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11 Golf Column

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14 Wet ‘n’ Dirty ARTS & CULTURE 16 WordWave 16 Exhibit Calendar 17 The Arts FUN & GAMES 18 Puzzles 19 Horoscope MUSIC SCENE 33 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 33 Hangtown Music Festival: Lukas Nelson and Neal Casal Jacob Blickenstaff

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

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ON THE COVER Explore the history of Donner Summit during the annual Donner Party Hikes on Oct. 14 & 15. Read the Events calendar in this edition for details. Photography by Erskine Photography | Courtesy Donner Party Hikes

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ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at 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

Summer | 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

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

Eagle Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

Natural rim 6,223’

CAPACITY: A

Truckee

Tallac Historic Site

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

(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. Grounds open yearround. BlueGo

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Gatekeeper’s Museum

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

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

East Shore

Elevation 6,228.08’ | Elevation in 2016 6,222.56

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Tahoe City

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 & Crystal Bay Incline Village Historical Society Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building in Incline Village. TART

Tahoe City

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

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College.

Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

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MUSEUMS (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

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Science Center

Summer | (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

226,500

Martis 872 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

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Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Shore

I Independence 14,735 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Olympic Museum

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City Field Station

P Prosser 13,714 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 3,882

Vikingsholm Castle

Open summer only (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

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

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(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

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 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

CAPACITY CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 34,009 CAPA

Stampede 211,125

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

Watson Cabin

North Shore

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RESERVOIR CAPACITY

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

Tahoe City

May-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

Lake Tahoe Museum

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. 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

Truckee

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Tahoe City

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

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

Incline Village

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Marlette Lake

SAND HARBOR

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Eagle Rock

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

DEEPEST POINT

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Crystal Bay

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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South Lake Tahoe

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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

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

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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

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

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Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually 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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OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

October 12-25, 2017

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Hike into History

EVENTS CALENDAR Courtesy Patagonia

OCTOBER 12-26, 2017

LIVES FOR THE SEA Alpenglow Sports presents the Tahoe premier of “Fishpeople,” a film by Patagonia on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The film presents a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. It investigates the universally transformative effects of time spent in the ocean. The cost is $7. Read about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | alpenglowsports.com

E X P L O R E H I S T O R I C D O N N E R PA S S STORY BY BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN

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he Donner Pass region is at the crossroads of a nation, where Native Americans traveled for millennia, emigrant wagon trains made their way to California and where the country built its first transcontinental railroad and highway.

The train and auto traffic sustained an ice-harvesting industry and tourist hotels.

It also gave birth to alpine skiing and winter sports. Even the country’s first transcontinental telephone line went over this storied pass, as well as the first airplane routes over the Sierra. It’s no wonder that the Donner Summit Historical Society calls it the most important historical square mile in California.

This low point along the Sierra crest was heavily traversed by American Indians trading goods between Pacific and Great Basin tribes. Despite harsh terrain and a desiccating arid climate, an estimated

Great views from Donner Pass. | Mark McLaughlin

It was 1844 when pioneers first successfully hauled wagons over this rugged hump of granite, an extraordinary feat that opened the legendary California Trail.

EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

Truckee Farmers Market is open every Tuesday through Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Truckee Regional Park.

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

Let’s hear it for moms Kings Beach

Mom’s Café is every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Meet other moms, get help with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care. Groups in English and Spanish. | northtahoefrc.org

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Donner Party Cannibalism I N T H I S E D I T I O N A N D AT

TheTahoeWeekly.com Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

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50,000 people lived in the Great Basin region before 1600, compared to nearly 700,000 in resource-rich California. Obsidian arrowheads, beads, moccasins, medicinal plants, hides and food items were traded over the mountain pass. Pacific coast sea shells discovered along Great Basin trade routes date to about 7,000 years ago.

Donner Pass is an historic gateway into the Golden State. It was 1844 when pioneers first successfully hauled wagons over this rugged hump of granite, an extraordinary feat that opened the legendary California Trail. Nearby Stephens Peak commemorates Elisha Stephens, captain of that spunky group.

Two years later, a company of emigrants known as the Donner Party were trapped by early snow at the lake east of the pass. Nearly half of the party’s members starved to death that winter; 25 resorted to cannibalism to survive. The notoriety of that tragedy inspired the naming of the pass, lake and peak: Donner.

In the 1860s, thousands of ethnic Chinese contract laborers hired by Central Pacific Railroad, shoveled, picked and blasted their way over Donner Summit.

The explosive work changed the physical character of the pass forever, but the bright, glacially-polished rock is still host to cryptic Indian petroglyphs and geologic xenoliths; a towering wall of stone blocks assembled by Chinese workers in 1867 using no mortar or cement and primitive roadbeds dating back to the 1866 Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road. You can hike traces of the 1913 Lincoln Highway,

1844 Stephens Party crossing Donner Pass. | Courtesy Donner Memorial State Park

when Henry Ford’s mass-produced Model T automobiles were all the rage.

A few yards west of China Wall is an underpass that provided a safe route under busy railroad tracks. Prior to its construction, intrepid drivers had to steer their vehicles into a dark, wooden snow shed where collision with a speeding train engine was a distinct possibility.

To reach Donner Pass from Truckee, take Donner Pass Road west past Donner Lake. Stay right as the road climbs up to the Rainbow Bridge lookout. It’s a perfect location to get your bearings to see which areas you would like to explore. To your

right looking east over Donner Lake are concrete sheds covering the right-of-way for the transcontinental railroad. This section of track was abandoned in the 1990s and tracks and ties removed so there is no traffic today.

To reach the petroglyphs and China Wall, backtrack down Donner Pass Road 200 yards and walk onto the flat granite and petroglyphs plaque. The railroad rightof-way is designated private property

by Union Pacific Railroad, but visitors frequently explore the abandoned tunnel system starting from this location.

Once you’re standing on the level train roadbed, to the west there is the brief Tunnel No. 7 followed by Tunnel No. 6.

Tunnel No. 6 is the highest along the railroad line and, at 1,659 feet, also the longest of 15 Sierra tunnels. The progress of blasting and chipping away the obdurate rock was so slow that a vertical shaft was chiseled out at the midway point to create four tunnel excavation leads.

Completion of the Summit Tunnel still took two years.

Summit Tunnel is dark. Better to head east into Tunnel No. 8. A flashlight is not really needed. Walk into the tunnel for 10 minutes and there will be an open door in the concrete wall on your left. Step out into the sunshine and enjoy unique views of Donner Lake and the transportation history of the Summit area.

For more information on Donner Summit, visit donnersummithistoricalsociety.org.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

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EVENTS EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers Market operates every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Commons Beach until Oct. 12. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev. 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

E X P LO R E H I STO RY O N

DONNER PARTY HIKE

Hikers can travel the footsteps of early emigrant’s journey across the Sierra Nevada on Oct. 14 and 15 by during the 25th Annual Donner Party Hike.

Participants may choose from six hikes on Saturday and a walking tour on Sunday.

All hikes offer interesting insight into emigrant history from local area guides, along with invigorating recreation and beautiful scenery.

There are six hike options of varying length offered on Saturday. Explore the Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road and 1913 Corridor Lincoln Highway with views of petroglyphs, old roadside billboards and the China Wall. Hike up Roller Pass and Mount Judah to see where wagon trains were winched over the granite. Discover pristine High Sierra lakes, summit meadows or explore Coldstream Canyon.

Back this year, is the return of the Railroad Snowsheds hike. Each hike offers a unique and memorable experience. And hikers will enjoy a hamburger lunch and a presentation by Mark Twain portrayed by McAvoy Layne.

Sunday starts with a more relaxed walking tour departing from the Donner Camp Picnic Area 2.5 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Following the walking tour where guides will detail the Donner Party’s encampment, participants will drive to Donner Memorial State Park to hear more about the Donner Party, the Pioneer Monument, visit the Murphy’s Cabin Site, and enjoy entrance to the new visitor center offering a historical movie about the Donner Party.

Space is limited for all events and reservations are required. The Saturday hikes are $85 or enjoy both days for $100. | donnerpartyhike.com

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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. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

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Incline Village Library hosts Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

Story Time Tahoe City

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

Spooky storm water? South Lake Tahoe

League to Save Lake Tahoe hosts Spooky Stormwater Fall Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sidellis Lake Tahoe. Join Pipe Keepers for an evening of fall festival games with a spooky twist. Mingle with storm-water experts and earn prizes. Free, family friendly.

Light refreshments. | RSVP protect@keeptahoeblue.org

Happy trails party Norden

Truckee Trails hosts a Fall Trails Bash from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lake Mary at Sugar Bowl.

Celebrate the year, learn about upcoming projects and offer suggestions. Includes drink, raffle tickets and appetizers. Be the first to try Little Truckee Ice Creamery’s special ice cream edition, Truckee Trails Pine Nut Brittle Brownie. $10. | truckeetrails.org

Step up to potential Truckee

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Pathways to Success - Rethink Healthy free health talk is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Center for Health with Nikki Dean and Liz Schenk. Uncover the sources of stress and learn techniques to flip the switch to more positive, productive brain states. | tfhd.com

Preschool story time Truckee

TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. A half- hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring the Interweb,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

Associate director of UC Davis TERC Dr. Patricia Maloney will discuss “Forest Health and Tree Mortality.” At Sierra Nevada College.

No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

Writer in a series South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series hosts poet and literary translator Sholeh Wolpe at Robert Mason Library at 8 p.m. Free reading, conversation and book signing. | ltcc.edu

OCT. 13 | FRIDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Fridays are fun Truckee

Family Fun Fridays at KidZone Museum starts at 11 a.m. Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art.

For ages 5 and younger. Free with admission. | kidzonemuseum.org

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

Mix it up Northstar

Art of Mixology is an entertaining workshop featuring freshly cut herbs and classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors.

Create three cocktails paired with appetizers until Nov. 19 at Manzanita from 4 to 5 p.m. $60. 21+. | RSVP (530) 562-3050

OCT. 12 | THURSDAY Dogs love books Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers Paws 2 Read from 4 to 5 p.m. Children can practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages. | (775) 832-4130

Give for a steady supply Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Recreation Center Gym by appointment. | (800) 696-4484 or bloodhero.com (code INCLINEREC)

Exclusive peak Truckee

Truckee Donner Land Trust offers guided hike to Lower Carpenter Valley that offers amazing scenery, lush meadows and wildlife in its natural environs. The Land Trust is in the process of acquiring the property so it will not be open to the public in 2017, except for these exclusive 5-mile hikes at 9 a.m. Read the feature on Carpenter Valley at TheTahoeWeekly. com. | Register tdlandtrust.org

Poof! It’s magic Incline Village, Nev.

Spellbinders, featuring the Masters of Magic, come to Incline Village Library from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Not recommended for kids younger than age 6. Seating is first-come, first-served. | (775) 832-4130

Get your disco on Stateline, Nev.

Kahle Community Center offers Family Roller Skating Night from 6 to 8 p.m. The basketball court becomes a roller rink with disco ball and music. Refreshments for purchase. Bring skates — no metal wheels — or rent from the center. $5 ages 12 and older, $3 seniors and ages 11 and younger. Skate rental $2. | (775) 586-7271

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WASHOE GOLF COURSE STORY BY ALEX GREEN

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NORTH TAHOE CRUISES On the Tahoe Gal

18 holes | par 72

Yardage 5,859 to 6,695

Slope 119 to 134

Ratings 70 to 77.4

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ounded in 1917, the oldest 18-hole golf facility in the state of Nevada, Washoe Golf Course is a staple of the Reno community, an old-fashioned, genuine-natured golf experience right in the heart of the city.

The fairways are generally wide, flat, forgiving, feeding the greens, though lined with age old cottonwood trees and seemingly invisible from the tee water hazards.

The course came to be at the idea and execution of Mrs. Gourtley Dunn Webb, a player and educator of golf, who upon her arrival in Reno was immediately aware of the absence of a golf course in the city. She helped put together the Reno Golf Club, which raised the funds to purchase an 80acre parcel of land and develop the grounds into a playable course.

Eventually, attributed in some regards to the Great Depression, even after surviving a devastating fire and opening its doors for public play, the club fell victim to the dwindling economy. Washoe County, who owned the adjacent land north of the course, sponsored the building of the present day 18-hole course, and the rest is history.

A tale of two nines, the front teeing off from a hilltop, down onto the flats, where

the topography remains fairly level until the 9th hole, climbing back up the hill to the clubhouse. The back features more changes in elevation, more twists and offers a more secluded vibe, taking you away from the city, off the road, into the hidden nooks only visible from the course itself.

The fairways are generally wide, flat, forgiving, feeding the greens, though lined with age old cottonwood trees and seemingly invisible from the tee water hazards.

Shallower bunkers, in tee shot landing zones, slightly deeper guarding the greens.

Overall, the greens are small and feature at least one steep drop off into an abyss.

Hole 3 is the shortest hole on the course, playing just 127 yards from the back tees.

It’s severely downhill, onto a plateaued putting surface full of deceiving angles, fading on all sides off into taller grass, surrounded by wave like bunkers. Stick it on the green and you’re in good shape, but a miss in any direction is a difficult up and down.

Hole 14 is reachable in two, 476 yard par 5, doglegging to the right downhill from the tee. From here you’re at the mercy of a steep uphill climb to the green, making for a more often than not completely blind approach shot. If you do hit it good, you’ll have to wait until you get up close to know the outcome.

There’s a clubhouse onsite with a bar and grill, a full driving range, spacious putting green and short game practice facility. PGA professionals are available for lessons.  For more information or to book a tee time, call (775) 828-6633 or visit washoegolf.org.

Departs at 12 p.m. | Wednesday to Sunday through Oct. 22 (530) 583-0141 | TahoeGal.com | Call for reservations | Tahoe City, CA

Join us as we wind down the season with $90 shotguns Come celebrate our final week of the golf season at Gray’s Crossing, October 16 - 22, with $90 shotguns every day at 11 a.m.

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

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Enlightening Insights Truckee

Sierra College, Truckee campus offers “Insights,” a free monthly program. Dr. Marian Berryhill, associate professor in Cognitive and Brain Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno, will present “Saving Working Memory.”

Complimentary refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. The session starts at 7 p.m. | RSVP sierracollege.com

Family viewing in 3-D Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library hosts 3-D Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. “Hotel Transylvannia 2” will be shown. Bring pillows and blankets.

Popcorn and 3-D glasses will be provided. | (775) 832-4130

Inspiring stories Tahoe City

FALL FESTIVAL FUN The eighth annual Fall Festival at Tahoe Donner is on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Northwoods Clubhouse. There will be arts and crafts vendors, the doggie pool dip, seasonal beer offerings, a pumpkin patch, carnival and food. Free admission. Read the Fall Music & Festival Guide in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com for fun fall activities for the kids. | tahoedonner.com

Builds strong bodies Tahoe XC Junior Mountain Riders Program provides local children, ages 7 to 11, with an opportunity to experience and grow in the sport of mountain biking.

