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Shakespeare’s classic farce

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KAYAKING Sand Harbor

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The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s 44th season is in full swing at Sand Harbor State Park featuring William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” along with the musical production of “Forever Plaid.” Sand Harbor is a magical location for Shakespeare set in a sand bowl against the backdrop of Lake Tahoe. “It was as if the lake itself was a part of the performance,” notes Tim Hauserman in his feature “Shakespeare’s classic farce.” Along with presenting two productions this season, the Festival also offers a Showcase Series featuring musical and dance performances, and the Young Shakespeare program geared toward kids. It’s one event I never miss each summer and I have tickets to enjoy both “The Comedy of Errors” and “Forever Plaid” in the coming weeks. You won’t want to miss it either.

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Lake Tahoe Facts Sightseeing Events Golf Column Golfing Mountain Biking Beaches & Parks For the Kids Fishing Fishing Column Wet ‘n’ Dirty Hiking Announcements Marinas & Boat Ramps

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Tim also explored two other gems on Tahoe’s East Shore – Sand Harbor and the Thunderbird Lodge – on a recent kayak trip for his “Double bucket list special.” It’s one of the more unique offerings in the region to kayak across the beautiful waters of Sand Harbor, land on the private beach at the Thunderbird Lodge and then enjoy a tour and picnic on the historic estate. And, enjoy the far ends of the musical spectrum with two diverse, but equally amazing, festivals – Base Camp and Classical Tahoe. Base Camp features two days of “tribal, primal and hard-hitting bands,” as Priya Hutner writes in this issue, while Classical Tahoe offers “topnotch classical music from some of the world’s best and brightest stars,” according to writer Sean McAlindin. And, the best part is that you can enjoy both. 

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Members of the cast of The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival perform “The Comedy of Errors” at Sand Harbor State Park with shows through Aug. 21. Pictured, from left, are Mack Shirilla, Mandie Jenson, Mickey Ryan and Andrew Kotzen. Read more in this edition on “Shakespeare’s classic farce: ‘The Comedy of Errors.’ ” Photography by Joy Strotz | StrotzPhotography.com

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Eagle Rock HOMEWOOD

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

Marlette Lake

SAND HARBOR

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

Lake

Spooner Lake

Tahoe

Tahoe Pines

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

DEEPEST POINT

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Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Tahoe City

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Incline Village

OLD BROCKWAY

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

BOAT RAMPS

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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

Emerald Bay

South Lake Tahoe

Stateline

Fannette Island SKI RUN

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

LAKESIDE BIJOU

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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

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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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

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Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sight

SEEING

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

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

Donner Summit

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

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

Fannette Island

North Tahoe Arts Center

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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

Tahoe City

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

Bus It To The Beach

Sand Harbor Shuttle

Runs Daily from Incline Village June 25 - September 5

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Tahoe City Field Station

North Shore

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

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.

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Wellness September 2–5, 2016

Endless Summer Yoga Retreat

November 12–13, 2016

Women’s Wellness Weekend

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East Shore

Granlibakken.com 800.543.3221

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Evening settles over downtown Truckee along West River Street. | Mael Passanesi

MUSEUMS

Stampede 90,960

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

Donner 8,736

CAPACITY: A

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

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9,500

Truckee River

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

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Martis 807 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

200,000 AF

CI Independence 17,207 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee Railroad Museum Squaw Valley

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

CAPACITY:

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

P Prosser 19,671 CAPACITY: 29,840

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

PACITY CITY: TY: 40,870 Boca 30,531 CAPA

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South Lake Tahoe

Elevation 6,223.64’ | Elevation in 2015 6,222.70’

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

150,000 AF

Lake Tahoe Museum

Lake Tahoe

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

LAKE LEVELS

100,000 AF

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Truckee

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village Truckee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Double bucket list special

S A N D H A R B O R K AYA K & T H U N D E R B I R D L O D G E STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN

sold before his death was the land where Incline Village now resides. After Whittell died in 1969, most of his land eventually became part of the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, with the lodge controlled by the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society. The Thunderbird Lodge is a dazzling rock house with an elaborate network of rock pathways winding around the property. There are lovely rocky coves and spellbinding views of the lake but what truly makes this tour special is the mystical quirks and eccentricities of Whittell. If you look at the lodge from the outside you will see four chimneys, but there are only two fireplaces. One of the chimneys is an elevator providing access to a secret room. The other holds a safe.

T iences are kayaking at Sand Harbor wo of Tahoe’s most magical exper-

and touring the iconic Thunderbird Lodge. How would you like to do both of them on the same day? You can, just join Tahoe Adventure Company on a weekly tour. In my opinion, the two best places to kayak at Lake Tahoe are from D.L. Bliss State Park or from Sand Harbor State Park. Thus, it’s always a good morning when you push off from the sand to paddle into the still waters of Sand Harbor. And, it certainly didn’t hurt that the day I joined the tour, the water was like glass and even at 9 a.m. the temperatures were already getting toasty. I joined a group of six who were led by guide Chase Aalstadt. He is knowledgeable and cheerful and immediately got the participants excited for their special day. After a quick, but thorough run through of life jackets, paddle technique and the basics of getting into and out of a kayak, we were on our way. I’ve kayaked out of Sand Harbor at least a half dozen times, but it’s enchanting beauty still takes my breath away. We set a nice, leisurely pace across the bay to the lodge,

sometimes chatting amicably, but mostly with our jaws agape at Tahoe’s splendor. As a long-time local, I always treasure spending time on Lake Tahoe with newbies. Our trip included a couple from North Carolina who were just beside themselves with astonishment at the clarity of Lake Tahoe. It never hurts to be reminded again of the sheer dumb luck that left us paddling across this lake instead of say, packing 10

“ I’ve kayaked out of Sand Harbor at least a half dozen times, but it’s enchanting beauty still takes my breath away.” into a tiny boat paddling across the Mediterranean seeking refuge. Once we reached the lodge, this tour gets even more cool. We paddled onto the little beach just below the lodge, pulled up our boats on the normally off-limits private

The servant’s quarters sit below the main house. Other than a woman named, Mae, who was rumored to be Whittell’s mistress, he didn’t keep other employees more than a year because he feared they would then learn too much about him. A 600-foot-long tunnel leads to the boathouse where the “Thunderbird” yacht is housed. This 55-foot-long mahogany beauty with two aircraft engines is now owned by the Preservation Society. It has been plying Tahoe’s waters since the early 1940s and underwent a major restoration last winter.

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> Derek Moore shares his kayaking excursion at Sand Harbor

shore and proceeded to walk around the grounds. That is just not something you are allowed to do unless you are on a tour.

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HISTORIC THUNDERBIRD LODGE

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The next pleasant surprise was that our guide conducted the tour. He knew his stuff and did an awesome job. The Thunderbird Lodge was built by George Whittell Jr. He had the foresight to get out of the stock market just before the crash in 1929, and then to purchase most of the east side of Lake Tahoe from a lumber company that was in dire financial straits during The Depression. The primary reason that the East Shore of Lake Tahoe is mostly undeveloped today, is that after buying all that land, Whittell became a recluse. Originally, he had great plans to develop the property, but later decided he liked having lots of land between him and other humans. The only portion of his vast holdings that he

kayaking spots on Lake Tahoe & Donner Lake Thunderbird Lodge

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After the tour, we jumped back into our kayaks, paddled a short distance to a nearby beach and took a swim as Aalstadt prepared a delicious picnic lunch that we enjoyed on the granite. We then returned to say our goodbyes by 2 p.m., still leaving plenty of time for an ice cream or a last swim with the hordes of happy folks at Sand Harbor.  Tahoe Adventure Company tours to Thunderbird run every Tuesday, with custom tours also available. For more information, visit tahoeadventurecompany.com or call (530) 912-9212.

EVENTS CALENDAR

AUGUST 4-11, 2016

EVERY MONDAY

FootGolf Olympic Valley

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

EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Senior hikers Incline Village

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

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

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

Toddler Time Truckee

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

Digging it Incline Village

Volunteers are welcome, 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season through Aug. 30. Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

Bust a move Truckee

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

Tuesdays sing the blues Olympic Valley

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

Family story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a family story time every Wednesday from 4 to 4:45 a.m. with stories, songs, games and crafts. All ages. | (775) 832-4130

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TRUCKEE THURSDAy S Part street fair and part block party, Truckee Thursdays brings the community together for live music, local vendors and food trucks, a beer garden, kids activities and more every Thursday until Aug. 18 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The last three events of the season are on tap featuring Decoy Band on Aug. 4, Bazooka Zoo on Aug. 11 and Jo Mama & Na’an Stop on Aug. 18. All ages. | truckeethursdays.com

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

Farmers market Incline Village

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

Movies on the beach Tahoe City

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

EVERY THURSDAY

Toddler story time Incline Village

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

Preschool story time Truckee

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

Help with computers Kings Beach

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

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

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

Farmers’ market Incline Village

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

Story time Tahoe City

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

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Volunteers are welcome, 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season through Aug. 25. Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

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

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Part street fair and part block party, Truckee Thursdays brings the community together for live music, local vendors and food trucks, a beer garden, kids activities and more every Thursday until Aug. 18 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. All ages. | truckeethursdays.com

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The rising moon over majestic mountains and scurrying coyotes among soaring pines are only a couple of nature’s wonders greeting Coyote Moon golfers year after year. This course, known for its preserved natural beauty and challenging, yet fair, greens, is a wonderful place to escape into the High Sierra while playing the game you love.

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in Clio since I never played it before. I heard unanimous praise about the course, but could it all be true? As it turns out, yes. Many I talked to said that it is their favorite course anywhere. What I really enjoyed was finding out what exactly makes this place so popular, since it is an hour drive along country roads from anywhere. Whitehawk Ranch is part of a complex opened in 1996 with a golf course, townhouses and single-family homes. The designer was Arizona-based architect Dick Bailey, who has a clean, distinctive style. Most feel that Whitehawk Ranch doesn’t look like any other course. The routing is such so that you do not see too many fellow golfers and it seems that you are out on the course by yourself. The first exposure to Whitehawk Ranch is overlooking an amazing practice area.

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Once on the course, you have four sets of tees (hawks) to choose. You can also play combo tees, and some holes have additional tee grounds a number of yardage combinations. The landing areas are quite wide and while trees frame most holes, they are spaced so that they usually don’t become a hazard. The hole lays-out clearly in front of you; there is no mystery or surprise. You see more mounds along the fairways and greens rather than sand traps since mounds are easier to play. Greens are large, multi-leveled and fast. Most greens have chipping areas to aid those who miss the green.

