July 21-27, 2016 by Tahoe Guide (Tahoe Weekly)

AROUND THE WYE

DIRTY REVIVAL

Tahoe City crossroads steeped in history

Reawakening a musical dream

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IN THIS ISSUE

ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

TRUCKEE OPEN ART STUDIOS TOUR FOR A FULL LIST OF CONCERTS VISIT:

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This stunning, full color, guide book features 21 wineries along with signature recipes from each winery and a directory of 280 California Sierra Foothills wineries, accompanied by the photography of Johan Martin. “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” was produced by Range of Light Media Group, the parent company for Tahoe Weekly.

Tahoe Weekly contributor & wine writer Barbara Keck has released her ﬁrst book

BOOK SIGNING TOUR JULY 23 SATURDAY · TAHOE CITY 2 - 4 p.m. Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet 625 W. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1377

AUG. 6 SATURDAY · PLACERVILLE 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wine & Weenie Weekend at Boeger Winery 1709 Carson Road BoegerWinery.com/Events

AUG. 7 SUNDAY · YUBA CITY 1 - 4 p.m. Yuba-Sutter County Fair at the Fairgrounds Wine Expo area with radio show host Mike Wreyford of “The Good Life” (TALK RADIO 1410) 442 Franklin Ave. YSFair.com

AUG. 12 FRIDAY · LODI 12 - 2 p.m. “Writers Corner”at Wine Bloggers Conference Hutchins Street Square WineBloggersConference.org

Available at Tahoe House or by order online at www.WineriesOfTheSierraFoothills.com

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Volume 35 | Issue 17

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Around the Wye Defensible Space Local Profile Sierra Stories Artists Open Studios The Arts

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A MECCA FOR ARTISTS

Tahoe is lesser known as an artists’ colony, but it should be. The mountains and the lakes draw and inspire creative endeavors. And, many artists have found a home to create and live in the Tahoe & Truckee region, and many open their homes and their studios to visitors (and, hopefully, art buyers) during art tours in the summer, including the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour from July 22 to 24.

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The Creative Cooler Tasty Tidbits Wine Column Restaurant Directory Chef’s Recipe

Tahoe Weekly has been committed to promoting the arts in Tahoe and Truckee for many years, and continues that commitment in each edition of the magazine, dedicating two pages to arts coverage throughout all of Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno, Sparks and Carson City. Read The Arts in each issue to explore and enjoy all that Tahoe & Truckee have to offer. 

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Music SCENE

Tim Hauserman talked to coordinator Carla Beebe about this year’s Truckee Open Art Studios Tour, who sees the region as a way to attract destination travelers interested in art and to promote the works of local artists. The month-long celebration of art in Truckee also includes a gallery tour and workshops. Find all of the details in “Artists open studios.” And, mark your calendars for the Tahoe Art League’s Artist Studio Tour in South Lake Tahoe from July 29 to 31.

Puzzles Horoscope Dirty Revival Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 34 On the Road with Keith Urban 30 31 32 32

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The work of contemporary mixed media artist Carole Sesko, whose work is featured on the cover, is among the artists opening their studios as part of the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour from July 22 to 24. Dozens of artists will have their works on display and for sale. Read more about the tour and other art-related events in Truckee in July in the feature “Artists open studios” in this edition. | CaroleSesko.com

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SAND HARBOR

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

DEEPEST POINT

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Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Tahoe City

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Incline Village

OLD BROCKWAY

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

BOAT RAMPS

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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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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

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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

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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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

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Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

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

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky. As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs. The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert. However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992. The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

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

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

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June 17 - The Blues Monsters

July 29 - Buddy Emmer Blues Band

June 24 - The Wrinkle

Aug 5 - Paul David and the Drivers

July 8 - Coburn Station

Aug 19 - Miss Lonely Hearts

July 15 - Sneaky Creatures

Aug 26 - Forget the Roses

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sponsor: Old Brockway Golf Course

sponsor: Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort and Kings Beach Dental

sponsor: Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

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sponsor: North Tahoe Public Utility District

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Sight

SEEING

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

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

Donner Summit

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

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

Fannette Island

North Tahoe Arts Center

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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

Tahoe City

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

Bus It To The Beach

Sand Harbor Shuttle

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Tahoe City Field Station

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.

North Shore

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

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

Vikingsholm Castle

South Lake Tahoe

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

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES On the Tahoe Gal

Four Cruises a Day

Runs Daily from Incline Village June 25 - September 5

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LIVE MUSIC on Sunday night | MAGICIAN SHOW on Monday night Reservations: (530) 583-0141 | Book online at TahoeGal.com | Tahoe City, CA

July 21-27, 2016

A short hike up Eagle Rock on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore affords panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. | Mael Passanesi

MUSEUMS

Stampede 97,716

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

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Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

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CI Independence 17,369 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee Railroad Museum Squaw Valley

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

CAPACITY: CAP

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

P Prosser 20,207 CAPACITY: 29,840

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

APA PACITY PA C TY: 40,870 CIT Boca 29,808 CAPA

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South Lake Tahoe

Elevation 6,223.78’ | Elevation in 2015 6,222.83’

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

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Lake Tahoe Museum

Lake Tahoe

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

LAKE LEVELS

100,000 AF

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Truckee

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village Truckee

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUT & ABOUT

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OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

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lans are afoot to build a new bridge across the Truckee River downstream of Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City. The bridge will part of the realignment of Highway 89 through 64 Acres and become the main artery to and from the West Shore of Lake Tahoe with roundabouts connecting either end of the new roadway. The existing Fanny Bridge will be replaced and widened to include bike lanes and a roundabout will replace the light and the wye in Tahoe City. This spells big changes for Tahoe City, and I thought it would be interesting to reflect on other changes that have happened at this location over the past 40 years.

TA H O E C I T Y C R O S S R O A D S STEEPED IN HISTORY

EVERY MONDAY

FootGolf Olympic Valley

EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Tahoe City recently celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2013. From the beginning, the river was an integral part of the community. The Lake Tahoe Dam was built in 1913 and Fanny Bridge was built more than 87 years ago. While the bridge is

Senior hikers Incline Village

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

“ That hasn’t stopped many pranksters through the years from creating photographic remembrances of their friends’ bare-butted fannies on the bridge.”

When the cabin burned to the ground, it was decided it wasn’t necessary for the gatekeeper to live on the property anymore. An effort was launched to create a museum to house Tahoe artifacts, which was the beginning of what is now the Gatekeeper’s Museum.

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Resort at Squaw Creek offers FootGolf at 5 p.m. until dark on Mondays on its Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course until Aug. 29. Players kick a soccer ball into holes with 21-inch-diameter cups in as few shots as possible. All ages. $20 per adult, includes a free draft beer $10 per child, $5 ball rental fee. | (530) 581-6637

FANNY BRIDGE & LAKE TAHOE DAM

well-known for all of the fannies of the folks leaning over, attempting to get a gander at the large fish in the waters below, the bridge actually got its moniker from the foreman of the bridge road crew who named it for his aunt, Fanny McGillicuddy Wilkerson. That hasn’t stopped many pranksters through the years from creating photographic remembrances of their friends’ bare-butted fannies on the bridge. While the bridge has not changed since it was built, the area on the north and south sides of the river has gone through a major metamorphosis. While now those areas are places in which to quietly contemplate the river in a park setting, when I was a teenager we went there to get some grub. The north side of the river was the site of an Orange Julius in an A-frame-style building. Later, the popular Izzy’s Burger Spa gave off a distinctive odor of burgers — a smell that still permeates the area when the grill is full speed ahead at Bridgetender Tavern & Grill, across the street. The south side of the river was home to Fanny Bridge Inn, a popular bar and restaurant with a rustic ambiance, including a tree going through the building. This eventually morphed into The Bridgetender, which eventually relocated across the street to the former location of La Cuesta Mexican Restaurant. The Mexican restaurant went out of business and The Bridgetender relocated when the leases ran out on the property that had been

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When I was a tyke, the triangle of land at the wye in Tahoe City was a garden of weeds. Now there is a flagpole, paved trails, landscaping and the unique “Three Mackinaw” sculpture created by Tahoe local John Betts and installed in 1977.

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purchased years earlier by the state. Now, on the south side there is a wide-open plaza with seating areas, viewing space and interpretive information kiosks. The dam itself went through an upgrade about 10 years ago when windows were installed allowing Fanny Bridge onlookers to see through the dam to the lake. A wide boardwalk and trail were built behind the dam to provide a spectacular view of the meeting of river and lake.

THE GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM The Gatekeeper’s Cabin sat behind the dam until the 1970s. The gatekeeper, who operated the dam gates to keep the right amount of water flowing into the Truckee, resided there. In the 1960s, this little strip of land, where spectacular weddings are now held, was a small trailer park. Residents got to live in simple mobile homes on prime real estate at the edge of the lake.

> Spend a day exploring Tahoe City > Meet Tahoe City’s gatekeeper > Mark McLaughlin looks at the history of the 100-year-old Lake Tahoe Dam

“The $64 question is where it goes next. I want it to be left alone,” said Betts. “My contention is [the fish sculpture] cannot be moved because of how it was built.” Wherever the fish end up, they will hopefully still be part of the entrance to Tahoe City. Perhaps, in a few years, we will all decide that these major changes are a nice addition to the community, but I still miss drinking an Orange Julius above the banks of the Truckee River.  For more information about Tahoe City, go to visittahoecity.com. For information on the project to replace Fanny Bridge and the new Highway 89 alignment, visit tahoetransportation.org.

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

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

Toddler Time Truckee

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

Digging it Incline Village

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

Bust a move Truckee

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

Tuesdays sing the blues Olympic Valley

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

July 21-27, 2016

Socialize at sunset Incline Village

Beach Bocce Ball Sunset Socials are at Ski Beach from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with wine, music, light appetizers with barbecue afterwards. Hot coals supplied. Bring grill item, side dish to share, personal beverage and picnic supplies. Open to adults and seniors. Wednesdays until Aug. 31. $15 general, $12 with IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Farmers market Incline Village

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

Movies on the beach Tahoe City

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

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ market Tahoe City

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

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

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Swing and sip Incline Village

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

Star light, star bright Northstar

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Thursday evening until Sept. 1 from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen. Comfortable seating, fire pits, outdoor heating, hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

Movies under the stars Olympic Valley

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ market Beckwourth

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

Bikes & Brews Northstar

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

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

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

Preschool story time Truckee

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

Help with computers Kings Beach

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

Digging it Incline Village

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

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

Star light, star bright Northstar

Tahoe Star Tours are offered every Friday evening until Sept. 2 from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. in The Backyard at the Ritz-Carlton. Star Astronomy presentation by Tony Berendsen. Comfortable seating, blankets and cocktails. Barbecue cookout option can be included for extra price. $35 adult, $20 children age 12 and younger. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

Farmers’ market Incline Village

Adventure on Route 89 Truckee

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

Sale

CLOTHING | SHOES | ACCESSORIES

Meet at the general store Soda Springs

Summit Saturdays are outside Soda Springs General Store. A farm stand with fresh produce and homemade pies by Janet are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tony and Cheryl’s barbecue tri-tip is from 2 to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Donner Summit Legacy. | donnersummitareaassociation.org

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EVERY SATURDAY

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

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

400 SQUAW CREEK ROAD

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

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BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

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

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

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

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

SAND HARBOR

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Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

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EL DORADO BEACH

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7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. until Sept. 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

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

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(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.

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A Double Dose of Laughter By William Shakespeare

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MOVIES

U N D E R T H E S TA R S

Families can enjoy classics on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. until Sept 1. Upcoming movies feature “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on July 21 and “The Good Dinosaur” on July 28. Complete schedule on Web site. | squawalpine.com

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Star light, star bright Truckee

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

EVERY SUNDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Kids play free Incline Village

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

JULY 21 | THURSDAY

Lecture and signing Tahoe City

Sierra Nevada native and author Gary Noy will discuss his new book, “Gold Rush Stories About the Wining and Dining During the California Gold Rush,” at Gatekeeper’s Museum at 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. | northtahoemuseums.org

Business and fun Incline Village

North Lake Tahoe Chamber is hosting a chamber mixer at Tahoe Time Plaza in Incline Village from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy music, food, drinks and raffle. | gotahoenorth.com

Get green thumbs Incline Village

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden on Sierra Nevada College will offer Green Thumb Thursday classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tasty Mountain-Friendly Herbs. | demogarden.org

Buck Moon hike Incline Village

Incline Village Recreation Center’s Summer Moonlight Hikes with Wine & Cheese Specials are on a 1-mile paved road to the Crystal Bay lookout. Transportation, wine and cheese provided. Those who cannot hike can ride in the van both ways. Departs at 6 p.m. $12 with IVGID pass; $15 without pass. | RSVP yourtahoeplace.com

State of the streams Truckee

Summer movie series Incline Village

Adopt a stream Truckee

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Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a river talk from 8 to 9 a.m. Guests will be given a “virtual tour” of a few of the projects and core programs throughout the watershed. | RSVP truckeeriverwc.org

Join Truckee River Watershed Council from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect aquatic insects in order to monitor the health of the watershed. Training and monitoring equipment provided. | RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 1

Steve Schmier’s Jewelry

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

$63 to $205 in silver ... Less expensive than lunch for 4 in Tahoe. Lasts a lot longer! SteveSchmiersJewelry.com • Boatworks Mall • Tahoe City • 530.583.5709

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active coyote den nestled between some rocks as you go from one green to the next tee box. So, it’s not just a clever name. Although it’s hard not to get caught up in the scenery and beauty of the place, the course itself offers some of the best golf anyone could ask for. One of the highlights of this course has to be the notoriously tricky hole 13, a par 3. As you come up to the tee, there’s a sign warning you to club down one to three clubs. This is because, as you’ll quickly discover, you’re aiming for a green that’s situated at least a few 100 yards downhill and away from you. This is definitely the first, and potentially last time, I’ve ever hit a 9-iron 190 yards. If you’re a golfer who enjoys trying out new, challenging terrain and designs, the 13th hole alone is reason to visit Coyote Moon. When you do decide to give Coyote Moon a shot, you’ll definitely want to schedule enough time to stick around and enjoy the scenery. A relaxed atmosphere in an idyllic setting is as welcoming a place as anyone could hope.  For more information or to book a tee time, call (530) 587-0886 or visit coyotemoongolf.com.

