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REAPING THE REWARDS OF WINTER SNOWS The Tahoe region enjoyed 376 of inches of snow fall this winter, and we’re now enjoying the benefits of that snowpack. As warm waters melt the snowpack, Lake Tahoe has risen above its natural rim, local reservoirs are refilling and the Truckee River is flowing at its highest in years (visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for Mark McLaughlin’s recap on the winter snowpack). This is good news for our local habitats, wetlands and our fisheries, but it’s also good for summer fun, as Tim Hauserman recently discovered on a whitewater trip down the Truckee River for his story “Riding the rapids on the Truckee.”

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I’ve been on that same trip more than two dozen times through the years, and I can tell you from personal experience that there’s nothing more refreshing as swimming in calm, cool pools on a hot, summer day or as exhilarating as paddling through the Class III rapids.

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Our fishing columnist Bruce Ajari has been excited, as well, for the rising water on the Truckee River and is back fishing the Truckee and shares some tips for fishing this local favorite spot in this edition. The melting snowpack is also feeding high-country lakes as Tim discovered on a recent trek to Fives Lakes and Whiskey Creek for a story in this issue, and I enjoyed a recent evening hike to enjoy the Meeks Creek waterfall on the West Shore. We’ve posted a video of the waterfall at facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly and we invite you to share your favorite summer treks on our Facebook page or @TheTahoeWeekly. 

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Adventure seekers enjoy the rush of riding through whitewater rapids with such ominous names as Jaws and Pinball along the Truckee River. Writer Tim Hauserman joined Tahoe Whitewater Tours recently and shares his exciting adventure in this edition. While the rafters are enjoying the cool waters of the Truckee, Hauserman says that photographer Chris Mortimer “gets a workout rushing from place to place to get the perfect shot as you pile through the rapids or flow underneath the Boca Bridge. He will present you with a CD of photos just a few minutes after you come off the bus.” | 4Tribes.org

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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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Farmers’ market Truckee

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.

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Senior hikers Incline Village

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

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

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

Dramatic views of Alpine Meadows greet you as you climb toward the lakes.

he Five Lakes Trail climbs through multicolored granite and volcanic rock formations, then delves into a deep forest of firs and pines to reach Five Lakes. Still have energy in your tank after the 2.5-mile climb? Continue past the lakes another 1.5 miles to find true seclusion at Whiskey Creek in the heart of the Granite Chief wilderness. The Five Lakes Trail begins about 2 miles up Alpine Meadows Road, just across from Deer Park Drive. Alpine Meadows in the summer is a quiet enclave away from the mad bustle of summertime in Tahoe City with one exception: the Five Lakes Trail. It can be a busy place, especially on the weekends. The reason is simple. It’s a quick and gorgeous 5-mile round trip with a host of lakes at the end.

trees, with a section of smooth, steep granite. It’s a popular place, pleasant for swimming. To the east of this largest lake, use paths to wind past the other lakes, which are all close by and vary from shallow and marshy, to shallow and granite lined. While pretty to gander at, none match the biggest for beauty or swimming opportunity. Find your perfect spot for a quick, refreshing dip or a scenic picnic.

“ It’s a steady ascent across a volcanic ridge of brush and scattered trees. A highlight of the climb is the contrast between the pink granite and black volcanic rock.” While the trail is short, it’s a workout with plenty of climbing. But, it’s also one, long, High Sierra ohh-and-ahh-fest of spectacular views. The 2-plus miles before the trail flattens in the forest are largely treeless, giving the hiker abundant opportunity to gander at the slopes of Alpine Meadows, Ward Peak, Munchkins and the granite ridge that the lakes sit on. Right from the start, this trail is not messing around. It’s a steady ascent across a volcanic ridge of brush and scattered trees. A highlight of the climb is the contrast between the pink granite and black volcanic rock. High above sits the ridge separating Olympic Valley and Alpine 8

Meadows. About halfway to the lakes, the trail winds under ski-lift towers installed by Troy Caldwell. Past the towers, the trail follows a pink, granite-topped ridgeline high above a deep canyon. On the other side of the canyon, a massive, gray-granite face is topped by the unseen Five Lakes. The trail levels off, heads into forest and reaches the border of the Granite Chief Wilderness area. A few minutes walk through a forest of red fir, Western white pine and hemlock brings you to a junction. A left turn heads to the biggest of the Five Lakes, a right turn descends quickly toward Whiskey Creek. The largest lake is partly surrounded by

EXPLORE WHISKEY CREEK An additional 1.5 miles brings the hiker to a quick crossing of Whiskey Creek and the Whiskey Creek Camp, an old Basque sheepherder’s camp in a pleasant, grassy opening. Why go to the creek? It’s a gentle downhill through open terrain near the banks of Five Lakes Creek. You pass lovely ancient junipers and in the spring, it’s a showplace for wildflowers. The trail is also much less crowded since the vast majority of hikers stop at Five Lakes. The truly adventurous can keep going past Whiskey Creek toward Picayune Valley and Shanks Cove. These trails are so lightly used, in fact, that hiking them is a service to keep them from disappearing. You will find miles of solitude, red fir and hemlock and ridge-top views of the Pacific Crest. Much of the trail is exposed to the sun, so wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water. Mosquitoes can be an issue close to the lakes. Pick a windy spot in the granite for the best chance of avoiding them. If you are hiking past Whiskey Creek, be sure to bring a map and tell a friend where you are going.  For more information on Granite Chief Wilderness, visit fs.usda.gov.

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

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Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

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

Farmers market Incline Village

The Tunnel Creek Station 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

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East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

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

Fannette Island

North Tahoe Arts Center

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Tahoe City Field Station

North Shore

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

July 7-13, 2016

Wildflowers show off their glorious colors on an early evening hike in Meeks Meadow. Follow the trail, staying to the left at the fork for the Pacific Crest Trail, to see the raging waterfall flowing out of Desolation Wilderness (see a video at facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly). | Katherine E. Hill

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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

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(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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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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The Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival is flying into its fifth year with family filled activities and full-throttle fun on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is Space, Science and Beyond, an exploration into STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Keeping with the theme, the air show’s Grand Marshal will be former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Test Pilot, Karol “Bo” Bobko. Col. Bobko’s list of accomplishments is extensive. He became a NASA astronaut in September 1969 and was a crewmember on the highly successful Skylab Medical Experiments Altitude Test. The test was a 56-day ground simulation of the Skylab mission, enabling crewmen to collect medical experiments baseline data and evaluate equipment, operations and procedures. Live aerial performances | The air show will bring the Truckee sky alive with world-renowned performers including Spencer Suderman (Guinness World Record holder for inverted flat spins), Rich Perkins soaring full speed in the Fire Cat jet, Danny Sorenson with his own designed and built BF9-2 biplane, and Bill Braack racing his Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car against an airplane. Huge warbirds and modern aircraft will also be on display. Kids’ fun | New this year is a STEM Expo with hands-on exhibits designed to expose children and young adults to career and educational opportunities in aviation, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A Family Festival by Truckee’s KidZone Museum fills the airport’s lawn with puppet shows, music sing-a-longs, stilt walkers, face painting, storytelling and a spectacular view of the air show. Free rides for kids | Sign-ups for free flights for kids ages 8 to 17 happen on July 9, as well. Flights are held on July 10 with the EAA Truckee Chapter 1073 Young Eagles Program. Take a ride on a warbird | Rides on a Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing or helicopter are available for a fee to benefit local youth programs. Admission and parking are free. VIP tickets are $45 in advance and $50 the day of the show and $20 for kids and include access to the Hospitality Tent with lunch, drinks and more. Limited tickets available. | truckeetahoeairshow.com 12

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

Digging it Incline Village

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

Farmers’ market Incline Village

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

Truckee Thursdays Truckee

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

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

Movies under the stars Olympic Valley

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ market Beckwourth

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

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

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

TGIF Northstar

Friday Fun Nights are from 5 to 9 p.m. in The Village at Northstar until Sept. 2. Margaritas & Mini Golf special, face painting, balloon twisting, roller skating, games and kids’ crafts, with live DJ. Offering both free and for-purchase fun. | northstarcalifornia.com

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

EVERY SATURDAY

Adventure on Route 89 Truckee

California 89 Adventure Film Series is on Saturdays until Aug. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the store’s backyard in downtown Truckee. For all ages. Bring a blanket. | california89.com

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

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Kids play free Incline Village

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

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. Tahoe Basin A Record of Decision regarding the revised Land Management Plan for the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) was signed by Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Randy Moore on June 20. The revised plan will guide projects and activities on National Forest System lands around Lake Tahoe over the next 15 years. This revised plan will replace the 1988 Land Management Plan, as well as all amendments that were made over the years, including the 2004 Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment. Under the new plan, the management of the existing Desolation, Granite Chief and Mt. Rose wilderness areas remains the same. While the Plan does not recommend any new wilderness areas, it does identify 50,084 acres as Backcountry Management Area, emphasizing natural environmental processes, dispersed recreation, and limited management. The plan affirms the 1999 Wild and Scenic River recommendation for 7 miles of the Upper Truckee River and three Upper Truckee tributaries, as well as Taylor Creek, Eagle Creek and Glen Alpine Creek as eligible for further suitability study. The plan allows for an approximate 5 to 10 percent increase in developed recreation site capacity in areas such as campgrounds and day-use parking, less than was allowed under the 1988 plan. Road and trail systems and uses remain similar to their current existence. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a link to the plan documents. | fs.usda.gov

You be the judge Olympic Valley Warren Miller’s “Head to Squaw Video Contest” is on at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Voting is open through Aug. 29 for the public to choose the best video submission from a ski or snowboard athlete or cinematographer. The winner will land a pair of head Skis and the opportunity to film with Warren Miller Entertainment during a shoot for the legendary filmmaker’s 68th feature film at the resort during the 2016-17 season. Once voting is closed, the top four final videos will be judged by an elite panel of people, such as Johnny Moseley, JT Holmes and Jeremy Jones. | skinet.com/warrenmiller

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

Maintain the trails Tahoe venues Truckee Trails Foundation needs help with trail maintenance. There are three volunteer days scheduled: Shirley Canyon Trail on July 9, Hole in the Ground Trail on Aug. 6 and Emigrant Trail on Sept. 17. Volunteer days are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include lunch and beverages. | Register truckeetrails.org

Start Your Paddles Area venues The Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association 2016 Tahoe Cup Paddle Racing Series continues with the 6-mile Waterman’s

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Paddle Jam on July 9 in Carnelian Bay and the Tahoe Fall Classic on Sept. 11. The Fall Classis is a 22-mile race across Lake Tahoe from El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe Vista. | tahoecup.org

Sailing on the Lake Tahoe City Tahoe City PUD Parks and Recreation Department offers Adult Sailing Clinics for ages 18 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Four sessions will be offered: Basics is from July 11 and 13, Intermediate is from July 18 and 20 and Dinghy is from July 25 and 27. Women’s Clinics will be on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 15 and July 22. Basic swimming is a prerequisite. | tcpud.org

Tahoe Mountain Bike Like a Girl (formerly Team LUNA Chix) offers ongoing mountain bike rides throughout the summer: Tahoe Cross Country on July 12 and 26; Tahoe Donner Cross Country on Aug. 9 and 23, and Sept. 6; and back to Tahoe Cross Country on Sept. 13. | tahoemountainbikelikeagirl.org

