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One of the most romantic, and tragic, stories ever told takes center stage at this season’s Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival – “Romeo and Juliet.” Set in the early 20th Century, this production of “Romeo and Juliet” impressed our Entertainment Editor Priya Hutner from the breathtaking setting at Sand Harbor to the superb performances by the actors for this week’s feature “Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, conflict.” The Festival also presents the romantic musical “The Fantasticks” this season. You’ll want to enjoy both productions and take in the great lineup for the Monday Night Showcase Series.

Intern Jamie Wanzek pens her first piece for us in this issue’s Tahoe Time on the amazing wildflowers, waterfall and views along the Mount Rose trail. The wildflowers are putting on a glorious show in the high country and this is one family friendly hike you’ll want to explore.

Two great music festivals kick off this week, albeit with quite different styles. First up is the annual Guitarfish Festival in Cisco Grove from July 30 to Aug. 2. This local event combines great music, camping and family fun, all while promoting the awareness of water pollution and overfishing. The Lake Tahoe SummerFest opens its season on July 31 featuring three weekends of classical music with worldclass musicians. Along with the amazing concerts, you’ll want to bring the kids to the free “Finding Beethoven” performance on Aug. 1. The performance also will be interpreted through American Sign Language.

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Through August 23 Sand Harbor State Park

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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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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

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

of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 77.8’ in 2014. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997.

Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

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(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 24, 2015

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Elevation 6,222.78’ | Elevation in 2014 6,223.94’

APA PA AC CIT ITY TY: 40,870 Boca 5,643 CAPA

Stampede 35,351

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

Incline Village

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Museum

Homewood

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226,500

A Prosser 7,904 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 6,677

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Truckee River

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South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

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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

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Cave Rock

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Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, conflict Story by Priya Hutner · Photos by Joy Strotz | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

had the great pleasure of attending the opening night of this year’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival with friend and educator, Jill Mitchell.

Romeo (actor Matt Schwader) discovers his lost love Juliet (actor Hillary Clemens) in Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Romeo and Juliet.”

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T beautiful Lake Tahoe as the backdrop. The he setting at Sand Harbor is brilliant with

evening was cool for July with a gentle wind coming off the lake. I was happy to have my sweater.

Community Engagement Manager Rae Matthews met us and led us to our seats as she told us a little bit about this year’s show. Along the way we met Producing Artistic Director Charles Fee and Executive Director Bob Taylor, both were enthusiastic and excited about the season and opening night in particular.

We ordered dinner from Brimm’s Catering Co. and settled back with a bottle of Pinot Noir, Spinach Salad and Fish Tacos. Everything was delicious.

The stage was set with a large fragment of a Renaissance wall being held up by modern scaffolding. As the play begins. I am transported

to Verona, Italy, but not during Shakespeare’s time. This is an early 20th Century version of “Romeo and Juliet” and finds the Capulets and the Montagues feuding in in the late 1920s when the city is recovering from the World War I. The Prince of Verona has issued an edict that anyone caught dueling will be put to death.

It is here that we are thrown into the world of young Romeo, whose fallen in love with Juliet thus setting us up for the age-old story of illicit love, filled with the danger of being caught and either disowned, as in Juliet’s case, or possible death in Romeo’s case.

The costumes were fun and fit the time period with the noblemen dressed in well-cut suits and Bowler, Derby and Fedora hats, while the women donned flapper-style dresses.

July 30-August 5, 2015

“For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”

– William Shakespeare

FEATURE

“ROMEO AND JULIET” & “THE FANTASTICKS” Tues.-Sun. until Aug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. $15-$89 | Discount for two-show package MINDI ABAIR Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | $29-$89 MIRACLE IN THE ANDES with NANDO PARRADO Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | $50-$125 BEATLES AT THE BEACH with RENO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Aug. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | $50-$110

“There is an intensity of the show that is emphasized by the time period. It is a time of tense conflict set in a recognizable and highly volatile time of political strife during Mussolini’s rise to power,” Matthews explains.

Romeo, played by Matt Schwader, and Juliet, played by Hillary Clemens, are married to each other in real life. And, there are a number of romantic liaisons occurring both on stage and behind the scenes. Lady Capulet (Erin Partin) and Lord Capulet (Mic Matarese) are married, as is Friar Laurence (Lynn Robert Berg) and the Nurse (Laura Welsh Berg), and Gregory of the Capulets ( Joe Atack) and Sister Mary John (Kate Atack). Benvolio (Pedar Benson Bate) is engaged to ensemble member Meredith Lark. This was a fun tidbit of information

as electricity between the actors was evident.

There is a great attention to detail that went into the production to include the audience in the show and enable us to be deeply immersed in the story, the actors enter and exit up and down the aisles amidst the theatergoers drawing us in and creating an even more intimate experience. There were also some intense dueling and fight scenes.

Romeo stole the show for me. I thought he offered a powerful performance. And, yet in a production of this nature, the quality of all of the actors and their talent show through. It was a lovely evening.

“It was such a pleasure to see this Shakespearean favorite in the Sand Harbor venue. The 1920s costumes, along with the backdrop of a renaissance wall and modern scaffolding, provided a thoughtprovoking setting to this timeless love story,” Mitchell said after the show.

“Romeo and Juliet” runs through Aug. 23. The Shakespeare Festival also is producing a second show this year, “The Fantasticks,” a romantic musical about a young couple, two feuding fathers and an infinite love that transcends time. And, don’t miss the Monday Night Showcase Series when every Monday during the 2015 season with evenings filled with music and entertainment.  For information or to purchase tickets, visit laketahoeshakespeare.com.

“MIDSUMMER NIGHTMARE: XISTENCE” Aug. 27 & 28 | 7:30 p.m. | $32-$89 “PERFECTLY FRANK” featuring BOBBY CALDWELL Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | $25-$75 TRAILS & VISTAS WORLD CONCERT Sept. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | $23-$68

LEFT Executive Director Bob Taylor,

Community Engagement Manager Rae Matthews and Producing Artistic Director Charles Fee are among the many staff and volunteers that put together each production of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. | Priya Hutner BELOW “Romeo and Juliet” is set

against the backdrop of Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor State Park.

“Parting is such sweet sorrow” for the star-crossed couple Romeo and Juliet.

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Events

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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

Speed climber Hans Florine presents slideshow World-renowned speed climber Hans Florine will present his slideshow in Truckee about speed climbing the nose of El Capitan and other interesting adventures at 8:30 p.m. on July 31 at California 89. Florine has set and broken speed records for the Nose of El Capitan, a 2,900-foot monolith in Yosemite Valley.

The presentation is at an outdoor amphitheater. Bring a picnic and enjoy complimentary beer from the Brewing Lair and appetizers from Chef Billy McCullough. Raffles and on-site donations will benefit the Save Donner Summit Climbing Campaign.

The funds raised will help purchase the 10-acre Black Wall property on Donner Summit, which features some of the most dramatic climbing terrain in the Truckee-Tahoe region.

The purchase will protect Black Wall, Peanut Gallery and Road Cut climbing areas, as well as the access trail to the Space Wall, Shark Wall and Grouse Slabs, all easily accessible from Old Highway 40. | savedonnerclimbing.org or hansflorine.com

Movie Night Tahoe Vista

Free outdoor movies every Monday at dusk at the beach at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area until Aug 17. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and flashlights. Arrive early for games and activities.

Food for sale on site. | Radiant Blue Events on Facebook EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

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

55+ Hiking Series Area venues

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

Story time Kings Beach

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

Movies on the Lawn Homewood

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Wine tasting Truckee

Adventure Movie Series Truckee

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

Truckee Thursdays Truckee

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

Free Movies Olympic Valley

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

Farmers’ Market Crystal Bay

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

Wine & cheese tours East Shore EVERY MONDAY

Tahoe Star Tours Northstar

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

California 89 hosts adventure movies outside on the lawn every Saturday through Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. to benefit local nonprofits.

Enjoy beer and grilled sausages. $5. | (530) 214-8989

Paddleboard demos Donner Lake

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

Kids golf free Incline Village

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

JULY 30 | THURSDAY Historic Bus Tour Tahoe City

Enjoy private tours of historical sites including D.L. Bliss mansion, Glenbrook Engine Number 1 and Nevada State Museum on bus tour leaving from Gatekeeper’s Museum at 8:30 a.m. $40 adults, $28 kids. | RSVP (530) 583-1762

Conversation with History Emerald Bay

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

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

Friday Fun Night Northstar

55+ Moonlight hike & wine Crystal Bay

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

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

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

July 30-August 5, 2015

“Kharma Bums” showing Tahoe City

An encore screening of “Kharma Bums” shows at 7 p.m. at the Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema. The movie documents the spiritual journey of four friends, including local photographer Ryan Salm, as they embark on a standup paddleboard adventure down the Ganges River. $11. | tahoearthauscinema.com

JULY 31 | FRIDAY 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

Tahoeritaville Lobster Feed Kings Beach

Art in the Tahoe Garden Tahoe Vista

Enjoy an array of local fine art including paintings, ceramics, garden art, jewelry, photography and more on display in a lakefront garden from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6550 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe Vista. | (775) 827-5757

Weed Walk Tahoe Donner

Learn about non-native invasive plants that threaten the Truckee River with Truckee River Water Counsel. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Ages 10+. Snacks provided | (530) 550-8760

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

Tahoe City Rotary Club hosts Tahoeritaville Lobster Feed from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North Tahoe Event Center with a lobster dinner.

No-host bar at 5:30. $65, $5 parking. Tickets North Tahoe Event Center or Swigards. | (530) 546-0339

The League to Save Lake Tahoe hosts its 46th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. | keeptahoeblue.org

Full moon kayak tour West Shore

Creative writing workshops Incline Village

Discover cultural and natural history during a full moon kayak tour at Sugar Pine Point State Park at 7 p.m. Benefits Sierra State Parks Foundation. Ages 12+. $40 includes gear. | (530) 583-9911

Speed climbing slideshow Truckee

Renowned speed climber Hans Florine presents a slideshow about climbing the nose of El Capitan and his career at California 89 at 8:30 p.m. Complimentary beer and raffle included. Donations suggested | savedonnersummit.org

Full Moon Kayak Tour Tahoe Vista

Enjoy paddling under a full moon with Tahoe Adventure Company. Trips include equipment rentals, natural and human history talks, astronomy discussions, hot drinks and snacks. $65. RSVP | tahoedventurecompany.com

Blue Moon Bocce Truckee

Truckee River Winery hosts full moon bocce ball with glow balls starting at 8 p.m. Competition is between teams of four. $20 per person includes a glass of wine, desserts and appetizers. | RSVP (530) 587-4626

JULY 31-AUG. 2 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Beth Weber Art Fair Homewood

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

AUG. 1 | SATURDAY Pancake breakfast Truckee

Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

Birds, Burgers & Brews Area venues

Join the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for a Tahoe Big Year event with birding tours around Lake Tahoe and Truckee, followed by an afternoon picnic of brews and burgers with three morning tours, including a family friend tour.