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Full-moon paddle Tahoma

The Sierra State Parks Foundation is partnering with West Shore Sports to offer a 1.5-hour kayak tour along the shore of Sugar Pine Point State Park. The cost includes parking, the kayak rental, mandatory life jackets and safety training. No experience necessary, for ages 12 and older. Arrive at 7 p.m. Also offered Aug. 18. $40. | RSVP (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

JULY 22 | FRIDAY Adopt a stream Truckee

Meet the makers Truckee

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

Parents take a break Incline Village

Incline Village Recreation Center offers Parent’s’ Night Out for Grades K through 5 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The evening includes pizza, salad, games, swimming and ends with a movie. Must preregister one day in advance. $30, $25 with IVGID pass. | RSVP yourtahoeplace.com

JULY 22-24 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Old is in vogue Truckee

Twin Bridges Antique Productions presents the 42nd annual Truckee Antiques Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Truckee High School. More than 60 exhibitors from nine states with American and European furniture, folk art, pottery, jewelry, maps, books and more. Fundraiser for Truckee High Schools academic and sports programs. $6 admission, free parking. | tbcashows.info

Hike Lower Carpenter Valley Truckee

The Truckee Donner Land Trust is offering docent-led hikes of Lower Carpenter Valley and Crabtree Canyon, a once private 13,000acre area that will be open to the public in 2017. | RSVP kv@tdlandtrust.org

Free day for museums Tahoe City

On 2016 Heritage Trail Day, museums open their doors free of charge on certain days through the summer. Today includes: Gatekeeper’s Museum (open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Watson Cabin (by appointment only) and Museum of Sierra Ski History and the 1960 Olympics (open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). | theheritagetrail.blogspot.com

All aboard Truckee

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

Can you bear it? Tahoma

A Bear Affair at the Children’s House in Sugar Pine Point Park is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about Lake Tahoe black bears from a State Park interpreter. See bear artifacts, enjoy juice, coffee and bear claws. 40-person limit. $10 adults, free to ages 12 and younger. | (530) 583-9911

Slithery friends Incline Village

Great Basin Herpetological Society is coming to Incline Village Library at 11:30 a.m. to offer an introduction to reptiles as pets. Those who are considering getting a snake would want to hear this. | (775) 832-4130

Walk against cancer Truckee

Relay for Life Truckee Tahoe will be help at Riverside Sports Park. Booths, food, drinks, crafts and raffle from 3 p.m. Saturday until 9 a.m. Sunday. | relayforlife.org/ truckeetahoeca

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Stroll and admire Homewood

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

JULY 23 | SATURDAY State of the streams Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a river talk from 8 to 9 a.m. at the council office. Guests will be given a “virtual tour” of a few of the projects and core programs throughout the watershed. | truckeeriverwc.org

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A free historic walking tour of Tahoe City is at 10 a.m. Meet at Blue Agave Restaurant for the 1.5-hour, 1-mile tour with stories, legends and historical facts. Also, learn where the best places to shop, eat and play in the town are. Karen Willcuts is the guide. | (530) 448-4143

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities. place at Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City; one session will be in the morning and one will be in the afternoon. Camps are taught by local artists and instructors who excel in ceramics, printmaking, painting, fiber art, earth art, book/journal making, jewelry, pastels, wire sculpture and batik. Sessions are from July 25 to 29. | Register northtahoearts.com or (530) 581-2787

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The Tahoe XC Junior Mountain Riders Program starts on July 25. It provides children in the community with an opportunity to experience and grow in the sport of mountain biking. The weekly club rides focuses on developing safe, strong, responsible riders through instruction, practice and fun in a healthy, supportive environment. Mountain biking is an ideal activity to help condition the body outside of the cross-country ski season. | tahoexc.org

Camps on the lake Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay offers Junior Waterman Camps this summer. The Tahoe Watergrom Camp for ages 7 to 14 is being offered in three sessions: July 25 to 28 and Aug. 8 to 11. These programs will improve the water skills of beginning to advanced paddlers. The curriculum includes daily fitness sessions, stand-up paddleboarding, prone paddleboarding, water safety, games and more. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have any. | paddleelitefitness.com

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

Little fingers make music Music Together, for ages from birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers, is on Fridays until Aug. 19 at Fairway Community Center in Tahoe City from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | tcpud.org

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

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Art with the pros Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers many kids’ arts classes taught by professional artists. Susan Dorwart teaches Hand-building Summer Ceramics at the Community Arts Center on Thursdays until Aug. 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. Anke Haas offers Acrylic & Watercolor for ages 10 to 18 from Aug. 8 to 12 and Aug. 15 to 19. For ages 5 to 10, Haas offers Art Exploration July 25 to 29 and Aug. 1 to 5. Art Masters for ages 7 to 11 is offered on the same dates in the afternoon. | tdrpd.org

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

Hoist up the sails Tahoe City PUD Recreation Department and Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offer sailing programs for kids this summer. Youth Sailing for ages 8 and older are offered Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lake Tahoe. Kids must be able to swim. Youth Races Clinics for intermediate sailors will be on Fridays on July 22 and 29. A Junior Race Team will meet Monday nights until Aug. 8. Students on the race team will automatically be enrolled in the clinics. | tahoecitypud.com Sailing Camps will be held at Shoreline Park on Donner Lake for ages 8 to 17. There are seven sessions for novice, intermediate and advanced sailors from Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants must be competent swimmers. | tdrpd.org

So much to do Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers many options for kids this summer. All-day summer camps include Camp Trudaca for kids entering Grades 1 through 5, Adventure Camp for Grades 4 to 6 and Camp Rad for Grades 6 to 9. There are weekly sessions offered in summer ending on Aug. 26. Registration is open now. Summer Discoveries are morning camps, from 9 a.m. to noon, led by Renee Grennan in a variety of disciplines. Magic, Music, Mayhem is for ages 5 to 10 from July 25 to 28 and Aug. 8 to 11. Science Spectaculars is for ages 5 to 9 from Aug. 15 to 18. | tdrpd.org

Get in the swim Incline Village Recreation Center offers youth swim programs throughout the summer. Registration is necessary since spots fill up fast. Parents can register for

Session 4 from July 25 to July 29. Private lessons are available, as well. The Incline Aquatics Swim Team for ages 6 and older is for both novice and competitive swimmers. USA Swimming certified coaches will evaluate levels and practice times for each participant. | yourtahoeplace.com

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

Sing out loud Truckee Community Theater offers musical theater camp for ages 8 to 17 from July 23 to 29. Students will produce the musical “Annie Jr.” Each student will get a role and be coached in singing, acting, dancing and backstage etiquette. A performance will be on July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Adventure at its highest

Sugar Bowl announces the Kids Adventure Summer Camps for ages 4 to 15 led by professional counselors from Gateway Mountain Center. Kids will participate in mountain biking, rock climbing, nature walks and more. Camps run from July 25 to 29 and from Aug. 1 to 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | sugarbowl.com

The newest techniques Clinician Dennis Belisle from the Sereno Soccer Club in Phoenix, Ariz., is offering soccer camps for ages 5 to 12 at upper Meadow Park in Truckee. Students will learn the latest in Asian, European and South American methodologies from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The second session is from July 25 to 29. | (530) 386-0596

Educational camps at museum KidZone Museum offers age-appropriate camps this summer starting on July 25. For ages 4 to 6 is Girl Powered Legos. For ages 6 to 8, there’s Chemistry Camp, Junior Entomologists and Electricity Camp. For ages 8 to 10, there’s Avian Adventures. | (530) 587-KIDS or kidzonemuseum.org

Reach new heights Kidz Climb Camp is from July 27 to 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Donner Summit’s classic granite. Whether beginner or intermediate, children will reach new heights during this course led by NASTC’s top guides. Students are shown how to use the equipment, how to work well in their climbing slippers and how to tie a couple of climbing knots. The fee is $225. | skinastc.com

Plan the swim season Tahoe City Swim Team offers three sessions at the Granlibakken pool. The Summer Session is until July 25 and Fall Session is from Sept. 6 to Oct. 6. Members may choose Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays. Swimming lessons at the Granlibakken pool for ages 6 months and older are Mondays through Thursdays. Register the Friday before. Group lessons are based on a progressive teaching philosophy and follow the national standards of American Red Cross. | tcpud.org

The week in a month of fun Artown in Reno has a number of offerings for children and families throughout July. On July 21, Connect and Take Action with Art to explore different art mediums at the Service Center of the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Discover the Design of the Automobile at the McKinley Arts and Cultural Center. A Family Watercolor “Pear” Up is a beginner lesson in watercolor with mom or dad at the Reno Art Works. On July 22, Discover Irish Dance is an interactive experience at the McKinley Arts and Cultural Center. Create a Plant Pot From Recycled Materials is a free family activity in the Idlewild Sensory Garden. On July 24, Kids’ Only Paint Watercolor Flowers is a beginner lesson for ages 7 to 14 at Reno Art Works. A kid’s Summertime BioBlitz offers nature-based art projects that encourage learning about the natural world in the California Building in Idlewild Park. View organic rock art at Fred & Wilma’s Rock Quarry. On July 25, Discover Masks is a workshop that explores masks and offers an art project at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center. In Create a Sample Tile at The Clay Canvas, children and parents will make a coaster, a paperweight or a trivet. This is offered Mondays and Wednesdays all month. On July 26, Make A Snow Globe at The Clay Canvas. Discover Marionettes with Bernie Beauchamp and his crew of puppets is at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center. On July 27, at Discover Taiko Drumming hear the sounds of a local drumming group at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center. Bubble Art with Baby is for ages 6 months to 3 at The Creative Arts Center. Summer camps offered during Artown include: Acting Classes, for ages 8 to 12, for beginner and intermediate actors on Mondays and Wednesdays this month and Authors’ Camp for Youth, a weeklong writing, illustrating and publishing camp for ages 10 to 14 from July 25 to 29 at Lake Mansion. | renoisartown.com

July 21-27, 2016

More Events Meet the makers Tahoe City

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

Farm to Table Dinners Olympic Valley

Tahoe Food Hub and Chef Tiffany Swan have partnered for a unique dinner and wine pairing using fresh local foods at the KT Base Bar in Olympic Valley. Sit on the sun deck surrounded by 8,000-foot mountain peaks at 6 p.m. $54 adult; $29 ages 4 to 12; free ages 3 and younger. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

JULY 24 | SUNDAY Back nine sillies Incline Village

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

JULY 25-29 | MONDAY-FRIDAY Golf clinics Incline Village

Are you new to golf or returning after many years? Get Golf Ready is a series designed to teach everything you’ll need to play golf in a few lessons. Each lesson will focus on essential golf skills. Topics covered include putting, chipping, short iron shots, long irons, hybrids, fairway woods, driving, course etiquette and rules. Sessions offered throughout the summer. | Register (775) 8321339 or yourtahoeplace.com

JULY 26 | TUESDAY Writers workshops Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers presents workshops and panel discussions at Olympic House with authors during the afternoon, with an evening panel at 7:30 p.m. featuring Jason Roberts, Hector Tobar, Jordan Fisher Smith and Dave Sobel. Afternoon workshops free; evening readings $20, $8 student. | communityofwriters.org

JULY 26-31 | TUESDAY-SUNDAY Free literary events Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers offers free literary events in the afternoon during its annual summer conference. Craft talks, panel discussions and author readings will be at the Olympic House starting at 1 p.m. Fiction and nonfiction authors will be speaking. (Excludes July 29.) A complete schedule is on the Web site. Open to the public. | communityofwriters.org

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Squaw Valley Community of Writers presents workshops and panel discussions at Olympic House during the afternoon, readings by authors Dana Johnson, Anne Lamott, Hector Tobar and Matt Sumell at 7:30 p.m. Afternoon workshops free; evening $20 general, $8 student. | communityofwriters.org

All things skateboard Incline Village

Hubble Skateboards presents Books and Boards at Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. From manufacturing to creativity in designing deck graphics to skateboard photography and videography, children will learn about the industry. | (775) 832-4130

JULY 27-30 | WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Dancing by the Lake Tahoe City

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective presents its fourth annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival at the Gatekeeper’s Museum. The opening night gala includes dinner, performance and silent auction. The event features performances, workshops, talks and meet-theartists opportunities. Tickets are online or at Trunk Show in the Cobblestone Center. | laketahoedancecollective.org

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Fishing

F I S H I N G AT BY BRUCE AJARI

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

TRUCKEE REGION

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

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

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

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

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling. TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet in Tahoe City, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations. Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season. Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road).