“Whitehawk Ranch is not easy, but plays very fair, and that is why it is so popular.” Simply put, you have a course that is player-friendly. Not many people enjoy getting beat up, losing a lot of balls and shooting a high score. There is a fine line between hard and unfair. After all, isn’t golf hard enough? Whitehawk Ranch is not easy, but plays very fair, and that is why it is so popular. The signature hole is No. 9 and is a drivable par 4 measuring from 238 yards to 310 yards. A stream meanders across the fairway from left to right well short of the green and then along the right side of the green. A tee shot of only 177 yards is necessary from the three hawk tees to clear the stream. It is an inviting challenge from the tee plus there is enough room around the green if you happen to stray a little. You owe it to yourself to take the trek to Clio and experience Whitehawk Ranch. I can really say, “Please don’t take my word for it, ask anybody.”  For more information or to book a tee time, call (800) 332-4295 or visit golfwhitehawk.com.

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

Movies under the stars Olympic Valley

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ market Beckwourth

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

Bikes & Brews Northstar

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

Watching as a family 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

TGIF Northstar

EVERY SUNDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Kids play free Incline Village

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

AUG. 4 | THURSDAY Forest for the trees Tahoma

Guided Tree Identification Hike at 10 a.m. at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Meet at the picnic tables next to the Nature Center. Hands-on discovery of pinecones, needles and bark of Sugar Pine, Jeffery Pine Lodgepole Pine, Incense Cedar and more. Free. | sierrastateparks.org

Get green thumbs Incline Village

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

Adventure on Route 89 Truckee

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

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Bookshelf hosts a book signing with local authors from 5 to 7 p.m. during Truckee Thursdays in downtown Truckee. Tonight features Todd Borg, author of “Tahoe Dark.” | bookshelfstores.com

Vikingsholm Barbecue honoring Helen Smith is at 5 p.m. Meet at D.L. Bliss State Park to drive to Emerald Bay. The picnic-style barbecue, catered by Big Blue Q, benefits the Sierra State Parks Foundation. There will be a rededication of the Visitor Center. Seating limited. $100. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org

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Book signing Truckee

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

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

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Star light, star bright Northstar

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

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

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North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden on Sierra Nevada College will offer Green Thumb Thursday classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Orchid Care and Maintenance. | demogarden.org

AUG. 5 | FRIDAY Historic bus tour Truckee

The 2016 Historic Bus Tour with local historian and author Mark McLaughlin includes a visit to Truckee’s old town jail, the Donner State Memorial State Park and its new interpretive center. Picnic lunch is included. $50, $45 members. | RSVP northtahoemuseums.org

Hops for Huskies Truckee

Enjoy brews from Tahoe Mountain Brewing’s Taproom from 3 to 8 p.m. to benefit Tahoe Husky Rescue, with a raffle from 5 to 8 p.m. $1 from every beer goes to the organization. Held first Friday of every month. | Tahoe Husky Rescue on Facebook

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Sunday family fun days @ Mtn. Course

Kids 17 & under play free every Sunday (with paying adult)

Friday afternoon golf league

Begins in early August. Fun for all levels. Open to the public. Fun & challenging! Lessons, clinics, TaylorMade demo clubs available. GOLFINCLINE.COM 775-832-1150 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

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

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

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

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Celebrate Tahoe City Days Tahoe City’s 153rd birthday from Aug. 5 to 8 with walking tours, a procession, golf scramble and historical selfie scavenger hunt. Kick off the celebration on Aug. 5 with the Tahoe City Poker Prowl. A Historic Walking Tour, Scavenger Hunt, Sidewalk Saturday and Historic Golf Scramble are being held on Aug. 6. On Aug. 7, enjoy a Waterfront Walking Tour at 10 a.m. and end the day with the Concerts on Commons Beach at 4 p.m. with the Devon Allman Band (see The Music Scene in this issue for details.). Round off the celebrations on Aug. 8 with the Tahoe City Days Procession at 5 p.m. along the bike trail starting at the post office and ending at Commons Beach, followed by the Tahoe City Day Party at the Tahoe City Golf Course with a barbecue, bocce ball, corn hole, putting tournament and live music by Groove Foundry. Join the Procession by dressing up in a favorite old-timey costume, and skate, walk, ride a decorated bike or golf cart, pull a wagon with the pets or kids, build a push-cart float, create a drill team, form a band or be a clown. Use your imagination to come up with something historic and funny. | Tahoe City Day Celebration on Facebook

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Artist night Incline Village

The Potlatch welcomes jewelry artists Artie & Desiree Yellowhorse from 5 to 7 p.m. for music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. The artists will be at the gallery daily from Aug. 5 to 7. | potlatchlaketahoe.com

First Fridays Truckee

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

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More Events Show family support Truckee

Celebrate summer at the Family Resource Center of Truckee’s Carnival Kermes from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Truckee River Regional Park. The family friendly Kermes will feature delicious Mexican food, American food, a raffle, music and carnival games. All proceeds benefit Family Resource Center of Truckee. | truckeefrc.org

All who came before Tahoe City

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

Plant Workshop Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Arnica Uses in and out of the Garden is a plant workshop presented at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center at the Tahoe Demonstration Garden at 10 a.m. $5 suggested donation. | terc.ucdavis.edu

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Meet the makers Truckee

On the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., ages 4 to 9 are invited to a night out of games, dinner, arts and crafts, movie and bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff is on hand. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. | RSVP (530) 587-9437

AUG. 5-7 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Arts & crafts Kings Beach

Peruse the works of artists for sale at Weber’s Summer Arts & Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kings Beach Plaza featuring watercolors, photography, jewelry, pottery and more.

AUG. 5-8 | FRIDAY-MONDAY TC’s birthday celebration Tahoe City

Tahoe City Days is an annual community celebration honoring the town’s 153rd birthday. Walking tours, parade, golf scramble and historical selfie scavenger hunt. Tahoe City Days Procession is at 5 p.m. on Aug. 8 along the bike trail starting at the post office and ending at Commons Beach. | Tahoe City Day Celebration on Facebook

Meet the makers Tahoe City

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

AUG. 6 | SATURDAY Used Book Sale Truckee

Friends of the Library hosts a Used Book Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Truckee Library parking lot. Members can pre-shop from 8:30 to 9:30. Volunteers needed. | (530) 582-7026 or truckeefol@gmail.com

Weed Warrior Walk Tahoe Donner

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a Weed Warrior Weed Walk at 10 a.m. at the Alder Creek Adventure Center. Learn about non-native invasive plants threatening the Truckee River watershed and volunteer to eradicate weeds. 10+ only. | RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 6

Cultivation at its highest Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demonstration Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. From 10 a.m. to noon is Food as Medicine. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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A Double Dose of Laughter By William Shakespeare

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

Family water fun Incline Village

A Pitch-Perfect Jukebox Musical

Incline Village Recreation Center annual Water Carnival is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Village Green. Inflatable water slides, slip ‘n’ slides, water games and vendor booths. Free for adults, $5 ages birth to 18. | yourtahoeplace.org

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Fun with horses Truckee

Monday Night Showcase (August 8): Ann Hampton Callaway

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center offers Saturday night barbecue for families from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, as well as crafts, games and contests. Pony rides for kids less than 60 pounds. $45, ages 13 and older, $25 ages 7 to 12, $10 ages 3 to 6; discount for members and guests. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

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Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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Mark the midsummer Incline Village

Steve Schmier’s Jewelry

An evening hike to Snowflake Lodge is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Diamond Peak Ski Resort Mark the middle of summer with this easy, 1.2-mile hike that includes a guide and cheese and wine social gathering. $20 general, $13 with IVGID pass. | (775) 832-1310

AUG. 6-7 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY All-women weekend Northstar

Northstar California Resort and Specialized Bicycles offers Her Mountain a women’s-only weekend of riding, friendship and fun. Offers two days of riding and coaching from female bike coaches. | northstarcalifornia.com

$63 to $205 in silver ... Less expensive than lunch for 4 in Tahoe. Lasts a lot longer!

AUG. 7 | SUNDAY 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.

Todd Borg book signing South Lake Tahoe

Todd Borg, author of the Owen McKenna mystery series, will be holding a book signing for his new book, “Tahoe Dark,” at 8:30 a.m. at Red Hut Café. | toddborg.com

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A free Tahoe City waterfront walking tour is at 10 a.m. Meet at the Gatekeeper’s Museum for the 1.5-hour, 1-mile tour about how past settlers used Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River. Karen Willcuts is the guide. | (530) 448-4143

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Beaches & Parks EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

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Hwy. 28

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NORTH TAHOE BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

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Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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Grove Street

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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

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Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

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ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

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Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

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SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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Day, evening teen adventures

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers many kids’ arts classes taught by professional artists. Susan Dorwart teaches Hand-building Summer Ceramics at the Community Arts Center on Thursdays until Aug. 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. Anke Haas offers Acrylic & Watercolor for ages 10 to 18 from Aug. 8 to 12 and Aug. 15 to 19. | tdrpd.org

Incline Village Recreation Center offers a paddleboarding and hiking Teen Adventure Trip from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 10. An evening trip from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is to EZ Air Trampoline Park on Aug. 3. | Register inclinerecreation.com

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KidScience Adventure Camp is for ages 6 to 13 at Rideout Community Center. The program is all about making science fun through project-based learning and critical thinking. Session 2, from Aug. 8 to 12, features Medieval Science. | (707) 7932251 or kidscienceadventure.com

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

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The Family Resource Center of Truckee’s celebrates the summer with Carnival Kermes on Aug. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Truckee River Regional Park. The family-friendly Kermes will feature delicious Mexican food, American food, a raffle, music and carnival games. All proceeds will support the Family Resource Center of Truckee. | truckeefrc.org

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

Batter up Big Bat Baseball Skills Development Camp is from Aug. 8 to 12 for ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 at Pomin Park in Tahoe City. Professional coaches will help kids develop baseball skills and knowledge, increase mental focus and improve overall health. North Tahoe Fall Baseball will begin in mid-August and run until mid-October for North Tahoe kids, ages 8 to 14. It is specifically designed to help players with transition from rookies to minors and minors to majors. | Register northtahoell.com

Workouts for fun JR Jazzercise Camp is at the Truckee Community Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to noon in two sessions: Session 2 is from Aug. 8 to 12. Learn high-energy dance moves, fitness games and new music mixes. Students will perform for parents on the last day of camp. | tdrpd.org

Lacrosse camps offered Tahoe Lacrosse Company has joined forces with Tahoe Summer Camps to launch three boys’ and girls’ lacrosse camps this summer. Founded by former Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League player Taylor Simmers, the camps offer an opportunity for players to learn from the best and enjoy themselves. The camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. are for boys Grades 4 to 10 and girls Grade 6 to 12, levels beginner, intermediate and intermediate-advanced. Camp No. 3 is from Aug. 8 to 11 at Truckee Riverview Park. | tahoesummercamps.com

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More Events AUG. 8 | MONDAY Inspiring talk Tahoe City

Historian Mark McLaughlin will speak at the Tahoe Maritime Museum at 4:30 p.m. as part of its summer lecture series about early logging and railroad eras. Open to the public. Free. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Crowdfunding talk Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Silicon Mountain hosts Casey Sibley to talk about “Be A Crowdfunding Success: An Alternative Way to Raise Capital for Small Business Owners” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill. Event also livestreamed. $5 includes pizza and salad. | RSVP Facebook by talk name

