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10 Are You Ready for Burning Man? 17 Star Tours 21 Tahoe Local 24 Sierra Stories 26 The Arts

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UNDER THE NIGHT SKY As children, we all dream of growing up to pursue our favorite career, which can change as quickly as the days.

My earliest memory is of wanting to be a race car driver.

I loved when my dad would take my sister, Michelle, and I out for Sunday afternoon rides on country roads in his 1968 Chevy Camaro Z28 equipped with a racing engine, reaching speeds probably not too safe in retrospect.

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While I didn’t pursue a career in astronomy, I still have a life-long love for gazing at the night sky. I’m always looking up at night to catch the changing light of the moon, to enjoy the twinkle of the stars and the planets, and every time I see the Milky Way spread over Lake Tahoe it takes my breath away. That’s one of the many reasons I enjoy Tahoe Star Tours so much. Tony Berendsen still has that child-like twinkle of excitement in his eyes during each star tour. His passion and love for astronomy is evident, and that translates into an amazing experience at his tours. I look forward to each tour I’ve enjoyed with Tony, and I hope you will take the time to enjoy one, too. Read more in “Star Light, Star Bright” in this issue. 

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

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… the mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city... Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light.

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How the lake was formed

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

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

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

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 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.

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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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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.)

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tahoe City Field Station

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

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Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

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

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

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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.

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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

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AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

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

F year, Tahoe becomes less populated and or some the playa calls loudly. Every

EVERY MONDAY

That’s usin’ your feet Olympic Valley

a bit of a ghost town as people pack up and head to Black Rock City. This is my second time experiencing Burning Man. Getting ready for the journey can be a bit overwhelming. I have a huge to do list, as do a number of people I know who are preparing to go to the festival from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5.

Frankly, I am a little stressed as the clock winds down. Apparently, it’s time to finish cooking and freezing meals and start thinking about the myriad of other things I need to do to get ready. The pressure of hitting the road and having no clue how long I am staying is a factor. So I’m preparing for the duration.

Many people have offered tips and things to help get ready for a week in the desert.

What’s on the list? Sort, organize and get camping gear in order.

Thanks to Ann Marie Sheridan, I am

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 South Lake Tahoe

American Legion South Lake Certified Farmers’ Market is on Tuesdays until Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

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

“Whatever you end up doing out there, an adventure is to be had.” residing in her carport again to prepare.

It’s a feat to erect my camp, but it worked out well last year. The structure serves as bedroom, closet and kitchen space. I am adding a tent for an additional dust barrier to put my bed in. An air mattress, sheets, down comforter and pillows are needed for a comfortable rest.

BE READY FOR NIGHTTIME There are bike preparations to deal with.

As a primary mode of transportation, best to make sure it’s playa ready with a tune up, decorations and lights. Burning Man occurs during the waning crescent and new moon phase, so it will be quite dark. Lighting up bikes and nighttime outfits is imperative.

And, there’s costumes and clothing to sort out. I’ll make sure to take another run to Viv’s at Unique Boutique for accessories and any additional wardrobe needs. This year’s theme is DaVinci’s Workshop.

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> Priya Hutner shares her tips for packing food for the Playa

> The art of Tahoe at Burning Man > Through the lens with the photos of Nick Cahill

> Priya Hutner relives her first time at Black Rock City

EXPERIENCE THE ART & MUSIC Anne Artoux, Sales Manager at the Tahoe Weekly, has been attending Burning Man for more than 15 years. This year, she’s camping with the group that is the creative force behind “Jar of Sand,” a large-scale 10

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recommends printing the guide and reviewing the list. Burning Man is world renowned for its art and creative tour de force.

Artoux also recommends visiting the Burning Man Web site to review the art installations before arriving.

“It’s good to have a plan, even if you end up not doing what you planned,” says Artoux.

“And, consider a guided art tour,” she adds.

burningman.org

EXPLORE THE CAMPS

Use the Burner Map to make a plan burnermap.com

Check out the music rockstarlibrarian.com

(8-foot tall by 4-foot in diameter) canningstyle “glass” jar filled with plastic collected from beaches of the Pacific Northwest that brings awareness of pollution in the ocean.

Artoux has mastered the art of Burning Man preparedness and had some great tips for getting playa ready.

“It’s best that each outfit is organized and packed in a Ziploc bag for daywear and nightwear with accessories,” explains Artoux. She’s a fan of onesies and wears them throughout the festival.

She is also vigilant about her cooler life.

She manages her coolers and ice meticulously staging coolers and using 2-inch by 4-inch pieces of lumber to keep them off the ground so the heat doesn’t melt the ice.

Artoux suggests a few things to do before heading to Burning Man to make the most of your experience and not get stuck wandering aimlessly the entire time you are on the playa. (Although aimless wandering can be an amazing experience, as well.)

On her pre-playa to do list: “Make sure to add yourself to the Burner map. This is a great way to locate friends on the playa,” she explains.

Preview the music by visiting Rock Star Librarian’s Web site. This offers a comprehensive list of music on the playa. Artoux

In addition, I’ve chatted with a number of people who’ve offered ideas to prepare for the Burn. One such suggestion was to take some time to explore the list of theme camps and what they are offering. There are camps offering music, and camps that offer food and drink, some camps present engaging talks with guest speakers on almost any topic you can think of, as well yoga and meditation classes and healing arts like massage and reiki.

While some camps provide more unique offerings, there are many that offer the practical like places to rest or fix your bike, and even a bike park to play on. There’s even a camp offering New York Pizza; my New York self might need a fix. Each camp is listed on the Burning Man Web site with a description of what they offer. It’s fun to peruse and see what’s going on. Whatever you end up doing out there, an adventure is to be had.

In addition to packing, cooking and last minute to dos, I am getting my camera gear together for a photo essay of my journey and packing my journal for a follow up story of my adventures in the desert.

I am excited to experience the uncertain and unexpected.  Follow Priya’s experiences at Burning Man at facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly, @TheTahoeWeekly and TheTahoeWeekly.com

The 55+ Hiking Series offers guided hikes to various Lake Tahoe locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors until Oct. 25. 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

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, grab-and-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

Socialize at sunset Incline Village

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

Farmers market Incline Village

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

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ market Tahoe City

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

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

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

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

Farmers’ market Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market presents a market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe School until Sept. 15. No market on Aug. 25. | laketahoemarkets.com

Star light, star bright Northstar

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

Movies under the stars Olympic Valley

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ market Beckwourth

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

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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

OUT & ABOUT Matt Palmer | Squaw Alpine

August 25-31, 2016

All day | Bison 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Cherry Pickers 2 p.m. | Fetch Fest 2-4 p.m. | Dusty Green Bones 4-5 p.m. | Yappy Hour 5-7 p.m. | Trout Steak Revival

FOUR-LEgg ED CELEBRATION

The 7th Annual Peaks and Paws Festival at Village at Squaw Valley returns Aug. 27 from 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Peaks and Paws is a special day to celebrate dogs, with petfriendly guided hikes up the mountain, an array of specialty products pet vendors, live bluegrass music all day, 3rd Annual Fetch Fest at Cushing Pond, an Ultimate Flying Dog Show and demonstrations, and Yappy Hour drink specials. Peaks and Paws is a fundraiser for the local community and all proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.

Fetch Fest is a timed, ball retrieval contest to see which dog can retrieve the most tennis balls from Cushing Pond before time runs out. Fetch Fest will begin at 2 p.m. and has a $5 entry fee.

The Ultimate Flying Dog Show performances and demonstrations from JD Platt’s K9 Kings Entertainment will feature daredevil dogs showcasing some of the most incredible dog tricks and high-flying action in the world. Guests can engage in one of the world’s largest pet meet and greets, and witness a fun mix of live entertainment with music, comedy and audience participation.

Lagunitas Brewing Company will be serving $5 beers and wine will be available by the glass. Yappy Hour will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. and feature $1 off drinks and complimentary pet treats. Live bluegrass music performances will take place throughout the day. | squawalpine.com

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A Location, location, location. Back in well-known caveat of real estate is:

my hometown of Milwaukee, there are dozens of courses within a half-hour drive.

In Tahoe, I found that there are many courses within that 30-minute trip, but there are also some popular courses within an hour or so away. Plumas Pines Golf Course is one of those.

After an hour-plus drive winding along country roads, you reach Plumas Pines. The course opened in 1980 and was designed

by Homer Flint. Like many courses, it is part of a planned development. The first sight of the course and golf range from in front of the octagonal clubhouse is breathtaking and worthy of a picture.

A look at the scorecard shows four sets of tees, but the total yardages are not long.

However, the slope ratings are rather high.

A course with short yardages and high slopes always indicates a tough track.

The first four holes are said to be the toughest. I might not go that far, as none are in-your-face difficult, but are fair. Overall, the course is playable. Plumas Pines is a mountain course with elevation changes, but not repetitive in any way. Each hole has its own character, so it never becomes dull. Yes, there are lots of trees and adjoining houses, so accuracy is required from the tee.

Each green is well trapped and water can also be found with an errant approach shot. The par 3 holes may look easy from the tee, but beware. They are cleverly

designed and a mishit or wayward shot may find the water or careen into trouble.

The overall condition of the course was amazing. I don’t remember a course being lusher throughout.

It was hard to decide on a signature hole because so many are interesting. But, I decided on par 4 Hole 6. It measures from 315 to 254 yards as a slight dogleg. Very narrow off the tee, so plan on whatever club will get you to 100 yards. From there,

“A course with short yardages and high slopes always indicates a tough track.” it is all carry over water to a shallow green.

A long hitter may try for the green, but I can’t imagine why because it is a reasonably easy four-shot hole if you play smart.

Par is seldom a bad thing.

I had heard that Plumas Pines seemed like the little brother of some of its neighboring courses. Not true at all. It is straightforward and a lot of fun to play for all levels of players.

I can’t make a decent comparison to any other course, but I am positive I will not hesitate to make a return trip.  For more information or to book a tee time, call (530) 836-1420 or visit plumaspinesgolf.com.

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Farmers’ market South Lake Tahoe

The Ski Run Farmers’ Market is held every Friday until Aug. 26 from 3 to 8 p.m. at 1132 Ski Run Blvd. | skirunfarmersmarket.com

Bikes & Brews Northstar

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. 25 | THURSDAY

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

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a one-hour virtual tour of projects throughout the watershed at 8 a.m. to learn about the group’s work. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Hike and soak Markleeville

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

IVGID hosts a senior trip to Grover Hot Springs State park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hike around the park and relax in the natural hot springs. $37, $30 with pass. | Register (775) 832-1310

Tastes of Incline Incline Village

The 15th Annual Tastes of Incline returns with tasty food and wine at The Chateau from 4 to 7 p.m. Includes raffle and auction. Tickets $60 advance, $70 at the door. Tickets at The Potlatch. | (775) 832-8086

Star light, star bright Northstar

Primo wine dinner South Lake Tahoe

EVERY SATURDAY

Valley vista hikes Olympic Valley

Take in the alpenglow during a guided sunset hike from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays until Aug. 31. Meet in Resort at Squaw lobby at 4:15 p.m., weather permitting. $35 per person. | (530) 5836300, ext. 6818

Star light, star bright Truckee

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

EVERY SUNDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

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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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Park Prime in Hard Rock Café Hotel & Casino offers a wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary wine pairings are from Sierra Foothills winery, Vino Noceto. The five-course dinner is $85 per adult. | RSVP hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

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USPTA pros provide drills & tips for all aspects of the game

demo rackets & paddles available for rent Our first-class facilities are open to the public with an indoor pool, group fitness classes, cardio room, gymnasium, 11 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, a variety of programs for the whole family and more!

