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SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project

Next PuBliC PReSeNtAtioN: Wednesday • November 18 • 5:30 to 6:30 • Tahoe City at the TCPUD

Fifth in a Series of “Know the Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions”

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he Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), responsible for the implementation and management of transportation projects and programs in the Tahoe Basin, offers accurate and up to date information about its SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project.

The project was unanimously approved by the TRPA Governing Board on May 27, 2015 and intends to enhance the area’s economic and social vitality, minimize travel backups on State Route 89 (West Lake Blvd.) heading into Tahoe City, offer two emergency accesses and egresses, improve pedestrian and cyclist mobility, and replace 87 year-old Fanny Bridge.

What is the most recent project timeline?

November 2015 Complete 70% project design January 2016 Complete 95% and 100% design Summer 2016 Phase 1 construction begins Summer 2017 Phase 2 construction begins Where can I learn about the preferred project alternative?

In the environmental document located at www.FannyBridge.org. Alternative 1 with option 2 (roundabout at the Tahoe City Wye) is the preferred alternative.

How does the TTD achieve 70, 95 then 100% design?

The Project Delivery Team (PDT), which is made up of representatives from TTD, FHWA-Central Federal Lands (CFL) and FHWA-Resource Center (RC), Placer County, Caltrans, U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City PUD, TRPA, Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency (TTSA), and North Tahoe PUD, leads design efforts. In addition, the TTD coordinates with the business and property owners and

Artist rending of the new bridge over the Truckee River; credit: Tahoe Transportation District.

managers in the project area to receive feedback on their needs in an effort to incorporate them into the project design. Central Federal Lands is the lead agency for design and construction.

Are the Tahoe City Pedestrian and Bicycle Road Safety Audit (RSA) and the Tahoe City Mobility Improvement Plan (TCMIP) part of the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project?

No. They are different projects with different lead agencies and funding sources.

The Tahoe Transportation District has heard from Tahoe City community members along with business and property owners that they would like a more clear explanation of the RSA and TCMIP. Here is some brief information along with each project’s contact information and website.

Tahoe City Pedestrian and Bicycle Road Safety Audit (RSA) The RSA is being conducted jointly by FHWA-CFL and FHWA-RC. The audit extends from Fairway Drive to the Lighthouse development in Tahoe City which includes the limits of the SR 89 project.

According to the Tahoe City Pedestrian and Bicycle Road Safety Audit, the audit is a formal safety examination of a future roadway plan or project.

The RSA’s primary focus is safety while working within the context of mobility, access, surrounding land use, and/or aesthetics. Elements of the pedestrian/bike RSA will be included, as funding allows, into the SR 89 project.

Please visit www.safety.fhwa.dot.gov/rsa for more information or contact: Hillary N. Isebrands USDOT, Federal Highway Administration 720.963.3222 hillary.isebrands@dot.gov.

Tahoe City Mobility Improvement Plan (TCMIP) The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency/ Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TRPA/TMPO) launched the On Our Way Grant Program to help Lake Tahoe communities identify neighborhoodlevel transportation and community improvements to meet Region-wide sustainability goals of creating walkable, mixed-use centers, encouraging multimodal transportation, supporting economic vitality, and reducing impacts to the environment. Placer County was awarded a $73,469.00 grant to embark on analysis and design alternatives for the TCMIP which seeks to close connectivity gaps, improve pedestrian and traffic circulation, and activate economic opportunities by advancing solutions for community cohesion in downtown Tahoe City.

Please visit www.tahoempo.org/OnOurWay.aspx for more information, or contact: Brian Stewart Placer County Tahoe Design Group (DPW) 530.581.6238 BStewart@placer.ca.gov.

Are the lead agencies for the RSA, TCMIP and the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Project working together?

The lead agency(s) for each project are communicating and meeting to have the projects work together to ensure a safer and friendlier pedestrian and cyclist community.

For information about the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project Contact: Margaret Skillicorn TTD Community Outreach Specialist 530.550.7578 suggestions@fannybridge.org.

A fundraiser for North Tahoe Business Association

11th Annual

North Tahoe’s Most Flavorful Fundraiser

Thursday, Nov. 12 6-9pm North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach Enjoy tastings from up to 35 restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries, plus a silent auction and raffle featuring Northern California getaway packages and more!

$40 Advance Tickets $50 Day of Event Tickets All Tickets available at www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org

North Tahoe Business Association will donate a portion of the proceeds to Tahoe Public Art.

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It’s coming. El Niño, the Godzilla Winter, the Blob.

Whatever’s in store for this winter season, one thing we know for sure is that it will snow, lifts will turn, skiers and snowboarders will have a blast, visitors will come and they will visit the resorts, enjoy a night out on the town, and shop. It will happen.

And, just in time for winter, we’re debuting the new edition of Tahoe Powder magazine at the SnowBomb Ski & Snowboard Festivals in San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento. We’re all excited for this year’s edition and we’ve expanded distribution throughout Northern California with a focus on the Bay Area, San Francisco and the Sacramento region. We’ll have some distribution around Tahoe and Truckee, but you can download it for free directly from TheTahoeWeekly.com to enjoy. (Read more in this issue’s Powder Report.)

After the Tahoe Weekly staff was talking recently about the upcoming ski season, the arrival of the seasonal employees and the different types of Tahoe locals that come for a season and maybe stay a lifetime, Jenn Sheridan penned the tongue-in-cheek piece “Tahoe locals: The characters you’ll meet.” We recognized all of our staff members in several of these characters. Which one are you?

Back-country access follow-up Local advocates meet with TRPA officials to discuss back-country access issues along Lake Tahoe’s West Shore after this edition of Tahoe Weekly went to press.

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

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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

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

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

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 77.8’ in 2014. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

55+ Snowshoe hike Area venues

Trekkers of all abilities are invited to join the senior snowshoe hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March (no hikes Nov. 24, Dec. 22 or 29, and Feb. 16). Light to moderate level snowshoe hikes followed by lunch at Sierra Nevada College. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18, $15 with pass. | (775) 832-1310 EVERY WEDNESDAY

Family Story Time Incline Village

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, games and crafts from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Incline Village Library every Wednesday.