AUG. 8-12 | MONDAY-FRIDAY Golf clinics Incline Village

Are you new to golf or returning after many years? Get Golf Ready is a series designed to teach everything you’ll need to play golf in a few lessons. Each lesson will focus on essential golf skills. Topics covered include putting, chipping, short iron shots, long irons, hybrids, fairway woods, driving, course etiquette and rules. Sessions offered throughout the summer. | Register (775) 832-1339 or yourtahoeplace.com

AUG. 9 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Today features Truckee Brand and Diversifying Our Economy. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

AUG. 10 | WEDNESDAY Howling good time Incline Village

Family Story Time at Incline Village Library will feature Nevada’s own Wolfie Jr. The action-packed reading will start at 4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Bowling for seniors Incline Village

IVGID Senior Programs offers bowling nights at Bowl Incline from 4 to 6 p.m. Teams are randomly formed. $12 with IVGID pass; $15 without pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Creative Cocktail networking Tahoe City

North Lake Tahoe Chamber hosts a networking event from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Commons Beach before Movies on the Beach. Enjoy lawn games, food and drinks. $10, $5 members. | RSVP on Facebook

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AUG. 11 | THURSDAY Home tour Olympic Valley

North Tahoe Historical Society presents the 43rd annual Home Tour of unique and historic Tahoe Homes. This year features house in Olympic Valley. Hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting with Bannister. $55. | RSVP northtahoemuseums.org

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An evening of Wine, Wisdom & the Ghost of Mark Twain is at Sugar Pine Point State Park from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pine Lodge. Enjoy wine on the front porch listening to McAvoy Layne as the ghost of Mark Twain. $50, $45 members. | RSVP (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

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Paws 2 Read is for children of all ages at Incline Village Library at 4 to 5 p.m. After reading to a friendly, non-judgmental dog, children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130

Emigrant Trail Trek Hope Valley

Celebrate the triumphs of the emigrants who crossed the Sierra Nevada with a walking, hiking and driving tour that follows the same paths. Hear excerpts from emigrants’ diaries, with option short hikes ranging from easy to strenuous starting at 8:30 a.m. from Sorensen’s. $95, $60 guests, $30 ages 6 to 13. Includes snacks, beverages and trail lunch. | RSVP (800) 423-9949

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Not as we know it Incline Village

U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts a community presentation by Dr. Dan Sperling on “Transforming Transportation, Finally: How Three Transportation Revolutions Are Starting to Disrupt Transportation As We Know It.” No-host bar at 5:30, talk 6 to 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | terc.ucdavis.edu

Summer movie series Incline Village

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

Chamber mixer Truckee

Truckee Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at Mountain Comfort Furnishings from 5 to 7 p.m. | truckeechamber.com

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Sierra Nevada history talk South Lake Tahoe Gary Noy presents an illustrated lecture on unusual and lesser-known stories of Sierra Nevada history, with a focus on California Gold Rush drinking, dining and gambling habits at 6 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Noy is the author of “Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots and Rogues.” | eldoradolibrary.org

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SHAKESPEARE’S ‘THE COMEDY

E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT

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he Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s 44th season is in full swing at Sand Harbor State Park through Aug. 21. While Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” is the headline show, “Forever Plaid,” a musical focusing on the music of the 1950s, will be presented on alternate nights. In addition, the Showcase Series brings musical and ballet performances to the sand dunes, and the Young Shakespeare program introduces the Bard to a younger audience. While all of these productions will surely be entertaining, it is the venue that steals the show. Once you’ve experienced an event under the stars at the edge of Lake Tahoe, it is hard to imagine a better place to see a performance. I recently attended a performance of “The Comedy of Errors.” It’s a lively Rio De Janeiro carnival take on Shakespeare’s classic farce about two twin brothers and their two twin servants reunited after three decades apart. While the focus is on comedy and miscom-munication, it also touches on relationships between the sexes and between generations. Frequent energetic dance and

bright costumes add to the flair. While the show was certainly entertaining for those of us who have not read Shakespeare, I was kicking myself for not reading “The Comedy of Errors” before heading to the show. There are several seating choices at Sand Harbor. The premium seating gets you close to the stage, in large comfy chairs with the option of table service for food and drink. The next step away from the stage are the cafe tables where groups of four can lounge around a table and watch the show. Food service here is also an option. Then you start moving up the sand dunes into the Lower and Upper Gallery sections. As you go up you get further from the stage, but you see much more of the lake, and the price of admission is a lot less. Over the years, I’ve sat in the premium, as well as up on the dunes and enjoyed both opportunities. If you want to really experience the show, and enjoy a fine dining experience without ever leaving your chair, get down to the front. But if you want to experience the lake as much as the actors, go ahead and plod your way up the sand. I remember one glorious evening when I sat up high. The sunset was a blazing show of purples and pinks above Lake Tahoe. It was as if the lake itself was a part of the performance.

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CLASSIC FARCE OF ERRORS’

TIPS FOR A NIGHT AT SAND HARBOR It can get really cold out there. It was a windy, cold night and even with four layers on, I still gazed with envy at my friend’s blanket next to me. Bring your own blanket, otherwise your intermission will be spent like mine, rummaging around in my car hoping to find articles of clothing to provide warmth. For folks from the Bay Area, think of it as like going to a Giant’s night game. By all means eat the food. It is excellent and not too pricy. I dove into tri-tip tacos and my friend devoured a Crab and Shrimp Louie Salad. The burgers looked pretty enticing, as well. And, on this cold evening, hot chocolate and salted caramel brownies were a special treat at the intermission. Our food server was local teacher Heidi Bushway-Verkler, “Working as a server at Shakespeare is a fun summer job. It’s social, fast moving and you can’t beat the incredible setting. The staff is vivacious and energetic, and the patrons are excited about viewing a great show in an amazing venue.”

THERE’S MORE THAN SHAKESPEARE The other major show appearing this year is “Forever Plaid.” It’s a comedy musical based around the premise that a group of four singers known as The Plaids are killed in the early 1960s on their way to their first gig. Now, they come back to life to give the performance they never got to give.

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“I remember one glorious evening when I sat up high. The sunset was a blazing show of purples and pinks above Lake Tahoe. It was as if the lake itself was a part of the performance.” The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival also presents a lineup of Showcase Series events on the nights where the two main shows are dark. Events include ballet, classic and jazz music and modern dance. The D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare program presents an hour-long live adaptation of “The Comedy of Errors” for children. The event is free and provides an opportunity for local middle and high school students to participate in the performances on Aug. 4 and 5.  Parking is free at Sand Harbor after 5 p.m. and the doors open at 5:30. Food and restrooms are available near the entrance. Upper and Side Gallery seating is first-come, first-served and small coolers are allowed to bring in your own food and drinks. For tickets or for more information, visit laketahoeshakespeare.com.

THROUGH AUG. 21

“The Comedy of Errors”& “Forever Plaid” Tuesday-Sunday | 7:30 p.m. AUG. 4

Young Shakespeare | 10 a.m. AUG. 5

Young Shakespeare | 11 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. | Valhalla Boat House Theatre AUG. 8

Ann Hampton Callaway | 7:30 p.m. AUG. 15

Reno Philharmonic Orchestra’s Ol’ Blue Eyes at the Beach | 7:30 p.m. AUG. 26 & 27

InnerRhythms’ Midsummer Nightmare Totems | 7:30 p.m. SEPT. 3

Reno Jazz Orchestra’s Music of the Masters | 7:30 p.m. SEPT. 10

Trails & Vistas World Concert | 7:30 p.m. 19

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

lakes have had fish eradications in areas where there have been identified populations of the frog. It has been my experience that Forest Service personnel have been helpful in determining the presence of fish. Dust off those hiking boots, get a little exercise and catch some great fish. 

TRUCKEE REGION

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

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels)

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

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

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

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

TAHOE REGION

W trout fishermen find that they need ith warm summer temperatures

to look to alternatives to catch trout. Streams get too warm and in the lakes fish head to deeper waters that afford them the cool temperatures. These warm temperatures make it a stressful time for trout. As a result, anglers willing to walk a little into the back country can still find some willing trout in cooler waters. Trout in this environment feed pretty aggressively due to the short season that they have between ice out in the spring or early summer and the next winter. They are opportunistic feeders. Hatches tend to be fewer and whatever insects blown into the lakes and streams from upwind drafts from below are quickly consumed.

BACK COUNTRY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Anglers willing to walk a little into the back country can still find some willing trout in cooler waters.” The back country does take a little more effort to reach. There are no roads, so one has to rely on walking in to reach these waters. Anglers should be in reasonably good condition to attempt to fish in the back country. Those making the effort will find an abundance of rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout in these waters, some within easy walking distance. There is also plenty of written material out there to guide you. Ralph Cutter’s book, “Sierra Trout Guide,” is a great primer for those seeking out fish by doing a little hiking. He talks about hiking, fishing and also tells you what species to expect in these waters. It is a great book to get you started on your quest to fish these waters. Another good book for one of the areas that we enjoyed fishing was the Desolation Wilderness. “Lake Tahoe’s Desolation Wilderness Fishing Guide” by Jerry Yesavage provides an in-depth guide to fishing the waters located with this wilderness area. The Desolation Wilderness was given full wilderness status by Congress in 1969. It lies within the El Dorado National Forest and covers 63,960 acres. Permits must be obtained to hike its trails for day use or overnight camping from the U.S. Forest Service Office in South Lake Tahoe. Visit fs.usda.gov for information. The lakes in this region were once stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This was discontinued due to the impact fish were having on populations of the endangered yellow-legged frog. As a result, only those lakes with self-sustaining populations still have trout in them. Some

Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 335 cfs and the outflow is 251 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries. Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

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

Lake Tahoe | Fishing has been fair to good

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

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 335 cfs.

Be prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers. The LT has been busy so far this season. With the water at this level nymphs are your best bet. Hatches similar to the main Truckee.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release

only with barbless, artificial lures or flies. Fishing is best early in the season and again the fall. Smallmouth bass are now part of the fishery here.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

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

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been fair

from shore. The lake level is dropping fast as more water is being released. 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 | 100 cfs from Tahoe City to 429

cfs at Boca Bridge. It is not flowing out of the lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 130 cfs. Fishing has been good. Keep an eye on water temperatures. Carry a thermometer and check it. Consider fishing alternative water when it gets more than 64 degrees. Caddis imitations, PMD, Little Yellow Stones and streamers are working. This is special regulation artificial only with barbless hook water. Catch-andrelease fishing is encouraged in this section, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season from the last Saturday in April to Nov. 15.

