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What’s Inside

Volume 35 | Issue 28 TM

Features

07 Full Moon Kayaking 18 Tahoe Locals 19 Tahoe Music & Festivals 29 Sierra Stories 30 The Arts

Editoral | editor@tahoethisweek.com Entertainment | entertainment@tahoethisweek.com

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A HOME IN THE SIERRA

39 39 The Evolution of Douglas Dale 40 Chef’s Recipe 41 Wine Column 42 Tasty Tidbits

Photography | production@tahoethisweek.com

about

IN THE OFFICE Publisher & Editor In Chief Katherine E. Hill | publisher@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 102 Sales Manager Anne Artoux | anne@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 110

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

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Local

Reflecting on recent editions of Tahoe Weekly, I am always impressed by the locals that call the Tahoe Sierra home. And, for the vast majority of those of us that live here, we do all make a life choice to call the mountains home. Just in the last few issues, our writers have penned stories on Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington’s pioneering adventure to summit the sixth tallest mountain in the world in a rapid ascent; Dylan Silver capturing the underwater effects of clarity E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT on Lake Tahoe through his Tahoe TheTahoeWeekly.com Clarity project; Tahoe locals complete rapid ascent Amy Berry at the of 27,000’ Cho Oyu. helm of the Tahoe Fund filling in the funding gaps to make all of our lives better in the Tahoe Basin; Douglas Dale creating a culinary legacy spanning nearly 40 years that now includes a new book; and countless stories through the decades on the many, many other amazing locals that share our community. And, that’s not to mention the great articles we’ve featured on hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, night biking, and cycling in recent weeks. And, Ballinger and Harrington did complete their rapid ascent of Cho Oyu, in case you missed our coverage at TheTahoeWeekly.com and facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly. 

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October 6-19, 2016 GRAY ’S CROSSING COYOTE MOON

TAHOE DONNER

Reno & Sparks

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

Donner Lake Donner Summit

OLD GREENWOOD

Truckee

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DONNER LAKE

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

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Eagle Rock HOMEWOOD

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

Marlette Lake

SAND HARBOR

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

Lake

Spooner Lake

Tahoe

Tahoe Pines

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

DEEPEST POINT

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH

SIERRA BOAT CO.

INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Tahoe City

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Incline Village

OLD BROCKWAY

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

BOAT RAMPS

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN

Tahoe Vista

Olympic Valley

MARINAS

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

WEST EAST SOUTH

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Carson City

Natural rim: 6,223’

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Meeks Bay MEEKS BAY

Cave Rock

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Emerald Bay

South Lake Tahoe

Stateline

Fannette Island SKI RUN

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

LAKESIDE BIJOU

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

CAMP RICHARDSON Ta h oe

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

TAHOE KEYS

Cascade Lake

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

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

CAVE ROCK

Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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

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Fallen Leaf Lake

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LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

FREEL PEAK

TAHOE PARADISE

Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually Kirkwood

LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SIGHTSEEING

Enjoying the colors and warm fall days with a quiet stroll in Tahoe City. | Mael Passanesi

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

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

Donner Summit

Incline Village

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

Truckee

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

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Eagle Rock

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

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

Tahoe City

Watson Cabin

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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

Heavenly

Tahoe City Field Station

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

Tallac Historic Site

West Shore

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

High Camp

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

LAKE LEVELS Natural rim 6,223’

CAPACITY:

East Shore

Elevation 6,222.72’ | Elevation in 2015 6,221.89’ Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

226,500

P Prosser 14,174 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 3,749

CAPACITY: A

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Truckee

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

MUSEUMS Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

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Truckee

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

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

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

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

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

Tahoe City

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Incline Village Historical Society

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

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

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

South Lake Tahoe

Truckee U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 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

225

200,000 AF

175

150,000 AF

125

100,000 AF

CI Independence 15,989 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

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

9,500

Martis 822 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

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

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

PACITY CITY: TY: 40,870 Boca 10,419 CAPA

Stampede 85,860

Tahoe City

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Friday, September 30, 2016

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Emerald Bay

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

Open until mid-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org Thunderbird Lodge is the former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

North Shore

Vikingsholm Castle

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

Thunderbird Lodge

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Olympic Valley

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

South Lake Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

North Shore

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

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

Fannette Island

Tahoe City

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

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

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OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

OCTOBER 6-20, 2016

Farmers’ market South Lake Tahoe

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

Farmers’ market Truckee

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

Senior hikers Incline Village

The 55+ Hiking Series offers guided hikes to various Lake Tahoe locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors until Oct. 25. Meet at IV Recreation Center lobby. $10 with IVGID pass; $13 without pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

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

Toddler Time Truckee

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

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UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE MOON S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

T over the bow of the kayak as Jani

he sun is setting. Waves are crashing

Osborne of Alpenglow Cleaners and I paddle out for a sunset, full moon kayak tour with the Tahoe Adventure Company. Before our adventure, we are given an orientation. Tyler Post is our guide. He often guides for his sister Katie Hickey’s and brother-inlaw Kevin Hickey’s company. Before setted out, Post and Richie Plainer, also guiding the tour, hand out our blue gear. Once suited up, Osborne and I look as if we are preparing to audition for the part of Oompa Loompas. Both men give the 30-plus participants an overview of the trip, a quick howto-paddle lesson and a safety talk. Osborne and I slip into the bright, canary-yellow kayak and head out onto the lake. It is a bit chilly as we take on the surf. Once we are out past the boats moored near the shore, Post rattles off Lake Tahoe Kayak guide Tyler Post leads a group on a full moon tour.

“ As the sky turns a little darker, a bit of the moon peeks over the mountains. The moon grows to an epic size and the moonbeams create a path of light that illuminates the lake. It is a spectacular sight to behold.”

Family Story Time Incline Village

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ market Tahoe City

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

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

Story Time Tahoe City

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

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If land is more your thing, the outfit offers mountain-bike, climbing, hiking or backpacking adventures. “Our mission is to provide people with a sense of space and an educational experience,” Katie says.

E X P LO R E T H E

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

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

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Kayaking

EVENTS CALENDAR EVERY TUESDAY

October 6-19, 2016

Priya Hutner and Jani Osborne on a Full Moon Kayak Tour.

facts (culling them from the Tahoe Weekly available in every issue): how deep the lake is, how long, how it was created? He offers historical tidbits, as well. Most of the clients are from out of town and are enthralled to learn about the lake. Post has us turn our boats west to watch the sun gently set over Northstar. We paddle a bit turning our boats toward the East Shore to wait for the full moon to rise. As the sky turns a little darker, a bit of the moon peeks over the mountains. The moon grows to an epic size and the moonbeams create a path of light that illuminates the lake. It is a spectacular sight to behold.

“I love to explore the outdoors with other people. It is rewarding, peaceful. Being on the lake is a place to think, experience nature and wildlife,” says Post, who is also a ski patroller at Squaw Valley and dean of students for Washoe County School District. “I love to share my home. When clients ask me what I do on my days off, I tell them I do this.” For the last 14 years, the eco-friendly Tahoe Adventure Company has been using non-motorized crafts to tour and experience the beauty and magnificence of Lake Tahoe. The company offers all types nature adventures: sunset tours, full-moon paddles, a Thunderbird Lodge historic tour and stand-up paddleboard journeys.

FULL MOON Oct. 15 | Guided Full Moon Kayak

Priya Hutner watching the sunset on Lake Tahoe.

The Hickeys worked as outdoor educators and guides for 20 years before opening their business. They also offer team-building excursions for corporations and groups and educational outings for students. The Hickeys say that they love to entertain clients year-round in the beautiful back yard called Tahoes.  Enjoy the full moon over Lake Tahoe on a guided kayak tour.

Tahoe Adventure Company also offers guided Full Moon Snowshoe Tours starting in December. For more information, visit tahoeadventurecompany.com.

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Toddler Story Time Incline Village

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

Preschool story time Truckee

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

Help with computers Kings Beach

ADVENTURE

SKI FILM SEASON Fall is the season for adventure ski films to get everyone thirsting for fresh powder, and there’s no shortage of film showings coming to the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City. Two films are featured on Oct. 7 with “Ring the Alarm,” a two-year movie project featuring the skiing icon Tanner Hall and friends in the back country of British Columbia and Alaska. “BE Inspired” is a two-year Phil Casabon and Henrik Harlaut movie that is mostly freestyle oriented. On Oct. 18 is “First Descent: The Average Season” from JonBob Productions. This back-country ski movie documents the highly anticipated average winter of 2016. Follow the JonBob crew as they ski classic zones that haven’t seen good conditions in years. Locations include the West Shore, Donner Summit, the Eastern Sierra, Evolution Basin and Ophir Pass in Colorado. DJ Silver Boombox Thief will be spinning beats before and after the movie. “Mountain of Storms” is on Oct. 19 presented by Alpenglow Sports and Patagonia. This movie documents the 1968 road trip adventure of Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones and Lito Tejada-Flores E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT from California to Patagonia. Noted TheTahoeWeekly.com ski racer, coach and journalist Dick > Get a sneak peak of “Mountains Dorworth will be a special guest, of Storms” recounting this journey and answer> Check out the season’s ski & action films ing questions after the show. DPS Ski Cinematic is on Oct. 26 presented by Alpenglow Sports. The Shadow Campaign is four short films filmed in Valle Nevado, Mt. Baker, Refugio Frey and Baldface. The film features Piers Solomon, Olof Larsson, Zack Giffin and Santiago Guzman. Warp Wave’s “Aurora Boardealis” and “FREE” are on Oct. 27. From big mountains and deep powder to spring slush and tree riding, this universe is full of opportunity to explore the mountainous sanctuaries that surround us. Just as mysterious, colorful lights ebb and flow through the sky, the Warp Wave posse has set out to drift and weave throughout the mountains with the mentality that just beyond the next peak, a blissful paradise awaits. Jeremy Jones will answer questions following the 7:30 p.m. screening. On Nov. 2 is “Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks” that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by paying homage to these refuges of nature and solitude. Follow contemporary explorers through the lens of KGB Productions with skiers at Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Glacier and Olympic national parks. | Tickets tahoearthauscinema.com

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

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

EVERY SUNDAY

Kids play free Incline Village

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

OCT. 6 | THURSDAY Tour the new facilities Truckee

A Community Open House celebration of Measure C projects is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Tahoe Forest Hospital. Tour the Joseph Family Women & Newborn Care Unit, Long Term Care Center, Emergency Department and Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. | (530) 587-6011

Let’s mix it up Tahoe City

TGM Architect hosts the Tahoe City chamber mixer at the Bechdoldt Building. Welcome Todd Mather to Tahoe City and meet other chamber members. Enjoy food, drinks and jazz on the deck from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit each business in the building and enter a raffle. | gotahoenorth.com

Teachers rule Olympic Valley

Excellence in Education’s annual Recognition Event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at PlumpJack Conference Center. Celebrate the foundation’s 30th anniversary and those individuals and organizations that give to the public school community. The 2015-16 Linda Brown Fellows and Star Award winners will be honored in a video and the 2016-2017 Fellow and Star recipients will be awarded. Refreshments, no-host bar. | exined.org

Look who’s running Kings Beach

Leadership of North Tahoe-Truckee hosts a Celebrity Fundraising Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Las Panchitas. Support alumna Sarah Coolidge who is using her Leadership Program skills by running for the North Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Leadership Program’s Scholarship Fund. | tahoetruckeeleadership.com

OCT. 6-8 | THURSDAY-SATURDAY Not just another tequila Olympic Valley

Tequila & Mezcal Weekend is at PlumpJack’s Café and Bar, featuring Herradura, Del Maguey, Partida and more. There will be margarita competitions, culinary pairings and presentations on the history and modern influence of agave. | plumpjacksquawvalley.com

OCT. 7 | FRIDAY Share and write Incline Village

Lifescapes, a memoir writing program for seniors, is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Library. First and third Fridays of each month. All are welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Hops for Huskies Truckee

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

First Fridays Truckee

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

Whose night out? Tahoe Donner

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

Kids today Tahoe City

Squaw Valley Institute presents “Parenting and Educating the 21st Century Child” with Paul Cummins, Ph.D., educator, founder, CEO and president of Coalition for Engaged Education. There will be an educator seminar at 5 p.m. followed by a public presentation at 6:30 p.m. North Tahoe High School. Seminar & presentation $25, $15 educators. Presentation only $20, $10 youth, free SVI members. | Tickets squawvalleyinstitute.org

Climbing films tour South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival presents the 11th year of Reel Rock Film Tour at Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Reel Rock offers its latest collection of climbing films showcasing the sport’s biggest stories and athletes. The five new films deliver action, globe-trotting exploration, laughs and inspiration. Tickets sold at the door. (See Wet ‘n’ Dirty for film details.) | Lineup reelrocktour.com

OCT. 7-9 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Car Show South Lake Tahoe

Good Samaritans Safe Ride hosts the South Tahoe Classic Car Show in the Heavenly Village featuring a sidewalk sale, poker run and more. | goodsamsaferide.com

OUT & ABOUT

October 6-19, 2016

Marinas & Boat Ramps

Tahoe Donner hosts the seventh annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Something for everyone from arts and craft vendors, doggie dip, seasonal beer offerings, the pumpkin patch, a carnival area for kids with games, food and much more. $1 a la carte tickets or $20 wristband. | tahoedonner.com

Support state parks Tahoe City

Third annual signature fundraiser to support Sugar Pine Point State Parks Foundation is aboard “Tahoe Gal” from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of tall tales from infamous Tahoe storytellers, libations and cuisine while taking “ A Liars’ Cruise” down the West Shore from Tahoe City. Seating is limited. $75. | RSVP (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

Where’s the party? Truckee

Donner Party Hike presents an evening with Greg Palmer on “The Lost Party-Stephens Townsend Murphy.” The talk starts at 5:30 p.m. at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center. Palmer, a gifted storyteller and docent at Thunderbird Lodge and Donner Memorial State Park, will discuss the lost party of the first wagons to cross the Sierra Nevada in 1844. Complimentary cheese and crackers; beverages for sale. Free. | (775) 746-4138

Senior fundraiser Kings Beach

Sierra Senior Services hosts a fundraiser, “Give Hunger the Boot,” with a dinner, music from Jo Mama and dancing, along with a raffle and silent auction from 6 to 10 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center. Benefits Meals on Wheels. $50 | Tickets sierraseniors.org

OCT. 8-9 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Retracing history Truckee

Donner Party Hikes are offered with local historians tracing the steps of the emigrants. Choose from six hikes on Saturday, a walking tour on Sunday or a two-day hiking package. Hikes vary in length and intensity. $65, $90 for two-day package. | RSVP donnerpartyhike.com

OCT. 9 | SUNDAY Good, clean fun Twin Bridges

Welcome autumn at Sierra-at-Tahoe’s 10th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day. The community comes together to clean up our winter playground before the snow flies. This free event includes a ride up the mountain via the Tahoe King Chairlift, prizes for items found around the mountain along with free lunch and music by Mic Smith. Registration at 10 a.m. | sierraattahoe.com

