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The atmosphere was part rock concert and part environmental summit as nonprofits worked to inform guests on everything from the plight of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout to lake clarity and state parks. President Obama emphasized the economic importance of conservation during his speech: “There’s no contradiction between having a strong economy and a strong environment.”

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Thousands waited in long security lines to enter the Harvey’s Outdoor Concert Arena in Stateline, Nev., for a chance to be part of the monumental milestone of the Lake Tahoe Summit. The excitement was palpable as residents and local policymakers mingled with visitors, dignitaries, Secret Service and throngs of media in the blazing sun for the President’s visit, including myself, Mael Passanesi and Michelle Allen. Although some attendees were equally, if not more, excited by the pending performance of the rock band The Killers that followed the President’s speech.

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The visit by President Barack Obama to Lake Tahoe on Aug. 31 catapulted the protection of Lake Tahoe onto the national spotlight at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Lake Tahoe Summit.

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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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EVENTS CALENDAR

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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

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

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

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

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Park at Granlibakken in Tahoe City and the Squaw Valley Adventure Park, have expanded to another location in Tahoe Vista. This new site, much like the site in Tahoe City, gives adventurers the opportunity to climb across challenging obstacles and zip line from tree to tree, all while safely harnessed to a cable. I took on the Tahoe Vista location on a sunny morning shortly after it opened this summer. The park has seven courses with more than 70 tree platforms and 20 zip lines. There are two (green) beginning courses, three (blue) intermediate courses and two (black diamond) advanced courses at the facility. The park is tucked at the back edge of the expansive North Tahoe Regional Park in a grove of firs and pines. There are two major changes at this new park. Instead of a system that requires you to frequently clip in and out of a connection to the cable, here you attach to a cable and never have to clip in or out again for the rest of that course. This makes things run smoothly and quickly, but it also makes the course dependent on gravity because you can’t climb obstacles. Fortunately, the park is situated on a gentle slope that allowed the designers to create a fun and unique set of challenges. The other major change is that this version has many more zip lines. Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks are a good test for folks like me who have a fear of heights. I still felt trepidation, but the knowledge that I was safely attached to the cable kept me moving forward. I began with two beginning courses: Seesaw and Bananas. There were plenty of interesting obstacles to overcome even though they were green courses.

who were moving their way through the obstacles seemed to be having a blast. On my trip I discovered three reasons to make a trip to the Treetop Adventure Park. Firstly, the employees were uniformly friendly and helpful, but they were also relaxed and let people play. Secondly, it is a great family event. Everyone, ages 5 and older participate. Only the two more advanced courses are off limits to younger kids. Thirdly, this place is the great childadult equalizer. While we adults, with some exceptions, were slowly lumbering our way across the obstacles, kids and teenagers were seen scampering across the courses with glee.

“ As the level of difficulty of the course increases, the challenges of the obstacles and your distance from the ground increases.” For those not familiar with how a course works: You start out with a climb or walk to a platform in a tree and move from platform to platform via an obstacle or a zip line. Obstacles include shaky boards that you have to walk across, rope swings or other little tortures that swing and sway to make you wonder what you got yourself into. As the level of difficulty of the course increases, the challenges of the obstacles and your distance from the ground increases. After polishing my chops on the two beginner courses, I upped my game to the appropriately named Lakeview. It is the highest course at the facility, but is

primarily composed of a number of long zip lines with a few obstacles along the way. It was well worth taking a moment at one of the platforms to enjoy the view of Lake Tahoe. I finished my day on Zig-Zag, which was definitely a big step up in difficulty in comparison to the first three courses. It was full of one “What in the heck did I get myself into?” scenario after another. My arms were pretty worn out by the time I got through. Good thing, because as I pondered some of the obstacles on those black-diamond courses from below, I was happy to be on the ground. Although those

Reservations are required and there is a short ground school where you can learn how to use the facility and understand the rules before embarking on whatever courses you choose.  For more information, call (530) 581-7563 or visit northtahoeadventures.com.

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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.)

Tahoe City

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

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. Ages 8+. TART

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

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

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

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Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

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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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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

Truckee local Nichole Dorr will give a talk and picture presentation at 6 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Main Terminal Building. Dorr traveled to the western peninsula of Antarctica with 120 people from 30 nations to discuss climate change and participate in the 2041 Foundation’s International Antarctica Expedition Leadership on the Edge Program. Also, Erica Jue from Town of Truckee will review the town’s solid waste and recycling programs. | truckeetahoeairport.com

Preschool story time Truckee

Watch and discuss Incline Village

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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Way, way down under Truckee

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

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. | laketahoemarkets.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

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

EVERY SUNDAY

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Kids play free Incline Village

Family Fun Days at Incline Village Mountain Golf Course. Anyone younger than age 18 plays free with a paying adult. Features tees with shorter yardages, two cups on every hole and three-hole putt-putt course. Until Oct. 9. | (775) 832-1150 |

SEPT. 8 | THURSDAY Ruff, ruff reading Paws 2 Read is at the Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is for children of all ages. After reading to a gentle, nonjudgmental dog, children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130

Incline Village Library and Sierra Nevada College offer a documentary film showing and discussion of “East of Salinas,” at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn provided. | (775) 832-4130

SEPT. 9 | FRIDAY Duke it out Olympic Valley

Piranga, a kickoff fundraiser for Tahoe Institute For Natural Science, is at Squaw Valley Park soccer field. The Company Picnic will have teams of eight to 10 going head to head in lighthearted battles of brain and brawn. Team check in is at noon, competition from 1 to 3:30 p.m., followed by awards ceremony. Limited to 16 company teams. Food and beverages from 11:45 a.m. sold by Full Belly Deli. Tax-deductible entry fee is $2,500. Teams gain free entry to the Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings event at 5 p.m. | RSVP piranga@tinsweb.org

Pluck and cluck Olympic Valley

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings is a battle of six restaurants and five bands from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at The Village at Squaw Valley to benefit Tahoe Institute For Natural Science. Each restaurant will be producing its spiciest chicken wings while the bands will be cranking it to the max. Attendees vote for their favorite wings and band. Wings are four for $5. Beer and drink specials available. Entry is $5. (See Music Scene in this issue for details.) | squawalpine.com

Community Pint Night Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports joined forces with Salomon and RootsRated to host a communitycentric Pint Night at 6 p.m. The evening will be a fun community gathering to talk about trail fun, make new friends and help raise funds for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. The TRTA will host a Trail Trivia with prizes and other trail shenanigans from Salomon. All ages welcome. | alpenglowsports.com

A must-be-at event Glenbrook, Nev.

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation presents 2016 Community Table at the Shakespeare Ranch. Chef Pamela Mazzola, the chef/partner of Prospect Restaurant in San Francisco, will be the guest chef for the evening. Tickets for this exclusive culinary and wine event include a bevy of Tahoe’s affluent philanthropists. | Tickets parasol.org

Engaging speaker series Truckee

Sierra College Insights presents Kris Hanson, professor of humanities, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Sierra College. He will talk about the cultural and institutional ideas that support religions and religious responses to globalization. Refreshments, sponsored by Starbucks, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Free. | RSVP sierracollege. ticketleap.com

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SEPT. 9-10 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Visiting writers series Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College’s Writer in the Woods literary speaker series presents Luis Alberto Urrea, acclaimed author of 13 books. Free reading on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Workshop on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. $50 public, free students. | sierranevada.edu

SEPT. 9-11 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Premier gourmet festival Northstar

The 31st annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival is at various North Lake Tahoe venues. This prestigious event is nationally recognized as the gourmet event of Northern California. Celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, Farm to Table dinners, winemaker luncheons and more are featured. Partake in a weekend of wine and beer tasting while checking out Saturday’s Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook Off or take part in the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting Sunday afternoon. (See Local Flavor in this issue for details.) | tahoefoodandwine.com

SEPT. 10 | SATURDAY Flapjacks anyone? Truckee

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1073 hosts a pancake breakfast the second Saturday of every month at the Truckee airport from 8 to 10 a.m. All welcome. | eea1073.org

It’s art, naturally Spooner Lake

Trails and Vistas 2016 art hike, “The Journey Itself Is Home,” is at Spooner Lake. From 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., every 15 minutes, groups will be led on a 3.5-mile easy/moderate hike to see artists among the natural environment of Spooner Lake, singing, playing music, reciting poetry, dancing and more. $45 adult; $12 ages 4 to 11. (See “Melding of art & nature” in this issue for details.) | Tickets trailsandvistas.org

Watershed needs a scrub Markleeville

The Alpine Watershed Group will be hosting the 17th annual Markleeville Creek Day. Volunteers will complete projects throughout the East and West Carson Watersheds, including plantings, stream bank stabilization, invasive weed removal, protective tree wrapping and storm drain stenciling. No experience is necessary. Meet at the Markleeville Library Park at 9 a.m. Groups will carpool to restoration project locations. | RSVP (530) 694-2327 or awg.hannahd@gmail.com

All aboard Truckee

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

Making Saturday special Tahoe City

Tahoe City Downtown Association Sidewalk Saturday is from noon to 4 p.m. Fun activities. | visittahoecity.org

Behind the barn door Beckwourth

Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering presents Dinner in the Barn at Sierra Valley Farms. Special guest chef Michael Plapp, of “Meals By Micheal” Catering, formerly of Morgan’s Lobster Shack, will prepare the four-course dinner at 4:30 p.m. Includes wine, beverage and music. $130. | RSVP sierravalleyfarms.com

