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Snowshoe Thompson Cave

Sierra Stories

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Fallen Leaf Lake’s Moraine Trail

TAHOE’S FIERY FALL DISPLAY

OUT & ABOUT

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Lake Tahoe Facts

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Sightseeing

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The fall colors are still exploding in fiery bursts of reds and golds, setting the mountainsides ablaze well into mid-October; which is late for the season in the Tahoe Sierra.

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We feature two great outings in this issue to explore and enjoy the fall display – Snowshoe Thompson Cave near Hope Valley and the Moraine Trail at Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe. Find more fall outings at TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Out & About: Fall.

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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. –John Muir

It’s also time for lots of family friendly and adultthemed Halloween parties and events throughout the region from trick or treating for the tykes to allnight Halloween bashes and, of course, a showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Find the details in this edition and online; click on Event Calendar. The ski season is getting closer as Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has been blasting its snowmaking guns with a planned Oct. 25 opening; weather permitting. To whet your appetite for the season, check out the latest news on the mountain at Northstar, Boreal and Squaw (hint: you can get a free pass), or check out one of the ski film showings coming to Tahoe. For a list of all of the latest ski resort opening dates, visit TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Out & About: Winter. 

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FAMILY FUN Treetop Adventures

For the Kids

Family Fun Activities

ARTS & CULTURE Wild and Wistful Studio

The Arts

FUN & GAMES Horoscope & Puzzles

MUSIC SCENE Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 19 Steve Poltz

Halloween Roundup

LOCAL FLAVOR Pow and Chow Cookbook

Wine Column

Tasty Tidbits

Chef’s Recipe

ON THE COVER Cottonwood trees display their fall colors along the Truckee River at the west end of downtown Truckee. Photography by Scott Thompson | ScottShotsPhoto.com, @ScottShotsPhoto

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Read about how the lake was formed, Lake Tahoe’s discovery, lake clarity and more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Explore Tahoe.

GRAY ’S CROSSING

COYOTE MOON

TAHOE DONNER

Reno & Sparks

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

Donner Lake Donner Summit

OLD GREENWOOD

Truckee

BOCA RESERVOIR

DONNER LAKE

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Incline Village

Tahoe Vista

TAHOE CITY

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

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Alpine Meadows

LAKE FOREST

Dollar Hill

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Tahoma Meeks Bay

Cave Rock

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Emerald Bay

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

TAHOE KEYS

Stateline LAKESIDE

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Fallen Leaf Lake

Meyers

LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

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

Shoreline: 72 miles

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Natural rim: 6,223’

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Fannette Island

Cascade Lake

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

Zephyr Cove South Lake Tahoe SKI RUN

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

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.

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

CAVE ROCK

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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

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.

MEEKS BAY

Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

Permanent Population: 66,000

Carson City

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

OBEXER’S

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Lake Clarity: 2018: 70.9 feet avg. depth. 1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet Average depth: 1,000 feet

Marlette Lake

Homewood

CASINOS

Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs

NORTH TAHOE

Tahoe

Eagle Rock

DEEPEST POINT

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH

SIERRA BOAT CO.

INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Olympic Valley

BOAT RAMPS

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN

OLD BROCKWAY

FEATHER RIVER PARK

MARINAS

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

WEST EAST SOUTH

Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.

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FREEL PEAK

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

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Learn about the natural history of the Tahoe Sierra. Click on Nature & Environment under the Out & About menu.

Kirkwood

Markleeville

Why is the lake blue? The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and the blue light is scattered back.

October 17-30, 2019

SIGHTSEEING

The trail above Lower and Upper Sardine Lakes after an early season dusting of snow, with a dramatic view of the Sierra Buttes. | Alyssa Ganong

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

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.) TART/South Tahoe

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. Ticket required. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (summer tours), 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, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. South Tahoe

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

Thunderbird Lodge

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

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Watson Cabin

North Tahoe Arts Center

MUSEUMS

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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STAMPEDE 209,605 PROSSER 12,781 DONNER 3,421

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

CAPACITY: C 226,500

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CAPACITY: 9,500 C 50

INDEPENDENCE 14,352 MARTIS 865

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Donner Summit Historical Society

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Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org At the corner of Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

TheTahoeWeekly.com Find more places to explore. Click on the Explore Tahoe menu. Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. South Tahoe

Old Jail Museum

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Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Features self-guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on maritime history. TART

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Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Truckee

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

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

TRANSIT North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

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

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 Tahoe City

East Shore

IN 2018:

225

North Shore

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

6227.68 |

200,000 AF

Tahoe City Field Station

ELEVATION :

175

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

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150,000 AF

West Shore

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

LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’

125

Eagle Rock

North Shore

100,000 AF

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.

Tahoe City

East Shore

Cave Rock

ATTRACTIONS

Tahoe City

(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. (summer tours). TART

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

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Lahontan Cutthroat

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Fallen Leaf Lake Trail

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STORY BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Courtesy U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service

ake Tahoe is certainly a world-class beauty, but sometimes Big Blue can feel downright crowded, noisy, even frenetic. A scenic, casual stroll through the soothing forest surrounding Fallen Leaf Lake is an excellent cure for that. Fallen Leaf Lake is nestled near the base of majestic Mount Tallac — a distinctive 9,735-foot-high granite escarpment that indigenous Washoe Indians called “Great Mountain” — south of Emerald Bay. The charming lake and the mellow terrain encompassing its basin boasts old-growth cedar and pine trees, twittering aspen groves and dazzling views of rugged, glaciated Sierra high country.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex, for the first time, have stocked Pilot Peak Lahontan cutthroat trout into their home waters of Lake Tahoe.

There are many enjoyable hikes in this area, but the Moraine Fallen Leaf Lake reflection.

Trail is an easy, short

Fallen Leaf Lake is located west of Highway 89, about 3 miles north of South Lake Tahoe. It’s thought that the lake — at 3 miles long the second largest in the Tahoe Basin — is named after a Delaware Indian scout who guided an early Tahoe Sierra exploration party led by Colonel Jack “Cock-Eye” Johnson around 1850. Johnson was a noted early pioneer in the region who, among other things, blazed the Johnson Cut-off through the mountains, later to become Highway 50. To reach the Moraine Trail, drive up Fallen Leaf Lake Road and turn right into the campground. At the entrance bear left and continue on to the no-fee, day-use parking lot near campsite No. 75. There are many enjoyable hikes in this area, but the Moraine Trail is an easy, short excursion for those seeking a quiet respite. A moraine is the term for the unconsolidated glacial debris consisting of rock and till that forms on both sides and terminus of a glacier. Active mountain ice caps formed over the Sierra Nevada during past climate regimes when year-round temperatures were lower and snowfall greater than now. Glaciers of various sizes surged down from the upper elevations, carving sawtooth ridges, pyramidal peaks and lake basins. Fallen Leaf Lake was formed this way, as was nearby Cascade Lake and even Emerald Bay. The Fallen Leaf and Cascade lake basins were caught behind the massive terminal moraine piled up by the snout of the glacier, but at Emerald Bay the ice movement was dynamic enough to punch into the main gorge now filled by the

excursion for those

seeking a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of Tahoe’s busy summer scene.

Sunbathers enjoy the view of Mount Tallac before the snow melted.

Taylor, who settled 160 acres near the creek in 1864, the stream was a popular fishing site for the Washoe Tribe and represents one of the most significant Indian campsites in the Tahoe Basin. Taylor Creek’s source is the spillway at Fallen Leaf Lake dam, built by Anita M. Baldwin in 1934 to enlarge the natural lake. Anita was the daughter of Elias Jackson Baldwin who purchased 2,000 acres of lakefront land in 1880 from hotel owner and tourism promoter Ephraim “Yank” Clement. “Lucky” Baldwin had made a fortune investing in Comstock mining operations and bought the Tahoe property to develop a fancy summer resort and to protect the remaining old-growth forest from the loggers’ axe. When hiking in the area keep your eyes peeled for these ancient monarchs from Lake Tahoe’s ancient timberlands. When you reach the Fallen Leaf Lake dam cross to the other side on the pedestrian walkway. Bear left on the trail near the lakeshore and continue to the ruins

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waters of Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay’s lovely Fannett Island is simply a relic of granite that was so obdurate that the glacial ice cleaved around it. The Moraine Trail is a basic up-andback route about 2 miles roundtrip, but it offers access to classic old-school lake swimming, fine fishing, boating and historical exploration. The hike parallels crystal-clear Taylor Creek as it flows downhill toward its discharge into Lake Tahoe at Baldwin Beach. The creek is well-known for its Kokanee salmon spawn each October. Named after Elijah W.

TheTahoeWeekly.com Explore more trails. Click on Out & Above: Fall. of early 20th Century summer homes, evidenced by foundations and standing rock chimneys. The section of trail that leads to the historic building foundations was underwater during my reconnaissance but is probably passable now. Instead of returning back to the trailhead along the same route, consider re-crossing the dam and taking the path to your right alongside Fallen Leaf Lake. This lakeview trail meanders back to the day-use parking lot. 

With Nevada Department of Wildlife, the hatchery stocked 12- to 14-inch fish on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. More than 5,000 fish were released. The Lahontan cutthroat trout is the largest inland cutthroat trout in the world and the only trout native to the Tahoe Basin. | fws.gov/lahontannfhc

Woodward Mountain Parks debuts

The Boreal ski and ride experience will be reimagined with Woodward Mountain Parks, which will feature fun, new and engaging terrain features for everyone, from beginners to pros of all ages, for the 2019-20 winter season. Woodward Mountain Park is a network of Woodward-designed terrain zones that create a fun and intuitive onmountain experience. The Woodward Peace Park will also return for a second year in a new location with additional, enhanced terrain features and will be accessible with a season pass or resort lift ticket. Read more at TheTahoeWeekly. com; click on Out & About: Winter. | rideboreal.com, worldofwoodward.com

Trail upgrades

at Grover Hot Springs A California Conservation Corps recently rebuilt the trail from the campground to the hot springs at Grover Hot Springs State Park in Markleeville to protect it against spring run-off and high traffic erosion. The trail has also been made ADA accessible by adding an 800-foot elevated boardwalk. | ccc.ca.gov

October 17-30, 2019

OCTOBER 17-31, 2019

Tahoe-Pyramid Trail to Verdi completed

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EVENTS

EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 17-31, 2019

Conversation Cafe Incline Rec Center | Oct. 17, 24, 31

Tim Hauserman

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail recently finished a 12.5-mile dirt trail section connecting Hirschdale to Verdi after 3 years of work. Hikers and mountain bikers can now connect to Reno from Tahoe through 60 miles of mixed surface trails. Those interested in an extended adventure can hike or ride the entire length of the Truckee River from Tahoe City through Truckee and down to Pyramid Lake in Nevada via the new 114-mile Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. | tahoepyramidtrail.org

Housing for a ski pass Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is looking for housing for its ski employees for the 2019-20 winter ski season. The resorts are looking to partner with Tahoe City, Truckee, Kings Beach, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Olympic Valley or Alpine Meadows homeowners willing to rent homes, rooms, condos or apartments to their employees. Homeowners can earn a $600 gift card or a Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski pass (not an IKON Pass). | (530) 452-7112, housing@squawalpine.com

Northstar changes winter parking Northstar California will have a new parking plan for the 2019-20 season to ease congestion on Northstar Drive. Free parking will be available daily in the Castle Peak parking lot with free shuttle service to the resort. Premium parking will be at Village View for $10 Monday through Friday and $20 on weekends and holidays. Lower Village will remain $20 cash Monday through Friday and $40 cash on weekends and holiday timeframes and curbside parking with Northstar’s Valet will continue to be $60. Read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Out & About: Winter. | northstarcalifornia.com

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Tahoe Forest Center for Health Truckee | Oct. 17

Learn skills to better able manage your symptoms of chronic pain and improve your quality of life. 12:30-3 p.m. Free | (530) 587-3769, tfhd.com

Help with computers Kings Beach Library | Oct. 17, 24, 31

Ongoing computer help. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring our Digital Resources,” second Thursdays are “Computer Q&A with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about computers and technology. Call or stop by for the class schedule. 3-4 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Citizen Science Celebration Himmel Haus South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 17

This night of celebrating is for League to Save Lake Tahoe dedicated volunteers and the valuable citizen science work that they do. The community can learn more about how to get involved in the League’s citizen science programs. Food, drinks, live music, presentations and fun provided. 5:30-8 p.m. Free | (530) 541-5388, donate.keeptahoeblue.org

Brett Lowell | Reel Rock Film Tour

Join this drop-in forum with Incline Senior Program. Meet others and share interesting views, have discussion on engaging topics. And optional continental breakfast is available for a nominal fee. 10-11 a.m. $5 | yourtahoeplace.com

Reel Rock Film Tour Reel Rock Film Tour brings premieres of the best new climbing films to communities around the world with a stop on Oct. 25 at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe at 6:30 p.m.