OCT. 10 | MONDAY From real to artificial Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Silicon Mountain presents Gunnar Newquist, Ph.D., at Pizza on the Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. He will talk on “improving Artificial Intelligence by Studying the Brain.” Newquist is founder and CEO of Brain2Bot, using principles of intelligence derived from neuroscience to build artificial general intelligence. | bit.ly/14XGofL

OCT. 11 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Open to everyone. Today’s speakers are Lucy Blake of Northern Sierra Partnership on “The Intersection of Conservation & Business” and Rob Leri of Tahoe Truckee Unified School District on “Celebrating What’s Right in This World and Tahoe Truckee.” $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

Tahoe talks Incline Village

Join community members and guest experts for Tahoe Talks at 6:30 p.m. at the Incline Village Library. The topic will be religious liberty in today’s society. Bring questions, observations and thoughts. | (775) 832-4130

Power boats & jet skis

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Power boats & jet skis

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

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SUPPLIES

5 miles south of Tahoe City in Homewood

FOOD

The third annual Alpine Aspen Festival will be held in Hope Valley. Two local, nonprofit organizations, the Alpine Watershed Group and Friends of Hope Valley, host the event to celebrate Alpine County’s fall colors, natural environment and dynamic history. Enjoy music, guest speakers and booths on Blue Lakes Road or sign up for one of the many activities and workshops with local experts, such as nature hikes, horseback riding, fly-fishing, yoga, Dutch oven cooking, photography and watercolor. | aspenfest.org

REPAIRS

Fall in to festival Tahoe Donner

Fall’s beauty honored Hope Valley

HOMEWOOD HIGH & DRY MARINA

LAUNCHING

Incline Village Parks & Recreation Department and Pet Network Humane Society offers Dog Days of Fall at Burnt Cedar Pool from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dog demonstrations, information, contests and prizes for best costume, owner look-alike, fastest swimmer, wildest belly flop and more. Free to IVGID passholders. | yourtahoeplace.com

RENTALS

TRAILER PARKING

For four-legged friends Incline Village

MARINAS

FUEL

Nevada State Parks and Truckee Donner Railroad Society present 2016 Historical Backwoods Tours. Fueling the Comstock with Keith Pattison will start at 9 a.m. from Starbucks. The rugged people, who built the railroad and logged the timber, will be explored on this tour through the backwoods. Bring lunch and water. Free; donation accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

The Ritz-Carlton will host an Epicurean Weekend from that will feature a variety of festive activities, culinary events and spa treatments. On Oct. 8, a family-friendly Harvest Hike for $30 per person will be to Sawmill Lake. The four-course Epicurean Dinner, for $75 per person or $95 per person with wine pairings, is in Manzanita from 5:30 p.m. to closing. On both days, guests will enjoy The Pumpkin Patch in the Backyard, where families can pick out pumpkins and enjoy make-your-own candy apples, hot apple cider, pumpkin painting and more from 1 to 5 p.m. | (530) 562-3000

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

Comstock history lesson Incline Village

Weekend for epicures Northstar

RESTROOMS

OCT. 8 | SATURDAY

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Rentals: (530) 525-1214 Service: (530) 581-3373

OBEXER’S Homewood | (530) 525-7962

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

BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. All inspections move to Cave Rock & Lake Forest starting Oct. 1. (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON TRUCKEE AREA

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $10-$45. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

5 a.m.-7 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-May. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. Sealed boats only.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

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

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

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

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-May. Picnic area, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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

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

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

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

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

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

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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OUT & ABOUT

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Mountain Biking

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OCT. 12 | WEDNESDAY Join and dine South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Women’s Community Fund’s second annual membership dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. This nonprofit entity was launched last year to secure money from members that will be used for South Lake Tahoe exclusively. Look ahead to its next giving cycle. This is an opportunity to learn more about the organization. Cost is $25. | eventbrite.com

Let’s talk Incline Village NORTH SHORE

KIRKWOOD

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

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

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

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

EAST SHORE

BMX TRACK

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIJOU BIKE PARK

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

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

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

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

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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

Sierra Nevada College offers the Second Wednesday Reading with associate professor Dr. Nick Babin, sustainability faculty from 4 to 5 p.m. at Prim Library. Enjoy an engaging conversation with expert faculty. | sierranevada.edu

OCT. 13 | THURSDAY Fresh, healthy and sustainable Kings Beach

North Tahoe AAUW presents Susie Sutphin from Tahoe Food Hub at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe at 1 p.m. She will speak on increasing access to sustainably grown food within a 100-mile radius year round. Food Hubs promote equity in the food system and are the connection point for the 1 percent who are still farming and the consumer. | northtahoeAAUW@gmail.com

Dogs love books Incline Village

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

Hospital open house & mixer Incline Village The Incline Village Community Hospital hosts an open house and North Lake Tahoe Chamber mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. with tours of the facility. Refreshments served. Complimentary blood pressure screenings and flu shots for $30. | (775) 888-4204

Beer is the best Incline Village

Dr. Charlie Bamforth will give a talk on “Beer: Simply Splendid Science and the Best of Beverages” at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College. Talk will include beer tasting with Alibi Ale Works. Seating is limited, advance registration required. $25 includes beer tasting. Must be age 21 and older. | terc.ucdavis.edu

Community invited South Lake Tahoe

Sierra Business Council and the Tahoe Chamber invite the community to join a celebration of Tahoe Mountain Lab, a co-working space and innovation hub, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the site on 3079 Harrison Ave. Tahoe Mountain Lab has received the Sierra Vision Award for its work toward establishing a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Lake Tahoe by attracting talent, creating opportunities for youth and acting as a business incubator. Free food and refreshments. | sierrabusiness.org

OCT. 13-14 | THURSDAY-FRIDAY A rousing good time Truckee

Truckee Haunted Historical Tour is from 5 to 10 p.m. both nights. This fun, adult-only, rowdy tour features engaging tales performed by talented characters at downtown, historic sites. Tour is complete with treats and tricks. Must be age 21+. $45. | truckeehistorytour.org

OCT. 14 | FRIDAY Fall color hike Hope Valley

See autumn put on a show in Hope Valley with botanist Karen Wiese on an easy, 2-mile hike to view the region’s best fall colors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk through blazing stands and enjoy a picnic lunch. $60 guests of Sorenson’s; $95 for non-guests | RSVP (800) 423-9949

Honoring town members Olympic Valley

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd Awards & Dinner Auction will be at the Resort at Squaw Creek from 4:30 to 9 p.m. $90 to $100. | truckeechamber.com

Engaging speaker series Truckee

Sierra College Insights presents Dr. Kim Bateman, executive dean and professor of psychology from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Sierra College. She will address the myriad of intense responses including guilt, vulnerability, despair, anger and powerlessness that accompany suicides. Refreshments, sponsored by Starbucks, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Free. | RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com

OCT. 15 | SATURDAY Flapjacks anyone? Truckee

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

Stroll and ogle Truckee

Join Sierra Nevada Alliance on a mellow hike to see the fall colors along Sagehen Creek Trail at 10 a.m. Learn about area ecology on this fundraising trek with experts. Suggested donation is $20 in advance, $25 day of. | RSVP sierranevadaalliance.org

Giving back Incline Village

The Sugar Pine Foundation hosts a community planting along Tunnel Creek Road from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Southwest Gas employees at Tunnel Creek Cafe. | sugarpinefoundation.org

Homes through time South Lake Tahoe

Peter Mires, historical geographer and Carson City resident, presents an illustrated lecture on the rustic architecture of the Lake Tahoe region at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 10 a.m. From his recently published book, “Lake Tahoe’s Rustic Architecture.” He will invite discussion of the Tahoe style. | (530) 573-3185

Autumn family fun Tahoe City

Harvest Festival and pumpkin patch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rideout Community Center. Community groups will provide barbecue, drinks, kids’ activities, a hayrides and pony rides. $15. | tdpud.org

Carve out the time Incline Village

Incline Village Nursery School’s 37th annual Pumpkin Patch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Preston Field. Food from the Crystal Bay Club, Azzara’s, Bibo Freddo Gelato, entertainment from DJ Felipe Leon and Kyle Ledson, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, pony rides, obstacle courses, hay maze, mini golf, pumpkins and more. Raffles and prizes. | (775) 831 4040

OCT. 16 | SUNDAY Help restore nature Truckee

The Truckee River Watershed Council hosts the 21st annual Truckee River Day to help with river, meadow and wetland restoration. Volunteers will plant restoration sites with seedlings and willows, remove invasive vegetation, compost and mulch sensitive areas, remove garbage and more. Projects start at either 9 or 11 a.m. The River Fair is from 1 to 4 p.m. at Granite Flat Campground with environmental activities for kids and adults. All welcome. | RSVP truckeeriverwc.org

Visit our new home Truckee

Project MANA is hosting an open house at its new location from 1 to 3 p.m. at 10990 Industrial Way, Suite B. | RSVP (775) 298-4161 or info@projectmana.org

The birds of fall South Lake Tahoe

Join Tahoe Institute For Natural Science on a fall birding trip sponsored by Lahontan Audubon Society from 8:30 to noon. Meet at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center kiosk. This easy, half-day bird walk will follow a nature trail. Learn about additional places of interest nearby for participants who wish to continue afternoon birding on their own. | tinsweb.org

OCT. 17 | MONDAY Improving the Vets Hall Truckee

A multi-vendor Parking Lot Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. is at Truckee Veterans’ Memorial Building. Vendors can reserve a space for $20 or donations for the sale can be made to Friends of Vet Hall. There will be an unveiling of the Veterans’ Memorial Museum in the foyer. Fundraiser for maintaining and improving the hall. | tdrpd.org

Tee up for kids South Lake Tahoe

The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe present the 23rd annual Golf Classic at Edgewood Tahoe. Includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, post-game dinner, no-host bar, silent auction and raffle. Dinner tickets for family and friends are available. $225 single, $800 foursome. | Register bgclt.org

OCT. 18 | TUESDAY Guided wine tasting Kings Beach

Wine Tahoe offers free guided wine tasting and wine education the third Tuesday of each month at North Tahoe Events Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Featuring wines from Napa, Sonoma and Burgundy. Wines available for purchase. Limit 18 people. | RSVP (925) 683-15230 or winetahoe.com

A panel discussion on the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Nevada is at Sierra Nevada College at 7:30 p.m. This is the subject of a ballot measure that will be voted on in the November elections. Hosted by Dr. Andy Whyman and sponsored by SNC Student Affairs. | sierranevada.edu

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE

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Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

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KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

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Hwy. 28

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Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

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OCT. 19 | WEDNESDAY

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK

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No gloves needed Incline Village

A Pitch Competition is at Sierra Nevada College at 5:30 p.m. Watch students as they pitch business ideas to a panel of judges. $850 in prizes will be awarded at the end of the night for best pitches. | sierranevada.edu

The hows and whys of fall South Lake Tahoe

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

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Life-changing film Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY DOG PARK WILLIAM KENT BEACH

OCT. 20 | THURSDAY

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

COMMONS BEACH

“Mountains of Storms” will be at the Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema at 7 p.m. The film documents the 1968 road-trip adventures of Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones and Lito Tejada-Flores. Each man would become pioneers of the outdoor industry, stewards of the environment and land conservationists. Ski racer, coach and journalist Dorworth will be speaking at the event and answering questions. Tickets $10 presale; $12 at the door. (See Wet ‘n’ Dirty for details.) | alpenglowsports.com

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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Explore the nature of autumn’s transitions with conservation biologist Will Richardson from Tahoe Institute For Natural Science at South Lake Tahoe Library at 6 p.m. Learn why so much of the landscape changes color, the mechanisms behind those changes and a bit about the nature of color and visual perception. | (530) 573-3185

HERITAGE PLAZA

SKYLANDIA

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Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

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Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

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Give back Truckee

The Sugar Pine Foundation is hosting a forest restoration from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Waddle Ranch. Join Patagonia employees. Meet at Tahoe Truckee Airport. | sugarpinefoundation.org

Shedders gotta-see Stateline, Nev.

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COON STREET DOG BEACH

To legalize or not to Incline Village

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Tahoe Adventure Company offers Full Moon Kayak Tours this summer. Full Hunter Moon tour is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Equipment, instruction, trained guides, hot chocolate and snacks. All ages and skill levels encouraged. | Register (530) 913-9212 or tahoeadventurecompany.com

Truckee Unified School District and Friends of the Truckee Library are cosponsoring the documentary, “Screenagers,” at 5:30 p.m. at North Tahoe HS Auditorium. The film explores the struggles over social media, video games, academics and Internet addiction. It discusses how tech time may effect kids’ development and how adults can help kids find balance in a digital world. | truckeefol.org

RESTROOMS

Mooning on kayaks Tahoe Vista

So many screens, so little time Tahoe City

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

Incline Village Library presents the 2nd annual Quilt Expo of the Bee Inclined Quilters from noon to 5 p.m. Quilting and craft demonstrations, finished quilts and baked goods. | (775) 832-4130

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

Bee there Incline Village

Beaches & Parks

PICNIC TABLES

OUT & ABOUT

October 6-19, 2016

BALDWIN BEACH

CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

Teton Gravity Research celebrates its 21 birthday with the release of “Tight Loose” at MontBleu Casino Resort. From India to Alaska, discover pristine spine walls, massive airs and full-throttle riding in some of the wildest and most spectacular places on earth. Witness the 21-year athlete roster as they come together for a reunion-style shred of the Palisades at Squaw Valley. $15. (See Wet ‘n’ Dirty for details.) | tetongravity.com

POPE BEACH

Hwy. 89

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

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Hwy. 50

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SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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

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PUREFECTION

GENOA LAKES Go lf Clu b

BY ALEX GREEN

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Golf & Dine Multiple Day Rates Stay & Play Packages

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The Ranch Course | Alex Green

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

Course Details

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Ratings

18 holes | par 72

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103 to 133

62.8 to 74.0

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

5,289 to 7,331

118 to 134

64.4 to 74.4

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N was founded in 1851 by Mormon evada’s oldest settlement, Genoa,

explorers and operated as a trading post for early pioneers of the West. Just a mile or so north of town, the Genoa Lakes Golf Club is home to two separate championship golf facilities. They sit about 2 miles apart from each other in a picturesque valley below the eastern slope of Tahoe’s tallest mountain peak and that of several of her friends.