Other waters | Davis and Frenchman are

slowing down with warmer temperatures. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching a few fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. The damselflies are waning. Blood midge and Callibaetis imitations are also producing. Frenchman fishing has slowed, as well. Try the same hatches as in Davis. Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

August 4-10, 2016

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. Sierra Skatepark opens Donner Summit Woodward Tahoe is opening the Sierra Skatepark to the public. The new Skatepark was built this summer to take advantage of the natural beauty of the terrain and brings in urban street obstacles that are themed to match the environment. The skate park is open to the public from Aug. 12 through late October. Woodward Tahoe will also open The Bunker to the public starting Aug. 12 daily. | woodwardtahoe.com

Dog closure ends South Lake Tahoe The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced the end of its annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh. The closure lasts annually from May 1 through July 31. The purpose of the closure is to keep dogs out of critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species. Dogs are now permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, provided they are on leash. | tahoe.ca.gov

TGR’s “Tight Loose” coming Area venues Come join Teton Gravity Research to celebrate TGR’s 21st birthday with the release of “Tight Loose” in September. The tighter your show, the looser you can be. With more than 21 years of traveling the globe and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, TGR has experienced the full spectrum of adventure. It has been a constant evolution of refining a lifestyle – keeping things as buttoned-up on the front end in order to seize the moment when things reach the edge of control. The latest film “Tight Loose” is TGR’s highest achievement to date. From India to Alaska, discover unridden spine walls, massive airs and fullthrottle riding in some of the wildest and most spectacular places on earth. Witness the 21-year athlete roster as they come together for a reunion-style massive group shred of the Palisades at Squaw Valley. The tour will include shows on Oct. 1 at Cargo in Reno and Oct. 20 at MontBleu in Stateline, Nev. | tetongravity.com

Help water trees Area venues It has been hot and dry in Tahoe, and not good for small trees that have been planted, and the Sugar Pine Foundation needs volunteers to help water baby sugar pines. Watering days are on Aug. 9 in Stateline, Nev., and Aug. 18 in South Lake Tahoe. | sugarpinefoundation.org

Women’s climbing clinic Truckee NASTC hosts a women’s climbing clinic on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon for those interested in learning how to climb or experienced climbers who want to meet other women climbers and challenges themselves. If you are new to climbing, you will learn all the basics and you are in charge of your level of challenge. Experienced climbers can expect to climb pitches suited to their level and get helpful climbing tips. | skinastc.com

A bucket-list classic Downieville The 21st annual Downieville Classic is from Aug. 4 to 7. Voted one of the 10 best

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mountain bike festivals in the U.S., the classic offers exhilarating wheel-to-wheel racing and a righteous party in the streets. The cross-country course is a 29-mile point-to-point adventure. Volunteer to help and receive a free T-shirt, food and beer, as well as discounted camping in town. | sierratrails.org

A stinger of a trail South Lake Tahoe The U.S. Forest Service – Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit with American Conservation Experience crews have started construction on the Kingsbury Stinger Trail. The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is asking for volunteers to help build the new trail on Aug. 5, 21 and 26, Sept. 21 and Oct. 9. For all trail days, meet at 9 a.m. at the end of North Benjamin/Andria Drive. | trails@ mountainbiketahoe.org

Whose mountain is it? Northstar Northstar California Resort and Specialized Bicycles offers Her Mountain on Aug. 6 to 7. The for-women-only weekend offers two full days of riding and coaching from female bike coaches. | northstarcalifornia.com

The good, the bad and the ugly Reno, Nev. Arch Rivals Superhero Run is back for a second year on Aug. 9. Participants will dress as their favorite superhero or villain to run a 5km in downtown Reno, starting at West Street Plaza at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $25. Every runner, 21 years of age and older, will receive a cup to use in the Superhero Reno Crawl that starts at 8 p.m. | superherocrawl.com/race

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Auburn Ski Club hosts the Sierra Crest In It for The Long Run on Aug. 6 starting at 7 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Adventure Center. Both the 30 and 50K races begin at Tahoe Donner and end at Auburn Ski Club. This year, ASC is introducing a new 15K fun run that starts and ends at the Alder Creek Adventure Center. The 50k race will start at 7 a.m., the 30K at 8 a.m. and the 15K at 8:10 a.m. The 30k and 50k courses start on Tahoe Donner’s extensive trail system, heads up and over to the Donner Lake Rim Trail, and ends on the Auburn Ski Club trails, crossing over the crest of the Sierra Nevada. These point-to-point trails offer runners a fun, and challenging but manageable route, with plenty of dirt, rock, forest and elevation change. Enjoy a post-race party at the finish line for race participants and volunteers with dinner and drinks. Register in person at Tahoe Mountain Sports. | (530) 536-5200 or auburnskiclub.com

Calling all boaters Homewood On Aug. 15, the Tahoe Yacht Club (TYC) will sponsor the Woody Overthe-Bottom rally held in conjunction with the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance. This popular event has been held for more than 25 years and is now open to others. Lake Tahoe boaters, Concours’ wooden boat participants, power boaters and TYC members can participate. Participants must be ready to collect race instructions on the water off Obexer’s Marina at 8:30 a.m. The finish will be approximately one hour later near the Tahoe City Marina. There will be a separate start for all wooden boats beginning at 9 a.m. TYC members and others joining the fun in non-wooden boats will run the same course and start directly following the wooden boats. Separate trophies will be awarded at the TYC Clubhouse during a light brunch celebration following the race at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required by Aug. 6. The rally is $35 per boat, and the brunch is $25 per person. | laketahoeconcours.com

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

Kirkwood REI Coop Outessa Summit at Kirkwood Mountain Resort is from Aug. 19 to 21. This women’s-only weekend getaway offers an array of outdoor activities with professional instruction, wholesome food, good wine and challenges. The threeday camp is sold out, however, one-day spots from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. are available, which include lunch and a choice from all the activities. Single-day passes are from $224 to $249. | outessa.com

Help in trail maintenance Truckee Pacific Crest Trail Association needs volunteers on the trail maintenance crews to continue efforts to relocate 6 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in the Tahoe National Forest. This new route will resolve problems where the PCT shares the tread with vehicle traffic on forest roads, moves the trail from private property onto public land and eliminates conflicts with other user groups. The new route will be more scenic and have better quality water sources and camping opportunities. This relocation project will be from Aug. 10 to 14 and Aug. 14 to 17. | donnersummitareaassociation.org

Maintain the trails

Race for chocolate

Tahoe venues Truckee Trails Foundation needs help with trail maintenance. There are three volunteer days scheduled: Hole in the Ground Trail on Aug. 6 and Emigrant Trail on Sept. 17. Volunteer days are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include lunch and beverages. | Register truckeetrails.org

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

Mountain bike festival Meyers The Meyers Mountain Bike Festival on Aug. 13 and 14 features the Triple Crown Ride (check out the course map at TheTahoeWeekly.com) on Aug. 13 covering more than 30 miles with a 5,200foot elevation gain. Riders should arrive at the Divided Sky at 7:30 a.m. to register for the ride. The ride will kick off at 8:30 a.m. The event features an after-party with a barbecue, beer garden, vendors, live music, raffle and a kids’ zone featuring a pump track, slow rollers and more at Divided Sky. The fun continues on Aug. 14 with bike demos and unlimited shuttle access with a morning session on Onedias Road and shuttles up to Corral Trailhead. Food and beer start at 2 p.m., with live music starting at 3. | meyersmtb.com 21

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

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

GRANITE LAKE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE LAKE

Boarding for Breast Cancer presents the 12th annual Skate the Lake on Aug. 5 and 6. The 28-mile longboarding marathon promotes an active lifestyle and raises awareness for breast cancer prevention, outreach and education programs. The goal is to raise $25,000 for B4BC.

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

Participants can longboard, bike, blade or roller skate. The kickoff party and registration is on Aug. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Dockside 700 in Tahoe City. There will be a silent auction, food, drinks and music by Another Damn Disappointment.

BALANCING ROCK

On Aug. 6, the skate will begin at 8:30 a.m. at 64 Acres parking lot. Helmets are mandatory and those younger than age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver. | classy.org/lake-tahoe/events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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Announcements

Tomando Control de Su Salud The Family Resource Center of Truckee will host a series of Tomando Control de Su Salud on Thursdays until Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center of Truckee. Tomando Control de Su Salud is an evidence-based, self-management program developed by Stanford University’s Division of Family and Community Medicine. Spanish-speaking community members living with chronic disease are encouraged to participate in the small-group workshops led by Stanford trained facilitators. Workshop participants will learn healthy living practices in addition to care management tools and techniques, through highly interactive and supportive group work. | truckeefrc.org

Grants offered for Meyers projects The Meyers Community Foundation is seeking grant applications to fund projects that enhance and enrich the community of Meyers. The grant process involves submitting a short application and attending a board meeting to make a presentation. The Foundation was founded in 2011 by three Meyers’ residents and business owners who were looking for ways to build community and improve Meyers. | meyerscommunityfoundation.org

From chaos to calm Truckee For Goodness Sake offers “Messages in the Blood” with Adam and Josh Bigelson is on Aug. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. This informative lecture is on the Eastern philosophy that believes there are holograms in the eye, ear, foot and tongue. The same can be said for the blood. The blood shows holographic images that may show disturbance fields that are structural, energetic, emotional or

spiritual and that inhibit healing. Sanskrit Chanting and Philosophy with Kacey Davy is on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Connect with Sanskrit’s timeless sounds through the chanting of classic ancient texts: “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” and the “Bhagavad Gita.” The resonance created when chanting is not just pleasing to the ears, but its vibratory effects have a subtle influence on our consciousness. No experience is necessary. Texts will be provided. | goodnesssake.org

Fire restrictions in place Fire restrictions on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin are in effect. Campfires will be restricted to certain exempted recreation sites and other fire-related activities will be prohibited. Illegal and unattended campfires cause more than 90 percent of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin and increased fire danger due to the ongoing drought and warm summer weather is a big concern at Lake Tahoe. On National Forest System Lands, fire restrictions mean: No open fires, campfires or charcoal fires are allowed outside of exempted recreation sites. Campfires must be built within agency-installed and approved fire rings or grills. Lanterns and portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit. No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. Internal combustion engines are restricted to National Forest System roads, routes, trails and areas. No possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device, using an explosive or operating a welding or other torch with an open flame. All fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are always illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. | (530) 543-2600

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ife often takes Tahoe kids away from the lake once they graduate from high school. In fact, just a handful of my classmates from North Tahoe High School are still living in Tahoe and prospering a few decades after graduation. Charlie Soule and his brother, Steve, who run the Soule Domain restaurant, are two of the lucky few. Charlie and Steve moved to Tahoe with their parents in 1969, quickly making their way to what would become their family home on Steelhead Avenue in Kings Beach. It was a tight fit for the four children and their parents in a three-bedroom house with just one bath. But in those days, Kings Beach was your home, not your house. “You could sneak down to the main drag, go to the record store, flirt with girls, grab some ice cream or take amazing hikes into the woods with your pals. It was a good place to grow up,” said Steve. Charlie’s story of becoming a successful restaurateur began a little rocky. In his senior year at NTHS in 1976 he wrecked a friend’s car and needed to pay for it, so he got a job as a dishwasher at the Tom Foolery Restaurant in Tahoe City. He worked through the summer then went off to college, but the following year he was back at the restaurant. “I started cooking, got my season pass, skied all the time, worked nights. I never went back to college,” Charlie says. He needed to embellish his resume to get a job in the kitchen of The Pines and Hugo’s at the Hyatt in Incline Village, but he learned a lot about cooking, until he got fired. He headed off to San Diego, seeking a new start. But the job market was tough, so he returned to Tahoe broke and frustrated to live with his parents. Finally, it was time for his first big break. He took a job at Christy Hill in Olympic Valley. “That’s when I realized there was a future for me in cooking, Matt and Debbie were only a few years older than me and owned this really nice restaurant. They seemed to be totally happy. To me it seemed like a really cool thing, as opposed to just cooking as a job,” said Charlie. In 1985, after working for Christy Hill for several years, his Uncle, who had recently inherited some money and was looking for a good investment, was impressed with Charlie’s culinary skills. He asked Charlie what he thought of the log cabin restaurant for sale next to the casinos. “At first I’d thought, why would anyone go there when they could eat in the casinos for 99 cents? But I had a VW bug, a few pair of skis, and lived in a rental house in Squaw Valley, what did I have to lose? I wasn’t expecting it; I felt really blessed,” said Charlie.

