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28 The Wanderlust festival returns to its roots from July 16 to 19 at venues throughout Olympic Valley featuring yogis teaching every manner of yoga to open the heart, mind and body set against the breathtaking backdrop of the peaks of Squaw Valley. Melded within yoga and meditation classes is a phenomenal lineup of musicians to take festivalgoers from day to late night including Michael Franti and Thievery Corporation. Share your favorite moments from Wanderlust with us @TheTahoeWeekly or facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly. Photography courtesy Wanderlust.com.

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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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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 16-22, 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.

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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 10, 2015

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Elevation 6,222.89’ | Elevation in 2014 6,224.01’

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Truckee

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

(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

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9,500

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Truckee River

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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

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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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Story by Priya Hutner · Photos courtesy Wanderlust

eople practice yoga for many reasons, some to heal their bodies, become more flexible and increase

yoga festival participants will have more yogic choices than they can imagine to explore the

GURU JAGAT

A UNION OF YOGIS depth of yoga. There are hundreds of yoga

strength, while others are looking to deepen

classes to choose from, as well as meditation,

their connection with self and wake up to their

pranayama classes, workshops and lectures

own authenticity. At the annual Wanderlust

from July 16 to 19.

Aquarian Age YOGA FOR THE

D Yogi Guru Jagat brings the technoo you like to breathe? Kundalini

logy of Kundalini Yoga to Tahoe. “I took my first Kundalini Yoga class in New York and it opened me up,” explains Guru Jagat. And, she’s never looked back. Guru Jagat is on a mission to bring the teachings of Kundalini Yoga to the masses in a way that is applicable and practical. She says that she loves the connection to sound that one can find chanting mantra’s in this particular style of yoga. “Kundalini Yoga is a technology to upgrade the human operating system. We need something to help us with the velocity of this age and give us the tools to access the human potential grid,” she explains. “And, it assists us with our creativity and physical capacity to hold a compassionate space.” Guru Jagat says that she loves the way that Kundalini Yoga works from the inside out and supports the systems of the body. It incorporates the physical practice of yoga along with pranayama (yogic breathing techniques), meditation and sound. Coming to Tahoe for the first time, Guru Jagat is bringing the teachings of Yogi Bhajan and the magic of Kundalini Yoga to Wanderlust. Her mantra: Obey, serve, love and excel, this is how Guru Jagat lives her life and this is what has driven her to open The Rama Institute, the mission of which is to practice deep spirituality that is modern, fresh and community centered.

July 16-22, 2015

FEATURE

“Yoga is a healing art. I don’t impose my beliefs as an absolute, yoga is about one’s own process and evolution.”

Altruistic Yogi THE

SEANE CORN

- Seane Corn

S since the early 80s. She was working eane Corn has been practicing yoga

in the Life Café on the Lower East Side of New York City run by Jivamukti founders David Life and Sharon Gannon when she was introduced to yoga. Initially curious, Corn was doing drugs and partying at the time, which didn’t bode well with the owners, it was there that she learned other ways to transcend the feelings drugs offered her. She says that she liked the way that her body felt after doing yoga and eventually made lifestyle changes that transformed her path. Corn says that she realized she had more energy and was able to release layers of tension from years of holding stress in her body through yoga. “Yoga helped hold the mirror in the places where I was disengaged and disassociated. I continue to awaken and practice self-inquiry. I realize that within us is truth and love and the essence of that is not outside of self,” she says. Over the years, yoga has evolved for Corn, and says that she’s become more relaxed in her practice and in her life. She talks about the six nonnegotiables: yoga, meditation, prayer, diet, therapy and sleep. “Yoga is a healing art. I don’t impose my beliefs as an absolute, yoga is about one’s own process and evolution,” she says. From an early age, Corn says that she was drawn to social justice. She was deeply affected by kids that were being bullied or abused. While working in New York, many in the gay community hung around the Life Café where she witnessed the abuse and stigma that occurred to the people she cared about. Corn was there in the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and watched people she knew dying. She became involved and became a front line protester with ACT Up and the Women’s

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Health Coalition. As Corn moved from practitioner to teacher the depth of her caring for humanity only grew and led her to start her own foundation, Off The Mat. “I have an opportunity to use the platform I have to help inspire and effect change,” she said.

Corn says that she has learned numerable lessons from her years of teaching. “I try to be impeccable and thoughtful with my word, as well as having humility, self awareness and being vulnerable in my teaching, I try to be heart centered in everything I do.

“My hope is that we recognize that all of us have an opportunity to make a huge difference in the world, in how we raise our children, where our money goes, how we vote, we can run for office and hold politicians accountable. Every decision makes a difference,” she says. Learn to meditate, chant or deepen your asana practice at the Wanderlust Yoga Festival with its plethora of yogic offerings from Tantra Yoga Vinyasa to learning about the Yoga Sutras, to balancing, aligning and experiencing. Many of our local Truckee and Tahoe yoga teachers like Nikki Dean, Shari Beard and Meg McCracken will be on hand bringing their Tahoe love for yoga.  Tickets to Wanderlust feature multi-day passes, as well as individual day tickets along with special events like Farm to Table dinners, wine tastings and more. Visit wanderlust.com for more information or to purchase tickets.

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The full lineup

FRANTI

Michael Franti with My Brightest Diamond July 17 | 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25 advance | $30 at the door $45 2-day pass

THURSDAY | JULY 16

Thievery Corporation with Trevor Hall July 18 | 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25 advance | $30 at the door $45 2-day pass

“The goal of our band is to take the pain and suffering of life and help uplift and inspire people to keep going

ROB GARZA

through our music.” - Michael Franti

SYMBIOTIC AT WANDERLUST Story by Priya Hutner

M and into the night at the annual

usic abounds throughout the day

four-day Wanderlust Festival. With so much amazing music to choose from every night, it might just be a bit challenging to wake up for your morning yoga class. And, for those that don’t dance the night away, there will be plenty of music to listen to while practicing one’s favorite asana. Veteran Wanderlust performer Michael Franti will be bringing his light and positivity to the lineup this year. Recognized as a pioneering force, Franti’s music is a vehicle for positive change. “Every time I get on the mat, I learn something new about myself,” says Franti, who is also a yogi. “I am challenged in some way not only physically, but yoga has helped me with insecurity and fears that arose growing up. Life is a constant journey of things coming up and a constant practice of letting go.” Franti brings his depth of awareness and consciousness to every performance he embarks on. His high energy transforms a room. “I want to take people through a journey that brings emotions to the surface to uplift,” he says. Franti is one of those unique beings that when you speak with him he opens himself in a deeply authentic way, whether it’s talking about reuniting with his 92-yearold biological father recently and the learning process that occurred or discussing the challenges his 16-year-old son has faced diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. “It’s brought our family closer and it is a gentle reminder that we need to love, hug and kiss the people around us at least once a day,” he says. Franti says that he is proud and excited about the new release of his single, “Once A Day.” 10

“The song has profound message about the unexpected moments in life,” he explains. “The goal of our band is to take the pain and suffering of life and help uplift and inspire people to keep going through our music. The more I see, the less I know,” he adds. He is truly living his mantra, “Be the best, serve the greater good, and rock out wherever you are.”

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Also headlining at Wanderlust is founding member of Thievery Corporation, Rob Garza, a pioneer of the electronic music movement. He’ll be bringing music from his latest solo release album, “Palace of Mirrors.” Much of the music is inspired from a trip to India. Garza met up with a friend in the Bombay Dub Orchestra and says that he was moved by the Hindu singing over the music and that is when Andrew McKay suggested that he connect with Vasuda Sharma, who is featured on a number of the tracks on the new release. Ever the entrepreneur, Garza and a few partners have created a brand of Mezcal, which will launch in the U.S. in the next couple of months. “I learned about the process, the land and the culture spending time in Mexico. I spent time playing my acoustic guitar and writing music,” he explains. “Blue Agave” is another song from the album born while he was travelling around Mexico and came upon the blue agave fields at sunset.

“With a large record collection from all over the world, I’ve never felt limited,” Garza explains. Thievery Corporation has become known for the carnival-esque atmosphere of their live shows, during which they bring out a 15-member live band of musicians and vocalists. Their music is diverse with an amazing depth and breadth of eclectic influences. One can hear the threads of Reggae, Middle Eastern, Latin and Jazz sounds throughout their work. “I love travelling the world, experiencing different cultures, cuisines, people and places. It’s all part of an experience,” he says. “I enjoy the moment.” Expect a wild ride when Rob Garza DJs and Thievery Corporation performs at Wanderlust this year. There will be a number of great artists performing many genres of music throughout the festival. Check out MC Yogi, who blends hip-hop and chanting. Then there’s the High & Mighty Brass Band!, who will rev it up with New Orleans Funk and R&B, and folk rockers Buster Blue bringing some blues to the yoga world while Mandolin Orange offers up bluegrass, country and folk vibe. At Wanderlust music and yoga are symbiotic partners, one can practice vinyasa to the mystic music of Bob Marley with LouLou and Natalia of Thievery Corporation or settle into pranayama with the choreographed music. 

Wanderlust offers four days of live music and entertainment throughout Olympic Valley with many events free and open to the public. Visit wanderlust. com for more information or to purchase individual tickets for shows.

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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 EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

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

55+ Hiking Series Area venues

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

Story time Kings Beach

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 EVERY WEDNESDAY

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 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

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Conversation Café Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over 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

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

Free Movies Olympic Valley

Snuggle up under the stars and enjoy a movie on the big screen in the events plaza at Squaw Valley at 8 p.m. until Aug. 27. | squawalpine.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

Discover Tahoe City with walking tours Explore Tahoe City’s history with free, guided walking tours offered by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. The Historic Walking Tour features legends, facts, history, shopping and dining tips led by professionally trained guides. The tour includes facts and figures about Lake Tahoe, as well as information about the stunning wilderness surrounding the majestic mountain lake. Lake Tahoe’s colorful history will unfold in fun stories and legends about the people who have called The Lake home. After the tour, visitors will have a better appreciation about their pristine surroundings as well as knowledge about the best places to eat, shop and enjoy Tahoe City. The Historic Walking Tour starts at the Blue Agave at 10 a.m. on July 18, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. The tour is about 1 mile on a mostly flat path. The Tahoe City Waterfront Tour was developed in 2013 to celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary and focuses on Tahoe City and the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe throughout history. Topics include the Truckee River, dam, water rights, flow rates, rafting, water clarity, historic sailing vessels, motor boat racing, fish, Commons Beach, as well as current things to do and places to eat in Tahoe City. Meet at 10 a.m. at Gatekeeper’s Museum on July 25, Aug. 15 and Aug. 29. The tour is about three-quarters of a mile on a flat trail. Leased dogs are welcome on the tours. Tours are free with a $5 suggested donation to the Historical Society that includes access to the Gatekeeper’s Museum. Park in the public lots in Tahoe City or at the Gatekeeper’s Museum. For more information, call (530) 583-1762.

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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.

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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.

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Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event every Friday 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 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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“ It is not the mountain we conquer –Edmund Hillary but ourselves.”