SEPT. 10-11 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Stroll and admire Truckee

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

SEPT. 11 | SUNDAY 9/11 remembered Truckee

Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church is hosting a communitywide 9/11 Commemoration & Thanksgiving event at 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Regional Park. This is an opportunity for the community to remember and honor first responders who served and those who died 15 years ago. Speakers will include Truckee council members, police officers, firefighters and school district personnel. Boy Scout Troop 267 will present the colors and the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus will lead in song. | tlpc.org

Work off your buzz Beckwourth

Hops With Pops is a beer-tasting and foodpairing event at Sierra Valley Farms from 3 to 6 p.m. Samples from local breweries: The Brewing Lair, Eureka Brewing Co., FiftyFifty, Alibi Ale Works and Great Basin Brewery. $50, a portion can be refunded by picking hops on harvest day. TBA. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Meet the winemakers Clio

Nakoma Resort offers a wine tasting on the terrace with Wente Vineyards from 4 to 7 p.m. Light appetizers will be served. $15. | RSVP (530) 832-5067 or nakomaresort.com

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The 2nd annual Farm Truck Food Fair is on Sept. 15 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop in Truckee. The event is a fundraiser for Tahoe Food Hub’s Farm to Market program that works to build a network of local farms to supply food to North Lake Tahoe. The fair will feature a food court of food trucks to help celebrate local food and farmers. All food trucks will be serving food sourced from the Tahoe Food Hub and its small, family farms, all located within 150 miles. Dishing up the local tastes will be Mountain Roots Food Truck, Full Belly Deli, The Souper Wagon and more. Vegetarian options will be available. Local beers and wine will be available. Entrance fee is $15 and includes a drink token, raffle ticket and one food truck special. For $5 more, become a Hubster and a member of the Tahoe Food Hub. The event will feature music, lawn games and raffle tickets for prizes. | tahoefoodhub.org

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Will Kurt, data scientists at Quick Sprout, will present “Why Statisticians Avoid the Express Lane,” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill. Kurt has a background in both computer science and English literature; he excels at explaining complex technical topics, such as statistics to anyone. He will explore the statistics behind choosing the best lane at the grocery store and discuss how statistical modeling and simulation can be used to make optimal decisions based on limited information. Hosted by Tahoe Silicon Mountain. $5 includes pizza and salad. | tahoesiliconmountain.com

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SEPT. 13 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Today features “How Drought Affects our Watershed and National Forest.” Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

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Cultivation at its highest Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demonstration Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. is Allium Phenology. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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The 10th hole or Dragon Lagoon | Casey Glaubman

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

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friendly attitude and warm reception from the staff at Nakoma Golf Course was quite extraordinary. Maybe it was the fresh mountain air or maybe it’s something in the water, but everyone seemed extremely friendly and happy to be working there. It definitely started out my round on a positive note.

“If there’s one hole that stood out among the rest in the great design, it would have to be the … the aptly named Dragon Lagoon.” As I stepped out onto that first tee box, the positive feelings just kept coming. Since Nakoma means, The Dragon, about half the holes are given dragon-themed names along the lines of Dragon’s Lookout, Dragon’s Tail and Teeth of the Dragon. Just because of the names, it felt, and I mean this in the most complimentary way possible, as if I were playing on an enormous, beautifully designed miniature golf course. And, hey, who doesn’t like some levity in the morning? The other half of the holes are named after things you’ll need to do well here with names like Hope, Faith and Perseverance. There’s something almost comical about struggling with a hole named Charity. For the record, that’s the beautiful par 4, hole 6 that features a massive dogleg. Trying to avoid laying it up on that hole is definitely not for the faint of heart; you’ll find yourself shooting over a thickly forested area, aiming for a narrow, tight fairway. It’s a difficult shot but, boy, is it fun to give it a go. 12

If there’s one hole that stood out among the rest in the great design, it would have to be the hole immediately after the turn, the par 4, hole 10: the aptly named Dragon Lagoon. Not only does this hole play amazingly, with a challenging curve, bunker setup and water feature, it’s also right in front of the clubhouse so everyone can watch your struggles. From there, the rest of the course did not disappoint. Given that it’s a bit more remote, I probably shouldn’t have been surprised by the feeling of isolation from this course. But it felt like every hole was just winding further and further away from things, which is the perfect feeling when you’re trying to get lost in the course. After a tough day of battling The Dragon, check out the FLoW Bar & Lounge for food and drinks or relax at The Spa for an unforgettable excursion. Lessons are available through the pro shop, and if you’re like me, you’ll probably feel as if you need some. It’s easily worth the 1-hour drive from Tahoe.  For more information, call (877) 462-5662 or visit the interactive course map at nakomaresort.com.

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SEPT. 14 | WEDNESDAY Historic trail trek Hope Valley

On this walking, hiking and driving tour, follow the paths where emigrants led their oxen-pulled wagons through the canyon of the Carson River, up the treacherous Devil’s Ladder, now known as Carson Pass. Hear excerpts from emigrants’ original diaries. Optional short hikes range from easy to strenuous. Depart from Sorensen’s at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4p.m. Participants may be asked to drive their own vehicles. | RSVP (800) 423-9949

Summit and mixer Olympic Valley

Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association will hold the 2016 Transportation Summit in the conference room of Olympic Village Lodge from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda includes Measure M, North Lake Tahoe voter survey results, TART updates and basin-wide corridor connection efforts. Lunch included. Free. Space is limited. Following the summit, there will be a TMA staff, board and membership mixer from 4 to 6 p.m. | RSVP juliatma@gmail.com or (530) 582-4964

Bowling for seniors Incline Village

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

Fancy that South Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Art League presents visual storyteller Peter Goin, who will present “Visual Stories of Lake Tahoe: The Faux and the Fanciful” at South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 6 to 8 p.m. | thenewtalart.org

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Celebrate the triumphs of the emigrants who crossed the Sierra Nevada. Program begins evening of Sept. 14 with a free slide show and talk focusing on Kit Carson, John C. Fremont and Joe Walker at Sorensen’s Resort. On Sept. 15, join a walking, hiking and driving tour that follows the same paths. Hear excerpts from emigrants’ diaries, with optional short hikes ranging from easy to strenuous starting at 8:30 a.m. $95, $60 guests, $30 ages 6 to 13. Includes snacks, beverages and trail lunch. | RSVP (800) 423-9949

SEPT. 15 | THURSDAY River talk Truckee

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

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

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Bringing farm food to Truckee The 2nd annual Farm Truck Food Fair is from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop in Truckee. The event is a fundraiser for Tahoe Food Hub’s Farm to Market program. The fair will feature a food trucks serving food sourced from the Tahoe Food Hub and its small, family farms. Expect Mountain Roots Food Truck, Full Belly Deli, The Souper Wagon and more. Vegetarian options, local beers and wine will be available. $15 includes a drink token, raffle ticket and one food truck special. | tahoefoodhub.org

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Harvest Moon hike Incline Village

A candidate forum will be held and broadcast live from the Truckee Town Hall Council Chambers from 6 to 8 p.m. TTCTV-Channel 18 will stream the video at ttctv.org and air reruns. Candidates will answer audience questions and those submitted in advance. | (530) 587-2757

Incline Village Recreation Center’s Summer Moonlight Hikes with Wine & Cheese Socials are on a 1-mile paved road to the Crystal Bay lookout. Transportation, wine and cheese provided. Those who cannot hike can ride in the van both ways. Departs at 5 p.m. $12 with IVGID pass; $15 without pass. | RSVP yourtahoeplace.com

Free wheeling time Tahoe City

All mapped out Incline Village

Rambo Party Production’s 4th annual Tight and Bright on Bikes Time Travel Pub Crawl is on Sept. 14. Participants will ride bikes together from bar to bar, dancing and time traveling until everyone bridges the gap and parties into the future at Moe’s, the final stop. Free; $5 cover for the last stop. Must be age 21 and older. | visittahoecity.org

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Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150 | GolfIncline.com

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Tahoe Talks at the Incline Village Library offers a discussion of the Nevada ballot No. 2: “Marijuana Legalization Issue,” with guest experts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

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Dr. Fred Block will give a talk on “Innovation in the United States: Myths and Realities” at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College. Refreshments and no-host bar at 5:30 p.m.; presentation at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | terc.ucdavis.edu

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PADDLEFEST

F E AT U R E S F A L L C L A S S I C Come enjoy the best of fall as Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort hosts the first Tahoe Vista Paddlefest: Fall Classic on Sept. 10 and 11. It’s the finale of the Tahoe Cup series, with a 22-mile paddling race and the longest inland distance paddleboard race in the world E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT culminating on the beach at Mourelatos.

