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Tahoe Literary Festival celebration of literary arts
The first Tahoe Literary Festival is coming to the North Shore this fall to celebrate the amazing literary community in Tahoe and Truckee. The festival, co-founded by writer Priya Hutner and me, will be held Oct. 11 & 12 in venues in Tahoe City featuring keynote speaker Obi Kaufmann. We’re excited to be able to bring this festival to the community for the first time.
For nearly 6 years, we’ve wanted to bring a literary event to the community but it was never the right concept or the right time and starting a new event can be costly However, with a TBID grant from the North Tahoe Community Alliance, we are finally able to bring the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival to Tahoe.
Tickets are now on sale for the Literary Festival with options for a $35 general admission ticket with access to all the events, as well as a $15 ticket option to attend only the Saturday evening talk with author and naturalist Obi Kaufmann. You can find details on the Literary Festival in our Makers section in this edition.
The festival will have something for everyone from writers and readers to poets and those passionate about the literary arts.
You can sign up for the Tahoe Literary Festival newsletter to receive updates on the festival at bit.ly/tahoe_lit_fest. Tickets are available at tahoelitfest.eventbrite. com. For details on the festival, visit TahoeLitFest.com.
Cold water shock deadly threat
It’s been an unusually hot summer this year and the waters of Lake Tahoe have been warmer than normal near the shallow shoreline, but further from the shore where the waters are deeper, cold water shock remains a deadly threat. Cold water shock is an immediate reaction to sudden immersion in cold water, leading to potential drowning, and sudden immersion can lead to loss of muscle control, making it difficult to swim or stay afloat. There are an average of 7 deaths annually in Lake Tahoe attributed to cold water shock.
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The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 50th anniversary this year on Aug. 9 and 10 in Homewood. Details in this edition. | Courtesy Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, laketahoeconcours.com
This can impact even the most experienced paddlers, as Kayla Anderson recounts her experience helping a fellow racer who was overcome by cold water shock during this year’s California River Quest in her article “Lake Tahoe’s silent killer.”
Most of these drownings are preventable by always wearing a personal flotation device on any lake or river, regardless of your level of experience. Please be mindful of these dangers of cold water shock and read tips on how to stay safe in this edition.
Katherine E. Hill PUBLISHER/OWNER & EDITOR IN CHIEF
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SIGHTSEEING
EAST SHORE
CAVE ROCK | DE EK WADAPUSH*
This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.
THUNDERBIRD LODGE
May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org
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. Tours by reservation only.
NORTH SHORE
GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM
Wed.-Sun. until Oct. 31 (and by appt.) (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org
Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.
KINGS BEACH
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, Brook St., Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28.
NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com
Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.
SNOW MUSEUM
Open daily | thesnowmuseum.org
Memorabilia from the 1960 Winter Olympics and select items from Auburn Ski Club’s collection of early ski history. Inside Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.
TAHOE CITY visittahoecity.com
Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.
TAHOE CITY DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
Tours by appt. | (530) 583-3279 | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/tcdg
This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Grounds open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Ages 8+.
TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER
Tues-Sat. until Labor Day (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org
University of California, Davis, science education center at at UNR Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nev. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.
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.
OLYMPIC VALLEY
HIGH CAMP & OLYMPIC MUSEUM (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com
Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Aerial tram ticket required.
SOUTH SHORE
HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com
Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views, along with zip lines, climbing wall, tubing, coaster and more. Ticket required.
LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM
Thurs.-Sat. until Aug. 30 (closed July 4) (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org
Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.
TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY (530) 544-2313 | talart.org
Featuring works by local artists & workshops.
TALLAC HISTORIC SITE (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. Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer.
TAYLOR CREEK VISITOR CENTER
Until Oct. 31 | (530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov
Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more.
TRUCKEE
DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY donnersummithistoricalsociety.org
At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.
EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov
The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.
KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org
Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym.
MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY
Open Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 museumoftruckeehistory.com
Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history.
NORTHSTAR
Open until Sept. 29 | northstarcalifornia.com
Ride the Big Springs Gondola up to 8,610’ for views of Tahoe and Truckee.
OLD TRUCKEE JAIL MUSEUM
Sat.-Sun. until Sept. 1 & during Truckee Thursdays 530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org
One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1965. Volunteers needed.
TOWN OF TRUCKEE truckeehistory.org | truckee.com
Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many 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 at kiosk or Flowbird app.
TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM
Open Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com
Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.
WEST SHORE
EAGLE ROCK
Eagle Rock, one of the Lake’s most famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side.
EMERALD BAY (TSALEE TOSH*) & FANNETTE ISLAND (530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov
Lake Tahoe’s only island is in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)
HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION
Tours until Sept. 30 | Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911
Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s.
VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE
Tours until Sept. 30 | Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com
Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.
North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org
Washo place names
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns to Palisades Tahoe on Aug. 3 and 4, one of the many summer festivals to enjoy in Tahoe. | Palisades Tahoe
lake tahoe facts
Learn about the natural history of the Tahoe Sierra at YourTahoeGuide.com
Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years
Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs
Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)
Watershed Area: 312 square miles (808 sq km)
Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F (5.61˚C)
Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F (11.1˚C)
Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F (18.3˚C)
Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m)
Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m)
Permanent Population: 70,000
Number of Visitors: 17 million annually
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.
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.
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LAKE CLARITY
The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (tahoe. ucdavis.edu), which monitors 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 71.7’ (21.9m) in 2022. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.
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 Nevada.
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Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.
LAKE CLARITY:
2022: 71.7 feet depth (21.9 meters)
1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)
AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m)
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 1,645 feet (501 m)
Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.
There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.
NATURAL RIM: 6,223’ (1,897 m)
Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).
SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.
SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km)
Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m)
Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names,” Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan, The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).
However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223’ (1,897 m). The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ (1,896 m) 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 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 many names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washo’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake." n
It was Memorial Day Weekend, and I was at Headwaters in Redding for the 2024 California River Quest race check-in. Race volunteers/organizers had an equipment checklist to make sure that participants had everything needed to paddle down the Sacramento River up to 100 miles. A Type III personal flotation device was required along with a whistle and a litany of other things.
“Lake Tahoe averages seven cold water-related fatalities per year, most of which can be prevented by simply wearing a life jacket.”
– Justin Smith
The river was flowing fast at that time, which was good news for paddlers who wanted to use the current to get ahead of their fellow competitors. Even though the air temperature was hovering around 85 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit that weekend, the water temperature was 50 degrees. We were warned during our mandatory safety meeting a week prior that the water was so cold that it could take less than a minute for cold water shock to occur, losing feeling in your extremities within 10 minutes. It could take 20 to 30 minutes for full hypothermia to set in. If this happened during the race, we were told to ditch our equipment and get ourselves to shore as fast as possible.
A few people have asked me what happens when you fall in water that cold, and honestly, I don’t remember. I’ve always been on a paddleboard, and the water is so shocking that I’m back up on my board within a couple of sec-
Before going out, check the weather, including the wind, on Lake Tahoe. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/ lake-conditions
onds. However, this is a bit harder for kayakers. Usually, the boat tips over and it can be difficult to get it upright and then pull yourself back into the hull.
The 25-mile race started at 6:45 a.m. and about four miles into the course is the Kutras chute. It is rough and only big enough for one person to go through it. Or one could go around the other side of an island to avoid it, a bend that was longer, wider and presumably safer. I chose the bend and came upon a kayaker who had fallen in the water, clinging onto his upside-down boat.
“Are you OK?” I said, as I made my way toward him.
