descends through thick pine forests and crosses a series of small creeks and waterfalls. Bikers and hikers enjoy open views of Lake Tahoe.

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J

ust upstream from Fanny Bridge sits the Lake Tahoe Dam. Since 1910, it has controlled how much water leaves Lake Tahoe and eventually makes its way through Reno to Pyramid Lake. The person who operates the machinery to make the water flow is the gatekeeper. For the past 26 years, that gatekeeper has been John Sutter.

Sutter was born and raised in the Bay Area, and after serving in the National Guard and Air Force Reserves he worked for Safeway in the Bay Area. In 1974, a Safeway position opened up in Truckee and he was able to move to the mountains. Later, he helped open the Tahoe City Safeway store, and began working con-struction in 1981.

In 1990, he received his contractor’s and real estate licenses, and has been a real estate agent in Tahoe City ever since, now with Sierra Sotheby’s International Real Estate.

It was in 1990 that he also took on the part-time job that would become his life passion as the gatekeeper. At the time, the dam was controlled by the Truckee Carson Irrigation District in Fallon, Nev. The Federal Bureau of Reclamation assumed control in 2000, and he has worked for them ever since.

The first thing you need to know about a gatekeeper is that he is the information gatherer and equipment operator, not the decision maker. It is the federal water master in Reno that has the task of figuring out how much water to let out of the lake and when. The water master must follow a complicated set of rules and court degrees that govern how he makes decisions.

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“Every morning I go to the Coast Guard Station and check the lake level. Then I go down to the (United States Geological Survey) gauge downstream and measure the discharge of the Truckee River. Finally, I go to the (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather station to get the high and low temperatures, and I call all that information into the water master at 8 a.m.,” says Sutter.

“The only decision I make is what gates to open. It used to be we would open all of the gates a little bit to meet the desired cfs (cubic feet per second), but then I noticed kids playing near the gates on the edge so my suggestion was we start opening gates from the center outward because it is safer,” he explains.

During Sutter’s 26 years of service there were two major events that stood out, and they were just a few years apart.

The drought of the early 1990s and the flood of 1997. From late 1990 through 1993, the lake never rose above the rim

“ It’s the best job at Tahoe.

You get to get up early and see the lake every morning. Whether it’s a gorgeous day or a snowy day. I’m outside most of the time in this beautiful place.”

of the lake. At the end of 1992, it was a foot below the rim. It briefly rose above the rim to flow into the Truckee again in 1994, then dropped back down below the rim in 1995.

Just two years later, the problem had reversed and the lake level had risen 4 feet and was at 6,226 feet. Then came the events of late December 1996 and January 1997.

In December, I remember being stuck in my house in Alpine Peaks for several days as we received more than 10 feet of snow.

We were pretty dang stoked about what an awesome ski season this was going to be. Then, it started to rain. The Pineapple Express brought in a deluge of rain for days.

The result was a catastrophic flood.

“The 1997 flood was big,” Sutter says.

“I was up measuring the lake every two hours, even at night. I had all 17 gates open.

Discharging 2,620 cubic feet per second.

The most we’ve ever discharged. And it still came a few inches above the legal limit.”

While the federal water master was directing Sutter to do his job and protect the resources around Lake Tahoe, the affect of all that water was devastating to those along the Truckee River and in Reno. When all the gates were open Sutter said that he noticed the strangest thing: “With that much water going through you could hear a pin drop. It was the quietest discharge I’ve ever experienced,” he says.

While Sutter started as a part-time employee, seven years ago he went full time. In addition to operating the Lake

The Lake Tahoe Dam on the Truckee River in Tahoe City. | Tim Hauserman

Tahoe dam, now he can be called in to operate the dams at Prosser and Stampede, the power plant at Stampede, as well as the Derby Dam and Marble Bluff dam near Pyramid Lake. In addition to operating the dams, he also helps with maintenance, painting and taking care of the Marble Bluff fish facility.

“It is all encompassing. There is always something to do,” says Sutter. “It’s the best job at Tahoe. You get to get up early and see the lake every morning. Whether it’s a gorgeous day or a snowy day. I’m outside most of the time in this beautiful place.

And, you get to see both the high desert and the mountains.”

Sutter feels, however, that when he retires he may be the last person to do it.

“They will automate in the future. It will be all computerized,” he says.

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Weather historian Mark McLaughlin looks at the 1997 flood

At one time, the gatekeeper lived in the gatekeeper’s cabin next to the dam, so he could be close to the action. But with the advent of computer technology, the last several gatekeepers have been allowed to live elsewhere. It seems like it would still be nice to have someone with the knowledge and experience Sutter has, watching over this important place where the lake and the river meet.  For more information about water storage in Lake Tahoe and how the Truckee River is operated, visit tmwastorage.com.

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on to your hats and tiaras for some outrageous fun. The festival was originally held in Bear Mountain, but after a 5-foot snowstorm one Memorial Day, the event found its home in Quincy and has been there ever since. Rebecca Sparks along with business partners, Roy Carter, also an original founder, and Dave Margulies, have been part of the festival since its inception.

