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TAHOE’S BEST FALL ADVENTURES

This fall has been glorious. I’m in awe daily of the magnificence of the fall colors this year and how long it has lasted, although the change in weather is coming as we go to press for this edition. In my more than 20 years in Tahoe, this is by far the most spectacular fall season I’ve seen.

Even though cold temperatures and snow storms are in store over the next few weeks, you can still enjoy many of our great fall trails (just be sure to bring extra layers). And, when the weather is just too nippy to stay outside and the days are too short, there are many great indoor adventures to explore during our shoulder season.

First up, you’ll want to check out our annual Tahoe Film & Foodie Guide in this edition. From ski films to environmental gems, and a plethora of foodie events on tap in the coming months, there’s plenty to enjoy. My personal favorites are Pass port to Dining and the Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival, both fundraisers for two community organizations – the North Tahoe Business Association and the Sierra Community House, respectively.

Next, you’ll want to check out Kayla Anderson’s feature on “Tahoe’s Indoor Ad ventures” from axe throwing to indoor mini-golf and bowling alleys (offering much more than just bowling) to escape rooms, indoor climbing and more.

Delivery starts in November

I’m excited to announce that mail delivery of Tahoe Weekly will start with our Nov. 16 edition. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our subscribers who have been patiently (and anxiously) awaiting their first mailed copy of Tahoe Weekly.

It’s always great to receive all the positive feedback from our readers and the many who have shared personal stories about generations of family members reading the Tahoe Weekly.

This marks the first time in our 40-year history that we will be mailing copies to our readers. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do so easily online at TheTahoe Weekly.com/Subscribe. You’ll need to sign up online by Nov. 2 to ensure you’re included in the mailing for our Nov. 16 edition.

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

LAKE CLARITY: 2020: 63 feet avg. depth (19.2 m)

1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)

AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m)

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 1,645 feet (501 m)

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

VOLUME: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters)

There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.

NATURAL RIM: 6,223’ (1,897 m)

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).

SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km)

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m)

Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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

SIGHTSEEING

EAST SHORE

CAVE ROCK

This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.

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. Tours by reservation only.

NORTH SHORE

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.

KINGS BEACH 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.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org

Featuring lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants. Self-guided tours & clinics. On the campus of Sierra Nevada University.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com

Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Tahoe City.

TAHOE CITY visittahoecity.com

Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fan ny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

TAHOE CITY FIELD STATION

Tours by appt. | (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. Grounds open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Ages 8+.

TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER Tues.-Sat. by reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada University. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

WATSON CABIN (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1908, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places (summer tours).

OLYMPIC VALLEY

HIGH CAMP (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required. Closed until late November.

OLYMPIC MUSEUM (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

Palisades Tahoe, 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 Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. Closed until late November.

SOUTH SHORE

HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com

Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required. Closed until mid-No vember

LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM Thurs.-Sat. | (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org

Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY (530) 544-2313 | talart.org

Featuring works by local artists & workshops.

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE (530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org

Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite fam ilies with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer.

TAYLOR CREEK VISITOR CENTER (530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov

Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more.

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DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY donnersummithistoricalsociety.org

At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov

The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and arti facts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org

Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym.

MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org

Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM (530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org

One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). Closes after Labor Day.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE truckeehistory.org | truckee.com

Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many 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.

TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM Sat.-Sun. & holidays

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Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

WEST SHORE

EAGLE ROCK

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

FANNETTE ISLAND (530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov

Lake Tahoe’s only island is in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION 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. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Summer only.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com

Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (interior tours closed for season), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

TRANSIT

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

VISITORS’ CENTERS

Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

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

South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-4637

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

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8808

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

A ribbon a fall color along Blackwood Creek on the West Shore winds through Blackwood Canyon to Lake Tahoe. | Katherine E. Hill

Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com

Keeping up with the Joneses

HOW THREE BROTHERS EVOLVED THE SNOW SPORTS INDUSTRY

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Magic hour is that time just after sunrise or right before sunset when everything seems somehow per fect. Capturing this special moment was the mission of Steve and Todd Jones of Teton Gravity Research in their newest film, “Magic Hour.” Of course, they had a little help from their little brother, Jeremy.

Children of the 70s, the Joneses grew up on Cape Cod in the village of Centerville, Mass. Steve is the oldest followed by Todd who is three years younger and Jeremy who is six years younger. They were part of the first gen eration of their small town to surf the notoriously unruly waves of the Codfish Coast.

“We taught ourselves how to surf making every mistake you can make and freezing our asses off,” says Jeremy Jones, who now lives in Truckee. In the winter they traveled to Stowe, Vt. where their grandfather had a cabin. Back then, snowboarding wasn’t al lowed at the resort, so the Joneses skied and sometimes hiked their snowboards into the enchanting Green Mountain backcountry to ride hidden glade corri dors cut by locals.

“This was the Burton Backhill era,” says Jones, referencing the original snowboard prototypes introduced by Jake Burton in 1979. “You had to hike to get vertical.”

When Stowe finally allowed snow

boarding in 1987, 12-year-old Jeremy was first in line to get certified.

“It was clear at a young age, we’re moving to the mountains as soon as we can,” he says. “We just loved everything about it. The more adventure, the more fired up we were.”

There are no drones or helicopters allowed in national parks and wilderness, so they are hiking 5,000 feet to an opposing peak to film these lines. …The amount of energy and knowledge to get these shots is really out of this world. It’s totally next-level, foot-powered documentation.”

— Jeremy Jones

Jeremy began professionally snow boarding at age 16 and found himself renting a closet in Tahoe soon there after. Meanwhile, Steve and Todd had moved to Alaska where they worked as fishermen and heli ski guides. Eventu ally, they decided to invest their savings in camera equipment. They moved to Jackson Hole, Wyo., and started Teton Gravity Research in 1996.

They’ve since made more than 50

independent snow sports films includ ing classics such as “The Continuum” (1996), “Uprising” (1998) and “High Life” (2003). They’ve filmed commer cials for Apple, Nissan, Jeep, Energizer and The North Face and made television for NBC, Outside and Showtime. They also produced Jeremy’s groundbreaking trilogy of “Deeper” (2010), “Further” (2012) and “Higher” (2014) in which he pushed the limits of snowboarding to some of the most remote and extreme locations on the planet. In “Magic Hour,” Jeremy makes a cameo camping and splitboarding the backcountry north of Teton National Park.

“There’s some groundbreaking ‘schral pinism’ here,” says Jones. “That’s a mix of alpinism and shredding. There are no drones or helicopters allowed in national parks and wilderness, so they are hiking 5,000 feet to an opposing peak to film these lines. It’s multiple people to get a camera in one spot. The amount of energy and knowledge to get these shots is really out of this world. It’s totally next-level, foot-powered documentation.”

Around 15 years ago, Jones discovered splitboarding, which allows a snow board to split apart into two skis. With this simple technology, he was able to ski into previously unreachable places deep in the wilderness.

“So much of my focus has been on finding the best lines and riding them

in optimal conditions,” he says. “A machine is actually limiting in this case. There are some places where you can’t take a chairlift or helicopter. If you get dialed in on walking for days and winter camping, you can have your own uni verse without anyone around.”

Jones founded Jones Snowboards in 2008 to manufacture his own designs. More recently, he’s been experimenting with binding-less snow surfboards and a new line of outerwear. He is also the founder of Protect Our Winters (POW), a nonprofit dedicated to helping the snow sports industry combat climate change. Jones points to the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act as victory for the movement and he be lieves lobbying from ski resorts in states such as West Virginia made a difference securing the clean energy aspects of the bill.

As far as working with his brothers, there’s nothing better.

“It’s very natural,” he says. “We’ve been doing it forever. It’s been amazing to do all these cool projects and have my brothers right next to me. They’re dreamers, but not afraid to grind it out to make things happen. They love turn ing up the volume to 11 in all aspects of life, just going for it and giving it ev erything they have. We live and breathe this stuff. It’s in our soul.” | jonessnow boards.com, protectourwinters.org n

FROM LEFT: Jeremy Jones climbs peaks near Lake Tahoe. Jeremy Jones drops in.| Film, “Higher”

GET outside the outdoors | recreation | events | mountain life

SHOP THE SWAPS

Ski swaps are an essential part of getting ready for the upcoming ski season. Clear out your old gear, buy slightly used gear or get new gear at discounted prices the upcoming ski swaps.

Truckee | The 39th annual Truckee Ski & Snowboard Swap is on Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. Local reps from ski compa nies and resorts will be on hand to answer questions. A silent auction includes ski passes, lift tickets and gifts from local businesses. Free admission. | tdrpd.org

Tahoe City | The 2022 Cross Country & Backcountry Ski Swap is on Nov. 12 from 9 to 4 p.m. at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City. There is no pre-registration this year. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association; a $10 donation is suggested. Only 25 people at a time will be allowed into the swap for 45 minutes. There will be a food truck on the premises. | tahoexc.org Reno, Nev. | The Sky Tavern Ski Swap is on Nov. 18 and 19 at the old Sports Authority Building by Sam’s Club in Reno. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 19. This is Sky Tavern’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go to helping local kids learn to ski and snowboard. Open to the public; free admission. | skytavern.org

BEACH-CLEANING ROBOT PURGES

LITTER

The League to Save Lake Tahoe used the all-electric, remote-controlled, beach-cleaning robot, or BEBOT, around the Tahoe Basin to clean 11 beaches in the Tahoe Basin between June and October collecting 6,315 pieces of litter. The cleanup included 2,085 pieces of plastic, 325 cigarette butts and 1,695 bits of organic waste (such as pistachio shells, cherry pits and orange peels) that can take years to biodegrade, according to a press release from the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

Each visit was permitted and preced ed by a site survey for the endangered Tahoe Yellow Cress plant. The effort also identified several new populations of the endemic species and ensured sensitive habitat was avoided.

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NEVADA LAUNCHES

TRAIL FINDER

Nevada outdoor recreation partners have launched Nevada Trail Finder, a free, web-based mapping resource designed to help Nevadans and vis itors discover thousands of miles of trails across Nevada’s public lands and waterways.

