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| JULY 9-15 P.O. Box 87 | Tahoe City, CA 96145 (530) 546-5995 | f (530) 546-8113 | TheTahoeWeekly.com

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

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There are many ways to enjoy the waters in and near Lake Tahoe, but few ways can compare to a quiet and peaceful journey on a kayak or standup paddleboard, as Tim Hauserman shares in this issue. Tim’s picks include several jaunts around Lake Tahoe and on Donner Lake for this week’s Tahoe Time. The inaugural Tahoe Bluegrass Festival offers something for every fan of bluegrass from old-school pickers, to eclectic fusion to tastes of classic Americana on July 11 at the Hard Rock. Priya Hutner talked to New Monsoon for this issue about their unique style of bluegrass, funk and rock that creates a distinctive sound that they’ll bring to the festival. The Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival returns this year on July 11 with a Salute to Veterans featuring a parade, kids’ activities, speakers and high-flying aerial acrobatics. There’s something to enjoy for kids of all ages, with details inside. Ann Lindemann talked to Toni Neubauer for this issue’s local profile. Toni’s love of travel and the cultural of Nepal lead to creating her business venture and nonprofit through Myths & Mountains. You’ll want to read her story, “Adventurous life & times of Toni Neubauer.”

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Fannette Island SKI RUN

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

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

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.

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

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CAVE ROCK

Zephyr Cove

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Natural rim: 6,223’

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Average depth: 1,000 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Permanent Population: 66,000

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Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley. Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet. Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 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 Science 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 77.8’ in 2014. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and 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).

OUT & ABOUT

July 9-15, 2015

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

Fannette Island

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.)

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Tours daily until Sept. 30 | $10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Tour the historic Ehrman Mansion, see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Private & ADA tours available. TART

Kings Beach

Northshore

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

Thunderbird Lodge

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 Emerald Bay

Tours daily until Sept. 30 | 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

Open until mid September (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

Museums Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Soda Springs

(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.

Donner Summit Historical Society

Truckee

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | TART Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGo Visit tahoetransportation.org.

Sightseeing LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

East Shore

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.

Vikingsholm Castle

Take in the scenery from a different perspective.

KidZone Children’s Museum

Tahoe Maritime 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 new-borns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Thurs.-Tues. (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

Tahoe Science Center

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

South Lake Tahoe

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City

Visitors’ Centers

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

Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

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

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

Truckee

Stateline

Weekends until mid Sept. Thursdays until Aug. 20 (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. TART

Olympic Museum

169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

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

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village

Olympic Valley

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

Daily until Aug. 30 | Sat.-Sun. Sept. 5-Oct. 4 (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

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

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Friday, July 03, 2015

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Elevation 6,222.91’ | Elevation in 2014 6,224.08’

APA PA AC CIT ITY TY: 40,870 Boca 5,405 CAPA

Stampede 37,171

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Museum

Homewood

CAPACITY: CAP

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

226,500

A Prosser 7,857 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 6,801

CAPACITY: A

9,500

CI Independence 16,342 CAPACITY: 18,300

Martis 816 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

Truckee River

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

225

South Lake Tahoe

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

200,000 AF

Explore Tahoe

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

175

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Easy trail to top on south side.

150,000 AF

West Shore

Open through Labor Day | Guided tours Saturdays (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

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Eagle Rock

North Shore

100,000 AF

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.

Tahoe City Field Station

East Shore

Cave Rock

Attractions

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Lakeside Movie Series Tahoe City

Enjoy free outdoor movies every Wednesday at dusk at Commons Beach until Aug. 19. Bring blankets, picnics and low back chairs. Food for sale on site. | Radiant Blue Events on Facebook for schedule EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Foothill Farmers’ Market is at Tahoe Lake Tahoe Elementary School until Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon. The market moves to Commons Beach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Aug. 27 to Sept. 24. | foothillfarmersmarket.com

Conversation Café Incline Village

Celebrate summer at Art, Wine & Music Festival The Village at Squaw Valley’s Art Wine and Music Festival returns on July 11 and 12 inviting guests to bask in the sun, listen to music and enjoy the mountain air with a cool drink in hand, all while supporting a local Tahoe nonprofit Disabled Sports USA Far West. The 14th annual celebration welcomes 30 fine artisans, wine and Tahoe Mountain brewery beers by the glass and live music at this free, family friendly event starting at 11 a.m. each day. Unlimited wine tasting (with a festival glass) is available each day from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring wines from 20 wineries. Festival entry is free, with the wine tasting with a glass $25 per person per day. | squawalpine.com.

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

Story time Tahoe City

Tahoe City Library hosts story time every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the library with stories, songs, games and more. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler story time Incline Village 55+ Hiking Series Area venues

EVERY MONDAY

Movie Night Tahoe Vista

Free outdoor movies every Monday at dusk at the beach at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area until Aug 17. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and flashlights. Arrive early for games and activities. Food for sale on site. | Radiant Blue Events on Facebook for schedule

Story time Kings Beach

EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for light to moderate hikes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 20 at locations throughout the region followed by lunch with fellow hikers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $10, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

The Foothill Farmers’ Market is open on Tuesdays until Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Truckee River Regional Park. | foothillfarmersmarket.com

Kings Beach Library hosts story time every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the library. | (530) 546-2021

Movies on the Lawn Homewood

Enjoy free Movies on the Lawn at West Shore café every Tuesday until to Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; no outside food or drink allowed. | westshorecafe.com

Incline Village Library hosts toddler 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

Farmers’ Market Incline Village

The Farmers market is open at Tunnel Creek every Thursday through Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. | laketahoemarkets.com

Wine tasting Truckee

The Pour House hosts a wine tasting every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. until Aug. 20 for $5. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Truckee Thursdays Truckee

Enjoy a street festival in downtown Truckee every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. until Aug. 20 with live music, vendors, farmers’ market, beer garden, food court, artisan fair, kids’ activities and more. | facebook.com/truckeethursdays

at Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe

FLOOR DISPLAY SALE! $3K-6K for $999

Chandeliers, sconces, outdoor lighting, lamps Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 8726 North Lake Boulevard · KINGS BEACH 530.546.3902 · www.laketahoelighting.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ Market Crystal Bay

The Farmers market is open at Tahoe Biltmore Bay every Friday through Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | laketahoemarkets.com

Wine & cheese tours East Shore

Thunderbird Lodge hosts wine and cheese tours every Friday with California wines and a selection of hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Thunderbird’s culinary program team along with additional time on the grounds. $100 per person. 21+ only. | RSVP thunderbirdtahoe.org

Winemaker event Truckee

Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a different winery each week. $10 tastings. | teloswine.com

Family Movie Night 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

Farm to Table Dinner Olympic Valley

Enjoy a three-course family style dinner in the garden at the Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley every Friday in July. Meals are made by MTN Roots Food Truck with regionally sourced ingredients. $49 adult, $29 kids. | squawalpine.com

Friday Fun Night Northstar

The Village at Northstar offers a variety of activities from 5 to 8 p.m. Complimentary and paid activities include face painting, balloon twisting, corn hold, ladder ball, yoga, live music and mini golf from July 10 to Sept. 4. End the evening with retro skate nights with music from the 70s and 80s. | northstarcalifornia.com

Tahoe Star Tours Northstar

Finish off Friday nights with Star Guide Tony Berendsen who will showcase the cosmos through a high-powered Celestron telescope at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, starting at 8:30 p.m. every week until Sept. 4. Food and refreshments available for sale. $35 adult, $20 kids. | northstarcalifornia.com

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FEATURE

Family fun, aerobatics at AirShow

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FREE ADMISSION & PARKING $20-$50 VIP Tent Pass

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V Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family

eterans take center stage at this year’s

Festival, as the event pays tribute in a “Salute to Veterans” on July 11. Audiences of all ages will be thrilled by world-class aerobatic performers and an interactive, fun-filled children’s festival, kicking off with an Opening Ceremony followed by a Veterans Parade. The AirShow & Family Festival offers free admission, free parking, a Kids’ Fun Zone, interactive activities, static aircraft displays with pilot docents, free speaker forums from aviation professionals, food and merchant vendors, a food court, and free flights for kids ages 8 to 17 years on July 12. This year’s featured performances include Guinness World Record holder

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Spencer Suderman, who will fly his Meteor Pitts Biplane and mesmerize the crowd with intense gyroscopic maneuvers like the Double Hammerhead and the Inverted Flat Spin. Other highlighted acrobatic performers include The Cactus Air Force, a team of U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Navy veterans; Greg Colyer flying the Ace Maker, a Lockheed T-33, which was the U.S. Air Force’s first operational jet; Anna Serbinenko, a self-proclaimed Sky Dancer and the Red Star Formation Team, a Precision Warbird Mass Formation Display Team. “At the Truckee Tahoe AirShow, we really strive to include something for everyone and to bring to children and

young adults in our community the world of aviation and all its many career opportunities. In addition, all our proceeds from T-shirt sales, vendor booth sales and sponsorship go to local youth,” said AirShow chairman Tim LoDolce in a press release. “And, this year, we’re going to honor our military veterans, too. We’ll have a parade for them and will honor their having served our country.” New this year, the AirShow is offering VIP Tent Passes featuring shaded seating, no-host bar, buffet lunch and more. Passes are $45 in advance, $50 at the gate and $20 for children 12 and younger. n For more information or to purchase VIP Tent Passes, visit truckeetahoeairshow.com.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 4:00pm Free event | Advanced ticketing required

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OUT & ABOUT

Hiking

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*Trails open depending on conditions.

East Shore

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). West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 28, 5.91 miles south of Incline Village.

North Shore

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. Take Hwy. 28 to Crystal Bay and turn left on Reservoir Drive, just past the Tahoe Biltmore Casino. Turn right on Lakeview Avenue, then park before the gate (do not block gate or driveways). May drive to the top when gate is open.

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. Since the trail is exposed to the sun throughout the day, save this hike for the morning or early evening. This will be a workout for your knees. 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 end of Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89, 21.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

EAGLE ROCK Moderate | 1 mile RT | Dogs not recommended 6.5 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89. Dirt area for parking on west side of road. Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area.

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE Moderate | 3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89, 18.2 miles south of Tahoe City. TART

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE 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, 18.2 miles south of Tahoe City. TART

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Starting from the 64 Acres parking lot, just south of the Tahoe City wye on Hwy. 89, follow the road along the Truckee River. The paved section turns to a dirt road and after passing the second gate and crossing a small creek, you’ll see the familiar Tahoe Rim Trail blue marker. Follow the TRT through several gentle switchbacks as you begin to climb. The trail will pass above Granlibakken and continue along the TRT. The climb continues for the first 2 miles until you reach an intersection of trails. Follow the TRT marker for Ward Creek Road for about 1 mile until you reach the meadows. Follow the trail back to 64 Acres. For an easy, 4-mile alternative, take Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City for 2 miles and turn right on Pineland Drive. Take the left fork at Twin Peak Road, which turns into Ward Creek Boulevard, for 1.5 miles until you see an unmarked, gated road. Park on either side and follow the trail; do not block the gate. TART

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

Winemaker event Tahoe City

Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker event every Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a different winery each week. $10 tastings. | teloswine.com

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Moderate | 9 miles RT | 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. Although the lighthouse was only used from 1916 to 1919 to warn sailors of the dangerous rocks just below the water’s surface, during its short use the lighthouse was considered the world’s highest elevation maritime navigation light. Parking fee.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL 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’. The trail is marked with light-blue triangular Tahoe Rim Trail markers. There are eight trailheads around Lake Tahoe. Guided hikes are offered in the summer. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes and descriptions.

REGIONAL HIKES

Adventure Movie Series Truckee

California 89 hosts adventure movies outside on the lawn every Saturday through Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. to benefit local nonprofits. Enjoy beer and grilled sausages. $5. | (530) 214-8989

Paddleboard demos Donner Lake

The Tahoe Sports Hub offers free paddleboard demos at West End Beach at 5:30 p.m. every Saturday until Aug. 29. Fee required to enter beach. | (530) 582-4510 EVERY SUNDAY

Kids golf free Incline Village

Every Sunday at the Incline Mountain Golf Course is Family Fun Day with kids 17 and younger playing free with paying adult until Oct. 4. Tee times | (775) 832-1150

JULY 9 | THURSDAY

ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT | Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15 Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows (be sure to stop and look back). Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 on the right side across from the intersection with Deer Park Drive. Look for a well-worn path leading to the trail (designated by a large brown kiosk). Dogs prohibited during fawning season for deer. OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Moderate-Strenuous | 5 miles RT This trail is your best bet for seeing how those snowy slopes look in summertime. This lovely hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. 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 back to Squaw Valley (check schedule in advance). Follow Squaw Valley Road from Hwy. 89 to the ski area, take a right at the Tram building onto Squaw Peak Road, park at the end (about half a mile up) and follow the sandy path at the end of the condo development to the trailhead. TART TRUCKEE

DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL Strenuous | Up to 15 miles RT This trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete, the Donner Lake Rim Trail will offer trail users a 23-mile loop through the high country surrounding Donner Lake. Visit tdlandtrust.org for access points.