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This fall’s collection of films includes: “In The High Road,” the powerful and bold Nina Williams tests herself on some Watch the trailer. Click on of the highest, most difficult boulder Out & About: Adventure problems ever climbed; “United States & Environmental Films. of Joe’s,” where climbers collide with a conservative coal-mining community in rural Utah, to surprising results and “The Nose Speed Record,” with legends Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold who battle Yosemite dirtbags Jim Reynolds and Brad Gobright in a high-stakes race for greatness.

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There will also be a showing on Nov. 15 at Cargo Concert Hall at 7 p.m. in Reno, Nev. Tickets for both shows will be available at the door. | reelrocktour.com

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Truckee Historical Haunted Tour Historic Downtown Truckee | Oct. 17, 18

This unforgettable night of Truckee history is fun and rowdy. The Tour features engaging tales performed by talented characters at six historical sites in downtown Truckee. 6:30 p.m. $55 | chamber.truckee.com

Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway Heavenly Village South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 18-20

South Shore-based nonprofit Good Sam Safe Ride presents the South Lake Tahoe Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway, free for both participants and attendees. True to its name, the event is an appreciation of old, classic automobiles. 9 a.m. Free | goodsamsaferide.com

Annual Trail Work Day Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area Tahoe City | Oct. 19

Help prepare the Nordic center and trails for the coming season. Wear long pants, longsleeved shirt, sun hat, leather gloves, sturdy shoes and prepare to work rain or shine. Bring shovel, loppers, rakes, pick axes, rock bars, hand saws, etc. and a positive attitude. A hot lunch will be provided to everyone who volunteers. 9 a.m. Free | tahoexc.org

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OCTOBER 17-31, 2019 Donner Hare Scramble Donner Ski Ranch Norden | Oct. 19, 20

Garrahan Off-Road Training hosts the Mojo Motosport Championship Cross Country Series with youth races on Oct. 19 and adult races on Oct. 20. | ama-d36.org

Snow Stoke: Ski/Snowboard Movie Series Community Arts Center Truckee | Oct. 23, 30

Every Wednesday in October, there will be a showing of one ski and one snowboard movie from years past to light the fire for the upcoming winter. 7-9 p.m. | tdrpd.org

24th Annual Truckee River Day

Courtesy TEDx South Lake Tahoe

Area venues | Truckee | Oct. 20

TEDx South Lake Tahoe Tickets on Sale

TEDx South Lake Tahoe will host its fourth annual TEDx event at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre on Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Elevating Humanity.” The goal is to uplift individuals and spark positivity to help make the world a better place. The lineup of speakers and their bios are online. Once the main theater is sold out, the next 100 seats will be open for a live stream in the state-of-the-art Lisa Maloff University Center. Tickets are $75 for the Duke Theatre and $50 for the Maloff Center. | tedxsouthlaketahoe.com

2019 LINEUP Shola Richards Chris Bertish Anne Devereux-Mills Megan Clarke Christina Helena Melinda Choy Jude Wood Jeremy Jones

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Bijou Bash

Donner Memorial State Park Truckee | Oct. 19

Bijou Park | South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 19

The event will at Bijou Park will include food trucks, games, face painting and live music from the band Front Porch. The bash will also feature brand-new city swag with the new city logo on it: long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, travel mugs and beanies. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | cityofslt.us

McAvoy Layne is The Ghost of Mark Twain. For 30 years now, he has been preeminent in preserving the wit and wisdom of The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope. Complimentary refreshments will be served, with beverages available for purchase. A $5 donation is suggested for this free program. Parking is free after 5 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | sierrastateparks.org

Sugar Bowl Job Fest Sugar Bowl | Norden | Oct. 19

Check out www.sugarbowl.com/employment to see all the available positions. Positions range from lift operators, ski/snowboard instructors, and ski patrollers, to chefs, accounting, and human resources. In addition to working in a beautiful mountain environment, you can enjoy free skiing/riding at Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge with an Unlimited Season 1-4 p.m. Free | eventbrite.com

Pet Halloween Costume Contest Pet Supermarket South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 19

Pet Supermarket is hosting an in-store costume contest, the Muttster Mash, for the best pet and children’s costumes. Local vendors, vets, pet experts, shelters and rescues will be on hand. 2-3 p.m. Free | (410) 243-3790, facebook.com

Hiring Mixer Mt Rose Ski Tahoe | Reno | Oct. 19

Meet with representatives from all departments and discover all the advantages of working at a ski resort. Please fill out an application before attending. 3-6 p.m. Free | (775) 849-0704, facebook.com

TEDx “Elevating Humanity” Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 19

TEDxSouthLakeTahoe is a local, independently organized event that will strive to re-create the unique experience found at TED, where the world’s leading thinkers gather to share ideas with the hope of changing attitudes, lives and ultimately the world. Speakers will include entertainers, business leaders, community members, students, and educators. 5-8 p.m. $50-$75 | tedxsouthlaketahoe.com

Tailgate Talks Alpenglow Sports Tahoe City | Oct. 19, 24, 28

Alpenglow Sports is excited to introduce its speakers in the Fall 2019 Tailgate Talk Series. The series starts at 7 p.m. and fea-tures athletes and artists, conservationists and trendsetters. Talks are free; beverages are available for purchase. Proceeds go to select nonprofits. 7 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Truckee River Watershed Council and Tahoe Institute for Natural Science invite community members to work alongside friends and family to restore designated sites, plant native vegetation, mulch sensitive areas and repair our mountain home. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free | (530) 550-8760, chamber.truckee.com

55+ Hiking Series Incline Rec Center Incline Village | Oct. 22, 29

Join Incline Senior Programs every Tuesday for guided hikes around Tahoe. Meet in the recreation lobby and bring lunch, water and sunscreen, wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Camera and walking poles are encouraged, also. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-$13 | yourtahoeplace.com

Mission Architectures for Exploration of the Moon, Deep Space and Mars UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center | Incline Village | Oct. 22

Could Earth’s oceans teach us about life in space? Can volcanic terrain help us understand the environment on Mars? Join Dr. Darlene Lim as she explores the interstellar interconnection between earth and space and works to create the scientific analogs and human mission architectures for the exploration of the Moon, deep space and Mars. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 | (775) 881-7560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless Benefit Casey’s-An American Cantina Zephyr Cove | Oct. 24

Casey’s is hosting daytime fundraiser for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless in Dean Kohler’s memory. The fundraising event sponsored by Shari Zygadlo is a tribute to Dean. Please bring a new twin fleece blanket and eat dinner; 10 percent of proceeds will benefit the 2019-2020 Warm Room. 12-9 p.m. | facebook.com

Sierra Nevada Alliance Fundraiser Mellow Fellow | Truckee | Oct. 24

Sierra Nevada Alliance invites you to an Alliance Fundraiser. Enjoy food, music by Joaquin Fioresi and a raffle. Mellow Fellow will donate 20 percent of meal proceeds to the alliance. Mention that you are there to support the alliance when you order. 4-10 p.m. | (530) 542-4546, groupraise.com

Halloweekends at Homewood Homewood Mountain Resort Homewood | Oct. 25-27

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls come out for a peak-to-shore fright-fest featuring spooky fun for the whole family. Take a stroll through the trick-or-treat village at South Base featuring free scary movie showings, face painting, pumpkin decorating and surprises from local vendors. Try a chilling chairlift ride at dusk. 3-9 p.m. $20-$65 | (530) 525-2992, skihomewood.com

Fireside Chat w/David Woodruff Camp Richardson South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 22

Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents David Woodruff presenting “Tales Along El Camino Sierra: A Sentimental Journey Along Highway 395.” 7 p.m. $3 | lake-tahoemuseum.org

Social Media Marketing Strategy Hacks Placer County Administrative Center Tahoe City | Oct. 23

Looking for practical social media marketing tips, tools, best practices and strategies? We’ll cover choosing the right social media platform to use and benefits of a solid online marketing strategy. It’s a jam-packed session presented by Capital Region Small Business Development Center. 1-4 p.m. Free | (530) 546-1945, placer.ca.gov

Club de Conversacion Kings Beach Library | Oct. 23

Es ingles su segundo idioma? El Conversation Club es gratis y ofrece un lugar amistoso y divertido para que los adultos puedan practicar su ingles y aprender de la cultura norteamericana. If English is your second language, please join us for this fun, free, gathering to practice conversational English. 5-6 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Tahoe Truckee Job Fair Sierra College | Truckee | Oct. 23

Community members, high-school students and college students are invited to campus for the annual fall Tahoe Truckee Job Fair featuring more than 1,800 opportunities. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | tahoetruckeejobfair.weebly.com

Virtual Reality Studio Incline Village Library | Oct. 25

Experience the canals of Venice, ride a roller coaster or walk with dinosaurs. 3:30-5:30 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Reel Rock 14 Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 25

Get ready for climbing’s greatest stories, stars and sends coming with Reel Rock 14. This season’s tour features new short films that will deliver heart-thumping action. | reelrocktour.com

Prescription Medication Take Back Day Gateway Shopping Center Truckee | Oct. 26

Drop off unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications safely, effectively and anonymously. Put pills into a zip-lock bag and dispose of empty pill bottles in trash or recycling. Keep liquid medications in the original bottle and black out confidential information and put in zip-lock bag. Sharps are not accepted. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | (530) 550-2309

Coachman TAMBA Fundraiser The Coachman Hotel South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 26

This Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association fundraiser features, In Motion Performance Bike Service, beers, live music and raffle. Kids and dogs welcome. Proceeds benefit TAMBA. 3-7 p.m. $5 | facebook.com

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OUT & ABOUT

*Trails open depending on conditions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

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

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

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

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GLACIER MEADOW LOOP

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

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

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

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

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

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The view south along the Pacific Crest from Andesite Peak.

