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Volume 33 | Issue 29

SERVING NORTH TAHOE | SQUAW VALLEY | TRUCKEE SINCE 1982

P.O. Box 87 | Tahoe City, CA 96145 (530) 546-5995 | f (530) 546-8113 | TheTahoeWeekly.com

What’s Inside

OCTOBER 2-15 Features

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SUBMISSIONS Editoral editor@tahoethisweek.com

06 Historical Haunted Tours 09 Tahoe Time 12 Donner Party Hikes 18 Sierra Stories

Entertainment entertainment@tahoethisweek.com

IN THE OFFICE

Out & About

Publisher & Editor In Chief Katherine E. Hill publisher@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 102 Sales Manager Annmarie Snorsky sales@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 100

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Adminstrative Manager Michelle Allen Contributing Writers Barbara Keck, Bruce Ajari, Mark McLaughlin, Warren Miller, David “Smitty” Smith, Nicole Cheslock, TJ Lester, Priya Hutner

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E ntertainment 20 Puzzles 21 Horoscope 22 Entertainment Calendar 23 In the Groove 24 Spotlight

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Local Flavor 25 Stir It Up 26 Restaurant Directory 28 Wine Time 28 Tastes 29 Tasty Tidbits 30 Dining Guide

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From the Associate Editor

Slow down and explore

Fall in Tahoe is a great time to slow down and rediscover the parts of the region that may go unnoticed during the usual day-to-day rush. October offers several opportunities to experience the rich history of the region starting with Historic Donner Party Hikes on Oct. 4 & 5. Guided hikes retrace the steps of early emigrants and explore interpretive spots and historical sights. For a taste of Truckee’s wild history read Nicole Cheslock’s preview of Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour. Then join the fun on Oct. 16 & 17 for an adults-only tour of Truckee’s spookiest haunts. Burlesque is making a come back with a modern twist. Combining comedy, song and dance with acrobatics and aerial performances, the growing genre provides plenty

of entertainment. Read about the debut performance of Fancy! in this issue’s Spotlight. Tim Hauserman returns to the road bike for a trip around the “Triangle” in this week’s Tahoe Time. This 36-mile trip connects Tahoe City, Truckee and Kings Beach with stunning views of Lake Tahoe, a leisurely stretch along the Truckee River, challenging climbs and exhilarating downhills. Don’t forget to share your fall adventures at facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly and @TheTahoeWeekly. n

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Out & About

Lake Tahoe Facts Tahoe Donner < to Sacramento 80 Donner Lake

to Reno >

Boca Prosser Stampede

Truckee Airport

u Truckee

Courtesy U.S. Geological Survey

to Reno >

THE STATS

Reno/Tahoe Airport

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

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Plumas Pines Graeagle Grizzly Ranch Whitehawk Ranch

Kings Beach u u Crystal Bay

Northstar

u Carnelian Bay u

u Olympic Valley

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

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

Tahoe Vista

u Dollar Hill

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Tahoe City

u Alpine Meadows

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

u Sunnyside

Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Pines u

to Carson City > Glenbrook u

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

u Homewood KEY Golf Course

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

Tahoma u Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Meeks Bay u

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F Marina

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Boat Ramp

Airport

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Zephyr Cove u u Stateline Emerald Bay u

South Lake Tahoe u

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Casino

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

How the lake was formed About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley. Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet. Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.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. 4

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin, lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs. The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert. From there it evaporates into the atmosphere. 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 ranging from a deep cobalt blue to a dazzling turquoise.

Lake clarity

About 1,500 members of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California live on tribal lands known as colonies scattered in the Reno, Carson Valley and Gardnerville areas of Nevada and in Woodfords in California.

The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Research Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 using a Secchi measurement, which is the point below the lake surface at which a 10” white disk disappears from view. Clarity was measured at 102.4’ in 1968. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery

Tahoe’s native peoples

Learn more: To learn more about Lake Tahoe’s natural history, environmental issues, or science and research, visit the Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center in Incline Village or terc.ucdavis.edu. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

Lake Tahoe was once home to the Washoe Indians, the native people to Lake Tahoe. They wintered in the Carson Valley and spent their summers on the shores of the lake hunting, fishing and gathering foods for the winter.

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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. Frémont named the lake “Mountain Lake” and then called it “L. Bonpland,” in honor of French botanist Aimé Jacques Alexandre Bonpland. The name was changed to Lake Bigler in 1857 in honor of Calif. Gov. John Bigler. The lake was renamed 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.”

Out & About Emerald Bay

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.

Closed for the season $8-$10 tours | 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

Eagle Rock

Watson Cabin

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

Museums

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org The Historical Society has a museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 and Soda Springs Road. There also is a 20-mile long interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

Closed for the season $10-$39 (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring changing exhibits of work by local artists, along with a gift shop featuring items from local artisans. TART

Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Located at the junction of the West and North shores, Tahoe City is a popular area for shopping and dining with a number of historical sites within easy walking distance. At the wye (junction of Highways 89 & 28), visitors can see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. TART

Truckee truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and the town grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. The town became a rowdy, mountain town filled with railroad workers and loggers, gambling houses and saloons. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). The area surrounding the Truckee Depot is a bustling shopping district with Commercial Row and Brickelltown. Stop by the Depot for a walking tour. TART

Emigrant Trail Museum

LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

Soda Springs

Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | $8 parking | $7 62+ (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The ill-fated Donner Party suffered through the harsh winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party at the Emigrant Trail Museum, and the towering Pioneer Monument.

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily until Oct. 31 $4-$5 | Free 12 & younger and military (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. starting Oct. 14 | Extended hours holiday periods $4-$8 | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org A great place for kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science and art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months and the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features a local history exhibit focusing on 1870 to 1970, along with a “Bonanza” exhibit, in the Starbucks building, corner Tahoe & Village Blvds. TART

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 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 the Boatworks Mall. TART

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Closed for the season (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th-Century jailhouses of its kind in the West and one of the few remaining original buildings in Truckee. The old Bastille was used from 1875 until May 1964. TART

Olympic Museum

Thunderbird Lodge

Olympic Valley

Closed for the season $10-$39 (800) 403-0206 | squaw.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

Tahoe City Field Station

Shuttle, boat & kayak tours until mid-Oct. thunderbirdtahoe.org | Shuttle tours (800) 468-2463 Boat tours from Incline Village (775) 831-4386 Boat tours from South Lake Tahoe (888) 867-6394 Kayak tours (530) 913-9212 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 shuttle, boat & kayak by reservation only.

North Shore

Closed for the season (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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

East Shore

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Operated by the Truckee Donner Railroad Society, the Truckee Railroad museum is 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

Homewood

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30 $5 | Free 12 & younger (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s Maritime history. TART

Visitors’ Centers

Thomas J. Long Foundation Incline Village Education Center

Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | terc.ucdavis.edu University of California, Davis, operates a science education center on the Sierra Nevada campus. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3-D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463 Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) 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

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Friday, September 26, 2014

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Boca 7,880

CAPA APA PACITY PA C TY: CIT

Stampede 56,531

Elevation 6,223.12’ | Elevation in 2013 6,224.66’ Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

40,870 CAPACITY: CAP

226,500

Prosser 7,929

CAPACITY: A

29,840

Donner 6,184

CAPACITY: A

9,500

CI Independence 15,873 CAPACITY: 18,300

Martis 832 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

Truckee River

October 2-15, 2014

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

225

Tours closed for the season | $10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park offers tours of the Ehrman Mansion. Visitors may see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Private & ADA tours available by appointment. TART

Sightseeing

200,000 AF

West Shore

Donner Summit Historical Society

Enjoy quiet walks on the beach now that autumn has arrived and let these last rays of sunshine warm your skin

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Fannette Island

Closed for the season (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

150,000 AF

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top on south side.

Tahoe City

125

West Shore

100,000 AF

East Shore

Cave Rock

Vikingsholm Castle

Attractions

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Feature

HISTORICAL HAUNTED TOUR Oct. 16 & 17 | $40 Tours every 15 minutes starting at 4:30 p.m.

Truckee’s rowdy past comes to life Story by Nicole Cheslock · Photos by Robb Retting

D not uncommon. Though the spirits

uring Truckee’s heyday, murders were

that still roam the streets are not all suffering souls, there are a few restless phantoms of the night. In years past, they’ve been known to creep up from behind when least expected. Designed to tap your senses and satiate your desire for fun, Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour is a fundraiser for Trails & Vistas, a nonprofit organization that sponsors fieldtrips for third grade students and produces an annual September art hike that incorporates music, art and dance.

ters and historic tales come to life through songs, dances and entertaining dialogue. People from as far away as Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Arizona join Nevada and California residents for a rip-roaring good time in Truckee. “I’ve never thought of Truckee as a historical exclamation point. However, the tour was enlightening, engaging and entertaining,” shared Mary Taitano, a Reno resident. “This quaint little town harbors family histories that would widen even the

After all, Truckee attracted those looking for a good time and was known all over the West for a bustling lumber industry, transcontinental railroad, icehouses and red light district. “There would be many years of work for hardworking lumber, ice and railroad workers – who made more than enough cash to enjoy town employing the ladies of the night … It is said you can still hear headboards going ‘Ji-boom, Ji-boom, Jiboom,’ ” shares one of the guides from the tour’s script.

The action begins at Moody’s If you’re lucky enough to score tickets for this adults-only event that usually sells out, you are in for a treat with captivating skits inspired by legends of yore at seven featured haunts that are all within walking distance of Moody’s Bistro, Bar and Beats. Saddle up to the bar at Moody’s and keep your eyes wide open for the Lady in Red. Deceased at the hands of her husband, she frequents the bar every now and then and you just might catch a glimpse of her. “After a one-year hiatus, this year’s highly anticipated performances will take place in new featured haunts including Bluestone Jewelry, LaGalleria and Tahoe Oil and Spice, while returning to previous favorites including BeSpoke, Masonic Lodge 200, The Truckee Hotel and The Railroad Depot,” shares event producer Christina Stoever-Young of Sunshine Tahoe, a business designed to enhance partnerships, strengthen exposure and inspire creativity. With a creative flair based on, but not necessarily deeply rooted in, fact, charac6

“ This quaint little town harbors family histories that would widen even the most unenthused eyes. Who knew Truckee had as sordid a past as the rest of us?”

most unenthused eyes. Who knew Truckee had as sordid a past as the rest of us?” Expect to weave in and out of historic sites as this year’s theme, guarded by only those who need to know, links the saloons, stories and brothels of yesteryear. Truckee, past and present, is tied to the tracks laid through town so long ago. Some things haven’t changed rents were outrageous, one saloon paying a rental of $500 a month nearly 100 ago, and for many, money was plentiful.

Though fires swept through buildings, the flames did not keep rowdy folks away. All species of vice flourished back in the day. The lawlessness gave birth to the “601,” an organization formed to purge undesirables. Members of the 601 would sometimes break prisoners out of jail to bring them to Hooligan Rock where they would threaten the criminals, sometimes even tar and feathering their victims, before pushing them out of town.

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What, you wonder, does 601 stand for? Six feet under, zero tolerances and one bullet. Chances are high you will hear their gunshots on Oct. 16 and 17.

Drop the kids off The KidZone Museum is offering a Not So Haunted Night at the Museum from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 offering childcare with pizza, art and activities for ages 3 to 6. The cost is $30 per child and $25 per child for Tour attendees. Additional siblings are $10 each. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. To make a reservation, call (530) 587-5437.

Background The Historical Haunted Tour began as a three-year experiment by Sunshine Tahoe to celebrate Truckee’s historic gems while raising funds for worthy causes. The event quickly became a sensation, selling out and attracting a waitlist list every year since inception. “The Tour is a creative fundraising event that celebrates local legends and history with highly entertaining and spooky twists. And, we’ve raised more than $31,000 over the years,” explains Stoever-Young, who attributes the success to the world-class acting talent, generous volunteers and business sponsors. Moody’s doors are open for business. Join the cast of characters on the nights of the infamous Historical Haunted Tour. I dare you. n For more information or to get your tickets while there’s still time, visit truckeehistorytour.org. Tickets include a complimentary glass of wine from Moody’s and a keepsake and gift certificate to Squeeze In. For a video on the tour, visit vimeo.com/105266757.

Out & About

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

EVERY TUESDAY Farmers’ Market Truckee

Farmers’ Market held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Truckee River Regional Park until Oct. 14. Visit foothillfarmersmarket.com.

55+ Guided Hikes Incline Village

IVGID hosts hikes for those 55 and older every Tuesday through Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring easy to moderate hikes to different locations each week. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Recreation Center Lobby. $14, $10 with IVGID pass. RSVP Monday before hike (775) 832-1310.

OCT. 2

| Thursdays

Tequila tasting Kings Beach

Caliente! hosts a Clase Azul tequila tasting starting at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers. Complimentary with purchase of specialty cocktails. (530) 546-1000.

Candidate Forum Truckee

A Candidate Forum for the upcoming elections will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Truckee Town Hall for the general public to learn about candidate for election as well as bond measure. Truckee Town Council and Measure U Bond for the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District are topics of tonight’s forums. Also broadcast on TTCTV Channel 18, and streaming and ondemand at ttctv.org. (530) 587-8808.

Rock climbing film showing Incline Village

High Altitude Fitness hosts a showing of Reel Rock 9’s newest film, “Valley Uprising: Yosemite Rock Climbing Revolution,” with guest host Jason Kehl at 7 p.m. Ticket sales benefit Access Fund and Truckee Donner Land Trust efforts to purchase Black Wall climbing area. Mamasake food truck on site, with beer and wine specials during the event, along with raffle. $10 advance, $12 at the door, free members. Tickets highaltitudefit.net.

OCT. 3

| Friday

First Friday Tahoe City

Tahoe City hosts First Friday every month with participating businesses open until 8 p.m. with refreshments, music and more. Visit visitahoecity.com.

First Fridays Truckee

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

OCT. 4

| Saturday

Trestle Tour Truckee

Truckee Donner Railroad Society hosts Trestle Tours. Come learn Truckee’s logging history with a tour of the area’s logging railroads. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Truckee Railroad Museum next to The Depot. Participants will carpool north on Highway 89, swing off the highway and see what’s left of the Hobart Mill locomotive shop, long-abandoned logging car bodies, old trestles and the traces of roadbeds of the Hobart Southern, the Hobart Estates (Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Company), the Boca and Loyalton Railway (later the Clover Valley Lumber Co.), and the Verdi Lumber Co. railroads. 4WD vehicles recommended. This is a backwoods adventure. Hiking several miles broken into small segments, covering 40 to 50 miles of paved highway, USFS road, trails and old railroad roadbeds. Wear hiking gear, good boots or hiking shoes, and bring food, water and a camera. 4- to 6-hour outing. (530) 587-2414 or truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com.