AUG. 26 | FRIDAY Logging tour Incline Village

Nevada State Parks is hosting a ranger-led tour from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Travel up Tunnel Creek Road and view the remains of the tunnel that took two flumes through the mountain, then hike out to the Bullwheel at the top of the historic Crystal Bay Railroad for talk about logging history. Meet at Tunnel Creek Café parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Four-wheel drive is necessary. Ages 8+ welcome. Free, donations accepted. | RSVP (775) 831-0494

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Night sky unlimited Incline Village

Enjoy a guided tour of starry wonders with professional stargazer, Gigi Giles, at Spooner Lake from 8 to 9 p.m. Spooner Lake’s limited light pollution provides exceptional views of the night sky.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.

Free; park entry fees waived. | (775) 749-5980 or spooner.ranger@gmail.com

Meet the makers Truckee

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

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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.

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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.

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

COLDSTREAM VALLEY Easy to moderate | 6 miles RT This loop offers a mellow ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring and circumnavigates a series of ponds. From Donner Pass Road, take Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt. After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, the valley opens up.

Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond, then turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Park outside the white gate on Coldstream.

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

BIJOU BIKE PARK

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

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

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

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

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

BULL RIDINg & BARREL RACINg The Truckee Pro Rodeo returns to McIver Arena in Truckee on Aug. 27 and 28. The rodeo features barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding. The event kicks off with Kids’ Day on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids can enjoy a free day of rodeothemed activities, learn to rope, enjoy stick horse races, enjoy a free barbecue lunch and more. Friday night features the BBQ Dinner and Team Sorting from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music by Richard Blair and Cowboy Poetry by Dan Seaborg. Tickets are $15 for dinner or $15 to participate in team sorting.

The rodeo performances are Aug. 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.; gates open at 3. The Western Dance will follow the rodeo with live music form Everyday Outlaw. The dance benefits the Truckee Donner Junior Horsemen Association. Sunday’s rodeo is from 1 to 3:30 p.m.; gates open at 11 a.m.

Tickets are $15 adults, $10 ages 6 to 12 and free for kids ages 5 and younger.

A family pack is available for Sunday only for $45 for two adults and two kids. Premier Seating is $50 per person. Tickets sales at the gate are cash only. No outside food or drink. | truckeerodeo.org

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Golf in the dark Incline Village

AUG. 27 | SATURDAY Rocky ridge guided hike Tahoe City

Family fun with glow golf putt-putt, a glowin-the-dark chipping contest, shootout on the driving range and more from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

There will be drinks and appetizers for purchase, live music and fun activities at the Incline Village Championship Golf Course. | golfincline.com

Local Carmen Carr guides this hike to Ellis Peak at 9 a.m. Meet at the Kaspian and Blackwood Canyon turnoff on State Route 89. Will carpool to trailhead. The roundtrip hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain of 814 feet. | (530) 550-5192

Winemaker dinner Northstar

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center offers Pancakes and Ponies for ages 2 to 6 and from 9 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a breakfast followed by a 15-minute pony ride. Or simply enjoy the breakfast. $35 with pony ride, $15 breakfast only. | tahoedonner.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, hosts a fourcourse wine pairing dinner featuring Silver Oak Cellars and local ingredients prepared by RitzCarlton chefs at 6:30 p.m. $125 per person. | RSVP (530) 562-3051

AUG. 26-28 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Stroll and admire Tahoe City

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

Railroad fun Portola

The 34th annual Portola Railroad Days is a community festival celebrating the rich history of Portola as a railroad town. The three-day event will be held at the Portola City Park. Some of the activities include: a classic car cruise, music, Western re-enactors, vendor fair, raffles, a food court, an assortment of athletic games, the Willie Tate Memorial Run and a softball tournament. | portolarailroaddays.com

Morning easy rider Tahoe Donner

Donner Summit hike Truckee

REI Outdoor School offers a Level 3 Sierra Hiking to Frog Lake Overlook from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Instructors will discuss area history, flora, fauna and tips to enhance the hiking experience. $35 nonmembers, $30 members. | rei.com

Get lost on the trail Beckwourth

The Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. offers a trail race, 100-meter drag race, long jump challenge, Best in Show E-Bike Build, trail tour demos with e-bikes, vendors of e-bikes, kids’ trail and more. Starts at Eco Bike Adventures on Calpine Road. Parking and attendance are free. Camp out and enjoy a buffet-style Western barbecue and music. | ecobikeadv.com

Garden therapy Truckee

Get your dig in at the Demonstration Garden in Truckee Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers work together demolishing old garden beds, building new beds, pruning, weeding, planting, transplanting, netting fruit trees, painting and whatever is needed to make the garden thrive. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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Old-time stories Tahoe City

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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BOAT INSPECTIONS MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road.

TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee. Open Thurs.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’.

SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.

TRUCKEE AREA

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $10-$45.

Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724.

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

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

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

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

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

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

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

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

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

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Bottom of Coon St.

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Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

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Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

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Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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The Village at Squaw Valley hosts the 6th annual Peaks and Paws Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Dogs and their masters can enjoy JD Platt’s K9 Kings Entertainment, four bands, food, wine and beer tasting. Dog-friendly contests and guided hikes. Yappy hour and doggy treats. Adoptable dogs. All of the proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. $5 entry donation. | squawalpine.com

University of Nevada, Reno, professor of art, Peter Goin, will talk at 4 p.m. about the Lake Tahoe photographs of Harold A. Parker, who took the timeless pictures from 1905 to 1913 when he was the resident Tahoe Tavern photographer at Gatekeeper’s Museum. (See Arts for details.) | northtahoemuseums.org

Eat, drink and dance South Lake Tahoe

The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe presents the inaugural BBQ, Beer & Beats from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Tickets include beer, barbecue, music by RedNeck Quartet and the Ukulele Club. A book of coupons for eight local businesses is $25. $45 advance, $50 at the door, $10 ages 6 to 20. | sltrotaryfundraiser.org

Wine thru the village Truckee

Village at Northstar Wine Walk Series this summer is on the final Saturday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a variety of delicious wine samples and light snacks meandering throughout the Village. | northstarcalifornia.com

Meet the makers Tahoe City

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

AUG. 27-28 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Professional rodeo Truckee

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

BFF saluted Olympic Valley

Lake of the Sky images Tahoe City

LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail will be transformed into one big block party with a three-blocklong inflatable slide. Families and friends can slip and splash down the giant waterslide. Will include food, music, local vendors and street entertainers from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Age 5+ and taller than 46 inches are welcome to slide. Single-slide pass or all-day pass available. | Register slidethecity.com

See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the 42nd annual Truckee Professional Rodeo at the McIver Arena in Truckee Regional Park. | truckeerodeo.org

AUG. 28 | SUNDAY So many birds South Lake Tahoe

Meet the winemakers Clio

Nakoma Resort offers a wine tasting on the terrace with Bold Bordeaux from 4 to 7 p.m. Light appetizers will be served. $15. | RSVP (530) 8325067 or nakomaresort.com

AUG. 29 | MONDAY Inspiring talk Tahoe City

Bill Watson, chief executive and curator at Thunderbird Lodge, will discuss George Whittell at the Tahoe Maritime Museum at 5 p.m. as part of its summer lecture series. Open to the public.

Free. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

AUG. 30 | TUESDAY Summer reading party Incline Village

Incline Village Library will host a party to celebrate the summer reading program at Preston Field at 4 p.m. Games, crafts, raffle, refreshments and free books. | (775) 832-4130

Support librarians Truckee

Truckee Library will celebrate its 40th birthday party from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be an open house for the community to mingle with fellow library supporters, view historical pictures and hear from local leaders. | (530) 582-7846

Use less water Truckee

Truckee Donner Public Utility District hosts seminars aimed at helping community members save water and have beautiful landscaping at the Truckee Donner PUD Board Room at 6 p.m.

Bonnie Turnbull of Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will talk about water-wise landscaping with tips and tricks to save water and money without watching the garden turn brown. Attendees can walk through the Patricia Sutton Conservation Garden, which features native and drought-tolerant plants, alternatives to turf and water efficient irrigation. | (530) 582-3931 or tdpud.org

History of underwear South Lake Tahoe

Jan Loverin, curator of Clothing and Textiles at the Nevada State Museum’s Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center, will present “A Brief History of Underwear” at 6 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library. | eldoradolibrary.org

Health Care 101 Truckee

Tahoe Forest Hospital CEO Harry Weis hosts a discussion on “Fact & Fiction: Health Care 101” at 6 p.m. at the hospital. Refreshments served.

Open to everyone. | tfhd.com

AUG. 31 | WEDNESDAY Lake Tahoe Summer Stateline

The 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, hosted

by Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., will be at Harvey’s Outdoor Arena at 2 p.m. The summit is an important yearly gathering of federal, state and local leaders dedicated to restoring and sustaining Lake Tahoe as a precious environmental treasure. | tahoefund.org

SEPT. 1 | THURSDAY Talk of the past Emerald Bay

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science offers a birding exploration at Upper Truckee Marsh from 8 to 11 a.m. With raptors arriving for the fall, migrants heading south, flycatchers and warblers and blackbirds and ducks, plus Tahoe residents, this could be a 40-species morning. | RSVP tinsweb.org or donh999@gmail.com

Vikingsholm: Conversations with History is a behind-the-scenes tour with Helen Smith, who discusses her 14 summers as a guest at Vikingsholm with owner Lara Knight. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard. $65, $60 members. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org

Locals rule Homewood

U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center presents “The Science of Gratitude: Integrating Evolutionary, Neurological and Psychological Perspectives,” by Robert Emmons, UC Davis professor of psychology. No-host bar at 5:30 p.m., talk from 6 to 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | terc.ucdavis.edu

The Homewood Craft Beer & Foodie Fest will be a celebration of local craft brews and local craft bites in Homewood’s north lodge parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. Local food trucks and restaurants featured, as well as live music. | skihomewood.com

Thanks yous count Incline Village

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Events.

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FEATURE

The Moon | Mael Passanesi

Cinders Out there the night sky So many stars At first glance Only flickered light But at closer look An unaccountable vision Seen by billions From a planet A cinder of starts Floating In a soup of desolation Punished By light years of isolation

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

–Tony Berendsen

EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY S T O R Y B Y K AT H E R I N E E . H I L L

tars, planets, nebula, meteors are ever present in the universe. Unseen during the day for the most part, and in many parts of the world, unseen even at night.

Or, perhaps you catch a glimpse of Saturn or Mars, and see the brightest stars in the sky. Then, you come to Tahoe on vacation or to spend a lifetime and suddenly the universe opens before you.

One of the many great miracles of the mountains is the relative lack of man-made light that obscures the wonders of the universe for many. In Tahoe, you can experience the vastness of the universe with the naked eye, even marveling at the edge of the Milky Way as it swoops across the sky. Tahoe also a prime spot for peering deeper into the universe with the knowledgeable team at Tahoe Star Tours.

Ryan Berendsen | Tahoe Star Tours

Led by star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, Tahoe Star Tours invites kids and adults to become star guides. Berendsen’s passion for astronomy, poetry, education and outreach are apparent during his tours, as is his mission to introduce the wonders of the universe to everyone.

I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy a star tours at least six times throughout the years, and this summer, Berendsen invited me to bring the Tahoe Weekly staff out for a star tour at Northstar. The star tours involve far more than peering through telescopes.

Berendsen begins each outing around the fire pits and while guests enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate, he draws you into the universe. With an interesting mixture of facts about the stars and some of the astronomers that helped unveil the mysteries of the universe, along with his moving poetry, Berendsen makes the universe accessible and easy to understand.

His star storytelling is inviting and captivating; his passion is palpable.

Now that you’re rapt with newfound wonder, it’s time to move to the telescopes and peer deep into space. No matter how many times I’ve been on a star tour, I’m always taken by the vastness of the universe, the brilliant colors of the planets, the rings of Saturn, the crystal-clear craters of the moon. The team at Tahoe Star Tours overflows with knowledge as guests pepper them with questions on planets and meteors and the constellations. As the night deepened, we only became more enthralled with learning the secrets of the universe, not wanting to end our adventure. That’s why I go back to enjoy the star tours again and again, yearning to learn even more of the mysteries of the universe.