Free. | (775) 832-4130

The Donner Party fundraiser Truckee

Bar of America hosts a night of costumes, food, music and fun to benefit the Truckee Donner Historical Society at 6 p.m. Pioneer attire encouraged. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door. | (530) 559-2378

OCT. 30 | FRIDAY Halloween Parade Truckee

Children of all ages are invited to parade through downtown Truckee to the Community Arts Center before trick-or-treating at the center for candy. Parade leaves The Depot at 6 p.m. | tdrpd.org

OCT. 31 | SATURDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

Conversation Café Incline Village

ADVENTURE,

SKI FLICKS

Local Freshies hosts the tour of “Northern Grease,” an independent documentary that tells a story of snowboarders and surfers learning the real social and environmental impacts of resource extraction in Northern Canada on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Tahoe Art Haus.

Courtesy “Northern Grease”

“Northern Grease” follows Tamo Campos, John Muirhead, Lewis Muirhead, Jasper Snow Rosen, Landon Yerex and Hannah Campbell as they travel in a vegetable oil-fueled bus throughout British Columbia and Alberta. The gang, on a mission to understand Canadian resource extraction projects, visit industrial towns, interview the people involved with and affected by resource extraction, and learn about some of the problems presented by practices like fracking and the Tar Sands.

The show is open to all ages and tickets are $12. | localfreshies.com The ultimate ski race movie | “Streif: One Hell of a Ride” vividly documents the 75th anniversary of the annual Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, Austria. The city, the nation, and the winter sports world go crazy for the battles that play out on the slopes, and the 6

race down the Streif is the most anticipated event of all. Narrated by Daron Rahlves and Didier Cuche. Show times at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 5 and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, with Rahlves at the screenings on Nov. 7. | tahoearthaus.com Alpenglow presents Nettle | The popular Alpenglow Winter Film Series returns on Nov. 19 featuring Dave Nettle, presenting “Climbing In India: From the Ganges River to the Rooftop of the Himalaya,” which captures his climbing expedition into the Gangotri region of northern India and an ascent of 21,365-foot Bhagirathi II. Nettle will showcase a blend of images and humorous narrative to highlight his adventure along with three friends through some of the most amazing places in India.

From the wonderful chaos of New Delhi to the spectacular heights of the Himalaya, Nettle will spin a tale of adventure that is not to be missed.

The show is free and all ages are encouraged to attend. A raffle will benefit Save Donner Summit, a group working with the Donner Land Trust to ensure Black Wall remains a permanent climbing destination for Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Squaw Valley Conference Center. | facebook.com/alpenglowsports

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. Not meeting Nov. 26, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Toddler story time Incline Village

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

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner

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

OCT. 29 | THURSDAY Trail of Treats and Terror Incline Village

The annual Trail of Treats and Terror is a collaborative effort between Parasol, IVGID, Lake Tahoe School and Sierra Nevada College to create a fun, safe Halloween trick-or-treat experience for the community. Join the fun from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trepp Room at the Parasol building. Free. | parasol.org

“Reach for the Sky” showing Tahoe City

Enjoy a showing of “Reach for the Sky” at Tahoe Art Haus to benefit the Truckee Bike Park and Sensus Rad Trails with showings at 5 and 7 p.m. and a raffle. $15. | tahoearthauscinema.com

Honoring first responders Olympic Valley

Join in supporting the Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy during an evening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Terrace Restaurant at High Camp in Squaw Valley.

The PCLEC brings counseling and comfort to family and friends of first responders killed in the line of duty. Appetizers and a hosted bar will be available. $100, $150 per couple.

Sponsorship packages available. | RSVP (916) 672-6984

El Nino talk Incline Village EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

The Foothill Farmers’ Market is open on Tuesdays until Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Truckee River Regional Park. | foothillfarmersmarket.com

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts Dr. Kelly Redmond of the Desert Research Institute to discuss how El Nino can influence weather in the region and present the latest model simulations and predictions for the Tahoe region at 6 p.m. No-host bar at 5:30. $5 donation. | terc.ucdavis.edu

Spanish story time Truckee

Every last Saturday of the month is bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and the books. | (530) 582-7846

Kids train day Truckee

Bring the kids to Truckee River Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to ride a miniature train hosted by Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Free, donations appreciated. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Trick-or-Treat Tahoe City

Join a town wide trick or treat night from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Tahoe City. Stop by the Parks & Recreation booth in the Heritage Plaza for a free trick or treat bag filled with goodies before visiting local businesses for a safe trick or treating event. $1. | tahoecitypud.com

NOV. 1 | SUNDAY Pancake breakfast Truckee

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

NOV. 2 | MONDAY Fall fundraising feast Northstar

Rubicon Pizza is hosting a Fall Fundraising Feast from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with an all-youcan-eat buffet to benefit the Tahoe Truckee School of Music with raffle prizes, specials and live music. $10. | rubiconpizzaco.com

NOV. 3 | TUESDAY Breakfast Club Tahoe City

Breakfast Club is a monthly opportunity to welcome the local community to enjoy a brief educational and informative presentation on issues or events in North Lake Tahoe business community. This Tuesday hear from the Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Advisory Council.

Breakfast Club is generally held on the first Tuesday of the month at Granlibakken. | gotahoenorth.com

NOV. 4 | WEDNESDAY Bowling Night Incline Village

Join the fun at the senior bowling night at Bowl Incline from 4 to 6 p.m. with teams randomly formed. No experience needed. Includes two games, show rental and snacks. $16, $13 with pass. | (775) 832-1310 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Tour the historic Ehrman Mansion, see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Private & ADA tours available. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

Thunderbird Lodge

Truckee truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad.

During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

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

TART

Museums

Tallac Historic Site

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

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Donner Summit Historical Society

Truckee

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Sightseeing

East Shore

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Fall is a beautiful and quiet time of year to get out for a scenic drive and day hike around Truckee and Tahoe.

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KidZone Children’s Museum

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

Tahoe Science Center

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

South Lake Tahoe

Visitors’ Centers

Tahoe City

Kings Beach

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner.

Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

Old Jail Museum

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

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

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

Stateline

Truckee

169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

Olympic Museum

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

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

Olympic Valley

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village

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

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 Road, (530) 587-3558

Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Saturday, October 24, 2015

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Elevation 6,221.81’ | Elevation in 2014 6,222.83’

PA AC CITY CIT I Y: 40,870 Boca 5,297CAPA

Stampede 28,723

CAPACITY: CAP

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

226,500

A Prosser 7,509 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 3,554 NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | TART Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

Truckee

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

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

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

Incline Village

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Museum

Homewood

Fri.-Sun. (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

LAKE LEVELS Tahoe City

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGo Visit tahoetransportation.org.

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Truckee

CAPACITY: A

9,500

CI Independence 13,710 CAPACITY: 18,300

Martis 858 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

Truckee River

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

225

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

200,000 AF

Explore Tahoe

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

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

150,000 AF

West Shore

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

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Eagle Rock

North Shore

100,000 AF

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Tahoe City Field Station

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East Shore

50

Cave Rock

25

Attractions

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TAHOE LOCALS :

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STORY BY JENN SHERIDAN

he ski town local. The word local has a connotation of some weird sense of entitlement; the local deserves to be here and the tourist is allowed to visit. But what makes a person a local and, more importantly, does it even matter?

Whether you measure it in the number of years spent residing in the area or the number of faces you recognize in the lift line, the true local knows that Tahoe is the only place they want to call home. If you’re planning on calling yourself a Tahoe local, here are a few of the characters you might meet.

to choose one or the other which is the only way to explain why you’re straight lining Mountain Run at the end of the day.

By the time you are old enough to read this, you’ll already have skied Mainline Pocket and learned how throw a 3 on the medium jump line, but for some reason your coach still insists you make turns down Mountain Run. It’s no wonder you’ve improved so fast when you get out of school early during the week to ski.

Mom says if you learn how to make parallel turns this winter you can upgrade your strider glider to a real bike so you can hit the big jumps next summer at the Truckee Bike Park.

The seasonal employee

You just moved here 3 months ago from somewhere back East, but you’ve already scored a job bumping chairs and a sweet pad with seven of your newest co-workers so this winter is going to be EPIC. You may be new in town, but the bartenders at your favorite watering holes already know you by name and they know you’re going to order the $1 shifter beer. You’ve memorized the public transportation schedule and

So, you want to live in Tahoe?

You made the decision.

For better or worse, you’re going to live in Tahoe.

Whether it’s spending a season as a ski bum, or relocating to a lifelong home, Tahoe Weekly has tips to help with the transition.

Find out more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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you know where to find the best happy hours in town, so you’re practically a local. Especially compared to that family from the Bay Area who owns the house next door and complains when they come up every weekend and you’re trying to party till the sun comes up.

You’re probably that guy wearing a beanie on the beach in August, because you’re really only here for the winter.

Just came for one winter, a decade ago

You came here just for a winter, but when the snow melted and it was time to go home someone convinced you to stay for the summer. So, you got a job waiting tables or renting paddleboards on the beach and stuck around. It was just for the summer, but they offered you your job back at the resort the next winter so you stayed for one more winter, and then one more summer and then another winter.

Eventually, you moved out of the party house and traded bumping chairs for a variety of jobs that somewhat resemble financial stability. Maybe you even started a family.

Your favorite bartender doesn’t live here anymore, but you still order the $1 shifter beer and you still have the public transit schedule memorized because you’re the

only one of your friends who has avoided a DUI. You know which busy roads to avoid on weekends and that grocery shopping can only be done midweek.

Instead of spending every weekend recovering from a hangover, you occasionally volunteer your Saturday mornings to build trails, clean up beaches or teach the local youth your favorite sport. You’ve developed an informed opinion about the future of your community.

The Tahoe Kid

You’re not even old enough to know how to read this yet, but you already rip harder than many adults. When the ski instructor taught you how to pizza and French fry, you thought you had

The second homeowner

Tahoe is beautiful but you could never justify piecing together several jobs when there was a lucrative career waiting for you in The City. So each weekend you load up the car and leave at the crack of dawn to make it to the resort in time for junior’s ski lesson.

You might only spend a couple weeks a year in Tahoe, but you’ve owned your home here for more than 30 years and if one more punk, seasonal employee calls you a tourist you’re going to set her straight. You’re the reason she can afford to live in paradise in the first place and you contribute more to the community than she will in the 6 months she calls this place home.

You also know the best happy hour deals in town and the bartender at your favorite restaurant knows you by name, but instead of ordering $1 shifters and eating free popcorn for dinner you’re able to afford a real meal like a respectable adult.

The telecommuter You were also offered a lucrative job in The City but the traffic and the smog were too much to bear. Your soul craved life in the mountains, so you hatched a plan to enjoy the best of both worlds and got a job working remotely. You’re

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CHARACTERS YOU’LL MEET “The word local has a connotation of some weird sense of entitlement; the local deserves to be here and the tourist is allowed to visit. But what makes a person a local and, more importantly, does it even matter?”

able to enjoy all the benefits of living in Tahoe without the frustration of patching together seasonal jobs.

By the time you catch first chair at 9 a.m. you’ve already held three Skype meetings with clients on the East Coast. You have no problem answering e-mails between face shots and bump runs thanks to onmountain Wi-Fi. You don’t mind flying into The City for a meeting once a month because those miles add up and you’re planning a trip to Chamonix this spring.

The non-skier

You didn’t move here for the winters.

Maybe you enjoy skiing or boarding once or twice a year when the weather is nice, but why spend all that money and risk life and limb when there are so many other ways to enjoy Tahoe? You enjoy the sight of snow from next to the warm fire but you’re patiently waiting for summer when you can break out the paddleboard or bike or hiking boots. Instead of patching together seasonal jobs, you’ve managed to secure one of the few steady 9 to 5ers around the Lake.

Or, maybe you are working a seasonal gig but only because it gives you the flexibility to pursue your true passion – art, music, writing, creating – the mountains are your muse.