Open to members and guests; membership open to all. | tinsweb.org

OUT & ABOUT

Fashion Show Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College hosts creative writing workshops with Rebecca Makkai, April Ossmann, Tanya Shirley, Steven Church and Patricia Smith. Topics include fiction, edition, poetry and creative nonfiction with a community reading with Patricia Smith and Steven Church at 7 p.m. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

AUG. 2 | SUNDAY Kid’s science day Tahoe City

UC Davis hosts a free Children’s Environmental Science Day at Commons Beach starting from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. featuring kids activities and games with hands-on science activities.

Ages 4+. Free. | (775) 881-7562

Public reading Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College hosts a public reading with folklorist Christina Barr at 4 p.m. in the Prim Library. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

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

AUG. 3 | MONDAY Public reading Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College hosts a public reading with Rebecca Makkai, Steven Church and Patricia Smith at 7 p.m. in the Prim Library. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

AUG. 4 | TUESDAY Breakfast Club Tahoe City

Breakfast Club is a monthly opportunity to welcome the local community to enjoy a brief educational and informative presentation on issues or events in North Lake Tahoe business community. Breakfast Club is generally held on the first Tuesday of the month at Granlibakken. | gotahoenorth.com

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River Talk Truckee

Public reading Incline Village

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a river talk at 3:30 p.m. near Donner Lake.

Enjoy a virtual tour of new projects in the watershed and share comments and feedback. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Tequila Tasting Kings Beach

Enjoy a Tequila Tasting on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Caliente! with complimentary appetizers with the tasting. $10 or included in the purchase of a specialty drink. | calientetahoe.com

Incline Village Library hosts a co-working event from 2 to 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Chairs, Internet and refreshments are provided in an interactive workspace. | washoecountrylibrary.us

Summer Movie Series Incline Village

Coffee with Senator Gaines Truckee

Enjoy a free movie showing under the stars at Aspen Grove. Tonight’s showing is “Mary Poppins.” Gates open at 7 p.m. $3, free 3 and younger. | ivgid.org

Senator Gaines will host an informal Community Coffee to get in touch with the public at 10 a.m. on Aug. 4 at Wild Cherries. | (916) 933-7213

AUG. 7 | FRIDAY

Dinner for Project MANA Truckee

Writing workshops Incline Village

Project MANA hosts an evening of culinary delights at Stella with Chef Jacob Burton at 6 p.m. Live auction and ticket proceeds benefit Project MANA. | RSVP (775) 298-0101

Sierra Nevada College hosts two writing workshops. The Art of the Book Review and Translation Workshop are both at 2 p.m. in the Prim Library building. A public reading with the Creative Writing faculty follows at 6 p.m., with Jared Stanley at 7 p.m. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

Public reading Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College hosts a public reading with Lee Harrick, Jen Percy and Tanya Shirley at 7 p.m. in the Prim Library. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

River Talk Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a river talk at noon near Donner Lake. Enjoy a virtual tour of new projects in the watershed and share comments and feedback. RSVP | (530) 550-8760

AUG. 5 | WEDNESDAY Tea Party West Shore

Mothers and daughters are invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Children’s House at Sugar Pine Point State Park with costumed docents serving 1930s-style high tea. $25 for two, $10 additional tickets. | (530) 583-9911

First Fridays Tahoe City

Tahoe City hosts First Friday each month with specials at participating shops throughout town from 4 to 8 p.m. | visittahoecity.com

Public reading Incline Village

First Fridays Truckee

Sierra Nevada College hosts a public reading with Benjamin Percy at 7 p.m. in the Prim Library. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

Every First Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. | historictruckee.com

End of Summer reading party Incline Village Incline Village Library hosts an end of summer reading program with a Hero Party at 4 p.m. Participants, parents and siblings are invited to celebrate a summer of reading with crafts, raffles, refreshments and free books.

Activities include mask making, button making, photo booth and visits from firefighters with a fire truck. | (775) 832-4130

LAKE TAHOE

East Shore

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

North Shore

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

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

West Shore CASCADE LAKE

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake.

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Nevada College hosts a public reading with Jesse Goolsby at 4:30 p.m. in the Prim Library. All events open to the public with no reservations. | (775) 831-1314

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*Trails open depending on conditions.

Easy to moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Starting from the 64 Acres parking lot, just south of the Tahoe City wye on Hwy. 89, follow the road along the Truckee River. The paved section turns to a dirt road and after passing the second gate and crossing a small creek, you’ll see the familiar Tahoe Rim Trail blue marker.

Follow the TRT through several gentle switchbacks as you begin to climb. The trail will pass above Granlibakken and continue along the TRT. The climb continues for the first 2 miles until you reach an intersection of trails. Follow the TRT marker for Ward Creek Road for about 1 mile until you reach the meadows. Follow the trail back to 64 Acres.

For an easy, 4-mile alternative, take Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City for 2 miles and turn right on Pineland Drive. Take the left fork at Twin Peak Road, which turns into Ward Creek Boulevard, for 1.5 miles until you see an unmarked, gated road. Park on either side and follow the trail; do not block the gate. TART

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Biking “ Mountain biking helps people

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A mountain bike is a vehicle to appreciate the back country.”

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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

North Shore

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.

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

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

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

West Shore

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

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

FLUME TRAIL

NORTHSTAR

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Rentals available in the Village at Northstar. Afternoon rates start at 2 p.m., and season passes are available.

Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Thursday Night Cross-Country Race Series is open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. TART

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.

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TRUCKEE

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

COLDSTREAM VALLEY

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BIKE & SKATE PATHS

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

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mely low levels, the fish are suffering.

We may well lose a large portion of the fishery this year. In Reno, recent posts of fish schooled up into small areas of water that is still supporting them have been posted on Facebook recently. Seeing those images makes one sad indeed. We know that most of these fish will not survive, barring some miracle event that brings adequate flows back to the river.

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The Truckee River is in peril. We know it, the fish know it and there is little that can be done. Some are calling for relocation of the fish to Lake Tahoe. Unfortunately, there are issues with that and neither the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are considering that option.

There are possible issues with moving fish that have been exposed to invasive species such as the New Zealand Mud Snail, which is known to be in the Truckee River.

Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Chris Healy recently stated in an interview with the Reno-Gazette Journal that no fish would be moved to Tahoe, the only real body of water that has an adequate supply.

The reason was that wild fish cannot be moved because of the future Lahontan Cutthroat Reintroduction Plan.

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout are in the process of being restored to their natural historical range by the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife. The drought could be an ally to them in reintroduction to the Truckee River by reducing the population of non-native rainbow and brown trout.

Non-native species tend to out compete the Lahontan Cutthroat. Some feel that with smaller numbers of non-natives left, the Lahontan may do better.

A recent walk along my home stretch of the Truckee River was sad. The water was so low and clear, running at around 8 cfs. It is not known if the Truckee River through Truckee will go dry this year. We are all hopeful that a minimal flow can be maintained.

Few fish were observed on my walk, but there were some. If we can maintain this flow, some fish will survive and the river will recover in time. A good snowpack this winter will be critical to the river recovery. 

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca | Inflow is at 44 cfs and the outflow is 50 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

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

Lake Tahoe | 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 44 cfs

and is running low. Give the fish a rest. Consider fishing in alternative waters.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and Release

only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall.

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 caught fish. Flyfishermen have done well near the inlet areas.

Bass fishing has been fair.

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 | At 0.1 cfs from Tahoe City

to 81 cfs at Boca Bridge. The flows through Truckee are at 19 cfs. The flow from Boca downstream to the state line is running at 81 to 102 cfs. Flows are too low now. Please target alternative water and other species such as bass or carp.

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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Suzanne Roberts

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n “Almost Somewhere,” an award-winning memoir about hiking the John Muir Trail, Suzanne Roberts tells the story about how she joined two other fresh-out-ofcollege women on a challenging 210-mile hike from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley. Back then, Suzanne was the boy-crazy, unsure what she wants to do with her life, member of the trio.

younger self because she got me where I am today,” said Roberts.

Community of writers While Roberts says that she enjoys teaching in the school setting, she also believes that it is important to help writers throughout the Tahoe region to become part of a writing community. She has organized several get-togethers between

Native American storytellers, songwriters, playwrights, memoirists and fiction writers.

At the conference, Roberts will teach travel writing and hold a panel on environmental humor. While environmental humor might sound like an oxymoron, Roberts feels if you want people to care about what you are talking about, you need to make it funny and interesting enough for them to want to hear it.

“ In order to write honestly, you have to explore the mistakes you’ve made. You have to face it. It’s hard.”

Twenty years later, Roberts lives in South Lake Tahoe and is an English professor at two Lake Tahoe colleges and is working on several books to follow up her success with “Almost Somewhere.” She also writes unique and funny travel articles, and is an important part of the Tahoe literary community.

If you read “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, you should read “Almost Somewhere.”

While it is also about women using a hiking trail to repair their lives, I found Robert’s book to be more humorous and without all that pesky heroin. Since publishing the book, Roberts has kept busy on the North Shore being a teacher and mentor for the Master of Fine Arts Program at Sierra Nevada College. She also teaches at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe.

“I really love teaching and I believe you can teach writing. Ninety percent of it is hard work and 10 percent talent. Because anyone can work hard, anyone can achieve,” said Roberts.

Roberts has no problem being the butt of her own joke. Whether it is her description of bumbling her way down the

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Award-winning author Suzanne Roberts teaches at Sierra Nevada College and Lake Tahoe Community College.

John Muir trail, or just being a bad tourist in her amazing travel pieces, she likes to poke fun at the absurdity of humans thinking we have our act together. She says that she knows that while we always think our way of doing things is the only way, it usually isn’t.

“Travel helps us to realize what we believe and can help change our minds and our pre-conceived stereotypes,” said Roberts. She says that there is no normal.

What works is different in every place and time.

Roberts is working on a travel memoir, and she says it’s been a difficult process.

The challenge has been to not think about the reader while she is writing, but to just focus on what she wants to write.

“In order to write honestly, you have to explore the mistakes you’ve made.

You have to face it. It’s hard. But part of me thinks it’s OK to have an unlikeable narrator. That is how you get to the true story. People are complicated. I love my

writers on the North and South shores, including one a few years back where I met Jess Bechtelheimer, who would become the illustrator for my book “Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time.”

Roberts is part of a trio of local women writers known as the Wordy Girls who are planning a writing and publishing retreat for women entitled “Writing and Publishing a Memoir” at the St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City on Sept. 11. It will be led by Roberts and Bona Fide Press publisher Kim Wyatt.

Roberts is also on the steering committee for Word Wave, a new writing event scheduled from Oct. 9 to 11 at Valhalla near Camp Richardson. It will include

One of the reasons that Roberts says that she reaches out and tries to bring the Tahoe writing community together is she knows that writing is a lonely business, she says.

“I feel when I talk to my students we are not just talking about the writing, but also about the writing life. The insecurities we all feel. The apprehension and loneliness we all feel. It is important to have the perspective that we are not alone,” she says.

My favorite essay by Roberts is entitled “The Love Test,” which was published in “Best Women’s Travel Writing.” It’s about how she decided her now husband was the right man for her.

She was on a sea kayaking trip with her then boyfriend when they were caught in their tent in the middle of a horrific thunderstorm. While the lightning was striking loudly nearby, Roberts suddenly had the urge to go to the bathroom …

No. 2. When she told her boyfriend of the predicament he told her: “You can poop in my hat.”