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP Easy | .5 miles RT This is a short, self-guided nature loop offering a half-hour walk with informational signs along the way that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 West from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit. Follow signs to the Tahoe National Forest Trailhead.

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA Easy | 3 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a level walk along the creek. Lots of dogs on this trail. Connects with Tompkins Memorial Trail. Off Hwy. 267, about 6 miles from Interstate 80. Look for Wildlife Viewing Area sign and turn right into the parking area. Dog waste required to be picked up.

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL/MOUNT JUDAH LOOP Moderate | 4.6 miles RT This 4.6-mile loop offers many excellent vista points on the way including awe-inspiring views from the summit of Mount Judah. There is a section of the loop that connects with the Pacific Crest Trail. Pack plenty of water. Take Soda Springs exit off Interstate 80 and follow Donner Pass Road for 3.7 miles and turn onto Mark Lake Road next to Sugar Bowl Academy. Follow signs for the PCT, and then Mount Judah.

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com. NOTE: Dogs must be on leash within 1 mile of USFS trailheads.

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EVERY SATURDAY

“ It is not the mountain we conquer –Edmund Hillary but ourselves.”

LAKE TAHOE

Events

Writers Workshops Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts literary talks and panels with authors starting with a panel discussion with editors from five publishing companies at 1 p.m. followed by a panel discussion with literary agents at 2:30. At 4 p.m. is a roundtable discussion about the young adult novel followed by a Published Alumni Reading Series. The day ends with “Finding the Story: The Life and Lessons of the Late Gill Dennis” at 8 p.m. Free. | squawvalleywriters.com

Demo Day Area venue

Tahoe Mountain Sports hosts a free demo day from 2 to 5:30 p.m. with a 3- to 5-mile group trail run. | (530) 536-5200

Paws 2 Read Incline Village

The Incline Village Library hosts a reading program that allows beginning readers to practice their reading skills with a friendly dog from 4 to 5 p.m. After reading, children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130

Writers talk Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts a Published Alumni Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. with Paulette Livers, Peyton Marshall, Aline Ohanesian, Andrew Roe and Desiree Zamorano at Olympic House. Reception at 5. Free. | squawvalleywriters.org

River talk Northstar

Learn about the Truckee River at a River Talk with Truckee River Watershed Council at 6 p.m. at Northstar. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org

Brewmaster Dinner Northstar

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe’s hosts a Brewmaster Dinner with Auburn Ale House at Manzanita with a three-course dinner and seasonal beers. $65. | RSVP (530) 562-3121

JULY 10 | FRIDAY Truckee chamber mixer Truckee

Truckee and North Lake Tahoe Chamber members are invited to a member-only mixer at Truckee Tahoe Airport from 5 to 7 p.m. food and beverages served. | (530) 587-8808

Parents’ night out Tahoe City

The First Baptist Church of Tahoe City offers an evening of childcare from 6 to 10 p.m. Activities include Bible stories, crafts, music and a movie. $10 donation. | (530) 583-1534

JULY 11 | SATURDAY AirShow and Family Festival Truckee

The Truckee Tahoe AirShow and Family Festival returns July 11 with world-class aerobatic performers are featured along with static aircraft displays, speaker forums, Family Festival area for kids, free flights on July 12 for kids and much more. Free parking, free entry. See details in this issue. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Historic walking tour Tahoe City

Learn the legends, facts and history of Tahoe City along with shopping and dining tips in a free guided tour offered by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society starting at 10 a.m. at Gatekeeper’s Museum. About 1 mile on a mostly flat path. Free, $5 donation includes entry into the museum. Leashed dogs OK. Park at museum. | (530) 583-1762

Golf demo day Incline Village

Enjoy free demo day at the Incline Village Championship Course from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Cobra. | golfincline.com

Book Sale Incline Village

Tahoe Library Coalition hosts a book sale at Incline Village Library from noon to 5 p.m. Find books, audio books, videos and CDs, and learn about cultural, literacy and tech programs in the Tahoe Basin. | (775) 832-4130

Writers’ workshops Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts literary talks and panels with authors. Max Byrd presents “Rhetoric for Writers” at 1 p.m. followed by a panel on Writing the Short Story at 2 and a panel on writing the short story at 3 p.m. At 4 p.m. is a panel discussion about failure, followed by short takes staff readings at 5:30 p.m. Free. | squawvalleywriters.com

Author talk on architect Tahoe City

Mark Wilson, author of “Julie Morgan: Architect of Beauty” will speak at 4 p.m. at the Gatekeeper’s Museum. A display of the personal archives of architect Julie Morgan is also on display at the museum through Aug. 31. | northtahoemuseums.org

Equestrian barbecue Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center will be hosting a themed barbecue with crafts, games and contests. Cost varies. | RSVP (530) 587-9470

Beer pairing dinner Olympic Valley

Sandy’s Pub hosts its California Craft Beer Summer Series featuring a local brewery beer pairing dinner. | RSVP (530) 583-6300

Writers talk Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts authors reading and talking about their at 7:30 p.m. at Olympic House. $20, $8 student suggested donation. RSVP (530) 583-5200. | squawvalleywriters.org

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E L A S

Biking “ Mountain biking helps people

become environmentalists. A mountain bike is a vehicle to appreciate the back country.” –Ned Overend

BIKE & SKATE PATHS BIKE PATH RULES Walk on the left side of the path Ride bikes on the right side of the path Pedestrians must yield to bikes Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side No motorized vehicles Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians Dogs recommended on leash LAKE TAHOE

North Shore

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org 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. TART

East Shore

Easy | 5 miles RT Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. TART

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. Park at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village and ride to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501. Call for shuttle schedule.

TAHOE CITY TO DOLLAR POINT Easy-moderate | 5 miles RT First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Access to Tahoe State Park, Burton Creek State Park, Skylandia Park, Pomin Park, Lake Forest Beach, Lake Forest Boat Ramp and campground, fishing, picnicking, playgrounds and athletic fields. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach and Jackpine. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON Easy | 9+ miles RT 4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Squaw Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Squaw Valley Road. TART

West Shore

TAHOE CITY TO SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Moderate | 22 miles RT Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. TART OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT A 2-mile trail runs beside Squaw Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Squaw. TART

IN 20 YEARS!

LAKE TAHOE

North Shore

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

OUT & ABOUT

FLUME TRAIL

NORTHSTAR

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com 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 start at 2 p.m., and season passes are available. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Thursday Night Cross-Country Race Series is open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. TART

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TRUCKEE

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

MOUNTAIN BIKING ALPINE MEADOWS

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 Midway Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89. Walk your bike past the guardrail on the east side of the highway at the south end of Midway Bridge, and look for the small, wooden sign marking the Western States Trailhead. The trail begins to climb, then comes to a trail junction where you will turn right. Climb the switchbacks to the T-junction, then turn left onto a fire road where you will stay right, bringing you to The Wall. When you reach the top, pedal through the gate and straight ahead on the fire road, passing all junctions, then go right at the T. Follow the main fire road as it descends, climbs, then descends again; stay left at the intersection, then right past a fire road and a single track. Follow the main fire road down until it turns into a paved road, turn right onto Bunker Drive and right again on Fairway Drive. Keep going until you reach Hwy. 89 at the bottom of the hill; cross the highway and turn right onto the paved bike path to enjoy a leisurely ride along the Truckee River back to your car.

Easy-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.

BMX BMX TRACK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com The BMX track is at River View Sports Park in Truckee. Practice Tues. 5-6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5 p.m.-dark. Free. Races Tues. 6:30 p.m.-dark starting May 8. $10 plus ABA membership.

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK (530) 582-7720 | facebook.com/truckeebikepark At River View Sports Park in Truckee, the track features berms, whoops and jumps in various circuits built into the track with a Pump Park, Pump Course and Pump Track, with a small start mound for kids with push or strider bikes.

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

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Marinas & Boat Ramps

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Homewood | (530) 525-7962

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

Power boats & a 22’ sailboat (no overnight rentals)

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SUPPLIES

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FOOD

FUEL

Power boats & jet skis

REPAIRS

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

OBEXER’S

JULY 11-12 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY

LAUNCHING

RENTALS

TRAILER PARKING

MARINAS

RESTROOMS

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LAKE TAHOE

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

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

BOAT LAUNCH CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

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

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28 (530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

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

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

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

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

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

This two-day event showcases artists, craft makers, performers and musicians, along with wine tasting from regional vineyards. Proceeds benefit Disable Sports USA Far West. | squawalpine.com Join the BioBlitz, a detailed study of biodiversity in a specific location over a specified period of time, bringing experts and volunteers together. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to find, identify as many different species as possible within Sagehen Creek Basin and document them with a smartphone or camera. Followed by a free barbecue. Members only; membership open to all. | tinsweb.org

JULY 12 | SUNDAY

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

Art, Wine & Music Festival Olympic Valley

Sagehen BioBlitz Truckee

PUBLIC RAMPS CAVE ROCK

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Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. (888) 824-6267 or tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. | TRUCKEE : Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Thurs.-Sun. only. SOUTH SHORE MYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. WEST SHORE HOMEWOOD: Hwy. 89 at Homewood Mountain Resort. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. TRUCKEE AREA

truckeeboatinspections.com | (530) 582-2361 Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake by appointment only. $10-$45. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

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

Hike with a Naturalist Olympic Valley

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be guiding a hike at Squaw Valley’s High Camp from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about birds, geology and wildflowers led by Will Richardson. Easy, 1-mile hike. Free with Tram ticket. Limited space. | RSVP (530) 587-6895 | tinsweb.org

Story time, tie-dyeing Truckee

The Bookshelf hosts story time with Douglas Pratt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by creating tie-dye T-shirts. Bring your own shirt or purchase one for $5. | (530) 582-0515

Writers’ workshops Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts literary talks and panels with authors. At 1 p.m., Dana Johnson presents a craft talk on Writing Sex. A panel discussion at 2 p.m. covers unreliable narration followed by a panel discussion on Writing Beyond the Conference at 3. Free. | squawvalleywriters.com

Composting Basics Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe hosts a gardening workshop on Composting Basics at the Truckee Demonstration Garden at Truckee River Regional Park with Polly Triplat of Truckee River Sanctuary from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Thunderbird dinner East Shore

Thunderbird Lake Tahoe hosts a fundraising dinner featuring wines paired with the cuisine of local chefs. Tonight celebrate “Thunderbird” yacht’s 75th birthday celebration with a dinner featuring the cuisine of Chef Douglas Dale of Wolfdale’s and a wine tasting from Napa Valley wineries. Limited seating. $250 per person, includes shuttle. | thunderbirdtahoe.org

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JULY 14 | TUESDAY Good Morning Truckee 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. Today features a Truckee trails update. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

Star gazing tour West Shore

Professor David Stronck leads an evening of star gazing at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Bring a flashlight and meet at the pier at 8:30 p.m. Free, parking fee. | (530) 583-9911

JULY 15 | WEDNESDAY 55+ Bowling Night Incline Village

IVGID hosts a Bowling Night for 55+ from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bowl Incline with teams randomly formed for each event and no experience is required. $15, $12 with IVGID pass. | (775) 832-1310

Story time Incline Village

The Incline Village Library hosts story time from 4 to 4:45. Enjoy stories, sing songs and crafts. | (775) 832-4130

JULY 16 | THURSDAY River talk Truckee

Learn about the Truckee River at a River Talk with Truckee River Watershed Council at 8 a.m. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org

Trail hike West Shore

Professor David Stronck leads an easy 1½mile walk through Sugar Pine Point State Park while sharing his knowledge of local wildlife at 10 a.m. Free, parking fee. Meet at the Visitors Center. | RSVP (530) 583-9911

Cooking Demonstration Incline Village

Project MANA hosts a plant-based cooking demonstration presented by Robin Holman and Diane Wendel from noon to 2 p.m. $100 donation supports Project MANA. | RSVP dew2877@yahoo.com

Gardening for Wildlife Incline Village

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts a presentation with Dr. Will Richardson about how to create a habitat for animals, birds and insects as part of Green Thumb Thursday’s landscaping and gardening class. The class is at 5:30 p.m. in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden. Members only; membership open to all. | RSVP tinsweb.org

Beer pairing dinner Truckee

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is hosting a monthly Beer Pairing Dinner Series. 21+. $65. | RSVP (530) 587-2337

JULY 16-19 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Wanderlust festival Olympic Valley

A four-day celebration of mindful living with yoga and meditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists and chefs at Squaw Valley. | Tickets wanderlust.com

July 9-15, 2015

Warren’s World

OUT & ABOUT

by Warren Miller

Escaping in the dark

I on a narrow, two-lane road in the San n 1930, we were headed northbound

Fernando Valley called Ventura Boulevard. Our family’s entire possessions were jammed in and on top of the car because we had again moved in the middle of the night to avoid paying back rent. Apparently, my father didn’t feel like working and since it was the bottom of the depression, he thought he had an excuse, except I don’t think he even tried to get a job that paid a regular salary. After traveling through what seemed like endless orange orchards and other farms, a two-story building appeared in the distance. We turned left on Havenhurst and on the side of a hill in the distance stood the imposing Encino Country Club. There, instead of my two sisters and me sleeping on mattresses on the floor, we each had our own bedrooms with attached bathrooms. In the center of all this luxury was a massive dining room and a ballroom ready for big bands and dances of that era. The kitchen was equally large and capable of preparing meals for about 100 people at one sitting. It was a 1-mile walk to the Encino grade school.