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“ But I had a VW bug, a few pair of skis, and lived in a rental house in Squaw Valley, what did I have to lose? I wasn’t expecting it; I felt really blessed.” –Charlie Soule He was just 26 years old, had never been a manager and now backed by his Uncle, he was going to run a restaurant. He called it Soule Domain (when he worked at Christy Hill whenever he was in charge they said it was Soule’s Domain) He started serving breakfast, lunch and dinner while living in the quarters above the restaurant. “It was a lot of work and wearing me down. I wanted to be known for dinner, that was what my passion was,” said Charlie. He cut back to dinners only, which has made the restaurant successful ever since. Meanwhile, Steve graduated from North Tahoe High School in 1982. He attended Sierra College, then Santa Rosa College. “I was a good student, but wasn’t anywhere close to a degree, I wasn’t into it, but thought I was supposed to go to college,” Steve said. In 1989, Charlie called him for help. He needed someone to run the front of the restaurant, but at first Steve wasn’t ready to return to Tahoe. He finally relented and for many years, they have been a well-oiled machine. “We have a great working and personal relationship,” Steve says, “I’m the front

house guy. The last word on the floor. He is the last word overall. He is chef/owner; he does the menus, wine and scheduling. I’m the guy who coordinates the dining room,” says Steve. They feel they are in the right place for the success of the restaurant, “Steve has really good social skills. They love it and they love him,” Charlie said. While the overall leader is Charlie, it is Steve who best describes the Soule Domain experience: “The food is delicious, using well-sourced ingredients, put together creatively in some cases, and traditionally in other cases. Some menu items will make the staid palates happy, while aggressive foodies will also be entertained.” While Charlie is busy cooking, Steve focuses on keeping the dining room “stunning to look at in every season. As a floor staff it is our job to be welcoming and accommodating and pleasant.” A number of times the Soule Domain has won awards for the Best Place to Take A Date. While Steve loves the accolades he says, “It is so much more than that; it is very unique dining experience.” Charlie loves to travel, especially when it gives him a chance to visit places like San Francisco, New Orleans and France, where he can sample some of the world’s best restaurants. They are both addicted to rooting for their favorite sports teams, although they are not necessarily supporting the same teams. Keeping a restaurant running and successful in Tahoe for 30 years is a tough feat. It takes courage, a lot of hard work, a bit of luck, and in this case, a pair of brothers who know how to work together and stay out of each other’s way.  For more information, visit souledomain.com.

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

Visitor Center features new exhibits Incline Village, Nev. The Visitor Center in Incline has opened a new art exhibit in The Art Annex to run through Oct. 30. A hosted artist reception will be held on Aug. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Loomis-born artist Jason Forcier specializes in mixed media paintings. He is inspired by natural textures and tropical colors observed from his travels, which is imitated within his art. Forcier’s memory of street art and weathered doors combined with the old paint and miscellaneous supplies he obtained from his family’s hardware store helps aid him in the creation of his paintings. Sky Emerson’s passion for the outdoors has led him to a versatile career as a photographer and videographer. When not being charged by bears or hanging from cable cams, he can be found photographing weddings and natural portraiture. Emerson developed a love for photography while shooting action sports movies for his company, Summit Side Productions. His desire to observe and experience nature’s magnificence drives him to shoot thousands of stunning images. | gotahoenorth.com

Tilting the Basin celebrates Nevada art Reno, Nev. Nevada’s artists are creating innovative work ranging from painting, sculpture and installation, to photography, interactive and sound art. Their work is informed by popular culture, the natural environment and landscape, as well as cultural identity, politics and current events. “Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada,” on display from Aug. 5 to Oct. 23, is a land26

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Sculptor Kelly Cassidy at work in her studio. | Artist Studio Tour mark exhibition at the Nevada Museum of Art that provides a wide-ranging overview and understanding of the most accomplished work being created by more than 30 artists living and working across Nevada today. Co-curated by Nevada Museum of Art Curatorial Director and Curator of Contemporary Art JoAnne Northrup and Las Vegas-based art advisor Michele Quinn, “Tilting the Basin” is a statewide survey celebrating Nevada’s diverse and far-flung voices. In celebration of the new exhibit, the museum will host a Members’ Premier on Aug. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m., a talk with Rachel Stiff on City-Desert Relations on Aug. 5 at noon, and an Artist’ Panel Discussion on Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. | nevadaart.org

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Art for profits Incline Village, Nev. Artist Steve Lambert will create a new installation for Sierra Nevada College’s Garage Door Gallery during the upcoming MFA-IA Summer Residency 2016: “The Co-op Bar and Café.” There will be a closing reception on Sept. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Co-op Bar and Cafe will create a community space for students and raise money for their projects in the form of a cooperatively owned bar that offers snacks, coffee and alcohol. Investors can contribute food and bottles of liquor to be sold at the co-op. Patrons can purchase food, have a drink at the end of the day and hang out with friends, while putting money back into the local arts community. At the end of the show, investors will receive a portion of the profits and the rest will be made

available to students for collective projects. | sierranevada.edu

Lots of art for $5 Reno, Nev. Art Walk Reno starts at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of every month throughout the year. Guests can see the works of local and regional artists on display in venues within the Arts District, between Liberty Street and Second Street and Virginia Street and Arlington Avenue. The walk begins at West Street Market in downtown Reno. Tickets are $5. | artspotreno.com

New works at Cobalt Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artists Studio features the work of Mary Beth Hamilton and Pam Sutton in August. There will be an artists’

Truckee Art Truckee hosts a painting and wine party with Painted Vine on Aug. 5 at the gallery in downtown Truckee. The cost is $30 per person. | arttruckee.com

Let the body speak South Lake Tahoe The next meeting of the Tahoe Art League is on Aug. 10 at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Sculptor Sandy Allie will be presenting on “The Clay Sketch from Live Model: How to Come Prepared for the Short Pose.” Allie began studying art history and studio arts in 1987 at Lake Tahoe Community College and found her passion in sculpture. After earning an associate’s degree, she became an instructional aide in LTCC’s art department and eventually an adjunct instructor until she retired in 2008. Although deeply inspired by the broken fragments of antiquity, as well as great masters of the past, she doesn’t seek the classic ideal. She allows the language of the body to tell the story. | (530) 5442313 or thenewtalart.org

On Grand River, c. 1930

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reception on Aug. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Workshops offered are Sail Away with Easel & Wine on Aug. 8 and Painting Lake Tahoe in Watercolor on Aug. 20. | cobaltartiststudio.com

What’s on at Atelier Truckee Linda Fahey’s work is on display at Atelier until Aug. 31. Beyond being the chief curator and proprietor of YONDER, Fahey spends much of her time in the shop’s studio, making her own line of ceramics, all inspired by a life lived by the coast. At YONDER, her open studio is a space for exploration, innovation and collaboration. Her work is shown at respected shows in the Bay Area and is available through design-focused stores such as Anthropologie, Voyager and Rare Device. Atelier offers a number of ongoing classes and drop-in groups. | ateliertruckee.com

City by local artists. The “Focus on Carson” photography contest and banner, a coalition project, has been in the making for a year. The contest was open to all Carson City residents. The coalition received 53 entries and was juried by Robert Petersen, an award-winning photographer and teacher at Western Nevada College, Fallon. It will be on display throughout the summer. | artscarsoncity.com

Fish inspires art Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “Silver State Swimmer,” with artwork by Michael Malley at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Community Center. The free exhibition is available to the public until Nov. 10. The wilderness and the Sierra in particular have always been a paramount

“Tilting the Basin”

Nevada Museum of Art | Aug. 5-Oct. 23

American Impressionism Nevada Museum of Art | Until Aug. 14

“From Steam to Steampunk”

Sparks Museum & Cultural Center Until Aug. 16

Print Project BRICK | Until Aug. 29

“Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

Linda Fahey Atelier | Until Aug. 31

Focus on Carson Photography Banner Carson City | Until Sept. 1

Steve Lambert Garage Door Gallery | Until Sept. 1

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

Anna McKee Nevada Museum of Art | Until Sept. 18

Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

New Crop 2016 Capital Arts Initiative Courthouse Until Sept. 29

Sky Emerson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until Oct. 30

Jason Forcier Incline Village Visitor Center | Until Oct. 30

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Photography exhibit

Carson City, Nev. The Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition installed the “Focus on Carson” photography banner on the Hop & Mae Adams Foundation construction site fence at Curry and Telegraph streets. The banner displays 20 photographs taken in Carson

ONGOING

“Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground”

Incline Village, Nev. Two artists have exhibits at Incline Village Library through August. Mike Phillips, a direct descendent of the Choctaw Indians, will be showcasing his work in the display cases. He creates unique vessels of wood and alabaster using a lathe along with hand carving. He learned his art while studying with internationally known wood turners. Niko DeMaria has had exhibitions in NYC, Mallorca, England and Lake Tahoe. He has designed restaurant interiors, created murals, dabbled in landscape design and traveled extensively. | (775) 832-4130

Banner with a focus

Calendar Sparks Museum & Cultural Center Until Aug. 16

On display at the library

Carson City, Nev. The Nevada Artists Association hosts its annual judged Photography Exhibit through Sept. 10, with an opening reception at the NAA’s annual potluck dinner on Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will be on display at the NAA’s Gallery. This exhibit is also an NAA artists’ regular show. | nevadaartist.org

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University of Nevada, Reno | Until Nov. 11

Michael Malley Carson City Community Center | Nov. 11

“Wallsprawl”

Female Torso 3 Sandy Allie | South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

Beading class offered South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League presents Beading Classes until the end of September at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Art Room from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Bead artist Rande Szromba will teach participants six stitches and six or more jewelry projects. Materials are not included. Class size is limited to 12 students. | (530) 721-1435 or tahoe.szromba@gmail.com

source of inspiration for Malley. Using the Lahontan cutthroat trout as a muse, he focused his sculptures and drawings on this iconic and threatened species. | arts-initiative.org

Nevada Museum of Art | Until Dec. 31

Anthony McCall Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 8

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1. LITERATURE: Which conservationist wrote the book “The Sea Around Us” in 1951? 2. FOOD & DRINK: What are the food items mentioned in the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of the Bahamas? 4. BIRTHSTONES: What is another name for a ruby, July’s birthstone? 5. CARTOONS: What kind of creatures are Disney characters Chip and Dale? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the nickname of the University of Idaho sports teams? 7. EARTH SCIENCE: What is magma? 8. GAMES: What word refers to a draw in the game of chess? 9. BIBLE: In which two books of the Bible do the Ten Commandments appear? 10. TELEVISION: In this 1970s-80s TV drama of the same name, what does the acronym “CHiPs” refer to?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Differences: 1. Headband is missing, 2. Arm is moved, 3. Lizard is missing, 4. bus name is different, 5. Bus mirror is smaller, 6. License is missing.