“Help!” he yelled. He had a bloody nose and had started to panic. However, there was no shoreline to get him to. Another kayaker had come to assist and we paddled him into a slick rock outcropping that was the closest thing to land we could find.
“I know hypothermia is setting in, but we’re going to hit rocks so try to use your legs,” I told the struggling racer. We quickly stumbled onto the outcropping, I called the race director from my waterproof phone in my pocket, and we helped wrap an emergency blanket around him. About 10 minutes later, the safety Jet Ski came and picked him up, and I continued the race.
At the 25-mile finish line, the kayaker came up and gave me a big hug. He said he was surprised that cold water shock set in so quickly, and how incapacitated he became within a few minutes.
Perils of cold water shock
Lake Tahoe is just as cold as the Sacramento River, so it’s important to understand how cold water shock happens and know how to prevent it and/or respond.
Cold water shock is an immediate reaction to sudden immersion in cold water, leading to potential drowning, and sudden immersion can lead to loss of muscle control, making it difficult to swim or stay afloat, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Lake Tahoe’s water temperatures can be deceptively cold, even during summer months; involuntary gasping and hyperventilation can occur, increasing the risk of inhaling water; and hypothermia can set in quickly, further impairing
physical and mental functions.
“Have the right equipment for the situation you’re in,” says U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Officer Lt. Christopher Payne. He added that “a whistle goes a long way.”
Life jackets save lives
It’s important to always wear a life jacket when on or near the water. It can save your life, especially when experiencing cold water shock.
When paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe, be sure to have a leash and an appropriate life jacket for your ability level. While a fanny pack-type life jacket is all that is required to paddleboard on Lake Tahoe, keep in mind that cold water shock can happen so abruptly (or you may be knocked unconscious or facedown) that you may not be able to pull the inflation tab. Children younger than 13 are legally required to wear a life jacket while on the water, but the Coast Guard strongly encourages
everyone, regardless of age or physical condition, to do the same.
Be aware of water temperature
Be aware of the water temperature before entering any waterway and acclimatize yourself to the water gradually (I went swimming in cold water pools and Lake Tahoe before paddling the Sacramento River). While the surface temperature near Tahoe’s shoreline in shallow water may feel warm, the temperature in deeper water can be significantly colder.
“Cold water is defined as anything below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature Lake Tahoe rarely exceeds throughout the year,” says U.S. Coast Guard Executive Petty Officer Justin Smith stationed at Lake Tahoe.
“It’s crucial for all boaters, whether in engine-powered or paddle craft, to be aware of the dangers and prepared if they find themselves in the water. Lake Tahoe averages seven cold water-related
fatalities per year, most of which can be prevented by simply wearing a life jacket. Additionally, equipping your life jacket with a whistle and a light can help attract the attention of nearby boaters if you end up in the water,” Smith added.
If you come upon someone who fell in the water and/or is experiencing cold water shock, call 9-1-1 and throw a flotation device to the person in the water (but avoid getting in the water yourself).
Water safety tips
• Children younger than 13 must wear life jackets while on a vessel in Nevada and California, including standup paddleboards, kayaks, personal watercraft and other craft.
• Everyone should wear a life jacket and a SUP leash.
• Drinking and boating is the same crime as drinking and driving.
• Paddling is boating and subject to the same rules and safety guidelines.
• Take a boat education class to learn boat safety. Online boating courses are offered free at boatus.org/nevada or boatus.org/california.
• All boaters in California aged 60 and older are required to have a California Boater Card available at californiaboatercard.com.
• Pay attention to changing wind and weather conditions.
• Avoid cold water shock and hypothermia — enter water slowly and control your breathing.
• Always wear bright colors, carry bright paddles along with a whistle and flashlight.
• Notify someone of your departure location and time and when you plan to return.
• Stay close to shore when paddling and swimming to avoid boat traffic.
Be safe, have fun and understand the risks of freshwater alpine lakes and rivers to be the survivor rather than the victim. | nltcgaux.org, takecaretahoe. org n
ABOVE: A SUP setup at Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay. | Kayla Anderson
OPPOSITE: Kayla Anderon at the 2024 California River Quest. | Judy Anderson RIGHT: Coldwater shock warning. | Take Care Tahoe
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The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 50th anniversary on Aug. 9 and 10 featuring a Marque Class of 50 Years of Past Overall Best in Show Winners. The show features some of the most well-preserved and restored wooden boats in the world at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood.
Some of the boats that will be in attendance this year include “Cathedral” that was built in 1895 and won Best of Show in 1974 as well as “Hey There V” Gar Wood that won the first Concours Best of Show award in 1973.
The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tahoe Yacht Club, is funded almost exclusively from the proceeds of Concours. The Foundation uses these funds to assist Lake Tahoe area nonprofits whose focus is to preserve maritime history and enhance maritime skills.
The event features a wine village, food vendors, live jazz music, silent auction and additional tickets events throughout the weekend. Parking is available at Homewood Ski Resort.
In addition to the Concours, the Mountain Quest Car Show will take place in the Homewood Mountain Resort parking lot. The car show is free for the public to attend. | laketahoeconcours.com
Schedules subject to change. Check Lake Tahoe conditions | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/lake-conditions Download Tahoe Boating app | Fuel, restrooms, sights & Lake Tahoe info
BOAT INSPECTIONS
INTERSTATE AIS HOTLINE (844) 311-4873
Inspections are required for Lake Tahoe, Echo Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, Donner Lake, area reservoirs, Lake of the Woods, Webber Lake and Lakes Basin waters.
LAKE TAHOE, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & ECHO LAKES (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments: (888) 824-6267
Inspections open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
NORTH SHORE | Alpine Meadows: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. EAST SHORE | Spooner Summit: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE | Meyers: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.
DONNER LAKE (530) 550-2323 | bit.ly/donner_boating
Current Lake Tahoe sticker applies to boats on Donner Lake (inspections at above stations). OR, self-inspection through Town of Truckee to obtain a no-fee sticker. Info at bit.ly/donner_boating.
RESERVOIRS, WEBBER LAKE, LAKE OF THE WOODS & LAKES BASIN WATERS (888) 824-6267 | truckeeboatinspections.com
Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs and all lakes in Sierra and Nevada counties. Forms available at ramps or online.
CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD
CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 60 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com
INDEPENDENCE LAKE
(775) 322-4990
Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee
Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Call for schedule.
PROSSER RSVR.
(530) 587-3558 | Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections.
WEBBER LAKE
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Hwy.
Mon-Thurs. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. until 8 p.m. until Sept. 4. (Closed all major holidays.)
Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Opening TBA. Restrooms.
SAND HARBOR | E AST S HORE
(775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village
6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Gates locked promptly at close; line up at boat ramp 30 minutes before closure to get o lake. Parking lot open with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.
TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA
(530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.
7 a.m.-7 p.m. until Sept. 2. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.
AREA LAKES
BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.
(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.
DONNER LAKE
(530) 550-2318 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms. Call for hours.
(530) 582-4711 | Henness Pass Rd., 26 mi. north of Truckee 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at sierracounty.ca.gov.
PUBLIC PIERS
Limited to loading & unloading. Fenced piers are private
DONNER LAKE
DONNER LAKE 37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east.
LAKE TAHOE
GAR WOODS
Carnelian Bay
Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.
GROVE STREET
Center of Tahoe City
Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.
KASPIAN PICNIC AREA
West Shore 4 mi. south of Tahoe City. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.
KINGS BEACH
Bottom of Racoon St. Pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.
SKYLANDIA PARK
Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.
This content was first published in the 4th annual Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide. Hard copies available throughout the North Shore and at all regional visitors’ centers. Download a digital copy at YourTahoeGuide.com/fire.