“ … my father had probably

taken me to a veterinarian

instead of a hospital because it was cheaper.”

During the first summer, I was attacked by a large dog, knocked to the ground and received a lot of puncture wounds and tears in my shoulder and upper body. Someone beat the dog off of me with a 2 x 4 and my parents put me in the car and took me to the hospital where it took four adults to hold me down on the table as a doctor put some liquid in each puncture wound and each time he did, steam came out of the wound. Years ago, when I first talked about this dog bite incident, I remembered that I was lying on a stainless steel table. It was then that I remembered that emergency ward tables have pads and sheets and my father had probably taken me to a veterinarian instead of a hospital because it was cheaper. After the acid ordeal, the vet told my parents that when we got home to tie up the dog for 30 days to see if he developed rabies. When we got home, however, someone had already shot the dog.

In the spring, it was wonderful to watch the green grass grow 2 or 3 feet tall in the surrounding hills and earn my $.10 a day helping to herd the horses. When one of the cowboys gave me his old cowboy hat, that evening when my father saw it on my head and slapped it off me, saying that no kid of his was every going to be a cowboy. I lost a prize that the cowboy gave me, something that helped me define what I loved just as my experiences on Topanga Beach opened the world of the ocean for me. During the couple years that the family lived in Encino, every day was a new experience for me. I roamed the nearby hills and got as far away from the country club building as possible, but making sure that I could get back home before dark so I could get dinner. Sometime in the second spring of living the good life, I found myself once again in the backseat of the car with my two sisters and all of our worldly possessions skipping out on a lot of unpaid back rent. This time we settled in a three-bedroom house in Las Felis, below the Griffith Park planetarium with one-bedroom for my parents, another bedroom for my sisters and the third bedroom for a $5-a-month bachelor friend of my parents. I still had my blanket and my mattress in the hall, still living the good life. This is when my grandmother again came to my rescue and gave me back a lot of my freedom by giving me my first pair of roller skates for my 10th birthday. I was so excited about the skates that I was strapping them on before the sun came up the next morning. By the time I had to go to school, I had accomplished rollerskating around the block twice. My mother was working for the WPA at the time and the government decided to give all the ladies $.20 a week to sharpen their scissors. My mother gathered them up and one day a week she would wake me up at 4:30 and I would roller skate the 2 miles to my grandparent’s house so my grandfather could sharpen the scissors in his machine shop. While he did that, my grandmother cooked me a bowl of hot oatmeal and I got to sleep for 45 minutes before roller-skating back to meet my mother at the streetcar stop so she could take the scissors back to work. As I’ve said many times, I was born with good luck on my shoulder and it has been there ever since. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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little town of Likely about 27 miles south of Alturas was our home for several days. One of my friends knew the ranching family in that area and we were invited to stay at the family cabin. We met John Flournoy in downtown Likely and he took us for a tour around the area. At lunch, we went to the ranch house cookhouse and were treated to a great meal and conversation with about half a dozen of his employees.

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by Bruce Ajari

After lunch, he showed us the route to the cabin. On the way, I rode with John and he told me that there would soon be five generations of ranchers since his niece, who just graduated from Chico State, was taking over one of the operations. The cabin sat on the Flournoy property in Jeff Valley on a great little creek called East Creek. This is one of about a half dozen creeks that flow into the headwaters of the South Fork of the Pit River. The Pit was high and off color due to recent rains. We found out later that they had had 7.5” of rain in May. East Creek was running high, but clear. Sadly, this creek had more water in it than the Truckee River did in front of my house. We fished the creek a couple of times while we were there and caught some smallish fish, mostly brown trout. We did hook several larger fish, but did not land them. We had taken another friend’s boat to fish Blue Lake about 11 miles from the cabin. It turned out to be a smallish lake, but has some truly large fish in it. We used the boat to troll hardware and one of my friends used flashers and a half night crawler, the locally preferred method. My friends caught and released many rainbows and a few browns. Apparently, hardware is not my forte as I only managed a few fish. At the end of our stay, we took a drive up to the entrance of the Warner Wilderness area and hiked to a little lake called Clear Lake. It is only about three-quarters of a mile hike into the lake. There we caught some rainbows in the

69 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. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait for shore anglers. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishermen are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries open from July to Sept. 30 only. Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore fishermen use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The river is running low at 30 cfs. Consider fishing in alternative waters.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and Release

only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall. Smallmouth bass are now part of the fishery.

Prosser | Fishing has been fair to good.

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

Stampede | Fishing has been fair to good

from shore. The ramp is not usable for larger boats. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishermen have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair to good for those getting out. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | Not flowing out of the lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 13 cfs as and the flow from Boca downstream to the state line is running at 102 cfs. Fish are at higher stress levels. Be mindful of this and give the fish a break. Target alternative water and other species such as bass or carp.

Other Waters | Davis and Frenchman Boat,

shore and fly anglers are catching fish. The damsel migration is now in full swing and Hexagenia Mayflies are showing at Davis. Some days the fish are picky. Get there now. 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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July 9-15, 2015

Festival Producing Artistic Director Charles Fee will direct “Romeo and Juliet,” while Victoria Bussert will direct “The Fantasticks.” The productions will be performed in rotating repertory by a single company of actors from Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. The multi-event Monday Night Showcase and new Summer Encore Showcase will augment the mainstage productions and feature a diverse array of live music and entertainment from a variety of genres featured every Monday from July 20 to Aug. 17, with the Summer Encore Showcase performances from Aug. 27 to Sept. 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit laketahoeshakespere.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to take our Reader Survey to enter for a chance to win tickets.

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Garden tour tickets available Lake of the Sky Garden Club will host its 27th annual garden tour, the Truckee Garden Tour, at 10 a.m. on July 25. Visit eight gardens and landscaping at Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center, where light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at local Tahoe

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Compete in “I Do” Dash The West Shore café and Homewood Mountain Resort hosts the I Do Dash mountain race on Aug. 30. Couples looking to get married in the Tahoe area have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars of wedding day prizes. Competitors will test their skills in several events including paddleboarding, obstacle courses and trail running. Prizes include $1,000 off a 2016 wedding day site fee, a two-night stay at the West Shore café and more. The cost is $40 per couple. To register, call (530) 525-5200 or visit westshorecafe.com.

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New this year, Truckee Trails has joined forces with the Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District to challenge the community to get out and explore local trails. The challenge is to hike or bike four of the seven trails highlighted in this year’s program. The first 100 participants to bring a completed challenge form to the Rec Department front desk will receive a free Trails Challenge T-shirt. For more information, visit truckeetrails.org.

Truckee Donner Land Trust hosts several trail building days throughout the season. Help work on the Emigrant Trail on July 11 and Hole in the Ground trail on Aug. 1. Workdays are typically from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dates may change. For more information, visit truckeetrails.org.

Join Northstar for the BetterRide Downhill Mountain Bike Camp from July 10 to 12. Participants will master fundamental skills of downhill mountain biking. The cost is $799. Pumps on Pedals returns on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. where women of all skills and experience can work on technique with Northstar’s coaches. The cost is $25. A women’s Pumps on Pedals workshop weekend is on Aug. 15 and 16 offering two days of coaching. The cost is $419 and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

The Tahoe Trail 100 qualifier race to the Leadville Qualifying Series is scheduled for July 18 and features two 30-mile loops that circle Northstar and the surrounding areas. Riders have the opportunity to gain entry to the famed Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race by placing at the top of their age group or by winning one of 50 entry spots awarded by lottery. Downhill, Cross-Country and Enduro Mountain bike racers can compete all summer during the Mountain Bike Race Series. Cross-Country races are on July 11 and Aug. 1. Downhill races are on July 12, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6. And, Enduro races are July 25 and Aug. 8. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Ride with Team Luna Chix

Kirkwood Mountain Classic returns

The Tahoe LUNA Chix Mountain Bike Team hosts both mountain and road bike rides for women of all ages and abilities. Enjoy riding at Tahoe City Cross Country on July 15, 22 and 19. Enjoy a Tahoe Donner Cross Country ride on Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. For more information, visit teamlunachix.com.

The 4th Annual Kirkwood Mountain Classic is on July 12 at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The race is part of the Sierra Cup Regional Championship series and is a chance to qualify for MTB Nationals Championships. This cross-country race follows a 6-mile course. Registration is $35. For more information, visit bikereg.org.

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The Incline Open takes places from July 10 to 12 and Aug. 14 to 16 at the Incline Village Recreation Center. This tennis competition is open to players of all skill levels who are USTA members. Registration is available through the USTA website. For more information, visit inclinetennis.com.

The new Snapdragon Trail in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is near completion with a goal of finishing by late July. Two trail days are scheduled for July 13 and 25 to finish work on the trail. Volunteers meet at 9 a.m. behind the Tunnel Creek Cafe. It’s a 3-mile, 4WD to the worksite. Bring lunch and water, and a bike and helmet. For more information, visit tamba.org.

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New water fun debuts If you’ve ever dreamed of soaring with a jetpack, the Lake Tahoe Jetovator might be for you. The water-propelled, personal watercraft launches riders up to 20 feet above the water for a flight to remember. Mike Culp launched Lake Tahoe Jetovator this summer after years of operating boat rentals at Sierra Boat Company in North Lake Tahoe. The buoyant watercraft is attached to a personal watercraft using a 40-foot fire hose that pumps water through the system. A trained operator uses the watercraft’s throttle to control how much water is pumped through the Jetovator, which translates to how much power the rider experiences. Tahoe Weekly staff met Culp at the Lake Tahoe Jetovator headquarters on the beach near Sierra Boat Company on a recent afternoon to test our skills at the newest watersport to hit Lake Tahoe. Culp began with an on-land demonstration of how to stand up on the Jetovator before we boarded a raft to shuttle us to the flight area. After another demonstration in the water, it was our turn to give it a try, and I have to admit I was just a little bit nervous. However, Culp and his friendly crew patiently explained the process and answered questions. It takes a few spills to get the hang of flying on the Jetovator, however, the operators are careful to ease first timers into their first flight. A bit of patience while standing up and a good sense of balance are all that’s needed to stay upright. Two handles attached to jets allow the rider to control their height and directional changes are made by shifting your weight. Once the operators feel that the rider has the hang of controlling the Jetovator, they’ll let the throttle rip and boost you as high as you want to go. The Freedom Chair is an alternative option to the Jetovator. Operated with a similar jet propulsion system, the Freedom Chair allows the rider to be strapped into a chair and operate the system using only his or her hands. The Jetovator operates daily on Lake Tahoe with rides $100 for a 30-minute flight plus instruction. Local discounts are offered, as well. For more information, visit laketahoejetovator.com.

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The 2015 Tahoe Cup Paddle Racing Series continues with Waterman’s Paddle Jam on July 11. This 6-mile event will take place at Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay. The race is open to all paddling craft and participants of all ability levels. Spectators are also welcome and free demos will be offered after the race. The Tahoe Cup Paddle Racing Series, presented by the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association, also features the Tahoe Fall Classic on Sept. 13. For registration and more information, visit www.tahoecup.org.