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Race for chocolate Tahoe City The first Chocolate Cup XC Series is at the Tahoe Cross Country trailhead for ages 10 to 20. The winners of the series will split 25 pounds of chocolate. The dates are on Wednesdays on July 13 and 27, and Aug. 10 and 24, starting at 4 p.m. with 15-minute intervals between age groups. The cost is $5 per race. | eliska@tahoexc.org

A stinger of a trail 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. | trails@ mountainbiketahoe.org

Wild women weekend Northstar Her Mountain: A Specialized Women’s Weekend is at Northstar on July 9 and 10 with Specialized Bicycles for a womenonly weekend of riding, friendship and fun. Her Mountain is two full days of riding and coaching from female bike coaches. | RSVP (800) 466-6784

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

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

Women bikers only Northstar 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 crosscountry, mountain biking skills. The cost is $28 for lift tickets. Check in at 4:45 p.m. at Big Springs Express Gondola. | northstarcalifornia.com

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

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 Leadville Trail 100 Bike Race in Colorado. | northstarcalifornia.com

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

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ART, WINE & MUSIC F E S T I VA L

S AT U R D AY, J U LY 9 Squaw Valley bursts with color, taste and sound as two-day fundraising festival brings together fine artists, craftsmen, performers and musicians on July 9 and 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Art, Wine & Music Festival features wine tasting from California wineries, three performance stages with live music, and restaurants, shops, and walkways lined with fine art booths and exhibits. All proceeds from the event benefit Achieve Tahoe whose mission is to provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mind X Duo

Wine tasting will take place Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and participating California wineries include Lumen Wine Co., Nuclear Wine Co., Spicy Vines, The Henry Wine Group and Wrath Winery. | squawalpine.com

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

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

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

TRUCKEE 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.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Milton Merlos

4-5 p.m. | New World Jazz Project

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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

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

marinated pig roasted in a pit starting at 1 p.m. with a silent auction and music for an all-ages event. Evening concert with Monophonics at 9 p.m. (See feature in this issue for details.) Concert $15 advance, $20 at the door. | crystalbaycasino.com

JULY 8-10 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Looking for art Kings Beach

Weber’s Summer Arts 7 Crafts Fair will be at Kings Beach Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Look for original watercolors, photography, jewelry, pottery, wood toys, hand-painted clothing, quilts and many more treasures.

JULY 9 | SATURDAY

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

JULY 8 | FRIDAY Meet the makers Truckee

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

JULY 8-9 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Hogs for the Cause Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay Casino will host a fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer research. A team of chefs from New Orleans will take over the steak house on Friday night at 7 p.m. with the Silence of da Hams Gala for $125 per person, followed by a free concert at 10 p.m. with Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Saturday the party rolls out to the parking lot where the chefs will prepare

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Flapjacks anyone? Truckee

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1073 hosts a pancake breakfast the second Saturday of every month at the Truckee airport from 8 to 10 a.m. All welcome. | eea1073.org

Wild blue yonder Truckee

Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival at the Truckee Tahoe Airport from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. STEM Expo, VIP hospitality tent, food and fun. Sponsored by the airport, benefits local youth organizations. | truckeeoptimist.com

Colorful, high-altitude hike Mount Rose

Talk of the past Emerald Bay

A Double Dose of Laughter

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Tahoe Rim Trail and Lahontan Audubon Society offer a hike to Galena Falls near Mount Rose to spot birds, wildflowers and waterfalls. This is a moderate 6.5-mile hike, all of it above 8,000 feet. Naturalist Sarah Hockensmith will lead the way. Bring lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water. Free. | RSVP (775) 298-0067 or sarah@tinsweb.org

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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Adopt a stream Truckee

Join Truckee River Watershed Council from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect aquatic insects in order to monitor the health of the watershed. Training and monitoring equipment provided. | RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 1

Cultivation at its highest Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demonstration Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. From 10 a.m. to noon is Mindful Gardening. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

COYOTE MOON

(530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com

GRAY’S CROSSING

(530) 550-5800 | GolfinTahoe.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA OLD GREENWOOD PONDEROSA

(530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com

(530) 550-7010 | GolfinTahoe.com

(530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com

Making Saturdays special Tahoe City

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

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

THE LOST SIERRA

WHITEHAWK RANCH

(530) 836-0394 | (800) 332-4295 | GolfWhitehawk.com

American Association of University Women, Tahoe-Nevada Branch, presents its bi-annual Tahoe Treasures Tour of spectacular Incline Village homes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided tour showcases five of Incline’s most magnificent homes and gardens, including a lakefront garden estate, a mountain home and a golf course home. Tea and tapas will be served. Raffle for prizes, including a two-night stay in a lakeside cottage. $45 tickets at The Potlatch. | (775) 843- 0775 or nicholas89451@gmail.com

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

Tahoe City Downtown Association Sidewalk Saturdays are from noon to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of every month until Sept. 10. Fun activities. | visittahoecity.org

Meet the makers Tahoe City

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

JULY 9-10 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Color, taste and sound Olympic Valley

The Art, Wine & Music Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley will burst with color, taste and sound as fine artists, crafts makers, performers and musicians come to participate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features wine tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. both days. Benefits Achieve Tahoe. | squawalpine.com

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Demo rides Northstar

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Commencal Bikes USA Demo Day is at Northstar mid mountain from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pro riders Kyle Straight and Brendan Howey will be on hand both days to conduct guided rides with participants, talk shop and signing almost anything you have. Must have pass or bike park lift ticket. | northstarcalifornia.com

JULY 10 | SUNDAY

Golf & Dine Multiple Day Rates Stay & Play Packages

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club GolfWhiteHawk.com · 530-836-0394 · NCGA Member Rate 38 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89 · Less than an hour from Reno

Back nine sillies Incline Village

Mountain Golf Course offers a build-yourown bloody station before a 3 p.m. shotgun start on the back nine followed by a barbecue dinner at Wild Bill’s. A craft beer tasting and is included in the ticket price. $45 with IVGID pass. | RSVP (775) 832-1150

Gather to celebrate Tahoe City

The Gatekeeper’s Museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary from 4 to 8 p.m. | RSVP northtahoemueum.org

Summer white attire Incline Village

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Classical Tahoe hosts White Nights Gala at 4:30 p.m. at Kern Schumacher’s lakefront estate. Menu by celebrity chef Mark Estee, performance by Chris Brubeck & Triple Play. Silent auction. Summer white attire suggested. $250. | tahoesummerfest.org

JULY 11 | MONDAY

JULY 12 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. Topic focus is regional transportation, Resort Triangle Vision, gridlock management on SR89 and SR 267 and TART update. | (530) 587-8808

History hike Tahoe City

North Lake Historical Society will host a hike down the old Dutch Flat/Donner Lake wagon road with a discussion on the early transportation history of the Donner Summit area. Meet at the Gatekeeper’s Museum at 9 a.m. | RSVP northtahoemuseums.org

JULY 13 | WEDNESDAY Blood Drive Tahoe City

Tahoe City Rotary hosts a Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Old Fire Station on Highway 28 above Commons Beach. | tahoecityrotary.org

Fun and educational Incline Village

Up, Up & Away with Mad Science at the Incline Village Library is at 4 p.m. The 45-minute show features hot air balloons, floating beach balls and sneezing dinosaurs. | (775) 832-4130

JULY 14 | THURSDAY Dogs like books Incline Village

Paw 2 Read is for children of all ages at Incline Village Library at 4 to 5 p.m. After reading to a friendly, non-judgmental dog, children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130

Adopt a stream Truckee

Join Truckee River Watershed Council from 5 to 8 p.m. to collect aquatic insects in order to monitor the health of the watershed. Training and monitoring equipment provided. | RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 1

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. Invasive Weeds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. | demogarden.org

Summer movie series Incline Village

Incline Village Recreation Center’s Starlight Cinema 2016 begins at 7 p.m., the film begins at dusk. Ages 2 and younger enter free; $5 per person. Ticket price includes popcorn and drink. | yourtahoeplace.org

JULY 14-17 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Wherever you may roam Olympic Valley

The Wanderlust Yoga Festival is a four-day event that celebrates yoga, meditation, music, nature and camaraderie at Squaw Valley. Yoga and wellness teachers, and top musical acts will be there. | wanderlust.com

Go out for once Truckee 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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10685 NORTHWOODS BLVD. | TRUCKEE, CA 96161 | (530) 587-0886

Enjoy a date night at The Lodge At Tahoe Donner from 5 to 8 p.m. while volunteers from Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe watch your kids, ages 3 to 11. The Lodge will waive corkage fee for parents who participate in this fundraiser for the society’s solar project. $10 per child. | (925) 518-2086 or bonobella@gmail.com

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July 7-13, 2016

OUT & ABOUT

L I N K S AT S qu aw C r e ek

STORY & PHOTOS BY ALEX GREEN

Course Details

Yardage

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18 holes | par 71

5,097 to 6,931

125 to 140

68 to 72.8

T roller coaster of a mountain course

he Links at Squaw Creek is a par 71

set in the heart of Olympic Valley. This visually stunning and environmentally responsible championship golf club traverses alongside the plush accommodations of the Resort at Squaw Creek.

“The terrain is host to deep roughs, mature pine trees and off-camber fairways.” Completed in 1990 and designed by famed golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. – well known for plotting punishing layouts around the globe – it plays a solid 6,931 yards from the back pads and boasts a daunting slope rating of 140 from those respective tees. Four different tee positions entertain golfers of all handicaps. Commendably designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the course rests amongst a vast habitat of protected wetlands and resident wildlife. With the explicit motive of preserving its purity, the links are maintained in an organic fashion without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Consequently, the lime-green, rolling hills pop with vibrant patches of dandelions and alpine wildflowers. The course starts at around 6,200 feet above sea level before zigzagging its way up and down the hillside above the valley. The terrain is host to deep roughs, mature pine trees and off-camber fairways. Systematic climbs, steep descents, blind shoulders and puzzle-like greens are all surprisingly manageable with a slow approach and contemplative club selection. Finding shade from the sun and shelter from the wind is most achievable on the front nine. The ample aesthetic of the territory begins to show its teeth as you drop onto the valley floor and tee off into a backdrop of snowcapped-Sierra peaks. Likewise, the “links” characteristics of the grounds commences here in the meadow as much of the back nine is composed of narrow sectional fairways surrounded by deep

and damp native landscapes, fully exposed to the elements and unforgiving to mishits. Connected by way of weathered, wooden, dock-like cart paths, each hole sits isolated and untamed. While this stretch of the course is far less riddled with obstruent trees and geographical haphazard, it sustains its authority with an unwavering summons of obligatory carries, creek and pond whirlpools and methodically placed pothole bunkers. Accuracy is of utmost importance and directly related to scoring kindly. Bring some extra golf balls in case you happen to lose your game toward the finish. There are putting and chipping greens onsite for your short game, as well as warm-up nets to fine tune a full swing before teeing off; club rentals are available if needed. Ask about afternoon and twilight rates, private lessons, group clinics and golf season passes.  To book a tee time or for more information, call (530) 583-6300 or visit squawcreek.com.