The weekly club rides focus on developing safe, strong, responsible riders through instruction, practice and fun in a healthy, supportive environment. Mountain biking is an ideal activity to help condition the body outside of the cross-country ski season. Meet at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. The program is on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. until Oct. 16. The drop-in rate is $10 per child. | Register tahoexc.org

Climb to success Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District offers instructional Climbing Classes for Grades 1 to 6 on Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Leaping Lizards is for beginners and Mighty Monkeys is for experienced/advanced climbers. Session 2 is from Oct. 16 to Nov. 15 and Session 3 is Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2018. The cost is $110 per session. Kids Climb, a supervised open climb time, is on Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 5 to 17. | tdrpd.org

Break for activities Douglas Country Parks and Recreation offers Fall Break Adventure Days for Grades K through 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Oct. 23 to 26 at Kahle Community Center. Participants will enjoy field trips, games, crafts and art. The daily $26 fee includes admission, transportation and supervision. Winter Break Adventure Days will be from Dec. 26 to 29 and Jan. 2 to 5, 2018. | Register (775) 586-7271

Truckee Tahoe Youth Chorus led

by Susan Horst is for Grades 3 to 8 on Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 23 to Dec. 5. Students will learn vocal techniques and improve music reading skills. The class will culminate with the youth chorus performing with the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus in its fall concert series on Dec. 9 and 10. The fee is $50.

Scholarships are available. | tdrpd.org

School-age programs Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers Kids Club Programs for grades K through 6 designed to complement the school schedule. Early Birds come from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to the Kahle Community Center. The fee is $2 per day with school bus pickup. Kids Club is from 3 to 6 p.m. at Zephyr Cove Elementary School and is $6 per day.

The Wednesday Morning Club for Grades K through 5 is from 7 to 10 a.m. at Kahle Community Center on Dec. 13.

This supervised program is for kids on school calendar late start days. The fee is $6 per day. All require pre-registration. | (775) 586-7271

Second Saturday art St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City.

Nev., offers art classes for kids on the second Saturday of the month. On Oct. 14, ages 7 to 18 can explore Found Objects in small-scale sculpture. On Nov. 11, ages 13 to 18 can learn Painting Techniques and Expression and on Dec. 9, ages 7 to 18, can try their hand at the Art of Dyeing Fabric, batik and tie-dyeing. Classes are $20 per student. | stmarysartcenter.org

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Alpenglow Sports and Adventure Risk Challenge present “Voices of Youth, Now and Beyond,” a night of inspired poetry and stories of growth through adventures in the back country. At 6:30 p.m. at Alpenglow Sports. Catering from Za’s and Sugar Pine Cakery. Read about ARC’s program at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Free. | RSVP alpenglowsports.com

OCT. 13-14 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Meet the author Incline Village, Nev.

Sierra Nevada College Writers in The Woods features Sholeh Wolpé, an award-winning poet, literary translator and writer.

She is the author of “Rooftops of Tehran” and “The Scar Saloon” poetry books. She will give a reading of his work on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and teach a workshop on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Reading is free and open to the public; workshop $50. | Register sierranevada.edu

OCT. 13-15 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Celebrate fall Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts its annual Harvest Festival. This year’s festival will span two weekends and include everything from apple-bobbing contests and October Fest dinners to recreation activities and pumpkin decorating. | (530) 583-6300

OCT. 14 | SATURDAY Flies with those eggs? Truckee

Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pancake breakfast on the second Saturday of each month at the Truckee Tahoe Airport and offers free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8 through 17 on those mornings. Breakfast and flights start at 8 a.m. weather permitting. | yecoord1073@outlook.com

Get a jump on jobs Soda Springs

Boreal Mountain Resort is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2017-18 season. | rideboreal.com

Share a cuppa Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports hosts Fall Colors, Sketching and Tea with Sarah Hockensmith of Tahoe Institute for Science in Page Meadows at 9:30 a.m. Short hike with sketching.

No experience necessary. Bring journal, pencils, mug and favorite tea bags. Free. | RSVP tinsweb.org

Meet the firefighters South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue hosts its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to commemorate Fire Protection Week.

Learn about the fire department, see the

apparatus, learn valuable safety tips and enter the raffle. Fire Station #1 is at 1252 Ski Run Blvd. Fire Station #2 is at 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Fire Station #3 is at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd. | cityofslt.us

Hot, hot festival South Lake Tahoe

The sixth annual Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post No. 795. There will be vendors, games for kids, food, music and prizes. The Chili Cook-off starts at 11 a.m.

Free admission to event. Bowls of chili sold with voting privileges. | Facebook Golden Bear Events

Something for everyone Tahoe Donner

The eighth annual Fall Festival at Tahoe Donner starts at 11 a.m. at the Northwoods Clubhouse. There will be arts and crafts vendors, the doggie pool dip, seasonal beer offerings, a pumpkin patch, carnival and food.

Free admission. | tahoedonner.com

A patch of activities Incline Village, Nev.

The 38th annual Pumpkin Patch is at Incline Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment with DJ Felipe Leon, Mojo Green and Kyle Ledson; food trucks; pumpkins for sale; carnival games, bounce houses, bungee trampoline and petting zoo. Free admission. Fee for activities. Benefits Incline Village Nursery School. | (775) 831 4040

Drink to the arts Quincy

Mountain Harvest Festival offers 20 breweries, food, non-alcoholic beverages and live music at this fundraiser for Plumas Arts at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds. Starts at 1 p.m. $5 admission. Beer tasting $40 at the gate, $35 advance, $30 Plumas Arts members. | plumasarts.org

Area historical talk Truckee

Donner Summit history with Norm Sayler is at 5:30 p.m. at Donner Memorial Visitor Center. He will recount the history of the area with old photographs. Questions encouraged.

Cheese and crackers, beverages for sale. | sierrastateparks.org

Fun to raise money Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Giving Fund third annual Dinner and Silent Auction is at Alder Creek Adventure Center at 6 p.m. Stay Caldwell, CEO of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, will present “Beyond Philanthropy, Making an Impact in our Community.” Proceeds go to local scholarships and programs. $100. | oct14dinner.brownpapertickets.com

OCT. 14-15 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Relive the history Norden

Donner Summit Historical Society offers guided Donner Party Hikes starting at Sugar Bowl’s Mt. Judah Lodge. Hikers can experience the early emigrants’ journey across the Sierra Nevada without reliving the dangers. $75 Saturday hike. $100 both days. | donnerpartyhike.com

OCT. 15 | SUNDAY Fall spectacular South Lake Tahoe

Lahontan Audubon Society and Tahoe Institute for Science host a birding trip to Taylor Creek at 8:30 a.m. Easy, half-day bird walk will follow a nature trail. Kokanee salmon spawning and fall colors. | RSVP s-sferguson@sbcglobal.net

October 12-25, 2017

Truckee water rocks! Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council’s 22nd annual Truckee River Day is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the community for a day of river, meadow and wetland restoration. Participants work side-by-side with other volunteers to plant restoration sites with seedlings and willows, mulch sensitive areas and more. Free. Registration is required online. | truckeeriverwc.org

Ski and gear swap Meyers

The fourth annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap will be in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent to Divided Sky from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits Meyers Community Foundation. No equipment older than 5 years. | (530) 545-9941 or (530) 545-0340

OCT. 16 | MONDAY Golf classic for the kids Stateline, Nev.

The 24th annual Golf Classic is at Edgewood Tahoe. This benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe includes a hole-in-one, closestto-the-pin, silent auction and raffle tickets. | bgclt.org

Whatever your genre Meyers

Tahoe Writers Works is an open workshop for writers of any genre. Meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Bona Fide HQ. | bonafidebooks.com

OCT. 17 | TUESDAY Tech Tuesdays Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. From 4 to 5 p.m. A new activity each week. On the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month. | (775) 832-3140.

Business mixer Carnelian Bay

Tahoe Regional Young Professional hosts a mixer from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gar Woods.

Enjoy one free drink and complimentary appetizers. $10, free members. | tahoetryp.org

OCT. 18 | WEDNESDAY In English and Spanish Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library offers Bilingual Story Time from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Features stories, finger plays and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books. | (775) 832-4130

OCT. 19 | THURSDAY About the river Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts River Talk, a one-hour virtual tour of the projects throughout the watershed. It is a chance for guests to learn about the council’s work and offer comments and feedback. At 8 a.m. in the TRWC office. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Network lunch Kings Beach

North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/ Resort Association hosts a chamber membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Tahoe Event Center. Network with other business owners. | gotahonorth.com

Ta, ta, ta tasting Truckee

Third Thursday Tasting at The Pour House is from 5 to 7 p.m. Includes light snacks. $5 cover donated to TEMPO, Truckee High Band Boosters. | thepourhousetruckee.com

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Wild & Free Culinary Event South Lake Tahoe Enjoy an evening of fine dining to benefit Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care at The Lake House. $150 per person. | Tickets ltwc.org

Lives for the sea Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports presents the Tahoe premier of “Fishpeople,” a film by Patagonia at 6:30 p.m. The film presents a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. It investigates the universally transformative effects of time spent in the ocean. $7. Read about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | alpenglowsports.com

OCT. 19-20 | THURSDAY-FRIDAY Wild West walking tour Truckee

Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour is the Wild West fundraiser for Trails & Vistas Art Hikes. | trailsandvistas.org

OCT. 20 | FRIDAY Doing great Truckee

Adventure Awaits, Truckee Chamber’s 64th annual Awards Dinner & Auction at the RitzCarlton is at 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the making of Truckee’s Base Camp for a Big Life and to honor Truckee business people. No-host cocktails, dinner and awards presentation. | truckeeawards.com

Ski season job fair Norden

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort will be opening more than 450 positions for the 2017-18 ski season and will host a job fair at Judah Lodge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants should come ready for an interview. | sugarbowl.com

Wildflower slideshow South Lake Tahoe

It’s time again for Lisa Berry’s Wildflower Slideshow at Lake Tahoe Community College at 7 p.m. with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Enjoy Berry’s exploration of 2017’s amazing blooms. Come early and participate in the free raffle and view her latest artwork. | tinsweb.org

OCT. 20-22 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Celebrate fall Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts its annual Harvest Festival. This year’s festival will span two weekends and includes everything from apple-bobbing contests and October Fest dinners to recreation activities and pumpkin decorating. | (530) 583-6300

OCT. 21 | SATURDAY Exclusive peak Truckee

Truckee Donner Land Trust offers guided hike to Lower Carpenter Valley that offers amazing scenery, lush meadows and wildlife in its natural environs. The Land Trust is in the process of acquiring the property so it will not be open to the public in 2017, except for these exclusive 5-mile hikes at 9 a.m. Read the feature on Carpenter Valley at TheTahoeWeekly. com. | Register tdlandtrust.org

Carve out some fun Tahoe City

Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commons Beach. Enjoy carnival games, an obstacle course, pie eating contest and pumpkin patch. $15 all-inclusive wristband. Come dressed in costume. All ages. | (530) 583-3796 or tcpud.org

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events.

Exploratory hike Granite Chief Wilderness American River Conservancy volunteer Tom Dodson will lead an exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area from the Hell Hole Reservoir Trailhead. This three-day hike is from Oct. 13 to 15. Due to the landslides on Eleven Pines road, the hike will start in Foresthill. Hikers must bring food. There will be water along the trail. This is an intermediate, 16-mile, roundtrip hike with no extreme elevations.

Participants must be age 12 with some backpacking experience. The cost is $40 for ARC members and $55 for nonmembers. | Register julie@arconservancy.org or (530) 621-1224

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NIGHTTIME MOUNTAIN BIKE BLISS Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association will host Corral Night Ride on Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. This fun ride and costume contest includes barbecue, prizes and fun rest stops. Expect to start riding around 6 p.m. and party until who knows when.

The ride will be a poker ride, meaning there will be healthy competition on who can make the best poker hand after receiving cards at each of the stops along the ride.

Bonus segment up to Armstrong Connector for extra cards. Jokers wild.

Proceeds from the event will go to trail maintenance and improvements. The fee is $25 per person, $20 for members. Includes BBQ by Chimayó BBQ Tacos & Tortas, prizes and rest stop snacks with registration. Open to all ages.| tamba.org

Area venues Sugar Pine Foundation needs volunteers to help plant more than 4,000 sugar-pine seedlings, progeny of blister-rust-resistant parent trees. Help is needed on Oct. 15 during Truckee River Day, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waddle Ranch; Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in Tahoe Vista with SOS kids and Southwest Gas employees; Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Little Valley Burn Scar in Reno; Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at Granlibakken with Tahoe City Rotary; and Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Glenbrook with Tahoe Douglas Rotary and a special guest speaker from Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Seedlings are $10 for those who want to plant their own. | sugarpinefoundation.org

Ride with no reservations Around the lake in three days Tahoe venues The 22nd annual Lake Tahoe Marathon will host the Tahoe Triple and the Tahoe Trifecta in three days from Oct. 13 to 15. The Triple, three marathons, will run from Sand Harbor to Homewood, from Homewood to Lakeside Beach and from Stateline to Incline Village.

The Trifecta, three half-marathons, will run from Carnelian Bay to Homewood, from Emerald Bay to Lakeside Beach and from Spooner Summit to Incline Village. This year is the first Around the Lake Relay. It will be a four-person relay team starting at midnight in front of Harvey’s Hotel Casino on the state line.

Runners will alternate running counterclockwise two legs each around Lake Tahoe and finish 72 miles later at the Marathon finish line and Lakeside Beach. | laketahoemarathon.com

Community ski swap

Reno, Nev. Sky Tavern Ski Swap and Sale is on Oct. 13 and 14 at the former location of Sports Authority on Kietzke Lane in Reno, Nev. There will be deals on new and preowned skis, boots, boards and clothing.

There will be food trucks, bounce houses and Big Chris Hart making noise. Dress in costume on Oct. 13 to win prizes. | skytavern.com

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Wadsworth, Nev. Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway announces the 13th annual Ride the Rez on Oct. 21.

This is an intermediate dirt ride with a few obstacles. The ride, led by adventure riders Ted and Trevor Oxborrow, starts at Natchez School in Wadsworth at 9 a.m.

Allow one hour to drive to Wadsworth to stop at the convenience store at Exit 43 and buy a Tribal permit or get a permit online at pyramidlake.us. Parts of the trail are in poor condition and should be attempted by strong riders only. There are several options for ride length. | RSVP (530) 305-9835 or tedoxborrow@gmail.com

Learn about Kings Beach trail Learn more about the proposed Kings Beach trail on Oct. 24 at a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.

Over the summer, the Truckee Tahoe Airport board approved an $85,000 funding partnership for the construction of a new multi-use trail off Beaver Street in Kings Beach on Tahoe’s North Shore.