“Having hosted more than a dozen U.S. Open Qualifiers, it is year after year voted as one of the best golf courses on the West Coast.” The Lakes Course, established in 1993, was co-designed by Peter Jacobsen and John Harbottle III. The clubhouse is large and opulent. Greeting you on walking in the door is a glass enclosure spanning an entire wall decorated with trophies and moments in golf history. Having hosted more than a dozen U.S. Open Qualifiers, it is year after year voted as one of the best golf courses on the West Coast. Resting on the floor of the Carson Valley, the field follows the banks and canals of the Carson River. True to its name, several lakes scattered around the wetlandlined fairways bring water hazards of various nature into play on 14 holes. Straight flight shots off the tee are a must in most cases to ensure the opportunity of a safe approach to the pin. Ornamented with lush green natural grass, 100-year-old cottonwood trees and an abundance of water, 12

the course is home to many species of birds, herds of deer and even a flourishing population of turtles. The Ranch Course is a different feel of a place — entirely. The saloon-like clubhouse, sports a polished wood bar and barbecue joint. The beef brisket is out of this world and surely will take a few strokes off your round. Opened in 1998, co-designed by John Harbottle III and two-time major winner Johnny Miller, the playing area is carved into the high desert in a links-like fashion. The front nine dances around the low land before stairstepping a steep mountain bluff, severely exposed to the potential of a howling afternoon wind. Forensically groomed fairways give way to a thick and healthy second cut, and then on to a rocky terrain of sagebrush and mountain wildflowers. With more than 300 hundred feet of elevation change, 100 or more bunkers and multi-tiered, sometimes funnelshaped greens, this place consistently sets the tone for adventure, one hole after the next. The putting surfaces themselves are downright quick. Leave yourself below the hole or you may be stuck with the reality of a near impossible shot. Remember, every putt from anywhere on the green will eventually fall toward the valley — every time.  For more information, call (775) 782-4653 or visit genoalakes.com.

October 6-19, 2016

Incline Village Nursery School’s 37th annual Pumpkin Patch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Preston Field. Enjoy food from the Crystal Bay Club, Azzara’s, Bibo Freddo Gelato, entertainment from DJ Felipe Leon and Kyle Ledson, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, pony rides, obstacle courses, hay maze, mini golf, pumpkins and more. | (775) 831 4040

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COYOTE MOON

(530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com

GRAY’S CROSSING

(530) 550-5800 | GolfinTahoe.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA OLD GREENWOOD PONDEROSA

(530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com

(530) 550-7010 | GolfinTahoe.com

(530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146 | GolfIncline.com

Discovery is the goal Terry Lee Wells/Nevada Discovery Museum offers Do-it-yourself Costumes on Oct. 8 and 9. Visit The Shop to get a jump on your costume for Halloween. Choose from a variety of cloth and materials and assemble your scary, silly or scientific costume using hot glue, needle and thread, or knots. Free to members and included in the price of admission to nonmembers. Small Wonder Wednesday is for ages 5 and younger. Participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public from 9 to 10 a.m. Half-price admission is offered after 4 p.m. every Wednesday. | nvdm.org

Just for girls Girl Sports Day is on Oct. 8 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. The $10 fee includes a lunch and T-shirt. This event sponsored by the Girls Scouts and Tahoe Forest Hospital Health Promotions is to get girls out and moving and able to try new sports with local coaches and student athletes. | tdrpd.org

Climbing the walls Climbing classes on an indoor wall for Grades 1 to 6 are being offered at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Leaping Lizards for Grades 1 to 3 meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Mighty Monkeys for Grades 3 to 6 meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Sessions run from October to May with Session 2 from Oct. 10 to Nov. 10. The fee is $110 per session and no drop-ins are accepted. Preregistration is required. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Say it loud and proud Registration is under way for the 2017 Nevada Poetry Out Loud program and competition through Dec. 2. High-school teachers and students are invited to get involved in this dynamic program that focuses on memorization and performance of classic and contemporary poetry. Registration is open to all high-schoolaged Nevada students. | poetryoutloud.org

Fall camps, classes offered Tahoe City Recreation offers afterschool programs and camps at Rideout Community Center. Let’s Get Artsy is on Mondays

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

until Oct. 24 for Grades 1 to 5. Students learn the basics of multiple art mediums from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Little Einsteins is on Wednesdays from Oct. 12 to Nov. 2 for Grades 1 to 4. Students learn about science in this hands-on class from 4 to 5 p.m. Wee Play Room is for ages 6 months to 5 years. The ongoing enrichment is $25 for 15 visits or $3 per drop-in visit. Junior Basketball is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 18 to Nov. 17 for Grades 1 to 3 and Grades 4 and higher. A focus on basketball fundamentals and skill development will get kids ready for game playing. Karate classes for kids are ongoing on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fairway Community Center. | tcpud.org

Gearing up for powder Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education offers kids opportunities to join a team or strengthen skills. The Junior Mountain Riders Program is on Mondays until Oct. 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Cross Country trailhead. This is for kids to condition on mountain bikes before the ski season. The six-week program is $50 and includes Tech t-shirt. Drop-in rate is $10. The Junior Development Team is for Grades 7 and 8 with session that include endurance, individual and team goal setting, speed and specific strength training. Intro to Junior Development Team is for Grades 5 and 6 and will concentrate on biweekly practices at different locations around North Lake Tahoe. Striders Gliders for preschoolers to Grade 5 will begin in January 2017. | Register tahoexc.org

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Celebrate fall and take the little ones out to the local pumpkin patches on Oct. 15. The Harvest Festival and pumpkin patch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City with a barbecue, drinks, kids’ activities, a hayrides and pony rides. | tdpud.org

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NORTH TAHOE CRUISES On the Tahoe Gal

Free gym time Toddler Gymtime is for walking children to age 3 and their parents/ caregivers. They can enjoy socialization and active play with play equipment, including pushing and riding toys, balls, hoops, slides and tunnel mazes. This drop-in class in the big gym at the TTUSD District Office is parent-facilitated and free of charge. It will start on Oct. 20, on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. following the school district schedule. | truckeefrc.org

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

EMERALD BAY LUNCH CRUISE departs at 12 p.m. | Wednesday to Sunday

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Fishing

T H E F L AT I R O N BY BRUCE AJARI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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when waters cool, the fish will rebound. We do know that this can happen. The Pacific sardine has made a remarkable comeback since the commercial industry in Monterey collapsed. However, for the sardina to rebound will take some action by the Mexican government. Call me pessimistic, but it seems there is little interest for reducing commercial take or protections for this important forage fish. Personal appeals have gotten no response. 

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fishing in the Sea of Cortez 10 years ago. The absence of the once primary, forage fish, the flatiron herring (Harengula thrissina), known as sardina in Spanish, has affected our fishing during the last five years. Each year, the bait situation seems to get worse. Last year, there were no live sardina available. We were able to get frozen sardina for conventional fishing for tuna. This year it appears that there will be no sardina at all. Why is this happening?

“Overfishing was the obvious culprit in this case. A oncethriving fish was almost driven into extinction.” It would be easy to draw a parallel to the crash of the Pacific sardine industry in the late 1950s and 1960s in the Monterey area. Overfishing was the obvious culprit in this case. A once-thriving fish was almost driven into extinction. How this happened was easy to understand. The Pacific sardine takes about seven years to reach sexual maturity. When the industry started out, fish that were about 9 years old were being fished. As fishing increased, this harvest began to include younger and younger fish. Toward the end, they were harvesting fish that were younger than 7 years old. The result is that they were fishing to a population that was not able to increase its numbers. The result was the near extinction of the Pacific sardine. However, there is considerable speculation on why sardina populations are decreasing. Many believe it is as simple as overfishing. This certainly could be the case when you consider that when trying to research this fish, we could not find the age at which this fish reaches sexual maturity. Knowing this and that we have seen smaller and smaller fish being harvested for bait leads me to believe overfishing is the cause. Consider the fact that the Mexican government has allowed the increased commercial take of this species in recent times. Also, tuna pens that raise tuna in the Sea of Cortez have increased and it takes fish to feed them. Add the take by sport fishing operations and you have a significant impact. While this makes a compelling case, some feel that warming ocean temperatures due to climate change are to blame. There are scientists who say the sardina are not finding the right conditions for spawning due to increasing temperatures and that

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels) Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 29 cfs and the outflow is 55 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been good. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait for trout. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | Fishing has been fair to good

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

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 29 cfs. This is really too low to fish in my opinion. With the water at this level, it is best to avoid this water.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Smallmouth bass are part of the fishery. Given this, it is fall and the weeds will be dying back with cooler weather. You might just want to give this a try.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair. The lake level is rapidly dropping. Anglers using bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Fly-fishers have done well near the inlet areas. Bass fishing has been fair.

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been pretty

slow. There are still not many reports from this water. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee should be getting ready to spawn. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair to good.

Truckee River | It is not flowing out of the

lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 22 cfs. While the water is cooling, I do not recommend fishing at this water level from Tahoe City to Truckee or to Boca. Fish are stressed at low water levels. It is just not a temperature issue. Below Boca, it is running at 112 cfs; so this stretch to state line is where to fish. Crayfish and small mayflies along with streamers are your best bet now. Hoppers are also an option with a dropper. This water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook water. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are

beginning to pick up. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching a few more fish now. Cooler nights have perked things up. Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

October 6-19, 2016

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. Downhill, but not a breeze Tahoe Venues Tahoe Trifecta is three marathons in three days in the beginning of October. The Nevada Half Marathon is on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. It starts at the top of Spooner Summit and ends on the bike path on Lakeshore Drive in Incline Village. Shuttle buses will take runners to the start line. Post-race transportation is not included. On Oct. 8 is the Carnelian Bay Half Marathon from Carnelian Bay to Homewood. On Oct. 9 is the Emerald Bay Half Marathon from Emerald Bay to Lakeside Beach. The first and third races are downhill. A support crew is strongly suggested for transportation needs, encouragement, nutrition and picture taking. | laketahoemarathon.com

Virginia City, Nev. Redrun 4 is on Oct. 8 in Virginia City. Nev., the most authentic zombie run on the planet. Virginia City is one of the most well-known and visited towns by ghost hunters and paranormal experts from all over the world. Its sprawling hills are home to hundreds of famously reported paranormal occurrences across dozens of locations. A single run will not expose them all. Participants will run through century-old tunnels, mining bunkers, cemeteries, abandoned buildings, train yards and right down the streets of VC. | redrunvc.com

Truckee Auburn Ski Club Training Center is sponsoring two running events for the family and competitive runners alike. The inaugural Run the Runway event at Truckee Tahoe Airport is on Oct. 8 and features a 5km and .75-mile run on the airport’s 11-29 runway. The runway will be closed to air traffic during this event so runners can enjoy a fast, flat surface at an elevation of 5,900 feet. The first 200 people to register will receive a souvenir water cup. This event is a fundraiser for Auburn Ski Club, Trails and Vistas and Truckee Excellence in Music Parents Organization. The 40th annual Donner Lake Turkey Trot, a fundraiser for Auburn Ski Club’s Junior Nordic Team, returns on Nov. 5. In addition to the highly competitive 7.2-mile run around also includes the “Mashed Potato Mile,” a fun run/walk for those seeking a less competitive atmosphere. The Turkey Trot attracts about 200 runners

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South Lake Tahoe Big Blue Adventures offers two events on Oct. 8. The Sierra Showdown Paddle Challenge will be at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe. There’s an 8-miler and 5-miler, SUP demos, youth grom races, and Big Blue Waterman Challenge. | laketahoepaddling.com The South Shore Lake Tahoe Open Swim is also at Lakeside Beach. All courses, half-mile, 1.2 mile and 2.4 mile distances qualify for the Championships. Registration and check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. | tahoeswimming.com

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Two runs to consider

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Area venues This fall, Reel Rock cranks it up with the latest collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport’s biggest stories and athletes. The five new films deliver edge-of-your-seat action, globetrotting exploration, big laughs and true inspiration. This year’s featured films are “Young Guns,” “Boys in the Bugs,” “Brette,” “Rad Dad” and “Dodo’s Delight.” Watch the trailers for the films at facebook.com/reelrock. Tahoe Adventure Film Festival presents the 11th year of Reel Rock Film Tour at Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre on Oct. 7. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. If you miss the Tahoe shows, be sure to get your tickets for when the tour comes to Cargo in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 15. Tickets are $17; the show starts at 8:30 p.m. | cargoreno.com Quincy The Grinduro on Oct. 8 at the Plumas County Fairgrounds combines a traditional Gravel Grinder with a mountain bike-style endure race covering both pavement and dirt. Finishing times aren’t based on overall loop time, but on four, timed segments. Grinduro is a race and a celebration of cycling with emphasis on the party — good food, bike-themed art, music and free camping. | grinduro.com

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The inaugural Great Trail Race on Oct. 9 will mimic The Great Ski Race as a spirited competition and fundraiser for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue. The race will follow roughly the same route as The Great Ski Race from Tahoe City to Truckee with one major difference: participants can choose to run or bike one of two course options: Elite or Classic.