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Events

Friday Fun Night Northstar

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

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 until Sept. 4. End the evening with retro skate nights with music from the 70s and 80s. | northstarcalifornia.com

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

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner

Beer pairing dinner Truckee

Farm to Table Dinner Olympic Valley

Voices of Youth reading Truckee

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

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 EVERY SATURDAY

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

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 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

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is hosting a monthly Beer Pairing Dinner Series. 21+. $65. | RSVP (530) 587-2337 Voices of Youth is the culmination of Adventure Risk Challenge’s summer immersion programs. Students will share stories of their life experiences and goal with the community. Enjoy supporting local youth at 5:30 p.m. at the Cedar House Sport Hotel. Free. | RSVP adventureriskchallenge.org

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. See features in this issue | Tickets wanderlust.com

JULY 17 | FRIDAY Cowgirls & Cocktails Tahoe Donner

Cowgirls and Cowboys are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by beer, wine and appetizers on the deck at Alder Creek Adventure Center. $65 per person. 21+. | RSVP (530) 587-9470

Movie night Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts READbox movies. Read the book and then enjoy the movie with free popcorn. Tonight’s movie is “The Incredibles” in Spanish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Watch the English version on July 24. | (775) 832-4130

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

Honoring our Military Truckee

Join a roundtable discussion on Arts, Health and Well Being across the Military Continuum and a review of available programs for veterans. Keynote speaker is Dr. Philip Lisagor. Following the discussion is a documentary film, “Marines to the Mountains” by the High Fives Foundation. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Truckee. Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door. Benefits Friends of The Veterans Hall and Art, Health and Wellness. | creativetruckee.org

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

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

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

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

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

LAKE FOREST

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

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. (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

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

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

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

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

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

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

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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.

Open 7 days a week SUMMER SCHEDULE • 10:30 a.m. - Scenic Brunch Cruise • 12:30 p.m - Lunch Cruise to Emerald Bay • 4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour Cruise • 6:30 p.m. - Sunset Dinner Cruise - Live Music on Sunday night - Magician show on Monday night

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Artists Studio Tour Area venues

The Nevada County Arts Council presents the first Truckee Open Art Studios Tour inviting visitors to experience the creative process in studio with local artists. Most studios are within walking distance of downtown Truckee. Artists will present live demonstrations and workshops. See feature in this issue. | creativetruckee.com

Beth Weber Art Fair Homewood

Beth Weber’s Arts and Crafts Fairs showcase talented local artists including photograph Garry “Kiwi” Moore, Jeff Severn and James Chappell from 1 to 5 p.m. | (530) 525-2992

Dance Festival Gala Tahoe City

An elegant evening kicks off the 3rd annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival at Gatekeeper’s Museum with a silent auction and dinner from the Crest Café at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $25, $520 table of eight. See feature in this issue. | laketahoedancefestival.com

JULY 23 | THURSDAY Tahoe Big Year Outing area venues

Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for Tahoe Big Year outing where participants will learn about the birds of Tahoe. Location to be announced. Members only; membership open to all. | RSVP tinsweb.org

State of the Lake Incline Village

Learn to choose the best and easiest native plants and learn to protect and enhance native plant populations during this workshop at Villager Nursery from 9 to 11:30 a.m. | villagernursery.com

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will release the annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report with Dr. Geoff Schladow at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science. The report includes changes in Lake Tahoe’s water quality and ecology over the past year, as well as an examination of long-term trends. $5 donation. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | (775) 881-7566

Historic walking tour Tahoe City

Spirits Dinner Northstar

JULY 18 | SATURDAY Native Plants workshop Truckee

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

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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 Blue Agave. About 1 mile on a mostly flat path. Free, $5 donation includes entry into the museum. Leashed dogs OK. Park at Gatekeeper’s Museum. | (530) 583-1762

Old Timer’s Picnic Truckee

Truckee Donner Historical Society hosts the annual Old Timer’s Picnic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Truckee River Regional Park. | (530) 582-0893 or truckeehistory.org

Kids train day Truckee

Bring the kids to Truckee River Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to ride a miniature train hosted by Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Free, donations appreciated. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Trails & Ales Tahoe Donner

The Tahoe Donner 4-wheelers club hosts the first Sierra 4x4 Trails & Ales at the Alder Creek Adventure Center with a show and shine of four-wheeling vehicles, games, raffles, beer tasting and a barbecue. | (530) 587-9400

JULY 19 | SUNDAY Birds, Views & Falls hike Mount Rose

Enjoy a guided hike from the Mount Rose trailhead to Galena Falls in search of late summer birds and wildflowers to the falls. Moderately difficult 6.5-mile hike. Free. | RSVP tinsweb.org

Lake Mary dinner Norden

Enjoy dining outside with scenic views on select dates during the Lake Mary Cabin series at Sugar Bowl from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Benefits a local nonprofit. Open to public. | sugarbowl.com

JULY 22 | WEDNESDAY Animal Viewing Incline Village

Wildthings Inc., a nonprofit wildlife rescue center, hosts an educational program with mammals, birds and reptiles for children and adults at the Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. | (775) 823-4310

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe’s hosts a Spirits Dinner with Charbay Distillery with Marko Karakasevic, 13th generation Master Distiller and winemaker, at Manzanita with a four-course dinner and featured spirits. $85. | RSVP (530) 562-3050

JULY 24 | FRIDAY Parents’ Night Out Incline Village

Kids ages 5 to 11 will have the chance to experience fun at the Recreation Center and parents will get an evening off from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The schedule is packed full of fun, pizza and salad, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and a movie. $25, $20 with IVGID pass. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

Movie night Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts READbox movies. Read the book and then enjoy the movie with free popcorn. Tonight’s movie is “The Incredibles” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

“Elevate Tahoe” showing Truckee

“Elevate Tahoe” is a film that discusses the unique challenges to growing food at high elevation. A special showing is scheduled in conjunction with Truckee Open Art Studios Tour at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center. $10 advance, $15 door. | tinyurl.com/elevatetahoe

Wine dinner Truckee

PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing hosts a six-course dinner paired with wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $125. | (530) 550-5801

OUT & ABOUT

July 16-22, 2015

Warren’s World

by Warren Miller

Watersports

“The chairlifts were running and a crowded day on the five quad chairlifts would be as many as six people, not counting Jon and myself.” I had not lived at a new ski resort since the winter of 1949-50 when Squaw Valley opened. On that first trip, there were no roads other than a narrow, bumpy logging road that took an hour to drive the 12 miles to the bottom of the mountain. The top half of Pioneer Peak is steeper than the cornice at Mammoth and the bottom half is like Snowmass at Aspen. With the help of a helicopter, it only took a couple of hours for the four of us to ski and survey the entire mountain. Jon and I both agreed it was a perfect mountain for every member of the family regardless of their ability to ski or ride a snowboard. Within a couple of years, the chairlifts were running and a crowded day on the five quad chairlifts would be as many as six people, not counting Jon and myself. That first winter, Jon and I quickly forgot how many days of untracked powder snow we enjoyed. The next three or four summers, Jon carved out more nearly perfect ski runs that you could ski all day and never take the same run twice, and that’s a lot of skiing with no waiting in lift lines.

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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SAND HARBOR RENTALS

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TAHOE CITY KAYAK

(530) 583-7245 (530) 525-7962

(530) 581-4336

521 N. Lake Blvd. & Commons Beach, Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY MARINA Tahoe City

WEST SHORE

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PEDAL BOATS & TRIKES

(530) 553-1492

POWER BOATS

ACTION WATER SPORTS

PARASAILING

(775) 831-4386

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

STANDUP PADDLEBOARDS

ACTION WATER SPORTS

KAYAKS/CANOES

*Reservations recommended for all watersports.

JET SKIS

n the spring of 1997, my wife Laurie and I were living the good life in Vail, Colo., skiing almost every day when I was invited to take a ride on a private jet to Bozeman, Mont. On board were former Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp, Jon Reveal and the man who had invited us, Tim Blixseth. We were going to look at Tim’s 14,000 acres of private property where he wanted to build the world’s first private ski and golf club. We all wondered why he thought he could sell someone a lifetime lift ticket/ membership for $200,000 and also sell a $2 million piece of property before they had the right to use their ski lift ticket. Tim had incredible vision along with being naïve about the ski business. Fortunately, at least we thought, he had deep enough pockets to carry out his initial vision and I signed on as the Director of Skiing, Jack signed onto his board of directors, and Jon was hired to layout the runs where the chairlifts should be built. Before I knew it, Laurie and I had sold our Vail home and moved into a condominium at the bottom of nearby Big Sky.

Nearby Bozeman has just about the same population as the Vail Valley in Colorado. Many of the employees live there and for someone who flies into the Bozeman International Airport is it is only a 45-minute drive to the Yellowstone Club. As you have heard, it can be as long as a six or seven-hour-drive from Colorado resorts back to Denver on an icy, Sunday afternoon. Colorado’s epic ski pass has as many as 25,000 skiers getting to ski Vail on any given weekend. The Vail skiing is still fabulous. However, if you have never had a mountain virtually to yourself with a choice of 15 quad chairlifts, come visit us some time. Don’t forget, you can only make one turn at a time and as long as the snow is on the side of a mountain you can still enjoy places such as Bintz Fruit Farm where they dug a big enough hole in the ground to build four or five rope tows and 150 vertical feet of downhill skiing. From small resorts such as Bintz come many of the skiers who eventually save up enough money to fly to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, California, Washington or Oregon for their life-changing experience on some big mountains. I call areas like Bintz the kindergartens of skiing Adjacent to the Yellowstone Club is Big Sky with the most vertical rise of any other ski resort in America. On the northern slopes of Big Sky there is Moonlight Basin that is full of chairlifts and condominiums. On the eastern side of Big Sky is Spanish Peaks with their ski-in ski-out home sites. The area provides an amazing amount of ski terrain. I’m so happy we ended up in the area. Unfortunately, I had to quit skiing four years ago when I fell and broke my back. Fortunately, I was only going 4 mph at the time and it did not cause other permanent damage. I’m lucky I can sit by the windows in our living room and watch the skiers go by. Some old-timers lament the fact that skiing has changed a lot, but I disagree. The setting has changed, no longer is there just a base lodge, a picnic table for your brownbag lunch and a place to hang your wet socks from ski boots that were not waterproof. Now things are much nicer, and skis, of course, have changed radically since I started in 1937. There are 16 different ski resorts in Montana; many small but with incredible terrain. Most are only open from Thursday through Sunday and the lift tickets start at $23. Parking places are free and all the base lodges have brownbag picnic areas. Great for families and beginning skiers. Come join us, and enjoy some of the freedom I have had for the last 60 years. n

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Golf

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INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146 GolfIncline.com | Incline Village

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

LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK Pro shop: (530) 581-6637 | SquawCreek.com

Olympic Valley

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com

Northstar

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF (530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

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OLD GREENWOOD (530) 550-7010 | GolfinTahoe.com

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PONDEROSA (530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

Truckee

TAHOE CITY GOLF (530) 583-1516 | PlayTCGC.com

Tahoe City

TAHOE DONNER GOLF (530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com

Tahoe Donner

REGIONAL COURSES GRIZZLY RANCH (530) 832-4200 | GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com

Portola

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

July 16-22, 2015

On Par

OUT & ABOUT

by Thomas Lester

Lake Tahoe Golf Course Course Details 18 holes | par 71

Yardage 3,702 to 6,741

Slope 115 to 124

Ratings 67.1 to 71.3 Courtesy Lake Tahoe Golf Course

L certified Audubon Cooperative Sancake Tahoe Golf Course is the only

tuary in South Lake Tahoe. It was designed by William Bell and offers majestic views of Twin Peaks, Mount Tallac, Desolation Wilderness and the peaks of Heavenly. The Truckee River meanders its way through much of the course and mountain wildlife can be found throughout. This is an enjoyable layout for golfers of all abilities, offering challenging shots for low handicappers along with a set of family tees for beginners. This championship course is a par 71 that plays 6,741 yards from the Gold tees. The practice facilities at Lake Tahoe Golf Course are great for anyone looking to improve their game. There is a large driving range with grass tees and mats along with a putting green, chipping green and greenside sand trap. Par 4 hole 7 is a great example of a risk versus reward hole. It is only 353 yards and is ranked as the easiest hole on the course. There are bunkers guarding the left side and a hazard along the right, so accuracy is key. Hitting driver is not necessary; a hybrid will leave a short iron into the green. Some may choose to be more aggressive and hit driver leaving a short wedge shot for the approach.