Tahoe Star Tours offers tours at Northstar through Labor Day weekend, and returns to Tahoe each winter to offer star tours at various locations. They are also available for private events. 

Ryan Berendsen | Tahoe Star Tours

THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS until Sept. 3

8:15-10:30 p.m. | $35 adults | $20 12 & younger Dark Skies Cosmoarium | Northstar

FRIDAYS until Sept. 2 8:15-10:30 p.m. | $35 adults | $20 12 & younger Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe | Northstar

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tahoestartours.com.

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Tahoe City Swim Team offers three sessions at the Granlibakken pool. Fall Session is from Sept. 6 to Oct. 6. Members may choose Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/ Thursdays.

Swimming lessons at the Granlibakken pool for ages 6 months and older are Mondays through Thursdays. Register the Friday before. Group lessons are based on a progressive teaching philosophy and follow the national standards of American Red Cross. | tcpud.org

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Exploring is fun

Wild Horse Children’s Theater is auditioning actors, singers and dancers, ages 5 to 18, for the upcoming holiday production of “Elf, The Musical, Jr.,” which is set for Dec. 2 to 11. Auditions will be held on Aug. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Callbacks are on Aug. 27 after auditions.

Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition time, call (775) 8870438 or e-mail pat@wildhorsetheater.com. | wildhorsetheater.com

KidZone Museum offers Art Studio Specialty on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for toddlers, ages 1 to 3. Children will be introduced to a gooey or sticky medium in which to glue, stamp, build or simply explore. Family Fun Fridays are at 11 a.m.

All classes are free to members or with the price of admission. | kidzonemuseum.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

August 25-31, 2016

Hiking

*Trails open depending on conditions.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

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

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Tahoe Regional Young Professionals have teamed up with Slide the City to bring a 1,000-foot slip ‘n’ slide to Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe on Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is open to the community and will feature live music, vendors and environmental conservation information.

Sliders must be at least 5 years old and 46 inches or taller. Parking is available at Heavenly Mountain Resorts’s California Base parking lot. Tickets range from $22 to $52 in advance, and will be higher at the event. Slide the City will donate a portion of its proceeds to Tahoe Regional Young Professionals. Water for the slide is recirculated throughout the event, and is recycled at the end of the event; see Web site for details. | slidethecity.com

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Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting community dig-ins at the Truckee Demonstration Garden in Truckee Regional Park on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24.

Participants can help plant seeds and tend the garden beds. All produce grown will be donated to Sierra Senior Services and its Meals on Wheels program. | Volunteer info@slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Truckee Wolverine Booster Club raises money for Truckee High School sports teams, clubs and classes. The largest, ongoing, fundraising activity is selling food and drinks at the high school’s football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball and baseball games. Volunteers are needed to help at fall sports events now. The first athome football game is on Aug. 26 under the lights. facebook.com/thsboosters

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Sorensen’s Resort offers a poetry, prose and writing workshop from Aug. 26 to 27 with Ziggy Rendler-Bregman, author of “The Gate of Our Coming and Going.”

She will lead participants to her favorite spots in Hope Valley to gather images and inspiration that will be recorded in journals or sketchbooks on return to the resort. Participants should bring a journal or sketchbook and pencils; all other materials will be provided. The cost is $60 for lodging guests and $95 for nonguests. | ziggyrendlerbregman.com or sorensensresort.com

Mandala and Sound Chakra Meditation with Rosella is offered at For Goodness Sake on Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Rosella has chosen mandalas that relate to each chakra; by keeping one’s eyes open, one connects to the positive message of the mandala and have a visual focus for the mind.

On Sept. 10, Rosella will continue with Creating Your Own Mandala Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The creation of a personal mandala with colors and symbols can be used as an affirmative tool that can map the changes desired. The cost is $30; it includes all materials. | (530) 550-8981 or goodnesssake.org

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Kyla Yorkey, the 3-year-old daughter of Jake’s on the Lake chef Scott and Shelby Yorkey, is battling leukemia and facing a two-year chemo treatment plan. The silent auction at the 31st annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival is a fundraiser for Kyla.

Donate items by Sept. 4 to the auction. | anna@gotahoenorth.com

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. Spanishspeaking 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

Building boats and community Arts For the Schools announces the Wooden Boat Challenge, its inaugural fundraiser competition that promotes community involvement on Sept. 25 at West End Beach at Donner Lake from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams of four receive the supplies to make a wooden boat — except for tools — in three hours. Then at least one person from each team will race the boat using only paddles or oars, also made by the team with the materials provided.

Power tools and full-scale drawings are not allowed. Teams must bring their own tools and preregister; the entry fee is $250.

This community event is open to everyone. There will be food, drinks, entertainment, local artisans and vendors. | artsfortheschools.org

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Trails & Vistas announced its 2016 summer dates and times. The art hikes will be on Sept. 10 at Spooner Lake and on Sept. 18 at Donner Summit with all new trails and different artists. The theme is “The Journey Itself is Home.” The World Concert will be on Sept. 10 at Sand Harbor, featuring Todo Mundo. Trails & Vistas annual Haunted Tour in downtown Truckee will be on Oct. 13 and 14. Check the Web site for the summer hike schedules, list of artists and when and where ticket sales will be. | trailsandvistas.org

Expect delays and detours CalTrans will perform a full roadway closure of State Route 89 near South Lake Tahoe from just south of the Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Vista Point at Emerald Bay. The full roadway closure is from Sept.

12 at 4 a.m. through Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. and from Sept. 19 at 4 a.m. through Sept. 23 at 4 p.m.

During the closure, traffic will be allowed to travel through the work zone between 4 p.m. and 4 a.m. Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning. There will be no closure during the weekend from 4 p.m. on Friday to 4 a.m. on Monday.

This work is part of the $13 million Emerald Bay water-quality improvement project. The work is subject to changes due to weather or unexpected events.

The public will be able to access Vikingsholm and Inspiration Point-Bay View Trail. Expect delays due to one-way traffic control from Inspiration Point to Upper Emerald Bay Road from Sept. 11 to 23. | tahoeroads.com

To celebrate and honor Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s 35th annual celebration and fundraiser is on Oct. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley, Nev. This special celebration will commemorate the association’s 35th year as a nonprofit, as well as honor and recognize the 15th anniversary of the 165-mile loop opening ceremony that took place on Sept. 22, 2001.

The event will include a hosted wine hour, light hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, music, a historical display, awards and a nohost bar. The evening will conclude with the State of the Trail address recognizing major accomplishments the future. Tickets are $50 per person. |(775) 298-4485 or info@tahoerimtrail.org

Grants that improve nature available The Placer County Fish and Game Commission is soliciting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations, schools and other organizations and individuals.

Recipients must use the money for projects that improve the protection, conservation, propagation or preservation of Placer County’s fish and wildlife. The maximum amount of any single grant is $1,000.

The grant period is open and the application deadline is on Oct. 5. Awards will be announced on Oct. 26, and grant funds will be distributed in December. For more information, contact Ed King of the Placer County Agriculture Department at (530) 889-7372 | placer.ca.gov

August 25-31, 2016

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met Rolf Godon sampling savory prosciutto and Parmesan waffles for a mutual friend, who was testing recipes for the opening of his new business. Godon has lived in Truckee full time for the last 42 years and had been coming here to ski from the Bay Area with his family for the last 70 years.

“We use to come in the mid 40s and stay at the Clair Tappaan Lodge and ski with the Sierra Club at Signal Hill.

We used a rope tow. We’d ski there and Sugar Bowl,” he explains. By the 1950s, Godon was patrolling at Signal Hill and after he got married, his two kids would join him while he was on ski patrol.

“They were about 6 and 8 at the time,” he recalled.

Godon was a teacher in Fort Bragg, where he taught biology, forestry, math and coached track and eventually became a psychologist along the way.

In 1960, he tried out for the Olympics for cross-country skiing. “They were looking for candidates and I was on their list. I tried out, but never made it,” says Godon. But that didn’t stop him from being there, “Before Alpine Meadows was a ski area, we climbed the ridge between Alpine and Squaw and skied down KT to sneak into the Olympics,” he admitted.

He recalled witnessing the 60s Olympic downhill and slalom events. “Truckee was the only downtown at that time,” he adds.

In 1972, Godon moved to India. He took a job as school psychologist that primarily taught children whose parents worked at the embassy in New Delhi.

He moved to Tahoe City in 1974 and initially worked for a drug education program that served both Tahoe City and Truckee high schools.

In the late 70s, Godon purchased a lot in Tahoe Donner and built a spec house.

He needed a change from psychology. He admits it was an interesting adventure.

He learned to build and construct a house from the bottom up. He built four more homes in the area and eventually bought a cabin on the west end of Donner Lake near the creek.

“I traded the cabin for 25 acres to a lawyer who gotten it as a fee,” he explains.

Godon sold it to a pot grower and had some frustrating years trying to get paid.

“Eventually the couple divorced and I sold it to someone else,” he explained.

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Godon went into private practice and bought a rundown shack on Riverside Drive in downtown Truckee on the river where he lives today.

“The river was used as a dump back then and there was an old septic tank on the property. Every time Truckee burned, they pushed the debris into the river,” said Godon. The caveat to the purchase was that the woman who lived on the property was grandfathered into the deal. “Rosie lived in the ramshackle remnants of garage on the property. She was a white-

Rolf Godon and his life partner Tanzy Maxfield

His latest project is helping to raise funds for the Veterans Center, which is in need of major repairs. He remains active in politics. “I want to see good people run for town council. I helped get Morgan Goodwin elected. He’s young, smart and balanced,” said Godon.

“I’ve seen Truckee from its redneck days to its current foofoo days,” he remarks of the current tenor of the town.

“ Before Alpine Meadows was a ski area, we climbed the ridge between Alpine and Squaw and skied down KT to sneak into the (1960 Winter) Olympics.” haired, Italian lady whose definition of exercise was crossing the train tracks and drinking and dancing at the Pastime Club,” he said.

Godon retired in May at 80 years old.

He and his life partner, Tanzy Maxfield, have been together since 1980. He’s practiced Chi Qigong for the last 15 years, which he says is a wonderful practice. He teaches classes at the both the Truckee Rec Center and the Senior Center. He has a large vegetable garden in his backyard and, according to friend Abby Polus, “He makes a killer smoked salmon.”

“If I had my preference, I’d go back 40 years when Truckee was fun, you could drink in the streets and Bar of America was a big dance hall,” he mused. 

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Tickets to the Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Squaw Valley, being held from March 9 to 12, 2017, will go on sale now and are expected to sell out quickly. The event will mark the return of World Cup ski racing to Squaw Valley for the first time in nearly 50 years and adds to a total of 16 World Cup events scheduled to take place in the U.S. for the 2016-17 race season, the second highest ever.

Ticket supplies are limited and are expected to sell out. Tickets range from $1,400 to $450 for VIP access, with Grandstand seating available for $30 per day near the race finish. Free standing room viewing will be available near the race finish, as well as skier spectator viewing on looker’s left of Red Dog Face. Live stream viewing will also be available in The Village at Squaw Valley at KT Base Bar Sun Deck. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more details on the World Cup. | worldcupsquaw.com

Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival

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Beckwourth The Electric Bike Festival is a day of fun, competition, networking and fellowship for all electric bike enthusiasts, as well as an amazing day out enjoying the beautiful mountains and sunshine of the Lost Sierra on Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eco Bike Adventures in Beckwourth.

Festival highlights include the Trail Race, 100 Meter Drag Race, Long Jump Challenge, Best in Show E-Bike Build, Trail Tour demos, electric bike vendors, Pedal Assist Open, Throttle Assist Open and a Kids Trail by age groups, music and barbecue. Camping is also available.