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The Elite division course adds in more technically challenging terrain. Participants are free to race the course with all they have or walk the course and enjoy the scenery. | greattrailrace.com

Trail building

Rapid Ascent competition

South Lake Tahoe TAMBA is looking for help building the new Kingsbury Stinger Trail on Oct. 9. Meet at 9 a.m. at the end of North Benjamin/Andria Drive in Stateline to 3 p.m. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves and bring water. Helmets required. Bring a bike to test ride afterward. | tamba.org

Reno, Nev. Climbing teams will go head-to-head in the Rapid Ascent climbing competition hosted on the world’s tallest outdoor climbing wall at the Whitney Peak Hotel. The race will take place on Oct. 15 and will feature teams of two climbers. The team with the lowest combined time to scale the wall will win the competition. Following the competition, there will be an 8 p.m. film screening of Reel Rock 11 at Cargo. (See details on this page.) | whitneypeakhotel.com

Women’s off-road rally From Nevada to California Rebelle Rally is the first women’s offroad navigation rally raid in the United States. Blending the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation, the Rebelle tests skills over seven days of competition, from Oct. 13 to 22. It is not a race for speed, but a unique and demanding event based on the elements of headings, hidden checkpoints and time, as well as distance using maps, compass and road book. The rally is designed for stock vehicles, not race cars. Participants cannot use GPS or cell phones. The off-road terrain spans the California and Nevada deserts on dirt roads, double tracks, open desert and sand dunes. | rebellerally.com

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of refining a lifestyle – keeping things as buttoned-up on the front end in order to seize the moment when things reach the edge of control. The latest film “Tight Loose” is TGR’s highest achievement to date. From India to Alaska, discover pristine spine walls, massive airs and fullthrottle riding in some of the wildest and most spectacular places on earth. Witness the 21-year athlete roster as they come together for a reunion-style massive group shred of the Palisades at Squaw Valley. | tetongravity.com

TGR’s ‘Tight Loose’ Stateline, Nev. Come join Teton Gravity Research to celebrate TGR’s 21st birthday with a showing of “Tight Loose” on Oct. 20 at MontBleu. It has been a constant evolution

Costumed biking tradition South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association’s Corral Night Ride is on Oct. 15. The fabled gathering of hearty souls is a night poker ride with Halloween revelry. Riders dressed as ghouls, disco freaks and other random weirdoes are ready to ride mountain bikes in the dark. | tamba.org

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Announcements. Keeping it real and safe Taylor Creek is the most popular interpretive center in the Tahoe Basin. Visitation spikes in the fall when the kokanee salmon begin spawning up the creek and the waters turn alive with the bright red fish — visits from humans and bears alike. Unfortunately, there is no proper way to responsibly protect the salmon and bears from selfie-taking visitors, which putts all three in danger. The Tahoe Fund is working with the U.S. Forest Service to design a new overlook at Taylor Creek that will provide a viewing location that will significantly lower the issue of human-bear conflicts. The fundraising goal is $28,000. All donations | tahoefund.org

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Celebrate the wilderness of Alpine County during the Alpine Aspen Festival on Oct 8 and 9 in Hope Valley featuring music, guided hikes, Dutch-oven cooking workshops, fly-fishing lessons and information about the surrounding watershed and natural history. Proceeds benefit the Alpine Watershed Group. | alpineaspenfestival.com

Calling all vets

It’s all good

On Oct. 8 a senior shuttle will provide transportation to the 2016 All Veterans Stand Down to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. A free breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as many services from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call (530) 550-7451 to schedule transportation. For those younger than age 60 the fee is $8; for those older than age 60 a donation will be accepted. | townoftruckee.com An Arts In Wellness Creative Group is on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at For Goodness Sake from Oct. 6 to Dec. 15. The group, led by Susie Alexander, will follow the book “Rising Strong” by Brene Brown and explore how it relates to human experiences, spirit and individual archetypes. Each session will begin with 1 hour of discussion followed by 1.5 hours of creativity. All art supplies are provided. No experience necessary. There is a suggested donation of $15 per session. | Register artsinwellness.org

For Goodness Sake offers Sanskrit Chanting & Philosophy with Kacey Davy is on Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. The resonance created when chanting is not just pleasing to the ears, but its vibratory effects have a subtle effect on consciousness. No experience is necessary; students will be reading from transliterated text and chanting along through call and response with the teacher. Supporting Youth Facing Challenge with Rob Steffke is on Oct. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. This talk and mini-workshop is for parents, mentors, therapists, teachers and anyone who cares for a teen who is facing challenges. Themes include understanding the roots of harmful behaviors, creating a culture of care that promotes resilience and helping teens discover purpose and find meaning in their lives. Kirtan with Leeds Davis is on Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kirtan is singing and meditation. All voices merge to become one voice, creating a joyful journey toward oneness with the divine. | Register (530) 550-8981 or info@goodnesssake.org

Social media savvy

Support for sellers

North Tahoe Business Association announces a free small business seminar, “Facebook and Instagram Advertising,” on Oct. 6 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Participants will discover the right way to manage and get results from a Facebook page and Facebook advertising and tools. Learn to set up a business manager account and add employees without mixing personal and business profiles and payments. Learn why Instagram is powerful for businesses and how to set up an Instagram ad. | (530) 546-9000 or info@ northtahoebusiness.org

Etsy, Sierra Business Council and the Sierra Small Business Development Center announce the return of the Craft Entrepreneurship program this fall. Craft Entrepreneurship is an innovative program that provides micro-business training to eligible adults with existing creative skills to help supplement their income and sell their product to new markets. Etsy seller and local jeweler Krista Tranquilla, with support from business experts, will lead the program. Classes are from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5. Participation is free, but space is limited. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 10 to be considered for the pro-gram. | sierrasbdc.com

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To celebrate and honor Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s 35th annual celebration and fundraiser is on Oct. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley, Nev. This special celebration will commemorate the association’s 35th year as a nonprofit, as well as honor and recognize the 15th anniversary of the 165-mile loop opening ceremony that took place on Sept. 22, 2001. The event will include a hosted wine hour, light hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, music, a historical display, awards and a nohost bar. The evening will conclude with the State of the Trail address recognizing major accomplishments the future. Tickets are $50 per person. | (775) 298-4485 or info@tahoerimtrail.org

Low-cost screenings offered Affordable community health screenings are available with no appointments necessary. This service is a low-cost laboratory screen-ing that is not reimbursable by insurance companies. Tahoe Forest Health Clinic in Truckee offers the screenings on Nov. 9. For more information, call (530) 582-3277. Incline Village Community Hospital offers the screenings on Oct. 14 and Dec. 9. | (775) 833-4100

Taking care of others Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Lifeguard Training for ages 15 and older includes advanced first aid, CPR with AED and administration. Students must show proof of age and be able to swim 500 yards continuously, shallow dive, surface dive and tread water. Class is offered Oct. 12, 13 and 14 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CPR and AED Class for adults, chil-dren and infants is on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certificates will be mailed to participants from the American Red Cross on completion, which are valid for two years. Manuals are available for a fee or can be downloaded free from the American Red Cross Web site. A First Aid Class will teach the basic skills: how to care for bleeding injuries, stroke victims, burns, diabetics and more. Certificates will be mailed to participants from the American Red Cross on completion, which are valid for two years. Call for class time for fall and winter. | tdprd.org

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Tahoe boat inspections move Starting in October, boat inspections will move to select launch ramps and winter hours will begin. Tahoe Resource Conservation District inspectors will be stationed at Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, weather and construction permitting. All boats without an intact Tahoe inspection seal are required to get an inspection during daylight hours. Decontaminations are available at Cave Rock and Lake Forest throughout October as long as weather permits. Boats with intact inspection seals are permitted to launch at all open launch facilities; however, inspections are only available at Cave Rock and Lake Forest. | tahoeboatinspections.com or (888) 824-6267

Power to make change A one-day summit celebrating the women of Reno, Lake Tahoe and Truckee is on Oct. 21 at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Women As Change Makers is designed to provide women with the tools, knowledge and network to take their business or career to the next level. The annual event benefits Zawadisha, a local social enterprise whose mission is to provide small loans to Kenyan

women to help finance their livelihoods. In addition to speakers, this year’s event will include a pitch competition for local, female-owned businesses. Tickets are $99. | wacm.com

Firewood permits online The California Tahoe Conservancy announced that free firewood gathering permits and firewood locations are now available online. Permits are valid until Dec. 31. The Conservancy’s Community Firewood Program offers free firewood permits and allows permittees to collect up to two cords of pre-cut firewood for personal use, limit one permit per household per calendar year. Firewood is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, when firewood is available. Permits will be issued at the conservancy’s office at 1061 Third St. in South Lake Tahoe. Permits and a regularly updated map of firewood locations can be found at tahoe.ca.gov/ fuelwood-permit.

Permits for dead wood The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is selling personal use, fuel-wood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe and in Incline Village. Permits cost $20 per

cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household. The permit is for collection of “downdead” wood up to a 30-inch diameter in designated fuel wood areas. Cutting any standing tree, whether dead or green, is not allowed. Permit holders must keep vehicles on National Forest System roads. No off-road travel is allowed. For more information, call the South Lake Tahoe office at (530) 543-2694 or the Incline Village office at (775) 831-0914.

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

Early birds get the perks Truckee Roundhouse will open its doors on Nov. 3 to the first 50 members who purchase a full-year membership. The hours will be Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. These 50 people will help make sure the shops, tools and processes in place are the best that they can be before the Dec. 1 opening to the public. Those interested should e-mail info@ truckeeroundhouse.org. Organizers are looking for a class coordinator to implement and manage the classes and workshops programs. A free membership is included in the position. | truckeeroundhouse.org

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Hiking

*Trails open depending on conditions.

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t’s a sunny autumn morning and a group of hikers gather at the Loch Leven Lakes trailhead off Interstate 80. A blonde-haired woman with a slight German accent gives me a big hug and welcomes me into the group. As we introduce ourselves, the other hikers start raving about the leader Carmen Carr. Residing in the Truckee area for more than 20 years, Carmen Carr is a real estate agent, board member of the Family Resource Center of Truckee, founder of the Truckee Talkers Toastmasters, founder of the Mountain High Business Networking International chapter and former Tahoe Weekly graphic designer (among other titles). She is also an avid hiker who realized that a good way to meet other people was to invite them along on her journeys. Although she didn’t get into hiking before moving to Lake Tahoe, Carr says, “My favorite hiking is putting one foot out in front of the other, being in nature.” She formally launched the group hikes in October 2006 and led about 10 people on her first one to Five Lakes; it started growing from there. On any given hike, she has anywhere from two to 20 people join her.

“ I love the variety of scenery from granite to jungle, vegetation, pine trees.” One hiker found out about the hikes through a friend, while a couple heard about them by reading The Tahoe Weekly. “I haven’t met a single hiking person who doesn’t know Carmen,” says one trekker. “People walk up to me all the time and say ‘You’re Carmen Carr from the hikes,’ ” she says. Her database of hikers is around 200 who all receive her e-mails. Carr jokingly says that she wishes her real estate business had that kind of engagement. She started her monthly hikes as a way to network and highlight Lake Tahoe’s back country. “I love sharing this area with people,” she says. Joyce Scardina Becker has been on a few of Carr’s hikes and mentions one trek was a little dicey but added, “Carmen was able to help us get out of our comfort zones while keeping us safe.” We began the 7-mile intermediate trip to the three lakes and back. Trailing behind Carr is her little white dog, Benjie. Like a little mountain goat, Benjie is easily jumping over fallen trees and hopping from rock to rock. No bigger than a small sack of potatoes, Carr says Benjie can hike as far as 10 miles. “I love the variety of scenery from granite to jungle, vegetation, pine trees,” says Carr. Her three favorite hikes include the Loch Leven Lakes hike (the one that we are on), Frog Lake and Ellis Peak, “which probably

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

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

GRANITE LAKE

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

MARLETTE LAKE

Carmen Carr, at left

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

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH

looks like Mount Everest to Benjie,” Carr says. She does have staple hikes that she takes people on every year: each January the group goes hiking or snowshoeing up to Lost Trail Lodge and in May the group hikes the Rubicon Trail. We tramp up granite rock slabs, cross railroad tracks and find new and unusual flora until, a couple of hours into the hike, we catch a glimpse of the first lake, a mass of blue glassy water with granite rocks and pines around it. We then dip down to the second lake that seems a bit bigger and longer, but just as beautiful. A couple of the hikers in the group hold back at the second lake while the rest of us walk another mile or so to Loch Leven No. 3. There we sit atop one of the boulders and pull out snacks.

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

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

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

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

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

LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Following Carmen and Benjie

On the way back, Carr tells me that when choosing her hikes, she doesn’t go too far out of the Truckee-Tahoe area. She starts her hikes at 9 a.m., takes the group on a 5-mile or so intermediate trail and finishes between 1 and 2 p.m. so that people can get on with the rest of their day. Carr’s hikes are generally the third Saturday of every month and she releases them about six months out. In the last 10 years, she has never missed or canceled a hike. Her motto is: recognition and consistency. She doesn’t push anyone to go farther than he or she wants to on a hike and if anyone wants to go back for whatever reason, he or she never hikes it out alone. “As they say, it’s all about the journey, not the destination,” Carr says. Carmen Carr’s 10th anniversary hike will be held on Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. to Marlette Lake. To get on Carr’s mailing list for future hikes, e-mail carmen@carmencarr.com. All of her hikes are also listed in the Tahoe Weekly’s Events calendar. See you on the trails.  For more information, visit carmencarr.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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he leaves are changing and there’s a chill in the fall air. The days are shorter and the advent of winter has Tahoe buzzing. Chop wood, carry water and get ready for the winter months ahead. The resorts are promising an early opening season and we’ll be skiing in no time. But, in the meantime, there are lots of entertainment and activities to enjoy – hiking, mountain biking, music and the arts. There is something for everyone from Reno to Tahoe to explore this fall. S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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Oct. 6-Nov. 13 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.

Oct. 15-16 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

“The Producers,” a Mel Brooks masterpiece that chronicles the hilarious adventures of a washed-up Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant. Their scheme to get rich quick by producing the most notorious flop in the history of showbiz is a comic tour-de-force that spoofs oldfashioned Broadway musicals while paying tribute at the same time. The classic score contains such gems as, “I Wanna Be a Producer,” “When You Got It, Flaunt It,” “Springtime for Hitler” and “Prisoners of Love.” | eldoradoreno.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra presents “Myth and Romance.” Violinist Bella Hristova, a long-time RCO and Nevada Chamber Music Festival favorite, performs the violin concerto her husband, David Ludwig, wrote for her as a wedding present. Maestro Theodore Kuchar conducts the program that also features Hristova performing Dvorák, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. | renochamberorchestra.org

“Stage Kiss” Oct. 6-22 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Sarah Ruhl’s romantic comedy, “Stage Kiss,” is art imitating life and life imitating art. When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage. It is a charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss — or when actors share a real one. | bruka.org

“Silence! The Musical” Oct. 8-22 | Good Luck Macbeth | Reno, Nev. “Silence! The Musical!” is the unauthorized parody of everyone’s favorite horror movie/unintentional camp classic, the 1991 film “Silence of the Lambs.” If you ever wondered what kind of crooner or dancer Hannibal Lector was, this play is for you. | goodluckmacbeth.org

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective Oct. 14-15 | Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema | Tahoe City New York choreographer Claudia Schreier brings her critically acclaimed ballets to Lake Tahoe featured in the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective. Schreier is collaborating with six dancers from Los Angeles Ballet for the performances in Lake Tahoe. Among the works to be featured are Schreier’s ballets “Elysium,” “Vigil,” “Anomie” and “Traces.” | laketahoedancecollective.org 20

Hangtown Music Festival Oct. 20-23 | El Dorado County Fairgrounds | Placerville The 6th annual Hangtown Music Festival brings the best in fall sounds. This year’s lineup includes the Brothers Comatose, Achilles Wheel, The Kitchen Dwellers, Ideateam and Swamp Zen, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and much more. There will be food and drink vendors, activities including pumpkin carving, a kids’ zone, opportunities to shop and tent and RV camping. | hangtownfestival.com

Tall Timber Ball: Steampunk Party Oct. 21 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe Dust off your bowler hat, lace up your high-heeled boots, go steampunk or go grunge under the timber beams of Valhalla’s Grand Hall. DJ Damien spins from the massive stone fireplace. Cool prizes will go to the most interesting looks of the night. The event, from 6 to 10 p.m., kicks off the Tahoe WordWave. | tahoewordwave.com

“The Odd Couple” Oct. 21-23 | Community Arts Center | Truckee Truckee Community Theater presents “The Odd Couple.” Two suddenly single pals, a sloppy sportswriter, Oscar Madison, and a fastidious news writer, Felix Unger, strain their friendship by turning into roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. Neil Simon’s most famous comedy is about to come to Truckee. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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Carson Valley POPS Autumn Concert Oct. 22 | CVIC Hall | Minden, Nev. Co-conductors William John Zabelsky Jr. and Stephanie Dodge Reynolds lead the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra for an evening of music sure to send chills down your spine. The annual Autumn Concert features “The Phantom of the Opera March,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “March to the Scaffold” from Symphony Fantastique and “The Barber of Seville.” | cvpops.org