The user-friendly, digital mapping plat form provides detailed pages to explore trail systems, download maps for offline use, get information and planning tools, learn tips for responsible and sustain able recreation, submit trip comments and photos and more. Additionally, the public can use Nevada Trail Finder to track personal trail experiences. | nvtrailfinder.com

NO STREET PARKING IN WINTER

Most cities and counties in the Tahoe region including around the Tahoe Basin and in Truckee and other regions prohib it on-street parking between Nov. 1 and May 1 for snow removal operations. This includes parking in residential neigh borhoods and along unofficial snow play areas on highways. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and fined or towed, if necessary.

Visitors should check local parking regulations before traveling to the region and minimize the number of cars in use. Park in designated spots only and take local transit when available to ensure the availability of parking at local lodging, including short-term rentals, which may be unavailable during snow storms.

TRUCKEE, SLT BIKE

TRAILS COMPLETED

The Federal Highway Administration recently completed a new Class III bike route along a portion of Donner Pass Road in Truckee that winds up old High way 40, according to the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. The road was widened to allow for an uphill bike lane east of the pass and bike lanes on both sides west of the pass. Temporary striping is in process and permanent striping and signage will be placed in spring 2023.

On the South Shore, the City of South Lake Tahoe has completed the Class I (separated) bike path from the Y to Viking Way. The Lake Tahoe Blvd Bike Trail adds a crucial 0.6 miles of bike trail with fully accessible ramps and drive way crossings. Streetlights will also be added along this stretch. | tahoebike.org

GONDOLA GRAND OPENING SLATED

Palisades Tahoe has announced a grand opening for the new Base to Base Gondola on Dec. 17, connecting the Al pine Lodge and The Village at Palisades Tahoe.

The Base to Base gondola has four terminals: one in each base area, one at the top of KT-22 and one on private land (no disembarking will be allowed at this terminal). The scenic ride from one base area to the other will take around 16 minutes and cover 2.4 miles. Each of the 96 cabins can fit up to 8 passengers. As well, the Gondola can be operated as one continuous lift or as two separate lifts from each base area to the top of KT-22.

The resort will also open the new Red Dog chairlift and unveil the renovation of the Alpine Base area this season.

Palisades Tahoe is scheduled to open for the season on Nov. 22. Find details on planned improvements at TheTahoe Weekly.com. | palisadestahoe.com

RESORT OPENING DATES (as of Oct. 21)

Boreal | Nov. 18

Diamond Peak | Dec. 8

Granlibakken | Dec. 16

Heavenly | Nov . 18

Homewood | mid-December Mt. Rose | Nov. 3

Northstar | Nov. 18

Kirkwood | Dec. 2

Palisades Tahoe | Nov. 22

Royal Gorge | Nov. 25

Sierra-at-Tahoe | early December Sugar Bowl | Nov. 25

Tahoe Donner Cross Country | Nov. 25 Tahoe Donner Downhill | Dec. 9

Palisades Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

Nevada Trail Finder

CHP

Truckee Ski Swap

FALL FUN

DISC GOLF

EAST SHORE

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

NORTH SHORE

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

18-hole, off National Ave. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

PALISADES TAHOE’S HIGH CAMP (530) 583-6985 | palisadestahoe.com

18-hole course. Disc rentals. Tram ticket required (closed for season). TART

SOUTH SHORE +

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK

A mostly flat and moderately wooded course with 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. On Al Tahoe Blvd. off Hwy 50. BlueGo

DISCWOOD (209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com

Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet at Kirkwood Resort.The 18hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free.

TAHOE PARADISE PARK tahoeparadisepark.com 9-hole course in Meyers.

TURTLE ROCK PARK CAMPGROUND (530) 694-2140 | alpinecounty.ca.gov | Closed for repairs Located in Markleeville.

ZEPHYR COVE

18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

TRUCKEE

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

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

SIERRA COLLEGE (530) 550-2225

18 holes on campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

18-hole course, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

GEOCACHING

OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket (closed for seaaon).

TART

MINI GOLF COURSES

SHOPS AT HEAVENLY theshopsatheavenly.com 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily

VILLAGE AT NORTHSTAR northstarcalifornia.com Free. First-come, first-served. TART

PUBLIC POOLS

INCLINE VILLAGE

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(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

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. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com | Closed 2022

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com

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

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Lap & recreation pool. Kids swimming area, slides.TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS TRUCKEE

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

SKATE PARKS

EAST SHORE

INCLINE SKATE PARK (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 SHORE

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK cityofslt.us

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

SKATEHOUSE @skatetahoe 40’x80’ warehouse with indoor skate rink. 867 Eloise, South Lake Tahoe.

TAHOE CITY

SCOTTY LAPP MEMORIAL SKATE PARK scottylappmemorialskatepark.org 4,000-square-foot pop-up park behind the old Blue Agave building. Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-sunset until the snow flies.

TART

TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (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 dawn-10 p.m. TART

WOODWARD TAHOE (530) 426-1114 | rideboreal.com

Featuring two skateparks – The Sierra Skatepark and the Eastern Sierra Skatepark, and indoor skate park at The Bunker.

TAHOE’S NDOOR ADVENTURES

BY KAYLA ANDERSON

It’s the shoulder season in the Tahoe Sierra, which undoubtedly brings bouts of inclement weather. It can be 30 degrees F and snowing one day and 70 degrees F and sunny the next. So even though Tahoe appeals to outdoor adventurers, sometimes you must play indoors. Here are some ideas for Tahoe adventures for all ages that are not weather dependent.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Bunker at Woodward Tahoe. | Tucker Norred, Boreal. Blue Granite Climbing Gym climbing wall. | Blue Granite Cimbing Gym. Indoor mini golf at Flatstick Pub | Flatstick Pub. Kayla Andrew tries her hand at axe throwing. | Josh Eisen. The newly renovated Bowl Incline. | Kayla Anderson .

“[Bowl Incline] is booming. Who knew that the bowling alley was the place to be on a Friday night?”

— Tanya Soule

ON BELAY

The Tahoe Sierra appeals to seasoned rock climbers for its classic crags such as Lover’s Leap and Big Chief, but climbing isn’t an ideal thing to do when it’s windy, rainy or snowing outside. Fortunately, a few local gyms offer climbers a place to practice their belays, bouldering, soloing and rappelling to keep one’s strength up until the weather cooperates again.

High Altitude Fitness has two locations: a climbing wall in Incline Village, Nev. with 3,800 vertical feet and 80-plus climbs and a 12,000-sq.-ft. climbing gym in Truckee. | highaltitudefit.net

Blue Granite Climbing Gym in South Lake Tahoe has a 7,500-sq.-ft. climbing playground with 22 top ropes, four auto belays and bouldering options. | blue graniteclimbing.com

Both offer memberships, day rates, lessons and accept climbers of all ages and abilities.

TRICKS & TUMBLES

Woodward Tahoe’s The Bunker at Boreal Mountain Resort is the perfect in door playground for action sports enthusiasts, from gymnasts to parkour fans to aspiring pro snowboarders. Year-round people can practice tricks and land into large foam pits from the mega ramp, play on gymnastic and tumbling mats or cruise the concrete bowls and transitions, open to BMX racers, mountain bikers, skateboarders and scooters. A two-hour all-access pass includes access to its outdoor skateboard and bike parks until the first snowfall. | rideboreal.com

FEEL THE STOKE

The SkateHouse in South Lake Tahoe is a 40-foot-by-80-foot warehouse that contains a gigantic open wooden pool on top of a skate shop. The stoke is palpable when someone lands a new trick and is a popular local hangout spot. It’s open to the public Fridays through Sundays from 3 to 9 p.m.; be sure to call before you go. |

@TheSkateHouseOfficial

AXE THROWING

Get rid of excess energy on the logs at Yosemite Axe Throwing in South Lake Tahoe. In July of 2021, owner Nate Hodges, who also owns axe throwing businesses in Mammoth, Big Bear and Yosemite, opened a spot here and handmilled all the log board targets within its 13 throwing lanes. Axes, or hatchets, really, come in three sizes and weigh 2 to 3 pounds; all who are age 8 and older can throw them. This is a fun activity for families and friends who can razz each other about their aim. | yosemiteaxe.com

A ROUND OF MINI GOLF

For those who are more comfortable keeping things on the ground rather than hurling them through the air, Flatstick Pub is a good place to go to play mini golf while keeping your thirst quenched. With the motto “Drink Local, Putt Tipsy,” Flatstick Pub’s values revolve around local fun, golf and community. Along with serving beer, wine and spirits all made within a 90-mile radius, Flatstick Pub has a 10-hole mini-golf course. The first few holes spell out Lake Tahoe. One goes up a wall and comes back down, another has a loopty loop and other challenges that can perhaps turn a good golfer into a novice if too tipsy. |

@TipsyPutt

KNOCK ‘EM DOWN BOWLING

South Shore | Opened in 1959, Tahoe Bowl on Fremont Avenue in South Lake offers a full bar, pizzeria, pool table, arcade games and 16 bowling lanes with newer equipment. | @Tahoe Bowl

North Shore | Over on the North Shore, Bowl Incline in Incline Village, Nev. recently reopened under new management with bowling lanes, an event space, an upscale diner featuring a menu curated by renowned chef Sam Choy and more all in a cool retro theme.

“It is booming. Who knew that the bowling alley was the place to be on a Fri day night?” said longtime local Tanya Soule. | bowlincline.com

SOLVE A MYSTERY

The Brambilas have lived in South Lake Tahoe for more than 15 years. After they had a fun experience in an escape room in Ohio, they decided to start one in Tahoe. Thus, Trapped in Tahoe was born. Four rooms with clues, puzzles and breadcrumbs leading to an escape are enclosed; participants have an hour to solve the mystery. None of the rooms are too scary and they can hold up to 10 players at a time. | trappedintahoe.com

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DONATE HOUSEHOLD, CLOTHING ITEMS

The 2022 Winter Warmth and Well ness Giveaway will be on Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.