To register for the races and rides, visit bikereg.com. The event is free and open to everyone. | ecobikeadv.com

Donner Summit The Castle Peak 100km, presented by Salomon and produced by the Donner Party Mountain Runners, a grassroots nonprofit running club, is on Aug. 27 from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. This demanding point-to-point run on trails forged by the early emigrants to California takes place in Tahoe National Forest and on some of the region’s most scenic mountain terrain.

It starts at the commemorative Emigrant Trail and finishes at Donner Memorial State Park. Runners will climb about 11,000 feet at an average elevation of 7,100 feet. The course includes a 1.25-mile section of technical, exposed scrambling and may not be app-ropriate for those with a fear of heights. | castlepeak100k.com

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Portola The Willie Tate Memorial Run/Walk is on Aug. 28 at 8 a.m. The road course offers a 5 km and 10 km that is flat, fast and fun, along the scenic Feather River.

Awards will be given for overall winner (men and women) in each race. First-, second- and third-place awards will be given in each age category. Registration is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. The fee is $30 and includes a T‐shirt. The check‐in and the starting line are at Portola City Park.

The proceeds benefit the Willie Tate Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Pat Bridge at (530) 836‐0164 or Lori Tate at (530) 832‐4146. | portolarailroaddays.com

Get in a pickle Incline Village, Nev. A Pickleball Round Robin Tournament is at Incline Village Tennis Center on Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. This is a friendly round-robin event. Participants will play with various partners against various opponents. Skillful play, plus luck of the draw, may affect the outcome. A bringyour-own barbecue follows the tournament. There is no cost to participate. | Register inclinepicklebal@aol.com

Head to Squaw Video Contest Olympic Valley Warren Miller Entertainment’s Head to Squaw Video Contest is on at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Voting is open through Aug. 29 for the public to choose the best video submission from a ski or snowboard athlete or cinematographer. The winner will land a pair of head Skis and the opportunity to film with Warren Miller Entertainment during a shoot for the legendary filmmaker’s 68th feature film at the resort during the 2016-17 season. Once voting is closed, the top four final videos will be judged by an elite panel of people, such as Johnny Moseley, JT Holmes and Jeremy Jones. | skinet.com/warrenmiller

Help with mountain bike trails Area venues TAMBA is continuing trail days to work on the Kingsbury Stinger trail on Aug. 26, Sept. 21 and Oct. 9. TAMBA also recently announced improvements at the Bijou Bike Park in South Lake Tahoe.

The small pump track has been expanded

and redesigned to include a strider track.

Plus, maintenance Mondays are back, every Monday at 6 p.m., and mountain bikers are encouraged to stop by to ride and help out. | tamba.org

Bike the night away South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Games presents Bike Night Series 2016, family friendly cross-country bike races that feature an illuminated course over fairways, into the rough, through sand traps and over bridges, with the occasional cart path. The races are on Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Registration starts at 7 p.m., the race starts at 9 and an after party with awards and raffle starts at 10. The race is about 6 miles with two, 3-mile laps for most classes. Helmets and lights are recommended. No electric bikes are allowed. The cost is $20 per person, for ages 10 and older. | tahoegames.com

Training for the outdoors Area venues REI offers Map & Compass Navigation, Level 2 Next Steps on Aug. 27. Participants can build on the skills from the Level 1 class, such as methods for navigating around obstacles, planning more effective routes and strategies to use when lost. Previous navigation experience is necessary. The class on Donner Summit runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $70 for non-REI members and $60 for members. | rei.com

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

West Shore tri Tahoma The Lake Tahoe Triathlon occurs annually at Ed’ZBerg Sugar Pine State Park. Home of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, this property features tall pines, an historic pier, beautiful grounds and spectacular beaches. Lake Tahoe Triathlon, the Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half 70.3 Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon are on Aug. 27 and 28. | laketahoetri.com

August 25-31, 2016

USA BMX Blackjack Nationals Reno, Nev. The Western Division BMX Finals, the USA BMX Blackjack Nationals, take place at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center from Aug. 29 to 31 for three days of bike madness. Spectators are invited to see top BMX riders advance to the championships. | usabmx.com

Sign up for fall bocce Truckee Truckee River Winery announces its Fall bocce league. The tournament will be a round robin where each team will play every week. There will be two league nights on Mondays and Tuesdays with games starting at 5:30 or 7:15 p.m. and each league night will have a maximum of 12 teams. Teams will be charged $20 per person with a maximum of 10 people.

This year, each team must have at least four people within 10 minutes of play time or incur a forfeit.

Registration forms are due on Aug. 29.

Monday leagues run from Sept. 5 to Oct. 17. Tuesday leagues run from Sept. until Oct. 18. The overall championship will be on Oct. 19. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Squaw Alpine readies for ski season Area venues Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is ramping up for winter 2016-17. First,

Alpine World Cup ski racing will return to Squaw Valley for the first time in nearly 50 years. The Audi FIS Ski World Cup will feature Olympic champions, such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Julia Mancuso.

Improvements to the skiing experience include: four new Gazex installations, added to decrease delays in lift start times and increase the efficiency of Ski Patrol in opening the ski areas; improvements to snowmaking infrastructure, such as better and new guns and hydrants; and new PistenBully 600 Winch Cats designed for grooming steep slopes.

The resort now has an app developed by the creators of the SkiLynx app, featured as “Best New Ski App” in WIRED Magazine.

The app will offer real-time lift, trail and snow data for iPhone and Android along with unique new features. The app is optimized for Apple Watch, Android Wear and Pebble for iOS and Android.

To improve the guest experience, two service areas will be expanded to handle all lift-access products, including tickets, pack products and season passes. A new permanent ticket center in the Aerial Tram lobby will be open with eight fixed locations to increase ease and convenience of the purchase process Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows partnered with Protect Our Winters to offer free premium parking to guests who carpool to the resort with four or more passengers in the vehicle. | squawalpine.com

First of its kind Red Bull Media House presents “The Fourth Phase,” which tells the story of iconic snowboarder Travis Rice on a journey to dreamlike landscapes around the North Pacific. The film will premiere globally on Oct. 2 on Red Bull TV and will go on sale the next day.

“The mechanics of how our winters work have always been intriguing to me,” said Rice in a press release. “Creating ‘The Fourth Phase’ brought an incredible group of snowboarders together with the hardestworking, most-committed production crew in the game, to witness first-hand the many moods of the North Pacific storm engine.”

Initiated in 2013, “The Fourth Phase” carves a fresh path, using an artistic blend of action, story and cinematography to bring this stunning feature to life. The result is a film for anyone fascinated by the possibilities of adventure.

A crew of snowboarding’s most innovative riders, including Mark Landvik, Eric Jackson, Bryan Iguchi, Pat Moore, Mikkel Bang, Jeremy Jones, Victor de Le Rue and Ben Ferguson, sign on for the epic mission. From untapped terrain in Wyoming’s back country, across the Pacific to the Japanese Alps, Russian volcanoes and spectacularly remote areas of Alaska, the team commits to enduring all that comes.

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On Oct. 2, in a unique global event, “The Fourth Phase” will premiere online at 9 p.m. free and can be viewed on Red Bull TV or as an app across devices. | thefourthphase.com

Land trusts unite Truckee The Trust for Public Land and the Truckee Donner Land Trust have teamed up with the Tahoe National Forest to acquire and permanently protect 412 acres around the popular Castle Valley trailhead on Donner Summit. The acquisition protects the gateway to the spectacular back country around Castle Peak reachable via the Pacific Crest Trail, Hole in the Ground Trail, Warren Lake Trail and Donner Lake Rim Trail.

The trailhead’s convenient location off Interstate 80 attracts thousands of users annually. Funding to purchase the Castle Valley property came from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the federal government’s primary source of money for land protection. Congress recently extended the program for three years.

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Sen. Barbara Boxer, both from California, supported the fund-ing for the acquisition and the program extension. | northernsierrapartnership.org

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

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The Great Race of 1908

merican technology and innovation has been impressing people around the world for generations. And, of course, there is always that Yankee competitiveness that has kept the United States on top of the economic heap for more than a century.

One story that exemplifies American know-how and the country’s can-do spirit is the 1908 Great Race. The automobile as a reliable form of transportation was in the early stages of development at the beginning of the 20th Century, a time when rural residents used horses to travel. Most had no faith in the newfangled horseless carriage. In order to prove them wrong, automakers and the media organized an epic endurance contest to prove the mettle of the new cars. In 1907, the New York Times and a Paris newspaper, Le Matin, began promoting a long, challenging auto race billed as “the toughest race ever devised.”

The New York to Paris race was an unprecedented automotive odyssey of more than 22,000 miles that would take nearly six months and span three continents. The race started in February so that entrants were forced to drive across the United States during winter, a feat never previously accomplished by automobile. The next leg of the race went on to Alaska, for an attempt to drive over the frozen Bering Strait, toward Siberia, Russia, and eventually Paris. It was a crazy idea and hardly anyone really believed it could be done, but 17 men representing four countries dared to try.

On Feb. 12, 1908, a quarter of a million people crowded Times Square to cheer the start of the Great Race. Lined up were six automobiles, representing the best technology yet produced by the world’s superpowers of the day: France, Italy, Germany and the United States. France entered three cars, while the other countries each ran one. All the cars had been modified for the race – Germany’s vehicle was designed and built with huge gas tanks and other innovative adaptations. The American-made car, a Thomas Flyer, was a last-minute entry and had few modifications.

The racers bolted out of New York City, but quickly ran into trouble with snowstorms in upstate New York and across the Midwest. One of the French cars made it only 44 miles before it bogged down and dropped out of the race. France lost another vehicle in Iowa due to mechanical breakdown.

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The Flyer was the first to reach Chicago, but the other three competitors arrived within a few days.

The Thomas Flyer crew maintained their lead as they raced across the country.

Along the way enthusiastic crowds gathered to cheer and attempt to write their name or initials on the car. The crew spent all day driving as fast as they could and long

“For two months, the German team fought off the Americans for the lead. Drivers and mechanics were exhausted and their vehicles were so beat up that they wobbled down the road.”

nights working on repairs. In Wyoming, the best wintertime route turned out to be the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. In Utah, the Americans followed an old emigrant wagon trail until they were forced onto the railroad ties of Southern Pacific. In Goldfield, Nev., cowboys and miners fired their six-shooters as the Flyer sped through the Silver State.

The Americans reached San Francisco first on March 24 to great fanfare. It had

The American Flyer in Utah. | National Automobile Museum

taken them 41 days, 8 hours and 15 minutes to drive nearly 4,000 miles from Times Square, but there was no time to celebrate.

The crew immediately set about preparing the vehicle for the perils of crossing Alaska and Siberia. On March 27, the Flyer was loaded onto a ship for its journey to Valdez, Alaska, which it reached on April 8.

Meanwhile, the Italians were still 12 days from San Francisco with the French 250 miles behind them. When the trailing Germans ran into serious mechanical difficulties near Utah, they loaded their disabled vehicle onto a train bound for Seattle to catch a ship sailing for Valdez. It was a bad decision that would come back to haunt them in France where the judges would penalize them 15 days for failing to drive across the Western U.S. The Flyer was greeted in Valdez by cheering crowds and a marching band, but the snow was so deep that the car couldn’t even be driven off the dock. It was obviously impossible to drive through Alaska Territory toward the Bering Strait, so the race organizers sent a telegram ordering the American’s back to Seattle. The Flyer was the only racecar to reach Alaska.

On April 14, the French and Italian

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teams sailed from Seattle for Japan, followed by the German crew five days later.

The detoured Americans finally returned to Seattle on April 21, where the Flyer was loaded aboard a steamship bound for Kobe, Japan. During the 18-day sea voyage, the Flyer crew learned that the race committee had awarded them a 15-day credit for having gone to Alaska.