TAHOE REGION

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ocated a short drive north of Truckee

provides local anglers with great angling opportunities year-round. It provides great fishing opportunities in the spring, summer and fall, as well as a short, winter ice-fishing season. Anglers enjoy this lake because of the 5 mph boating restriction in place that limits it pretty much to fishermen. A good launch ramp is available near the campgrounds on the south side of the lake. Another launch area is located on the north end in the Alder Creek arm of the lake accessed by Prosser Dam Road. Car top boats, kayaks and other floatation devices can be launched at either. Small trailer boats are best launched at the one near the campgrounds.

BACK COUNTRY

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

FALLEN LEAF LAKE The best fishing is from a boat, but occasionally fish can be taken from the shore with a good cast. The lake is a short walk from Fallen Leaf Lake Road or Fallen Leaf Campground. Fishing within 250 feet of the dam is illegal.

There are more than 20,000 surface acres of lakes and more than 1,500 miles of streams and rivers to fish in the Tahoe National Forest. Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. There are 23 species of fish in the Tahoe region, 15 of which are considered game fish. The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size. It is illegal to use minnows for bait in mountain lakes and streams. PRIVATE LAKES

SAWMILL POND A stocked pond for children 15 years of age and younger. Adults are allowed to help children fish, but not allowed to fish themselves. The pond is located 1 mile south of South Lake Tahoe along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

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

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY The Fly Fishing Center at Resort at Squaw Creek offers instruction from the basics to guided trips led by certified instructor Matt Heron. Anglers can learn the fundamentals at the Resort’s private, trout-stocked pond; no fishing license is required. The pond is exclusively catch and release and is regularly stocked with trout up to 20 inches. Fly-fishing classes and excursions are offered, as well as instruction for all ages. (530) 583-6300

SAWMILL LAKE Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting Rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch and release fly-fishing only. Located at Northstar California, fishing is limited to four rods at a time. (530) 541-8208

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“The fish typically available in this lake include rainbow, brown, cutbow and smallmouth bass.” The fish typically available in this lake include rainbow, brown, cutbow and smallmouth bass. This combination makes this lake a good one any time of the season for the angler. The trout fishing is great in the spring, fall and even during the ice fishing season. During the hottest time during the summer, the trout tend to go deep due to warm water temperatures. It is during this time that the smallmouth bass fill the void for anglers. The smallmouth had been illegally introduced in Stampede, Boca and Prosser reservoirs sometime in the late 90s or early 2000 timeframe. They have now established themselves and are providing a great fishery in both Stampede and Prosser, and Boca to a lesser extent. This year the lake is quite full at more than 20,000 acre feet, so it will take a bit of time to relearn the productive areas for fishermen (see Sightseeing in every issue of Tahoe Weekly for the current water levels). The last several years the level has been less than 10,000 acre feet. For fishermen, this is a nice lake to fish. Fishermen can troll, bait fish, fish with lures, or fly fish. All methods can be productive depending on the time of the year and species that are targeted. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife plants this lake during the regular trout season. It appears that this year they are planting sub catchable and fingerling Lahontan Cutthroat and Rainbow for grow out. Information on the planting schedule can be found at nrm.dfg.ca.gov. For more information on camping, visit the Truckee Ranger District Web site at fs.usda.gov/tahoe or call (530) 587-3558. 

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 139 cfs and the outflow is 145 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

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

Lake Tahoe | Fishing has been fair to good

for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 139 cfs.

Be prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers. This section has been busy this season. With the water at this level, nymphs and dries have both been working. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee. In addition, green drakes should be showing.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless, artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again in the fall. Smallmouth bass are now part of the fishery.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

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

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been fair

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

Truckee River | It is not flowing out of the

lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 197 cfs. Fishing has been good. Keep an eye on water temperatures. On July 4, it was 67 degrees in the evening. Caddis imitations, PMD, Little Yellow Stones and streamers are working. This is special-regulation-artificial-only-withbarbless-hook water. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are in

full swing. Boat-, shore- and fly-anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. The damselflies still going well, but the fish have become selective. Blood midge and Callibaetis imitations are producing. Frenchman fishing has been good. Try the same hatches as in Davis. Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

July 21-27, 2016

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. Friends who walk together Donner Lake The Tahoe Trail Trekkers AVA event is on July 23 at Donner Memorial State Park. Club walkers, AVA walkers and the public are all welcome to come out and join the fun. A 6km and 10km walk will be scheduled for all interested walkers. The Tahoe Trail Trekkers is a local walking and hiking club that is part of a national organization called American Volkssport Association, a nonprofit, educational association that promotes fun, fitness and friendship by providing non-competitive walking, biking and other sporting events for everyone. | tahoetrailtrekkers.org

A bucket-list classic Downieville Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship members will be offering a fun weekend from July 22 to 24 to get the trails in order for the Downieville Classic. SBTS members can count on a big ride in Lakes Basin or a hike to the lookout, mini shuttles for the kids, camping at Packsaddle Campground, swimming, fishing and a trail work day. Food and beer will be provided. This event is for members only, but those who are not members may join to attend. The 21st annual Downieville Classic is from Aug. 4 to 7. Voted one of the 10 best mountain bike festivals in the U.S., the classic offers exhilarating wheel-to-wheel racing and a righteous party in the streets. The cross-country course is a 29-mile point-to-point adventure. Volunteer to help and receive a free T-shirt, food and beer, as well as discounted camping in town. | sierratrails.org

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

Swimming for clean water Lake Tahoe Scott Kaloust, an orthodontist from Menlo Park, will attempt to swim 21 miles across Lake Tahoe on July 22. According to Kaloust, he had planned to complete the feat in 2013, but postponed because of the smoky air from the Yosemite fire. Although, he is an experienced longdistance swimmer — he swam across the 20-mile Catalina Channel in 2014 — he concedes that the high elevation and cold temperature of Lake Tahoe will be extra challenging. He expects the nonstop swim to take him about 12 hours. He will not wear a wetsuit or get on a boat when taking water and food. In order to compare times with past swimmers, he cannot use technology that wasn’t available in the past. Kaloust’s swim is a fundraiser for Water. org, for clean water in areas that do not have any. | give.water.org

Favorite tri for many Donner Lake The 35th Donner Lake Triathlon is on July 23 and 24, the favorite triathlon of many. It’s no wonder as the event features an epic setting and challenging course. An Open Water Swim at West End Beach is

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at 8 to 10 p.m. for all ages. This year also marks the sixth annual Donner Lake Kids Triathlon and the fourth annual Donner Lake Half Triathlon. | donnerlaketri.com

Last Chance Ride Lost Sierra Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship hosts The Last Chance Ride on July 23 from Pack Saddle Campground on a loop that includes Deer Lake and Tamarack Lake Trails. The trails are being realigned to provide hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail a water supply, so the trails will be closed once the realignment is complete. Shuttles will be offered for kids on Sunrise and Packsaddle trails. | sierratrails.org

Race for the chamber Graeagle The Graeagle Century Ride is on July 24. The epic 108-mile ride features two half courses: one gentle loop with a small gain in elevation and a more challenging loop with twice the gain in elevation. A post-race barbecue is included in the registration fee. | (530) 836-6811 or easternplumaschamber.com

Quench your swim Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventures announces its Open Water Swim Series: Truckee Open Water Swim is on July 23, Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim is on Aug. 27 and South Shore Open Water Swim is on Oct. 8. | Register bigblueadventure.com

100-MILE RACE FROM

TA H O E T O A U B U R N The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, is on July 23 starting at 5:15 a.m. It is the oldest modern-day endurance ride, which started in 1955. Each horseback rider who completes the 100-mile course from Tahoe to E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT Auburn within the 24-hour limit and whose TheTahoeWeekly.com mount is judged fit to continue is awarded Historian Mark McLaughlin explores the Tevis Cup. | tevis.org the historic Western States race

Build new trails Downieville Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is in need of volunteers to help the Trail Crew and U.S. Forest Service staff on July 24 to construct a new trail connection. The 1.8mile multi-use motorized singletrack trail will connect the ridge above Deer Lake to the beginning of the Gold Valley OHV Trail. The connector trail will create a new singletrack connection from Packer Saddle to Pauley Creek and Big Boulder trails. Stewardship members are invited to a camping, a barbecue, and more on Friday and Saturday as part of the Mountain Epic. New members are welcome. | sierratrails.org

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

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

Weed control in force Tahoe Basin The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit resumed a project to eradicate, control and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake

Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. Work began in mid-July and will continue at approximately 70 infestation sites through September. Current project areas include the 64 Acres parking lot, Angora Fire area, Baldwin Beach Meadow, Burke Creek Trail, Camp Richardson Corral, Luther Pass Campground, Heavenly Creek Meadow, Heavenly Mountain Resort, the Lower Truckee River below Tahoe City and the Spooner Summit fire station. Crews will also treat infestations on numerous Forest Service urban lots around the basin. Caution signs will be posted in treatment areas and remain for at least 48 hours after application. Orange and black caution tape will mark the boundary around each treatment area. Treatment areas are typically small and consist of a few plants. Access to treatment sites will be restricted during and after the application. Forest Service staff will be onsite to monitor the areas in order to ensure public safety while the project is implemented. |

across the river upstream from the temporary bridge to prevent boaters from going downstream. Fishing will also be prohibited in the construction area during water diversions. Fish will be relocated from within the project area into the Upper Truckee River both up and downstream from the construction. The closure will remain in place until Oct. 14. A map of the closure area and more information on the project can be found at fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu.

River diversion South Lake Tahoe The U.S. Forest Service and the California Tahoe Conservancy have begun the final stage of the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 Restoration Project. This final phase of the project involves diverting the river around the construction area to protect water quality and allow construction of the new channel to be completed. Boaters will be prohibited from entering the construction area upstream from the project. Signs will be posted at the Elks Club Drive boat-launch location, notifying boaters of the closure and a barrier will be strung

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

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

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ildfires are burning in the Sierra Nevada and homeowners around Lake Tahoe must ensure they are prepared for wildfire by clearing hazardous fuels from their properties by creating defensible space. “The snow we received this winter has been great, but with elevated levels of tree mortality and entering our fifth year of drought, our fire conditions still remain elevated,” said Chris Anthony, division chief at CAL FIRE, in a press release from the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team. “While our local, state, and federal firefighters are preparing for what is already proving to be a busy fire season, residents and visitors to the Tahoe Basin must also do their part and be ready.” When a wildfire ignites, vegetation around homes and buildings can help feed the fire. Appropriately managing that vegetation and creating defensible space increases the chance a home or building will survive the wildfire. Properly managed vegetation also makes it much safer for firefighters to respond to extinguish structure fires.

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Tahoe Fire Protection District. “I urge residents to not only complete their defensible space work, but to encourage their neighbors, HOAs and communities to engage with their fire agencies and the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities. Only through making our communities fire adapted can we reduce our risk of catastrophic wildfire and keep our homes insurable.” Local fire protection districts and fire departments around the Lake Tahoe Region offer defensible space inspections, curbside chipping and tree removal permits. They are ready to help people reduce wildfire risk and prepare for wildfire. The U.S. Forest Service also offers defensible space programs for homes and private property adjacent to National Forest System lands. The Homeowner and Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Stewardship Programs allow homeowners to work with the Forest Service to extend defensible space onto federal land in order to meet recommended clearance standards.