Needed items include toilet paper, tissue, soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, lotions, dental products, disposable diapers and wipes, household/laundry items such as deter gent, dish soap, paper towels, batteries, flashlights, utility candles, blankets and flannel sheets; and male and female new or lightly used warm winter clothing in all sizes, for all ages including socks. Dog and cat food and treats will also be accepted.

Donations can be dropped off and volunteers can drop in at North Tahoe Event Center from Nov. 1 to 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help. Spanish speakers are especially needed. | (530) 546-0952, mmorken@sierracommunityhouse.org

DECAYING SAILBOAT REMAINS IN LAKE TAHOE

BY PRIYA HUTNER

An abandoned sailboat that has been launguishing along the shores of Lake Tahoe for years is no closer to being removed.

I first reported on the issue in our Aug. 17 story, “Broken and Abandoned in Lake Tahoe.” Read the full story at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

After spending months investigating why the sailboat had been left in the lake for more than 2 years. I listened to the frustration from nonprofit organiza tions that tried to help and community members concerned about pollution, yet the boat remains rotting in the shallow waters off Kings Beach.

Broken glass, rotting wood and a half-sunken hull not only present a danger to children that have been seen playing on it, but the shell of the boat is decaying in the lake, which is also a source of drinking water for the commu nity. Nonprofit Below the Blue removed gas, oil, sewage and other chemicals from the boat in 2021, but the boat is rusting in the lake and breaking down into microplastics.

UPPER TYROLIAN

COMPLETED

Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) recently celebrated the completion new single track on the Upper Tyrolian Trail on Oct. 18. The new trail offers panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and jumps and berms to help riders practice his or her skills.

Together with U.S. Forest Service and Sensus R.A.D. Trails, a nonprofit trail-building company by local freeride mountain-bike athlete Cam Zink, TAMBA converted old logging roads into nearly 2 miles of sustainable singletrack trail that connects Tahoe Meadows off Mount Rose Highway to the existing Tyrolian Downhill Trail. The new upper section of the trail, designed to reduce mountain bike traffic on Tahoe Rim Trail provides an official start trailhead with improved signage. | tahoefund.org

In September, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) referred my inquiries to Kerri O’Keefe, engineering geologist for the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. O’Keefe provided a glimmer of hope. She said that her agency requested an exemp tion to expedite removal before winter to avoid further hazards as the vessel could break apart during winter storms.

O’Keefe’s said they were working with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to obtain an exemption for the removal of vessels and added that they also needed to get the scope of work approved by the CA State Lands Commission and the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife. The removal had been scheduled for Sept. 21, and then rescheduled to Oct. 15. As of press time for this edition, the boat has yet to be removed.

O’Keefe says she has contacted the owner of the boat, Timothy Alan Doss, but he has yet to take action. Lahon tan Regional Water Quality has now referred Doss to the California State Water Resources Control Board Office of Enforcement for failure to comply with its directives, according to O’Keefe

events

Bilingual Singalong

KidZone Museum | Truckee | Tuesdays

11:30 a.m. Free | kidzonemuseum.org

North Tahoe Golden Hour

North Tahoe Event Center

| Kings Beach | Tuesdays

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | northtahoeparks.com

North Tahoe Toddler & Me

North Tahoe Event Center

| Kings Beach | Tuesdays

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | northtahoeparks.com

Preschool Storytime

Kings Beach Library | Tuesdays

10:30 a.m. Free | placer.ca.gov

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library | Tuesdays

4 p.m. Free | events.washoecountylibrary.us

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Truckee Library | Truckee | Wednesdays

10:30-11 a.m. | madelynhelling.evanced.info

RUFF (Read up for Fun)

Truckee Library | Truckee | Wednesdays

4-5 p.m. | madelynhelling.evanced.info

Caldor Fire Planting

CalTrans Echo Summit Maintenance Station

| South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 26

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | sugarpinefoundation.org

Forest Futures Salon: Forest Resilience Resources

virtual | Truckee | Oct. 26

4-5:30 p.m. Free | ttcf.net

Halloween Week STEAM Activities

Truckee Library | Truckee | Oct. 26-28 4-5 p.m. | madelynhelling.evanced.info

Stewardship Tahoe workshops

Lake Tahoe Community College

| South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 26

5:30 p.m. Free | stewardshiptahoe.org

Historical Walks

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | Oct. 27-30, Nov. 3-6, Nov. 10-13 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Meeks Ridge Trail Volunteer Day

South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 27

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | tamba.org

Quality Ski Time Film Tour

Olympic Village | Olympic Valley | Oct. 27

7:30 p.m. $15 | eventbrite.com

Toddler Time

Incline Village Library | Oct. 27, Nov. 3

10:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events. washoecountylibrary.us

Trail of Treats and Terrors

Village Green | Incline Village | Oct. 27

3:30 p.m. Free | inclinerecreation.com

Ultimate Fight Against the Zebra Mussel

UC Davis Tahoe Science Center

| Incline Village | Oct. 27 6 p.m. $5 | ucdavis.tahoe.edu

Halloween Parade

Downtown | Truckee | Oct. 28 6-7 p.m. Free | tdrpd.org

Harvest Fest

& Monster Truck or Treat

Boys & Girls Club of NLT | Kings Beach | Oct. 28

5-8 p.m. Free | northtahoeparks.com

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Hyatt Regency | Incline Village | Oct. 28 4-5:30 p.m. | facebook.com

Ranger Program Rainbow Walk

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

| South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 28-29

10:30 a.m. | visitlaketahoe.com

Cram-A-Hearse

Grocery Outlet | South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 29 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free | breadandbroth.org

EPHC Safe Trick-or-Treat

Eastern Plumas Health Care | Portola | Oct. 29 4-6 p.m.

Graeagle Merchants Trick-or-Treat downtown | Graeagle | Oct. 29 4-6 p.m. Free | graeagle.com

Haunted Hotel at Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency | Incline Village | Oct. 29 5-9 p.m. | (775) 832-1234

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade

Hyatt Regency | Incline Village | Oct. 29 3 p.m. $10 | facebook.com

Lil’ Megs Pumpkin Patch

Lil’ Megs Pumpkin Patch

| Beckwourth | Oct. 29-30

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | facebook.com

Pow Town Revival Film Tour

RMU Truckee | Truckee | Oct. 29 7 p.m. Free | powtownrevival.com

Road 73 Bypass Trail Volunteer Day

South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 29

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | tamba.org

Rx Medication Take Back Day

Gateway Shopping Center | Truckee | Oct. 29 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | -chamber.truckee.com

Sierra Speakers Series

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | Oct. 29 5 p.m. $5 | sierrastateparks.org

ESVCC Pumpkin Carving & Harvest Festival

Downtown | Loyalton | Oct. 30 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

Sailboat wreck in Kings Beach. | Priya Hutner

TAMBA

PAVED PATHS

ROUTES

PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS

BIKE PATH RULES

• Keep dogs leashed

• Pedestrians must yield to bikes

• Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side

• E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance

• Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians

• Cyclists pass on the left

• Pack out all trash, including dog waste.

• Carry doggie bags.

EAST SHORE

EAST SHORE TRAIL

Easy-moderate | 6 miles RT | tahoefund.org

Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park. Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Paid parking. TART

NORTH SHORE

Lakeshore Boulevard

Easy | 5 miles RT | washoecounty.us

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

TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY

Easy-moderate | 8+ miles RT | tcpud.org

First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Dollar Point. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org

4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. Connects with Olympic Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Olympic Valley Road. TART

VILLAGE BOULEVARD

Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us Bike path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village. Access to shopping and parks. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org

A 2-mile trail runs beside Olympic Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Palisades Tahoe. TART

TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL

Easy | 6 miles RT | tdrpd.org

Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire. Park at either park or East River Street. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH

Easy | 6 miles RT

The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Park at Taylor Creek, Baldwin or Pope beaches.

SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH

Easy | 7 miles RT | cityofslt.us

Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds. Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Blvd., Regan & El Dorado beaches & Bijou Community Park.

WEST SHORE

TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY

Moderate | 25+ miles RT | tcpud.org

Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. TART

CYCLING ROUTES

AROUND LAKE TAHOE

Strenuous | 72 miles

This challenging route is a scenic trip around Lake Tahoe. A mix of flat spots, rolling hills and some steep climbs. Heavy traffic through South Lake Tahoe. Amazing views.

BARKER PASS

Moderate-strenuous | 10 miles RT Barker Pass is one of the most beautiful rides in Tahoe, if you don’t mind a little climbing with 5 miles and 1,700 vertical feet.

Take Highway 89 south of Tahoe City to Barker Pass Road for about 4.2 miles. Look for the brown sign on the right for Blackwood Canyon/Kaspian, and shortly afterward you will see the Forest Service road.

HOPE VALLEY TO BLUE LAKES

Moderate | 28 miles RT

You can explore the Highway 88 in either direction of Hope Valley, but 12-mile ride from the valley to Blue Lakes is a biker’s dream: smooth roads, doable climbs and spectacular alpine scenery with a lake at the end. Park at the intersection of Highways 88 and 89 and turn right. In 2 miles, turn onto Blue Lakes Road. The ride starts out mostly level until you pass the Hope Valley campground where it begins to steadily ascend before reaching the pass with a panoramic view of the area. Then descend for several miles to end at Blue lakes before the return trip.

INCLINE TO MOUNT ROSE SUMMIT Strenuous | 16 miles RT

Ride about Lake Tahoe for panoramic views of the basin climbing to 8,900’ on the Mount Rose Highway out of Incline Village, Nev., to the Mount Rose Pass. While 8 miles of climbing is tough, it’s a fairly gentle grade. Just put it in your lowest gear and keep pedaling, followed by 8 miles of downhill at fast speeds with sandy bike lands. Keeping your speed under control is vital. Parking at Preston Field in Incline Village or start at the top and park at Tahoe Meadows or at the summit.