When completed, the new trail will transform a current OHV trail with chronic erosion problems into a multi-use trail that hikers, mountain bikers, motorcyclists and equestrians can enjoy.

TAMBA volunteers will be working with the U.S. Forest Service to build the new trail, with the goal of preventing eroding sediment from flowing into Griff Creek and Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Fund and North Tahoe Public Utility District are funding the project with the Truckee Tahoe Airport District, and work on the trail is scheduled to start in 2018. Learn more about the proposed trail at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tamba.org

High Fives debuts “Coming to My Senses” High Fives Foundation presents its new film, “Coming to My Senses” at the Tahoe Art Haus on Oct. 27 along with the premiere of its new “B.A.S.I.C.S. 7” film series on snow safety and awareness.

“Coming to My Senses” follows Aaron Baker who broke his neck in a motocross accident, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down in 1999. Despite doctor’s grim prognosis over the next 16 years, Baker decided not to listen to those who said he had a million-to-one odds of ever feeding himself again and instead, through painstaking effort, endeavored to regain as much mobility as possible. The new edition of the “B.A.S.I.C.S.” film series addresses snow safety and awareness and the vulnerabilities an athlete encounters when enjoying the mountains.

The showings are at 5:30 p.m. for $15 and at 8 p.m. for $20, which includes an athlete poster signing and a Q&A with “Coming to My Senses” director Dominic Gill. Read more about the films and watch the trailers at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tomysenses.com

Ski flick action “Drop Everything” | Matchstick Productions brings its new film, “Drop Everything,” to the region with two showings.

“Drop Everything,” is the brainchild of Tahoe’s own Scott Gaffney, the man behind “There’s Something About McConkey” and other Matchstick classics.

A film showings is on Oct. 12 at Bundox Bocce in Reno, Nev. Gaffney also recently spoke to Tahoe Weekly on the making of “Drop Everything.” Read the feature and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | skimovie.com “Rogue Elements” | Teton Gravity Research brings its newest ski film, “Rogue Elements,” to Reno, Nev., on Oct. 12. Join the Teton Gravity Research team as they embark on an adventure filled with fury and glory and witness the unimaginable.

Segments of the film feature locals Jeremy Jones and Sammy Luebke.

The movie will show at The Freight House at Greater Nevada Field in Reno, Nev. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showing at 8 p.m. Tickets $10. Read more about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tetongravity.com

Racing it old school Rebelle Rally is the first women’s offroad navigation rally raid in the U.S. Blending the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation, the Rebelle tests skills over seven days of competition. It is not a race for speed, but based on the elements of headings, hidden checkpoints, time and distance using maps, compass and road book. The race begins in Lake Tahoe on Oct. 12 and ends on Oct. 21 in San Diego. It will travel over dirt roads, double tracks, open desert and sand dunes. No GPS or cell phones allowed.

Professional driving and racing skills not required. | rebellerally.com

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October 12-25, 2017

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Operate a backhoe Truckee

The 8th annual Big Truck Day is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Truckee Town Corporation yard. Kids get a hands-on, upclose day with heavy equipment. Free. | (530) 550-4457

Skis and pumpkins Homewood

The 55th annual North Tahoe PTO Ski Swap & Pumpkin Festival returns to Homewood Mountain Resort from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in North Lodge parking area. There are donated soft goods and hard goods, plus new and discounted equipment sold by local vendors. The Pumpkin Festival has activities and fall-themed games, pumpkin carving and painting, a pieeating contest and raffle prizes. Free. All ages. | skihomewood.com

Writers unite South Lake Tahoe

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup, on the first and third Saturday of each month, is from 3 to 4 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Meet with fellow writers for an afternoon of socializing, discussion and writing. Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. | (530) 573-3185

Whose night out? Tahoe Donner

From 5 to 9 p.m., children ages 4 to 9 are treated 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. | RSVP (530) 587-9437

Visions for libraries Truckee

Friends of the Truckee Library hosts Susan Hildreth from the University of Washington Information School. She has also served as California State Librarian. She will be speaking at Donner State Park Emigrant Trail Museum on the changing role of public libraries and a new vision for library services in Truckee.

Includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $100 at Truckee Library. | (530) 314-9368

OCT. 22 | SUNDAY

Hop for music Truckee

Tahoe Truckee School of Music presents An Intimate Evening with John Driskell “Hop” Hopkins from 7 to 9 p.m. at Art Truckee. Hop is founding member, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter for the Grammy Award-winning group Zac Brown Band. Beer and wine for purchase and light appetizers will be provided. Benefits Tahoe Truckee School of Music. $75. | Tickets (530) 587-3274 or info@tahoemusic.net

OCT. 25 | WEDNESDAY

Keep it clean Twin Bridges

The 11th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day starts at 10 a.m. at Sierra at Tahoe’s Solstice Plaza. Give back to the winter playground by helping clean it up before the snow flies. Free event includes lunch and winter gear sale.

Trash bags provided. | sierraattahoe.com

OCT. 24 | TUESDAY

Membership 101 Truckee

Truckee Chamber of Commerce Membership 101 is from 8 to 9 a.m. at the California Welcome Center last Wednesday of the month. For new, current or potential members to learn about the benefits of belonging.

Coffee and pastries. | info@truckee.com

Get out there Truckee

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 welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee and Tahoe Truckee Unified School District have partnered to host a community job fair, “Meet Your Match,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the college campus. There will be booths of local employers. | Facebook Sierra College Tahoe Truckee

Tech Tuesdays Incline Village, Nev.

Avalanche awareness series Truckee

Share and write Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. From 4 to 5 p.m. A new activity each week. On the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month. | (775) 832-3140.

Tahoe Mountain Sports Avalanche Education Series: Master the Mountain will meet at Alibi Ale Works from 6 to 8 p.m. Part 1: “Winter Predictions and Backcountry Decisions.” Beer, nachos and raffle. Free. | Facebook Tahoe Mountain Sports

Author talk Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports presents Tailgate Talk No. 4. with notable climbers Peter Croft and Doug Robinson. Noble will discuss his book, “Why We Climb.” Q & A to follow. Beer donations benefit Donner Land Trust’s Black Wall Initiative. At 7 p.m. $7. | alpenglowsports.com

OCT. 26 | THURSDAY Trick or treat Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Parks & Recreation presents Trail of Treats and Terror from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Donald Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center, the recreation center, Lake Tahoe School and Sierra Nevada College. No pets, please. Park at Middle School for free shuttle. | yourtahoeplace.com

Putting names to faces South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless hosts Faces of Homelessness at Valhalla Tahoe at 5:30 p.m. Event will include members of the Sacramento Bureau of the Faces of Homelessness and local Tahoe residents.

This is an opportunity to learn more about who the homeless are and why they are homeless. Entry is free. $20 dinner from Chimayo Street Grill. | Register tahoehomeless.org/events

TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

“Winter is Coming…” is a talk by Chris Smallcomb, Warning Coordination Meteorologist and Tim Bardsley, senior hydrologist from the National Weather Service in Reno.

They will offer an in-depth look at potential impacts and predictability of this year’s winter.

No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

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Giocomo was born in Chicago to a family of theater professionals. After she discovered she enjoyed writing dialog, she began working on plays. Several of her works have been seen in small-scale productions and developmental readings in Chicago and her current home Las Vegas.

“My play is a one-act comedy, sitcom like,” says Giocomo. “It’s first iteration I wrote when I was 15 years old and I took another look at it a little bit ago. I’m super excited to go up to Tahoe.”

In addition to writing plays, Giocomo has been working on other writing projects and performing regularly in Las Vegas as a singer and actor.

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“Catch Bansky” Reno venues | Until Oct. 17

“ART from UNR” The Brick | Until Oct. 19

“Make Tahoe quantum” Benko Art Gallery | Until Oct. 19

“Autumn Show” Brewery Arts Center | Until Oct. 20

“The Power of Light” NAA Gallery | Until Oct. 20 NAA Gallery | Oct. 22-Dec. 24

Carol Grigus South Valleys Library | Until Oct. 31

“Holly Arts” North Tahoe Arts Center | Nov. 1-Dec. 30

Mary Warner OXS Gallery | Until Nov. 3

Melvin Brown Copeland Gallery | Until Nov. 8

“Nevada: Beauty in All Seasons” Artists Co-op Gallery | Until Nov. 8

Dylan Silver Carson City Community Center | Until Nov. 9

Cabin Time: Eastern Sierra Garage Door Gallery | Until Nov. 17

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“City of Dust” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

“View From the Playa” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

Susanne Forestieri CCAI Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 18, 2018

“Unsettled” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 21, 2018

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Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

“Ink & Ivory” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

“GALLERY TALK” Orvetti is a writer, actor and occasional improvisational performer from Washington, D.C. He is also a journalist and news analyst and has published a memoir about

The experience will prove to be exciting and educational for the playwrights, according to past winners, who have nothing but praise for the opportunity to see his or her work brought to life.

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ore than 100 one-act plays by hopeful writers were submitted to the WordWave One-Act Play Competition earlier this year. A dedicated team of readers weaned the pile down to the three winners, who will be invited to Lake Tahoe to spend three days working with actors and directors to bring the vision of their writing to reality at WordWave on Oct. 21 in South Lake Tahoe.

The audience will be a part of the process, as well. After each play, members of the audience will have a chance to ask the writers and directors questions and, in the process, help them to refine and improve the play. Who knows? Perhaps, someday a one-act play seen at Valhalla will be presented on Broadway.

The experience will prove to be exciting and educational for the playwrights, according to past winners, who have nothing but praise for the opportunity to see his or her work brought to life.

“Being part of WordWave lit up the fall for me. The care taken to stage a reading of my play thrilled me to the core,” said Peter McDonough, who presented his play “Joint Chiefs” at the 2106 WordWave competition.

“Execution of the script by the cast and director transcended my expectations and the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre provided an amazing venue. My thanks to all involved with the festival who went above and beyond to make the playwrights feel welcome and at home,” he added.

This year’s winners are: Gabriella Giocomo for “Locked In,” Peter Orvetti for “Gallery Talk” and Richard Lyons Conlon for “Descanso.”

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his experiences as a divinity school dropout in 2009. He is currently working on a novel. Orvetti’s twin sons are continuing the family artistic bent: one is an actor and the other is a ballet dancer.

“DESCANSO” Conlon has written more than 30 plays and screenplays, including “7 Minutes to Live,” a semi-finalist in MultiStages 2017 New Works Contest in New York City; “Big Game: A Mother Daughter Hunting Story,” to be produced this October in Chicago; “Intellectual Property,” a finalist in the 2017 HRC Showcase Theatre Playwriting Contest and “One-Time,” which had a record-setting world premiere

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at Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee, Wis. Valhalla Tahoe is located along the shore of Lake Tahoe near Camp Richardson.

It includes the former Heller Residence, now known as the Grand Hall, and the Boathouse, which houses the theater.

The Boathouse was built in the late 1800s by William Tevis. It was later home to “The Sheik,” the biggest and fastest boat on Lake Tahoe owned by George Pope Sr., who acquired the property from Tevis. The boathouse fell into disrepair for a number of years until the late 1980s when the Tahoe Tallac Association began an effort to restore it.

With a great deal of support from author Dr. Leo Buscaglia, who donated a portion of the proceeds from one of his best-selling books, it was brought back to life as a theater for its first summer session in 1996.

Inside, the theater has exposed beams and wonderful natural acoustics, while outside the classic Tahoe design has groundto-roof cedar-plank siding. Spending an evening in the building feels as if you are back in time when “The Sheik” was still plying Tahoe’s waters. You just might think that Pope and Tevis are lounging in the back row enjoying the show.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tahoewordwave.com.

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AUTUMN ART ON DISPLAY

Nevada Artists Association opens its fall art exhibition, “Autumn Show,” at the gallery located at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center on display until Oct. 20.

The association has a membership of 94 local and regional artists with wide and diverse art interests: painting, sculpting, glass and other fine crafts and jewelry.

Admission is free and all art is for sale. | nevadaartists.org

Papercut works Truckee The artwork of Hannah Viano is on exhibit at Riverside Studios through October featuring original papercut works from her new weathering journal.

This exhibit features images from her recently released illustrated journal “Weathering,” that plays with themes of storm and sky in different landscape and encourages the idea that the written word can help one through times of tempest and also document the wonders of every day.

“In my artwork, I cut pieces away from a sheet of black paper to reveal an image,” says Viano. “Using a dance of positive and negative space I carve out the organic curves of water, mountains, sky, and try to capture the things that make a place and time unique. Working with simple tools allows me to keep the work in my own hands while creating modern, graphic images.” | riversidestudios.com

No secret anymore Truckee The Truckee Public Arts Commission will host “Hidden in Plain Sight, Uncovering the Work of Truckee’s Secret Artists” with an opening reception on Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. The exhibit runs through early February.

This unique exhibit features artists who haven’t otherwise shown their work – whether they consider themselves hobbyists or are working in a new medium, including two local student artists. Music from select members of the Truckee High Jazz Ensemble and refreshments will be part of the evening’s festivities. The event is free to the public. | tdrpd.org

Retreat creatively Truckee The fifth annual Create.Explore.

Discover, a women’s art retreat, will be at Cedar House Sport Hotel from Oct. 20 to 22. The event provides an opportunity for women of all ages, skills and interests to discover their inner creative muse and explore their talents. This year’s retreat, “Empower,” features textile artist Anne Weil, jewelry designer Amy Ambroult,

“Park Bench” Deborah Foster | Brewery Arts Center health and wellness coaches Lauren Evans and Morgan Rubenacker and other special guests. | createexplorediscover.com

Day of the Dead crafts Truckee Día de los Muertos is just around the corner and the Family Resource Center of Truckee is gearing up for a big celebration on Nov. 3. Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — is a Mexican holiday that dates back to pre-Columbian cultures. It celebrates and honors deceased friends and family members with offerings of food and drink, dancing and visits to gravesites.

To prepare for the event, the Family Resource Center is offering free interactive workshops to learn more about the tradition and create Día-themed decorations and crafts. Learn face painting, papiermâché puppets, flower headpieces or mural painting. Workshops are every Tuesday through Oct. 31 at the Family Resource Center of Truckee with sessions from 3 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. All materials are provided and there is no charge for the workshops. | (530) 587-2513

The art of Vegas culture

“The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz, on Thursdays from Oct. 12 to Dec. 14 at For Goodness Sake. Susie Alexander will be facilitating the group. The four agreements are interwoven on a conscious level into personal, family and community lives. As participants read and discuss each chapter, they will be doing creative processes on the weekly topic through drawing, painting and collage. All supplies are provided and no prior experience is required. It is $20 per meeting or $150 for the session. Scholarships are available. | Register artsinwellness.org

to the Nevada Artists Association Gallery until Oct. 20. Offering a fresh perspective and dazzling light, this exhibit showcases popular scenes such as Death Valley, Emerald Bay and Pyramid Lake.