Events Calendar

Courtesy Tahoe City Grill Fest

Wine, Walk & Shop Truckee

Wine enthusiasts, food connoisseurs and dedicated shoppers will be able to indulge themselves with some of the finest vintages matched with delicious food samples as they shop and stroll in downtown from noon to 4 p.m. $40 includes wine tasting, five food tickets a program and a goodie bag. Tickets truckeewinewalk.com.

Tahoe City Oktoberfest Tahoe City

Tahoe City Oktoberfest celebration features live music, cold beer, barbecue sausage and wieners, and games and crafts for all ages at the Gatekeeper’s Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Visit visittahoecity.com.

West Shore benefit cruise Lake Tahoe

Sierra State Parks is rolling out the red carpet, pouring the champagne and serving exquisite, 1950s Hollywood-inspired hors d’oeuvres while guests enjoy a narrated tour of the West Shore from the water while traveling on the “Tahoe Gal” from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Narrated by Ed Miller with music from Remmel Wilson, and featuring a live action. Tahoe Elegant attire is encouraged. Benefits restoration of the historic marine rail system at the South Boathouse at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Limited space. $75. Tickets (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org.

Mark Estee dinner Northstar

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, hosts a special five-course dinner prepared by Chef Mark Estee of Campo and Executive Chef Stanley Miller of The Ritz-Carlton. Limited space. $85 per person, $110 with wine pairings. RSVP (530) 562-3121.

OCT. 4-5

| Saturday-Sunday

Donner Park Hikes Area venues

Donner Party Hikes return with interpretive walks and hikes exploring Donner Summit and the history of the area. Choose from five hikes on Saturday ranging from 3.5 to 6 miles with varying degrees of difficulty. Explore trails, petroglyphs, the China Wall, meadows and hidden Sierra lakes. Walking tour on Sunday features the Donner Party, archeological finds and more. Limited space. $50 Saturday only, $70 for two-day tickets. Visit donnerpartyhike.com.

OCT. 5

| Sunday

Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12, $4 seniors.

| Wednesday

Incline Village Library hosts family story time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. with stories, song, games and crafts for all ages. (775) 832-4130.

Full Moon Kayak Area venue

Tahoe Adventure Company offers a Full Moon Kayak tour with a two-hour tour, hot drinks and snacks, and stargazing from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Easy to moderate. $60 per person include equipment. RSVP (530) 913-9212.

Attendees will be rocking out again this year to the tunes of Mental Floss. Local artisans will be there, too, displaying handcrafted creations. And, Cheri’s Hand Dipped Ice Cream is coming back. Grill Fest tickets will be $25 per person, for five sample plates and the first beverage, or $10 per person for one sample and beverage. Of course, all attendees will get a token to vote for his or her favorite Grillmaster. For more information visit Tahoe City Grill Fest on Facebook. Advance tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com.

Military Ball Incline Village

The Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans’ Club hosts a Military Ball at 5 p.m. at The Chateau to honor all veterans, particularly those from World War II and the Korean Conflict. The evening features a no-host cocktail hour, dinner for guests, spouses and significant others with music and dancing from the 1940s and 50s, and a raffle. Semi-formal with coat and tie for men, and military attire for active duty and veterans. Purchase tickets by Oct. 6. Tickets at IVGID Recreation Center. $40, $10 raffle tickets. (775) 831-1302.

Chautauqua performance Incline Village

AAUW hosts a Chautauqua performance with Dianna Maria de Borges as Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins open to the public at 1 p.m. at the Incline Village Library. Q&A to follow. Refreshments provided. Join a moderate 1-mile hike to the Crystal Bay Fire Lookout for 55+ for a Wine and Cheese social under the Harvest moon at 5 p.m. Meet at the Recreation Center. Wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. $16, $11 with IVGID pass. RSVP by 5 p.m. Oct. 7. (775) 832-1310.

a variety of sports offered to introduce girls to new sports from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. Registration required. $10 includes lunch and T-shirt. (530) 582-7720.

Fall gardening class Truckee

Villager Nursery hosts a free call on Fall Color in Your Garden on artistry and chemistry from 10 to 11 a.m. (530) 587-0771.

Fall Festival Tahoe Donner

Incline Village Library hosts a talk with photographer Bob Goodman on “Nature’s Rock Gardens” at 6:30 p.m. (775) 832-4130.

Tahoe Donner hosts Fall Festival with arts and crafts, vendors, doggie dip, seasonal beer offerings, pumpkin patch, kids’ carnival, rock climbing wall, Log Jammer ride and more at Northwoods Clubhouse from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 unlimited wristband. (530) 587-9437.

OCT. 10

Dog Days of Fall Incline Village

| Friday

Sierra College hosts its Insights presentations at the college at 6:30 p.m. Tonight feature “Are Books Dead?” with Gary Noy. Explore the past, present and future of publishing with retired Sierra College professor Noy. Expect a discussion of the adaptability of publishers to new technologies, set against the historical context of publishing. Refreshments provided. Limited space. Free. RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com.

OCT. 11

| Saturday

Dry Lake hike Area venue

| Thursday

Full moon hike Incline Village

Grill Fest judges will be picking winners in categories including Best Ribs, Best Chicken, Best Tri-Tip and Tahoe Open. And, of course, the Peoples’ Choice award will let attendees vote for his or her favorite Grillmaster. Rumor has it that some four-legged fuzzy companions may even get into the judging game.

Book publishing talk Truckee

Story time Incline Village

OCT. 9

The second annual Tahoe City Grill Fest is on Oct. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at Tahoe City Marina and Boatworks Mall. This year’s Grillmasters include chefs from Big Blue Q, Dockside 700, Jake’s On The Lake, Men Wielding Fire, Moe’s Original BBQ and Tahoe Mountain Brewing.

Photographer talk Incline Village

Pancake breakfast Truckee

OCT. 8

Barbecue smack down in Tahoe City

Carmen Carr hosts a free, guided hike on the Dry Lake trail. Call for directions. (530) 550-5192.

Beer hike East Shore

Nevada Land Trust and Silver Peak Brewery hosts the 15th annual Beer Hike to benefit the trust on the Spooner-Marlette Lake Trail for a 9.5-mile hike and enjoy a cold brew at Marlette Lake. Mountain bikers and horses welcome. 1,200-foot elevation gain. $5 donation, $12 parking. Visit nevadalandtrust.org.

Girls Sports Day Truckee

Truckee-Donner Rec & Park hosts the annual Girls Sports Day for girls in first to fifth grades with

October 2-15, 2014

IVGID hosts Dogs Days of Fall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with water fun for the dogs at the Burnt Cedar Pool with swimming in the pool, dog demos, information, contest and more. (775) 832-1310.

Kids’ train rides Truckee

Truckee Donner Railroad Society is offering kids’ train rides at the new kids’ train at the Truckee River Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring three train cars that can accommodate up to 10 riders. Each ride takes three loops around the track, which winds around the playground. Also offered Oct. 25.

Grill Fest Tahoe City

The 2nd Annual Grill Fest returns featuring local grilling vendors going head-to-head to see who has the best barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tahoe City Marina and Boatworks featuring Big Blue Q, Dockside 700, Jake’s on the Lake, Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe Mountain Brewing and Men Wielding Fire. Visit Tahoe City Grill Fest on Facebook.

Solo world sailing talk Area venue

Squaw Valley Institute presents Laura Dekker, who sailed around the world solo at 16-years-old. Opening by Logan LaPlante. $25, $10 kids, free for members. Tickets squawvalleyinstittute.org.

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Out & About

Events Calendar Courtesy TCDA

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member benefits, ask questions, exchange ideas and more. (530) 587-8808.

Story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts family story time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. with stories, song, games and crafts for all ages. (775) 832-4130.

OCT. 16

| Thursday

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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 U.S. Olympic athlete Travis Ganong discussing the future of U.S. downhill skiing, along with Dr. Rick Ganong and Janice Ganong. As well, there will a showing of the “Elevate Tahoe” film with producers Mayumi Elegado and Stacy Caldwell. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. (530) 587-8808.

OCT. 15

| Wednesday

Membership 101 Truckee

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce hosts Membership 101 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the California Welcome Center at The Depot to meet staff and board members, learn about

North Lake Tahoe Chamber hosts a networking event, Coffee & Chocolate, at the Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. to meet other locals in the business community and make new contacts. RSVP ginger@gotahoenorth.com.

Family Values Lecture Incline Village

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts a lecture on family values with Dr. Rick Grosberg. Dr. Grosberg is a Professor of evolution and ecology at UC Davis. Using the evolutionary foundation on the family dynamics of snails, seahorses, ants birds and bees he considers the basic rules that govern family interaction. Refreshments are served. (775) 881-7566.

OCT. 16-17

| Thursday-Friday

Historical Haunted Tour Truckee

The 5th Historical Haunted Tour will be held through downtown Truckee with an adults-only performance featuring local legends and history with highly entertaining and spooky twists. During the walking tour, small groups of residents and visitors are guided to interesting sites where they will be immersed in engaging tales performed by talented characters. Benefits Trails & Vistas and its programs. $40. Visit truckeehistorytour.org.

OCT. 17

| Friday

Not So Haunted Night at the Museum Truckee

Historical Haunted Tour of Truckee and KidZone host a Not So Haunted Night at the Museum for ages 3 to 6 years only with pizza, arts and fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. $25 per child with Haunted Tour ticket (see listing above), $30 without tour ticket, $10 additional siblings. RSVP (530) 587-5437.

Foodie event Incline Village

Project MANA continues its Foodie Event series to benefit the organization at the D.W. Reynolds Building from 6 to 9 p.m. Chef Don Pepé will prepare paella during an interactive presentation with ingredients flown in fresh. $150. Tickets projectmana.org.

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Feature

Tahoe Time Story by Tim Hauserman

Cycling the Triangle

he Tahoe City-Truckee-Kings Beach Triangle is a challenging and enjoyable ride for any road rider. As a circle, the good news is that you can begin riding the Triangle from wherever you choose and will end up right where you started. Since I live in Tahoe City, I start at the 64 Acres parking lot along the Truckee River, but you could start in Kings Beach or Truckee. I suggest riding it clockwise for two reasons. First, if you ride along the river from Tahoe City to Truckee, you’re treated to a slight downhill and river views and often have the wind at your back. Riding from Truckee to Tahoe City, however, usually means fighting off the headwinds while not being able to see the river. Second, riding clockwise allows you to head to the top of Brockway Summit from the Truckee side, avoiding the steep descent with a narrow shoulder you encounter when descending from Brockway Summit to Northstar.

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“ A dark green carpet of trees

spotted with blue lakes spreads out as far as you can see.”

wide shoulder. Delight in the views of Tahoe before returning to civilization, passing the Old Brockway Golf Course before reaching Highway 28, and Kings Beach at the stop light along the lakeshore.

Kings Beach

River views from Tahoe City to Truckee Beginning in Tahoe City, you start with the gentle warm up ride along the river toward Truckee. I prefer riding on the bike trail to Olympic Valley, but some like to avoid the congested pathway and face the cars instead along the highway. If you follow the trail, it’s a pleasant ride just above the Truckee’s sparkling waters, but keep your speed under control as those who don’t understand bikes lurk on the trail. At Olympic Valley, the trail joins the road, and the bike lane becomes wide, providing a quick and enjoyable trip to Truckee. At the stoplight in Truckee, take a right turn onto West River Street.

Meadows & mountains to Kings Beach West River Street has a narrow shoulder and steady traffic, so ride carefully. In Downtown Truckee, turn right at the stop

Scenic views to Tahoe City

Truckee River

sign next to the diner, and follow Brockway Road past the ball fields and Cedar House Sport Hotel to a junction with Highway 267. From here turn right, ride past the Truckee Airport, and into the wide expanse of Martis Valley. Enjoy the views of the surrounding meadows, mountains and golf course of Northstar.

Just a bit before the stoplight that takes you to the Village at Northstar, the climbing begins. Try to focus on the beautiful aspens and lush meadows you pass instead of the sound of your breath gasping as you granny gear it to the top. At the summit, the fun begins with a long and fairly gentle descent with a

Turn right and head toward Tahoe City. Looking for water, a bathroom, grass to lie on or a dip in the lake? Take a quick left into the North Tahoe Beach. After your rest, reach the popular Cable Car Ice Cream in a log cabin in Tahoe Vista in another mile. Continuing on, the riding is easy along the lake to Carnelian Bay, where another public beach and the Waterman’s Landing Cafe awaits. Past Carnelian Bay, a few short climbs get you warmed up for your last uphill of the ride at Dollar Hill. It’s a steep one, but fortunately also a short one. From the top, it’s a few miles of downhill past Lake Forest and Star Harbor to Tahoe City, where your 36-mile journey is complete. n Tim Hauserman wrote the guidebook to the Tahoe Rim Trail and tries to ride the Triangle at least a few times a year.

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Out & About

Hiking

For the Kids

*Trails open depending on conditions.

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

LAKE TAHOE

East Shore

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

North Shore

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT | Dogs OK This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe. A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Take Hwy. 28 to Crystal Bay and turn left on Reservoir Drive, just past the Tahoe Biltmore Casino. Turn right on Lakeview Avenue, then park before the gate (do not block gate or driveways).

West Shore CASCADE LAKE

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT | Dogs OK This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Since the trail is exposed to the sun throughout the day, save this hike for the morning or early evening. This will be a workout for your knees. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at end of Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89, 21.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

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

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

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

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate | 4-6 miles RT | Dogs OK The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Starting from the 64 Acres parking lot, just south of the Tahoe City wye on Hwy. 89, follow the road along the Truckee River. The paved section turns to a dirt road and after passing the second gate and crossing a small creek, you’ll see the familiar Tahoe Rim Trail blue marker. Follow the TRT through several gentle switchbacks as you begin to climb. The trail will pass above Granlibakken and continue along the TRT. The climb continues for the first 2 miles until you reach an intersection of trails. Follow the TRT marker for Ward Creek Road for about 1 mile until you reach the meadows. Follow the trail back to 64 Acres. For an easy, 4-mile alternative, take Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City for 2 miles and turn right on Pineland Drive. Take the left fork at Twin Peak Road, which turns into Ward Creek Boulevard, for 1.5 miles until you see an unmarked, gated road. Park on either side and follow the trail; do not block the gate. TART

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

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Moderate | 4.5 miles RT | Dogs not allowed Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse. Although the lighthouse was only used from 1916 to 1919 to warn sailors of the dangerous rocks just below the water’s surface, during its short use the lighthouse was considered the world’s highest elevation maritime navigation light. Parking fee.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. The trail is marked with light-blue triangular Tahoe Rim Trail markers. There are eight trailheads around Lake Tahoe. Guided hikes are offered in the summer. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes and descriptions.