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The No. 1 handicap hole is par 4 hole 13. It measures 453 yards from the back tees. This is a long hole and requires a wellhit drive off the tee, but use caution, as there is a lake and fairway bunkers guarding this fairway. The ideal line off the tee is the left center of the fairway. A long iron or even hybrid will be used by most for this second shot into an undulating green that has bunkers short and left. Hole No. 15 is a drivable par 4 and is the best opportunity to make birdie on the back 9. It is only 289 yards and at elevation many players can drive this green in one shot. The drive must be hit over conifer pines that obstruct the view of the green from the tee. The green is small and two tiered, so take note of the pin position. There are four, deep pot bunkers surrounding the green that must be avoided. Lake Tahoe Golf Course hosts weddings, corporate events, tournaments and private parties. There is a full bar and restaurant that offers daily specials. For anyone living within 30 miles of the course, there is a resident membership card that gives discounted green fees, advance reservation privileges and a discount in the bar/restaurant. For more information or to book tee times, call (530) 577-0788 or visit laketahoegc.com. ď Ž

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FEATURE

TheTahoeWeekly.com

Bringing art to the community Story by Tim Hauserman

Nicole Martin

Kindred is a nonprofit in Truckee providing art classes to local youth started by Nicole Ashton Martin, pictured here with a group of her students.

he first thing that you notice when you speak to Nicole Ashton Martin is that she considers art and creativity as an enormous tent that contains every sort of creative endeavor you can imagine. Martin is the creative director for the Kindred Arts and Folk Institute in Truckee, a nonprofit that offers art classes to the community. “All human beings are inherently creative; even to think or to speak means to create something from nothing. In art, we concentrate this inherent creative process in order to create new meaning and new culture,” Martin says. “In the creation of new social realities, we apply creativity to the medium of society itself. When individuals are given the opportunity to express themselves in a safe environment where all thoughts are embraced, conceptual thoughts are allowed to come full circle giving individuals and all that

custom walking sticks. Not to mention the African thumb pianos, flower essence and aromatherapies, silk scarf painting, wine bottle hummingbird feeders, metal flowers and bottle bell wind chimes. Students have even used reclaimed wood to create interpretive signs about indigenous animals that are being placed on hiking trails as part of the Shane McConkey Foundation’s Eco Challenge. The list of possibilities has only been limited by the imagination of the students and their instructors. “Any medium you can think of, we’ve done it. The kids are so proud when they finish a project. The parents are surprised by what they make,” Martin said. Martin says that she feels that art is not just a painting on the wall, but an avenue to creative expression. In addition, one of the goals of Kindred is to use lost and sustainable products as part of the creative process, and instill an appreciation for the natural environment with the students. It has been said that the way to learn something is to teach it. Kindred is taking that

“ All human beings are inherently creative; even to think or to speak means to create something from nothing.” surround them another prospective on themselves and the community. “Art doesn’t have to be one way,” Martin says. “Kindred is a catalyst for all ages to come together and discover all we are capable of. Kindred offers a wide variety of sessions for all ages using multiple mediums so students are able to experience many different avenues and to create new ones together.” Students at the Kindred Art and Folk Institute can learn the correct way to do traditional art such as woodworking, glass blowing, relief painting, carving and pottery. While Kindred teaches the basics, it then bring students to artistic places that they might never had considered, Martin says. Students have made glowin-the-dark stump stools, crystal pendants with bullet shell casings, books using traditional bookmaking techniques and

philosophy to heart with the Kindred Mentors program. Students between the ages of 11 and 14 apply to become a mentor. They then agree to one day a week helping in the studio or becoming Kindred ambassadors at community events. In return, they receive 50 percent off the fee for classes and experience the learning benefits of teaching.

Lifetime love of art While ostensibly Kindred started when Martin sat down and wrote a mission statement in 2009, it started much earlier in her creative and artistic mind. Martin grew up in Kansas City and began studying art in high school at the Art Institute of Boston. Then she spent her college years at the California Institute of the Arts, where she received a bachelor of arts in fine art and graphic design

and a masters in marketing. She was an instructor for Inner City Arts, where she developed an interest in teaching children, with the goal of “helping them find their path and realize how much they are capable of,” Martin said.

Kindred offers students the opportunity to express their own creativity.

After college, Martin spent a number of years working in the corporate world in advertising and marketing, as well as for a television station in Reno. When the economy tanked in 2009 she moved to Tahoe, where she had family in Incline and fond memories of the times she had spent here. She worked for the Sierra Arts Foundation and did marketing for Tahoe Forest Hospital, but she says that she didn’t feel complete. “I wasn’t really happy and fulfilled at what I was doing without my creative outlet, I was feeling empty. My son was in first grade. I was already doing a ton of stuff with kids at schools. It clicked that I should just start Kindred. Truckee felt like the right place to call home.” Kindred’s classes and workshops are held year round with summer sessions under way now for students between the ages of 5 and 16. The nonprofit is seeking financial assistance and support from businesses and private individuals for running the program and providing scholarships.  For more information, visit kindredtruckee.org.

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OUT & ABOUT

July 16-22, 2015

BIKES • PADDLEBOARDS • KAYAKS

Campgrounds

PHOTO CREDIT: LISA MASSER

/// 3 LOCATIONS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

HOMEWOOD 5395 West Lake Blvd.

(NEXT TO HOMEWOOD POST OFFICE)

530.525.9920

SUNNYSIDE 1785 West Lake Blvd. 530.583.9920

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Next to The Ehrman Mansion

RV SITES

YEAR ROUND

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RESTROOMS

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MOUNT ROSE

MT. ROSE

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LAKE FOREST

(530) 581-4017

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

TAHOE STATE RECREATION AREA Hwy. 28 at the east end of Tahoe City

(530) 583-3074

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D.L. BLISS

(530) 525-7277

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

EMERALD BAY BOAT CAMP

(530) 541-3030

Lake Tahoe in Emerald Bay | Boat or walk-in only

EMERALD BAY | EAGLE POINT Hwy. 89, 21 miles south of Tahoe City

KASPIAN RECREATION

(530) 541-3030

(530) 544-5994

Hwy. 89, 5 miles south of Tahoe City | Bike or walk-in

MEEKS BAY

(530) 544-5994

Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

MEEKS BAY RESORT

(530) 525-6946

Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT | GENERAL CREEK Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

WILLIAM KENT

(530) 525-7982 Open year-round

(530) 583-3642

Hwy. 89, 2 miles south of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 89, 6 miles south of Truckee

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(877) 444-6777

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from 3-5 pm

Old Town Trucke e Cobblestone Tahoe City The Village at Squaw Valley

FREE BOWLING

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee on Alder Creek Rd.

BOCA CAMPGROUND

(530) 587-9281

I-80, Hirschdale exit, 1 mile north on Boca-Stampede Rd.

BOCA REST CAMPGROUND

(530) 587-9281

I-80, Hirschdale exit, 1 mile north on Boca-Stampede Rd.

BOCA SPRINGS

(530) 587-3558

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BOYINGTON MILL

(530) 587-3558

(530) 587-3071

Open year-round

10100 Pioneer Trail | No tent camping

LAKESIDE

(530) 587-9281

Hwy. 89 north at Prosser Reservoir

LOGGER CAMP

(530) 587-3558

I-80, 7 miles east of Truckee off the Hirschdale exit, on the south side of Stampede Reservoir

LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

Hwy. 89, 11 miles north of Truckee

(877) 444-6777

MARTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

PROSSER CAMPGROUND

(530) 587-8113

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee off Prosser Dam Rd.

SAGEHEN

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee on dirt road

UNITED TRAILS

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Illustrative history featured in Tahoe History Comix includes the Tahoe Dam and Watson Cabin in “State Route 28.”

Tahoe History Comix debuts The Lake Tahoe Society for Storytelling & Enlightenment has unveiled its collection of Tahoe History Comix. The first in the series of miniature comics features Tahoe history told in a graphic novel format including “Wild Men of Tahoe,” “Trailblazing Tahoe Women,” “State Route 28” and “The Angora Fire.” This year, the society plans to publish a boxed set with a total of eight illustrated history books and is working on an interactive Web site to accompany the collection. The other volumes will include “A River Runs Through It,” “Mysteries of the Deep,” “Mythical Creatures of Lake Tahoe,” and “Cemeteries of Lake Tahoe.” Founded by Tahoe Writer Kim Wyatt and artists Jared Manninen, the society’s mission is to “share and preserve our history in a unique, illustration-rich format,” according to a press release. The collection retails for $4 each or $12 for the set of four. For more information or to purchase Tahoe History Comix, visit bonafidebooks.com.

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The Lake Tahoe Wolf Rescue of Incline Village is urging dog owners to use caution when traveling with pets in cars to avoid putting animals at risk. Cars can heat up to 102 degrees within 10 minutes on 85-degree days. A dog’s normal body temperature is between 101.5 and 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, and a dog can withstand a rise in body temperature for only a short time before suffering irreparable damage to the nerves, heart, liver and brain. As well, dogs may also overheat rapidly through overexertion on hot days from running and being over exposed to the sun.

The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce invites prospective members, new members and existing members to Membership 101, an orientation on July 22 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the California Welcome Center in the Depot. Learn about member benefits, exchange ideas and have a chance for conversation about how the Chamber can best support individual businesses and the business community. For more information, call (530) 587-8808.

Free spay, neuter clinic offered The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe provides free spay or neuter surgeries for community Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas on July 16 and Aug. 13. Clinics are open to residents of Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County and Eastern Nevada County who may not be able to afford spay or neuter surgery. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, firstserved basis to qualifying applicants. Applications may be completed at hstt.org. Dogs must be current on rabies, DAPP and Bordetella vaccinations before surgery. Owners of all other breeds of dogs or cats may apply for the community discount spay and neuter program. For more information, call (530) 587-5948.

Help report aquatic invasive species The League to Save Lake Tahoe hosts free training sessions where participants may learn to identify and report aquatic invasive plants found in local lakes and streams. Training sessions are on Aug. 22 in Truckee, Aug. 12 in South Lake Tahoe, and July 24 and Sept. 9 in Tahoe City. To register, visit bit.ly/eyesonthelake.

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 and Truckee nurseries or by contacting Judy Carter at (916) 8373432. For more information, visit lakeof-the-sky.org.

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FEATURE

Grant Kaye

Greg Zirbel

Jannell Botto

July 16-22, 2015

Developing an artists’ community Story by Jenn Sheridan

nod to the community of artists in

Council presents the first Truckee Open Arts Studios Tour spanning 10 days and showcasing a variety of artists and mediums in the surrounding community of Truckee. In addition to the opportunity to visit the studios of local and guest artists, TOAST is a collection of events and workshops that includes a mix of art, music, film and photography. “One of my goals was to bring a wide range of mediums, ages and gender,” said Carla Beebe, project director for a TOAST to Truckee’s creative community. Carla and her husband, Tom Beebe, are long-time supporters of the arts in this region. Carla serves on the board of directors for the Nevada County Arts Council and Tom owns a fine woodworking and craft school in Truckee. In addition to teaching workshops, he creates functional and beautiful pieces of furniture and jewelry. Inspired by the way the city of Santa Fe, N.M., works to promote its creative community by building interactive events that draw tourism to the city to experience art workshops and gatherings, Carla says that she saw the need for an inclusive event in Truckee. “I want to build community among the art organizations and brand Tahoe and Truckee as an art community,” she said. An open art studio tour ties the event together inviting the public to view the galleries and studios of local and guest artists. From July 17 to 19 and from 24 to 26, local artists open the doors to their studios for live demonstrations and exhibit viewings. Participants use a guidebook to create a schedule around their interests. Studios include photo galleries, woodworking shops and home studios such as that of mother and daughter Janet and

Meg Martin. The sandblasted windows in the home studio is just one of the examples of the variety of work from this duo. In addition, many artists have scheduled workshops to coincide with the tour. Choose photography classes with Abe Blair or Grant Kaye, exploring the creative process in writing with Karen Terrey, or learn to paint eggs with Cathee vanRossem-St. Clair, who was commissioned by former President George Bush to paint an egg for The White House.