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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. Closed for the season. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. May be closed Sept. 11 & 18 for an event. 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

LAKE FOREST

(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.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

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

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

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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

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

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

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

The Fall Classic will host more than 150 Experience an aerial view men and women paddlers from all over the of the Fall Classic world. In true essence of its title, this is a festival filled with fun and celebration for the entire community and visitors from all over the world to enjoy. Both days feature a Paddle Swap and vendors on the beach, along with SUP demos, paddling workshops, yoga on the beach, beer tasting and more. On Saturday, enjoy the Kids Paddleboard Race, the SUP/Prone Relay Race and Tahoe Watergrom Paddle Fun Challenge. There’s a Hula Hoop workshop on the beach, SUP Water Polo, an Ukulele Strum, live music from Jus’ Right and fire dancers wrapping up the day. Sunday features the 22-mile Fall Classic. Those not in the race will enjoy a 3-mile Paddle Race, a Flash Mob Dance, performance from Sneaky Creatures and Tahoe Flow Arts, a Luau and Shrimp Boil, and a Hula performance. For more information, visit tahoevistapaddlefest.com. | Register tahoecup.org

Swim or cheer, want you here Donner Lake Arash Bayatmakou, cofounder and CFS of No Limits Collaborative and #HighFivesAthlete, is inviting participants to join him on Sept. 10 to circumnavigate Donner Lake. Participants are encouraged to come out to swim 1 mile, 3 miles or the entire 5.8-mile perimeter with Bayatmakou from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests are welcome to cheer on the swimmers from the shore or from a kayak. All funds raised from the event will go toward No Limits Collaborative. | highfivesfoundation.org

Test of endurance

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

Lake Tahoe venues Come witness, join in on the fun and spread the word of one of the most difficult endurance foot races in the world – The Tahoe 200 – from Sept. 9 to 13. The Tahoe 200 is an incredible journey around the largest alpine lake in North America. The route circumnavigates the sparkling, clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe from the Tahoe Rim Trail. | tahoe200.com

GROVE STREET

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

Mountain biking with the ladies

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

Tahoe City Tahoe Mountain Bike Like a Girl

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

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

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Marinas. 14

Courtesy Tahoe Cup

(formerly Team LUNA Chix) offers a mountain bike ride at Tahoe Cross Country on Sept. 13. All are welcome to join. | tahoemountainbikelikeagirl.org

Grueling, but beautiful Lake Tahoe Bike the West hosts the Tour de Tahoe– Bike Big Blue will take place on Sept. 11. The 72-mile Tour de Tahoe–Bike Big Blue course goes clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. It includes a challenging 800-foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay and a 1,000-foot climb to Spooner Junction. There are also many short, rolling ascents and descents totaling more than 4,024 vertical feet of elevation gain. | bikethewest.com

Grueling qualifier Spooner Lake, Nev. Sierra Cup Mountain Bike Racing Series presents the Great Tahoe Flume Race at Spooner Lake on Sept. 11. This race is a national qualifier for the USA Cycling Championship Series for Northern California and Nevada. The single-loop classic offers high-elevation miles and breathtaking views. | sierracupmtb.com

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September 8-14, 2016

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RESTROOMS

PICNIC TABLES

For the Kids

Beaches & Parks

OUT & ABOUT

EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

Hwy. 50

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

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MOON DUNES BEACH

Hwy. 28

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NORTH TAHOE BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK

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SANDY BEACH

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Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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STORy TIME F UN

Enjoy the wonders of reading during story times held throughout the region for children of all ages. Young children will enjoy themed story times every Tuesday with Preschool Story Time at the Kings Beach Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m., and the Truckee Library at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years.

CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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TAHOE CITY

COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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

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WEST SHORE

D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma

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Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BALDWIN BEACH

CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

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Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

NEVADA BEACH POPE BEACH

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Hwy. 89

Hwy. 50

Hwy. 89

REGAN BEACH

Hwy. 50

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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Bike skills for girls Middle and high school girls who want to improve their bike skills and learn race strategies and tips are invited to a series of clinics presented by Bike Like a Girl on Sept. 12 at North Tahoe High School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The clinics are free, but a $25 donation per session is requested to benefit girls’ cycling. | RSVP colleenwanty@gmail.com

Punt, pass, play

clinic-style activities including passing, catching and route running. | Register (530) 583-3440

Calling all teens Students in grades 7 to 12 can try out for a role in Monty Python’s “Spamalot, Jr.,” directed by Sophie Moeller. This musical comedy is the young version of the show, adapted from the Broadway production for middle- and high-school performers. The production will include costumes and sets. Auditions are on Sept. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Truckee Community Arts Center. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

The Tahoe City Library’s story time every Thursday is geared toward ages 5 and younger from 10:30 to 11 a.m., while the Incline Village Library offers a toddler story time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 6 months to 3 years. Preschool story time for ages 3 years and older is at the Truckee Library at 11:15 a.m. every Thursday. See Events in each issue for details.

Flag Football is offered from Sept. 13 to 29 at Rideout Community Center Field from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The program will focus on development of skills through

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Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

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On Wednesdays, the Truckee Library hosts Babes in Bookland for ages 6 months to 2 years at 10:30 a.m., while the Incline Village Library hosts a family story time with games and crafts for all ages from 4 to 4:45 p.m.

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TRUCKEE

MARTIS CREEK

Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER LAKE

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

North Lake Tahoe & Truckee: laketahoetransit.com | South Lake Tahoe: bluego.org

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Experience Lake Tahoe (530) 525-7962 - ObexersBoat.com Obexer’s Marina - 5300 West Lake Blvd. - Homewood, CA

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TRAILS AND

VISTAS MELDING OF ART & NATURE STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

Scott Thompson | Trails & Vistas

September 8-14, 2016

hile I’ve been lucky enough to attend several Trails and Vistas art hikes over the years, words cannot do justice to the experience. There is something about

Iwho dance, sing, play music or create

t’s as if enjoying the power of the artists

unique art allows you to experience the nature of the Sierra in a new and more enlightened way. It is a dramatic experience that every visitor or Sierra resident should experience at least once. Last year I attended the art hike on Donner Summit. What stood out the most was the dramatic contrast between the vibrant colors worn by the dancers, the deep blue of Donner Lake and gray of the stark granite rock faces. Music and art seem clearer and more powerful under the bright sunshine, even when it must compete with the soft wind of a summer afternoon. I also remember the ethereal dancers above a granite-lined pond and the jarring notes of a bagpiper emerging from the woods. “Trails and Vistas’ mission is to create community through the celebration of art and nature,” says Trails and Vistas’ executive director Nancy Lopez. “It’s a soft way to get people interested in protecting the earth.” She wants people to slow down and find community while enjoying a beautiful place and art. Every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., groups of approximately 20 are led on a 2.5- to 3-hour hike that winds through the natural surroundings for approximately 3 miles roundtrip. They encounter musicians or dancers along the route, stopping at each artist’s spot to spend a few minutes enjoying his or her performance before hiking on through the aspens or firs to the next encounter. Lopez hopes that people will “put away the cell phones and cameras and be in the present moment. We are all about getting them to look up and take in their surroundings.” This year’s theme is based on a line from a 300-year-old poem by Matsuo Basho: “Each day is a journey and the journey itself is home.”

Before the art hike, the staff goes out with the artists on the route to find a site. “We want the site to speak to them,” says Lopez. “We find that particular aspen grove, body of water or granite cliff that they want to work with. It’s a pure collaboration between the artist and the site.” The art hikes are on Sept. 10 at Spooner Lake and on Sept. 18 at on at Donner Ski Ranch on Donner Summit so the hikes can highlight two stunning locations with different focuses. The hike at Spooner Lake State Park focuses heavily on music. The hike is a softer, easier one on dirt through the aspen groves in the meadow. The hikes at Spooner Lake State Park feature Tahoe Flow Arts, performance artist Angelique Benicio, Lorna Denton, Wolf Lobo Schaeffer, conceptual artist Leslie Ehrenfeld Chapman, Emily Tessmer, Peter Joseph Burtt, Reno Taiko Drums, Motoshi Kosako and Paul McCandless, Jessica Fichot Quartet, Todo Mundo and Angelika Healing Music with world-beat drummer Michael DiMartino. The Donner Summit hike on Sept. 18 offers a granite trail winding through the stark, rocky landscape, with high-altitude views of Donner Lake. On this hike, the focus is eclectic with a healthy mix of art and music. The hikes at Donner Ski Ranch feature folk music with the T-Sisters, performance artist Angelique Benicio and Wolf Lobo Schaeffer, Tahoe Flow Arts, InnerRhythms Dance Theatre, Emily Tessmer, Motoshi Kosako and Angelika Healing Music with world-beat drummer Michael DiMartino.

WORLD CONCERT If hiking is not your thing but music and art in nature is, Trails and Vistas also hosts a World Concert: Truckee Tahoe Peace Project on the breathtaking outdoor stage at Sand Harbor State Park at 6:30 p.m.

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the combination of all of the sights, sounds and senses that gives these hikes a feeling and essence different from anything else you will find in Tahoe.

on Sept. 10. You can see performances from the same artists, musicians and dancers featured in the art hikes, but in a more traditional way — sitting down — unless of course, you just have to get up and dance along. And, you most likely will.

THIS PAGE Jeff Engerbretson | Trails & Vistas

It’s as if enjoying the power of the artists who dance, sing, play music or create unique art allows you to experience the nature of the Sierra in a new and more enlightened way.