OLD 40 TO CISCO GROVE Moderate-strenuous | 39 miles RT

This route is one of the easiest to follow, and one of the best. It has it all the views, a good climb, a technical descent, a restaurant en route, Donner Lake and miles of lightly traveled roads. From downtown Truckee head west on Donner Pass Road until it ends in Cisco Grove.

After passing Donner Lake, you begin the long and challenging, but scenic, grind up the summit. This climb has a vertical rise of less than 1,000’. From the top of the summit, it is a rolling downhill along the Yuba River all the way to Cisco Grove. The descent down to Donner Lake is a technical one. Watch your speed, and make sure your brakes work. Parking at West End Beach and boat ramp.

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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Spooktacular Halloween

Zephyr Point | Zephyr Cove | Oct. 30

5-8 p.m. $5-$20 | zephyrpoint.org

Tahoe City Planting

Tahoe XC Ski Area | Tahoe City | Oct. 30

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | sugarpinefoundation.org

Trunk or Treat!

Crosswinds Truckee Assembly of God | Truckee | Oct. 30 3-4 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Trunk of Treat

Hope Lutheran Church | South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 31

3-5 p.m. | (916) 698-6765

Downtown Trick-or-Treat Heritage Plaza | Tahoe City | Oct. 31 4-6 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Halloween Party with Hattie Craven & YLF

Moe’s Orignial Bar B Que | Tahoe City | Oct. 31 5-8 p.m. | moesbbqtahoe.com

Bilingual Storytime

Truckee Library | Nov. 3

10:30-11 a.m. | madelynhelling.evanced.info

Think Big Luncheon

The Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley | Nov. 3

12-1 p.m. Free | kidzonemuseum.org

Tween/Teen Digital Craft Hour

Truckee Library | Truckee | Nov. 3 4-5 p.m. | madelynhelling.evanced.info

Winter Warmth & Wellness Giveaway

North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach | Nov. 4 12-5 p.m. Free | sierracommunityhouse.org

Saturday Storytime

Truckee Library | Nov. 5

10-10:30 a.m. | -madelynhelling.evanced.info

Truckee Ski Swap

Truckee Recreation Center | Truckee | Nov. 5

11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 | tdrpd.org

Baby Lapsit Storytime

North Tahoe Event Center

| Kings Beach | Nov. 11

10-11 a.m. Free | placer.ca.gov

“Daymaker 2022”

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline | Nov. 11-12

7:30 p.m. | (800) 427-7247, warrenmiller.com

Movie Night

North Tahoe Event Center

| Kings Beach | Nov. 11

6 p.m. Free | northtahoeparks.com

TAMBA Membership Party

Heavenly Mountain/Cal Base Lodge

| South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 11

5:30-8:30 p.m. | (775) 586-7000, tamba.org

Cross Country & Backcountry Ski Swap

Tahoe XC Ski Area | Tahoe City | Nov. 12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 | tahoexc.org

TMS Backcountry Film Festival

Alibi Ale Works | Truckee | Nov. 12

5:30-9 p.m. | alibialeworks.com

Avalanche Education Series

Alibi Ale Works | Truckee | Nov. 15 6 p.m. Free | tahoemountainsports.com

Puppets w/Chris Arth

KidZone Museum | Truckee | Nov. 16 11 a.m. Free | kidzonemuseum.org

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

The triple conjunction of Sun, Mercury and Venus that comprised the Solar Eclipse indicates a transformational process for you. True to the themes of Scorpio, you can expect definite endings or the impulse to cleanse and purge. Focus on positive eliminations to produce a lighter overall flow.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)

The eclipse is likely manifesting as an invigorating activation of your spirit. It may however, include the need for diplomacy, empathy and orientations to fairness and equality in your involvements with others. While business relationships are possible fronts, the emphasis on intimacy is especially strong.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Making deliberate adjustments for the sake of improvement, refinement and an overall healthier flow is in the spotlight. Some of these may prove awkward and will require extra effort. Fortunately, Mars in your sign is supporting higher energy levels supporting your resolve.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

Luckily for you, this eclipse is destined to inspire you to creative expressions. Innovation and even invention are very real possibilities. This influence will prove especially strong over the coming weeks but could well linger longer carrying you all the way to the shores of springtime.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

This powerful Scorpio activation will manifest as some form of breakthrough for you. It will require that you make clear choices with the resolve to act upon them. The key is to take whatever initiatives are required. Once the first steps are taken, the others will be carried along by the momentum.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

Expect opportunity to be knocking at your door now and over the coming weeks. These include social involvement, on one hand, and the generation of new thoughts, perceptions and interpretations, on the other. Of course, you have to answer the door and this is your cure to anticipate the knocks.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Money matters are emphasized in light of this eclipse. The influence of Mars indicates a push for more knowledge, answers truth and justice. Pluto continues to manifest as deep and powerful changes close to home, some of which are already a source of inspiration, so harness its power.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Due to the eclipse in your sign, you should already be experiencing whatever impulses are destined, prompting you to take new leads. Your ambition levels are likely running high yet obtaining new knowledge and implementing it is necessary for success. Open your mind to new strategies.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

This eclipse will have a mixed impact for you over the coming months. On the high end, it stands to manifest as heart-opening experiences. The downside is that you could experience a blurred focus in your thinking processes. To counter this negative possibility, focus on generating ideas over acting upon them, yet.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

A whole new quality of being is rising with this eclipse. It could, however, require and therefore manifest as the decline of aspects of your ego. So, be willing to let go of outworn self-concepts, habitual attitudes and behavior patterns. Allow a new style and sense of self to emerge.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

Shifts and changes in your public and professional life are likely at this time. Positively, these will manifest as new ambitions and opportunities to advance your position. In this regard, you should expect to be busier and take on more responsibilities. Obtaining new tools and skills is featured.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

Expanding and deepening your scope of vision and overall philosophy of life is a probable outcome of this eclipse. It is likely that you have already begun this process, yet it will now deepen and accelerate. Digging deeper to get to the bottom of things is part of the plot.

the Films

Quality Ski Film Tour

Oct. 27 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

The second annual Quality Ski Time Film Tour offers an all-new lineup of ski films, a little something for every skier, such as a not-yet-released episode of “The Fifty Project” from Cody Townsend, the ac tion-packed, powder-fueled Blank Collective movie “Feel Real” and a few doses of storytelling, inspira tion, humor and shredding. Film tour stops include giveaways and athlete poster signings. Portion of all proceeds from ticket sales goes to Protect Our Winters. | salomon.com

The Pow Town Revival Film Tour

Oct. 29 | RMU | Truckee

The Pow Town Revival Film Tour is a showcase of short films for snow people featuring: “Chameleon” by Deviate Films, “YUP” by Sammy Carlson, “Logbook” by Wiley Miller, “Delete” by Strictly and more to come. Free showing starts at 7 p.m. | powtownrevival. com

Mountainfilm

Nov. 5-6 | Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater | Reno, Nev.

Using the power of film, art and ideas, Mountainfilm inspires audiences to create a better world. Mountain film festival brings together a community of film makers and change makers, showcasing documentary films that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. | mountainfilm.org

“Ark”

Nov. 9 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City

“Ark” is a story of friendships built in the mountains and bonded through a love of snowboarding. Stacking clips on steep aspects, featured terrain and good land ings from British Columbia to Japan, Austria to Alaska made for an unforgettable season. | tahoearthauscine ma.com

“Daymaker”

Nov. 5 | Reno Ballroom

Nov. 11 & 12 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

A killer storm cycle in the Monashees, adaptive back-country riding like you’ve never seen before, the ultimate grass skiing run and Alaska twice. Come along for the biggest days with the 73rd annual Warren Miller film, “Daymaker,” then get ready for your own because there’s no better day than one out on the hill. Showings at 7:30 p.m. | warrenmiller.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Nov. 5 | Yuba Theater | Downieville

Nov. 18 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Nov. 19 | The Virgil | Reno, Nev.

This year’s theme is Currents of Hope, featuring awe-inspiring, award-winning films about this unique natural world and outdoor adventure for a cause. | mountainareapreservation.org, wildandscenicfilmfes tival.org

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the Contests

Tahoe Film Fest

Dec. 1-4 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe

This annual environmental film festival will present an important section of new and exciting produc tions from the U.S. and Latin America that have been screened in various festivals throughout the world. Films TBA. | tahoefilmfest.com

Backcountry Film Festival

Nov. 12 | Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House

Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the hu man-powered experience and a gathering place for the back-country snow-sports community. Funds raised at each screening stay in the community to support human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, winter education and avalanche/safety programs and to raise awareness of winter management issues. Show at 6 p.m.; tahoebackcountryalliance.org | winterwild lands.org

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival

Jan. 7 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Get ready to attend a showcase of adventure in one of the most scenic places in the world. Lake Tahoe is home to year-round opportunities for adventure so it is only fitting that it would play host to the celebration of adventure of all kinds. | laketahoefilmfestival.com

The Reno-Tahoe Screenplay Contest is now accepting submissions for television pilots, short scripts and feature screenplays. The contest’s goal is to connect screenwriters with producers and other industry professionals and get his or her works produced. | renoscreenplays.com

Diamond Peak will not be hosting its Diamond Cut video contest this year. Mt. Rose and Kirkwood have not yet announced if its film and videos con tests will return for the 2022-23 season.

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Foodie events

Chemistry of the Cocktail

Nov. 4 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev.

Get ready to mix up some fun at The Discovery’s annual fundraising event. Tour uncharted jungle scenery and view rare animal species, as you sample jungle-inspired cocktails and a delicious menu created by the experts at Blend. | nvdm.org

Bubbles & Bow Ties

Nov. 5 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

The Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl

Dec. 3 | Street C | Virginia City, Nev

Have some fun during the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl with fes tival specialty holiday drinks at featured locations. The saloon crawl starts at 11 a.m. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Holidays in the Hills

Dec. 3-4 | area venues | Placer County

Tahoe Club Crawl

Saturdays | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

The crawl schedule is based on the best events in town each season to the best nightclubs in Northern Nevada. Get a welcome shot at each of the venues visited and free putt-putt golf at Flat stick Pub. | tahoeclubcrawl.com

Third Thursday Downtown Sparks

3rd Thursday | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

Expect good food, cold drinks, live en tertainment, crafts, chef demos, movies on the big screen and all the art you can handle. | 39northdowntown.com

Downtown Wine Walk

1st Saturdays | Carson City, Nev.