“We love our location. It’s the best of all worlds: rustic, scenic, it has permanent facilities, a natural food co-op nearby and a 24-hour grocery store and is close to the Tahoe-Reno area,” explains Sparks.

Daytime, nighttime and late night, the beat goes on. The musical lineup is the hallmark of the festival, offering different styles of music with everything from blues to jazz to zydeco, funk and rock. The org-

June 30-July 3 | Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds | Quincy Keith Berson

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“The musical lineup is the hallmark of the festival, offering different styles of music with everything from blues to jazz to zydeco, funk and rock.” anizers keep the sounds as diverse as possible. Sparks says that over the years she’s witnessed how often people end up listening to their next favorite band.

“We like to target bands that people don’t know anything about,” she says.

After spending this past year touring with Bonnie Raitt, the California Honeydrops make their fourth appearance at High Sierra. Ben Malament, drummer for the band, met lead singer, guitarist and trumpet player, Lech Wierzynski, in the Bay Area. They began playing together on the streets and at BART stations.

“We were a jug band, soul band, oldstyle blues band and have had many transformations over the years,” explains Malament. The band draws its sound from R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues and New Orleans second line.

“Johnny Bones (tenor sax and clarinet) brings an old-style jazz sound, while Lorenzo Loera (keyboardist) and Beau Bradbury (bass) offer a modern perspective.

Both are young members, but old souls.

New Mastersounds and The Main Squeeze to play covers of classic funk songs.

With funk, rock jam bands, psychedelic sounds and everything in between, expect more dancing, moving and grooving than you can imagine. The Motet rocks the sounds of the 1970s with the “The Motet: Mix Tape 1977” set on Saturday night. Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals headline the event. And, there are a number of bands that have passed through Tahoe recently and are not to be missed: Gipsy GET A SNEAK PEEK OF

Lech had a deep love for blues and jazz, and I had a background in Caribbean and African music and we connected on different levels. We pushed toward the music we believed in,” explains Malament.

Grace Love and Jimmy James (guitarist) of Grave Love & the True Loves, will be the guest performers with the Honeydrops this year. In addition to playing a latenight set and the main stage, the band will also celebrate the musical genius of Allen Toussaint, along with lots of other Honeydrop activities. Malament is grateful for his journey and speaks with excitement and love about their upcoming festival performance. “ I am a very thankful guy and honored to be doing this,” he says.

With their new album release, “Digitonium,” Brooklyn-based band, Turkuaz, performs for a third time at the festival.

Dave Brandwein, guitarist and vocals for the band, says, “This is one of our favorites shows to play.”

The band coined the term “power funk” for their high-energy sound. It’s been

said their music sounds like the love child of Sly & the Family Stone and Talking Heads. With their lighthearted vibe, they are conscious of as much having fun with their visuals as their audio. The ninemember band performs a powerful, grooveheavy, catchy and fun show.

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BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS “We’ll be going to San Francisco to work on a mystery project before heading up to the festival to perform,” says Brandwein, who leaks that the band plans a surprise for their High Sierra performance. Turkuaz plays two sets, a late-night and daytime set.

Brandwein is a fan of the abstract, “I love word play, what sounds good coming off the tongue, what feels good and is not too conversational,” he explains of the songs’ lyrics and his writing process. Turkuaz will also be part of Artists’ Playhouse, offering “Funkify Your Life” with members of The

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Moon and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades bring their dynamic alt-bluegrass sound, while The Record Company throws down a classic blues, rock sound and World’s Finest blends ska, Americana and alt-bluegrass.

Rob Garza and Thievery Corporation take the stage Friday night.

Artists-at-large will be on hand offering Artist Playshops, which provide opportunities for fans to see musicians in one-of-akind musical settings while the Troubadour Sessions present songsmith performances in an intimate, late-night setting.

High Sierra Music Festival is a family event. It’s a place for kids to engage and have a fun time. The festival hosts puppet shows, parades and music geared for the young. There is also childcare and slumber parties with movie nights for children with licensed, trained sitters. Yoga, Pilates and dance are offered, including Truckee yoga instructor Ann Marie Sheridan, owner of Namaste Holistic Healing and Yoga Center, who will be teaching yoga on site.

Costumes, camping and endless dancing fun, High Sierra is a great way to spend the holiday weekend. Day passes are available, as well.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit highsierramusic.com.

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Talking Root The Beacon 1 p.m.

40 Watt Hype, 4 Piece Puzzle Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Andy Frasco Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m.

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

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

Matthew Szlachetka Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Bob Home Band Moody’s 8 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7:30 p.m.

Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

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

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

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

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Rex Meredith Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m.

Mark Pitta & Ronnic Schell The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND West Bay Rhythm Sands Regency 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Opening Night Jubilee w/eNVision Performing Arts, Drinking with Clowns, Mojo Green, The Novelists Wingfield Park 5 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Cedric Williams & Sunni Frost Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

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

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Headphone Mafia River School Farm 7 p.m.

The Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Joshua Cook & the Key of Now Peppermill 7 p.m.