Learn about backpacking Learn how to be a master in the campsite with Tahoe Mountain Sports’ Backpacking and Camping education series. Participants can learn about the Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail, discover camp cooking techniques and learn to minimize weight in a free presentation at the store on July 15. For more information, call (530) 536-5200 or visit blog.tahoemountainsports.com.

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July 9-15, 2015

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Story by Ann Lindemann

Adventurous life & times of Toni Neubauer

ike the Himalayas, there are peaks and valleys in Antonia “Toni” Neubauer’s travel recollections. And not surprisingly, it’s the missteps that often make the best fodder for storytelling. Take for instance this nugget that occurred in an early trek to Nepal. After leaving a temple, Neubauer rested on a large rock to put her leather hiking boots on. A temple guard spied her and his face darkened with fury. “He started screaming and pointing his gun at me,” Neubauer recalls. “The guide came over to see what the commotion was about. ‘Toni,’ he yelled, ‘get off that rock! You are sitting on Vishnu!’ I almost got shot because I sat on a god that looked like a rock with red dust.” What’s worse, Neubauer later learned Vishnu is one of the three great Hindu gods and one never wore leather in his presence. “Much less put on leather boots while sitting on him,” Neubauer says, chuckling at the 30-year-old memory. However, for Neubauer this blunder represents more than a funny story to share with friends. “For me, who taught languages and cross cultural education, such a serious faux pas was horrifying,” the Incline Village resident recalls. “I resolved when I came home to learn the language and understand the culture and religion in as much depth as possible.” Back in the States, Neubauer realized that learning Nepali might not be quite as easy as her other second languages – French, Spanish, German and Italian. Still, she was determined to figure out a way to keep the stunning Himalayas and Nepal in her life.

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a nonprofit arm of her company that gives back to the locals in regions where Myths and Mountains travels. READ Global (Rural Education and Development) focuses on improving rural education and infrastructure in Nepal, Bhutan and India. To date, the organization has build 65 rural library/ community centers, trained village librarians and supplied more than 250,000 Nepali books. “There’s no question it has changed Nepal,” she says, adding the key to the success is giving the villagers ownership of the projects.

Toni with a friend from Merak, Bhutan.

“ You get to know people at the very fundamental level of their existence.” Toni with Julie Conover in India.

Antonia “Toni” Neubauer in Kathmandu with a friend and her grandson.

The solution came from a source close to her then-home in Philadelphia. Neubauer had a chance meeting with a Bryn Mawr College student from Nepal who was flummoxed by American laundry methods. “I told her ‘I’ll teach you how to do laundry, if you teach me Nepali,’ ” Neubauer remembers. Fast forward 31 years and Neubauer is considered a preeminent travel expert for Nepal and Bhutan. Neubauer launched her company Myths and Mountains in

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1988 with a mission to design adventures highlighting cultures, crafts, religions and holy sites in Asia, Southeast Asia, Antarctica and South America. “I like to think of these trips as classrooms without walls,” Neubauer explains. She says that the experience can be intimate, especially on rural treks. Sitting around a campfire – sans modern technology – offers an opportunity to connect with native people. “You get to talk to people about their lives … like what is it like to be a woman living in Nepal,” Neubauer explains. “You get to know people at the very fundamental level of their existence.” Not surprisingly, Neubauer has developed an amazing network abroad. Although do-it-yourself Internet travel sites have changed how people travel, Neubauer believes the company’s deep knowledge base of Third World regions is unique. Neubauer is particularly proud of

Meanwhile, Myths and Mountains continues to thrive and Neubauer, who jokingly describes herself as “too old,” doesn’t anticipate stopping anytime soon. “I plan to continue as long as joy outweighs the aggravation and it’s still economically viable,” says Neubauer, who travels abroad for 10 to 12 weeks a year. Neubauer admits that the lion’s share of her time is spent in front of a computer or on the phone planning a customized travel itinerary. Her office is located steps away from her Incline Village home and Neubauer wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve been here 20 years, I love it,” she explains. “With a business like ours it doesn’t matter where you are … just close to an airport. I would love to live in the Himalayas, but that’s a bit far for the grandchildren, isn’t it?”  For more information on Myths and Mountains or READ Global, visit mythsandmountains.com.

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OUT & ABOUT

by Thomas Lester

Links at Squaw Creek Course Details 18 holes | par 71

Yardage 5,097 to 6,931

Slope 125 to 140

Ratings 68 to 72.8

Courtesy Resort at Squaw Creek

S lies a links-style course designed by

et amidst the iconic Olympic Valley

Robert Trent Jones Jr. Nearly every legendary peak of Olympic Valley may be seen from the course including KT-22, Squaw Peak and Emigrant Peak. Links at Squaw Creek is the only fully organic championship course in the Lake Tahoe region, meaning that only certified organic fertilizers are used and no pesticides are applied. The course has been recognized by the Audubon International as a Certified Cooperative Sanctuary. From the Gold tees, the Squaw Creek plays 6,931 yards. At an elevation of 6,300 feet, this course does not play particularly long. The course is difficult because of the demand that is put on accuracy. It is not a bad idea to pack an extra sleeve or two of golf balls since most of the course is lined with native grasses and marshlands that will eat up any wayward shot. The wind is likely to pick up in the afternoon, as well, adding another layer of difficulty. The starting hole is a 406-yard par 4. It is not the easiest of driving holes. There are trees and native grasses on the left side and a drive hit too far on the right is

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blocked by a grove of pine trees. A good drive will leave a mid-iron into a green that sits slightly uphill and usually plays into the wind, so be sure to hit enough club on this approach. Hole 8 par 4 measuring 338 yards from the back tees is the No. 1 handicap at Squaw Creek. This is a short, yet demanding, par 4. A hybrid or long iron off the tee will leave a short iron for the approach, but, if the wind is blowing hard, hitting driver might be necessary. The green is an elevated island green that is surrounded on all sides by marshland. Birdie is possible, but so is double bogey, so make sure that to hit an accurate approach. There is a driving net to warm up in before you begin your round along with a putting and chipping green. The pro shop offers quality equipment from the industry’s leading manufactures along with a variety of other sporting goods. Season passes are available that includes unlimited play all summer. Throughout the summer a variety of clinics are offered with classes that appeal to juniors, women and beginners. For more information, visit squawcreek.com or call (530) 583-6300. 

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CHIMNEY BEACH | SECRET COVE SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

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For the Kids

Applications are now being accepted for Kids Art Camp at Rideout Community Center with North Tahoe Arts. Local artists and instructors teach children the joy of ceramics, printmaking, painting, fiber art, earth art, book/journal making, jewelry, pastels, wire sculpture and batik. Camps are open to kids ages 5 to 12. Each session is from 9 a.m. to noon from July 13 to 17 and July 20 to 24. The cost is $170 or $150 for North Tahoe Arts members. Scholarships are available. For more information or to apply, visit northtahoearts.com.

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA NORTH TAHOE BEACH SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK SANDY BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the top of National Avenue

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Hwy. 28, at National Avenue

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CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN BAY BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, in Tahoe City behind the old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Off Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Off Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, 2.5 miles east of Tahoe City

64-ACRE PARK

Hwy. 89, just south of Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

WILLIAM LAYTON PARK

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Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

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Get into the swing for summer Junior All Star and Quick Start tennis clinics are a great opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player with clinics for ages 4- to 12-years old at the Incline Village Tennis Center. Sessions are offered from July 14 to 30, Aug. 4 to 20, and Sept. 14 to Oct. 1. For a complete schedule and to register, visit yourtahoeplace.com.

WEST SHORE

D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

At the corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine Street in Tahoma

Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

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Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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Art projects, stories at The Bookshelf The Bookshelf in Truckee is hosting story time on July 12 with Douglas Pratt author of “Ava’s Grateful Bears” along with tie-dying T-shirts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a shirt or purchase one for $5. For more information, call (530) 582-0515.

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

Fifteen students ages 9 to 11 will be selected to spend July 11 and 12 learning about fly-fishing, fly-tying, conservation and other topics at Trout Unlimited’s Sierra Trout Camp. Students will also learn about water quality, watershed management and science, trout habitat, insect life, and other interesting topics. Students do not need to know how to flyfish, but must be willing to learn. Supplies and fishing gear will be provided. The cost is $150. For more information, contact David Lass at (530) 388-8261.

Lifeguard training offered

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

American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Training is offered to kids ages 10 to 14. Students will have the opportunity to shadow a lifeguard. Classes are from 12:30 to 3 p.m. from July 13 to 15 and from July 20 to 22. The cost is $54 or $43 for IVGID members. For more information, visit ivgid.org.

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OLYMPIC VALLEY | (530) 583-6985 | squaw.com 18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. TART

TAHOE VISTA | (530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com 18-hole course at North Tahoe Regional Park, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE | (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

SKATE PARKS

TRUCKEE | (530) 582-7720 > Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn-10 p.m. TART INCLINE VILLAGE | (775) 832-1300 >

Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners. Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

Junior Golf School is open to kids ages 8 to 14 at Tahoe Donner. Participants will learn full swing, putt, chip, pitch rules and etiquette during the first two days followed by a full game on day three. Classes are from 8 to 10 a.m. from July 13 to 15, July 20 to 22, and July 27 to 29. The cost is $175 per player. On July 22, Tahoe Donner hosts a round of Soccer Golf on the driving range. A cross between soccer and golf this new game is becoming a trend across the country. Golf clubs are not needed, but participants are encouraged to bring soccer balls. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

Teens meet for disc golf Teens are invited for weekly disc golf games starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Groups meet at hole 1 near the entrance of the Recreation Center. For more information, visit ivgid.org.

Peak Volleyball camps return

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

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Hands-on art camps for kids

Basketball camp for kids ages 6 to 14 takes place from Aug. 3 to 7. The cost is $250 or $200 with an IVGID pass. Nike Swim Camp is offered for kids ages 8 to 14 from July 13 to 16. For more information, visit ussportscamp.com. Visit yourtahoeplace.com for more information.

Peak Volleyball Camps is hosting threeday clinics with 17-year veteran NCAA Division I and II college head Volleyball coach from July 13 to 15 at Donner Lake Beach, and July 17 to 19 and July 31 to Aug. 2 at Granlibakken Resort. The cost is $230. Register for two camps for a $50 discount. For more information, visit peakvolleyball.com.

Get a Superhero ID Incline Village Library is hosting a make-your-own Superhero ID daily in July from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Studio. Come in and make an ID and then take a photo in the photo booth. Villains welcome, too. Call (775) 832-4130 for more information.

Join summer reading programs This summer, get in the groove with reading and sign up for the public library summer reading program, Read to the Rhythm. The program offers incentives and fun activities for young readers. For more information, contact the Truckee Library at (530) 582-7846, Kings Beach Library at (530) 546-2021 or Tahoe City Library at (530) 583-3382. Incline Village also will be hosting its Summer Reading Program through July 31. Read and earn prizes all summer with programs for all ages. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

First Baptist offers Big A The First Baptist Church of Tahoe City is offering the Big A Club Tuesday to Friday through July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ages 3 to 12 years for a $10 donation per child. Before and after care is also available on a drop-in basis for children 5-year-olds through sixth grade from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and

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from 2 to 5:30 p.m. There will also be full day care at the church from Aug. 3 to 7 and Aug. 17 to 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for ages 4 years nine months through 12 years. The A+ Preschool will run before and after the Big A Club from Tuesdays to Fridays in July for ages 3 to 4 years, 9 months who are toileted trained. Registration is required. For more information, visit tahoeministries.com or call (530) 583-1534.

Mountain bike camp at Northstar Northstar’s Trailblazer Mountain Bike Camp for teens is for riders ages 10 to 16 that are looking to take their downhill riding skills to the next level. Sessions are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 13 to 17. The cost is $395. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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Swim programs held Incline aquatics swim team is open to kids ages 6 and older. Participants have the opportunity to train with USA Swimming Certified coaches and travel to swim meets. Sessions are Mondays through Thursdays from July 20 to 30, and Aug. 3 to 13. Sunday morning sessions are July 26 to Aug. 16 at the Burnt Cedar Beach pool. For more information, visit ivgid.org.

Free airplane rides offered Truckee’s EAA Chapter 1073 offers free airplane rides to kids ages 8 to 17 on the second Saturday of most months. Pancake breakfast is also served. Flights take off from the Truckee Tahoe Airport starting at 8 a.m. weather permitting. For more information, visit eaa1073.org.