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Lake Tahoe residents are encouraged to work together and with their local fire protection agency to create defensible space throughout entire neighborhoods, according to the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team. “Fire insurance is becoming increasingly more expensive and difficult to obtain in Lake Tahoe Basin communities,” said Michael Schwartz, fire chief at North

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE For more information, visit www.tahoefft.org and take the pledge to help fight wildfire threats in Tahoe by visiting thinkfirsttahoe.org. Think First Tahoe’s Web site also features information and resources for communities throughout the Tahoe Basin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

Hwy. 50

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

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MOON DUNES BEACH

Hwy. 28

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NORTH TAHOE BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

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Lake Tahoe in natural Diamonds

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TAHOE VISTA

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK

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SANDY BEACH

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Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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WILLIAM LAYTON PARK & GATEWAY PARK Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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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

Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma

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Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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BALDWIN BEACH

CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

Hwy. 89

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

NEVADA BEACH POPE BEACH

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Hwy. 89

Hwy. 50

Hwy. 89

REGAN BEACH

Hwy. 50

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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TRUCKEE

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 LAKE

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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Mountain Biking

NORTH SHORE

KIRKWOOD

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

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

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

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

EAST SHORE

BMX TRACK

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIJOU BIKE PARK

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

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

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

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

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The Kids’ Truckee River Railroad at Truckee Regional Park chugs around the track from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 23, weather permitting. The Truckee Donner Railroad Society also offers train rides on Aug. 6 and 13, and on Sept. 3, 10 and 24. Donations are accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Volunteers needed for relay Relay for Life of Truckee Tahoe needs volunteers to help with the planning of the 10th annual Relay slated for July 23 at Riverside Sports Park. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Community Room. | relayforlife.org/truckeetahoeca

Serve the Sierra Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 program. The Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) is seeking enthusiastic, conservation-minded people to commit to a year of service to protect Sierra natural resources and sustainable communities. Becoming a Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership member means helping rural communities and the environment and gaining invaluable skills and experience for developing careers and for life. Members will serve full time, from mid-October 2016 to mid-September 2017 with positions located from Truckee to Nevada City, Oroville to Visalia, the Eastern Sierra and beyond. Projects and responsibilities will vary depending on service positions, but will be based on watershed restoration and assessment, watershed education and outreach, and volunteer recruitment and management. Members will be provided with a living stipend, health coverage, loan forbearance, on-the-job training, mentoring and an Education Award after a successful term of service. Applications are due July 27. | sierranevadaalliance.org

Protect the treasure Stateline, Nev. The 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, hosted by Senator Harry Reid, will be at Harvey’s Outdoor Arena on Aug. 31. The summit is an important yearly gathering of federal, state and local leaders dedicated to restoring and sustaining Lake Tahoe as

a precious environmental treasure. Registration for the summit will open later this month. | tahoefund.org

Input is important Tahoe Basin The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Transportation District are seeking public input on how to improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system. The two bi-state agencies for transportation hosted community open houses in May and presented a draft framework for future roadway, transit and bike and pedestrian improvements in the six highway corridors around Lake Tahoe. The materials presented at the May open houses are now available online. The agencies are asking people to review the materials and complete a short questionnaire on the proposed solutions and other transportation improvements. | linkingtahoe.com

From chaos to calm Truckee For Goodness Sake offers the following workshops. “Calm the Chaos Within” with Cindy Powers Prosor is on July 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Given the number of problems and challenges life regularly throws up and how busy lives gets, it’s not surprising that many people feel as if they are on an emotional roller coaster ride. It is possible to calm the chaos and feel peaceful, confident and energized. The Friday night session is free and Saturday workshop is $50. “Messages in the Blood” with Adam and Josh Bigelson is on Aug. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m. This informative lecture is on the Eastern philosophy that believes there are holograms in the eye, ear, foot and tongue. The same can be said for the blood. The blood shows holographic images that may show disturbance fields that are structural, energetic, emotional or spiritual and that inhibit healing. | goodnessake.org

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FEATURE

The soul of Tahoe Lake Elementary School STEPHANIE FOUCEK STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

he first thing you notice about Tahoe Lake Elementary School principal Stephanie Foucek is her constant beaming smile. It is very much a part of who she is, a nurturing mother of three children and a second mother to 300 more. “She is the best principal we could ever hope for. She has this amazing dedication and cheerful, wonderful attitude,” says PTO board member Heather Rantz. Like most people who end up making their way to Lake Tahoe, Foucek’s journey here was a winding one. She grew up in Lake Arrowhead, a mountain community near Los Angeles.

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“I’ve always been a mountain girl. I knew I wanted to end up in the mountains,” Foucek said. She went to Santa Clara University, obtained her degree in English and headed to Nome, Alaska, to become the morning DJ on a radio station. After two years in the Alaska, Foucek returned to San Francisco in 1995 and worked for a publishing company for two years. Both her venture to Alaska and time at the publishing company were a promise she made to her mother to do something else before becoming a teacher, something

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Foucek always believed was her calling in life. She then went back to school, to the University of California, Davis, for her teaching credential. She completed a six-year stint as a teacher at Santa Clara High School, while also getting her Master of Educational Leadership degree at California State University, San Jose. “A very good friend of mine got me and Chris Foucek together,” she says, and in 2004, the sparks flew. Chris lived in Tahoe and Stephanie was in the Bay Area. They wanted to be together in the mountains. The school job she found in Tahoe at the time was assistant principal at North Tahoe High School. She was at the high school until 2009, when a reconfiguration in personnel brought her to Tahoe Lake Elementary. While she had taught and been an administrator at the high-school level for more than a decade, she discovered that elementary school is where she belonged. “I love the kids, of course, so many laughs and so many hugs,” she said. “We have amazing families and staff. Our community is so supportive. You don’t even have to ask to have a need filled. We need volunteers and we always have enough. We dream it and it happens,” Foucek says. The results have been amazing. Tahoe Lake Elementary was a California Distinguished School in 2014, recognized for the level of student achievement and the school’s focus on science. The school was a California Ribbon School, as well. Only 2 percent of California schools have won both of those awards back to back. While Foucek is quick to credit the kids, the staff and the parents for the school’s success, many of those parents would say that it is due to Foucek’s leadership. “Stephanie is really the soul of Tahoe Lake. She always has a smile on her face and is very encouraging of all the kids and makes the school feel like a family,” said Kara Fox, parent of an 8-year-old student. “My son has disabilities and is in the special ed program. Stephanie and her staff

“ Stephanie is really the soul of Tahoe Lake. She always has a smile on her face and is very encouraging of all the kids and makes the school feel like a family.” –Kara Fox really do a good job of integrating him with the other kids and making him part of the school. Tahoe Lake wouldn’t be the same without her.” In 2018, the school will undergo an upgrade so intensive that all the students will have to move to Rideout Community Center while the construction is under way. While some might bemoan the changes, Foucek talks about how great the school will be when they get back. The move will be an adventure. “We are going to be cozy and creative,” she says. Next year, Foucek will have all three of her daughters with her at Tahoe Lake Elementary School. She says that she is happy about that and happy to be living at the lake.

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Da re to shoot the Flume James Flood, John Mackay and William O’Brien, also known as the Bonanza Kings. Called the Bonanza V Flume, it took 2 million feet of timber and 56,000 pounds of nails to build. Designed and constructed by engineer John Hereford and his crews, the mammoth project required only 10

“The V-shaped flume proved so effective at delivering lumber that by 1879, there were 10 of them operating in the Sierra. … In 1879 alone, loggers flumed more than 33 million board feet of lumber and milled timber out of the mountains.”

E to Lake Tahoe’s East Shore, eager to very summer, mountain bikers flock

ride the old Flume Trail. Littered with wooden planks from a 19th-Century water flume, this narrow pathway hugs the steep west slope of the Carson Range. It challenges the courage and endurance of adventuresome cyclists. Although a ride along the Flume Trail can stir the heart, the real excitement associated with flumes ended more than a century ago. The first V-shaped flume was built in 1869 by James W. Haines. This innovative flume was rigged to move cut lumber efficiently down from the Carson Range on the eastern margin of the Tahoe Basin to the valley floor where it could be hauled to the bustling Comstock mines. A relatively inexpensive alternative to the traditional method of constructing roads for slow, horse-drawn wagons, water flumes revolutionized the transportation of lumber throughout the mountains of western Nevada and the Sierra. Haines patented the V-shaped flume in 1870, but a U.S. District Court later decreed that so many lumber companies had constructed them in the years following, that Haines had lost his right to financially benefit as the original inventor. The long, winding flumes were built in sections. Each section consisted of two boards 16-feet long, 2 feet wide and 1.5 inches thick. The planks were joined together at a 90-degree angle. They were built tight enough to hold water and strong enough to carry heavy logs up to 40-feet long. High, elaborate trestles supported the flume down inaccessible canyons and across steep-sided chasms, moving the timber quickly and cheaply down the mountainside. The flume’s V shape had an important purpose. If the sliding boards lodged against an obstruction, the flowing water backed up, raising the wood along the slanting sides and freeing it. The same result was not accomplished in the more traditional U-shaped flume, with its boxlike perpendicular sides. The V-shaped flume proved so effective at delivering lumber that by 1879, there were 10 of them operating in the Sierra. 24

Two men shooting a flume. | Harper’s Illustrated

They totaled more than 80 miles in length. The longest flume snaked its way through the mountains for nearly 25 miles. In 1879 alone, loggers flumed more than 33 million board feet of lumber and milled timber out of the mountains. One of the most spectacular flumes was owned by the Pacific Wood, Lumber and Flume Company. Elevated on elaborate wooden trestles, the flume had its upper terminus in the mountains north of Lake Tahoe. It wound its way for 15 miles before ending at Huffaker’s Station lumberyard near the Virginia & Truckee Railroad tracks. Located 10 miles south of Reno, the lumberyard owned by Granville Huffaker employed 500 men in 1876. The train completed the operation by hauling the valuable lumber up to the Comstock mines. An engineering marvel in its day, this massive flume was owned jointly by four wealthy Comstock moguls: James Fair,

weeks to complete. Construction costs were $250,000. It effectively transported 500,000 board feet of lumber per day, which is about 500 cords of wood. It took the muscle and sweat of 2,000 horses and oxen to do the same job. Today’s mountain bikers enjoy the exhilarating descent down from the Flume Trail, but they really don’t know what a wild ride is. In 1875, an East Coast newspaperman was treated to the trip of a lifetime. H.J. Ramsdell, a New York Tribune reporter, was assigned to Virginia City to report on the Comstock. He got more of a story than he bargained for. While touring the various mining works, mining magnate John Mackay suggested Ramsdell visit to his company’s flume. Two days later, Ramsdell met with Mackay’s partners, James Fair and James Flood, in Virginia City. Joining them on the trip was John Hereford, the contractor who built the big flume. Flood and Fair challenged Ramsdell to join them for a ride down the flume by hog trough. Hog troughs were crude boats, V-shaped like the flume and 16 feet long. The 200-pound reporter could not believe what he was hearing, but he thought, “If men worth 25 to 30 million dollars apiece could afford to risk their lives, I could afford to risk mine which is not worth half

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as much.” For a bit of comfort, two small boards were installed as seats. The men were well dressed, but not concerned about their clothes. It was determined that Ramsdell would join Fair in the first boat with Flood and Hereford in the second. While three stout workmen held the boat over the rushing current, the daring city slickers were told to jump in as soon as the boat was dropped. They were also told to hang on to their hats. One experienced flume shooter warned, “A flume has no element of safety. You cannot stop, you cannot lessen your speed; you have only to sit still, shut your eyes, say your prayers, take all the water that comes…and wait for eternity.” The boat was lowered and at the critical moment a carpenter jumped into the front of the boat, Ramsdell into the stern and Fair into the middle. Suddenly they were off. When the terrified reporter finally opened his eyes, they were streaking down the mountainside. The trestle was 70 feet high in some places, and since Ramsdell was lying down, he could see only the aerial flume stretching for miles ahead. Meanwhile the pig trough carrying Flood and Hereford was making better time. This second boat crashed into the first and Flood was thrown into the rushing water. The rest of the men hung on for dear life. The tangled confusion of splintered wood and terrified men slid 15 miles in just 35 minutes, saving themselves a whole day of traveling by horse-drawn carriage.

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Reporter Ramsdell was able to write a good story, but his main satisfaction came from the fact that his wealthy hosts were so battered and sore, they could not get out of bed the next day.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

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THE VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD The Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the “richest railroad in the world,” was robbed only once. The heist occurred on Feb. 9, 1895, after a Reno-bound local pulled out of Carson City. A few minutes into the journey, John Paige, the Wells Fargo messenger, was attending to his duties when a solitary masked man smashed open the door to the express car and demanded money. The thief’s cocked shotgun was leveled at Paige’s head, so he handed over a large, tin box filled with $3,400 in five-dollar gold pieces. He then ordered Paige to stop the train and the bold bandit jumped off and disappeared into the desert darkness.