“I want to build

On July 18, discover Truckee’s artistic past with an archive of artwork by Truckee residents from 1876 to 1980 presented by the Truckee-Donner Historical Society. The exhibit is accompanied by music from Richard Blair, a songwriter whose tunes tell the tales of Truckee’s colorful past. The tour closes on July 25 with a reading from local writers including Marion Porter, Nicole Dreon and Karen Terrey at the Artisans Marketplace. Carla’s vision for the future of TOAST is an event that attracts cultural tourists to support the creative community. “Imagine coming to Truckee to hike, enjoy the outdoors and do a workshop with local artists,” she said.

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1-5 p.m. | Photography workshop JULY 17

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open studio tour 6:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Military talk & film showing JULY 18

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open studio tour 5-9 p.m. | Archival display of artwork 1876-1980 JULY 19

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open studio tour 5-8 p.m. | Exploring Creative Process writing workshop 9:30-11:30 p.m. | Shooting the Tahoe summer sky

community among

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the art organizations

6-9 p.m. | Beginning Egg Painting

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Post processing workshop

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Andy Blanchard

A Truckee, the Nevada County Arts

art community.”

Join Click-Off Truckee The final component of TOAST celebrates the history and depth of the Truckee community beginning on July 17 by honoring the military with a fundraiser to promote art, health and well being to the region’s veterans through Art Health Alliance and Friends of the Veterans Hall. The event includes keynote speaker Dr. Philip Lisagor and a round table discussion on available therapy programs including art and outdoor recreation. The talk is followed by the documentary “Marines to the Mountains” from the High Fives Foundation.

Photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to compete in Click-Off Truckee from July 17 to 19. Competitors have 72 hours to capture photos of the best of Truckee’s people, history, art and landscape. Winning photos will be displayed at the Truckee Community Recreation Center and prizes are offered for best of show for youth and adult photographers. Visit facebook. com/clickofftruckee for details. n For more information on the open studio tour, the events or for a digital copy of the guidebook, visit creativetruckee.org. Locations on where to pick up a copy of the guidebook are available on the Web site.

6:30-9 p.m. | Painting class JULY 22

1-5 p.m. | Experimental Screenprinting JULY 23

1-5 p.m. | Photography workshop JULY 24

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open studio tour 7 p.m. | “Elevate Tahoe” showing JULY 25

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open studio tour 5:30 p.m. | Literary Arts & Wine Reading Series JULY 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open studio tour

6:30-9 p.m. | Watercolor & Wine ONGOING

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Wet ‘n’ Dirty

Tennis Fitness classes take place at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. The cost is $15 or $12 for Tennis Membership Pass holders. For more information, call (775) 832-1235 or visit inclinetennis.com.

Become a confident backpacker Explore the Sierra Nevada and learn how to become a confident backpacker with an Introduction to Backpacking from the Sierra Club featuring three nights of food, lodging and showers in a rustic lodge from July 18 to 24 for strong day hikers. The trip is based at the Clair Tappaan Lodge on Donner Summit. Visit sierraclub.org for more information.

Discover soccer golf

Follow the Water Trail The Lake Tahoe Water Trail is a 72-mile water route along the shoreline segmented into seven day trips, including more than 50 public launch and landing sites or trailheads, paddle route itineraries, and navigation tools to help paddlers have a safe and fun adventure. Water Trail maps include paddle routes to match ability levels, paddle shops, water safety and aquatic invasive species prevention tips. Seven day trip maps include details about parking, on-site facilities and amenities, as well as public beach access to nearby hiking trails and restaurants. Additionally, a waterproof and tear resistant map includes underwater and land topography, latitude/longitude coordinates, GPS waypoints and a detailed listing of shoreline services and points of interest for Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake to help navigate the lake. The map is available at local paddle shops or laketahoewatertrail.org.

Signature races at Northstar

Snapdragon trail nears completion

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 Aug. 1. Downhill races are on Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6. And, Enduro races are July 25 and Aug. 8. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.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 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.

Take the Trails Challenge 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.

Ride with Team Luna Chix 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 22 and 19. Enjoy a Tahoe Donner Cross Country ride on Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. For more information, visit teamlunachix.com. 22

Learn advanced trail building

TAMBA hosts an advanced trail building training class on July 18 on Kingsbury Stinger Trail. This class is for people who have already taken a basic trail building course or are crew leaders. The primary focus will be on rock wall construction, rock armoring and safety procedures. Class size is limited. RSVP at tamba.org.

IVGID hosts tennis programs Three-day adult tennis boot camps will be offered once a month for those who want to work on all aspects of their game. Camps will cover stroke technique, strategy, fitness, match play and video analysis. Camps meet from July 24 to 26, Aug. 7 to 9, and Sept. 8 to 10. The cost is $201 or $80 per day. Monday night mixers take place from 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday through October. Play a friendly round robin with a different partner every round. The cost is $10 or $8 with IVGID membership. Adult tennis clinics are taught USPTA every Monday through Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 or $15 with IVGID membership. Beginner tennis clinics are held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday through Saturday. The cost is $20 or $15 for IVGID members.

It’s a cross between soccer and golf and it’s quickly becoming a new trend across the country. Soccer golf will be held on the driving range at Tahoe Donner and costs up to $8 per person to play. Golf clubs are not needed, but bringing soccer balls is encouraged; cleats optional. The first event is July 22 at Tahoe Donner Driving Range. For more information, call (530) 587-9443 or visit tahoedonner.com.

Compete in marathons, triathlons Take on local marathons and triathlons with Big Blue Adventures. The Donner Lake Triathlon is on July 25. Starting at the West End Beach on Donner Lake this race includes a one-quarter mile swim, 6-mile bike ride on Old Highway 40 and a 2-mile run on South Shore Drive. A course preview takes place on July 24 at 6 p.m. Kids distances are also offered. A halfmarathon and Olympic distance marathon follows on July 26. Head to Northstar for the Northstar Mountain Run on Aug. 9. The 10K course starts at the Village and culminates at the top of the Tahoe Zephyr Express. Join the Big Blue 5 & 10K Trail Run on Aug 15 starting at the Village Green. Kids distances are also offered. The Lake Tahoe Triathlon takes place on Aug. 22 at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. A half-marathon, duathlon and a bike-and-swim option follow on Aug. 23. For more information, visit bigblueadventure.com.

Compete with Daron Rahlves Tahoe Sports Hub hosts a free fun paddleboard race with Olympic medalist Daron Rahlves at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the West End Beach on Donner Lake. The race is open to paddlers of all ages and abilities, and prizes will be awarded to top finishers. For more information, visit tahoesportshub.com.

Give back with trail building Truckee Donner Land Trust hosts several trail building days throughout the season. The next scheduled date is at Hole in the Ground trail on Aug. 1. Volunteers meet crew leader Kevin at 8:30 a.m. at the Pacific Crest Trail off the Castle Peak exit of Interstate 80 near Boreal. Work will be completed by 3:30 p.m. Lunch and afterwork refreshments will be provided. RSVP by July 31 by visiting truckeetrails.org.

Join the Squaw Mountain Run The Squaw Mountain Run takes place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 1 at Squaw Valley. This event is a hill climb with categories for walking and running. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

20th running of Downieville Classic This year is the 20th anniversary of the Downieville Classic, and registration is now open for the downhill race on Aug. 1 and 2. The Downieville Downhill on Aug. 2 is reserved for All-Mountain racers only, which means riders will have to earn his or her start time by completing the Point to Point Cross Country course the day before. Dropping 5,000 vertical feet in 15 miles from Packer Saddle to Downieville, the Downieville Downhill is the longest and most demanding downhill mountain bike race in the nation. This prestigious race course follows the paths of the Sunrise Trail, Butcher Ranch Trail, Third Divide Trail and First Divide Trail. The Downieville Classic Cross Country Race on Aug. 1 is a point-to-point crosscountry race. The 29-mile course follows a rugged Gold Rush-era route that departs Sierra City, elevation 4,100’, climbs to the crest of the Sierra Nevada at 7,100’, and then plunges 5,200 vertical feet into Downieville. For more information, visit downievilleclassic.com.

Volunteers needed for trail day The 3rd annual Truckee Donner Land Trust and Royal Gorge Trail Day is at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 8. Join the community in improving trails in the Royal Gorge area. Volunteers meet at the corner of Serene Road and Soda Springs Road across from The Lodge at Ice Lakes. To register, e-mail kevin@tdlandtrust.org. For more information, visit tdlandtrust.org.

Compete in the Sierra Crest run Be a part of the first Sierra Crest 50k and 30k runs on Aug. 8. The course connects Tahoe Donner to the ASC training center on single track and dirt roads. Top finishers get prizes. Food and raffle to follow. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Celebrate biking in Meyers The Meyers Mountain Bike Festival returns on Aug. 9 at Divided Sky. This event is a fundraiser for Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association. Participate in the Triple Crown Ride or take advantage of shuttle rides and bike demos. Live bands, DJs a beer garden and barbecue are all part of the fun. For more information, visit mountinbiketahoe.org.

Compete in Senior Games Registration is now open for the 2015 Reno-Tahoe Senior Summer Games, a program dedicated to promoting and implementing fitness. Open to people ages 50 and older, the event includes track and field, swimming, bowling, golf and a slot tournament. Opening Ceremonies will take place on Aug. 15, with Closing Ceremonies on Aug. 30. Early registration is $25 plus $10 per event until July 31. After July 31, registration is $30. For more information or to register, call (775) 6574602 or visit reno.gov/seniorgames.

Compete in tennis open The Incline Open takes places from 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.

July 16-22, 2015

Gone Fishin’

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Damselfly hatch at Davis Lake

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Following the damselfly hatch at Davis Lake.

D site of two California Department of avis Lake near Portola had been the

Fish and Wildlife eradications to rid the lake of Northern Pike that were illegally introduced in the 80s and 90s. It appears that the lake has rebounded nicely and large fish are once again being caught. As an alternative to fishing the Truckee River, I recently took a trip there with several friends to fish. I had heard that the damselfly hatch had been in full swing so we headed up to give it a try.

“Fish were showing and I had fish eating damsel nymphs around me.”

Putting our pontoon boats in at the Cow Creek access point, we noticed that many other watercraft already on the lake. You could tell by the numbers that news of the damsel hatch had reached afar. Fishing was slow, but fish were showing and I had fish eating damsel nymphs around me. At one point, we looked into the water and saw small damsels migrating. We had the right size and shape, but the color was brown. We had tan, light olive and dark olive. We tried the dark olive and put it in front of feeding fish only to be refused over and over. Marking pens were in the truck quite a distance away so rowing back was not an option. We tried other flies such as callibaetis mayfly imitations (usually a good lake choice), but these did not work either. We scanned the water trying to see what else could be happening. Once the hatch subsided, the feeding fish slowly disappeared back to the depths of the lake. We fished until evening, but had no success. We could hope for an evening Hexagenia mayfly hatch, but neither of us was prepared for that, so we opted to head back to Sierraville for a nice dinner at Los Dos Hermanos, a great Mexican restaurant. Our other three anglers managed to catch a few fish using blood midge larva. It was the only thing that we hadn’t tried during the damsel hatch. They had tried them in desperation. The fish were much more selective than when we had fished here before in the 90s during this same hatch. There is considerably more pressure than in those years and that has probably resulted in pickier fish. It was quite humbling. 