Stevenson has always been inspired by nature; her style is mature and deeply spiritual. Foster enjoys the look achieved by using a palette knife. She believes there is no better way to create vibrant color, depth and texture on the canvas or on a board. | nevadaartists.org

Fall letterpress sessions

Carson City, Nev. Las Vegas artist Mary Warner, the winner of the 2011 Governor’s Arts Award for Excellent in the Arts, takes a fresh approach in her current exhibition, “Second Nature,” which is featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery through Nov. 10.

A former art professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Warner has a lifelong passion for botany, often focusing her artwork on flowers, trees and other plants that catch her eye. Her work has been featured in 55 exhibitions across Nevada and 43 solo exhibitions nationally, including the Whitney Museum, the Drawing Center and the Louis K. Meisel Gallery in New York. As part of the OXS exhibition, an artist’s reception and talk will be held on Oct. 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. | nvculture.org/nevadaartscouncil

Meyers Bona Fide Books offers the fall sessions for Introduction to Letterpress with Steve Robonson on Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. Students will learn how to use a composing stick, set type and print cards or broadsides. The class includes materials and open studio hours at Tahoe Letterpress to work on projects. The fourhour sessions are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cost $50 each. Class size is limited. | bonafidebooks.com

Carson City, Nev. Capital City Arts Initiative hosts Michele Quinn, who will present an illustrated talk, Vegas Culture on the Rise, as part of the ongoing Nevada Neighbors series on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Brick, Community Development building.

Quinn will give an overview of Las Vegas’ vibrant art scene. Since 2003, Las Vegas has had tremendous growth in the visual arts. She will discuss the progress Las Vegas has made in public art over the past 10 years and current developments, both public and private. There will be an informal reception at 6:15 pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is invited. | arts-initiative.org

Take time to reflect

Exploring agreements

Carson City, Nev. Local artists Deborah Stevenson and Deborah Foster collaborate to bring a vibrant new exhibit, “The Power of Light,”

Truckee Arts in Wellness presents the Fall Creative Group, which will be working on

South Lake Tahoe Make Tahoe presents “Make Tahoe quantum,” an art show by Shirley Hackett at Benko Art Gallery. Hackett is a local resident and emerging artistphotographer. Her work includes landscapes, animals and thought-provoking compositions. With a natural and unpretentious eye focusing on the beauty of emotions experienced from visual energy in our everyday lives, Hackett shows that profound reflection often happens in moments too brief to measure.

This installment will be on display until Oct. 19. | maketahoe.com

Art is second nature

Gathering of Artists Tahoe City Gathering of Artists is every first and third Wednesday of the month at North Tahoe Arts Center. Artists are welcome to drop in and share studio space from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | northtahoearts.com

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who were the founders of the magazine Reader’s Digest?

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Fantastic Mr. Fox”?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president started the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Etna located?

5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the skipper on “Gilligan’s Island”?

6. U.S. STATES: Which states are bordered by more states than any other?

7. ART: By what name was the famous American folk artist Anna Mary Robertson Moses better known?

8. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous actor/comedian was born with the name Joseph Levitch?

9. HISTORY: In what year did the United States’ first nuclear-powered submarine take its first voyage?

10. BIBLE: What was Paul the Apostle’s real name?

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Trivia Test: 1. DeWitt and Lila Bell Wallace, 2. Roald Dahl, 3. Rutherford Hayes, 1878, 4. Sicily, Italy, 5. Jonas Grumby, 6. Tennessee and Missouri, each with eight border states, 7. Grandma Moses, 8. Jerry Lewis, 9. 1958, 10. Saul of Tarsus.

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Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Jupiter in Scorpio could prove to be very financially rewarding for you. As well, you may undergo deep changes regarding the philosophies that determine your perception and interpretations and which guide your life choices. Since Mars rules both Aries and Scorpio, it will play an extra important role.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Jupiter in your sign could prove to be a very exciting and expansive year and in many ways.

The main dangers include unwanted weight gain linked to excessive luxury and indulgence. This could be described as the lower road, fun as the process may sound. Increase, expansion, and gain can all prove favorable provided they are the kind you want.

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Historians say that the Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating dates back to the early European tradition of mumming, when costumed dancers would go door to door to perform choreographed routines, as well as songs and plays, in exchange for treats.

In a recent survey of pet owners, 43 percent of respondents said that they’d be eating healthier themselves if they ate the same thing they fed their pets.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Jupiter is your ruling planet and it will be in the solar 12th house this year. This implies a turn of destiny which will push you to dig deeper to access hidden reserves of faith. Positively, you could undergo profound spiritual realizations and victories. As well, you could lay claim previously hidden talents. Either way, a soul search is indicated.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

The past few years have likely been challenging on internal levels. Yet, it has also probably provided opportunity and promotion professionally, especially in the past year or so.

That cycle ends in late December. The overlap includes affiliation with new friends and interest groups. You are fast approaching a major exit that will lead you down new roads.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Your public and professional life are destined to increase starting this month. The give is that this will entail more concentrated efforts.

Positively, your skills and abilities are destined to increase, yet you will have to cover a lot more ground. This cycle could be described as something of a mixed bag but the returns will be there if you do the work.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Jupiter in Scorpio will spark a visionary fervor in you. This could manifest as an urge to travel or to enter into risky ventures, or your overall philosophy of life will take on increased measure and meaning. You are also destined to learn a lot about human psychology. Sharing your work with the world is also featured, so if you have it, focus to share it.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

A very creative cycle is indicated over the next year. Your confidence levels probably increased over the past year and now it is your opportunity to follow through with that momentum.

Just be careful not to be overconfident. Things could turn quickly this year so focus to make them turn in your favor. Focus on your talents with the emphasis on stability.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Your health will become a major focus over the next 13 months. Positively, you could increase your overall state and quality of fitness and wellbeing. However, you may have to work harder to achieve this end. A process of deep transformation is indicated and will last about 30 months. In the shorter term, activating an upward spiral is possible and ideal.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Your most intimate relationships will undergo many changes. Increase, expansion and more exposure and popularity, in general, are indicated. Your desire to cultivate mastery both as an end and as a means to earn more money is indicated. You will become more studious and this will include a more disciplined approach.

Strange but true

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

The time has come to seriously consider your financial situation. Making wise investments is featured. These may well include new knowledge. Either you will seek out this knowledge and/ or authorities who have it or you will focus to get it yourself, to learn. The bottom line remains that your focus will be to increase your lot.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Your confidence levels are destined to rise steadily over the coming year. Perhaps especially, it is your imagination and ability to empathize that will increase. The danger of over-imagination and over-empathizing remains, however, so focus to understand what that means and keep both in check. Otherwise, congratulations.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Are you ready for a diversified focus? One way or another and ready or not, you are about to become an expert at multi-tasking. While this could prove scattering and frazzling, there is good reason to say that it will leave you feeling more confident. Organization is a keyword, so focus to clarify your goals and strategies.

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Ca nnibals in the West had trapped the men at a place now called Cannibal Plateau. Deep snow kept them from hunting, and the party eventually ran out of food. Packer told his clients that he would get them back to civilization but he himself was lost. Luckily they encountered the tribe of Chief Ouray, a friendly Indian leader, who offered them flour, meat and other vital supplies. Chief Ouray assured the prospectors that they could remain in the tribe’s teepees until warmer weather, but sagely advised the men to forget the gold and return to Salt Lake City.

In early February, several men hiked out into the brutal snow and cold, but survived only by killing an emaciated cow with their bare hands and drinking its warm blood, which gave them the strength to reach a remote government cattle camp.

Meanwhile, their companions back at Chief Ouray’s winter camp convened a council in which 10 men elected to return

Louis Keseberg and Alfred G. Packer went to their graves admitting having eaten their

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urder and cannibalism are two of modern society’s most serious legal and cultural taboos. Readers of this column may remember Louis Keseberg, a member of the Donner Party, vilified as a murderous cannibal who relished his ghoulish repast.

His reputation was attacked with unsubstantiated allegations made by rescuers, survivors and the press. Keseberg sued two rescuers for slander, but after hearing reluctant testimony by various witnesses, the court awarded him only $1. Although Keseberg was certainly not alone in consuming human flesh to survive, he was ostracized by society for the rest of his life.

Most of those in the Donner Party that resorted to cannibalism did so only after their brains had been starved of protein for so long that the portions of it that dictate morality and ethics had shut down.

When those learned, cultural behaviors disappeared, it freed the delusional survivors from the guilt associated with consuming human flesh.

The Donner Party incident isn’t the only example of cannibalism in the West. In 1859, thousands were lured to Colorado when gold was discovered in the Rocky Mountains. Eastern newspapers published fantastic tales of the wealth to be had, claiming the diggings far richer than California. Guidebooks professed that nuggets were “scattered around miscellaneously and loosely” and “gold is to be found everywhere you stick your shovel.” Throngs of hopeful youths, needy farmers and out-of-work shopkeepers rushed to the Kansas Territory.

These opportunistic ‘59ers grabbed a handcart, backpack or wheelbarrow and headed west. Many narrowly missed death by starvation. The three Blue brothers acquired a sinister place in history when one reached the mines only after subsisting on the bodies of his two siblings who apparently died in route.

Charles Gardner, initially nicknamed “Phil” for his hometown of Philadelphia, earned the moniker “Cannibal Phil” after eating his Indian guide while caught in a blizzard. Gardner surprised everyone by reappearing several days later, but the 20

Louis Keseberg | Courtesy Sutter Fort State Park

celebratory mood darkened when Phil unpacked his mule and pulled out a shriveled, half-eaten human leg. Cannibal Phil really secured his gruesome reputation when he survived another mountain snowstorm by consuming his female companion.

THE GHOUL OF THE SAN JUANS Louis Keseberg’s notoriety as the “Cannibal at Donner Lake” pales in comparison to the lurid tale of Alfred G. Packer. Packer was a 31-year-old Colorado-born prospector, tall and muscular, with coal-black hair and a bushy mustache. In return for a share in the loot, Packer promised to lead a group of about 20 eager young prospectors from Salt Lake City, Utah, to a new gold strike near Breckenridge, Colo. The group was well equipped with horses, wagons and provisions when they left Salt Lake in late November 1873, but by January one of the worst and coldest winters on record

dead companions, but denying that they had killed anyone for food. to Utah. Packer laughed in his distinctive high-pitched voice and called them quitters; he persuaded five of the remaining men to accompany him to the diggings where they would all become rich.

That was the last anyone saw of the six men until weeks later when a wildeyed Alfred Packer staggered into the Los Piños Indian Agency, haggard and alone. Delirious, he told the authorities an incoherent story of murder and survival.

Packer explained that the prospecting party had been caught in a series of vicious Colorado blizzards and run out of provisions. He offered conflicting accounts for the deaths of his partners, but the most consistent and lucid one has him returning to camp one day after searching for a way out of the snow, where he found that a crazed Shannon Bell had murdered the

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other four men with a hatchet. When Bell attacked him, Packer shot him dead in self-defense. To avoid starvation, Packer admitted boiling up the meat from his companions and eating it.

In 1989, a forensic team exhumed the bodies of the Packer party. Physical evidence showed that several of the men had been killed by multiple ax blows to the head. Bell’s skeleton bore no bullet marks, supporting Packer’s assertion that he shot him through the stomach. From cut marks on the bones, the team determined Packer had filleted the dead men.

Newspapers dubbed Packer “the Ghoul of the San Juans” and printed sensational headlines like “A Cannibal Who Gnaws on the Choice Cuts of his Fellow Man.” Packer was imprisoned in a jail cell, but an unknown benefactor passed him a knife blade with which he unlocked his irons and escaped. He eluded the law for nine years until one of the original prospectors from 1873 recognized Packer’s distinctive voice in a Wyoming roadhouse and turned him over to Colorado authorities that wanted to prosecute him for the killings.

In 1884, 10 years after the crime of which he was accused, Packer was tried, convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder — eight years for each of his five alleged victims. During Packer’s sentencing, Judge M. B. Gerry lamented, “Packer, there were seven registered Democrats in Hinsdale County and you ate five of them!” On Jan. 8, 1901, after 16 years as a model prisoner, Packer was granted parole by outgoing Colorado governor Charles S. Thomas on his last day in office.

Keseberg and Packer went to their graves admitting having eaten their dead companions, but denying that they had killed anyone for food. Keseberg swore that he committed no crime and Packer claimed he shot Bell in self-defense.

Nonetheless, both men spent most of their adult years as outcasts and pariahs, stigmatized by society as cannibals.  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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Nostalgia

BREEN FAMILY SURVIVES DONNER PARTY Isabella Breen, an infant during the winter of 1846-47, became the last survivor of the Donner Party, dying at age 90 in 1935. The Irish Catholic Breen clan was one of only two families in the Donner Party that survived intact.

Patriarch Patrick Breen and other family members went on to become prominent figures in California. Patrick was a rancher, school trustee, postmaster and Monterey County supervisor. He and wife, Margaret, had one more child after the tragedy, their eighth. When Patrick Breen died in 1868 at age 73, he left an estate worth $110,000. Their teenage son John earned $12,000 in the 1849 Gold Rush.

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

Courtesy Sutter’s Fort Archives

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Thriller dance mobs, Zombie runs, crawls and balls, harvest

festivals and Halloween

festivities for the tykes mixed with unique cultural events, theater and dance performances and the season’s best music festivals from the Off Beat Music Festival to Hangtown are the hallmarks of fall in the Tahoe-Reno region.

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“THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND”

PERFORMING ARTS “The Woman in Black – A Ghost Play”

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”

Oct. 12-15 | Valhalla Boathouse Theater | South Lake Tahoe

Oct. 17-22 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, travels to the countryside to attend the funeral of his client, Mrs. Alice Drablow and settle her estate. At the funeral, he sees a mysterious woman in black, of whom the locals are terrified. Secrets from the past unravel and Kipps learns the dead won’t be left behind. | valhallatahoe.com

“Beautiful” tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. | pioneercenter.com

Spellbinders Festival of Magic

“A Taco Truck on Every Corner … Or Dreaming in English”

Oct. 12-14 | Area venues

Oct. 18-19 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy unbelievable, mind-boggling feats of magic throughout Northern Nevada locations. | spellbindersfestival.com

A one-woman-show that explores and unearths the story of the American Immigrant and their place in today’s society. A verbatim theater piece, it weaves together true stories and words of both liberal and conservative Americans post the 2016 election. | renolittletheater.org

“A Wrinkle in Time” Oct. 13-15 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back, glasses, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. | renolittletheater.org

“The Flick” Oct. 13-21 | UNR | Reno, Nev. In a run-down movie theater, three underpaid employees sweep popcorn and tend to an antiquated but beloved 35-millimeter film projector. Their tiny battles and not-so-tiny heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles, becoming more gripping than the lackluster, second-run movies on screen. | unr.edu/ cla/theatredance

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“The Real Inspector Hound” Until Oct. 28 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Feuding theater critics Moon and Birdboot, the first a philanderer and the second a second-stringer, are swept into the whodunit they are viewing.