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE est. 1924

LAKE TAHOE GOLFING TRADITION Known as the best golfing value at the lake

OldBrockway.com (530) 546-9909

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CAMp S

For the Kids

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

Art with the pros

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers half- and full-day Specialty Sport Camps featuring in-depth coaching. Baseball Camp for ages 6 to 9 is from July 18 to 22 and for ages 10 to 15 from July 11 to 15. Advanced Hoops for Grades 5 to 8 and Kids Hoops for Grades 1 to 4 are from July 11 to 15. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Camp for ages 8 and older is from July 18 to 22. Ultimate Frisbee Camp for ages 10 to 15 is from Aug. 1 to 4. Volleyball Camp is for Grades 3 to 5 and Grades 6 to 8 from Aug. 1 to 4. | tdrpd.org

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

Popular volleyball camps are back

ON THE LAKE

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

Peak Volleyball Camps is hosting a number of area camps this summer. The volleyball camps are from July 15 to 17 in Incline Village and from July 29 to 31 in Tahoe City. The beach volleyball camps are from July 13 to 15 at Donner Lake and from July 25 to 27 in Zephyr Cove. All camps are open to players of all levels Grades 5 through 12. The camps offer skills training, position training, game scenarios and a tournament. Courtside video, speed radar and other technology are utilized to help players improve. | peakvolleyballcamps.com

Take to art this summer Grab a role Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Peter and Wendy” on July 11 at the Unitarian Fellowship of Northern Nevada from 2 to 4 p.m. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. About 60 roles are available for local students, Grades 1 through 12. Scholarships are available. Admission is $40 for the first child, $30 for the second child. | (775) 322-1538

Workouts for fun JR Jazzercise Camp is at the Truckee Community Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to noon in two sessions: Session 1 is from July 11 to 15 and Session 2 is from Aug. 8 to 12. Learn high-energy dance moves, fitness games and new music mixes. Students will perform for parents on the last day of camp. | tdrpd.org

Summer on the stage Kidscape Productions offers Kidscape Summer Camp 2016 for ages 6 to 16 from July 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Truckee Community Recreation Center. Campers will learn the process of improvisational acting, scenes and monologues. Campers will create their own skits as well as memorize material, culminating in last day performance. Kidscape is also offered from Aug. 1 to 5 at Tahoe City’s Rideout Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | (775) 7873900 or kidscapeproductions.com

Intensive dance workshops offered The Young Dancer’s Workshop starting on July 11, for dancers age 10 and older, is for three weeks studying technique and repertoire with Lake Tahoe Dance Festival collaborators and teachers. The workshops will culminate in festival performances from 18

July 27 to July 29. Ballet, pointe, modern, improvisation technique and repertoire will be offered at two levels. Students are placed according to technical proficiency. Workshop classes are scheduled Monday through Friday. Tuition is $800. | info@ laketahoedancecollective.org

Lifeguard training classes Incline Village Recreation Center offers American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Training for ages 10 to 14 is on July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20. This class gives an introduction to becoming a future lifeguard. Students can shadow a guard for a shift during the summer. | yourtahoeplace.com

Kids on board Tahoe Kids Fitness Paddleboard Camp is for ages 8 to 14 at Incline Ski Beach in the morning. Both land-based and water-based training exercises will help participants increase overall fitness and paddleboard expertise. Session 2 is from July 11 to 15 and Session 3 is from July 18 to 22. | Register yourtahoeplace.com

For teens only Teen Disc Golf Meet Up starts on July 12 and runs through Aug. 2 on Tuesdays. Participants will meet at 2 p.m. at Hole 1 near the entrance of the Incline Village Recreation Center. The meet-ups are free. | yourtahoeplace.com

Little fingers make music Music Together, for ages from birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers, is at Truckee Donner Recreation Community Center. The one-hour weekly movement class is on Tuesdays from July 12 to Aug. 16. For more information, visit tdrpd.org. Music Together is on Fridays from July 15 to Aug. 19 at Fairway Community Center in Tahoe City from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | tcpud.org

North Tahoe Arts is offering art camp sessions. One weeklong morning session will take place at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach, and one week-long session 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 are taught by local artists and instructors who excel in ceramics, printmaking, painting, fiber art, earth art, book/journal making, jewelry, pastels, wire sculpture and batik. Sessions are from July 11 to 15, July 18 to 22, and July 25 to 29. | Register northtahoearts.com or (530) 581-2787

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 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. | tdrpd.org

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. 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

Adventure that lasts Tahoe Mountain Guides will be offering Sierra Switchbacks Summer Camp in Tahoe National Forest, two 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. 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

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: Need to Speed and Rock Climbing on July 27 and EZ Air Trampoline Park on Aug. 3. | Register inclinerecreation.com

Tahoe’s natural treasures explored Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts Tahoe Trackers from July 10 to 12 and from July 31 to Aug. 2 for ages 12 to 14. This three-day program is intended as an introduction to back-country travel and living skills for younger teens. Junior Entomologists, for ages 6 to 8, is from July 18 to 21 in Truckee and from July 25 to 28 in South Lake Tahoe. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants will look under logs, among plants and in tree bark in search of hidden insects. They will learn what bugs eat and how they affect the ecosystem. Animal Kingdom Camp, for ages 8 to 10, is from July 27 to 31 in South Lake Tahoe and from Aug. 8 to 12 in Tahoe City. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., participants will observe and learn about animals of all shapes and sizes, participate in fun animal-based art projects, explore five different types of the animal kingdom and have fun in the sun. Avian Adventures, for ages 8 to 10, is from July 25 to 29 in Truckee. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., campers will spend the week learning about local birds, by sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides are provided during the week. Insect Adventures, for ages 4 to 12, is a two-day nature camp at the Children’s Ski School at Northstar. This insect-centered, hands-on camp will be from July 13 to 14 and from Aug. 2 to 3. | tinsweb.org

July 7-13, 2016

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A month of fun Artown in Reno has a number of offerings for children and families throughout July. On July 7, Discover Musical Zoo is offered on July 7, with a Pick a Project to explore different art mediums offers on July 7, 14 and 21. On July 8, Discover Arts For All Nevada will host art stations at Lake Mansion and allow families to tour the historic building. Recycle old keys into garden wind chimes at the Sensory Garden in Idlewild Park at 5 p.m. Make A Snow Globe at The Clay Canvas. This workshop is also offered July 16 and 26. On July 9, author Lynell Garfield, dressed as Loralei the Mayfly, will read from her book, “The Secret Life of Streams,” at OxBow Bend Nature Study area. View organic rock art at Fred & Wilma’s Rock Quarry on July 10, 17 and 24. On July 10, Nevada Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the May Arboretum Society invite families to explore the Arboretum from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park. On July 11, Galumpha presents an opportunity for children to learn about balance and trust between dancers at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center. In Create a Sample Tile at The Clay Canvas, children and parents will create a coaster, a paperweight or a trivet. This is also offered Mondays and Wednesdays in July. In Wingfield Park, join Galumpha for a free family festival with interactive art projects, food and more.

On July 13, Discover Cultural Movement and Dance is at the Marigold Movement Center at the McKinley Art & Cultural Center. This will be followed by a project presented by artists from Sierra Arts Foundation. Paint and sip for families is at Lake Mansion at 5:30 p.m. Paint your own 16 by 20 canvas painting. Bring nonalcoholic beverages and snacks. The $25 fee includes all art supplies. Summer camps will be offered during Artown, including: Arts Summer Camp, from 9 a.m. to noon, for ages 6 to 10, from July 11 to 15; Acting Classes, for ages 8 to 12, for beginner and intermediate actors on Mondays and Wednesdays in July; and Summer Art Adventures, for ages 6 to 10, on July 12, 14, 19 and 21. | renoisartown.com

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Get in the swim Incline Village Recreation Center offers youth swim programs throughout the summer. Registration is necessary since spots fill up fast. Parents can register for Session 3 from July 11 to July 15 and for Session 4 from July 25 to July 29. Register for Sunday lessons from July 18 to 22. Private lessons are available as well. The Incline Aquatics Swim Team for ages 6 and older is for both novice and competitive swimmers. USA Swimming certified coaches will evaluate levels and practice times for each participant. | yourtahoeplace.com

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RIDING THE RAPIDS ON THE TRUCKEE

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Take a ride with Tahoe Whitewater Tours on the American River

July 7-13, 2016

FEATURE

STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN PHOTOS COURTESY CHRIS MORTIMER | 4 TRIBES PHOTOGRAPHY

he perfect way to spend a hot summer day in the Sierra is to raft the Truckee River. While for many, rafting the Truckee means the gentle float from Tahoe City to River Ranch, awesome stretches of exciting white water can be found just 20 miles downstream. Tahoe Whitewater Tours takes small groups on half-day trips down the Truckee between Boca and Floriston, giving floaters the opportunity to experience both tranquil sections and exciting Class II and III rapids. It was nearly 80 degrees when we piled into the bus in Truckee for the short drive from the Tahoe Whitewater Tours office to the outlet below Boca Reservoir. After disembarking, we grabbed paddles and donned life jackets and helmets before an entertaining, safety and paddling instruction by Adam Paul, who would also be my guide for the day. Most of the first few miles of the route are Class I rapids with some calm sections and a few more entertaining, short Class II rapids. As soon as we hit the first rapids, we realized that our guide’s proclamations that we would get wet were true — very true — which was great because it was hot and that water, especially early in the season, is refreshing and bracing. No worries, you dry up lickety-split and will soon be pining for your next dunk. Although the rapid sections in the last mile are where the thrills and excitement come in, there were three things that made the non-rapid sections equally enjoyable. First, the trip allows you to see a segment of the river that even longtime locals never get to see. Interstate 80 sits high above this section of the river, which you can briefly glimpse while motoring to Trader Joe’s for a resupply of dark chocolatecovered, peanut-butter cups. On a raft, the river is up close and personal at a lovely and relaxing speed. We saw vibrant fields of California poppies hugging the shoreline, folks fly-fishing and a smattering of little creeks pouring snowmelt into the Truckee. There were amazing volcanic, conglomerate rock formations abutting the river and the rush of a massive freight train roaring just above. The view is spectacular and interesting, even without the thrills of the rapids.

Second, our guide Adam was full of interesting stories, tall tales and useful information. He kept calm as a cucumber throughout the float, even with five newbies who were not always quick to follow his instructions. In other words, we were in the capable hands of a guy who had spent a lot of time on the river and we felt comfortable that he would get us there in one piece.

“There were amazing volcanic, conglomerate rock formations abutting the river and the rush of a massive freight train roaring just above. The view is spectacular and interesting.” Thirdly, some of those placid sections of the float enabled us to jump in and experience the full joy of immersion in a slowly moving river. There is nothing as relaxing. Still, it is the thrills of the big rapids that you remember and the best of these were saved for last. First, came a nice section of Class II rapids as we passed under a railroad bridge. This was where our first passenger unintentionally disembarked. Then came the quick drop that is Jaws. While Jaws is a scary name, it was the more sustained series of rapids before the end known as Pinball that was the most fun. Several more folks ended up taking a dip in this section, and we all got wet, loved the big drops and bumps, and did our share of hooting, hollering and most importantly, grinning. Tahoe Whitewater Tours operates the Truckee River-Boca Run twice a day at 8:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. until mid-September. The cost is $68 per adult and $63 for ages 12 and younger. The cost includes transportation, equipment and guides. Tahoe Whitewater Tours runs a variety of regional rivers, including the American and Carson rivers. | (530) 587-5777 or gowhitewater.com n

OPPOSITE PAGE: Adventurers ham it up for the cameras during the whitewater raft trip on the Truckee River, including author Tim Hauserman, on the far left. Rafters leave the banks of the Truckee River to embark on a whitewater adventure. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Trained guides

provide safety information before each trip; two groups of rafts maneuver through the rapids; views deep within the Truckee River Canyon include cool, snow-fed waters and passing trains.