Reno Philharmonic Classix Season Oct. 30-Nov. 1 | Reno, Nev. Classix Two, “Tribute,” is a depiction of cultural pride with each composer paying homage to his heritage though music. The concert set features the Reno Phil String Quartet performing “Concertino Cusqueño,” a piece by young composer Gabriella Frank; Kodaly’s “Dances of Galánta” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, op. 74, Pathétique.” | renophil.com

Offbeat Art & Music Festival Nov. 3-6 | area venues | Reno, Nev. The lineup is set for the second annual Offbeat Arts & Music Festival to be held in venues throughout Reno. Headlined by The Polish Ambassador, The Veils, The Main Squeeze and Con Brio, the event also boasts an impressive list of rising talent from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and local areas. Explore art galleries and enjoy locally sourced food while listening to the best in music. | offbeatreno.com

The Biggest Little Theatre Festival Nov. 4-8 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Brüka Theatre hosts the Biggest Little Theatre Festival showcasing the best local actors, directors and playwrights on stage. Each piece is between 40 and 55 minutes. | bruka.org

“The Little Mermaid” Nov. 4 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev. Western Nevada Musical Theater presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Venture into the sea for this dazzling and hauntingly beautiful love story. | wnmtc.com

“Dorothy in Wonderland, The Musical” Dec. 10-12 & 17-18 | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

Reno Philharmonic

RENO PHILHARMONIC CLASSIX SEASON | OCT. 30-NOV. 1

Dorothy, Toto and the characters of Oz get caught in another whirlwind that sweeps them off to Wonderland, where they meet Alice, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and many more. Now they face a dangerous new foe: the Queen of Hearts. At least Dorothy’s companions now have their brains, heart and courage. | roundtown.com

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ELDORADO GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL | OCT. 8-9

CULINARY INDULGENCES Reno Bites Oct. 7-16 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. A weeklong event celebrating Reno’s emerging foodie scene, Reno Bites invites guests to sample the variety of restaurants popping up in The Biggest Little City. Purchase a Yelp Passport to Reno to get started. | renobitesweek.com

Fall Food Fest 2016 Oct. 8 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev. Enjoy sampling food, wine and beer from local restaurants and breweries in South Lake Tahoe while benefitting local schools. Hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, the event combines music, culinary delights and both silent and live auctions. | ltedf.org

Eldorado Great Italian Festival Oct. 8-9 | Eldorado Resort Hotel Casino | Reno, Nev. Celebrate Italian heritage at the Great Italian Festival. For 35 years, the Eldorado has brought the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy to downtown Reno. The outdoor festival is a celebration of Italian culture and tradition. Downtown Reno is transformed into Little Italy with a grape stomp, sauce cookers’ competition, wine walk, an Italian farmers’ market, kids’ gelatoeating contest, Italian buffet, free entertainment and vendors booths. | eldoradoreno.com

Oktoberfest Harvest Jamboree Oct. 15 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. Celebrate German heritage and the harvest season with food, drink and dancing during the Sparks Oktoberfest. Enjoy authentic Bavarian and Alpine music in the Victorian Amphitheater or see cirque-style aerialists, performers and harvest dancers. Games and crafts will be offered for kids. | oktoberfestnv.com

Art, Food & Roots Oct. 16 | Reno, Nev. The 7th annual Art, Food & Roots is a community celebration to benefit Urban Roots. The four-course farm-to-fork dinner with wine and cocktails includes a tour of Urban Roots farm, art auctions and raffle baskets. Chef Mark Estee and six other Reno chefs will orchestrate the event. | urgc.org

Grand Sierra Chili & Beer Festival 2016 Oct. 21-23 | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | Reno, Nev. With the autumn chill just beginning to settle into the air, nothing says fall quite like a hot bowl of chili. The Chili & Beer Festival features the International Chili Society’s 50th Annual World’s Championship Chili Cookoff with cooks from around the country competing head to head. | grandsierraresort.com

Food & Wine Festival Oct. 21-23 | Stateline, Nev. The seventh annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival at Harrah’s and Harveys features a weekend of food, fine wine and high spirits with dinners, concerts, parties and more. | harveystahoe.com

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Nov. 5 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev. The 28th annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival returns with master of ceremony Wendy Damonte. The theme is modern Renaissance. Dress in your best cabaret cocktail attire and enjoy sampling chocolate from local chefs paired with regional wines from Northern California. The event benefits the Tahoe SAFE Alliance. | tahoechocolatefestival.org

Passport to Dining Nov. 10 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach The event will feature up to 35 tasting stations from restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as a raffle and a silent auction that showcases Northern California getaway packages and many valuable items. | northtahoebusiness.org 22

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AROUND tahoe Tequila Tasting | 1st Thursday | Caliente!

Jay Hayden

RENO STEAMPUNK STROLL | NOV. 19

Hops for Huskies | 1st Fridays | Tahoe Mountain Brewing Taproom

Barrels & Bites Nov. 11 | Peppermill Resort Hotel | Reno, Nev. Barrels & Bites to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is a food, wine, beer and wine connoisseurs delight. Attendees can sample more than 500 wines, fine beers, specialty cocktails and themed cuisine. | barrelsandbites.com

Red, Wine and Blue Nov. 11 | MontBleu Casino Resort | Stateline, Nev. Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosts An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting. Attendees will sip wines from 25 of Northern California’s top wineries and sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from 20 of the South Shore’s finest restaurants. The event raises money to fund the club’s many projects, grants and scholarship programs. | sislt.org

Reno Steampunk Stroll Nov. 19 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Gears meet beers at third annual Reno Steampunk Stroll. Get a cup, dress up and party. The official stroll cup entitles guests to premium drink specials at each of the locations — and with more than 70 bars in the downtown area, guests can stroll, roll and dance until the sun comes up. Costumes can help participants get in the mood. | crawlreno.com 23

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TAHOE DONNER FALL FESTIVAL | OCT. 8

FUN

Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 23 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. Everything having to do with pumpkins can be found here: pumpkin seed spitting contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, a pumpkin beauty contest and a pumpkin derby. Zomboo, the world’s best horror movie host, will once again be the marshal of the Halloween parade. Kids can show off Halloween finery during the children’s costume parade. Add music, vendors and carnival games, and you’ve got a full day of fun. | pumpkinpalooza.org

Halloween Parade Oct. 28 | Downtown Truckee Kids of all ages can parade down Donner Pass Road to the Community Arts Center where they trick or treat with area nonprofits and businesses. The parade leaves the Train Depot at 6 p.m. | tdprd.org

Trick to Treat Oct. 31 | Downtown Tahoe City Trick or Treat for kids of all ages is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Heritage Plaza. Local businesses will pass out candy to those in costume. Free glow sticks and treat bag. | tcpud.org

Goblin Parade Oct. 31 | VC Jerky Company | Virginia City, Nev.

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Bring your favorite little goblin dressed to scare to the Goblin Parade. After the parade, enjoy a safe trick or treat on C Street at participating merchants and saloons. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Oct. 31 | Genoa Town Hall | Genoa, Nev. A howlingly fun party and hair-raising hay ride at 5:30 p.m. around Genoa. Parents are encouraged to bring their ghosts and ghouls for a fun and safe Halloween gathering. The town will provide a main dish and soft drinks. Parents can bring a side dish and adult beverages. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Tahoe Donner Fall Festival

“Spamalot Jr.”

Oct. 8 | Northwoods Clubhouse | Tahoe Donner

Nov. 18-20 | Truckee Community Arts Center

The 7th annual Fall Festival combines seasonal beer tastings and food with crafts and harvest-themed activities. Bring the kids to the pumpkin patch and carnival area or enjoy music from After Eights. Dogs are invited to join the fun with the annual Doggie Dip. | tahoedonner.com

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table in a special version adapted for middle school and high school performers. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival

V&T Candy Cane Express

Oct. 8-31 | Corley Ranch | Gardnerville, Nev.

Nov. 25-25, Dec. 3-4 & 10-11 | V&T Depot | Virginia City, Nev.

The pumpkin patch is open every October with thousands of pumpkins. Kids can enjoy a hay slide, kiddie land straw maze, miniature golf, bounce house. Join in on the pig races, take hay wagon rides, go through the haunted corn maze or visit with farm animals. | corleyranch.com

Begin the holiday season aboard vintage, heated coaches and travel along the historic Virginia & Truckee route to Gold Hill. Savor hot chocolate, candy canes and cookies during this magical trip. | virginiatruckee.com

Harvest Festival Oct. 15 | Rideout Community Center | Tahoe City Harvest Festival and pumpkin patch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a barbecue, drinks, kids’ activities, a hayrides and pony rides. | tdpud.org

Pumpkin Patch Oct. 15 | Preston Field | Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Nursery School’s 37th annual Pumpkin Patch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food from the Crystal Bay Club, Azzara’s, Bibo Freddo Gelato, entertainment from DJ Felipe Leon and Kyle Ledson, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, pony rides, obstacle courses, hay maze, mini golf, pumpkins and more. | (775) 831 4040

Big Truck Day Oct. 22 | Town Corporation yard | Truckee The 6th annual Big Truck Day at the new Town Corporation yard in Truckee is all about the kids. Although kids of all ages can get the chance to see big trucks and heavy equipment up close and personal. | tdrpd.org 24

Halloween Party and Hay Ride

“Lion King Kids” Dec. 3-4 & 10-11 | Truckee Community Arts Center Truckee Community Theater and the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus offer this exciting play for the entire family. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Get a call from Santa Dec. 8-9 | Your home | Tahoe City The kids can send a note to Santa, and he or Mrs. Claus will answer all notes received from local boys and girls with a personalized phone call. Fill out a “Secret Santa” letter at Rideout Community Center or download one from the Web site. Letters must be submitted to the Tahoe City Recreation Office by Dec. 7. This service is free. | tcpud.org

39 North Pole Village Dec. 9-10 | 39 North Victorian Ave. | Sparks, Nev. Downtown Sparks becomes a sparkling winter wonderland as the Nugget Casino Resort and 39 North Downtown team up to host 39 North Pole Village. Stroll through the holiday lights and enjoy visits with Santa, kids’ activities and more. | nuggetcasino.com

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LIVING DEAD Redrun 4: Armageddon Oct. 8 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. Not for the faint of heart, Redrun 4 is an obstacle race that takes competitors through some of the most haunted locations in Virginia City. Choose from 3.33- or 6.66-mile distances and take on a variety of obstacles as zombies hunt for your blood. Then join the festivities for the Zombie Manifestival Block Party and Redrun Saloon Crawl. | redrunvc.com

Reno Zombie Crawl Oct. 22 | area venues | Reno, Nev. The Reno Zombie Crawl is back for its ninth year. This humongous zombie bar crawl has been placed by USA Today in the Top 10 of costumed Halloween parties in the U.S. Participants buy a crawl cup, get a map and crawl to the more than 50 bars in the downtown area. Costumes are a must. | crawlreno.com

Rockin’ Dead Halloween Bash Oct. 28 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev. At the 2nd annual Rockin’ Dead Halloween Bash, DJ Chris Payne spins tunes until the wee hours of the morning. The top four costumes win a share of $5,000 in cash and prizes. Swing by for some Halloween shenanigans. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Freakers Ball Oct. 29 | MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa | Stateline, Nev. The 38th annual Freakers Ball, Lake Tahoe’s largest and most extravagant Halloween party, offers three parties in one. The holiday costume soiree in South Lake Tahoe has become legendary thanks to imaginative partygoers who take mind-bending creativity risqué to the limit. DJs, go-go dancers, laser lights and $10,000 in contest prizes. | montbleuresort.com

Creeper’s Ball Oct. 29 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. The Creepers Ball returns to the Crystal Bay Casino with Tainted Love and an after party. | crystalbaycasino.com

Nugget Brews & Boos Beer Festival Oct. 30 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev. Get a taste of the region and the nation’s best fall and winter craft brews Halloween-style at the 2nd annual Brews & Boos Beer Festival. This beer fest will offer all-you-can-responsibly-drink tastes of delicious brews from more than 40 breweries. Event goers show up in Halloween costumes to compete for great prizes and rock out to the sounds of Boogie Knights. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Ghost Walk Oct. 31 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. A Goblin Parade kicks off a safe trick or treat on C Street. Silver Terrace Cemetery opens after dark for one night only. Walk amongst the graves of the spirits on the spookiest night of the year then, take a late-night Halloween Ghost Walk Tour. | visitvirginiacitynv.com 25

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TRUCKEE HAUNTED HISTORIC TOUR | OCT. 13-14

CULTURE & HISTORY Carson City Ghost Walk Oct. 22 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. Carson City’s rich history is explored and theatrically relived during the seasonal Ghost Walking Tours led by Madame Curry. These are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history. Each tour is a 90-minute guided walk. | carsoncityghostwalk.com

Tahoe WordWave Oct. 21-23 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe The second annual WordWave is a free festival featuring creative and inspiring writers, storytellers and performers. This event is for readers, writers and lovers of story with readings, workshops, plays, open mics, guided hikes and oral storytelling. Guest speaker Galadrielle Allman will talk about her memoir, “Please Be With Me: A Song for My Father Duane Allman.” | tahoewordwave.com

Nevada Day Parade Oct. 29 | Carson Street | Carson City, Nev.

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“HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE” | NOV. 19, 25, 26 & DEC. 2, 3, 10

Nevada Day commemorates the state’s entry into the Union. The Battle Born state was the 36th to enter on Oct. 31, 1864. The parade is the largest and longest running admission’s day celebration in the nation. This year’s event will be the 77th annual held in Carson City, the state’s capitol. More than 200 entries include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and Burning Man creations. | nevadaday.visitcarsoncity.com

Donner Party Hikes Oct. 8-9 | Donner Summit | Truckee

Alpine Aspen Festival Oct. 8-9 | Blue Lakes Road Sno-Park | Hope Valley Celebrate the wilderness of Alpine County during the Alpine Aspen Festival featuring music, guided hikes, Dutch-oven cooking workshops, fly-fishing lessons and information about the surrounding watershed and natural history. Proceeds benefit the Alpine Watershed Group. | alpineaspenfestival.com

Truckee Haunted Historic Tour

Court Leve

Explore Donner Summit with experienced historians and follow in the footsteps of the emigrants who braved the Sierra Nevada to start a new life in California. On this 24th annual Donner Party Hikes, explore the camps of the famed the Donner Party that spent a winter stranded in record-breaking snowstorms. On Saturday, a variety of hikes tailored to different interests will be offered and on Sunday guests may enjoy an interpretive hike and a tour of Donner Memorial State Park. | donnerpartyhike.com

Veterans’ Day Parade Nov. 11 | downtown | Reno, Nev. The annual parade marches through the heart of downtown Reno and honors those who protect and have protected the country. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Court and Virginia streets and travels to 5th and Virginia streets. Show your support, watch the parade. | visitrenotahoe.com

Oct. 13-14 | Downtown Truckee

Great Basin Geek Con

Celebrate Truckee’s colorful history while touring downtown’s most famous haunts. Part fact and part wild fiction, this tour takes guests through some historic gems accompanied by hilarious and outrageous performers from the Old West. Participants must be age 21 and older. | truckeehistorytour.org

Calling all geeks and nerds to enjoy live gaming demos, crafts, music and panels all in celebration of geek culture. Meet the artists and minds behind favorite games, stories and comic books. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. | greatbasingeeks.com

Dec. 3-4 | Sands Regency Casino | Reno, Nev.

