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

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

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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

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

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Zephyr Cove

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Natural rim: 6,223’

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LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

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

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky. As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

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

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

of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 77.8’ in 2014. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

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

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

OUT & ABOUT

July 23-29, 2015

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

Kings Beach

Northshore

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Thunderbird Lodge

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

Tours daily until Sept. 30 | Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore hiking trails. TART

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

Museums Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Soda Springs

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Truckee

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

Sightseeing LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

East Shore

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Take in the scenery from a different perspective.

KidZone Children’s Museum

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Truckee

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

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

Tahoe Science Center

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

South Lake Tahoe

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

Visitors’ Centers

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

Kings Beach

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

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

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

Truckee

Stateline

Weekends until mid Sept. Thursdays until Aug. 20 (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th-Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964. TART

Olympic Museum

169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

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

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village

Olympic Valley

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

Daily until Aug. 30 | Sat.-Sun. Sept. 5-Oct. 4 (800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

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

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

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

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Friday, July 17, 2015

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Elevation 6,222.83’ | Elevation in 2014 6,223.96’

APA PA AC CIT ITY TY: 40,870 Boca 5,152 CAPA

Stampede 36,451

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

Incline Village

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Museum

Homewood

CAPACITY: CAP

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

226,500

A Prosser 7,901 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 6,693

CAPACITY: A

9,500

CI Independence 16,314 CAPACITY: 18,300

Martis 821 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

Truckee River

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

225

South Lake Tahoe

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

200,000 AF

Explore Tahoe

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

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

150,000 AF

West Shore

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

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Eagle Rock

North Shore

100,000 AF

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

Tahoe City Field Station

East Shore

Cave Rock

Attractions

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FEATURE

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HISTORY, BEAUTY ABOVE

The Hellman-Erhman mansion was built as a summer retreat for Isaias Hellman.

Story & photos by Jenn Sheridan

melds at Sugar Pine W Shore of Lake Tahoe, it might be

hile cruising down the scenic West

easy to miss the unimposing signs for Sugar Pine Point State Park. Hidden just beyond the grove of trees is an area rich in history, beauty and recreation.

From the first permanent emigrant to settle at Lake Tahoe, to the Olympic Games held within the park, the Ehrman Mansion and the Ed Z’Berg nature preserve, the State Park provides a unique glimpse into life on the West Shore.

“Hidden just beyond the grove of trees is an area rich in history, beauty and recreation.”

July 23-29, 2015

FEATURE

I RECENTLY SPENT A WEEKEND CAMPING

at General Creek Campground, which is located a quarter-mile from the Sugar Pine Point State Park day use area. Although the campground was fully booked, we enjoyed the privacy of well-spaced campsites nestled among the trees. From the campground, hikers may enjoy exploring the General Creek Trail, which is a 6-mile trail that wanders through the venues of the biathlon and cross-country events during the 1960 Winter Olympics. From here, hikers can choose to continue to the Lily Pond trail and beyond to Desolation Wilderness. We chose to return to camp for a barbecue dinner and songs around the campfire before calling it a night. The next morning, we awoke to the sounds of birds chirping as we crawled out of tents for breakfast before heading to the day-use area.

Explore historic estate Upon walking into the day use area at Sugar Pine Point State Park, visitors are immediately greeted by the HellmanEhrman estate. A summer home for well-known West Coast banker Isaias Hellman, the property includes several buildings. Most notable is the Pine Lodge, a three-story, shingle-style home with enclosed porches and over lapping wood shingles. Today, the outbuildings have been repurposed as a Nature Center, a few historical exhibits and housing for park employees. My first stop was at the Olympic exhibit. From authentic uniforms to guides handed out to event judges, the exhibit houses an interesting piece of history from

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Corey Farwell and Andrew Guthier enjoy lounging around the fire pit.

PARK HIGHLIGHTS • Year-round camping • Hiking & cross-country trails • Nature preserve • Historic estate tours • Beach time & picnics the 1960s events that took place within the park. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes peek at such a major event in the area. From there, I explored the Nature Center. Taxidermy exhibits show an example of the region’s wildlife. Here, visitors may also purchase tickets to tour the Pine Lodge. The house’s main source of heat was from the two large fireplaces that are a focal point of the living room. A spiral stairway leads to the second story where there are eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms. A third floor was accessed by another staircase and housed the kitchen and cleaning staff. My favorite part of the house was the large enclosed deck that overlooks the big, blue lake.

After exploring the trails, spend some time relaxing on the beach. Paddleboard and kayak rentals are available at the North Boathouse near Phipps cabin.

Living History Day

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The Dolder trail takes hikers throught he Ed Z’Berg Nature Preserve. ABOVE RIGHT

Enjoy discovering Sugar Pine Point State Park during Living History day on July 31. | Courtesy California State Parks LEFT

Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.

One of the first permanent settlers on the lake was Colonel William Phipps who built a modest cabin on the shores of Sugar Pine Point. Today the cabin still stands as a glimpse into the past. A second highlight at the park is the Edwin L. Z’Berg Natural Preserve. To explore the preserve, look for the paved Rod Beaudry Trail east of the Nature Center. The trail is a half mile long with interpretive markers that explore the local flora and fauna and explain the history of Edwin Z’Berg, a state assemblyman who fought for environmental legislation while in office. Approximately a quarter-mile into the Rod Beaudry Trail is a fork toward the Dolder Nature Trail. This 1½-mile loop circles the natural preserve allowing hikers beautiful views of the lake and a fantastic example of a sub-alpine meadow eco-system.

• SUP & kayak rentals

Living History Day

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sugar Pine Point’s status as a California State Park. To celebrate, Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting Living History Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 25. Visitors will enjoy family friendly activities including an open house tour of the mansion, lawn games and children’s activities, a car and boat show, an auction and guided walks. The Fillmore Zone will be entertaining with live music from the 1960s and food vendors will be on site. As well, Living History Day will be the only day the General Phipps cabin will be open for tours. Trapper and fisherman William “General” Phipps is the first permanent settler of record on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore and he built a cabin at the mouth of General Creek within the park in 1860. Pack a picnic and grab the family for a full day of history at Sugar Pine Point. n

July 25 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | $10 parking

For more information on the park, visit parks.ca.gov or sierrastateparks.org.

Aug. 14 | 8 p.m. Free | $10 parking

Full Moon Kayak Tour July 31 & Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. $40 per person | Ages 12+ only

Tea Party at Children’s House Aug. 5 | 3 p.m. $25 for two | $10 additional tickets

Discover the Trees of Sugar Pine Point Aug. 9 | 10 a.m. Free | $10 parking

Evening of Wine & Wisdom Aug. 12 | 5:30 p.m. $50 advance

Star Gazing at the Pier

Music in the Park Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. $20 | Free 12 & younger 9

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events. Movies on the Lawn Homewood Enjoy free Movies on the Lawn at West Shore café every Tuesday until to Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; no outside food or drink allowed. | westshorecafe.com

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Wine & painting Homewood Join The Painted Vine at West Shore cafe for step-by-step instruction from experienced artists to create a work of art while enjoying a glass of wine every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. until Sept. 9. No experience is necessary and classes are $40. | For more information and to register, visit painted-vine.com. Lakeside Movie Series Tahoe City Enjoy free outdoor movies every Wednesday at dusk at Commons Beach until Aug. 19. Bring blankets, picnics and low back chairs. Food for sale on site. | Radiant Blue Events on Facebook EVERY THURSDAY

Spend an evening at the Castle Explore Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay with a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Castle, accompanied by an intimate conversation with long-time park advocate and historian Helen Smith on June 30. Smith spent 14 summers at the Castle as the guest of Lora Knight, the owner, and grew to appreciate Vikingsholm. As an adult with a family, she returned in 1969 as a tour guide and Vikingsholm historian. She will be sharing stories of this experience and guests will have a chance to ask her questions about her life and Vikingsholm. Smith will present a signed copy of her book, “Vikingsholm,” to every guest. All proceeds will support the Sierra State Parks Foundation earmarked to provide critically needed funds for the maintenance and repair of the Vikingsholm. Vikingsholm, constructed in 1929 as a summer home for Lora Knight of Santa Barbara, is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States. Knight built the miniature castle or Tea House on Fannette Island during the same time that Vikingsholm was constructed, from 1928 to 1929. Guests and Knight would take small watercraft to the island and enjoy a spot of tea once every summer. Guests will meet at the Visitor Center at D.L. Bliss State Park and then be escorted to Vikingsholm via carpool at 5 p.m. for the two-hour event. After the private tour of Vikingsholm, guests will be treated to fine wines paired with light appetizers. Tickets are $60 per person and seating is limited to 30 guests. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 583-9911 or visit sierrastateparks.org.

EVERY MONDAY

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

Farmers’ Market Truckee The Foothill Farmers’ Market is open on Tuesdays until Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Truckee River Regional Park. | foothillfarmersmarket.com 10

55+ Hiking Series Area venues Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for light to moderate hikes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 20 at locations throughout the region followed by lunch with fellow hikers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $10, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. | RSVP (775) 832-1310 Story time Kings Beach Kings Beach Library hosts story time every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the library. | (530) 546-2021

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City The Foothill Farmers’ Market is at Tahoe Lake Tahoe Elementary School until Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon. The market moves to Commons Beach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Aug. 27 to Sept. 24. | foothillfarmersmarket.com Conversation Café Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310 Story time Tahoe City Tahoe City Library hosts story time every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the library with stories, songs, games and more. | (530) 583-3382 Toddler story time Incline Village Incline Village Library hosts toddler story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130 Farmers’ Market Incline Village The Farmers market is open at Tunnel Creek every Thursday through Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. | laketahoemarkets.com Wine tasting Truckee The Pour House hosts a wine tasting every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. until Aug. 20 for $5. | thepourhousetruckee.com Truckee Thursdays Truckee Enjoy a street festival in downtown Truckee every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. until Aug. 20 with live music, vendors, farmers’ market, beer garden, food court, artisan fair, kids’ activities and more. | facebook.com/ truckeethursdays

Farmers’ Market Crystal Bay The Farmers market is open at Tahoe Biltmore Bay every Friday through Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | laketahoemarkets.com Wine & cheese tours East Shore Thunderbird Lodge hosts wine and cheese tours every Friday with California wines and a selection of hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Thunderbird’s culinary program team along with additional time on the grounds. $100 per person. 21+ only. | RSVP thunderbirdtahoe.org Winemaker event Truckee Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a different winery each week. $10 tastings. | teloswine.com Friday Fun Night Northstar The Village at Northstar offers a variety of activities from 5 to 8 p.m. Complimentary and paid activities include face painting, balloon twisting, corn hold, ladder ball, yoga, live music and mini golf until Sept. 4. End the evening with retro skate nights with music from the 70s and 80s. | northstarcalifornia.com Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner Enjoy a free Family Movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669 Farm to Table Dinner Olympic Valley Enjoy a three-course family style dinner in the garden at the Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley every Friday in July. Meals are made by MTN Roots food truck with regionally sourced ingredients. $49 adult, $29 kids. | squawalpine.com Tahoe Star Tours Northstar Finish off Friday nights with Star Guide Tony Berendsen who will showcase the cosmos through a high-powered Celestron telescope at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, starting at 8:30 p.m. every week until Sept. 4. Food and refreshments available for sale. $35 adult, $20 kids. | northstarcalifornia.com EVERY SATURDAY

Winemaker event Tahoe City Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker event every Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a different winery each week. $10 tastings. | teloswine.com Adventure Movie Series Truckee California 89 hosts adventure movies outside on the lawn every Saturday through Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. to benefit local nonprofits. Enjoy beer and grilled sausages. $5. | (530) 214-8989 Paddleboard demos Donner Lake The Tahoe Sports Hub offers free paddleboard demos at West End Beach at 5:30 p.m. every Saturday until Aug. 29. Fee required to enter beach. | (530) 582-4510

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

JULY 23 | THURSDAY Tahoe Big Year Outing Area venues Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for Tahoe Big Year outing where participants will learn about the birds of Tahoe. Location to be announced. Members only; membership open to all. | RSVP tinsweb.org State of the Lake Incline Village UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will release the annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report with Dr. Geoff Schladow at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science. The report includes changes in Lake Tahoe’s water quality and ecology over the past year, as well as an examination of long-term trends. $5 donation. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | (775) 881-7566 Spirits Dinner Northstar The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe’s hosts a Spirits Dinner with Charbay Distillery with Marko Karakasevic, 13th generation Master Distiller and winemaker, at Manzanita with a four-course dinner and featured spirits. $85. | RSVP (530) 562-3050

Local author reading Truckee Hear local author Prudy Grimes read from her latest release, “The End Of Snow,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Bookshelf booth at Truckee Thursdays. Her book is a murder mystery set in Olympic Valley. | (530) 582-0515