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Fishing

FISHING THE STORY & PHOTOS BY BRUCE AJARI

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

Tru c k e e Riv e r As the late, angling great Lee Wulff said, “Game fish are too valuable to be caught only once.” This is particularly true now where we are trying to recover the population of fish decimated by the dire conditions of last season. 

TRUCKEE REGION

BOCA RESERVOIR

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels)

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).

A River due to the dire conditions last

fter a year of not fishing the Truckee

season, it was nice to set foot in some great water at a familiar location. Having walked the path near my home many times over the years, the anticipation was overwhelming. We were looking at the gently flowing water that appeared to be in perfect shape. Just a week before, it had been running much higher due to heavy runoff caused by unseasonable temperatures. However, now it looked quite fishable for dry flies. As always, we scanned the water in likely holding spots where fish were caught on prior outings, hoping to see the telltale sign of a feeding fish. There was nothing to see yet, but we had arrived early to wait for the fish to begin feeding.

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ECHO LAKES 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.

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.

drift, paying attention to the many currents in front of us. The fly must float naturally or the fish

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. (530) 541-8208

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into the right spot to get a nice

would not accept the offering.”

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“We waded out and put ourselves

Slowly, the long shadows signaling an end to the day enveloped the river. After the river was cast in total shadow, we began to see insects appear. It was a few at first, and then more. Scanning the surface of the water, we saw insects floating down the river. Then, there it was, the first sipping rise of a trout in an area that we knew well. We had to find out what insect had just been eaten. After identifying the insect, we tied on a fly that would match what the fish ate and continued to watch that spot. We came to see that the fish was beginning to feed regularly in that location. We waded out and put ourselves into the right spot to get a nice drift, paying attention to the many currents in front of us. The fly must float naturally or the fish would not accept the offering. We took an appropriate amount of line off of our reel and begin to false cast our floating line with the fly and gently drop it above the fish so the fly line remained above the fly. The fly then floated just as the natural would and was not being dragged by the fly line. The fly floated into the location and the fish slowly rose and sipped in our imitation. A gentle lift of the rod and the fish tugged against the line. Fish on! After a short battle, the fish was gently landed in the net, revived and released to offer another angler the opportunity to catch it.

Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 82 cfs and the outflow is 108 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries. Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been good although the fish are small. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are closed to all

fishing until 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 82 cfs.

Be prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers. The river has been busy this season. With the water at this level, nymphs and dries have both been working. Hatches similar to the main Truckee River.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release

only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again in the fall. There are still a few nice fish in this lake. Smallmouth bass are now part of the fishery.

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 | It is not flowing out of the

lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 191 cfs. 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-barblesshook water. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged in this section, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | They are

both in full swing. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are fair. Damselflies and Hexagenia mayflies have been producing. Blood midge and Callibaetis imitations are good. Frenchman fishing has been 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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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.

Driving down to Vikingsholm is a unique experience and Sierra State Parks Foundation offers guests the chance to enjoy a Conversation with History on July 7. This fundraising evening at Vikingsholm includes a behind-the-scenes tour of The Castle and wine and hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard. Longtime summer guest of Lora Knight, Helen Smith will be sharing her memories at Vikingsholm. Each attendee will also receive a signed copy of Smith’s book “Vikingsholm.” The Sierra State Parks Foundation’s fundraising efforts at Vikingsholm have most recently included the restoration of the sod roof, upgrading all electrical components in the castle, and providing free school group tours. SSPF is currently fundraising to stabilize the south turret of the castle. The event also will be offered on Aug. 3 and Sept. 1. Tickets are $65 each. | (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fire restrictions in place Fire restrictions on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin are in effect. Campfires will be restricted to certain exempted recreation sites and other fire-related activities will be prohibited. Illegal and unattended campfires cause more than 90 percent of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin and increased fire danger due to the ongoing drought and warm summer weather is a big concern at Lake Tahoe. On National Forest System Lands, fire restrictions mean: No open fires, campfires or charcoal fires are allowed outside of exempted recreation sites. Campfires must be built within agency-installed and approved fire rings or grills. Lanterns and portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit. No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. Internal combustion engines are restricted to National Forest System roads, routes, trails and areas. No possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device, using an explosive or operating a welding or other torch with an open flame. All fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are always illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. |(530) 543-2600

Solar is humane Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe and the Town of Truckee are going to install a 5.5-kw solar system on the roof of the pet shelter this summer. Installing solar panels will provide clean energy to the building for 25-plus years and will save $42,000. Thanks to donations from local vendors, such as Western Nevada Supply, most of the solar equipment has been donated at no charge. Local contractor Mike Nethersole, from MD Construction, will be completing the installation. To cover the cost of engineering, permitting and electrical equipment, $4,000 is still needed. The goal

is to have the necessary funding completed by mid-August so that the system can be installed by the end of the summer. The Humane Society is sponsoring a number of fundraisers, as well as taking financial donations at gofundme.com/248f6ss. (See Events for details.) | htts.org

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

Workshops for the soul For Goodness Sake hosts Chagdud Khadro at River School Farm in Reno on July 9 and 10. 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

Streams in need Truckee River Watershed Council needs Adopt-A-Stream volunteers on July 15 to 18 to conduct two types of water quality monitoring. First is chemical and physical monitoring to take measurements. Second is biological monitoring to collect and identify aquatic insects and other types of organisms. Adopted streams are monitored four times a year from May to September. It takes two to four hours to complete the monitoring session. | truckeeriverwc.org

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Connecting community through coffee

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LAKE TAHOE’S BEST SELECTION OF LIGHTING

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o you know how to make a DC?” a boy asks the barista at I.V. Coffee Lab in Incline Village. When she replied that she did not know how to make it, the young gentleman explained in great detail that it is caramel on the sides and a halfpump of white mocha chocolate intertwined with crushed ice and lots of whipped cream on top, like a caramel Frappuccino. The boy introduces himself as Max and orders three DCs for himself and his friends. He then asks for the discount he should receive for “making up the drink.” She politely gives him the normal student discount and he returns to some chairs where he looks like he’s conducting a business meeting. Max is probably no older than 12. Owners Matt and Ally Thralls know Max and they fill me in with the back story of how he came to invent his special drink. The fact that they know this kid so well and have created a safe place for him and his young friends to hang out in is a true testament of how connected they are with the community. It was one of their main goals when opening the coffee shop: to have a place where locals could network and talk, a gathering spot in the center of town. “Customers tell me that they go to Starbucks to be alone, but they come here to talk to people,” Matt says. When Matt grew up in Incline Village in the late 1970s, he fondly remembers a strong sense of community. Businesses shut down to attend the high school’s football games. “There were no fences. I walked through the neighbor’s backyard to get somewhere,” he says.

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“ When you’re 18, you can’t wait to get out of here. But then after you get married and have kids, it’s ‘How do we get back to Tahoe?’ ” – Matt Thralls

When housing prices got too high, it forced young families out of town and into the cities. But as parents find that they don’t want to raise their kids in the city, a resurgence begins and the people who grew up in Incline, start coming back. “When you’re 18, you can’t wait to get

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out of here. But then after you get married and have kids, it’s ‘How do we get back to Tahoe?’ ” Matt says. After Matt graduated high school in Incline, he moved to Southern California where he developed a love of the coffee culture and met Ally, his future wife. Matt started working at FedEx and soon transferred to Northern Nevada. Although he had a decade-long tenure at FedEx, the lake was drawing him back and he never forgot about Southern California’s great coffee. In September 2012, the couple decided to go all in on making it happen. They sold their house in Spanish Springs, Nev., and invested their savings and time into opening the I.V. Coffee Lab. Matt admits that they are not business people and that they took a total leap of faith.

“We have no business doing what we’re doing; we learned everything the hard way,” Matt says. However, their passion for coffee, Lake Tahoe and the community is what keeps it going. “We had the perfect people around us to make it happen,” he says. Along with running a coffee shop and raising a family, Matt and Ally also help coach the high school’s football team and girls’ basketball team. Matt says that he is still trying to find the perfect balance between the community, family and business. “If you know it, tell me,” he says. Matt said that he also saw I.V. Coffee Lab as an opportunity to contribute to the legacy that his dad started. As an Incline Village deputy sheriff for 30 years, Richard Thralls was involved with the community. “He was all about the kids; more of a peace officer than a cop, you know?” Matt says. So when Matt was called up to Incline to work with families, reunite with friends from high school and help rebuild the community, he did it. I.V. Coffee Lab is a well-known and beloved place to the people of Incline, and I find that it’s comforting to have the Thralls back in town. Matt’s motto for running his business is: “If you were to close the doors today, would the community miss you?” I assured him we would, and fortunately they have no plans of closing anytime soon.  For more information, visit, facebook.com/ivcoffeelab.

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Photography of Don Dondero Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 10

ARTful Women Wilbur D. May Museum | Until July 17

David Hall Holland Project Micro Gallery | Until July 22

“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

“From Steam to Steampunk” Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Aug. 16

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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. Featured studios artists on the tour include Matt Dodge, Charlotte Patterson, Heidi Reeves, Jenny Antonucci, Jane Lufkin, Lisa Jefferson, Cathy McClelland, Nancy Olson, Geoff McGilvray, and Catherine J. Strand. During the event, look for the bright orange and black “Open Art Studio” signs along North Lake Boulevard from Carnelian Bay to Kings Beach.

“Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Aug. 16

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

Linda Fahey Atelier | 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

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s restaurant | Until Jan. 31

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Find your style Tahoe City Arts In Wellness announces a new instructional workshop, “Painting Landscapes,” from July 11 to 14 at North Tahoe Arts. This class is for all levels of painters interested in painting landscapes and developing an individual style. No painting experience is necessary. The workshop series will take an in-depth look into painting on canvas. Students will study a variety of works by masters for inspiration. The fee is $100 for all four days. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required and scholarships are available. | artsinwellness.org

A meeting on a muralist South Lake Tahoe The monthly meeting of Tahoe Art League will feature acclaimed muralist John Pugh on July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. “Evoking the Sense of Belonging” is Pugh’s theme. “If the mural can serve to educate about the culture and heritage of a place, it will deepen roots and create a pride of place. This inspires new possibilities, the sharing of ideas and assists in bridging cultural gaps in the community,” Pugh says. The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. | talart.org

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Truckee Ellu Gallery has opened a Truckee Summer Showroom in The Rock next to FiftyFifty Brewery. The new gallery showroom will participate in TOAST’s second annual Gallery Tour, as well, as other independent events. “We are very excited to be in Truckee for the summer. Our art is a wonderful match for Tahoe homes, adding sophistication and scale to rustic decor. We appreciate being included in TOAST’s summer calendar,” says Ellu Gallery owner and curator Ryan McVay. Ellu currently features eight artists, and plans on keeping a tight group of visually

Between a Rock Lisa Jefferson | North Shore Open Art Studios related, contrasting artists as it expands. The Truckee Summer Showroom includes mixed-media, oil, acrylic, hot-glass artworks, fine woodworking and sculpture. | ellugallery.com

What’s on at Atelier Truckee Linda Fahey’s work is on display at Atelier until Aug. 31. Beyond being the chief curator and proprietor of YONDER, Fahey spends much of her time in the shop’s studio, making her own line of ceramics, all inspired by a life lived by the coast. At YONDER, her open studio is a space for exploration, innovation and collaboration. Her work is shown at respected hows in the Bay Area and is available through designfocused stores such as Anthropologie, Voyager and Rare Device. Atelier offers a number of ongoing classes and drop-in groups. Workshops include Smartphone Photography and Intro to Acrylics. A Knitting Group, open to all, meets on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. During Truckee Thursdays, the drop-in mini workshops, with all materials included, are on July 7 (Paper Mache birds) and on July 7 (Summer harvest card set). | ateliertruckee.com

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. Workshops on Field Sketching are being offered on July 23 and 24. | cobaltartiststudio.com

A town in art together Truckee Nevada County Arts Council presents a Toast to Truckee’s Creative Community from July 12 to 30. An opening reception will start things off at the Truckee Community Recreation Center on July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the artists of Truckee and enjoy culinary delights and the music of Ben Martin. The second annual Truckee Open Art Studios Tour is from July 15 to 17 and July 22 to 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Visitors can experience the evolution of art from creative spark to finished product and meet some of Truckee’s professional artists, painters, sculptors and woodworkers. Guidebooks are available at a number of locations and bright orange signs will be posted along the routes to each studio. On July 30 is Truckee’s first Gallery and Museum Tour that includes 11 galleries and the Jailhouse Museum, all open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | creativetruckee.org

DIY art tour Reno, Nev. Daily in July guests can pickup a guide in the front room of the dance studio at River School Farm in Reno and take a free, self-guided tour of the assemblage art around the farm. | riverschoolfarm.org

Artown makes every day artsy Reno/Sparks venues Throughout the month of July, the streets of Reno and Sparks transform from humdrum to lively and colorful. There are events, workshops and entertainment daily. Here’s what this week will offer.

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On July 7, Art Walk Reno offers art, music and community starting at West Street Market from 5 to 8 p.m. More than 40 local artists will be displaying and selling their work. There is a raffle at 8:15 p.m. inside Pignic Pub & Patio and after party with Loud As Folk. Paint your own mug at Wildflower Village from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and it will be filled with free coffee. The fee is $20; call to set up a time. (This workshop is offered on Thursdays throughout the month.) Create a postcard design using a variety of mediums at Reno Art Works from 1 to 4 p.m. Pre-cut paper will be provided. Come prepared with an address or post cards can be sent out randomly. On July 8, watch Visual Philosophy with J. Charboneu at Brick Park West Street Plaza. The artist will create a mural with public interaction from 3 to 5 p.m. An Art Workshop and Social for Seniors is at Nevada Museum of Art from 1 to 3 p.m. This includes a guided tour and art class with refreshments. The cost is $7. An art show and sale is at Diverse Perspective at 4 p.m. (Also on July 9 at 10 a.m.) Reno Design Now is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Student Galleries South on the campus of University of Nevada, Reno. Designers crea-ted a complete room around an object from the University Galleries art collection. The opening reception includes a cash bar, music and the opportunity to see several local top interior design shops and designers. On July 9, Artisans in the Secret Garden is an historical house and secret garden with many artists and local shops open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have your portrait painted for $10. There will be herbal refreshments.

Untitled Wayne Mckenzie | Cobalt Artist Studio At the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony visit the Great Basin Native American Cultural Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Western Shoshone Navajo painter, Mack Nez Johnson, will demonstrate his mouthpainting technique at 11 a.m. There will be a Native American Drum and Dance exhibition at 2 p.m. Art in the Garden is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1280 Monroe St. YART (Yard + art sale) from a local artists’ collective, Connections, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1420 Mt. Rose St. Chalk it Up is at Atlantis West parking lot from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also on July 10). Glass Art Extravaganza II Reception is at Reno Art Center from noon to 5 p.m. Wild Nevada Exhibit open art re-

ception is from 4 to 7 p.m. at Friends of Nevada Wilderness Headquarters in Sparks. The People Project: Smaller is a synergistic public art project of miniature statues that will catch your eye as you walk throughout midtown. A mini block-printing workshop is at Reno Art Works at 10 a.m. No experience is needed; must be age 16 or older. Materials provided for a $50 fee. Learn about ancient religious icons and create some under the guidance of artist Jodie Rossi and other professionals at Trinity Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. for $10. On July 10, Erik Burke and Joe C. Rock will create a large-scale, collaborative mural on Center Street behind Junkee Clothing

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Exchange from 2 to 7 p.m. (also on July 17). Beginners or collectors of artist trading cards can learn how to create trading cards, as well as apply geometric patterns, fractals and sacred geometry at Reno Art Works at 11 a.m. All experience levels welcome; ages 16 and older. The fee is $20. On July 10 and 11, The ArrowCreek Artists Guild and the Club at ArrowCreek present a cultural event linking the arts, music and golf. Music, food and raffle included. On July 12, the photography of local artist Arthur Houston will be displayed at Meineke Car Care Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (also on July 21). From fiery skies to the Truckee River, Houston captures the beauty Nevada has to offer. The Ageless Spirit from senior residents of Brookdale Sparks is on display from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Color My Heart Whole is a beginner lesson in watercolor for couples at Reno Art Works from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Practice with multiple watercolor mediums and tech-niques to make a joined heart painting. This is a BYOB event with a wine raffle. The fee is $40 per person or $70 per couple. On July 13, Artists at the Riverside Artist Lofts open their home studios to the public. Musicians, writers, painters, actors, dancers, jewelers, fashion designers, photographers and sculptors. Come by from 4 to 8 p.m. (also on July 23 from noon to 5 p.m.) Art from the Hearts of Alzheimer’s Artists are celebrated at Stone Valley Alzheimer’s Special Care Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Copper Cat Studio hosts guest artist Donna Smits for Fused Glass Jewelry 101 at 5:30 p.m. Students will create at least one pendant and a set of earrings. The fee is $60. | renoisartown.com

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Puzzles

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1. HISTORY: Which American Revolution conflict featured “the shot heard round the world”? 2. FOOD & DRINK: From what plant is the spice saffron obtained? 3. MYTHOLOGY: What mythical monster had a lion’s head, a goat’s body and a snake’s tail? 4. LANGUAGE: What is xenophobia? 5. MOVIES: Who played the lead character in “Hellboy”? 6. MEDICAL: What is the medical term for a nosebleed? 7. LITERATURE: This 19th-century poet wrote “Leaves of Grass”? 8. MUSIC: How many notes are in a major scale? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? 10. GEOGRAPHY: What is an atoll?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

It was noted American computer scientist Alan Kay who made the following sage observation: “A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points.”

Junior Whirl Answer: 1. FIRE, WIRE, WARE, WALE, WALL. 2. PEAT, MEAT, MOAT, MOST, MOSS. 3. POLE, PALE, PATE, PATS, CATS. 4. CARD, CARE, FARE, FIRE, FILE. 5. TOAD, TOLD, TOLL, TALL, HALL. Differences: 1. Sill is missing, 2. Stripe is missing, 3. Cellar window is missing, 4. Towel is missing, 5. Button strip is shorter, 6. Tree guard is missing.

It took me a very long time to make this engraving. I think I may call it “The Seven-Year Etch.”

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1. Battles of Lexington and Concord, 2. Crocus, 3. Chimera, 4. A fear of foreigners or strangers, 5. Ron Perlman, 6. Epistaxis, 7. Walt Whitman, 8. Seven (the eighth note duplicates the first at double its frequency), 9. Omega, 10. A ring-shaped coral island surrounding a central lagoon

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You might be surprised to learn that the electric fan was invented in the 19th century. Then again, at the moment that fact might not be surprising; the heat of summer can be a powerful motivator.

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Horoscopes

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

The time has come to proceed with goals and plans that have been waiting for their time. Ideally, the opportunity to bring creative design to the fore is available. Attending to a variety of fronts is also likely, as has been true for many months now actually. All the while you are in a playful, sporting and, perhaps, competitive mood.

Paying closer attention to the quality of your relationships continues. This includes your own conduct and that of others too. Paying close attention to what is said and especially to how communications are expressed is a central theme. Cultivating empathy is implied. This includes truly listening and deciphering the quality of intent.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Stepping back and out of the spotlight for a while is the call now. Enjoying quiet time is featured. If embraced positively, you could catch up on home projects or interests that have finally reached the top of your list. The danger is that you could take on more than you would like. Reserve some of your time to simply rest and recharge.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) The time has come to forge ahead. Your ambitions are at a peak. Fueled by various categories of security needs, you feel determined to succeed. Rewards for past actions have been flowing in yet they come with the mixed blessing of having to let go of roles and relationships.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Intimate encounters with family and friends are proving extra important of late. Reunions, on one hand, and making new connections, on the other, are also likely.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Focusing on your work pace, space and place continues. Deciphering how things can work best in context with others is front and center. Key communications with your associates are taking on added importance. The time has come to enter into a new round of communications. You are determined to implement new strategies.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Your sights are set on the future. Gaining clarity and outlining a plan of action feels extra important. This includes networking with other key players. Beyond the facts and even realistic goals, you may feel the need to express your more personal feelings about certain matters. Protecting your sense of individuality is featured.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) Diving deep to both access your core feelings and to release unwanted attitudes and attachments is underway. It is all part of a refinement of your sense of maturity and/or for the sake of your public status and professionalism. This cycle will continue for several weeks so tune-in and cooperate with the process.

If you have the opportunity to enjoy some R & R, do it now. This window will be open for the next few weeks especially. Your passion and drive will also be at a peak. The time is also right to continue to increase your social outreach. Cooperation with practical strategies and creative expressions is the call.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Your focus is now centered on home and family affairs. Some of these may be fraught with challenges and power struggles. This trend will likely continue over the coming weeks and could produce significant and irrevocable changes. Important lessons may be learned. Positively, honesty will be aired and beauty will flourish.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Meaningful exchanges and more intimate communications with family, friends and neighbors is the current focus. Some of these could prove quite heated and intense, however. Your ability to empathize and see things from the perspective of others is extra important now. Fairly asserting your own position as well is the balancing act.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Taking stalk of what is most important in your life is on your mind. While questions of financial security are in the mix, family relationships will come clearly into focus. Call it a test or an evaluation of your values and priorities. Sharing quality time moments will prove significant but may include the need to make extra efforts for the sake of harmony.

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

Daisy might come off a little shy, but she will warm up to you in no time. She is as sweet and sensitive as they come, and wants nothing more then a person to call her own.

Meet George and Jeremy. Two brothers who lost their home when their owners moved into a nursing home. Clean, quiet, sweet kitties. Please give them a chance!

Vladimir has a gentle personality and loves socializing with other cats and of course with you! Vladimir is looking forward to his furr-ever home.