SNOWSHOE THOMPSON’S CAVE STORY & PHOTOS BY LISA MICHELLE

You’re probably familiar

with John “Snowshoe” Thompson and his legendary ability to brave the harshest winter conditions while crossing the Sierra delivering the mail, but have you ever wondered how he did it during a blizzard? Thompson would often seek shelter in overhanging rocks and caves. One of his well-documented shelters is easily accessible. The shelter is more perfectly placed slabs and boulders than cave and sits only steps off Highway 88 in Hope Valley. About a quarter mile from the trailhead up Carson Canyon you can crawl in and relax under the massive granite overhang.

Soot darkened the walls of the sanctuary; it was easy to imagine Thompson warming his hands by the fire, chewing a piece of jerked beef and looking out at the raw beauty of a winter storm. The path begins opposite Horsethief Canyon Trail. There is plenty of parking and I recommend taking time to read the California National Historic Trail signs that explain the historic value of the Carson Route and Snowshoe Thompson. It set the mood as I began my jaunt. Crisp leaves underfoot and scents of autumn worked their magic on me and turned this brief side trip into an adventure. I could have rushed up the trail in 10 minutes but found myself spellbound by the spirit of Snowshoe Thompson and what he would have endured with a 100-pound rucksack on his back. Halfway up the trail a tiny spring bubbled and gurgled in the tawny grass. It was the perfect place to test my new water filter straw and ponder the hardy souls who may have slurped these waters. Two women approached as I knelt alongside the spring and sucked on my straw. “I have extra water,” one offered. “Pumpkin spiced latte?” The other lifted her cup as if she’d share. 10

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Snowshoe Thompson sought refuge from winter weather in the cave; Snowshoe Thompson; Along the trail to Snowshoe Thompson Cave; The view from inside Snowshoe Thompson Cave.

“I’m good, thanks.” I stood — considered explaining but asked what they thought of the cave. “We’re from Oklahoma and can’t even imagine crossing these mountains — especially in winter,” one said. I could smell the pumpkin spice on her breath and wished them well. Farther up the trail, trees thinned and granite grew. Suddenly, the unmistakable ancient refuge built like a shoddy Stonehenge came into view. I climbed the boulder gates and went inside. Soot darkened the walls of the sanctuary; it was easy to imagine Thompson warming his hands by the fire, chewing a piece of jerked beef and looking out at the raw beauty of a winter storm. The benefits of solitude reminded me of a place not far from here where a few years ago I thought I spotted a wolf. Certain I was mistaken; I asked a few locals. Some confessed they had seen a lone wolf wandering Hope Valley. California Fish and Wildlife convinced me I was wrong, but the event is still vivid — especially at dusk. “I was never frightened but once during all my travels in the mountains. That was in the winter of 1857. I was crossing Hope Valley, when I came to a place where six great wolves — big timber wolves — were at work in the snow, digging out the carcass of some animal. They were great, gaunt, shaggy fellows,” said Thompson, adding that he approached the wolves.

They left the carcass and in single file came to within 25 yards from him. They all crouched with “every eye and every sharp nose” toward him. But what frightened him most was the confidence they displayed. Thompson dared not show fear. He held his breath and skied past them. The dominant wolf let forth a loud, eerie howl and the others joined in, but Thompson did not panic, and the wolves did not pursue. Unless you prefer to brave the elements as Thompson did it’s best to visit the cave in fall. The area is famous for its fiery red and gold shimmering aspens. The canyons here are alive with color this time of year as foliage exhales a last breath and prepares for winter. From Lake Tahoe take Highway 89 toward Hope Valley then head east (left) on Highway 88. Just past the Hope Valley Café look for the Horsethief Canyon Parking on the north side (left) of Highway 88. Drive time from South Lake Tahoe is about 30 to 40 minutes. | alltrails.com 

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Pumpkin Carving Party Volunteer Party Extravaganza Camp Galilee and Retreat Center Glenbrook | Oct. 27

Tahoe Rim Trail Association is thanking its many volunteers. The staff is eager to treat you to lunch, snacks, refreshing beverages to celebrate all your hard work. Weather permitting, lawn games and outdoor activities will follow lunch at 1 p.m. 12-3 p.m. Free | tahoerimtrail.org

Move to Breathe Easier Tahoe Forest Hospital Truckee | Oct. 28

Importance of physical activity to improve breathing, tips on breathing techniques to manage breathlessness, and ways to conserve energy during physical activity. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | (530) 587-3769, tfhd.com

How to Pitch Your Business & Network Effectively North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | Oct. 29

Market your business with purpose, create strong connections with your target market and learn how to maximize the resources you have. 8:30-10 a.m. $20-$30 | (530) 581-8778, nltrapitchandnetwork.eventbrite.com

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Jennifer Trotter, owner and principal artist of Lip Service Makeup & Lip Service Consulting, will discuss “Copacetic: Next Level Communication Strategies for Wedding Pros.” 9 a.m. $45 | (530) 583-0188, tahoeengaged.com

Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House Truckee | Oct. 29

Carve a pumpkin and get entered into the carving contest. This is a family- friendly event and Alibi provides the pumpkin, carving tools and pumpkin seed snacks. 5-9 p.m. | alibialeworks.com

Single-use Reduction Workshop Community Arts Center Truckee | Oct. 29

Keep Truckee Green is exploring singleuse food-ware reduction strategies and wants to hear from you. Help shape Truckee’s singleuse policies at a community workshop. Spanish translation services will be available. 5:30-7 p.m. | keeptruckeegreen.org

Wild & Free Valhalla Tahoe South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 29

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care offers an evening of food, fun and information in support of the nonprofit’s future operations and success. 6 p.m. $150 | (530) 541-4975

Chamber Membership 101 California Welcome Center Truckee | Oct. 30

For new, current or potential members to learn about the benefits of belonging to the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and pastries. 8-9 a.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Tree Planting Area venues | Truckee | Oct. 30

Come plant sugar pines near Truckee with Patagonia employees. Seedlings, gloves, shovels and planting instruction will be provided. Bring appropriate layers, footwear, snacks, water and sunscreen 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | facebook.com

CATT Membership Orientation CATT Conference Room Truckee | Oct. 29

Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe presents “Why You Should Join CATT.” Learn about CATT benefits and services. All building contractors, suppliers, and design professionals are invited, including members. Come network and enjoy light appetizers. 4-6 p.m.

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Ca lifornia Bound | T h e G r i g s b y - I d e P a r t y, P a r t I I I With Frémont’s blessing, the outnumbered but undaunted Americans captured the Mexican garrison and surrounded the home of its commander, Gen. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. After detaining Vallejo, along with his brother and two other Mexican officials, the prisoners were escorted under guard to Sutter’s Fort near the junction of the Sacramento and American rivers. Ironically, Gen. Vallejo backed the American movement for an independent state and became an ardent friend and supporter of the United States when war eventually broke out. Ide and his men organized themselves into the Bear Flag Party, while retaining possession of the Sonoma barracks along with its guns and ammunition. They styled themselves into an independent government and proclaimed the birth of a new California Republic, electing Ide as governor and Commander-in-Chief.

On June 15, the Americans raised the Bear Flag to express their desire for a sovereign republic within the Mexican province of California and

illiam Brown Ide and his fellow American pioneers who arrived with the 1845 overland migration into Alta California were well aware of the numerous threats issued by the Mexican government that circulated during the winter of 1845-46. The rainy season made travel throughout the region virtually impassible so the Americans had little to fear from the Mexican Army until spring. Despite being significantly outnumbered, thoughts of a fight for independence were percolating among the settlements. That winter, William L. Todd, nephew of lawyer Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd, wrote a letter to his father in Illinois stating: “The Mexicans talk every spring and fall here of driving the foreigners out of the country. They must do it this year or they never can do it. There will be revolution before long, and probably this country will be re-annexed (sic) into the United States. If here, I will take a hand in it.” In May 1846, a messenger arrived from HISTORIAN & AUTHOR

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the south to alert Ide and the other emigrants who lived in the countryside around the old Spanish Mission at Sonoma that General Don Castro was leading a regiment north from Monterey to purge the invading Americans who had entered the country illegally without passports or permission. Fearing for their families, Ide, with his son William and some other men, searched out Gen. John C. Frémont and his exploration party who were encamped to the north at the Marysville Buttes. Frémont’s men were experienced and wellarmed, but the Pathfinder told Ide that as an American officer he could not attack the Mexicans except in self-defense. The two countries were not at war — yet. Some of the men under Frémont’s command, including guide Kit Carson, requested to be released so they could return to fight with Ide at Sonoma. But Frémont refused as he was expecting to return east to the United States in a couple of weeks. Despite disappointment in Frémont’s reaction, Ide turned south toward Mission Sonoma, a walled adobe plaza used as a Mexican military post and fortress, recruiting any American men he could find along the way, and stockpiling guns and ammunition. By the time the ragtag squad reached Sonoma on June 14, 1846, it consisted of only about 24 men. John Bidwell, a future California congressman, brigadier general of the State Militia and presidential candidate for the Prohibition Party, described the revolutionaries: “Some were settlers, some hunters; some were good men, and some about as rough specimens of humanity as it would be possible to find anywhere.”

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the Pacific territory into the

On June 15, the Americans raised the Bear Flag to express their desire for a sovereign republic within the Mexican province of California and as a first step in absorbing the Pacific territory into the United States. Todd designed the Bear Flag using brown and black paint to illustrate a grizzly bear. It was so crudely rendered that the Mexicans wondered why the Americans had drawn a pig on their flag. The contemporary California state flag is roughly based on this early prototype. John Grigsby, Ide’s former co-captain of an 1845 wagon train, joined the action from his home in nearby Napa Valley and was commissioned captain of the Sonoma garrison. In honor of this illegal but unstoppable revolt against a corrupt and weak Mexican presence in California, Ide wrote and issued a long-winded proclamation that appealed to the dissatisfied residents in the impoverished province. Ide’s key message was unmistakable: “The Commander-inChief at Sonoma [Ide] gives his inviolable pledge to all persons in California not bearing arms, or instigating others to take up arms against him, that they shall not be disturbed in their persons, property, religion, or social relations to each other, by men under my command…. And he hereby invites all good and patriotic citizens in California to assist him to establish and perpetuate a liberal, just and honorable government, which shall secure civil, religious and personal liberty to all.” His rousing call to arms inspired both American settlers and Mexican nationals to overthrow the hated military authority that leaders in Mexico City and Monterey were using to exploit Californians.

Meanwhile, Frémont and his force of 72 men were preparing to leave Sutter’s Fort for the east as previously planned, but instead this California Battalion deployed to Sonoma to support the Bear Flag uprising. At this point Ide was concerned for his family’s safety at their ranch near Red Bluff, but with Frémont’s arrival the revolution needed him more. Frémont quickly took command from Ide and the contingent marched south to Los Angeles, encountering little resistance. U.S. naval war ships had anchored in San Francisco and Monterey bays and raised the American flag there; five months later U.S General Stephen W. Kearny arrived in California with a remnant of his once formidable fighting force astride worn-out mules. In his first battle against Californio Lancers on well-trained horses, Kearny’s forces were soundly beaten and surrounded until U.S. marines and sailors arrived to turn the tide. The Mexican-American War was under way. The Bear Flag Revolt was the first step in the conflict that led to the forcible appropriation of California from Mexico by the United States. Ide was leader of that insurgency, and thus for a brief time, president of the independent Bear Flag Republic during its 25-day existence. Historians of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints like to point out that the head of state of California’s first Republic was a Mormon. Ide later became prominent in the affairs of Colusa County and held many elected offices, including probate judge, county treasurer, surveyor, clerk, recorder and chairman of the board of county commissioners. He died of smallpox at Monroeville in Colusa County on Dec. 20, 1852, aged 56 years. 