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

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evada County Arts Council presents A TOAST to Truckee’s Creative Community, the second annual Truckee Open Art Studios Tour from July 22 to 24. During the event, art aficionados can check out and purchase the works of 29 artists between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Art media will include painting, woodworking, mixed-media, photography, glass, pottery and textiles. It’s an excellent opportunity to not only see great art,

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but to get to meet the artists where they create their masterpieces. “We have really good artists on the tour. I was able to attract Truckee’s best,” says event organizer Carla Beebe. The mission of the tour is simple: to promote the sale of fine art and recognize Truckee as not only a recreational destination, but a cultural destination, as well. “New, open art studio tours are cropping up across the country and are fast becoming a favorite travel genre,

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Mixed Media with Carole Sesko July 27 | Atelier while equally attracting local residents and second homeowners. Demonstrations and artistic dialog are two very important aspects of a studio tour that provide behind-the-scenes access visitors won’t otherwise get,” Beebe says. Artist Sara L. Smith will be showing in her studio and teaching several art workshops. “For me, this event ties into my beliefs about supporting the arts in the community. I’ve done a fair amount of research into the economics of art and discovered that when you support artists, it can be transforming for a community in many ways. Every dollar you invest comes back exponentially,” said Smith. Smith says that she feels that the more art, music and theater is in the community, the richer life will be for both the visitors and the residents. “I think with this event happening in

the high tourist season, it allows the normal tourist base to see what is available here. We have incredibly talented people.” Beebe concurs, “Last year the artists on tour sold over $95,000 in art sales. They were excited.” Both Beebe and Smith emphasize that for artists to be a part of our community, people need to purchase their art, so they can earn a living and afford to continue keep Truckee their home. Nathan Riedel and Greg Boyle of Engel & Völkers Truckee are sponsors of the event. In addition to tours, July brings a series of artists’ workshops, a gallery and museum tour and an artists’ reception. To experience the self-guided tour, pick up a copy of the Open Art Studios Tour Guidebook, which can be found in more than 20 places in Truckee including Bespoke, Carmel Gallery, the California Welcome Center, Indigo and The Bolam Gallery. The guide provides information on each

artist, his or her medium of expression and location. Many of the artists in the downtown area are within walking dis-tance of each other. In the Glenshire area, several shared spaces allow you to visit three or four different artists in the same studio — certainly making the drive or the bike ride along the Legacy Trail worth the while. To make it user-friendly and spontaneous (if you haven’t yet picked up the guidebook), there will also be bright orange signs directing sightseers to the many studios. So stroll it alone. Take a friend. Take a bunch of friends. Look and ask questions. Enjoy art and take something home that strikes your fancy. Now you will know where you can go to get that perfect painting for your living room wall, that quirky bird house for the front yard or that unique pottery for the mantelpiece. 

Watercolor Wine Down with Eva Nichols July 28 | 5-8 p.m. | The Painted Vine

Gallery & Museum Tour July 30 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Abstract Canvas with Casey Sibley July 30 | Atelier

Painting with Coffee as a Medium July 30 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Coffeebar

Introduction to Marquetry with Tom Beebe July 30 & 31 | 1-5 p.m.

For more information, visit creativetruckee.org.

“New, open art studio tours are cropping up across the country and are fast becoming a favorite travel genre, while equally attracting local residents and second homeowners.”

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musicians and dancers. New this year is an opportunity to create an art piece in Columbus Garden with professional artists from Reno’s Art Bar. Food trucks will be in attendance. | mayarboretumsociety.org

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Banner with a focus Carson City, Nev. The Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition installed the “Focus on Carson” photography banner on the Hop & Mae Adams Foundation construction site fence at Curry and Telegraph streets. The banner displays 20 photographs taken in Carson City by local artists. The “Focus on Carson” photography contest and banner, a coalition project, has been in the making for a year. The contest was open to all Carson City residents. The coalition received 53 entries and was juried by Robert Petersen, an award-winning photographer and teacher at Western Nevada College, Fallon. It will be on display throughout the summer. More information and winning photos are on the Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition Web site. | artscarsoncity.com

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Keoki Flagg’s “Iceland” image presentation is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallery Keoki in The Village at Squaw on July 23 with a slideshow and talk with images on Flagg’s serendipitous trip to Iceland. All ages are welcome. “Everything about Iceland surprises the eye. It is a land of diverse contrasting textures and colors where its true voice is water in all of its forms,” says Flagg of his experience. “I reverted back to an earlier, more natural way of experiencing day-to-day adventure. Driving around the island alone, I stopped when the visual landscape enticed me. Over and over again, I got out and translated with my camera. I found myself firing away in circles exploring the “pentimental” stitch, immersed in what I felt but could not see in one glance. The beauty of the light on this young, rugged land touched my heart … I was inspired.” | gallerykeoki.com

A month of art Reno, Nev. Sierra Art Gallery will offer more than 20 art experiences in July. Each week there will be an array of art-themed presentations. On Tuesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. is the Alfred Hitchcock film series. On Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is the Speakeasy Happy Hour with artists’ presentations. On Thursdays, from noon to 1, is the Lunchbox Lectures with artists on various subjects. On Fridays, there will be music from 6 to 8 p.m. An artist’s reception for Stewart Easton will be on July 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres. Saturday workshops include Monotype Printing with Candace Garlock on July 23. Space is limited and registration is required. All events, except the workshops, are free. | sierra-arts.org

Cobalt has it all Incline Village, Nev. Two artists on display through July at Cobalt Artists Studio are oil painter Wayne Mckenzie and bronze sculptor June Brown. Workshops on Field Sketching are being offered on July 23 and 24, Painting Aspens in Oil on Aug. 6 and Painting Lake Tahoe in Watercolor on Aug. 20. | cobaltartiststudio.com

A fresh perspective Reno, Nev. Young, local artist David Hall is taking over the Holland Project Micro Gallery until July 22 with his exhibition “Fresh Flash.” The exhibit includes drawings, watercolor paintings and painted skateboards that reflect heavy influences from American traditional tattoos, skateboarding, rock ’n’ roll music, lowbrow art and Kustom Kulture aesthetics. | (775) 742-1858

What’s on at Atelier Truckee Linda Fahey’s work is on display at Atelier until Aug. 31. Beyond being the chief curator and proprietor of YONDER, Fahey spends much of her time in the

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A town in art together shop’s studio, making her own line of ceramics, all inspired by a life lived by the coast. At YONDER, her open studio is a space for exploration, innovation and collab-oration. Her work is shown at respected shows in the Bay Area and is available through design-focused stores such as Anthropologie, Voyager and Rare Device. Atelier offers a number of ongoing classes and drop-in groups. Workshops include Loom Weaving and Intro to Mixed Media. A Knitting Group, open to all, meets on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. During Truckee Thursdays, the drop-in mini workshop, with all materials included, is on July 21 (Sun Prints) and July 28 (Waxed Prayer Flags). | ateliertruckee.com

From models to sculptures Carson City, Nev. “Vantage Point of Distance,” the sculpture of Las Vegas artist David Rowe

is on display at the OXS Gallery in Carson City through July 29. Rowe’s work is informed by an aesthetic developed in the Midwest and a visual language acquired by building miniatures and models as a child. A free reception and artist’s talk is on July 26 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. | (775) 687-6680.

Art on a stroll Reno, Nev. The May Arboretum Society’s Art & Nature event is proud to be part of the 21st annual Artown Festival. On July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission is free to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden in San Rafael Regional Park. Guests can enjoy the union of art and nature, featuring more than 40 local artists representing diverse media. The creative process is at work while guests stroll through the gardens observing and speaking with artists at work — painters, weavers, metal workers, potters, acoustic

Truckee Nevada County Arts Council presents the second annual Toast to Truckee’s Creative Community through July 31 featuring the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour from July 22 to 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day (see feature in this issue for details). Visitors can experience the evolution of art from creative spark to finished product and meet some of Truckee’s professional artists, painters, sculptors and woodworkers. Guidebooks, produced by Tahoe Weekly, are available at a number of locations and bright orange signs will be posted along the routes to each studio, and a digital version is available at TheTahoeWeekly.com. The event features art workshops throughout the month at Atelier and the Painted Vine. Tom Beebe will offer an Introduction to Marquetry on July 30 and 31, while Sarah L. Smith will teach participants how to paint with coffee on July 30.

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On July 30 is Truckee’s first Gallery and Museum Tour that includes 11 galleries and the Jailhouse Museum, all open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | creativetruckee.org

Artown makes every day artsy Reno & Sparks venues Throughout the month of July, the streets of Reno and Sparks transform from humdrum to lively and colorful. There are events, workshops and entertainment daily. Here’s what this week will offer. The second annual Nevada Mustang Fine Art Show & Celebration is at the Wilbur D. May Museum from July 21 to 24. A VIP reception is on July 23 from 7 to 11 p.m. On July 21 and 28, Paint your own mug is at Wildflower Village from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday. The fee is $20. Photographer Jeff Lock and friends will present slideshows of their travel and adventures at Nevada Fine Arts at 6 p.m. An Evening of Watercolor is a beginner lesson in watercolor at Reno Art Works at 5:30 p.m. Each participant will be entered into a raffle to win a watercolor palette setup. Service Through Art: Combat Paper offers fiber artist Pam DeLuco in an open writing studio at Northwest Reno Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (also on July 22). On July 22, Bloomin’ Age of Art celebrates the artists of the Elder Art classes at Atria Summit Ridge retirement community. Enjoy music, refreshments, the art gallery, tours and speak to the artists from 5 to 7 p.m. Wearable Watercolor “Rainbow Theme” is a beginner lesson in creating wearable art at Reno Art Works at 2 p.m. At Thank Goodness It’s Art Friday paint two wine glasses at Lake Mansion at 5:30 p.m. On July 23, Wings and Prayers reception and artist opening celebrates veterans’ fiber art, poetry and origami cranes at Northwest Reno Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mikhaila will play ancient music while Larissa from Russia will demonstrate the writings of icons at Icon Window to Heaven at Forerunner Books from noon to 3 p.m. Artists at the Riverside Artist Lofts open their home studios to the public. Musicians, writers, painters, actors, dancers, jewelers, fashion designers, photographers and sculptors. Come by from noon to 5 p.m. At La Rue Press, the Amazing Book Cover Art Award Presentation. The Folk & the Lore is a multimedia project to collect, archive and tell stories from Reno and throughout the region through photography, short films and live storytelling events. Doors open at the Nevada Museum of Art at 5 p.m. for social hour and stories begin at 6 p.m. Make a Mosaic Birdbath in this two-day workshop with Katie Packham of Copper Cat Studio from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Erik Burke and Joe C. Rock will create a large-scale, collaborative mural on Center Street behind Junkee Clothing Exchange from 2 to 7 p.m. (also on July 28). At Art Indeed! at 2 p.m. an Artsy Little Party meet some of Reno’s finest abstract artists while enjoying barbecue.

Enjoy watching a mask being made on a live model. Create a multi-media abstract painting. Artists’ Reception for Martin Gollery and Janis Knight is at Buenos Grill from 2 to 6 p.m. Their photography features the vistas of Lake Tahoe to the stillness of Death Valley. At The Art of Makeup with Jenny O learn the art of choosing colors, how to apply, latest trends and tricks of the trade at Jensen & Company from 4 to 5 p.m. On July 25, Author Bootcamp is at Grassroots Books from 6 to 8 p.m. This book salon is about better book design and creating covers that sell, presented by book industry pros and a bestselling local author. On July 26, A salon and junto-inspired exchange of ideas with Ellen Hopkins is followed by interactive time at Grassroots Books at 6 p.m. Sketching for Adults with Charcoal and Pastels with an experienced instructor is at Lake Mansion from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. On July 27, A Trading Card Workshop: Collage Collaboration offers instruction on how to create trading cards and a chance to either start to trade or continue a collection at Reno Art Works from 5 to 8 p.m. At Paint & Sips, receive one-on-one art guidance to transform Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Pelvis IV” into an acrylic painting at Lake Mansion from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring drinks and snacks. | renoisartown.com

its gallery located at the Carson City Brewery Arts Center. The judged exhibit, on display until July 30, was open to all artists in the region. Awards were given in seven media categories for first-, secondand third-place and honorable mention. Admission is free. | breweryarts.org

Some heavy stuff Reno, Nev. Local printmaker and painter, Angie Terrell, will be taking over the Holland Project Library until July 29 to create an intimate space for a new series of work. Her exhibition, “Driven To,” consists of mixedmedia works including hand-embroidery, serigraphy on fabric and handmade letterpress books all dealing with women and mental illness. | (775) 742-1858

Incline Village, Nev. In En Plein Air Workshops at The Grille at the Chateau, guests paint the 18th hole with Monika Johnson from Cobalt Artist Studio on Aug. 14. Participants can create a personal masterpiece in a beautiful outdoor setting. The workshop includes appetizers and wine from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by the artist workshop from 5:15 to 7 p.m. The fee is $94 and $74 with IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

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South Lake Tahoe The 10th annual Artist Studio Tour presented by Tahoe Art League is from July 29 to 31 and Aug. 5 to 7. The self-guided tour features 42 local artists in 21 studios or studio collectives. Many of the artists live in the region full time, while others come to Tahoe from other areas of the country. All of them draw on the majestic beauty of the area for inspiration. Many media will be included in the studio tour including: glass, metal, silver, fiber art, mosaics, sculpture, strung and woven jewelry, wearable art, carved and painted gourds, collage, pottery and book arts. By attending 10 of these studios and/or purchasing $100 of artwork, visitors qualify to enter into a drawing to receive a donated piece of artwork. Maps to this event can be picked up at the Tahoe Art League Gallery/Office in South Lake Tahoe. | thenewtalart.org

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

Catch the spirit Carson City, Nev. The Nevada Artists Association is exhibiting its “Spirit of America” art show in

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Micro Gallery | Until July 22