The professional athlete

You’ve won gold medals and starred in several, large budget ski films. With sponsors like Red Bull you’re able to make a lucrative career out of living the dream, but when folks recognize you standing in line for a cookie at Wildflour Café it’s not a big deal because you’re a regular person, too. You’re more than happy to autograph a few kid’s helmets and invite mom and dad to the next High Five’s fundraiser.

The almost professional athlete

Maybe you haven’t won any medals or scored any film segments, but you have a DSLR and a GoPro. You’re sponsored by your homie’s T-shirt company and the local bar lets you show your edits on the big screen as long as enough of your friends show up and buy vodka-Red Bull specials all night. You still wash dishes to pay the bills, but you’re pro enough to score on Tinder.

The J1

You’re only here for one season but only because that’s what it said on your Visa.

You took a semester off from university to do a winter and you have one goal – to have as much fun as possible. You’ll ski, you’ll party, you’ll learn American customs like surviving on pizza for 3 months and using football as an excuse to get drunk and trash talk strangers. If you’re lucky, you’ll be back next season.

Actually born in Tahoe

You might fall into a combination of the other categories but you don’t waste your time trying to prove how much of a local you are because you actually are one.

Tahoe dogs

Your human thinks that “No Dogs” sign is really more of a suggestion so she tries to sneak you in wherever she can.

The beach, the trails, the parks, the bar, the restaurants, the office, it’s all open game as long as you don’t bark or bite anyone. You’ve made it difficult if not nearly impossible for your human to find a place to live, but she wouldn’t trade following you around and scooping up your poop with a plastic bag for anything in the world.

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“Northern Grease” premiere Tahoe City

Head to Tahoe Art Haus for a premiere of “Northern Grease,” an independent documentary that tells a story of snowboarders and suffers learning the social and environmental impacts of resource extraction on Northern Canada. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets $12. | (775) 391-2963

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The 33rd Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. Find a variety of new and used winter sports equipment for the whole family.

Businesses and individuals may sell equipment at the swap. A 20 percent commission is charged on all sales, which benefits the Truckee Ski Team. Merchant check in is from 5 to 7 p.m. and public sales check in is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 7. Admission $2, free ages 12 and younger. | tdrpd.org

Tequila Tasting Kings Beach

Enjoy a Tequila Tasting on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Caliente! with complimentary appetizers with the tasting. $10 or included in the purchase of a specialty drink. | calientetahoe.com

NOV. 6 | FRIDAY Leadership program breakfast Tahoe City

First Fridays Tahoe City

Tahoe City hosts First Friday each month with specials at participating shops throughout town from 3 to 6 p.m. along with refreshments and music. Today features a food drive for Project MANA. | visittahoecity.com

Resort opening dates* Mt. Rose | Oct. 29

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Incline Village

The Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival takes place in the Grand Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

Guests will sample boutique wines, taste chocolates created by local chefs, dine on appetizers and help raise money for a violence-free community. There will be a live auction and entertainment.

The festival is a fundraiser for Tahoe SAFE Alliance, the only agency in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee that provides free programs and services to survivors of violence and abuse, and educates youth and community members on violence prevention and healthy relationships. Tickets are $125 in advance or $150 at the door. | tahoesafealliance.org

First Fridays Truckee

Sierra College Insights Truckee

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

Day of the Dead Truckee

Heavenly | Nov. 21

Family Resource Center of Truckee hosts a Day of the Dead family fun night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Truckee Elementary School with artistic displays, entertainment, a fashion show, costume contest and food for purchase. Donations suggested. | truckeefrc.org

Kirkwood | Nov. 21

Kids Night Out Tahoe Donner

Boreal | Oct. 32 Northstar | Nov. 20

Squaw Valley | Nov. 25 Diamond Peak | Dec. 10 Tahoe Donner Downhill | Dec. 11 Alpine Meadows | Dec. 11 Homewood Mountain Resort | Dec. 12 Granlibakken | Dec. 16 *Dates announced as of press time

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The Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church hosts an African Bazaar and fair trade gift faire from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Truckee Donner Public Utility District. Proceeds benefit people and projects in Africa. | thelotts@gmail.com

Ski & Snowboard Swap Truckee

NOV. 5 | THURSDAY

High Fives Foundation co-founder and an alum of the Leadership Program, Roy Tuscany, will be the speaker for the Leadership Program Recruitment Breakfast. Learn about the program from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Rosie’s Café. Open to anyone interested in learning about the program and to alumni. $15. | RSVP by Nov. 2 karen@tahoetruckeeleadership.com

African Bazaar and Fair Trade Gift Faire Tahoe City

On the First Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., kids ages 4 to 9 years are invited to an evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, the Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff looks after your little ones. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. | RSVP (530) 587-9437

Parents Night Out Incline Village

IVGID hosts a Parents Night Out from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 11 years at the Recreation Center with pizza, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and a movie. $30, $25 with pass. Advance registration required. | (775) 832-1310

Sierra College hosts Insights discussion series at 6:30 p.m. on the Truckee campus.

Tonight’s talk features Dr. Justin Gifford, who will share anecdotes, research and personal experiences that shaped his study of AfricanAmerican literature including his biography of Iceberg Slim. Free. | RSVP sierracollege. ticketleap.com

Pet Painting Truckee

Learn to paint your pet and support the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe at The Painted Vine at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy beer or wine while creating a work of art. $40 includes materials. $20 from each registration will be donated to the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe. | RSVP (530) 214-8935

NOV. 7 | SATURDAY Winter Job Fair Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows hosts a job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Olympic House in the Village at Squaw Valley. Open positions include kids ski instructors, lift operators, ticket scanners and food & beverage department. | squawalpine.com

Winter Job Fair Incline Village

Diamond Peak hosts a winter job far at the base lodge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to apply online in advance. | diamondpeak.com

Enjoy the 27th annual Chocolate & Wine Festival at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom. Guests will be transported to a vintage cabaret setting. The Master of Ceremony is Wendy Damonte, evening news anchor at Reno Channel 2. Sample gourmet chocolate from acclaimed Tahoe chefs and boutique wines from 10 California regions. $125. | (775) 298-0010