In the hilarious spoof of the Agatha Christie-like melodrama that follows, Moon and Birdboot become implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman. | bruka.org

“Nightmare, The Musical” Until Oct. 26 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev. Welcome to the Nightmare Cabaret where Hell’s most popular master of ceremonies, Freddy Kruger, and a cast of horrors spin tales of life and death. | goodluckmacbeth.org

“Piaf! The Show”

“Charlotte’s Web”

Oct. 15 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Oct. 20-22 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

“Piaf !” is a musical celebration of the life and music of the legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf. | pioneercenter.com

The classic children’s book by E.B. White tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Dana Nollsch | Bruka Theatre

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WordWave: One-Act Play Event

The Biggest Little Theatre Festival 5

Oct. 21 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe

Nov. 8-12 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Theatrical art professionals selected the top three one-act plays out of 100 entries to perform as staged readings. Audience members can meet the writers and ask questions. This special evening of theater shines a light on the process of playwriting and performing. Read the feature on WordWave at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tahoewordwave.com

Brüka Theatre presents a new series of short play performances. There are five different short pieces submitted from within and outside the community.

Each piece is up to an hour in length. | bruka.org

“Out of Sterno” Oct. 27-Nov. 12 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. In their seven years of marriage, Hamel has forbidden wife Dotty to leave their tiny apartment or speak to anyone, until a phone call forces Dotty to venture out into the vast city of Sterno. The play explores the contradictory societal pressures women face just trying to make it across town. | rattheatre.org

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Nov. 2 | UNR | Reno, Nev. LWTD is a Los Angeles-based repertoire dance ensemble that has built an international reputation for the earthiness, vitality, energy and humanism of its repertory, most of it choreographed by founder/artistic director Lula Washington. Stylistically, she fuses African and Afro-Haitian dance; with dance styles of classical ballet, modern, street, theatrical and hip hop. | unr.edu/pas

Fall 10-Minute Play Festival

Fall Dance Festival Nov. 16-18 | Lawlor Events Center | Reno, Nev. The Fall Dance Festival showcases UNR dance students in new choreographic works by faculty, guest artists and selected student choreographers. | unr.edu/cla/theatredance

“Rent” 20th Anniversary Tour Nov. 24-26 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. In 1996, this original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway and changed the landscape of American theater. Jonathan Larson’s play continues to speak to audiences across generations worldwide. | pioneercenter.com

“On Golden Pond” Nov. 30 & Dec. 1-3 | Community Art Center | Truckee The Tony- and Academy Award-winning dramatic love story explores marriage and family. Courtney Simson directs. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Heisenberg”

Nov. 4 | Community Art Center | Truckee This wonderful program of both published and original short plays showcases local playwrights and multiple directors. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Beauty and the Beast” Nov. 4-19 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev. The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents the full Broadway version of Disney’s Tony-winning “Beauty and the Beast,” featuring spectacular production numbers, stunning costuming, sets and lighting, and lavish orchestrations performed by a large, professional orchestra. | wnmtc.com

Dec. 1-17 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev In a crowded London train station, Georgie spots Alex, an older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. This electric encounter thrusts these two strangers into a life-changing game. Simon Stephens’ original play brings to life the uncertain and often comical sparring match that is human connection. | rattheatre.org

“Honk, Jr.” Dec. 8-17 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. Adapted for young performers, “Honk! Jr.” is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. | wildhorsetheater.com

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DOWNTOWN WINE WALK CARSON CITY, NEV. Oct. 7, Nov. 4 & Dec. 2

CULINARY DELIGHTS Reno Bites

STRENGTH

Until Oct. 15 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

PASSION

This weeklong event celebrates Reno’s emerging foodie scene and 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

EMPOWERMENT Downtown Wine Walk

PERSERVERANCE

COURAGE

Oct. 7, Nov. 4 & Dec. 2 | Carson City, Nev.

Take pleasure in a stroll through historic downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com

Dine the District Oct. 14 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Reno’s next Dine The District Food Tour is on Oct. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of eclectic culinary options, spanning from Thai cuisine to pizza in the Riverwalk Dining District where foodies come to feast from 1 to 4 p.m. | renoriver.org

Harvest Festival Hoedown Oct. 21 | Red Hawk Golf | Reno, Nev. Country-style grub, Best Dressed Competition for kids and adults, dancing and more await at the Harvest Festival Hoedown. | redhawkgolfandresort.com

Pub Crawls Oct. 21 & Nov. 18 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Crawl Reno hosts its ever-popular pub crawls through downtown Reno from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the Zombie Crawl on Oct. 21 and the Onesie Crawl on Nov. 18. | crawlreno.com

Wine Walk Oct. 21, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev. The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. Visit any participating Riverwalk District merchant for a map, then go any participating merchant. For a $20 wine-tasting fee and valid photo ID, receive a wine glass and an ID bracelet to sample wine.

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Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival Oct. 21-22 | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | Reno, Nev.

13th Annual

With the autumn chill beginning to settle into the air, nothing says fall quite like a hot bowl of chili. The 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

Battleborn Beerfest & Chili Cook-off Oct. 27 | Chateau | Incline Village, Nev. Enjoy a beer festival and tasty Chili Cook-off at the Chateau from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit youth education and Boys & Girls Club North Lake Tahoe. | tahoeinclinerotary.org

South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival Oct. 27-29 | Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. The seventh annual South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival features a weekend of food, fine wine and high spirits with dinners, concerts, parties and more. | ltfoodandwine.com

Barrels & Bites Nov. 3 | 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

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Nov. 4 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev. A Night at the Oscars is the theme of the annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Enjoy sampling chocolate from local chefs paired with regional wines from Northern California. The event benefits Tahoe SAFE Alliance. | tahoechocolatefestival.org

Passport to Dining Nov. 9 | Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. Get your passport to 35 tasting stations from restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and distilleries. A raffle and a silent auction showcase Northern California getaway packages and many valuable items. | northtahoebusiness.org

North Tahoe’s Most Flavorful Fundraiser

Thursday, November 9 6-9pm Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay

Enjoy tastings from up to 35 restaurants, caterers, wineries, and breweries.

Plus, an extensive and valuable silent auction and raffle.

$40 Advance Tickets $50 Day of Event

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Proceeds to benefit North Tahoe Business Association with a portion donated to Project MANA.

Oct. 27-29

An Evening of Food, Wine & Beer Tasting and Competition Nov. 10 | MontBleu Casino Resort | Stateline, Nev. Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosts this annual event to raise money for projects, grants and scholarships. Attendees sip wines from Northern California’s top wineries and sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from local restaurants. New this year is a beer competition of local breweries. | sislt.org

Wags & Whiskers Gala Nov. 11 | Peppermill Resort | Reno, Nev. This annual benefit raises money and awareness for homeless pets in northern Nevada. More than 17,000 animals come through Nevada Humane Society’s two locations in Reno and Carson City. Tickets include dinner, unlimited wine, beer and signature cocktails and auctions featuring exotic experiences. | nevadahumanesociety.org 25

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TRUCKEE HAUNTED HISTORIC TOUR Oct. 19-20

ARTS & CULTURE Writers in the Woods

Carson City Beard Contest

Oct. 13-14 & Nov. 10-11 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.

Oct. 28 | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

Sierra Nevada College hosts its Writers in The Woods series featuring author readings and workshops open to all. | sierranevada.edu

Dozens of beard wearers competed in 10 categories: longest beard, best groomed beard, scruffiest beard, fullest beard, best red beard, best white beard, best black beard, best salt and pepper beard, the best bearded community, and the best overall beard, a fan favorite award. | visitcarsoncity.org

Reno Mural Expo Oct. 13-15 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Art Spot Reno brings two international, 12 national and 14 local artists to create new murals in Reno. They will cover about 20,000 square feet of wall space in a diverse array of styles. The event includes lectures, a film screening, workshops, mural tours and entertainment. | artspotreno.com

Truckee Haunted Historic Tour Oct. 19-20 | Moody’s Bistro Bar | Truckee Part fact and part fiction, this spooky nighttime tour begins and ends at Moody’s Bistro Bar. The tour takes guests through historic downtown accompanied by hilarious and outrageous performers from the Old West. | truckeehistorytour.org

Art + Environment Oct. 19-21 | Nevada Museum of Art Reno, Nev. Nevada Museum of Art will present the Art + Environment Conference.

Guests will traverse time and space across the unsettled terrains, shifting frontiers and limitless horizons of the Greater West, the last part of the planet to be explored and settled. | nevadaart.org

Nevada Day Celebrations Oct. 27-29 | Carson Street | Carson City, Nev. Nevada Day commemorates the 36th state’s entry into the Union on Oct. 31, 1864, with three day of celebrations including the 79th annual parade as part of the longest running admission’s day celebration in the nation. More than 200 entries include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and Burning Man creations. | visitcarsoncity.com 26

Reno Aerial Fest: Art in the Air Nov. 4 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. This immersive event focuses on the aerial arts and includes a workshop series, aerial competition and after party. Audiences will leave with an appreciation of the beauty of aerial arts. Nine talented acts from across the country compete for the 2017 title. | renoaerialfest.com

Veterans’ Day Parade Nov. 11 | Virginia Street Bridge | Reno, Nev. The annual parade marches through the heart of downtown Reno and honors veterans and those currently serving in the military. Opening ceremonies start at Virginia Street Bridge at 11 a.m.; the parade follows and continues downtown. | visitrenotahoe.com

Wellness Weekend Nov. 11-12 | Granlibakken | Tahoe City Roger Gabriel, master educator at The Chopra Center, will be headlining Wellness Weekend. The weekend is an educational fusion of Eastern and Western teachings, philosophies and medicine, as well as activity classes. | granlibakken.com

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October 12-25, 2017 | MUSIC & FESTIVALS

CLASSIX TWO SIBELIUS’ SECOND Nov. 5 & 7

LIVE

MUSIC Carson Valley POPS Autumn Concert Oct. 14 | CVIC Hall | Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will delight young and old with a lineup of musical selections. “Flight of Fantasy” is the theme for this annual fall concert. | cvpops.org

Sunrise Tavern Festival Oct. 21 | Sky Tavern | Reno, Nev. Enjoy 20 hours of outdoor sound with live bands at the base meadow and moving to electronic music on two stages at the top of the mountain with an art car shuttle after sunset. Usher in the sunrise from the summit as you dance to beats echoing through the forest looking out over Reno. | Sky Tavern on Facebook

Trick or Treat Concert Oct. 25 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Experience the ghostly sounds of Halloween when the Reno Wind Symphony performs spooky musical selections featuring the compositions of Danny Elfman, Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. Wear your most frightful costumes. | renowindsymphony.com

Hangtown Music Festival Oct. 26-29 | El Dorado County Fairgrounds | Placerville The seventh annual Hangtown Music Festival includes the host band Railroad Earth plus Greensky Bluegrass, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Leftover Salmon, Turkuaz and more. Expect food and drink vendors, a kids’ zone and camping. | hangtownfestival.com

Off Beat Music Festival Nov. 2-4 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Reno’s Off Beat Music Festival features unknown, unheralded bands, as well as local favorites. Check out Everyday Outlaw, Hellbound Glory, Drinking with Clowns, Midtown Social, Grant Farm and many more at restaurants, art galleries, theaters and shops. | offbeatreno.com

Veteran’s Day Salute Nov. 4 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Reno Wind Symphony pays special tribute to the veterans of the armed forces. Radio personality Ross Mitchell will emcee. One performance, “Elegy for a Young American,” written in 1964 and dedicated to the memory of President Kennedy, will include a pictorial montage of his life and career. | renowindsymphony.com

Classix Two Sibelius’ Second Nov. 5 & 7 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Reno Philharmonic presents Classix Two Sibelius’ Second with Christopher O’Riley on piano performing Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 and Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43. | renophil.com

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Lineup Party Nov. 10 | Moody’s Bistro Bar | Truckee WinterWonderGrass Tahoe will announce the 2018 lineup on Nov. 9, followed by a celebration on Nov. 10 at Moody’s. | winterwondergrass.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra Nov. 11-12 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Michael Sachs, principal trumpet for the Cleveland Orchestra for nearly 30 years, guest conducts this performance. The concert begins with a symphony for strings written by Mendelssohn. Sachs is featured as soloist in compositions by Hummel and Mozart. | renochamberorchestra.org 27

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FIVE ALARM FREAK SHOW Oct. 31

HALLOWEEN HAUNTS FOR ADULTS

Reno Fright Fest Until Oct. 31 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev. Fans can hop aboard the “Terror Train” for a haunted ride or visit “Slaughter House,” the largest indoor haunted house in Nevada. | renofrightfest.com

Redrun: The Hunt Oct. 14 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. The Hunt is a twisted, riddle-solving race in the most authentic living ghost town in the world. The eerie landscape of Virginia City will transform into a vast apocalyptic breakout room crawling with the flesh-starved dead.

Compete against fellow survivors and explore the depths of the paranormal. | redrunvc.com

Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin & Zombie Stretcher Races Oct. 14 | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev. Teams of four runners push a homemade coffin down the street with a rider inside. Businesses, organizations, service clubs, friends and family are encouraged to form teams and create coffins to race. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Zombie Prom Oct. 14 | Cargo | Reno, Nev. Get your best zombie costume on for the first Zombie Prom from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring live music, free prom photos, costume contests with prizes, professional zombie makeovers, raffle and the crowning of the Prom King & Queen. 21+. | renozombieprom.com

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 20-Nov. 5 | Redfield Performing Arts Center | Reno, Nev.