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Brockwa y’s Picnic Rock | S t e l l a r v i e w s & h i s t o r y

ne popular and accessible Tahoe hike or mountain bike ride is a segment of the Tahoe Rim Trail that starts on the east side of Highway 267 just south of Brockway Summit. The short trip to Picnic Rock is a little more than 1.5 miles, but must be considered moderately difficult since virtually every step is uphill. The ascent is worth every bit of effort, however, because the views are truly inspirational.

“Campbell’s Hot Springs became one of the first resorts at North Lake Tahoe and by 1873 was considered one of the most popular around the lake.”

This trail is well maintained, but along the lower portion there are numerous piles of slash and underbrush collected from the forest floor. The overgrowth of the current Tahoe forest is an unfortunate legacy of 19th Century logging practices that were followed by a policy of total fire suppression. Instead of occasional low-grade forest fires that kept undergrowth vegetation and tree density in check, over the past 130 years the Tahoe Basin watershed has developed into a region at high risk for a major burn. Forest Service crews are cleaning up fallen debris, removing dead and weak trees, and clearing dangerous ladder fuels to mitigate a potential catastrophic wildfire. When weather conditions are suitable in the autumn or winter, these slash piles will be burned and the forest will be safer and closer to a natural state. The current route of Highway 267 closely follows what used to be called Brockway Road, which connected Truckee with natural hot springs at the edge of Lake Tahoe. Located just west of the CaliforniaNevada state line on Tahoe’s North Shore, the hot springs are caused by a nearby fault line where granite overlays warm lava. The thermal pools were probably enjoyed by untold generations of Washoe Indians. In 1863, around the time that Truckee and Tahoe City were first being settled, a newspaper correspondent for the Sacra32

mento Daily Union noted the commercial potential of the hot springs: “at a comparatively trifling expense, baths and other accommodations could be provided here to meet the wishes of the most fastidious visitor.” In 1869, after the completion of the transcontinental railroad, two Truckee men formed a partnership to grade a new road from Truckee to Lake Tahoe. Their wagon road ran south through Martis Valley and then over what is now Brockway to the lake. William “Billy” Campbell, a stage operator who had also built the original Truckee Hotel, and George Schaeffer, a Truckee-based sawmill entrepreneur, joined forces to construct the wagon road. Employing hired laborers, mule- and horse-drawn graders, the road was built in a month. Campbell took title to about 63 acres of land surrounding the hot springs and built a bathhouse. By the end of summer, Campbell had erected several cottages near the mineral springs and began accommodating tourist traffic. Tragedy struck the new resort in September 1869, when five men working on the project drowned. The workmen had taken a boat to Tahoe City and gone drinking at one of the town’s saloons. On the way back to Campbell’s, their overloaded vessel capsized off Observatory Point (Dollar Point) and they all perished.

Views from Picnic Rock are worth the walk. | Mark McLaughlin

It is one of Tahoe’s greatest single marine disasters. The following summer, Campbell and a new partner, Henry Burke, built a large two-and-one-half story building they called the Warm Springs Hotel. Campbell’s Hot Springs became one of the first resorts at North Lake Tahoe and by 1873 was considered one of the most popular around the lake. Among its many amenities were soda and sulfur water pumped into the bathhouse, hot water in all the rooms and pleasant accommodations. Newspapers of the day reported that the temperature in one of the springs was 137 degrees. Cold, freshwater was added to lower the heat for bathers. The hotter water was used for cleaning laundry because it was slightly mineralized and soft, which made it excellent for washing bedding and linens. Visitors who tasted the water after it had cooled stated that it had “a faint taste similar to gunpowder.” The following year, a new road was built along Tahoe’s North Shore from Tahoe City to Campbell’s. The wagon road enabled Campbell-Burke’s stagecoach line to reach well down the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, there-

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by making the resort more accessible to early residents and tourists in those locations. After Rev. R.A. Ricker took over management in 1875, the hot springs became a popular retreat for Pacific Coast clergymen searching for spiritual counseling from the Tahoe minister. In the 1884 publication “Pacific Tourist,” editor Frederick E. Shearer described Campbell’s resort: “The water boils out in several places in great volume. The hotel is comfortable; the charge $3 a day; the entire lake is seen from the house, and the baths are an advantage to be had nowhere else on the lake.” There were some, however, who warned that exposure to the water in hot springs was unhealthful. In 1892, Winslow Anderson wrote, “The indiscriminate use of mineral waters, either for drinking or bathing purposes, cannot be too strongly condemned, for while they look bland and harmless, they are potent therapeutic agents which may accomplish much good if judiciously employed but may also do much harm and may be followed by serious if not fatal results in careless hands.” In 1900, Campbell sold the place to Frank “Brockway” Alverson for $3,500 and the name changed to Brockway Hot Springs. A casino was added in 1917 and a golf course built near Kings Beach. Through the 1900s, ownership changed hands several times until 1970 when the old buildings were demolished for the construction of the Brockway Springs Condominium Project. When I first moved to Lake Tahoe in the 1970s, enterprising locals managed to access the original hot springs, but in the following years management at the Brockway Springs condominiums installed a fence over the water as a safety precaution. A cherished amenity at Brockway Springs is the cozy year-round swimming pool located just yards from the chilly waters of Lake Tahoe. The water in the swimming pool water is always toasty warm, heated directly by the subterranean springs that are still hot and active.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

WINTER CONDITIONS IN SPRING The biggest winter of record since 1879 in the Tahoe Sierra is 1938, when more than 68 feet of snow fell at Donner Pass. In May of that year, the road through Emerald Bay had been partially cleared for automobile traffic. Before the advent of modern roadways in the Tahoe Basin, springtime travelers had to be prepared for winter driving conditions no matter what the calendar said.

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

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Jason King Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Randy McAllister Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. Laney Jones Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Cottonwood 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Everyday Outlaw Moody’s 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Cha Wa Mardi Gras Indian Sierra Valley Lodge 9 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Bread and Butter Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 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 Classic Cue 8 p.m. Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 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. “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Brian Dunkleman & Matt Knudsen The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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JULY 8 Silence of da Hams Gala 7 p.m. | $125 per person

Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen 10 p.m. | Free After party w/Gene Evaro & Tha Family

JULY 9 Afternoon Festival 1 p.m. | All ages

Monophonics w/Coburn Station 9 p.m. | $15 advance | $20 at the door After party w/Ideateam

RENO & BEYOND The Geg Golden Band Sands Regency 4 p.m. Gil 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. Live music Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Johnathon Barton Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Kyle Rea Peppermill 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. Jason King Band Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Cook Book Atlantis 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 Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Local Music Showcase St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. VNDMG & BOGL 1 Up 10 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 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 “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 5:30 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno

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CSilence of da Hams Gala, Hogs For

rystal Bay Casino hosts its inaugural

The Cause Benefit to support the families of pediatric brain cancer patients. “This all came about three years ago when I was at (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival). I met chef Michael Brewer who told me about an event they were doing called Hogs for the Cause, which was started when a young boy in New Orleans was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer and his family needed support,” says Bill Wood,

musician Cleary was born in the rural British village of Cranbrook in Kent. He made his way to New Orleans and has been playing music ever since. Cleary joined Bonnie Raitt and served as her pianist for a decade before departing to concentrate on his own music in 2009. “Jon Cleary was the first show Brent Harding and I ever did in late 2004. He’s a great keyboardist and New Orleans entertainer,” says Wood, who still has an original ticket from that night.

“ Jon Cleary was the first show Brent Harding and I ever did in late 2004. He’s a great keyboardist and New Orleans entertainer.” general manager of the Crystal Bay Casino. The Louisiana event has grown in the last seven years and 90 teams of four chefs each prepare food and compete at the food and music festival held in City Park in New Orleans. Wood’s wife is an eight-year survivor of breast cancer. “Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to families in Northern Nevada,” explains Wood, about the local benefit. The festivities begin on July 8 at 7 p.m. with the Silence of da Hams Gala at the Crystal Bay Casino’s Steak & Lobster House. New Orleans guest chefs Mike Brewer, Chris Montero, Justin Kennedy and Jared Ralls will prepare a multicourse feast with wine and raffle prizes. A free concert in the Crown Room follows at 10 p.m. featuring Grammy Award-winner Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. The funk and R&B

– Bill Wood

The Monophonics

The music goes on into the night with an after party featuring Gene Evaro Jr. and Tha Family serving up late-night, funky blues and soulful folk.

On July 9 at 1 p.m., the festivities move out to the rear parking lot of the casino. The guest chefs will prepare their local favorite, Creole Cochon de Lait, one of the heart of Acadiana’s most famous and delectable dishes. It is a marinated, pitroasted, suckling pig, thinly sliced and served on a po’ boy. In addition to the good eats, there will be drinks, a silent auction and music by the fabulous Earles of Newtown. The Monophonics roll in from the Bay Area to perform at 9 p.m. and rock the house with an evening of funk, and their own brand of music known as psychedelic soul. What fun to groove night away with this crew. Local band Coburn Station opens for the Monophonics. The genre-bending funk band Ideateam plays the after party in the Red Room with their groove-fusion instrumental sounds. The nine-piece ensemble from Sacramento has shared the stage with several local favorites, including Orgone and the Polyrhythmics. “We just recorded our second album with production members Ian and Kelly of Monophonics,” says Tim Snoke, guitarist for Ideateam. “We’re groove fusion with a funky element. We like to blend different flavors of styles: R&B, soul and funk are the basis of what we do.” The band plays a mix of original tunes and covers. Al Green; Earth, Wind and Fire; and a touch of Lettuce are some of the covers this band offers. “The name Ideateam is a concept that each person in the band has their own ideas they bring and together it is a mix that’s bigger than each individual,” says Snoke. “We hope to grow this event and make it a big North Shore annual event with multiple stages and venues,” says Wood.  For more information or for tickets, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

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Cha Wa Mardi Gras Indian

Justin Rivera Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues Coors Light 48HR Boneyard Blast Reno

July 8 | 9 p.m. Sierra Valley Lodge | Calpine

AFTER HONING THEIR explosive sound in clubs and festivals around the Crescent City, the Mardi Gras Indian funk band Cha Wa released their debut album, “Funk ‘n’ Feathers.” The band offers a redhot combination of two of New Orleans’ best traditions – Mardi Gras Indians and street level funk music. Performing deep funk, percussive polyrhythms and a mix of singing and Mardi Gras Indian chanting, “Cha Wa” means “We’re comin’ for ya” and this band is definitely comin’ for ya. | sierravalleylodge.net

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July 7 | 9 p.m. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater Reno, Nev. THIS IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND event from three phenomenal, self-driven artists. Avant rock icon Neko Case, legendary musical nomad k.d. lang and indie folk star Laura Veirs have a new album release featuring 14 original songs written by the artists. Full of stunning harmonies and spellbinding rhythms, these women are bound to wow audiences during this show. | renoisartown.com

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Rockin’ Block Party Hard Rock 11 a.m. The Spirit Hustler The Beacon 1 p.m. Ben Fuller West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m. Apple Z Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Chi McClean River Ranch 6 p.m. Lawrence Johnson Cottonwood 6 p.m. Coburn Station Kings Beach State Recreation Area 6:30 p.m. TOCCATA Bop’s St. Theresa Catholic Church SLT 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Harrah’s 6 p.m. Live music Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Free Peoples Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Moonshine Bandits w/The Good Samaritans Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen w/Gene Evaro & Tha Family Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Mad Karma Cabo Wabo 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 9:30 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Greg Lopez & DJ Josbeatz Peek Harrah’s 10:30 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Electroswing Burlesque The Loft 9 p.m. Brian Dunkleman & Matt Knudsen The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Organist David Hatt Trinity Episcopal Church Reno 12 p.m. Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Cook Book Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Ty Phillips Boomtown 5 p.m. CV-41 Living the Good Life 5:30 p.m. Jelly Roll w/Bazooka Zoo Wingfield Park 5:30 p.m. Live music Sierra Art Gallery 5:30 p.m. Voodoo Cowboys Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m. L.A. Vation Harrah’s 6 p.m. Take 2 Harrah’s 6 p.m. Live music Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Elspeth Summers Sierra Art Gallery 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Fine Motor Sundance Books 7 p.m. Reno Pops Orchestra Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Kyle Rea Peppermill 8 p.m. Just Us Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Radio Dolls The Point 8 p.m. Platinum Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Wheatley Matthews, Josiah Knight Studio On 4th 8 p.m. Michael Carbonaro Grand Sierra 9 p.m. Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. ASK: Music by the People, For the People 1 Up 10 p.m. Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 10 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ RickGee Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 5:30 p.m. “Aladdin, Jr.” Carson City Community Center 7 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Buyer & Cellar” Good Luck MacBeth 7:30 p.m.