NOV. 7-8 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Women’s Wellness Weekend Tahoe City

Granlibakken Resort hosts the annual Women’s Wellness Weekend with speakers, exercise classes, vendor booths a health fair, food and wine. Presentations with medical doctors and health professionals are included. $120. | granlibakken.com

NOV. 8 | SUNDAY Kids train day Truckee

Bring the kids to Truckee River Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to ride a miniature train hosted by Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Free, donations appreciated. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Word Jam Truckee

Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays at Dark Horse Coffee Roasters. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written. | (530) 386-3901

NOV. 10 | TUESDAY Good Morning Truckee Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

Corn Hole tourney Tahoe City

Be the Boss of the Toss at the Corn Hole Tournament starting at 6:30 p.m. at Rideout Community Center. Sign up early as space is limited for two-person teams. Family friendly. $10 per team advance, $15 at event. | (530) 583-3440 CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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Epic fall road rides STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN

ow that the kids have gone back to school and the traffic has dramatically dissipated, it’s time to grab the road bike and take it for a nice, long spin. The days are getting shorter and the nights colder, but after that second cup of coffee, the conditions should be perfect.

Here are a few of my favorite rides in the Tahoe-Truckee vicinity.

Breathtaking views of Donner Lake from Rainbow Bridge along Old 40.

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Views of Twin Peaks from the road ride to the top of Blackwood Canyon.

“Perhaps the Tahoe region’s most epic road bike ride is from Donner Lake to Cisco Grove. There are

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steep climbs, fun descents, amazing

The ride to the top of Barker Pass is a 7-mile ascent past aspen groves with frequent views of the wide expanse of Blackwood Canyon and Twin Peaks. The first two miles are fairly level, leading to the crossing of Blackwood Creek. Then it becomes a moderately steep climb to the 7,600-foot pass. The canyon and mountain views are sublime. Be sure to note the transition from the lower elevation Jeffrey pines and white firs at the bottom, to deep groves of western hemlock, western white pine and red firs at the pass.

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Donner Lake to Cisco Grove Perhaps the Tahoe region’s most epic road bike ride is from Donner Lake to Cisco Grove. There are steep climbs, fun descents, amazing views and, if you are brave, a brisk swim in Donner Lake.

I like to begin my ride by parking near the entrance to Donner Memorial State Park.

Ride into the park and along the lakeshore to South Shore Drive, where you exit the park and face a brief, but steep climb before following the road along the southern shore of the lake. At the junction with Donner Pass Road, turn left and head up the hill.

The next three miles are the steepest, but also the prettiest, with classic views of Donner Lake, Rainbow Bridge and those humongous granite faces crawling with rock climbers. At Donner Pass, a long descent begins.

It will not seem steep on the way down, but will feel never ending on the way back.

The route passes Sugar Bowl and Soda Springs before heading over Interstate 80. Now, Highway 40 rolls along the Yuba River on a lightly used road through Kingvale and past Rainbow Lodge before eventually reaching the turn around point in Cisco Grove.

Retrace your route, hopefully, with still enough energy in your tank to make the long ascent back to the pass. From Donner Pass the descent to Donner Lake is steep, and jaw-droppingly beautiful, so be careful out there. Back at the lake, follow Donner Pass Road back to your car. Feeling tired?

Take a quick dip in the lake and you will wake right up.

swim in Donner Lake.”

Jackson Meadows Reservoir The 38-mile out and back to Jackson Meadows Reservoir is a journey on a lightly traveled road past lush meadows and deep forests. The reservoir itself is a gem and reminds me of the beauty and feel of Donner Lake, except without the houses. The one caveat is that in several places the road is full of expansion cracks, making for a bumpy journey. The ride begins on Henness Pass Road, 17 miles north of Truckee off Highway 89.

The mostly flat, lightly traveled Sierra Valley is a paradise for bike riders.

Sierra Valley The mostly flat, lightly traveled Sierra Valley is a paradise for bike riders. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of birds as you cruise through beautiful ranch country. Tahoe folks are perhaps best served by starting in Sierraville, the closest town to Truckee.

Begin the ride by pedaling over to Loyalton on Highway 49. Then cross the valley via A-24 to Highway 70 and turn left. Hang another left at A-23 and ride past Sierra Valley Farms across the valley to Sattley. You’re almost home, just four miles on Highway 49/89 and the 40-mile loop to Sierraville is complete. This is a perfect ride to bring a passel of friends.

Set up a long train of riders and take turns facing the afternoon winds.

The Truckee River Bike Trail between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows with the flowing Truckee River during a normal year.

Tahoe City to Glenshire The 40-mile out and back from Tahoe City to Glenshire is almost entirely on wide bike lanes or bike paths making for a relaxing ride. The exception is the section on busy, narrow, West River Street in Truckee. The good news is that this section is slated to be improved next summer with new bike lanes.

Starting in Tahoe City, the bike trail to Olympic Valley breezes along the Truckee River. While this section can be busy in the summer, this time of year, it’s a peaceful journey. At the entrance to Olympic Valley, get on Highway 89 and follow the river gently downstream on a wide bike lane to West River Street at the edge of Truckee.

Ride into downtown Truckee, and cross busy Brockway Road to East River Street.

At the end of East River, take the bridge across the Truckee, and hang a left onto the Truckee Legacy Trail. This new, wide, bike trail follows the river for a few lovely miles until a few switchbacks climb to the edge of the Glenshire development.

Retrace your route back to Tahoe City, perhaps with a stop in Truckee to refuel before the trip back to Tahoe City. While it seemed fairly flat riding downstream, the combination of the usual headwind and the slight incline will make the journey back up the river seem much more difficult. 

FALL’S BEST RIDES • Blackwood Canyon to Barker Pass • Donner Lake to Cisco Grove • Jackson Meadows Reservoir • Sierra Valley • Tahoe City to Glenshire

Tahoe 3-D Movie Science Center

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

Phone: (775) 881-7562 Email: tercinfo@ucdavis.edu Hands-on science activities, Web: terc.ucdavis.edu

Guided tours & 3-D movies Open Tues.—Fri., 1—5 p.m.