REGIONAL HIKES

Tahoe Donner hosts Fall Festival Tahoe Donner hosts Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 with arts and crafts, vendors, doggie dip, seasonal beer offerings, pumpkin patch, kids’ carnival, rock climbing wall, Log Jammer ride and more at Northwood’s Clubhouse. The cost is $15 for an unlimited wristband. Call (530) 587-9437 for more information.

ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT | Dogs OK (prohibited May 15-July 15) Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows (be sure to stop and look back). Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 on the right side across from the intersection with Deer Park Drive. Look for a well-worn path leading to the trail (designated by a large brown kiosk). Dogs prohibited during fawning season for deer. OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Moderate-Strenuous | 5 miles RT | Dogs OK This trail is your best bet for seeing how those snowy slopes look in summertime. This lovely hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram back to Squaw Valley (check schedule in advance). Follow Squaw Valley Road from Hwy. 89 to the ski area, take a right at the Tram building onto Squaw Peak Road, park at the end (about half a mile up) and follow the sandy path at the end of the condo development to the trailhead. Tram closed for the season. TART TRUCKEE

DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL Strenuous | Up to 15 miles RT | Dogs OK This trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete, the Donner Lake Rim Trail will offer trail users a 23-mile loop through the high country surrounding Donner Lake. Currently 15 miles are complete. Hike the entire trail or sections. Negro Canyon has nice shady spots, aspen groves, lots of wildlife and great sections of the Donner Lake Rim Trail. Negro Canyon is located off the Donner Lake Interchange. The trail begins, and at this point is called Wendin Way, just behind the gate, located about 100’ behind the Donner Lake Rim Trail kiosk. Turn left on the trail, and begin a gentle climb for about 1.5 miles to the junction with the Donner Lake Rim Trail. A right turn here will take you up a series of switchbacks to Donner Ridge, offering spectacular views as the reward for a steep climb. A left turn will take you through often open country with great views, and on to Summit Lake (about 3.5 miles further.) Off Interstate 80, take Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down off ramp, and make a right turn onto a dirt road. The parking lot is on the right, marked with a trail head kiosk. Visit tdlandtrust.org for other access points.

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

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

Courtesy Tahoe Donner

Join a volleyball clinic

Learn to climb

Peak Volleyball is hosting two clinic series at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center. Each five-session series is designed for middle school and upper elementary school girls in fourth to eighth grades to learn the game, improve skills, prepare for school and club try outs, club season and have fun. The series is open to girls of all experience levels, and players are grouped by experience. The foundations series meets Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 6 to 20, and the try out and preparation series meets Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4. All clinics are led and coached by Mike Welch, a former NCAA Division I and II championship college head coach and USA Youth National Team Head Coach. Cost is $175 per series, or save $25 and receive a free volleyball when registering for both. Space is limited to 36 participants. For more information, visit peakvolleyball. com or call (530) 448-0519.

Climbing classes for kids in first to sixth grades are offered on Mondays through Thursdays at the Community Recreation Center in Truckee with sessions from Oct. 13 to Nov. 13, Nov. 17 to Dec. 18, Jan. 5 to Feb. 5, Feb. 9 to March 19, March 23 to April 30, and May 4 to June 4. The cost is $105 per session, with no drop ins available. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Swim lessons offered Fall and winter Swim sessions for all ages and levels meet two days a week for four weeks at the Truckee High School pool. Evening swim lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The fee is $50 per four-week session. Monday Morning Lessons run from Oct. 6 to April 27 for $24 per session. Saturday Morning Discount Lessons are eight-class sessions from Nov. 1 to Dec. 20. The cost is $40 per session. For more information, call (530) 582-7722.

Girls Sports Day Truckee Truckee-Donner Rec & Park hosts the annual Girls Sports Day for girls in first to fifth grades with a variety of sports offered to introduce girls to new sports from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Community Recreation Center. Registration is required and costs $10, which includes lunch and T-shirt. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Incline Library hosts activities The Incline Village Library is hosting Teen Read Week, a national adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association, from Oct. 12 to 18. It began in 1998 and is held annually to encourage teens to be regular readers and library users. Family Story time is being offered from 4 to 4:45 on Oct 8 and 15. Children of all ages are welcome for stories, songs, games and crafts. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

Learn to speak Spanish A three-week Spanish session meets at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Spanish lessons, songs and games will be taught. The cost is $15 for drop ins. For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

Register for fall basketball, clinic Registration for basketball leagues for kids grades 1 to 8 opens on Oct. 2 with Truckee-Donner Rec & Park. League play is from Nov. 10 to March 7. The cost is $80 per player. Three basketball clinics also will be offered for kids in grades 1 to 3 on Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 12. The cost is $30 per session. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

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Out & About

Biking

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

“ Mountain biking helps people

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

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(775) 298-0008 (530) 214-5181 BIKE & SKATE PATHS BIKE PATH RULES Walk on the left side of the path Ride bikes on the right side of the path Pedestrians must yield to bikes Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side No motorized vehicles Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians LAKE TAHOE

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LAKE TAHOE

North Shore

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY 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. TART

East Shore

Easy | 5 miles RT Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. TART

Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections. Park at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village and ride to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501. Call for shuttle schedule.

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

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

West Shore

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

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

MOUNTAIN BIKING ALPINE MEADOWS

WESTERN STATES TRAIL Strenuous | 11.6 miles RT This is a challenging and exhilarating ride (sometimes referred to as Three Bridges Trail) that will afford you a fun downhill swoop and beautiful mountain views. You can ride it either way, starting on either side of the Midway Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89. Walk your bike past the guardrail on the east side of the highway at the south end of Midway Bridge, and look for the small, wooden sign marking the Western States Trailhead. The trail begins to climb, then comes to a trail junction where you will turn right. Climb the switchbacks to the T-junction, then turn left onto a fire road where you will stay right, bringing you to The Wall. When you reach the top, pedal through the gate and straight ahead on the fire road, passing all junctions, then go right at the T. Follow the main fire road as it descends, climbs, then descends again; stay left at the intersection, then right past a fire road and a single track. Follow the main fire road down until it turns into a paved road, turn right onto Bunker Drive and right again on Fairway Drive. Keep going until you reach Hwy. 89 at the bottom of the hill; cross the highway and turn right onto the paved bike path to enjoy a leisurely ride along the Truckee River back to your car.

FREE BOWLING

each person who bowls 2 games at regular price gets a 3rd game free with this coupon

North Shore

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

FLUME TRAIL

Bowl Incline North Shore’s Complete Family Recreation Center VOTED BEST POOL ROOM ON THE NORTH SHORE! Automatic Scoring “Bumper Bowling,” Video Arcade, Billiards, Video Poker, Cocktails, ATM, Full Swing Golf Simulator 920 Southwood Blvd., Incline Village (775) 831-1900 email: bowlink@aol.com

NORTHSTAR

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

Smoke Free Every Day!

(530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Rentals available in the Village at Northstar. Afternoon rates start at 2 p.m., and season passes are available. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Thursday Night Cross-Country Race Series to open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. Closed for the season. TART

Coupon good for the entire party. Limit 1 free game per person per visit. Not valid with other offers. Not valid for league or tournament play.

TRUCKEE

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

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

Fall schedule Scenic Brunch Cruise ·10:30 a.m. Fri.-Sun. Emerald Bay Lunch Cruise ·12:30 p.m. daily Sunset Dinner Cruise · 6:00 p.m. Wed.-Sat.

BMX

Sunday Sunset Dinner Cruise · 6:00 p.m. (LIVE MUSIC with Lady & The Tramp)

BMX TRACK (530) 582-7720 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.

2-for-1 Entrées on any cruise FREE ENTRÉE MUST BE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK (530) 582-7720 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.

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

Everyone must purchase boarding pass. One couple per coupon. Must present coupon when ordering. Expires 10/16/14

(530) 583-0141 • tahoegal.com EXPERIENCE TAHOE’S STELLAR SPLENDOR FROM THE WATER’S POINT OF VIEW 952 North Lake Blvd. • Lighthouse Shopping Center Tahoe City, CA Food & Bar Available • Call for Reservations

October 2-15, 2014

Feature

Historic hikes

explore emigrant history “Hike up the Pacific Crest Trail to see views of Donner Pass, Coldstream Pass and Roller Pass where emigrants were forced to winch their wagons up a 35-degree granite slope.”

ikers may experience the early emigrants’ journey across the Sierra Nevada without reliving the dangers on Oct. 4 and 5 during the 22nd Annual Donner Party Hike. Participants may choose from five hikes on Saturday and a walking tour on Sunday. All of the events offer insight into emigrant history from area guides, along with invigorating recreation and beautiful scenery. Saturday’s hikes begin and end at the Mt. Judah lodge at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort on Highway 40 on Donner Summit. Guides will lead groups of 10 to 20 people to interpretive spots giving detailed historical information focused on emigrant and area history. In the afternoon, hikers will enjoy a hamburger lunch and a presentation by Mark McLaughlin, an award-winning, nationally published author and a professional speaker. On Saturday, there are five hike options available. They vary in length and some explore the Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road and 1913 Corridor Lincoln Highway with views of petroglyphs, old roadside billboards and the China Wall. Other hikes head up Roller Pass and/or Mount Judah, or pass pristine Sierra Lakes. Others follow emigrant routes with various signage and evidence of days gone by.

History hikes Summit Meadows | Hikers skirt by Lake Van Norden with stops to see rock with mortars and other remnants of emigrants passing through. Moderate, 4-mile hike.

Photo courtesy Donner Party Hikes

Summit Canyon/Dutch Flat Wagon Road | Explore Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road and the Lincoln Highway. Pass petroglyphs, roadside billboards and the China Wall. Find out where and why these roads were built. This hike is a moderate, one way for 3.5 miles. Hikers will be bused back to Sugar Bowl Lodge. | TheTahoeWeekly.com

Roller Pass/Judah Loop | Hike up the Pacific Crest Trail to see views of Donner Pass, Coldstream Pass and Roller Pass where emigrants were forced to winch their wagons up a 35-degree granite slope. Continue up to the top of Mount Judah and on to Donner Peak before descending back to Mt. Judah Lodge. Moderate to strenuous hike for 5.4 miles roundtrip. Coldstream Pass | This 4- to 6-hour hike climbs over Coldstream Pass, one of the most heavily traveled emigrant routes. The 6-mile hike is strenuous, with some bushwhacking while rising and descending over a minimum of 1,800 vertical feet. Hikers should be in good physical condition. Note: Coldstream Pass hikers will be provided a bag lunch as they will return after the activities conclude. High Sierra Lakes | Enjoy incredible vistas seen by emigrants as they passed through the High Sierra years ago. Discover hidden alpine lakes while exploring Donner Summit in a moderate to strenuous 6-mile hike. The two-day event concludes on Sunday with a relaxed walking tour leaving from the Donner Camp Picnic Area on Highway 89 North. Activities include a walking tour detailing the Donner Party’s encampment, a visit to the Murphy’s Cabin Site and entrance to the Donner Memorial State Park Museum showing a historical movie about the Donner Party. Space is limited for all events and reservations are required. Registration for the Saturday hikes is $50 per hiker and includes a guided hike, commemorative ball cap, hamburger lunch and afternoon presentation. The two-day hike package, which includes Sunday’s walking tour and entrance to the Donner Memorial State Park museum, is $70. (Sunday’s walking tour is only available as part of the two-day event package.) n For more information or to purchase tickets, visit donnerpartyhike.com.

Out & About

LESSONS

DRIVING RANGE

PRO SHOP

FOOD

GREEN FEES

CART INCLUDED

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$179 (before 3 p.m.) $95 twilight (3 p.m.)

3,527

$70 (before 4 p.m.) $40 9 holes

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3464 Fairway Dr., South Lake Tahoe

COYOTE MOON (530) 587-0886

Northwoods Blvd. off Donner Pass Rd., Truckee

EDGEWOOD TAHOE (888) 881-8659 | Pro shop: (775) 588-3566

Hwy. 50, Stateline

GRAY’S CROSSING (530) 550-5800

11406 Henness Rd., Truckee

INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146

955 Fairway Blvd.

Discover history at Truckee Trestle Tours

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150

Participants examine an abandoned trestle and logging flatcar frames left in a field near Hobart Mills.

690 Wilson Way

Come learn Truckee’s logging history with a tour of the area’s logging railroads with the Truckee Donner Railroad Society on Oct. 4. Participants will carpool north on Highway 89, swing off the highway and see what’s left of the Hobart Mill’s locomotive shop, long-abandoned logging car bodies, old trestles, and the traces of roadbeds of the Hobart Southern, the Hobart Estates (Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Company), the Boca and Loyalton Railway (later the Clover Valley lumber Co.), and the Verdi Lumber Co railroads. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Truckee Railroad Museum in the Train Depot and carpool to the trailhead.

LAKE TAHOE

Four wheel drive vehicles, hiking gear, good boots or hiking shoes are a must. And, cameras are recommended. This is a backwoods adventure, so come dressed comfortably and prepared for an expedition. Bring food and drink.

(530) 546-9909

This trip usually takes from 4 to 6 hours, depending on road and trail conditions, questions, photo opportunities, avid RR discussions, wildflowers, serendipitous finds, etc., and is never the same twice. For more information, visit truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com.

CLOSES OCT. 15

(530) 577-0788

2500 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-3290

168 Basque Dr., off Northstar Dr.

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF Corner of Hwy. 28 & 267, Kings Beach

OLD GREENWOOD (530) 550-7010

I-80, Overland Trail exit, Truckee

PONDEROSA (530) 587-3501

10040 Reynold Way, off Brockway Rd., Truckee

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving The 4th annual Tahoe Community Thanksgiving is Nov. 27 at the North Tahoe Event Center, and volunteers are needed to have a successful event. A volunteer orientation meeting takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 7. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call Meera at (775) 230-1066.

Sierra Business Council announces awards Sierra Business Council announces the winners of the 2014 Sierra Vision Awards. Vision Awards recognize and honor leadership in restoring and invigorating local economies, communities and the environment. This year’s winners include Mayumi Elegado, publisher of Moonshine Ink. The Vision Awards Ceremony will take place on Oct. 9 during SBC’s 20th Anniversary Conference. Tickets to the Vision Awards dinner and reception are available for $50 at sierrabusiness.org.