Art, Wine & Music Festival Squaw Valley 11 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Rockin’ Block Party Hard Rock 11 a.m. Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Greg Austin and Southern Justice The Beacon 1 p.m. Under the Radar Village at Northstar 3 p.m. Cascade Mellow Fellow Truckee 5 p.m. Left of Centre Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m. Now You HazzJazz Band River Ranch 6 p.m. Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Caribbean Soul Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Free Peoples Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Monophonics w/Coburn Station, Ideateam Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Mad Karma Cabo Wabo 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 9:30 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. KOKO & DJ Rick Gee Peek Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Brian Dunkleman & Matt Knudsen The Improv Harvey’s 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Cook Book Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m. 2016 Pops on The River Wingfield Park 5 p.m. Johnathon Barton Boomtown 5 p.m. Keys to the Cellar Door St. James Infirmary 5 p.m. Voodoo Cowboys Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m.

Dangermuff in

July 9 | 7 p.m. Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. EASY, BREEZY MELODIES and soulshaking grooves radiate from this genrebending roots trio. Dangermuffin brings thoughtful tunes that are both heartfelt and truthful. Their haunting harmonies and go-with-the-flow vibe invite listeners to kick back, relax and be consumed by the ethereal rhythmic backbone and inspiring messages. | breweryarts.org

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B L U E G R A S S E R S G O T TA S T I C K T O G E T H E R Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Take 2 Harrah’s 6 p.m. Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m. Live music Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Dangermuffin Carson City Brewery Art Center 7 p.m. Just Us Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Kyle Rea Peppermill 8 p.m. George Pickard Boomtown 9 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. G Eazy Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 10 p.m. Go Freek 1 Up 10 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJs “The Thermites” Chapel Tavern 8 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Baby Yu Peppermill 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo 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. Justin Rivera” Magic Matinee Pioneer Underground 3 p.m. The Power of Voice Project Studio on 4th 6 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m. Making Magic Music Studio on 4th 7 p.m. “Buyer & Cellar” Good Luck MacBeth 7:30 p.m. Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Standup Nevada Comedy Wildflower Village 7:30 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Special Events Scavenger Hunt Whitney Peak Hotel 10 a.m. Extravaganza at the Plaza Brick Park 10 a.m. Ghost Walking Tours Carson City 6:30 p.m.

JULY 10 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Art, Wine & Music Festival Squaw Valley 11 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Rockin’ Block Party Hard Rock 11 a.m. Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Left of Centre The Beacon 1 p.m. Music for piano and cello St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 2:30 p.m. Erick Anderson Duo Village at Northstar 3 p.m. Groove Foundry/Blues Monsters & Friends Commons Beach 4 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. Larry Keel & Friends w/One Grass Two Grass Moe’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 9:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Brian Dunkleman & Matt Knudsen The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. Special Events White Nights Gala w/Chris Brebecks Triple Play Tahoe venue RENO & BEYOND Impromptu Chez Louie 10 a.m. Sierra Nevada Guitar Competition Finals Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. CeCe Gable w/John Shipley Greens at Arrowcreek 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Larry Aynesmith UNR Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center 3 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

TOCCATA Bop’s Corpus Christi Catholic Church 5 p.m. Cherie Shipley & Sagebrush Rebels Genoa Park 5 pm. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Eric Andersen Wild River Grille 6 p.m. The Bayberry Cast Sands Regency 6 p.m. Alex Smith Boomtown 6 p.m. Ambush Village Green Reno 6 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Shelita Burke Studio on 4th 7 p.m. South African All Stars Ft. Bakithi Kumalo Craft Wine and Beer 7:30 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “New Canula” Brüka Theatre 2 & 4 p.m. “Aladdin, Jr.” Carson City Community Center 2 p.m. Sierra Conscious Dance River School Farm 6:30 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Andrew Norelli Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues

Larry Keel & Friends STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

July 10 | 8 p.m. | $12-$15 | 21+ | Moe’s BBQ | Tahoe City

JULY 11 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ N8Tron Homewood 5 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance McAvoy Layne “Tales of Tahoe” Starbucks Incline Village 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Live Jam Reno Art Works 5 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Colin Ross Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m. Wah! Healing Concert UNR Fleishman Planetarium 7 p.m. Corb Lund Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m. Daniel Echo St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Phillip Phillips and Matt Nathanson Grand Sierra 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. Special Events Burner Mingle Grassroots Books 8 p.m.

JULY 12 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ben Martin Truckee Community Rec Center 5 p.m. Live music PJ’s 5:30 p.m. Shawn Holt & Teardrops Village at Squaw 6 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Himmel Haus 9 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. “Chicks with Shticks” The Loft Heavenly 9 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

W to make a new record, he picked up hen Larry Keel decided it was time

the telephone and made a few calls. After years of touring the bluegrass circuit, his Rolodex had garnered a few names of note. “I made a list of all the people I was hoping to get on the CD,” the guitar virtuoso said. “I contacted them and it seemed like everybody I asked wanted to come in and play on it.” The result, “Experienced,” is a sensitive and nimble-fingered modern bluegrass album with an all-star cast featuring Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Keller Williams, Anders Beck and more. Some might suspect

whatnot, the trials and tribulations of life. You can be at a campfire and suddenly there someone with a mandolin. You may have never met this before and pretty soon you are sharing the songs. It’s a really good way to get to know people that are likeminded mind in that way.” Bluegrass and acoustic music recently swept back into popular music with the likes of The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons dominating the airwaves and winning Grammys. Some say this fad is on the decline, but Keel has his doubts. “The way I look at it, bluegrass will always be here,” he said. “It’s a roots music.

“ It’s the music of my life. It’s sort of a folk style music that talks about your mother and father, growing up in the mountains and whatnot, the trials and tribulations of life.” bluegrass musicians to be old-fashioned, but thanks to modern technology, getting all these folks together on an album was easier than you’d think. “When we charted out each song, we’d leave an area open to showcase each guest,” Keel explained. “Then we used technology to send the music over to each individual guest so that they could go into a studio near their home and record. They played organically through the songs and let the music move them. They could build into their spot to shine and fill in more. A week later we’d get the tracks back from them, listen to everyone’s incredible work, mix it out and make it sound good. It was an unbelievable process.” An Appalachian native, Keel has been playing bluegrass music for more than 40 years. He earned widespread acclaim after winning the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Guitar Competition in both 1993 and 1995. “I just love the stories,” he related. “It’s the music of my life. It’s sort of a folk style music that talks about your mother and father, growing up in the mountains and

Whether it’s widely popular, that’s yet to be seen again. Some people look around and say the blues are dead. But the blues aren’t dead either. It’s still there and loved by the people who appreciate it. I believe that about bluegrass, too. It might not be the pop or music industry machine, but people will always appreciate whether it’s the big ticket or not.” It’s easy to tell that Keel deeply loves this music and the unique community that comes with it. When I told him that my friends and I have a local bluegrass band in Tahoe, he seemed to be genuinely excited. “I give it up to you for getting out there and keeping the music alive,” he said. “Us bluegrassers gotta stick together. Bring your instruments and maybe we can jam after the show.” At Moe’s, Keels’ friends will also include his wife, Jenny, on bass and Hot Buttered Rum fiddler Zebulon Bowles, along with up-and-coming San Francisco bluegrassers One Grass Two Grass.  For more information or for tickets, visit Moe’s on facebook.com.

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July 7 | 5 p.m. Truckee Thursdays | Downtown Truckee LANEY JONES AND her band, the Spirits, had more than 140 performances last year while showcasing Jones’ lively stage presence and diverse body of work. With a new self-titled release, she’s matured her sound and become more akin to rock ‘n’ roll than the roots music for which she’s been primarily known. | truckeethursdays.com

Laney Jones

Groove Foundry

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE

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RENO & BEYOND

GROOVE FOUNDRY July 10 | 3 p.m. Concerts at Commons Beach | Tahoe City GROOVE FOUNDRY AND the Blues Monsters, both Tahoe local favorites, hit the beach. Groove Foundry gets the party going with their R&B style sound and powerhouse of horns and a smokin’hot funky rhythm section. Blues Monsters bring their hard-hitting rock and blues sound for a rockin’ good time. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra II Reno-Tahoe Airport 3 p.m. Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Tristan Selzler Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m. Squeek Steele Concert First United Methodist Church Reno 7 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. The Fire Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Pete Casti and Nisha Von Bartheld Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band Sands Regency 9 p.m.

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DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. 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 “5 Against the House” Good Luck Macbeth 7 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. Mike Marino Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Sierra Nevada Ballet Wingfield Park 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues

JULY 13 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m. Jo Mama Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Joni Morris Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. James Taylor Harvey’s 7:30 p.m. Irie Vibes w/Rootz Underground & Thrive Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Suns of Jimi Cabo Wabo 10 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. Sean Kanan Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m. “Chicks with Shticks” The Loft Heavenly 9 p.m. Graham Elwood & David Gee The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance The Young Chautauquans National Automobile Museum 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Sundown at the Lucky Star” Steinway Piano Center 7 p.m. Mike Marino Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Special Events Evenings on the Ranch Bartley Ranch Regional Park 7 p.m.

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Nevada Vocal Arts Discovery Museum 5 & 6:30 p.m. Aria Ukulele Concert UNR Laxalt Auditorium 6 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. The Jokers Wild Sands Regency 6 p.m. Live music Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Concert Series JamPro Music Factory 7 p.m. Sundown at the Lucky Star Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 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.