After crossing Japan during the middle of May, the Flyer reached Vladivostok, Siberia, where it had rained for 17 out of the previous 20 days. The road was a quagmire of mud. After 100 miles of constantly getting bogged down, the Americans abandoned the road for the Trans-Siberian Railroad tracks. At this point, the Flyer was ahead of the Italians, but behind the German team, who had repaired their vehicle and skipped Japan. The French pulled their last car from the contest and the Great Race was now down to three automobiles.

For two months, the German team fought off the Americans for the lead.

Drivers and mechanics were exhausted and their vehicles were so beat up that they wobbled down the road. By now, the Italians were so far behind that they were effectively out of the race.

The German car rolled into Paris on July 26, four days before the Americans. In an all-out burst of fanatical driving, the U.S. team roared into Paris on July 30, but not before being stopped and ticketed on the way in by a French policeman for a broken headlight violation.

Germany’s victory celebration was shortlived, however, as the 15-day penalty for taking the train in the U.S., and the 15-day credit to the Thomas Flyer for reaching Alaska catapulted the Americans into first place.

The Great Race took 169 days of fierce competition and incredible endurance to win and it convinced many skeptics that automobiles were indeed as good as a horse.

The original Thomas Flyer is part of the National Automobile Museum’s Harrah Collection in Reno, Nev. For more information on the Museum, visit automuseum.org.  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

1960 WINTER OLYMPICS NEEDED SNOW In early January 1960, just weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley was bare of snow. Fortunately, a weather forecaster from Southern California named Irving P. Krick had been hired by the Olympic Committee as the official “weather engineer.”

Scientists considered him a fraud, but he had a long history of accurate forecasts and satisfied clients. Krick was an early proponent of using silver iodide particles in cloud seeding to produce precipitation. Once he started his generators, nearly 14 feet of snow fell in six weeks.

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

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KOKANEE SALMON

BY BRUCE AJARI

OUT & ABOUT

Fishing

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Trolling with down riggers on a local lake on a recent morning. | Bruce Ajari

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okanee salmon (Onchorhynchus nerka) is a landlocked sockeye salmon. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Inland Fisheries Foundation, Inc. and Kokanee Power are organizations that plant Kokanee into many of the lakes to provide an excellent fishery.

The fisheries foundation assists the Department of Fish and Wildlife in the eggtaking process for Kokanee salmon each fall and in raising funds. Kokanee Power also assists in this process and provides volunteers during the hatchery process.

“Stampede Reservoir has long been considered one of the best lakes for larger Kokanee.”

Both organizations are a large part of the reason that Kokanee salmon fishing in California is popular and productive.

“Kokes,” as they are often called, can be caught in the early spring by anglers who fish the top of the water column to 10 feet by trolling flashers and lures or bait. Most anglers use downriggers to fish deeper as the water warms up with a blade-style attracter and lures or hoochies tipped with white corn.

Landlocked Kokanee do not achieve the size of their saltwater version. Most lakes produce Kokanee in the 10- to 13-inch range.

A few lakes in California have been known to produce fish into the 20-inch range.

Some of the best lakes to fish for Kokanee include Lake Berryessa, Whiskeytown Lake, New Melones Lake, Don Pedro Reservoir and Bullards Bar Reservoir. Locally, Stampede Reservoir has long been considered one of the best lakes for larger Kokanee. Other local spots are Boca Reservoir, Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.

Kokanee are a great fish; they provide both excellent sport and terrific table fare.

Just as the saltwater version, they are delicious cooked and smoked.

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Tips for fishing at Stampede Reservoir

The best time to fish for them is in the spring or fall. Generally, fishing for them is good as soon as the boat ramps open in April and again in the early fall as the salmon begin to ball up in a pre-spawning fashion.

Electronic fish finders are extremely helpful in locating salmon schools in open water.

They can be found in water from the surface to 90 feet down during these two seasons.

When toplining or fishing with downriggers, many anglers will use two rods; they purchase the two-rod stamp for their Inland fishing license. This allows the angler two opportunities to find the right lure and depth at which the fish are feeding.

Trolling speed is also important. It seems that trolling slowly is the best way to target this species.

Anglers should also note that Kokanee have soft mouths. As a result, great care should be taken when reeling them in. Many anglers will use a rubber snubber as a shockabsorbing mechanism to keep the fish hooked while not applying too much pressure.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 28 cfs and the outflow is 294 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been good. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait for trout.

Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | Fishing has been fair to good

for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time.

Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 28 cfs.

I think this is too low for fishing. Try a dry dropper rig if you must fish.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Smallmouth bass are part of the fishery here.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

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

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been slow.

Not too many reports. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been pretty poor. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | It is not flowing out of the

lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 63 cfs. Carry a thermometer and keep an eye on water temperatures. Consider fishing an alternative water when it gets over 64 degrees.

Crayfish, caddis and streamers are working.

Hoppers are also beginning to show. This water is special regulation, artificial only with a barbless hook. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are

slowing down with warmer temperatures. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching a few fish.

Reports from Davis Lake are only fair. Frenchman Lake fishing has slowed, as well. Give these waters a rest until fall brings cooler temperatures.

Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow.org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores.

California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 2 and Sept. 3, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 11.

LAKE TAHOE Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30. Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year.

No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal. There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe.

Avoid fishing during times of mirror-like calm, unless fishing deep for Mackinaw. Even a slight surface riffle will break up shadows on the bottom and will partially obliterate the angler from view. Use a light monofilament line. Use long line for trolling or make long casts if fishing from shore.

Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown.

TRUCKEE REGION

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

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

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

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

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling.

TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet in Tahoe City, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations.

Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season.

Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road).

TAHOE REGION 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.

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THE ARTS

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Cobalt Artists Studio features the work of Mary Beth Hamilton and Pam Sutton in August.

Hamilton paints on reclaimed cedar wood that she deconstructs from Lake Tahoe piers. She gives voice to the spirit and story of the wood through her abstract waterscapes, as well as her vertical paintings that reference the trees as they once stood in the forest. Sutton is a professional glass artist who creates jewelry and objects for the home and garden that reflect harmony with nature and occasionally humor. The event is free and open to the public.

Cobalt Artists Studio will host an artist’s reception for guest artist Erik Holland on Sept. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. Holland is a Reno artist that has been painting beautiful scenery for more than 20 years. The event is free and open to the public.

There will be a Painting Fall Landscapes in Watercolor workshop is on Sept. 24. | cobaltartiststudio.com

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Artic Mary Beth Hamilton | Cobalt Artists Studio

Passion rediscovered Tahoe Vista The Global Café in Tahoe Vista will feature monotype-printing artist Ashley Janhunen throughout the month of August.

Janhunen recently moved to Tahoe Vista with her husband, Bill, from the Bay Area.

Her childhood was richly inlaid with art.

Her father David Ogle, a Bay Area bronze sculptor, potter and printmaker from Richmond, taught her to “color outside the lines,” and to appreciate the creative soul. In her family’s backyard art studio, she learned how to make pinch pots, draw, paint, sculpt and arrange flowers as a child.

After studying social sciences at California State University, San Luis Obispo, and then teaching in inner-city schools with Teach for America for eight years, she rediscovered her passion for art through monotype printing. Monotype prints are made by marking oil-based inks onto a hard surface, such as a Plexiglas plate, which is then pressed onto paper. To her, art is a visual representation of a person’s inner psyche. | globalcafetahoe.com

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Carson City, Nev. “Ranching in the High Desert: Five Generations, One Family” is on display through August at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. The story of one of the most rugged and resilient of Nevada families will be told in the photography of Jeff Scheid. | arts4nevada.org

Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “Print Project,” at the BRICK, Community Development Building until Aug. 29. Print Project includes posters made by 10 University of Nevada, Reno students working in a Wall Works summer class at the college’s Black Rock Press. They worked with faculty member and artist Amy Thompson to investigate poster design as a means of communication and artistic practice. The Black Rock Press preserves the history and traditions of the art of the book. | unr.edu

Art for profits

Fahey’s work featured at Atelier

On display at the library

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.

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.

Night’s work featured at Valhalla

Saturday 2-6 p.m.

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Art of the book

South Lake Tahoe Kit Night hosts his show, “Radiant Color: Plein Air & Still Life,” as an Artistin-Residence at Valhalla Historic Site through Aug. 28. Night will be showing and painting on site from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. | valhallatahoe.com

Reno, Nev. “As Life Slips Through My Fingers” by artist Nathaniel Benjamin is taking over the Holland Project Micro Gallery through Aug. 26. His original screen prints illustrate the humanistic elements of his personal relationships and the mystical aspects that surround him. | (775) 742-1858

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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

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

There it goes again

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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

Family tradition honored

Art Center welcomes new artists South Lake Tahoe Three artists are showing their work for the first time the Tahoe Art League’s Art Center Gallery. The first is abstract painter Mel Smothers, who participated in this year’s Studio Tour. Next, there is woodblock printer, Carol Brown, who carves her own blocks and will be teaching woodblock printing at Bona Fide Books. Lastly, Cynthia Hipkiss, ceramic sculptress, with her charming creative sculpture is showing, too. The exhibits will be on display through the end of the year. | thenewtalart.org

Ashley Janhunen | Global Cafe

August 25-31, 2016

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. 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

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

Call for art donations Tahoe City The North Tahoe Arts fundraiser, Monet’s Table, is taking place on Sept.

24. Help North Tahoe Arts stay open by donating a piece of art to sell or auction at the fundraiser. A lot of us have artwork that is worth passing on but might be taking up storage space in our homes. Whether you’re an artist or a collector, NTA can help you find a new home for your art while you help North Tahoe Arts. You can also donate a workshop or other artistic experience. | kellie@northtahoearts.com

Gaps exposed Reno, Nev. The Holland Project Gallery presents visiting artist Frankie Carino’s “How to Deal” until Sept. 2. Carino is a young artist who was raised in the desert and is currently based out of Los Angeles, where he runs an outdoor gallery space called CUDAYH. He is interested in utilizing different spaces in nontraditional ways to create contemporary installations combining photography-based work with artifacts in a way that points out gaps in perception between different individuals. | (775) 742-1858

Art Bite with curator JoAnne Northrup is on Sept. 30 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

This public walkthrough of the exhibition by the curator is free to museum members and $10 for nonmembers.

An Educator Evening with Katie Lewis and the Art of Data and Physical Sensation is on Oct. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. This free presentation and discussion is on the museum’s collections and current exhibitions as they relate to teaching and the Nevada Academic Content Standards.

Hands ON! Second Saturday is a free Family Fiesta with visiting artist Justin Favela on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Families will be invited to participate in Favela’s performance, “Family Fiesta,”

Calendar ONGOING

Nathaniel Benjamin Micro Gallery | Until Aug. 26 “Radiant Color: Plein Air & Still Life”

Valhalla Tahoe | Until Aug. 28

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

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

Steve Lambert Garage Door Gallery | Until Sept. 1 Frankie Carino Holland Project Gallery | Until Sept. 2

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

“Spirit of America” Show Brewery Arts Center | Until Sept. 9

“Diversity” Mystique Restaurant & Lodge | Until Sept. 17

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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 until Oct. 23, is a landmark 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.

Numerous public programs, educator events and classes are scheduled to enhance the visitor experience. Make your Mark: Art and Process with Artist Brent Sommerhauser is on Sept. 9 from noon to 12:45 p.m. The Art Bite is free to museum members and $10 for nonmembers.

Hands ON! Second Saturday presents Battle Born: Nevada Artists on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meet local working artists during this free family day.

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Nevada Museum of Art | Until Sept. 18

Italian American Cinema

Big Mountain Splendor

Kit Night | Valhalla Tahoe

Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

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

celebrating the artist’s Mexican-American heritage and personal traditions.

The Folk and the Lore: A Nevada Story - Nevada Stories from Beyond Our City is on Oct. 15.