How can you beat the setting of Sand Harbor’s theater just above the shore of Lake Tahoe? According to Lopez, the concert offers a “variety of music from around the world. It is really thinking about how we can bring together all humanity and use music to break down barriers, offering all these different cultures in one night — from Columbia to France, jazz to soul and blues. It celebrates diversity and what unites us.” Tickets for the art hikes are $45 for adults and $12 for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Participants should be able to hike up to 3 miles at high elevation. Tickets for the World Concert vary according to seating.  For more information or tickets to the art hikes, visit trailsandvistas.org. For tickets for the World Concert, call (800) 747-4697 or visit laketahoeshakespeare. com and use the promotion code HIKE16 to receive $10 off each ticket for Lower Gallery seats.

SEPT. 10 Art Hikes Spooner Lake State Park 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. World Concert Sand Harbor State Park 6:30 p.m.

SEPT. 18 Art Hikes Donner Ski Ranch 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

OUT & ABOUT

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Fishing

F LY- F I S H I N G BY BRUCE AJARI

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.

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

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels)

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

MARTIS CREEK RESERVOIR

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

Leslie Ajari on the bow of the panga in Baja hooked to her first fly-caught fish, a skipjack tuna. | Bruce Ajari

M tune to fish the East Cape of Baja

y family and I have had the good for-

California Sur, Mexico, for what will be 10 years this summer. The East Cape is an area of the Sea of Cortez that runs roughly from San José del Cabo northeast to Punta Pescadero. It is a legendary area that brought many notable anglers to fish its waters for the many species that inhabit its waters. The region is still considered to be “old Mexico,” but lots of pending development

BACK COUNTRY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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sized boat powered by an outboard motor. We have had the good fortune to catch as many as 17 different species of fish on a trip. It is a remarkable fishery, although most old-timers say that it has declined. The time of year and corresponding water temperatures will dictate what species are most available. 

TRUCKEE REGION

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

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“The Sea of Cortez offers the opportunity to catch many species of fish on a single trip.” is threatening to change the landscape to places such as of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. This is sad for those of us who have come to appreciate the excellent fishing, both conventional and fly. Fly-fishing really took off after the April 2007 YouTube video, “Running Down the Man,” came out. It was about fly-fishing from the beach for the roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) known in Spanish as pez gallo. The fish is amazing looking and quite aggressive, but extremely difficult to fool. The dorsal fin is a comb that makes it identifiable. Each year after 2007, we saw an influx of fishermen targeting this species from the beach. The prime time to fish from the beach is considered to be roughly April to June. While you can catch them yearround from boats, this period is considered to be the best from the beach. It was beginning to be quite frustrating. Beaches where we were once the only anglers now had many guides on all-terrain vehicles with their clients. We no longer had the solitude of walking miles of beaches for the chance at roosterfish. We decided to change the time of the year when we went down, giving the fall a shot. While we were looking at different species and more conventional fishing, it has turned out to be a good choice — until we tangled with Hurricane Odile in September 2014. Since that event, we are now going down in August, which is still in the prime hurricane season. The Sea of Cortez offers the opportunity to catch many species of fish on a single trip. In fact, you never know what to expect when casting a fly from the beach or panga, a mid-

Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 29 cfs and the outflow is 284 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 more than 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.

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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.

September 8-14, 2016

Hiking

OUT & ABOUT

TA H O E L O C A L

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mary Malcolm

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. NORTH SHORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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f you’ve ever been to the famed Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, you most likely got your program from the upbeat and positive Mary Malcolm. This spritely woman is 93 years old and has never missed a show in the last 28 years. Malcolm grew up in a family of theater enthusiasts and performers; she says her mother had a beautiful voice and was in several Shakespeare plays and operas. In 1914, her mother, Esther Jarrett, left New York, where she was living, and traveled to San Francisco to be in Victor Herbert’s light opera, “The Only Girl.” She met Robert Kennedy Malcolm, who followed her back to New York after the production and they got married. Then, the couple moved back to the Bay Area where she says her father was a prominent figure, who helped rebuild the city after the big earthquake. When Malcolm was 7 years old, her family moved to Davis and lived on a ranch. She went to elementary school at San Domenico, California’s oldest independent school in Marin County, where Malcolm says the nuns helped her foster a love of Shakespeare. She memorized Shakespeare’s works, which was instrumental in shaping her continued education and career.

Mary Malcolm with 2016 Volunteers of the Year Dan and Joan O’Lear.

director) Bob Taylor from Ohio, Charlie Fee as the (producing artistic) director and Joe Atack (director of education) to start the Young Shakespeare Program. That’s when it really got going.” While she continued to enthusiastically hand out programs every night, the festival staff created the Mary Malcolm Award in 2008 to honor a volunteer who demonstrates dedication and outstanding service.

“ When asked about the rumor that she donates upwards of 200 hours of time in any given season, Malcolm replies, ‘I don’t know; I just come every night. I’ve done it all my life. Shakespeare keeps me young.’” Due to her amazing memorization skills, Malcolm was exceptionally good at math and could solve complex problems. But when she went off to college at Stanford University, her advisor quickly realized the potential she had for the arts. Malcolm ended up majoring in English and started writing plays for children’s theater. Palo Alto had a wonderful children’s theater at the time, she said, and she traveled around the area teaching children drama and acting in the plays that she wrote. “I had an outstanding professor (at Stanford) who went to Ashland, named Marge Bailey,” Malcolm says. Her son, Jarret Malcolm, adds that Bailey had a big influence on his mother. Dr. Bailey, the well-known critic, writer and teacher of Shakespeare, also taught the Bard to Angus L. Bowmer, the founder of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Malcolm and her family vacationed in Lake Tahoe during her upbringing before she eventually moved to Incline Village in 1989. In a house perched above the lake with a gorgeous view of Mount Tallac, she began taking care of her aging mother and occasionally volunteering for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. When her mother died in 1994, she dedicated her efforts full time to the festival. “About eight years ago they ran out of money and couldn’t pay the actors,” Malcolm says. “Then they hired (executive

“A few years ago, my 5-year-old grandson and I handed out programs together and received awards for being the oldest and the youngest volunteers. Every year, they put me up on stage with Bob and we give the prize,” she says. So what has been the hardest part of volunteering for Shakespeare? Malcolm says, “It was being in the sand bowl.” Back in the day when people brought their own chairs, she would go out and rent 400 to 600 chairs for attendees who didn’t come with their own. “One night, all of the people left after the show and went to a party in town. No one realized that they left just me and the volunteer coordinator,” she says with a laugh. “We didn’t go home until the middle of the night after putting away all of those chairs.” When asked about the rumor that she donates upwards of 200 hours of time in any given season, Malcolm replies, “I don’t know; I just come every night. I’ve done it all my life. Shakespeare keeps me young.” 

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J ames Clyman: | A m a n t o r i v a l “ T h e R e v e n a n t ” that over a six-year period, the company employed about 180 men. Of those hired, 94 were killed by Indians. That doesn’t include the men who died from bear attacks, blizzards, hypothermia or drowning. For these bold frontiersmen, death lurked behind every hill, tree and boulder. Like all mountain men, Clyman was independent and self-supporting. He wore a fringed buckskin suit and carried a powder horn, shot pouch, tomahawk, knife, pistol and a muzzle-loading rifle. Besides buckskin pants and shirt, trappers often wore an overcoat made from a thick Hudson’s Bay blanket. No matter the season, Clyman needed nothing that he couldn’t obtain using only the equipment on his back. Clyman was stingy with words and not easy to know, but when the chips were

“Many explorers, trappers and frontiersmen have etched their legends into the annals of Western history, but few have equaled the incredible

he recent award-winning film, “The Revenant,” cast actor Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, an early 19th Century American frontiersman and mountain man. The film depicts an 1823 incident where Glass, along with a party of beaver trappers led by Jedediah Smith, was attacked by an Arikara Indian war party near the mouth of the Yellowstone River. Several men were killed and Glass was shot in the leg. After the deadly skirmish, the expedition abandoned their boats, cached their pelts and headed overland for Fort Kiowa, an American trading post on the Missouri River. Shortly after the Indian attack, Glass, who had been hired to hunt game for food, was critically injured by a large female grizzly bear that ripped his scalp, punctured his throat, broke his leg and ripped him open in numerous places. The party couldn’t carry him to safety so two men were promised an $80 bonus to remain behind and bury Glass when he finally succumbed to what they considered mortal wounds. After nearly a week pulling Glass on a litter, his comrades, fearful of another Indian assault and anxious as the main party traveled ahead toward safety, took Glass’ gun, knife, tomahawk and fire-making kit and left him for dead. But Hugh Glass didn’t die and over the next several weeks he crawled and stumbled 250 miles to the fort. He survived by eating insects, snakes, carrion meat and anything else he could find. Other than the bear attack and Glass’ remarkable survival, most historians consider the rest of the movie to be a fictional tale with little substantiated proof. Many explorers, trappers and frontiersmen have etched their legends into the annals of Western history, but few have equaled the incredible exploits of the mountain man James Clyman. Clyman, also a member of that 1823 expedition with Smith and Glass, was unusual among early trappers because he kept a journal in which he chronicled his adventures. Although telling tall tales was considered an art among mountain men, 20

exploits of the mountain man Clyman’s first-hand recollections are a conspicuously sober and meticulous record. His prior experience as a land surveyor compelled him to take measurements and write down facts. He was a keen, thorough and precise observer of the landscape around him. Readers of this column may remember that, in 1846, Clyman was making his way east on the newly opened California Trail when he ran into the westbound Donner Party. James Reed, a leader of the group along with George Donner, was excited to see Clyman because the two had mustered together in the Black Hawk Indian War in Northwest Illinois 14 years earlier. Among the volunteers in that regiment were Clyman, Reed and a tall, country lawyer named Abraham Lincoln. Clyman strongly advised Reed to avoid the shortcut they were considering, but the stubborn Reed refused his advice and the rest is history. The life of a 19th Century mountain man was exciting, but often violent and brief. One fur-trading partnership reported