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

“Spirit of America” NAA Gallery | Until July 29

Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “Silver State Swimmer,” with artwork by Michael Malley at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Community Center. The free exhibition is available to the public until Nov. 10. The wilderness, and the Sierra in particular, have always been a paramount source of inspiration for Malley. Using the Lahontan cutthroat trout as a muse, he focused his sculptures and drawings on this iconic and threatened species. | arts-initiative.org

Brewery Arts Center | Until July 30

Compression! Art & Fire

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Reno, Nev. Presented by Controlled Burn, Reno’s fire art performance troupe, Compression, brings together music, mutant vehicles and fire art in celebration of creative expression on July 30. An after party takes place at the Morris Burner Hotel. | controlledburnreno.dreamhosters.com

From sip to paint

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

David Rowe OXS Gallery | Until July 29 Anthony McCall Nevada Museum of Art | July 29-Jan. 8

Angie Terrell Holland Project Library | Until July 29

“Spirit of America” SNC Summer Workshop artists Tahoe Gallery | Until July 30

Mountain Picassos San Rafael Regional Park | Until July 30

Monika Piper Johnson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30 Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

Wayne Mckenzie Cobalt Artist Studio | Until July 30

June Brown Cobalt Artist Studio | Until July 30 Rob Retting Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

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

American Impressionism Nevada Museum of Art | Until Aug. 14

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

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

Print Project BRICK | Until Aug. 29 “Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

Linda Fahey Atelier | Until Aug. 31 Focus on Carson Photography Banner Carson City | Until Sept. 1

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

Anna McKee Nevada Museum of Art | Until Sept. 18

Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

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

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

Michael Malley Carson City Community Center | Nov. 11

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

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s restaurant | Until Jan. 31

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. MONEY: What is the building depicted on the back of a $20 bill? 2. MEASUREMENTS: How many yards are in a fathom? 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented by pyrophobia? 4. TELEVISION: Who voiced the role of Charlie on the original “Charlie’s Angels” TV series? 5. U.S. STATES: Which three state capitals have the least number of letters in their names? 6. LANGUAGE: What are gauchos? 7. FIRSTS: Who was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In superstitious beliefs, how many years of bad luck allegedly come from breaking a mirror? 9. MATH: What is a 20-sided shape called? 10. AWARDS: What is the award given each year to major-league baseball’s most outstanding pitchers in the American and National Leagues?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

This election season might be a good time to resurrect the word “flapdoodler.” During Victorian times, any annoyingly boastful or self-righteous person was considered to be a flapdoodler.

Junior Whirl Answer: 1. Blimp, 2. Pimple, 3. Whimper, 4. Impede, 5. Skimp, 6. Chimp, 7. Imperial, 8. Scrimp. Differences: 1. Walking stick is shorter, 2. Arm is moved, 3. Sun is missing, 4. Pants are shorter, 5. Cap is reversed, 6. Headset is missing.

If the illustrious sitar player Shankar has a favorite pasta dish, do you think it’s Ravi-oli?

CryptoQuip

1. The White House, 2. Two (six feet), 3. Fear of fire, 4. John Forsythe, 5. Salem, Oregon; Dover, Delaware; Boise, Idaho (five letters), 6. South American cowboys, 7. Amelia Earhart, 8. Seven, 9. An icosagon, 10. Cy Young award

TRIVIA TEST

If you’re of a certain age, you may remember the popular cartoon “Far Side,” by Gary Larson. You may not realize, however, that this daily chuckle influenced science as well as humor. In a 1982 drawing, Larson dubbed the spikes at the end of a stegosaurus’s tail the “thagomizer” – which is what paleontologists call the spikes today.

July 21-27, 2016

Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

EARTH

FUN & GAMES AIR

WATER

Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Asserting yourself in new and creative ways is on your mind. This can range from artistic expressions to repairs and renovations at home. Attending to a variety of fronts is likely and may be a source of stress. Accept this flow and engage with talent and creative license for best results.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Relationship interests continue to be at the top of your list. Over the past several weeks you have been happy to keep it familial. But your desires are deepening and, along with them, your passions. Meanwhile a lot is shaking on the home front and you can expect to be paying a lot more attention there in the days and weeks to come.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Emerging out of a quieter cycle should be apparent by now. Your creative juices are beginning to flow again. This will inspire you to take new leads or at least to feel enthusiastic and reenergized. But it may take another week for the full measure of this new cycle kicks in. Get ready, here it comes.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Your world is changing, growing and expanding. This is especially true on relationship fronts. While romantic interests are quite likely, so too are social aspirations. Weaving both will ignite the fireworks for you. This is just the beginning of a much longer cycle of sort destined to really take off next year, a sneak preview.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Sharing quality time with family and friends continues as a central theme. The lines between each may blur at moments and that could prove to be a good thing. Yet, asserting your own sense of individuality is featured and will feel and may well even prove to be extra important to and for you.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Reaching out to engage your energies, talents, inspirations and love with others feels important now, perhaps even necessary. Both outer circumstances and inner compulsions are directing your focus. Increasing your capacity to empathize is the main challenge. Increase your focus on others.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

A breakthrough cycle in your public and professional life continues. Positively, this is contributing to a spirit of celebration. Sharing quality time with friends is highlighted. It may be that feeling this way has been a long time coming. To feel happy again and inspired contrast with a long challenging cycle.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

The family time focus is now decidedly leaning toward playtime. There might be a little damper on the social mood initially this weekend, but it will shift quickly. Tending to chores and errands might prove most satisfying, at least partially. At deeper levels, you are on a powerful roll and are wise to work with it.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Seeing the bigger picture for the sake of executing practical strategies is in the spotlight. That your focus is directed at the realization of dreams may soften the edge, unless they are those you deeply desire. Mars in your sign suggests that you ambitions are running strong and you fully intend to keep pace with them.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

A busy cycle is shifting to a creative and playful one. That you have been busy visiting and connecting has built up a momentum. While simply enjoying playtime could prove fun, the opportunity to engage in more constructive and creative activity is steadily emerging. This theme will continue into 2017 but now is the time to begin.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Answering some of the deeper questions in life often involves a philosophical perspective, which is emphasized now. You may simply be enjoying playing with ideas, questions and answers initially, but your resolve will deepen over the coming weeks. Your objectives are practical but sometimes alternative angles are the best approach.

Seeing the world through other people’s perspectives continues. This exercise of empathy can prove refreshing, liberating and inspiring. Gaining confidence in observing, listening and receiving versus asserting, expressing and delivering your own habitual beliefs and interpretations is the destiny call. Be interested to be interesting.

Tails in Tahoe Skylar

Callista

Sam

Jazzy

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

Shy kitties often go unnoticed, but Callista should never be overlooked. If you just give her a chance to warm up to you, those little paws will surely pitter patter right into your heart.

This is a wonderful 7-month-old, neutered male Pitbull pup. He is a beautiful brindle and not a big guy at all. Was out with several dogs at a time and did fine and just ignores our house cats.

A walk, jog or hike? She’s ready! Dog park or beach with a tennis ball in tow? Let’s go! Curling up by the campfire after a great day outdoors? You bet!

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Dirty Revival

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JULY 21 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

July 31 | 7 p.m. | Guitarfish Music Festival | Cisco Grove Photo Credit

July 24 | 4 p.m. | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

W growing up in Portland, Ore., she

hen Sarah Clarke was a young girl

dreamed of being a soul singer. “When I was a kid that’s all I wanted to do,” she says. “I can’t even remember wanting to do anything else.” She listened extensively to female powerhouses such as Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan and Leontyne Price. When birthdays or holidays came around, her family and friends bought her new records.

Throughout a series of retail and service jobs she continued to sing karaoke with friends, but never allowed herself to go beyond that. Then, five years ago she gave birth to her son, Donovan. She was raising him with a network of support from friends, her mom and Donovan’s father’s family. She’d finally landed a steady job with insurance benefits and flexible hours. Everything seemed to be OK, but something was missing.

“These people are so good at music, it’s ridiculous. I think our destinies are intertwined. The sky is the limit.” “I had a lot of people in my life pushing me towards the diva-esque,” she says. “I had dreams of making music my life. But I had given up on the idea a long time ago.” Although Clarke sang in the choir during her years at Grant High School, she went straight to work afterwards. “There were a lot of realities for me when I graduated in 2001,” she says. “The music people wanted to listen to, I didn’t feel a connection with. The Britney Spears and Christina Aguileras of the world; I didn’t relate to that. But I was convinced people didn’t want to see anything else. For some reason, I let that get to me when I was younger.” 32

–Sarah Clarke One day, Clarke happened to reconnect with an old friend from Grant High, drummer Terry Drysdale. He asked her if she’d like to sing with him. She decided it was time to give her old fantasy a shot. “All those weird body-image things telling you your not good enough — at some point, I just stopped listening to that,” she says. “I just stopped feeling like that was the only thing. I stopped focusing on all that internal negativity.” In fact, reconnecting to music gave her a newfound sense of confidence and joy that she hadn’t felt in a long time. “I didn’t realize how valuable it was to perform and write and sing,” she says.

“It’s not what I wanted be doing, it’s what I needed to be doing. It’s part of who I am.” Now, Clarke is in awe of the multitalented musicians she’s somehow found herself surrounded by. “These people are so good at music, it’s ridiculous,” she says. “I think our destinies are intertwined. The sky is the limit.” She moved back in with her mother to give Donovan a more consistent home environment while she hit the road and the studio with the band. Dirty Revival’s selftitled debut album was released to a soldout crowd at Portland’s Mississippi Studios in September 2015. Clarke describes the group’s sound as “soulful music that encompasses real life.” “We talk a lot about real topics on our album,” she explains. “It’s hard to write about things you face every day. I think our reality is what most people deal with on a regular basic.” For Clarke, having the chance to share her stories and music with people around the country is the manifestation of a once-forgotten dream. And, there’s this thing about dreams: once you start really believing in them, they have a tendency to come true. “We don’t know how we are going to make it happen,” Clarke says. “But we will. We have made everything else happen, too.” Dirty Revival performs on July 24 at Commons Beach in Tahoe City and on July 31 at Guitarfish Festival in Cisco Grove.  For more information, visit dirtyrevival.com.

Big Red Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Vokab Kompany w/Black Star Safari Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. McKenna Faith Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m. Jacob Westfall Cottonwood 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Hard Rock 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Robbie Gallo + Robbioe Jah’s Birthday Bonanza American Legion SLT 9 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Skunkdub Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Forever Plaid” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. The Stagebenders & Rick D’Elia The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Special Events American Century Celebrity Golf Championship South Lake Tahoe RENO & BEYOND DuoSF Trinity Episcopal Church Reno 1:15 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Mel Wade and Gia Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m. Tower of Power Café at Adele’s 6:30 p.m. Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival & Competition Reno Night in the Country Lyon Country Fairgrounds Yerington Andrew York Trinity Episcopal Church Reno 7 p.m. Young Voices Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Pat Esters and Friends First United Methodist Church Reno 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Kingsborough Peppermill 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Sam Chase w/Caitlin Jemma & the Goodness Studio on 4th 8 p.m. All In Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Josh Clemens St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Walker Williams Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

July 21-27, 2016

Izzy Tooinsky: “A Toymaker’s Journey through the Gold Rush”

July 27 | 7:30 p.m. Valhalla | South Lake Tahoe IZZI TOOINSKY TAKES his audience on an exciting ride through the early days of California in his show, “A Toymaker’s Journey through the Gold Rush.” This fastpaced, kid-friendly vaudeville show uses humor, games, toys and lots of audience participation to explore the extraordinary California Gold Rush. | valhallatahoe.com

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Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Filmmaker Q&A · Live Music Dance Performances

Finding Dory July 21 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Star Trek Beyond Opens July 22

Suicide Squad August TBD

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DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Buyer & Cellar” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. Dennis Blair Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Ron Josol Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues 39 Marketplace Street Faire Victorian Square 4 p.m. National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Robert Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

JULY 22 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Johnny O Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Johnny Young Band Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Ben Fuller West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m. The Nutz Boys Cottonwood 6 p.m. Abalone Grey Kings Beach State Recreation Area 6:30 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Coburn Station Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Tracorum Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Johnny Young Band Cabo Wabo 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 9:30 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Exodus & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. DJ Johnny Big Boy Tahoe Biltmore 11 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Rob Schneider MontBleu 8 p.m. The Stagebenders & Rick D’Elia The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. Special Events American Century Celebrity Golf Championship South Lake Tahoe RENO & BEYOND Reno Municipal Band Wingfield Park 12 p.m. Guitar and Organ Trinity Episcopal Church Reno 12 p.m. Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Competition Trinity Episcopal Church 2 p.m. All In Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Spike McGuire Wingfield Park 5:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo Sierra Art Gallery 6 p.m. Fourth Friday Session Comma Coffee 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Big Bad Boogie Rock Harrah’s 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Night in the Country Lyon Country Fairgrounds Yerington Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Reno Ballroom 8 p.m. Timbreen Studio on 4th 8 p.m. After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Blackie Farrell and Eric Hisaw Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Naked City Harrah’s 9 p.m. Mentally Spent Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Cash Only Carson Nugget 8 p.m. Kingsborough Peppermill 8 p.m. Dale Poune Boomtown 9 p.m. Walker Williams Gilly’s Nugget 9 p.m. Clyde Carson & Rappin 4 Tay w/Guilty One Jub Jub’s 9 p.m. Tinashe Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Rebekah Chase Band Atlantis 10 p.m. Mark Farina 1 Up 10 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

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July 23 | 7 p.m. Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. SOUTHERN DRAWL Band offers down-home, rockin’ country music straight out of the backwoods of Tennessee. Sweating out their own brand of country music, Southern Drawl has been relentlessly touring the U.S. from coast to coast in more than 200 shows a year before sold-out crowds of fiercely loyal fans. | breweryarts.org

Dennis Jones Band

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

July 26 | 6 p.m. Tuesdays Bluesdays | Village at Squaw SIZZLING HOT GUITAR SOLOS, smooth and soulful vocals, and highenergy stage performance is what the Dennis Jones Band brings. Jones’ feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the best of both worlds, presenting a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. | squawalpine.com

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ON THE ROAD WITH

Keith Urban S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

KRIS MARCY

KEITH URBAN

Keith Urban featuring Brett Eldredge with Maren Morris July 27 & 29 | 7 p.m. | Harvey’s Outdoor Arena | Stateline, Nev.