Prepare your car for evacuation
In case of a wildfire, you don’t want to have to worry if your vehicle is ready for an evacuation. Take steps now to pack an emergency kit in the car and to make sure your car has all maintenance up-to-date. | ready.gov/car
Car emergency kit
In case you are stranded, keep an emergency supply kit in your car to include:
• Jumper cables
• Flares or reflective triangle
• Car cell phone charger
• Blanket
• Map
• Cat litter or sand (for tire traction)
Maintain your car
Perform routine maintenance when called for and check:
• Antifreeze levels
• Battery and ignition system
• Brakes
• Exhaust system
• Fuel and air filters
• Heater and defroster
• Lights and flashing hazard lights
• Oil
• Thermostat
• Windshield wiper equipment and washer fluid level
Prepare a wildfire Go Bag
If you were told to get ready for an evacuation or to evacuate immediately, do you have a Go Bag of essential items ready? If not, there’s no better time than right now to put it together. A Go Bag should be prepared before an emergency, be easily accessible and filled with at least a three-day supply of items needed to help you quickly and safely evacuate your home. You should have a Go Bag for each member of your family and each of your pets.
Essentials:
• Clothing & personal toiletries
• Face masks or coverings
• Inventory of home contents & photographs/videotape of the house & landscape
• An inventory checklist for insurance claims
• Flashlight, portable radio tuned to an emergency radio station & extra batteries changed annually
• Extra set of car & house keys
• Contact information for family, friends & physicians
• Cash & extra credit cards
• Medications & prescription glasses
• Water & non-perishable food
• First-Aid kit
• Pack a Pet Go Bag for each pet (see below)
• Important records – passports, birth certificates, titles, medical records, etc.
• Electronic chargers
• Paper map marked with Evacuation Routes (especially if are visiting or don’t live here full time)
• Multitool
GO BAG
Contains a 3-day supply of food, clothing and medications for each family member & pets.
Other items to pack:
• Hand sanitizer/wipes
• Books & magazines
• Games, cards & toys
• Trash bags
• Rain poncho
• Blankets
• Laundry detergent
• Rubber gloves
• Sleeping bag & tent
• Family heirlooms & photos
• Computers & hard drives
Prepare a Pet Go Bag
• Several days of food, water & prescriptions for each pet
• Copy of vaccination records
• Can opener
• Leashes, harnesses & collars
• Up-to-date ID tags
• Crate/carriers (label with pet’s name, contact info and vet’s info)
• Food & water dishes
• Booties to protect paws
• Toys & blankets
• Litter box, litter & scoop for cats
• Doggie bags
• Treats
• Laminated photo of you and your pet (for proof of ownership if separated)
Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night. n
COURTESY TAHOE FIRE & FUELS TEAM & CAL FIRE
Prepare your family for a wildfire
COURTESY TAHOE FIRE & FUELS TEAM &
Residents and visitors need to be prepared to evacuate in the event of an emergency. Take the time to prepare a wildfire action plan and use this checklist to prepare your family and home.
Wildfire Action Plan
• Meet with household members. Explain dangers to children & work as a team to prepare.
• Discuss what to do about power outages & personal injuries.
• Post emergency phone numbers near phones (cell service may be down in an emergency)
• Know how to turn off the water, gas & electricity.
• Select a safe meeting point in case you are separated.
• Complete a family communications plan that includes contact information for family members, work & school (provided in this guide).
• Teach children how to make phone calls.
• Have kids memorize their parents’ full names, street addresses and phone numbers.
• Complete an inventory of home contents & photograph/video the house & landscape. Place files in your Go Bag & store a second copy elsewhere.
• Identify escape routes & safe places. Draw an escape plan highlighting two routes out of each room. Be sure everyone in your family knows them. Practice the plan with your kids.
• Prepare an EVACUATED sign (available in the digital version of the guide). Select a site to post signs where they will be clearly visible from the street. Place the sign in a plastic sheet to protect against the elements.
Find a Family Communication Plan checklist, a Wildfire Evacuation Checklist and more resources in the Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide available at YourTahoeGuide.com/fire.
• Prepare to address the special needs of vulnerable populations, including the elderly & people with medical issues or disabilities.
• If the family member is dependent upon medications, equipment or has special dietary needs, plan to bring those items with you. Documentation about insurance & medical conditions should also accompany the person.
• Plan transportation in advance for anyone with special needs.
• Make sure dogs & cats wear properly fitted collars with identification, vaccination, microchip & license tags.
• Exchange veterinary information with neighbors & file a permission
slip with the veterinarian authorizing emergency care for your animals.
• Make sure all vehicles, trailers & pet carriers needed for evacuation are serviced & ready to be used. Label carriers and trailers with your contact information, your vet’s information and any health information including medications.
• Have photos of each family member and each pet in case you become separated.
• Assemble a Go Bag for each family member and each pet.
• Keep fire extinguishers in your home and train your family on their use. Regularly inspect them for proper functionality and expiration dates.
People & pets
Papers, phone numbers & important documents
Prescriptions, vitamins & eyeglasses
Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia
Personal computer hard drive & disks
Plastic (credit cards, ATM cards) & cash
CAL FIRE
Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA
Food Distribution
TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 12–6pm Warehouse, 12116 Chandelle Way, Unit 2D WEDNESDAYS K INGS BEACH | 3–4:30pm Community House, 265 Bear St
THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 2–3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church, 341 Village Blvd
Anyone can pick up a bag and no application, ID, or proof of income is required. Home delivery is available on a case by case basis. To sign-up or cancel, e-mail food@sierracommunityhouse.org or call 530-546-0952 . Check website for updates: SierraCommunityHouse.org
Revenue generated from the parking program will first be used to fund parking equipment costs and enforcement operations, while surplus proceeds will be spent locally on Kings Beach’s mobility and transportation infrastructure, such as new bicycle and pedestrian facilities and expansion of transit services. The county is interested in feedback from locals and businessowners. Send concerns to NTParking@ Placer.ca.gov. | placer.ca.gov
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Placer County staff will present the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan project to a joint meeting of the Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council and the North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council on Aug. 17. The meeting will be in person and online.
The purpose of the meeting is to present information on the proposed specific plan project, answer questions regarding the project, and to receive a project recommendation from the Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, which will be included in the report presented to the Placer County Planning Commission.
The Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan is located within the 4,700-acre Olympic Valley General Plan area in northeastern Placer County. The plan area encompasses 93.33 acres consisting primarily of the 85-acre resort village. In addition, an approximately 8.8-acre area referred to as the East Parcel, is located 1.3 miles east of the main village area and 0.3 miles west of the intersection of Highway 89 and Olympic Valley Road, across from the Olympic Valley Public Services District offices and fire station.
A pilot program for paid parking at the Christmas Tree public parking lot in Kings Beach is schedule to start in late July and run through Sept. 30. The pilot is part of a new parking management plan from Placer County to manage parking issues in
The plan includes up to 850 hotel, condominium-hotel and fractional ownership residential units and a maximum of 1,493 resort bedrooms, according to Placer County’s project webpage. The project includes development of new commercial, retail and recreational land uses including skier services, retail shopping, restaurants and bars, entertainment, and public and private recreation facilities. New and replacement commercial uses in the plan area would total up to 297,733 gross square feet, according to the project page.
Map of the proposed development. | Palisades Tahoe Palisades plan
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DISC GOLF
EAST SHORE
INCLINE VILLAGE
(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com
18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk.
NORTH SHORE
NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com
18-hole, o National Ave. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk.