Compete for kids’ master chef Northstar and Project MANA are excited to join forces on a new kids’ culinary competition. Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to submit a video explaining why they should be selected as one of the teams to compete at the Mountain Kids Cook-Off. Ten teams will be selected to cook in the semi-final round on Aug 16 at the Zephyr Lodge. The deadline to enter is July 17. Teams will be given a platter of secret ingredients and will have to create a dish to excite the judges. All participants will receive a logo apron and two lucky teams will be selected to compete in the finals on Sept. 12 during the 30th anniversary of the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival. The two final teams will battle it out on the Village Stage in front of their friends and families for the winner’s trophy and prizes. The semi-final round will also be a fundraiser benefiting Project MANA. Families, friends and spectators will be invited to attend the semi-finals to cheer on their teams during the on-mountain luncheon. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child, and all proceeds go to Project MANA. Complementary tickets will be available on an as needed basis to a limited number of families. For more information, call Project MANA at (775) 298-0008.

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by Mark McLaughlin

Truckee shootout at Hurd’s Saloon: Part II and the racist Caucasian League. Backed by many of Truckee’s citizens, the 601 had been against Central Pacific Railroad employing thousands of low wage Chinese construction laborers who later settled in the community. The 601 members had

“ Jake Teeter’s often-courageous

confrontations with criminals are the stuff of legend.”

Deputy Sheriff James Reed shot and killed Constable Jacob Teeter. | Courtesy James B. Casey.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part I may be found at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

D Truckee went through an economic uring the late 1860s, the town of

boom as a logging and railroad center. The financial gains from lumber production and railroad operations provided jobs and boosted the local economy, but along with the transient workers came increased lawlessness and street violence. Truckee’s saloons, dance halls, poker parlors and active red light district behind Commercial Row on Jiboom Street lured unsavory characters of all stripes. Armed criminals and thieving scoundrels prowled Truckee’s streets and outskirts. Truckee Constable Jacob “Jake” Teeter had his hands full trying to enforce the law. Officer Teeter preferred a wooden pick ax handle instead of a gun, saying that it was “quicker to use and less likely to misfire.” He wasn’t afraid to confront the bad actors that drifted in and out of town, but was generally considered fair and evenhanded in his adjudication of justice. Jake Teeter’s often-courageous confrontations with criminals are the stuff of legend. In September 1877, he surprised three men while they were dividing up stolen loot from a town merchant. One of the gang pulled a pistol on the officer, but Teeter quickly hit him in the head with his 3-foot long club. Dazed and bleeding, the crook managed to get to his feet, still holding his gun. Teeter’s next blow, however, was more persuasive and the man fell to the ground unresponsive, losing the revolver in the process. Teeter calmly picked up the gun, stuck it in his waistband, and ordered the other two accomplices to surrender. The incident was witnessed by a crowd of locals who cheered Teeter on as he marched his prisoners to the Truckee jail. Despite Officer Teeter’s popularity, there was an element of the community that found him troublesome. Truckee’s local vigilante movement, known as the 601, preferred to deal with miscreants in their

own fashion. That usually meant escorting undesirables out to the so-called Hooligan Rocks where they would painfully tar and feather the criminals and then force them out of town with the threat of a hanging if they returned. The 601 membership was secret, but it included many of Truckee’s upstanding citizens and leading businessmen who wore masks to hide their identity during these extralegal activities. There were times when the 601 vigilantes broke into the jail to fulfill their version of justice, but not when Teeter was on duty. His strong adherence to lawful justice would ultimately lead to one of Truckee’s most sensational gunfights. Constables were elected by the people and over the years Teeter and another town gunman named James Reed often competed against each other for the office. By all accounts, the men had a seemingly professional relationship, but underneath tension simmered between them. It was widely believed that Reed was an active member of the infamous 601s

no tolerance of the Chinese culture and believed that the main problem was bad immigration law. Enforcement usually meant threatening Chinese residents and transient railroad workers with violence if they didn’t leave town. The same treatment went for any other characters deemed undesirable by the 601, but over time vigilante actions became highly focused on ethnic Chinese. Jake Teeter was strongly against the illegal acts of the 601 and actively protected jailed prisoners and others at risk from vigilantes. On June 21, 1876, alleged members of the 601 set fire to a wooden bunkhouse while Chinese laborers were asleep inside. The woodcutters had been hired by Truckee pioneer Joseph Gray. As the terrified workmen fled the smoke and flames, the 601 were waiting for them with a barrage of gunfire and most were wounded by the hail of bullets. One worker, Ah Ling, was killed by a shotgun owned by Deputy James Reed. Teeter arrested Reed and six others in the so-called Trout Creek Outrage, but they were all acquitted for lack of evidence. The encounter put Reed and the 601 on notice that Teeter wouldn’t back down. It is believed that their political feud grew more personal during the 1890 campaign for Constable, which Teeter won by a narrow margin. The animosity led the two men to stop speaking to one another, no small feat for two well-known lawmen in a little railroad town like Truckee. One year after the election, Reed and Teeter suddenly ran into each other

in Hurd’s Saloon, located in the Capitol Building in the middle of Truckee’s Commercial Row. It was a chilly evening on Nov. 6, 1891, Teeter had been drinking at the bar when Reed walked through the door with some friends. Teeter said something to the new arrivals and heated words were exchanged before a scuffle broke out between Teeter and Reed. Before they were separated, Deputy Sheriff Reed had disarmed his boss, the town constable. Enraged, Teeter went home to re-arm himself returning to the saloon with two loaded pistols. Reed had spent the time wisely and had packed his own six-shooter. Both lawmen were known for their handgun skills. When Teeter returned to the saloon, he approached the bar and then advanced on Reed without a word. At a distance of 10 feet, he fired at Reed, but amazingly missed. Maybe it was the whiskey Teeter had been drinking that night that corrupted his aim, but Reed didn’t hesitate and he quickly pumped four slugs into his adversary at close range. Critically injured, Jake Teeter was promptly cared for by Truckee’s two physicians, but died at 10:30 the following morning. James Reed turned himself in to Deputy Constable C.W. Long, but he wasn’t jailed. He retained Truckee’s leading attorney Charles McGlashan as his representation. McGlashan also harbored anti-Chinese sentiments and was actively complicit in expelling Celestials. The following day, the coroner’s inquest determined that Reed had shot Teeter in self defense and an eight-man jury and the coroner signed off on his release. The killing spawned several theories as to the possible motive for Jacob Teeter’s death, but ultimately the town of Truckee lost an honorable family man, a respected Constable and professional lawman. His grave at the Truckee Cemetery is marked by a large head stone.  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 Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Tahoe Nostalgia RAILWAY ON THE TRUCKEE RIVER For more than four decades, the Lake Tahoe Railway comfortably conveyed thousands of delighted tourists through the Truckee River Canyon to the glorious steamers that once sailed Big Blue. Today, a visitor to Lake Tahoe will find neither railroads nor steamships, but the railroad and maritime history of the area is evident everywhere. The original roadbed of the charming Lake Tahoe Railway has been paved smooth, and now visitors can walk or ride bicycles for miles on the same narrow gauge pathway along the scenic Truckee River between Tahoe City and Squaw Valley.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s awardwinning book “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robberies & Wrecks” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy North Tahoe Historical Society

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Tahoe Time Story & photos by Tim Hauserman

The best paddling on Lake Tahoe & Donner Lake

ne of the best ways to enjoy the lakes of the Sierra is to get out on the water on a kayak or paddleboard. It’s spectacularly beautiful and the world floats by quietly and peacefully. Here are a few tips on places to go.

Carnelian Bay In Carnelian Bay, find short, rocky beaches on either side of Sierra Boat Company. On the east side at Patton Beach, you’ll find food, rentals and lessons at Waterman’s Landing. I like to head northeast around Flick Point toward Tahoe Vista. To the southwest, find Dollar Point and eventually Lake Forest, and, for the truly hearty, Tahoe City.

FAVORITE KAYAKING & SUP SPOTS Carnelian Bay | North Shore

D.L. Bliss State Park | West Shore Pristine views from Hurricane Bay

D.L. Bliss State Park What could be finer then paddling from the sandy beach of D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay? Well, some might say Sand Harbor, but it’s certainly a toss up and they are both amazing. First, to make your journey at Bliss a success, you need to get there early before the parking lot fills, and the earlier you get there, the more likely you will find a spot close to the beach. Your 3-mile paddle to the south brings you past secluded coves, osprey and eagle’s nests, and a shoreline bereft of a road, to the entrance to Emerald Bay. Find your piece of heaven by beaching at one of the private coves, or make the turn into Emerald Bay itself and head along the northern shoreline toward the boat campground and Vikingsholm Castle. Caution: Inside the bay can be a busy place. Powerboat drivers mesmerized by the view of the bay and Mount Tallac might not notice you. Keep close to shore and make sure that all boats see you.

Wherever you go, it takes a few hours to circle the lake, or just do an out and back wherever you want to go. The views are both jaw dropping (the crest of the Sierra reaching high above) and interesting (the varied and fascinating homes, and people watching on the piers). Before setting off, check the wind direction, and paddle into the wind to start so that you can take advantage of the wind pushing you back home.

Hurricane Bay About 3½ miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89, you reach the first expansive view of Lake Tahoe at Hurricane Bay. Find your parking spot along the road, and then gently carry your craft across the busy bike trail to the rocky beach. Head to the north and pass by monstrous mansions, Ward Creek and eventually Sunnyside Lodge, or go south past parklands, Blackwood Creek and Fleur Du Lac.

Donner Lake | Truckee Hurricane Bay | West Shore Sand Harbor | East Shore William Kent | West Shore

Sand Harbor This summer’s bad news for motor boaters might be good news for kayakers and paddleboarders. The popular Sand Harbor boat launch is closed because of low water levels for motorboats, but kayaks and paddleboards are welcome. But, get there early as parking fills up fast. There is no place as beautiful in the world to be on a kayak or paddleboard then the waters along the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. The combination of the spectacular boulders and the meeting of the green and blue waters is truly breathtaking. Start paddling to the south, passing the Sand Harbor Beach, and head close to shore toward the Thunderbird Lodge. The unique stone Lodge was built for eccentric millionaire George Whittell, who once owned a big chunk of the East Shore. Or you can head north, also a beautiful journey toward Incline Village.

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Enjoying the 3-mile kayak from D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay.

Donner Lake While kayaking all of Lake Tahoe is a multi-day adventure requiring stamina and logistics, circumnavigating Donner Lake is a spectacular jaunt that anyone with a few hours and basic paddling skills can take on. You can start wherever you choose: West End Beach, Donner Memorial State Park or from any of the public piers along the north shore of the lake.

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Next to Sunnyside Lodge on the West Shore sits a small National Forest campground beach with picnic tables and restrooms, and easy access to the water. The West Shore Market nearby has the forgotten items or sandwiches to go. Paddle north toward Tahoe Tavern and Tahoe City, or south toward Hurricane Bay. Caution: Parking is limited and is quickly grabbed up by Sunnyside patrons and members of the Tahoe Park Beach located next door.

Lake Tahoe Water Trail Why stop with just one day, when you can spend a week and chalk off a bucket list item by paddling around Lake Tahoe? Visit laketahoewatertrail.org for tips on launching sites, camping, private property restrictions and amenities along the route. You’ll also want to pick up a copy of the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map to take with you. 