Fortunately, the feeling passed and his hat was saved, but the positive impression on her was made, and ever since I read that story I have believed that the true level of ones’ devotion can be determined by whether they would give up their hat for you.  For information on Word Wave, visit tahoewordwave.com.

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The course sits on a 250-acre property with breathtaking views, lofty pines and granite outcroppings. There is not a single home on the course to interfere with the surrounding scenery. Each hole feels like you are playing golf in the middle of the woods.

“The course sits on a 250-acre property with breathtaking views, lofty pines and granite outcroppings.”

The course was designed by former PGA Tour professional Brad Bell in 2000.

It plays 7,177 from the back tees and is a good test of golf for all handicappers.

There are numerous elevation changes, well-protected greens and hazards placed strategically throughout.

The first hole at Coyote Moon likely has the best view found on any starting hole in the Sierra. It is a 561-yard, par 5 from the black tees. The hole provides a magnificent view of Donner Summit and the Truckee Valley. A good drive down the left center will leave the best angle for the lay-up.

Longer hitters might be able to reach the

green in two for a possible opening eagle.

When laying up, avoid the large pine on the right side. A short iron or wedge will be used into this green that has one bunker short and another one on the right.

Hole 4 is the No. 1 handicap hole. It is a par 4 with a fairway that slopes from left to right and plays 441 yards from the back tees.

Off the tee, a soft draw is the ideal shot.

Make sure to avoid the water hazard along the right side. After a solid tee ball, a midiron is likely to be the club used to a green that sits uphill. Be sure to take an extra club for this approach as it plays a few yards longer than expected. This green runs from back to front, so do not leave the ball above the hole. Par is a fantastic score on this hole.

The 227-yard par 3, 13th hole has an extreme elevation change that will be remembered by all. Before teeing off, walk up to the back tees to get a full appreciation of the hole and to enjoy the view to its fullest extent. Take note of the wind direction as this hole can play up to 3 clubs shorter than the yardage.

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John Merryfield will embark on a nonstop circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe on July 31 to raise awareness of the cruelties of factory-farmed meat during the Vegan 1 Day Project. This is the seventh consecutive year that Merryfield has embarked on a solo, nonstop paddle around the lake.

He hopes to encourage people to try a vegan diet for at least one day a year.

There will be a vegan potluck celebration at 5 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Adrift Tahoe in

Kings Beach. For more information, visit vegan1day.org.

Mountain Run on Aug. 1 with a free paddleboard demo at 5 p.m. on Donner Lake. On Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m., runners may enjoy a free yoga for runners’ session at Tahoe Mountain Sports lead by Mary Beth Donahoe. This free, donation-based class benefits the Auburn Ski Club.

Tahoe Sports Hub will host an in-store reception for all Squaw Mountain Run and Sierra Crest run participants with free refreshments and discounts at 4 p.m. on Aug. 4. And, Sierra Crest Trail Run participants may join a trail preview on Aug. 6 with bib pick up and registration.

Auburn Ski Club hosts the Inaugural Sierra Crest 30K & 50K with a pointto-point trail run on Aug. 8 that takes advantage of some of Truckee and the Donner Summit region’s best single track.

The Sierra Crest begins at 6,650’ on trails heading out from Tahoe Donner’s new Adventure Center, and then joins the Donner Lake Rim Trail and ends on the trails at the Auburn Ski Club Training Center at 7,200’. This race is a fundraiser benefiting the ASC Training Center.

Sierra Crest racers may enjoy a free paddleboard demo at West End Beach at Donner Lake at 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

To register for the runs, visit active.com.

Give back with trail building Sierra Crest Ultra Run, festival debuts The Sierra Running Festival takes place in conjunction with the Squaw Mountain Run and Sierra Crest Ultra Run from Aug. 1 to 8. The festivities begin with Squaw

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

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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.

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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.

Downieville Classic returns 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 racecourse 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 cross-

country 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.

Signature races at Northstar 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. The next Enduro race is Aug. 8. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Take the Trails Challenge 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.

Explore the Water Trail The Lake Tahoe Water Trail is a 72-mile water route along the shoreline segmented into seven day trips, including more than 50 public launch and landing sites or trailheads, paddle route itineraries, and navigation tools to help paddlers have a safe and fun adventure. Water Trail maps include paddle routes to match ability levels, paddle shops, water safety and aquatic invasive species prevention tips.

Seven, day-trip maps include details about parking, on-site facilities and amenities, as well as public beach access to nearby hiking trails and restaurants.

Additionally, a waterproof and tear resistant map includes underwater and land topography, latitude/longitude coordinates, GPS waypoints and a detailed listing of shoreline services and points of interest for Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake to help navigate the lake. The map is available at local paddle shops or laketahoewatertrail.org.

Compete in marathons, triathlons Take on local marathons and triathlons with Big Blue Adventures. 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.

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Enjoy the full moon by kayak A full moon is an enchanting sight in any measure, but seeing it rise and reflect over Lake Tahoe as you paddle over the peaceful water is a truly unforgettable experience. And, Tahoe Adventure Company is offering Full Moon Kayak Tours this summer from Tahoe Vista Recreation Area on July 31, Aug. 29, Sept. 27 and Oct. 27.

Participants will learn about natural and human history, enjoy the sun casting a calming alpenglow onto the surrounding mountains, and watch the moon rise. Tours include equipment and snacks, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, call (530) 913-9212 or visit tahoeadventurecompany.com.

As well, Full Moon Kayak Tours will be held at Sugar Pine Point State Park on July 31 and Aug. 28 starting at 7 p.m. to benefit the Sierra State Parks Foundation for ages 12 and older.

The cost is $40 and includes equipment. For more information or to register, call (530) 5839911 or visit sierrastateparks.org.

Lake clarity improves in 2014

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UC Davis has released its annual State of the Lake Report summarizing how natural variability, long-term change and human activity have affected the lake’s clarity, physics, chemistry and biology.

The data shown reveals a unique record of trends and patterns in 2014, which are the result of natural forces and human.

The report includes updates related to clarity, climate change, drought and new research at Lake Tahoe. The average annual water clarity was the best in more than a decade, improving from 70.2’ in 2013 to 77.8’ in 2014. The improvements were influenced, in part, by the drought.

With little rain, fewer contaminants washed into the lake.

As well, warm, dry conditions continued for the third consecutive year in 2014. The average annual minimum and maximum air temperatures at Tahoe City were the highest recorded since 1910. Precipitation was only 61 percent of average, with only 18 percent of it falling as snow, well below normal. April snowpack in the Tahoe Basin was the lowest recorded in 100 years of record keeping.

For more information and findings related to evaporation, lake level, temperature, mixing and other topics, read the complete report at terc.ucdavis.edu/ stateofthelake.

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Local Pickleball players met from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the tennis courts at Kilner Park in Tahoe City. The group is looking to expand to 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Interested parties may contact Bill Dougherty at (530) 5837467 to sign up.

Learn about Tahoe friendly landscaping A free workshop on 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.

Ski museum eyed for Olympic Valley A museum dedicated to memorializing the heritage of the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley and the legacy of alpine and Nordic sports in the Lake Tahoe area moved a step forward on June 22 when the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to direct staff to develop a park master plan that would further assess the feasibility of locating a museum at Squaw Valley Park. An alternative property across the street from the park and behind the Olympic Tower of Nations display was also considered.

The Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation has been working with the county and numerous other entities since 2008 to secure a site for the museum and identify the funding needed for its construction and operation. For more information on the proposed museum, visit squawvalleymuseum.org.

Local author releases book Local writer Linda Deatherage has released her first e-book, “Sweet Revenge,” available through Resplendence Publishing. The book is a romance novel set in the 1850’s Gold Rush era in San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada.

The book is available for download at resplendencepublishing.com.

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Tahoe Time Story & photos by Jamie Wanzek

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Wildflowers, waterfall on high-country hike

n pursuit of spending an afternoon atop a waterfall and enjoy its peaceful cataract and lush ether, my friend Rachel Lightner and I set out to explore the waterfall along the Mount Rose trail. The embark lay in our backyard of Incline Village, making for a casual adventure and an amiable afternoon in the Sierras.

The Mount Rose trail is an easy to moderate, 5-mile, round-trip hike, and may be accessed at the summit of Highway 431 at the Mount Rose trailhead. Framing the varied Carson Range terrain, the trail allows hikers a flat trail swirling throughout green forests, streams and wildflowers. This hike grants participants views of Lake Tahoe, the Reno, Washoe Valley and a trickling waterfall.

The hike begins on a sandy, manicured trail, lined with sandstone and Sagebrush, reminding me of the high-desert climate.

As you steadily climb the trail along the ridge, a panoramic outlook of Lake Tahoe comes into focus. As the trail plateaus, the view is framed by wildflowers, saturated sandstone and the green meadows below.

The view seemed exceptionally radiant with color after the recent rainfall. Once at the summit of the outlook, we took a water break in awe of the panoramic view of Lake Tahoe.

This scenic view is a farewell to lake views as the trail then enters a forest of White Firs and Sugar Pines, introducing us to a different landscape than the first section of the hike. Instead of high-desert terrain, we were welcomed to the lush surroundings of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

The trail then takes the opposite side of the Mount Rose ridge, and swirls around the base of Tamarack Peak showcasing Tahoe’s neighbor, the Washoe Valley. With views of the desert landscape peeking through the lush forest, the trail exhibits the array of terrain found in this area.

My friend Rachel, a botanist at heart, found this section of the trail abundant with various trees and flowers home to the Northern Carson Range. We took our time admiring and identifying the various wildflow-

5 miles round-trip Easy to moderate Hike starts at 8,900’

A view of Lake Tahoe at the beginning of the hike.

“After the trail dips down near the lush, alpine meadow of shrubs, the waterfall comes into view.”

ers and trees along the trail. We were able to enjoy the Purple and White Lupines, Red Paintbrushes and Alpine Lilies.

As my personal guide through the Lodge pole forest, Rachel gave me a lesson on the different types of pines while examining each tree and their needles. White Firs, Jeffery, Sugar, Lodge pole and Ponderosa Pines were all present throughout our hike.

Continuing along the flat trail, we were accompanied by numerous families, hikers and furry friends of all ages, each offering a friendly encounter. During the middle of the hike, we came across a team of cordial trail-maintenance workers. Taking another water break, we chatted with them about the trail. They offered us advice to enhance our time spent at the waterfall.

As we enjoyed the afternoon sun, the

Lupine and Sagebrush aromas escorted us through the forest. Enjoying the fresh scents of the bed of pines, the trail is accompanied by the classic granite sculptures framing the Nevada desert and focal views of Tamarack Peak. The trail remains flat throughout the rest of the trek to the waterfall, with sparkling streams throughout the hike.

Once we heard the rush of a river over our conversations, we knew the waterfall was near. After the trail dips down near the lush, alpine meadow of shrubs, the waterfall comes into view. The trail leads to the base of the trickling waterfall. Once a roaring stream, flowing from the rock slab, the waterfall is now a mellow rush. As the stream meanders through the meadow, it splits down the Carson Range, toward Reno or Lake Tahoe.