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short leaving you a tricky pitch. The green itself is quite small making it all that much harder to hit with a long club. Be happy with a par and move on. I enjoyed both courses at Red Hawk — but for different reasons. I really liked how the Hills Course laid out from the tee. It

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I found reading the greens very straightforward. Each green is also surrounded by a wide chipping/putting collar. You can putt if you like or chip from short grass. The Hills Course opened in 2000 and was designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin. Known as a toughas-nails competitor, I was half expecting long rough, narrow fairways and rock-hard greens like the courses he won on. Fortunately, that is not the case at all. The first thing that you will notice at the Hills Course are the undulating fairways — plenty wide, but the only level lies you will have are on the tees. Fairways and greens are protected by deep sand traps, but they don’t really come into play. Greens are on the smallish size with some very undulating and some two tiered. I found reading the greens very straightforward. Each green is also surrounded by a wide chipping/putting collar. You can putt if you like or chip from short grass. Either option makes the short game considerably easier for most players and is a very welcome addition. On-cart GPS is provided to show the distance to the middle of the green, not the flag, so you will need to do some adjustments. The signature hole 6 is a bear of a par 4 measuring from 325 to 484 yards. Your tee shot must avoid a large sand trap to the left and thick brush to the right. A long second shot is slightly downhill but you will also have a sidehill lie mixed in. Two large mounds to the left and right of the green will catch or defect anything

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was very clear where you needed to land your tee shot and what you need to do with the next shot. That could be the personality of Hale Irwin coming through —more analytical and not flashy. I’ve played a lot of Trent Jones Jr. courses; he designed the Lakes Course. It was fun to play a Hale Irwin course. There are only 21 designs in the United States, so this is a special treat. | redhawkgolfandresort.com 

Martis Camp

Senior Amateur

to host

The United States Golf Association has chosen Martis Camp Club in Truckee as the host site for the 69th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship from Aug. 26 to 31, 2023. It will be the first time the U.S. Senior Amateur will be held in the Sierra Nevada. Martis Camp was designed by Tom Fazio and opened for play in June 2008, featuring mature pines, natural elevation changes and mountain views on the outward nine, with finishing holes framed by views of Mount Rose and the Carson and Sierra Nevada ranges. Martis Camp was the site of the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur. | usga.org

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Tahoe’s treetops STORY & PHOTOS BY MICHELLE ALLEN

grew up surrounded by oak and willow trees that have strong, low-lying branches that are perfect for climbing. Like many kids, I spent hours climbing and hanging out in trees. I felt a sense of freedom climbing higher and higher on the branches hoping to get close enough to touch the sky. The Tahoe Sierra can be a tough place to find a tree to climb because many of them are pine trees with high branches not easily reached from the ground. My son Anikin has not had much experience climbing trees. Tahoe City Treetop, a ropes course that puts the participants high up in the large native pine and red cedar trees, was a solution; my son was able to climb to new heights.

FOR THE KIDS OCTOBER 17-31, 2019

Mommy and Me Barton Health | South Lake Tahoe Oct. 18, 22, 25, 29

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | (530) 539-6620, bartonhealth.org

Teen Scene Kahle Community Center Stateline | Oct. 18, 25

6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

Young Readers Society: Teen Chapter Word After Word Books Truckee | Oct. 18

5:30-6:30 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

IVNS Pumpkin Patch Incline Park | Incline Village | Oct. 19

11 a.m.-3 p.m. | (775) 831-4040, ivns. vhost4.sierraweb.com

Kids Night Out Northwoods Clubhouse Truckee | Oct. 19

5-9 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Baby Story Time CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: High above the ground

at Tahoe City Treetop; Getting the kids ready for a treetop adventure; Anikin Allen enjoying the course.

Incline Village Library Incline Village | Oct. 22, Oct. 29

11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Preschool Story Time

I was eager to take Anikin to one of the treetop courses. There are three locations: Tahoe City Treetop, Squaw Valley Treetop and Tahoe Vista Treetop. I felt he was ready at 6 years old. I arranged for my husband Luke and Anikin to have a session at the Tahoe City Treetop course at Granlibakken Tahoe. It was a pleasantly cool fall day and we arrived to see people working through obstacles and cruising on zip lines high in the trees above our heads. We checked in and the two were fitted with gear. Anikin was quiet and attentive as the staff adjusted his harness and gave him instructions on how the trolley mechanism works and how to engage and disengage from the course’s continuous cable. After an extensive safety talk by one of the knowledgeable and friendly climbing staff, Anikin made one lap on the practice course to get checked out. He breezed through it and passed his test. He was anxious to check out the real courses. The Tahoe City course has 97 tree platforms with 60 ramps and various styles of suspension bridges. There are 27 zip lines ranging in length from 30 to 200 feet. The obstacles range in construction and difficulty but deliver big for seekers of high-flying adventure, like my guys Anikin and Luke. 14

Treetop’s three locations each have beginner, intermediate and advanced courses but are unique with different features and obstacles. On recommendation from the staff, they started on a beginner course just past the practice course. It starts low to the ground and is a great introduction to basic course features. Anikin was timid at first and cautiously analyzed each obstacle. He watched Luke as he quickly and effortlessly glided across to the other side. Once he reached the other side, Luke turned back and yelled, “All clear!” to let Anikin know it was his turn. Anikin was a bit hesitant, but with some encouraging words from his dad, he completed the task at hand. He moved

through the course and became more and more confident. They finished their first course and Anikin was ready to tackle an intermediate course. With each course he completed, Anikin was more sure of himself and he and Luke spent the next couple of hours conquering courses such as Fuzzy Bunny, Zipper and Rainbow. One of Anikin’s favorites is named Snowboard because he rode a snowboard across a suspension line. When their time was up, Anikin didn’t want to leave but Luke promised to bring him back the following weekend. Tahoe City Treetop has two beginner, six intermediate and two advanced courses. Anikin was not tall enough to do the advanced courses, which I understand are difficult and require a good bit of core strength. Treetop’s three locations each have beginner, intermediate and advanced courses but are unique with different features and obstacles. Tahoe Vista’s courses are slightly more advanced than Tahoe City’s; Squaw Valley is considered the most advanced. Participants must be 5 years old. To go on the advanced courses, participants must be 49 inches tall. The courses in Tahoe City and Tahoe Vista have 2.5 hour sessions. The sessions are self-guided; staff monitor from the ground. | tahoetreetop.com  Michelle Allen is a nearly 20-year resident of Tahoe and mother to a rambunctious 6-year-old and understands the challenges of keeping kids entertained. She may be reached at michelle@ tahoethisweek.com.

Kings Beach Library Kings Beach | Oct. 22, 29

10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Teen Tuesdays Incline Village Library ncline Village | Oct. 22, 29

4-5 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Toddler Story Time Incline Village Library Incline Village | Oct. 22, 29

11 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130

Baby Bookworms Truckee Library Truckee | Oct. 23, 30

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

Make and Take Incline Village Library Incline Village | Oct. 23

4-4:45 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

RUFF, Read Up for Fun Truckee Library | Truckee | Oct. 23, 30 4-5 p.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, truckeefol.org

Trail of Treats and Terror Incline Rec Center Incline Village | Oct. 24

4-7 p.m. Free | yourtahoeplace.com

October 17-30, 2019

Tahoe City Trick-or-Treat | Photo AlyssaCredit Ganong | Photographer?

Family Fun

Family friendly fall fun Keep the little ones entertainment with festivities from Pumpkin Patches to Halloween Parades and, of course, trick or treating around the Tahoe Sierra. For a complete list of events and pumpkin patches, visit TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Event Calendar.

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FAMILY FUN

HORSEBACK RIDING

GEOCACHING

TAHOE DONNER

High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket; GPS rentals available. TART

Guided 1- and 2-hour trail rides for ages 7+. Pony rides.

CRUISES

INCLINE VILLAGE

“SIERRA CLOUD”

25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

Incline Village Nursery School’s annual Pumpkin Patch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment includes bilingual DJ Felipe Leon, local dancers, a raffle, silent auction, food trucks, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, pony rides, hay maze, pumpkins and more. | (775) 831 4040, ivns.vhost4.sierraweb.com

Catamaran cruises with Action Water Sports. Daily cruises, Thunderbird Lodge cruises and tour, parasailing and rentals.

Incline Parks & Recreation presents Trail of Treats and Terror from 4 to 7 p.m. Play ghoulish games, try terrifying treats, wiggle with daring dancing and capture a fun and wacky family portrait. | yourtahoeplace.com

OCT. 25 | HALLOWEEN PARADE

DONNER SKI RANCH

18-hole course. Free to play; must register at restaurant. Practice basket.

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

KIRKWOOD

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com

OCT. 31 | TAHOE CITY TRICK-OR-TREAT

MARKLEEVILLE

Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet with the notorious DiscWood disc golf course. The 18-hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free. Scorecards and maps may be picked up at the General Store.

(530) 694-2140 | alpinecounty.ca.gov Located at Turtle Rock Park Campground.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(530) 583-6985 | squawalpine.com 18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. TART

OCT. 31 | HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe hosts a Halloween Carnival Celebration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kahle Community Center with carnival games, treats and community booths. | (775) 586-7271

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE A mostly flat and moderately wooded course is located at Bijou Community Park featuring 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. The course features mixed tees with varied fairways with slight elevation changes. On Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

TAHOE VISTA Truckee Halloween Parade

Pajama Story Time

Truckee Community Arts Center Truckee | Oct. 25

Incline Village Library Incline Village | Oct. 29

4:30-7 p.m. Free | facebook.com

6:30 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Bilingual Storytime Truckee Library | Truckee | Oct. 26

10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

Halloween Carnival

South Lake Tahoe Library South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 26

10-11 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swim training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

SKATE PARKS INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners. Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

ZEPHYR COVE

4-6 p.m. Free | tcpud.org

(530) 542-6056 | citiofslt.com

18-hole course at North Tahoe Regional Park, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

Tahoe City Trick-or-Treat Commons Beach | Tahoe City | Oct. 31

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

TRUCKEE

Block Party

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Closed for season. TART

(530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

Kahle Community Center Stateline | Oct. 31

4-6:30 p.m. | (775) 586-7271

OLYMPIC VALLEY

25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

INCLINE VILLAGE

Kids of all ages can parade down Donner Pass Road to the Community Arts Center in Truckee 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 for kids of all ages is from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at Heritage Plaza in Tahoe City. Local businesses will pass out candy to those in costume. Pick up a free glow necklace and treat bag. | tcpud.org