Bryan McPherson Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

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

The Doctors of Feel Good St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

OG: A Night of Old School Hip Hop 1 Up 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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

Resident DJ Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Jackson Perdue w/Jimmie JJ Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

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JULY 1 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Patriotic Music for Organ and Piano Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

Mr. Wonderful Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Jeff Jones West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m.

The Sextones Wingfield Park 5:30 p.m.

Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 6 p.m.

Jill Cohn Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Air National Guard Band of the West Coast Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

Live music Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Unkle Funkle Bar of America 8 p.m.

Ike &Martin Jake’s on the Lake 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

George Souza Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Naïve Melodies w/ Benjah Ninjah & SoLow Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

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

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

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Nick Swarsdon MontBleu 8 p.m.

Mark Pitta & Ronnic Schell The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

McAvoy Layne “Tales of Tahoe” Lake of the Sky Amphitheater RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m.

Sandi Medley David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Fortunate Sons Harrah’s 6 p.m.

Live music Sierra Art Gallery 5:30 p.m.

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

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

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

The California Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Gash, Glam Skanks & STD Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Even Gods Can Die Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Joshua Cook & the Key of Now Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Black Star Safari 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Bogore Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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Vintage Rose Wingfield Park 7 p.m.

Ritual-Industrial Gothic Underground Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Foreigner Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

The California Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Joshua Cook & the Key of Now Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

Miles Medina Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

JULY 2 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m.

Live music Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

Kirkwood Summer Festival w/Mo’z Motely Blues Kirkwood Village 3 p.m.

Jake’s Garage Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Desperado and Elton & The Early Years Tahoe Donner Golf Course 5 p.m.

Slightly Stoopid Harvey’s 6 p.m.

Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 6 p.m.

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

Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Unkle Funkle Bar of America 8 p.m.

Mark Mckay MontBleu 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

George Souza Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Beth & the Roemers Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

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

Zepparella w/Lose Your Illusion Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Mark Pitta & Ronnic Schell The Improv Harvey’s 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Mister Wonderful Harrah’s 12 p.m.

Boomtown Blues Festival Boomtown 1 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.

Sandi Medley David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

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

Fandango Harrah’s 7 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Fashen Peppermill 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 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 “Aladdin, Jr.” Carson City Community Center 2 & 7 p.m.

Rodeo Poet Paul Zarzyski Nevada Museum of Art 6 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Jackson Perdue w/Jimmie JJ Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Rex Meredith Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events ARTown Reno venues The Barracuda Championship Montreux Golf & Country Club Biggest Little City Wing Fest Silver Legacy Casino Reno Fashion Show Grand Sierra 7:30 p.m.

JULY 3 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m.

The Heifer Belles Grand Lawn Valhalla 12 p.m.

Piano quartet music St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 2:30 p.m.

Jeff Jones Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

TOCCATA Bop’s Village Green IV 7 p.m.

Mark McKay Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Evolution & Hollywood U2 Tahoe Donner Golf Course 5 p.m.

Mumbo Gumbo Commons Beach 4 p.m.

Mystic Roots Band, Stay Positive Sound Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

Ripe Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

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Widespread Panic STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

July 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Harvey’s Outdoor Arena | Stateline, Nev. Andy Tennille

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

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Romeo Reyes Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 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 “Aladdin, Jr.” Carson City Community Center 7 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Rex Meredith Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Showcase 1 Up 7:30 p.m.

Jackson Perdue w/Jimmie JJ Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Rex Meredith Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events ARTown Reno venues The Barracuda Championship Montreux Golf & Country Club

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W after 30 years of performing and

idespread Panic is still going strong

percussionist Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz recently reflected on his years with the band.

“You know, it’s an awesome feat. I think there’s only a select few bands that have been together that long. For us, it’s something that we never did think about it. All the years we were playing, time was nothing. It was just go to the next venue, do the show, pack up, drive, go to sleep, wake up, and do the next show. It’s a routine that we’ve been doing, like you said, for 30 years,” he says.

Jimmy Herring, lead guitarist, joined the band 10 years ago when Mikey Houser died. Ortiz explains it was a time of growth

muses. “It’s the same way with us. There’s no pointing the fingers, or a conductor saying, ‘Jimmy, you take it.’ It’s just one of those things where it happens naturally. I think that’s what makes Widespread Panic different than any of the other ensembles or bands. Each one of us is talented, can play and be happy with it,” he adds.

Widespread Panic recently released a new album entitled, “Street Dogs,” and Ortiz ruminates on their new release: “We don’t follow the rules by trying to create a commercial Top 40 song. … We’re not concerned about, ‘Is this radio worthy? Can we make a hit song in 3 minutes and 30 seconds?’

We wanted to express ourselves, and how

“ When you put your signature on the album, that’s your album. People listen to it and get a sense of connecting with the band.” –Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz and rebirth for the band. The band also saw the departure of founding drummer Todd Nance and added younger musician and Allman Brothers clansman, Duane Trucks.

“When Duane came along we were going through the same process. Kind of like a rebirthing, resurgence, a kick start of the band,” says Ortiz. When asked about the age gap between Trucks and members of Panic, Ortiz says, “Age has nothing to do with it. It’s that mentality. It’s that drive. It’s that desire. That desire, that will, that love for that instrument, or love playing in front of people. Age has no barriers. Music has no barriers. When you find the right people to work with, it’s a pretty special feeling. There’s just some kind of magical entity, magical sense that you know that it’s a good thing. It feels right.”