James Clyman.” down, he was the man to have at your side. In February 1824, Clyman and the famed trailblazer, William Sublette, were trapping in the Rocky Mountains. One morning a frigid wind chilled their hands so badly that they couldn’t hold the flint and steel to start a fire. Sublette was freezing to death so the pair began heading for a timber stand about 5 miles away. Clyman was so cold that he dismounted and began trudging through deep snow to warm up. Sublette and the horses fell behind Clyman’s determined pace. Clyman eventually reached an old Indian shelter where he built a roaring fire. He ran back half a mile to find Sublette and the horses, which he then brought to safety. A few months later, Clyman was leading a group of trappers when they were attacked by hostile Indians in present-day Wyoming. During the ensuing fight, the

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men became separated and Clyman lost his horse and all of his supplies except for his knife, powder, rifle and 11 bullets. He was 600 miles from Fort Atkinson - the closest settlement – on the Missouri River. After waiting nearly two weeks for his men to show up, there was nothing to do but start walking, avoiding Indians along the way. Clyman’s journal narrative minimizes this epic trek, but his friend John Hustis later described the ordeal. “He was cut off from his party & he was obliged to turn his face eastward. Avoiding rivers as dangerous [Indians] he began his journey. Shooting such buffalo as was necessary for his subsistence he occasionally would rest & dry his meat. Once he killed a badger for the skin to cover his feet as his moccasins had given out & it cost him one bullet, which were now becoming precious. Clyman killed in succession three buffaloes with one bullet, which he successfully cut from the animals & rounded again with his teeth. After 80 days wandering he had three remaining bullets & a small amount of powder. Once he saw the American flag flying at Council Bluffs & some men making hay nearby, he fainted away.” During his journey, a Pawnee Indian chief had protected Clyman from hostile villagers who had stolen his knife, gun and powder. The friendly chief returned the weapons and saved Clyman’s life. All he asked for in return were the locks of Clyman’s long hair, which were promptly cut off with a butcher knife as a memento of the occasion. In his typical, understated style, but with an unmistakable hint of humor, Clyman wrote, “I barely saved my scalp but lost my hair.” 

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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.

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EVIDENCE OF EXTREME DROUGHT Droughts have always impacted the region, some worse than others. During the early 1930s, Lake Tahoe’s falling surface level exposed tree stumps off the beach near South Lake Tahoe. University of California scientist Samuel T. Harding examined them and determined that the trees had lived for 100 to 150 years before rising water levels submerged them. The stumps are between 4,850 and 5,530 years old; other stumps have been found deeper in the lake. These stumps (pictured) in the Walker River were trees that sprouted during a century-long drought.

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

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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

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

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Mountain Lake Mel Smothers | Tahoe Art League 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

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Incline Village, Nev. 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

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

Photography exhibit Carson City, Nev. The Nevada Artists Association hosts its annual judged Photography Exhibit through Sept. 10, The show will be on display at the NAA’s Gallery. This exhibit is also a NAA artists’ regular show. | nevadaartists.org

Through the lens of local photographers Carson City, Nev. The work by the winners of the Nevada Artists Association’s annual photography exhibit is currently on exhibit in the NAA Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center until Sept. 9. Local and regional photographers, NAA members and non-members, were invited to enter photos for this judged event. Pamela Sauer won Best of Show, Bob Hickox won first place, Kristy Dial won second place and Michael Black won third place. Alice Winslow won Peoples’ Choice, Spirit of America Show. | nevadaartists.org

Teen artists make their debut Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “High School Pic[ks] 1,” at the Community Development Building [the Brick]. Sixteen high-school student artists from Carson, Dayton and Douglas high schools have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7p.m. at the Brick. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is invited. High School Pic[ks] 1 includes a wide variety of two-dimensional art: painting, drawing, photography and mixed-media pieces that show the depth and breadth of the students’ creativity. The show will remain through Nov. 29. | arts-initiative.org

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

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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. 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,” 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 classroom-based 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

What’s on tap at NMOA Reno, Nev. “Anna McKee: 68,000 Years of Ice” is at Nevada Museum of Art in the Earl and Wanda Casazza Gallery through Sept. 18. Anna McKee’s Reliquary is a sculptural installation comprised of 3,405 glass ampules that she sewed to 678 silk panels in a long, hanging row creating a subtly swaying waveform. Shifting hues hint at untold levels and measures of time. The form is the expression of 68,000 years of temperature history from an ice sheet. McKee collaborated with Seattle composer/sound artist Steve Peters, who created a multi-channel sound piece, taken from recordings of the reliquary ampules. Anthony McCall is a British-born artist known for creating immersive installations, occupying a space between sculpture, cinema and drawing. McCall’s new im-

mersive light installation will be at the Nevada Museum of Art until Jan. 8 as part of the museum’s Contemporary Collection. In Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall Andrea Zittel’s “Wallsprawl” is on display until Dec. 31. Zittel sourced images online from an aerial image database before Google Maps made such imagery easily accessible.

Photography partnership Carson City, Nev. The Charlie B Gallery has partnered with Mystique Restaurant & Lounge to offer “Diversity: Invitational Photography Show,” until Sept. 17. This Northern Nevada photography show will feature 13 Nevada photographers. The exhibition is open to the public. | (775) 575-7333

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Brewery Arts Center | Until Sept. 9

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

Anna McKee Nevada Museum of Art | Until Sept. 18

Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

Tom Letson SNC Tahoe Gallery | Until Sept. 23 New Crop 2016 Capital Arts Initiative Courthouse | Until Sept. 29

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“Show Your Colors,” Sparks Museum 7 Cultural Center | Until Oct. 1

Matt Theilen Western Nevada College | Until Oct. 5

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

“High School Pic[ks] 1” The Brick | Until Nov. 29

“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

Bandelin Forest Jason Forcier | Incline Visitor Center Ai Weiwei, “Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads” will be on display in the Feature Gallery North until Oct. 23. This installation consists of a dozen gilded bronze sculptures representing the animal symbols from the traditional Chinese zodiac. Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei drew inspiration for the 12 heads from those originally located at Yuanming Yuan, an imperial retreat of palaces and European-style gardens built outside of Beijing in the 18th and 19th Centuries by Emperor Qianlong. Trevor Paglen’s Orbital Reflector will be in the Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall until Jan. 1, 2017. The 14-foot diameter, Mylar balloon is a model for a future artwork by the contemporary artist. In partnership with the Nevada Museum of Art and in collaboration with aerospace engineers, Paglen proposes to launch a similar balloon into orbit as a purely artistic gesture. | nevadaart.org

Learn how Truckee Atelier offers workshops in a number of disciplines: Sewn Baskets is on Sept 9, Smartphone Photography is on Sept. 10, Macramé Weaving is on Sept. 11, and Ink and Zippers is on Sept. 14. | ateliertruckee.com

From stills to landscapes Incline Village, Nev. Local Monika Johnson, award-winning plein air oil painter will be on display at the Incline Village Library through the month of September. Johnson, a graduate of Suffolk University in Boston, started out painting still life’s before moving onto figures and eventually landscapes. An artist’s reception will be on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. She will discuss her artwork and what inspires her creativity. | (775) 832-4130

Drop in for fun South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League offers Tuesday “Just for Fun” workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with silk painters and watercolorists. Socialize and learn from each other the techniques of applying dyes on silk and watercolor paints on paper. There will be some demonstrations and information on materials and techniques. The free workshops will be at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. All ages and artistic abilities welcome. | RSVP (530) 542-6094 or addiesilkart@aol.com

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s restaurant | Until Jan. 31 Orbital Reflector Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 1, 2017

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

Open studio workshops SLT Senior Center 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday)

Wheel & Hand-building Ceramics Community Arts Center 2 ND FRIDAY

Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art SATURDAYS

Print shop open Bona Fide Books SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2 ND SATURDAY

Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. THEATER: The song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” comes from which musical? 2. ANATOMY: What is the most abundant mineral in the body? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president said, “The ballot is stronger than the bullet”? 4. LITERATURE: What was the name of Sherlock Holmes’ housekeeper? 5. TELEVISION: What was Beaver Cleaver’s real first name in the show “Leave It to Beaver”? 6. COMICS: What is the name of the pet duck in the “Hagar the Horrible” comic strip? 7. ASTRONOMY: What is the nearest star to Earth, aside from our Sun? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Which one of the five Great Lakes lies entirely within the United States? 9. GAMES: What game’s coin-operated version debuted in 1931? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many bits are in a byte?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

In American folklore, it’s Johnny Appleseed who is credited with sowing apple trees across the nation. In reality, though, much of the credit can go to the pioneers’ craving for hard cider.

Junior Whirl Answers: 1. Baltimore, 2. Chicago, 3. Houston, 4. Anaheim, 5. Montreal, 6. Milwaukee, 7. Boston, 8. Toronto, 9. San Diego. The pitcher’s name in the dark frame is (Christy) Mathewson. Differences: 1. Fence is different, 2. Football is missing, 3. Pole is missing, 4. Sleeve is shorter, 5. Bow is smaller, 6. Doll’s hair is different.