The trail then continues to the left, you have the option to enjoy the waterfall from the bottom or continue along the trail to the top. After we enjoyed the lush shrubs and cold stream at the base of the waterfall,

Rachel Lightner enjoys lunch at the top of the waterfall.

At the end of the trail, hikers can enjoy the waterfall.

we took the trail to the top. This section is the most rigorous of the hike. While the grade is steep with a few switchbacks, it is a quick hike to the top.

As we reached the top, we enjoyed the serenade of water flowing over the slick rocks before the mellow cascade down the rock face. While eating our lunch, we enjoyed the scenic views of the Washoe Valley, Tamarack and Houghton peaks and lush alpine meadow from our perch at 8,740 feet. 

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CHIMNEY BEACH | SECRET COVE SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

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Explore at Children’s Environmental Science Day

The free, carnival-style science festival will include 10 hands-on science activities and games. These activities will cover lake clarity and physics, lake level, water quality, water conservation, fish, invasive species, fire and forests, climate change, litter and recycling, stewardship and more. Children’s Environmental Science Day is for children ages 4 and older and their families, hosted by UC Davis scientists, staff and local Lake Tahoe agencies and organizations.

This year’s activities are designed to create an awareness of the unique ecology of Lake Tahoe and provide an opportunity for young and old alike to learn about science and the environment and have fun. For more information, call (775) 881-7560, ext. 7483, or visit terc.ucdavis.edu.

Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a Tea Party at the Children’s House at Sugar Pine Point State Park at 3 p.m. on Aug. 5.

Costumed docents will be serving 1930’sstyle high tea relevant to the construction period of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion.

Sweet and savory finger foods will be served and a special tour of the mansion is included. Tickets for two are $25 and include parking, with additional tickets $10. Be sure to dress up in style for a fun afternoon. For more information for to purchase tickets, visit sierrastateparks.org.

Register for nature camp The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science partners with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a Tahoe Trackers youth backcountry camp from Aug. 1 to 3 for ages 12 to 14, with Insect Adventures on Aug. 11

and 12. For more information including scholarship opportunities, e-mail james@ tinsweb.org or visit tinsweb.org.

Join summer reading programs This summer, get in the groove with reading and sign up for the public library summer reading program, Read to the Rhythm. The program offers incentives and fun activities for young readers. For more information, contact the Truckee Library at (530) 582-7846, Kings Beach Library at (530) 546-2021 or Tahoe City Library at (530) 583-3382.

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Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

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Off Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, 2.5 miles east of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City At the corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine Street in Tahoma

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Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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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. For more information, visit ivgid.org.

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CARNELIAN BAY BEACH UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s 16th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day will be on Aug. 2 at Commons Beach in Tahoe City from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by Concerts on Commons at 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Naturalist camps offered

First Baptist offers care

Free airplane rides 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.

The First Baptist Church of Tahoe City is offering 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. Registration is required. For more information, visit tahoeministries.com or call (530) 583-1534.

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

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The TCPUD is offering Lego Camps open to ages 5 to 16 years covering topics from LEGO robotics to aerodynamics.

Sessions are Aug. 10 to 14 for an Intro to LEGO Robotics for ages 9 to 16 and Summer Stories with LEGO for ages 5-9; and from Aug. 17 to 21 with Early Engineers with LEGO for ages 5 to 9 and Afternoon Aerodynamics for ages 9 to 16.

The cost is $165 for residents and $175 for nonresidents. For more information or to register, call (530) 583-3440.

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

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

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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.

Kids’ art workshops offered North Tahoe Arts hosts Kids Art Saturdays for children from 2 -to 12-yearsold to work on an art project in the Corison Loft Gallery from noon to 2 p.m. on select Saturdays at North Tahoe Arts Center.

Each workshop allows kids to create an art project that is meant to be taken home.

Artists volunteer his or her time to give children a chance to discover the fun of creating a unique project. Parents must remain with the children.

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by Mark McLaughlin

Lake Tahoe: Drought to flood, Part II was hammered with incessant storms.

Precipitation values soared to 335 percent of normal throughout the northern Sierra and Nevada. Locals proclaimed it “The snowiest March we’ve ever seen.” The ideal ski conditions that winter made for Northstar’s busiest ski season in its 24-year history.

The El Niño-influenced winter of 1995 was a game changer in the Tahoe Sierra.

Nearly 50’ of snow fell on Donner Pass, the 13th greatest amount ever recorded. The 9’ of precipitation that winter was nearly double normal and the second wettest year since 1871. On May 2, 1995, snow surveyors measured 10.5’ of water stored in Squaw Valley’s upper mountain snowpack,

limit of 6,229.10’. During the third week of May, nearly 10” of rain soaked the region, the third most for any May on record. The subsequent runoff jacked Tahoe up to its legal limit, forcing Federal Water Master Garry Stone to release so much water through the Tahoe gates that commercial river rafting below the dam was delayed into late July due to unsafe conditions.

More than 78” of precipitation fell on Donner Pass that winter, about 160 percent of normal, and Lake Tahoe and other reservoirs on the Truckee River system were all at record storage levels.

Stone continued to release Tahoe water throughout the summer of ‘96, but the

The heavy winter of 1996 pumped Big Blue to its maximum legal limit of 6,229.10’. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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

C by a four-year drought, with the

alifornia is currently being hit hard

Tahoe Sierra also suffering exceptionally dry conditions. Climatologically, the region frequently swings between desiccating drought and overwhelming floods. It’s a classic example of extreme, but natural, climate variability in the region. And dare I say it: It’s unlikely to be related to human-influenced climate change because it’s a pattern signature that scientists have associated with the Far West for millennia.

“Despite the headlines, are water levels at Big Blue the lowest in history? No, not even close.”

And, despite the headlines, are water levels at Big Blue the lowest in history? No, not even close. The lake was nearly 3 feet lower in the early 1990s until several bomber winters combined to push Tahoe to its maximum legal limit in a short period of time.

Despite a National Weather Service forecast for another drier than normal winter in 1992-93, storms came out of the gate fast and furious. Just 48 hours after the official NWS prediction was released, powerful cold fronts began assaulting the Tahoe Sierra. At South Lake Tahoe, rangers on Echo Summit recorded nearly 17’ of snow in early December. It was the biggest start to a winter in 10 years.

An invigorated jet stream drove storm after storm into the Tahoe region, and by the third week of January the upper mountain snowpack at Squaw Valley was approaching 20-feet deep. During the first 10 days of February, another 11.5’ of snow smothered Donner Pass. Ultimately, nearly 42’ of snow fell that winter, ranking it as the 30th snowiest of record at Donner Pass. As California’s reservoirs began to fill, the San Francisco Chronicle prematurely declared the drought over.

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grip of severe drought in the mountains, but it was only a start. Later that summer, Tahoe fell below its rim again and would remain there through the dry winter of 1994.

And, once again, the primary source of the Truckee River had no water to share.

It took the awesome winter of 1994-95 to finally generate the big turnaround in the drought and extremely low water levels in the Tahoe Sierra. In November, cold storms barreled in out of Alaska. Records for cold and snow were broken throughout Nevada while Sacramento endured its coldest November in history. Then, everything stopped and the month of December went down as one of the driest ever.

In January 1995, the jet stream changed course again and a barrage of warm moist storms tapped from the sub-tropical Pacific surged in. Tahoe picked up between 13” to 16” of rain with high elevation snow, about 250 percent of normal for January, statistically our wettest month. The gloomy wet weather was persistent; it rained or snowed nearly every day. The roller coaster pattern of wet-dry-wet-dry months continued when a mild February melted low-elevation snow and delivered only 24 percent average precipitation. Reno experienced its warmest February since 1888.

March came in like a lion and the region

The second wettest winter in 1995 raised Lake Tahoe nearly 7 feet. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

more than three times normal.

Tahoe’s water level had been languishing 2’ below the rim at the start of the 1995 winter, but by the following summer, Big Blue had made an unprecedented seasonal rise to nearly 6,227’, its highest level in almost a decade. The lake had roared back into healthy territory virtually overnight, but the real drama was yet to come.

During winter 1995-96, El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean dramatically switched to a cooler La Niña episode. Global weather patterns changed, but powerful storms hit the Tahoe Sierra again. Lake Tahoe’s water level surged closer to its federally mandated maximum legal

outflow was limited due to the high rate of release by other downstream reservoirs in the system. As the winter of 1996-97 approached, Lake Tahoe had little room for more storage. And, that’s when the Storm King struck with a vengeance.

Stay tuned for the dramatic conclusion in the next issue.  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 1932 SKI COMPETITIONS ON THE 4TH OF JULY Norwegian immigrant Roy Mikkelsen, left, became America’s best amateur ski jumper in the early 1930s. He’s posing here with an unidentified “bathing beauty” at Sugar Bowl on July 4, 1932, after a 2-mile, co-ed, cross-country ski race sponsored by the Auburn Ski Club.

A zany contest, many of the younger women wore modified ski outfits featuring shorts and bare legs. A risqué look for the time. Top ranked Truckee-Tahoe jumpers were also there including skiing stars Wayne Poulsen, Andy Blodger and Sig Vettestad.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award winning books “Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports” and “Skiing at Lake Tahoe” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

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“When I got to the end of the traverse and turned around, I had come to a stop in the gravel on the side of the snowfield and fell out of the bindings.” wherever they wanted to and pulled up to a stop to watch us flounder in the deep snow.

This turned out to be on one of the two most important life-changing moments I experienced because of the freedom a snow-covered hill could offer anyone willing to climb to the top of it on skis. This was in 1937, the year after the first chairlift was built at Sun Valley, Idaho.

I was born with good luck on my shoulders because a week later a friend of mine named Julius Butler showed me a pair of skis hanging in his garage. They had no metal edges and the bindings were a simple piece of leather that went through a horizontal mortise in the ski itself and over the top of the toe of the boot. The ski poles were made of heavy bamboo with baskets on the end the size of dinner plates.

On my next trip to the snow with the Boy Scouts, I wore my hiking boots that came almost up to my knees and had a special pocket on the side of one where

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On the advice of my woodshop teacher, I had spent an extra $.25 on copper rivets instead of ordinary wood screws to make sure that the toboggan would hold together for a full day of what turned out to be a fun day of frolicking in powder snow.

After an hour or so of digging, we had built a left turn that would bank the toboggan but still maintain most of its speed.

We were sopping wet almost to our waist by the time we got the toboggan track built and had only taken two rides when we watched four skiers making turns

I could keep a folding pocketknife in case of a rattlesnake bite. If the snake was successful in biting my leg the procedure was to take the knife and cut an X in each tooth mark and then suck the venom out of the wound. No one ever told me how I could get my lower leg into my mouth in order to drain the poison out, but at least I was prepared.

Back to the first day I got to use my new skis. I rode to the end of the road that became the Mount Waterman ski development several years later when I tried to sidestep up the hill with these tow strap skis and bindings. I watched my Boy Scout leader traverse across the hill. As my skis traversed the hill and I attempted to push my heels of the skis apart and keep the tips together, they didn’t work the way I wanted them to. My tips and tails stayed together and the heels of my boots went out to each side and dragged in the snow. When I got to the end of the traverse and turned around, I had come to a stop in the gravel on the side of the snowfield and fell out of the bindings. It was simple then to lift the skis up and point them back in the other direction and traverse back. After my fifth traverse, I felt like I was 9 feet higher than where I started.