The band is as tight as ever and continues to grow and evolve, he continues. “The sign of a professional, in my opinion, is that one that can conform to any situation at any given time. It’s like being able to play with Miles Davis when he was alive. He’d have his group of musicians and at the drop of the dime he’d point to you and that would mean that it’s your own time to solo, and everybody else would either lay back or stop playing and you would just take off,” Ortiz

we wanted to express ourselves, the way we wanted to express ourselves and not the way some record company wanted us to be represented. When you put your signature on the album, that’s your album. People listen to it and get a sense of connecting with the band.”

Widespread Panic plans to tour less next year, so this is a great opportunity to catch them in Tahoe. “For us, we’ve always lived the moment. Right now, we are in the moment and having an awesome summer tour. One of the reasons for our decision not to play as much next year is that all we agreed we are being too predictable with the places we are playing. … We want to do around 25 shows a year, but we want to spread it out,” Ortiz explains.

When asked if they will be singing “Sheik by the Lake?,” Ortiz laughs, “You know, I love ZZ Top, being from Texas. So you just never know. The cool thing about this band is we’re all in or not in it at all. In order for that to happen, everybody would have to be all in. It’s a democracy. We are all in it to win it. It has to be a special time for the Sheik.”  Priya Hutner contributed to this article.

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DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Decadence “Come Away to the Cabaret” MontBleu 8 p.m.

Mark Pitta & Ronnic Schell The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Heather McDonald The Loft 9 p.m.

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July 2 & 3 | 5 p.m.

Tahoe Donner Driving Range Tahoe Donner TAHOE DONNER’S annual Summer Concert on the Green returns this year with a two-day series featuring a selection of 1970s tribute bands. Iconic rock ‘n’ roll is recreated with inspiration from the Eagles, Elton John, Journey and U2. The all-star tribute bands Desperado and Kenny Metcalf as Elton & The Early Years Band on July 2, with Evolution and Hollywood U2 on July 3 transport guests back in time.

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Jill Cohn Nevada Museum of Art 10 a.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Sandi Medley David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Cherie Shipley, Joe McKenna, Brazil Sands Regency pool 6 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Jimmy Grant Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Live music Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

The Colin Ross Band Village Green 6 p.m.

Sounds of Freedom Wingfield Park 7 p.m.

Keyser Soze Craft Wine and Beer 7:30 p.m.

Chinese Concert ft. Kelly Chen Reno Events Center 8 p.m.

CJ Boyd Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

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

Brit Floyd Space and Time Continuum Grand Sierra 9 p.m.

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

DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Jackson Perdue w/Jimmie JJ Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Special Events ARTown Reno venues Biggest Little Wingfest Silver Legacy Casino The Barracuda Championship Montreux Golf & Country Club Star Spangled Sparks Victorian Square

JULY 4 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE The Blues Monsters Summit Restaurant 11 a.m.

Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m.

T.V. Mike and the Scarecrows Sierra Valley Lodge 5 p.m.

Ben Fuller West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

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

Red, White & Bass 3 Tahoe Art Haus Cinema 10 p.m.

Micah J, NorCal Moontribe & As You Wish Hacienda Tahoe City 10 p.m.

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

Special Events Fourth of July Fireworks Donner Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Commons Beach Fourth of July Fireworks South Lake Tahoe

Brodie Stewart Band PJ’s 5:30 p.m.

Chris Cain Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Gipsy Moon Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.

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

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Tahoe Improv Players Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW and Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

The Note-Ables Reno-Tahoe Airport 12 p.m.

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jimmy Grant Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Dale Poune Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

TOCCATA Bop’s Bartley Ranch Amphitheater 7 p.m.

Red Tango Quartet First United Methodist 7 p.m.

Pianist Jiyang Chen and violinist Helen Kim Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Buckethead Cargo 8 p.m.

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

The Hollows, Black Star Safari & Left Coast Country Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

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

DG Kicks Big Band Sands Regency 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND Carson Symphony Chorus Mormon Station State Park 10 a.m.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate America Reno Philharmonic 7:30 p.m.

Jimmy Grant Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Live music Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Reno Philharmonic Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

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

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

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Conversation w/ History: Vikingsholm

July 7 » 5 p.m. Enjoy a “behind the scenes” tour of Vikingsholm as Helen Smith shares her experiences spending 14 summers as the guest of Lora Knight.

Guest’s will have the rare opportunity to drive down to the castle.

Music in the Castle: Vikingsholm

Wine & Wisdom: Sugar Pine Point State Park

July 16 » 5 p.m. Violinist Mr. John

July 20 » 5 p.m. Take a custom tour of

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by Frances Dinkelspiel discussing her award-winning book, “Tangled Vines” on the porch as guests enjoy wine and hors d’oeurves. Each guest will take home a signed copy of “Tangled Vines.”