JULY 24 | FRIDAY Parents’ Night Out Incline Village Kids ages 5 to 11 will have the chance to experience fun at the Recreation Center and parents will get an evening off from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The schedule is packed full of fun, pizza and salad, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and a movie. $25, $20 with IVGID pass. | RSVP (775) 832-1310 Wine dinner Truckee PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing hosts a six-course dinner paired with wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $125. | (530) 550-5801 Movie night Incline Village Incline Village Library hosts READbox movies. Read the book and then enjoy the movie with free popcorn. Tonight’s movie is “The Incredibles” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

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

JULY 24-25 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Arts & Crafts festival Homewood More than 50 artists will showcase an assortment of collectable arts including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork and photography during Homewood Mountain Resort’s Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | (530) 525-2992

JULY 24-26 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Artists Studio Tour Area venues The Nevada County Arts Council presents the first Truckee Open Art Studios Tour inviting visitors to experience the creative process in studio with local artists. Most studios are within walking distance of downtown Truckee. Artists will present live demonstrations and workshops. See Arts for details. | creativetruckee.com

JULY 25 | SATURDAY Waterfront walking tour Tahoe City Learn about Tahoe City and local water history including the Truckee River, the

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dam, water rights, flow rates, rafting, water clarity, historic sailing vessels, Commons Beach and more led by guides from the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society at 10 a.m. About three-quarters mile on a mostly flat path. Free, $5 donation includes entry into Gatekeeper’s Museum. Leashed dogs OK. Park at museum. | (530) 583-1762 Van Norden Lake Day Norden Experience the beauty of Van Norden Lake with presentations about the importance of this water resource for the surrounding area from 10 a.m. to noon, with presentations at 11 a.m. featuring Dr. Charles Goldman. Free | savevannordenlake.org Truckee Garden Tour Area venues Lake of the Sky Garden Club hosts its 27th annual garden tour, the Truckee Garden Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring eight gardens and landscaping at Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center where light refreshments will be served. $25. Tickets at local nurseries or (530) 587-6980. | lake-of-the-sky.org Golf demo day Incline Village Enjoy free demo day at the Incline Village Championship Course from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Titleist. | golfincline.com

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SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH Easy | 3 miles RT Follow the trail to Chimney Beach trail and follow the trail to the end and over a group of boulders to reach the sandy beaches of Secret Harbor (the wooden steps off the trail lead to the nude beach at Secret Cove). West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 28, 5.91 miles south of Incline Village.

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STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe. A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Take Hwy. 28 to Crystal Bay and turn left on Reservoir Drive, just past the Tahoe Biltmore Casino. Turn right on Lakeview Avenue, then park before the gate (do not block gate or driveways). May drive to the top when gate is open.

West Shore CASCADE LAKE

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Since the trail is exposed to the sun throughout the day, save this hike for the morning or early evening. This will be a workout for your knees. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at end of Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89, 21.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

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

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

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle. Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89, 18.2 miles south of Tahoe City. TART

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

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RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Moderate | 9 miles RT | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse. Although the lighthouse was only used from 1916 to 1919 to warn sailors of the dangerous rocks just below the water’s surface, during its short use the lighthouse was considered the world’s highest elevation maritime navigation light. Parking fee.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. The trail is marked with light-blue triangular Tahoe Rim Trail markers. There are eight trailheads around Lake Tahoe. Guided hikes are offered in the summer. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes and descriptions.

REGIONAL HIKES ALPINE MEADOWS

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

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Moderate-Strenuous | 5 miles RT This trail is your best bet for seeing how those snowy slopes look in summertime. This lovely hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram back to Squaw Valley (check schedule in advance). Follow Squaw Valley Road from Hwy. 89 to the ski area, take a right at the Tram building onto Squaw Peak Road, park at the end (about half a mile up) and follow the sandy path at the end of the condo development to the trailhead. TART

Living History Day West Shore Sugar Pine Point State Park celebrates a 50-year anniversary with lawn games, open house tours, children’s games, 60s music, a car show and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. | (530) 583-9911

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

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

Painting party Incline Village Enjoy a Easel and Wine painting party at The Chateau from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with step-by-step guidance through the painting process along with drink and appetizer specials. $40 includes supplies. | RSVP (775) 831-2623

Wine Walk Northstar Northstar hosts a wine walk in the village from 3 to 6 p.m. with live music and appetizers. Enjoy a variety of wines from local and regional vineyards. $25. | northstarcalifornia.com

Word Jam Truckee Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays at Dark Horse Coffee Roasters. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written. | (530) 386-3901

Literary Arts & Wine Truckee Literary Arts & Wine hosts a special reading at part of the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour with readings from Marianne Porter, Nicole Dreon and Karen Terrey at 5:30 at Artisans Market Place. | literaryartsandwine. squarespace.com

JULY 25-26 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Lake Mary dinner Norden Enjoy dining outside with scenic views on select dates during the Lake Mary Cabin series at Sugar Bowl from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Benefits a local nonprofit. Open to public. | sugarbowl.com

JULY 26 | SUNDAY Trestle Tour Truckee Explore the region’s railroad history with a guided Trestle Tour with the Truckee Donner Railroad Society starting at 9:30 a.m. See old grade, ties, rail, campsites and trestles on this driving tour with hiking over a couple of miles broken into short segments with 40 to 50 miles of driving on mixed conditions. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

JULY 28 | TUESDAY Shabby Chic fundraiser Incline Village Tahoe Family Solutions hosts its annual Shabby Chic fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Aspen Grove feat ring a silent auction, live music by Buddy Emmer Blues Band and catered dinner. $75 per person. | tahoefamily.org River Talk Glenshire Truckee River Watershed Counsel hosts a one-hour virtual tour of projects in the Truckee Watershed at 5:30 p.m. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

JULY 30 | THURSDAY Conversation with History Emerald Bay Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Vikingsholm Castle with Dr. Helen Smith who lived there during her childhood summers from 5 to 8 p.m. $60. | RSVP (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org continued on page 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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East Shore

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

Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections. Park at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village and ride to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501. Call for shuttle schedule.

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

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

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

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

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NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Rentals available in the Village at Northstar. Afternoon rates start at 2 p.m., and season passes are available. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Thursday Night Cross-Country Race Series is open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. TART

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

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MOUNTAIN BIKING ALPINE MEADOWS

WESTERN STATES TRAIL Strenuous | 11.6 miles RT This is a challenging and exhilarating ride (sometimes referred to as Three Bridges Trail) that will afford you a fun downhill swoop and beautiful mountain views. You can ride it either way, starting on either side of the Midway Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89. Walk your bike past the guardrail on the east side of the highway at the south end of Midway Bridge, and look for the small, wooden sign marking the Western States Trailhead. The trail begins to climb, then comes to a trail junction where you will turn right. Climb the switchbacks to the T-junction, then turn left onto a fire road where you will stay right, bringing you to The Wall. When you reach the top, pedal through the gate and straight ahead on the fire road, passing all junctions, then go right at the T. Follow the main fire road as it descends, climbs, then descends again; stay left at the intersection, then right past a fire road and a single track. Follow the main fire road down until it turns into a paved road, turn right onto Bunker Drive and right again on Fairway Drive. Keep going until you reach Hwy. 89 at the bottom of the hill; cross the highway and turn right onto the paved bike path to enjoy a leisurely ride along the Truckee River back to your car.

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

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

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

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55+ Moonlight hike & wine Crystal Bay IVGID hosts a Moonlight Hike with a Wine & Cheese Social starting at 5:30 p.m. with a moderate, 1-mile paved road to the Crystal Bay lookout. Rides also available if unable to hike. $14, $11 with IVGID Pass. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

LIVE MUSIC on Sunday night | MAGICIAN SHOW on Monday night (530) 583-0141 | TahoeGal.com | Call for reservations | Tahoe City, CA

SummerFest Kick-off Incline Village Classical goes country during the Lake Tahoe SummerFest kickoff party at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy champagne, wine and appetizers before a seated dinner. Entertainment by Richard Elloyan. Tickets $250. Benefits Lake Tahoe SummerFest. | RSVP (775) 298-0245 or tahoesummerfest.org Local author reading Truckee Hear local author Todd Borg read from his latest release “Tahoe Blue Fire” from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Bookshelf at Truckee Thursdays. The book is a mystery thriller set in the Tahoe region. | (530) 582-0515

Fishing

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TRAILER PARKING

MARINAS

RESTROOMS

PUBLIC RAMPS

REGULATIONS

LAKE TAHOE

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

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

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

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

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

LAKE FOREST

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

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. (530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28 AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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

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

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

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

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

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

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

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

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 4 and Sept. 5, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 13. 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.

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. TACKLE/BAIT: Flashy lures such as Kastmasters, spinners or spoons. Salmon eggs, power bait or worms are best for stocked rainbows.

AREA LAKES & RESERVOIRS BOCA RESERVOIR Boca is good for early and late shore fishing and is popular for trolling for Rainbow, Brown and Brook. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers for trout near the dam and inlet, power bait or salmon eggs for Rainbow. Flashers and Kokanee bugs are good for trolling for Kokanee.

DESOLATION WILDERNESS

TRUCKEE AREA

Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size.

truckeeboatinspections.com | (530) 582-2361 Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake by appointment only. $10-$45. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724.

DONNER LAKE

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

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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.

TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs for shore fishing. Top liners use flash/worm combinations or minnow-imitating lures or jig.

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. TACKLE: Nymphs that imitate small fish, woolly buggers.

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR Among the best trout fishing in California, especially for Rainbow and Brown. TACKLE/BAIT: Power bait, nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Trollers successful with flasher/worm combinations and minnow-imitating lures. Olive or black woolly buggers, nymphs and midges for fly-fishing.

SPOONER LAKE Spooner Lake is managed as a trophy fishery. 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. TACKLE/BAIT: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs. Flasher/wedding rings and white corn combos for trolling. Woolly buggers, nymphs and midges for fly-fishing.

TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, 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). TACKLE/BAIT: Use power bait, salmon eggs and worms. Artificial lures or flies only in Wild Trout area sections from Trout Creek to Nevada state line; see regulations.

PRIVATE FISHING LAKES 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

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

July 23-29, 2015

FEATURE

Serving those with special needs Story by Tim Hauserman

ack in 2000, Doug Brimm of Incline Village was approached by his Incline friend Sam Waldman to hold a fundraiser for Waldman’s new organization, Kids & Horses. They held the fundraiser at Austin’s Restaurant in Reno, owned at the time by Brimm and his wife Gloria, and quickly fell in love with the organization’s goal to provide therapeutic horseback riding to kids and adults with disabilities. They’ve been involved with Kids & Horses since. Doug began as the first member of the board of directors who was not a Waldman family member, and has served as a fundraiser, board member, executive director and chief executive officer. Kids & Horses is a nonprofit that operates on a 6-acre ranch near Minden, Nev., and is the only certified therapeutic riding center in Northern Nevada. The group focuses on hippotherapy, which uses horses to provide both physical and mental therapy to children and adults. Currently, they have 23 horses that are used to provide therapy four days a week. Even though it’s expensive to maintain a ranch with more than 20 horses, the program still focuses on providing inexpensive therapy. It’s only $25 a session (about a third of what you might pay in other areas) and about half the students receive some sort of assistance. The program is supported by donations and volunteers. “Our vision now is taking children at whatever stage they are in and moving them along through an educational process to allow them to return to society to better

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Doug Brimm

which caters the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, and son John operates Mountain High Sandwich Company. “I think when you attach yourself to something that is more powerful and bigger then you, that is so special and effects children, I gravitate towards that. We have four healthy boys. To spend some time with kids and adults who just don’t have the opportunity that we had, that has been a very rewarding place for us. My time spent there is just about the most important thing I do,” said Brimm. Doug Brimm has dedicated his time to the nonprofit Kids & Horses to help kids and adults with disabilities.

“ We’ve seen a young autistic boy not speak a word and before long he is talking to the horse. We’ve seen it over and over again. It works wonders.”

Kids & Horses uses horses to provide physical and mental therapy to children and adults.

fit in a workplace, school or family,” says Brimm. Another goal of the program is to give parents a break. “When you have a special needs child, everyone in the family is in a special needs situation,” says Brimm. Brimm says that he has seen firsthand the power of the bond between a child in need and a horse. He says that about 30 percent of the kids who come to Kids & Horses have some range of autism. “We’ve seen a young autistic boy not speak a word and before long he is talking to the horse. We’ve seen it over and over again. It works wonders,” he says.