Acclaimed television series about celebrities’ red rashes: “Hives of the Rich and Famous.”

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1. “Carousel,” 2. Calcium, 3. Abraham Lincoln, 4. Mrs. Hudson, 5. Theodore, 6. Kvack, 7. Proxima Centauri, 8. Michigan, 9. Pinball, 10. 8

TRIVIA TEST

“We are social creatures to the inmost center of our being. The notion that one can begin anything at all from scratch, free from the past, or unindebted to others, could not conceivably be more wrong.” –Karl Popper

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Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

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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)

The Solar Eclipse in your sign will serve to activate your drive and determination to take important new initiatives. These may well include creative, innovative and inventive actions. You are in a good position now to gain from the wisdom of others as well as tapping your own reserves. Dig deep yet be receptive as well.

Your social network continues to grow and expand and this cycle will continue for a while yet. One of the main challenges to overcome is inauthentic communication. Circumstances may lead you to speak your mind and from the heart for the sake of healing. Yet, focus to be heart centered versus approaching others with your heart wide open.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) An urge to go on a journey is being activated now. The twist is that this call to adventure may be inward at least as much as out. Also, it is as much about new knowledge as it is about new experiences. Sometimes this requires mileage, but at other times we can travel far without going anyway. How will you venture?

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) This Solar Eclipse will serve to activate you to establish a healthier and more productive daily rhythm. Your lifestyle in general and the quality of it or lack thereof will come under the microscope and you will be the one looking. Exercising a constructively critical approach includes creating clear outlines of your goals.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) New interests and ambitions are being activated by this eclipse. These will, however, come with a price. The cost includes the efforts required to be your own best friend. As well, paying your dues includes reaching out to engage with other key players. Some of these connections may actually be reconnections with old comrades.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) This eclipse cycle is destined to have an effect on your career direction and/or social status. Obtaining new tools and skills is featured and may include actually providing them to others as well. Communications should flow smoothly as your social meter and charm factor are both strongly engaged.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) From contemplative thoughts and soulsearching rounds, suddenly some blue sky is visible. Moreover, new horizons are visible, or at least glimpses of a breakthrough. Yet, not all the answers will come to you as quickly as you might like. Wisdom says have faith and let go of control, yet keep your thoughts and prayers on the prize.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) A steady process of clearing the way for the new to come in continues. New lifestyle rhythms are highlighted. These will likely include the desire to feel more protected, secure and nurtured. Cultivating a healthier diet by eliminating foods that are not good for you is one example. Identify soul-sucking habits and activities and place them on the block.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) If you have been waiting and hoping and praying for an added boost of inspiration to get going with your creative goals, this is it. The key now is self acknowledgement. In additional to making certain improvements, deciphering how to create more beauty in your environment is featured. Beautiful surroundings will support beautiful expressions.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Turning your attention to your home front will become extra evident this week and this trend will continue for a while. Making efforts to increase a sense of security and confidence is highlighted. Considering that home is where your heart is, literally, as in your bodily health, the main emphasis is on it.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A busy flow has become the new norm. By now it may be a matter of consistent and deliberate follow-through on a steady and continual demand on your energies. A main area of focus is on your perceptions, interpretations and attitudes in general. Your overall philosophy is increasing about where and how can I give more next?

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Making key investments has been on your mind and the focus will now increase. It is not necessarily all about money; it may be equally about invested energy, time, focus and effort. Getting clear on what you don’t need is also a possibility. Sometimes, often even, less is more. Want less and give more where it really counts.

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1993 and Everything After

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life feel like watching a movie. Although this may lend itself to the confessional and observational nature of his lyrics, it can also make it hard for him relate to others, which has led to severe depression.

Sometimes we fall. But I think the benefit far outweighs the risk. I think we were always just

Duritz often stretching songs out and improvising the lyrics in astonishingly expressive and emotive ways. Somehow, the band always seems to follow seamlessly as if they are one singular creature. “It keeps you on your toes,” says Bryson. “Just like any sports team that’s been together for a while, we can often anticipate where he’s going to go. That helps because he wants us to go with him.” Bryson attributes the band’s longevity to the mutual respect and love they keep for each other. “Adam’s the leader of this thing and he has a real loyalty to the people around him,” Bryson says. “There’s a sort of trickle down, if you will. We’re friends to a degree, but we are really more like brothers.” Duritz has been remarkably upfront about his struggles with mental illness. He’s been diagnosed with a dissociative disorder that, as he has described, makes

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SEPT. 8 | THURSDAY

Anne Roos The Landing Resort 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 8 p.m. Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn Moody’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 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Dat Phan & Joe Dosch The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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trying to be ourselves.”

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thing After,” 23 years ago this month, they knew they were at the start of something special. The rest was a secret waiting to be told. “When you start out in a band, you don’t realize what you’re up against,” says founding guitarist David Bryson. “The road you have to travel to become successful. You don’t think about that; you just do it. Doors kept opening up and we kept going through. Aside from having the good fortune to break through, we’re grateful that our fans still like us over these years. It’s not a given and it’s not something you think about when you start out.” The truth of it is things really haven’t changed all that much since the beginning. According to Bryson, the band still tours every summer for the same reasons that inspired them way back when. “When I think back to driving around the country in a van, to tow a trailer for a year and a half, it was unbelievably hard work, but nobody gave a s--t,” he says. “Ever since that first year, it’s felt the same, but in a good way. It’s never been a job; it’s always been a passion. That hasn’t gone away.” Counting Crows are renowned for their live performances with lead singer Adam

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–David Bryson “I think it’s good that he’s so open about it,” Bryson says. “As far as the band goes, it’s been challenging. There have been some stretches when it’s hard for him to get up for touring, get up for albums and his head’s not in the game.” Bryson sees Duritz’s idiosyncrasies as part of his creative genius. “I think you don’t see consistency with those kinds of challenging, really creative people,” he muses. “There are very few extremely creative people who are totally normal. It’s not a combo you see that often. I think those people who have the ability to write great songs, make great art, be great actors; they are not always the nicest people or the sanest.” Although Duritz’s instability has led to some precarious points, Bryson and the band have stuck through it together and this steadfast allegiance has pushed them ahead.

“For me, our last record (“Somewhere Under Wonderland” in 2014) was a big surprise,” says Bryson. “It had been eightplus years without Adam writing anything. He went through a dry spell and it was definitely related to his mental health. This latest record is all brand-new material and I think it’s some of his best stuff. He’s gotten back to a really good place now and there’s lots more to come. We’ve all sort of given up on a struggle for power. We are just here to support him. We follow his vision. He reacts to our input. I think that is why we are still together.” To sum it up, Bryson recalled advice the band received from the legendary T-Bone Burnett, who produced their breakthrough album: “When you go to see a circus and you see the tightrope walkers, do you want to see them prance across, do flips and make it looks easy?” he asks. “Or, do you want to see them almost fall? You want it to look difficult. It shouldn’t seem easy.”

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Sept. 10 | 6:30 p.m. Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev. TAKE A MUSICAL JOURNEY around the world where cultures of East and West blend in unexpected ways at the Trails & Vistas World Concert. Todo Mundo is an award-winning band from San Diego that blends rumba, reggae, samba and international music with gypsy jazz and 1940s Chinese swing. | trailsandvistas.org

Carla Rea SEPT. 9 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Chi McClean Nakoma Resort 6 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jaime Rollins Duo MontBleu 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America 8 p.m. Brett Dennen Sierra Valley Lodge 8 p.m. The Chuck Hughes Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Hit Parade Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. Andre Thierry Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ JB & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Dat Phan & Joe Dosch The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Greg Austin Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Soul Persuaders Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Danny Barnes & The Nobles Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Joshua Cook and the Key of Now Peppermill 8 p.m. Weight of the Tide, Infernos Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m. The Millionaires Harrah’s 9 p.m. Mike Furlon Boomtown 9 p.m.

Art Mulcahy & Roadside Flare Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Kap Slap and Sokko 1 Up 10 p.m. Freq Fridays 3rd Street Bar 10 p.m. The Wiz Kid Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 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.

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Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m. “An Enemy of the People” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Carla Rea Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. Ismo Leikola Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Carla Rea Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Special Events International Camel & Ostrich Races Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds The Great Reno Balloon Race Rancho San Rafael Park

SEPT. 10 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Trails & Vistas Art Hikes Spooner Lake 9 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Ukulele Strum Mourelatos Resort 12:30 p.m. The JKC Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Jus’ Right Mourelatos Resort 2 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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

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Sept. 9 | 9 p.m. Pioneer Underground | Reno, Nev. CARLA REA IS an accomplished comedian with more than 25 years of experience. She has had two appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” as well as appearances on Evening at the Improv, Showtime and Comedy Central. She’s worked with Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Paula Poundstone, Kathleen Madigan and many others. This Reno native delivers the laughs. | renotahoecomedy.com

GLOBAL CAFE

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See it at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center 291 Country Club Drive Incline Village, Nevada

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

Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. Carson Nugget | Carson City, Nev.