Downtown Wine Walk is held the first Saturday of every month, except in Jan uary. Participants receive a commem orative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | downtown carson.org

Wine Walk

3rd Saturdays | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org/ wine-walk

Foam Fest

Until Oct. 31 | Area venues | Truckee

Buy a ticket and visit local partner breweries to support Achieve Tahoe’s outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org

Dinner & Haunted Ghost Tour

Oct. 27, Nov. 10 | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.

The evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant of Gold Hill Hotel, the eighth most haunted location in Nevada. Then, have drinks in the 150-year-old bar once frequented by Mark Twain before going on a tour with a Northern Nevada Ghost Hunter through the hotel’s haunted rooms. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Battle Born Chili Cook-Off

Oct. 28 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline cel ebrates Nevada Day with the Chili Cook-Off. Restaurants compete for the title “Best Chili in Town.” Enjoy chili tastings, libations, live music and line dancing lessons and more. | tahoeinclin erotary.org

The adult prom is returning to the South Shore this fall. Get ready to spar kle and shine, dress up and put on your dancing shoes. The event that raises money for juvenile diabetes offers free champagne, dress-up and dance con tests, crowning of king and queen and a silent auction. | bubblesbowties.com

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival

Nov. 6 | Lone Eagle Grille | Incline Village, Nev.

The theme for the 32nd annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is Gather in Gratitude. Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings with heavy appetizers and live music. Proceeds benefit Sierra Commu nity House. | sierracommunityhouse.org

Passport to Dining

Nov. 10 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

North Tahoe Business Association brings together 30 restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries for a night of unlimited tastings to excite the palate, along with a raffle and silent auction. | northtahoebusiness.org

2022 Eclipse Release Party

Dec. 1 | FiftyFifty Brewing Company | Truckee

The barrel-aged beer party of the year is returning to its roots. This release party offers unlimited pours of vintage and current Eclipse, charcuterie, passed appetizers, pizza slices, commemorative glass and Eclipse bottle. | fiftyfiftybrew ing.com

Sip, shop and explore your way through the Placer Wine Trail, 19 local wineries decked out for the holidays. Enjoy holiday discounts, new wine releases, treats and food trucks, Santa stops, live music and a Toys for Tots toy drive. Tickets are on sale now. | placer wine.com

Crawl Reno

Dec. 10, March 11 | The Reno Arch | Reno, Nev.

Crawl Reno offers special event crawls such as the Santa Crawl on Dec. 10, which has more than 20,000 Santas filling downtown, and the Leprechaun Crawl on March 11. Costumes are a must. | crawlreno.com

Alton Brown: Beyond the Eats

Dec. 16 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Television personality, author, TV star Alton Brown brings his Beyond The Eats – The Holiday Variant tour to Reno. Fans can expect “more cooking, more comedy, more music and more potentially dangerous science stuff with a sprinkle of seasonal spices.” | pioneer center.com

Brew Ha Ha

Jan. 28 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy more than 100 beers at this fundraiser for Sierra Arts Foundation. The night includes entertainment from New Wave Crave, an 80s tribute band, a surprise guest comedian and a silent auction. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Uncorked Tahoe focuses on producers that farm traditionally.

Featuring flights, glasses and bottles from key regions both domestic and around the globe. Stop by to find your next favorite wine.

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“Buried” released nationwide Greenwich Entertainment has released the documentary “Buried: The 1982 Al pine Meadows Avalanche,” an account of the deadliest avalanche in U.S. ski resort history. Locals Jared Drake and Steven Siig directed and produced the film, which takes viewers back to the catastrophic avalanche that hit Alpine Meadows Ski Area in March 1982. The film is scheduled to be released on streaming platforms and DVD this fall. | buriedfilm.com

Katie Burrell film to be shot in Tahoe

Director, comedian and self-proclaimed “professional leisure athlete” Katie Bur rell has teamed up with Tahoe-based Realization Films, the creative force behind “Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche,” to film a new movie this fall in North Lake Tahoe. | weaklayers.com, rfilms.com

“Magic in the Mountains” released

Coolfire Studios’ documentary film “Magic in the Mountains” is now available for purchase or rental on streaming platforms including iTunes, Amazon, Fandango and other services.

The film tells the story of how Palisades Tahoe (then known as Sq**w Valley), a little-known ski area in California, won the bid for the 1960 Winter Olympics and, with the help of Walt Disney.| @magicinthemountainsfilm

“Donner Party Horror and Heroes” aired

The Forlorn Hope Expedition is the focus of an episode of the Discovery Chan nel’s “Expedition Unknown” series for the episode “Donner Party Horror and He roes.” The episode is available for viewing on the Discovery+ channel. | discovery. com

“Lost on Purpose” released

Lost Sierra Productions and director Chris Ruedy has released the film “Lost on Purpose” and is working to schedule a Tahoe-area release, according to Ruedy. The film features Yuri Hauswald, Kurt P Gensheimer and others on a film tour of the Lost Sierra region, including the Lost and Found Gravel Festival course and the Sierra Buttes Trails Stewardship’s Connected Communities Project. The film will be shown in Quincy on Oct. 26 at the Locals Film Festival with local dates TBA. | lostsierraproductions.com

“Lake Tahoe in the Movies” exhibit

Stop by the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City to see its exhibit “Lake Tahoe in the Movies,” an interactive exhibit, that will run through summer 2023.

The exhibit features the original 1920s movie projector from Tahoe Tavern Resort, original set and costume design images from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, private notes from locals who were on set, newspaper articles about local extras and — the highlight of the exhibit — a short film created by Patrick Yun. He took the best cuts of iconic scenes of the Tahoe area and arranged them with accompanying music. | northtahoemuseums.org

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THE makers

Galen Brown

WORKS IMBUED WITH MAGNETIC ENERGY

BY KAYLA ANDERSON

Galen Brown’s art has been de scribed as meditative, mesmeriz ing and hypnotic and at first glance it’s easy to see why. His style of art takes years to make and if you look closely at any of his projects, you’ll notice the painstaking detail and commitment he’s put into every part of his creations.

Brown is an eclectic, interesting man and his current studio space in Carson City, Nev., is an artist’s playground filled with interesting materials, past art installations and his current work. I met him there with Frances Melhop, owner of the Melhop Gallery 7077 in Zephyr Cove, Nev.

I first noticed Brown’s art in the restaurant foyer at Clear Creek Tahoe in 2021: a gigantic floor-to-ceiling serial linework. A few months later, I noticed a much smaller piece in that same style in Melhop’s office at her gallery. She told me it was one of Brown’s and reaffirmed that the one in Clear Creek Tahoe was his, as well.

Brown was born in 1959 in Reno, Nev. Brown’s parents had a home in Kings Beach, as well, where he spent most of his childhood. He started racing on the Mt. Rose Falcons ski team when he was age 6 with Olympian Tamara McKin ney who joined the team when she was 4. His father worked for what is now Palisades Tahoe and also owned a boat rental/seaplane business; in the summer Brown cleaned boats with his sister in Homewood.

Brown didn’t have a lot of exposure to art when he was younger; the closest he came was when he took a drafting class in the eighth grade. There was a small

creek next to his house that ran from the mountaintops into the lake and during a drought period in the 1970s, trout would get stuck enroute to the lake. Brown’s Labrador retriever alerted him to the struggling fish and he helped them out by building rock walls to help reinforce the waterways.

Later, a well-known sculpturer did something like that to bring to light the plight of the aquatic vertebrates, long after Brown did.

“I was building those channels 20 years before it became art,” he said.

“I think that creek was a turning point for your art,” Melhop added.

After taking that drafting class in ju nior high, Brown thought that would be the path he would take and he studied engineering, architecture and design at the (now closed) Phoenix Institute of Technology in the late 1970s. From there he ended up in graduate school at San Francisco Art Institute. He began honing his craft toward fine art during this time. His work was included in group shows from the Bay Area to Japan.

Many of his projects take years to complete and are perhaps never quite done. For instance, as we walked through Brown’s workspaces, I no ticed skinned, painted and altered rings around tree trunks as thin as singular branches, hanging from the ceilings or leaning against the walls. This was part of an art installation displayed at the Nevada Museum of Art. He etched the intricate lines around the pared-down base of one with a burning tool that reminded me of a car’s mini jumpstart

pack. Another tree base was wrapped in gold leaf, another in worn shoes. I spotted white painted bases, teal painted bases and several more with hundreds of engraved rings in them.

“It took a couple of months to burn the lines, a couple of months to skin the tree; you have to wait until it’s dry,” Brown said.

He explained that he got the idea for this series from visiting a former girl friend in San Francisco after Christmas and saw dead trees piled up on the street corners. The waste bothered him, so he started collecting the discarded trees and storing them in his studio. He then spent the following decades repurposing them into art.

He mostly uses materials that are humble, found or leftover from other projects. He only buys ink pens, pencils and/or other necessary tools. He has played with other mediums, as well, us ing mezzotints and beeswax on museum board.

Brown pulled an abstract work out of a drawer that he created as a graduate school project: a work of encaustic bronze, brass, dust and rust he obtained from the Golden Gate Bridge, then hammered into the paper.

No matter what kind of medium Brown uses each of his pieces brings a certain kind of magnetic energy. His level of detail and diligence is un matched compared to anything I’ve ever seen before.