SKI & ACTION FLICKS

Dave Nettle

ALPENGLOW WINTER FILM SERIES | NOV. 17 & DEC. 1

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Reel Rock Film Tour

“Here, There & Everywhere”

Oct. 7 & 15 | Area venues

Nov. 19, 25, 26 & Dec. 2, 3, 10 | Area venues

Reel Rock cranks it up with the latest collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport’s biggest stories and athletes. The five new films deliver edge-of-your-seat action, globetrotting exploration, big laughs and true inspiration. Showings on Oct. 7 at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe and on Oct. 15 at Cargo in Reno, Nev. | cargoreno.com

In this 67th annual Warren Miller film, take a free-ski adventure with industry veterans Ingrid Backstrom and Wendy Fisher in Crested Butte, tour Eastern Greenland by dog sled with Seth Wescott and Rob Kingwill and follow Jess McMillan and Grete Eliassen on a Swiss holiday aboard the Glacier Express. The film will be shown at the Reno Ballroom on Nov. 19; at Olympic Village Lodge on Nov. 25, 26 and Dec. 10; and at Harrah’s South Lake Tahoe on Dec. 2 and 3. | skinet.com/warrenmiller

Adventure film series Oct. 14, 18, 19, 26, 27 & Nov. 2 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City Tahoe Art Haus presents a series of adventure films this fall kicking off with “Ring the Alarm” and “Be Inspired” on Oct. 14, “First Descent: The Average Season” on Oct. 18, “Mountains of Storms” on Oct. 19, DPS’ “Ski Cinematic” on Oct. 26, Warp Wave’s “Aurora Boardealis” on Oct. 27 and Powder’s “Monumental” on Nov. 2 | tahoearthauscinema.com

“Tight Loose” Oct. 20 | MontBleu | Stateline, Nev. Join Teton Gravity Research to celebrate TGR’s 21st birthday with the release of “Tight Loose.” From India to Alaska, discover pristine spine walls, massive airs and full-throttle riding in some of the wildest and most spectacular places on earth. | tetongravity.com

“That’s Fine” Nov. 5 | Moment Skis | Sparks, Nev. Voleurz, a Vancouver-based lifestyle clothing brand, presents its seventh feature-length film documenting the antics and exploits of the infamous Voleurz Family, comprised of skiers, snowboarders and skateboarders, making the multi-sport offering one of the most well-rounded and diverse films in the action sports world. | facebook.com/momentskis

SWEP Film Fest Dec. 1-4 | Area venues Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships promotes environmental stewardship by connecting students to the community and local environment through comprehensive watershed education and service learning. The film festival features screenings at Incline Village and Northstar Village cinemas. The festival consists of new environmental films, as well as important American independent films, Latin American films and a special filmmaker tribute. | 4swep.org

Tahoe Wellness November 12–13, 2016

Women’s Wellness Weekend

Alpenglow Winter Film Series Nov. 17 & Dec. 1 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley Alpenglow Winter Film Series will showcase its best lineup to date. Hear from professional climber Dave Nettle, as he shares stories of his incredible adventures in the mountains. The series continues monthly through February with Will Gadd featured on Dec. 1. Many of these shows are a rare opportunity to meet and hear from such talented athletes. Shows are free. | squawalpine.com

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“BUTTCRACKER 7: OZMOSIS” | NOV. 27-DEC. 5

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Valhalla Holiday Faire-Holiday Craft Faire and Celebration Nov. 18-20 | Valhalla Grand Hall | South Lake Tahoe The Valhalla Grand Hall will be decorated in a festive holiday mode. Twenty-plus local vendors and artists will be offering a varied assortment of hand-made and other special items for purchase. Santa Claus comes to visit; local school choirs and other musical groups perform Saturday and Sunday. | valhallatahoe.com

“Buttcracker 7: Ozmosis” Nov. 27-Dec. 5 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. The annual holiday production of “Buttcraker” is a parody based on the two-act ballet “The Nutcracker Suite.” Bruka’s version is wild and wildly danced and hilarious. | bruka.org Brüka Theatre

Christmas on the Comstock Dec. 3 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

“A Christmas Carol” Nov. 12-22 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe Tis’ the season to celebrate the holidays with Charles Dickens’ classic tale “A Christmas Carol.” This quick-paced, highly theatrical re-telling of Dickens’ classic will delight the entire family. | ltcc.edu

YoUr FrOnT RoW SeAt to the lake and year-round fun

Step back in time this holiday season and celebrate Christmas as they did in the 19th Century. Historic Virginia City hosts its annual Christmas on the Comstock with a Sierra Concert with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at Piper’s Opera House and don’t miss the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Parade of Lights, photos with Santa and V&T Candy Cane Express. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade Dec. 3 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. The Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade, a Northern Nevada tradition as deep rooted as the spirit of the season itself, features marching bands playing the holiday tunes we all know and love, Christmas costumes, adorable animals and festive floats all representing “A Season of Giving.” The parade starts at 1 p.m., but come early to get a good spot. | cityofsparks.us

Parade of Lights Dec. 3 | downtown | Carson City, Nev. The 21st annual Parade of Lights offers floats, marching bands, color guard and the special guest from the North Pole. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and goes along State Highway 395 from Eddie Street to Minden Park. The theme is “Lucky to Live Here.” | visitcarsonvalley.org

Cruise Across the Crystal Blue Scenic daytime and evening dinner cruises aboard Lake Tahoe’s beloved paddlewheel boats offer unique lake views and endless photo opportunities year-round.

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

The Parade of Lights sweeps down C Street starting at 5 p.m., lighting up the town and spreading Christmas cheer along the way. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 3-4 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

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

Kick off the Christmas season with a favorite the whole family will love. Grand Sierra Resort will be hosting “The Nutcracker” in its newly renovated Grand Theatre. | grandsierraresort.com

Dig your toes in the sand along the resort’s lake front beach offering seasonal volleyball courts, beach chair & umbrella rentals and swimming.

Saddle Up! Explore the high Sierra wilderness on a guided one or two hour trail ride and enjoy the area’s beauty during spring, summer and fall.

Start your Lake Tahoe fun today! Visit ZephyrCoveResort.com or call 800.23.TAHOE

Dec. 3 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.

Great Food, Casual Setting

Life is a (gorgeous, mile-long) Beach

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Parade of Lights

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Zephyr Cove Resort and Marina operated under a special U.S. Forest Service use permit. Managed by Aramark.

“Spirit of the Season” Dec. 3-4 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra delights audiences with this annual tradition for the whole family. The dynamic Dr. Jason Alteri leads this seasonal classic with the renowned orchestra, Reno Phil Chorus, the Santa Tappers, singers, student performers and special guest Santa Claus. “Spirit of the Season” is certain to conquer anyone’s inner Grinch. | renophil.com

Haven’t had enough? Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly for more live music and entertainment options, and check out The Music Scene in each issue of Tahoe Weekly.

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

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installation known as Camp Century that was constructed 40 feet below the surface of the Greenland Ice Cap nearly 60 years ago. Just 800 miles from the North Pole, the remote outpost was manned by American military personnel and civilian scientists. The outpost’s subterranean location beneath the ice cap protected the men from some of the harshest weather on the planet. In 1958, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began building Camp Century under the guise of conducting polar research, but the main focus was a plan to store and launch hundreds of ballistic missiles from inside the ice. Camp Century was laid out with tunnels, dorms, a hospital, library, movie theater and other recreational amenities. Trenches were cut using a Swiss snow miller, which blew pulverized ice up to the surface. The milled snow was shoveled onto sheet metal panels arched over the tunnels where it froze solid as concrete. The water and sewage operation was unique in the world. Storms at the surface could generate wind gusts to 125 mph, with ambient air temperatures at minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite wind chill factors nearing 150 degrees below zero, the personnel stationed at Camp Century went about their business in relative comfort. The futuristic facility was powered by the Army’s first field nuclear power plant, a portable 1,500 kilowatt fission reactor constructed in New York. Weighing 472 tons, this first-of-its-kind prefabricated nuclear plant was broken down into 27 large parts and flown to the Greenland coast. There the packaged components were sledded in 100 miles to Camp Century (thus the name). Using just 100 pounds of atomic fuel, the $6 million nuclear-powered unit displaced the 555,000 gallons of diesel fuel required to run the camp every year. Despite serious issues with excessive radiation and a multitude of problems in the steam generator system, engineers overcame most obstacles. Camp Century also represented a cutting-edge laboratory where scientists conducted experiments such as radio communications; food preservation; special medical and healing problems; over-ice and under-ice transportation; and the development of better fabrics for cold weather

protection. They also wanted to grow fruits and vegetables using ultraviolet lights and try hydroponic farming under the ice. The origin of Camp Century had its roots in the late 1940s during the AmericanSoviet Cold War, when the U. S. government decided to establish strategic, manned installations in the world’s Polar regions. The shortest distance between Washington, D.C., and Moscow is across the Arctic Circle, and Greenland was considered a favorable location for an early warning defense system against incoming Soviet missiles.

“Much of what we know about prehistoric climate is due to the hard work conducted by Camp Century Ice Worms like Dr. Robert Gerdel and B. Lyle Hansen, two men who cut their teeth on Sierra snow.” The men who lived and worked at Camp Century proudly called themselves Ice Worms. Two Greenland Ice Worms were former staff members from the Central Sierra Snow Lab (CSSL) located near Donner Pass – scientists Dr. Robert Gerdel and B. Lyle Hansen. This City under Ice may conjure visions of the villain’s cavernous ice palace in the James Bond thriller “Die Another Day,” but Camp Century was the real deal, where the extraction of glacial ice cores to study prehistoric climate change (paleoclimatology) got its start. Based on their expertise in snow science, it’s no surprise that Gerdel and Hansen both found themselves working at Camp Century. As lead research physicist in hydrology with the U.S. Weather Bureau during the 1940s, Gerdel had established the CSSL at Soda Springs. Hansen, a brilliant engineer and physicist, arrived at the CSSL in 1950 to replace Gerdel, who was being reassigned. Dr. Gerdel’s early efforts to improve our scientific understanding of the complexities of the vital Sierra snowpack laid the groundwork for a water management system that helped nourish and sustain the growth of California into an economic giant.

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At Camp Century, Gerdel and Hansen teamed up again to play an integral part in the advancement of snow science and paleoclimatology. As the lead environmental researcher at the Greenland outpost, Dr. Gerdel was involved in many ambitious projects being tested there including tunnel stabilization technologies and experimental aircraft landings on ice and snow. Physicist Hansen earned assignments in Greenland that included developing a radiometer system to detect potentially deadly, hidden crevasses in the ice sheet, and engineering the first thermal drill with a hollow, electrically heated head to demonstrate the feasibility of recovering samples from deep within the ice sheet. The yearly layers in the extracted cores can be dated both by counting each layer — much as the age of a tree is determined by counting its growth rings — and by isotope dating of bubbles of ancient air trapped when the ice was formed. The data obtained in these early drilling projects led to the discovery of previous, rapid climate

Nostalgia

DEEP CREVASSE FORMS AT SQUAW VALLEY Squaw Valley employees inspect a large crevasse that opened on the slopes of Granite Chief in March 2011. Due to a La Niña-influenced storm pattern that winter, the mountain snowpack had become so deep that it was taking on the characteristics of a creeping glacier.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s newest book, SNOWBOUND! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

Dr. Robert Gerdel in Camp Century tunnel. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

change cycles and represented a huge leap forward in the science of paleoclimatology. The discovery of natural oscillations in greenhouse gases found in the trapped air of polar ice was considered one of the most important advances in the field of climate and earth science at that time. Within a few years of the initial drilling at Camp Century, scientists had bored into the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet down nearly 2 miles to its bedrock interface, and removed an ice core that represented 110,000 years of climate data. Hidden in the deep layers of ice were samples of the earth’s ancient atmosphere, strong clues to volcanic and climatic factors that led to past ice ages. Scientists learned that past climates have been wildly variable, with larger, faster changes than anything industrial or agricultural humans have ever faced. Triggers that have caused dramatic climate change include changes in the tilt of the Earth’s axis, wobbles in its orbit, surges of great ice sheets, sudden reversals in ocean circulation, and carbon dioxide released by volcanoes. In 2002, core drilling in Antarctica produced records dating back 800,000 years, including eight ice ages. Anthropogenic global warming is a hot topic these days, and scientists often look to the distant past to see what may lie ahead in the future. Much of what we know about prehistoric climate is due to the hard work conducted by Camp Century Ice Worms like Dr. Robert Gerdel and B. Lyle Hansen, two men who cut their teeth on Sierra snow. And due to that warming, a once hidden secret is being exposed to the world for the first time.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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photography, motion-controlled time lapse and creative dSLR filmmaking. His images blur the line between technology and art; he pushes the limits of what his gear is capable of to make images that evoke an emotional connection to nature. His work will be on display at Atelier until Oct. 31. Atelier offers workshops: Tahoe Trees in Watercolor on Oct. 6, Upcycled Books on Oct. 8, Acrylic Painting on Oct. 12, Loom Weaving on Oct. 14 and Life Drawing Series on Oct. 19. Knitting Group open to all is on Tuesdays. | ateliertruckee.com

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

Cobalt like the lake Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artist Studio presents glass artist Pam Sutton exhibiting through December, with Monika Piper Johnson’s work on display in October. Sutton is a professional glass artist creates jewelry and objects for the home and garden that reflect harmony with nature and occasionally humor. An artist’s reception will be on Oct. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Johnson. She will be displaying new oil paintings. Her work is also on display in October at the Incline Village Library. There will be a Painting Tahoe in Oils with a Palette workshop on Oct. 15 and Painting Abstracts in Watercolor on Oct. 29. | cobaltartiststudio.com

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Woven panels reflect Aanrud exhibits at SNC Incline Village, Nev. Liv Aanrud’s meandering abstractions are at once a slowly stitched drawing, a fabric mural, a tactile landscape and labyrinthine maps of the act of thinking. Her work will be at the Tahoe Gallery at Sierra Nevada College until Oct. 28. An artist’s reception will be on Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Graphic designer Anther Kiley will be exhibiting a comprehensive survey of his ongoing project “Fishworld” from Oct. 13 to Nov. 11 at the Garage Door Gallery. An artist’s reception is on Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