I like Keith Urban. Imagine a slew of tour t takes a mountain to move a superstar

buses, instruments, gear and crew moving from one show to another for most of the year. As a former musician, Kris Marcy is familiar with the touring life. Growing up in Oroville, Marcy began playing music in the early 80s. He formed the Marcy Brothers band with his two brothers, Kendal and Kevin. The brothers got serious about their music and for a period of time worked and lived in Tahoe. “We played in South Lake Tahoe. We played three sets a day, six days a week, it was grueling,” says Kris, who was the lead guit-arist and vocalist for the band. The group began gaining traction and was asked to open for numerous headliners touring in the Tahoe area. They got a record deal, signed with Warner Brothers and moved to Nashville where they recorded a number of albums. The brothers eventually went their separate ways to work on different projects.

Each show, Marcy sets up what they call, The Back Stage Experience. The crew erects a large tent and decorates the room. It has a stage and podium. Fans, radio contest winners and Cisco employees are invited to a special VIP evening with Urban. They have an interactive experience that takes place prior to each show. “Urban greets the guests, plays for them and asks them if they have any questions. Stage hands schlep and move and set up each night.” Marcy explains. The VIP event is held before each show and then everyone is ushered out to see the opening act. “Keith goes on at 9 p.m. and finishes at 11 p.m. and the crew then tears down the tent. It’s a lot of hard work and logistics. The country music tour is generally three nights on and four nights off,” says Marcy. The process is repeated for each show – set up, greet, concert and tear down. “Keith is a really great guy. He’s been

“I love the challenge each day brings and I love being around music. And I don’t have to sit behind a desk.

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DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Battle Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Wizard of Oz” Damonte Ranch High School 12 p.m. Kids Dance Party River School Farm 6 p.m. Surve Performance Team Reno-Tahoe International Airport 6 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland” UNR Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. “The Lion King, Jr.” Truckee Meadows Community College 7 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Buyer & Cellar” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Ron Josol Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. Dennis Blair Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Ron Josol Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Special Events Drag Olympics Harrah’s Outdoor Plaza 7 p.m. ARTown Reno venues

JULY 23 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. The Big Bad Wolf The Beacon 1 p.m. Lava Moon Duo Village at Northstar 3 p.m. Take Out Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Live music Alder Creek Café 5 p.m. Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m. Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness Jason’s Beachside Grille 6 p.m. Zydeco Flames w/The Wabuska Yachting Club Sierra Valley Farms 6 p.m.

I don’t watch the rain, I feel the rain.” –Kris Marcy Kendal Marcy went on to tour with Brad Paisley and Kris Marcy became the road manager for the Paisley band. After a number of years, someone suggested Marcy start his own company. “I started an artist management company. I managed Brooks and Dunn for a while,” Marcy explains. His journey eventually led him to entertainment marketing and production. Marcy found himself involved in producing events for Chris Stapleton, the Academy of Country Music events and Rolling Stones Country music events. Last year, Marcy toured with U2. This year, he’s is touring with country superstar, Keith Urban. As a touring member, Marcy manages the sponsorship aspect of the tour. Cisco Systems is sponsoring Keith Urban’s tour. The company created an interactive technology system akin to Facetime. Urban, who is a long-time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, uses the technology for video conferencing and makes regular calls to children at St. Jude’s. “He talks to the kids and plays for them,” Marcy says. The tour is a monumental undertaking. 34

on his game and is in a really good space,” says Marcy. At a recent concert in Massachusetts, Urban picked someone out of the audience to come up on stage and play guitar. “The kid slayed it,” laughs Marcy. Working with Urban and the band, Marcy says, “It’s a good time. Keith is a family guy, he has his kids running around with him, when he and Nicole (Kidman) walk in to eat they are real people. They’re not looking for special treatment,” he notes. Marcy also adds that the band and crew on the tour are genuine and like family. “I am a people person. I love interacting with people. I love the challenge each day brings and I love being around music. And I don’t have to sit behind a desk. I don’t watch the rain, I feel the rain,” says Marcy. And, he says that he’s excited to be back in Tahoe. Keith Urban’s RipCORD World Tour 2016 featuring Brett Eldredge with Maren Morris is July 27 and 29 at Harvey’s Outdoor Concert Series in South Lake Tahoe.  For more information about the show, visit harveystahoe.com.

Country music sensation Tim McGraw performs at Harvey’s Outdoor Arena on July 23. Opening for McGraw is Brooke Eden.

Now You Hazz Jazz Band River Ranch 6 p.m. Tim McGraw w/Brooke Eden Harvey’s 7:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Coburn Station Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Hare of the Dawg String Band Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Jake Houston & the Royal Flush Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Johnny Young Band Cabo Wabo 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 9:30 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ Lil Jon & DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. DJ Johnny Big Boy Tahoe Biltmore 11 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Hamlet, Russians and Monkeys” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. The Stagebenders & Rick D’Elia The Improv Harvey’s 8:30 7 10:30 p.m. Special Events American Century Celebrity Golf Championship South Lake Tahoe RENO & BEYOND Mikhaila Forerunner Books 12 p.m. All In Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Impromptu Napa-Sonoma Grocery Co. 6 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Southern Drawl Band Carson City Brewery Art Center 7 p.m. Night in the Country Lyon Country Fairgrounds Yerington Mentally Spent Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Artrageous Eldorado 8 p.m. Lady an’the Tramps Carson Nugget 8 p.m.

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After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Kingsborough Peppermill 8 p.m. Naked City Harrah’s 9 p.m. Dale Poune Boomtown 9 p.m. July Bash w/Trina Jub Jub’s 9 p.m. Walker Williams Gilly’s Nugget 9 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. Rebekah Chase Band Atlantis 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DZA Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Lion King, Jr.” Truckee Meadows Community College 1 & 7 p.m. Ron Josol Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9 :30 p.m. “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland” UNR Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. “Buyer & Cellar” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Dennis Blair Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. George Lopez Reno Ballroom 8 p.m. Special Events Movie Footprints in Reno Walking Tour National Automobile Museum 10 a.m. Extravaganza at the Plaza Brick Park 10 a.m. Northern Nevada Pride 2016 Wingfield Park 12 p.m. 2016 Taste of Downtown Carson City Ghost Walking Tours Carson City 6:30 p.m.

JULY 24 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m. Tahoe Chamber Music St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 2:30 p.m. The Mick Clark Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Jeff Jones Village at Northstar 3 p.m. Dirty Revival Commons Beach 4 p.m. Don Henley Harvey’s 8 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Brian Landrus Sands Regency 6 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Alex Smith Boomtown 6 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m. CeCe Gable w/John Shipley, Andy Heflund & Rocky Tatarelli Artown at Village Green 6 p.m. Reno Municipal Band Wingfield Park 7 p.m. The Family Crest Craft Wine and Beer 7:30 p.m. Rebekah Chase Band Atlantis 8 p.m. Hooten Hallers, Hopeless Jacks and Acousta Noir Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Lion King, Jr.” Truckee Meadows Community College 1 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. Sierra Conscious Dance River School Farm 6:30 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland” UNR Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m. “Buyer & Cellar” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. Dennis Blair Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. Special Events Downtown Churches Walking Tour Trinity Episcopal Church 1 p.m.

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. The Acacia Strain Oceano Jub Jub’s 6:30 p.m. Eric Andersen Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m. Clint Holmes Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues Faustwork Mask Theater Family Festival Wingfield Park 5 p.m.

JULY 26 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE The Wheeland Brothers PJ’s 5:30 p.m. Dennis Jones Band Village at Squaw 6 p.m. Classical Tahoe Chamber music Cornerstone Church Incline Village 7 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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July 21 | 4:30 p.m. Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe

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July 22 | 9 p.m. American Legion | South Lake Tahoe

BLACK STAR SAFARI, a high-energy, rock/folk/funk duo with Dan Green on guitar and vocals and Matt Mandella on drums, opens for Vokab Kompany. Vocab Kompany’s genre-defying masters of sound are vocalists Rob Hurt (aka Robbie Gallo) and Burkey Baby, who rock their electronic, funky, hip-hop tunes for some summer fun. The party continues on July 22 with a birthday celebration for Robbie Gallo and Robbie Jah. | lakeviewcommons.com

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JULY 26 | TUESDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Bread and Butter Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Shakespeare” Sand Harbor 10 a.m. Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Forever Plaid” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

July 21-23 | 9 p.m. Gilley’s at Nugget Casino | Sparks, Nev. COUNTRY MUSICIAN Walker Williams has shared the stage with country’s best, opening shows for superstars Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson and Merle Haggard. Walker and his band cater to dance crowds, performing selections from Walker’s originals and covers of popular country songs. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

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Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Blues Pool Party Sands Regency pool 6 p.m. Lonnie Garcia Boomtown 6 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m. Josh Infiesto Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. BrassAkwards First United Methodist Church Reno 7 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band Sands Regency 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Spike Night Pignic Pub & Patio 7 p.m. Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Twentieth Century” Reno Little Theater 1 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland” UNR Laxalt Auditorium 5:30 p.m. Mike Pace Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Northern Nevada Dance Coalition Wingfield Park 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues

JULY 27 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

July 22 | 6:30 p.m. Music on the Beach | Kings Beach STRONG VOCAL HARMONIES, engaging soulful lyrics and unique melodies make up the backbone of the band Abalone Grey formed in late 2014. The band from Santa Cruz features players from various musical projects. They showcase a strong collection of musical talent, translating into folk-love ballads, murderous melodies and foot-stomping rhythms. | northtahoebusiness.org

JULY 28 | THURSDAY

Cash Only Band The Beacon 1 p.m. 4th Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Gatekeeper’s Museum 6 p.m. Blues Monsters Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Keith Urban Ripcord World Tour Harvey’s 7 p.m. Steel Pulse w/ Family Man vs. The Umpires Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Jessie Leigh Band Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Shakespeare” Sand Harbor 10 a.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Izzy Tooinsky “A Toymaker’s Journey through the Gold Rush” Valhalla 7:30 p.m. “Forever Plaid” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Kivi Rogers & Paula Bel The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Jokers Wild Blues Band Sands Regency pool 6 p.m. Lonnie Garcia Boomtown 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. MyG.i.a. ft. The Wizz Lazy 5 Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Concert Series JamPro Music Factory 7 p.m. Jim Heller Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. Evenings on the Ranch Bartley Ranch Regional Park 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Ginkgoa Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m. Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Otep, Fire from the Gods, Crotalus Jub Jub’s 7:30 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance The Frozen Ballet John Ascuaga’s Nugget 3 & 8 p.m. “A Pollinator Parade” Urban Roots 6:30 p.m. “Twentieth Century” Reno Little Theater 7 p.m. Mike Pace Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Special Events Evenings on the Ranch Bartley Ranch Regional Park 7 p.m.

Guitarfish Music Festival Cisco Grove Campground Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m. “Surprise Performance” Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. The J Band Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m. Saxy Keys Cottonwood 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Smooth Hound Smith Moody’s 8 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Shakespeare” Sand Harbor 10 a.m. Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Gatekeeper’s Museum 6 p.m. Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Kevin Farley Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m. Kivi Rogers & Paula Bel The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Summertime Blues McKinley Arts and Cultural Center 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Casavant Pipe Organ Trinity Episcopal Church Reno 7 p.m. Barrio Manouche Peppermill 7 p.m. Shiloh Acoustic Concert First United Methodist Church 7 p.m. Alexandra Sasse Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Lonnie Garcia Boomtown 6 p.m. Lila Rose Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance The Frozen Ballet John Ascuaga’s Nugget 3 & 8 p.m. Mike Pace Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. “Side By Side” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Kevin Farely Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. “Malvolio Or As You Will” Brüka Theater 8 p.m. Special Events ARTown Reno venues Midtown Art Walk Sippee’s Reno 4 p.m. 39 Marketplace Street Faire Victorian Square 4 p.m.