View his work on the Melhop Gallery 7077 website. | melhopgallery.com n

the arts

Characters in Lake Tahoe exhibit

Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City

| Oct. 26-March 5

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | northtahoemuseums.org

Charly Malpass & Jen Rickards

Piper J Gallery | Truckee | Oct. 26-30

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | piperjgallery.com

Jason Adkin “Figmentor” art exhibit

Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 26-Dec. 9 11 a.m. | ltcc.edu

Ken Bodner art exhibit

Lake Tahoe Community College

| South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 26-Dec. 9 11 a.m. | ltccartgallery.com

On the Lake exhibit

Gatekeeper’s Museum

| Tahoe City | Oct. 26-Nov. 9 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | northtahoemuseums.org

Lady Elks Craft Fair

Calpine Elks Loge | Calpine | Oct. 29 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Public Tour

Truckee Roundhouse | Saturdays

1-1:45 p.m. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Open Poetry Mic

North Tahoe Event Center

| Kings Beach | Nov. 4-Feb. 3 6 p.m. | facebook.com

Bee Inclined Quilters

Quilt Exhibition and Sale

The Grill at The Chateau | Incline Village | Nov. 6 1-4 p.m. | (510) 853-9119, tahoe-nv.aauw.net

Listening Tour: Truckee

Community Art Center | Truckee | Nov. 9 6-7:30 p.m.

| nevadacountyarts.us20.list-manage.com

Craft & Home Faire

Sierra Valley Grange | Beckwourth | Nov. 12 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | facebook.com

Writing Workshop

Lake Tahoe Community College

| South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 15 5-7 p.m. | ltcc.edu

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FROM LEFT: NMA exhibit | Frances Melhop. Trees from Galen Brown’s tree exhibit. | Kayla Anderson. Galen Brown at the Nevada Museum of Art. | Courtesy Frances Melhop

Julia Bulette: LEGEND OF THE COMSTOCK LODE

BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN

Julia Bulette’s reputation as an accommodating woman grew and soon the Queen of D Street could pick and choose her clients. Some of her customers were wealthy gentlemen who gave her expensive gifts.

tives. Bulette had a generous person ality and was praised for her efforts to nurture sick miners or help those with no money.

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Julia C. Bulette was brutally mur dered 155 years ago, but her memory lives on in historic plaques, chautauquas, a saloon named after her and stories. Even the popular American television series “Bonanza,” set on a fictitious family ranch near Lake Tahoe, had a 1959 episode where the character Little Joe falls in love with the madam of Julia’s Palace.

During the 1860s, Bulette was a prosti tute in Virginia City, Nev., one of many to ply her trade on the hillside town’s infamous D Street, the notorious redlight district one block below the busi ness district on C Street. Bankers and new millionaires built their mansions on A and B streets above the riffraff.

On Jan. 20, 1867, news of the vicious beating and strangling of 35-year-old Bulette stunned residents. She may have been a soiled dove, but that didn’t stop the citizenry from organizing an im pressive funeral for her. The day Bulette died, the normally stolid silver miners of Virginia City cried a river of tears.

Before her arrival in the West, little is known about Bulette’s past. She was either born in London, England, or Natchez, Miss. Like many young, single women of the restrictive Victorian Era, she could not get a legitimate job, so she became a call girl in New Orleans.

In 1852, Bulette joined the California Gold Rush where she prostituted herself in numerous mining camps for a decade before the silver excitement in Nevada

drew her to Virginia City in April 1863.

The Comstock District was barely 4 years old in 1863, but there were al ready thousands of lonely miners there, most of them about 20 years old. The pre-boom 1860 Virginia City census re ported a population of 2,390, of whom only 118 were women.

The Comstock had the busiest saloons in the West. Liquor flowed freely and the miner’s boisterous behavior was leg end. Prostitution was the single largest occupation for women on the Comstock when laundry or domestic work paid less than $25 per month. Although some community members looked down on the sporting life, the mere presence of females had a soothing effect on the predominantly male society.

As an independent hooker, Bulette lived in a small frame house at 4 North D Street. In 1861, Nevada Territory had adopted English common law that deemed brothels public nuisances but not illegal. Her cottage was small, but Bulette decorated it tastefully.

For her customer’s enjoyment she stocked a small bar with whiskey, port, claret and rum. Bulette’s reputation as an accommodating woman grew and soon the Queen of D Street could pick and choose her clients. Some of her customers were wealthy gentlemen who gave her expensive gifts of jewelry and furs.

She kept her health by visiting the doctor regularly and using contracep

Virginia City, constructed of wood, was perched on arid, wind-swept Mount Davidson. Hot sparks emitted from wood-burning stoves frequently set buildings ablaze. The town’s Fire Engine Company No. 1 was equipped with one of the most powerful trucks on the Pacific Coast. It carried 600 feet of hose; a full crew required 65 men. The fire company was comprised of the city’s elite who enjoyed battling dangerous conflagrations. These men were often successful stockbrokers, merchants and mining speculators. When the volunteers raced to a fire, it was often with Bulette — an honorary member — hanging on the engine.

On Jan. 19, 1867, Bulette attempted to see a performance at Piper’s Opera House, but a new ordinance required that prostitutes sit in a special viewing box with the curtains closed so proper ladies did not have to see them. When Bulette refused to sit there, she was denied entry. Later she enjoyed dinner with her neighbor and friend Gertrude Holmes, the last person to see Bulette alive.

The next morning Holmes brought over Sunday breakfast and discovered Bulette partially clothed and brutally murdered. She had been struck with a pistol, bludgeoned with a piece of firewood and strangled. Most of her finer jewelry and clothing were missing. Comstock residents were shocked into rare sobriety by the violent act and a search began for the killer. The “Gold Hill Evening News” insisted on an im mediate hanging as soon as the culprit was caught.

On Jan. 21, Bulette’s funeral was held at the engine house on B Street. It was a bitterly cold day, with gusty winds and snow squalls. Despite the adverse weather, hundreds turned out to hear Rev. William Martin’s eulogy. Extolling the virtues of a known prostitute is not easy for a man of the cloth, but Martin’s

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sermon was well received and con sidered to be “most appropriate to the occasion.”

The Virginia City “Territorial Enter prise” eulogized her as “being of a very kind-hearted, liberal, benevolent and charitable disposition — few of her class had more true friends.”

Her fellow firefighters in Engine Co. No. 1 took up a collection and purchased a handsome silver-handled casket. After the sermon, a brass band led about 60 members of the fire depart ment on foot, as well as 16 carriages of mourners, to the Flowery Hill Cemetery. Bulette was given a Catholic funeral, but a woman of easy virtue could not be buried in consecrated ground. She was entombed outside of the town’s grave yards. As the mourners slowly filed back, the firemen sang “The Girl I Left Behind.” Virginia City was draped in black; for the first time since President Lincoln’s assassination, all saloons were closed.

Authorities pressed on with an inves tigation but were stymied without an eyewitness to the crime. Several months later prostitute Martha Camp was awakened by someone lurking in the darkness of her room. Her screams sent the man fleeing, but she later recognized him on the street. Identified as Jean Millian, a French baker and drifter, he was arrested and jailed.

The next day, a search of his house and storage trunk revealed some of Bulette’s possessions. No one stepped up to de fend Millian and jurors quickly convict ed him on circumstantial evidence. His attorney unsuccessfully appealed the case to the state Supreme Court.

On April 24, 1868, Millian was escort ed to the gallows where more than 4,000 spectators — including families with children — witnessed the execution. In town on a lecture tour, former Virginia City “Territorial Enterprise” reporter Mark Twain was in the audience, as well. n

LEFT: Julia Bulette.

| Courtesy Nevada Historical Society ABOVE: Virginia City saloon.

| Mark McLaughlin

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THE lineup

Noah Rxberts

CONFESSIONS OF A SOUTH LAKE RAPPER

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Who knew South Shore was a bas tion of contemporary, creative hip-hop?

Take, for example, Noah Roberts, who stylizes his name Noah Rxberts. The South Lake Tahoe native releases his newest LP, “Level Up,” on Nov. 11. Always on the move, he’s put out six albums and 28 singles of distinctive rap music since 2018, many of them self-produced in his home studio, which he calls The Kitchen.

Rxberts grew up in the Tahoe Valley neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe near the Y. His musical world opened when he met Dakota Bergtram and Bernardo Ayon at a party for the South Lake Tahoe High School football team. Known artistically as Kota Dota and Bernie Sems, they formed a musical posse with Rxberts and Cole Williams, aka PLVST, nicknamed Sewer Crew” and began writing rhymes and doing graffiti art. The godfather of South Lake hip-hop, Dreda Dre, took them under his wing and they befriended the Goo ny Tunes squad including Chaz Ross and TBTRPPN. These rappers often gather at local venues such as Whiskey Dick’s to spit bars and trade verses.

“The lyricism in Lake Tahoe is heady,” says Rxberts. “People don’t really want to be ‘mountain rappers.’ Rap is urban, if you will, but we have our own style.”

The “Rx” in his stage name does have a double meaning and he’s open about his struggles with drug addiction on tracks such as, “Trippy Colors” and “Swervin’ in my Subaru.” One night, he got sucker punched at a bar and his jaw

was broken. After seeing a doctor, he became addicted to Percocet. When he ran out, he went to the street. What he scored was pressed fentanyl.

“I got into it really hard,” he says.

Five months ago, Rxberts became father to his son, Khailo Montelle Roberts. “Level Up” is all about moving onto the next stage of life.

“It’s about motivation and staying true to yourself,” he says. “I think people need to stay away from being humble. They need to let their sparks fly. I’m raising the bar for myself and giving people something I can be proud of.”

The album features 20 new songs, a censored version “for the kiddies” and a deluxe edition with 40 tracks. Rxberts’ lyrics are intricately rhymed free association that take the form of stream-of-consciousness confessional.

His influences include high-speed flow master Tech N9ne, self-made star Russ, Chicago duo The Palmer Squares, open ly-addicted trendsetter Sam Lachow and bizarre phenom Eazy Mac. What these rappers have in common is complex lyricism, unrestrained honesty and a dark sense of humor.