Doors and cash bar begins at 5 p.m. and the performance is at 6 p.m. The cost is $8 for museum members and $12 for nonmembers.

A museum school class is Tilting the Basin: Learning to Look on Thursdays from Sept. 15 to Oct. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.

This four-week gallery and classroombased series for ages 15 and older is on the art of learning to look while analyzing the exhibition Nevada Contemporary. The instructor is Katty Hoover. The cost is $64 for members and $72 for nonmembers.

Guest Artist Workshops will be on select Saturdays throughout the exhibition.

Various artists included in Tilting the Basin will host one-day workshops in the E.L. Cord Museum School. | nevadaart.org

Justin Favela OXS Gallery | Until Oct. 14 “Tilting the Basin” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Oct. 23

“Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Oct. 23

Sky Emerson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until Oct. 30

Jason Forcier Incline Village Visitor Center | Until Oct. 30

“Married to Adventure” Wilbur D. May Museum | Until Oct. 30

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

Michael Malley Carson City Community Center | Nov. 11

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

Mel Smothers, Carol Brown & Cynthia Hipkiss Tahoe Art League | Until Dec. 31 Anthony McCall Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 8

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s restaurant | Until Jan. 31 Orbital Reflector

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Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 1, 2017

“On the Water” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until summer 2017

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Wildflowers on display Truckee Elizabeth Carmel, of The Carmel Gallery, has released two new fine-art prints featuring the delicate beauty of this summer’s wildflower displays. These images are super high-resolution, taken with a 60-megapixel, medium-format Hasselblad camera.

Carmel is donating her prints to the Northern Sierra Partnership/Truckee Donner Land Trust’s campaign to preserve the pristine Carpenter Valley, a Sierra meadow located north of Truckee. | thecarmelgallery.com

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. ADVERTISING: The character of Elsie promoted which company’s brands?

2. ANATOMY: What human organ contains special cell clusters called the islets of Langerhans?

3. MOVIES: What famous singer joined Mel Gibson as stars in the movie “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”?

4. RELIGION: In what country is the Shinto religion based?

5. HISTORY: When did the Suez Canal open to navigation?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of British Columbia?

7. AUTOMOBILES: Which car company produces the Accord and the Civic?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: The llama belongs in the same family as what other type of animal?

9. LITERATURE: Where was the novel “Anne of Green Gables” set?

10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which 19th-century American poet wrote the line, “A little madness in the spring is wholesome even for the king”?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that 92 percent of teens say that they use social media -- the only question there is why the other 8 percent aren’t using it. It is surprising, though, that, according to a recent survey, 54 percent of teens feel their teen years would be happier if social media didn’t exist.

Junior Whirl Answers: Akita, Basset, Beagle, Boxer, Bulldog, Chow, Corgi, Coyote, Fox, Golden, Husky, Jackal, Pointer, Poodle, Setter, Spaniel, Terrier, Whippet, Wolf.

Differences: 1. Mike is missing, 2. Poster cowboy is reversed, 3. Bill is moved, 4. Bandanna is smaller, 5. Sign is missing, 6. Bullet belt is missing.

The crewmen working the oil rig are really unrefined.

A few guys were just making some crude jokes.

CryptoQuip

1. The Borden Dairy Co., 2. Pancreas, 3. Tina Turner, 4. Japan, 5. 1869, 6. Victoria, 7. Honda, 8. Camel, also in the Camelidae family, 9. Prince Edward Island, 10. Emily Dickinson

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Sometimes a group of rabbits will get really excited and start to jump around wildly. When that happens, it’s called a binky.

August 25-31, 2016

Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

FUN & GAMES

EARTH

AIR

WATER

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

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

A growing determination to make key improvements in your life will become very apparent this week. From both within and without, you will feel the push. This trend will continue over the coming weeks as well, so you are wise to take action now. The good news is that your financial goals will get a boost, as well.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

It is somewhat ironic that Leo time, which is about fun in the sun for so many, is one of your more challenging cycles. It is a time when work and play tend to get all mixed up. At least a rich exchange and interchange of thoughts and ideas is underway. The momentum will actually build over the coming days and weeks.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

As old thoughts, ideas, plans and priorities steadily melt away, new ones will come forward to take their place. However, these new ones may not be apparent for a few weeks. So, be aware that you could enter a void period for a while.

Cleaning and clearing the business of yesteryear will keep you productive.

As the world turns the focus has shifted from fun in the sun to whistle while you work. Okay so you may not be exactly whistling.

In fact, your sights are set on creating an opening to get away, but this window is closing and won’t open for another few weeks anyway. In the bigger picture you are on a search for new lands to explore.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) The window for getting the attention you want and feel you need and deserve is now closing. The emphasis now is upon your friendships.

You probably tend to be the independent and solo type. But that does not mean you don’t like to socialize. Reach out to engage and be engaged, even if on your own terms.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) The spirit of adventure and play has been strong these past weeks. But that may be shifting now and should become noticeable this week. In the bigger picture, your world has been steadily expanding, especially in terms of your social and professional status. This has required sober thinking and action and this attitude will deepen.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Sometimes we have to dig deep to reach high. The planetary alignments suggest that this has been true for you for the past while. It has required that you get out of your own way somehow, a process best understood as spiritual, a dissolving of old ego patterns. A steady shift in your priorities is the result and continues.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) A healing cycle has begun. Like fasting, it includes a process of elimination, on one hand, and cultivation, on the other. Cleaning up and raising your standards and perhaps your overall vibe is highlighted. But, as is the case with deep cleaning, things can get messier, first. But the reward will be a boost of confidence.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) A creative leadership cycle continues.

Deciphering what constitutes your best area of focus and managing your time well is your current challenge. To succeed, you need to be clear about what are your best talents and/or what do you want to focus upon at this stage of your life. Take a snack, this soul-searching march could take a while.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) A major shift of focus on the home front is underway. Completions of old plans and rhythms and the early stages of taking new initiatives are all featured. Many fronts are putting demands on you and you may feel a bit stretched. Fortunately, your confidence levels have been steadily rising and this trend will continue.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) An extra busy cycle continues and will get busier yet over the coming weeks. Deciphering where, how and why you need to make key investments remains a central theme. The good news is that you are entering a time when opportunities will be knocking louder and more often than they have for some time.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) A pioneering urge continues to taunt you.

Its impulse will begin to wane this week, however, so if you want to make the most of it and have not yet taken any initiatives, this is your cue. The time has come to either improve existing foundations and/or to initiate new ones altogether.

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Female, spayed, gray Tabby, 9 years old, current on shots, microchipped.

Litter box trained. Affectionate and friendly with people, will rub and head butt, but does not like other cats.

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LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

Midsummer Nightmare

M O V E M E N T, M U S I C &

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CALENDAR

AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

ARTISTRY

AUG. 25 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Aug. 26 & 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $32-$89 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

W get inspired by attending Inner-

Rhythms Dance Theater’s “Midsummer Nightmare, TOTEMS,” a full-fledged extravaganza of original dance and acrobatics, improvised percussion, colorful sets and imaginative costumes. TOTEMS brings world-class performance arts to Sand Harbor on Aug. 26 and 27.

The production is the brainchild of InnerRhythms co-founding artistic directors Sheri Woodsgreen and Elizabeth Archer, in collaboration with freelance choreographer Chris Childers. It features international performance artists who come to Tahoe a week before the show to rehearse with local talent from the Truckee-based community dance program. This will be the third installment in the Midsummer Nightmare series to play at Sand Harbor following the closing weekend of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

“It references Shakespeare in a dark, eerie way,” says Childers.

The theme of the show explores the connection between humans and animals and the mutual responsibility to protect the planet from death and destruction.

“When you look into any animal’s eyes, it’s like a window to the soul,” says Archer.

“Native Americans looked to the animals around them to learn about life and they would take on their essence. It’s believed they have a spirit essence that interacts with them as humans. Our message is we have to protect that so animals don’t become extinct. It’s a shared experience we’re having on a beautiful place called Earth. We want to express something close to our heart and our vehicle is dance. It’s

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hat’s your spirit animal? You may

phenoms from around the world. Featured guest artists include aerialists, dancers and choreographers who have performed in Cirque du Soleil shows and toured with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé and Paul McCartney.

There’s also a one-of-a-kind stilt walker, Trey Knight, in his role as Odious Odell Night III. Partner studios Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre, Greathouse of Dance, TwoPoint4 Dance Theater and The Loft Dance Theater Arts from Reno also plan to join in the splendor.

“Through amazing talent we want to

“We want to express something close to our heart and our vehicle is dance. It’s a conscious choice for us. We want to talk about something that makes a difference.” a conscious choice for us. We want to talk about something that makes a difference.

We hope it can have a ripple effect.”

The producers aim to deliver an astounding performance that also carries an important message. It’s this dual mission that helps to attract such renowned talent to work with a local nonprofit.

“As someone who travels the world, I come back because that message for me is from the heart and there’s not enough of it in the arts,” says Childers.

One of the local benefits of the production is that it provides student dancers with the opportunity to work with industry

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–Elizabeth Archer transform the audience to someplace they’ve never been before,” says Woodsgreen. “By bringing in this talent, we have opened our local community to the exposure of collaborating with professional dancers. It’s one experience that people in a small community never get. ” It’s easy to see that the dancers are like a family. Each summer, alumni return from their conservatories and colleges to mentor and coach the younger dancers and join in the performance.

“Our alumni are talented young people who come back to work with younger dancers and show them the ropes,” says Woods-

green. “That’s unheard of. We’re very lucky.”

This professional exposure along with intimate support and encouragement creates a truly positive impact on the teen dancers in the show.

“It’s really inspiring,” say Parker Doolan, 14. “The alumni come back and we have someone to look up to when they come.”

It’s a challenge that the girls anticipate all year.

“I’m excited because there is new energy coming in and it’s going to bring it to a new level,” says Kassidy Commendatore, 17. “We do a lot of performances, but not like this.

We’ve always pulled together in the end.”

InnerRhythms offers classes for all ages in hip-hop, ballet and contemporary theater. Students age 12 and older can audition for professional productions.

“It’s about providing the opportunity for the kids,” says Archer.

In fact, the fantasy couldn’t be created without them. “They are the core of the show, the thread that keeps you engaged throughout,” say Childers.

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Watch a teaser for the performance

Is this really a nightmare or is it more like a dream? It’s up to you, but if you are planning to join the artists in their unique world, get your tickets soon because last year’s production sold out.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.innerrhythms.org.

Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m.

Lavish Green & Wesley Orsolic Band Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Anne Roos The Landing 6 p.m.

Paul Covarelli and John Ayres Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Trey Stone, Niall McGuinness and John Shipley Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge 7 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Def Cats Moody’s 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Peach Kings 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 Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Steve White & Avi Liberman The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Jake’s Garage Sands Regency 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

Mel Wade & Gia Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Just Us Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Backyard Beats Reno venues 7:30 p.m.

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

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Asphalt Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Mercury’s Antennae & Plastic Caves Studio on 4th 9 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.

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Dusty Green Bones and the CHERRY PICKERS

Aug. 26 | 7 p.m.

Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

DUSTY GREEN BONES

DUSTY GREEN BONES and the Cherry Pickers formed in the winter of 2013. The five-piece electric, new-grass group is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. By taking musical styles from a wide variety of genres and mixing them with the high energy of hard-driving bluegrass, they have created a purely organic sound. Their music aims to expand the authentic complexity of traditional bluegrass by layering ancient tones with improvisation and rock ‘n’ roll. | breweryarts.org

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Bad Jews” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grandma Lee Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Xtreme Barrel Race Reno

AUG. 26 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Mud Bonz The Beacon 1 p.m.

Johnny Young Band Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Jeff Jones West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m.

Forget the Roses Kings Beach State Recreation Area 6:30 p.m.

Tom McCormick River Ranch 6 p.m.

Me & Bobby McGee Nakoma Resort 6 p.m.