Full Moon Kayak Tour: Sugar Pine Point State Park July 21 » 7 p.m. SSPF and West Shore

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Slightly Stoopid

July 2 | 6 p.m.

Harrah’s | Stateline, Nev. SLIGHTLY STOOPID, the Ocean Beachbased group has performed for nearly two decades and continues to progress into new musical territory, defin-ing a signature sound while creating a contagious feel-good vibe that has its own lifestyle and subculture.

Performing with Soja, The Grouch, Eligh and Zion I. | harveystahoe.com

MUMBO GUMBO

July 3 | 4 p.m.

Commons Beach | Tahoe City MUMBO GUMBO has been known to get the Lake Tahoe crawdads hoppin’ with its rootsy mix of dance music.

The Sacramento-based septet blends many genres from rock to soul, afropop to balladry, Zydeco to country and creates a celebratory, danceable sound. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

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Open Mic & Karaoke Open Spike Night Pignic Pub & Patio 7 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Dancing in the Park w/ODC and Community Dancers Unplugged Wingfield Park 8 p.m.

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JULY 6 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Groove Foundry Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

Widespread Panic Harvey’s 6:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

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

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

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

Brian Dunkleman & Matt Knudsen The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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

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

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Jimmy Grant Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tony Ghiglieri Sands Regency pool 6 p.m.

Dale Poune Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Blues Pool Party Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

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

Tany Jane Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Pianist Bryan Chuan Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

Pianist Jiyang Chen and violinist Helen Kim Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Reno-Tahoe Airport 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

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Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

African Children’s Choir Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m.

David Liebe Hart Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

David Liebe Hart & Stabby Unicorn Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

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

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE Randy McAllister Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Laney Jones Truckee Thursdays 5 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.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Cha Wa Mardi Gras Indian Sierra Valley Lodge 9 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

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

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

Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance

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

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The Geg Golden Band Sands Regency 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Pretty Unknown Nevada Museum of Art 5 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

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

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Just Us Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Pianist Dr. Rob Williams Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Bluegrass Lex & The Lonesome Folk First United Methodist 7 p.m.

Violinist Olga Archdekin and Friends Trinity Episcopal Church 7 p.m.

Loud as Folk Pignic Pub & Patio 8 p.m.

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

Neko Case/k.d. lang/Laura Veirs Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

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

Local Music Showcase St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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AV O I D I N G T H E C H A O S O F F O O D S H O P P I N G S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

T venture in and of itself. With parades, he Fourth of July in Tahoe is an ad-

beach time, beautiful hikes, music, outdoor concerts and plenty of events to choose from — not to mention a ton of fireworks — one might need to think ahead when planning meals. Whether you are throwing together a barbecue, having a picnic on the lake or hosting an evening soiree, it might be wise to consider avoiding the chaos of supermarket lines to ease your Tahoe holiday weekend.

If you arrive before the holiday weekend, here are some tips to lighten your load. You can avoid the lines. Make a trip to a local farmers’ market, where you’ll find a bounty of fresh produce, fish, meats, cheeses, condiments, baked goods, desserts and an Indian food vendor with dips and naan if you desire (See Events for local markets).

You might be able to feed your friends and family for almost the entire weekend with all these quality choices.

While on the North Shore, check out the Market 28 specialty shop in Tahoe City, the Tahoe Central Market in Kings Beach and the West Shore Market and Deli in Sunnyside.

Stop in at the Tahoe Food Hub shop on Alpine Meadows Road for locally grown fresh produce, eggs, dried goods and more. There’s also New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City and Truckee. They all sport a beautiful selection of organic products, gourmet items, wine and spirits that you can catch on the run.

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Jason’s | American

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

be patient on the roads and have a good time.”

Making your way over to Truckee on Thursday? Be sure to cruise Truckee Thursdays downtown for a number of food vendors that can accommodate larger meals. Look for Truckee Sourdough for all your bread

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Lanza’s | Italian

“ Remember to breathe your way around town,

Farmers’ markets abound in Tahoe and Truckee and are a good source for fresh, local produce and a good way to avoid the long lines at the grocery stores.

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needs, and there is a fabulous pie vendor with a wide variety of homemade pies.

Are you feeding carnivores? The local Truckee butcher at Mountain Valley Meats is fabulous. There are delicious homemade sausages; organic, local and sustainable cuts of meats; and marinades. There is also a wide variety of cheeses, dips, sauces, spreads, condiments and baked goods — this is a oneshop, barbecue bonanza. While in Truckee, be sure to swing by the Coffee Bar Bakery or Wild Cherries to grab your java for the weekend. You won’t be able to resist the delicious display of sweets and crusty breads.

If you are still here on Sunday, make sure to visit the Slow Food Tahoe Truckee farmers’ market to restock, located at the plaza on Donner Pass Road right before the I-80 on ramp. On your way down Donner Pass Road, check out Marty’s Provisions, which just opened next to the Cha Fine Teas, in the historic downtown. Marty’s offers a bevy of to-go items for the picnic life and Cha Fine offers lovely teas for lovely iced teas.

Donner Pines Market located in the

Enjoy homemade sausages and sustainable cuts of meats from Mountain Valley Meats.