PALISADES TAHOE’S HIGH CAMP (530) 583-6985 | palisadestahoe.com
18-hole course. Free to play; must register at restaurant.
SIERRA COLLEGE (530) 550-2225
18 holes on campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk.
TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com
18-hole course, o Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk.
MINI GOLF COURSES
SHOPS AT HEAVENLY theshopsatheavenly.com 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
VILLAGE AT NORTHSTAR northstarcalifornia.com Free. First-come, first-served.
PUBLIC POOLS
INCLINE VILLAGE
(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com
25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com
25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons.
TRUCKEE
(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com
Lap & recreation pool. Kids swimming area, slides.
ROCK CLIMBING WALLS
TRUCKEE
COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com
O ers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available.
SKATE PARKS
EAST SHORE
INCLINE SKATE PARK (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com
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.
SOUTH SHORE
BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK cityofslt.us
Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard o Highway 50.
SKATEHOUSE
@skatetahoe
40’x80’ warehouse with indoor skate rink. 867 Eloise, South Lake Tahoe.
TAHOE CITY
SCOTTY LAPP MEMORIAL SKATE PARK scottylappmemorialskatepark.org
4,000-square-foot pop-up park behind Alpenglow Sports. Open 10 a.m.-sunset daily.
TRUCKEE
TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com
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.
WOODWARD TAHOE (530) 426-1114 | rideboreal.com
Featuring two skateparks – The Sierra Skatepark and the Eastern Sierra Skatepark, and indoor skate park at The Bunker.
North Shore & Truckee: laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe: tahoetransportation.org
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On Aug. 15, county staff will present project information pertaining to transportation and transit, fire and emergency evacuation, and water supply in a virtual meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For details on the meetings, visit placer. ca.gov.
Relieve yourself with fine-art murals
Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls, people will find murals painted by local artists through a project led by LTBMU and Tahoe Fund.
Five local artists were selected based on the creativity of their submissions.
Artist Ian Scott did the artwork in two Stateline Lookout restrooms in Crystal Bay, Nev. Talia Koval and Michael Passaretti painted a mural that was designed by Koval in the Logan Shoals Vista Point restroom on the East Shore.
Artists Cyan Samone and Alyssa Cumpton each painted a mural in the Big Meadow Trailhead restroom in South Lake Tahoe. Charlotte Castillo was selected to paint murals in two restrooms at Sawmill Pond in Meyers. | tahoefund. org
Lake clarity topic of State of the Lake
UC Davis TERC will host the annual State of the Lake Report presentation at Granlibakken Tahoe on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. with TERC interim director Alex Forrest. The event will also be offered virtually and will feature a panel of water experts to discuss lake clarity and health. The Tahoe State of the Lake report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe. The 2024 report summarizes data collected during 2023 in the context of the long-term research record at Lake Tahoe. UC Davis researchers have continuously monitored the lake since 1968. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy passed appetizers and a no-host bar from 5 to 6 p.m. Advanced tickets are $10 and free for students with a student ID. Tickets at the door are $15. | Register tahoe. ucdavis.edu/events
Free admission to Tahoe City museums
Gatekeeper’s Museum and Watson Cabin, both in Tahoe City, will host the second annual open house on Aug. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. as part of the summer-long Placer County Museums Heritage Trail. The free event will include live jazz on the patio, small bites, refreshments and free admission for the day. Gatekeeper’s Museum will also be celebrating the opening of its new nature trail, a walking story book and Black Bear Forest for the kids. | northtahoemuseums.org
UC Davis TERC
Gatekeeper’s Museum
Big Meadow restroom. | Alyssa Compton, Tahoe Fund
&BEACHES PARKS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Parents & Me
Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org
Don’t Miss the Garden Party 9/15
AAUW Tahoe-NV, Incline Village, 3 p.m., tahoe-nv. aauw.net
Project Mana Food Distribution Kings Beach
Sierra Community House, Kings Beach, 3 p.m., (775) 298-4161, projectmana.org
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market
Tahoe Paradise Park , South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org
Wild Wonders Learning Series
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m., (530) 577-2273, ltwc.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx
Movies on the Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 p.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org
THURSDAY, AUG. 1
Tahoe City Farmers Market
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 583-3348, visittahoecity.org
Horse Meadow Trail Reroute
Horse Meadows/Willow Creek Trailhead, Alpine County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., tahoerimtrail.org
Social Gathering
American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788
Truckee Thursdays
Downtown Truckee, 5 p.m., historictruckee.com
SUNDAY, AUG. 4
37th Annual Great Gatsby Festival
Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (530) 544-7383, thegreatbasininstitute.org
Wild Wonders Learning Series
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m., (530) 577-2273, ltwc.org
Gatsby Tea & Fashion Show
Heller Estate Lawn, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m., (530) 544-7383, thegreatbasininstitute.org
MONDAY, AUG. 5
Free Summer Meals for Children & Disabled Adults
Various Locations, Truckee, 9:15-11:10 a.m., (530) 582-2500, ttusd.org
Free Program for New Tk & K Students (Bilingual)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com
Crawl Space (2 Groups)
SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 p.m., (530) 5733185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
El Dorado County Certified Farmer’s Market
American Legion Hall Parking Lot, South Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., ldoradofarmersmarket.com
Truckee Certified Farmers Market
Truckee, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kaspian Rim Volunteer Dig Day
Kliner Park, Tahoe City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., tamba.org
Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com
North Tahoe Senior Lunches
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org
Time-Out Tuesday for Adults
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FRIDAY, AUG. 2
37th Annual Great Gatsby Festival
Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (530) 544-7383, thegreatbasininstitute.org
Ski Run Farmers Market
Ski Run Farmers Market, South Lake Tahoe, 3-8 p.m., skirunfarmersmarket.com
Cool Car Cruizen Fridays
Heavenly Gondola & Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, 5-8 p.m., (530) 541-7300
Vatican Speakeasy at the Pope Estate
Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m., (530) 544-7383, thegreatbasininstitute.org
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
The Great Gravel Ride Tahoe XC, Tahoe City, 7 a.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org
Kids Balance Bike Freeride Fun
Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 9-10 a.m., northstarcalifornia.com
Edible Garden Tour
Truckee Neighborhoods, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., (530) 4149181, slowfoodlaketahoe.org
Fs 73 Bypass Dig Days
Varied Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., tamba.org
37th Annual Great Gatsby Festival
Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (530) 544-7383, thegreatbasininstitute.org
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4-5 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
Parents & Me
Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org
Project Mana Food Distribution Kings Beach
Sierra Community House, Kings Beach, 3 p.m., (775) 298-4161, projectmana.org
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market
Tahoe Paradise Park , South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
Movies on the Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 p.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org
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Practice good trail etiquette
Users of the multiuse paved trails in the Tahoe Basin and Truckee will find new messages stenciled in chalk along the trails encouraging trail etiquette. Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan action teams are putting out the messages, which were tested last summer on the Legacy Trail in Truckee and later on the Pope-Baldwin Trail in South Lake Tahoe by Take Care Tahoe.