Therapy doesn’t just come from riding the horses, but in learning about the animal, he adds. While the primary goal of Kids & Horses is to help the kids, they also want to help the horses. Age, injury or other circumstances have necessitated a change in career for many of the horses, but the slow, gentle rides with children suit them, Brimm says. Until 2013, Kids & Horses leased the land where the ranch is located. At that time they purchased the property, which has led Brimm, and an active board, to begin to implement plans to expand their programs. They are going to remodel the main building and bring on physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists, all designed to make horse therapy more successful. Brimm hopes they will be able to double the number of children who can take advantage of the program. Why does Brimm do it? It’s not like he didn’t have anything else to do. Over the years he has been busy owning a number of restaurants in Incline Village and Reno, and his sons still own food businesses in Incline. Son Andy owns Brimm’s Catering,

Along with kids, the organization helps horses that are aging or injured, but are suited for the slow, gentle rides with children.

Kids & Horses has had to depend upon a core group of supporters since the beginning, including Brimm’s old high school classmate, moviemaker George Lucas. They could use financial assistance with operations and the planned expansion. 

Jamboree BBQ Sept. 12 | 4 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino $50 adults | $12 kids | $150 VIP Fundraiser for Kids & Horses with live & silent auctions, whiskey tasting, line dancing, raffle, barbecue, music & more.

For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, visit kidsandhorses.org.

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July 23-29, 2015

On Par

TAQUERIA

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by Thomas Lester

Schaffer’s Mill Golf and Lake Club

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Open 7 days a week | 9am to 9pm

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Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 71

5,394 to 7,010

126 to 139

68.7 to 72.9

S in 2008 as Timilick Country Club, but

chaffer’s Mill Golf Course first opened

the course was a victim of the economic crash shortly after its opening. Fortunately, the property was saved by a real estate development company based out of Dallas called New Martis Partners. They renamed the course, infused fresh capital and made plans for a new clubhouse. The name Schaffer’s Mill pays homage to Truckee’s founding father, George Schaffer, whose famous mill site is located down the road from the gatehouse.

“One of the best finishing holes in the area is the 605-yard, par 5 18th with a view down the fairway of Lookout Mountain.” The course designed by John Harbottle and Johnny Miller features majestic views of Martis Valley, the Carson Range and Northstar. The first nine is located in a meadow and is fairly flat, while the back nine climbs hilly terrain and features many elevation changes. It is a par 71 that measures just more than 7,000 yards from the black tees. There is a fantastic all-grass driving range, a chipping green with a sand trap, and a large putting green located outside the bar and grill. Hole 3 is the first par 3 on the course. It is downhill and measures 180 yards from the black tees. There is a lake protecting the green on the right side and three bunkers on the left. The green slopes from left to right, so be sure to favor the left side with your tee shot. Most players will be hitting a short to mid iron into this green due to the elevation change.

The No. 1 handicap hole at Schaffer’s Mill Golf and Lake Club is par 4 hole 9. It measures 480 yards from the back tees. Driver off the tee is the play to a fairway that is relatively easy to hit. The difficulty is in the second shot. Most players will be hitting a mid to long iron for their approach into a green that is guarded by a couple pot bunkers and a large lake on the left side. This green has many undulations so be sure to play your approach to the correct portion of the green. One of the best finishing holes in the area is the 605-yard, par 5 18th with a view down the fairway of Lookout Mountain. The tee is set back among numerous pines making the shot difficult to the eye. This is just an illusion created by the designers because the fairway is large and open. Avoid the stream along the left. Hit a hybrid for the second shot left of the pond that protects the green, which will leave a wedge into the green. This season, Schaffer’s Mill is featuring the golf board, which is essentially a motorized skateboard with a mount for your golf bag. 

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Tahoe native Grant Korgan will attempt to break three world records by circumnavigating Lake Tahoe in an outrigger canoe on July 29 after sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2010.

A boat will follow Korgan as he paddles continuously around the lake. Korgan’s team will manage the official time clock and document the event, as well as supply nourishment and encouragement.

Korgan will paddle along the shoreline, roughly 72 miles, to raise awareness and funds for the High Fives Foundation. The event will set the Guinness World Record in three categories: fastest time for a spinal cord injured athlete to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in a one-man outrigger canoe, fastest time to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in a one-man outrigger canoe, and fastest time to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe with human power. The current record for paddling around Lake Tahoe is 16.5 hours.

Early in his recovery, Korgan met executive director Roy Tuscany of the High Fives Foundation, which provides support and inspiration throughout the recovery process for athletes like Korgan who have sustained life-altering injuries.

Korgan was snowmobiling in the Sierra Nevada back country on March 5, 2010, when he overshot a jump on his snowmobile, the impact left him paralyzed from the waist down. The initial prognosis was that Korgan would not move his legs again. However, since the injury, Kogan has done what few people have accomplished – he has pushed an adaptive cross-country sit-ski to the South Pole, he has swam with whales, and he’s an avid snow skier and wave surfer. “Regardless of ability (or perceived disability), every single one of us has the power to come to the awareness that you can achieve everything you desire in this life,” said Korgan in a press release. “At no point can we be more than 1,000 feet from shore,” Shawna Korgan explained in the release. Shawna is Grant’s wife, trainer and inspiration. 18

“It was Roy who illuminated the idea that life wasn’t going to be the same, but it was going to be awesome no matter what,” said 37-year-old Korgan. Over the course of the last five years of Korgan’s recovery, continued assistance from the High Fives Foundation has helped him eliminate the ceiling of what an athlete can achieve after an injury. The incredible partnership between Korgan and High Fives has inspired Korgan to dedicate this most recent project to High Fives, pledging all funds to support current and future High Fives Athletes throughout their recoveries. “I am honored to bring this journey from growing up on the shores on Incline Village to my story as a High Fives Athlete full circle,” Korgan said. “To go from being a grant recipient to getting to a point in my recovery to be able to give back all of my effort, energy and positivity back to the Foundation.” For more information on the Foundation or to make a donation, visit highfivesfoundation.org.

Compete in swimming events The Truckee Open Water Swim is being held on July 25 at Donner Lake and is open to youth, adult and senior categories with distances from half a mile to 2.4 miles. The annual Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim is held concurrently with the Lake Tahoe Triathlon on Aug. 22. Categories are open to youth, adults and seniors for distances ranging from half a mile to 2.4 miles. The South Shore Open Water Swim takes place at Lakeshore Beach on Oct. 10 in conjunction with the Lake Tahoe Marathon. Categories include youth, adult and senior. For more information, visit tahoeswimming.com.

Give back with trail building

Compete in marathons, triathlons

Truckee Donner Land Trust hosts several trail building days throughout the season. The next scheduled date is at Hole in the Ground trail on Aug. 1. Volunteers meet crew leader Kevin at 8:30 a.m. at the Pacific Crest Trail off the Castle Peak exit off Interstate 80 near Boreal. Work will be completed by 3:30 p.m., with lunch and after-work refreshments provided. RSVP by July 31. On Aug. 8, TDLT and volunteers will work to improve trails in the Royal Gorge area. Volunteers meet at the corner of Serene Road and Soda Springs road at 8:30 a.m. Four workshops covering trail building for groups of four or more will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27. For more information, e-mail kevin@ tdlandtrust.org. For more information on the foundation, visit truckeetrails.org.

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

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

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

Signature races at Northstar

Join the Squaw Mountain Run

Downhill, Cross-Country and Enduro Mountain bike racers can compete all summer during the Northstar Mountain Bike Race Series. Cross-Country races are on Aug. 1. Downhill races are on Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6. And, Enduro races are July 25 and Aug. 8. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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

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

IVGID hosts tennis programs Three-day adult tennis boot camps will be offered once a month for those who want to work on all aspects of their game. Camps will cover stroke technique, strategy, fitness, match play and video analysis. Camps meet from July 24 to 26, Aug. 7 to 9, and Sept. 8 to 10. The cost is $201 or $80 per day. Monday night mixers take place from 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday through October. Play a friendly round robin with a different partner every round. The cost is $10 or $8 with IVGID membership. Adult tennis clinics are taught USPTA every Monday through Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 or $15 with IVGID membership. Beginner tennis clinics are held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday through Saturday. The cost is $20 or $15 for IVGID members. Tennis Fitness classes take place at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. The cost is $15 or $12 for tennis passholders. For more information, call (775) 832-1235 or visit inclinetennis.com.

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

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

OUT & ABOUT

July 23-29, 2015

BIKES • PADDLEBOARDS • KAYAKS

Campgrounds

PHOTO CREDIT: LISA MASSER

/// 3 LOCATIONS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

HOMEWOOD 5395 West Lake Blvd.

(NEXT TO HOMEWOOD POST OFFICE)

530.525.9920

SUNNYSIDE 1785 West Lake Blvd. 530.583.9920

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Next to The Ehrman Mansion

RV SITES

YEAR ROUND

FISHING

BOAT RAMP

SWIMMING

DISPOSAL

SHOWERS

WATER

*Campgrounds open based on conditions.

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(NEXT TO FIRESIGN CAFE)

(BY NORTH BOAT HOUSE ON BEACH)

MOUNT ROSE

MT. ROSE

(775) 882-2766

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TAHOE CITY

LAKE FOREST

(530) 581-4017

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

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

(530) 583-3074

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WESTSHORESPORTS.COM

uncorked

WEST SHORE

D.L. BLISS

(530) 525-7277

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

EMERALD BAY BOAT CAMP

(530) 541-3030

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

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

KASPIAN RECREATION

(530) 541-3030

(530) 544-5994

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

MEEKS BAY

(530) 544-5994

Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

MEEKS BAY RESORT

(530) 525-6946

Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

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

WILLIAM KENT

(530) 525-7982 Open year-round

(530) 583-3642

Hwy. 89, 2 miles south of Tahoe City

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(877) 444-6777

Hwy. 89, 6 miles south of Truckee

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GRANITE FLAT

(877) 444-6777

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SILVER CREEK

(877) 444-6777

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(530) 587-9462

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Hwy. 89, 2 miles south of Truckee Hwy. 89, 8 miles south of Truckee

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

BOCA CAMPGROUND

(530) 587-9281

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

BOCA REST CAMPGROUND

(530) 587-9281

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

BOCA SPRINGS

(530) 587-3558

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I-80, 7 miles east of Truckee off the Hirschdale exit

BOYINGTON MILL

(530) 587-3558

(530) 587-3071

Open year-round

10100 Pioneer Trail | No tent camping

LAKESIDE

(530) 587-9281

Hwy. 89 north at Prosser Reservoir

LOGGER CAMP

(530) 587-3558

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

LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

Hwy. 89, 11 miles north of Truckee

(877) 444-6777

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

PROSSER CAMPGROUND

(530) 587-8113

(530) 587-3558

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

SAGEHEN

(530) 587-3558

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

UNITED TRAILS

(530) 587-8282

I-80, 7 miles east of Truckee off the Hirschdale exit

UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

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(877) 444-6777

Hwy. 89, 11 miles north of Truckee

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each person who bowls 2 games at regular price gets a 3rd game free with this coupon

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920 Southwood Blvd., Incline Village (775) 831-1900 email: bowlink@aol.com

bowlincline.com

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK I-80, Donner Lake exit

(530) 426-1600

(530) 582-7892

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Reservations may be made for California state campgrounds at (877) 444-6777 or reserveamerica.com. Online reservations for other campgrounds may be made at recreation.gov.

Coupon good for the entire party. Limit 1 free game per person per visit. Not valid with other offers. Not valid for league or tournament play.

$5 off

*Must mention coupon at booking & present upon arrival

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Rentals - Tours - Lessons - Sales

Tahoe’s Authorized Hobie Dealer

(530) 581-4336 521 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City

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Smoke Free Every Day!

1 Rental or Tour

Bear McAwesome

I-80, Cisco Grove exit

Family Recreation Center

Automatic Scoring “Bumper Bowling,” Video Arcade, Billiards, Video Poker, Cocktails, ATM, Full Swing Golf Simulator

DONNER LAKE

CISCO GROVE CAMPGROUND & RV PARK

Bowl Incline North Shore’s Complete

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www.teloswine.com

VOTED BEST POOL ROOM ON THE NORTH SHORE!

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July 25 | 5 - 7 pm | Tahoe City Dragonnette

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

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I-80, 7 miles east of Truckee off the Hirschdale exit, between the Boca & Stampede Reservoirs

COACHLAND

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from 3-5 pm

TRUCKEE

ALDER CREEK

cheese

everyday

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$10 tastings | Meet the winemaker Taste 3 wines | Bottle signing

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plate $

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

GOOSE MEADOWS

for all locations must bring in coupon

WINEMAKER EVENTS

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By the boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park

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Announcements

Courtesy Lake of the Sky Garden Tour

Tour Truckee gardens Lake of the Sky Garden Club will host its 27th annual garden tour, the Truckee Garden Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 25. View eight gardens and landscaping, as well as landscaping at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center, where light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $25 and are expected to sell out. Tickets may be purchased at local Tahoe and Truckee nurseries or by contacting Lorrie Moore at (530) 587-6980.