PUBLIC POOLS

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

DISC GOLF (530) 426-3635 | old40barandgrill.com

OCT. 24 | TRAIL OF TREATS AND TERROR

(530) 587-9470 | tahoedonner.com

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

(775) 831-4386 | awsincline.com

OCT. 19 | PUMPKIN PATCH

FAMILY FUN

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn10 p.m. TART

(530) 550-2225 18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawndusk. TART

The Zephyr Cove course is 18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

Sierra Settlers Farm Festival KidZone Museum | Truckee | Oct. 27

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | (530) 587-5437, kidzonemuseum.org

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THE ARTS

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Claire Lawrenson

C A P T U R I N G N AT U R E T H R O U G H WAT E R C O L O R S S T O R Y B Y K AY L A A N D E R S O N

eeting Claire Lawrenson for the first time invoked the same feeling I had when I first saw her Wild + Wistful Studio greeting cards: They struck me as purely lovely and effervescent. Lawrenson can capture a simplicity and naturalness in her subjects and use her creative eye to translate that to beautiful greeting cards that are sure to bring a smile to one’s face. The front of two of her cards read, “You are one in a million” and “Have a stellar birthday,” in a whimsical font against a starry winter sky. “Hello from Truckee” another reads, with a watercolor portrait of a snowy mountain peak and Donner Lake glistening in the background.

and the tools of the trade; Sketching Eagle Lake, Desolation Wilderness in September. | Claire Lawrenson; Sketching at Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, in May. | Jes Albery

“What I like about watercolor over anything else is that I want it messy, but perfect. I consider myself a sloppy perfectionist.” –Claire Lawrenson Originally from Ripon, Lawrenson moved to South Lake Tahoe to be closer to her sister and work at Heavenly Mountain Resort as a snowboard instructor. In 2012, she moved to Truckee with her husband and three years later took a watercolor class at Atelier Truckee. She had previously dabbled in sketching, acrylic painting and drawing; she studied interior design in college, but after trying watercolors, she became obsessed. “What I like about watercolor over anything else is that I want it messy, but I also want it to be perfect. I consider myself a sloppy perfectionist,” she says. While practicing watercolor painting, Lawrenson also became inspired by the fellow makers and crafters around her who were doing their own thing and willing 16

released

“Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography” from South Lake Tahoe photographer Corey Rich is not a typical photo book. This compendium of images is captured over the course of Rich’s career as an adventure photographer and filmmaker. The 56 pictures and stories are about working with adventure icons such as Alex Honnold, Bear Grylls, Tommy Caldwell, Kelly Slater, Beth Rodden, Rebecca Rusch, Fred Beckey, Ashima Shiraishi and more. Order it from Mountaineer Books, Amazon and indiebound.org. Rich will be giving talk and book signing on Oct. 20 at Genoa Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. and on Oct. 28 at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City at 7 p.m. | storiesbehindtheimages.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Mount Tallac Sunset

I also want it to be

“Stories Behind the Images”

to share their knowledge. For instance, Lawrenson credits jewelry maker Krista Tranquilla for helping Lawrenson turn her watercolor hobby into a business after Tranquilla taught a Sierra Business Council class on how to use Etsy. She also took a watercolor class at Sierra College and in April 2018, decided to take on a personal challenge by posting a piece of art on Instagram for 100 days, tagged #100daysofartinspiredbynature. “It was a lot of effort and a lot of work. I would forget to post [on some days]. But then around Day 45 it became a habit,” she says. Lawrenson would work on her art during lunch breaks, during hikes, from her kayak or on chairlifts and by the end of the 100 days she was enjoying the process. “I saw a lot of progress in my sketching and painting,” she says. “It definitely changed the way I look at art and it improved my skills. I did feel self-conscious about putting it out there at first. I was releasing things that I wasn’t necessarily happy about. But I found that people liked this project; my friends said they enjoyed seeing what I was doing every day and that

helped me be less hard on myself. I notice [her progress] but it surprised me that others notice that, as well. “I do a lot of hiking, camping and snowboarding. I’m inspired by the scenery around us and the activities I do. When I was doing the 100 Days of Outside project, I was sketching outside more. When I started out, I was thinking, ‘What would make a good card?’ and then I would paint and make a card out of it. I have basic sayings, but then I try to think of ones that are more interesting. I’ll write down a bunch of ideas and send them to my sister and good friend for approval.” Working with TIP Printing & Graphics in Truckee, Lawrenson was able to find Forest Stewardship Council — certified carbon-neutral paper to print her greeting cards on that are tucked into plant-based, biodegradable sleeves. Her favorite thing to paint is mountain scenes and wildflowers and she is constantly improving and adding more detail. Since Wild + Wistful Studio’s launch, Lawrenson has started teaching watercolor workshops a few times a month at Atelier to share her passion with other people. “I have a travel-sized sketch kit and small box of paints and I take that with me pretty much every time I hike. Whenever we get to the destination, I like to stop and sketch the view. It’s a fun way of remembering where I’ve gone,” she says. Wild + Wistful Studio greeting cards are sold at Bespoke in Truckee, Trunk Show in Tahoe City, Blue Wolf Studios in Kings Beach, and Wildwood Makers Market in South Lake Tahoe. | wildandwistfulstudio.com 

Book launch for Gilberg

Local author Gary G. Gilberg will be reading from his novel “Love and Prozac,” selling signed editions and speaking about his own post-traumatic growth at For Goodness Sake in Truckee on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. Gilberg is a professional life coach, public speaker, retired contractor, furniture maker, writer and self-proclaimed ski bum. His book is about Erik, a successful architect with a loving wife. He wakes up in a psychiatric crisis center on a 72-hour hold, struggling to fit together the pieces of his shattered memory. Gilberg wrote the novel to help break the silence of mental illness that stigmatizes half of the American public. | goodnesssake.org

Veterans Day

Art Contest Town of Truckee is calling all artists to submit art pieces that honor veterans. Art submissions must fit the theme: “A Grateful Nation: United by the Legacy of Our Veterans.” Entries are open to all ages and must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 25. Winners will be announced on Nov. 11 at the Veterans Day event at Victory Plaza in downtown Truckee at 11 a.m. Artwork will be displayed for public viewing. | (530) 582-5098, jmasters@townoftruckee.com

October 17-30, 2019

Arts

THE

Transcontinental Art Show Truckee Community Rec Center Oct. 17-31

Truckee Public Arts Commission Spring show will be celebrating the Transcontinental Railroad and all things railroad with a show at the Truckee Community Recreation Center through October. | chamber.truckee.com

‘FALL

INTO ART’

Veterans Day Art Contest Town Hall | Truckee | Oct. 17-Oct. 25

The Town of Truckee is calling all artists, grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adults, to submit art pieces that honor veterans. Art submissions must fit the theme: “A Grateful Nation: United by the Legacy of our Veterans.” Submit art to the Truckee Town Clerk’s Department with a note that it is for the Veterans Day Art Contest. | townoftruckee.com

EXHIBIT OPEN

In celebration of Truckee’s designation by the California Arts Council as a “California Cultural District,” Truckee Public Arts Commission offers a “Fall into Art” exhibit open through February 2020 featuring works inspired by the autumn season.

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The exhibit is at the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks District’s Community Recreation Center. Each piece will depict the artist’s interpretation of autumn in Truckee and how it is a time to let creativity and imaginativeness shine. This year’s show will include artists featured in the Art & Soul Artwalk hosted by Truckee Downtown Merchants Association, as well as representatives from Arts For the Schools, Trails and Vistas, InnerRhythms and Tahoe Truckee School of Music. | Facebook Truckee Public Arts Commission

THE ARTS

Explore more events in the Tahoe Sierra or submit your event. Click on Event Calendar. FREE! Fiber Art Friday South Lake Tahoe Library Oct. 18-June 4

Squaw Peaks Aimee Had | Truckee Community Recreation Center

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing or other fiber arts? Then join the fiber arts group every Friday. Learn new tricks, share projects, ideas, and stories with others. Bring a current project or start a new one. Come and leave as needed, all skill levels welcome. 1 p.m. | engagedpatrons.org

Writers in the Woods Andy Skaff art exhibit Wolfdale’s | Tahoe City | Oct. 17-Dec. 30

Skaff’s work ranges from classic, impressionist paintings to abstract distillations of familiar subjects. | wolfdales.com

Call to Artists North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | Oct. 17-29

Apply for North Tahoe Arts Holly Arts Faire that will take place from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31. Submit three images and a brief description of your work to info@northtahoearts.com. Entry fee is $100. Application fee is $25. Deadline to submit is Oct. 29. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

Ceramics Class South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Oct. 17-June 17

“Fall Into Art”

Kristen Pobatschnig art exhibit

Community Rec Center Truckee | Oct. 17-Feb. 29

Incline Village Library | Oct. 17-31

This exhibit depicts the artists’ interpretation of autumn in Truckee and how it is a time to let creativity and imaginativeness shine. The showcase will remain on display through February 2020. | tdprd.org

Flora and Fauna Art Exhibit North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City Oct. 17-Nov. 10

“Obscured and Resurfaced” Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Oct. 17-24

Juried art exhibit. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

Emily Bivens studied biology later switching to art when she realized that there are limits to what science can explain. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | (775) 881-7525, sierranevada.edu

“Going Places: Sailing By Stars”

“Outboards: In-Style”

Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Oct. 17-Jan. 23

Lynn Woodward and Larry Goodman teach year-round Ceramics Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1:30-4:30 p.m. | (530) 544-1482, talart.org

Long before GPS and even before the invention of the sextant and the compass, intrepid sailors were traveling the oceans and seas. At night, they sailed by the stars. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | (530) 583-9283, tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Chinese Woodcutters in the Great Basin

IV Quad

Nevada State Museum Carson City | Oct. 17-Feb. 22

Incline Village Library | Oct. 17-Aug. 26

The exhibit highlights the significance of the woodcutting community near Chinese Camp (Aurora), Nevada, shedding light on the littleknown history of the Chinese woodcutters. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | nvculture.org

Teens are invited to join the maker movement at Incline Library every Thursday. Let creativity flow with: 3-D printer, sewing machine, button machine, virtual reality and tech help. 3-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Fall Colors Art Show

Kirkwood Deep Riders Submissions

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 17-Nov. 30

Kirkwood Mountain Resort | Oct. 17-Nov. 5

Includes the work of Walt Stevenson, Loretta Bookhammer, Claudia Elkins, Mel Smothers, Allen Graybill, Barbara Lewicki and Cheryl Lawson, among others. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | talart.org

The art of Kristen Pobatschnig is featured in the library’s Art Gallery for the month of October. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Submissions are open for the 6th annual Kirkwood Deep Riders Awards. Skiers and riders can submit photo or video content for a chance to be chosen for an award. Submissions must be received by Nov. 15. | kirkwood.com

Outboards have a long history on Lake Tahoe. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Poetry Out-Loud competition Nevada area schools Reno | Oct. 17-Dec. 2

Registration is under way for the Nevada’s 2020 Poetry Out Loud competition and high school teachers and students throughout the state are invited to get involved. | (702) 4863738, NevadaCulture.org.

Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Oct. 18-19

Lacy M. Johnson is a Houston-based professor, curator, activist, and writer. “The Reckonings” was named a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist in Criticism, and one of the best books of 2018 Writers in the Woods brings well-known poets and writers to the campus for readings and workshops. 7-9 p.m. | (775) 8311314, sierranevada.edu

Open Studio South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Oct. 22-July 20

A free Open Studio for water media and silk painters is held at the Senior Center on Tuesdays. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | (530) 544-2313

Community Ofrendas Kings Beach Library, Las Panchitas, and Spindleshanks | Kings Beach Oct. 23-Nov. 3

Día de los Muertos is an ancient tradition in Mexico that has become popular the world over. This year the greater North Lake Tahoe community is invited to participate in the Día de los Muertos tradition at any of three public ofrendas in Kings Beach. | (530) 546-2176

Wine and Wool Wednesdays Public Tour Truckee Roundhouse | Oct. 17-July 29

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace offers a tour every Thursday. Learn about the equipment, the classes and the community. Tours take about 40 minutes. 2-2:45 p.m. | chamber. truckee.com

Glasses Wine Bar Incline Village | Oct. 23

Learn to knit or crochet or bring a project you are working on. Either way, Julie Kirkpatrick from North Tahoe Knits will be here with some great and beginning wool-workers to have fun. 5:30-7 p.m. | (530) 270-9463, glasseswinebar.com

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Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Circumstances of late have been pushing to see things differently. While you were not in the mood so much even as recently as last week, you are much more so now. Yet, you also feel skeptical and want to do some of your own investigating and research. Be careful not to scatter your focus while you are broadening your perspectives...

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Mixing it up on relationship fronts is keeping you busy now. A complex dance is underway that is requiring that you improvise. This includes feeling into it and relying on your instincts. You are probably getting the message that going deeper will get complicated. Yet, you also feel the draw to do just that. Yet, it may be the relationship with you that gets the most attention.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) You have entered a time of retreat. It does require focus but also a sense of vision regarding its value. It could simply amount to entering into your layer or a cocoon phase. Sleeping more and allowing yourself to dream may suffice. Deeper yet, stepping back to truly see your projections and recognize conflicting thoughts, feelings and desires could lead to a whole new depth of self-realization.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) The extroversion cycle has ended and has now been replaced by a revolutionary impulse. It includes going even deeper within to access the inner reaches of your feelings and emotions especially, but also how you perceive and interpret them. However, it is less about drawing conclusions and more about journeying into hidden zones and dimensions.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Private meetings with people of power and influence are important to you now. You want extra leverage and support that you can provide for yourself alone. Your focus is determined, strong and steady. While you are negotiable, you especially want results. Involvement in specialized training is featured whether you are on the giving or receiving end.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) In terms of the overall health of your lifestyle, you are ready to make some changes. In some respects, you are ready to go deep and wide. There is nothing superficial or partial about your determination. Deep change represents the thoughts running through your mind. Although you are supported by returns earned previously, the efforts required are considerable.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Entertaining deep ideas and concepts continues. Giving to the situation now implies plumbing the depths with your mind. Seeing beneath and within is symbolic of feeling with your mind, or empathizing. Sometimes, logic does not suffice. Being there with significant others is important now and includes giving deeply. Be careful not to allow others to drain you.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Taking a creative and inventive approach to your home and/or family is likely now. Your focus is upon clearing clutter and creating beauty. Bringing original design to the fore is likely and may even surprise you. Renovations may be a feature of your focus as well. You are negotiable and in fact, invite opinions yet reserve the final word in terms of creative license.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) You have entered something of a vision quest. It includes expanding your perspective, on one hand, and sharpening it, on the other. Everyone is experiencing this dichotomy currently. You are keen to maximize the practical outcomes of this focus. This includes pushing through to bring things to their completion in preparation for a new phase set to begin soon.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Did you take the dive yet? Every great work begins with thoughts, then emotion in the form of passion and then action. Action is the key, yet it requires thoughts and feelings. Learning from mistakes is the first teacher and will ever be one of the best. Step away from conflicts and drama and engagements you can’t win and get into the heart of your art.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Fortifying foundations continues as a central theme. This includes a weave of research, experimentation and creative expressions. The main objective is to feel more confident for the sake of your future earning potential. Balancing art, beauty, and originality with practicality, realism and effectiveness is your strategy.

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Is it a theme of merge to purge, purge to merge or both at this time? The Libra scales are likely swinging rather strongly from side to side and everyone is feeling it. This could well be manifesting as some pretty powerful exchanges regarding interpretations of fact and truth subject to opinions and theories. You are wise to lower your head and silent your voice so you can focus on what really matters.

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OCTOBER 18 | FRIDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m. Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 4 p.m. Velvet Duo Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m. Comedy Happy Hour Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 5:30 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Spellbinder: Shoot For The Stars Wilbur D. May Center, Reno, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson City, 6-8 p.m. Randy Ide Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Caravan to WonderGrass Tahoe Food Hub, Truckee, 6 p.m. Truckee Historical Haunted Tour Historic Downtown, Truckee, 6:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Tyler the Creator Reno Events Center, Reno, 7 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “The Cake” Redfield Studio Theatre, Church of Fine Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “Harvey” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Our Last Of Days/ Vultures/Some Kind of Nightmare Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

elieve it or not, the ageless wonder, musician and multitalented entertainer, Steve Poltz, turns 60 next year. “Age ain’t nothing but a number,” says the effervescent artist originally from Nova Scotia. “It really means nothing. I’m walking up the stairs at the house right now and I’m asking myself, ‘Am I just tired or old?’ In my mind, I still feel like I’m 20.” It’s true. Keeping up with Poltz on tour, around the house, on the phone or during one of his many concerts across the world each year will compel you to dig deep into your physical and spiritual energy reserves. He doesn’t seem to waste a second, like some force of nature blowing through this weary world in an unaltered biological state, intent on leaving joy and creation in his inescapable path. “The people with me get tired,” says Poltz. “They hate me. My personal life is in total disarray. I tour way too hard. I’m way out of balance, but I love it. Everybody tells me I’m crazy and insane, but I really like it and it gives me energy.” Poltz truly wants to meet you, get to know you, try to understand you for even one twinkling instant and, most likely at the very least, sing a song with you. His intimate live performances are chockful of stories to make you laugh and cry, masterly crafted songs from any of his 13 albums and group sing-alongs on classic

tunes we all know and love. Chances are by the end of the performance he won’t be on stage, but in the audience with you and your 100 new friends making magic and laughter together. “I look at younger bands that go out once a year for a month,” he says. “They look at my schedule and ask, ‘How are you doing this?’ I still get excited when I see these upcoming gigs. Most people get jaded but not me.” In fact, it’s Poltz’s organic condition to be stoked. “I get excited about stuff,” he says. “I’m not posing doing it. I wonder what kind of cool hipster coffeehouse there is where you live. What records stores are there? Who are we going to meet?” In a past life, after Poltz’s family had left Canada for California, he befriended a barista named Jewel and co-wrote the song, “You Were Meant for Me,” which hit No. 2 on the Billboard Charts in 1996. “When I was younger I was getting huge checks, stupid checks that I had no business getting,” he says. “I once got a check for $155,000.” While those days are over, Poltz was recently delighted to wander out to his mailbox and find a $120 check of royalties for “Million Miles.” It’s a song that he and Jewel wrote more than 20 years ago, which was recently discovered and recorded by virtuosic bluegrass guitarist Molly

out of balance, but I love it. Everybody tells me I’m crazy and insane, but … it gives me energy.” –Steve Poltz old tennis phenom] Coco Gauff. You can grow up into skating and punk-rock music and also into loving Doc Watson.” Since moving to Tennessee three years ago at the encouragement of his girlfriend, Poltz has been writing and recording with other artists more than ever. And it looks like it’s all uphill from here. “It’s a really exciting time to be in music,” he says. “We’ve got everything at our fingertips. We don’t sell CDs. No one is going to be living off royalties. We gotta go out on the road and earn it. A lot of people don’t want to work that hard, but I picked the perfect job. I still care so much.” He will perform at the ninth annual Hangtown Music Festival at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, which runs from Oct. 24 to 27, alongside artists such as Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass, Anders Osborne, The Wood Brothers, Lindsay Lou and many more. | hangtownfestival.com  19

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et out your best costumes for parties, balls, bashes and frightful events this Halloween season throughout the Tahoe Sierra. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com: Event Calendar for all of the Halloween events throughout the Tahoe-Reno region to enjoy.

TRUCKEE HAUNTED HISTORIC TOUR Oct. 17-18 | Downtown 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

THE HAUNTING Oct. 24 | West Shore Café | Homewood This Halloween dinner experience won’t be for the faint of heart. Guests will first gain VIP access to Homewood’s haunted chairlift ride before they are served a spooky supper. Expect killer cocktails, swamp juice, treacle tarts, bat wings, cauldrons of eyeballs and finger foods. | westshorecafe.com

ZOMBIE CABARET & WALK Oct. 25-26 | Hard Rock | Stateline, Nev. Hard Rock hosts a weekend of festivities with the Living Dead DJ on the Guitar Plaza and Center Bar, as well as the Zombie Cabaret in Vinyl on Oct. 25. The haunts continue on Oct. 26 with the Zombie Walk in Guitar Plaza, the return of the Living Dead DJ, and the Zombie Cabaret and Costume Contest in Vinyl. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

who take risqué to the limit. DJs, go-go dancers, laser lights and $10,000 in contest prizes. | montbleuresort.com

HALLOWEEN MONSTERS & METAL BASH Oct. 26 | Alibi Ale Works Incline Village, Nev. All you ghouls, zombies and monsters, it’s time for Alibi Ale Works-Incline 1st Halloween Party from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring Metal Echo. Come in costume and skip the cover; prizes for Best Costume. | facebook.com

CREEPER’S BALL Oct. 26 | 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

HALLOWEEN BASH AND COSTUME PARTY Oct. 31 | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe There will be a slew of mind-bending fun as world-class magicians make their way through The Loft Theatre featuring DJ Jos Beatz. Prizes for best costumes. | thelofttahoe.com

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Oct. 25-27 | Homewood Mountain Resort Homewood When the sun goes down the goblins, ghosts, and ghouls come out from 3 to 9 p.m. there will be a peak-to-shore frightfest featuring spooky fun for the whole family. Take a stroll through the trickor-treat village at South Base featuring free scary movie showings, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and surprises from local vendors. | skihomewood.com

Oct. 31 | Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev. Wormhole Tahoe and Rambo Party Productions are teaming up to bring one haunted, hell of a night, in all the best ways: Hole-O-ween featuring Stylust, with support from LabRat, Dastardly and Rambo. | tahoebiltmore.com

FREAKERS’ BALL Oct. 26 | MontBleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. The 41st annual Freakers’ Ball, Lake Tahoe’s largest and most extravagant Halloween party, offers three parties in one. It has become legendary due to partygoers

“THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” Oct. 31 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City Relive this 1975 cult classic through the elaborate dances and rock songs. For the first time, there will be a live shadow cast by Amber’s Sweets who will act out the movie and sell props. Dress up as your favorite character and be prepared to sing along to the Time Warp starting at 10 p.m. | tahoearthauscinema.com 

Extraordinary Conference Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, 6-9 p.m. Gaelic Storm w/Reeling Banshees Virginia St. Brewhouse, Reno, 6-11 p.m. Truckee Historical Haunted Tour Historic Downtown, Truckee, 6:30 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Ron Artis and The Truth Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 7-10 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Stoner Jordan Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7-10 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “The Cake” Redfield Studio Theatre, Church of Fine Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. “Harvey” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Ches Smith Laughing Planet Cafe, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Teo González Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 8-10 p.m. Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m. J Balvin Arcoíris Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. World Beatnix Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m.