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July 10 Pipe art call to artists Tahoe Public Art Playing with Clay Spoons Atelier

July 11 Creativity of the Heart North Tahoe Arts Center Night photography Atelier

July 13-17 Ceramic workshop Sierra Nevada College Kiln-formed glass workshop Sierra Nevada College

July 14 Monoprinting class Arts in Wellness

July 16 Monoprinting class Arts in Wellness

July 17-19 Truckee Open Art Studios Tour Area venues

July 20-24 Ceramic workshop Sierra Nevada College Papermaking workshop Sierra Nevada College

Until July 31 Peter Buchan Riverside Studios “The Art of Boats” Incline Village Library

Until Aug. 3 Lisa Jefferson North Tahoe Arts Center Tricia Poulus Leonard & Connie Rodriguez North Tahoe Arts Center

Until Aug. 31 David Stollery III Tahoe City Library Colin C. Teague Atelier Kate Kerrigan North Tahoe Arts Center Seth Johnson North Tahoe Arts Center

Until Sept. 28 Truckee Open Art Studio exhibit Truckee Recreation Center

ARTour exhibit North Tahoe Arts Center

Until Dec. 31 Northern California artists The Ritz-Carlton

Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

Wednesdays (until Sept. 9) Painting class West Shore cafe

Thursdays Art tours The Ritz-Carlton

1st Friday Opening reception North Tahoe Arts Center First Fridays Riverside Studios Adult Open Studio Salvaged Social Sketch sessions Atelier

RENO Every Thurs., Sat. & Sun Guided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

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Pink Lemonade Lisa Jefferson | North Tahoe Arts Center Free art workshops offered North Tahoe Arts is offering a summer series of four art workshops free to the public. Two of these workshops are in collaboration with Trails and Vistas, creating artwork to be viewed on the Art Hike. Susie Alexander will teach Creativity of the Heart on July 11 at Rideout Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop is for beginners and those that feel uncreative. Come spend three hours with Susie Alexander expressing the human experience through color on canvas with acrylic paint. Artwork created at this workshop will have the opportunity to be installed on the Trails & Vistas art hike. Painting From the Inside Out is on Aug. 29 with Connie Rodriquez at Rideout Community Center, from 1 to 4 p.m. Studies have recently shown that when one accesses the creative nature it is good for health – it reduces stress and produces the feel good hormone serotonin. Participants will use collage, paper, acrylic paint and stamps to create a word art collage montage. Learn how to create stamps and use papers to create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. This workshop is about finding that inner child and having fun. This class is de-signed for all levels. Take part in an Environmental Art Installation on Sept. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days with Jane Jenny. This two-day workshop is collaboration with the Trails & Vistas art hike. No experience is necessary to participate in this group art project. Using indigenous materials of the local forest, workshop attendees will create a sitespecific art installation along the Trails & Vistas art hike. This two-day workshop will spend one day creatively altering natural materials in studio space and the second day will be spent at Spooner

Lake installing the art project. Using the controlled burn scars at Spooner Lake as inspiration, this project will celebrate in an artful way the stewardship of our majestic forests and the symbiotic relationship between people and nature. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com. For information on Trails & Vistas, visit trailsandvistas.org. To register for a workshop, contact Sue Gross at workshops@northtahoearts.com.

that no two prints are alike. The beauty of the medium is its combination of printmaking, painting and drawing media. An introductory class is at 9:30 a.m. on July 14 followed by a Further Exploration Class at 9:30 a.m. on July 16. The cost is $45 per session, including supplies. Registration closes on July 10. For more information, e-mail Brooke at brookebishop@thegrid.net.

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Brooke Bishop of Arts in Wellness opens her home studio to a small group of students for a series of classes on monoprinting with an etching press. Monoprinting/monotyping is a single impression made from a block/plate. The characteristic of this method is

TCPUD and Tahoe Public Art are accepting proposals for Truckee River Pipe Art, a permanent public art installation to be placed on the surface of a metal sewer pipe that spans the Truckee River downstream from the outlet gates in Tahoe City. The pipe is visible from Highway

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89 between Tahoe City and the Alpine Meadows turn off, and is highly visible from the Truckee River, especially for rafters who float beneath it. The existing pipe is going to be replaced in 2015. This call is for art to be applied to the pipe before its installation. The art is to be environmental in theme or fit with the surrounding environment. Proposals must be received no later than 6 p.m. on July 10. For more information, visit tahoepublicart.com.

‘Art of Boats’ on display at Incline Library Rob Retting’s current project, “The Art of Boats – Tahoe Woodies,” is a captivating collection of Tahoe’s classic wooden boats from a design perspective. The exhibit is currently featured at various galleries in the Tahoe-Truckee region including at the Incline Village Library through July. The library is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

Watercolors, abstracts featured North Tahoe Arts Center will feature “Watercolors by Lisa Jefferson” in the Main Gallery until Aug. 3, with “Abstract Realities” in the Corison Loft Gallery. Jefferson’s paintings have been inspired by the natural beauty and light of the areas where she has lived: Colorado, Lake Tahoe and Lake Superior, she says. Transparent qualities in watercolor allow her work to explore not only the visual qualities of water, but also the nature of crystal and glass, backlit flowers and foliage. Working in a larger format with saturated color satisfies her affinity for rich hues and strong values and often leads to blooms and drips of paint giving texture to paintings that might otherwise lose freshness. Painter Tricia Poulos Leonard of Reno will feature her most recent works, representing an abstract style that displays her innermost emotions, hoping to reach the viewer through a deep understanding of subconscious directions. Many of her paintings reference jazz, and Leonard says that she feels abstracts are a visual representation of the abstract quality of music. Connie S. Rodriguez is an abstract and expressionistic artist using acrylic and mixed media. She begins a piece as an abstract, using for a background color, shape and patterns. When an image begins to appear in her mind’s eye, it begins to tell

a story and she follows this thread until it feels complete. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

Workshops offered at Atelier Atelier is offering art classes for all levels including Playing with Clay Spoons on July 10 and advanced night photography on July 11. Join Social Sketch sessions on the first Friday every month from 5 to 8 p.m. and spend the evening drawing, sketching, collaborating and socializing with other artists, casual doodlers and creatives. For more information or to register for workshops, visit ateliertruckee.com.

Sierra Nevada College offers workshops Sierra Nevada College offers a variety of summer art workshops through July 31 in the new Holman Art Center from ceramics and photography to glass fusing and digital art. Four-day ceramics workshops include Firing and Throwing Bigger from July 13 to 17; happiness is a warm extruder from July 20 to 24; and The Exquisite Surface from July 27 to 31. Weekend long classes include Multiples, and Press Molds for Ceramics on July 18 and 19. Learn papermaking with Paper Leads to Thread from July 20 to 24. Get in introduction to glass fusing and slumping during a beginning KilnFormed Glass workshop from July 13 to 17. Learn to sculpt with steel during a Hot Steel and Skin workshop from July 27 to 31. Or, work with Mixed Media Collage from July 18 to 19. Class credit is available. Tuition is $499.50 for weeklong classes and includes most materials. Weekend classes are $225. For more information, visit sierranevada.edu.

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You might be surprised to learn that manatees have fingernails on their flippers. Flippernails, perhaps? Thanks to the schedule of the American school system, U.S. sales of peanut butter increase dramatically in September and suffer an equally dramatic drop in June.

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) You are in an assertive mood. Your ambitions are running high and you intend to act upon them. You are inclined to keep certain thoughts and plans private for now. You are not in a rush but you do want to advance your position. You are looking to the future over the longer term. Focusing to maintain a healthy balance of power feels important.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Relationship involvements may feel a bit more entangled of late. A moody period is underway. Yet it may certainly prove to have a silver lining too. You desire more interaction, communication, love, pleasure and money. If you can avoid attachment yet remain clearly focused and patiently persevering then you will have struck the balance.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) A busy time behind the scenes continues. In some respects this cycle can be described as a time of retreat. However, you also must work diligently. Overcoming fears, doubts and perhaps a few debts are likely scenarios. Fortunately, this is also an expansive time for you. Fortune favors the bold under such influences so be willing to reach out to increase your scope and exposure.

Recognition, rewards and other returns are yours to enjoy now. Yet these come in a time of increased effort. As well, though the demand is there the same may not be true of your full resolve. This mood may endure for a few weeks so set an even pace. Lively and animated communications is another perk amidst it all. Be open to new angles of perception to see opportunities more clearly.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Your individuality is shining these days. This is supported by a rebellious and perhaps even irreverent mood. Some of what you once held sacred you no longer do. This can extend to important relationships as well. Yet before you make conclusive decisions take note that this energy pattern is an invitation for you to dig deeply to uncover what you deem true and valuable.

A dynamic and creative cycle continues. As long as you are in a giving mood everything will flow smoothly and abundantly too. This is a good time to engage in sincere conversations where you reveal your observations, interpretations, values, priorities and feelings with added sincerity. Communicate from the heart and others will hear you beyond the words.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) If you have been waiting to advance your position in the world, to gain recognition you feel you deserve and rewards you feel you have earned, now is the time to assert yourself. You may have to go the extra distance and get and/or give special training. Call it paying your dues. In any case, financial concerns and considerations are part of the plot.

A process of really digging deep continues. This could manifest as home renovations, attending to family matters and/or probing within to access your most intimate feelings. Although it has begun, this process will likely last all summer and will leave you, significant others and/or your residence transformed. Fortunately there are some auspicious factors at play as well.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) You are in the mood to see a bigger picture. Although you are not necessarily in a big rush you will steadily and forcefully assert yourself if necessary. There are some very good indications of opportunities being available in your public and professional sphere. That you may have to exercise more discipline than usual is all part of the deal.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) A dive into deeper waters may characterize this cycle. As would be the case, the light has dimmed and the pressure has increased. There is nothing negative or evil about this lower light but it does invite acknowledgement. Positively, it invites a final phase of clearing the old to make way for the new. Key changes in your overall lifestyle for the sake of health are implied.

Your energy levels are running high. It is a good thing too because you have a lot of work to do on a variety of fronts. With your confidence levels on a steady rise you are in a good position to advance. A review of where to best direct your energies is featured. You are probably wise to approach matters with increased patience and to avoid making final, long-term decisions for now.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) A process of deciphering what makes you feel secure and how to best direct your energies is underway. Changes in your daily rhythm and routine have begun as a consequence. Opportunities are knocking but you will have to make extra efforts to engage them. Fortunately you feel alert and sharp in your mind. Exercise a creative approach balanced with a healthy dose of risk for best results.

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Catch a Rising Star | Silver Legacy The club that helped launch the careers of some of today’s top comedians hosts new comics weekly. Comedy club is dark this week. Show times 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, and 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets $15.95, $17.95 Saturdays. Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Don McMillan and Alysia Wood until July 12, Allan Havey from July 15 to 18, Scott Record from July 22 to 26, and Shayla Rivera from July 29 to Aug. 2. Wednesday-Sunday at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25.

T Tahoe Bluegrass Festival on July 11 he Hard Rock Casino hosts its first

bringing an outstanding lineup to Stateline. This festival promises to be a fun, foot stomping, dancing time with music from old-school bluegrass pickers, Grammy award-winning musicians and bands that offer more subtle shades of bluegrass threaded throughout their eclectic fusion of sound. Headliners for the all-day festival include The Greensky Bluegrass, who will be serving up some classic string band Americana. Brining a fusion of rock and bluegrass to the festival is the Del McCoury Band, who will bring a more traditional bluegrass sound to the lineup, and music veteran and mandolin picker David Grisman, recognized as the pioneer of jamgrass, who will perform with his band the David Grisman Sextet. Also performing is world-renowned Dobro master Jerry Douglas with his band the Earls of Leicester. They’ll offer up a sound that is upbeat and deeply rooted in both bluegrass and country. The band won a Grammy for best bluegrass album this year. San Francisco’s New Monsoon will be on hand to treat the audience to a taste of music that blends numerous genres to create their exclusive sound. “We are not a typical bluegrass band. We don’t necessarily fit any one genre; we are a rock band, and a jam band that borrows from bluegrass, funk and rock, which we meld together to create our own distinctive sound,” says Jeff Miller of New Monsoon.

“Tap Factory” | Eldorado Casino In “Tap Factory,” creator and director Vincent Pausanias built an entertaining show around three ideas – exciting rhythms, high performances and comedy. Pausanias has created many shows and has a great deal of experience directing different kinds of artists. When he sought to build a show around his passion, tap dance, he used that experience to create a fusion of arts within a factory. On stage, the performers will utilize four pair of tap shoes, 12 oil barrels, one stepladder, four trash bins, one bucket, one toolbox, two brooms, 12 cans, wood mallets and eight handsome men. Tickets start at $26.50. Show times are at 7 p.m. nightly until July 26.

“ … from old-school bluegrass pickers, Grammy award-winning musicians and bands that offer more subtle shades of bluegrass threaded throughout their eclectic fusion of sound.”