“We can get through any problem as

long as we are honest and loyal to each other,” says Rxberts. “I’ve been lied to a lot and it doesn’t feel good. I do think I’m a little bit more sensitive and emotional than most rappers.”

On “Level Up,” Rxberts’ deepest dark est thoughts are on display, as well as dead straight observations of the people around him.

“I’m gonna let the truth be told and let everybody hear my real feelings,” he says. “I’m poking and prodding, show ing things for what they really are. This is my art. Then I put it out to the world and it becomes your art. It’s a release. A complete and utter release.”

When he’s not writing and recording music, Rxberts cleans vacation rentals with his mother, biding his time until the day he can realize his true ambi tions.

“My ultimate goal is to be able to pay my rent with music,” he says. “I want to be able to do music every day. Dreamwise, I want stardom. I want to sell out Madison Square Garden. I want a billion streams on Spotify and 25 Gram mys. I want to travel. I’m pushing it as hard as I can.” | tapd.co/noahrxberts n

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THEATER

Oct. 27-30 | Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe “MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD”

When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a talented col lection of American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious and altogether thrilling theatrical play. Utterly unpredictable, “Motherhood Out Loud” shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveiling a comedy that celebrates deep personal truths that span generations. Enjoy an evening of short scenes and monologues celebrat ing motherhood at the lakeside Valhalla Tahoe’s Boathouse Theatre. | valhalla tahoe.com

REGGAE ROCK

Nov. 12 | Whiskey Dick’s Saloon | South Lake Tahoe

TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS W/LIZANO

Cultivated in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Tomorrows Bad Seeds is the musical embodiment of surf and street culture, a perfect blend of hip-hop, punk, reggae, rock and soul. They are joined by local group Lizano, which met at a surf lodge in Nicaragua before bringing their rootsy sound home to the Tahoe-Sierra. | Whiskey Dicks Tahoe on Facebook

Noah Rxberts

“The lyricism in Lake Tahoe is heady. People don’t really want to be ‘mountain rappers.’ Rap is urban, if you will, but we have our own style.”

— Noah Rxberts

Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Motherhood Out Loud

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Halloween for grownups

A SUPERNATURAL PARTY GUIDE

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

While Halloween used to be a simple time when I was young when kids dressed up and ransacked the neighborhood for free candy, these days it’s become full-on party central for adults.

Dreu Murin Productions kicks off the celebrations with the Zombie Cabaret at the Hard Rock in Stateline, Nev., with shows Oct. 27 to 29.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Local hard rockers Metal Echo take the stage at Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House in Incline Village, Nev. for the Alice in Alibiland Halloween, staring at 7:30 p.m. Enter a fantasy world of weird, dark and demented people at this Alice in Wonderland-themed shindig, as rock enchantress Kandy Xander leads her unadulterated tribute band through a spectrum of heavy metal, grunge and alternative.

If you’re in the mood for some good-time booty-shaking, head over Brockway Summit to Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House’s FunkoWeen for the soul, rock and hip-hop of Reno funk stars Tha Exchange and Local Anthology, starting at 9 p.m.

FiftyFifty Brewing in Truckee hosts its Zombie Prom with live music from Rogue followed by DJ Tastecult. Zom bie attire is required.

Back at North Lake Tahoe, Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que hosts local reg gae band Pipe Down for a Halloween Party. There is a costume contest with prizes, so come wildly creative. The party kicks off at 8 p.m.

Superlative 80s cover band Tainted Love serenades the bizarre Creeper’s Ball at Crystal Bay Casino at 9 p.m. in Crystal Bay, Nev.

This in not to be confused with the 43rd annual Freakers Ball at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. at 9 p.m., Tahoe Sierra’s largest and longest-run ning Halloween party. This year’s spectacle will feature two simultaneous parties with DJs, go-go dancers, laser lights and a coveted $10,000 prize for best costume.

Proper Vibe Productions is throwing an electronic dance music costume par ty starring Chmura, Comisar, Down squareZ, Zev and Vibetree at 8 p.m. on the South Shore. Vendors, painters, two stages and sorcery by interactive visual artist Illusion Weaver add to general trippiness of an evening at the American Legion Hall.

The Hard Rock hosts the Blood Ball starting at 10:30 p.m. with a $15,000 Costume Contest and festivities late into the night.

Monday, Oct. 31

On Oct. 31, Whiskey Dick’s Saloon presents the Zombie Luau with roots rockers Mother Stingray with Lindsay and the Cheeks at 8 p.m. for a rebellious night of costume and dance.

Right down the road, The Loft hosts its sixth annual Halloween Bash featuring DJ and producer Cary White, better known as Groove Cartel at 10 p.m. The former drummer of Israeli electronica duo Infected Mushroom supplies the beats for a pop-up ultra-lounge and costume contest into the wee hours.

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Metal Echo

POLITICS IN A MORE PERSONAL WAY

MEET YOUR CANDIDATE

I had visited Lake Tahoe in 2008 and was so enchanted, I made it my home.

I own a home in Tahoe Park, built my own real estate company, as well as own a local investment building. I first became interested in the Tahoe City Public Utility District when I ran into an issue with a poorly organized mutual water company that came with part ownership of the investment building. The staff of TCPUD generously helped point me in the right direction. As a result, I started the LakeView Water Company with another owner of our subdivision and I am proudly the active managing director.

As a real estate broker, I am a professional problem solver and this is one of the skills I could bring to TCPUD. In addition, I am accustomed to offering a high level of detail in the contracts I create for my clients as well as the ability to negotiate an equitable outcome for all parties.

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ELECTRO FUNK

Nov. 9-10 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. BOOMBOX FT. THE BACKBEAT BRASS

GRASS LINEUP RELEASED

The seventh annual WinterWonder Grass, from March 31 to April 2, 2023 at Palisades Tahoe, has announced the bluegrass and Americana musical line up. There will be 25 bands across four stages including Trampled by Turtles and Greensky Bluegrass, plus newcom ers Marcus King, The Main Squeeze and The Lone Bellow. Visit the website for a full lineup.

You can ,t take Lake Tahoe with

A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock and a whole lot of soul. Since surfacing in 2004, songwriter/pro ducer/multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning and simmering this recipe to perfection. It reached a boiling point on his 2018 album, “Western Voodoo” and now the Muscle Shoals, Ala. native is joined by his brother, Kinsman MacKay, The Back beat Brass and iconic Chicago DJ Mark Farina and San Franciscan DJ Miguel Migs. | crystalbaycasino.com

VAUDEVILLE BLUEGRASS

Oct. 28-29 | Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats | Truckee

RED DIRT RUCKUS

The event is family friendly; ages 12 and younger attend for free. Tickets are on sale now. | winterwondergrass.com

live

OCTOBER 26 | WEDNESDAY

Magic Fusion

The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

OCTOBER 27 | THURSDAY

Improving Improv

The Generator, Sparks, 6-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion

The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

“Motherhood Out Loud!”

Valhalla Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon

Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m. Zombie Cabaret

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m. Spafford

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

“Babes in The Country” Ladies Night

Pure Country Canteen, Sparks, 9 p.m.

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

OCTOBER 28 | FRIDAY

Live music

From deep in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada comes a toe-tappin’, hip-shakin’ sound that couldn’t be pinned down. With a healthy dose of bluegrass, a sprinkle of reggae and a big spoonful of funk, Red Dirt Ruckus has been leaving crowds smiling with their own brand of “foothill rudegrass” for nearly a decade. | moodysbistro.com

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 11 a.m. Live music

Fifty44 at Nakoma Resort, Clio, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Magic Fusion

The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live Music Fridays

Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 7-10 p.m.

“Motherhood Out Loud!”

Valhalla Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.

Boombox

WinterWonderGrass | Tobin Voggesser WINTERWONDER

Red Dirt Ruckus

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OCTOBER 28 | FRIDAY cont ’ d

Red Dirt Ruckus

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Zombie Cabaret

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Arizona Jones

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Midnight Blue Karaoke

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

OCTOBER 29 | SATURDAY

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m.

Magic Fusion

The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Pipe Down’s Spooktacular Costume Contest

Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.

“Motherhood Out Loud!”

Valhalla Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.

Metal Echo Halloween

Alibi Ale Works, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

Halloween Party w/Chmura, Comisar,

Downsquarez, Vibetree, Zev

American Legion Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

Funk-o-Ween w/Tha Exchange

Alibi Ale Work, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Red Dirt Ruckus

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Zombie Cabaret

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-12 p.m.

Freakers Ball

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arizona Jones

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

“Creepers Ball” ft. Tainted Love

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Zombie Prom

FiftyFifty Brewing, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Midnight Blue Karaoke

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10-12 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Blood Ball

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 10:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 30 | SUNDAY

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 11 a.m.

Bluegrass Jam

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Magic Fusion

The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

“Motherhood Out Loud!”

Valhalla Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-12 p.m.

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10-12 p.m.

OCTOBER 31 | MONDAY

Halloween Party w/Hattie Craven & YLF

Moe’s Orignial Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 5-8 p.m.

Open Stage Mondays

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Halloween Bash

The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 1 | TUESDAY

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2 | WEDNESDAY

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

NOVEMBER 3 | THURSDAY

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

NOVEMBER 4 | FRIDAY

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Live Music Fridays

Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 7-10 p.m.

April and Sheldon Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Blü Egyptian

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Midnight Blue Karaoke

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 5 | SATURDAY

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m.

Bubbles & Bow Ties - Adult Prom

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 6-10 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Marc Broussard

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-12 p.m.

Everyday Outlaw ~ Fall Ho Down

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

April and Sheldon Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Midnight Blue Karaoke

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. Live DJ

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10-12 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Stateline, 10 p.m.

Pajama Party

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 10:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 6 | SUNDAY

“The Odd Couple”

Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 2 p.m. Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m. Bluegrass Jam

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-12 p.m. Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10-12 p.m.