The stencils encourage users to “Share the path,” “Keep right, pass left” and tongue-in-cheek reminders such as “We put a man on the moon, surely we can share this trail.” Messages have been stenciled in English and Spanish. Some of the biggest problems the initiative aims to address are large groups blocking the trail and bikers or others going too fast around pedestrians. | stewardshiptahoe.org
Learn about Tahoe wildlife
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care offers Wild Wonders Learning Series on Wednesdays in August. Join the free, hour-long wildlife presentations with speakers and family-friendly activities. Seating is limited; bring chairs. Parking at the facility is also limited, so carpool or
bike if possible. All ages are welcome; donations of $10 for individuals and $25 for families are appreciated. No dogs are allowed. | ltwc.org
August schedule
Aug. 4 | 2 p.m. | Wildlife rehab: from rescue to release
Aug. 14 | 6 p.m. | Pinyon Jays
Aug. 18 | 2 p.m. | The world of hawks and eagles
Aug. 28 | 6 p.m. | Sierra Nevada rabbit project
USDA
Forest Service
1920s roar to life in South Lake Tahoe
The 37th annual Great Gatsby Festival will be from Aug. 2 to 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe. The festival kicks off on Aug. 2 with a Vatican Speakeasy at the Pope Estate featuring live music, 1920s inspired drinks, a raffle and more. General admission to the festival on Aug. 3 and 4 is free, however certain events require tickets. Enjoy Pope House tours, a speakeasy bar, Tahoe Ukuleles at the Baldwin Estate, silent auction, a vintage and artisan market, live music and more. On Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be a Gatsby Tea and Fashion Show on the Grand Lawn at Valhalla Tahoe. | taylortallac.org
Message stenciled on a multiuse trail. | Noah Shapiro
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
Tahoe City Farmers Market
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 583-3348, visittahoecity.org
Social Gathering
American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788
Truckee Thursdays
Downtown Truckee, CA, Truckee, 5 p.m., historictruckee.com
Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
Omini Tahoe Yoga Festival
Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com
Summer Craft Market
South of North Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., southofnorthbeer.com
12th Annual Tahoe Bloody Mary Competition
Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge, South Lake Tahoe, noon to 4:30 p.m., fnctn.square.site
MONDAY, AUG. 12
Free Meals for Children & Disabled Adults
Various Locations, Truckee, 9:15-11:10 a.m., (530) 582-2500, ttusd.org
Free Program for New Tk & K Students (Bilingual)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com
Crawl Space (2 Groups)
SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 p.m., (530) 5733185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
El Dorado County Certified Farmer’s Market
American Legion Hall Parking Lot, South Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., ldoradofarmersmarket.com
Truckee Certified Farmers Market
Truckee Certified Farmers Market, Truckee, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kaspian Rim Volunteer Dig Day
Kliner Park, Tahoe City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., tamba.org
Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com
North Tahoe Senior Lunches
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
Tahoe History Talks on the Beach: Getting the Lead Out of Lake Tahoe
Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30 p.m., (415) 977-5500, sierraclub.org/mother-lode/tahoe
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Horse Meadow Trail Reroute
Horse Meadows/Willow Creek Trailhead, Alpine County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., tahoerimtrail.org
Parents & Me
Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org
Project Mana Food Distribution Kings Beach
Sierra Community House, Kings Beach, 3 p.m., (775) 298-4161, projectmana.org
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market
Tahoe Paradise Park , South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org
Wild Wonders Learning Series
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m., (530) 577-2273, ltwc.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
Weekly Wednesday Cornhole Tournaments
South of North Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30 p.m., (530) 494-9805, southofnorthbeer.com
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx
Movies on the Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 p.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org
THE makers
ARTS PATRONS NEEDED
Tahoe Guide is seeking an Art Patron to fund our coverage of the arts. Over the years, Tahoe Guide has profiled hundreds of artists, writers, art events, art galleries, bookshops and other creators. If you’re interested in funding our Arts & Culture reporter, contact publisher@yourtahoeguide.com.
the arts
Featured Exhibit: “And Then There Were Trains...”
Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City, July 31-Aug. 14, 11 a.m., (530) 583-1762, northtahoemuseums.org
17th Annual South Lake Tahoe Artist Studio Tour
Free maps available at the Tahoe Art League Center, S. Lake Tahoe, Aug. 2-4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., talart.org
North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, Aug. 6, 2:30 p.m., (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.org
Linocut Printing 101
North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, Aug. 6, 2:30 p.m., (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.org
Tahoe Film Club
Zephyr Cove Library, Aug. 14, 3:15 p.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov
Poetry at the Backyard
Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach, Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m., tahoebackyard.com
Kings Beach Art Tour features 29 artists
The Kings Beach Art Tour on Aug. 10 and 11 features 29 local artists who will open their studios to display and sell their art in a fun and interactive way. The self-guided studio art tour is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at nine locations in Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista. All the studios are within a 1.4-mile radius making it easy to bike or walk.
Attendees will enjoy paintings, jewelry, basketry/gourds, pottery, pastels, ceramics, mixed media, pen and ink, beadwork, photography, fused glass, chopsticks, fabric and yarn works of art. Attendees can interact with artists, see where art is created, learn about art process and technique, and directly purchase artwork from the artist. Most of the nine studio locations feature two or more artists and their creations.
Kings Beach Art Tour is self-guided and free to attend. Find a studio map with all the locations at YourTahoeGuide. com/arts. | kbarttour.com
Tickets on sale for Tahoe Literary Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the first Tahoe Literary Festival, taking place on Oct. 11 and 12 in Tahoe City. Two ticket options are available: a $35 general admission ticket with access to all of the Literary Festival events, as well as a $15 ticket option to attend only the Saturday evening talk with author and naturalist Obi Kaufmann. Kaufmann will be the Festival’s keynote speaker on Oct. 12 and the event
will be part of the tour for his newest book, “The State of Fire, Why California Burns,” to be released in September.
The Tahoe Literary Festival celebrates the region’s rich and diverse literary community and will feature a variety of free and ticketed events. The general admission tickets will include access to all panels, programs and the keynote with Kaufmann on Oct. 12. In addition to the ticketed events, the public is invited to the free community events including a Literary Open Mic on Oct. 11, and a local Songwriters’ Showcase and a kids’ event with Dr. Charles Goldman on Oct. 12.
Whether you’re an established writer, aspiring writer, avid reader, poet or passionate about the literary arts, The Tahoe Literary Festival is set to inspire, educate and illuminate Tahoe’s rich culture and creativity. The theme of this year’s Festival is the Spirit of Place. The Festival was created by Tahoe Guide Publisher Katherine E. Hill and Food Editor and writer Priya Hutner. Tickets are available at tahoelitfest. eventbrite.com. For details on the Festival, visit TahoeLitFest.com.
Kings Beach artist Beth Hamilton at work
Obi Kaufmann
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Reno’s economy booms
BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN
Nevada’s liberal divorce laws opened a floodgate of married couples wanting to break up. In 1931, 4,800 divorce seekers descended on Reno. That summer, every hotel and private room in Reno was rented and tent cities popped up along Virginia Street to accommodate the surplus.
The list of celebrities flocking to Nevada in the 1930s, 40s and 50s included some of the most famous cultural icons of the time: luminaries such as Jack Dempsey, Sinclair Lewis, Barbara Hutton and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Joe DiMaggio’s wife made the trip to the divorce mecca, as did actor Clark Gable and Ambassador Adlai Stevenson’s spouse.
Divorce eventually became legal in nearly every state, but it carried social stigma and was a slow, costly and embarrassing process. Nevada’s high-profile divorce culture continued for decades. In 1951, the famous crooner Frank Sinatra stayed at Lake Tahoe’s Cal-Neva hotel casino to divorce his wife, Nancy, so he could marry movie star Ava Gardner. Nine years later he purchased the Cal-Neva. In 1951, Clark Gable was also at Lake Tahoe (Glenbrook Inn) to divorce his wife, Lady Sylvia. While playing golf on the Glenbrook course, Gable had as his caddy future actor Robert Wagner.