Oct. 27 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev. At the third annual Rockin’ Dead Halloween Bash, DJ Chris Payne will spin tunes into the wee hours of the morning. The top four costumes win a share of $5,000 in cash and prizes. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 27 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. Come watch the movie like it was meant to be watched in costume, with a costume contest and games before the show. Party starts at 8:30 and movie airs at 10 p.m. | breweryarts.org

Cadillac Ball Oct. 28 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley Rotary Club of Truckee presents the 39th annual Cadillac Ball. The theme is voodoo; participants should wear his or her voodoo best. The night features music by Wonderbread 5, a gourmet buffet dinner, a silent auction, a costume contest for $500 cash and a $10,000 grand prize raffle. | cadillacvoodooball.com

Freakers’ Ball Oct. 28 | MontBleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. The 39th annual Freakers’ Ball, Lake Tahoe’s largest and most extravagant Halloween party, offers three parties in one. It has become legendary due to partygoers who take risqué to the limit. DJs, go-go dancers, laser lights and $10,000 in contest prizes. | montbleuresort.com

Creeper’s Ball Oct. 28 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. The Creeper’s Ball returns to the casino’s Crown Room with Tainted Love, guest DJs and Halloween after party. | crystalbaycasino.com

TMCC’s Performing Arts puts on a production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” | tmcc.edu

Halloween Bass Ball

Reno Zombie Crawl & “Thriller” Dance Mob

Costumes, prizes and a massive lineup of artists will keep you dancing into the wee hours during this Halloween ball. Prizes for best costumes include a season pass to all Bass Camp events and festival. | cargoreno.com

Oct. 21 | area venues | Reno, Nev. The Reno Zombie Crawl is back for its ninth year. USA Today puts this zombie bar crawl in the Top 10 of costumed Halloween parties. Participants buy a crawl cup with a map of 50 bars in the downtown area. Costumes are a must. Take part in the “Thriller” Dance Mob under the Reno Arch at 6 p.m. | crawlreno.com

Ghost Walk Oct. 21 | Carson City, Nev. Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the Carson City Ghost Walk with guided tours. Hear about lingering spirits of the past centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and meet characters and tour historic homes and businesses along the tour. | carsoncityghostwalk.com 28

Rockin’ Dead Halloween Bash

Oct. 28 | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

Brews & Boos Beer Festival Oct. 28 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev. Get a taste of the region and the nation’s best fall and winter craft brews Halloween-style. This beer fest will offer all-you-can-responsibly-drink tastes from more than 40 breweries. Come in Halloween costumes to compete for prizes and rock out to Boogie Knights. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Five Alarm Freak Show Oct. 31 | Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev. At this Halloween show, you’ll be sure to get your dance on. Get out your freakiest costume and rock with Five Alarm Funk, Sneaky Creatures, Mr. Rogers and Lambchop on Halloween night. | tahoebiltmore.com

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Trail of Treats and Terror Oct. 26 | Incline Village, Nev. Incline Parks & Recreation presents Trail of Treats and Terror from 4 to 7 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Halloween Parade Oct. 27 | Train Depot | 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. | tdrpd.org

Trick or Treat

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FALL FESTIVAL AND PUMPKIN PATCH Oct. 21

FESTIVITIES FOR THE LITTLE ONES Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Oct. 12-31 | Corley Ranch | Gardnerville, Nev. The pumpkin patch is open every October with thousands of pumpkins.

Kids can enjoy a hay slide, straw maze, miniature golf and bounce house.

Join in on the pig races, take hay wagon rides or visit with farm animals. | corleyranch.com

Fall Festival Oct. 14 | Northwoods Clubhouse | Tahoe Donner

Oct. 31 | Heritage Plaza | Tahoe City Trick or Treat for kids of all ages is from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at Heritage Plaza. Local businesses will pass out candy to those in costume. Pick up a free glow necklace and treat bag. | tcpud.org

Halloween Carnival Oct. 31 | Kahle Community Center | Stateline, Nev. Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe hosts a Halloween Carnival Celebration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Carnival games, treats and community booths. | (775) 586-7271

Goblin Halloween Parade Oct. 31 | VC Jerky Company | Virginia City, Nev. Bring your favorite little goblin dressed to scare at 4 p.m. After the parade, enjoy a safe trick or treat on C Street with merchants and saloons. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Halloween Party and Hay Ride Oct. 31 | Genoa Town Hall | Genoa, Nev. This fun party and hay ride at 5:30 p.m. winds around Genoa. Parents bring their ghosts and ghouls for a safe Halloween gathering. The town will provide a main dish and soft drinks. Parents bring a side dish and adult beverages. | genoanevada.org

This popular, local festival offers something for everyone, including food, arts and crafts, vendors, entertainment, doggie dip, seasonal beer offerings, pumpkin patch and a carnival area for kids. | tahoedonner.com

Pumpkin Patch Oct. 14 | Preston Field | Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Nursery School’s annual Pumpkin Patch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food is from the Crystal Bay Club, Azzara’s, Bibo Freddo Gelato; entertainment is from DJ Felipe Leon and Kyle Ledson. There are bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, pony rides, hay maze, pumpkins and more. | (775) 831 4040

Harvest Train Oct. 14-15 & Oct. 21-22 | Carson City, Nev. The Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts the third annual Harvest Train with steam train rides, a pumpkin patch, craft fair and food trucks. | nvculture.org

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Oct. 21 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City This fun-filled day of games and activities includes an obstacle course, carnival games, pie-eating contests and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Costumes are a must. All ages. | (530) 583-3796

Pumpkin Festival Oct. 21 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood The Pumpkin Festival returns from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in North Lodge parking area. The Pumpkin Festival features fall-themed games, pumpkin carving and painting, a pie-eating contest, raffle prizes and ski swap. Entry is free and open to all ages. | skihomewood.com

Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 22 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. Expect all things pumpkin: pumpkinseed spitting contest, pumpkin-pie eating contest, a pumpkin beauty contest and a pumpkin derby. Zomboo, the world’s best horror movie host, is the marshal of the Halloween parade. | pumpkinpalooza.org 29

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“REEL ROCK 12”

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ADVENTURE FLICKS “Drop Everything”

“Reel Rock 12”

Oct 12 | Bundox Bocce | Reno, Nev.

Nov. 3 | High Altitude Fitness | Incline Village, Nev.

This movie is an unexpected, fun-filled adventure through the world of freeskiing. Audiences can expect unparalleled performances from many of the top skiers in the world captured in world-class destinations including Lake Tahoe; Whistler and Revelstoke, British Columbia; and Crested Butte and Silverton, Colo. | skimovie.com

Get ready for climbing’s greatest stories, stars and sends coming with Reel Rock 12. This season’s tour features five new short films that will deliver heart-thumping action, big laughs and pure inspiration. | reelrocktour.com

“Rogue Elements” Oct. 12 | The Freight House | Reno, Nev. In the winter of 2017, the magnitude of winter’s force was on full display all over the world. Join the Teton Gravity Research team as members embark on an adventure filled with fury and glory. Segments of the film feature locals Jeremy Jones and Sammy Luebke. | tetongravity.com

“Fishpeople” Oct. 19 | Alpenglow Sports | Tahoe City Patagonia presents the documentary “Fishpeople,” which tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea.

The film investigates the universally transformative effects of time spent in the ocean. | alpenglowsports.com

“Pepper” Fall release | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev. A crew of riders dropped in on Diamond Peak for a photo and video shoot in the soon-to-be-released feature-length movie, “Pepper.” Slope-style Olympic gold medalist Sage Kotsenburg and friends sessioned a custombuilt jump on Crystal Ridge. A screening at Diamond Peak is scheduled this fall. | snowboarder.com

“An Atmospheric River Runs Through It” Nov. 1 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City Tahoe’s own JonBob Productions presents “An Atmospheric River Runs Through It,” at the Tahoe Art Haus in Tahoe City on Nov. 1. Ten atmospheric rivers pounded Lake Tahoe dropping feet of snow, massive amounts of rain and eventually brought some of the best skiing the JonBob crew has experienced. | therockwoodmedia.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Nov. 3 | Community Arts Center | Truckee Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be presented at the Truckee Community Arts Center by Mountain Area Preservation. Details TBA. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

Alpenglow Winter Film Series Nov. 16 & Dec. 7 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley The 12th annual Alpenglow Winter Film Series will be showcasing the outdoor industry’s most respected athletes. Professionals share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge and shows are free. | alpenglowsports.com

“Line of Descent” Nov. 24-25 & Dec. 1-2 | Area venues The lineage of mountain lifestyle continues in Warren Miller Entertainment’s 68th full-length feature film, “Line of Descent” on Nov. 24 and 25 at Olympic Village Lodge and Dec. 1 and 2 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Visit the French Alps with professional skier and Tahoe local Amie Engerbretson and come along for some of the deepest lines of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. | warrenmiller.com

Tahoe Film Fest Nov. 30-Dec. 3 | Area venues Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships’ third annual environmental film festival will present an important section of new and exciting productions from the U.S. and Latin America that have been screened in various festivals throughout the world. | tahoefilmfest.org

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Dec. 9 | MontBleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. The best adventure sports films of the year will showcase the best outdoor sports talent in the world. The night includes special guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a few special surprises. | laketahoefilmfestival.com

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“HARNESSING THE POWER OF LOCAL ACTION” Nov. 9-12

Donner Party Hike Oct. 14-15 | Sugar Bowl’s Mount Judah Lodge | Truckee 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 Oct. 14, a variety of hikes will be offered, and on Oct. 15 a walking tour with a tour of Donner Memorial State Park will be given.

Do one day or both. | donnerpartyhike.com

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THE GREAT

OUTDOORS Rebelle Rally Oct. 12-22 | Area venues | California and Nevada The 2017 edition of Rebelle Rally will return to California and Nevada.

The automotive navigation-based rally for women competitors will cover 2,000 kilometers of historic Wild West areas, iconic OHV locations, remote roads and trails. The course will remain confidential until the event. | rebellerally.com

Western Division BMX Finals Oct. 13-15 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. The Western Division BMX Finals, the Blackjack Nationals, feature three days of bike madness. Spectators are invited to watch top BMX riders advance to the championships. | usabmx.com

California Avalanche Workshop Oct. 14 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe This pre-season gathering of snow travelers will share knowledge and network. This seminar is modeled after the International Snow Science Workshop and will feature speakers from the winter sports industry. | ltccconnect.com

Oct. 15 | Truckee River venues Truckee River Watershed Council’s 22nd annual Truckee River Day is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the community for a day of river, meadow and wetland restoration. Registration is required. | truckeeriverwc.org

Wrangler/Professional’s Choice National Finals Oct. 22-28 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Sparks, Nev. American Cowboys Team Roping Association attracts competitors from across the country. Young and old, men and women compete in the hopes of capturing the national title. There are also vendors featuring Western furniture and home decor, jewelry, clothing and more. | actra.org

Snowbomb’s Ski & Snowboard Festival Oct. 28-Nov. 12 | Bay Area venues Snowbomb will be at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Oct. 28 and 29, at San Francisco Pier 35 on Nov. 4 and 5 and Sacramento Cal Expo Center on Nov. 11 and 12. The events include up to 75 percent off of skis, boards, apparel and more, plus exhibits and sponsor booths. There will be entertainment, beer and wine tastings, complimentary lift tickets and prizes. | Tickets sfskifest.com

“Harnessing the Power of Local Action” Nov. 9-12 | Clair Tappaan Lodge | Soda Springs The 2017 Grassroots Advocacy Conference, “Harnessing the Power of Local Action,” will be at Clair Tappaan Lodge with keynote speaker Jeremy Jones. It will include scientists, policy makers, public-land managers, athletes, mountain guides and activists. There will be workshops, presentations and panel discussions. | Register winterwildlands.org

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“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

“THE NUTCRACKER”

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TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s second annual Family Gala Fundraiser presents this holiday classic along with photos with Santa, face painting, arts and crafts, dinner and silent auction. | twnn.org

Valhalla Holiday Faire Nov. 17-19 | Valhalla Grand Hall | South Lake Tahoe Valhalla Grand Hall, decorated in a festive holiday mode, will host 20 local vendors and artists offering a varied assortment of handmade items for purchase. Santa Claus will visit; local school choirs and other musical groups will perform | valhallatahoe.com

V&T Polar Express Nov. 18-Dec. 30 | V&T Depot | Virginia City, Nev. Begin the holiday season aboard vintage, heated coaches traveling along the historic Virginia & Truckee route to Gold Hill. Savor hot chocolate, candy canes and cookies during this magical trip. | virginiatruckee.com

“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Nov. 24-Dec. 17 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

HAPPENINGS “Spirit of the Season” Dec. 2-3 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

You may think you know the classic Charles Dickens’ tale, but find out what really happened as Jacob Marley works one magical Christmas Eve to redeem the soul of Scrooge. | renolittletheater.org

Reno Philharmonic Orchestra delights audiences with this annual tradition. Dr. Jason Alteri leads with the renowned orchestra, Reno Phil Chorus, the Santa Tappers, singers, student performers and Santa Claus. | renophil.com

“Buttcracker 8: The Biggest Little Buttcracker in the World”

39 North Pole Village

Nov. 24-Dec. 23 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Dec. 7-9 | 39 North Victorian Ave. | Sparks, Nev.

The annual “Buttcracker” is in the spirit of the ridiculous – an hysterical/historical time-travel parody based on the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.” | bruka.org

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 and more. | 39northdowntown.com

“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Dec. 1-23 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev. Eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. All those rumors you’ve heard about him and the elves? About Rudolph’s little secret? About Vixen’s story that was leaked to the press? All true. Yes, the reindeer finally speak up. | goodluckmacbeth.org

Northern Lights Dec. 1-31 | Incline Village, Nev. Celebrate the season with a Santa Bar Crawl, holiday parties, ski films and more. Details TBA.

Christmas on the Comstock Dec. 2 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. Celebrate Christmas as they did in the 19th Century. Historic Virginia City hosts a Sierra Concert with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at Piper’s Opera House, the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Parade of Lights, photos with Santa and V&T Candy Cane Express. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Hometowne Christmas Parade Dec. 2 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. This Northern Nevada tradition features marching bands, Christmas costumes, adorable animals and festive floats all representing “A Season of Giving.” The parade starts at 1 p.m. | cityofsparks.us

Parade of Lights Dec. 2 | Carson City, Nev. The annual parade offers floats, marching bands, color guard and a special guest from the North Pole. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and goes along State Route 395 from Eddie Street to Minden Park. The theme is “Lucky to Live Here.” | visitcarsonvalley.org

Holiday Crawl Dec. 2 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev. Holiday Crawl is a festive pub crawl from 5 to 10 p.m. through downtown bars to raise money for the annual shopping spree for children who classify as homeless. | visitcarsoncity.com

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 2-3 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. Kick off the Christmas season with a favorite the entire family will love.

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“The Nutcracker” Dec. 8-10 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual ballet. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. | pioneercenter.com

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 9 | Area venues Tahoe City Golf Course is the place to have a pancake breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with holiday gift vendors, arts and crafts and games. Or, enjoy breakfast with Santa at Kahle Community Center from 9 to 11 a.m. in Stateline, Nev. | tcpud.org or (775) 586-7271

“Messiah” Dec. 9-23 | Area venues TOCCATA presents its annual grand performance of Handel’s classic with Maestro James Rawie. | toccatatahoe.com

Reno Wind Symphony Holiday Celebration Dec. 15-16 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. One of the highlights of this concert is the recitation of the poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by KOH Radio personality Ross Mitchell, accompanied by the Reno Wind Symphony. | renowindsymphony.com

Great Santa Dash Dec. 16 | West Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. Get your jollies on and run those cookies off. Dress up like Santa and run around Reno with 20,000 others dressed in their best Santa costumes. | crawlreno.com

Merry Days & Holly Nights Dec. 16-31 | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley Merry Days and Holly Nights include a Reindeer Games scavenger hunt, Winter Solstice yoga, brunch with Santa and a Truckee Dance Factory Show.