Paul Covarelli and John Ayres Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Stone Soup Portola City Park 7 p.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Sammy Hagar & The Circle Harvey’s 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Ike & Martin Jake’s on the Lake 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Rock River MontBleu 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Bonanza King Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

James Parr Fat Cat 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

The Congress w/Coburn Station Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Garage Boys Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Beware of Darkness Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ E2 & DJ Jos Beatz Harrah’s 10:30 p.m.

DJ Johnny Big Boy Tahoe Biltmore 11 p.m.

7 Come 11 Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

MontBleu 9 p.m.

Rock On! Live Band Karaoke Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance InnerRhythms “Midsummer Nightmare: Totems” 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.

Steve White & Avi Liberman The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Special Events Portola Railroad Days Portola City Park RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Hoaloha Boomtown 5 p.m.

Tristan Selzner Duo Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Fourth Friday Session Comma Coffee 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Reno Tahoe Music Festival Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Dusty Green Bones and the Cherry Pickers Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

9th Street Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Backyard Beats Reno venues 7:30 p.m.

Suspect Terrain Flight Restaurant 7:30 p.m.

Just Us Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life 8 p.m.

Steppin Stonz Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 8 p.m.

Trace Adkins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Denver Saunders Sands Regency 8 p.m.

Arizona Jones Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Iamtheshotgun Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Asphalt Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 9 p.m.

Trey Songz Grand Sierra 9 p.m.

American Made Band Atlantis 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ RickGee Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Eldorado 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Bad Jews” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Sean Peabody Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events Reno Xtreme Barrel Race Reno CanFest Peppermill

Aug. 28 | 7:30 p.m.

Moe’s BBQ | Tahoe City 7 COME 11 IS A Hammond organdriven outfit that brings grooves reminiscent of the work of legends, such as the funky METERS and the JBs. They can plunge into an inspired jam or raging homage to powerhouse rock acts of days past. This group brings astonishing energy to the stage. Grab your friends and bring your dancin’ shoes. See you at Moe’s. | facebook. com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe

AUG. 27 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Peaks and Paws Festival Squaw Valley 11 a.m.

Lucas & Darcy High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m.

Lost in Suburbia The Beacon 1 p.m.

Redneck Quartet Lake Tahoe Golf Course 2 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Resort at Squaw Creek 2 p.m.

Ethan J Pery Village at Northstar 3 p.m.

Whiz Kid Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Richard Blair Alder Creek Café 5 p.m.

Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m.

Tom McCormack River Ranch 6 p.m.

Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums w/The Blues Monsters Sierra Valley Farms 6 p.m.

Blue Haven Portola City Park 7 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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Steve Lucky and the The Rhumba Bums WITH

The Blues Monsters

STEVE LUCKY AND The Rhumba Bums shine before a live audience, bringing an intense energy and sheer personal magnetism to the stage. The members exercise their wits in a continuous battle of the sexes. They’ve earned a reputation as captivating entertainers, who draw from jump blues, swing and jazz; rare gems are inspired by the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Boca Do Rio

STEVE LUCKY AND THE THE RHUMBA BUMS

Aug. 27 | 6 p.m.

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Aug. 28 | 4 p.m.

Commons Beach | Tahoe City A BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN funk band, Boca Do Rio is a multilayered, electrofunk, party boat with a sound that is fluid and edgy, adaptable and free. Born of the waters of Brazil and the San Francisco, Boca Do Rio has created musicá organicá developed through the rhythm of living and working between the Americas. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Rock River MontBleu 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Bonanza King Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

James Parr Fat Cat 9 p.m.

Zion Roots Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

The Great Bingo Revival Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Garage Boys Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Live music Pastime Club 10 p.m.

The Melt Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ Five & DJ Steve1der & DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s 10:30 p.m.

DJ Johnny Big Boy Tahoe Biltmore 11 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance InnerRhythms “Midsummer Nightmare: Totems” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Steve White & Avi Liberman T he Improv Harvey’s 8:30 & 10 p.m.

Special Events Tahoe Show Body Building Competition MontBleu RENO & BEYOND Kick Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

Hoaloha Boomtown 5 p.m.

Miki Rae Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Reno Tahoe Music Festival Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 6 p.m.

Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.

Ukulele Jam Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Davisson Brothers Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Backyard Beats Reno venues 7:30 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 8 p.m.

Steppin Stonz Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Arizona Jones Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Denver Saunders Sands Regency 8 p.m.

Just Us Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 9 p.m.

Asphalt Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Best Coast w/Day Wave Cargo 8 p.m.

Melissa Dru Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Cash’d Out Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

American Made Band Atlantis 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Jazzy Jeff Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m.

“Bad Jews” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

“And There I Was” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Bill Burr Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Xtreme Barrel Race Reno Reno Aloha Festival Wingfield Park 10 a.m.

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AUG. 28 | SUNDAY

AUG. 29 | MONDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Hans Erbach High Camp Squaw Valley 12 p.m.

Live music Village at Northstar 12 p.m.

The JKC Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

Boca do Rio Commons Beach 4 p.m.

7 Come 11 Moe’s 7:30 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Steve White & Avi Liberman The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Special Events Portola Railroad Days Portola City Park

Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

McAvoy Layne “Tales of Tahoe” Starbucks Incline Village 7 p.m.

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

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Eric Anderson Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

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

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 6 p.m.

Mel Wade & Gia Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Chick and Dale Boomtown 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

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

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m.

AUG. 31 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

DJ Jazzy Jeff will wow the Edge Nightclub on Aug. 27.

RENO & BEYOND Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Erika Paul Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Justin Lee Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Doug Coomler’s Blue Note Quintet Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Reno Tahoe Music Festival Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 6 p.m.

Billy Idol Tribute Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Longriver & Travis Champ Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

American Made Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Melissa Dru Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “And There I Was” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

“The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Bad Jews” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Xtreme Barrel Race Reno

Cash Only Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

The Killers Harvey’s 2 p.m.

Deja Vu Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

Little Faith Valhalla 7:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 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 Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Allen Harvey & Jodi Borrello The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

ElectroSwing Burlesque The Loft 10 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Fifty Show Salute w/Rick Michel Harrah’s 8 p.m.

AUG. 30 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Live music The Beacon 1 p.m.

Live music Spindleshanks 4 p.m.

The Wheeland Brothers PJ’s 5:30 p.m.

Mark Hummel Band Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’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.

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 Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

LAVISH GREEN AND

Wesley Orsolic BAND

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Aug. 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe LAVISH GREEN HAS BEEN creating honest music for more than 20 years. They continue to work hard to bring original music to a wide range of audiences. They will have you dancing like crazy. Wesley Orsolic’s musical upbringing contains a large amount of funk, jazz and blues. His unique playing style combines these styles with a mixture of acoustic traditional and contemporary pop and country. | liveatlakeview.com

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RENO & BEYOND Carolyn Dolan and Big Red Victorian Square 11 a.m.

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 6 p.m.

Colin Ross Wild River Grille 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Chick and Dale Boomtown 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 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.

Mark Huff & Tom Melancon Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

The Rocket Man Show-Elton John Tribute Sparks Nugget 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Justin Lee Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 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.

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Summer Concert Series

8/27 6-8PM

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JOHNNY “V” VERNAZZA BAND w/LEN RAINEY 6-8PM

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Janell Shirtcliff

Aug. 27 | 8 p.m. | $17 advance | $20 at the door | Cargo | Reno, Nev.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions 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.

“Bad Jews” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off Sparks Nugget

Courtesy Carson Chamber Singers

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SEPT. 1 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

est Coast, a great name for band that

ist and vocalist Bethany Cosentino and guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno from Los Angeles are the duo and creative force behind the group.

Cosentino describes Best Coast’s sound as pop rock with alternative 90s and 60s California sound. The Beach Boys, Beatles, classic 60’s pop girl groups are a handful of influential groups that resonate with the band, as well as Lush, Letters to Cleo and Belly.

and lows, it’s really hard to find a balance, especially when coming off the road and settling back into a normal life. The transition takes time,” she explains.

In order to come down from touring and life on the road, Cosentino, who admits she can be highly anxious, uses exercise. She takes Pilates and Bar Method classes and loves to hike. Being in nature is where she finds solace, grounding and centering. Living in Los Angeles, she can find a place to be in nature and hike in 20 minutes.

The band’s third album, “California

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“ Music is so simple and true, it’s autobiographical.

Sometimes I pick up my guitar and mess around, a melody will pop into my head.”

–Bethany Cosentino Cosentino is not the kind of writer who sits down and writes for two hours a day.

“I don’t say, today I’m going to write a song. I need to be inspired. I don’t sit down until I am feeling inspired or creative. I think you can tell when something is contrived,” she explains about her process of songwriting. It’s best for her when writing feels effortless and comes naturally, she says.

“Music is so simple and true, it’s autobiographical. Sometimes I pick up my guitar and mess around, a melody will pop into my head,” she adds.

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Cosentino has learned a lot from being on tour for the last nine years. She and the nine members of the band travel by bus.

She is the only female.

“Being on the road forces you to mature quickly,” she says. “Being on stage is an incredible high. There’s so much adrenaline and having to navigate all the highs

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Nights,” features a number of love songs detailing the highs and lows of relationships and life in general. Listening to the album, the band’s sound is upbeat and their music catchy, yet the messages of depth exist.

Cosentino made a guest appearance on the “Daily Show” where she and host Noah Trevor discussed sexism in the music industry and sexual harassment and assault of women. She was outspoken when a female peer in the industry called out a music publicist for sexual harassment.

Abuse of women in any form is something that matters deeply to Cosentino.

Currently on tour with the Go-Go’s for their farewell tour, Cosentino said it’s been her favorite tour to date.

“They’ve had a huge influence on Best Coast. The longevity of the band, their string of hits and the atmosphere being around them has been an inspiration. I am inspired by their energy,” she says.

The group is looking forward to performing in Reno, she says.

“It will be fresh and new. Definitely come out and see some authentic Best Coast,” says Cosentino.  For more information, visit cargoreno.com.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano Nevada Museum of Art 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Stew Stewart Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Argenta Trio Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

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

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

The Garage Boys Sparks Nugget 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Justin Lee Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 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.

“Bad Jews” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off Sparks Nugget

Looking for singers

The Carson Chamber Singers, conducted

by Michael Langham, will begin rehearsals on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Carson High School. The Carson Chamber Singers have performed throughout northern Nevada, in the Lake Tahoe area and Sacramento. They have sung with the Carson City Symphony and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

This will begin their 32nd season. They perform a wide range of music from sacred to Broadway. Choristers who are interested in auditioning should call (775) 883-4154 or contact director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com.

“The Odd Couple” auditions

Truckee Community Theater is auditioning for “The Odd Couple” on Sept. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Arts Center. The well-known comedy, written by Neil Simon, was also adapted and became a popular TV show. Ted Owens is the director and Michelle Jones is the assistant director. See the Web site for audition preparation tips. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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B lives its sound. Songwriter, guitar-

Tom Miller “M.S. Dixie II” 6 p.m.

Frank Carabetta and Dave Cottonwood 7 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.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 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 Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Allen Harvey & Jodi Borrello The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Aug. 27 | 10 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. THE MELT IS A funk and groove band that hails from Sonoma County. The band’s music is known to get crowds moving with pulsing energy and exploration. Influenced

by New Orleans funk, 1960s and 1970s R&B and modern jam bands, their style and sound is truly unique. The Melt features original compositions, as well as carefully chosen covers to round out their set. | crystalbaycasino.com

Local

DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

FOOD & WINE, RECIPES, FEATURES & MORE

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

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

ON THE GRILL S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

“S Janice Joplin sang. Here in the mounummertime and the livin’ is easy,”

tains, summer is all about being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, listening to music and good food. Being creative with the abundance of fruits and vegetables available in Tahoe is easy for some; creating a delicious vegetarian meal is an art form for others.