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Explore more events in the Tahoe Sierra or submit your event. Click on Event Calendar. FREE! Caravan to WonderGrass Moe’s Original BBQ, Tahoe City, 9 p.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m. DJ Montague St. James Infirmary, Reno, 10 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m. Live Music Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Noche Latina Rojos Cavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 19 | SATURDAY Extraordinary Conference Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Touch-A-Truck and Fall Festival Somersett Club At Town Center, Reno, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Day Out With Thomas The Train Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, Virginia City, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m. Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 4 p.m. Meet Mark Twain Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 5-6:30 p.m. Velvet Duo Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m. Dinner & Dance Sierra Valley Grange Hall, Loyalton, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Jerry Seinfeld Reno Events Center, Reno, 7 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Carson Valley POPS Autumn Concert CVIC Hall, Carson City, 7 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Fiddlers2 Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7-9 p.m. Theory of a Deadman Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “The Cake” Redfield Studio Theatre, Church of Fine Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. “Harvey” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Country “Ladies Night” The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Benise: “Fuego! Spirit Of Spain” Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 8 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 8 p.m. Bush Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Marbin Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. World Beatnix Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m. Caravan to WonderGrass Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 9 p.m. Bad Mother Nature, One Ton Dually, The Almas Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 17-31, 2019 Live Music Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m. Lex Saturdays Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 20 | SUNDAY Live Music Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Day Out With Thomas The Train Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, Virginia City, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 2 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 2 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 2-6 p.m. “Harvey” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 2 p.m. Phantom of the P’Opera Napa Sonoma Grocery Company, Reno, 5-6:30 p.m. Sounds of the City Alturas Bar, Reno, 5-7 p.m. Stephen Lord Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Phantom of the P’Opera Napa Sonoma Grocery Company, Reno, 7:30-9 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Pumpkin Palooza Victorian Square, Reno “Overture of the Season” Carson City Community Center, Carson City Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 21 | MONDAY West Coast Swing Dance Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, Carson City, 5:30-10 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 22 | TUESDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Stephen Lord Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Bingo Tuesday’s with T~n~Keys MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Johnathan Richmond ft. Tommy Larkins The Holland Project, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 23 | WEDNESDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m.

Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Brother Dan Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Open Mic w/Canyon White Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7-10 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Snow Stoke: Ski/Snowboard Movie Series Community Arts Center, Truckee, 7-9 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Nevada Wind Ensemble & Concert Winds Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Wale Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Rob Wynia The Saint, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Country Line Dancing/Karaoke Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 9 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 24 | THURSDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Hangtown Late Nights 2019 El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. The Starliters Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m. Jazzercise KCC, Stateline, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson City, 6-8 p.m. Ghost Tour Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill, 7 p.m. Reno Wind Symphony: Witches Brouhaha Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Mark Christopher Lawrence Pioneer Underground, Reno, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. New Wave Crave Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 25 | FRIDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Day Out With Thomas The Train Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, Virginia City, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m. Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Oct 25-26 | 8 p.m. McP’s Taphouse | South Lake Tahoe IN A SCENE often dominated by technology and gimmicks, Reno’s Arizona Jones prefers to do it the old-fashioned way — live and in person where they put a fun spin on classic rock and R&B hits from the 1960s and 70s. | mcpstahoe.net

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Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. Virginia Street Brewhouse | Reno, Nev. SANTA MONICA’S Gaelic Storm have been playing high-energy Celtic music for more than two decades with a bluecollar approach to touring and devotion to both tradition and evolution. They will be playing with Reeling Banshees. | renobrewhouse.com

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Live Music Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 4 p.m. Comedy Happy Hour Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 5:30 p.m. Roy Jones JR Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 5:45 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. “Chicago” Truckee High School, Truckee, 7 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Mirrors The Potentialist Workshop, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Halloween Party Fundraiser Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. David Brighton’s Space Oddity Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 8 p.m. Common Kings, Landon McNamara, Eli Mac Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 8 p.m. Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m. Mark Christopher Lawrence Reno Improv, Reno, 8-9:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Bob Home Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m. Los Temerarios Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 9 p.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m. DJ Montague St. James Infirmary, Reno, 10 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m. Live Music Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Noche Latina Rojos Cavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 26 | SATURDAY Nevada Day 2019 Carson Street, Carson City, 8 a.m. Fall Fest Max Casino, Carson City, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Country Market Bazaar Chamber Kiosk, Loyalton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Day Out With Thomas The Train Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, Virginia City, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Grand Market Expo Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 1 p.m. Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m. Nevada Day Beard Contest McFadden Plaza, Carson City, 2 p.m. Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 4 p.m. The Folk & The Lore Live Storytelling: Local Haunts Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 5-8 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Holland Halloween Show The Holland Project, Reno, 6-11 p.m. Nevada Statehood Ball Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City, 6-10:30 p.m. Halloween Monster Mash Ramada Inn, Reno, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Mark Christopher Lawrence Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. “Chicago” Truckee High School, Truckee, 7 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Rick Springfield Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m. “Let the Right One In” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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WINTERWONDERGRASS 2020 kicks off early in Tahoe with Caravan to WonderGrass performances by Midnight North, a group led by California’s own Grahame Lesh. The California caravan starts with The Supper Club, a ticketed event on Oct. 17 at Tahoe Food Hub’s Farm Shop in Truckee with food prepared by Chef Wyatt Dufresne. | moesbbqtahoe.com, alibialeworks.com

WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival returns to Tahoe from Marcy 27 to 29 featuring headliners The Devil Makes Three, The Infamous Stringdusters and Billy Strings. Included in other acts and special guests will be a collaborative WinterWonderWomen set. The full lineup is available at winterwondergrass.com. | Tickets winterwondergrass.com

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“The Christina,” a 65-foot yacht turned art car, will berth at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe on Nov. 1 and 2 for a welcome home party. The celebration on the pool deck will feature DJs, Boots N’ Cats Gogo, Fire Dancers and a giant hot tub, starting at 6 p.m. each night. Nationally acclaimed DJ Justin Martin will headline on Nov. 1 and pioneer of the mashup movement DJ Z-Trip will headline on Nov. 2. Flipper Manchester, a South Lake Tahoe construction company owner, was originally hired to demolish the yacht. Instead, he saved her after years of being dry-docked at Tahoe Keys Marina and converted her into an art car for Burning Man. He sailed her on the playa for eight years, transporting up to 140 revelers per voyage; she was designated “Queen of Black Rock.” The 35-foot-tall vessel will be dismantled in three layers for its return to South Lake in early to mid-October. Tickets are $25 for one day; $45 for both nights. Daybeds, cabanas and reserved tables with bottle service are also available. | dockedathardrock.com

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OCTOBER 27 | SUNDAY Live Music Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Day Out With Thomas The Train Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, Virginia City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 2 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 2-6 p.m. Sounds of the City Alturas Bar, Reno, 5-7 p.m. Mirrors The Potentialist Workshop, Reno, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cannibal Corpse Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. “Chicago” Truckee High School, Truckee, 7 p.m. “The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m. Brent Cobb Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 28 | MONDAY Open Mic Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7-10 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

CANADIAN MUSICIANS, Theory of a Deadman, join Brooklyn bangers Spirit Animal for a heady night of rock ‘n’ roll in South Lake Tahoe. | caesars.com/ harrahs-tahoe

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“The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nef the Pharaoh + Shootergang Kony Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Country “Ladies Night” The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Tenacious D Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Halloween Bass Ball 3 Cargo Concert Hall, Reno, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Martin Sexton The Saint, Reno, 9 p.m. Creepers Ball Ft. Tainted Love Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Bob Home Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m. Halloween Monsters & Metal Bash Alibi Ale Works, Incline Village, 9 p.m. Halloween Costume Ball Colfax Theatre The Colfax Theatre, Colfax, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Freaker’s Ball MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 9 p.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m. Live Music Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m. Lex Saturdays Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

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Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Dead Ghosts, Eddie & the Subtitles, The Juvinals The Holland Project, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 29 | TUESDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. BOO-nanza Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 4-7 p.m. Bingo Tuesday’s with T~n~Keys MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 30 | WEDNESDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 2-6 p.m. Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m. Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Jamie Rollins Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Remo Drive w/ Summer Cannibals The Holland Project, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Lacs, Black Stone Cherry Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Country Line Dancing/Karaoke Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 9 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Mother Stingray, MDRN HSTRY, Flight Mongoose Whiskey Dicks, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

OCTOBER 31 | THURSDAY Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival Andelin Family Farm, Sparks, 10 a.m. Goblin Halloween Parade Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City, 5 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson City, 6-8 p.m. Mike Furlong Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Michael Palascak Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m. “The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m. “Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Halloween Bash and Costume Party The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Hole-O-ween Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 9:30 p.m. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Tahoe Art Haus, Tahoe City, 10 p.m. Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

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Oct. 24-27, 31-Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 | 2:30 p.m. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe BLACK ICE THEATRE CO. presents “The Pillowman,” written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Brandon McCarthy. This Tony award-winning black comedy opens in a prison cell where a young writer is being questioned about the grim children’s tales he has written, which may have inspired copycat killings. | ltcc.edu

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uirky, outdoorsy illustrator Hannah Eddy and her husband Tim Eddy have been busy over the past year snowboarding, skateboarding, playing music, travelling and creating art, but the pair is also into sustainable cooking. They recently released a cookbook, “Pow and Chow: Plant-based Recipes for Ripping.” Tim and Hannah have been talking about writing a cookbook for years. The idea began to form legs after Tim released a series of funny, short cooking videos on YouTube

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would be a great step to help powder-hound snowboarders learn how to cook and decrease their carbon footprints. called “Pow and Chow.” In one 5-minute episode titled “Truck Yeah,” he makes hot and hearty oatmeal out of the back of his truck before riding powder at Mt. Baker Ski Area and ends his day back in the truck with a four-ingredient, one-pot Thai dinner.