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca | Inflow is at 30 cfs and the outflow is 50 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. Flyfishermen are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries open only July

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

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Little Truckee River | The flow is at 30 cfs

and running low. 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. This water is slow as the weather warms. Fall will be the next best bet to fish this water.

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 8 cfs, and the flow from Boca downstream to the state line is running at 78 cfs. Flows are too low for now. Please 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 extremely picky. 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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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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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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TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

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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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

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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MARTIS CREEK

Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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

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

TRUCKEE | (530) 550-2225 >

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

Lifeguard training offered

Swim programs held

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 20 to 22. The cost is $54 or $43 for IVGID members. For more information, visit ivgid.org.

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.

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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.

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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.

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 from 9 a.m. to noon from 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.

Register for nature camp The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science announces this summer’s nature camps. Kids ages 6 to 8 can enjoy learning about bugs during junior entomologist camp from July 20 to 23. TINS partners with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a Tahoe Trackers youth backcountry camp from Aug. 1 to 3 for ages 12 to 14, with Insect Adventures on Aug. 11 and 12. For more information including scholarship opportunities, e-mail james@tinsweb.org.

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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 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.

Sugar Bowl offers a variety of kids’ camps for various ages. Sessions are from July 20 to 24 and July 27 to 31. Kids ages 4 to 6 will enjoy exploring Donner Summit and participating in games, art projects and story telling. The cost is $500. For kids ages 7 to 9, Adventure in Nature camp combines hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and biking with art and natural history lessons. A sleep away option is available during the second week. The cost is $635. Mountain Adventure is offered for kids ages 10 to 12. Kids are challenged to push their physical and mental boundaries in a fun and safe environment with mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting and more. An overnight experience is offered during the second week. The cost is $685. Young teens ages 13 to 15 will enjoy Adventure, Leadership and Stewardship. Campers will learn to become thoughtful citizens of the world while enjoying outdoor adventure and sports. The cost is $710. Mountain bike camp is offered for kids ages 10 to 15. Prior bike experience is recommended. The cost is $685. For more information, call (530) 426-6790.

Explore science, nature at camps KidZone Museum is offering summer camps with Farm Camp for ages 4 to 6 years from July 27 to 31. An Electricity Camp for ages 6 to 8 years will be held from July 20 to 23, with a Sierra Water Science Camp for ages 8 to 10 years from July 20 to 24. For more information, visit kidzonemuseum.org.

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Peak Volleyball camps return Peak Volleyball Camps is hosting threeday clinics with 17-year veteran NCAA Division I and II college head Volleyball coach from 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.

Naturalist camps offered Learn about Nature, Art & Adventure with the SWEP Junior Natural Camp designed to inspire a child’s connection to the natural world. Each day, children will learn about plants, animals and stewardship through environmental science activities, service-learning projects, art projects, nature journaling, interactive games, hiking, biking and exploring the forests, streams and meadows of the Lake Tahoe region. The camp is at Tahoe Cross Country from July 20 to 24 for fourth and fifth graders, and from Aug. 4 to 8 for sixth and seventh graders. The cost is $300 per child per session. For more information or to register, visit 4swep.org.

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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. Videos are due by 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.

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.

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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.

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Eilley Oram: Seeress of Washoe City) where she opened a boarding house for prospectors and miners. The following year, Ellie ordered a new crystal ball that was delivered by none other than the legendary skiing mailman Snowshoe Thompson. Soon she was making money as a psychic and fortuneteller in Virginia City in addition to her boarding house enterprise. According to local lore, Ellie was given 10 feet of mineral vein by an impoverished miner who couldn’t pay for his room and board. The claim was next to one owned by Lemuel Sanford “Sandy” Bowers, a hardworking, but illiterate and unrefined muleskinner from Missouri.

“When she looked into her crystal ball, it prophesied great wealth and life in a mansion, Eilley Bowers, circa 1863. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

W young girl growing up in the Highhen Alison “Eilley” Oram was a

lands of Scotland during the 1830s, she already sensed that she was destined for more than the dreary life of farming. Born in September 1826 in the Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, Eilley was bright eyed, spirited and had an enthusiastic zeal for life. As itinerant farmers, the Oram family moved frequently, but Eilley was optimistic about her own fate. She had a secret peep stone that she believed could tell her the future. And, the future looked bright indeed to this passionate and adventuresome teenager. When she looked into her crystal ball, it prophesied great wealth and life in a mansion, but little else. No solutions were forthcoming on how to acquire that promised fortune. The first step came when 15-year-old Eilley married Stephen Hunter with a ceremony in the Church of Scotland. Hunter was four years older than Eilley but did not seem like an adventurer and he certainly wasn’t rich. Six years later he met Mormon missionaries who were proselytizing for their faith. Hunter became an ardent believer and was baptized into the new Church of Latter Day Saints. When her husband decided to immigrate to America, Ellie agreed to travel with him and several hundred converts

who were sailing for the rapidly growing Mormon enclave of Nauvoo, Ill. When Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith was murdered by a mob in 1844, virtually all the religious converts fled for the safe haven of Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. By the time the Hunters reached Utah in 1849, their relationship was on the rocks. The couple had no children and after eight years of marriage they divorced in 1850. In 1853, Eilley entered matrimony again with Alexander Cowan, a devout Mormon farmer also born in Scotland. Mission work took them to remote Mormon Station (present-day Genoa, Nev., just east of Lake Tahoe) before they relocated to Franktown in nearby Washoe Valley. This area was the far western frontier of the proposed State of Deseret that the Mormon Church hoped to settle. The couple purchased 320 acres of good farmland that included a house and corral. In 1857, the U.S. Federal Government sent troops to Salt Lake City in a conflict known as the Utah War. To protect his acolytes, the new Mormon leader Brigham Young recalled all the church’s colonists back to defend the core community at Salt Lake City. Alex Cowan heeded Young’s command to return, but Eilley refused. She divorced Cowan and headed for a small mining camp in Gold Canyon (near present-day Virginia

but little else.” In 1859, substantial deposits of silver and gold were discovered in the region and news of the discovery spread like wildfire. Investors and financiers flocked to the new Comstock Lode and most of the impatient miners sold out their claims quickly with little profit. But not Ellie and Sandy, who ended up getting married and quite rich when they combined their claims. Ellie was 33-years-old and Sandy 29. They erected a stamp mill to extract silver and gold from the bulk ore and soon realized $500,000 in profit. At times, the mine was paying $18,000 per week. Ultimately, the couple’s fortune peaked at $4 million. Their wealth didn’t console them, however, when their first born child died at 2 months of age. Tragedy struck again when the couple lost their next baby while he was still an infant. Beginning in 1861, Sandy and Eilley built the Bowers Mansion for $400,000 in Washoe Valley south of Carson City. Doorknobs were made of solid gold. They hosted a public banquet at the International Hotel of Virginia City where fine food and champagne were given away in abundance. In his toast, Sandy Bowers said, “I’ve been in this country amongst the first that came here. I’ve had powerful good luck, and I’ve got money to throw at the birds.”

For Eilley, it seemed that her psychic predictions were all coming true. Eilley and Sandy Bowers traveled to Europe where they spent $100,000 buying furniture and other luxury items for their mansion. They visited her aging parents in Scotland where Eilley gave them money for a comfortable retirement. Eilley tried to meet Queen Victoria of England, but her highness did not receive divorced women. On their return to the United States in 1863 the Bowers adopted an infant girl whose mother had died in childbirth on the ship. They named the baby Margaret Persia after the ship they were on. Upon their arrival back in Nevada, the Bowers discovered that their mine was depleted and its operation compromised by unscrupulous shysters. Despite Sandy’s unrestrained financial generosity, even his own miners were lining their pockets at his expense. In his “History of the State of Nevada,” Myron Angel wrote, “Without any good missionary to instruct, or any strong friend to advise and direct he continued to throw money at the birds with the approval and encouragement of flatters, sycophants and robbers, and his princely fortune was wasted.” Over the next few years, Sandy Bowers’ health declined and in 1868 he died of lung disease. Eilley was crushed and depressed at the loss of her husband and their fortune. The death of her adopted daughter Persia in 1874 was another emotional blow. After the loss of her family and wealth, she lost the mansion, too. (Today the mansion is a park in Washoe County.) With nothing else to fall back on, Eilley returned to using her crystal ball as a clairvoyant and fortuneteller in Nevada and San Francisco. Eventually Eilley went deaf and blind, which ended her career as a psychic and she died impoverished in 1903. Eilley’s peep stone had teased her with wealth and fame, but the Seeress of Washoe couldn’t predict the tragic side of life.  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 LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE “GLENBROOK” STEAMS BACK TO LIFE The Truckee-Tahoe Railroad that connected Tahoe City with Truckee in the early 20th Century was comprised mainly of equipment salvaged from the remains of defunct logging operations — the Lake Tahoe Railroad at Glenbrook and the Lake Valley Line at Bijou. The Glenbrook operation connected sawmills at lake level with a water flume near Spooner Summit. A trestle switchback enabled the engine “Glenbrook” to climb 900 feet up a mountain face on Tahoe’s East Shore where lumber was transported to the Comstock mines. This engine was later used on the Truckee-Tahoe Railroad for passenger service. In May 2015, the newly restored 140-year-old steamer went on display at the Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City.

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

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Tahoe Time Story by Jenn Sheridan

Mountain biking the TRT

tching to get out and pedal after a month-long, unintentional hiatus from my bike, my friend Andrew Gauthier and I decided to spend a recent afternoon exploring the Tahoe Rim Trail between Mount Rose and Tunnel Creek Road. The ride is a little more than 8 miles one-way and follows the ridge providing views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. Riders can choose to park a car at the Tunnel Creek Café or complete the entire ride as an out-and-back totaling roughly 16 miles. Keep in mind that the Tahoe Rim Trail is only open to bikers on even-numbered days of the month. This

Andrew Gauthier rides one of the hard-packed, sandy sections of trail.

“A few rocky sections will test your technical skills, however reaching the top of Chickadee Ridge is immediately rewarded Andrew maneuvers a narrow section of Trail.

helps to prevent potential conflict between equestrians and hikers. Following the rules helps to build a positive relationship among trail users. I recommend starting from the Tahoe Meadows trailhead because it provides more downhill sections throughout the ride, however there is still enough climbing involved to get your blood pumping. Start by parking along Highway 431 near Tahoe Meadows and follow the blue Tahoe Rim Trail signs to the Tahoe Meadows trailhead. The ride begins with a mellow cruise in the shade through the trees before it begins climbing nearly 600 feet. A few rocky sections will test your technical skills, however reaching the top of Chickadee Ridge is immediately rewarded with open views of Lake Tahoe below.

The Carson Valley appears below as the trail wraps to the east side of the ridge.

with open views of Lake Tahoe below.”

The trail continues to wind south through the trees and as of early July the wildflowers were in full bloom, which was a treat for the eyes as we pedaled along. The trail continues to climb gradually before reaching the top of Crystal Ridge at Diamond Peak and wrapping around to the east of the ridge to provide views of the Carson Valley below. From here, the trail is relatively flat with some small climbs and descents. Most of the trail is hard pack with some loose sand and a few rocky sections. We continued pedaling, stopping a few times to check out prime vistas and wildflowers, to take photos and let Andrew’s dog, Fiji, catch his breath and drink some water. After a short climb followed by a few descending switchbacks, we came to an opening with several options to choose from. The first option is to continue south on the Tahoe Rim Trail toward Spooner Summit. This extends the ride to 23 miles and riders are rewarded with views of Lake Tahoe and Marlette Lake, ending the ride at Spooner Summit State Park. The second option is to follow Tunnel Creek Road to the scenic Flume Trail, which is world famous for its views of Lake Tahoe and delivers riders to Marlette Lake and finally Spooner Summit State Park. We chose the third option, which is to continue along Tunnel Creek Road for a 3-mile downhill ending at the Tunnel Creek Café in Incline Village. The road is a fast descent with loose sand that keeps riders on their toes at all times.