There are plenty of ways to impress, dazzle and delight your meat-eater besties to leave them satisfied, satiated and singing the praises of produce. But don’t feed a committed carnivore those imitation meat items unless you want to send them screaming as if their hair is on fire. Here are some ideas to stretch your barbecue boundaries from meat heavy to summer sensational.

LET’S TALK FRUIT There is an abundance of beautiful fruit to choose from. Farmers’ markets overflow with stone fruits, juicy peaches ripened to perfection, nestled alongside purple plums, pluots, bright orange apricots and plump nectarines waiting for us to select the perfect piece. Berries of all kinds are ripe for the pickin’.

Who can resist cherries? Whether you favor Bing or Rainer (do the blindfold taste test), they are one of summer’s best offerings.

Let us not forget melons and mangoes tempting our taste buds and offering a reprieve from the heat. Grilled mango and peach salsa is perfect for summer nachos, bean tacos or a black beans and rice bowl.

Grilled fruit with a touch of charring is divine.

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

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

Grilled zucchini stuffed with herbed goat cheese.

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

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Mushroom bean burger

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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Vegetarian feasts

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

August 25-31, 2016

MAIN DISHES Creating a vegetarian main course for the hardcore meat lover is not as tough as it might seem: try grilled black bean and mushroom burgers with melted Gruyère cheese on a grilled sourdough bun or grilled vegetable kabobs with mushrooms, onions, zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes marinated in Italian dressing and served over rice. Both are the perfect summer entrée to serve.

Veggie grinders are another main course that totally gratifies. Contemplate the grilled pizza; it’s pretty fun and who doesn’t like pizza? Top your creation with grilled pineapple for that aloha twist. Spinach- and artichoke-stuffed Portobello mushrooms on the grill are amazing.

Grill corn in the husk (remove the silk first) for extra smoky flavor and top with basil pesto to offer a lovely alternative to butter. If you have leftover corn, try a grilled corn and bean salad for a tasty side dish to accompany a vegetarian summer meal.

Quinoa, which is high in protein, makes for a hearty tabbouleh side dish.

GRILLING TIPS

“ Grilled fruit with a touch of charring is divine.”

TASTY TOFU Tofu is a challenge for most meat lovers, but give barbecued tofu a chance — it can be delicious if done right. The trick is to dry the tofu with paper towels, stick it in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes, then slice it into squares about a half-inch thick. Finally, marinate the slices in barbecue sauce and grill them. Serve hot.

SALADS & SIDES For side dishes, grilled Caesar salad is delicious. Infuse olive oil with pressed garlic and marinate the romaine in lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Grill for 8 to10 minutes, turning frequently and serve hot or chilled with shaved Parmesan and a dash of lemon.

Grilled summer squash is versatile. Slice yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise about a quarter-inch thick, marinate in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs, salt, pepper and garlic for an hour. Grill the slices for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the grilling time. Serve with grilled asparagus and red bliss potatoes.

Another way to make squash is to roll herbed goat cheese into your squash for a great appetizer or main dish.

For perfect vegetables, make sure the grill is clean. Prevent sticking by wiping down the grate and oiling the vegetables. When you place vegetables on the grill, resist the urge to move them around until they’re nicely seared and lift off easily.

Manage the heat. Place the heartier vegetables, such as onions and bell peppers, in the hottest spots on the grill and more delicate produce, such as tomatoes and thinly sliced vegetables, over places with less heat. Group the food by cooking time; it helps to remove them together.

Bon appetite. 

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Chef Davis “Smitty” Smith shares recipes from the grill: > Grilled Vegetable Pasta > Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms > Grilled Mango Shrimp & Spinach Wrap > Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Figs > Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp

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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E one will ask me for a seemvery once in a while, some-

ingly simple recipe. Last week, a guy at work asked me about shrimp cocktail. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular appetizers. You can go to parties anytime of the year and, inevitably, there will be shrimp cocktail, at least half the time. I might even say that any party that includes shrimp is elevated to a little higher.

What makes shrimp cocktail so popular for parties and appetizers?

First, it is easy to deal with. You don’t have to work at all. You can walk into just about any supermarket and there will be pre-made platters, including the cocktail sauce. If you want to go all out and make it even more fancy, use printed napkins.

“Those small shrimp are much better sautéed than boiled, while the larger ones will offer more natural flavor.”

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However, those store-bought platters are bland. There is little flavor in the shrimp and the cocktail sauce is usually not much more than ketchup or chili sauce with a few drops of Tabasco.

If you’re going to do it right, cook the shrimp and make the cocktail sauce. Also, use the 16 to 20 shrimp per pound instead of the tiny 30 to 45 shrimp per pound or smaller, normally used on the platters.

Those small shrimp are much better sautéed than boiled, while the larger ones will offer more natural flavor.

The most important thing to remember about cooking shrimp is to have everything ready before you drop them into the seasoned boiling water. Put enough water in your pot as to not crowd the shrimp when added. Add your seasonings and while you’re waiting for the water to boil,

be sure to have the strainer in the sink and a large bowl of ice water ready. Don’t rely only on cold tap water to cool down the shrimp; it won’t cool them fast enough and you don’t want to end up with overcooked little rubber bands.

Follow this easy recipe and enjoy a really good shrimp cocktail. 

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Chef Smitty shares more appetizer recipes: > Avocado appetizers > Chicken duxelle pinwheels > Twice baked potatoes

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

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COCKTAIL SAUCE 6 oz. chili sauce 2 T extra hot horseradish 1½ T Worcestershire sauce 2 dashes Tabasco or other hot sauce 1 T lemon, add ½ T, if needed Pepper and salt, to taste Combine all ingredients. The horseradish adds the heat, not the Tabasco. Use more or less of all ingredients to taste.

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C A L I F O R N I A’ S

BY LOU PHILLIPS

The To Kalon Vineyard | Courtesy Constellation Brands

I such as Burgundy and Bordeaux in

n exceptional European wine regions,

France and Borolo in Italy, top vineyards are titled as such and specialize in wines from specified grapes. A prime example is the Romanée-Conti Grand Cru in Burgundy where the producer of the same name makes the world’s most expensive wines from Pinot Noir.

California is a much younger wine region that is just now identifying its best vineyards and which grapes perform at the highest level therein. High-quality wine grapes typically require cooler temperatures and certain soil types. Growers also must have a willingness to employ techniques, such as limiting water and crop thinning, which greatly reduces crop yields.

This all sounds logical in 2016, but when the developers of these vineyards began these practices many years ago it was quite risky. Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were minority grapes in California and no one was paying a premium for them.

Therefore, high-quality, low-yield farming only made sense for those with vision and faith. Luckily for us, these growers displayed both.

Garys’ Vineyard in the Fog | Courtesy Pisoni Family Vineyards

The To Kalon Vineyard was first planted in Napa Valley’s Oakville region in the 1800s. In the 1960s, Robert Mondavi brought it fame by making world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignons from the fruits of these soils. These grapes are now among the world’s most sought after and used in the wines of Opus One Winery, Paul Hobbs Winery, Schrader Cellars and other Napa big guns, which are among the most highly esteemed and priced Cabernets in the world.

gr eat growths Garys’ Vineyard, in the cool and foggy Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, is as iconic as any Pinot Noir terroir in California. Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni created this vineyard. In addition to making their own wines, Pisoni and ROAR, they sell to such Pinot stars as Miner Family Winery and Siduri Wines.

Pinots from Garys’ have a signature, bold deliciousness and also deliver crisp acid and minerality. This is the style and quality that brought California Pinot Noir to the world stage.

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Looking for terroir that resembled Burgundy’s Côte d’Or led Larry Hyde to plant his eponymous vineyard in the hilly, cool and foggy Carneros region in 1979. Over the years, Hyde Vineyards has provided custom farming for such Chardonnay superstars as Kistler Vineyards, Ramey Wine Cellars and Patz & Hall, which makes rich, spicy and complex wines that are among the new world’s most delicious and bestaging Chardonnays.

These vineyards, their creators and their wines have been a big part of delivering the message that California makes some of the world’s best. I suggest you experience this magic for yourself.

In vino veritas.  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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Oktoberfest vendors sought Tahoe City 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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The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe presents the inaugural BBQ, Beer & Beats on Aug. 27 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. This event is a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club that provides scholarships for college-bound South Tahoe High School graduates and supports community projects. Tickets include beer, barbecue, music by RedNeck Quartet and the Ukulele Club. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets for ages 6 to 20 are $10 and ages 5 and younger can enter for free. A book of coupons for eight local businesses is $25. | sltrotaryfundraiser.org

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Stateline, Nev. Park Prime in Hard Rock Café Hotel & Casino offers a wine dinner on Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary wine pairings are from Sierra Foothills winery, Vino Noceto.

The five-course dinner is $85 per adult. | RSVP hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Northstar Village at Northstar hosts its final Wine Walk of the summer on Aug. 27. Participants can enjoy a variety of delicious wine samples and light snacks while meandering throughout the Village from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance online and $32 on the day of the event. | northstarcalifornia.com

Canned is celebrated Reno, Nev. Canfest, the International Canned Beer Festival, is on Aug. 26 to 27 at the Peppermill Resort. Microbrews from around the U.S. will be pouring craft beers from cans for a night of beer indulgence, live music, silent disco party and food vendors. | canfestbeer.com

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Homewood The Homewood Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival on Aug. 28 will be a celebration of local craft brews and local craft bites in Homewood’s North Lodge parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks and restaurants include Red Truck, Starkey’s Food Truck, EATS Truckee and ICycle Creamery. Entrance to the event is free and open for all ages.

Participants must be age 21 and older to purchase taps from Lagunitas, Great Basin, Track 7, Founders, Alibi Ale Works and Elysian. A flight for $15 allows festivalgoers to try all taps on site. Music will include tunes by Jeff Jones and Brad Perry. | skihomewood.com

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Sparks, Nev. The 29th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff is from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 in Sparks Victorian Square.

Hosted by Nugget Casino Resort, the event turns the Labor Day holiday into a six-day, culinary extravaganza with music, crafts and the finest ribs in the nation. | nuggetribcookoff.com

Brewmaster’s Dinner Northstar The Brewmaster’s Dinner on Sept. 2 offers five courses of seasonally inspired dishes with mouth-watering craft beers and entertainment. Guests will enjoy the delicious pairings in the Tahoe fresh air on the deck of Martis Valley Grille, which overlooks picturesque Martis Valley.

Tickets are $75 in advance of the event or $85 at the door. A vegetarian option is available for the same price. Seating will be family style. | northstarcalifornia.com

Area venues The Excellence in Education 2016-17 Dining for Schools cards go on sale Sept.

1. The Dining for Schools card entitles the bearer to 50 percent off any individual dinner entree at more than 40 participating restaurants in the Truckee and North Tahoe area. The card is nontransferable but may be used an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. All proceeds from the purchase of the cards benefit the foundation that provides grants, resources and partnerships to the educational community. Dining cards will be available at Mountain Hardware in Truckee, SaveMart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Safeway in Kings Beach and Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online | exined.org

Cowgirls & Cocktails Tahoe Donner Enjoy a guided, meandering trail ride through highland meadows and forests and then relax afterward, nibble on appetizers and sip a frosty beer or glass of wine during Cowgirls and Cocktails at Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center on Sept. 2 and 23. Trail rides are from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by drinks and appetizers.

This event is for adults ages 21 and up, and cowboys are invited, as well. The cost is $65 or $55 for Association members. Cost for those bringing his or her own horse is $35 or $30 for members.

Reservations may be made at (530) 5879470. | tahoedonner.com

Meet the winemakers Area venues Uncorked has announced its winemaker events for the summer. Winemaker events are held every Friday at Uncorked Truckee and every Saturday at Uncorked Tahoe City from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured winemaker’s will be at the events to pour wines and talk about their offerings including Scar of the Sea wines. (See Events in each issue for details.) | (530) 550-5200 Truckee or (530) 581-1106 Tahoe City

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

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