Project MANA seeks volunteers Project MANA seeks volunteers to help sort and organize donated food items for distribution. Some tasks require some heavy lifting and physical activity. Volunteer time slots are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Monday and Tuesday mornings for an hour, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and Monday through Friday in the morning. Volunteers must complete a monthly training to learn more about Project MANA programs and policies. For more information, contact Christine Burke at volunteer@ projectmana.org or (775) 298-0107.

Help report aquatic invasive species

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

Learn about Tahoe friendly landscaping Free workshops on Tahoe Friendly Landscaping will be offered with Irrigation Controllers: Timing is Everything on July 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tahoe City PUD offices. Understanding and Implementing Micro Irrigation on Aug. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. To register, call (530) 543-1501, ext. 107.

“MS Dixie II” resumes operations Lake Tahoe Cruises has announced that the “MS Dixie II” has resumed operations on South Lake Tahoe following a complete renovation and upgrade.

The “M.S. Dixie II,” the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe accommodating 520-passenger, underwent a complete overhaul this past off-season adding new engines, a fresh coat of paint inside and out, new carpet, and a new bar on the first level with LED menu board. The gift shop was also redesigned with new furnishings and displays. The boat will operate on a regular schedule with daily cruises. The 23rd annual Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race will be held on Sept. 5. For more information, call (800) 238-2463 or visit zephyrcove.com.

Tahoe forum features novelist New York Times bestselling Author Isabel Allende will speak at the 2015 Siebens-Binz SNC Tahoe Forum about her life as a writer, political exile and human rights advocate at Sierra Nevada College at 4 p.m. on Sept. 19. Allende’s novels and memoirs have established her as one of the most respected Latin American writers. A native of Chile, Allende was forced into exile after the assassination of her uncle, Salvador Allende, in the 1973 military coup that ended 40 years of Chilean democracy. The event is free to the general public, but advance reservations are required and space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, visit sierranevada.edu.

Trails & Vistas expands art hikes Trails & Vistas has expanded its art hikes to two days for this season on Sept. 12 at Spooner Lake and on Sept. 19 at Donner Ski Ranch. The art hikes blend the arts, culture and the environment. Tickets are on sale for $35. This year’s World Concert will be held on Sept. 12 at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit trailsandvistas.org.

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FEATURE

Tahoe Time Story & photos by Priya Hutner

Explore Donner Summit Canyon

ot so hidden off Old 40 not quite a half-mile from Donner Lake rests Donner Summit Canyon, part of the Truckee Donner Land Trust. This hike is a true gem. In the spring, the fast-flowing waterfalls offer a calming background to this quiet and serene hike with a varietal of wildflowers and wildlife along the way. I’ve even bumped into the occasional coyote. From the trailhead, cross the newly built wooden bridge over the stream and onto the path. The path traverses through the woods and is nicely shaded making it great for summer hiking. The trail takes a gentle, uphill climb that levels out as you walk past Beaver Creek and into a canopy of trees and continues on moderate, undulating terrain over fallen trees and dry rock beds.

The trail takes a gentle, uphill climb that levels out as you walk past Beaver Creek.

“Coming out of the woods, the trail gets a bit rocky and There are some rustic signs along the way to navigate your hike. There is a scenic lookout point about 1 mile into the journey off the trail with a picnic table offering beautiful views of Donner Lake. Continuing on, the trail opens to sweeping views of Donner Peak and continues beneath the old train trestle and large boulders. Keep your eyes out for the beautiful Western Tanager. The first time I hiked this trail, I was so excited to see the yellow and orange bird, I stopped a woman running to point the bird out in the tall pine. My enthusiasm definitely caught her off guard. Coming out of the woods, the trail gets a bit rocky and the canyon is revealed along with magnificent views of Donner Lake. At the top of the trail, you come to massive granite rocks and find yourself on the old Emigrant Trail. At the top of this part of the hike, you can cross the creek and either circumambulate the canyon or head to China Wall. If you want to hike around the canyon, you’ll find yourself crossing large, granite slabs and then hiking underneath Old 40 for a bit. You can see some old, rusted vehicles from way back when that definitely didn’t have a good day, their remnants remind us to respect the snowy, icy turns of winter on Old 40. Continuing on, this part of the hike is exposed and a hat and sun block are highly recommended. The downhill grade is rocky with lots of loose rock and scree, with good trail running shoes or lightweight hiking

the canyon is revealed along with magnificent views of Donner Lake.”

shoes are helpful. Once around the canyon, the trail pops you back into the woods and you’ll find yourself back on the original trail. From here to the parking lot is about another 15 minutes. The hike varies in time, but on the average takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and is easy to moderate.

The author with views of Donner Lake in the background.

If you opt to hike to China Wall, it adds quite a bit more time, but is a fun hike to the top. When you reach the wall, check out the old train trestle and gaze as some of the amazing graffiti art on the interior walls. When you are ready to come back down, you can hike around the canyon or come back the way you came. This is a great go to hike if you’re in a hurry and still want to be immersed in the awesomeness of Tahoe. To hike Summit Canyon, drive up Old 40 and look for the trailhead about 0.3 of a mile from the West End of Donner Lake on the left. If you get to the winter gate, you’ve gone too far.  For more information, visit tdlandtrust.org.

Donner Summit Canyon Easy to moderate hike .4 miles | Beaver Pond 1.5 miles | Old Bridge Abutment 2.2 miles | Petroglyphs The path traverses through the woods and is nicely shaded making it great for summer hiking.

2.9 miles | Pacific Crest Trail (Mileages are one way)

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EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH | SECRET COVE SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA NORTH TAHOE BEACH SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

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Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

TAHOE VISTA

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK SANDY BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the top of National Avenue

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Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Avenue

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CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN BAY BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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TAHOE CITY

COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

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

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Off Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Off Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, 2.5 miles east of Tahoe City

64-ACRE PARK

Hwy. 89, just south of Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

WILLIAM LAYTON PARK

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Hwy. 89, just south of Fanny Bridge

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Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

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ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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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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DISC GOLF COURSES

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

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

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

TRUCKEE | (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE | (530) 550-2225 >

18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

SKATE PARKS

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

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

Swim programs held

Kids are invited to The Bookshelf in Truckee on July 26 for a Very Hungry Caterpillar Color Day inspired by the “Very Hungry Caterpillar” book. Join in the fun for coloring and making a mask. For more information, call (530) 582-0515.

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

A free music and movement workshop is being offered for children ages 4- to 9-years-old from July 29 to 31 with Rita Whitaker-Haun as part of Lake Tahoe SummerFest at Incline Elementary School. For more information, call (775) 298-0245.

Join summer reading programs

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

Enjoy coloring, mask making

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The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science partners with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a Tahoe Trackers youth back-country camp from Aug. 1 to 3 for ages 12 to 14, with Insect Adventures on Aug. 11 and 12. For more information including scholarship opportunities, e-mail james@tinsweb.org or visit tinsweb.org.

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

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

Join Tahoe Donner Youth Sports Junior Golf School is open to kids ages 8 to 14 at Tahoe Donner. Participants will learn full swing, putt, chip, pitch rules and etiquette during the first two days followed by a full game on day three. Classes are from 8 to 10 a.m. from July 27 to 29. The cost is $175 per player. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

Explore science, nature at camps KidZone Museum is offering summer camps with Farm Camp for ages 4 to 6 years from July 27 to 31. For more information, visit kidzonemuseum.org.

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

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

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

Teens meet for disc golf Teens are invited for weekly disc golf games starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays

Join a playgroup

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

through sixth grade from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 5:30 p.m. There will also be full day care at the church from Aug. 3 to 7 and Aug. 17 to 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for ages 4 years nine months through 12 years. The A+ Preschool will run before and after the Big A Club from Tuesdays to Fridays in July for ages 3 to 4 years, 9 months who are toilet trained. Registration is required. For more information, visit tahoeministries.com or call (530) 583-1534.

First Baptist offers Big A

Free airplane rides offered

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

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

The KidZone Museum hosts Messy Family Fun on Fridays at 10 a.m. for children of all ages with a sticky, gooey fun project for children to build, construct, stamp, cut, glue, mold and simply explore free with museum admission or membership. For more information, visit kidzonemusuem.org.

through Aug. 11. Groups meet at hole 1 near the entrance of the Recreation Center. For more information, visit ivgid.org.

Get a Superhero ID

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STEALS

they can kill your trees & destroy your home!

CUT-RITE TREE & SPRAY

The Tree Care expert in the area

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CARPENTER ANT & BARK BEETLE CONTROL SPECIALIST

581-2343

CA & NV Licensed & Insured

Complete Pest Control Service — Inside & Out

pruning ] tree removals ] crane work

SERVING TRUCKEE & TAHOE AREAS 530-525-7704

cabling & bracing ] stump grinding disease & pest identification hazardous tree evaluation

Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Tyler Boutelle (owner-operator) Certified arborist Lic #we-8090a California Contractor’s #963194

arborists consulting defensible space free estimates fertilizing

alpinearboriststreecare.com

530.582.1286

Sister Company to Cut-Rite Tree & Spray Serving the Lake Tahoe Region for over 35 Years

toddlers and parents. This is a time for kids to play and explore and includes crafts, music and games. The cost is $2. Punch cards are available. For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

Enjoy Messy Family Fun

Call Annmarie at (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be included in Steals & Deals.

SIDESHOW BOB’S Window Cleaning Since 2000

WEE play takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Rideout Kids Play Room for infants.

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE 1/4-lb. HOT DOGS, 40-oz. SLURPEE or BIG GULP Expires 07/30/15. Limit one coupon per person per day. Not good with other offers. Non-negotiable. May not be exchanged for cash. No cash value.

Your North Tahoe 24-Hour

CONVENIENCE STORE

at the light at Tahoe Blvd. & Village Blvd., Incline Village NV OPEN 24 HOURS

I am Auto Detailing we come to you

$25 off

full detail Full mobile suv/car/boat detailing

(775) 954-6027

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

Electric Leo Dance Party

July 24 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl TBD Visit tahoearthauscinema.com for schedule, upcoming events & tickets. TH E CO B B LESTO N E CE N TE R 475 N LAKE BLVD., TAHOE CITY, CA | 530-584-2431

1964 22’ Riva Ariston Hull #634

8623 N. Lake Blvd (530) 546-3834 - Kings Beach SugarPineGifts.com

Find that perfect gift or cabin decoration at Sugar Pine Gifts! Local art work | Ornaments | Candles Birdhouses | Cards | Wreaths Rustic Cabin Décor

PUREskin FACIAL AND WAX STUDIO Since 2002

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Juan Estrada 530-546-8493 530-412-2220

Tree Trimming & Removal • Brush Chipping Yard Clean-Up • Wood Splitting & Stacking Stump Grinder • Crane Work Licensed & Insured

EXPERT WAXING BOTANICAL FACIALS & PEELS • Wonderful condition.

• Bottom & Transom replaced. ( June 2015) • Custom trailer included.

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Diving for abalone

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FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca | Inflow is at 31 cfs and the outflow is 51 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.

Located at Obexer’s Marina 5300 West Lake Blvd - Homewood, Ca 96141

Wes Ajari tags his limit of Abalone after his dive as required by law.

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BIG MACK CHARTERS • YEAR-ROUND SPORTFISHING • ALL GEAR PROVIDED • 43’ SPORTFISHER

$90* $850 FULL BOAT

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(530) 546-4444 or (800) 877-1462

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by Bruce Ajari

W couple of weeks on the Mendocino

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

e spent about three nights in the last

Coast with family and friends who do Abalone diving and fishing. Abalone is a mollusk that is favored for their terrific table fare. Once abundant up and down the California coast, overfishing and illegal harvest has eliminated them from some areas and now there are only seasons along our northern California coast. From our campsite at Van Damme State Park just south of Mendocino, we go up and down the coast in search of sites in which to seek them out. My son, Wes, and I have

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for the abalone recipe Lake Tahoe | All tributaries open only from July 1 to Sept. 30. Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore fishermen use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at low at 31 cfs. Consider fishing in alternative waters.

“With the clear weather, the diving visibility was terrific, which made for great conditions in which to search for Abalone.” been doing this trip for three years now. This year, the weather was perhaps some of the best that we had experienced. The first year it rained every day and it was miserable. Last year, the first day was clear and beautiful, but a thick marine layer settled in for the rest of the time. It was mostly clear this year and what marine layer we had quickly burned off. With the clear weather, the diving visibility was terrific, which made for great conditions in which to search for Abalone. The dives resulted in quick limits of three per person the two days that they dove. The good news about the quick limits meant that we would have some Abalone for our meals. My nephew and his wife had attended a cooking demonstration with famous Hawaiian Chef Daniel Wong earlier in the month. Having brought some Abalone, Wong prepared hors d’oeuvres with a recipe that my nephew copied for one of our dinners. It was amazing. We really did not fish this year. There appears to be quite a die off of kelp that provides cover for the fish. My nephew was telling me that the increase in sea urchin population is reportedly the culprit. They were seen all over the bottom where they dove in greater numbers than the previous years. There was visibly less kelp on the water than last year, as well. Hopefully, this trend can be reversed or the fishing will continue to decline. The Abalone, Greenling, Ling Cod and rockfish are dependent on these areas. My nephew had a new Hobie Mirage Outback in which to fish. We did not use it during our stay, but my nephew planned to in the days after we left. With the hands-free Mirage drive using pedals to propel the kayak, it is great for fishing. 