When I finally found my long-misplaced holepunching tool, I announced “Awl is not lost.”

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1. Rachel Carson, 2. Peanuts and Cracker Jack, 3. Nassau, 4. Red corundum, 5. Chipmunks, 6. Vandals, 7. Molten rock, 8. Stalemate, 9. Exodus and Deuteronomy, 10. California Highway Patrol

TRIVIA TEST

It was notorious American self-described “gonzo journalist” Hunter S. Thompson who made the following sage observation: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a ride!’”

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Horoscopes

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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

The time has come to advance your position. Thoughts about doing so have probably been brewing for a while already. Broadening your horizons somehow feels right, perhaps necessary. This implies new modes of expression, new angles. Doing so will prove inspiring and activate your enthusiasm.

A playful cycle continues. Your drive and passion are at a peak and opportunities continue to roll in. Yet, this is not strictly a time for practical concerns and ambitions. These will come into focus again soon enough. This is a time for fun and frolic with friends and lovers.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) An important and powerful creative cycle is upon you. Disciplined efforts are required. Beyond the first measure of success which is to show up and engage at all, the deep end challenge is to overcome fears that may be blocking you. This is where action must replace thought and over analysis. Just do it.

Weaving work and pleasure continues. New plans and designs leading to fresh expressions are featured. While not a frivolous time, it is one during which you can enjoy a new quality of creative fulfillment. Be willing to give more than usual and weave a bit of drama into your performance to wow your audience.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Your sense of individuality is shining through. Something has changed; something significant. It is not based merely on outer circumstances. Synchronicity is at work here. This marks an important turning point for you. Your public and professional status is involved. Endings are likely and so too are new beginnings.

The theme of mixing business with pleasure is strong for you now. As the month progresses, the momentum will build. Although your body wants to express, dance, play and feel; your mind wants to work, think, study and analyze, with practical achievements in mind. One without the other just might not satisfy.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) A spotlight is shining on your career; in fact, there may be a few and each crisscrossing. This is likely to be an exciting time. Maybe even some of your dreams are coming true. Yet, you do have to pay your dues somehow. Perhaps it is time to acquire new tools, skills or strategies. Earned rewards will be granted, but you may have to ask.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) You are on a high. As if suddenly, your vision is wider, deeper and clearer. Looking back, you have come through so much. There are likely many reasons to rejoice. Yet, there does remain some important inner work to do. This includes confronting inner fears and doubts. Acknowledge your victories and give thanks to cultivate more strength yet.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Reaching deeply within is important now. With a good attitude and deliberate focus, you could unearth some real treasures. These may manifest as recognition of the creative skills and talents of others that you can access. Passion and intrigue are woven into this plot. There could be endings, even death, yet new beginnings and rebirth are assured.

You have arrived at a stage in your destiny when you are meant to bring extra emphasis to your creative potential. This includes creating beauty somehow. You will likely choose to express yourself in a variety of ways at this time. Focusing on becoming healthier as a state of beauty may emerge as your top priority.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) A playful and animated mood prevails. Yet, your focus will deepen and take on a bit more of a serious tone this week. Critical analysis and making improvement close to home is likely. This could include research or at least being open to suggestions and strategies. Weave play and creativity into your practical goals.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A review of your gifts, talents, skills and resources continues. Recognizing the same in others is featured. Doing so will support a compare and contrast perspective. Do you need to refine your skills? Who can you role model or get training from? A learning curve is fast approaching. August will prove pivotal in this regard.

Tails in Tahoe Skylar

Hansel

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

This spunky boy is not only cute, but has a wonderful personality to match. He was brought to us with his sister Gretel, who has been adopted.

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

This little muffin is 5 months young and is a Chihuahua Mix. She came in with her sister Salsa who got adopted this afternoon and now there is only one puppy left.

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L ucky Baldwin | Ta h o e V i s i o n a r y, P a r t I was just 18, he won $200 by betting on his own horse in a South Bend race. He parlayed those winnings into $2,000 and used the money to elope with his girlfriend. In 1853 he moved to San Francisco where he bought a hotel, refurbished it and then quickly re-sold it for a $5,000 profit.

“Comstock plunger, real estate promoter and glamorous libertine, who loved most,

After Baldwin purchased “Yanks” hotel in 1880, he re-named it the “Tallac House” for the 9,785-foot mountain to the southwest. Tallac is the Washoe Indian word for “Great Mountain.” Baldwin’s new resort soon became the pride of Lake Tahoe. E.J. Baldwin was known more for his fondness for fast horses and young women than protecting the environment, but he saved the towering trees along the beach by building a sawmill on his property at Fallen Leaf Lake. The mill provided lumber for new construction, thus preserving the original forest in the area around the hotel.

after a sharp trade, to squeeze M A R K M C L AU G H L I N

three girls at once.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Read Part II in next week’s edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

E He knew how to make money, lived a

lias “Lucky” Baldwin wasn’t just lucky.

life of risk and adventure and left a scandalous trail of marriages, divorces and affairs in his wake. One of his biographers called him a “Comstock plunger, real estate promoter and glamorous libertine, who loved most, after a sharp trade, to squeeze three girls at once.” At Lake Tahoe he is best remembered for the legendary Tallac Hotel that he operated near South Lake Tahoe in the late 1900s. Baldwin’s legacy lives on today at the Tallac Historic Site, a stretch of century-old, beachfront estates near Baldwin Beach that is free and open to the public for bike rides, strolls and swimming a few miles south of Emerald Bay. In the summer of 1879, Baldwin visited a Tahoe hostelry near Emerald Bay owned by Ephraim “Yank” Clements. Baldwin walked beneath the unspoiled stands of old growth timber and strolled along the sandy beach. The demand for tunnel supports for the Comstock mines had already taken a terrible toll on the majestic Sugar Pine forest that once cloaked the mountains in the Tahoe Basin, but here the trees stood tall. The next year in November he bought Yank’s 2,000 acres, which included a threestory, 40-room hotel, saloon, horse barns and a general store, all along one mile of lakefront. After the purchase, Baldwin announced; “My land acquisition will save this vast forest from the beauty-destroying ax of the woodsman so that the magnificent pines and cedars may be admired by generations to come.” His upscale hotel and casino would also boost Tahoe’s reputation as a “destination resort” for travelers looking for luxury accommodations rather than the rustic backwoods fare common at that time. Baldwin developed it into one of the classiest resorts in the country. Ironically, Baldwin’s moniker “Lucky” came from a windfall of more than $2 million dollars realized from his investments in those very Comstock mining operations that had decimated the Tahoe Basin. Back in 1866, Baldwin had a safe full of Hale & Norcross 30

mining shares. He was speculating in Nevada mines like everybody else in San Francisco and Virginia City. At the time, the stocks were worth less than he had paid for them, but he didn’t want to sell at a steep loss. That spring, Baldwin was invited by a group of British sportsmen to accompany them on a big game hunting expedition in India. Before he left, Baldwin instructed his broker to sell the mining shares if they ever reached the price he originally paid for them. While he was away, miners digging in the depths of the Hale & Norcross discovered a rich vein of silver. The stock soared in value, but the broker was unable to sell the rising stock as ordered because Baldwin had taken the key to the safe with him. When he returned to San Francisco, Baldwin’s mining shares were worth a fortune and the nickname “Lucky” was his for life. Born in Ohio on April 31, 1828, Elias Baldwin demonstrated moneymaking capabilities early. As a 13-year-old boy, he decided that he had had enough of school and secured a job at a livery stable. He worked there long enough to buy a horse. When he

As Baldwin’s profits grew from his various investments, he decided to build the finest hotel in the West. Work on the Baldwin Hotel at Market and Powell streets began in 1873. The bold entrepreneur spared no expense in the construction and appointments of the opulent hotel and theater and it opened to rave reviews in 1877. After his first visit to the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California, Baldwin bought the Rancho Santa Anita, a 6,000acre spread. The tight-fisted Baldwin was a shrewd businessman, but Harris Newmark, who owned the ranch, drove a hard bargain, too. Baldwin offered Newmark $150,000 cash for the ranch, but Newmark demanded $175,000. Baldwin refused and walked away, but soon returned with the $175,000. This time, Newmark told him that the price had risen to $200,000. Baldwin was livid and again stormed out of the office. Newmark called after him and told him that the ranch would cost $225,000 the next week. Grumbling expletives, Baldwin paid Newmark’s price of $200,000. One of Southern California’s early real estate promoters, Baldwin later subdivided sections of his property for sale and printed brochures extolling the virtues of the mild weather: “Epidemics, diseases, poisonous insects, tornadoes, cyclones, earthquakes and thunderstorms are practically unknown.” When one customer hesitated to pay $200 for an acre of land, Baldwin snorted, “Hell! We’re giving away the land; we’re selling the climate!”

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Over the next eight years the facilities were expanded and improved. Baldwin and his partners added another steamer to the growing Tahoe fleet. Named for the resort, the Tallac was billed as the “handsomest steamer on the Pacific Coast.” The five-star hospitality at the Tallac House was an anomaly at Lake Tahoe in the late 1800s. Consider the comments of a female correspondent for the San Francisco Bulletin who arrived at North Lake Tahoe in 1886. She reported that Tahoe City had a permanent population of about 25 people, but after encountering some Tahoe locals during the course of a week she wrote: “The inhabitants were a queer class of people—old hunters, miners, and inn keepers of the ‘early days.’ Their knowledge of the inclinations and desires of tourists is exceedingly limited.” Stay tuned for Part II.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

SALUTE THE TROOPS OF THE 10TH We often take for granted the remarkable array of ski resorts in the United States, but one group deserves special recognition for their development. It was veterans of the 10th Mountain Division, an elite unit of military ski troopers that were largely responsible for the rapid growth of the modern ski industry after World War II. Local men were well represented in that division. In 1997, Highway 89 between Tahoe City and Truckee was renamed The 10th Mountain Division Highway in salute to these Winter Warriors. Two signs posted on each end of the highway commemorate this honor.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe author Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Music SCENE August 4-10, 2016

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“ I like to play music that’s forward thinking and substantive but still makes me dance, smile and feel good. Berlin house and techno meets funky, feel good disco.”