Family-friendly events include holiday parties, horse-drawn sleigh rides and dinners with Olympians. Enjoy performances by the Reno Jazz Orchestra and TOCCATA. | squawalpine.com Haven’t had enough? Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/ TheTahoeWeekly for the latest live music, entertainment, outdoors, arts and food & wine events.

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Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

Jacob Westfall Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m.

North Star McP’s Taphouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Under the Radar Alibi Ale Truckee 8 p.m.

Crystal Garden Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ Parties 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.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

“The Woman in Black” Valhalla Boathouse Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Allan Harvey w/Dana Eagle The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m.

Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

T Sisters The Saint 7 p.m.

After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Cult Leader, Vermin Womb Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m.

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

Platinum Band Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Riddim & Reason, Dancehall, Ragga The BlueBird 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Camz The BlueBird 10 p.m.

DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Comedy Night Lex Grand Sierra 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Jay Black The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

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Oct. 26-29 | Hangtown Music Festival | Placerville Chris Robinson Brotherhood | Oct. 27 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. // Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real | Oct. 29 | 2:15-3:45 p.m.

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hat I love about quintessential American rock ‘n’ roll bands is that they still haven’t forgotten that commitment and perseverance are the fundamentals to artistic success.

Two of the hardest-working men in music will be joining the festivities at Hangtown Halloween from Oct. 26 to 29: Neal Casal of Chris Robinson Brotherhood and Lukas Nelson of Promise of the Real.

“I had a love of rock ‘n’ roll from early in my life,” says Casal. “It grabbed me. It made me feel excited about life, to get out into the world and explore. It captured my heart and imagination right away, so I decided to go for it.”

Casal has since played guitar with everyone from Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to Phil Lesh & Friends. He currently tours with Circles Around the Sun and Hard Working Americans in addition to CRB. He first met Robinson when Beachwood Sparks opened for The Black Crowes in 2001. When The Black Crowes broke up 10 years later, Casal was proud to become a founding member of Robinson’s new band.

“We’re a psychedelic rock band with traces of R&B, blues and folk music,” he says. “We do over 100 shows a year and we work really hard together. We are committed to what we do. We’ve gotten so much better as a band over the years. The time

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“ I had a love of rock ‘n’ roll from early in my life,” says Casal. “It grabbed me. It made me feel excited about life, to get out into the world and explore. It captured my heart and imagination right away, so I decided to go for it.” and dedication are paying off for sure.”

CRB released their latest album of their prolific catalog in August. “Barefoot in the Head” was recorded at Panoramic Studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Stinson Beach.

“The new record is by far our best songwriting yet,” says Casal. “We are able to condense all of ideas into shorter songs now and still get across all the ideas we are trying to.”

Over the years, CRB has evolved into a true brotherhood of kinship and music.

“We all in it together,” says Casal. “Our entire band has a longstanding friendship.

We’re deep and it’s a family. None of us are actually brothers, but we are a brotherhood.

Expect a show where you can come out and dance all night, hear some great

–Neal Casal

singing and some really excellent songs.”

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real have recently been playing as Neil Young’s backup band and touring on the Outlaw Summer Music Festival Tour with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and others.

“I started playing with my father from a young age,” says Nelson. “I’ve been doing this for a while now, but I still get excited to play with these guys. They are masters of their trade and I’m someone who takes what I do seriously. So, this kind of thing never gets old.”

Promise of the Real has been playing 250 shows a year for the past 10 years.

“I feel lucky to feel that I have one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands in the world,” says Nelson.

The long-standing group released “Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real” on Fantasy Records in August. The album is full of quality songwriting that sounds in shades like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and late-era Beatles, all the while featuring Nelson’s classic, yet unique voice.

“It’s a collection of my favorite songs I’ve written in the last two or three years,” he says. “We’ve been doing it on our own and this is the first time we’ve had a label and money to record. It’s a more mature record than we’ve done before. The sounds that we’re getting are much fuller. They’ve got a lot more weight to them.”

Like those who came before them, Promise of the Real plays music from the heart.

“A lot of people that come to our shows feel like it’s a church kind of experience,” says Nelson. “There’s this soul gospel thing that happens and people get riled up about it. Before every show, we circle up and we say, ‘Let’s give them something they’ll never forget tonight,’ and usually we succeed.

We have a lot of old friends out there in California, so it’s going to be a lot of fun.

It’s kind of dreamlike the way our career has unfolded. Right now, we’re just kind of riding this wave wherever it takes us.”  For more information on Hangtown Music Festival, visit hangtownfestival.com.

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“Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Geechy Guy Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

“The Real Inspector Hound” Bruka Theater 8 p.m.

Special Events “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 7 p.m.

OCT. 13 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Buffalo Field Campaign Road Show Alibi Ale Truckee 5 p.m.

Mel Wade Nakoma Resort 6 p.m.

Sean McAlindin Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Sam Ravenna Group Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Never 2L8 McP’s Taphouse 9 p.m.

Judas Thieves, Black Plague of Wolves, Jack Nielsen’s Triple Threat Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Allan Harvey w/Dana Eagle The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Starliters Boomtown 5 p.m.

Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel 5:30 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Other Brothers, Bryan Titus Trio Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

IAMSU Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Ryan Nguyen Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Platinum Band Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Flock of 80s Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Mike Furlong Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 9 p.m.

Jerry Jacobs Eldorado 10 p.m.

Atomika Atlantis 10 p.m.

Rae Sremmurd Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m.

Los Lonely Boys perform at Harrah’s South Shore Room in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 14.

Haylestorm & DJ Paul Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Kronyak Hard Rock 10 p.m.

DJ SN1 & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 10 p.m.

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

MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Spellbinders Incline Village Library 3:30 p.m.

Spellbinders South Lake Tahoe Library 3:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

“The Woman in Black” Valhalla Boathouse Theatre 7:30 p.m.

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DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Romeo Reyes Lex 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.

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 The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Spellbinders Verdi Library 3:30 p.m.

Spellbinders Northwest Library 3:30 p.m.

Spellbinders Sierra View Library 5 p.m.

Spellbinders Minden Library 5 p.m.

Spellbinders South Valleys Library 5 p.m.

Hootchy Kootchy Girls Vintage Cabaret Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Jay Black The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

“Hell Bound Beauty” Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

“The Real Inspector Hound” Bruka Theater 8 p.m.

Special Events USA BMX Blackjack National Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Reno Mural Expo Reno-Sparks venues “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 7 p.m.

OCT. 14 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Fall Festival Tahoe Donner 11 a.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 4 p.m.

Los Lonely Boys Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Serina Dawn Band Alibi Ale Truckee 8 p.m.

Los Lonely Boys Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Fabulous Thunderbirds & Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio MontBleu 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Sam Ravenna Group Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Ron’s Garage McP’s Taphouse 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Dead Winter Carpenters MontBleu 9 p.m.

Jon Stickley Trio w/Brad Parsons Band Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m.

Cash Only Band Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Under the Radar Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Metal Shop Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Atomika Atlantis 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Roger That! The Loft 10 p.m.

DJ Revolver Hard Rock 10 p.m.

DJ Stretch & DJ SN1 Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

“The Woman in Black” Valhalla Boathouse Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Allan Harvey w/Dana Eagle The Improv 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Starliters Boomtown 5 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Christopher Cross Boomtown 6 & 8 p.m.

George Lopez Silver Legacy 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Scott Pemberton Band The BlueBird 8:30 p.m.

Platinum Band Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Mike Furlong Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 9 p.m.

Flock of 80s Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Under the Radar Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Jerry Jacobs Eldorado 10 p.m.

Ayla Simone Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English El Jefe’s 9:30 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Spryte Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Spellbinders Dayton Library 1 p.m.

Spellbinders Virginia City Library 1 p.m.

Spellbinders Northwest Valleys Library 2 p.m.

Spellbinders Fernley Library 2 p.m.

Spellbinders Carson City Library 3 p.m.

Spellbinders Fallon Library 3 p.m.

The Gala Show Pioneer Center 3 & 7 p.m.

Spellbinders Sparks Library 4 p.m.

Spellbinders Silver Springs Library 5 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 5:30 & 8 p.m.

“Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Hootchy Kootchy Girls Vintage Cabaret Pioneer Underground 6:30 p.m.

Jay Black The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

“The Real Inspector Hound” Bruka Theater 8 p.m.

Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 9:30 p.m.

Special Events USA BMX Blackjack National Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Reno Mural Expo Reno-Sparks venues “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 7 p.m.

OCT. 15 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Gonzology McP’s Taphouse 2 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Allan Harvey w/Dana Eagle The Improv 9 p.m.

October 12-25, 2017

MUSIC SCENE

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

Phil Pruiner Boomtown 6 p.m.

Yacht Club of Paris Peppermill 6 p.m.

John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m.

Royce The Point 7 p.m.

Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Jerry Jacobs Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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

Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 2 & 5:30 p.m.

“The Real Inspector Hound” Bruka Theater 2 p.m.

PIAF! The Show Pioneer Center 7 p.m.

Jay Black The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events USA BMX Blackjack National Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Reno Mural Expo Reno-Sparks venues “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 5 p.m.

OCT. 16 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Community Bluegrass Old Time Jam Alibi Ale Truckee 6 p.m.

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

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

Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m.

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

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Yacht Club of Paris Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Platinum Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 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.

Special Events USA BMX Blackjack National Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

ELECTRONIC

OCT. 17 | TUESDAY

OCT. 18 | WEDNESDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Ike & Mike Alibi Ale Truckee 7 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Gene Warren McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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

RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Rail City Italian Buffet 4:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Yacht Club of Paris Peppermill 6 p.m.

Mark Miller Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

First Take Renaissance Reno 7 p.m.

Platinum Atlantis 8 p.m.

DG Kicks Octet 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

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

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

DJ Parties DJ 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 “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events USA BMX Blackjack National Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m.

Goodall Boys McP’s Taphouse 9 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

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

The Tommy Lama w/Avi Liberman The Improv 9 p.m.

QUIX

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ELVIN BISHOP’S BIG FUN TRIO

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Yacht Club of Paris Peppermill 6 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Platinum Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

DJ Parties 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 Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

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ROCK/POP

Oct. 14 | 8 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. ELVIN BISHOP and his Big Fun Trio perform spirited, soulful and smile-inducing blues. The group of serious musicians is hell-bent on giving a good-time show.

Bishop, a natural storyteller, is goodhumored and an instant crowd-pleaser. For five decades, he has never stopped touring or releasing instantly recognizable music featuring his groundbreaking playing, easygoing vocals and witty lyrics. He will be sharing the stage with the Fabulous Thunderbirds. | montbleuresort.com

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TheTahoeWeekly.com

George Lopez: VOICE OF COMIC REASON STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Oct 14 | 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. | Silver Legacy Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.

COMEDY

has the right to live their own lives.”

In spite of his vocal opposition to the President’s policies, particularly on immigration, Lopez has met Trump twice over the years: once for dinner and once for a round of golf on Father’s Day. “He’s alright,” he says. “We played golf

I’m not right. … No one should take what anyone, any comedian, says as gospel. It’s satire. Once you do that, you lose your credibility.”

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Watch a clip from George Lopez’s recent HBO special

if you worry about keeping people happy, you will lose everybody. Bill Cosby once said, ‘I don’t know what the secret to success is, but the secret to failure is trying to make everybody happy.’ I’m not trying to live for you to be disappointed in me. Everybody 36

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OCT. 20 | FRIDAY

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“ I’m not a serious pontificator. I’m just a comedian.

I’m making fun of you because you think that I’m right. No one should take what anyone, any comedian, says as gospel.

It’s satire. Once you do that, you lose your credibility.”

With his recent HBO special, “George Lopez: The Wall-Live from Washington, D.C.” filmed at The Kennedy Center, Lopez has most recently trained his comic sites on President Donald Trump and his legions of supporters.

“I think there are a lot of walls,” says Lopez. “Walls of profiling, walls of assumption, walls of communication. There are always walls to break down. As a voice, you want to say something about that.

I mess with everybody, too, but lately the ones that stick out the most are the Trump supporters. You are going to lose fans, but

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Comedy Night Lex Grand Sierra 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 7 p.m.

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

G

eorge Lopez has always been one to tell it how it is – but with his own personal twist.

The comedian, actor and entrepreneur will be performing two shows in Reno on Oct. 14 at Silver Legacy’s Grand Exposition Hall.

“I do a little bit of everything, but standup never gets old,” says the multifaceted entertainer. “It’s the engine that drives everything. If you have a super power, do you think you should use it? I’ll do it until I can’t do it well anymore.”

Like the best in his profession, Lopez has a knack for looking at contemporary social issues through a distinctive and humorous lens.

“Comedy has always been a vehicle for political commentary from the Smothers Brothers to David Letterman,” says Lopez.

“I remember Johnny Carson saying, ‘I play both sides and I mess with everybody.’ ” In spite of broaching hot-button issues, Lopez believes his role as a comedian is first and foremost to be funny.

“I’m not out there to change the way people think,” he says. “I’m just trying to make them laugh. I’m not a serious pontificator. I’m just a comedian. I’m not right.

OCT. 18 | WEDNESDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35

–George Lopez

on Father’s Day, which shows you what kind of fathers we are. … He’s not a bad guy, but Twitter cannot be a replacement for governing.”

However, the speed at which information now travels affects everything in our society, including the rate at which comedians are required to write and rewrite their jokes.

“Things change so much daily and we have to keep up with that,” Lopez says.

“Before bits would last a week or even a month. Now some things don’t last a day. But at the same time, you can make up anything and have it be viral almost immediately. People use memes as a substitute for truth. You ask a question, you don’t get an answer, you get a meme.”

Lopez sees our modern world as a strange one where people live their lives through technology and get their news from comedians.

“People tell me they watch Bill Maher and John Oliver to get their news,” he says.

“They’re great comedians, but is that really where you want to get your information?

I want my opinion to be my own, not a parody of the situation. I think you have to live your own individual life and not look to celebrities or comedians to tell you what to think.”  For more information or for tickets, visit georgelopez.com or silverlegacyreno.com.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

Bias and Dunn Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m.

Live music Alibi Ale Truckee 8 p.m.

Stilettos McP’s Taphouse 9 p.m.

DJ Parties 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.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Sunset above Lake Tahoe w/Mark Twain Tunnel Creek Lodge 7 p.m.

The Tommy Lama w/Avi Liberman The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m.

Gary Douglas Boomtown 6 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Kat Myers & The Buzzards Peppermill 7 p.m.

APEX Concert Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Platinum Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

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

Nathan Owens Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Columbia Jones & Matt Bushman Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Camz The BlueBird 10 p.m.

DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Classical Music Open Mic Fine Vines 7 p.m.

Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Comedy Night Lex Grand Sierra 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Frankie Quinones Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Nakoma 6 p.m.