Divorces make national news
The constant traffic of famous celebrities was a journalist’s dream. Reporters inspected the baggage labels on trains in from the East and matched them to social registers. William B. Berry, Reno’s most talented paparazzo reporter,
exposed many surreptitious luminaries. Berry worked as Reno correspondent of the New York Daily News for 25 years and sold divorce profiles to the United Press and compromising photographs to the Associated Press.
Despite the Great Depression, Reno’s economy boomed. Divorces and weddings along with gambling pumped millions of dollars into northern Nevada. Seven hours a day, five days a week, two judges each granted a divorce every 10 minutes.
His biggest story came in 1941 when Berry told the world that socialite Gloria Vanderbilt was in Reno on business. The millionairess intended to divorce her first husband, Pat DiCicco, a movie producer and alleged mobster, to marry Leopold Stokowski, the famed conductor of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.
Berry learned that Vanderbilt intended to meet her future husband in Truckee to avoid Reno reporters since Stokowski hated prying newsmen. Vanderbilt left her rented car prominently parked in front of Reno’s Riverside Hotel to fool the reporters and then drove off in the middle of the night with a woman companion in another car. She arrived at
the Truckee train depot to secretly meet the 4 a.m. passenger train. The train arrived but when Stokowski stepped off, he thought Berry was a railroad porter and handed him the luggage. Instead, Berry shook Stokowski’s hand and announced: “I represent the New York Daily News. Welcome to Truckee, the back door to Nevada!”
Women seek The Cure
Reno’s divorce business was so popular in the 1920s and 30s that the Washoe County Courthouse became known as “The Women’s Exchange” because hundreds of women divorced and immediately re-married behind its closed doors. After District Judge George Bartlett pronounced divorce as a cure for otherwise irremediable marital ills, the women spending their requisite residence at the local divorce ranches seized on “the cure” as a synonym for “divorce.”
Once freed from the bonds of holy matrimony it was a common ritual for women to kiss the courthouse pillar on their way to Virginia Street Bridge to throw their wedding ring into the Truckee River. Legend has it that a marital ring thrown into the River of Broken Dreams would guarantee that the former wearer would never divorce again. But not everyone could chuck his or her cherished wedding band. In “The Misfits,” a 1961 movie based on Reno’s divorce ranches starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. Roslyn Tabor, Monroe’s character, is told that everybody throws their ring into the Truckee River. But she couldn’t do it.
During an extended drought in the early 1990s, three men from Reno dredged Truckee River below Virginia Street Bridge and retrieved more than 350 wedding rings of all descriptions from the river bottom, including a beautiful gold ring with the inscription, “Love is as strong as death — 1890.”
Reno’s economy booms
Despite the Great Depression, Reno’s economy boomed. Divorces and weddings along with gambling pumped millions of dollars into northern Nevada. Seven hours a day, five days a week, two judges each granted a divorce every 10 minutes. Hotels were booked solid, restaurants always busy and the gambling casinos were raking it in. One 1931 editorial described Reno as: “A modern amalgamation of Sodom and Gomorra and hell.”
That was exactly what Reno mayor
E.E. Roberts wanted. He said, “I’ve been trying to make Reno a place where everybody can do what they please, just as long as they don’t interfere with other people’s rights.”
Lawyers were getting rich on hefty fees. When Barbara Hutton, heiress to the Woolworth five-and-dime-store fortune worth $40 million, arrived in Reno lawyers were falling all over themselves to represent her in court. Hutton took her business to the law firm of Thatcher and Woodburn for an estimated fee of $15,000 to $20,000. Partner George Thatcher also gave up his home to Hutton for her six-week residency. The liberalizing of divorce laws throughout the nation in the late 1960s eventually portended the end of Nevada’s monopoly on the Reno cure.
Although it has been widely assumed that women divorce-seekers outnumbered men by a large margin, the actual ratio was about 6 to 4. But it seems that female clients generated the most colorful stories. One of the more fascinating cases involved Ann Cooper Hewitt Gay, heiress to the fortune of her famed inventor-father Peter Cooper Hewitt. Mrs. Gay arrived in Reno in 1939 seeking divorce for “grievous mental suffering” from Ronald Gay, an Oakland automobile mechanic.
In San Francisco in 1936, she had figured in a sensational lawsuit against her abusive mother Marion Cooper Hewitt, revealing that her greedy mom had her sterilized without her knowledge to appropriate Ann’s $240 million inheritance. The publicity generated by the court-ordered removal of 20-year-old Ann’s fallopian tubes invigorated the debate against eugenics in America. Three days after the millionairess obtained her divorce decree against, Ann married Gene Bradstreet, a San Francisco bartender. n
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. | mark@thestormking.com MARK’S COLUMN IS SPONSORED BY Official Sponsor
Virginia Street Bridge where divorcees tossed wedding rings into the Truckee River. | Mark McLaughlin
THE lineup
Summer music season keeps getting hotter
Sublime reunites for Truckee Music Fest
BY SEAN MCALINDIN
Aug. 3 & 4 | Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival | Palisades Tahoe
Aug. 9 & 10 | Truckee Music Fest | Riverview Sports Park, Truckee
On May 24, 1996, Sublime played a hot, sweaty show at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma. No one knew it would be their final concert. Their spitfire lead singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell was found dead of a heroin overdose the next morning at a San Francisco motel.
He was 28 when he left behind his wife and an 11-month-old son, Jakob. Two months later, Sublime’s self-titled record was released. The beachy, rebellious blend of stoner rock, Cali punk, offbeat hip-hop and dancehall reggae would go on to sell more than 17 million records and spawn a Southern California music movement that lives on today.
“At the end of every set, I jump in the audience and hang out and hug it all out. I’m gonna kick it with you and have a good time because that’s what it’s all about.”
– Jakob Newell
Twenty-eight years later, Jakob Newell, now the same age as his father was when he died, stepped into the Phoenix Theater, a sacred pilgrimage he’d made many times before. But this time was different — a few months’ earlier, he’d played a benefit concert with his lost “uncles,” Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, the remaining members of the original trio.
Outside the hallowed room, he stumbled on a recovery meeting filled with punk-rock locals. Now seven years sober, Jakob shared his struggles with substance abuse that began when he was 12, growing up with his mother and stepfather in San Diego. Then, he had an epiphany. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, it was time to resurrect Sublime.
“That’s what made me want to do this. It’s for everyone else,” he says.
“Seeing the smiles at the show, getting to know my uncles better, struggling to create that family we never had — it’s definitely been nerve-racking and hard to step into this role, but it’s brought us all together. There’s a multigenerational healing that ends up happening.”
On April 13, Sublime made its debut at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, playing for a colossal crowd far beyond Bradley’s wildest dreams, as Jakob donned his father’s custom guitar, now known as The Holy Rectifier.
“It’s crazy how many of those little convergent factors come together.
I’ve never been one to believe in the paranormal or supernatural, but you see it in places. Randomly at Coachella, my dressing room was number 28. Coincidences only have so much importance, but the act of putting meaning into them makes it spiritual and special,” he says.
“I choose to derive purpose from those things.”
A passable guitar player and passionate singer, Nowell humbly calls himself the “custodian, or janitor” of Sublime’s music. He’s backed up in concert by Falling Idols guitar player, Trey Pangborn.
“Sublime has only ever had one frontman and that’s Bradley. I’m not trying to outshine or be as good as him
and I never possibly could. But I’m the unifying factor that’s allowing it to happen. Because it’s a family thing, the people working on the project wouldn’t be willing to do it otherwise,” he says.
The much-anticipated concerts have been packed with all-ages audiences who’ve fallen in love with a witty, defiant and feel-good brand of music that’s crossed generations.