When lunchtime came, I traded my patrol leader a peanut butter sandwich and two Fig Newtons for the use of his skis and boots while he ate half of my lunch.

It was a different experience with a pair of skis with real bindings and metal edges and borrowed ski boots than it was with my 3-foot long, pine skis without edges.

I wish I could say I completed a turn on these laminated hickory skis with edges, but that was not the case. All I accomplished was getting in a steeper and faster traverse but luckily fell uphill in a long skid.

Undoubtedly, I reacted more to that first day on skis than most people do. Over the years, I have tried to figure out why and come up with a realistic answer. I don’t have one other than it was also my first day of total freedom, enough to have that first day of skiing buried in my psyche. I know that in October every year I start getting anxious and twitchy for the first day of winter when I can feel that bitter cold wind on my face and the draining of my bank account again. n

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Crossen on display at Riverside

Join Riverside Studios from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 for First Fridays featuring Chris Crossen. Live music and refreshments will be available. Crossen works with traditional watercolors to create large abstract paintings. His work will be on display August and September.

For more information, call (530) 587-3789 or visit riversideartstudios.com.

Godon wins photo competition Rolf Godon was named the Grand Champion in the first Cliff-Off Truckee.

Photographers participated in the ClickOff Truckee competition held from July 17 to 19 during the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour. Competitors had 72 hours to capture photos of the best of Truckee’s people, history, art and landscape.

Godon won with his photo of the Truckee Veterans Memorial Building and the Rocking Stone. The photograph included “elements we were looking for in the history category,” said Greg Zirbel, one of the judges.

“Rolf captured the rusticness of the town in the reflection off an old window.”

Godon also placed third in the History category. Doug Jones received first place in the Art, People and Landscape categories.

Carla Beebe received second and third place in the Art category, with Pat McKechnie taking second in the History and Landscape categories, and Susan Johnson taking third in Landscape. Kristie Jones placed second in the People category, with Ashley McKechnie taking third in the category.

Winning photos will be displayed at the Truckee Community Recreation Center and are online at facebook.com/ clickofftruckee.

Truckee River Pipe artist selected Tahoe Public Art and the Tahoe City Public Utility District chose Virginia City-artist Stephane Cellier and his project “Aquarium Tunnel” to be depicted on the pipe that crosses the Truckee River near Tahoe City. The mural will feature a depiction of the river ecology including fish and plant life found in the area. Cellier is an international artist, who was born and raised in France. His art is a mix between realism and photorealism. His works have received many awards and accolades. For more information, visit tahoepublicart.com.

Submit artwork to film festival The Wild & Scenic Film Festival invites artists to submit artwork in a contest to become the official 2016 artwork used on all festival collateral at the 14th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival held in Nevada City and Grass Valley from Jan. 14 to 18.

The artist whose work is selected will be awarded a $500 cash prize and two festival passes. In addition, winning artwork and honorable mentions will be prominently displayed at the Festival and will be available for sale. Submissions must be received via e-mail no later than Aug. 2. For more information, visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

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Blue Wave Study Chris Crossen | Riverside Studios Art League continues tour

Buchan at Riverside Studios

The Tahoe Art League of South Lake Tahoe hosts the 2015 Artist Studio Tour from July 31 to Aug. 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.

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.

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.

Kerrigan displays mosaics “Piecing Together Landscapes” mosaics

by Kate Kerrigan are on display in the Main Gallery at North Tahoe Arts Center in August. Kerrigan studied mosaic traditional methods and materials in Italy, which lead her to integrate photography into her mosaic work. These photographic compositions have unique perspective and tend to be rather emotive, drawing on feelings of isolation, melancholy, solitude

and contemplation, full of texture and dimension, according to the artist. A mosaic artist for 16 years, she has been awarded and recognized on national and international levels.

The Loft Gallery will feature “The Collection” by Seth Johnson. Johnson’s work is rooted in the inspiration of the natural landscape. He currently focuses on watercolor and oil painting inspired by nature. His painting style ranges from plein air paintings to studio-finished paintings.

His watercolor and oil paintings may be found in public and private art collections.

Both Kerrigan and Johnson’s work will be on display from Aug. 4 to 31 with an opening reception on Aug. 7. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

Workshops offered at Atelier Atelier is offering art classes for all levels including a bonus Social Sketch

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session on July 31, learn sewing machine basics on Aug. 1, discover painted stones on Aug. 2 with printing basics on Aug. 3.

Photography for makers and artists is on Aug. 4, and enjoy an intro to mixed media on Aug. 5. A screen-printing workshop is on Aug. 10, explore the printed surface on Aug. 11, an introduction to DSLR photography on Aug. 12 and learn to build a terrarium on Aug. 15.

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.

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.

public. Painting From the Inside Out is on Aug. 29 with Connie Rodriquez at Rideout Community Center, from 1 to 4 p.m. Studies have recently shown that when one accesses the creative nature it is good for health – it reduces stress and produces the feel good hormone serotonin. Participants will use collage, paper, acrylic paint and stamps to create a word art collage montage. Learn how to create stamps and use papers to create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. This workshop is about finding that inner child and having fun. This class is designed for all levels.

Take part in an Environmental Art Installation on Sept. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days with Jane Jenny. This two-day workshop is collaboration with the Trails & Vistas art hike. No experience is necessary to participate in this group art project. Using

features tapestries that explore the artist’s changing impression of the Arizona landscape in winter.

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.

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.

‘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.

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 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.

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

Aquarium Tunnel Stephane Cellier | Truckee River pipe art indigenous materials of the local forest, workshop attendees will create a sitespecific art installation along the Trails & Vistas art hike. This two-day workshop will spend one day creatively altering natural materials in studio space and the second day will be spent at Spooner Lake installing the art project. Using the controlled burn scars at Spooner Lake as inspiration, this project will celebrate in an artful way the stewardship of our majestic forests and the symbiotic relationship between people and nature.

For more information, visit northtahoearts.com. For information on Trails & Vistas, visit trailsandvistas.org. To register for a workshop, contact Sue Gross at workshops@northtahoearts.com.

Join photography workshops Elizabeth Carmel and fellow photographer Jerry Dodrill are teaching a threeday work-shop 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 pro-fessional 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,”

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays

Celebrate Industrial Art

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,

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.

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If you’re of a certain age and facing up to wrinkles, you might be interested to learn that, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, one of the top causes of skin wrinkles is your habitual sleeping position.

Rounding out the top five contributing factors are sun exposure, gravity, smoking and facial expressions.

If you get sudden inspiration to write perfect words for a song, one might call that a lyrical miracle.

Differences: 1. Headset is missing, 2. Soda can is missing, 3. Hair is shorter, 4. Collar is missing, 5. House is missing, 6. Thermos is smaller.

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Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Despite some lingering inner work to confront persistent doubt demons, a promising momentum has begun. The urge is strong to express your creative inspirations in big and beautiful ways. This is a call to lay claim to hidden gifts, talents, powers and reserves.

It takes courage to self-actualize and to overcome rejection. Begin by accepting yourself and enjoying the process as an end in itself.

A fun and playful time continues. It is both the result of yet also the focus to realize a healthier overall lifestyle. Social interactions and perhaps even romantic interludes are featured in this plot. As you assume new levels of power and responsibility your horizons are widening steadily.

Both your relationships and your professional status are experiencing the shift.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Breaking through inner and outer resistance is a necessarily process on occasion. This is one of those times. Turning within to access your inner muse is featured. If you do not feel you have one, just call upon the angels and observe how quickly they respond. Besides, you may need some extra help to get a reliable momentum going. Start with a draft and refine the details later.

A wave of creative inspirations that began last month has shifted into drive. It is all about focus, follow through and perseverance now. Yet, you may still be contending with feelings of weight, gravity and inertia. This is because you are in a stretch that can be described as an uphill climb. Be patient with this phase as will continue for a while yet. Acknowledge what progress you are making.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

It is the season to enjoy quality time with friends new and old. You have likely been in the limelight for a while and now it is time to share it. A dynamic mood prevails, yet you may also feel a bit edgy and punchy. It is all good as long as no one gets scraped and bruised in any way. Of course, what goes around returns, eventually. If dues must be paid, focus on investment.

The emphasis upon home and family continues. Amidst the lure of play and fun in the sun, you are feeling the pressure to clean, clear and repair. This may well extend to your actual house but it may also include emotional blocks and unspoken feelings. A push for freedom and independence vies with tending to matters close to home, perhaps especially with your most significant other.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

A time of philosophical reflection is yielding to a more pragmatic approach. In fact, the time has come to assert your authority. Yet, doing so diplomatically is extra important now. The time is right to expand your professional horizons by taking measured steps and calculated risks. Put a harness on your imagination as well to help guide you to new levels of success.

Nurturing new thoughts and perspectives is important now. These are linked to increasing your confidence levels. Making adjustments and improvements in your attitude and value system is implied.

Deciphering who and what you feel committed to is important. The answers you seek, however, may not be so obvious. The answers are hidden below normal levels of consciousness, focus to access them.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Although you remain in the final stages of a rather long and perhaps exhausting journey, sunlit rolling hills are yours to enjoy now. With the end in sight gleaming with golden light you feel determined to push on and through. Yet take a moment to appreciate how far you have come and the beauty available to you now so the woes of yesterday can be left behind.

A renewed focus upon home and security has begun. By now it is shifting into creative interests. Finding reason and opportunity to exercise your artistic side will bring rewards. You remain in a travel cycle so do not expect to stay anywhere too long. This is destined to shift in a few weeks however so enjoy it while it lasts. Tending to your health remains necessary and wise.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Intimate interactions with friends and lovers are keeping you busy now. With the emotional meter rising and falling wildly, this passion could just as easily cause pain as pleasure. Returns for past efforts and deeds are rolling in, however, and these stand to be a boon in a time of need. Seeing the beauty in others and the talents and gifts they have will help smooth over any rough spots.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

A burst of creative thoughts and energy are spurring you to action. You feel inspired to take a few risks and perhaps make some key investments. Some of these initiatives have been brewing in the back of your mind for some time. Now they are at the forefront.

You remain happy to proceed slowly, but surely as well. Still, this move could prove to be a rather sharp turning point in public and professional life.

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July 30-August 6, 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 Shayla Rivera and Peter Banachowski until Aug. 2, Bobby Collins from Aug. 5 to 9, and Bobby Slayton and Nika Williams from Aug. 12 to 16. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25.

Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. Laugh Factory will be open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows on Friday & Saturday at 9:30 p.m. See Dom Irrera until Aug. 1, Eleanor Kerrigan on Aug. 2, Erik Griffin from Aug. 6 to 9, Bob Zany from Aug. 11 to 16, Adam Ray from Aug. 18 to 23, Greg Morton from Aug. 25 to 30, and Bobby Slayton from Sept. 22 to 27. Starting at $21.95.

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Now its fifth year, the Guitarfish Festival not only brings an excellent line up of music to the South Fork of the Yuba River in Cisco Grove, the event also brings a rocking fun party with a message.