Best in Basin awards announced The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced recipients of its 2013 Best in the Basin awards recently. Award winners in the agency’s 24th annual Best in the Basin include remodel, new construction, Best Management Practices, stream restoration and erosion control projects that stand out as examples of the best environmental planning, design and implementation. Winners in Building and General are Fall Home Green Building Project in Incline Village; Tahoe Mountain Boathouse Scenic Improvement Project in Tahoma; and Chinquapin Homeowners’ Association Lighting Replacement Scenic Improvement Project.

Projects recognized for Water Quality and Restoration are Tahoe House Best Management Practices Retrofit in Tahoe City; Southwood Apartments Best Management Practices Retrofit in Incline Village and Fulton-Steifel Shorezone Revetment Erosion Control Project in Dollar Hill. Lower Blackwood Creek Habitat and Stream Restoration in Homewood was recognized for public and environmental improvement programs. For more information, visit trpa.org.

Flu vaccinations offered The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Incline Village Community Hospital will be offering flu vaccinations to individuals over the age of 8 as long as supplies last. Each vaccine is $25. Vaccines administered by NLTFPD, will be offered at the Fire District’s main station at 875 Tanager St.. Walk-ins are welcome. Vaccines will not be available at the Crystal Bay or Mount Rose stations. Fire District personnel are available to visit homes or businesses by appointment. There is no additional charge for this service, however, the $25 fee still applies. To make an appointment, call (775) 831-0351, ext. 0. Additional vaccine clinics will be held during the Bonanza meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3, Oktoberfest in the Village Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11, and Incliners from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Chateau. Incline Village Health Clinic on the second floor of the hospital offers flu shots from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to children ages 6 months to age 18 only who are uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid. Call (775) 831-6200 for more information.

Pro shop: (530) 581-6637

Olympic Valley

TAHOE CITY GOLF (530) 583-1516

Behind Bank of America

TAHOE DONNER GOLF (530) 587-9443

Northwoods Blvd., off Donner Pass Rd., Truckee

TAHOE PARADISE (530) 577-2121

Hwy. 50, South Lake Tahoe

REGIONAL COURSES THE DRAGON AT NAKOMA GOLF RESORT (530) 832-5067 Hwy. A-15, Clio (north of Truckee)

GRAEAGLE MEADOWS (530) 836-2323

Hwy. 89, Blairsden (north of Truckee)

GRIZZLY RANCH (530) 832-4200

4375 Grizzly Rd., Portola (north of Truckee)

PLUMAS PINES (530) 836-1420

Hwy. 89 to A-14, Blairsden (north of Truckee)

WHITEHAWK RANCH (530) 836-0394 | (800) 332-4295

Hwy. 89, Clio (38 miles north of Truckee)

RENO COURSES RED HAWK LAKES COURSE (775) 626-6000

6600 N. Wingfield Pkwy., Sparks

ARROW CREEK (775) 850-4653

6800 Pembroke Dr., Reno

WOLF RUN (775) 851-3301

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

$20-$30

PAR

(530) 542-6097

YARDS

BIJOU

HOLES

Announcements

Courtesy Truckee Donner Railroad Society

Golf

1400 Wolf Run Rd., Reno

October 2-15, 2014

Out & About

Advertise anything under the sun starting at $20 per column inch

MEEKS BAY (530) 525-5588

NORTH TAHOE MARINA

(530) 546-5995, ext. 100

Tahoe Vista | (530) 546-8248

CONVENIENCE STORES

OBEXER’S Homewood | (530) 525-7962

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE 1/4-lb. HOT DOGS, 40-oz. SLURPEE or BIG GULP Expires 10/16/14. Limit one coupon per person per day. Not good with other offers. Non-negotiable. May not be exchanged for cash. No cash value.

Your North Tahoe 24-Hour

CONVENIENCE STORE

at the light at Tahoe Blvd. & Village Blvd., Incline Village NV OPEN 24 HOURS

SIERRA BOAT CO. Carnelian Bay | (530) 546-2551, ext. 4

SUNNYSIDE MARINA (530) 583-7201

TAHOE CITY MARINA Marina & Rentals: (530) 583-1039 Service: (530) 581-2516

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

HOME IMPROVEMENT pruning ] tree removals ] crane work cabling & bracing ] stump grinding disease & pest identification hazardous tree evaluation

Tyler Boutelle (owner-operator) Certified arborist Lic #we-8090a California Contractor’s #963194

alpinearboriststreecare.com

arborists consulting

MOBILE BOAT REPAIR Package deal for

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

$550

“We come to you!”

Winterize • Shrink-wrap • Hauling Boat Storage • Maintenance • Repairs 15 years serving Tahoe! Call for fast and friendly service

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit (530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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Sales only

Fuel dock 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Power boats & jet skis

Boat ramp & fuel Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Sales only

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. until Oct.

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Boats, jet skis, canoes & kayaks

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Boat rentals & Fuel dock

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Power boats & a 22’ sailboat (no overnight rentals)

FOOD

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8 a.m.-5 p.m.

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $10 parking, $17 parking and launch, $2 discounts Nev. residents. Picnic area, restrooms. CLOSED FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON. $20 parking and launch, $2 discounts Nev. residents. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms.

CLOSED FOR THE 2014 SUMMER SEASON.

Closed for the season. $20 launch & park, $15 launch only; $5 discount NTPUD resident. Season pass available.

Closed until January for renovations. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

$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.

CA Licensed & Insur ed

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

Bottom of Coon St.

Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.

LAKE TAHOE

KINGS BEACH GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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

BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

Juan Estrada 530-546-8493 530-412-2220

Tree Trimming & Removal • Brush Chipping Yard Clean-Up • Wood Splitting & Stacking Stump Grinder • Crane Work 14

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DONNER LAKE

SUGAR PINE POINT

Licensed & Insured

SUPPLIES

TRAILER PARKING

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

FUEL

Power boats, canoes, kayaks, water toys, overnight slips

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PUBLIC PIERS

Call for quotes over 24 ft Marshall (530) 613-5874

(530) 308-5481

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

AREA LAKES

PROSSER RSVR.

All Star Boat Care Residential & Commercial

LAKE FOREST

• Shrink-wrap • Winterization • Storage (up to 8 months)

fertilizing

Sister Company to Cut-Rite Tree & Spray Serving the Lake Tahoe Region for over 35 Years

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

DONNER LAKE

free estimates

530.582.1286

(530) 546-4212

boats under 24 ft

defensible space

Boats, jet skis, canoes, kayaks & sales

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

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA

Spacious Incline Village 2-bedroom condo, w/ fireplace, 200-square-foot deck, bright, garage w/washer/dryer hook ups, hydronic heat, storage room, end unit on golf course. $1,300 per month for 1-year lease. Off-street parking. Call (619) 665-1745

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DAILY HOURS

LAKE TAHOE

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH

BOATING

FOR RENT

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RENTALS

PUBLIC RAMPS

(530) 546-4212

FOR RENT

REPAIRS

(530) 525-5966

LAUNCHING

HOMEWOOD MARINA

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

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MARINAS

RESTROOMS

Marinas & Boat Ramps

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON; inspections available at ramps. | (888) 824-6267 or tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Inspections at Cave rock only until Jan. 2 with Lake Forest reopening for inspections on Jan. 2. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. | NORTHSTAR: Hwy. 267 at Northstar Drive in Castle Peak parking lot. Closed for the season. SOUTH SHORE MYERS: 2128 Keetak Street near junction of Hwys. 89 & 50; turn on Pomo Street. WEST SHORE HOMEWOOD: Hwy. 89 at Homewood Mountain Resort. Closed for 2014 summer season. TRUCKEE AREA

truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake at the boat ramp. $20-$25. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections will be in place this summer at Prosser, Boca & Stampede reservoirs.

| TheTahoeWeekly.com

Out & About

Wet ‘n‘ Dirty Rock climbing movie premieres

Courtesy Nevada Land Trust

“Valley Uprising” from Reel Rock 9 will be shown at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at High Altitude Fitness. Mamasake Food Truck will serve dinner, and High Altitude Fitness Kid’s Climbing Club will offer fresh baked goods, along with beer and wine inside. Guest Host Jason Kehl will share news about High Altitude Fitness’ expansion. All ticket sales will benefit The Access Fund and Truckee Donner Land Trust. HAF Locals Cards will be offered for 50 percent off online on Oct. 2. Tickets are free for members $10 for non-members in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, visit highaltitudefit.net.

Scarecrow Trail Run returns Join the Scarecrow Trail Run on Oct. 4 on the newly completed Tahoe City Trail starting at Commons Beach. There are 5K, 10K and kids distances. Scarecrow costumes are encouraged. Proceeds go toward SnowFest, which takes place Feb. 27 to March 8. To register, visit tahoetrailrunning.com.

Compete in Flume Trail half marathon The Lake Tahoe Flume Trail Fall Classic Half Marathon takes place at 9 a.m. on Oct. 4 at Spooner Lake State Park. The course follows North Canyon road toward Marlette Lake and offers some of the best views in the area. The cost to enter is $85. All registrants receive a technical shirt from Patagonia, a photo and a free local brew at the finish. To register, visit ascentruns.com or call (775) 885-9965.

Tours offered at Independence Lake Preserve The Nature Conservancy is offered its last guided tours of Independence Lake Preserve on Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. The preserve is open year-round for walk-in, day use, and watercraft are available for use through October. Conservancy staff is offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how the Conservancy is using the Preserve as a demonstration site for addressing issues of importance to human and natural communities throughout the Sierra. Space is limited. RSVP by e-mail to swilliams@tnc. org or by calling (775) 322-4990. For more information, visit nature.org.

EVENT SCHEDULE Tuesdays

Rim Trail work tahoerimtrail.org

Thursdays

Rim Trail work tahoerimtrail.org

Fridays

Bikes and Brews northstarcalifornia.com

Saturdays

Rim Trail work tahoerimtrail.org

Oct. 4

Independence Lake tour nature.org Flume Trail half marathon ascentruns.com Scarecrow Trail Run tahoetrailrunning.com

Oct. 11

Beer hike nevadalandtrust.org Bouldering competition highaltitutdefit.net

Oct. 11-12 Sierra Tahoe Series tahoemountainsports.com

Oct. 12

TAMBA trail ride tahoemountainbike.org

Join annual beer hike Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery is hosting the 15th annual beer hike on behalf of Nevada Land Trust on Oct. 11 on the Spooner-Marlette Lake Trail. Participants can enjoy a cold, award-winning Silver Peak beer at Marlette Lake for a suggested donation of $5. The hike is roughly 9.5-miles round trip with a 1,200-foot elevation gain, so participants are encouraged to drink lots of water. Participants also may bike or ride horses. Parking is $12. For more information, visit nevadalandtrust.org.

New name for The Sports Exchange The Sports Exchange has announced that it is changing its name to Tahoe Sports Hub. The outdoor retailer has been open on West River Street for more than 15 years and was recently purchased by longtime store manager Rob Cavallo. Cavallo decided to make the transition to Tahoe Sports Hub to better reflect the culture of the company and Cavallo’s goals for the business. Tahoe Sports Hub specializes in the sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment for all mountain sports. The knowledgeable staff is proud to outfit Truckee’s locals and visitors for all of their outdoor adventures. For more information, visit tahoesportshub.com or call (530) 582-4510.

World Cup returns to Squaw The fast-paced excitement of skicross and snowboardcross will come to Squaw Valley from March 4 through 8 with the resort hosting an Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup. This will be the first time the International Ski Federation has brought a World Cup event to Squaw Valley since the FIS Alpine World Cup in 1969. The event will feature the top global stars in the sport, including local Olympian and seven-time X Games champion Nate Holland. Cross racing pits athletes against each other to race head-to-head down a course of jumps, bumps and berms. Snowboardcross made its Olympic debut in 2006, with skicross in 2010, and both events were among the top spectator events in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. For more information, visit squaw.com.

TAMBA hosts fall rides TAMBA will host a grand opening showcase ride of the new Monument Pass trail beginning at 9 a.m. at Bijou Park on Oct. 12. The ride starts up Cold Creek to Star Lake Trail continuing on the Tahoe Rim Trail to the Monument Trail and back down Cold Creek to Bijou Park. A barbecue follows for participants. Dress up in Halloween get-ups and join the Corral trail night ride on Oct. 18. Riders

meet at the trailhead at sunset. For more information, visit tahoemountainbike.org.

Northstar hosts bike event Mountain bike riders can decompress after a day of biking and share tales of the trails with fellow mountain bike enthusiasts during Bikes and Brews from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays until Oct. 3 at the complimentary bike wash, located behind the Big Springs Gondola, along with drinks and food specials. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Fall tennis clinics offered Incline Village Tennis Center is offering fall clinics including a women’s clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays until Oct. 18 for women who are either learning the sport or need a refresher. The cost is $20 or $15 with an IVGID pass. Play mixed doubles from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday nights for $12 or $9 with an IVGID pass, with a potluck social afterwards. As well, daily adult clinics are being offered from 9 to 10 a.m. daily for $20 or $15 with IVGID pass. Match play takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The cost is $20 and includes a glass of wine or beer. For more information, call the Pro Shop at (775) 832-1235.

Volunteer for Rim Trail work Tahoe Rim Trail Association is looking for volunteers to help maintain the Tahoe Rim Trail with workdays on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week through Oct. 11. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for details.

High Altitude hosts boulder competition High Altitude Fitness hosts the season’s first American Bouldering Series local competition for the Northern California Region on Oct. 11. There also will be a raffle to benefit Team Flash featuring local 8- to 18-year-old competitive climbers. Register at highaltittudefit.net for the competition for $25. Registration begins on site at 9 a.m., with the competition starting at 10. The finals will take place at 3 p.m.

October 2-15, 2014

The Arts

The

Arts Galleries Art Obsessions

10052 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (916) 257-8222

Artisans Market Place

10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellness

10153 West River St., Truckee | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers

10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery

10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery

9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery

589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s Glasforms

Truckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

Gallery Keoki

Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley | (530) 448-1500

Garrels Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-7077

Handmade at The Lake

873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

James Harold Galleries

Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass

10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery

8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Kindred Art and Folk Institute

10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

North Tahoe Arts Center

380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine

10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee (530) 214-8935

Salvaged

585 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-1025

Tahoe Arts & Gifts

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe Gallery

Prim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-1314

Trunk Show

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 154, Tahoe City | (530) 584-7554

Vista Gallery

8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENO Arte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery

100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art

160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery

1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May Museum

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500

River at Sunset Daniela Garofalo | Truckee Community Recreation Center Photography workshop features fall colors Photographer Elizabeth Carmel will be hosting a workshop with co-instructor Jerry Dodrill from Oct. 9 to 12 with a focus on fall colors in the Eastern Sierra. The cost is $1,395 and includes most meals. The workshop has limited enrollment and is expected to fill up quickly. For more information, call (760) 873-7700 or visit mountainlight.com.