–Justin Jay

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DANCE, SMILE & FEEL GOOD

KREWELLA

There are a number of live electronic acts performing this year. In a male-dominated world, the group Krewella has been taking the electronic world by storm. Fronted by sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf (they are half Pakistani) they’ve had a string of hits and have played at some of the largest EDM festivals, performing to audiences of 30,000 people. “We live and breathe Krewella every day. We are singer-songwriters and artists, sisters and friends,” says Jahan about the band. They are passionate about what is happening in the world and want people to take a bigger role in what’s happening in politics. “Women need to be represented and get more involved. It’s important for our generation and the ones after ours to not be complacent and not just focus on our little bubble. We need to have more empathy and caring for people in the world,” says Jahan. The sisters realize that their audiences may disagree ideologically, but both women

agree that when people are celebrating side by side and dancing it is a way for each other to get along. “It’s a ripple affect,” adds Jahan. “Our music is tribal, it’s about being human and letting go,” says Yasmine of their performances. “Our live shows are cathartic, raw, emotional and intense; we can let loose,” she adds.

Justin Jay is another live act that is gaining traction in the world of EDM. Jay has thrown numerous intimate house parties in LA with high-profile guest DJs and offers fans an opportunity to participate via Facebook. The band formed during college when Jay was a DJ and producer. He leans toward house, techno and dance music from Europe particularly Berlin, London and Ibiza.

JUSTIN JAY

“The festival started out as a heavy, bass-driven festival and as our audience matured their musical tastes have changed. The lineup is still peppered with deep house, dub step and bass heavy sounds and we still keep true to our bass-oriented acts. We’ve added a more diverse lineup of different electronic genres,” explains Reder of the talent this year. “We look at who’s available, who our audience is, their production and popularity when choosing talent,” he adds. Expect highend production, flames and amazing performances from Burning Man veterans the Dancetronauts.

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Justin Jay are just a few of the headliners performing at the Bass Camp Festival on Aug. 6 and 7 at the Hard Rock. “We have three stages and a new grass field for festivalgoers, a vendor village with food and beverages and an interactive art wall for participants to get creative,” says Paul Reder, organizer and founder of Bass Camp.

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With Josh Taylor on vocals and Benny Bridges on guitar, the unlikely trio has created a unique EDM sound. Their album “Fantastic Voyage” was recently released. “The songs are so diverse and we wanted to avoid confusion to our fans. We released our avant-garde, artsy, deep house European sound on one EP and then we released another EP, which is more funk and soul inspired,” explains Jay. Performing at Bass Camp with their whole band, Jay and friends tap into electronic music while expressing their art and creatively. “I hold Lake Tahoe dearly and love Lake Tahoe fans,” says Jay, who grew up playing classical piano. “I like to play music that’s forward thinking and substantive but still makes me dance, smile and feel good. Berlin house and techno meets funky, feel good disco.” The all-ages festival promises to bring some of the brightest talent in the electronic world to the Hard Rock.  For more information or tickets, visit basscampfest.com.

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HOT BUTTERED RUM lives for a good time, and a mindful recklessness settles in whenever these five guys step on stage. From Anchorage to Miami, the group’s onstage chemistry fuels the lovefest that is a live Butter show. Rooted in the trajectory of West Coast bluegrass, Hot Buttered Rum plays what has been described as California’s own acoustic music. | facebook.com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe

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Jeff Watson Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Grateful Bluegrass Boys Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. The Novelists Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m. Bias And Dunn Cottonwood 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Lost Whiskey Engine Moody’s 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Joy and Madness Downieville Classic 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Shakespeare” Sand Harbor 10 a.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Charles Fleischer The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Foals w/Finish Ticket Cargo 8 p.m. Lost Dog Found Peppermill 8 p.m. Orbison and the Everly Brothers Reimagined Sparks Nugget 8 pm. Peter Noone’s Herman’s Hermits Grand Sierra 8:15 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Justin Lee Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 9 p.m. Poupon, Case, MrSmeaggs, Roger That! 1 up 10 p.m. The Wiz Kid Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m. Josh Nasar Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. Special Events Hot August Nights Victorian Square Sparks

AUG. 5 | FRIDAY RENO & BEYOND TAHOE & TRUCKEE Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Armor and the Hot Dogs Sands Regency 4 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Shark Sandwich Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Lake Affect Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Steel Breeze Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Another Damn Disappointment Dockside 700 5 p.m. Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 6 p.m. Julie Courtney and Doug Nichols Cottonwood 6 p.m. Morris ‘n Love Nakoma Resort 6 p.m.

Paul David and the Drivers Kings Beach State Recreation Area 6 p.m. Classical Tahoe Full Orchestra Sierra Nevada College 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Sunny Ozell Moody’s 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Pearl Sky Harrah’s 9 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Whitney Myer Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ JosBeatz Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. DJ Johnny Big Boy Tahoe Biltmore 11 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Shakespeare” Sand Harbor 10 a.m. Charles Fleischer The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. “Young Shakespeare” Sand Harbor 3:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Forever Plaid” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Jazz & Beyond-Carson City Music Festival Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Boomtown 5 p.m. Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m. Cherie & John and Take This Band Bliss Mansion 6:30 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Rocky & Judith Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Orbison and the Everly Brothers Reimagined Sparks Nugget 8 pm. Decades Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Keak Da Sneak, Glasses Malone and the Federation Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Acoustic Jimmys Sands Regency 8 p.m.

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Daughtry makes their return to Reno on Aug. 6 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino.

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tree goes out through the roof. It is quite magical. I hope people can have a visceral, emotional experience from coming to the concert.” Each week of concerts features different guest artists including celebrated pianist Joyce Yang, international violinist Bella Hristova, Broadway singer Davis Gaines and Cuban-American soprano Lisette Oropesa. The festival also features solo performances by violin and viola soloists Daniel Khalikov and Anton Jivaev. Originally from Soviet satellite of Uzbekistan, this nephew/ uncle duo are now stars at the Metro-

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of making Lake Tahoe a destination for lovers of classical music, to have positive economic impacts for the Tahoe Basin and to be on the highest level of performance,” says Revzen. “I believe that in a very short amount of time, we will become a known destination.” And as far as the musical experience itself, Khalikov has some simple advice: “Be open-minded and let music flow through your body. Be open to get whatever effect it has on you. Just enjoy it.”  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit classicaltahoe.org.

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Cruise Across the Crystal Blue Scenic daytime and evening dinner cruises aboard Lake Tahoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved paddlewheel boats offer unique lake views and endless photo opportunities year-round.

This is Lake Living The marina invites you for summertime adventures on the water. Go parasailing or rent personal watercraft, power boats, kayaks, and standup paddleboards.

Great Food, Casual Setting Specializing in local, sustainable cuisine and offering American favorites, the resort restaurant is open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music on select dates. Sunset Bar & Beach Grille open seasonally.

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William Close PJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5:30 p.m. Lloyd Jones Village at Squaw 6 p.m. Classical Tahoe Chamber music Cornerstone Church Incline Village 7 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TapHouse 8 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Himmel Haus 9 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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THE MUSIC SCENE

Aug. 6 | 10 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Devon Allman BAND

HAILING FROM CORPUS Christi, Texas, guitarist and songwriter Devon Allman is the son of musician Gregg Allman. An award-winning blues singer, guitarist and producer in his own right, Devon and his band represent the next generation of Allman music. Part blues, part rock, part jam, Allman has been touring worldwide since 1999. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Paul David and the

Drivers

Aug. 5 | 6 p.m. Kings Beach State Recreation Area Kings Beach PAUL DAVID AND the Drivers are an alternative rock band with a driving beat and sound that is distinctly their own. The diversified upbeat style of this band will have you out of your seat and wanting more when it’s over. Paul David and the Drivers will grab your attention with their original music and plenty of fun highenergy tracks. | northtahoebusiness.org 36

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Drought Relief The Beacon 1 p.m. Big Sticky Mess Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m. Bazooka Joe Truckee Thursdays 5 p.m. Neighbors Cottonwood 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Galactic w/Naughty Professor, Jelly Bread Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Comedy of Errors” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Darryl Lenox & Ahmed Bharoocha The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

MINER, THE FOLK-ROCK family band from Los Angeles formed by husband and wife Justin and Kate Miner along with Justin’s brother, Jeremy Miner, returns to Tahoe to perform their sultry, sexy indie sound. | crystalbaycasino.com

Aug. 7 | 4 p.m. Commons Beach | Tahoe City

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Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Karaoke Pastime Club 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Forever Plaid” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Futurebirds Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Forever Plaid” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Will Durst Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m. Darryl Lenox & Ahmed Bharoocha The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND RENO & BEYOND Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Clemon Charles Boomtown 6 p.m. George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Sunny Ozell The Saint 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band Sands Regency 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m. World Dance Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Rocky LaPorte & Ron Morey Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 10 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m. Coburn Station Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m. Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams Valhalla 7:30 p.m.

Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Mozart in the Mountains Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran CC 4 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 6 p.m. Tony Ghiglieri Sands Regency 6 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Comanche Joey St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m. Rocky LaPorte & Ron Morey Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m. The Akedelics Sands Regency 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. King Lil G Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Whitney Myer Peppermill 7 p.m. King Lil G Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Artist Industry Night St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Two Steps Down Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 9 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m. Rocky LaPorte & Ron Morey Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Will Durst Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m. Special Events 39 Marketplace Street Faire Victorian Square 4 p.m.

KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet halfpound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

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

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

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

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

WEST SHORE

The West Shore Café and Inn | Seasonal California cuisine

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

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movie “The Blob,” replicates and produces one of the latest hip and healthy beverages in the country. Kombucha is one of the fastest growing businesses is the U.S., according to Hannah Crum, President of Kombucha Brewers International and co-author of the “Big Book of Kombucha.” Crum likens the kombucha industry to what the yogurt industry was when it first started. “The yogurt business is now a multimillion dollar industry,” says Crum. She estimates there are almost 500 companies brewing Kombucha in the U.S. “There is a lot of mythology around kombucha. It likely originated in Asia. In the turn of the century, the Russians claimed they got it from Japan. It may be hundreds if not thousands of years old,” Crum explains. Jewelry designer Molly Knickerbocker home brews her own kombucha. She uses either black or green tea as a base and has nurtured her culture or SCOBY, which stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, since 2008. “The culture likes a mild and warm climate and doesn’t want to be in the sun,” explains Knickerbocker. SCOBY cultures are a flat, yellowish-brown disc with numerous layers that resemble a mushroom and floats on top of the jar of tea. Kombucha proponents agree that the beverage is helpful in aiding digestion, which enhances the immune system and is purported to help with wounds.

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eight are standard flavors and eight are seasonal. With flavors like Jedi Oolong, Evil Jungle Prince, Roots ‘n’ Culture and Kaffier Coriander, the company has created a cult following. The brew is non-alcoholic and can be purchased at New Moon in Truckee and Tahoe City, Tahoe Central Market and on tap at Alibi Ale, as well as numerous locations throughout Reno.