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and Release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall. With the warming water, the fishing here is slow. Try fishing it again in the fall.

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

A beautiful day at Van Damme State Beach.

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

Truckee River | Not flowing out of the lake at

Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 10 cfs, and from Boca downstream to the state line are running from 76 to 99 cfs. Flows are too low now. Please target alternative water and other species such as bass or carp.

Other Waters | Davis and Frenchman Boat,

shore and fly anglers are catching fish. The damsel migration is slowing. Hexagenia Mayflies are still showing. However, water temperatures are getting high for trout. Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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July 23-29, 2015

Warren’s World

by Warren Miller

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“When I started making ski movies, there were 15 chairlifts in America, today there are more than 460 resorts. I hope I had a little bit to do with that growth.” Had I not met the president of the Bell & Howell camera company, Chuck Percy, in my ski school class in Sun Valley, I might never have started taking movies and earning a living doing it. When I started making ski movies, there were 15 chairlifts in America, today there are more than 460 resorts. I hope I had a little bit to do with that growth. If the weather had not been stormy with lots of powder snow, I might never have enjoyed it as much. Had the weather not been rotten in Sun Valley between Christmas and New Year’s of 1984, I might never have been drawing cartoons for kids in the warming hut and I might never have met my wife. Had I not spent four months filming Jean Claude Killy after he won three gold medals, I would not have spent the next three years fighting my way out of bankruptcy because I was the unfortunate low bidder for the job.

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nce in a while, it’s a good idea to pause in your journey through life and realize what might have happened if you turned right instead of left at that fork in the road. Had I not ridden my bicycle along with a friend for 3 miles to the Polar Palace ice arena in Hollywood, I might never have felt the cold air against my face as I wobbled around the rink, constantly making left turns. Did that set me on a path of chasing cold winters and powder snow with a camera for the rest of my life? Who knows. In junior high school, I grew almost 10” in height and only put on about 3 lbs. in weight. As a result, I spent a lot of years playing basketball instead of football. The boundary between two high schools went down the middle of the street where I lived. Had I lived on the other side of the street, I would’ve gone to a different high school and never met Ted Nicholson, who took me to San Onofre for my first ride on a surfboard. That was the first time I caught a wave and rode it to the beach while standing up.

Had they not shown that ski film in the break between pro football in the East Coast on Sunday afternoon and the West Coast later in the day, more people might’ve watched it and I might have gotten another job producing television shows. Had Ward Baker and I not taken our 8mm surfing movies with us those two years we lived in the parking lot in Sun Valley, I might never have gotten in the film business. Had I not brought my 20-foot camera powerboat to the Pacific Northwest to explore this wonderful part of the world with my new best friend who became my wife, I might still be living in Manhattan Beach in a 25-foot-wide lot with a 3-foot setback on each side. That left room for a 19-foot wide house that could be as long as 90 feet, mine was only 88 feet long. Had I not bought a 20-foot-long, fiberglass Pacific catamaran from Carter Pyle in 1962, I would never have spent so many great years driving sailboats around the buoys, nor would I have had so many enjoyable single-handed trips from Redondo Beach for the 22 miles to Catalina Island. Had my grandmother never given me a birthday present of roller skates, the next year a wagon and finally a bicycle on my 11th birthday, almost the entire Los Angeles basin wouldn’t have opened up to me. The bicycle was state-of-the-art Schwinn balloon tires with heavyweight fenders and I added a taillight and speedometer. I soon removed the heavyweight fenders, added a rack on the back that could carry my newspapers for my route of the 93 Hollywood Citizen News, six afternoons a week. I think the paper was $.90 a month and we had to collect that money from our customers and I don’t think a month went by without somebody moving out without paying. This, of course, was in the bottom of the depression when 25 percent of ablebodied men could not find work. The entire time I ran my film business I only worked one day for Hollywood. I was hired to get point of view photography from the front seat of a roller coaster. It took half a dozen rides at least to figure out the inertia of the camera as the cars went through the transitions and over the top of the high points. I furnished the camera gear including camera and tripod and was paid $35 for the day and that was a lot of money in 1950. It amounted to almost twice as much as I could earn as a journeyman carpenter framing houses. It was a monumental day for me because I had a camera in my hand and was being paid to use it. What’s wrong with that? n

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The Truckee Open Art Studios Tour continues its inaugural celebration of local artists with an open studio tour from July 24 to 26. The celebration also includes artist demonstrations, workshops and other events. Studios include photo galleries, woodworking shops and many other mediums. A guidebook of the studio tour is available at creativetruckee.com, with locations to pick up a guide listed on the Web site. Local artists will offer a variety of workshops to the public during the Truckee Open Artist Studios Tour. On July 23, beginning photographers can take Digital Photography 101 with Grant Kaye. Digital camera, memory card and battery are required. The cost is $50. Register by calling (530) 386-6492. Eva S. Nichols hosts Watercolor & Wine on July 26 at the Painted Vine for $40. Register for Painted Vine workshops by visiting the shop or calling (530) 214-8935. Other events include a showing of “Elevate Tahoe” on July 24 at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in Truckee for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. A Literary Arts & Wine reading will be held on July 25 at 5:30 p.m. with readings from Marianne Porter, Nicole Dreon and Karen Terrey. In addition to the tour, a group exhibition featuring artists who are participating in the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour is on display at the Truckee Recreation Center through Sept. 28. For more information, visit creativetruckee.com.

Sculpture installed in Truckee Artist Fred Besch’s kinetic bike sculpture was installed in downtown Truckee on July 15 as part of Brickelltown’s Phase 1 revitalization program. The town set aside space for a number of art installations and was looking for a bike sculpture. Besch created a number of amazing bike sculptures with funding from Kelly Brothers Painting. The new public art piece has been installed near The Flying A.

Locals host open studio tour Local artists Randall Stauss, Heidi and Jenny Antonucci are hosting an open studio tour with artwork on display and for sale from 9 to 5 p.m. from July 24 to 26. See Stauss’s work at 5071 Nevada St. in Carnelian Bay. Reeves and Antonucci will be on display at 629 Midiron Ave. in Kings Beach. Reeves and Antonucci have showed together during the North Tahoe Arts’ ARTour for many years, and they also will be hosting an open studio tour during ARTour taking place this year from Sept. 4 to 6 and from Sept. 11 to 13. For more information, call (530) 546-4481 or (530) 424-1753. 26

Eva S. Nichols | Truckee Open Art Studios Tour

Flagg shows images from Hawai’i Enjoy a free image release and slideshow from photographer Keoki Flagg featuring images from Hawai’i at Gallery Keoki in the Village at Squaw Valley at 7 p.m. on July 25. For more information, visit gallerykeoki.com.

Holder hosts open studio Betty Holder hosts an open studio from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 23 in suite #12 at the Country Club Centre in Incline Village. Holder’s artwork includes acrylics, photography and mixed media. For more information, visit bholderstudio.com.

Art League announces tour The Tahoe Art League of South Lake Tahoe hosts the 2015 Artist Studio Tour from July 24 to 26 and from July 31 to Aug. 1 and 2. Attendees will visit 30 local artists at 20 locations in South Lake Tahoe and view art in various mediums including sculpture, oils, watercolors and more. Art works will be for sale and some artists will be doing live demonstrations. The tour is self-guided with a map to guide attendees from locations. Maps are available at talart.org.

Workshops offered at Atelier Atelier is offering art classes for all levels including playing with dinner plates on July 24, playing with cups on July 25, modern calligraphy on July 27, a workshop on succulents on July 28, and two bonus Social Sketch sessions on July 24 and 31. Join Social Sketch sessions on the first Friday every month from 5 to 8 p.m. and spend the evening drawing, sketching, collaborating and socializing with other artists, casual doodlers and creatives. For more information or to register for workshops, visit ateliertruckee.com.

Watercolors, abstracts at Art Center North Tahoe Arts Center features “Watercolors by Lisa Jefferson” in the

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

Only at the Movement” until July 26. The artists spent 12 days in 2012 driving the routes along which nuclear waste is moved in the American West from sites of waste generation to disposal stations. This research-based art project included extensive photography and performancebased art by the duo along the journey. One of the most revered Mexican artists of her generation, Betsabeé Rombero combines indigenous and folkloric designs with non–traditional art-making materials to create installations inspired by literature and diverse cultures in the exhibit “En Tránsito” on display until July 26. Dave Eggers created drawings and paintings especially for the show, “Insufferable Throne of God,” his first solo museum exhibition. The works feature strange, powerful images of animals and plaintive text inspired by the Old Testament. The effect is oddly spiritual, often profound and sometimes humorous in the exhibit on display until July 26. Responding to the tradition of stilllife painting, Tamara Kostianovsky creates a three-dimensional sculptural representation of the butcher shop depicted in Francisco de Goya’s 1808 painting “Bodegón con costillas y cabeza de cordero” in the exhibit “After Goya” on

Sierra Club hosts painting workshop The Sierra Club hosts the opportunity to explore the Sierra while improving painting skills at the Clair Tappaan Lodge from July 26 to Aug. 1. The course is $895 including meals. The program is open to adults with beginning to intermediate painting skills. For more information, visit sierraclub.org.

NMOA hosts art exhibits Nevada Museum of Art hosts the work of Elizabeth Ellsworth and Jamie Kruse of smudge studio in the exhibit “Look

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display until July 26. The sculpture, made of recycled clothing, creates a dialogue about issues related to food, bounty and excess. Australian painter Larry Mitchell has been traveling to the South Pacific Islands since the late 1970s, and for more than 20 years sailing to and painting the effects of globalization and climate change on the islands in the Indian Ocean. His work is featured in the exhibit “The 1° Project” until July 26. “Robert Adams: A Road Through Shore Pine” is on display until July 26 featuring the work of respected landscape photographer, who traces a contemplative journey through 18 images made in Nehalem Bay State Park, Ore., in the fall of 2013. Inspired by the annual North American migration of Monarch butterflies, Mexican-born artist Erika Harrsch creates an installation using thousands of printed paper butterflies, conveying a reminder of the fragility of life and the power of nature in “The Monarch Paradigm: Migration as Metaphor” until July 26.

museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit sparksmuseum.org.

Submit artwork to film festival The Wild & Scenic Film Festival invites artists to submit artwork in a contest to become the official 2016 artwork used on all festival collateral at the 14th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival held in Nevada City and Grass Valley from Jan. 14 to 18. The artist whose work is selected will be awarded a $500 cash prize and two festival passes. In addition, winning

Studies have recently shown that when one accesses the creative nature it is good for health – it reduces stress and produces the feel good hormone serotonin. Participants will use collage, paper, acrylic paint and stamps to create a word art collage montage. Learn how to create stamps and use papers to create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. This workshop is about finding that inner child and having fun. This class is designed for all levels. Take part in an Environmental Art Installation on Sept. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days with Jane Jenny. This two-day workshop is collaboration with

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McKinley Gallery East hosts new work by Sonja Hinrichsen until Aug. 14. “Snow Drawings” is an ongoing environmental project in which the artist draws designs into fresh snow on open fields. The completed projects are ephemeral and last only as long as the snow conditions do not change. Metro Gallery in City Hall hosts new work by local artist Judy Schott. “Under Shelter: The Power Within” features 25 portraits of people living in family shelters run by Volunteers of America. Each image is accompanied by a short story from the individuals. For more information, visit reno.gov.

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

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

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

Summer art workshops offered Sierra Nevada College offers a variety of summer art workshops through July 31 in the new Holman Art Center from ceramics and photography to glass fusing and digital art. Four-day ceramics workshops include The Exquisite Surface from July 27 to 31. Learn to sculpt with steel during a Hot Steel and Skin workshop from July 27 to 31. Class credit is available. Tuition is $499.50 for weeklong classes and includes most materials. Weekend classes are $225. For more information, visit sierranevada. edu.