(or by appointment, closed all holidays)

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

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

(775) 298-0008 & (530) 214-5181 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES: MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Sttreet WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm DWR Center, 948 Incline Way

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2 to 4 p.m.; in Truckee on Nov. 24 from 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.; and in Kings Beach on Nov. 25 from 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. | (775) 298-0107 or projectmana.org

Many ways in which to help

Be inspired at Wellness Weekend The 25th Annual Women’s Wellness Weekend on Nov. 7 and 8 fuses Western practices with alternative care through two-days of inspirational and informative seminars on women’s health, nutrition, hormone levels, aging, auto-immune disorders, environmental health and toxins, and more at Granlibakken. The weekend also includes recreational fitness activities; an interactive health fair with body and muscle testing; skin screenings; massage; makeup; astrological chart readings, meditation, yoga and entertainment; along with food and wine.

There is also a free Health & Vendor Fair on Sunday featuring medical doctors and alternative health care professionals, make up artists, massage, body fat testing, gait analysis and more. Local artists include handmade knits, woolens, ceramics, jewelry, and more.

The health and vendor fair is open to the public for no additional cost. Registration for the weekend is $120. | granlibakken.com

Open board seats awaits The Tahoe City Downtown Association is recruiting four open board of director seats with two-year terms to begin in January 2016. TCDA board of directors meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at Granlibakken. It has 11 volunteer board members and a small, professional staff. Contact Stacie Lyans at stacie@visittahoecity.com or (530) 5833348 with questions.

TCDA is comprised of merchants, property owners, association members, professionals and community members who share a mission to enhance and promote a vibrant and prosperous downtown center. TCDA contributes to Tahoe City’s social, economic and environmental vitality through special events, sustainable programs, partnerships, visitor outreach and community support. | visittahoecity.com

Never too early for elves The Wish Box, an annual event for Truckee Donner Senior Apartments residents, started 25 years ago and has grown to a luncheon event complete with Santa arriving on a Truckee Fire Department engine, “Frank” tinkling Christmas tunes on the piano and special elves with presents. Resident Jesse Griffin, also known as “Clarence-AS2,” is asking groups, businesses and service organizations to donate and/or participate.

Ten to 15 volunteers are needed to serve lunch. Griffin will start matching residents with donors on Nov. 1. | xmas.wish@ hotmail.com

Maximize shoulder season strength Tahoe City Downtown Association and Sierra Small Business Development Center offer a free small business work12

shop, “Beating the Shoulder Season with Online Marketing Tools,” on Nov. 3 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Tahoe City Public Utility District. The workshop is designed to help local business owners, managers and employees maximize their shoulder season to learn more advanced marketing tools such as TripAdvisor, Yelp and other tools to capture visitors as they plan their visit to Lake Tahoe. Kristin York and Emily Kornhauser will lead the workshop.

Participants will learn about free, follow-up business counseling after the workshop.

All community members are invited.

E-mail Stacie Lyans with questions at stacie@visittahoecity.com. Registration is encouraged. | (530) 583-3348 or visittahoecity.com

Thanks for the lift Diamond Peak’s Vincent Murillo, lead lift operator and maintenance assistant, received the 2015 Rocky Mountain Lift Association Lift Operations Person of the Year award. Murillo has worked at Diamond Peak for four seasons and was promoted to lead lift operator after his first season. Murillo helps manage and train the lift operations employees during the winter and maintains the lifts during the summer.

He was nominated for his dependability, attention to detail and work ethic. | yourtahoeplace.com

Volunteer for Let’s Talk Turkey Project MANA’s annual Let’s Talk Turkey event needs volunteers to provide and help distribute turkeys and Thanksgiving fixings around North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Volunteers can sign up for one of the following distributions: in Incline Village on Nov. 19 from 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.; in Tahoe City on Nov. 23 from

Truckee Community Christmas invites the community to pitch in for local families in need this holiday season. The program is expected to benefit about 215 families, 25 teenage moms and their babies, 60 low-income seniors and 70 homebound seniors. Truckee Community Christmas offers a range of ways that caring community members can step up to help: putting nonperishable food in collection barrels at local grocery stores; putting new, unwrapped toys in collection bins at local businesses; giving warm, clean, gently used winter coats to Church of the Mountains or Tahoe Forest Church; and providing necessities for area seniors.

In addition, Truckee Community Christmas needs help sorting, packing and wrapping donated items at the Sierra Mountain Community Education Center on Donner Pass Road on Dec. 17 and 18. The food drive needs assistance from volunteers, too. Tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to Truckee Community Christmas, P.O. Box 2955, Truckee, CA 96160. | truckeecommunitychristmas.com

Students, adult needed for parks commission North Tahoe Public Utility District is seeking interested students for volunteer positions on the Recreation and Parks Commission, which serves as an advisory group to the NTPUD Board of Directors.

Currently, the district is recruiting for one alternate adult seat and two student members. The student members must be full-time, 11th- or 12th-grade students in good standing who live in the district.

The commission meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month at 7 p.m., and meetings last about three hours.

The commissioners are asked for additional time commitments for special events or other community events to raise money and awareness of programs. Contact Park and Facilities Manager Kathy Long at (530) 546-4212 or klong@ntpud.org for more information. For an application, visit ntpud.org and click on the “About” tab and choose “Recreation and Parks Commission.”

Health screenings offered Tahoe Forest Health Systems offers low-cost health screenings. Tests include complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, vitamin D, Hemoglobin A1C tests, thyroid and prostate. Tests are available at Tahoe Forest Laboratory Draw Station from 7 to 9 a.m. on Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Tests are available at Incline Village Community Hospital from 8 to 9 a.m. on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.

Patients should fast for 10 to 12 hours before lab It’s tests. Tests are available coming... for individuals 18 years old and older. No appointment is necessary. | (530) 5873277 in Truckee or (775) 8334100 in Incline Village

Adult rec leagues are back Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers a number of adult

sports at the Community Recreation Center. Basketball is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening drop-in starts Tuesdays and Thursdays starting now from 6 to 8 p.m.