Once arriving at the Tunnel Creek Café, I recommend taking advantage of the delicious lunch options. Grab a sandwich or wrap to go and enjoy it at one of the beaches along the East Shore before returning to the car left at the trailhead. Flume Trail Bikes behind the Tunnel Creek Café provides daily shuttle service to Mount Rose and Spooner Summit for $15 per person. It’s a great way to avoid the inconvenience of shuttling a second car and cuts down on the amount of traffic in the area. As well, they provide a variety of rental bikes for those who are visiting the area and travelling light. When packing to enjoy this stretch of trail, remember to bring plenty of water and an extra layer. Much of the trail is above 8,000 feet so it will be a few degrees cooler than the temperature at lake level.  For more information on the Tahoe Rim Trail, visit tahoerimtrail.org.

Fiji takes in the big views of Lake Tahoe after climbing the ridge.

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Watercolors, abstracts at Art Center

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.

Join Click-Off Truckee Photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to compete in Click-Off Truckee from July 17 to 19. Competitors have 72 hours to capture photos of the best of Truckee’s people, history, art and landscape. Winning photos will be displayed at the Truckee Community Recreation Center and prizes are offered for best of show for youth and adult photographers. Visit facebook.com/ clickoff truckee for details.

Cask as Canvas seeks artists Truckee River Winery invites artists to turn retired wine barrels into works of art. Registration is free and each contestant will receive a 55-gallon oak barrel to paint. Barrels will be displayed at the tasting room along with other pieces of finished work provided by the artists before being auctioned off to benefit local charities. All artists will receive a $300 gift certificate to Truckee River Winery, as well as recognition at truckeeriverwinery.com. Registration forms are available online and the deadline is July 17. For more information, call (530) 587-4626. 28

Fourteen Tricia Leonard | North Tahoe Arts Center Workshops offered during TOAST

Workshops offered at Atelier

Local artists will offer a variety of workshops to the public during the Truckee Open Artist Studios Tour (see feature in this edition). On July 16 and 23, beginning photographers can take Digital Photography 101 with Grant Kaye. Digital camera, memory card and battery are required. The cost is $50. Register by calling (530) 386-6492. Abe Blair teaches night photography at Kings Beach on July 19, followed by a post-processing workshop on July 20. DSLR Camera, tripod, battery and memory card are required for the workshops. The cost is $150. Register by calling (530) 414-9348. Explore the creative writing process with Karen Terrey on July 19 at Tangled Roots Writing. The cost is $45. Register by calling (530) 386-3901. Cathee vanRossem-St. Clair hosts an egg painting workshop on July 20 at Painted Vine for $40. Eva S. Nichols hosts Watercolor & Wine on July 26 at the Painted Vine for $40. Register for Painted Vine workshops by visiting the shop or calling (530) 214-8935. Atelier hosts a workshop on Experimental Screenprinting in conjunction with TOAST on July 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. For details on this and other workshops at Atelier, visit ateliertruckee.com. For more information on the workshops and the tour, visit creativetruckee.com.

Atelier is offering art classes for all levels including intro to bookmaking on July 17 and 18, intro to crochet on July 21, experimental screen printing on July 22, playing with dinner plates on July 24, playing with cups on July 25, modern calligraphy on July 27, a workshop on succulents on July 28, and two bonus Social Sketch sessions on July 24 and 31. 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.

‘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.

Visit open studios Local artists Randall Stauss, Heidi Reeves and Jenny Antonucci are hosting open studio tours with artwork on display and for sale from 9 to 5 p.m. from July 24 to 26. See Stauss’s work at 5071 Nevada St. in Carnelian Bay. Reeves and Antonucci will be on display at 629 Midiron Ave. in Kings Beach. For more information, call (530) 546-4481 or (530) 424-1753.

Summer art workshops offered 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 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

Archival artwork on display Explore the work of Truckee residents dating back to 1876 in a special exhibit from the Truckee-Donner Historical Society at the Veterans Hall on July 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour. The exhibit will feature a collection of Rafael Jolly oil paintings, along with works from Truckee residents from 1876 to 1980. Live music will be provided by Richard Blair during the event. For more information, visit creativetruckee.org or truckeehistory.org.

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with Paper Leads to Thread from July 20 to 24. 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.

Free art workshops offered North Tahoe Arts is offering a summer series of four art workshops free to the public. 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 designed 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.

Submit artwork to film festival The Wild & Scenic Film Festival invites artists to submit artwork in a contest to become the official 2016 artwork used on all festival collateral at the 14th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival held in Nevada City and Grass Valley from Jan. 14 to 18. The artist whose work is selected will be awarded a $500 cash prize and two festival passes. In addition, winning artwork and honorable mentions will be prominently displayed at the Festival and will be available for sale. Submissions must be received via email no later than Aug. 2. For more information, visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

Learn to create a masterpiece Join The Painted Vine at West Shore cafe for step-by-step instruction from experienced artists to create a work of art while enjoying a glass of wine every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. until Sept. 9. No experience is necessary and classes are $40. For more information and to register, visit painted-vine.com.

Skaff featured at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant in Tahoe City is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2016. Skaff ’s love of the

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West provides the inspiration for his lightfilled, vibrant landscapes. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group. A selection of Skaff ’s paintings and news of upcoming exhibits may be found at askaff.com.

New works at Riverside Studios Riverside Studios will showcase new works from chopstick drip painter Peter Buchan. Using the unconventional approach of painting perpendicular to the canvas, the artist harnesses the power of gravity to drip industrial enamel paint from chopsticks. His work will be on display through July. For more information, visit riversideartstudio.com.

Szony shows at Sierra Arts To coincide with the 20 annual ARTown, Sierra Arts hosts a collection of large format photos created by Franz Szony for the exhibit “Wise Witches.” “I do believe in beauty, but I also believe in the intention and thought behind that beauty. In my work, the imagery is seductive, but the feeling will encourage you to understand the story,” the artist said. Szony’s work is on display through July. For more information, visit franzszony.com. th

Atelier features Teague The work of Colin C. Teague will be featured at Atelier in Truckee through Aug. 31. Teague is a printmaker specializing in multi-drop registration. To preview Teague’s work, visit ccteague.com. For more information about Atelier, visit ateliertruckee.com or call (530) 386-2700.

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is for artists and novice artists to have the opportunity to work on individual projects. Bring equipment and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor. Bring supplies and easels. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call (530) 581-2787.

Enjoy painting, wine at Ritz-Carlton The Painted Vine in Truckee will offer a special evening of wine tasting and painting at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, through December with upcoming workshops from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 18 and Aug. 8. The workshops include the class, cheese and dessert stations, wine and champagne. The concept is to provide participants with a guided lesson that helps novice artists work toward creating a work of art. The cost to participate is $100 per person, and advance reservations are required. This event is limited to 20 people and may be reserved by contacting the hotel concierge at (530) 562-3000. The minimum age for participants is 12-years-old.

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by Samantha Weaver

Have you ever heard of pink turtle-head, creeping Charley, scarlet monkey, lady’s ear drops, painted tongue, false dragonhead or the beefsteak plant? If you’re a horticulturist you may have; they’re all names of flowers. Until 1928, women who wanted to swim at the beach in Atlantic City were required to wear stockings.

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Horoscopes

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Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) You feel bold and brash about certain matters but circumstances are also directing you to take a diplomatic approach. While making key investments of late feels like the right thing to do you may also have to endure the dent in your account. Over the coming weeks your focus will be upon returns on your efforts. Even though money talks, expand you focus to include emotional and spiritual rewards too.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Engaging with significant others, family and friends continues in the spotlight. Some interactions may involve various levels of conflict, or at least inner resistance, yet you are keen to be involved. There is too much to gain, exchange and share. People want to give to you now and your main challenge is to be open to receive, with respect, grace and gratitude.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Balancing a mix of doing work behind the scenes yet also reaching out to get more attention continues. The risk factor supported by a blend of wit and charm will help your cause. At deeper levels the urge to break through old fears is in full force. Direct your imagination to work for you and not against for best results. Take deliberate action to initiate a momentum of power.

A mix of working harder and increasing the quality and scope of your involvements with others is in focus now. This trend will continue for a few weeks anyway. Rewards for past efforts will really begin to flow in towards summer’s end, so persevere. Your social scene will pick-up soon as well. Do what you feel you must now to clear the way to do more of what you want soon.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Mixing and mingling with friends new and old has been a central focus lately. Blending in has been important and so too has expressing your sense of individuality, even asserting it at times. At deeper levels you feel the need to dig deeper to access your truth. Having faith in your resourcefulness and resolve is featured and is linked to making a special mark on the world.

A creative and animated cycle is under way. This is a good time to initiate and/or follow through on projects. This may require some added measures of faith and confidence. Associate pleasure to the process and be willing to give more than you might think you have to. Let your feelings flow and allow your expressions to come from the heart for best results.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) You remain in an important go-ahead phase. This may involve receiving specific training or you could be the one exercising your authority by giving it. In any case, this is an expansive time for you and it is important that you make the most of it. Focus to build a promising momentum; you will be really happy you did in the months to come.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Taking a philosophical perspective and approach on matters continues. As much as you would like to take some calculated risks to advance your position, you want to know better what you are getting into and/or leaving behind. Yet, the future beckons and whether by inspiration or circumstance it is important that you proceed steadily in that direction.

Deep changes that have been under way in you over the past few years have entered a phase of completion. Matters close to home likely came to a head at the time of the Full Moon and the aftermath continues. In some respects all is well and could hardly be better. Yet, a challenge to see a bigger picture to make key choices, especially regarding family, linger.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) An extra busy cycle continues. It is the sort that challenges you to dig deeper into yourself than usual. Call it a soul-searching process or simply a shift of perspective, either way you have a lot on your mind. The good news is that your confidence levels should be on the rise. If they are not, brainstorm about how you can creatively render a better service, something to feel proud about.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) You have entered what may be described as a regenerative cycle. Complex feelings, thoughts and circumstances demand your attention. In many respects, however, it is more about patient cooperation than anything else. Still, there is inner work to do and it includes surrender and letting go. Make extra efforts to take care of yourself, drinking more water and getting more rest than usual.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) A determined push to increase your confidence levels has begun. You main goal now includes increasing your overall sense of security and state of health. There may well remain some key areas where you need to make some improvements in this regard. Yet it is largely a matter of follow through on initiatives taken last year.

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he shores of Lake Tahoe will serve as a stage for world-class dance, as a collection of classical, contemporary and modern dancers from across the nation take part in the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 to 24. The festival was launched by Tahoe City native Christin Hanna and longtime collaborator Constantine Baecher in 2013. Hanna has danced professionally with the Oakland Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet. She was also a founding member of New York City’s New Chamber Ballet. Baecher is co-founder of Denmark’s Copenhagen International Choreography Competition. He has danced with the Royal Danish Ballet and KUNST-STOFF San Francisco, and was most recently a part of Carolyn Carlson’s “NOW” at Theatre National de Chaillot in Paris. Hanna’s prolific career as a freelance performer, choreographer and instructor has allowed her to bring together an impressive group of dancers for the festival including Kristina Berger, a principal dancer with Erick Hawkins Dance Company; Stephen Straub, formerly of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet; Tom Mattingly of Visceral Dance Chicago; and Arolyn Williams, a soloist with Ballet West. “We have made it the festival’s mission to present diverse programming and have brought together a great group of dancers to do just that,” said Hanna in a press release. “We want to showcase different choreographers while also preserving important works from the past.” 32

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July 16-23, 2015 CASINO SHOWS 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 Allan Havey until July 18, Scott Record from July 22 to 26, and Shayla Rivera from July 29 to Aug. 2. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. Laugh Factory will be open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows on Friday & Saturday at 9:30 p.m. See Jamie Kennedy from July 24 to 26, Dom Irrera from July 28 to Aug. 2, Adam Ray from Aug. 18 to 23, Greg Morton from Aug. 25 to 30, and Bobby Slayton from Sept. 22 to 27. “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.