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Watch Tim’s “Pow and Chow” video. Click on Local Flavor. Read Kayla’s profile on Hannah Eddy and her artwork. Click on Arts & Culture: Artists. “Nothin’ better than a pot of oats filled with all sorts of deliciousness and nutritious-ness. All right, now we’re getting breakfast out of the way. Let’s bash,” he says in the beginning of the video. Tim was passionate about cooking even back when he was 13 years old. He realized how important it was to eat healthy in order to keep up with his active lifestyle. Hannah experimented with baking after college while working at various pizza places and a cookie shop. She met Tim at the High Cascade Snowboard Camp in Oregon in 2007 and together they opened a food truck called Pizza Party in 2011. They made and sold three kinds of grilled personal 24

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pizzas along with chocolate-chip cookies. They sourced ingredients from the local commissary and farmers’ markets with the goal of bringing healthy food to campers. “We learned a lot and had fun. People still ask where Pizza Party is,” Hannah says. After the Eddys moved to Truckee, they thought more about how to integrate cooking into their lifestyle, which is where “Pow and Chow” was born. About two years ago, the couple adopted a plant-based diet and she says that both she and Tim feel amazing. “Tim had a lot of reoccurring injuries and after three weeks [of eating a plant-based diet], his tendonitis went away,” Hannah says. Through their research, they realized that the meat and dairy Tim was consuming was causing inflammation; coming up with recipes void of those ingredients greatly improved their health. “We had a lot of fun experimenting and our friends were interested in it, but they didn’t know where to start,” Hannah says. “So, we came up with these plant-based recipes for ripping” she says. What sets the Eddys apart from the other vegan-based athletes/low-key chefs out there is that they aren’t preachy or out to lecture people about their diets. Spend five minutes with either of them and you immediately understand that you are free to eat what you want. Since many people are receptive to Tim’s lighthearted approach, the Eddys decided that creating a plant-based cookbook with all the proceeds going to Protect Our Winters (POW) would be a great step in helping powder-hound snowboarders learn how to cook and to help decrease carbon footprints. “The main reason for going vegan was to help the environment. That’s why Tim couldn’t make it today, because he is in Washington, D.C., with POW lobbying to protect the climate,” Hannah says during the interview. Some benefits of the book are that it’s small, lightweight, printed on recycled paper and all the recipes are simple and made with

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inexpensive ingredients. It’s also about using a minimal number of dishes; most meals can be made over a Jetboil, which also helps the environment. Hannah’s favorite recipe is Overnight Oats. “It’s perfect for powder-day mornings; you can make it the night before. I like a good breakfast that you don’t have to do much for, but it is still hearty and tasty,” she says. The cookbook is 62 pages with 45 recipes including some sauces. All but one recipe can be made on a stove. According to Hannah, the sauces are incredibly simple: “With many of them, you just put the ingredients in a Mason jar and shake it up.” The cookbook will be available online in mid-October at a suggested donation of $20 to POW. “We just encourage people to donate to POW and get something that’s cool, fun and useful out of it,” Hannah says. | doradical.com 

OVERNIGHT OATS From the Kitchen of Hannah Eddy ¾ C oats (either quick or rolled) ½ t cinnamon 1 T chia seeds 2 T dried fruit Pinch of salt 1 T maple syrup 1 C water or nut milk Optional additions ½ t spirulina powder ½ t maca powder ½ t cacoa powder

Portion all ingredients into a Mason jar or other glass vessel with a lid. Mix well and store refrigerated overnight. In the morning, top with whatever fruit you have on hand and a fat scoop of nut butter.

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The 2019 pine-nut harvest season kicked off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The season generally lasts until late October when pine nuts are available for harvest. Individuals and families who visit lands managed by the BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest can 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 a BLM or Forest Service office.

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o you remember the story of the farmer whose only son and co-worker had a severe fall from a horse and nearly died? This becomes the best thing that ever happened to them because a war started soon after where huge losses were suffered, but the son was spared because he was disabled for a few years. On his return, the family progressed from subsistence farming to prolific success. Well, the Austrian wine industry had a similar path; after 4,000 years of wine production it was decimated when some producers were caught adding diethylene glycol during cold vintages to boost the body and sweetness of wines. A world boycott soon followed, and Austria had to find a way to make a comeback.

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and white-pepper notes. Trust me, this is a good thing. At the higher end, expect a richer wine with additional minerality and gingerhoney notes; many have a touch of botrytis fungus, aka noble rot, on the grapes. These are really complex wine-geek wines. Red wines make up about 30 percent of production although most are consumed locally. These tend to be medium bodied with spice notes, dark fruits and

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The path Austrian vintners chose was to institute the German quality-rating system and virtually eliminate low-quality, highvolume grape farming. They also selected Grüner Veltliner as the signature grape, which was a perfect match for the climate and terroir. Eureka, it worked like a charm because not only did consumers forgive and forget, but it also set a much higher price bar that is the standard to this day. Evidence of this is the premium prices especially their white wines command, even rivaling White Burgundies. While the pricey Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings are well worth a swallow for the wine committed, even entry-level whites are typically of fine quality. As a matter of fact, if you like your wines light, crisp and bone dry, you will probably enjoy a $15 bottle more than a three-digit price version. You will get a variety of fruit components, floral character and unique corn

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Food matches are as easy as looking at Austrian or German cuisines. Roasted and pan-sautéed meats, root vegetables and spaetzli are good starts; don’t be afraid of robust sauces. The spice profiles are sufficient for both whites and reds. Austrian wine and food tasting can make for an especially fun drinking and learning evening with friends because most likely everyone will be on even ground as far as familiarity with the wines. Cheers.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest. com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 5443435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns. Click on Wine Column under the Local Flavor tab.

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Beer & Chili Festival

Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival will take place on Oct. 19 and 20 featuring local, regional and national craft breweries and top chili makers from around northern Nevada. This year, local firefighters will compete in the Firehouse Chili Challenge on Oct. 20 and the event’s first Cornhole Competition. In the Firehouse Chili Challenge, firefighters representing fire departments from across the region will use their chili recipes to win $1,000 for the charity of their choice and ultimate bragging rights. Event-goers will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for tasting and voting in a People’s Choice Award. Restaurants from around the region will compete for their favorite charity during the festival’s annual chili challenge. Featured entertainment includes music sets from a number of local favorite bands. Admission is free. The event runs from 1 until 5 p.m. each day. | gsrbeerandchili.com

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP SATURDAY 1:15-2 p.m. | Hot Rod Rebellion 2:30-3:15 p.m. | Gwen in Doubt 3:45-5 p.m. | Spazmatics

SUNDAY 12-12:45 p.m. | Decoy 1:15-2 p.m. | Reckless Envy 2:30-3:15 p.m. | Rebekah Chase 3:45-5 p.m. | Shane Dwight

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Whole Foods Market will open its new 28,500-square-foot South Lake Tahoe store, located at 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd., at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Opening day celebrations will include complimentary refreshments, bites and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market South Lake Tahoe reusable tote bags. The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Read more about the features at Whole Foods at TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Local Flavor. | wholefoodsmarket.com

Celebrate Nevada Day by joining in the fun at The Chateau in Incline Village, Nev., for the third annual Battle Born BeerFest & Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is a fundraiser hosted by Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline. Western dress is encouraged. Country western music and line dancing will be provided by Vaquera Vikki. The Chili Cook-Off is a chance for local restaurants to show off their favorite chili recipes and enter the competition for the People’s Choice awards. Local and regional craft breweries will be showcased in the beer tasting. Tickets are available from rotary club members, at The Potlatch or online. Pre-event tickets are $50 for beer and chili tasting and a chance to win a Diamond Peak season pass in the grand prize drawing. Tickets are $60 at the event. | battlebornbeerfest.com

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Enjoy a dinner and dance to benefits Sierra Valley Grange Hall. 5:30-10:30 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

Farm-To-Table Benefit Dinner Edgewood Tahoe | Stateline | Oct. 19

This evening features farm-to-table familystyle dinner with curated cocktails and acoustic music. 6 p.m. $225 | edgewoodtahoe.com

Community Soup Night Farm Shop | Truckee | Oct. 22

Slow Food Lake Tahoe brings community together. A bring-your-own-bowl. | $5-$10

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless Benefit Casey’s-An American Cantina Zephyr Cove | Oct. 24

Bring a new twin fleece blanket. Dinner. Benefits Warm Room. 12-9 p.m. | facebook.com

Sierra Nevada Alliance Fundraiser Mellow Fellow | Truckee | Oct. 24

Enjoy food, live music and a raffle. 4-10 p.m. | (530) 542-4546, groupraise.com

The Haunting West Shore Cafe and Inn Homewood | Oct. 24

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Rum Sugar Lime | Reno | Oct. 17

The Chateau | Incline Village | Oct. 25

Hand-crafted cocktails, pizza hors d’oeuvres from Pizzava, cocktail demo at 5:30 p.m. Benefits a Hungry Gives Back. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35-$60 | (775) 527-2023, hungryinreno.com

Tahoe Forest Cooking Club Tahoe Forest Center for Health Truckee | Oct. 17

Registered Dietitian Lisa Fligor, MS, RDN, LD, will provide a fun and interactive cooking demo. 5:30-6:30 p.m. | (530) 5873769, tfhd.com

Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival Grand Sierra Resort | Reno | Oct. 19

Gates open from 1 to 5 p.m. Live music and vendors. 12-5 p.m. $15 | (800) 501-2651, brewcruizer.com

Downtown | Reno | Oct. 19 Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be included in Marketplace.

Sierra Valley Grange Hall Loyalton | Oct. 19

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South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline | Oct. 25-27

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C H O C O L AT E BLUEBERRY CAKE B Y C H E F D AV I D “ S M I T T Y ” S M I T H

CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY CAKE From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

CAKE LAYERS 2 C sugar minus 5 T 1¾ C flour ¾ C Dutch processed cocoa 1½ t baking soda 11/8 t baking powder 1 t salt 2 eggs 1 C plus 6T milk ½ C vegetable oil 2 t vanilla 1 C plus 6 T boiling water

have a recipe for you, and it is one that was requested by my boss. It all started a couple of months ago when I was talking to Katherine Hill, publisher of The Tahoe Weekly. I told Kat that I would bring something by the office. I was thinking of a nice crab and spinach strudel with a lemon fennel sauce, but Kat requested something sweet. I decided on a chocolate blueberry cake.

It isn’t easy making a cake without licking the spoon. Every time I got frosting on my finger an internal battle between my tongue and conscience would break out: Should I taste it or not? A problem I had making the cake was that I’m trying not to eat sugar. I’ll tell you, it isn’t easy making a cake without licking the spoon. Every time I got frosting on my finger an internal battle between my tongue and conscience would break out: Should I taste it or not? I’ll just say, if the next time you see me and there is this little guy with a big smirk on his face sitting on my shoulder, please knock the little bugger off. On my behalf, that is about as much self-control as any one person can possibly show.

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Make more of Chef Smitty’s dishes. Click on Local Flavor: Chef’s Recipe And yet, out of an entire bowl of chocolate buttercream frosting, I took not one tiny lick. I am a no-sugar-eating god. So give it a try and enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

Grease and flour two 9-inch pans. Sift all the dry ingredients together and mix until there is a uniform color throughout the mix. Add the wet ingredients, except the water, and blend or whip for 2 minutes until well mixed. Add the boiling water and blend until the batter is consistent throughout. It will be very runny. Pour into the pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry and the cake starts to pull away from the sides. Put aside to cool.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 1 stick butter 2/3 C cocoa 3 C powdered sugar 1/3 C milk 1 t vanilla

Make the frosting after the cake has cooled and is ready to frost. Melt the butter and add the cocoa stirring until smooth. Alternately add some sugar and milk until all the sugar is used. You can use more milk, if needed. Stir in the vanilla.

BLUEBERRY FILLING 1½ pounds blueberries 1 jar blueberry all-fruit ¾ C sugar 1 C blueberry or blackberry brandy or schnapps 3 T cornstarch mixed in cold water

Heat the sugar and add the brandy. Let the mixture reduce until the sugar is dissolved. Add the all-fruit and the berries. Let the all-fruit dissolve; once the berries are warm, thicken with cornstarch. You may need more or less cornstarch, so thicken until it easily coats the back of a spoon without running off.

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ASSEMBLING THE CAKE Cut each cooled cake layer in half horizontally. Start with a half layer of cake on the bottom and add half the blueberry filling. Top with the other half of the cake layer and add frosting. Top with the other half layer of cake and spread with the remaining filling. Add the final half layer of cake and frost the entire cake, top and sides.

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