Each song on their newest album, “Diamonds and Clay,” is unique. Miller, one of the founding members of the band explains, “every song is different and a creation of what each band member brings to the table.” “We put a lot of thought into the order of our songs on our new album. Every song aims to take the listener on a journey and lead into the next experience. It’s reminiscent of Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ with each song playing off the next,” Miller says. The band has gone through many incarnations over the last 20 years. Miller, who plays electric guitar, and Bo Carper initially performed as a duo and along the way teamed up with keyboardist Phil Ferlino to become New Monsoon. Originally touring with a seven-piece band and large percussion section transitioned to a smaller band over the past few years. With a heavy Santana influence, the tour now hosts a five-piece band. Carper plays acoustic guitar and banjo, through which he blends a love

of classical Indian music with his West Virginia roots. Rounding out the quintet is Marshall Harrell, who offers up vocals, acoustic and electric bass, and percussionist Michael Pinkham. “It is the lyrics and music that makes our audience feel something and is a byproduct of the art. Everyone that listens to music is affected.” Miller says. “We are boundless and don’t deal with boundaries or categories,” he adds. “Rest assured that with attending one of our shows, the audience will be entertained and can’t help but dance. They’ll experience a variety of vibes,” Millers says to folks heading out to the Tahoe Bluegrass Festival. The Tahoe Bluegrass Festival will host a number of other bands, as well, throughout the day including Tahoe’s own Dead Winter Carpenters. So strap on your boots as the Hard Rock Casino heats up for what will be amazing day of music, dance and good vibrations.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com.

THEATER “The Fantasticks” | Sand Harbor State Park A charming and romantic musical about one young couple, two feuding fathers and an infinite love that transcends time, “The Fantasticks” whimsically whisks audiences on a journey of imagination into a world of moonlight, magic and memory. Along the way, love is found, lost and rediscovered again after a poignant realization that “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” Show times at 7:30 p.m. on select nights from July 17 to Aug. 23. Schedule laketahoeshakespeare.com. $20-$89. “The Full Monty” | Bruka Theatre The comedic musical theater hit based on the cult-hit film of the same name, “The Full Monty,” is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. Featuring local theater couples in the leading roles, “The Full Monty” promises pure theatrical joy. This show is recommended for audiences older than 17 years due to nudity. $20-$25. Show times are 8 p.m. July 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 & July 29-Aug. 1. Matinees at 2 p.m. on July 12 & 19. “The Great Alphabet Adventure” | Reno Little Theatre “The Great Alphabet Adventure” is a fresh and energetic adventure into the fantasy of stories told through books and the power of discovery that is unlocked through reading and learning. Kids Zora and Alex discover that Alex’s old picture book, “The Great Alphabet Adventure,” is mysteriously blank and that their job as explorers will be to find the missing letters and return them to the book. Performances at Reno Little Theater on July 11

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CALENDAR | July 9-16, 2015 & 12. Performances tour the Washoe County Library System on July 12, 15, 18, 21, 22 & 25. Free. Visit renolittletheater.org for schedule. “Last Call at the Old Southwest” | Good Luck Macbeth “Last Call at the Old Southwest” examines almost 40 years of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement through the eyes of drag queen Mother Mary and the patrons of her bar, called the Old Southwest. The play focuses on the movement of LGBT peoples from the private safe spaces of the bar to the public spheres of politics. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 & Aug. 1. Matinees at 2 p.m. on July 12 & 26. “On Golden Pond” | Valhalla Tahoe On the shore of Lake Tahoe this summer, the Boathouse Theatre will be the ideal venue for “On Golden Pond,” a classic American comedy/ drama that’s every bit as touching, warm and witty today as when it debuted on Broadway in 1979. “On Golden Pond,” written by Ernest Thompson, is a work of rare simplicity and is the genesis of the much-heralded film starring Henry Fonda and Kathryn Hepburn. This intimate family drama, laced with humor, is produced by The Dakota Organization and directed by Ethan Niven. This heartwarming play explores growing up, growing old and growing closer. Show times are July 9-12 & 16-18. $20-$28.

JULY 9 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE World’s Finest Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. Free Peoples Truckee Thursday Main Stage 5 p.m. Mondo Mariscal Truckee Thursday Corner Stage 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Cottonwood 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Natalie Cressman Moody’s Bistro 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. RENO & BEYOND In Stride Music Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Jazz Night with Cece Gable & John Shipley We Olive and Wine Bar 5:30 p.m. Music Celebration JamPro Music Factory 5:30 p.m.

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“Romeo and Juliet” | Sand Harbor State Park Shakespeare’s powerfully poetic and tragic tale of love and loss will steal your heart and leave you breathless. Transcending the hate of warring factions, two young, star-crossed lovers risk all they have to be together. However, the same passion that stirs the lovers’ hearts also fuels the wrath of their feuding families and exacts heart-rending results. Performances at 7:30 p.m. on select nights from July 10 to Aug. 22. Schedule laketahoeshakespeare.com. $20-$89. “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” | Reno Little Theatre This award-winning play brings characters from the beloved “Peanuts” cartoon to life. Though considered a good man by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the Little RedHaired Girl, nor his friend Lucy of her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile, Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Performances are July 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 & July 30-Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees July 12, 19, 25, 26, Aug. 1 & 2 at 2 p.m. $13-$16.

Scot Marshall Trio Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Mustured Courage Peppermill Casino 7 p.m. After Dark Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Brothers Gow Sands Regency 7 p.m. Carson Chamber Singers Trinity Episcopal 7 p.m. Cheryl and Joseph Derosa Steinway Piano 7 p.m. Ritmo Ardiente Pat Baker Park 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Betty Buckley Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. continued on page 30

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Rock THE Boat w/ Stylust Beats, Drop Theory July 16 | 10:30 p.m. | $45 | 21+ | “MS Dixie II” | Zephyr Cove, Nev.

the Boat returns for one show this summer with headliners Stylust Beats, funkmasters Drop Theory, local duo Time Splitters featuring Chango and Gurbtron, as well as performances by Mr. Rooney, Kowta, Jami Deep and Crispylicious. Three levels of music keep the tracks fresh and the dance moves coming until the break of dawn. Shuttle busses will provide transportation from the Tahoe Biltmore on the North Shore and Montbleu Casino on the South Shore. 

Free Peoples

July 9 | 5 p.m. | Free Truckee Thursday | Downtown Truckee

FREE PEOPLES FORMED in 2001 in the Bay Area. They focused their sound on acoustic music. Genres included folk, bluegrass and hints of old-timey and American traditionals. With the growing demand to play in venues requiring more electric music, they brought in a drummer and began a new path, incorporating electric bass and guitar, but still keeping its original feel and its acoustic-based repertoire alive. Free Peoples have been called Porch rock pros. They have quietly become one of the best American roots bands. As of 2013, they have three studio albums and one live album to date. 

SambaDá

July 12 | 4 p.m. | Free Commons Beach | Tahoe City

WHILE SAMBADÁ EMERGED from a Brazilian dance group, founder Papiba Godinho has not let his status of capoeira master dominate the band’s sound. SambaDá musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion-based styles of South and Central America and blending it with that good old funk and reggae back beat so familiar to crowds of North America, all the while keeping it natural and casual. SambaDá is careful to stick to their musical roots even as they innovate, although their experience is that it is their uniqueness, their newness to all audiences that makes them stand out. 

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DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Reno Littler Theater 7:30 p.m.

JULY 10 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE World’s Finest Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Ayline La Fondue Miss Lonely Hearts Kings Beach Rec. Area 6 p.m. River Ranch Lodge 6 p.m. Echo Trail Cottonwood 6 p.m. George Souza Spindleshanks 6:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Haunted Summer Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. Michael Grimm Hard Rock 9 p.m. Bar of America 9:30 p.m. EARPHUNK + After Party w/The Congress Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. DJ Parties Northstar 5 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Montbleu 9 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Aladdin” South Tahoe Middle School 3 & 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Azmat Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Space! Hawkins Ampitheater 7:30 p.m. Schall Adams Firkin and Fox 7:30 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m. Junk Parlor Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor 8 p.m. Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m. Mustured Courage Peppermill Casino 8 p.m. Cygne Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Whiskey Maiden Eldorado Novi 10 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Blues Jam Sands Regency pool 6 p.m. DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado Novi 9 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rupple Carson Nugget 6:45 p.m.

JULY 11 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE

RENO & BEYOND Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Flight Restaurant & Bar The Red Elvises Wingfield Park 5:30 p.m. Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m. Tristan Selzer Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Art, Wine & Music Festival Squaw Valley 11 a.m. Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival Hard Rock 12 p.m. Spun Hippo Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Music in the Castle Vikingsholm Castle 5 p.m. Way Out West Marie Sluchak Park 5 p.m. Ayline La Fondue Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Pops on the River

Reno Philharmonic

SET SAIL AS ROCK

July 11 | 5 p.m. | Tickets start at $20 Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

EVERY JULY FOR 21 years, the Reno Philharmonic has performed Pops on the River, a major fundraising event at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. The orchestra performs a Broadway-inspired concert featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra led by Maestro Laura Jackson and special Broadway vocalists. This year’s guests include Christiane Noll and Hugh Panaro. 

Third Eye Blind w/ Dashboard Confessional

July 14 | 6:30 p.m. | $39.50 Montbleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.

EVEN THOUGH THIS is a happy period in the bands life with bigger-than-ever crowds, the band gelling and excited to play, and a new album on the way, Third Eye Blind has always embraced the shadow. Fans can hear that friendship with the shadow being celebrated on this tour in more daring explorations of songs. The band has been jamming in advance of recording their new album, so this tour will see a band at its most confident in it’s efforts to discover new ways every night to surprise and transcend. 

July 9-15, 2015

CALENDAR | July 9-16, 2015 Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m. Bar of America 9:30 p.m. IJV Mulitpleks & Crispylicious Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. DJ Parties Northstar 4 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Sondre Hoymer University of Nevada 3 p.m. Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Pops on the River Wingfield Park 5 p.m. 6 Mule Pile-Up Sierra Water Gardens 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m. P’Opera Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. Chubby Checker & the Wildcats Nugget Casino 8 p.m. Machine Gun Kelly Knitting Factory 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Whiskey Maiden Eldorado Novi 10 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado Novi 9 p.m. One Year Anniversary LEX 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

JULY 12 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Art, Wine & Music Festival Squaw Valley 11 a.m. CW & Mr. Spoons Valhalla Tahoe 12 p.m. SambaDá Commons Beach 4 p.m. Thick Newton Moe’s 8:30 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CeCe Gable Arrow Creek Clubhouse 11 a.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m. Ron Savage Quartet Village Green 6 p.m. Relativity Jazz Ensemble Sands Regency Pool 6 p.m. Verbal Kint Peppermill Casino 6 p.m. Vintage Rose Wingfield Park 6 p.m.

Those Searching Studio on the 4th 7 p.m. Tim Snyder Band Sticks 7:30 .m. Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ parties Relativity Ensemble Sands Regency pool 6 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Desert Rose Revue Burlesque Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

JULY 13 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Open Mic & Karaoke Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Tahoe Improv Players Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. High Desert Harmony Reno-Tahoe Airport 6 p.m. Verbal Kint Peppermill Casino 6 p.m.

Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra Bartley Ranch Park 7:30 p.m. Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

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Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Truckee AirShow & Family Festival

JULY 14 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE Tim Snider Trio High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Greg Austin Gray’s Crossing 5:30 p.m. Haden Sayers Squaw Valley 6 p.m. Third Eye Blind, Dashboard Confessional & Night Terrors of 1927 Montbleu 6:30 p.m. Bluesdays after party Auld Dubliner 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Jam with Ben Martin Cottonwood 6 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Reno Municipal Band Wingfield Park 12 p.m. Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. continued on page 32

Truckee Brew Fest Truckee Thursdays Concerts on Commons Beach Music on the Beach in Kings Beach Truckee Music in the Park 3rd of July & 4th of July Fireworks Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Foam Fest Teton Gravity’s “Unreal”

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CALENDAR | July 9-16, 2015 TUESDAY JULY 14 CONTINUED

Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. TOCCATA Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church 7 p.m. Phoebe Yang Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Sweet Vibrations First United Methodist Church 7 p.m. Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

JULY 15 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE Montaña Truckee River Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Erich Deutsh and the Jazz Outlaws Moody’s Bistro 7 p.m. Me and Bobby McGee Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Heat Hard Rock 9 p.m. DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Kevin Tokarz or John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Jason King Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Verbal Kint Peppermill Casino 6 p.m. Aria Ukulele Concert Laxalt Auditorium 6 p.m. Blues Jam Wednesday Sands Regency Pool 6 p.m. Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. Tomo Club Studio on the 4th 7 p.m. Erin Deutsch Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Martha Redbone w/Buffy Sainte-Marie Wingfield Park 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Blues Jam Sands Regency pool 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m. DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

The BUDDY EMMER BAND plays on Thursday, July 16, at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area at 6 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m.