For those 50 years old and older, there are Tuesday drop-ins from 6 to 7:30 p.m. starting Nov. 3 at Veterans’ Hall.

Futsal is offered Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Pickleball is offered ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volleyball is on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. | (530) 582-7720

Safety classes offered Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers CPR + AED class for adults, children’s and infants on Nov. 21 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Community Arts Center. The fee is $65, plus $30 in materials. Basic first aid will be taught on Nov. 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $65. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Support cross-country center Tahoe Cross Country is seeking donations to help support the work of the nonprofit cross-country center and its ski education programs. As well, a local community member has pledged a matching donation for any donation made by the community if $40,000 can be raised. Donations are used to cover fixed costs like insurance, fees and minimum salaries, in order to open for the 2015-16 season, and to replace equipment like the 12-year-old groomer. | tahoexc.org

Pet Network seeks evacuation team

Pet Network has partnered with other local animal rescue agencies to build a support team during times of crisis including severe weather and fire. It is seeking volunteers for the Pet Network Evacuation Team.

This team will consist of volunteers and supporters who live within 15 to 20 minutes of Pet Network Humane Society’s facility in Incline Village and who are able to help transport animals out of the facility in case of an impending emergency. In the event of an emergency, volunteers will be contacted by text message and e-mail, requesting that they drive immediately to Pet Network to pick up a cat or dog to be transported to safety.

Part-time residents are also welcome to join the team. Pet Network is also looking for volunteers to provide temporary fostering and housing for a dog or cat in the event of an emergency. For more information or to volunteer, send contact information to evacteam@petnetwork.org. | petnetwork.org

Volunteer for food bank Project MANA seeks volunteers to help sort and organize donated food items for distribution. Some tasks require heavy lifting and physical activity. Volunteer time slots are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Monday and Tuesday mornings for an hour, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and Monday through Friday in the morning. Volunteers must complete a monthly training to learn more about Project MANA programs and policies. |volunteer@ projectmana.org or (775) 298-0107

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More Events NOV. 12 | THURSDAY Passport to Dining Kings Beach

Passport to Dining is an annual fundraiser that benefits North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe Public Art from 6 to 9 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center. Enjoy sampling treats from local restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and distilleries. $40. | northtahoebusiness.org

Slow Food Skillshares Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe hosts a Slow Sips series at local restaurants. Slow Sips is an opportunity to connect with new people and learn about the slow food movement. Join a slow themed cocktail party at 5 p.m. at Truckee Tavern. Enjoy a cocktail crafting demonstration and slow nosh. $10. See feature in this issue. | slowfoodlaketahoe.com

NOV. 13-14 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Job fair Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner host a job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Northwoods Clubhouse for positions at the downhill and cross-country ski areas, as well as the snow play area. Fill out an application in advance at tahoedonner.com | (530) 587-9415

NOV. 14 | SATURDAY Cross-country ski swap Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts its annual ski swap from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tahoe Cross Country Center. Gear includes skate and classic skis, telemark skis, light touring equipment, boots, poles, snowshoes, clothing and more. Raffle prizes included a season pass.

Food will be sold. Volunteers needed. | (530) 583-5475

Cadillac Ball Northstar

The Rotary Club of Truckee hosts the Cadillac Ball at 5 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton. Dress in elegant winter splendor for gourmet dining, a silent auction, live entertainment and dancing. $150. | (530) 308-6978

NOV. 19 | THURSDAY River talk Truckee

Learn about the Truckee River at a River Talk with Truckee River Watershed Council at 8 a.m. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org

Alpenglow Winter Film Series Olympic Valley

Alpenglow hosts a series of adventure films featuring local athletes at 7 p.m. at the Squaw Valley Conference Center. Tonight’s film features the opportunity to meet Dave Nettle. Free. | squawalpine.com

NOV. 20 | FRIDAY Pups PJs and Popcorn Movie Night Truckee

The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe hosts a movie night for the kids with pizza and popcorn. See “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” for kids ages 6 to 11. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow. $25. | (530) 587-5948

NOV. 21 | SATURDAY Community Thanksgiving Dinner Norden

The Donner Trail Elementary PTO presents the 33rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Judah Lodge with a dinner by Tahoe area chefs to benefit the school, along with a raffle. $18 adults, $5 12 and younger. | (530) 582-2720

Turkey Gobble Tahoe City

Join fellow community members for a family fun dinner at Rideout Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. | (530) 583-3440

Far West Nordic Auction TBA

Far West Nordic hosts the annual Auction and Raffle party. This event is the largest fundraiser for the Junior Nordic Programs.

Volunteers are needed, contact auction@farwestnordic.com. Details to be announced. | farwestnordic.org

NOV. 15 | SUNDAY Literary Arts & Wine Truckee

Join a monthly reading series held the third Sunday of every month at 6:30 at Coffeebar.

This is an opportunity for local, regional and visiting writers to share their work and help generate enthusiasm for the craft. | literaryartsandwine.squarespace.com

NOV. 17 | TUESDAY Gratitude Works Incline Village

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts Dr. Robert Emmons, the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude for a lecture at 6 p.m. Dr. Emmons will discuss how gratitude heals, energizes and transforms lives.

Refreshments will be available. $5 donation. | (775) 881-7566

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FEATURE

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Mount Shasta and Black Butte loom in the distance beyond Little Castle Lake.

“Fall is the last opportunity to visit the Sierra Club Cabin at Horse Camp on Mount Shasta before the snow falls.”

ESCAPING PARADISE IF YOU LIVE in Tahoe, where do you go on a vacation? That’s one of the most common questions visitors ask Tahoe and Truckee locals.

Sure, we live in paradise, nirvana, heaven.

But, even we like to get away from it all occasionally, so we’re sharing some of our favorite recent trips to Carmel and Monterey, Mount Shasta and Reno.