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

Kubo and the Two Strings Breakfast Burritos · Espresso Drinks Sandwiches · Soups & Salads Flat Bread Pizza · Pastry & Dessert Sugar Pine Cakery · Truckee Bagel Co. Truckee Sourdough Company

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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 “An Enemy of the People” Reno Little Theater 2 & 7:30 p.m. “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m. Ismo Leikola Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m. Special Events International Camel & Ostrich Races Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds The Great Reno Balloon Race Rancho San Rafael Park

Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. MontBleu | Stateline, Nev.

THE 12-PIECE Tedeschi Trucks Band, headed by the formidable husband-andwife team, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, is known for outstanding live performances. Their music is rooted in the blues and infused with their unique blend of Southern soul, American roots music, authentic rock ‘n’ roll and a touch of Florida swamp magic. | montbleuresort.com

Sam Lewis

Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City NASHVILLE COUNTRY ARTIST Sam Lewis has an impressive touring history, playing more than 30 shows alongside Chris Stapleton. He has also played with Leon Russell, Merle Haggard and The Wood Brothers. His songs are rooted in the spirit of soul for which Lewis works to celebrate and elevate with the tones of rock and roll, rhythm and blues and country-folk. | facebook.com/ moesoriginalbbqtahoe

DJ SPRYTE

Sept. 10 | 10 p.m. Peppermill Edge Nightclub | Reno, Nev. SEASONED VETERAN and icon amongst his peers, DJ Spryte brings his high-energy sets coupled with raw DJ skills that have made him a staple in clubs across the globe. With Chicago-inspired, house-heavy sound and raw turntable ability, Spryte is an experience. | peppermillnightlife.com

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Live music Sierra Family Farms 4:30 pm. Trails & Vistas World Concert w/Todo Mundo Sand Harbor 6:30 p.m. Liam Kyle Cahill Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Tedeschi Trucks Band MontBleu 8 p.m. Jaime Rollins Duo MontBleu 8 p.m. Jackie Landrum Moody’s 8:30 p.m. The Great Bingo Revival Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Eminence Ensemble Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Dingo Weasel Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Hit Parade Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. Sub Docta, Gurb b2b & Roger That Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Live music Pastime 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 Rick Gee & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. Alex Ramon “Impossible” Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Dat Phan & Joe Dosch The Improv Harvey’s 8:30 & 10 p.m. Special Events Calpine Marketplace Calpine Community Park 10 a.m. RENO & BEYOND P’Opera Burgers & Brew Governor’s Mansion CC 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m. Greg Austin Boomtown 5 p.m. Bands for the Balloons and Strut Studio on 4th 5:30 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Glen Eagles 7 p.m. I Love the 90’s Tour Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Soul Persuaders Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Danny Barnes & The Nobles Nugget 8 p.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Joshua Cook and the Key of Now Peppermill 8 p.m. Alabama Reno Events Center 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Silver Legacy 8 p.m. The Millionaires Harrah’s 9 p.m. Mike Furlong Boomtown 9 p.m. Art Mulcahy & Roadside Flare Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Thomas Leeb & Adrian Bellue Studio on 4th 9 p.m. The Wiz Kid Eldorado 10 p.m. Kick to Inspire 3rd Street Bar 10 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJs “The Thermites” Chapel Tavern 8 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Spryte Peppermill 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.

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Sneaky Creatures Mourelatos Resort 12 p.m. Mick Clark Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Tuck Wilson Marg’s Taco Bistro 2 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 9 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 p.m. Dat Phan & Joe Dosch The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Carolyn Dolan Piano Duo Nevada Museum of Art 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. 9/11 Memorial Concert St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 3 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Crush Boomtown 6 p.m. Subhumans, Kicker & Raukous Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Counting Crows and Rob Thomas Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. The Wiz Kid Eldorado 10 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 “The Full Monty” Eldorado 7 p.m. Ismo Leikola Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Special Events International Camel & Ostrich Races Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds The Great Reno Balloon Race Rancho San Rafael Park Festival Latino-Americano Sands Regency

SEPT. 12 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Tuck Wilson Fireside Pizza 6 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Patrick Walsh Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

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SEPT. 13 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Live music Spindleshanks 4 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. Johnny Love Band Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

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the basis of a fundraiser on Sept. 9 in Olympic Valley organized to support the Tahoe Institute For Natural Science (TINS). Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings is a combination battle of the bands and chicken wing contest that will take over the Village at Squaw as musicians and chefs compete to see who really has the best sauce. The bands will all perform simultaneously

local favorites Sneaky Creatures, Drop Theory and Mama’s Cookin’. Led by producer Sam Ravenna, this band mixes classic funk riffs with horns and booty-shaking rhythm section that’s sure to get the crowd moving. And, don’t forget about Trey Stone, who will be playing with local singer Kendal Naughton. Throughout his long career, Stone has performed with groups such as Parliament Funkadelic, Tower of Power and Bootsy Collins. Stone was inducted

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“ Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings is a combination battle of the bands and chicken wing contest that will take over the Village at Squaw as musicians and chefs compete to see who really has the

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 Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

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throughout the village while listeners munch on wings. Matt Reardon and Friends are the defending champions on the competition. Reardon is a Squaw Valley pro skier and hard-rocking front man of alternative rock group Black Sunshine. Last year, his Santana-themed collection of local rockers was voted best band for their tight arrangements and high energy.

RAPPLESAUCE Reardon’s biggest competition comes from Rapplesauce, a local 10-man super group featuring an all-star cast of musicians from

TREY STONE into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame earlier this year and is bound to bring classic blues and funk. Also in the mix is Tahoe City bluesrock-country-funk band Purple Curtain headed by Matt Axton, son of legendary songwriter Hoyt Axton, who penned Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World” and Steppenwolf ’s “The Pusher,” amongst other classic rock numbers. The competition is rounded out by local bluegrassers Lost Whiskey Engine. For $5, attendees receive tokens to vote on any wings or bands they like best. And,

there are no limits to how you may vote. “If you give us another $5, we’ll give you 10 more votes,” says TINS executive director Will Richardson. “It’s democracy at its finest. In this election cycle, I think this is something we can all understand.” Now in its fifth year, the benefit will be introducing some deals to boost fundraising while providing donors access to all the wings and tunes they can handle. “What we are doing differently this year is offering package pricing that includes beer tokens and wings,” says Richardson. “You can show up in a group of two to four people and for $100, you get to try all the wings. You get a bunch of drinks, a bunch of wings and cups to take home with you. I recommend grabbing three buddies to go in together.” The mission of TINS is to advance the natural history, conservation and ecosystem knowledge of the Tahoe region through science. “The longer-term goal is to foster and cultivate a community that understands, appreciates, and are better stewards for our natural resources, but it needs to start with the understanding and appreciation,” says Richardson. “There are lots of group out here working on water-related issues we have out here. And, it’s awesome. We’re trying to complement that with the rest of the environment. We also have a long-term goal of bringing a world-class nature center to the region.” The event was made possible by more than 40 local sponsors. “We’ve gotten a lot of community support,” says Richardson. “We’re stoked to pull off a great event and make everyone happy.” Will Matt Reardon and Auld Dubliner keep their titles from last year or will a fresh recipe and ripe band reign supreme? Only your taste buds, eardrums and votes will decide. P.S. What’s a musician’s favorite part of a chicken? Wait for it … the drumstick.  For more information, visit squawalpine.com or tinsweb.org.

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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. Darren Carter Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

SEPT. 14 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Sam Lewis Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m. DEL the Funky Homosapien Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Johnny Love Band Cabo Wabo 9 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 Bil Dwyer & Suli McCullough The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Country Music Hall of Fame greats, Alabama, come to Reno on Sept. 10 at the Reno Events Center. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. 9/11 Memorial Concert Corpus Christi Catholic Church CC 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. The VoodooDogz Sands Regency 6 p.m.

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Sneaky Creatures Granite Chief Mountain Shop 4:30 p.m. Jeff Jones West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m. Tom Miller “M.S. Dixie II” 6 p.m. Anne Roos The Landing 6 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Brett Dennen w/Lily & Madelline Sierra Valley Lodge 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Lost Whiskey Engine Moody’s 8 p.m. The John Kadlecik Band Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 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 p.m. Bil Dwyer & Suli McCullough The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. The California Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Josh Clemens St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 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. RJ Steelz St. James Infirmary 9 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. “An Enemy of the People” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Darren Carter Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Kevin Shea Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Special Events National Championship Air Races Reno

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The Charbay Annual Release Party invites guests to spend the evening on the mountain with the 13th-generation Master Distiller and renowned winemaker Marko Karakasevic. 21+. $95 advance, $105 day of event. Wine’d Down Movie Night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sit back, relax and sip wine during a complementary al fresco showing of the culinary classic and kid-approved, “Ratatouille.”

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SATURDAY | SEPT. 10 Gourmet Marketplace Vendor Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The open-air marketplace displays kitchen gadgets fine linens and clothing exquisite handmade jewelry, fine art, photography, spa products and much more. BBQ & Brews Luncheon | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Accomplished grill master and celebrity Chef Jason Gronlund hosts a high-energy barbeque demonstration. This seminar will teach participants to incorporate beer into recipes and grilling techniques. Guests will savor a delicious barbecue luncheon paired with a beer flight from Lagunitas Brewing Company. $55 advance, $65 on day of event.