Reno. Nev. Jennifer Valloric’s “Veiled” is on display until Oct. 25 at Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery. Valloric is a resident of Fort Collins, Colo. Her woven textiles center on the creation and instillation of woven panels referencing and recreating landscapes from her memory. Murmurs of shelters are present within the instillations sitting somewhere between the utilitarian, the ornamental and a romantic’s sublime. An artist’s reception is on Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. | sierra-arts.org

On display at the library Incline Village, Nev. Monika Piper Johnson, an awardwinning, plein-air, oil painter living in Incline Village, brings many of the talents

and skills learned in a 28-year career as a hairstylist to her art. A graduate of Suffolk University in Boston, Johnson started out painting still lifes before moving on to figures and eventually landscapes. Her work is in James Harold Galleries, Village Interiors and Cobalt Artist Studio in Tahoe and Zantman Galleries in Carmel. Her oil paintings will be at the library during the month of October. | (775) 831-4130

Connection to nature Truckee Hawai’i-born photographer Grant Kaye left a career in volcano geology in New Zealand to relocate to Truckee in 2008, where he works as a fulltime photographer and educator. Kaye specializes in landscape and night-sky

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Carson City, Nev. “Mi Casa Es Mi Casa” examines the idea of “home,” at OXS Gallery until Oct. 14. Native Nevadan Justin Favela pays homage to his Guatemalan maternal grandmother by recreating objects found in her home. Objects that have been part of the domestic landscape for his entire life have helped form his identity and in the exhibition represent the love he has for his abuelita and her casa. | (775) 687-6680

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Truckee The Truckee Public Arts Commission is calling for submissions for the fall exhibit at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center entitled, “Truckee Summer Snapshots.” The show, comprised of summer photography and selfies, will be a community photography exhibit. Submit unframed printed photos of any size and type, in any quantity from anyone. Submissions are due on Oct. 16. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the community center. The exhibit will be featured from October to January 2017. | tdrpd.org

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Tilting the Basin celebrates Nevada art Reno, Nev. Nevada’s artists are creating innovative work ranging from painting, sculpture and installation, to photography, interactive and sound art. Their work is informed by popular culture, the natural environment and landscape, as well as cultural identity, politics and current events. “Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada,” on display until Oct. 23, is a landmark exhibition at the Nevada Museum of Art that provides a wide-ranging overview and understanding of the most accomplished work being created by more than 30 artists living and working across Nevada today. Co-curated by Nevada Museum of Art curatorial director and curator of Contemporary Art JoAnne Northrup and Las Vegasbased art advisor Michele Quinn, “Tilting the Basin” is a statewide survey celebrating Nevada’s diverse and far-flung voices. Numerous public programs, educator events and classes are scheduled to enhance the visitor experience. Hands ON! Second Saturday is a free Family Fiesta with visiting artist Justin Favela on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families will be invited to participate in Favela’s performance, “Family Fiesta,” celebrating the artist’s MexicanAmerican heritage and personal traditions. The Folk and the Lore: A Nevada Story - Nevada Stories from Beyond Our City is on Oct. 15. Doors and cash bar begins at 5 p.m. and the performance is at 6 p.m. The cost is $8 for museum members and $12 for nonmembers. Guest Artist Workshops will be on select Saturdays throughout the exhibition. Various artists included in Tilting the Basin will host one-day workshops in the E.L. Cord Museum School. | nevadaart.org

Sticky subjects Reno, Nev. University of Nevada, Reno Church Fine Arts building presents two exhibits until Oct. 22. Janine Antoni and Stephen Petronio’s first visual collaboration, “Honey Baby,” is a video of a folding, tumbling body within a honey-filled environment. Through an aesthetically aligned approach, the artists explore states of physical intensity, unleashing visceral and emotional responses through collaborative work. Sameer Farooq offers “Blind Forms.” He is a leading artistic voice working with museum collections as the material of his creative output, to incite critical dialogue about the nature of museums and storytelling. Farooq’s interdisciplinary practice aims to create community-based

models of participation and knowledge production in order to re-imagine a material record of the present. | (775) 784-4278

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

and those who have taken a letterpress class at Tahoe Letterpress are welcome. Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com

Four-wheel favorites Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association presents “Four Wheels Now and Then” at the Brewery Arts Center Gallery until Oct. 21. Art depicting cars and/or trucks is on display. It is a people’s choice award show and visitors are asked to vote for their gallery favorite. | (775) 882-0189

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Monika Piper Johnson

Cobalt Artist Studio | Oct. 8-30

Anther Kiley

SNC Garage Door Gallery | Oct. 13-Nov. 11

Justin Favela

OXS Gallery | Until Oct. 14

“Four Wheels Now and Then”

Brewery Arts Center | Until Oct. 22

“Honey Baby”

UNR Church Fine Arts | Until Oct. 22

“Blind Forms”

UNR Church Fine Arts | Until Oct. 22

“Tilting the Basin”

Nevada Museum of Art | Until Oct. 23

“Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads”

Nevada Museum of Art | Until Oct. 23

Calotypes

OXS Gallery | Oct. 24-Dec. 30

“Veiled”

Sierra Arts Foundation | Until Oct. 25

Liv Aanrud

SNC Tahoe Gallery | Until Oct. 28

Sky Emerson

Incline Village Visitor Center | Until Oct. 30

Jason Forcier

Incline Village Visitor Center | Until Oct. 30

“Married to Adventure”

Wilbur D. May Museum | Until Oct. 30

Grant Kaye

The Valley of Mexico from the Santa Isabel Mountain Range Justin Favela | Nevada Museum of Art

Art Center features new artists

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

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

Meyers Bona Fide Books in South Lake Tahoe offers Open Print Studio on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want to work on linocuts or wood block prints

Monika Johnson

Incline Village Library | Until Oct. 30

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Print fans welcome

Atelier Truckee | Until Oct. 30

“Horses of Northern Nevada”

McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until Nov. 4

Irene Taylor

Copeland Gallery | Until Nov. 4

Brett Flanigan

University of Nevada, Reno | Until Nov. 11

Michael Malley

Carson City Community Center | Nov. 11

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

“Wallsprawl”

Nevada Museum of Art | Until Nov. 30

Pam Sutton

Cobalt Artist Studio | Until Dec. 31

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Mel Smothers, Carol Brown & Cynthia Hipkiss Tahoe Art League | Until Dec. 31

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1. COMICS: What is the name of Batman’s butler? 2. LITERATURE: Who is the leader of the wolves in “The Jungle Book”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: Which two islands in the Mediterranean Sea are governed by Italy? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was president during World War I? 5. HISTORY: What was the name of the airship that exploded over New Jersey in 1937? 6. LANGUAGE: What is a baby’s pacifier called in Great Britain? 7. EXPLORERS: What was the name of Christopher Columbus’ flagship? 8. NICKNAMES: What U.S. city calls itself “The Biggest Little City in the World”? 9. MEDICAL: What is the modern name for a disease once called “consumption”? 10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What children’s author wrote, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose”?

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It was the great Russian author Leo Tolstoy who made the following sage observation: “A man is like a fraction whose numerator is what he is and whose denominator is what he thinks of himself. The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.” Junior Whirl Answers: 1. Goofball, 2. Eggshell, 3. Magnolia, 4. Burglars, 5. Tailgate, 6. Splurged, 7. Flamingo, 8. Leapfrog. Differences: 1. Sign is different, 2. Awning is shorter, 3. Arm is moved, 4. Tag is smaller, 5. Sale sign is missing, 6. Stool is missing.

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Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

An intellectual adventure has begun. You are in the mood to both expand your horizons and get to the bottom of things. Study and research is featured. You are spurred on by an ambitious drive. This momentum will continue for a few weeks and will deepen as well. You just might get a lot done and save money too.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

How are you handling all the waves of passion that have been stirring your loins lately? Hopefully, it feels good to be alive and specifically, in the body. The push now is for the next level of power and achievement in your life. With this increase in desire and determination comes drive and discipline.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

You are in the mood to step further behind the scenes even than usual. This cycle will last a few weeks. It may just amount to lying a little lower than usual. Taking lovely naps during this period could prove extra beneficial. The prospect of doing so with someone you love is a source of excitement. But then, may not amount to recharging your batteries. Balance.

The beauty of balance is something most people appreciate. It is especially satisfying when it is linked to health. To achieve this, the balance point needs to be directed to your daily routine. This constitutes your next. If you can associate pleasure to a routine that produces real results you could undergo some big positive changes.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) How far can you go? This is the question on your mind and may well include ‘…out of the box’. At least assertions of your sense of individuality are likely. These may come tightly bundled in a banner of democracy. It may feel like your turn to step forward and make proclamations and set examples regarding rights and freedoms.

Entertainment and beauty are close allies and hopefully both are in close association with you now. You really want to see and feel the results of your efforts in a big way. Giving to the situation more than you might feel like even is essential. Fortunately, your ambition levels have increased of late to support your cause.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Sometimes it is what you know; while at others it is who, like now. Mingling with the right people can have many benefits. You want to meet with significant others to share your ideas of creative possibility. You may have been in a bit of a cloud or so deeply engaged in a search for answers a short while ago. But now you are clear and ready.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Although your visions are wide and your sights are set to look far, you may be deep in a purging process as well. It is not simply a matter of clearing clutter, but it could include that. Deep cleaning, rearranging furniture and anything else that will contribute to shifts in your habitual perspectives, are themes of synchronicity at play now.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Your key contacts are especially important now. Desires to engage in rich exchanges and cultural expressions are strong. Yet, you need the support of others. You have entered something of a breakthrough period. Yet phase 1 of this process is making connections, phase 2 is showing up, and phase 3 is all about dynamic follow through.

Creating a new state of harmony and balance in your world continues. In some respects, you have dug deeper than you might have thought. Supported by original, creative designs, you may even be surprised by the results. As long as your efforts are manifesting as investments and not just expenses, you are content.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Your mental focus is light, cerebral and intellectual. Yet emotionally, you have been reaching deeply perhaps even into reaches not felt before. You yearn to merge with significant other(s) soulfully and probably in heart and body too. How can you have a balance of both? By working it, that‘s how.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Somehow you want more; more knowledge, power, influence, recognition and prosperity. To achieve your objectives, you know that you need to devise a new plan and implement a better strategy. Inspiration to play with the possibilities is present. Yet, it is not simply a question of working harder. It may be time for some reinvention.

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“Then Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello called and wanted me to play with them. I was on the road with them for two years,” he says. In 2007, Williams was finally able to settle down and focus on Funky Nation. “Do you like having fun?” he asks, exuding confidence about his band. “Do you like to dance? Do you like good music? Then come see us.” The band has released six albums, one single and one EP. Living Colour and Jimi Hendrix influenced “Evolution,” the bass-

heavy album that mixes it up and creates the Funky Nation sound. “Connecting with music and the band is the ultimate high,” says Williams. The band is currently working on a new album. “It’s clap-your-hands, move-yourfeet funk. It’s straight funk in your face,” says Willams. “Music is all I do. I had one regular job for one day, dishwasher in a restaurant. I was in the wrong place. I worked 12 hours and made $60. I thought I could play in a brass band on the streets of the [French] Quarter and make more money in tips. Been playing nothing but music ever since.” Williams says that he loves playing Tahoe — they’ll be performing new material from their upcoming album. So if you are looking for a night of highvoltage, electric energy to dance to, don’t miss Big Sam’s Funky Nation. They are a musical force to be reckoned with.  For more information, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

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OCT. 7 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Fémina Truckee Community Arts Center 7 p.m. Lake Effect Jazz Fresh Ketch 7 p.m. Fémina Truckee Community Arts Center 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

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The Routine Bar of America 8 p.m. No Parents, White Fang, The Birth Defects Pastime Club 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. The Chuck Hughes Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Kingsborough Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ JosBeatz Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Disco Night The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. Wendy Starling The Improv 9 p.m. The Male Room Harrah’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Melissa Dru Atlantis 4 p.m. George Pickard Boomtown 5 p.m. Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Elizabeth Phillips UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7 p.m. Joshua Cook & The Key of Now Peppermill 8 p.m. Justin Lee Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Common Kings w/Ballyhoo! Cargo 8 p.m. Take 2 Harrah’s 9 p.m. Rebeka Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 10 p.m. Ty Dolla Sign Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

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OCT. 8 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music The Beacon 1 p.m. Melissa Mitchell & the Hope Social Club Moe’s BBQ 5 p.m. Blood, Sweat & Tears Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. The Routine Bar of America 8 p.m. Drive-By Truckers MontBleu 8 p.m. Calling Ophelia Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Classic Cue 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. “Dead vs Phish” Shafty w/China Cats Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

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Oct. 7 | 10 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. DRIVEN BY OLD SOUL and rock ‘n’ roll, Northern California-based Kingsborough has created a huge following with their modern twist on authentic Americanroots rock. This independent group of musicians reflects the old school working band mentality with a heavy focus on raw high-energy performances. BAM magazine describes their performance as “rocking it like the big boys used to … in the same way that Springsteen has always done.” With a reputation for an incomparable live concert experience, Kingsborough has performed with Weezer, ZZ Top, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and many more. | crystalbaycasino.com

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RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Melissa Dru Atlantis 4 p.m. George Pickard Boomtown 5 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Xavier Wulf & Chris Travis Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Seedless 10DenC/Simple Sensation/Treedon Rockbar Theater 7 p.m. Joshua Cook & The Key of Now Peppermill 7 p.m. Justin Lee Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Society of Seven Atlantis 8 p.m. Manual Sex Drive Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Take 2 Harrah’s 9 p.m. Alice in Chains Grand Sierra 9 p.m. Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Rebeka Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 10 p.m. Anna Sia & Chase Manhattan 1 Up 10 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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Oct. 14 | 11 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. JELLY BREAD HAS RISEN from a Reno-Tahoe favorite into a powerhouse quintet with a high-energy calling card. Jelly Bread’s distinct style is identified by a blend of desert twang meeting the urban tones of funk and rock. Exceptional songwriting and storytelling interlaced with four-part harmonies, intricate in-thepocket drum and bass grooves, swampy lap steel guitar, take-’em-to-church organ come together into a sound that is downright appetizing. The band hosts the after party for Big Sam’s Funky Nation. | crystalbaycasino.com

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Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties M, DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Four Color Zack’s House Party Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Enfo Grand Sierra10 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Producers” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m. “Stage Kiss” Brüka Theater 7 p.m. “Silence! The Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. Jay Black Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Stand-Up Comedy Showcase Brewery Arts Center 8 p.m. The Utility Players Sands Regency 8 p.m. DisMANtled Comedy Tour Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Special Events Zombie Procession w/Redrun 4 Virginia City Eldorado Great Italian Festival Reno

OCT. 9 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Anne Roos Lake Tahoe Golf Course 10 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music The Beacon 1 p.m. Mic Smith Sierra At Tahoe 1 p.m. Tuck Wilson Marg’s Taco Bistro 2 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 4:30 & 7 p.m. Wendy Starling The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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Tristan Selzer Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Lucky Ashworth & Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Steven Lord Boomtown 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Hopsin w/Problem & Joyner Lucas Cargo 8 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke with Steve Starr Rockbar Theater 6 p.m. Premier Karaoke Show The Point 7 p.m.