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 halfpound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

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

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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

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Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

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

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ummer is in full tilt and festival season

There are plenty of ways to slice up your festival food. Coolers, careful planning and cleverness go far when packing for your favorite music, yoga or art festival. Sandwiches, wraps and hummus and crackers go far if you don’t feel like cooking. Bringing munchies especially works when there are food vendors on site. However, bringing your own food along does save cash — and you get to eat what you enjoy.

Most of us are moving and running from one show to another, so time is of the essence. If you enjoy cooking at the festival, don’t mind cleaning up or dealing with proper coolers, there are a ton of options. Get out the stove and cook up some bacon and eggs for breakfast and some rice and bean tacos, burgers or chicken for dinner. Couscous is quick and easy and can be a side for dinner or porridge for breakfast. New Moon Natural Foods carries packaged ethnic foods that are delicious and easy to heat

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

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The West Shore Café and Inn | Seasonal California cuisine

With its beautiful surroundings, warm ambiance and seasonal menus, the West Shore is a lakefront favorite among Tahoe’s community and visitors alike. Enjoy lakefront dining with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, while experiencing our seasonal menus, which always draw from the best seasonal meats, seafood and produce available. | Homewood Mountain Resort’s Farm to Peak Dinner Series: Take the chairlift to the top of Homewood Mountain then dine on exquisite seasonal cuisine by West Shore Cafe’s Chef de Cuisine, Ben Deinken on Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, September 4. | Advanced reservations required | $150 per person per dinner 5160 West Lake Blvd., Homewood | (530) 525-5200 | WestShoreCafe.com

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“ Coolers, careful planning and cleverness go far when packing for your favorite music, yoga or art festival.”

Bacon and eggs to start the day.

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Pack foods that will keep well in a cooler.

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with ice or frozen gel packs. And, fill the cooler. A full cooler will maintain its cold temperatures longer than one that’s partially filled. Have a great festival season and remember to get your nutrition in before dancing into the night.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

NO-COOK OPTIONS · Vacuum-sealed salmon · Tuna in packages or cans

For those who don’t want the fuss of cooking, think vacuum-sealed salmon, tuna in packages or flip-top cans, guacamole and quinoa salad. These are easy to pack and nutritious. Cheese and salami and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are also favorites for people on the go. Hard non-bruising fruit and any type of melon are perfect to bring along on a camping festival journey. There is nothing like chilled watermelon or cantaloupe to cool down with. Fresh veggies, such as carrot sticks and celery, are also refreshing to have in the cooler. Slice up cucumbers to slide into a sando or drop in your water for a refreshing summer drink. They’re good in cocktails, as well. Jerky is great for snacking and it’s high in protein. Trail mix is a must and so is chocolate in any way shape or form. Consider your favorite granola in a Ziploc bag and almond milk, in containers that don’t need to be cooled until after opening, for a quick and easy breakfast before the next music set. It’s nice to set up the camp stove and have a few go-to meals to heat up. Breakfast burritos can be wrapped and prepared ahead of time. Simply warm them in a pan for no mess or clean up.

up on a camp stove or can be consumed out the package. Consider packing some chana dal (similar to split chick peas) or saag paneer (an Indian dish of spinach and marinated cheese) for a taste of something different. Vendors are plentiful at most festivals. Guitarfish Festival in Cisco, which is later this month, features local Tahoe vendors, Full Belly Deli, Starkey’s and Uncommon Kitchen, which all serve up fabulous festie food. Burning Man, on the other hand, offers none of this. Many camps prepare and gift food, but radical self-reliance, one of the tenants of the festival, means you must come prepared and packing for a long week in the desert is an art form. Most festivals do not allow glass on the grounds, so bring a flask or Nalgene for your cocktails. Fluids are imperative. Bring lots of water and stock electrolyte packets. Remember, summer is hot. Foods need to be kept cool before bacteria sets in. According to the Food and Drug Administration, perishables should not be left out more than 2 hours if temperatures are below 90 degrees and 1 hour if above 90 degrees. If you are not sure how long your perishable food was not in the cooler, throw it out. Keep perishable food cold at or below 40 degrees in coolers

· Quinoa Salad · Guacamole · Cheese & Salami · PBJ · Melons · Carrots, celery & cucumbers · Jerky · Trail Mix

ON THE STOVE · Premade breakfast burritos · Bacon & eggs · Couscous for dinner or porridge · Rice & bean tacos · Burgers or chicken · Prepacked foods

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supplies are included in the $75 class fee. Workshop students who stay for dinner will receive 10 percent off their meal. The workshop will be held at Restaurant Trokay. | ateliertruckee.com

No need to forage Truckee Mountain Area Preservation 2016 Sierra Forage Dinner is on July 29 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Stella Restaurant. Tickets are $175 per person. MAP is the region’s advocate for smart land use planning and preservation of open space. | RSVP (530) 582 6751

Teas to make from scratch Tahoe City A free Tahoe Plant Workshop presented by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is on July 30 at 10 a.m. at the Tahoe City Demonstration Garden in Lake Forest. Participants will learn which native plants can provide teas. Roots, leaves and flowers from native and invasive plants can be used. | (775) 881-7560, ext. 7483, or terc.ucdavis.edu

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Tahoe Food Hub and Chef Tiffany Swan have partnered to serve unique dinners and wine parings using fresh local foods at the KT Base Bar in Squaw Valley. Guests can sit on the sun deck surrounded by 8,000-foot mountain peaks and enjoy the views and the food. Dinners are at 6 p.m. on July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 4 and 17. The cost is $54 per adult; $29 per child, ages 4 to 12; and free to ages 3 and younger. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

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Incline Village, Nev. Jill Brigham, the executive director of UC Davis Sustainable Wine & Food Processing Center, will give a talk on the Science of Wine on Aug. 24 at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College. Brigham develops and manages a research portfolio addressing a wide array of wine, food and beverage industry needs in water and energy minimization and rainwater recovery and treatment. A no-host bar is at 5:30 p.m.; the lecture is at 6 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

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

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Homewood Ski Homewood’s Farm to Peak dinners, on Aug. 13 and Sept. 4., offer an elevated, mountaintop, dining experience with a breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe. At 3:30 p.m., guests take the chairlift to the top of Homewood Mountain to dine on an exclusive dinner designed by West Shore cafe’s chef de cuisine Ben Deinken. He incorporates the freshest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The cost is $150 per person. Reservations are a must and can be made online. | (530) 525-5200 or skihomewood.com

A sumptuous evening Olympic Valley PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn Winemakers’ Dinner features CADE and PlumpJack wineries on July 28. Seating is at 6 p.m. for the four-course dinner and wine pairing. There will be a special guest speaker. The cost is $120 per person. | RSVP (530) 583-1578

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop-up dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. Mayan Splendor Pop Up is on July 23. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Cheesy workshop Truckee On July 24, Restaurant Trokay and Atelier offer a workshop headed by Restaurant Trokay owner Nyna Weatherson on how to make the perfect grilled cheese from noon to 2 p.m. Weatherson will pass on her knowledge of cheese, flavor profiles and combinations, breads and grilling techniques. Students will make and sample several sandwiches, while enjoying a glass of a paired draft brew. All

Area venues Uncorked has announced its winemaker events for the summer. Winemaker events are held every Friday at Uncorked Truckee and every Saturday at Uncorked Tahoe City from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured winemaker’s will be at the events to pour wines and talk about their offerings including Bonny Doon Winery, PlumpJack Winery and CADE Estate Winery, Kanzler Vineyards, Csaba Szakál of En Garde Winery, LOLA Winery and Scar of the Sea wines. (See Events in each issue for details.) | (530) 550-5200 Truckee or (530) 581-1106 Tahoe City

Park and eat Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food features about 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 7 at Idlewild Park. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Ritzy offerings Northstar The Ritz-Carlton has an array of fun and refreshing ways in which to cap off a day of sun at Tahoe. Happy Hour is every Sunday through Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Backyard Bar & BBQ, featuring $5 draft beers and $9 signature cocktails. The lawn is open for bocce ball, cornhole, giant Jenga and more. Yappy Hour is on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m., with drink specials designed for canines and their companions. Every Friday evening, a Backyard BBQ Family Cookout is from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring entertainment and traditional barbecue favorites, such as burgers, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and house-made desserts. The cost is $39 per adult and $20 per child. For a more upscale dining adventure in the mountains, there is the Summer Winemaker Dinner Series offered on select Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Manzanita. Along with regional and Northern California wineries, the four-course meal will highlight fresh, local ingredients in an inventive way. The cost is $125 per person. | (800) 241-333 or ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

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of terroirs are those from high-mountain locations. I hate to put a damper on anyone’s opinion of the mountain wines of France, Italy and California, but consider mountain fruit that comes from Argentina. An average vineyard in that country sits at 5,000 feet; there are some at more than 10,000 feet. Another trend is the love of Malbec. Everybody loves Malbec. Seriously, do you know a single person — wine snob or rookie — who doesn’t enjoy a rich, gutsy, blackberry-infused, tooth-staining glass of this vino? Argentina is also from where these yummy wines come.

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5. Affordability is key. You can still get a tasty Malbec for less than $15 and spectacular versions for not much more. Malbec is not all that Argentina does well when it comes to wine. Another signature wine is Torrontés, a floral energetic white that is wonderful with seafood and salads or lovely as a solo act on a warm, summer day. Again, the price point for these beauties is available for even less than Malbecs. Lastly, Argentina also specializes in reds from the Bonarda grape. These are less available but worth seeking out for their unique, spicy, plum flavors and summerfriendly freshness.

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get a tasty Malbec for less than $15 and spectacular versions for not much more.” There are good reasons our South American friends are renowned for these crowd pleasers and here are the Top 5: 1. The tango. (OK, the tango has nothing to do with wine, but you have to admit it is damn sexy.) Actually, the long days of sunshine deliver an abundance of photons to create the grape ripeness that provides the delicious and complex flavors we treasure in Malbec. 2. The cold mountain air that nightly rushes down from the Andes and cools the high-elevation plateaus on the eastern slopes where the vineyards lie refreshes the grapes and helps them maintain their acidity and verve. 3. The plentiful water flows of snowmelt from the mighty mountains allow grape growers to consistently nurture the vines. 4. Handsome gauchos ride the high plains raising cattle that provide copious quantities of meat for beef-obsessed Argentineans. This love is expressed through traditional barbecue. Grills everywhere are filled with seasoned steaks and sausages that are served with magnificent Malbecs. For many, this creates one of the highest expressions of the food/wine marriage.

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Reliable versions of Malbec and Torrontés are widely available from the Alamos brand. For Bonarda and other offerings of Malbec and Torrontés, visit one of our great local wine shops or restaurants and ask for a recommendation.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

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

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ANNIE’S DELI

L D RA

CARNELIAN BAY

Deli

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

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

D RA L D

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

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THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

CRYSTAL BAY BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D B L

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer)

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

NORTHSTAR

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

L D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

(775) 831-0346

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

(775) 831-2700

L D

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

D RA

TAVERN 6330’

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

B L

TC’S PUB

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

BIG FOOT DELI

Deli

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer Tasting Bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

(530) 581-0454

D RA

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2636

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

B L

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Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

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205 River Rd.

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10151 Brockway Rd.

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395 North Lake Blvd.

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10118 Donner Pass Rd.

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1005 Palisades Dr.

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10118 Donner Pass Rd.

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When talking ribs, or anything you want to barbecue, start from the beginning, which is with seasoning. Why are the seasonings so important when you are going to cover them up with sauce anyway? First of all, a sauce is only on the outside of the meat and won’t add or enhance the flavor of the meat at all from the inside, especially if it is applied after the meat has been seared. (I’ll share a recipe for barbecue sauce in a future column at the request of some readers.) Also, a good rub will start to break down the connective tissues in the ribs even before you start to cook them off. Rubs are either wet or dry. Usually, a wet rub may have oils or other liquids added while a dry rub is just as it sounds; no liquid. Dry rubs are the most common and you can either buy your own or make one yourself. Before buying a rub though, take a look in your spice rack and see if you already have most of the ingredients. The main four ingredients of pre-made rubs are: salt, sugar, paprika and pepper. Something I just read about suggested that most rubs contain equal amounts of salt and sugar, be it white or brown sugar. That makes sense in how I make my own rubs. The biggest reason I make my own rubs is so I know everything that’s going into them. I grind all the ingredients fresh for the best flavor. Just as ground black pepper loses its potency and flavor after a while, so do other spices. I use a coffee grinder just for spices and herbs and I only make enough for a few uses. Besides pepper, nutmeg and cumin are the two spices I like

to use freshly ground the most, although you will find the difference noticeable in almost all spices. Here is a list of the base ingredients I usually start with, sometimes varying the amounts a little. I added a few lists of possible add-ins depending on what you are cooking and your mood. As always, use this as a guide and don’t be afraid to mix and match or add or subtract. For pork, I’ll add rosemary and for chicken I’ll add poultry seasoning. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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