Impressions of Nevada on display The “Impressions of Nevada” solo exhibition of local artist Dan Whittemore’s paintings will be on display at the Sparks Museum’s Cultural Center until July 31. Whittemore’s colorful work is inspired by hikes through Nevada’s wilderness. The

Artist Fred Besch with his kinetic bike sculpture in downtown Truckee artwork and honorable mentions will be prominently displayed at the Festival and will be available for sale. Submissions must be received via e-mail no later than Aug. 2. For more information, visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

Skaff featured at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant in Tahoe City is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2016. Skaff ’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his lightfilled, vibrant landscapes. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group. A selection of Skaff ’s paintings and news of upcoming exhibits may be found at askaff.com.

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

Free art workshops offered North Tahoe Arts is offering a summer series of art workshops free to the public. Painting From the Inside Out is on Aug. 29 with Connie Rodriquez at Rideout Community Center, from 1 to 4 p.m.

the Trails & Vistas art hike. No experience is necessary to participate in this group art project. Using indigenous materials of the local forest, workshop attendees will create a site-specific art installation along the Trails & Vistas art hike. This two-day workshop will spend one day creatively altering natural materials in studio space and the second day will be spent at Spooner Lake installing the art project. Using the controlled burn scars at Spooner Lake as inspiration, this project will celebrate in an artful way the stewardship of our majestic forests and the symbiotic relationship between people and nature. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com. For information on Trails & Vistas, visit trailsandvistas.org. To register for a workshop, contact Sue Gross at workshops@northtahoearts.com.

Join photography workshops Elizabeth Carmel and fellow photographer Jerry Dodrill are teaching a three-day workshop on Eastern Sierra Fall Colors from Oct. 1 to 4. The workshop is designed to give photographers a deeper understanding of exposure, composition, how to make the most of natural light, and the tools that professional nature photographers use to create their best work. For more information, visit mountainlight.com.

On display in Reno McKinley Gallery West hosts new work by Antonia Lowden until Aug. 14. Lowden’s exhibit, “Fifty Shades of Green,” features tapestries that explore the artist’s changing impression of the Arizona landscape in winter.

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

Holly Arts call to artists North Tahoe Arts invites artists and crafters to participate in this year’s Holly Arts Festival, with the exhibit on display from Nov. 2 to Jan. 4, 2016. All mediums of artwork and crafts are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Sept. 1. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

Celebrate Industrial Art Embracing the design and manufacturing community in Carson City, the Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition “Industrial Art” at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 17. “Industrial Art” presents the design work of five manufacturers in the Carson City area that manufacture products with innovative design that applies to an array of commercial applications. For more information, visit arts-initiative.com.

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by Samantha Weaver

What do “Where’s Waldo,” “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” “My Friend Flicka,” “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” and “Harriet the Spy” have in common? Aside from being books meant for a young audience, all of these titles have been banned at one time or another.

If you say “We should go brown a slice of bread,” could you call that proposing a toast?

Differences: 1. Horse is missing, 2. Water can is missing, 3. Bathing suit is different, 4. Shovel is missing, 5. Bird is missing, 6. Hat is moved.

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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Clearing the way within in order to advance without continues as a central theme. Whether you are literally cleaning house or emotionally focused to overcome inner fears, resistance, inertia and consequent self-sabotage, you are probably busy. If you are avoiding these altogether you could be irritable, short tempered, depressed…. Listen to yourself.

Working to establish a healthy daily rhythm remains a top priority. Your efforts are linked to increasing the scope and quality of health, fun, prosperity and pleasure in your life. Achieving all of the above in equal measure is ideal and constitutes balance. How you define each is up to you but begin by acknowledging each area so that any increase can be regarded as bonus.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Being your own friend includes living according to what you deem true and persevering. There is ever a danger that you could be too stubborn for your own good in this regard, but this is not one of those times. Now you must take a stand and proclaim your position on things. You can still acknowledge that they are yours and not everyone should necessarily comply, except you.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

A creative cycle continues to summon the activation of your inspirations. It is rather important that you take initiative now if you have not already. By this time next week the resolve to do so will be harder to achieve. Draft your article, draw your plans, gain an overview to see your final result then decipher the steps required to succeed. Do it now.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Your sense of authority and confidence is at a peak. Consequently, this is a good time to make important decisions and take deliberate action on them. There may be some outlays of energy or money required, but the time is right for such things so proceed with trust. Focus to increase your popularity and influence with associates and friends alike.

A good deal of sifting and sorting close to home continues. Cleaning, clearing, renovating and/or decorating are possible settings for this focus. At deeper levels, circumstances have pushed you inward to do some soul searching. However, it may also manifest as something of an inner battle between what you know, think and feel. Acknowledge your own process yet be open to other opinions.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Circumstances in your life are pushing you to see a bigger picture. They are spurring you on to a revolutionary momentum. If you have been waiting for your moment to make a break for it, this is probably the time. You may have to confront some very real fears to succeed. Acknowledge your sense of individuality and what you feel you need to have and do to satisfy it.

Tending to a variety of fronts is all part of the game now. This includes creative activity close to home. Focusing to feel more confident about matters and to make important decisions to this end is central. This may require some review and revision of your usual perceptions and interpretations. Deepening commitments to longerterm realities is featured.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Clearing and purging the past has likely become an old and tired theme for you, yet the cycle is not yet complete. It is linked to important changes in your overall lifestyle and is likely connected to your health. So, muster up what reserves you have left to re-assert your resolve and push through to a new level and approach to your life, it may depend upon it.

About three years ago you entered a very pivotal cycle in your life. It has likely included significant and permanent changes in you and some of your closest relationships. Endings followed by new beginnings of a measurable sort have turned your world around and perhaps upside down and this process continues. The bad news is that it is not over yet but the good news is that it will be soon.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Important interactions with significant others continues in the spotlight. These likely include family members and matters. Of course, this is where emotions can be expressed most openly, for better or worse. At best, positive returns for sincere efforts rendered over the years are flowing in. At deeper levels however, the flow is leading towards graduations of all kinds.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

A determined and assertive mood continues to guide your actions. You would like to make choices that meet with everyone’s approval but are rediscovering just how unlikely that is to achieve. Patience is a key word these days. While perseverance is required, it includes the attitude of playing the long game. Keep breathing and remind yourself, it is not over until it is over.

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Lake Tahoe: Between droughts & floods, Part I

In July 2015, Tahoe’s level is nearly 3 feet higher than 1992. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

T has been hit hard by the current

here’s no doubt about it, California

four-year drought, with much of the state suffering exceptionally dry conditions. In the Sierra, streams, lakes and reservoirs are languishing, with some dried up completely. At Lake Tahoe, many boat access ramps are closed and people are claiming this drought is the worst on record. But are water levels at Big Blue the lowest in history? No, not even close. Lake Tahoe’s current water level is at 6,222.83 feet as of July 17, that’s below its natural rim of 6,223 feet. When the lake’s water level drops below that rim, there is no surface flow at the Lake Tahoe Dam into the Truckee River. That is why there is no commercial rafting on the river this summer between Tahoe City and River Ranch. Today’s media seems to make a big deal out of it whenever this happens, but it is not a rare occurrence. Since the completion of the dam in the fall of 1913, the lake has fallen below its rim more than 20 times. These low water conditions can last for years at a time. During the Dust Bowl era in the late 1920s and early ‘30s, Lake Tahoe dropped below its rim at times for six years in a row. Truckee Meadows farmers in Nevada threatened to dynamite the rim of the lake to allow water out. In 1930, Nevada agricultural interests attempted to dig a trench past the dam in order to drain water from the lake. A steam shovel escorted by a Reno police force was deployed to dig around the

dam and a diversion ditch begun. Tahoe sheriff ’s representatives and Tahoe City locals formed a posse to prevent the digging until a judge ordered an injunction to halt the operation. The steam shovel was shut down and the trench backfilled. Large pumps were then installed to draw water out of Big Blue for Nevada farmers.

“Since the completion of the dam in the fall of 1913, the lake has fallen below its rim more than 20 times.”

Dramatic climate swings More recently, water releases from Lake Tahoe dried up for much of the time between 1988 and 1995. During the worst of that extended drought, there were four consecutive years where the lake was below its rim for all but 114 days. That prolonged dry spell in the late 1980s into the 1990s still remains the worst in the modern era for Lake Tahoe. (In the not too distant past, there have mega-droughts in the region that endured for more than a century.) By 1992, Tahoe’s surface elevation had fallen to 6,220 feet. That’s nearly 3 feet below what the lake is now and the all-time

In 1992, Lake Tahoe’s water level fell to 6,220 feet, the lowest on record. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

record low since the dam was built. At the time, hydrologists warned that it would take 10 to 15 wet winters to bring water levels back to normal, but in an epic meteorological turn around, a series of massive winters pumped the lake up to its maximum legal capacity in just a few years. Water managers couldn’t dump water out of the lake fast enough and when a powerful atmospheric river of moisture invaded the region in late December 1996, it generated the most destructive flood on the Truckee River in history. This dramatic swing between desiccating drought followed by overwhelming precipitation is a classic example of natural climate variability in the Tahoe Sierra. Indicative of how our Western climate swings radically between wet and dry periods, the exceptionally dry conditions 25 years ago began after a major flood on the Truckee River in February 1986. Between Feb. 11 and Feb. 20, 1986, more than 17” of rain fell at the Truckee Ranger Station. That’s about half of Truckee’s normal winter’s precipitation in just 10 days. Observers at Blue Canyon on the Sierra west slope tallied nearly 34 inches of rain in the same time frame. Above 8,000’, storm total estimates ranged from 15’ to 20’ of new snow with 20” to 30”of water content. The resulting flood caused $17 million in damage across the region and five western Nevada counties were declared Federal Disaster Areas.

After that deluge, the Storm King turned off the spigot and six out of the next seven years saw below normal precipitation. At one point, the upper stretch of the Truckee River stopped flowing for more than two years. One of the only bright spots during this extended dry period was in 1991 when the socalled Miracle March dumped from 14’ to 20’ of snow on Tahoe-Truckee resorts. Donner Summit picked up 25” of water in the first three weeks of that month. It salvaged the remainder of an otherwise bleak ski season, but the storms didn’t break the drought. The lake was still at its lowest level in history and never reached the rim that spring. The turnaround began during the winter of 1992-93 when 83” of precipitation soaked the Central Sierra. That is the ninth wettest winter of record and it boosted Lake Tahoe’s water level nearly 3.5’. In the spring of 1993, water finally started flowing through the gates of the Lake Tahoe Dam for the first time in more than two years. It would take much more than that to alleviate the drought, but over the next few winters the Storm King would deliver in a big way. Stay tuned for Part II.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Tahoe Nostalgia BREEN FAMILY SURVIVES DONNER PARTY The Irish Catholic Breen clan was one of only two families in the Donner Party that survived intact. Patriarch Patrick Breen and other family members went on to become prominent figures in central California. Patrick was a rancher, school trustee, postmaster and Monterey County supervisor. He and wife, Margaret, had one more child after the tragedy, their eighth. When Patrick Breen died in 1868 at age 73, he left an estate worth $110,000. Their teenage son John struck it rich in the 1849 Gold Rush and brought home $12,000. Isabella Breen, an infant during the winter of 1846-47, became the last remaining survivor of the Donner party, dying at age 90 in 1935.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Sutter’s Fort Archives

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THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TAHOE: LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR

July 23-30, 2015 CASINO SHOWS Evening at The Improv Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Scott Record until July 26, Shayla Rivera and Peter Banachowski from July 29 to Aug. 2, Bobby Collins from Aug. 5 to 9, and Vince Morris and Nika Williams from Aug. 12 to 16. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25.

DJs, drums & electronica By Priya Hutner

at Bass Camp Festival

July 25 | Doors open at 11 a.m. | $60 advance | $70 at the door | $120 VIP

Laugh Factory Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. Laugh Factory will be open TuesSun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows on Friday & Saturday at 9:30 p.m. See Jamie Kennedy from July 24 to 26, Dom Irrera from July 28 to Aug. 2, Adam Ray from Aug. 18 to 23, Greg Morton from Aug. 25 to 30, and Bobby Slayton from Sept. 22 to 27. “Tap Factory” Eldorado Casino In “Tap Factory,” creator and director Vincent Pausanias built an entertaining show around three ideas – exciting rhythms, high performances and comedy. Pausanias has created many shows and has a great deal of experience directing different kinds of artists. When he sought to build a show around his passion, tap dance, he used that experience to create a fusion of arts within a factory. On stage, the performers will utilize four pair of tap shoes, 12 oil barrels, one stepladder, four trash bins, one bucket, one toolbox, two brooms, 12 cans, wood mallets and eight handsome men. Tickets start at $26.50. Show times are at 7 p.m. nightly until July 26.