Art programs announced Celebrate autumn with free community workshops from North Tahoe Arts with a Harvest Festival Paint the Pumpkin workshop at Cobblestone Center on Oct. 4, and ring in the holidays by making ornaments on Dec. 13. Each workshop is from noon until 2 p.m. An open house for the Holly Arts Annual Holiday Gift Faire will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

New creative groups offered The Arts In Wellness ongoing Creative Group is an ever-expanding circle that began several years ago and has grown into an amazing active network. Each Creative Group will be a 12-week session following one of Julia Cameron’s books. One group will meet in Truckee at 9 a.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 9 to Jan. 22. This group will follow “The Prosperous Heart.” The second group will meet at 6 p.m. on Mondays from Oct. 6 to Dec. 22 and follows “The Artist’s Way.” Each session will begin with a group check in based on the reading, followed by 1.5 hours of creative application including writing, collaging, crafting and painting. Supplies will be provided by the Arts In Wellness studio. Each participant is responsible for the purchase of the book and required reading of the chapters as the weeks unfold. Donations are welcome for studio supplies used, though no one is turned away. Suggested donation is $10 per session. Additional suggested reading is

“Walking in This World” by Julia Cameron. For more information or to register, visit artsinwellness.org.

and refreshments. For more information, contact tdrpd.art@gmail.com.

Participate in holiday celebrations

Wolfdale’s Restaurant is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2015. His love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes. Skaff ’s paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group. His paintings are featured in continuing exhibits at Gump’s in San Francisco. Andy is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts. Locally, he is represented by Spirit Gallery in Truckee, Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City, as well as Ryrie’s Art and Home in Reno. A selection of

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber is hosting a Hospitality Holidays shop local event from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the North Tahoe Event Center. Booth space is available for artists and vendors for $50 for the evening. The cost includes promotion on Facebook, e-mail and show programs. For more information or to register, contacts Ginger Karl at (530) 5818764 or ginger@gotahoenorth.com.

Community art exhibit opens “Water,” a community art exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture, will be on display at the Community Recreation Center in Truckee from October to January. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 with live music

Skaff on display at Wolfdale’s

Untitled Ann Hale | North Tahoe Arts Center

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The Arts his paintings and news of upcoming exhibits may be found at askaff.com.

Plein air worked on exhibit North Tahoe Arts is hosting a group exhibit of regional plein air artists Heidi Reeves, Barbera Hyytinen, Patti Christensen Woodard, Monika Johnson and Nancy Snyder at the North Tahoe Arts Center as part of a celebration of plein air artists. Each a master of her own medium, working in oil, pastels and watercolors, these talented artists portray landscapes and botanicals of the Sierra Nevada and beyond. As well, North Tahoe Arts will be showcasing 15 award-winning plein air artists in the group exhibition “Plein Air Everywhere.” A select group of 15 plein air artists from around the country will be exhibiting some of his or her favorite paintings in the Corison Loft Gallery. Mediums will consist of oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastels. Both exhibits will be on display until Nov. 3. Galleries and the Artisan Shop are open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Tuesdays in October.

The Soule Domain is hosting an exhibit of new and recent work by Incline Village artist Matt Dodge. Known for his intoxicating visual interpretation of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, Dodge will have his images on display until mid-November. Dodge works in a unique, self-developed technique. Starting with a photographic base, the digitally edited images are printed on canvas, then hand-colored and hand-etched, creating a pop, punk and psychedelic fusion. He uses the term “sculpted photographs” to describe the one-of-a-kind treasures. Call (530) 546-7529 for more information or visit mattdodgeimages.com.

Nevada arts features Black Rock Press

nature in her exhibit “What is Missing?” on display until Jan. 4. Nicola Twilley and Geoff Manaugh embarked on a 16-month U.S. tour, posting reports of their exploits online. Inspired by 19th-century survey expeditions, they assembled a completely new, 21st-century cross-section of the country. Their works will be on display until Nov. 30. Photographer Terry Evans and journalist Elizabeth Farnsworth took cameras, geology books, laptops and notebooks to North Dakota for 18 months to explore the effects of the oil boom on prairie and people. Their work, “North Dakota Oil Boom,” will be on display through Nov. 30.

Kids’ art classes offered

Join women’s art retreat Local Artist Sarah Stevenson hosts a women’s artist retreat, Create.Explore. Discover, from Oct. 24 to 26 at the Cedar House Sport Hotel. Attendees may sign up for a series of classes taught by instructors and guest artists. Classes include arm knitting, instant photography, painting, collage and more. For more information, visit createexplorediscover.com.

Matt Dodge exhibits at Soule Domain

Oct. 5-Jan. 1 “Water” exhibit Truckee Community Center

Oct. 6-Dec. 22 (Mon.) Creative Group Arts In Wellness

Oct. 9-12 Photography workshop Mountain Light Photography

Oct. 9-Jan. 22 (Thurs.) Creative Group Arts In Wellness

“Water” reception

Oct. 24-26 Women’s art retreat Cedar House Sport Hotel

Until Nov. 3 Plein air exhibits North Tahoe Arts Center

Until mid-November Matt Dodge Soule Domain

Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s

Mondays Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

Wednesdays Kids Nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Thursday

Salvaged offers open studio

North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is for artists and novice artists to have the opportunity to work on individual projects. Bring equipment and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor. Bring supplies and easels. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call (530) 581-2787.

Paint the Pumpkin North Tahoe Arts Center

Truckee Community Center

Jim Markle will be displaying a selection of his digital and printed images at the Incline Village Library through October, including “The Loneliest Art,” a collection of roadside art in Nevada. A series of photographs entitled “Objects of the Auto Industry” will feature a stylized technique he uses to enhance photographs of vehicles. Since moving to Lake Tahoe in 2007, he has worked with several nonprofit organizations including the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Recent projects include a time-lapse video on wetland restoration and work on an award-winning 3D video about Lake Tahoe. For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays

Oct. 4

Oct. 10

Photography work on display

Salvaged offers an Adult Open Studio on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Salvaged provides the materials, space and inspiration with each Friday focusing on a different medium. This class is $20 per session for individuals and $30 for couples. Participants may bring beverages. Space for all classes is limited. Contact salvagedtahoe@gmail.com to reserve a spot. For more details and to book a class, visit salvagedtahoe.com or call (530) 583-1025.

Art Events

Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Sculpture & handbuilding T ruckee Community Arts Center

1st Friday

The Cosmic Flashlight Matt Dodge | Soule Domain “Words + Images: Broadsides from the Black Rock Press” will be displayed at the Office Exhibition Series Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council until Oct. 31. An exhibit of the NAC’s Nevada Touring Initiative, “Words + Images” features 34 illustrated and non-illustrated broadsides produced at the Black Rock Press at the University of Nevada, Reno, using the letterpress process with handset type and relief plates. The framed works include poetry and prose by noted writers and national poets laureate. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call (775) 687-6680.

NMOA hosts exhibits In celebration of 150 years of statehood, the Nevada Museum of Art honors the Battle Born state with a significant exhibition detailing the journey toward Oct. 31, 1864. On exhibit are Timothy O’Sullivan photographs, historical Nevada objects and statehood documents on loan from important regional museums. “The 36th Star: Nevada’s Journey from Territory to State” is on display until Nov. 2 at the Nevada Museum of Art. Combining sculpture and interactive media elements, Maya Lin asks viewers to reconsider his or her relationship with

Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District is offering kids arts classes starting in September. Nature art and field notebooks will be taught on Wednesdays for kids in second to fifth grades at the Community Recreation Center. California naturalist and artist Cathy Riley will expose students to various mediums to create the nature art, and when the weather is good, participants will be exploring outdoors and recording with words and drawing in a field notebook. Classes are $13 per class paid monthly. Students ages 6 to 12 may learn to handbuild with ceramics. Learn to use coils, slabs and sculpture techniques to create masterpieces and function pieces. Classes are on Mondays or Thursdays at the Community Arts Center. The cost is $11 per class or $12 for drop ins. Students ages 10 to adult may take Sculpture and Handbuilding. Participants will enjoy a variety of methods including slab, coils and molds at the Community Arts Center. The class is open to all levels on Thursdays and is $12 per class. For more information, call Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks at (530) 582-7720.

October 2-15, 2014

First Fridays Riverside Studios Adult Open Studio Salvaged

RENO Until Oct. 10 “The Celestials” Sierra Arts Gallery

Until Oct. 31 “Words + Images” Nevada Arts Council

Until Nov. 2 “36th Star: Nevada’s Journey from Territory to State” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Nov. 30 Nicola Twilley & Geoff Manaugh Nevada Museum of Art

“North Dakota Oil Boom” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Jan. 4 “What is Missing?” Nevada Museum of Art

Every Thurs., Sat. & Sun Guided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Family art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

Feature

Sierra Stories

by Mark McLaughlin

Jane Gets Charley: Part II

land there to the Washoe County Commission for a new courthouse. Lake realized that the county building would add prestige to future development, but more importantly, he also knew that his toll bridge was the only way to the courthouse. Citizens in Reno rallied against locating this important public building on the other side of Lake’s bridge, but again, Myron prevailed. Irate residents circulated a petition demanding a toll reduction. Next, they organized and tried to purchase the bridge. Lake would have none of it. He argued, “My bridge and I were both here before Reno was a town.”

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

J to parley a modest nest egg into a small ane and Myron Lake had worked hard

fortune. Their 1865 hotel venture at the short-lived Sierra mining town of Meadow Lake northwest of Donner Pass had earned them a tidy profit, but the effort had sorely tested their marriage. After the Meadow Lake adventure, the couple returned to Lake’s Crossing (Reno) with more wealth, but less love, between them. In 1862, the Nevada Territorial Legislature had awarded Myron Lake a toll bridge franchise to charge for crossing the Truckee River. In 1868, the tracks for Central Pacific’s transcontinental railroad reached the Lake’s property near the Truckee River and Myron had another opportunity to increase his wealth. Lake knew that the railroad would take over all the horse-drawn wagon traffic crossing the mountains via Donner Lake, and that the vast number of freight wagons working that route would switch to the roads heading to Carson City and points south. To get there, every wagon or stage passing through the Truckee Meadows would have to pay a toll to use Lake’s bridge, and he stood to make money hand over fist. Myron demanded that the railroad plot a townsite along the Truckee River and he bargained with Central Pacific until he got what he wanted. Details of the deal were revealed during his divorce trial in 1879: “I had a written agreement with Charles Crocker of the Central Pacific Railroad. But the agreement was made between Crocker and myself. It was made with him individually and not as a representative of the railroad company. By the terms of that agreement I was to deed Crocker about 90 acres of my claim which was patented to me by the state in 1865. In exchange, Crocker or the CPRR Co. was to deed to me 110 acres south of the Truckee River.” Lake’s description of his contract with Central Pacific may lack clarity, but in the end, Myron and Jane Lake owned nearly all the land that later became downtown Reno.

“ Taking advantage of his

monopoly of the only bridge

over the Truckee River, Lake demanded an exorbitant $1 Last but not least, Lake demanded that his new town be named after Civil War General Jesse L. Reno. After Central Pacific gave Myron Lake everything he wanted, they received the right-of-way across the Lake’s property. It seemed that hard-bargaining Myron Lake had the Midas touch, but he wasn’t satisfied with his good fortune. Taking advantage of his monopoly of the only bridge over the Truckee River, Lake demanded an exorbitant $1 for each horse-drawn vehicle that crossed it. At first, people on horseback, pedestrians and even domestic animals also were charged stiff rates, but Lake later gave free passage to town residents and collected only half-fare from anyone who lived in the valley. Despite his generosity, people were jealous of Lake’s lucrative business — his bridge receipts sometimes totaled as much as $2,500 in a single day. (Comstock miners, among the highest paid in the world, earned $4 per day.) In 1871, Myron Lake began developing more land along the Truckee River and he donated a parcel of

for each horse-drawn vehicle that crossed it.”

Later a rumor spread that Washoe County was going to build a free bridge across the Truckee River, but nothing came of it. The following year, angry businessmen cut delivery service and refused to pay Lake’s toll in both directions. Lake had them coming and going, but his avarice was beginning to get the better of him. In 1872, he lost a legal battle in the Nevada Supreme Court over the construction of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad bridge. Lake complained that hundreds of people were using that bridge to avoid his toll, and protested that the V&T crossing had been built within a 1-mile limit of his operation. When Lake built a fence across the railroad bridge, both the V&TRR and the courts ordered it removed. Finally, on Jan. 6, 1873, the Washoe County Commissioners declared Lake’s bridge a free public highway. Myron Lake was not one to back away

from confrontation. Openly defying the commissioners, he closed the bridge. According to newspaper reports, Lake stood on the bridge with a six shooter and demanded his toll from everyone who crossed. Lake was arrested when a fight broke out between him and two ranchers. Lake was fined $20 and ordered to keep the bridge open. Later that year, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that Lake’s bridge would henceforth be free. In the meantime, Myron Lake’s combative personality had seriously affected his marriage. In 1879, Jane filed for divorce from her abusive husband. Their troubles had begun after the birth of Myron Charles Lake Jr., their only child. Myron accused Jane of infidelity and claimed that the real father was William Roberts, his longtime and loyal business manager. Jane then alleged that Myron had beaten her and threatened her life on several occasions. She said that he had accused her “of being unchaste and unfaithful to him.” According to testimony, Lake had told his wife “to leave his house and family, and if she left Nevada he would give her $10,000.” The highly publicized and bitter court fight lasted three years. In 1882, the state Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling in Myron’s favor. The judgment allowed Myron Lake to retain his extensive land holdings, while Jane received $200 per month in alimony and custody of Charles Jr. Before his death on June 20, 1884, at the age of 56, Myron named young “Charley” his full heir, with the family fortune to be held in trust until his 27th birthday. For three years, Myron Lake had fought bitterly to keep Jane from her share of their estate. It’s ironic that by giving Charley the money, he gave Jane, as the child’s guardian, full control of the Lake fortune. Charley may have had the money, but Jane had Charley. n Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com.