“Our mission is to bring awareness of overfishing, pollution of the ocean and to help preserve our fresh watersheds, rivers and streams. We all need to be stewards of the planet. We are looking for new and innovative ways to clean up waters and how can we make a difference in world,” Brent explains.

Headliners such as Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Orgone, Dumpstaphunk and Kinky are among the bands bringing high-energy, dance music for four days of action-packed fun with an amazing line up of eclectic music that includes lots of funk and groove, with a bit of Americana and Gospel.

Lebo and Friends take the stage this year bringing their unique sound. Performing with Lebo (vocals and guitar) will be ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) band 30

“Our mission is to bring awareness of overfishing, pollution of the ocean and to help preserve our fresh watersheds, rivers and streams.”

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T ival founder Brent Dana is passionate

member Steve Adams on bass, Ezra Lipp on drums from Phil & Friends, Sean Hayes and Lesley Grant, a vocalist from Katdelic.

“I am psyched to go back. It’s a great community vibe, people dress up, it’s musically exciting, and the interplay between the bands creates an amazing camaraderie. It’s a very celebratory event,” Lebo explains.

Also performing at Guitarfish is secondyear veteran, Con Brio with their R&B sound that pushes the boundaries. Ziek McCarter, lead singer of Con Brio, says that he is thrilled to be playing the latenight stage this year.

McCarter says that they are inspired by raw energy and passion.

“It could be the magnitude of chilling on the beach near the Golden Gate Bridge, seeing two lovers on the street, watching a young kid play basketball or a little girl dance,” he explains. “We’re bringing the sun out at midnight this year, with new

tunes were excited to play with lots of kinetic energy.”

“We have plenty of well-known music veterans and a number of up and coming bands,” said Dana of the four stages packed with great music. “I am stoked about the line up.”

And, Dana adds that he is a big fan of storyteller Steve Poltz, who will be performing this year.

The festival is family friendly with Kindred Arts of Truckee on hand to offer children’s programs. Yoga will be offered in the mornings along with mountain bike shuttles for those interested in riding Hole in the Wall. An interactive display of Burning Man art from Ken Rose, creator of The Temple of Transition, may be explored in the Illuminous Zone.

Blue is the New Green is the theme of this year’s festival, so break out the costumes for Guitarfish and get dressed for all things blue, green and ocean related. And, there’s a Full Moon Party on Friday night.

All of the late night shows are free from 12:30 to 2:30 a.m. Con Brio, Ron Kat Kadillic and Funkadelic are on the schedule for some late-night partying and dancing.  Guitarfish offers camping on site and all tickets include camping. As well, there will be a ride share program for those not camping at the festival. For more information and tickets, visit guitarfishfestival.com.

“Saltoriya” | Eldorado Casino “Saltoriya” is a new show comprising aweinspiring, internationally acclaimed performers, acrobats, daredevil stunts and comedy in an exhilarating, uplifting experience. The show combines feats of athleticism, comedy, original music and choreography. It celebrates magnificent physical movements of world-class performers with universal and timeless appeal. Cirque-style productions bring amazing elements of the traditional circus to another level of excitement and aesthetics.

“Saltoriya” features a cast of incredibly talented American and European performers including acrobats, clowns, jugglers and dancers. The audience will see comedians, unicycle masters, a ladder balancing act, contortion-hand balancing, a hulahoop act and a daring motorcycle globe act. Show times are at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday until Nov. 15. Starting at $26.95.

THEATER “The Fantasticks” | Sand Harbor State Park A charming and romantic musical about one young couple, two feuding fathers and an infinite love that transcends time, “The Fantasticks” whimsically whisks audiences on a journey of imagination into a world of moonlight, magic and memory.

Along the way, love is found, lost and rediscovered again after a poignant realization that “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” Show times at 7:30 p.m. on select nights until Aug. 23. Schedule laketahoeshakespeare.com. $20-$89.

“The Full Monty” | Bruka Theatre The comedic musical theater hit based on the cult-hit film of the same name, “The Full Monty,” is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. Featuring local theater couples in the leading roles, “The Full Monty” promises pure theatrical joy. This show is recommended for audiences older than 17 years due to nudity. $20-$25.

Show times are 8 p.m. until 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

July 30-August 5, 2015

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 31 & Aug. 1.

“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.

“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 30-Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees Aug. 1 & 2 at 2 p.m. $13-$16.

“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 until Aug. 7.

Visit laketahoeshakespeare.com for schedule

JULY 30 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Solid Gold Hyper Drive Camp Richardson 1 p.m.

The Connor Party Jake’s on the Lake 4 p.m.

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 Hard Rock 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Sam Ravena Group Moody’s Bistro 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.

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.

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The Kool Shifters Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

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Guitarfish Music Festival Cisco Grove Mind X Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Under the Radar Incline Raley’s Shopping Center 5 p.m.

Achilles Wheel Kings Beach Rec. Area 6 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza & Steve Labella River Ranch Lodge 6 p.m.

Destination Genius Orchestra Sierra Nevada College 7:15 p.m.

Dan Bern CD Release Show Sierra Valley Lodge 8 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.

Kenny Rodgers Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Lisa Marie Johnston Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m.

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Flight Restaurant & Bar Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Erika Paul Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 7 p.m.

The Kool Shifters Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Highway 40 Galena Creek Visitor Center 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Unwound JA Nugget 8 p.m.

Paul Thorn Band Cargo 9 p.m.

Black Rock City Allstar Knitting Factory 9 p.m.

Bob Greenwood & Sherre Carnes Villa Donato 9 p.m.

Locked N Loaded Eldorado Novi 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ 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 Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 7 & 9:30 p.m.

AUG. 1 | SATURDAY

AT THE LAKE Finding Beethoven for Hearing Impaired Sierra Nevada College 10 a.m.

Guitarfish Music Festival Cisco Grove Frankie & the Fabletones Marie Sluchak Park 3 p.m.

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In a Vienna Cafe Sierra Nevada College 7:15 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.

Lisa Marie Johnston Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Forget the Roses Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Three Dog Night MontBleu 9 p.m.

Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Keyser Soze Crystal Bay Casino 10 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.

RENO & BEYOND Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

First Take Touched by Angels 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

The Kool Shifters Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Unwound JA Nugget 8 p.m.

The Electric, Seedless 10 Den C, Zack Ryan Band Cargo 8 p.m.

Holy Ghost Tent Revival Peppermill Casino 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Locked N Loaded Eldorado Novi 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado Novi 9 p.m.

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 Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Romeo & Juliet” ballet Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

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AUG. 2 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Guitarfish Music Festival Cisco Grove The Yolos Valhalla Tahoe 12 p.m.

Passion For Dance Sierra Nevada College 4 p.m.

Mumbo Gumbo Commons Beach 4 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Lost Whiskey Engine Moe’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.

60s Summer of Love Band Grand Sierra 8:15 p.m.

Ronny & The Classics Victorian Square 8:15 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m.

Kim Lenz & The Jaguars 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.

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brings Music to the Mountains

AUG. 5 | WEDNESDAY

RENO & BEYOND 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.

“Mozart in the Mountains” Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church 5 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.

Kim Lenz & The Jaguars Peppermill Casino 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

AUG. 3 | MONDAY

AT THE LAKE

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ben Martin Northstar Resort 7 p.m.

Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Kim Lenz & The Jaguars 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.

AUG. 4 | TUESDAY

AT THE LAKE Hans Eberbach High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m.

Naia Kete Gray’s Crossing 5:30 p.m.

Chris Cain Squaw Valley 6:30 p.m.

Mozart in the Mountains St. Theresa Church 7 p.m.

Bluesdays after party Auld Dubliner 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Every Time I Die Knitting Factory 6 p.m.

Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Tuck Wilson Tahoe Donner 6 p.m.

Sneaky Creatures Truckee River Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

Susie Glaze & the Hilonesome Band, and Houston Jones Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Hard Rock 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 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.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

First Take Sassafras 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m.

Casey Donahew Band Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Satisfaction Grand Sierra 8:15 p.m.

Paperback Writer Victorian Square 8:15 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Steve Hytner Crystal Bay Casino 8:30 p.m.

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The Lil Smokies Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

The Hooten Hallers Truckee Thursday Main Stage 5 p.m.

Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin Truckee Thursday 6 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Justin Martin Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

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Dalia Smallwood | Lake Tahoe SummerFest

Sierra Nevada College from July 31 to L ake Tahoe SummerFest returns to

Aug. 16 bringing some of the best classical musicians from around the world to Lake Tahoe for nine nights of music under the stars.

Founded in 2011, Lake Tahoe SummerFest comes from the vision of Madylon Meiling, who dreamed of bringing a major music festival to the area and creating an opportunity for people in the region to experience classical music and visual and performing arts.

Lake Tahoe SummerFest musicians play under the direction of artistic director and conductor Joel Revzen, who brings a wealth of experience from his background as artistic director and conductor with the Berkshire Opera and the Arizona Opera among other positions. He also has recorded pieces with the London Chamber Orchestra, and was the pianist and conductor on the Grammyaward winning “The Art of Arleen Auger.”

The Lake Tahoe SummerFest orchestra is joined by guest musicians each week to

July 31 | 7:15 p.m.

Destination Genius Orchestra Concert Aug. 1 | 10 a.m.

Family Concert in American Sign Language Aug. 1 | 7:15 p.m.

Meet the Musicians Chamber Music Aug. 2 | 4 p.m.

Passion for Dance Orchestra Concert Aug. 7 | 7:15 p.m.

Spanish Fire Orchestra Concert Aug. 8 | 7:15 p.m.

Meet the Musicians Chamber Music Aug. 9 | 4 p.m.

Hollywood in Tahoe Orchestra Concert Aug. 14 | 7:15 p.m.

Hero’s Passage Orchestra Concert Aug. 15 | 7:15 p.m.

Meet the Musicians Chamber Music Aug. 16 | 4 p.m.

The Danube-Baltic Express Orchestra Concert

“ Bringing some of the best classical musicians from around the world to Lake Tahoe for nine nights of music under the stars.” create a well-rounded sampling of styles and periods of music throughout the event.

Pianist Joseph Kalichstein kicks off the festival from July 31 to Aug. 2. A founding member of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, he has made many recordings and regularly performs internationally.

On Aug. 7 and 8, classical guitarist Ana Vidovic´ joins the orchestra bringing experiences as one of the premier classical guitarists of her generation. Vidović comes from the small town of Karlovac near Zagreb, Croatia. Vidović tours globally with recent concerts in Poland, Reunion Island of France, and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Bucharest, Japan, and at festivals in Brazil, Germany, Netherlands and Scotland.

Cellist and conductor Paul Watkins joins the orchestra on Aug. 14 and 16. Acclaimed for his inspirational performances and eloquent musicianship, Watkins enjoys a distinguished career as a cellist, conductor and chamber musician.

Guest soloists include assistant principal double bass of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Jeremy McCoy, who will take the stage with the Lake Tahoe Summer-

Fest Orchestra on Aug. 9. Principal oboe player Nathan Hughes joins the series on Aug. 14. He is Principal Oboe of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and a member of the faculty of The Juilliard School.