Tuck Wilson Fireside Pizza 6 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Opera Arias UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Steppin’Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance ElectroSwing Burlesque The Loft 8 p.m. Shayla Rivera & Nick Youssef The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Westward & Limbo State Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Steppin’Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Creatures of the Night Fetsh Ball Rockbar Theater 12 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Producers” Eldorado 7 p.m. Steve Hofstetter The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Special Events Nugget Brews & Boos Beer Fest Sparks

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Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Alex Smith Boomtown 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. UNR Symphony Orchestra Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Steppin’Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Producers” Eldorado 7 p.m. Steve Hofstetter The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

OCT. 12 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Julie Fowlis Incline Village Library 5 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Anne Roos The Landing 6 p.m. Drought Relief McP’s Taphouse Grill 7:30 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Jenni Charles and Jesse Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. Shayla Rivera & Nick Youssef The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m. Keith Allen Boomtown 6 p.m. Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Julie Fowlis UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Seven Lions Cargo 8 p.m. Steppin’Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m. The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 6-20, 2016 DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke RocKaraoke Rockbar Theater 7 p.m. Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Producers” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Stage Kiss” Brüka Theater 7 p.m. Steve Hofstetter The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Silence! The Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

OCT. 14 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Ike & Martin Jake’s on The Lake 6 p.m. Lake Effect Jazz Fresh Ketch 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Brian Wilson Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Paul Covarelli Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Oliver Root Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Black Star Safari Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Big Sam’s Funky Nation w/Jelly Bread Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ JosBeatz & DJ Louie Giovanni Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Disco Night The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m. Claudia Schreier & Company Tahoe Art Haus 7 p.m. Shayla Rivera & Nick Youssef The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Steppin’Stonz Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. The Robeys Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Lily Afshar UNR 6 p.m. Squid Ink Carson Valley Arts Council 6 p.m. Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Halestorm w/Lita Ford and Dorothy Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Straight No Chaser Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Pearl Sky Harrah’s 8 p.m. Rebeka Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. Hucci, The Ninetys, Joyzu & Junsei Cargo 9 p.m. An-Ten-Nae & SOOHAN 1 Up 10 p.m. Sean Perry Grand Sierra 10 p.m. The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Producers” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Stage Kiss” Brüka Theater 7 p.m. Steve Hofstetter The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Silence! The Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. Gala of Gallifrey Ball Sands Regency 8 p.m. Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

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OCT. 15 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Pop Up House Concert Donner Ski Ranch Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Kyle Ledson w/DJ Felipe Leon Preston Field 11 am. Dueling Pianos Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Paul Covarelli Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Oliver Root Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Classic Cue 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Gift of Gab w/Landon Wordswell & Mostafa Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Rick Gee & DJ Chris English Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Claudia Schreier & Company Tahoe Art Haus 2 & 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Shayla Rivera & Nick Youssef The Improv Harvey’s 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Steppin’Stonz Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. The Robeys Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Sinicle/Krosphyer/Weight of the Tide/Murderoc Rockbar Theater 7 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Adapter Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Pearl Sky Harrah’s 8 p.m. John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m. J-Diggs Jub Jub’s 9 p.m. Rebeka Chase Boomtown 6 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Peeti-V Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Konflikt Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Stage Kiss” Brüka Theater 7 p.m. “The Producers” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m. Steve Hofstetter The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Silence! The Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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taken a pit stop in the political arena to let everyone know just what it means to be an American band. “I think it’s a record about right now,” says co-founding vocalist and guitarist Patterson Hood. “It’s about everything that is going on in the country, socially, politically, topically — where we are at as a people. It’s an album of that and about that.” Whereas previous Truckers’ albums made use of historical narrative devices to conceal the direct political consequences of their work, this new release makes no such pretensions. Hood and his Southern rock band are through mincing words when it comes to the issues at hand. “The new record pretty much just lays it straight out there,” says Hood. “As white Southern males, we demographically look like the ultimate Trump vote. But we are proud to be part of the vocal opposition.” On “American Band,” released on Sept. 30, Hood and co-founder Mike Cooley have written a contemporary collection of songs to cast light on the current events tearing the country apart. “The songs ask questions about recent spats of violence in our country,” he explains. “One deals with Trayvon Martin and Ferguson, Mo., and some of those issues. Then Cooley wrote one about an immigrant who was murdered back in the 1930s down in Texas. He was Mexican and therefore the Texan who shot him wasn’t in anyway prosecuted. He grew up to become the leader of the NRA [National Rifle Association] in the 1970s. We wrote one about a school shooting that occurred in Southern Oregon. And there’s another song I wrote the night Robin Williams died, dealing with depression. It’s all very topical.” For Hood, Cooley and the rest of the Truckers, writing and playing songs is how they earn a living, but they’ve always chosen to do it in way that’s true to themselves. “My job is just the write the best song I can and be true to what I wrote,” he says. “I’m always trying to get better. I’m always trying to write that thing I’ve never written before. But whoever knows what people are going to like? We’re the band that had our

first real success with a double LP, “Southern Rock Opera,” about growing up in the South after civil rights and dealing with the fall of arena rock. Anyone looking from outside would of thought it was a stupid idea for a record, but it put us on the map. We’ve always kind of done things differently.” “American Band” was recorded on analog tape at Nashville’s legendary Sound Emporium Studios in only six days. “We cut it live on the floor,” says Hood. “There’s a lot of first takes and second takes on the record. It’s a really nice studio with an eclectic history. They have such cool old analog gear. We love the way it sounds. It’s so much warmer. Digital can get crispy real easy if you’re not careful.” In discussing the 20-year anniversary, Hood explained how the Truckers originated as a solo project before it eventually became a band. “It’s crazy hard to believe,” he says. “I booked a day of studio time with these five songs I wanted to record. I had some people wanted to play on them. Some of them I’d never met. I didn’t want it to be a solo record, so I called it Drive-By Truckers. I was like, ‘Y’all wanna play sometime?’ In the back of my mind I’m thinking, Ha ha, my evil scheme. I’m gonna lure people to their doom. But more and more people liked it and years later here we are.” Hood and the band plan to tour most of the next year to promote the new album. After a number of personnel changes over the years, Hood believes Truckers have finally settled into the rhythm of a successful musical career. “We have long history with a lot of change and some turmoil at times, but it’s been pretty stable for about five years now,” he says. “At the beginning, a lot of people weren’t sure if they wanted to leave for three months with a bunch of crazy drunken redheads. That weeded out some people pretty early. But we’re not too wild anymore. We’re all older and have families, so we can’t really do it like we used to. We laugh about the old days, but I don’t really miss it too much. We do most of our hell-raising on stage now.”  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit montbleuresort.com.

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culinary fare and his restaurant. It is also the title of his new book, “Wolfdale’s: Cuisine Unique.” The book is part memoir and part cookbook and the project took more than three years to complete. The labor of love took Dale and his family back to Japan where, as a young man, he once studied pottery, Aikido and fell in love with Japanese cuisine and culture. Wolfdale’s was established in 1978 in Homewood and moved to its current location in Tahoe City in 1986. The building was a logger’s home built in 1889 and originally constructed in Glenbrook. It

bowls. He learned the process of making pottery. The mother of the house was a fabulous cook who prepared an ancient Buddhist cuisine called, Shojin ryori, also known as a purification food. Dale not only partook in the food but also helped prepare it. The ingredients are seasonal, locally harvested and vegetarian. This, according to Dale, sent his life on a different trajectory. After college, Dale studied with a highly revered Japanese chef in the 1970s before celebrity chefs were even a concept. He eventually made his way to Tahoe and opened Wolfdale’s. When the restaurant first opened, no one was serving Japanese cuisine but eventually Dale’s magic prevailed. After a few years he outgrew the Homewood location. “I try to make food that is true to the environment I am in. I try to carry (my clients) forward and expand their horizons,” says Dale.

“I try to make food that is true to the environment I am in. I try to carry (my clients) forward and expand their horizons.”

was moved across the lake to Tahoe City in 1901. Back in the day, the home housed many unique characters, including Constable Harry Johanson. The original gate to the cell where the constable once locked people up is still in the wine cellar of the restaurant. The history of the building is as colorful as the man who now owns it. Dale initially went to Japan to study Japanese culture on an internship during college, but life had other plans. He found himself living in a temple with the caretaker’s family. Dale became an apprentice studying under a master artist of functional stoneware and traditional Raku tea

According to Dale, his restaurant is not set in stone. “It’s a constant evolution. We work hard during the season and then take time to rethink and reflect to put the game plan back together, thinking of new things, food trends, wine and spirits. But it’s the people that work for me that keep me engaged. I am part of a team. I have to perform. My life in the mountains is great and I get to mingle with people I know and like. The people that live here are some of the most immensely talented people I’ve met.” The restaurant hosts numerous events throughout the year, whether it’s the annual abalone night, locals’ two-for-one night or a special night for Grammy awardwining artist Trey Stone, who performs before the Thanksgiving weekend, something is always cooking at Wolfdale’s. While working on his book, he went back to visit the woman he calls mother and who introduced him to Shojin ryori cuisine. She is in her 90s now and still preparing food as art. The book released COUNTER CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Douglas Dale at work in the kitchen. Chef Douglas Dale opened Wolfdale’s in 1978. Douglas Dale’s newest creation, “Wolfdale’s: Cuisine Unique.” Douglas Dale with the women who taught him Shojin ryori cuisine and whom he calls mother.

two weeks ago is a beautiful retrospective of Douglas Dale’s career as one of the most celebrated Tahoe chefs. The recipes, many classics of Wolfdale’s, are beautifully photographed. At Wolfdale’s, the food speaks for itself. Most of his staff has worked at the restaurant for 15 to 20 years. The community in which Dale and his wife, Kathleen, have raised their children are part of who he is, part of who his family is and why he’s still cooking after all these years. The book is currently available at Wolfdale’s in Tahoe City and wolfdales.com.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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“Filled with an assortment of vegetables and beans, one big bowl of minestrone soup served with a nice piece of Italian bread can easily make an entire meal.” This recipe is one I learned a long time ago and is awesome. There are, however, no set rules — change the ratio of vegetables or even the type of veggies you use. It is basically a vegetable beef soup with beans in it. Just remember, the important thing is to get a spoonful of stuff with each bite and not just broth. Sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan cheese over the bowl of soup just before serving, add a slice of bread and enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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In his first career, Coach Dick Vermeil led the 1999 St. Louis Rams to Super Bowl glory. He now leads Vermeil Wines. Buying grapes from the Luvisi and Frediani families vineyards in Calistoga keeps things familiar because these are not just renowned viticulturalists, they are also Vermeil’s cousins and friends. Vermeil Wines offers single varietal and blends from classic bold red grapes such as Cabernet, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and some rare-for-Napa Tinta Roriz and Charbono, and also Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay on the white side. They have tasting rooms in Calistoga and downtown Napa. As in their sports careers, these guys are shooting for the top with wines from topshelf vineyards and equally star-studded winemaking teams.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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Neat knife skills Truckee Atelier offers Knife Skills 101. John Weatherson, owner of Restaurant Trokay, will guide participants through a two-hour knife skills workshop on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Students will learn how to hold a knife safely and effectively, how to set up a proper station for cooking at home and how to dice, julienne, brunoise and slice like a pro. This workshop will take place upstairs at Restaurant Trokay. | Register ateliertruckee.com

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Viva il Vino Reno, Nev. To kick off Eldorado’s Great Italian Festival, there’s Vintage Eldorado on Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Reno Ballroom. This Italian wine and food experience offers imported Italian and California wines, beer and food stations. Participants can stroll sipping and tasting while live Italian entertainment fills the room. The evening proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. Tickets are $55. | Tickets (775) 331-5437

Weekend for epicures Northstar The Ritz-Carlton will host an Epicurean Weekend from Oct. 8 to 9 that will feature a variety of festive activities, culinary events and spa treatments. On Oct. 8, a family friendly Harvest Hike for $30 per person to Sawmill Lake. The Epicurean Dinner, for $75 per person or $95 per person with wine pairings, is in Manzanita. The four-course dinner will showcase a cornucopia of fall harvest. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy The Pumpkin Patch in the Backyard, where families can pick out pumpkins and enjoy make-your-own candy apples, hot apple cider, pumpkin painting and more. | (530) 562-3000

All-aboard tours Carson City, Nev. The Toast of the Canyon “Date Night” excursion is on select Saturdays through

Truckee Community Soup Night is back with a two-night series starting in mid-November. Soup Night is a collaboration between Tahoe Food Hub and Slow Food Lake Tahoe. For $5, guests get a bowl of soup and bread made from local, sustainably grown ingredients. There are salad and drinks specials, music and good friends. | tahoefoodhub.org

Dining for the schools Area venues The Excellence in Education 2016-17 Dining for Schools cards are on sale. The Dining for Schools card entitles the bearer to 50 percent off any individual dinner entree at more than 40 participating restaurants in the Truckee and North Tahoe area. The card is nontransferable but may be used an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. All proceeds from the purchase of the cards benefit the foundation that provides grants, resources and partnerships to the educational community. Dining cards will be available at Mountain Hardware in Truckee, SaveMart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Safeway in Kings Beach and Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online | exined.org

What’s in that drink? Reno, Nev. Chemistry of the Cocktail on Nov. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. will explore the artistry of mixology by taking a hands-on look at the science behind the craft of tikithemed cocktails. This is the premier annual fundraising event for Terry Wells Nevada Discovery Museum. There will also be delicious fare from local culinary hot spots, silent and live auctions and museum exploration, Event organizers are trying to raise $100,000 in a single night to support the museum’s mission to inspire lifelong learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math for the community. Tickets are $95. Guests must be age 21 or older to attend. | nvdm.org

Jason’s | American

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

La Mexicana | Authentic Mexican

Taqueria La Mexicana opened in 1997 and brought the tried and tested family recipes from their taqueria in Norwalk that made them successful. Tahoe locals instantly began to notice the fresh ingredients and authentic dishes and La Mexicana quickly became a locals’ favorite for fast, affordable and delicious Mexican food prepared fresh daily. La Mexicana also features an authentic Mexican bakery (fresh bread baked daily), carniceria and a full grocery store to meet your needs while visiting Lake Tahoe. Come taste the difference or order online through Eat 24. 8515 Brook Ave. Kings Beach | lamexicanakb.com | Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | (530) 546-0130

Lanza’s | Italian

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

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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

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Bacchi’s | Italian

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

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

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

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

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

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