Tahoe Nostalgia DONNER PASS: MOST HISTORIC ROUTE INTO CALIFORNIA In recognition of the unique place Donner Pass holds in the annals of American history, the Donner Summit Historical Society developed a 20 Mile Museum. With accessible terrain and nearby historic features, visitors of all ages can interact firsthand with human challenges most have only read about. Concentrated along the old Highway 40 corridor west of Donner Lake, DSHS board member and Summit resident Bill Oudegeest has done a commendable job installing interpretive signs at many locations. These informative plaques on Donner Pass Road offer a reference map, a brief profile of the area, and suggestions for activities.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robberies & Wrecks” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Out & About

Warren’s World

Mickey’s

Big Mack charters

by Warren Miller

Forget about inflation

recently, I decided to include some W

hile finishing up my autobiography

of my old cartoons from a book I published in the summer of 1947. It’s called “Are My Skis on Straight?” Two cartoons in particular pointed out rather clearly what inflation has done to skiing. When Ward Baker and I walked through the Challenger Inn lobby the first time, we had never paid more than $2.50 to ride a chairlift in Utah or California and never more than $2 to ride a rope tow anywhere. Imagine our surprise when we saw the rates posted on the bulletin board and they read as follows: Chairlift: single ride, $3.00. Chairlift: all day, $4.00. Chairlift: three day pass, $11.00. Chairlift: one week pass, $22.50. Chairlift: one month pass, $75.00. Chairlift: full season pass, $150.00.

“ The freedom that I found that first time on that flat hill has been with me ever since.”

But Sun Valley, at that time, was undeniably the best in the world and worth it. There is no need to quote the rates of chairlifts and gondolas today because most people I know who ski have already looked up next season’s price on the Internet. I have not checked them yet myself, but the last time I looked at them most major ski resorts charge more than $100 per day. However, Colorado, for example, has a package so that you can buy a season pass for about $360 and that includes Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Arapahoe Basin, as well as numerous other resorts in California. For a person who skis a lot, this is an incredible bargain because it would be possible to ski 180 days at these resorts for $2 per day. Of course, that $2 a day does not include your accommodations or groceries or extracurricular activities or the latest and greatest ski equipment that you might be able to wear out in two years if you ski that 180 days each year. Going back to my cartoon book, the luncheon menu was a real shocker to me and Ward in January of 1947. This, of course, was four or five years before the invention of McDonald hamburgers for $.15. The price for a hamburger was $.75 and a cheeseburger was a $1. Coffee was $.25 and a pot of tea was $.35. This is the time of year that the ski areas are scrambling to find good employees to fill the slots needed for the winter, but when the Sun Valley Lodge was built out in the middle of a cow field, the only

people who lived there were ranchers. There were no employees available in the Wood River Valley where it was built, so Averill Harriman, who owned the Union Pacific Railroad headquartered in Omaha, Neb., offered the following for employees: they gave you a round-trip ticket on their train from Omaha, Neb., to Ketchum, Idaho, room and board, and $125 a month. The jobs ranged from washing dishes in the kitchen and mopping floors or any job you can imagine at a new ski resort. A lot of the people that applied and received the free train ticket and traveled to Sun Valley never used their free return ticket to Omaha. They settled in Ketchum, raised families and some of their grandchildren are already old enough to have children of their own, and still live there. Many of the ski instructors came from Austria because Averill Harriman, who was president of the railroad, had skied in St. Anton for four or five winters until the scepter of World War II loomed too ominously on the horizon. Minimum wages in the United States before and just after World War II hovered around $.25 an hour with jobs hard to find because of the 1929 stock market crash and the resulting depression, so the available jobs in Idaho were welcomed. When Sun Valley opened, there was only one motel in Ketchum, so when Harriman built the lodge he also built employees accommodations with two people in a comfortable room with shower and toilet facilities down the hall. A few of the people that came to perform management positions were given adjoining rooms and shared a relatively private bathroom. Today in Colorado, California, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, there are hundreds of places to build a perfect ski resort such as Sun Valley. However, that will probably never happen in the foreseeable future. The government, the Forest Service and the tree huggers are good at shutting down the chances of anybody ever building a major ski resort in America again so that more people can enjoy the freedom of skiing. In my opinion, that is a real shame because anyone whoever visits any ski resort between Portland, Maine, and Snow Summit in California has his or her life changed forever once they make that first ski run. Add to that the fact that ski resorts provide thousands of jobs nationwide and everybody that works in one won’t be in front of you on the freeway tomorrow morning when you’re struggling to get to your cubicle in a high-rise office building. That first winter in Sun Valley in 1946-47 changed my life forever. I was born and raised in Hollywood and I was lucky enough to wrap my pair of wet, woolen gloves around a soggy wet rope tow at Mount Waterman and start on my life-long journey. The freedom that I found that first time on that flat hill has been with me ever since. The freedom that I found that first time on that flat rope tow hill has been with me ever since. I don’t know what I might have done instead of skiing my life away all over the world since that first day on skis without edges. n

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Puzzles

1. U.S. STATES: Which four states within the United States are referred to as commonwealths? 2. LITERATURE: In how many of Shakespeare’s plays does the character of Sir John Falstaff appear? 3. MEDICAL TERMS: What would a patient with alopecia be lacking? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only continent that has no desert region? 5. LANGUAGE: From which two words is the term “cyborg” derived? 6. MYTHOLOGY: What is a harpy? 7. TELEVISION: What was the name of the concierge in “Gilmore Girls”? 8. MOVIES: What horror movie series featured the character Mike Myers? 9. ENTERTAINERS: Comedian/actor John Candy was born in what country? 10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What groundbreaking female comedian said, “I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes and six months later you have to start all over again”?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Just as bears do, many frogs hibernate. A frog will burrow down into the mud at the bottom of a pond and, not being able to use its lungs to breathe, it will absorb the oxygen in the water through its skin.

Answers Differences: 1. Sign is missing, 2. Tail is shorter, 3. Slacks are different, 4. Bow is missing, 5. Hat is missing, 6. Coat is shorter.

1. Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, 2. Three, 3. Hair (baldness), 4. Europe, 5. Cybernetic organism, 6. A female monster in the form of a bird with a human face, 7. Michel, 8. “Halloween,” 9. Canada (Ontario), 10. Joan Rivers

Everywhere you go these days, you see people carrying around bottles of water. I wonder if they realize how much money they’re spending? At $1.49 for a 9-ounce bottle of Evian, a gallon would cost $21.19. It could be worse, though. Pepto-Bismol is $123.20 a gallon.

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Fun & Games

Puzzles for kids

Horoscopes Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Cooperation is your key to power especially now. The need to give more than usual remains a central theme. This week it will shift to diplomatic efforts even more. Seeing the beauty in others and your relationship will inspire your perspectives. Yet, you will also feel more inclined to quietly observe and investigate your own and the deeper motives of others.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Focusing to create more balance and harmony in your life continues. Health is a central focus and a review and overhaul of your daily routine is likely. Communication exchanges linked to motivational attitudes and strategies is implied. Reaching out to expert advice and guidance to boost your moral and confidence is the wise approach.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Circumstances of late are demanding extra stamina and discipline. At best, your world is expanding, especially publically and professionally. Now it is time to establish solid and reliable relations. Giving more to people, friends and associates has been necessary lately, but you are entering a period of receiving returns. The quality of these depends on prior choices.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

The seeds of new beginning were planted in your social and professional life last month. Now it is the prospect of new features of your sense of individuality. By extension, this new cycle speaks of forging new relationships, ones that are more heart-felt and higher minded. These will emerge slowly, progressively over the coming months.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Focusing on matters close to home includes a focus on family harmony. Tending to a variety of fronts is featured. Clearing the old to make way for new developments is part of the plot. Key investments like new furniture, renovations, art and so on is likely. Whether for the sake of beauty or efficiency, your focus is linked to future security.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

A creative cycle has begun. It is leading you to create beauty in your home. Feeling inspired to engage in a variety of projects is a prime motivation. Practicality will also guide your focus. Greater efficiency in your daily flow feels important. Gaining the support of other family members especially may however require extra effort.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

That extra momentum you have perhaps been waiting for will kick-in this week. Your energy levels are probably running high now but shifting into higher gear has been delayed. As your world expands opening you to new people and future directions, you are enthusiastic to engage. You remain in a process of paying dues, however, so aim to avoid unnecessary expense and aim for investments.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Getting the attention you want, need and feel you deserve is in the spotlight now. Yet you are more inclined now to private meetings with key power players preferring to keep your affairs strictly private. While sharing quality time with family and significant others will bring blessings, you are in the mood to place business above pleasure.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

You have entered a social cycle which includes meeting new people, making connections and hopefully new friends. Yet your focus is that much more on business and practical matters than simply socializing. Weaving the two is ideal but will require extra effort. An enthusiastic and receptive attitude to new ideas and possibilities will strike the balance.

You are in a philosophical mood. Reflections upon social and cultural realities are a source of mixed emotions. Whether in your own world and/or based on the overall human condition at this time, many questions are on your mind. Fortunately, your social horizons are steadily on the rise, providing a source of hope and optimism.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

A process of building upon new foundations has begun. It remains important that you enter new territory. This is both literally and figuratively true. In the figurative sense you are challenged to explore alternative approaches or even re-invent yourself altogether. You may succeed in reviving old strategies, provided you add a new twist … or two.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

A mix of beginnings and endings on relationship fronts are keeping you busy now. As both are common sources of stress, your confidence levels may be up and down. Whether to yourself or others, you have to give more than usual now. Embrace yourself and others with empathy and compassion. A fog is rolling in, turn on your heart light to see you through.

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As we all know, the sun casts a shadow. Well if you will be my ray of sunshine I will be the Shadow that is always beside you.

They say good things come to those who wait. Well, I have been waiting patiently for that wonderful family who will love me forever.

I am a darling, 3-year-old, Grey dilute short hair. I am a very sweet girl that wants to know that I’ll be safe. I’ve lived with dogs before and would most enjoy a quiet home.

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Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948 www.hstt.org

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Entertainment

Entertainment Calendar Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Tahoe Truckee Venues ALPINE MEADOWS Alpine Meadows Ski Area (530) 583-4232 River Ranch (530) 583-4264

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Reno & Beyond

Hank 3 mixes punk rock intensity with his country roots at the Knitting Factory on Oct. 4.

CASINO SHOWS Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Bob Zany and Ron Morey until Oct. 5, and Jack Gallagher and Marc Price from Oct. 8 to 12. “Spectra” | Eldorado Casino From the producers of “Illuminaire” comes “Spectra,” a dazzling show that delves into the spectrum of light and fire. “Spectra” blends elements of live percussion, New Berlin-style circus, powerful lasers and effects, aerial acrobatics, exotic contortion, dazzling costumes and fire performance to deliver high visual impact entertainment. Created exclusively for the Eldorado by the internationally acclaimed show team Phoenix Productions, “Spectra” is an experience that illuminates the power and artistry of fire and light. Performances are 7 p.m. nightly excluding Mondays, with an additional 9:30 p.m. showing on Saturday until Nov. 9.

THURSDAY OCT. 2 At the Lake Paul Covarelli, John Ayers and friends Cottonwood 7 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Being as an Ocean The Alley 6 p.m. The Pretty Reckless Knitting Factory 7 p.m. Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Diplo Lawlor Events Center 7 p.m. Jam w/ Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Left of Centre Eldorado Brew Brothers 10: 30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

FRIDAY OCT. 3 At the Lake Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Ground$core w/Crispylicious Coffeebar 7 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Wake of the Dead Hacienda del Lago 10 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Craig & Terri w/ Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Andre Nickatina The Knitting Factory 7 p.m. Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m. Double Tap Flight Restaurant & Bar 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Rock River Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m. DJ Parties Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boots & Daisy Dukes w/ DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Chris Storin Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m. “Evil Dead the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY OCT. 4 At the Lake Jamie Rollins Lakeside Pizza 5 p.m. Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Harrah’s Lake Tahoe DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Hank 3 Knitting Factory 7 p.m. Kay Tse Peppermill Casino 7:30 p.m. Rusty Maples w/PostWar Cargo 8 p.m. Twizted The Alley 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Rock River Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m. Left of Centre Eldorado Brew Brothers 10: 30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chrissie Chau Eldorado Casino 11 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Chris Storin Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:45 p.m. “Evil Dead the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Gar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

CRYSTAL BAY Cal Neva (775) 832-4000 (closed for remodel) Crystal Bay Casino (775) 833-6333 Jim Kelley’s Nugget (775) 831-0455 Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660

HOMEWOOD Homewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992 West Shore (530) 525-5200

INCLINE VILLAGE Big Water Grille (775) 833-0606 Bite (775) 831-1000 Diamond Peak (775) 832-1177 Hacienda De La Sierra (775) 831-8300 Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 Lone Eagle Grill (775) 886-6899 Rookies (775) 831-9008 Sand Harbor State Park (775) 831-0494 Sierra Nevada College (775) 831-1314 St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (775) 831-1418

KINGS BEACH The Grid (530) 546-0300 Jason’s Sand Bar (530) 546-3315 Kings Beach Plaza (530) 546-5968 Mellow Fellow, Kings Beach (530) 553-1333 N. Tahoe Event Center (530) 546-7249

OLYMPIC VALLEY Auld Dubliner (530) 584-6041 Bar One (530) 583-1588, ext. 320 Plaza Bar (530) 583-1588 Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 Rocker@Squaw (530) 584-6080 Squaw Valley (530) 452-4331

SOUTH SHORE

SUNDAY OCT. 5 At the Lake Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Naill Stanley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Left of Centre Eldorado Brew Brothers 10: 30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

968 Park Hotel (530) 544-0968 American Legion Hall (530) 541-8788 Boathouse on the Pier (530) 541-0630 Camp Richardson (530) 541-1801 Coyote Grill (775) 586-1822 Divided Sky (530) 577-0775 Fresh Ketch (530) 541-5683 Harrah’s Tahoe (775) 588-6611 Harvey’s (775) 588-2411 Himmel Haus (530) 314-7665 Horizon Casino (775) 588-6211 Lakeside Inn & Casino (775) 588-7777 Lake Tahoe Community College (530) 541-4660 Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger (775) 580-7770 MontBleu (800) 648-3353 Mo’s Place (530) 542-1095 “M.S. Dixie II” (530) 541-8685 Murphy’s Irish Pub (530) 544-8004 Riva Grill (530) 542-2600 Sierra-at-Tahoe (530) 659-7453 Steamers Bar & Grill (530) 541-8818 “Tahoe Queen” (530) 541-8685 Tallac Historic Site (530) 541-4975 Tep’s Villa Roma (530) 541-8227 Valhalla Theatre (530) 541-4975 Whiskey Dick’s (530) 544-3425

TAHOE CITY

MONDAY OCT. 6 At the Lake The Polish Ambassador Crystal Bay Casino 8 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY OCT. 7 At the Lake Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

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Blue Agave (530) 583-8113 Cedar House Pub (530) 583-4242 Fat Cat Bar & Grill (530) 583-3355 Hacienda Del Lago (530) 581-3700 Jake’s On the Lake (530) 583-0188 Lakeside Pizza, Tahoe City (530) 583-2000 Moe’s Original Barbeque (530) 583-4227 Pete ‘N’ Peters (530) 583-2400 River Grill (530) 581-2644 Sunnyside (530) 583-7200 “Tahoe Gal” (530) 583-0141

TAHOMA West Side Pizza (530) 525-4771

TAHOE VISTA Captain John’s (530) 546-4819

TRUCKEE Bar of America (530) 587-3110 Cottonwood (530) 587-5711 FiftyFifty Brewing (530) 587-2337 Mellow Fellow (530) 214-8927 Moody’s Bistro (530) 587-8688 Northstar (530) 562-1010 Pastime Club (530) 582-9219 Tahoe Donner (530) 587-9400v Tourist Club (530) 587-7775 Truckee Community Center (530) 587-7945 Truckee River Park Amphitheater (530) 587-7720

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Entertainment

In the Groove Polish Ambassador

WHEN Oct. 6 | 8 p.m.