Each week also features a Meet the Musician event showcasing smaller ensembles of musicians in a more intimate setting with food and music inspired by specific locations and the opportunity to meet and converse with musicians.

Families of all ages will enjoy the performance on Aug. 1 of “Finding Beethoven,” which is an interactive concert where the audience is introduced to the life and work of the composer who was almost completely deaf when he composed many of his greatest masterpieces. The presentation will be interpreted through ASL. n For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tahoesummerfest.org. Reservations are required in advance for the free family concert on Aug. 1.

All performances are located at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. Ticket prices vary with special pricing for students and children ages 15 and younger.

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THE SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY

winner, Emmy winner and world humanitarian, Ziggy Marley returns to Tahoe after his 2013 sold-out show. Following in the musical footsteps of his legendary father, Bob Marley, Ziggy has released 12 albums to critical acclaim. His band, Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, has eight bestselling albums to their name; three of which earned Grammy’s and such chart-topping hits as “Look Who’s Dancing,” “Tomorrow People” and Tumbling Down.”

New Orleans native Trombone Shorty has been performing since the age of 6 and has been touring internationally with brass bands throughout New Orleans and worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. As front man to the wildly talented Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, the band has released three albums. n

ZiggywithMarley Trombone Shorty

July 30 | 6:30 pm. | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev. | $40

RENO & BEYOND Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Jazz Night with Cece Gable & John Shipley We Olive and Wine Bar 5:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano The Steinway Gallery 7 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.

Mozart in the Mountains Good Shepard Lutheran 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Deke Dickerson Peppermill 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Whitey Morgan Cargo 8 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts JA Nugget 8 p.m.

Papa Doo Run Run Grand Sierra 8:15 p.m.

Lil’ Elmo & The Cosmos Victorian Square 8:15 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Left of Centre 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.

HAILING FROM THE HILLS of Grass Valley, Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin is a band consisting of siblings rich in sweet harmonies, tasteful songwriting and a style all their own, with ages ranging from 20 to 13. The siblings have been playing music since 2004, starting out with their family band, Anderson Family Bluegrass.

By 2012, Paige had written enough songs that she wanted to start another project, thus forming Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin. During the end of 2012, The Fearless Kin released their first EP. n

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Tahoe 3-D Movie Science Center

Lake Tahoe in Depth

Pillows Sheets Sleep Sets

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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The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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Not just Pizza!

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

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

Live music every Wednesday evening 6–9pm

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

Not good with any other offers. Good through 08/06/15 view full menu & daily specials at cbspizza.com

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

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

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

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WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street

546-4738

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

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TAHOE DINING: RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, REVIEWS & MORE

TA S T Y

Tidbits

July 30-August 5, 2015

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of tasty tidbits.

Enjoy Autumn Food & Wine Festival

Learn about new Brews for Charity

The 30th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival at Northstar will pair epicurean adventures with Northern California’s finest in regional food and wine delicacies. Master chefs and winemakers invite foodies to enjoy three days of cooking seminars and demonstrations, culinary competitions, wine tastings and food-themed experiences from Sept. 11 to 13 in The Village, on the mountain at Northstar, as well as at The Ritz-Carlton.

For more information on the schedule of events, as well as ticket package options, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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Saturday night barbecues at Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center will be hosting Saturday barbecues from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 and 22, and Sept. 5.

The evenings will feature games, crafts, contests, dress up, food, rope throwing and more. Cost per person varies from $34 to $45 per person, with discounts for children. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 587-9470 or visit tahoedonner.com.

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

who relocated out of the Tahoe area for his wife’s career in emergency medicine.

Connell is a familiar face at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn as he most recently served as the restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine. Connell will focus on a seasonal, New American culinary approach utilizing modern techniques.

He takes pride in working with local farms to source ingredients and adheres to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program, selecting sustainable and responsibly raised seafood. For reservations and more information, call (530) 583-1578.

Craft beer takes center stage Six Peaks Grille hosts its California Craft Beer Summer Series featuring a local brewery beer pairing dinner in Sandy’s Pub plus tastings and more on Aug. 8. And, join the Summer Dinner Series featuring a mixology demonstration with a local distiller and a farm-to-table menu with Tahoe Food Hub on Sept. 6. For details, visit squawcreek.com.

Thunderbird hosts fundraising dinners

PlumpJack Café welcomes executive chef Hilary Newsom and Jeremy Scherer, partners in The PlumpJack Group, announce the appointment of Jack Connell to the position of Executive Chef at PlumpJack Cafe & Bar at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn. A veteran in the culinary industry, Connell takes the place of the restaurant’s longtime Executive Chef Ben “Wyatt” Dufresne,

Thunderbird Lake Tahoe has some exciting fundraisers this coming season, and has announced its summer dinner series dates. On Aug. 9, esteemed Campo Restaurant Chef and owner Mark Estee will prepare a delectable dinner to pair with Arietta Wines for the August Winemaker’s Dinner at Thunderbird Lake Tahoe featuring vignettes by Arietta Wine owner Fritz Hatton and Chef Estee.

Crystal Bay Steakhouse Chef Evan Carsman pairs with Miner Family Winery on Sept. 13 for the final 2015 Winemaker’s Dinner featuring vignettes by founder and owner Dave Miner and Chef Evan Carsman.

Visit thunderbirdtahoe.org for more information or to book a dinner.

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Engage with culinarians at Ritz-Carlton Beer enthusiasts are invited to sample craft beers from Northern California and Northern Nevada breweries at The Ritz-Carlton’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.

The Tahoe Long Table Dinner, offering an exquisite culinary adventure in the mountains that includes pairings with featured Northern California wineries, is 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.

For more information, visit ritzcarlton. com/laketahoe.

Squaw hosts Farm to Table Dinners Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows hosts intimate, three-course family style dinners in the Alpine-ringed Garden at Olympic Village Lodge this summer.

Farm to Table diners will enjoy a sustainable, regionally sourced dinner prepared by MTN ROOTS Food Truck, paired with exceptional wines, such as Skuna Bay Salmon with Herbed Pisou and Roasted Summer Squash paired with Joel Gott wines. The dinners will be held on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in July, and on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. from Aug. 14 to 28. For more information or to make a reservation, visit squawalpine.com.

Brews for Charity is a new organization designed to raise money for local charities and causes by bringing together locals in a fun environment that fosters goodwill, communication and community networking. The new group is meeting at Moe’s to organize community events, with the first of its Taste Offs coming on Oct. 20. Everyone is welcome to join the meetings on Aug. 7 at 10 a.m., Aug. 11 at noon, and Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.

The Taste Offs will be a community event held at 7 p.m. on the 20th of each month at Moe’s with the first event on Oct. 20. It features a blind Taste Off between two local microbrews, as well as a Taste Off between a featured local restaurant and Moe’s home Chef Team. The evenings will start out with a few words from the hosts, as well as a small presentation or lecture from local businesses or speakers. The winners of each Taste Off will receive a fun prize and will secure a spot in the semi-finals, held twice a year. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the featured monthly charity or cause. This will be an open platform for events and will grow accordingly as more and more people and businesses become involved. For more information, contact Erik at (530) 2632474 or Tink at (775) 901-1047, or visit the Facebook page.

Northstar hosts wine, brew events Northstar hosts a Wine Walk on 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.

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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

D

Crystal Bay BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

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

D

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

D

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

L

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

L

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

L

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

D

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

L

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

L

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

L

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

L

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

B L

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

D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

D

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

B L

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L D

B L D

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Tahoe City

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

LOCAL FLAVOR (530) 550-7450

B L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

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

D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

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

D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

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

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

D

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

L

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

D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

(530) 587-2161

L D

Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

The Village at Squaw

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 414-4836

L

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

L

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

Facebook

B L (518) 637-4996

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By the Glass

by Lou Phillips

Big Water matches wines with views “There is no better way to end your meal and watch the setting sun at Big Water than with a glass of unctuous, sweet and spicy Graham’s Port.”

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

LAKE VIEW DINING open every day Featuring new chef

CHACO!!

Monday - thursday open at 3 pm Friday - Sunday open at 12 pm

Wine with a view.

T is renowned for getaway homes of

he Eastern Slope of Incline Village

famous of rock stars and great panoramic lake views. It is also home to The Big Water Grille featuring one of those great views and has been known to be the neighborhood hangout for more than one of those rock stars.

Dapper general manager Chris Leblanc came up through the ranks here and he guides the team to make sure your desires are taken care of from bubbles to dessert.

Gotta love it when you can start with a top-quality glass of bubbles for a song. Big Water Grille makes that happen with the $9 glass of NV Roederer Brut that is perfect to quaff while perusing the menu.

Aged Chardonnay? You bet. Originating from the right terroir and crafted by the right hands, Chardonnay can last for decades and get more faceted and complex while keeping the rich fruit and oak flavors we love. The 2007 Jadot Meursault, $100, and the 2009 Miner Wild Yeast, $80, are two such bottles. Order up the Seared Sea Scallops with couscous, wild mushrooms and coconut-lemongrass sauce and be prepared to be amazed.

There is no better way to end your meal and watch the setting sun at Big Water than with a glass of unctuous, sweet and spicy Graham’s Port, $8, paired with Big Water Grille’s famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Tort.

With a million-dollar view, well thought out wine program and creative American cuisine, Big Water Grille lives up to its tag line of “Stunning Views to Match Our Food.” Big Water is at 341 Ski Way in Incline Village. For more information or to make a reservation, call (775) 833-0606 or visit bigwatergrille.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.

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CREATIVE AMERICAN DINING IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN

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The 2011 Navarro Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, $59 a bottle, is a coolclimate Pinot from a cool vintage. This adds up to a Burgundy-like experience with high-wire freshness, spicy cherryberry fruit and an attractive earthy complexity. This wine has the structure to set off the Roasted Rack of Lamb with lentils, baby carrots and mint demi glace.

It such a treat when a restaurant has high-end wines by the glass. The 2009 Schweiger Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain, $18 by the glass or $70 for the bottle, has a little age on it, which brings out greater complexity in the intense black currant, blackberry and hints of mint in this beauty. Don’t feel bad if you are compelled to savor this solo, but it also powerfully complements the Smoked Rib Eye or one of the amazing steak burgers.

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

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Jason’s | American

Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage 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.

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.

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

7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800

Lanza’s | Italian

TRUCKEE

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.

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.

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

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

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

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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.

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Tastes

by Priya Hutner

Chef Wyss delights at Sunnyside Kings Beach

Chighlight of a recent visit to Sunnyhef Robb Wyss’s new menu was the

Lunch Specials Daily Early Bird Special 4-6pm

Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

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

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Relocated to Old Brockway Golf Course

side with Alyssa Ganong, Tahoe Weekly’s Art Director.

General manager Craig Lynn came out to greet us and day manager Allie Stevens sat down to tell us about the new cocktail list and menu. She suggested The Legacy, made with Bulleit bourbon, blackberries, agave and a pomegranate liqueur float, the cocktail created by bartender Fritz Renner, won the restaurant’s in-house cocktail contest.

“Chef Robb Wyss uses local, organic products whenever possible and purchases from the Tahoe Food Hub.”