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

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

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Manic Brothers McP’s Taphouse 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Pure Winter Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Los Canarios da Michoacan Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

TYMK & BeatKarma Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Rizzo Hard Rock 10 p.m.

DJ JB & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open mic Art Truckee 7 p.m.

Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 &9 p.m.

The Tommy Lama w/Avi Liberman The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Platinum Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Boomtown 5 p.m.

Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel 5:30 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Whiskerman The Saint 8 p.m.

Kat Myers & The Buzzards Peppermill 8 p.m.

John Dawson Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Nathan Owens Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Decoy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Apple Z Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Anybody Killa Dirty Warrior Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

New Wave Crave Boomtown 9 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

Neil Jackson Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

QUIX and Bishu I Up 10 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Romeo Reyes Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Peeti V Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

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

October 12-25, 2017

MUSIC SCENE

C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 12-26, 2017 Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 8 p.m.

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Pioneer Center 8 p.m.

“The Real Inspector Hound” Bruka Theater 8 p.m.

Frankie Quinones Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 7 p.m.

OCT. 21 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Grand Funk Railroad MontBleu 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

4-Way Street McP’s Taphouse 9 p.m.

Mojo Green Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Local Anthology Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Dodgy Mountain Men Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Life During Wartime Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Roger That! The Loft 10 p.m.

DJ Rizzo Hard Rock 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Charlotte’s Web” Truckee Community Arts Center 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7& 9 p.m.

The Tommy Lama w/Avi Liberman The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Platinum Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Diamond Saints The BlueBird 7 p.m.

Travis Tritt Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Jelly Bread & Brothers Gow The Saint 8 p.m.

Kat Myers & The Buzzards Peppermill 8 p.m.

John Dawson Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Decoy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

New Wave Craze Boomtown 9 p.m.

Nathan Owens Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Apple Z Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

Take Root The BlueBird 10 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

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

DJ EroticBuddha Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

DJ Chris English El Jefe’s 9:30 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Peeti V Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 5:30 & 8 p.m.

Nick-N-Bobby Act Weird for About an Hour Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

“Nightmare, the Musical” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

Brian Scolaro The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Felipe Esparza Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

“The Real Inspector Hound” Bruka Theater 8 p.m.

Frankie Quinones Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events Carson City Ghost Walk “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 7 p.m.

Chili & Beer Festival Grand Sierra Resort Sunrise Tavern Mini Festival Sky Tavern

OCT. 22 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Street Heart McP’s Taphouse 7 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

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

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

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Charlotte’s Web” Truckee Community Arts Center 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 4 & 7:30 p.m.

The Tommy Lama w/Avi Liberman The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Carson City Symphony Carson City Community Center 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

Stephen Lord Boomtown 6 p.m.

Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m.

Apprentice & Cody Rea w/Tyler Stafford Jub Jub’s 6 p.m.

John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m.

Royce The Point 7 p.m.

RL Grime Reno Events Center 8 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m.

Apprentice & Cody Rea w/Bluffcaller Sparks Nugget 8 p.m.

Demrick Jub Jub’s 9 p.m.

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

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Pioneer Center 1 & 7 p.m.

Brian Scolaro The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events “Slaughter House” Greater Nevada Field 5 p.m.

Chili & Beer Festival Grand Sierra Resort Sunrise Tavern Mini Festival Sky Tavern

OCT. 23 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Alibi Ale Truckee 6 p.m.

Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

Blade Runner 2049 Through Oct. 22 4:45 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Oct. 23-26 7 p.m.

Coming to My Senses A benefit for High Fives Foundation Oct. 27

Fortress Oct. 28

Groove Foundry + Special Guests Oct. 29

Visit TahoeArtHausCinema.com for showtimes, schedule, events + tkts

THE COBBLESTONE CENTER 475 N LAKE BLVD., TAHOE CITY, CA | 530-584-2431

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

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 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.

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991 Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

(775) 298-4161 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES: MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:30pm to 4pm Sierra Senior Center, 10040 Estates Drive

OCT. 24 | TUESDAY

WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church ProjectMana.org 341 Village Blvd.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

John Driskell Hopkins Concert Art Truckee 6:30 p.m.

Harmony Road McP’s Taphouse 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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

RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Rail City Italian Buffet 4:30 p.m.

Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Boomtown 6 p.m.

Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

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

Carson Chamber Singers Shepherd of the Sierra 7:30 p.m.

Chamber Soiree for Horn Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

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

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

DG Kicks Octet 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

NOW PLAYING

Tahoe 3-D Movie Science Center

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

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

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Steve Brewer McP’s Taphouse 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

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Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Contemporary Music Ensemble Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

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ave you ever found yourself shoveling half of a sandwich into your mouth and barely chewing it? Or maybe you eat standing. Are you the type that races around tossing the next bite of food down while tidying the house?

We’ve all been there. It’s lunchtime; you’re starving. You realize you’ve waited too long to eat and low blood sugar has set in.

Often, we find ourselves too busy. We have too much to do, phone calls to make, deadlines to meet, children to shuttle from one event to another. It is during these times our eating patterns suffer and we develop bad eating habits and digestive issues, which ultimately do a disservice to our bodies.

During stressful times our tendency is not to think ahead about our meals. We grab whatever is nearby — maybe it’s the muffin on the counter, a bag of chips in the pantry or a quick sandwich. We may find ourselves barely chewing our food before putting the next bite in our mouth.

Mindful eating makes you and your food the priority, not what you are doing or have to do or anything

Truckee Truckee’s FiftyFifty Brewing Co. recently took top honors at one of the world’s most prestigious beer competitions for the third year in a row. The 2017 European Beer Star Awards awarded the Gold Medal in the Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer category to Eclipse, FiftyFifty Brewing Co.’s acclaimed barrel-aged Imperial Stout. This makes four out of the last five years that FiftyFifty has taken gold in this category.

The European Beer Star is one of the most recognized beer competitions in the world, committed to the traditional European art of brewing. Beers are judged by a 133-person, international jury, consisting of master brewers, beer sommeliers and beer connoisseurs from 26 countries.

The 2017 varieties of Eclipse BarrelAged Imperial Stout are due to be released for purchase at the brewery on Dec. 8.

In addition, this year Eclipse will be distributed to markets in the U.S, Japan, Sweden, Germany, Spain and Denmark. | fiftyfiftybrewing.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

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These habits can make us sick and cause us to gain weight.

Being mindful during meals is a key to changing habits. However, eating mindfully and consciously can take some work. Breaking habits and becoming aware of not only what we eat, but how we eat is one way to affect change. Some suggestions include taking time out to think about what you are going to eat, making a food plan and taking the time to prepare the meal. If you really are too busy, consider hiring someone to prepare meals for you or head to the health food store or restaurant for lunch.

What does being mindful mean? It means taking the time to think about your breath, paying attention, being aware of everything occurring in the moment, slowing down and accepting what is.

Mindful eating makes you and your

for health and digestion. That might be extreme; start with chewing smaller bites of food 30 times each and see what your experience is.

The first step is to do nothing else while you eat. Focus on the food. Do not read, talk on the phone, look at your computer or watch TV while eating. Step away from your desk and sit somewhere that is calm.

Go into the kitchen, eat at your dining table or in the break room; go outside to a picnic table. Change the scenery while having your meal.

When you sit down, focus on what you are eating — what does it smell like, how is the texture and the temperature, what tastes are you experiencing? Chew your food slowly. In the 19th Century, health guru Horace Fletcher suggested that chewing your food 100 times was good

The other mindful exercise is to eat less.

When we wait until we are hungry to eat, we tend to eat more than necessary, going from zero to full in no time. Try putting less food on your plate; using a smaller plate or bowl helps, too. Wait for your food to settle in your stomach. Given time, we find that we’ve eaten plenty and are comfortably satiated with less.

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU EAT Being mindful about what you eat is equally important. Try using more fresh vegetables and fruits and less processed foods. Make the 80/20 Rule a habit. When you plan your day, decide that 80 percent of the foods you eat will be fresh, whole foods, grains and clean protein with lots of veggies and fruit. And 20 percent can be less-than-healthy, processed foods, if need be.

Think veggie bowls on brown rice on fresh greens, roasted chicken with quinoa and veggies or grilled salmon on sautéed spinach. All these can be eaten warm or cold.

Being aware is a key to living well. It is also a key to eating more healthily and being mindful about food.  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. Click on the Local Flavor tab.

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Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers Behind the Scenes Tours of the kitchen offered daily until Nov. 16 between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Guests can take an exclusive look at the kitchens of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe led by a culinarian while they indulge in a sampling of tastings along the way. The price is $20 per person. Advance reservations are required.

The Art of Mixology is an entertaining, educational experience featuring freshly cut herbs and classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers. The price is $60 per person and it is open only to those age 21 and older. The class is offered on Sundays until Nov. 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Manzanita. Reservations are required. | (530) 562-3050

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Three new local restaurants have joined more than 40 participating in the Excellence in Education Foundation’s Dining for Schools fundraising program this year. Hacienda Del Lago in Tahoe City, Whitecaps Pizza in Kings Beach and Yamakai Fish and Sushi Co. in the Village at Northstar are the most recent additions. Each Dining for Schools cardholder receives 50 percent off an individual dinner entrée at participating restaurants. Some restrictions apply.

Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee is another new addition. It will offer a 15 percent discount on in-store purchases made Sunday through Thursday during the valid non-holiday period.

Dining for Schools Cards are available for $50 per card and are non-transferable.

All proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation. Cards are valid Sunday through Thursday only (holidays excluded) from Sept. 24 through Dec. 14 and from April 15 through June 14, 2018.

Several restaurants offer an extended period from Jan. 7 through April 5, 2018.

Cards may be used for an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant. They are available at Safeway in Truckee and Kings Beach, Save Mart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Mountain Hardware and Sports in Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

Dining on track Virginia City, Nev. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will offer a variety of themed train rides from summer to fall for epicureans of the railways. The Toast of the Canyon steam train rides are on Oct. 14. | vtrailway.com

RIP dinner Virginia City, Nev. Gold Hill Hotel offers “Bats in the Belfry” on Oct. 16 and 30. Enjoy a dinner at the Crown Point restaurant at 7 p.m. and then take a ghostly ghost tour of the haunted rooms at the Gold Hill Hotel at 8 p.m. The fee is $40 per person. | RSVP (775) 815-1050.

Gather ye nuts responsibly The 2017 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and knows the regulations. The length of the pine-nut harvest season varies depending on crop quality and weather conditions.

It is generally September to late October.

Individuals and families may gather up to 25 pounds of nuts per season, per household without a personal use permit and at no charge. Anyone who would like to gather more than 25 pounds must contact the local BLM or Forest Service office.

Personal use harvesting is allowed anywhere that pinyon pine trees may be found on BLM managed lands.

On the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, personal use harvesting is also allowed anywhere that pinyon pine trees may be found on the Austin-Tonopah, Bridgeport, Carson, Ely and Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts, as well as the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for recipes for roasting pine nuts and boiling pine nuts. | blm.gov

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But, wait it’s actually the 1860s and although all the previous statements hold true, as J.R.R. Tolkien would write: “There is a dark cloud about to move over Mordor!” Actually, three dark clouds almost destroyed California wine producers, and the effects lasted until the 1980s.

This legendary and dastardly triple threat began with a bug – phylloxera – to be exact. This little critter bores into the roots of grape vines leaving the plant susceptible to infections of all kinds, much like an open sore on your skin. The plant then dies from the infections.

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was the destruction of millions of gallons of wine. This was a devastating blow, but the resilient wine producers rebuilt in the wine-growing regions and, in a few years, were again prospering.

Then came a wrath even more powerful than Mother Nature’s best: the Volstead Act, aka prohibition. This not only strangled the wine industry from 1919 to 1933, but its repercussions were felt for decades. Infrastructure from wineries to vineyards to marketing were dismantled and California wine was all but dead.

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So, there you have it. California’s wine industry was brought to its knees by three major events, but, as we have witnessed, it has risen like a phoenix to once again be a world leader. 

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This had happened in Europe, as well, and a frantic effort on both sides of the big pond finally yielded a solution in the 1890s. It was discovered that American root stocks were resistant to the advances of phylloxera and vineyards were replanted with the Vitis vinifera, or common grape vine, grafted to American rootstocks.

This disease made a comeback a century later, but that’s another story.

California’s wine industry recovered rapidly and by the turn of the century was going gangbusters. Grapes were being grown in Sonoma, Napa and other regions, but most of the wine was made or stored in San Francisco so it was easier to deliver to markets. Then came that little trembler in 1906 and among the many tragedies

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The tenderloin is for some, the ultimate steak. As its name suggests, it is tender and will practically melt in your mouth even when well done. Many will tell you it is a sin to cook tenderloin to anything more than medium and that you might as well save your money and get something less costly. It is the most expensive cut of beef.

I have to admit I am a rare-to-mediumrare-type of guy and I like there to be plenty of red color and blood, but I also believe you should order what you want and cook it however you like it because it is, after all, you who is going to eat it.

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The tenderloin is known as a lean piece of meat that makes it appealing to those who are watching their fat intake. Because there is not much fat or marbling, the flavor is much subtler than a rib eye or sirloin.

You might find a little more marbling in tenderloin that is a prime grade of meat that will add to the flavor, but again, it is known for being lean.

This brings us to maybe the biggest factor in determining how tender and flavorful a piece of beef will be. There are eight grades of beef. The way they determine the grade is by how much marbling or fat is in the meat. Since we are talking about the big three cuts, I am only going to mention the top four grades. You can probably leave out the lower or standard grades, as well, but since you will see it on occasion in the supermarket, I’ll mention them.

The top two grades, prime and choice, also can be broken down into three classes: plus, neutral and minus. Again, this is due to the percentage of fat. The third grade is called select and, along with standard, can have either a plus or minus according to the fat content. In other words, a prime plus steak is at the top of the list followed by prime neutral, prime minus and then the choice grades and so on.

When buying a steak, I will once in a great while splurge and go for the prime since it is only a few dollars more per pound.

However, I will often go with choice if I can find a piece with good marbling. I have to say, I rarely can afford a good steak so I won’t go below choice and I will go through the entire stock of choice to find some with a good fat content until I find something well marbled.

For me, the rib eye is my ultimate steak.

It is easier to find with good marbling with a grade of choice, which is why I like it so much. It is reasonable as far as price goes, as well as awesome whether grilled or pan cooked. I find it to be tenderer than the sirloin and because of the marbling; it is packed with great flavor. Again, as a personal preference, it is the cut of beef that will provide the most flavor without your adding any sauces. 

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From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 2 T Spanish paprika 1 ¼ T salt 1 T fresh ground black pepper 1 T granulated garlic 1 T sugar Combine the ingredients and keep the leftovers along with your other dry spices. Take the meat out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Generously rub on some of the rub on both sides of the steak and cook to order. You also can apply the rub earlier and refrigerate the steak, but let it sit out to come to room temp before cooking.

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