“What resonates with young people is it’s genuine, it’s funny and it’s subversive. It’s catchy, but not overdone. We’re all on our phones needing our monkey brains to connect with something tangible that you can put your hands on,” he says. “At the end of every set, I jump in the audience and hang out and hug it all out. I’m gonna kick it with you and have a good time because that’s what it’s all about.”
As far as his relationship with his father goes, Jakob is still figuring it out.
“It’s complicated. It’s complex. It’s emotionally challenging, but I think some of the greatest challenges in life also have the greatest rewards. Sometimes you don’t know how to think or you never get to explore those thoughts freely on your own with all these other people having these intense relationships with him,” he says. “I think it transcends all that when we’re at these shows. That’s when it makes the most sense, you know?”
Sublime headlines Truckee Music Fest on Aug. 10 at Riverview Sports Park in Truckee, alongside Philadelphia ska-rockers G. Love & Special Sauce and Hawai’ian surfer/musician Makua Rothman. On Aug. 9, the lineup features a country theme with performances by Nashville artists Kip Moore, A Thousand Horses and Charles Kelley of Lady A. | truckeemusicfest.com
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
Are you ready for some musical fire on the mountain? The sounds of island reggae will fill the Sierra Nevada peaks on Aug. 3 and 4 as Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns to Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley.
On Aug. 3, the lineup features boombastic Jamaican singer Shaggy, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere, Bermudian bopper Collie Buddz alongside Kingston natives Proteje and Jesse Royal, Filipino singer Eli-Mac and Sacramento reggae-rockers Arden Roots Park.
On Aug. 4, the fest is led by popular Isla Vista group Rebelution, South Gate hip-hop and cannabis iconoclasts Cypress Hill, breezy San Diego ensemble Tribal Seeds, Hawai’ian songwriter Mike Love, Los Angeles producer Aurorawave and South Lake jammers Lizano. | laketahoereggaefest.com n
FROM LEFT: Sublime. | Joshua Kim. ; Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival. | Palisades Tahoe.
Enjoy bluegrass benefit by Big Blue
BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert, a fundraiser for Sierra State Parks Foundation, is on Aug. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma. Gather on the lawn of Hellman-Ehrman mansion and vibe to the bluegrass sounds of Tahoe Truckee School of Music, Loretta Lynch, The Real Sarahs and the Josh Brough Stringband. Food by Big Blue Q, beer from Strike Brewing Co. and wine from Highway 12 are available for purchase.
Bring low-back chairs, flashlights and warm clothing. Doors open at 4; the music begins at 5 p.m. and goes until dark. Advance tickets range from $10 to $150 online. Parking is $10 and is limited; carpool or use public transportation. | sierrastateparks.com JAZZ FUSION
CB Radio
You never know what you’re going to get with CB Radio. This South Lake Tahoe quartet’s blend of musical style cooks up a hearty gumbo of combustible jazz fusion. Keyboardist Chad Laurence’s creative flavors will take you from New Orleans to San Francisco in a single night. Backed by the contrapuntal beats of Brian Atkins, this danceable feast is hard to resist. Adding to the eclectic style, Andy Voelkel fills the room with sumptuously swinging trombone and Bryan Gould serves a delicious dessert of ripping guitar solos. If you get lucky, you might even see
them with a mysterious sultry singer. Call your comrades: CB Radio performs on Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. for Music in the Park at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers. | cbradiotahoe.com
FOLK POP
Karrie O’Neill | James Richman
Karrie O’Neill
Over the course of her career, singer-songwriter Karrie O’Neill has been known for the range of musical styles and raw emotions she covers in her music. Her uncanny ability to manipulate her voice to belt it like Linda Ronstadt or whisper-sing like Nora Jones can deliver audiences from crying one moment to cheering the next. Originally from Spokane, Wash., she’s now based in Reno, Nev. Her soulful new album, “Consequences,” came out on July 12.
O’Neill performs Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, and on Aug. 17 and 31 at 3 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company both in South Lake Tahoe. | karrieoneill.com
INDIE
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and madly powerful singer, Kat Heart is a genre-bending artist from Reno. Heavy on lo-fi vibes, wistful loops, tender vocals and polyphonic soundscapes, she’s a one-woman, tour de force whose charming, yet clumsy personality delivers happy-go lucky songs awash in gritty guitar and droll lyricism. Heart performs with her solo group on Aug. 4 and Sept. 1 at Alibi Amphitheater Sunday Sessions at 4 p.m. and on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. with kick-ass band Sierra Sirens at Tunes on Tap all at Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House. | katheart.net
The Real Sarahs
Kat Heart | Andrew Thomas Kuttor Kat Heart
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Object Heavy
Object Heavy is soul sensation from the heart of Humboldt County. With his powerfully nuanced voice, Richard Love leads this hard-hitting West Coast funk quartet. Fresh off the release of 2023’s booty-shaking “Love & Gravity,” they’ve been touring the country with a magnetic blend of Cadillac soul and effortless dance grooves.
Object Heavy performs on Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at Live in Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe with Brazilian samba-funk group Boca do Rio (not far from the mouth of the Upper Truckee River). On Aug. 17, catch Object Heavy at Brews, Jazz & Funk at Palisades Tahoe with Galactic and Mescalito. | objectheavymusic.com
Threat Level Orange
Threat Level Orange fuse a deep love of the Sierra with a burning passion for live music that explodes both body and soul. When they aren’t communing with the mountains, these locals rockers light up dangerously catchy takes on classic rock, country and R&B from the 60s onward, plus a fiery smattering of original tunes. Their lineup includes Steve Gibson on bass, Alisa Crovetti on lead vocals, Phil Estes on drums, Cynthia Baringer on keyboards and Glen Price on guitar. They perform on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. in Marie Sluchak Park in Tahoma. | Marie Sluchak Park on Facebook
Live at the Launch in Tahoe Vista
Local, regional and national performers will delight Tahoe Vista audiences on Monday nights from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area in August. This free four-week concert series, called Live at the Launch features
Rogue Coyote on Aug. 5, Truth Cartel on Aug. 12, Jeff Jones on Aug. 19 and Picked Over on Aug. 26. | ntpud.org
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Live Music
CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.
Music in the Park
Truckee Donner Rec. & Park District, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Loud as Folk Songwriters Showcase
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic”
Harveys Cabaret , Stateline, 8 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 1
Live at Lakeview
Lakeview Commons, S. Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Tiki Thursday
Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 5-10 p.m.
Wolves & Friends Live
The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Tunes on Ta
Alibi Amphitheater, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret , Stateline, 8 p.m.
Rustler’s Moon
Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.
Live After Lakeview Party
The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S.Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Latin Night Blu Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 2
BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 4 p.m.
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Sunsets Live Music Series
Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Grooves by the Green
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.
Music on the Beach: Free Concert Fridays
Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Classical Tahoe Orchestra Series
Ricardi Pavilion, Incline Village, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret Stateline, 8 p.m.
Pokey Lafarge Seated Show
Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal
Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Music by the Meadow
Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Classical Tahoe Orchestra Series
Ricardi Pavilion, Incline Village, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Object Heavy | Justin Miller
Threat Level Orange | Betsy Brazy
Picked Over
Mustache Harbor
The Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Tracorum
Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Party at Opal
Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 4
Sunday Sessions
Incline Public House, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m. Concerts at Commons Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Chamber Music Series
Ron & Maureen Ashley’s Lakefront Oasis, Incline Village, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Line Dancing
The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9 p.m.
Tiffany Rose & The Outlaws Hearts
Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Anaïs Reno
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7-9 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 5
George Cables With His “A-Team”
The Six Peaks, Everline Resort, Olympic Valley, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Country Line Dancing
Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 7-9 p.m.