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

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Happy Hour

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The Heirloom Tomato Steak with Burrata cheese, cornbread pudding and sweet corn salad

For our entrees, we went with Chef Robb’s evening special, a Seared Sesame Ahi, served with a miso-ginger edamame salad and bamboo rice. We also ordered Mary’s Moroccan Chicken, a brickpressed, free-range half chicken served with a cauliflower almond couscous. A fan of Ahi, I enjoyed it immensely, and Alyssa loved the chicken entrée. Ox sent out a Golden Eye Pinot Noir. Each wine perfectly complemented our dishes.

Martini Mondays ! $6 all night

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Hendricks Cucumber Breeze with Hendricks gin, cucumber, lime and St. Germain

We also had the Hendricks Cucumber Breeze, a signature cocktail that is prepared with Hendricks gin, cucumber, lime and St. Germain. Both were excellent. The Breeze is a great summertime cocktail, while The Legacy is a year-round flavorful drink with a bit of a bourbon kick. And, if you order either The Legacy Cocktail or the Daily Market Special, Sunnyside donates $1 from the purchase to benefit Tahoe Cross Country.

RIBS • CHOPS • KING CRAB LEGS GRILLED SALMON

Seared Sesame Ahi with a miso-ginger edamame salad and bamboo rice

Chef Wyss came out to meet us during our meal. He was delightful and explained that he uses local, organic products whenever possible and purchases from the Tahoe Food Hub. All of the meats are grass fed, the poultry is free range and the fish are caught using sustainable practices. Sunnyside has an allergy-free menu that offers gluten-, dairy- and nut-free options, and reservations are highly recommended.

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Our server, Christopher Tuck, offered some recommendations from the menu and both Alyssa and I were in. We started with the House Smoked Trout Terrine and Ricotta Gnocchi Carbonara with pork belly, English peas and Parmesan. Both of these were delicious winners.

Jeff “Ox” Oxandaboure is Sunnyside’s wine expert. He was both knowledgeable and fun to chat with. He paired the wine for each course of our dinner, and for our appetizers he sent out a K. Viognier from Columbia Valley, Wash.

After our appetizers, we tried the Heirloom Tomato Steak with Burrata cheese, cornbread pudding and sweet corn salad.

This was wonderful. The tomatoes were as if they were just picked off the vine, and the Burrata cheese was amazing. Ox paired this dish with a Paul Hobbs Chardonnay.

The Coconut Crème Brûlée

We finished off our meal with a Coconut Crème Brûlée. It was fabulous; it was creamy and coconutty, a perfect ending to a delicious meal.

Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge is at 1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City.

For information, call (530) 583-7224 or visit sunnysidetahoe.com.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage. com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for read more Tastes columns.

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Stir It Up

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Raspberry Pork Tenderloin

T breakfast recipes – Muffin Tin Omwo of the past three articles were

elets and Baked French Toast – designed to make your life a little easier, while also keeping your guests happy and full for the upcoming day’s activities. All I will say about them now is to remember them this winter when the weather is telling you that tomorrow is going to be a powder day and you have a house full of guests.

The third article, which you can use all year but seems a little more popular in the summer, is a simple side dipping sauce, Tartar Sauce, used mostly for seafood dishes. So, since it has been a while, I thought I’d go back to an entrée that is awesome all year, is pretty quick and easy to make, and will surely impress your guests.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for the recipe for making a Demi Glace I had kind of forgotten about it, but while I was in Stowe, Vt., I ran into Chuck, who was my Sous Chef back at the Cliff House restaurant. We were talking about that year and I mentioned to him that one of the articles I wrote was his Chicken in Phyllo Dough. He then said that the dish he still makes all the time is the raspberry pork. I made it twice this week to check it out and I really wish I had remembered

this one a few months back when I was in physical therapy. Nicole asked me what else she could do with pork tenderloin and this would have been perfect for her, so I hope she reads this article.

As I mentioned before, this dish is easy to make, but to really make it awesome, it does take a good demi. I know I have done the recipe for making Demi Glace in the past (albeit, way in the past) and it is an article in itself, so I’m not going to give you that entire process now. (Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for

“In a pinch, you can reduce a can of beef consume by half as a quick substitute.” the recipe.) Even though it really isn’t a ton of work to make, it takes a long time, mostly unattended as it reduces, so most people won’t bother. In a pinch, you can reduce a can of beef consume by half as a quick substitute. I have never found a beef base I like, but if you use one you like, by all means use that.  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.

RASPBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith | For 4-7 people depending on tenderloin size 2 pork tenderloins, cleaned 1/3 C raspberry vinegar ¼ C demi 3 T vegetable oil

1 C flour 1 T + 1 t Dijon mustard 1 pint raspberries 5 T butter

Cut the pork into 4-inch thick medallions. Butterfly each medallion by cutting them threequarters the way through and folding them open. Pound them thin (about to half the thickness they started). Season the pork with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Get a skillet hot on the stove and add 1 T oil and 1½ T butter. Once the butter is melted, add the pork medallions, brown on each side and then remove to a plate. Repeat the process until all the pork is browned, adding oil and butter as needed. Just be careful and don’t let the butter burn.

Add the vinegar to the pan and let reduce by half. Pour the grease out of the pan, add the Dijon and about 10 raspberries and, using a fork, squish the berries and mix in the mustard and let simmer for a minute or so to thicken.

Add the demi and once it comes to a low boil, turn the heat down to low, melt in ½ T butter, add the pork and let simmer for a few minutes. Plate and sprinkle the remaining raspberries over the pork for a garnish before pouring the sauce over.

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SERVICES

NEW this Summer - TART Hwy. 267 service into Truckee!

The Emerald Bay Connection is BACK!

NEW THIS SUMMER! HIGHWAY 267-TRUCKEE!

HIGHWAY 267 ~ CRYSTAL BAY ~ NORTHSTAR ~ TRUCKEE

SOUTHBOUND AM AM AM AM AM AM/PM PM PM PM PM PM PM Truckee Depot** 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 Larkspur 7:04 8:04 9:04 10:04 11:04 12:04 1:04 2:04 3:04 4:04 5:04 Hampton Inn 7:07 8:07 9:07 10:07 11:07 12:07 1:07 2:07 3:07 4:07 5:07 Truckee Airport 7:09 8:09 9:09 10:09 11:09 12:09 1:09 2:09 3:09 4:09 5:09 Northstar Village 7:21 8:21 9:21 10:21 11:21 12:21 1:21 2:21 3:21 4:21 5:21 Sawmill Heights 7:27 8:27 9:27 10:27 11:27 12:27 1:27 2:27 3:27 4:27 5:27 Stewart Way/Hwy. 267 7:35 8:35 9:35 10:35 11:35 12:35 1:35 2:35 3:35 4:35 5:35 Secline Street - Kings Beach 7:43 8:43 9:43 10:43 11:43 12:43 1:43 2:43 3:43 4:43 5:43 Coon Street - Kings Beach 7:46 8:46 9:46 10:46 11:46 12:46 1:46 2:46 3:46 4:46 5:46 Crystal Bay Club* 7:50 8:50 9:50 10:50 11:50 12:50 1:50 2:50 3:50 4:50 5:50 NORTHBOUND Stateline Road - Crystal Bay* Coon Street - Kings Beach Secline Street - Kings Beach Stewart Way/Hwy. 267 Sawmill Heights Northstar Village Truckee Airport Hampton Inn Larkspur Truckee Depot**

7:00 7:03 7:07 7:12 7:19 7:25 7:41 7:43 7:46 7:50

8:00 8:03 8:07 8:12 8:19 8:25 8:41 8:43 8:46 8:50

9:00 9:03 9:07 9:12 9:19 9:25 9:41 9:43 9:46 9:50

10:00 10:03 10:07 10:12 10:19 10:25 10:41 10:43 10:46 10:50

EMERALD BAY CONNECTION 6/6 6/27 7/17 9/12

- 6/21 - 7/13 - 9/7 - 10/4

Saturday and Sunday only Daily Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday Saturday and Sunday

11:00 11:03 11:07 11:12 11:19 11:25 11:41 11:43 11:46 11:50

12:00 12:03 12:07 12:12 12:19 12:25 12:41 12:43 12:46 12:50

1:00 1:03 1:07 1:12 1:19 1:25 1:41 1:43 1:46 1:50

2:00 2:03 2:07 2:12 2:19 2:25 2:41 2:43 2:46 2:50

3:00 3:03 3:07 3:12 3:19 3:25 3:41 3:43 3:46 3:50

4:00 4:03 4:07 4:12 4:19 4:25 4:41 4:43 4:46 4:50

5:00 5:03 5:07 5:12 5:19 5:25 5:41 5:43 5:46 5:50

Daily Airport Shuttle Shared Airport Shuttle servicing Reno, Truckee, North Tahoe.

SOUTH TAHOE TO NORTH TAHOE TROLLEY ~ SOUTH LAKE - EMERALD BAY- TAHOMA

SOUTHBOUND {hourly} Tahoe City 9:30am - 5:30pm Sunnyside/William Kent CG 9:35am - 5:35pm Tahoe Pines/Kaspian/Blackwood 9:38am - 5:38pm Homewood 9:43am - 5:43pm Tahoma* 9:45am - 5:45pm Sugar Pine Point 9:45am - 5:45pm

NORTHBOUND {hourly} Sugar Pine Pt. 10:08am - 6:08pm Tahoma 10:10am - 6:10pm Homewood 10:12am - 6:12pm Tahoe Pines/Kaspian/Blackwood 10:14am - 6:14pm Sunnyside/William Kent CG 10:19am - 6:19pm Tahoe City 10:24am - 6:24pm

NORTHBOUND {hourly} South“Y” Station 9:15am - 5:15pm Melba Dr./C St. (Tahoe Vlly.)

9:17am - 5:17pm Rte: 89/Pope Beach 9:25am - 5:25pm Rte: 89/Camp Richardson 9:29am - 5:29pm Baldwin Beach 9:30pm - 5:30pm USFS Visitor Center/Stream Profile 9:33am - 5:33pm Rte: 89/Eagle Falls Trailhead 9:46am - 5:46pm DL Bliss 9:50am - 5:50pm Rte: 89/Rubicon Bay/Realty 9:52am - 5:52pm Rte: 89/Meeks Bay Resort 9:59am - 5:59pm Rte: 89/PDQ Market (Tahoma) 10:08am - 6:08pm

SOUTHBOUND {hourly} Rte: 89/PDQ Market 10:10am - 6:10pm Rte: 89/Tahoma Post Office 10:12am - 6:12pm Rte: 89/Across Meeks Bay 10:21am - 6:21pm Rte: 89/Glen Dr./Rubicon 10:27am - 6:27pm DL Bliss 10:31am - 6:31pm Rte: 89/Eagle Falls Trailhead 10:35am - 6:35pm USFS Visitor Cntr./Stream Profile 10:49am - 6:49pm Tallac Historic Site 10:54am - 6:54pm Rte: 89/Camp Richardson 11:00am - 7:00pm Pope Beach 11:04am - 7:04pm South “Y” Transit Station 11:13am - 7:13pm

For information regarding TART service, please call 800-736-6365.

For information regarding BlueGo & Nifty 50 Trolley service, please call 530-541-7149.

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