ADMISSION $18 advance | $20 door WHERE Crystal Bay Casino Crystal Bay, Nev.

on the richly colored streets of Chicago F or the Polish Ambassador project, born

and San Francisco, infectious melody is paramount. However, this never overshadows the depth and harmonic complexity that have made the Ambassador a favorite amongst festival curators and beat aficionados worldwide. Over the course of six years, his sound has dipped and swirled through a staggering range of styles, with each album exploring uncharted sonic territory. Warm, analogue dreamwave; mind-altering glitch; worldinfused groove; bass-fueled breaks; sexified down-tempo; electric lullabies; and psy-fi funk are just a few of the genres that have poured from the Ambassador’s soul into ear buds and ghetto-blasters across the galaxy. Despite the political connotations of his name, the Ambassador is not a political partisan. Rather, he is a diplomat for a new paradigm rooted in creative joy, radical selfexpression and ecological principles. Flanked on the Ambassador’s left is visual artist Liminus, a master of translating dynamic, sonic landscapes into breathtaking video projection. Together, the duo will take you on a voyage that leaves you drenched in sweat, with a smile slapped on your face, and a heart busted wide open. n

The Pimps of Joytime

I based band The Pimps of Joytime, pre-

f you have yet to encounter the Brooklynpare to take a funky ride. The PJT’s live events and recordings have captivated fans across the country, as they have begun writing their own success story, show-by-show and track-by-track. Over the course of the past five years, The Pimps have evolved into a road-tested and audience-approved groove machine. They have excited crowds at more than 100 club dates and festivals a year since 2012. The exponential growth of the band’s fan base can be partially attributed to an artful blend of musical styles, including elements of afrobeat, salsa, rock ‘n’ roll and electronica. Brian J’s classic songwriting and the band’s undeniable swagger on stage consistently energize dance parties wherever they appear. The Pimps of Joytime are poised to bring their audacious sound to savvy audiences around the planet. Their forthcoming third studio album will be a new chapter in the book of the Funk and a testament to the fact that real music is alive and kicking. n

Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam

WHEN Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m.

ADMISSION $46.20 WHERE Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Stateline, Nev.

Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Suffokate The Alley 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 8 At the Lake DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY OCT. 9 At the Lake

WHEN Oct. 10 | 10:30 p.m.

ADMISSION $18 advance | $23 door

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Chautauqua: Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins Incline Village Library 1 p.m.

WHERE Crystal Bay Casino Crystal Bay, Nev.

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Reno & Beyond

Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. (2nd & 4th Thurs.) Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Guttermouth The Alley 7 p.m. Vaud & the Villians Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 6 p.m.

FRIDAY OCT. 10 At the Lake Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m. Katchafire Knitting Factory 7 p.m. World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Jamie Rollins Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boots & Daisy Dukes w/ DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. continued on page 24

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Entertainment

Entertainment Calendar Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY OCT. 11 At the Lake Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Toc n Face Knitting Factory 6:30 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Enslave the Creation The Alley 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 2, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Fancy! Peppermill Casino 8 p.m.

SUNDAY OCT. 12 At the Lake Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m. Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 2 p.m.

MONDAY OCT. 13 At the Lake DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Spotlight

FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 CONTINUED

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY OCT. 14 At the Lake Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

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Bringing back

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Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. The Earls of Leicester Cargo 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Open Jazz Jam Singer Social Club 7 p.m.

WHEN Oct. 11 | 8 p.m.

ADMISSION $20 advance $25 door VIP $35, includes bottle service All tickets include entry into EDGE nightclub WHERE Peppermill Casino Reno, Nev.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 15 At the Lake DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Steve Treviño Crystal Bay Casino 7:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Margaret Wrights Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m. DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY OCT. 16 At the Lake Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. (2nd & 4th Thurs.) Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

esque to the Peppermill Casino with P restige Production is bringing burl-

its newest production “Fancy!” Mixing elements of comedy, dance, aerialists and a healthy dose of sexy, the show brings fantasy to life through well-choreographed dance numbers and performances. “I want people to feel like ‘I like this and I don’t know why, but it’s so hot.’” said

in the Peppermill and Feldman hopes to continue presenting the companies third full production in pop-up shows around the area. “Being in a nightclub is different. It’s intimate. There are side stages and bars that contribute to the show,” said Feldmen. The Edge is a unique location that pushes the definition of a traditional nightclub. Featuring a large stage and a dance

“ Mixing elements of comedy, dance, aerialists and a healthy dose of sexy.” Madeline Feldman, producer and founder of Prestige Productions. Feldmen is a professional dancer who worked for many years in the area. During her work, she often found herself thinking of how she would produce shows differently, and what kind of elements she could bring to the show. “It’s kind of a bucket list thing,” said Feldman, who decided she wanted to create more opportunities for dancers to work in the Reno and Tahoe region. Prestige Productions was born just over a year ago with its first show, “Peek-a-Boo” premiering at the PEEK nightclub inside Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in October 2013. The show was a hit, and Feldman had found a new love in producing shows. The companies second production, “Bang Bang,” a story of love and murder set in the roaring 20s, brought a collaboration between Prestige Productions and the Siren Society, a Reno-based aerial group that brought a new element to the shows. The show debuted at John Ascuagga’s Nugget in Sparks. In addition to full-length productions Prestige also builds relationships for models for promotional jobs and body painting. “Fancy!” features a cast of 13 women including professionally trained dancers, contortionists and the return of the Siren Society, as well as a host, who ties the show together. The show debuts at the Edge Nightclub

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floor, the venue can accommodate concerts one night and raging dance parties the next. During the day, the venue can be used receptions and conventions. EDGE was designed by Brian Kergan, who is one of the first people to incorporate a system that pumps Nitrous into the room to help keep the atmosphere cooler. Following the performance of “Fancy!,” ticketholders will receive free entry into Edge where the after party will continue through the night. Performers from the show will stick around for on-the-spot go-go dancing. “Personally, I’m looking forward to the after party,” said Feldman. “We receive so much support in the community for local talent. Friends and family will drive down the mountain to see the performance. Responses from the crowd are always rewarding and useful.” Feldmen hopes to spark an interest for more burlesque shows in the area. A popular genre in Las Vegas, burlesque brings so many great factors to the stag, she says, from comedy and talented dancing to acrobatic performances all wrapped up with a sexy vibe. “I can’t express how thankful and lucky I am to work with such talent,” said Feldmen. n Tickets for Fancy are available in person at the Edge Nightspot in the Peppermill, or by e-mailing prestigeproductionsmf@gmail.com.

Local Flavor

Stir It Up

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Butterscotch Sauce

GRANDMA MARTIN’S BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith (My sister’s grandmother-in-law) 2/3 C butter 2 T light corn syrup

2 C brown sugar 2/3 C heavy cream

Melt butter over low heat in a heavy pot. Add remaining ingredients, whisking well until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil. Let boil gently for 5 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm or cold.

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE WITHOUT CORN SYRUP ½ C butter 1 C heavy cream

1 C brown sugar 1 t salt

1 t vanilla

Melt butter on low heat in a heavy pot. Add the remaining ingredients except for the vanilla, and whisk until sugar is dissolved and it comes to a low boil. Boil gently for 5 minutes and let cool a little before adding the vanilla. Serve warm or cold.

D I think I read one time that you’re not o you believe in coincidences? Oops,

supposed to start an article with a question. Actually, I think a long time ago I did this same thing. Could it be déjà vu? I don’t remember getting a fat lip and my knuckles busted by my editor, so I’m guessing it wasn’t too bad, but if there is no article next week and you hear I’m in the hospital … No, my editor is wicked nice and would never smack me, right Kat? Anyway, I usually write my article sometime between Friday and Sunday. The coincidences came on the last two Tuesdays. I was on my way to Reno and listening to “America’s Test Kitchen” when someone called in with a question that I had written about two or three days earlier. The articles weren’t out yet, but I thought maybe once was pretty wild but twice was just plain weird. The first question was about the timing of seasoning a steak and the second was about rubs. Just so you know, my thoughts were right on with what they said about either seasoning at the time of cooking or more than four hours before with 24 hours being ideal. The second caller was saying

he loved a certain rub but was having a hard time duplicating it. He said that the author mentioned that you had to add the ingredients in the exact order or it wouldn’t work, and the poor guy was confused.

“ Caramel is white granulated sugar that is caramelized before adding the other ingredients, and butterscotch is brown sugar simply melted in with the other ingredients.” On the show, they said the same thing I preach all the time: use the recipe as a guide. I think in my base I use 2 T salt, which a lot of people might cut back to start and add more to taste. It also has a nice, gentle heat due to the fresh ground pepper. The whole idea of a rub is to dry ingredients, so, of course, it is easy to add or

subtract herbs and spices to suite your taste. This week, I was going through some papers and found a recipe my sister sent me with a note saying I had to make this butterscotch sauce. It has been quite some time since I’ve done anything sweet, so I compared it to a recipe I have used in the past, and then went and looked up more recipes. The ingredients and even ratios are similar in almost every recipe I looked at, but there was one difference that stood out in all of them. Actually, it was one ingredient that was in about half the recipes and missing from the others – corn syrup. The basic ingredients are butter, brown sugar, heavy cream and a pinch of salt with corn syrup and pure vanilla appearing in about half the recipes. The recipe I have used in the past did not contain corn syrup and did have some vanilla. To check out the difference, I made a batch of each. By the way, you may ask what the difference is between butterscotch and caramel. To me, and I have to admit I didn’t look it up, but is just the way I look at it: Caramel is white granulated sugar that is caramelized before adding the other ingredi-

ents, and butterscotch is brown sugar simply melted in with the other ingredients. What I found in making both recipes was that the corn syrup recipe was thicker and, once cooled, was almost as thick as a soft caramel. If you are putting it over ice cream, it should be warm or it will be harder to get just a little with your ice cream. The other sauce was thinner and could be used as a topping either hot or cold without as much thickening. Did I have a preference? I have to say they were both good and, yes, I did like one slightly better, but I’m not going to tell you yet. I am going to include both recipes and would love to hear your thoughts of which one you liked and why. n 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. He has been a chef for PGA’s Memorial Tournament for more than 15 years and ran the main kitchen at the World Games. For more information and archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com. Smitty welcomes questions and comments at smitty@chefsmitty.com, tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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Restaurant Directory

B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

Alpine Meadows CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

B L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264

(530) 581-3037

L D RA

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

ANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

Carnelian Bay

Kings Beach

Crystal Bay

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

L D

(530) 546-2301

L D

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D L D

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

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

(775) 831-0660

B L D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

Donner Summit

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

American

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

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

SPINDLESHANKS

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 426-3904

B L D

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

BITE

Tapas

BLUE FONDUE BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

L D RA

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

(775) 831-2700

L D

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

NORTH OF THE BORDER

Tahoe/Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1787

B L D

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

(530) 426-7661

Northstar

Incline Village

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

DIMAGGIO’S AT THE LAKE

Deli/Pizza

800 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 298-2424

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

Olympic Valley

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(775) 298-2402

(530) 452-4362

L D

(775) 831-8317

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

JACK RABBIT MOON

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

LA CASONA

Mexican

930 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 601

(775) 831-9400

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

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

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

GRAHAM’S

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

D RA

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 KT BASE BAR American

L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

L D

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

At Sand Harbor State Park

(530) 584-0110

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

B L

L D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

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Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

B L D

Tahoe City

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

COFFEE CONNEXION

Café

Lighthouse Center, Suite 1

(530) 583-6023

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

THE MOUNTAIN BISTRO (Hotel Truckee Tahoe) Bistro

11331 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4525

L D B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Wine Bar/Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

B L D

OLD 40 KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

N. California

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

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer)

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

B L D

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

B L

LAKESIDE

Pizza

850 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2000

L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

L D

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

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

B L

STELLA’S

Old Country

10918 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-5655

D RA

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

SAWTOOTH RIDGE CAFÉ

American

877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D L D

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE PIZZA

Pizza

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6300

L D

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D B

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

Tahoe Vista BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(855) 559-2458

L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Steakhouse/Pub

7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

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

(530) 546-4281

(530) 546-7744

B L D

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

Truckee

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WHOLE TREATS

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

(530) 525-2992

West Shore GRILL AT HOMEWOOD Grill Homewood Mtn. Resort

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BILL’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SUNNYSIDE GRILL (summer)

Grill

At Sunnyside Market

(530) 583-7626

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILL (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

Food Trucks

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

L D

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café DIEGO’S

Mexican

10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239 10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

(530) 414-4836

DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

THE SOUPER WAGON

Soup/Sliders

Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

Facebook

(775) 313-8689

October 2-15, 2014

Local Flavor

Wine Time

Tastes

by Lou Phillips

Take flight in four easy steps

Truckee Tavern and Grill

multiple, taste-sized pours of wine A

I Chris St. Martin of the newly opened

wine flight can be defined as enjoying

sat down with owners Ryan Dierks and

that are served together. Another meaning can be that a path to wine knowledge can be seen as a soaring journey. I like both as metaphors, so here we go.