Donner Lake area has plenty of items to get you by, with a large selection of beer, wine, cold cuts and the best dill pickles around. It is a great place to hit if you are looking to pick up a few things.

If you must hit a supermarket, consider going as late in the evening as possible.

After 10 p.m. is a good time — you will have the store to yourself. If you’re not in the mood to cook, the restaurants in Tahoe are happy to prepare meals for you, but be sure to make your reservations early to get the best seat (including those reservations for fireworks viewing).

Remember to breathe your way around town, be patient on the roads and have a good time. Tahoe is a small-town jewel in the mountains. Enjoy it, lay back, drive slow, take the bike and most of all have fun. Bon appetite.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties. 2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324 TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

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

KINGS BEACH

CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

(530) 581-3037

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

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

B L D

ANNIE’S DELI

L D RA

CARNELIAN BAY

Deli

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

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

D RA L D

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

D

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

CRYSTAL BAY BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D B L

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer)

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

NORTHSTAR

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

L D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

(775) 831-0346

D

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

(775) 831-2700

L D

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

D RA

TAVERN 6330’

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

B L

TC’S PUB

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

BIG FOOT DELI

Deli

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

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

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OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer Tasting Bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

(530) 581-0454

D RA

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

L

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2636

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

D

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

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B L D

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Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

D

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

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OLD TOWN TAP

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 563-5233

L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D L D

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

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

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PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

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RED TRUCK

Café

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

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

B L

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

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RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

11325 Deerfield Dr.

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

SUMMIT SWIRL

Frozen Yogurt

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

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SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 414-4080

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TOGO’s

Deli

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

L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Sandwiches 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

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Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

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Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

TAHOE VISTA BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

(530) 546-4819

GLOBAL CAFE

Cafe

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1717

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

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

B L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

B L

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

(530) 546-3244

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

(530) 546-4800

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(530) 546-4281

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THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

WEST SHORE CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ

Organic Café

Tahoe Donner Cross Country (530) 587-9484

B L

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

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BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

D

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Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

FOOD TRUCKS

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Deli & Juice Bar

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

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(530) 414-4836

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Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

L D

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

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t’s fire-up-the-grill season and barbecue is one of the best dance partners wine has ever had. Bold, meaty and smoky not only describe what’s on the grill, but are also accurate descriptors of particular wines.

We want wines that don’t break the bank because there are lots of folks who fire up the grill on a regular basis when summer rolls around, and since it’s Fourth of July season, let’s celebrate our independence by focusing on American classics.

“Bold, meaty and smoky not only describe what’s on the grill, but are also accurate descriptors of particular wines.”

Fortunately, there are a myriad of wines that meet our criteria. Whether it’s the grapes themselves or the oaky treatments, there is no lack of wines from California with smoky, oaky, spicy, dark berry flavors that are readily available for bargain prices.

Nico Dimaria at the grill at Incline Village | Lou Phillips

out of the Sierra Foothills and Turley that sources grapes from vineyards statewide.

Although it originated in France, we can also claim Petite Sirah, as again California’s plantings dominate. Far from being petite, this grape brings the thunder with a quite similar aroma and flavor profile to Zinfandel but with an extra dose of tannins and just plain oomph. Petite Sirahs also tend to be drier than Zinfandels, mostly because Zinfandel grapes have so much sugar at harvest it is hard to fully ferment them to completely dry. A couple of super Petite Sirahs are Michael David Winery’s Dynamite from Lodi and Four Vines’ The Heretic from Paso Robles.

Lastly, let’s celebrate the much-loved red blends. Fan-favorite The Prisoner from The Prisoner Wine Company brought this category fame and fortune. In good, old American fashion, our wineries can blend whatever the heck they find makes tasty juice. They may contain the above grapes and/or Syrah, Tempranillo, Grenache, Carignan and on and on. Best of all, because winemakers are not tied to certain grape sources, they are usually the best bargains out there. Many tasty versions retail for $15 or less, and with so many choices I suggest asking your local wine consultant what he or she recommends within your budget.

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Let’s start with America’s Wine – Zinfandel. Although this grape probably originated in Croatia, there is more Zinfandel grown in California than the rest of the world combined. Yes, we own it. The flavors feature ripe fruits, black-pepper notes and often an earthy-brambly component. A couple of reliably good producers are Easton

Although these are thick, dark and rich wines, I think you’ll find that in summer weather and with spicy foods they really shine with a little chill. Fifteen to 20 minutes in the fridge or on ice should do the trick.

So here is your summer barbecue recipe: Take plenty of chilled, gutsy wines and lots of food fresh off the grill and mix liberally with good friends. Sounds like a great idea to me.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

July 4th Weekend at Zephyr Cove Resort A weekend of fun on the water and on land.

What’s Happening at Zephyr Cove Resort Beach Party All Weekend Long!

The Connor Party Band kicks off the festivities Friday on the beach with live music from 12-5pm. The party goes on with a live DJ Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Lake Cruises

Cruise to Emerald Bay on the MS Dixie I Enjoy the unique lake views and endless photo opportunities.