NOVEMBER 7 | MONDAY

Open Stage Mondays

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 8 | TUESDAY

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 9 | WEDNESDAY

BoomBox ft. Backbeat Brass

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

NOVEMBER 10 | THURSDAY

“Radium Girls”

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

BoomBox ft. the Backbeat Brass

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

BoomBox ft. Backbeat Brass

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

NOVEMBER 11 | FRIDAY

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Live Music Fridays

Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 7-10 p.m.

DENM

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Vince Herman

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Jason King Band

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 12 | SATURDAY

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7 p.m.

“Radium Girls”

Lake Tahoe Community College , South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Whiskey Dicks, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-12 p.m. Jason King Band

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m. Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10-12 p.m. Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m. Live DJ

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13 | SUNDAY

“The Odd Couple”

Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 2 p.m.

“Radium Girls”

Lake Tahoe Community College , South Lake Tahoe, 2:30 p.m.

Live music

Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m. Bluegrass Jam

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-12 p.m. Live DJ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m. Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10-12 p.m.

NOVEMBER 14 | MONDAY

Open Stage Mondays

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 15 | TUESDAY

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 16 | WEDNESDAY

“Guilty Christmas”

Valhalla Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Open Mic

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee

& drink

Pumpkins & Apples

AUTUMN’S SUPERSTARS

STORY & PHOTOS BY PRIYA HUTNER

PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH APPLE COMPOTE

FROM THE KITCHEN OF PRIYA HUTNER PUMPKIN PANCAKES

1 ½ C flour

1 T baking powder

t salt

1 t cinnamon

t cloves

t nutmeg

C sugar

t vanilla extract

1 C fresh pumpkin puree

eggs

T butter

1 C milk

PUMPKIN PUREE

1 small sugar-pie pumpkin

APPLE COMPOTE

The morning air has a bit of a chill and the leaves are changing. The markets are bursting with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors; apples are ripe for the picking.

Pumpkins and apples have a few things in common: both are fruits grown from a seed and are often harvested by hand. While apples grow on trees and pumpkins grow on vines in the ground, creating delicious and unique recipes that embrace both is easy.

Cooking with pumpkin

Try a sheet-pan dinner of roast pump kin, apple and sausage with leeks that can be cooked in 30 minutes. Oatmeal prepared with apple, pumpkin and chai spice is a delicious way to start the day. Try pumpkin pancakes topped with a cinnamon-apple compote. They are fantastic.

Fall is the season when pumpkin pies, tarts and muffins take center stage.

Warm pumpkin bread with butter is mouthwatering. I tend to lean more toward savory and use pumpkin in a number of dinner recipes: pumpkin soup, pumpkin gnocchi with sage brown butter and mashed pumpkin. All are great ways to incorporate the nutritious fruit into the diet. Pumpkins are great in stews, chili and pasta dishes. Pumpkin

shells make an impressive dinner. Fill the shell with a stunning soup, stew, casserole or, my favorite, risotto

Sugar pumpkins are perfect for cook ing. Canned pumpkins are easy, but there is nothing better than using fresh pumpkins. Roasting or cooking a sugar pumpkin in an Instant Pot makes cook ing pumpkin easy. The seeds make a great snack or topping for salad or soup.

Apples versatility

If you’re a purist and want to keep your apples from participating with pumpkin, I totally understand. Apples are versatile and make great pies, pan cakes, breads and spreads. While pump kin spice lattes are featured on every coffee-house menu at this time of year, I am not a fan. I don’t care for pumpkin in my coffee, but apples are a different story. There is nothing that screams fall like warm apple cider. Spice up cider by adding a splash of whiskey and a touch of lemon to take your drink to a new level.

Apple Hill in Placerville offers all things apple and pumpkin. Take the family and pick apples or visit their pumpkin patch. Grab some cider, pick some apples and dance among the pumpkins. n

3 C apples, peeled & diced

T butter

1 t cinnamon

C water

C maple syrup

For the puree, cut pumpkin in half, remove seeds* and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or on a silicone mat. Roast pumpkin for 45 minutes at 375 degrees F. Scoop out soft insides and mash by hand or in food processor until smooth.

For the compote, melt butter in a pot with apples, cinnamon and water. Sim mer until apples are cooked. Add maple syrup and set aside.

For the pancake batter, mix dry ingre dients in a bowl. Mix puree, vanilla ex tract, eggs, butter and milk in a separate bowl. Then add the dry to the wet and mix well.

Heat butter in a large pan or griddle on low to medium and ladle batter into the pan. When batter begins to bubble, flip and brown on the other side. Serve with warm apple compote.

*Save seeds and roast them for snack ing or to use as a salad topping. Find my recipes at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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COMPOST COLLECTION CHANGES IN TRUCKEE

The gardens and compost bins at the Community Garden at the Truckee River Regional Park will close for the season on Oct. 31. Drop-off locations available year-round for composting are located at Truckee Town Hall, Glenshire Gen eral Store and Mountain Hardware on Donner Pass Road.

These locations accept food scraps only; no compostable bags, paper products, tea bags or coffee filters are accepted. | keeptruckeegreen.org

TRUCKEE BEER WINS SILVER

Donner Creek Brewing in Truckee won a silver medal at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival, the nation’s largest commercial beer competition. Donner Creek Brewing received the medal in the Historical Beers category for its Vitkus #3, a Lithuanian farmhouse beer — part of an ongoing series devel oped by Donner Creek owner and head brewer Greg Speicher. | donnercreek brewing.com

Donner Creek Brewing

Pumpkin pancakes with apple compote

DRINK COFFEE DO STUFF EXPANDS

Drink Coffee Do Stuff, with locations in Truckee and Incline Village, Nev., re cently opened a location in South Lake Tahoe in the former Black Cabin Coffee at 3894 Pioneer Trail.

The takeout window is open daily from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a grand open ing planned for later this fall. | drinkcof feedostuff.com

NEW OWNERS FOR SOUTH SHORE

STEAMERS

Steamers Bar & Grill in South Lake Tahoe will be reopening this fall under the ownership of Paul Brenner and Heather Cords, former customers of the eatery. The restaurant is undergoing a

tasty tidbits

Achieve Tahoe Foam Fest area venues | Truckee | Oct. 26-31 $49 | achievetahoe.org

Battle Born Chili Cook-Off

The Chateau | Incline Village | Oct. 28 5-8 p.m. $75-$ | tahoeinclinerotary.org

Tahoe Club Crawl

Tahoe Club Crawl | Stateline

| Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12

7:45 a.m.-11 p.m.

| tahoeclubcrawl.ticketsauce.com

Harvest Mondays

Food Bank Garden | Truckee | Oct. 31 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival

Hyatt Regency, Incline Village | Truckee | Nov. 6

3-6 p.m. $150-$175

| tahoechocolatefestival.org

Rubicon Pizza Party Fundraiser

Rubicon Pizza | Truckee | Nov. 7 5-8 p.m. Free | truckeefol.org

Passport to Dining 2022

North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach | Nov. 10 6-9 p.m. $60 | eventbrite.com

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Medicinal mixology

LAKE TAHOE DISTILLING & ELEMENTAL SPIRITS

BY KAREN BARCHAS

VanHee poured me a shot of the cacao whiskey. The blend of raw cacao, toast ed chia seeds and whiskey was smooth and subtly chocolaty. He added a few drops of Qi-Li (a blend of red wine, chili, raw cacao, star anise and bitter ings) and the toasted chocolate flavor popped.

More than a hangover remedy

You wake up late, dry-mouthed and puffy-eyed from last night’s par tying. You sort through your hangover remedy options: electrolytes, kombu cha, pear juice, raw egg, exercise — or that age-old cure: hair of the dog.

Don’t laugh. According to Kat Valen tina, co-founder, medicinal mixologist and CEO of Lake Tahoe Distilling and partner company Elemental Spirits, a little gin mixed with peppermint leaves, dried lemon verbena and milk thistle tincture can help with liver detoxifica tion and your hangover.

But how are you going to prepare, let alone find these herbs? Fear not. Lake Tahoe Distilling and Elemental Spirits offer a proprietary blend of bitter detox herbs and aromatic herbs such as lav ender, holy basil, rosemary, celery leaf, Ceylon cinnamon, chili, sage, cacao and more. Add in their plant medicine-in fluenced, organic, non-GMO gins, rums and whiskeys for extra herbal support.

In addition to relieving hangovers, Val entina said, the botanicals can support a variety of health conditions. For exam ple, the Qi-Li can increase circulation, relieve pain, boost cardiovascular health and help with Type 2 diabetes and weight loss. That’s why the co-founders call cocktails made from their products medicinal mixology.

Valentina and VanHee met at a distill ing conference in San Diego. Valentina has a background in planetary herbol ogy, Chinese medicine and bartending. VanHee studied fermentation at UC Davis. When he’s not distilling, he runs a construction company. The two found ed Lake Tahoe Distilling in 2018. Most of their botanicals grow in northern California; the juniper berries for the gin grow around the Tahoe region.

Lake Tahoe Distilling plans to open a tasting room in South Lake Tahoe in spring 2023. | laketahoedistilling.com, 4elementalspirits.com n

DRUNK IN SOCIETY: HANGOVER

REMEDY

FROM KAT VALENTINA

2 oz. gin ½ oz. mint honey* dried lemon verbena 4 drops of milk thistle tincture

Shake with ice and pour. Sprinkle dried lemon verbena on the cocktail.

*MINT HONEY

Chocolate whiskey?

On a sunny Wednesday in September, The Tiki Bar at Beach Retreat , one of Lake Tahoe Distill ing’s customers, in South Lake Tahoe. There, Jeff VanHee, co-founder, head distiller and COO, greeted me with a bottle of amber-hued cacao whiskey and Elemental Spirits line of bitters: several small blue bottles containing botanicals macerated in alcohol.

Using spearmint and/or pepper mint, add a mix of 2:1 mint/water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer slightly and as the infusion cools, add honey to create a 1:3 composition of honey/liquid. Once cooled, strain and use.

Drink Coffee Do Stuff

Enjoying cacao whiskey. | Kevin Barchas

Spirits and bitters. | Alex Barsky

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