Truckee Tavern and Grill to share a meal recently. The ambience is warm, woody and super cozy. Classic rock music gives the restaurant a nostalgic aura. Chef Donovan Webb brought out the Tavern’s housemade pasta entrée prepared with seasonal vegetables and served with a housemade Ricotta cheese. I mixed the dollop of Ricotta into the pasta and vegetables. Creamy, yet light, with a hint of nutmeg, this entrée was delightfully delicious. The vegetables and pasta were cooked perfectly al dente. There was a home-style, yet elegant simplicity, about this meal that I really enjoyed. We also shared the Scallop entrée served on a bed of spring greens with crisp fried green onions that was excellent. I could have eaten a bowl of crispy green onions. The Tavern uses local organic products whenever possible, with greens and carrots from Gary Romano of Sierra Valley Farms and heirloom tomatoes from Greg’s Organics. Proteins served are hormone free. The menu offers unique variety of appetizers, salads and side dishes like Coal-Roasted Zephyr Squash, Mac and Cheese and Creamed Rainbow Chard. Entrees include NY Strip, Rib Eye and Chicken from the grill, as well as a number of seafood entrées. Try out the Early Night Bite from 4:30 to 6 p.m. featuring Meatball Mondays or Bacon and Bourbon Tuesdays, featuring deep-fried Bacon Corn Hog, made with homemade pork belly bread and served with a fig jam bacon dipping sauce and discounted bourbon. Wednesday is $2 Oysters and $1 off a glass of wine, and Thursdays is Burger and Beer night, order a Grass Fed Cheeseburger and any domestic bottle of beer for $16. There is even a reverse Happy Hour from 8:30 to 11 p.m. geared toward folks in the restaurant business, but, of course, everyone

“ Many wine bars have pre-set flight options based on wine

themes that servers can explain.”

Christa Finn and Dean Schaecher at The Pour House

HAVE A DESTINATION Wine flighting (invented phrase) is obviously going to be fun as we taste multiple wines in the beautiful Tahoe region. We also are going to get an education in wine varietals, regions and tasting.

HAVE A PLAN Let’s pick a theme to follow for each adventure. This will allow us to compare appearances, aromas, flavors and anything else that springs to mind. For starters, we might explore Aromatic Whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc (Vouvray or South Africa are good choices), and Gewurtztraminer (from Mendocino or Alsace, France, these regions rock the Gewurz). Another good starting point could be Medium Body Reds such as Beaujolais, Pinot Noir and Dolcetto. Once we start thinking of themes and experiencing the flights, more ideas will come easily. Aromatic Whites may lead to side roads such as White Wines of Italy or Southern Hemisphere Chardonnays. The foray into Medium Body Reds may morph into Pinot Noirs from Five Continents. You get the picture. Many wine bars have pre-set flight options based on wine themes that servers can explain.

by Priya Hutner

Part of the fun of any journey comes from atmosphere and a knowledgeable guide, and our local wine bars have both in spades. The Pour House in Truckee (thepourhousetruckee.com) or any of the Uncorked!/Petra locations (teloswine.com) or Bite in Incline Village (bitetahoe.com) are good places to start. They have a variety of wines, wine-loving staffs and are already set up to serve flights.

TAKE FLIGHT(S) For this step, we can go solo or grab a friend or three and spread your wings. Some of my most fun-filled Flight Nights have come to life when I started by taking myself out on a date.

LEARN On second thought. don’t worry about step four. When we enjoy the first three steps, step four will take care of itself. n Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Sommelier specializing in guiding private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

Truckee Tavern features organic, local products

is welcome to hang out. The bar is fabulous with a wide variety of affordable wines and organic and biodynamic wines choices. There are more than 50 craft whiskeys and 25 small batch-distilled gins.

“ There was a home-style, yet

elegant simplicity, about this meal that I really enjoyed.”

Specialty cocktails include the Silver Mirror prepared with gin, rosemary, elderflower lemon and bitters. The Wilke Cup is made with rye, basil, maple and fernet, an ode to the merchant who owned the building where the Tavern sits today. In addition, there is a secret cocktail list, but no one’s supposed to know. n Truckee Tavern and Grill located at 10118 Donner Pass Road is open for dinner Sunday to Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday until 9:30 p.m. Bar opens at 4. For more information, call (530) 587-3766 or visit truckeetavern.com.

Pizza & Sports Bar

Open 7 days a week

North Lake’s BEST Pizza - Fresh Salad Bar

Happy Hour Everyday! 3pm-6pm $5/$7 Food Menu, $5 OFF Small Pizzas! $2 & $3 Drafts, $4.50 Margaritas & Bloodys!

CREATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN

Vegan Sauté • Sustainable Fresh Fish Midwest Filet Mignon • Organic Chicken Local Seasonal Produce Unique Summer Additions Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 16 years

Celebrating 28 years

THE SOULE DOMAIN Open for dinner nightly at 6pm. Please make reservations Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

530-546-7529

www.souledomain.com

Steve Soule Head Waiter

No Cover!

Live Music w/ Jamie Rollins Every Saturday - 5pm to 9pm

Open at 10am for Sundays NFL games!

Breakfast Burritos Bloody Mary Specials Raffle Prizes

17 High Def TVs & 1 Giant Projector Games every Monday, Thursday & Sunday Specials available

AYSO Soccer team parties welcome!

Gluten-free pizza served!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays All Day Free Pool! www.LakesideTahoeCity.com 850 North Lake Blvd . Tahoe City, CA (Behind Post Office & Safeway)

530.583.2000

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For Most Selections

3 COURSE DINNER SPECIALS SHRIMP COCKTAIL . SALAD . ENTREE ´ Petit Filet Mignon mushroom bordelaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Prime Rib “Lil Buckaroo Cut” natural au jus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Grilled Filet of Salmon capered butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Short Ribs of Beef veal demi glaze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Porterhouse Pork Chops escalloped apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Braised Lamb Shank gnocchi & double jus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Char-Grilled Chicken double boneless breast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Artichoke Sautee´ vegetarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

House Wine Carafe Plenty for Two! $16 95

7081 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista (530)546-4800 Between Kings Beach & Carnelian Bay

Local Flavor

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for additional dining deals. Enjoy fall specials at River Ranch Fall specials are coming with Happy Hour and Friday Night Prime scheduled to start at the River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant nightly through Dec. 18. Happy hour will be happening nightly from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Specials include $3 Craft Drafts, half-priced specialty cocktails including the Ranch Martini, the Large Marge and the Dirty Bird. In addition, there will be a weekly rotating half-priced appetizer menu including Grit Cakes and Shrimp, Thai Ahi Poke, Street Tacos and Bacon-Bacon Whiskey. In addition to the nightly happy hour, Friday Night Prime will take place every Friday. Enjoy $19.95 prime rib dinner. For reservations, call (530) 583-4264.

Learn about French cuisine French cooking lessons are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5 and 9 at the Rideout Community Center. Learn new recipes, cooking styles and techniques with Chef Frederique Fenech. The cost is $20 per class. For more information, call the Tahoe City Parks and Recreation Department at (530) 583-3440.

Celebrate fall flavors at Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, is hosting a special five-course dinner on Oct. 4 at Manzanita prepared by local celebrity chef Mark Estee of Campo, chez louie, Burger Me! and Heritage, and Executive Chef Stanley Miller of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The cost is $85 per person or $110 per person with wine pairings. For reservations, call (530) 562-3121. Dinner guests are invited to indulge in the rich, bold flavors of the season highlighted by a three-course, prix-fixe menu created by chef de cuisine Jeremy Grossman. The Flavors of Fall will be available Sunday through Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to close through Nov. 20. The cost is $45 per person or $65 per person with wine pairings. Guests interested in experiencing a more intimate dinner are invited to reserve The Chef ’s Table for up to eight people. This culinary journey features mountain-inspired

Not just Pizza!

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

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

Live music every Wednesday evening 6–9pm

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

Not good with any other offers. Good through 10/16/14 view full menu & daily specials at cbspizza.com

TO GO Orders Welcome Open 11am-10pm Daily

546-4738

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

California cuisine at the table adjacent to the exposition kitchen, paired with personal interaction with the chef de cuisine. On Oct. 12, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will celebrate the change of season with the return of its annual Harvest Fest event. Resort and local guests are invited to bring his or her families to enjoy fallthemed activities including a candy apple bar, pumpkin patch in the woods, complimentary pumpkin decorating, s’mores roasting with the Marshmologist, hot cocoa and apple cider tasting, and a children’s costume party in the Backyard of the resort from 1 to 5 p.m. The resort also will host the second annual Harvest Beer Dinner the evening of Oct. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to close at Manzanita. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner inspired by fall with select pairings of seasonal beers for $59 per person. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling (530) 562-3000.

Food events benefit Project MANA Chef Gerard Nebesky will be serving up an interactive presentation from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 as he creates paella at the D.W. Reynolds Building in Incline Village as part of Project MANA’s Food Series. Many of the ingredients used in his Spanish national dish will be flown in fresh for this event and include fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, squid and fish. Nebesky won an episode of “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” with his original Paella recipe. Attendees also will receive a gift. The cost is $150. The final event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Le Bistro Restaurant and Bar on March 5. Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon will prepare a special four-course dinner. The cost is $150. For more information, visit projectmana.org/events.

Tasty Tidbits

Courtesy Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop

Spend the day at Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop Wine enthusiasts, food connoisseurs and dedicated shoppers will be able to indulge themselves with some of the finest vintages matched with delicious food samples as they shop and stroll in the historic downtown Truckee from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 4. Tickets for the 11th annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop are currently on sale for $40 including wine tasting, five food tickets a program and a goodie bag. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit truckeewinewalk.com.

Tavern & Grill and CB’s Pizza and Grill to the program. The Dining for Schools Card costs $50 and entitles the bearer to 50 percent off any individual dinner entree at each participating restaurant in the Truckee and North Tahoe area. The card is non-transferable, but may be used an unlimited number of

times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. Cards are valid Sunday through Thursday only, holidays excluded, until Dec. 18 and from April 12 to June 18. Cards may be purchased at Mountain Hardware, Save Mart, Safeway, The Store or online at exined.org. For more information, call (530) 550-7984.

Dining for school cards available Excellence in Education Dining for Schools cards are on sale now. Dine for half off dinner entrées at 43 North Tahoe and Truckee restaurants and help raise money to support Tahoe Truckee schools. New this year, the Foundation welcomes Truckee

TAQUERIA La Mexicana

Mexican styLe Meat Market & Mexican styLe taquería • Enchiladas • Tacos, Nachos • Quesadillas • Chimichangas • Breakfast Burritos • Chile Rellenos • Vegetarian Dishes • Custom Cut Meats • Fresh Produce • Mexican Pastries • Mexican Soft Drinks • Beer & Liquor • Groceries • Ice

(530) 546-0310

8515 Brook Ave., Kings Beach, CA Behind Taco Bell & Plumas Bank, across from the K.B. Rec Area

coMe

Locals’ Lakefront Menu 3-Course $25 Sunday - Thursday excludes holiday periods

Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 9 pm

taste the difference! October 2-15, 2014

Local Flavor

Dining Guide

2014

Try our Fish & Chips or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself! Serving fresh fish, salads, chowder & more.

Thank you North Tahoe and Truckee for voting us Best Seafood!

Sun.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10089 West River Street · Truckee

(530) 582-5000 · morganslobstershack.com

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

Happy Hour Everyday from 4 - 6pm Bocce Courts www.spindleshankstahoe.com

400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191

7 DAYS A WEEK

Jason’s | American

Bacchi’s | Italian

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | M/C, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

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

Lanza’s | Italian

All Night Happy Hour on Tuesdays

HAPPY HOUR in bar 4pm to 6pm

TAHOE CITY

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf Course

DINNER 4pm to 9pm

KINGS BEACH

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 glutenfree pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

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

Friday Night Music

ALL YOU CAN EAT $25

Oct. 3 - Wake of the Dead

HAPPY HOUR 3-5pm Buy 1 get 1 free - Expires Nov. 20 - 2014

760 North Lake Blvd. Suite #30 - Tahoe City, CA

Edamame and Miso Soup

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

Vegetarian & Vegan Menu

Closed on Sunday

(530) 581-2004

690 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145

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.

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.

2 Tacos $5 - Chicken, shredded beef or ground beef 2 Tacos $7 - Shrimp, grilled steak or fish Miller drafts $2

Boatworks Mall at Tahoe City Marina - (530) 581-3700

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

Wednesday TACO night

(Grateful Dead cover Band) no cover! $3 Corona - $4 Chimaya Tequila Shot

TRUCKEE

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

Our authentic famous Fajitas $9.95 Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, or Vegetable

(10 pm every Friday)

| Steakhouse & Pub

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

Tuesday FAJITA Night ar

Old Range Steakhouse

Sunday, Monday & Thursday Night Football Happy Hour menu in bar during game!

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TAHOE VISTA

Originating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood interior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available.

FOOTBALL NIGHTS

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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.

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

Tahoe City

Saturday, October 4, 2014 12-4 pm

NEW LOCATION! Gatekeeper’s Museum (next to Fanny Bridge)

130 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

www.visittahoecity.com

Brews, Brats & Games! Live Music! The Space Heaters and Traditional German Music

T H E R A P Y T H U R S D AY S A R E B A C K AT T H E S T I L LW AT E R S P A & S A L O N .

Relax like the weekend is already here. Treat yourself to some pre-weekend pampering with one of our spa’s most popular offers: • your choice of a 25-minute express massage, stress-less facial, or Mountain Mani & Tahoe Toes* pampering combo • full use of our spa facilities, including the eucalyptus steam room, fitness center, outdoor hot tubs and lagoon-style pool • complimentary glass of champagne Enjoy Therapy Thursdays for only $60 – reservations recommended. 775 886 6745 STILLWATER SPA L A K E

T A H O E

*Mani/Pedi combo offered at $99, Thursdays only.

775 832 1234 LAKETAHOE.HYATT.COM 111 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE INCLINE VILLAGE

Boat Rentals & Fuel 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (530) 583-1039 tahoecitymarina.com

Repeat Cashmere

Tahoe City Marina (530)

583.1990

Resort at Squaw Creek (530)

583.1995

ALPINE HOME Furniture · Lighting · Accessories · Interior Design

.....AMP IT UP

Whip stich, lacing, fur and hide...just a few of the tricks up our sleeve. Month-long rock star fabric and custom in-house sewing event.

Recover & Reinvent your home just in time for the holidays.

OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15 CUSTOM BEDDING LACING DETAIL: Drapery & Cushions KILIM COVERED CUSHIONS & OTTOMANS

Savings on all your favorite designer fabrics.

Call or visit our 4,500 sq. ft. showroom to schedule a home consult. Alpine Home Furnishings · Tahoe City Marina · 700 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145 · 530.564.0971 · alpinehomefurnishings.com

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