Ranell Carpenter Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Idateam Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. Decoy Band Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m. Emily Laliotis Cottonwood 6 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. Jeff Austin Band Moe’s 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. Suns of Jimi Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 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. “Chicks with Shticks” The Loft Heavenly 9 p.m. Graham Elwood & David Gee The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. Special Events Wanderlust Yoga Festival Squaw Valley RENO & BEYOND In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Colleen Heauser Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 6 p.m. Tany Jane Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Lee Gallaher & the Hallelujah Peppermill 7 p.m. Maximum Brass in Concert Trinity Episcopal Church Reno 7 p.m. Roseanne Cash with John Leventhal Robert Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m. The Money Shot 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. 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. Mike Marino Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Steve Kanan Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues

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DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

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

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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

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties. 2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

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Lanza’s | Italian

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

July 7-13, 2016

S the Truckee Demonstration Garden low Food Lake Tahoe has managed

for the last three years. Located in the Truckee Regional Park, the garden operates to educate and serve the community by teaching workshops and classes and growing vegetables, herbs and fruit. Katie Townsend-Merino, the garden manager, started overseeing the garden this year. After suffering from a series of health issues, Merino decided to make some life changes. These included mindfulness meditation, eating organic whole foods and living in a place that she loved. A former psychology profes-

gram that prepares 60 to 70 meals per day. “This is a great partnership. People feel like working on the garden has meaning,” explains Merino of volunteers that help in the garden. “The produce is organic and nutrient dense.” Slow Food Lake Tahoe and the demonstration garden partnered with the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and other local experts to offer several educational workshops throughout the summer. Jessie Philips, president of

Merino will offer a number of workshops, as well, including a Food as Medicine class and Mindful Gardening class where participants will learn how to pay attention and meditate while sitting, moving and gardening. The classes are free and open to all and donations are appreciated. Another event the organization hosts is the High Sierra Edible Garden Tour. They will lead participants in and around Truckee’s most interesting gardens.

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled 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

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

“The fenced-in garden has four brand-new, elevated, raised beds and two long beds. Additional raised beds, an herb garden and greenhouse host veggies of all sorts.” sor and college dean, Merino worked in the Bay Area before moving to Truckee. The project is experimental on numerous levels. Learning what grows best in the Tahoe area and how to keep the critters from finding their way into the garden have been a few of the challenges Merino has faced. As she toured the garden, she became excited by the bees buzzing around the raspberry plants. The fenced-in garden has four brandnew, elevated, raised beds and two long beds. Additional raised beds, an herb garden and greenhouse host veggies of all sorts. The Rotary Club of Truckee spent a day working in the garden and helped build the new beds. Many local businesses help the garden with donations, and the garden in turn donates all of the produce to the Sierra Senior Services and Meals on Wheels pro-

Get your dig in at a monthly Community Dig-In, which occur on the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers work together demolishing old garden beds, building new beds, pruning, weeding, planting, transplanting, netting fruit trees, painting and whatever is needed to make the garden thrive. “Volunteers are always welcome and no experience is required. You can learn as you go. Come for a few hours or more, meet people who are interested in good, clean and fair food systems, have some fun and support your community garden,” says Merino. “The Slow Food mission is close to my heart.”  For more information or to volunteer, visit slowfoodlaketahoe.org.

Slow Food Lake Tahoe, explains, “Through our partnerships, we plan to offer 12 to 15 classes this year.” Some of the upcoming workshops include a Tasty Tea class, using native plants that grow in Tahoe, a dandelion workshop and Arnica workshop.

Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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Wine writer Barbara Keck will be at the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 14 to sign copies of her new book, “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills: Risk-Takers & Rule-Breakers.”

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Her book provides an affectionate, yet thorough, look at the region. Why-we-did-it stories of 21 winemakers explores the risks and rewards of starting and growing a wine business in the decomposed granitic soil of the Sierra Nevada. Grape vines grown at elevations ranging from 800 to 3,000 feet wage a struggle with the elements that results in rich and elegant wines. Keck and photographer Johan Martin drove 3,400 miles to visit the 10 foothills counties and gather compelling stories and hundreds of images. The 176-page book contains stories, plus recipes that winemaker families and friends created to pair with landmark wines. An up-to-date directory of all 280 wineries is organized to make wine touring easy. The book was produced by the custom publishing division of Range of Light Media Group, which is the parent company for Tahoe Weekly and Tahoe Powder magazines. The book are available at Tahoe House, at many tasting rooms in the Sierra Foothills or online. | wineriesofthesierrafoothills.com

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Reno, Nev. Chef Mark Estee has opened Liberty Food & Wine Exchange, an artisan eatery and wine bar at 100 North Sierra Street. Estee has repositioned, refocused and rebranded his culinary expertise, and continues to drive locally grown produce and products to Reno. Liberty Food & Wine Exchange offers small, handcrafted plates and international wines, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 pm., and Saturday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A boutique market, wine-mixing station and full bar are set within a modern, urban atmosphere. | (775) 336-1091

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

Meet the winemakers Area venues 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 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

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella

Chefs Al Fresco Reno, Nev. Top Reno chefs show off their culinary skills as they compete against each other on the patio of Campo Reno. Cheer on favorites while enjoying food and drink specials. Chef David Holman of Campo Foods and Jonathan L. Wright, food and drink editor of RGJ Media, are hosting this event to run on July 11, 18 and 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the patio of Campo Restaurant Patio. | renoisartown.com

Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop-up dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. Tiki Tahoe Pop Ups are on 7. Taste & Listen Pop Up is on July 15. Spice Pop Up is on July 16. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

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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, 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 house-made 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 fourcourse meal will highlight fresh, local ingredients in an inventive way. The cost is $125 per person. | (800) 241-333 or ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

Wine Walk supports Arts for All Reno, Nev. The Vinegogh Wine Walk in Reno on July 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. a perfect occasion to show your appreciation for community, art of all kind and of course wine to support Arts for All Nevada Local business owners are encouraging attendees to show support by dressing as his or her favorite artist or art inspiration. The Wine Walk is a monthly event held on the third Saturday for a $20 wine-tasting fee to sample at more than 20 locations in the Riverwalk District. | renoriver.org

Behind the barn door

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

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

(775) 298-0008 & (530) 214-5181 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES: MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street

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 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

WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church ProjectMana.org 341 Village Blvd.

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this could be a wine-match nightmare, but here is where the bright herbs, citrus and zingy acidity of a quality Sancerre comes to the rescue. This 2014 version from superstar producer Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy also has the great gun flint minerality that you only get from a Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Another Shimer creation was the grilled octopus and royal red shrimp salad with preserved Meyer lemon, butter beans, frisee, tomatoes and romesco. Clearly great Beaujolais is in order here, and the 2014 Domaine Calot Morgon delivers intense dry and spicy, strawberry flavors and a lick of stony granite that lights up the grilled seafood flavors. The slow-cooked Fulton Valley chicken breast with Sausalito Springs watercress, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, Truckee sourdough, fennel, olives and tarragon vinaigrette was a plate full of flavors. Knowing that Pinot Noirs have the ability to tie flavors together, we select the 2009 Talisman from Adastra Vineyards and are rewarded with Indian spices, morello cherries and a wonderful earthiness that good Pinot develops with time in the cellar.

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CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

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Variety Grill

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

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

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Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

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BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

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Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

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C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

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5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

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Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

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California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

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Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

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Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

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HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

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Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

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Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

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8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

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8421 North Lake Blvd.

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7739 North Lake Blvd.

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8515 Brook Ave.

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24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D B L

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer)

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

NORTHSTAR

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

L D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

(775) 831-0346

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

(775) 831-2700

L D

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

D RA

TAVERN 6330’

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

B L

TC’S PUB

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

BIG FOOT DELI

Deli

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer Tasting Bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

(530) 581-0454

D RA

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2636

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

B L

L D

B L D

July 7-13, 2016

TAHOE CITY

LOCAL FLAVOR

FRONT STREET STATION

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

OLD TOWN TAP

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 563-5233

L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D L D

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

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

RED TRUCK

Café

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

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

B L

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

11325 Deerfield Dr.

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

SUMMIT SWIRL

Frozen Yogurt

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 414-4080

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TOGO’s

Deli

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

L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Sandwiches 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

TAHOE VISTA BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

(530) 546-4819

GLOBAL CAFE

Cafe

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1717

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

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

B L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

B L

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

(530) 546-3244

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

(530) 546-4800

D RA

(530) 546-4281

L D

TRUCKEE

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

WEST SHORE CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ

Organic Café

Tahoe Donner Cross Country (530) 587-9484

B L

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

FOOD TRUCKS

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Deli & Juice Bar

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

(530) 414-4836

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

Facebook

(518) 637-4996

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LOCAL FLAVOR

TheTahoeWeekly.com

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Nightly Classic home-style special with a twist $23

includes soup, small salad and a scoop of homemade ice cream w/a cookie Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 17 years Celebrating 30 years Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

THE SOULE DOMAIN

Steve Soule Head Waiter

Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.com

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

A after a hike up Shirley Canyon.

few friends stopped over recently

I offered them a beer, but didn’t have much to offer in the snack department. I broke out a box of Ritz crackers and after a couple sips of beer, I scooped some blue cheese salad dressing into a little bowl as a dip. It worked well, but I’ll need a new batch of dressing. My friends thought the blue cheese dressing was the best ever. I’m sure the hike had something to do with that, but it is wicked good. They were asking what made it different from most blue cheese dressings. Of course, they were referring to blue cheese dressings made by chefs and cooks and not the dressings you get at most sports bars, which is poured out of a gallon jug.

“By using the garlic press, I am adding the juice of both the garlic and the onion, which works more flavor into the final dressing.”

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Over all, there is probably only one main thing that is done in this recipe that I’ve never seen with any other recipe. I use a garlic press for the garlic and the onion. This makes a difference. In all other recipes I have made, mostly dried garlic and onion powder are used or, at best, some chopped garlic and onion. By using the garlic press, I am adding the juice of both the garlic and the onion, which works more flavor into the final dressing. And the type of cheese matters to me. I don’t like to use blue cheese that comes already crumbled. Does it make making the dressing easier? Of course, but I’ve noticed a couple of differences between using crumbled blue cheese and grating it myself. Many of the crumbled blue cheeses still have some of the scum that you can often find around the outside rind. When I get a small chunk of cheese that has that film, it really turns me off. Also, you

get more flavor out of the cheese when it’s freshly grated. OK, here is the last thing to think about that might upset a few people. This holds true for a lot of recipes, but it is especially important for salad dressings. Because everybody’s taste buds are different, make things how you like them. There are always going to be subtle differences in the cheese, garlic, onion and pepper, as well as, in the vinegar. Once you find a recipe that works for you, make sure you or whoever made the batch, is the one that always makes it. In a restaurant, I will always have the same person make certain things — the salad dressings for one. I will get the last say on if it needs any changes, but once that person makes it a few times, he or she tends to get it right. Eventually, he or she is making the dressing by taste and consistency more than by the recipe. Take this recipe and use it as a guide. The amounts of ingredients are close to what goes into my batches, but after the sour cream and mayonnaise, just remember those subtle differences. The next time you make it, vary the other ingredients ever so slightly until you get it perfect for you. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 1 to 24 oz. sour cream 12 oz mayonnaise 3 garlic cloves, pushed through garlic press Onion, pushed through a garlic press, 1½ times the amount of the garlic ¼ C red wine vinegar 1 T fresh ground black pepper ½ t salt 12 to 15 oz. blue cheese, freshly grated Add the sour cream and mayonnaise to a bowl. Add garlic, onion, vinegar, pepper and salt. Whisk or fold until well mixed. Taste this. It’s your base, what makes the dressing. This is the taste you want to duplicate. Grate the cheese into the mix and fold it in.

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