“ Kombucha keeps us healthy and the bacteria helps break down our food to better absorb nutrients.” –Claire Dunlop CREATING FLAVOR PROFILES Jennie Fairchild, Brett Kendall and Uncommon Kitchen’s Doug Baehr are coowners of Folk Brewing Company. “We are the original Lake Tahoe Kombucha and source our water directly from Lake Tahoe for our kombucha,” explains Fairchild. “We call ourselves the champagne of kombucha. It’s light and dry and effervescent almost champagney,” she adds. “We slow brew our kombucha in single batches with organic ingredients. We use whole foods to brew and there are no extracts or artificial flavors,” explains Fairchild. “Doug and Brett are the brew masters and the genius behind it all. Both are longtime Lake Tahoe chefs they brew it like a culinary dish creating different flavor profiles,” says Fairchild. The company brews 16 different flavors,

Fairchild says kombucha also mixes well with beer and makes great cocktails.

HOME BREWING TO BOTTLE Family and friends who loved Claire Dunlop and Sean Nash’s brew inspired the couple to start Nash Kombucha. Their kombucha is made with an herbal tea base and is not caffeinated. They rely heavily on herbs, which Dunlop says are high in antioxidants. The company produces two standard flavors – Cherry Blossom and Citrus Ginger – and rotates their seasonal flavors; currently they are pouring Blueberry Bliss. Dunlop says there are a number of reasons to drink kombucha, “It’s amazing for everyone’s gut and good for women’s reproductive systems. Kombucha keeps us healthy and the bacteria helps break down our food

to better absorb nutrients,” says Dunlop. Nash Kombucha can be found at the Sunday Truckee Community Farmers’ Market, Tahoe Food Hub and Smokey’s BBQ in Truckee.

MEDICINAL USES WITH CANNABIS One of the more unique kombucha brews is Kannabucha. Prepared in small, artisanal batches by Tahoe Herbal Care owners Jen Barnaby and Lee Graham, their kombucha is made with jasmine tea base and cannabis, and uses all organic products. The two-fold fermentation takes seven to nine days for the initial process and up three weeks for the second step. “Kombucha is high in vitamin B and probiotics, and cannabis helps with antianxiety, pain relief and acts as a sleep aid and is a win-win for people that are sick,” says Barnaby. For more information on local Kombucha, visit folkbrewing.com, nashsbrewco.com or tahoeherbal.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 to read more. Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly. com to read more.

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Oktoberfest vendors sought Tahoe City Downtown Association hosts its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Oct. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. featuring live music, cold beer, barbecue sausages and wieners, and fun games for all ages at Layton Park at the Gatekeeper’s Museum. Vendor applications are being accepted. Limited space available. Sponsors and volunteers are also needed for the fundraiser. | visittahoecity.com

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Truckee Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. The High Sierra Edible Garden Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 13. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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Beckwourth Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trom-betta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series of four nights that celebrates food, farm and community in Beckwourth. Each night will feature a special guest chef preparing a signature dish: on Aug. 20, Sean Conroy of Longboards Bar & Grill in Graeagle; and on Sept. 10, Douglas Dale of Wolfdale’s in Tahoe City. The four-course dinner, starting at 4:30 p.m., includes wine and beverage and music. The dinner is $130 per person. | RSVP (530) 832-0114 or sierravalleyfarms.com

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estled in a quaint Tahoe cabin in South Lake Tahoe stands a food and wine retreat that is the top Zagat-rated dining experience in the region. Let me introduce Evan’s American Gourmet Café. The pride and commitment of 28 years of ownership by Evan and Candace Williams show through in every detail. Their team provides formal service while making guests feel as casual. In addition, Evan Williams is a professional wine judge and passionate advocate of all things vine. In the kitchen, chef Dustin Hull creates everchanging menus that reflect his intent to blend cuisine styles from the world over. Knowing Chef Null’s reputation for out-of-the-box pasta dishes, we started with the saffron fettuccine with scallops in a creamy, herb-inflected bath dusted with fresh, chopped green onions. Redolent of spice, herbs, rich pasta and the fresh onions, this calls for a super hero of a wine to match and balance all the textures, flavors and complexities. To the rescue came the 2007 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage. Brioche, saline, vanilla cream and a beam of citrus

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Seeking maximum food-wine bliss, we finished with the chocolate raspberry crème brûlée tart with a graham-cracker crust brushed with dark chocolate. Gotta go port here and Williams offers one of the best port and dessert wine selections in the region. There are about 125 available by the glass or bottle. The brûlée treatment and graham cracker call for a tawny — the Dow’s 10 Year Old Tawny made for a perfect pastry partner. You’ll find all this sensory heaven at 536 Emerald Bay Road. For more information or reservations, call (530) 542-1990 or visit evanstahoe.com. Bon appétit  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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are all in play here, reminding one that top California sparklers can match anything from Champagne. Another special du jour was the lobsterstuffed salmon served with caramelized onion mashers and broccoli napped in a buerre blanc. Seafood and butter sauce love them some Chardonnay, especially a rich and energetic one from a cool vintage, such as 2011, and the Auteur Durell Vineyards was chockfull of cookie spice, body, fresh coconut and crisp apple making for a wonderful course partner with the seafood. It seemed hard to top that but we tried our best with a rosemary-garlic rack of lamb prepared medium rare in a raspberry and wine demi-glaze with parsnip mashed potatoes and a refreshing foil of minted zucchini curls. Monte Rosso is one of California’s great Zinfandel vineyards and the 2008 Rosenblum Cellars version brings it with earthy, herby, dark-berry, peppery goodness. It is magic with lamb and root vegetables.

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R E S TA U R A N T D I R E C T O RY ALPINE MEADOWS

KINGS BEACH

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

ANNIE’S DELI

L D RA

CARNELIAN BAY

Deli

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

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

D RA L D

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

CRYSTAL BAY BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer)

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

NORTHSTAR

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

L D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

(775) 831-0346

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

(775) 831-2700

L D

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

D RA

TAVERN 6330’

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

B L

TC’S PUB

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

BIG FOOT DELI

Deli

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer Tasting Bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

D RA

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

(775) 831-8317

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2636

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

B L

L D

B L D

August 4-10, 2016

TAHOE CITY

LOCAL FLAVOR

FRONT STREET STATION

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

OLD TOWN TAP

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 563-5233

L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D L D

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

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

RED TRUCK

Café

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

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

B L

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

11325 Deerfield Dr.

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

SUMMIT SWIRL

Frozen Yogurt

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 414-4080

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TOGO’s

Deli

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

L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Sandwiches 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

TAHOE VISTA BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

(530) 546-4819

GLOBAL CAFE

Cafe

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1717

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

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

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

B L

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

(530) 546-3244

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

(530) 546-4800

D RA

(530) 546-4281

TRUCKEE

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

WEST SHORE CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ

Organic Café

Tahoe Donner Cross Country (530) 587-9484

B L

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

FOOD TRUCKS

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

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E articles on ribs and one of my readers arlier this summer I wrote a few

asked for a Barbecue Sauce recipe. There have been a few things going on this summer that’s kept me pretty occupied, but Carol, this one’s for you. This recipe is similar to one I wrote quite a few years ago, but with a few additions and tweaks. It has a little heat that the first one did not, as well as a little more flavor due to those additions. One of the good things about cooking is that it’s always evolving and the more you get into it, the more you see where things can be added or subtracted. Cooking becomes an experiment in flavors. That is a great base Barbecue Sauce, but I wanted to expand on it. When I think of Barbecue Sauce, there are a few ingredients that come to mind. Tomato is the first obvious ingredient and that is followed by vinegar, which means there must be some type of sweetener, which I’ll talk a little more about in a minute. Molasses is an ingredient that also gets thrown into the category of needed ingredients.

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After those main things, I start thinking about other flavors or ingredients that just make sense in my mind that should, or at least could, be complimentary to the sauce. Garlic and onion are fairly obvious choices, and then celery and carrots, although possibly not things some people would think of in a Barbecue Sauce, are to me at least, ingredients that bring a subtle flavor that will blend in well with the other much stronger flavors. After these ingredients come the herbs and spices, and this is where it starts getting more individualized. Barbecue Sauce, to me, has a slightly smoky flavor to it. Cumin, which I also use in the rub, can add a touch of this along with flavor, without adding any heat. Since I did want a touch of heat, I added first the chipotle, which being a smoked pepper will add a little heat, as well as some great smoky flavor. Then, since the chipotle isn’t that hot, I added some cayenne. Of course, you can also add thyme, rosemary or any other herbs if you want. The recipe below is the exact amounts I used with the exception of the maple syrup, but you can start with half the heat and add more as your taste buds deem fit. Use just a little chipotle for a tiny bit of heat and smokiness, add cayenne for straight heat or leave the heat out all together. The liquid smoke will add smoky flavor, but it is strong so only use a few drops. As for the maple syrup, this is what I used for my sweetener. You can use just brown sugar, honey or any combination, but I wanted to see if the maple would also bring a little earthier flavor to it. Barbecue Sauce is pretty strong in the flavor department, so it can overwhelm your taste buds. Sometimes you need to walk away for a while or

even finish seasoning it the next day to let those taste buds get a clear image of what you’re looking for. Also, this recipe yields about 24 oz. of sauce that is pretty thick. You can thin it down a little with water or I used more maple syrup (you can never have too much syrup in anything), which is why that is the lone exception to the exact amount in the pull out section. That’s the amount I used for the initial sauce. Lastly, if you are shopping and need an idea of some ingredients, simply pick up a bottle of Barbecue Sauce off the shelf and check out what they used. The main difference is this one doesn’t have all the preservatives. Enjoy. 

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Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

BARBECUE SAUCE

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 1 carrot, diced 2 celery sticks, diced ½ yellow onion, diced 3 large garlic cloves, diced 2T butter or oil 1, 12-oz can tomato paste 2½ T cider vinegar 2½ T red wine vinegar 4 T molasses 4 T brown sugar 1 t dry mustard ½ t cumin 1/8 t cayenne 1/8 t chipotle ½ T fresh ground black pepper 1 C maple syrup (can substitute honey) 8 drops liquid smoke ¼ T salt to taste Sauté the carrot, celery, onion and garlic in the oil or butter until soft. Add the tomato paste and stir until hot. Add the vinegar, molasses, sugar, dry mustard, cumin, black pepper and half the maple syrup and stir together. When this mixture is hot, remove it from the stove and place it in a blender. Start with a few quick bursts being sure to cover the top with a towel and hold it down tight. Remember, hot things in the blender can expand rapidly when blended so be careful so as not to get burnt due to the top popping off. After a few pulses, let it blend until smooth, slowly adding the rest of the maple syrup, cayenne and chipotle to taste and desired heat level. Add the liquid smoke a few drops at a time to taste and then salt to taste. Thin out with water, vinegar or more maple syrup, according to taste and your own desired thickness.

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