George Cables With His “A-Team”
The Six Peaks, Everline Resort, Olympic Valley, 7-9 p.m.
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra:
The Music of Tina Turner
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
PJ’s Summer Concert Series
Tahoe Mountain Club, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Bluesdays Concert Series
Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 6-8:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Tahoe Improv Players
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret , Stateline, 8 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Techno Tuesdays
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Live Music
CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.
Music in the Park
Truckee Donner Rec. & Park District, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
The Amador Sons
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret , Stateline, 8 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
Live at Lakeview
Lakeview Commons, S. Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Tiki Thursday
Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 5-10 p.m.
Wolves & Friends Live
The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Tunes on Tap
Alibi Amphitheater, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Rustler’s Moon
Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.
Live After Lakeview Party
The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S. Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Latin Night Blu Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 9
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Truckee Music Fest
Truckee Riverview Park, Truckee, 4-10 p.m.
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Sunsets Live Music Series
Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.
Tahoe Paradise Park
Tahoe Paradise Park, South Lake Tahoe, 5-8 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Grooves by the Green
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.
Music on the Beach: Free Concert Fridays
Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30
p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret , Stateline, 8 p.m.
Rod Stewart
Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal
Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 10
Truckee Music Fest
Truckee Riverview Park, Truckee, 4-10 p.m.
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Music by the Meadow
Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.
Live Music at Casey’s
Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret , Stateline, 8 p.m.
Country Songwriter’s Series
Blu Nightclub, Stateline, 8-9:30 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal
Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
Sunday Sessions
Incline Public House, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Concerts at Commons Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Line Dancing
The Woods Restaurant & Bar, S.Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 12
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Under the Streetlamp
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
Social Dance Night
Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.
Bluesdays Concert Series
Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 6-8:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
Starring Suzanne O. Davis
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Techno Tuesdays
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Live Music
CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.
Music in the Park
Truckee Donner Rec. & Park District, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
EAT & drink
Sweet & savory summer smoothies
BY PRIYA HUTNER
Theluscious mix of fresh or frozen peaches and cream or a tropical blend of fresh fruits are just some of the foundations for a cool, refreshing smoothie to beat the heat. When it’s hot out, my appetite dwindles. I tend to lean into foods that are lighter in nature and easier to digest. If I am not feeling hungry but realize I need nutrition, I opt for a frozen smoothie packed with fruits or vegetables or both and a dash of protein. A smoothie is a blend of puréed ingredients, typically whipped in a blender. It starts with a liquid base such as fruit juice, water, milk or yogurt. Next, add desired ingredients, including fruits, fresh vegetables, ice, protein powders, nuts or nut butter.
A balance of ingredients is important. A smoothie should not be too thick or too thin.
Nut milks add protein
Fruit smoothies with nut milk are delicious and offer added protein. I make my own nut milk with a Nutr machine Macadamia, cashews and almonds have a natural sweetness and add a lovely flavor.
Opt for seasonal fruits
Seasonal fruits like berries and stone fruit also add a touch of sweetness to the smoothie.
I freeze any fruit that I haven’t used before it goes bad. Adding frozen fruit to the blender thickens and chills it. Adding yogurt, nuts, nut butter, nut milk, seeds (flax, sunflower or pumpkin, for instance) and protein powder adds protein.
The possibilities of flavors are endless. Themed smoothies are fun to create. Tropical smoothies such as piña colada (pineapple and coconut milk), mango or papaya are refreshing ways to beat the heat. Spice up your smoothie with Indian spices, such as cardamom or chai spices or Mexican spices cinnamon, chocolate and chili.
Nutritional green smoothies
Green smoothies are great for consuming additional vegetables. Leafy vegetables are healthy and nutritional. Blend greens with fruit or go savory all the way. Some delicious green smoothie combinations include kale, cucumber, apple, celery, spinach, cucumber and pineapple. Adding leafy greens such as Swiss chard, beet greens and arugula gives a smoothie a unique flavor and is healthy.
Honey, agave or maple syrup can add a touch of sweetener. I love a pinch of coarse salt. Avocado, beet greens, banana and cacao offer unique flavors that are delicious and chocolaty. If I am feeling a bit under the weather, I prepare a ginger, carrot and beet smoothie. A plain fruit smoothie is light, easy and refreshing. Watermelon and mint blended with ice is refreshing and cooling. Cucumber and mint are also a great combination. Blended frozen peaches or plums are delicious options.
Simple smoothies
Creating the perfect smoothie is pretty simple: add frozen fruit or ice cubes, something to thicken the beverage (without making it too thick), along with any additional favorite ingredients. Depending on what your tastebuds are craving, a smoothie can be thick and creamy or light and fruity, using a fruit juice or water base. The body of the
smoothie is what sets it apart, ideally making it easy to drink, yet substantial. You can achieve this by adding ingredients that thicken the beverage using a handful of nuts, nut butter, avocados, kefir, plain Greek yogurt or bananas. A balance of ingredients is important. A smoothie should not be too thick or too thin. A good rule of thumb when blending a green smoothie is to consider equal parts greens, frozen fruit and liquid. For the perfect balanced fruit smoothie, use two parts frozen fruit, one part liquid, one part thickener and 1 teaspoon of sweetener like honey or maple syrup, if desired. Rules are meant to be broken; the key is to enjoy what you create.n
Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a meal delivery and catering company. | TheSeasonedSage.com, priya@ yourtahoeguide.com
PRIYA’S BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
From the kitchen of Priya Hutner
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Healthy Breakfast Smoothie. | Priya Hutner
Bartenders compete for Best Bloody Mary
The 12th annual Tahoe Blue Vodka Bloody Mary Competition is on Aug. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe in South Lake. Fifteen of the best bartenders in the Tahoe/Reno/ Carson region will be mixing up exquisite Bloody Marys for guests to taste. The event will be held under the sun on the beach with multiple stages with bands and live DJs, satellite beach bars and food options. Tickets are available online. | FNCTN on Facebook
Take a Truckee garden tour
Slow Food Lake Tahoe will host a tour of Truckee food gardens from a four-season grow dome to a single-family backyard veggie garden on Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour includes a variety of home gardens and ends at Slow Food Gardens in Truckee River Regional Park for light refreshments. Participants will leave with ideas for their own garden space and resources to get started.
Bring a friend, meet inspiring gardeners with all levels of skills on this adventure through town. Online tickets are $10 per person; additional donations are welcome. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy walking shoes. Parking at some locations will be limited, carpooling is encouraged. | slowfoodlaketahoe. org
Historic restaurant opens patio bar
Soule Domain in Kings Beach has expanded its offerings to include a Garden Wine Bar on the front patio. Open daily from 5 to 8:30 p.m., the bar will feature a full wine menu, bottled beers, appetizers, salads and other snacks. No reservations are required. The historic, fine-dining restaurant uses natural and organic meats and fresh produce in traditional dishes from around the world. | souledomain.com
Taste of Gold benefits LTCC programs
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s annual fundraiser, A Taste of Gold, is on Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy regional wines, small-batch crafted beers and locally produced spirits along with tasty bites, live music, dancing and a silent auction. Proceeds directly help students by supporting programs, including the Lake Tahoe College Promise, Student Success Grants and the emergency book fund. Tickets are $100 each. | ltccfoundation.org
Natural Grocers opens in Incline
Natural Grocers is opening its newest store in Incline Village, Nev., on July 31 at 873 Tahoe Blvd. There will be Grand Opening festivities including giveaways and vendors samples on July 31. | naturalgrocers.com