Daily departures 11am and 2:30pm $55/adult, $20/child. Or take the Dinner Cruise to Emerald Bay, after a gourmet dinner enjoy dancing live entertainment. Daily departures 6pm. $85/adult, $35/child

Special July 4th Dinner & Fireworks Cruises • MS Dixie: 7pm $235/adult, $100/child - plated dinner, dancing, live entertainment • Tahoe Paradise: 7pm $175/adult, $100/child - appetizers, cruise

Get on the water

The marina offers the complete Lake Tahoe experience with rentals of powerboats, Stand-Up Paddleboards, personal watercraft, kayaks, beach toys...Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and save $30 per paid hour on any powerboat or personal watercraft rented before 11am* plus if you rent any powerboat for 3 hours and the 4th is free!

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Sip on your favorite beverages or specialty frozen drink and enjoy pub-style food favorites out on the deck or under a palm umbrella on the beach.

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Tidbits brief comments about ingredients or technique. Tiki Tahoe Pop Ups are on July 2, 3, 6 and 7. Taste & Listen Pop Up is on July 15. Spice Pop Up is on July 16. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Street fair that wings it Reno, Nev. Biggest Little City Wing Fest is on July 2 to 4 in downtown Reno. Competitors from local and regional restaurants will offer outstanding sauces and top-notch wings. The street fair will include free live entertainment, crafts and memorabilia vendors. | silverlegacy.com

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Uncorked has announced its winemaker events for the summer. Winemaker events are held every Friday at Uncorked Truckee and every Saturday at Uncorked Tahoe City from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured winemaker’s will be at the events to pour wines and talk about their offerings including Bokisch Vineyards, Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Foxen Winery, Bonny Doon Winery, PlumpJack Winery and CADE Estate Winery, Kanzler Vineyards, Csaba Szakál of En Garde Winery, LOLA Winery and Scar of the Sea wines. (See Events in each issue for details.) | (530) 550-5200 Truckee or (530) 581-1106 Tahoe City

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“Come taste the difference”

Take out or outdoor seating available.

New bar & grill Homewood The 89 Bar & Grill, a new restaurant located in Homewood Mountain Resort’s North Lodge, is open Thursdays through Mondays from 3 to 11 p.m., featuring counter food service and full bar with craft beers and classic cocktails. The menu features signature burgers, wings, wraps, rib-eye steak tacos and more. Happy hour specials are from 3 to 5 p.m.

Lagunitas Brewing Company Tap Takeovers will take place the first Friday of every month featuring beer specials, giveaways and music from 4 to 7 p.m. For fun, there are digital dart boards, a pool table, big-screen TVs and a digital juke box. | skihomewood.com

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Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food features about 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 7 at Idlewild Park. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop-up dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with

Truckee Beerfest & Bluegrass is on July 2 at Northstar. The event will include beer tastings from more than 25 breweries and bluegrass music from two premier 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

Ritzy offerings Northstar The Ritz-Carlton has an array of fun and refreshing ways in which to cap off a day of sun at Tahoe. Happy Hour is every Sunday through Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Backyard Bar & BBQ, featuring $5 draft beers and $9 signature cocktails. The lawn is open for bocce ball, cornhole, giant Jenga and more. Yappy Hour is on Sundays starting on July 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., with drink specials designed for canines and their companions.

Every Friday evening starting on July 1, a Backyard BBQ Family Cookout is from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring entertainment and traditional barbecue favorites, such as burgers, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and housemade desserts. The cost is $39 per adult and $20 per child.

For a more upscale dining adventure in the mountains, there is the Summer Winemaker Dinner Series offered on select Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Manzanita.

Along with regional and Northern California wineries, the four-course meal will highlight fresh, local ingredients in an inventive way. The cost is $125 per person. | (800) 241-333 or ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

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

Behind the barn door Beckwourth Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series of four nights that celebrates food, farm and community in Beckwourth. Each night will feature a

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special guest chef preparing a signature dish: on July 16 Mark Estee from Campo in Reno; on Aug. 20, Sean Conroy of Longboards Bar & Grill in Graeagle; and on Sept. 10, Douglas Dale of Wolfdale’s in Tahoe City. The four-course dinner, starting at 4:30 p.m., includes wine and beverage and music. The dinner is $130 per person; reservations are suggested. | RSVP (530) 832-0114 or sierravalleyfarms.com

Music and art pop up Truckee On July 15 from 6 to 9 p.m., local Trails & Vistas artist Nancy Tieken Lopez and the kitchen team lead by chef Ben Knox of Stella at the Cedar House Sport Hotel offer a Pop Up Dinner exhibition, Taste & Listen.

This adventurous dinner event features a five-course meal inspired by the music of India, Spain and Africa. Guests will be encouraged to walk around the kitchen and join in conversations while being treated to performances by Angelika with songs and mantras from India; Wolf Schaefer, Flamenco guitarist; Michael DiMartino, WorldBeat African drummer and performance painter Susie Alexander.