THEATER “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Laxalt Auditorium Who wouldn’t want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s worldfamous Chocolate Factory? See Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self confidence and self esteem that promotes a special understanding of other people. Produced by TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada and written by Richard R. George. Shows 7 p.m. until July 25 and 2 p.m. on July 26. $8-$10. “The Fantasticks” Sand Harbor State Park A charming and romantic musical about one young couple, two feuding fathers and an infinite love that transcends time, “The Fantasticks” whimsically whisks audiences on a journey of imagination into a world of moonlight, magic and memory. Along the way, love is found, lost and rediscovered again after a poignant realization that “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” Show times at 7:30 p.m. on select nights until Aug. 23. Schedule laketahoeshakespeare.com. $20-$89. continued on page 32

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the years, according to Paul Reder, founder of PR Entertainment and the Bass Camp Festival, on tap for July 25 at The Hard Rock. The 12-hour outdoor festival hosts the some of the best in electronic music. Reder has been promoting shows since 1988 and PR Entertainment hosts more than 150 shows and tours annually, and more than 3,500 shows around the world from all genres including Tony Bennett, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, as well as The Killers, Third Eye Blind and Wide Spread Panic. He’s also worked with some of the top electronic dance music producers like Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto and Kaskade. PR Entertainment promotes three Tahoe events over the summer – the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival and the Bass Camp Festival. “Because electronic music is so hot, we wanted to create an all-day, electronic music festival. We saw it as an opportunity to branch out to a whole new genre,” he said. “The first Bass Camp Festival held in 2013 sold out and was a huge hit,” he explained. “We hosted a number of EDM micro shows throughout Tahoe and the North Shore at venues like the Casino Bay Club, leading up to the festival,” he added.

“Because electronic music is so hot, we wanted to create an all-day, electronic music festival.”

The Bass Camp Festival, now in its 3rd year, will feature Electro DJ, Dubstep DJ and Jam Band DJ with both local and international artists. This year’s headliners include Zeds Dead, Kill the Noise, Z, Savoy, Tommie Sunshine and Liquid Todd. As well, there will be more then 30 additional artists performing throughout the day including local Tahoe DJ, Cary White and Drums on Acid.

Freeform with Cary White

Returning to his old stomping grounds and performing at Bass Camp for a second year is Cary White, a former drummer with the band Infected Mushroom. He is now based out of Los Angeles. “In my early 20s, the rock scene was big and there was a lot of gigs for drummers, things shifted in 2010 and the electronic DJ scene took over. My phone wasn’t ringing as much,” White said. He says that he received a call from Infected Mushroom and became involved

in the electronic music scene, which paved the way for him. “I use core elements from my drum set when I DJ. I trigger voices and audio for my sets,” White says. With a more expansive drum kit, he moves from his turntable to his drums creating highenergy, live music performances. “I work freeform, which keeps it fun for me,” White said. “I am a musician first and apply it to what I do as a DJ. This differentiates me from others DJs.” Cary explains that the music he produces includes Electro House, Progressive House and Techno. He’s say that he’s excited to play a ripping set at the upcoming Bass Camp III. With an elaborate production that includes LED streams and massive special effects, including lasers and pyro technics, this festival will not only be bringing some of the most well-respected DJs in the genre, but also offer an amazing visual show.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit basscampfest.com.

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July 30 | 7 p.m. | $25 | Knitting Factory | Reno, Nev.

HIT SINGLES ARE GREAT,

but for every real artist the dream when they go into the studio is to make music that reaches people, songs that strike a deep chord and resonates with audiences well after the track ends. For Aaron Bruno, the architect of white-hot new rockers AWOLNATION, hearing that his brilliant Megalithic Symphony has achieved that lofty ambition with anyone is the greatest reward of the success the band is enjoying now. n

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STEVE HYTNER HAS made an indelible impression on both the large and small screens. Currently, he may be seen on the new ABC comedy “Modern Family,” and he’s brought his unique talents to more than 25 films, starred as a series regular on seven TV shows including “Seinfeld” and has been a guest repeatedly on more than 50 others. Combined with his stand up career and commercial appearances, Hytner is one of America’s most recognized character actors. n

“The Full Monty” Bruka Theatre The comedic musical theater hit based on the cult-hit film of the same name, “The Full Monty,” is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. Featuring local theater couples in the leading roles, “The Full Monty” promises pure theatrical joy. This show is recommended for audiences older than 17 years due to nudity. $20-$25. Show times are 8 p.m. July 23-25 & July 29-Aug. 1. “Last Call at the Old Southwest” Good Luck Macbeth “Last Call at the Old Southwest” examines almost 40 years of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement through the eyes

of drag queen Mother Mary and the patrons of her bar, called the Old Southwest. The play focuses on the movement of LGBT peoples from the private safe spaces of the bar to the public spheres of politics. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on July 24-25, 31 & Aug. 1. Matinee at 2 p.m. on July 26. “Romeo and Juliet” Sand Harbor State Park Shakespeare’s powerfully poetic and tragic tale of love and loss will steal your heart and leave you breathless. Transcending the hate of warring factions, two young, star-crossed lovers risk all they have to be together. However, the same passion that stirs the lovers’ hearts also fuels the wrath of their feuding families and exacts heart-rending results. Performances at 7:30 p.m. on select nights until Aug. 22. Schedule laketahoeshakespeare.com. $20-$89. “Young Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet” Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival The D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program presents an interactive, one-hour adaptation of an Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival production for young audiences featuring “Romeo and Juliet” this year. Conceptually set in Verona High School in the 1980s, this season’s adaptation promises to provide a unique and memorable introduction to Shakespeare’s play. Performances tour area venues from July 27 to Aug. 7. Visit laketahoeshakespeare.com for schedule. “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” Reno Little Theatre This award-winning play brings characters from the beloved “Peanuts” cartoon to life. Though considered a good man by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy of her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile, Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Performances are July 23-25 & July 30-Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees July 25, 26, Aug. 1 & 2 at 2 p.m. $13-$16.

JULY 23 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE

Rian Basilio & The Roosters Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. McKenna Faith Truckee Thursday Main Stage 5 p.m.

Coburn Station Truckee Thursday Corner Stage 5 p.m. Jimbo Trout Cottonwood 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Live music Hyatt Love Eagle Grille 9 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Gatekeeper’s Museum 5:30 p.m. “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Night in the Country Music Festival Lyon County Fair Grounds 11 a.m. Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. Reno Jazz Youth Orchestra Reno Tahoe Airport 2:30 p.m. Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival Trinity Episcopal Church 3:30 & 7 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Music Celebration Series JamPro Music Factory 5:30 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Velvet Sierra Arts 7 p.m. San Francisco Guitar Quartet Trinity Episcopal 7 p.m. Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Atomika Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano Villa Donato 7 p.m. Rumpke Mountain Boys Sands Regency Casino 7 p.m. The Reggae Shack Refugees Pat Baker Park 7 p.m. 38 Special TJ’s Corral Outdoor Event Center 7:30 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Clint Black Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 8 p.m. Night in the Country After Party Lyon County Fair Grounds 8 p.m. Art Mulcahy & Roadside Fire JA Nugget 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

July 23-29, 2015

CALENDAR | July 23-30, 2015 DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Dale Poune Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Destination Dance Lear Theater 6 p.m.

JULY 24 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Kitchen Dwellers Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Rapplesauce Kings Beach Rec. Area 6 p.m. River Ranch Lodge 6 p.m. Axton and Company Cottonwood 6 p.m. Mark Castro Band Wolf Creek Restaurant 6 p.m. Bill & Wayne’s Excellent Adventure 986 Park Hotel 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Q Morrow Quintet Moody’s 8 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. Electric Leo Dance Party w/Rapplesauce Tahoe Art Haus 9 p.m. Live music Hyatt Love Eagle Grille 9 p.m. Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. Metalachi Hard Rock 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Gatekeeper’s Museum 5:30 p.m. “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Night in the Country Music Festival Lyon County Fair Ground 11 a.m. Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival Trinity Episcopal Church 3:30 & 7 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 7 p.m. First Take Wingfield Park Amphitheater 5:30 p.m. Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m. Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m. Tristan Selzler Duo Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Delta Nove Big Horn Beer 7 p.m. Atomika Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Road Daddy Firkin and Fox 7:30 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m. Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m. Blasphemous Creation Knitting Factory 8 p.m. Art Mulcahy & Roadside Fire JA Nugget 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Johnny Young Band Eldorado Novi 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Night in the Country After Party Yerington 11 p.m. T-Pain LEX 10 p.m. Beats Mosaic Peppermill Casino 11 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance River Lights World Dance & Art Festival River School Farm 7 p.m.

JULY 25 | SATURDAY

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AT THE LAKE Bass Camp III Hard Rock Casino & Hotel 12 p.m. Worn Out Welcome Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Mark Castro Band Wolf Creek Restaurant 6 p.m. Mista Gring Alibi Ale Works 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Reverend Deadeye Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Taarka Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Live music Hyatt Cutthroat’s Salon 10 p.m. Live music Hyatt Lone Eagle Grille 10 p.m. DJ Parties Rookies 10 p.m. DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Great Alphabet Adventure” Incline Village Library 6 p.m. “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Compression Art & Fire Festival Downtown Reno 3 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m. (Last Sat.) Night in the Country Music Festival Yerington Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Truckee AirShow & Family Festival Truckee Brew Fest Truckee Thursdays Concerts on Commons Beach Music on the Beach in Kings Beach Truckee Music in the Park 3rd of July & 4th of July Fireworks Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

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Hamish

Anderson Reno’s BAZOOKA ZOO rocks the main stage at Truckee Thursday on July 30.

Audition for Bruka | Auditions will be held for “Other Desert Cities” with Bruka Theater at 6 p.m. on July 28. Bring a headshot and resume. Casting opportunities include roles for two adult men and three adult women. | (775) 323-3221 Season tickets to Reno Phil | The Reno Philharmonic is offering a 40 percent introductory discount for first-time sub-

scribers on season tickets for its 47th season, Classix Series 2015-16, until July 31. Featuring an original composition and West Coast premiere, accomplished soloists and noteworthy selections from Verdi, Handel, Beethoven, Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and many others, the six performances comprise the season that runs from October through April. | renophil.com 

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NOT MANY 23-YEAR-OLD blues/ rock guitarists can claim to have opened for BB King. Hamish recently finished a tour with the legendary Blues guitarist in October. Having made a name for himself in Melbourne, Australia, for his impressive live show that encompasses a mix of electric blues-soaked rock and modern roots songs. The second EP, “RESTLESS,” was released in October with the first single, “Burn,” earning stellar reviews on IndieShuffle.com, Torrent This TV in Australia and Guitar World. 

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JULY 27 | MONDAY

July 24 | 9 p.m. Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema | Tahoe City $15 advance | $20 at the door

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CALLING ALL LEOS and friends of Leos to celebrate the birthday of Tahoe Art Haus’s own Steven Siig. Rambo Party Productions put together a great line up of music for a night of dancing including Neighbor, co-founder of Homebreakin Records in Canada, and a multiinstrumentalist producer and DJ from Vancouver, BC. Tahoe’s own nine-piece funk group Rapplesauce rocks the night, along with DJ Chango. 

Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival

July 23 | 3:30 & 7 p.m. | Free Trinity Episcopal Church | Reno, Nev.

THE SIERRA NEVADA Classical Guitar Festival and Competition includes two days of workshops and competitions with two free concerts open to the public with Larry Aynesmith playing at 3:30 p.m. Aynesmith performs as a solo artist, in ensembles and in symphony performances and concertos. His primary instrument is Classical Guitar and he also performs on Cello and other instruments. At 7 p.m., enjoy the San Francisco Guitar Quintet. 

Open Mic & Karaoke Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Tahoe Improv Players Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. “Romeo and Juliet” ballet Sand Harbor State Park 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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JULY 26 | SUNDAY

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 7 p.m. Rita Hosking Trio Big Horn Beer 7 p.m. Atomika Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. The Convulsionaires Knitting Factory 7 p.m. Art Mulcahy & Roadside Fire JA Nugget 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Johnny Young Band Eldorado Novi 10 p.m. NEVA LEX 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Compression After Party Cin Cin Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Night in the Country After Party Lyon County Fair Ground 11 p.m. Beats Mosaic Peppermill Casino 11 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado Novi 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Up and Atom Improv Rainshadow Charter 6:30 p.m. Justin Willman Hard Rock 10 p.m.

AT THE LAKE

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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

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

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

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Trey Stone Band w/Kendall The Beer Gardeners Commons Beach 4 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Reverend Deadeye Moody’s 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Kate Cotter Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet Peppermill Casino 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

JULY 28 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m. Mark Castro Band David Wally’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet Peppermill Casino 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Not just Pizza!

Tim Snider High Camp 12 p.m. David Luning Gray’s Crossing 5:30 p.m. Hammish Anderson Squaw Valley 6 p.m. Bluesdays after party Auld Dubliner 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Colin Ross Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Seasonal Services Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

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

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July 23-29, 2015

THE MUSIC SCENE

CALENDAR | July 23-30, 2015 DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet Peppermill Casino 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Dancing in the Park Wingfield Park 8 p.m.