JULY 16 | THURSDAY RENO & BEYOND AT THE LAKE Fish Out of Water Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. The Brothers Stout Truckee Thursday Main Stage 5 p.m. Laalup Truckee Thursday Corner Stage 5 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Kings Beach Rec. Area 6 p.m. Ayline La Fondue Matthew Szlachetka Cottonwood 6 p.m. Erich Deutsh and the Jazz Outlaws Moody’s Bistro 7 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Tony Furtado Trio Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Jazz Night with Cece Gable & John Shipley We Olive and Wine Bar 5:30 p.m. Scott Marshall Trio Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. The Electric Jimmy’s Sands Regency 7 p.m. Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Anouaze Beat Pat Barker Park 7 p.m. Gloria Melms & Eric Kao Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

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Not just Pizza!

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

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

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

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

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 WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm DWR Center, 948 Incline Way

HAPPY HOUR Daily 3-7pm SALADS •SANDWICHES •BEER/WINE

Daily Soup, Lunch & Pasta Specials Daily Specials - Italian Wednesdays Mexican Thursdays, Fishy Fridays Arcade Games • Wi-Fi • HDTV Sports NFL Sunday Ticket on HDTVs with Specials!

Live music every Wednesday evening 6–9pm

$1 OFF! ANY MEDIUM PIZZA $2 OFF! ANY LARGE PIZZA or pay regular price and get a MINI Cheese Pizza FREE!

Not good with any other offers. Good through 07/16/15 view full menu & daily specials at cbspizza.com

TO GO Orders Welcome Open 11am-10pm Daily

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5075 N. Lake Blvd.,Carnelian Bay • Next to 7-11

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Whiskey Gentry Peppermill Casino 7 p.m. Christano Rizotto Trinity Episcopal Church 7 p.m. Zap Mama Knitting Factory 7:30 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Home Free Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Rock the Boat “MS Dixie II” 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

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TAHOE DINING: RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, REVIEWS & MORE

Tasty Tidbits

Courtesy Tahoe Donner

Dining Guide KINGS BEACH

TAHOE VISTA

Jason’s | American

Old Range Steakhouse

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | M/C, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center will be hosting Saturday barbecues from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on July 11 and 25, Aug. 1 and 22, and Sept. 5. The evenings will feature games, crafts, contests, dress up, food, rope throwing and more. Cost per person varies from $34 to $45 per person, with discounts for children. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 5879470 or visit tahoedonner.com.

Project MANA hosts cooking demo Project MANA hosts a hands-on cooking demonstration focused on plant-based meals from noon to 2 p.m. on July 16 in Incline Village. Following the demonstration is a luncheon with wine, recipes and more. The cost is $100. Advance registration is recommended. To register, e-mail Dian Wendel at dew2877@yahoo.com.

Farm to Table meets mixology Six Peaks Grille will be kicking off its Summer Dinner Series featuring a mixology demonstration with a local distiller and a farm-to-table menu with Tahoe Food Hub on Sept. 6. As well, enjoy a California Craft Beer Summer Series featuring a local brewery beer pairing dinner in Sandy’s Pub

plus tastings and more on July 11 and Aug. 8. For details, visit squawcreek.com.

Squaw hosts Farm to Table Dinners Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows hosts intimate, three-course family style dinners in the Alpine-ringed Garden at Olympic Village Lodge this summer. Farm to Table diners will enjoy a sustainable, regionally sourced dinner prepared by MTN ROOTS Food Truck, paired with exceptional wines, such as Skuna Bay Salmon with Herbed Pisou and Roasted Summer Squash paired with Joel Gott wines. The dinners will be held on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in July, and on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. from Aug. 14 to 28. For more information or to make a reservation, visit squawalpine.com.

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LOCAL FLAVOR

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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.

Saturday night barbecues at Tahoe Donner

July 9-15, 2015

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available. 7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

| Vintage Steakhouse

Originating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood interior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available. 7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800 TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Sausages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa. 10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

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

Try our Lobster Reuben or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself! Serving fresh fish, salads, chowder & more.

Everyday 11 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. 10089 West River Street · Truckee

(530) 582-5000 · morganslobstershack.com

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Restaurant Directory Alpine Meadows CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

(530) 581-3037

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

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

B L D L D RA

Carnelian Bay

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

ANNIE’S DELI

Deli

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

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D B L

Kings Beach

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

L D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

Crystal Bay BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Donner Summit

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

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

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

(530) 426-7661

BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

(530) 426-3904

L D

Incline Village

B L D

Northstar

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

NORTH OF THE BORDER

Tahoe/Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1787

B L D

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

L D

B L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

Olympic Valley

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

(775) 831-9090

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

D RA

B L

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

B L

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

(775) 298-2502

L D

B L D

July 9-15, 2015

Tahoe City

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

LOCAL FLAVOR (530) 550-7450

B L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

RED TRUCK

Café

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

B L

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

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

L D

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

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

D RA

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TOGO’s

Deli

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

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D L D

B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

(530) 581-2004

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

690 North Lake Blvd.

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

Tahoe Vista BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4819

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

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

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

(530) 546-4281

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

(530) 546-7744

B L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD

Grill

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L B L

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

Truckee

West Shore

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

(530) 587-2161

L D

Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

The Village at Squaw

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 414-4836

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

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

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

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Jeff Oxandaboure, Allie Stevens, Rob Wyss and Alyssa Huskinson from Sunnyside paired Salmon Crudo with Skinner Vineyard’s Rose.

W I just got back from a major wine hew, I’m a little out of breath as

tour taking in Sonoma, Napa, the Sierra Foothills, up to Oregon and the Willamette Valley. Coolest part is that I didn’t have to leave the neighborhood as these wineries were at all the Tahoe City Wine Walk. With 30 tour stops made possible by the generosity of our local businesses along the route, revelers were treated to artisan bites and great quaffs, as well as a spectacular Tahoe summer day. East to West travelers were greeted at Oliver Luxury Real Estate with a glass of J Vineyards & Winery’s always refreshing Bubbly. A perfect start on a warm day. The Boatworks Mall was a hotspot with Jake’s on the Lake hosting Handley Cellars pouring their specialty, 2013 Gewurztraminer, and at James Harold Galleries Clarksburg’s Twisted Rivers Wines matched TC’s wonderful chocolates. Twisted Rivers’ owner and winemaker Duke Heringer lit up the room with his smile and energy and offered several wines, the star of which was the 2012 Raven, a Cab-Merlot-Petite Verdot blend that highlighted the top notes of these sometimes bass-heavy grapes. Live from Sunnyside, West Shore super restaurateur Jeff “Ox” Oxandaboure was on hand with Salmon Crudo bites to complement three Skinner Vineyard pours,

highlighted by their 2013 Rose. Crafted from Mourvedre and Grenache grapes in the Provence style, this is no shy flower but rather a Rose full of fruit, flowers, structure and spice. The ever-vibrant Suzanne Nguyen, new owner of Zia Lina Ristorante, served up Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini with Arugula Pesto, and for the perfect Italian match hosted Single Leaf Winery pouring its spicy, cherry-flavored 2013 Barbera. Mangia. At Wolfdale’s, chef and owner Douglas Dale delivered his culinary magic in the form of Chicken Vegetable Pot Stickers with Pineapple Salsa. Their wine partner was Cline Cellars, one of the early champions of Rhone-style wines in Sonoma, which brought their 2013 Ancient Vines Zinfandel. The ancient/old vines term you frequently see on labels is not legally defined, and therefore often meaningless. But Cline’s 115 year-old vineyard produces the real deal OV Zin with loads of brambly, peppery and savory flavors.

Sandie Hauserman, Lola Brown, Carrie Howard and Gayle Almasi enjoyed the Tahoe City Wine Walk.

With an abundance of wineries and winemakers from all over, The Tahoe City Wine Walk is our early summer chance to meet and learn from many of the people who create the wines we love. Rest assured, the Wine Walk will be back next June, and look at the Events calendar in every issue of Tahoe Weekly or at TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine and food events in Tahoe and Truckee.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more By the Glass columns.

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LOCAL FLAVOR

by Priya Hutner

New menu at River Ranch Kings Beach

E unveiled River Ranch’s new menu,

xecutive Chef Jim Bettancourt recently

which highlights sustainable organic products whenever possible. I, along with good friend, Nicole Dreon, a local photographer and writer, had an opportunity to catch up and experience the restaurant nestled along the Truckee River. General manager Rob Curtis offered us a few recommendations of new menu items that he and Chef Bettancourt were excited about. We started with signature cocktails. Nicole ordered a Lemon Ginger Mojito, which she said was “clean, crisp and cooling.” I opted for bartender Seth’s Terrible Moscow Mule (ask Seth to tell you the story about his libation creation). And don’t let the name fool you; it was one excellent Moscow Mule.

“ The combination of mint and

spring peas made this dish light and delightful; a perfect starter

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The Cervena Elk Loin served in a port-currant demi.

The sweet, savory and citrusy combination created an excellent summer salad. For entrees, we shared the Shrimp & Grits, which was prepared with butterflied prawns, cheesy grits, cooked with red peppers, chives, shallots and topped with a dollop of tomato jam. It was both light and rich at the same time, with a touch of comfort food that was totally flavorful. We also had the Cer vena Elk Loin served in a port-currant demi with goat cheese-chive mashed potatoes and grilled garlic green beans. It was delicious.

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For appetizers, we began with a Fresh Spring Pea & Mint Hummus served with red bell peppers, celery, carrots, cucumbers and flatbread. The combination of mint and spring peas made this dish light and delightful; a perfect starter for summer. We also tried the Bacon-Bacon Whiskey Pork Belly appetizer served with candied bacon and a maple bourbon sauce, with a side of celeriac root puree. This was amazing. We both enjoyed this dish immensely. The pork was tender and crispy and the hint of sweetness the candied bacon and maple bourbon sauce offered complemented the dish. Salads were next. The River Ranch Wedge Salad, served with chilled iceberg lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon and English cucumber was topped with a housemade green goddess dressing. The flavors popped and Nicole and I both loved this rendition of a Wedge Salad. We also shared the Red & Gold Beet Salad on a bed of arugula, topped with goat cheese, citrus segments and dressed in white balsamic vinaigrette. I am a fan of beets, arugula and goat cheese, so needless to say I enjoyed the flavors of this salad.

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We finished off dinner with a dessert trio of Chocolate Cake In Raspberry Sauce, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Vanilla Crème Brulee. This summer, River Ranch will be hosting its Fish Fry Friday with live music on the deck, and Dog and Date Night the last Sunday of the month. Happy Hour is Sunday to Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. River Ranch is at 2285 River Road at the base of Alpine Meadows Road. For more information, call (530) 583-4264 or visit riverranchlodge.com.  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 for read more Tastes columns.

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Tartar Sauce

I East Coast and reached the pinnacle recently spent two weeks on the

of the food experience for the trip. I spent a week traveling around the Boston area seeing friends, and then it was up to Stowe, Vt., where I spent most of my time between college and Tahoe. The, I went to the Cape Cod and Nantucket phase of the trip and that means great seafood, which is why I’d say it was the best food portion of the trip. California, being on the Pacific Ocean, has got some pretty good seafood, but for me, there is no comparison with the East Coast seafood. New England rules supreme in this category.

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couple places I have to go for more of the fried clams, as well as the fried seafood platters, which combine clams with other fried seafood like shrimp, scallops, calamari and scrod. Of course, whenever you have fried seafood, you need a good tartar sauce and the bottled stuff just isn’t going to cut it. There are a few variations of tartar sauce, but most of the ingredients are pretty standard. One of the main ingredients in some versions that I do not use is dill. So, if you are a dill fan, by all means add some to your sauce. With that, I will also remind you that this recipe can have a pretty strong flavor, so even if you use all the ingredients, again, use this as a guide for your own taste buds and add things a little at a time so as not to overpower the sauce. 

“ Whenever you have fried

seafood, you need a good tartar sauce and the bottled stuff just isn’t going to cut it.”

Of course, when it comes to New England seafood, the first thing most people think of is lobster. I love lobster and try to have at least one when I get back here, but for me, it’s the fried and steamed clams. I have yet to find or even hear of anywhere in California that serves real fried clams, although I know there must be someplace that does. As soon as I get to the Cape Cod Canal, I don’t even wait until I cross the bridge to get onto the Cape. I go straight for an order of fried clams at one of the shacks on Highway 6. Once on the Cape, there are a

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 Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at smitty@chefsmitty.com or (530) 412-3598.

TARTAR SAUCE

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 1 C mayonnaise 2-3 T dill relish 1 t Worcestershire sauce 1 t hot sauce Salt and pepper to taste

2 T red onion, small diced 2 T capers 1 lemon for juice 2 T chopped parsley

Mix all the ingredients together, again adding each a little at a time to taste.

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