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“ What’s amazing about having these accomplished dancers coming to Lake Tahoe is that not only do they grace the area with high-caliber talent and performances, but they also share their skills and experience with the region’s younger and aspiring dancers.” The program includes excerpts of modern dance pioneer Erick Hawkins’ “Here and Now with Watchers,” which premiered in New York in 1957. During the performance, Berger and Baecher will be joined by dancers participating in the Young Dancers Workshop, which pairs local and visiting dance students with festival artists. Designed for dancers ages 11 and older, the three-week intensive is aimed at refining technique while enhancing and promoting artistic growth. Straub will premiere a solo work, as well as a reimagining of a suite from “A Midsummer Nights’ Dream.” Mattingly will be joined on stage by Williams in his duet “Ave Maria.” Finally, Hanna and Baecher will perform their new collaboration, “Proximity,” which premiered in New York at New Chamber Ballet’s 10th anniversary celebration. “What’s amazing about having these accomplished dancers coming to Lake Tahoe is that not only do they grace the

area with high-caliber talent and performances, but they also share their skills and experience with the region’s younger and aspiring dancers,” Hanna said. The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival opens July 22 with a gala night opening celebration, which includes dinner catered by Crest Café and a silent auction. Dancers return to the stage under the skies Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. with free talks at 5:30 p.m. Picnic options and VIP tables are also available. All performances take place at the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City. The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival helped launch the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, the area’s first professional dance company. The Collective is in the midst of its first full series of performances, and culminates with a performance by the New Chamber Ballet from Oct. 15 to 17.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit laketahoedancefestival.org.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” | Laxalt Auditorium Who wouldn’t want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s world-famous Chocolate Factory? See Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self confidence and self esteem that promotes a special understanding of other people. Produced by TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada and written by Richard R. George. Shows at 7 p.m. July 17-25 and 2 p.m. on July 26. $8-$10. “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 16-18, 23-25 & July 29-Aug. 1. Matinee at 2 p.m. on July 19.

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SWELLS Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m. DJ Drez Squaw Valley 8:30 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rock the Boat “MS Dixie II” 10:30 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.

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“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 tour the Washoe County Library System on July 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 17-18, 24-25, 31 & Aug. 1. Matinee at 2 p.m. on July 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 16-18. $20-$28. “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 heartrending results. Performances at 7:30 p.m. on select nights until 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 Red-Haired 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 16-18, 23-25 & July 30-Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees July 19, 25, 26, Aug. 1 & 2 at 2 p.m. $13-$16.

JULY 16 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. Mandolin Orange Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. The Giving Tree Jake’s on the Lake 4 p.m. 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. Carolyn Dolan and Paul Covarelli Harrah’s Outdoor Stage 5 p.m. Vinnie Fallico Squaw Valley 5 p.m. Mandolin Orange Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. Tasha Black Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Kings Beach Rec. Area 6 p.m. Ayline La Fondue Matthew Szlachetka Cottonwood 6 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 7 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Erich Deutsh and the Jazz Outlaws Moody’s Bistro 8 p.m. The Wanderlust Spectacular Squaw Valley 9 p.m. Tony Furtado Trio Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. Live music Hyatt Love Eagle Grille 9 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Urn Squaw Valley 11 a.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. Serious Black Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. DJ Urn Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m.

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July 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Free Sky Tavern | Reno, Nev.

THE SKY TAVERN Music Series brings rock to the mountains during the second session of the summer season. Kicking off the afternoon is a set from the students of Reno Rock Camp followed by a performance from Reno’s Southern rock group Seasons of Insanity. The day closes out with an acoustic set from Pieces of Eden. 

Tony Furtado

July 16 | 9 p.m. | Free Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

FEW MUSICIANS OF any stripe so personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots music. Furtado is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef. 

Rumpke Mountain Boys

AT THE LAKE Wild Child Squaw Valley 11 a.m. Tasha Black Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. Mandolin Orange Squaw Valley 1 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. Mandolin Orange Squaw Valley 3 p.m. Rebel Soul Heavenly Village 5 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 5 p.m. Buster Blue Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. River Ranch Lodge 6 p.m. Lawrence Johnson Cottonwood 6 p.m. Ayline La Fondue TOCCATA St. Theresa Catholic Church 7 p.m. Buster Blue Squaw Valley 7 p.m. My Brightest Diamond Squaw Valley 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Rak Dettlebak Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. continued on page 34

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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 Series JamPro Music Factory 5:30 p.m. Jazz Night with CeCe Gable Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 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. 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. John Dawson Band JA Nugget 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Hookah Stew Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays w/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 Dale Poune Plan b: Microlounge 7 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.

July 23 | 7 p.m. | Free Sands Regency Casino | Reno, Nev.

THE RUMPKE MOUNTAIN Boys combine signature vocals, a unique command of string instruments (acoustic guitar, mandolin, upright bass and banjo) and dynamic special effects into a singular musical experience. The shows are an emotion-filled musical stream of consciousness with no set list, minimal structure and intuitive improvisational flow. In this way, they summon the energy of the crowd as their guide in linking the music to precise moments in time. 

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CALENDAR | July 16-23, 2015 DJ Parties DJ Urn Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. CB Shaw Hard Rock 12 p.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. DJ Urn Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 3 p.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. DJ Drez Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. MC Yogi & DJ Drez Squaw Valley 11 p.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 12 a.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. Theater, Comedy & Dance Carlos Mencia MontBleu 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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Dragons

July 18 | 8:30 p.m. | $89-$179

Harvey’s Outdoor Arena | Stateline, Nev.

IMAGINE DRAGONS FIRST

exploded onto the global arena with their huge hit “Radioactive,” following it up with hits ‘”It’s Time,” “Demons” and “Top Of The World,” and in the process selling sold more than 22 million singles worldwide. Not just a singles band, their debut album “Night Visions” has sold more than 4 million copies to date and seen them tour the world headlining sold out shows and festivals. n

Erik Deutsch

July 16 | 8:30 p.m. | Free Moody’s Bistro | Truckee

A WELL-KNOWN, New York Citybased keyboardist who regularly tours alongside artists such as Citizen Cope and Shooter Jennings, Erik Deutsch has assembled a musical tour-de-force for his latest recording forging into unexplored sonic territory, countrified jazz. “Outlaw Jazz” skillfully combines his psychedelic soul-jazz aesthetic with the classic country of his childhood in Nashville. Deutsch will be joined by guitarist Steve Elliot, bassist Tim Luntzel, drummer Tony Mason, trumpet player and vocalist Jon Gray, and guest vocalist Victoria Reed. n

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Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. Michael Franti Squaw Valley 9 p.m. Live music Hyatt Love Eagle Grille 9 p.m. Bar of America 9:30 p.m. La Misa Negra Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 10:30 p.m. Tasha Blank Squaw Valley 12 a.m. DJ Parties DJ Urn Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 12 p.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. DJ Urn Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 3 p.m. DJ Urn Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. Northstar 5 p.m. SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. Rob Garza Squaw Valley 11 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Reno Municipal Band Wingfield Park 12 p.m. Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Flight Restaurant & Bar Rollin’ on the River w/Beso Wingfield Park 5:30 p.m. Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m. Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m. CeCe Gable & John Shipley We Olive & Wine Bar 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. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 7 p.m. World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m. Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m. Whiskey Gentry Peppermill Casino 8 p.m. An Evening with Al Pacino Peppermill Casino 8 p.m. Keb’ Mo Cargo 8 p.m. Lyle Lovett Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Double Shot Carson Station 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. River Road Eldorado Novi 10 p.m.

Hookah Stew 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. 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 Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. DJ Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado Novi 9 p.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 “The Philadelphia Story” Reno Little Theater 1 p.m. “Vortex” Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. “Coppelia and the Dancing Dolls” JA Nugget 8 p.m. Reno Comedy Showcase 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

JULY 18 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Vinnie Fallico Squaw Valley 11 a.m. Tasha Blank Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Wild Child Squaw Valley 1 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. Tasha Blank Squaw Valley 3:30 p.m. Wild Child Squaw Valley 5:30 p.m. Trevor Hall Squaw Valley 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Ten Dollar Pony 968 Park Motel 8 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 8:30 p.m. Imagine Dragons Harvey’s Outdoor Arena 8:30 p.m. Thievery Corporation Squaw Valley 9 p.m. Tainted Love Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Live music Hyatt Cutthroat’s Salon 10 p.m. Live music Hyatt Love Eagle Grille 10 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 10:30 p.m.

Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Drums, Dance & Flags Boys & Girls Club 5:30 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 7 p.m. Night of A Cappella Music Reno High School 7 p.m. Whiskey Gentry Peppermill Casino 8 p.m. John Dawson Band JA Nugget 8 p.m. Reef the Lost Cauze of Army of the Pharaohs Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor 9 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Frashen Peppermill 10 p.m. River Road Eldorado Novi 10 p.m. Hookah Stew 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. 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. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Coppelia and the Dancing Dolls” JA Nugget 3 p.m. “Aladdin” Damonte Ranch High 3 & 5:30 p.m. Up and Atom Improv Rainshadow Charter 6:30 p.m. “Vortex” Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

JULY 19 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Vinnie Fallico Squaw Valley 11 a.m. New World Jazz Project Valhalla Tahoe 12 p.m. Mountain Rock Fest Sky Tavern 12 p.m. High & Mighty Brass Band! Squaw Valley 1 p.m. Joy and Madness Commons Beach 4 p.m. Extra Large, Carolyn Dolan Lake Tahoe Golf Course 4 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. DJ Parties SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. DJ Urn Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. SWELLS Squaw Valley 12 p.m. DJ Loczi Hard Rock 12 p.m.

July 16-22, 2015

THE MUSIC SCENE

CALENDAR | July 16-23, 2015 DJ Urn Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. SeriousBlack Squaw Valley 1:30 p.m. DJ Urn Squaw Valley 3 p.m. DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND The Note-Ables Reno Tahoe Airport 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. For Love of Music Orchestra McKinley Arts Center 2 p.m. TOCCATA Cornerstone Church 4 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m. An Ancient Tradition: Choral Evensong Trinity Episcopal Church 5 p.m. Chris Williams Peppermill Casino 6 p.m. Homemade Jam Band Village Green 6 p.m. Jazz at the Sands: Jackie Landrum and Friends Sands Regency Pool 6 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 7 p.m. Portland Cello Project Sticks 7:30 p.m. Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m. ARSTIDIR Studio on the 4th 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. Hookah Stew Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Jackie Landrum & Friends 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.

JULY 20 | 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 Philharmonic Orchestra Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Joel Ackerson Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Chris Williams Peppermill Casino 6 p.m. Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Bartley Ranch 7:30 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.

JULY 21 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE Milton Merlos High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Sam Ravenna Group Gray’s Crossing 5:30 p.m. Mark Hummel Band w/Little Charlie Baty Squaw Valley 6 p.m.

Train, The Fray & Matt Nathanson Harvey’s Outdoor Arena 7 p.m. Bluesdays after party Auld Dubliner 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Reno Municipal Band Wingfield Park 12 p.m. Reno Jazz Orchestra Reno Tahoe Airport 2:30 p.m. Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Chris Williams Peppermill Casino 6 p.m. Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Silver Dollar Chorus First United Methodist 7 p.m. Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. TOCCATA Bartley Ranch Amphitheater 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. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Spoken Word with Ryan Van Winkle Sierra Arts 12 p.m. Pack of Rats Murder Mystery Sands Regency 6 p.m. Dancing in the Park Wingfield Park 8 p.m.