JULY 29 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE

KRISTINA BERGER

Guitar Town Tahoe Donner 6 p.m. The Blues Monsters Truckee River Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Quinn Deveaux and the Blue Beat Revue Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Zach Deputy Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Steve Hytner Crystal Bay Casino 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. The Novelists Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Keith Alan Duo Wild River Grille 6 p.m. Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Jonny Smokes Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba w/Lurrie Bell Wingfield Park 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet Peppermill Casino 10 p.m. DJ Parties Blues Jam Sands Regency pool 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m. DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

JULY 30 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Dad’s LPs Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo Truckee Thursday Main Stage 5 p.m. Guitarfish Music Festival Cisco Grove Achilles Wheel Cottonwood 6 p.m. Ziggy Marley w/Trombone Shorty and New Orleans Ave Hard Rock 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. Dirty Bourbon River Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. DJ Parties Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m.

The LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL presents a collection of world-class dancers from classical to contemporary and modern on July 23 & 24 at the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. The Erika Paul Trio Sierra Arts 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Mary Chapin Carpenter Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7 p.m. Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano Wild River Grille 7 p.m. Holy Ghost Tent Revival Peppermill Casino 7 p.m. Awolnation Knitting Factory 7 p.m. The Kool Shifters Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Unwound JA Nugget 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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Northstar hosts wine, brew events Northstar hosts Wine Walks on July 25 and Aug. 29 with a variety of wine and light snacks throughout the Village from 3 to 6 p.m. followed by live music and a raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. at Petra, the final stop on the walk. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 the day of and includes a commemorative wine glass. A Brew Walk will be held on Sept. 5 and guests will have the opportunity to try specialty craft brews from the noted Anheuser-Busch family including tastes from 10 Barrel Brewing Co. and Goose Island. Tickets for guests age 21 and older include a commemorative tasting glass and are available for $25 when purchased in advance or $32 on the day of the event. Craft brew connoisseurs and foodies may enjoy the Brewmaster Dinner series al fresco on the deck of the Martis Valley Grille. Under the direction of Executive Chef Steve Anderson, each dinner will feature a different brewery and a customized menu comprised of California’s finest meats and produce. Each course will highlight select craft brews and seasonal specialties from Oskar Blues Brewery on Aug. 15 and 10 Barrel Brewing Co. on Sept. 5. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Locals offer food classes Celebrity chef Mark Estee and head butcher Damon Ewasko guide participants through an Anatomy Lesson of the Meat We Eat in partnership with Atelier. Participants will learn the parts that make up the whole, recipes on how to cook different sections and take home a special house-made condiment or rub to get cooking at home. Classes are being held at Reno Provisions on July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28. Classes start at $85. In this first of three workshops starting on Aug. 28, participants will taste and smell through the vast array of flavors and aromas found in craft beer and draw connections to the raw ingredients and techniques brewers use to create them in a workshop with Alibi Ale Works. The workshop will also cover how glassware and serving temperature affect the perception of beer. The workshop is lead by Kevin Drake, owner and head brewer at Alibi Ale Works. Tickets are $65. For more information, visit atliertruckee.com.

Engage with culinarians at Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, hosts the Spirits Dinner on the Manzanita Terrace on July 23. Cocktail enthusiasts will enjoy a four-course dinner paired with featured spirits for $85 per person.

Reservations are limited and required for all events. To make dinner reservations, call (530) 562-3121. The Tahoe Long Table Dinner, offering an exquisite culinary adventure in the mountains that includes pairings with featured Northern California wineries on Aug. 20. Winemaker dinners will take place in the private dining room at Manzanita and include a five-course pairing dinner for $125 per person. Beer enthusiasts are invited to sample craft beers from Northern California and Northern Nevada breweries at the resort’s Brew Master Dinner on the Manzanita Terrace with FiftyFifty Brewery on Aug. 13. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner paired with a selection of seasonal beers for $65 per person. For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe.

Farm to Table meets mixology Six Peaks Grille will be kicking off its Summer Dinner Series featuring a mixology demonstration with a local distiller and a farm-to-table menu with Tahoe Food Hub on Sept. 6. As well, enjoy a California Craft Beer Summer Series featuring a local brewery beer pairing dinner in Sandy’s Pub plus tastings and more on Aug. 8. For details, visit squawcreek.com.

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Dining Guide KINGS BEACH

TAHOE VISTA

Jason’s | American

Old Range Steakhouse

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

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

| Vintage Steakhouse

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

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

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

July 23-29, 2015

By the Glass

LOCAL FLAVOR

by Lou Phillips

Italian gems at Pianeta

“Tom has a knack for knowing the wines that diners will love, making this one list where you can’t go wrong.”

C are word pairs that rarely jibe. Howhic and friendly, trendy and classic,

ever, one visit to Pianeta in Truckee and you’ll know those words can complement like a good wine and food pairing. It is a challenge to maintain excellence in the restaurant business anywhere, but in a seasonal resort town perhaps even more so. Yet, year after year owners and managers Tom and Nicole Beckering offer the best in wine, food and service. It probably helps that they are wonderful people and accomplished restaurateurs, but I think the real secret is that they care. Not only about offering hand-selected wines at all price points and authentic creative cuisine, but also about their guests and staff, which in turn are raving fans. Since my last visit, Tom has upped the emphasis on Italian wines with the goal of more closely matching Pianeta’s cuisine. He also has a knack for knowing the wines that diners will love, making this one list where you can’t go wrong.

The 2013 Marco Porello Roero Arneis, $11 a glass, comes from near Barolo, Italy, and with its boldness and complexity many see it as the White Barolo. Aromatic, fresh and balanced, the Marco Porello brings peaches, white flowers and a wonderful minerality that sings with the fresh clams in wine broth vongole.

One of Napa’s finest Sauvignon Blancs is Orin Swift Cellars’ Veladora. A richer style SB, the 2013 version, $54 a bottle, has the citrus, melon and sweet spices you’d expect, but adds voluptuousness rarely felt with this varietal. A SB for Chardonnay lovers? Rich seafood is the call here with the crispy crab cakes with red pepper coulis fitting the bill nicely. Dolcetto is a spicy, berry-flavored wine from Piedmonte usually displaying a little tannin, as well. The 2011 Abbona, $32 a bottle, matches that profile to a tee. Dolcetto is traditionally enjoyed with charcuterie and Pianeta’s antipasto misto with cured meats and roasted vegetables would make a Piedmontese grandmother proud.

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

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

(530) 582-5000 · morganslobstershack.com

CREATIVE AMERICAN DINING IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN Vegan Sauté • Sustainable Fresh Fish • Midwest Filet Mignon Organic Chicken • Local Seasonal Produce Unique Summer Addition One of Italy’s most distinctive red wines is Amarone, which is made from partially dried grapes that create a smoky, intense blockbuster. Masi Costasera is a master Amarone producer and Tom must have stolen some because he has their Amarone 2009 Classico version for only $86 a bottle. This Italian classic and Pianeta’s pork medallions in port sauce cry for each other. Pianeta is open nightly for dinner at 5:30 p.m., with the bar open at 5. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 587-4694 or visit pianetarestauranttruckee.com.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more By the Glass columns.

Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 17 years Celebrating 30 years Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

THE SOULE DOMAIN

Steve Soule Head Waiter

Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.com

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

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrees Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Friday 5-6:30 p.m. In Downtown Truckee - (530) 587-4694

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Restaurant Directory Alpine Meadows CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

(530) 581-3037

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

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

B L D L D RA

Carnelian Bay

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

ANNIE’S DELI

Deli

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

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D B L

Kings Beach

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

L D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

Crystal Bay BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Donner Summit

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

(530) 426-7661

BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

(530) 426-3904

L D

Incline Village

B L D

Northstar

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

High Camp, Squaw Valley

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

(775) 831-9090

Olympic Valley

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

(530) 452-7278

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

D RA

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

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

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

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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

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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.

B L

(775) 298-2502

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Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

LOCAL FLAVOR (530) 550-7450

B L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

RED TRUCK

Café

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

B L

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

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

L D

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

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

D RA

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TOGO’s

Deli

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

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D L D

B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

(530) 581-2004

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

690 North Lake Blvd.

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

Tahoe Vista BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4819

B L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

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

(530) 546-4281

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

(530) 546-7744

B L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD

Grill

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L B L

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

Truckee

West Shore

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

(530) 587-2161

L D

Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

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B L D

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

The Village at Squaw

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 414-4836

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

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health, music and especially about juice. They opened The Mill Juice Shop in 2014 and have never looked back. Their coldpressed juices are fresh, healthy and alive with enzymes. “Cold-pressed juices are more nutritional and healthier then centrifugal juices,” explains Ben. Education is important to the couple.

“The flavors of the juices are more distinct and intense when utilizing the cold-press process.” “The flavors of the juices are more distinct and intense when utilizing the coldpress process. You can taste each flavor on the palate,” Megan adds.

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It takes 4 to 5 lbs. of produce for each 16-oz. bottle of juice. The menu changes seasonally and is dependent on what is available. The Mill uses local, sustainable and organic products, and enlists the Tahoe Food Hub as one of its purveyors. Ben poured us some ginger shots with a Back in Black chaser made with activated charcoal, orange lemon and honey to chase it down. This is the ultimate detox combo. “It helps sift through the system and supports the intestines and colon,” explained Megan. All of the juices and smoothies on the menu board are named after a song title, inspired by Ben’s love of music. He whipped up a Turmeric Lemonade, which was cool and refreshing and perfect for the 80-degree day. I love turmeric and the combination is fab, with loads of vitamin C and great anti-inflammatory properties from the turmeric. It was time to take a tour of some of their most popular juices. Megan pulled out an orange bottle, red bottle, green bottle and a yellow bottle. The orangey Heavy Moon is made with orange, pineapple, carrot and turmeric, and is terrific with its fruity flavor. The Green River is a great introductory green drink prepared with kale, cucumber apple and lemon; it gives you your greens with a bit of sweetness from the apples.

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The red bottle was next to try, called the Rockaway Beach it was made with watermelon, mint and lime. This juice is hydrating, cooling and ever-so child friendly; this is the quintessential summer juice. The yellow Jumpin’ Jack Flash is prepared with lemon, ginger, cayenne and agave. It’s slightly spicy and I loved the flavor combining of this juice. I also tried The Mill’s super green juice, Maggie’s Farm, which includes kale, celery, cucumbers, ginger and lemon. Touted as “energy in a cup” this savory juice is excellent and it was great to get part of my daily allowance of produce in a glass. If you’re feeling under the weather, you might try the Cold Wrecker, a warm beverage made with Fire Cider with an apple cider vinegar bass, ginger, lemon and honey. It’s delicious and great for the immune system. The Mill is having such great success they are expanding to open a second location in Reno this fall. The Mill is opened Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10825 Pioneer Trail in Truckee. For more information, call (53) 536-5031 or visit themilljuiceshop.com. 

Ginger shot with a Back in Black Chaser.

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

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Baked French Toast

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were a big hit with a few of my friends, even before the article came out. Two friends told me at Bluesdays Tuesdays that they had a lot of family visiting and they wanted to try it out. Both said they couldn’t believe how much the kids, especially, got into creating their own omelet.

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“As you cut portions out, flip them over onto the plate so the sweet coating is on top.” I have to give my oldest sister, Linda, the credit for that idea and also for this week’s recipe for Baked French Toast. Out of the nine kids in my family, Linda was always the brain, but she says she doesn’t cook at all, even to the point of buying her salad dressing from a local restaurant instead of making it herself. I told her I could give her a great dressing recipe that was better than what she was buying, but that would have been too much work. These shortcuts are her way of making up for not cooking because, as

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we all know, once family comes to stay for a night, it’s nearly impossible to get them to leave. The Baked French Toast was the next day’s breakfast for us, and is the reason I said don’t worry if you have extra eggs left over from the omelets because you can use them here. All the prep is done the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is heat the oven to 350 degrees and then slide the baking pan into the oven for about half an hour and breakfast is ready. Of course, doing the prep the night before is also a great way to involve your visitors in doing the dishes while you slave over getting another great meal ready for them. As it turns out, this is wicked easy and fast to get ready, but don’t tell them, at least until they are on their way out the door. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at smitty@chefsmitty.com or (530) 412-3598.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith | Use a 9x13” pan for 8-12 people ½ C butter, melted ¾ C brown sugar 1-2 T cinnamon 12 slices bread 8 eggs, beaten 2/3 C milk Coat the bottom of the pan with the melted butter and evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the top. Arrange the bread in two layers into the pan. Mix the eggs and milk together and pour over the top of the bread. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake in a pre-heated, 350-degree oven for about half an hour. As you cut portions out, flip them over onto the plate so the sweet coating is on top.

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