Guests will be seated communally and each course will be served with the chef ’s commentary. Tickets are $110 per adult and can be purchased online. | (530) 582-5655 or cedarhousesporthotel.com

Outdoor, lakeside events offered Thunderbird Lodge is hosting two lakeside, food and wine festival fundraisers open to the public. Thunderfaire: Grape & Gourmet is on July 16 at 5 p.m. Hyatt Lone Eagle chef de cuisine Shane Hammet and Southern Wine and Spirits present fine wines with summer fare in a garden setting.

For an additional donation, participants can enjoy a pre-event VIP cruise aboard the “Thunderbird” yacht with a celebrity winemaker sharing rare library wines from the winery’s estate cellar.

On Aug. 20 at 5 p.m., Crystal Bay Club executive chef Evan Carsman and Encore Beverages will recreate the lawn party from the novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Participants are encouraged to wear period costumes.

The VIP pre-event tour on the “Thunderbird” yacht is offered, as well.

Tickets are $250 per person per event ($150 of which is a charitable contribution). Tickets for the event with the VIP cruise are $1,000 ($750 of which is a charitable contribution). Shuttle transportation is provided to and from Incline Village. Limited on-site parking is reserved for Thunderbird Flagship Castle Club members. | RSVP thunderbirdtahoe.org

Farm to Table Dinners Tahoe Food Hub and Chef Tiffany Swan have partnered to serve unique dinners and wine parings using fresh local foods at the KT Base Bar in Squaw Valley. Guests can sit on the sun deck surrounded by 8,000foot mountain peaks and enjoy the views and the food. Dinners are at 6 p.m. on July 23, Aug. 20, and Sept. 4 and 17. The cost is $54 per adult; $29 per child, ages 4 to 12; and free to ages 3 and younger. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

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had only been out for a few days and I am already getting questions, mostly, on how long to cook the ribs (visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read the column). However, there were some other questions, as well, so I want to see if I can clear things up a bit.

PACKAGING MATTERS First, I’ll address the cooking times because after I re-read the article, I could understand the confusion. The cooking times will vary between 3 and 8 hours depending on the thickness of the ribs, and the packaging of the ribs can be an indication to the meatiness of the ribs.

The first time that I cooked the ribs, I used ribs that were prepackaged in the seam-sealed packaging, which I have to admit was a first. The only time I buy pork ribs or beef ribs is when they are on sale and are freshly cut at the store. They are not in cryovac packaging, but rather placed on a Styrofoam platter and wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. I can see just how meaty they are which dictates whether I’ll buy them or not. The ribs I got for that test were huge, meaty racks. The cryovac-packaged ribs had so little meat on them, I didn’t bother to cut them into individual ribs. Even as a rack, they only took between 4 and 5 hours.

“It needs to be rendered down enough to make the meat melt-in-your-mouth tender.

That’s why you want to cook low and slow for hours.”

LOW & SLOW

USING A ROASTING PAN

The only time I go the full 8 hours is when I’m using the roasting pan and water at low heat for fall-off-the-bone ribs or with big beef ribs. The main thing to remember is to start checking after half the time has gone by.

This is a great excuse to give the ribs a good basting, and you will get a good idea of how close the ribs are to being fully cooked.

Think of it this way: When you cook a steak, the meat can be done in 10 to 15 minutes depending on how thick it is and how you like it cooked. But, that steak is being cooked at high heat and doesn’t have any of the sinewy tissues you find in ribs.

Now think of the ribs. There is a lot of connective tissue connecting the meat to the bones. This tissue is what can make ribs so chewy and even tough. It needs to be rendered down enough to make the meat melt-inyour-mouth tender. That’s why you want to, when possible, cook low and slow for hours.

Leaving the ribs as full racks can also make it easier to get a consistent doneness because by cutting them into individual pieces, you can end up with different sizes, depending on how accurate you are with the knife, which will lead to differing doneness times.

The last question was why use a roasting pan with a roasting rack instead of just wrapping the sheet pan with foil when cooking low and slow with water. The answer is to keep the foil off the meat and out of the water. There are times when the acid of certain rubs and sauces can oxidize the foil and you can see flakes of foil on the meat.

I hope this clears things up. All ovens and grills are a little different as to actual temperatures and cooking, so start checking about halfway through what you guess to be your time until done. Use the recipe as a guide and do not follow it to the letter. The same can be said for cooking times. Use the sheet pan wrapped in foil and the wire rack for indirect heat on small grills. Cook on. 

ON THE GRILL

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You need to put an oven thermometer in there or have a good idea of just how little heat 220 F to 225 F degrees is. You want to use just a little charcoal and add to it as the charcoal burns out. This means you have to keep constant vigil.

As for the indirect heat, those tiny grills are tough to keep meat on one side and charcoal on the other or meat in the middle and charcoal ringing the outside, which is possible for bigger grills. Instead, use a sheet pan with a wire rack that you would use to cool a cake on top of the pan. Be sure to wrap your pan all the way around with foil so you don’t ruin it for later use. This same setup can be used on a single-burner gas grill.

I was also asked if it’s possible to cook low and slow using indirect heat on a small Weber charcoal grill. Yes, but the temperature is going to be the tricky part.

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

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> Methods for cooking ribs

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

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