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Progressive Picnic | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Northstar invites guests to savor gourmet bites and craft brews in the open air, taking in the mountain’s natural beauty as they enjoy a trailside beer tasting with FiftyFifty, progressive picnic and guided hike through the Tahoe National Forest. For hikers of all levels. $65 advance, $75 on day of event. Sips & Salutations | 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Start the day with a flow-based yoga class with Tahoe Yoga & Wellness followed by a guided wine tasting. $25 advance, $30 on day of event. Mountain Kid’s Cook-Off Finals Noon-1:15 p.m. The Mountain Kid’s Cook-Off brought teams of 8- to 12-year-old culinary artists to Northstar where they competed in two rounds of cuisine challenges to qualify for the final phase of competition. The final two teams will compete head-to-head for the Champion title and will walk away with the Golden Whisk trophy. Petra Winemaker Luncheon Noon-2 p.m. Petra owner and wine connoisseur Kali Kopley and Albatross Ridge Winery will host a delicious multicourse luncheon featuring award-winning wines. $60 advance, $70 on day of event. Village Wine and Brew Walk Noon-4 p.m. The Village at Northstar will transform into a Mecca of delectable varietals as guests leisurely taste different wines and brews. 21+. $25 advance, $30 on day of event. Kid’s Zone | Noon-4 p.m. Complimentary face painting and balloon sculptures will be available, as well as arts & crafts projects and a play area.

Mixology Class | 1-2:15 p.m. Join bartender Trever Lojka at Tavern 6330’ as he teaches guests how to craft the perfect cocktail. Guests will also taste delicious treats from Chef Chad Shrewsbury. $30 advance, $40 on day of event. Vertical Mountainside Tasting | 1:30-4 p.m. Join Northstar and Bonterra Organic Vineyards with a tasting starting in the Village for the first tasting. Then take the Big Springs Gondola to Mid-Mountain for a second tasting and light snacks. The third and final tasting will take place at Zephyr Lodge accessed via the Zephyr Gondola. $45 advance, $50 on day of event.

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ing him about the salmon column and the various ideas I mentioned, he said I was missing perhaps the most traditional and well-known way of serving salmon, which would be with a beurre blanc. (Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for Chef Smitty’s preparations for salmon.) Of course, I had thought of including the recipe, but everything won’t always fit. I also like salmon with a maple glaze made by reducing maple syrup and then brushing it on the salmon as it cooks — or even brushing on barbecue sauce while it cooks. However, I am going to give in to his wishes and talk about beurre blanc. Beurre blanc simply means “white butter.” It is a smooth and rich sauce made by reducing white wine and shallots to almost a paste and slowly whisking in butter. Sounds pretty simple, right? It is also easy to modify just by adding one or two other ingredients. For example, you can add a teaspoon of mustard. I like to use the mustard with seeds for this, but Dijon is also great. Or, you can reduce maple syrup and add to make a maple beurre blanc. Yes, I love all things maple, kind of like Will Ferrell’s character in “Elf ” — well, maybe not on pasta. Make a beurre blanc with any white wine or you can always use vinegar. Just think of the various vinegars out there and use a little imagination. A balsamic beurre blanc, although not technically white anymore, is really good. I like to add a little mustard to cut the sweetness some. One of my all-time favorites is a raspberry beurre blanc made by reducing raspberry vinegar and shallots before whisking in the butter. I crush up maybe a dozen raspberries into the vinegar while it’s reducing and add whole fresh berries for garnish just before pouring the sauce over the salmon. By waiting until the end to add the berries, they heat up but don’t fall apart from cooking. The raspberry beurre blanc may fall more closely into the beurre rouge category, which is a “red butter.” You make it the same way substituting red wine for white wine. I try to use a pinot or cabernet because they allow a little more butter flavor to come through. Definitely use what you have.

There is one thing to consider when making a beurre blanc and that is what kind of pan to use. Do not use an aluminum or copper pan. A Teflon pan with no scratches will work or use stainless steel. The acid of the wine or vinegar can react with the aluminum and change both the flavor and color.

“Beurre blanc is a smooth and rich sauce made by reducing white wine and shallots to almost a paste and slowly whisking in butter.” The amounts of the ingredients will vary, so I normally measure by sight and how it looks. This is a rich sauce, so a little goes a long way. For two portions, I’ll use about 1 to 2 ounces of wine or vinegar with one finely diced shallot. Start reducing and blend in the mustard and or any herbs, such as rosemary or dill. When there is very little liquid left, remove from the heat and slowly whisk a few tablespoons of butter in until the sauce is smooth, glossy and rich. Spoon over the salmon or any other fish or poultry. As with last week’s recipes, there are way too many possibilities to name them all; so use this as a guide to help spark your imagination and do some of your own experimenting. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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an owner who has a passion for wine and a willingness to commit the time — often decades — and money to create an exceptional cellar. At Café Fiore Ristorante Italiano, owner Nick Ashmore has committed to both and created a cellar of more than 300 hand-picked wines. A highlight of the list is a section of rare gems that go back to 1994, with an emphasis on exceptional vintages, such as the aforementioned 1994, 1996 and 1997, featuring classic California Cabernets from Opus One Winery, Heitz Wine Cellars, Silver Oak Cellars and more. There are also creative and engaging sections, such as the four families of sparking wine where Ashmore describes his perception of body, heart, spirit and soul as they relate to specific Sparklers. There are many half bottles and, of course, great Italians, including several reds from the epic 2010 vintage. As a bonus, the by-the-glass wines are poured at a generous 8 ounces per glass.

at C afé Fi ore We started with the N.V. Canella Brut Rose, a 100 percent Pinot Nero sparkling wine from the mountains of northeast Italy. It combines the spirited red fruit flavors of cool climate Pinot with a biscuity richness from extended aging. Spinach salad with walnuts, chopped egg and warm bacon dressing was a worthy foil, displaying sweet bacon richness balanced by the greens. Our next dish, Linguine Alla Toscana with chicken, Italian sausage, onions, red and yellow bell peppers, in a sherry sauce, was spicy, complex and assertive. Stepping up to dance was the Corino Barbera d’Alba with excellent tannin/acid structure to frame a dry cherry-berry palate and mineral streak that played off and with the food flavors. Staying with classic Italians, we ordered the Pollo Al Pomodoro, a seared chicken breast with pancetta, tomatoes and Italian herbs, and Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, filet medallions sautéed with garlic, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, marinara and white wine. Reasoning that two big, bold dishes deserved two big, bold wines, we played match with glasses of the Nardi Rosso di Montalcino and Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore, both Sangiovese-based wines with textbook Tuscan red profiles of earth, tobacco, dark cherries and bright tannins and acidity. Yes, big and bold squared.

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Lunch at a high level Northstar Petra offers a Winemaker Luncheon with Albatross Winery in The Village at Northstar on Sept. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Petra owner and wine connoisseur Kali Kopley and Albatross Ridge Winery will host a multicourse luncheon featuring award-winning wines. The cost is $60; seating is limited. | RSVP (530) 562-0600

Free wheeling time Tahoe City Rambo Party Production’s 4th annual Tight and Bright on Bikes Time Travel Pub Crawl is on Sept. 14. This year offers four bars and four DJs: DJ Ramboner at The Bridgetender, the Disco Terror-ist at Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema, Lampchop at Fat Cat Café, and Magellan and Wagg-les at Moe’s Original BBQ. Participants will ride bikes together from bar to bar, dancing and time traveling until everyone bridges the gap and

parties into the future at Moe’s, the final stop. The first three stops on the crawl are free; there’s a $5 cover for the last stop. Participants must be age 21 and older. | visittahoecity.org

A must-be-at event Glenbrook, Nev. Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation presents 2016 Community Table on Sept. 9 at the Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook, Nev. Chef Pamela Mazzola, the chef/partner of Prospect Restaurant in San Francisco, will be the guest chef for the evening. Tickets are on sale now for this exclusive culinary and wine event that includes a bevy of Tahoe’s affluent philanthropists. | parasol.org

Behind the barn door Beckwourth Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering presents Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series that celebrates

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Fallon, Nev. Tractors & Truffles, on Sept. 10, is a farm-to-plate gourmet dinner and arts event featuring renowned chefs from around the country using locally gown ingredients in their five-course meals. Following the dinner is a performance in the Barkley Theater. Cooking demonstrations and farms tours are given during the day. | tractorsandtruffles.com

Work off your buzz Beckwourth Hops With Pops is a beer-tasting and food-pairing event at Sierra Valley Farms on Sept. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. Samples from local breweries will be available: The Brewing Lair, Eureka Brewing Co., FiftyFifty, Alibi Ale Works and Great Basin Brewery. A portion of the $50 ticket price can be refunded if participants help pick hops the day of the harvest, to be announced at the event. | Tickets sierravalleyfarms.com

From market to kitchen Truckee Stella at Cedar Sport Hotel offers a Farmers’ Market Cooking Class on Sept. 13 and 20. The secret to creating great food is starting with top-notch ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, participants will accompany chef Ben Knox and chef Alex Downing to the Truckee Farmers’ Market to learn what’s in season and how to pick quality produce at its peak. After shopping, everyone will head back to the Stella kitchen and prepare and enjoy a fresh, seasonal menu based on the produce purchased. The class starts at 9 a.m. and runs to 1 p.m. The cost is $95. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

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Lanza’s | Italian

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

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

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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

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

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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. Reservations strongly encouraged. ½ Price Dinner Entrée Monday special from 5 to 9pm on September 12, 19 & 26. 5160 West Lake Blvd., Homewood | (530) 5255200 | WestShoreCafe.com

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