JULY 22 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE Anne Marie Sheridan Tahoe Donner 6 p.m. Drop Theory Truckee River Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Audrey Auld & Grant Peeples Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Kenny Chesney Harvey’s Outdoor Arena 8 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. Theater, Comedy & Dance Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Gatekeeper’s Museum 5:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Briant Gibb Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Chris Williams Peppermill Casino 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. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Millennium Bugs Jazz Combo Saint James Infirmary 7 p.m. Reyna de Los Angeles & Las Cafeteras 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. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. continued on page 36

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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. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Sundown at the Lucky Star” Brookdale Reno 7 p.m. “Two Across Jerry Mayer” Reno Little Theater 7 p.m.

JULY 23 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Rian Basilio & The Roosters Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. McKenna Faith Truckee Thursday Main Stage 5 p.m. Coburn Station Truckee Thursday Corner Stage 5 p.m. Jimbo Trout Cottonwood 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Live music Hyatt Love Eagle Grille 9 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. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Valhalla Tahoe Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Gatekeeper’s Museum 5:30 p.m.

See JACKIE LANDRUM and friends at the Sands Regency Pool Party on July 19. RENO & BEYOND Night in the Country Music Festival Lyon County Fair Grounds 11 a.m. Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. Reno Jazz Youth Orchestra Reno Tahoe Airport 2:30 p.m. Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival Trinity Episcopal Church 3:30 & 7 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Music Celebration Series JamPro Music Factory 5:30 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Velvet Sierra Arts 7 p.m. San Francisco Guitar Quartet Trinity Episcopal 7 p.m. Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano Villa Donato 7 p.m. Rumpke Mountain Boys Sands Regency Casino 7 p.m. The Reggae Shack Refugees Pat Baker Park 7 p.m. 38 Special TJ’s Corral Outdoor Event Center 7:30 p.m.

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Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Clint Black Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 8 p.m. Night in the Country After Party Lyon County Fair Grounds 8 p.m. Art Mulcahy & Roadside Fire JA Nugget 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Dale Poune Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. 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 Destination Dance Lear Theater 6 p.m.

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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

Sugar Bowl hosts the return of the Lake Mary Cabin Dinner Series to benefit local nonprofits this summer. Enjoy a delicious meal on the patio overlooking Lake Mary atop Donner Summit. Dinner dates are July 19, 25, 26 and 31, Aug. 2, 7, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6 and 13. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For more information, visit sugarbowl.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.

Composting clinics offered Slow Food Lake Tahoe is offering a free workshop on Vermicomposting and Compost Tea from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 22 at the Truckee Demonstration Garden. For more information, visit slowfoodlaketahoe.org.

Learn about new Brews for Charity Brews for Charity is a new organization designed to raise money for local charities and causes by bringing together locals in a fun environment that fosters goodwill, communication and community networking. The new group is meeting at Moe’s to

organize community events, with the first of its Taste Offs coming on Oct. 20. Everyone is welcome to join the meetings on July 20 at 1 p.m., July 28 at 5 p.m., Aug. 7 at 10 a.m., Aug. 11 at noon, and Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. The Taste Offs will be a community event held at 7 p.m. on the 20th of each month at Moe’s with the first event on Oct. 20. It features a blind Taste Off between two local microbrews, as well as a Taste Off between a featured local restaurant and Moe’s home Chef Team. The evenings will start out with a few words from the hosts, as well as a small presentation or lecture from local businesses or speakers. The winners of each Taste Off will receive a fun prize and will secure a spot in the semi-finals, held twice a year. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the featured monthly charity or cause. This will be an open platform for events and will grow accordingly as more and more people and businesses become involved. For more information, contact Erik at (530) 263-2474 or Tink at (775) 901-1047, or visit the Facebook page.

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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.

Enjoy dinner at Lake Mary

July 16-22, 2015

Lanza’s | Italian

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

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

| 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

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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 16-22, 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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Tastes

by Priya Hutner

Authentic French cuisine at Le Bistro

H quaint French Bistro that’s been around idden away in Incline Village is a

for more than 24 years. This is where Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon, owner of Le Bistro, prepares authentic French cuisine. The restaurant is cozy intimate and the ambiance is that of a traditional French European-style bistro. It was my friend Eric’s birthday, so I invited him to join me to celebrate. Gorgonzola Profiteroles, Cheddar Cheese Sticks and Olive Ratatouille Tapenade on light airy rounds were set on the table for us to start off the evening.

“This is where Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon prepares authentic French cuisine.”

Baked Escargot Salad in a lemon and Parmesan dressing.

Onion Jus. The venison was excellent and the mushroom and onion jus gravy and was a perfect balance to the dish. The Pomme Frittes that accompanied the meal were lightly fried, airy and delightful. For dessert we enjoyed the Strawberry Mousse in a Chocolate Cup, Apricot Tulip in Frangelico Crème and an Almond Truffle with cappuccino. Each dessert was excellent. Our server Jodi Distasio served a Muscat De Beaumes de Venise and a Warres Warrior Port, one of the oldest brands of Port, that was rich and full-bodied. Both were perfect to accompany dessert.

Seared Ahi Neapolitan with dill dressing and reduced balsamic.

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For appetizers we chose the Blue Crab & Lobster Cocktail with micro arugula, fennel shaves and asparagus and the Seared Ahi Neapolitan with dill dressing and reduced balsamic and waffle potatoes. Both were amazingly delicious. The Ahi was fresh and my love of dill made this dish for me ever so perfect. For our soups we had the Tomato Soup En Croute, which was creamy and light and the puff pastry was perfectly puffy and fabulous, and the Roasted Onion, Potato and Celery Soup, which was delicious. Being in a French restaurant it seemed only appropriate we try the Baked Escargot Salad with Romaine served in a lemon and Parmesan dressing. We also had the Hydroponic Watercress with Bartlett pears with a honey, sherry vinegar dressing topped with roasted pine nuts. The flavors were excellent in both salads. I loved the lemon, garlic and cheese dressing on the romaine. For our entrees we had the Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin in Pinto Noir and topped with Gorgonzola Cheese and Medallions of Venison in a Mushroom Duxelles and

Strawberry Mousse in a Chocolate Cup, Apricot Tulip in Frangelico Crème and an Almond Truffle with cappuccino.

Le Bistro features an A La Carte menu and a Prix-Fix menu. Chef uses vegetables, fruits and salads that are organically grown and the Acme bread is prepared with 100 percent organic flours. Le Bistro is at 120 Country Club Drive, #29, in Incline Village and is open for dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, call (775) 831-0800 or visit lebistrorestaurant.net.  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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open at 3 pm

Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere

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LOCAL FLAVOR

by Lou Phillips

Curated selections at Jack Rabbit Moon “It’s their cellar selections that make this a destination for aficionados.”

Crudo with serrano and candied lime, that’s perfection. Another cuisine friendly wine is quality Beaujolais, and the 2013 Domaine Dupeuble, at $11 a glass, lives up to that billing. Bright raspberry and strawberry, and a beam of mineral make for a wonderful foil to the Salmon over celery and fennel puree, mushrooms and ginger beurre blanc, $36. For a luscious finale, combine Dow’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port, at $12 a glass, that has the richness and nutty smoky profile to create happy mouth syndrome when combined with the Chocolate Almond Tort with Smoked Chocolate Ice Cream.

Kings Beach Lunch Specials Daily Early Bird Special 4-6pm

Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-4539 8345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

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Relocated to Old Brockway Golf Course

Al fresco dining at Jack Rabbit Moon.

Breakfast 8:00am, Lunch 11:30am and Dinner 5:00pm

ack Rabbit Moon in Incline Village is a summer-only spot on the North Shore, and for fans of diverse wine offerings and amazing food, The Rabbit’s summer renewal is worth the wait. After all, JRM has been featured in no less than Food and Wine magazine. Matching the food-art of owner and Chef Amy Simpson’s innovative, world cuisine means painting with a broad brush in the wine program. General manager and barman extraordinaire David Eisenstark has done a remarkable job here covering myriad varietals, regions and styles in the cellar, while offering curated selections at all price points. Jules Taylor is one of New Zealand’s rising stars and her 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, for $10 a glass, is a textbook Kiwi SB. Full of citrus, chive and, yes, kiwi-fruit flavors, it displays the freshness that the Marlborough region is famous for. This would work with almost any salad, but really shines with the Baby Greens and Melon with crispy prosciutto, Blue Cheese and citrus mint vinaigrette. The 2014 Soucherie Anjou Blanc is an expression of Chenin Blanc at its finest. Stone fruits and limestone wake up the palate, and there is a unique attractive oily mouthfeel that is distinctive to wines from the Loire Valley. Great Chenin is considered an almost universal food match, but if you let it dance with the Coconut Mussel

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As with most restaurants, Jack Rabbit Moon has a nice range of younger wines, but it’s their cellar selections that make this a destination for aficionados. Some treasures in that category include the 1990 Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the greatest Monte Bellos ever at $395. The 1989 Castello Conti, a Nebbiolo-based wine reminiscent of a top tier Barolo at $240. The 2003 Roda Reserva Rioja, a traditionally crafted Rioja from a blockbuster vintage at $158. And, the 2004 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, one of the world’s best for $300. David will be adding more rare offerings in the future. Jack Rabbit Moon is open for dinner in Incline Village at 893 Tahoe Blvd. For more information or for reservations, call (775) 833-3900 or visit jackrabbitmoon.com. 

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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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by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Muffin Tin Omelets

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and sisters since probably that thirdgrade Christmas. OK, that might be a slight exaggeration but not by much. We really haven’t been together in years and even those other get-togethers were usually one day parties as I was always really pressed for time and just lucky to be there at all. As a matter of fact, most of the last few times I made it east, I didn’t get to see all my brothers and sisters. That’s the main problem of living and working in a resort area: You have to work when the rest of the world takes their vacations and vice versa. At first, I had intentions of driving back, which would also give me a chance to see friends along the way, but when the car started acting up, I just didn’t trust it and decided to fly and ended up spending three weeks back home.

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While home, there was obviously some serious eating going on and I came back with a bunch of new, and old ideas, as well as things I picked up from family and friends throughout the vacation. Being a chef, they are always asking me for recipes and how to do this or that, but in the end, I get just as much from them. You don’t have to be a chef to have great recipes and ideas and to cook as good as any professional chef. It was at my older sister’s house that the muffin tin omelet came up. There were eight of us and since we were in tourist mode, we wanted quick, easy meals, especially for breakfast. I saw my sister cutting ham and veggies the night before

and as I helped her, she said it was for the omelets. The next morning, everyone simply puts whatever ingredients they want into a muffin space and remembers which space is theirs. Be sure to mark the top of the tin so you know what order you fill the tin in. Once everyone has filled their tin with whatever they want, the eggs are poured in and it bakes in about 20 to 25 minutes. Everyone’s breakfast is done at the same time and they have fun creating their own omelet. Of course, recipe amounts are impossible to give since you never know what everyone will want, but I will say, it doesn’t take a lot to fill 12 muffin tins and have room for eggs. If you end up with leftover eggs, don’t worry, you can use them for next week’s recipe. The next time you are having people over for breakfast, check the muffin tin omelet out and enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at smitty@chefsmitty.com or (530) 412-3598.

MUFFIN TIN OMELETS

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 3 eggs, beaten (about 3 eggs for 3 omelets) 1 oz. milk 1-2 oz. ham, diced about 1/8-1/4” cubes ¼ to ½ green and/or red pepper, diced small 1/8 red onion, diced small Small broccoli flowerets (I like to blanch quickly but not necessary) 2-3 oz. grated cheese ½ stick soft or melted butter Mark the top of the tin. Grease the tins well with the butter. Beat the eggs with the milk. Place whatever ingredients each individual wants in their separate spaces and fill with the egg mix. Bake the omelets at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until eggs are done. Use a knife to rim the tin to make removal easier. 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.

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