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ount Shasta is a great option for a quick, fall escape from the Tahoe Basin, and the drive to get there is an adventure in itself. Enjoy the sites including Mount Lassen during a leisurely cruise through the green forests of Northern California but make sure to have your necessities covered. This remote trip includes a long stretch of driving with no cell phone services miles away from civilization. Here are some of my favorite outings from a native of Mount Shasta:

STORY & PHOTOS BY JENN SHERIDAN

Mount Shasta before the snow falls. Park at Bunny Flat along Everitt Memorial Highway and follow the trail for a 1,000-ft. climb to the cabin. From here, enjoy views of the most popular route used to summit Mount Shasta via Avalanche Gulch.

Sleeping in the cabin is not permitted but guests may enjoy camping in the surrounding area.

accessibility, however a short drive past the Lake Siskiyou Dam brings adventurers to Castle Lake where the Castle Lake Trail provides 11 miles of hiking options. The full route takes hikers to the top of Mount Bradley. Several shorter detours are well worth the trip including a stop at Heart Lake or Little Castle Lake for stunning views of Mount Shasta and Black Butte.

Black Butte, the prominent cinder cone seen flanking Mount Shasta on the west side is a great day hike, as well, but you may need a map to find the trailhead. The hike climbs 1,800 feet in 5.2 miles. There is no shade, so dress appropriately and bring plenty of water. It can often be windy at the summit. Hikers are rewarded with 360-degree views of Mount Shasta City, Weed and, of course, the mountain itself.

Lake Siskiyou is a popular stop in Mount Shasta because of its easy

MCCLOUD FALLS

ON TWO WHEELS

Plenty of options exist for the twowheeled traveller. The Lake Siskiyou Loop is 7-miles of single track, gravel road and short, paved sections that circumnavigate the lake. This trail is great for riders of all abilities. Enjoy views of Mount Shasta as it peaks over the lake.

The Gateway Trail is a 10-mile, multiuse, cross-country trail network with constant elevation changes, flowing turns and short sections of steep descents or climbs. The trail starts at 3,943 feet and climbs to a high point of 4,375 feet.

Despite only a 450-foot difference in elevation between the trailhead and maximum elevation, riders will be physically challenged by constant rollers, steep bursts and never-ending turns. Road bikers will also enjoy the variety of options with great views.

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Explore Mount Shasta

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Before you leave town, stop at McCloud Falls located on Highway 89 east of the town of McCloud. This quick detour provides stunning views of three cascading waterfalls along the McCloud River.

If you go, here’s some eateries to add to your list: Seven Suns Café for breakfast and coffee; enjoy lunch at Say Cheese Pizza; and stop for dinner and local brews at Dunsmuir Brewery Works or Mount Shasta Brewing Company. 

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FEATURE

Awe-inspiring vistas on Highway 1.

“We decided to be true tourists and drive

Indulge in Reno

down Highway 1 to Big Sur stopping to take pictures

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and gawk at the

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awe-inspiring vistas.”

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The New York-style Cheesecake at Bistro Napa.

Unwind on the coast

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ext to Tahoe, Carmel and Monterey are my favorite places. In fact, I’ve already told my family that I’ll be retiring there one day. Along with beautiful ocean days, mysterious fog, mild weather, amazing wildlife and friendly locals, it’s also home to my brother and his wife and her extended family.

Elephant seals lounge on coastal beaches

goat cheese, a large latte and the 2-inch think house cinnamon toast. We spent our day walking through Carmel, indulged in some more wine tasting in the afternoon with a stop at Lula’s Chocolates, and then visited the Carmel Mission.

Every time I go to Carmel and Monterey, I try to explore something different. The San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission was founded in 1771.

The breathtaking Basilica Church is a National Historic Landmark and the surrounding museums with artifacts and works of art offer a glimpse into the 18th Century. Afterwards, we decided to be true tourists and drive down Highway 1 to Big Sur stopping to take pictures and gawk at the awe-inspiring vistas before heading back to Carmel to stay at my favorite hotel – Hofsas House.

The 18th Century Carmel Mission.

I try to visit at least a few times each year, and last spring I needed an escape and headed to the warm, spring days of the coast with my cousin, Nicole Elder.

Our first night, we stayed at the newly remodeled Vendange Carmel with winethemed rooms designed in concert with local wineries. After our drive, we decided to take a walk and use our Carmel Wine Walk passes, a self-guided tour of 14 tasting rooms in Carmel. After a predinner tasting at De Tierra, we headed north toward Salinas to try someplace new that came highly recommended – Tarpy’s Roadhouse. And, we were not disappointed with stellar service, amazing food including one of my favorite appetizers – fried kale – and decadent desserts. We left pleasantly stuffed.

I took Nicole to one of my favorite breakfast spots the next morning with the hands-down best lattes that I’ve ever had – Carmel Belle. I had my usual – the hot polenta with truffled mushrooms and

The family owned Hofsas House is full of charm and personality with ocean views, friendly staff (especially owner and manager Carrie Theis who always makes me feel at home) and, of course, the welcoming mural by artist Maxine Albro.

The next day, we were up early for a tour of Point Sur Lighthouse, but that’s a story for another time. 

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ooking to relax after a long summer of working and playing? One of the best escapes for a night or a weekend is to the Biggest Little City. Craft bars and delectable eateries, shows, live music and late-night clubbing, and shopping all await. But, if you really want to check out, then check in to one of the resort hotels in Reno and experience an escape.

would have been perfect for my dry skin, but it was utter bliss when I was suspended in weightlessness in the Soft Pack cocoon bed. The bed developed by NASA relives all of the weight on pressure points and you float into total escape. Stress, what’s that?

“We’ve already vowed to make this an annual girls’ trip.”

That’s exactly what we had in mind when we planned a girls’ night away recently at the Atlantis for myself, my sister, Michelle Allen, and our gal pal, Cara Mia Cimarrusti. We’d been dreaming of a spa day and a night away from home for months, and after a long summer of work and play we headed to the Atlantis to unwind and have a belated birthday celebration for Michelle.

Oh, the spa. Just the thought of eucalyptus steam, laps around the pool, hot tub jets on sore backs and the Zen of the Brine Inhalation Light Therapy Room, relaxes the mind, but we were in need of some major relaxing for our muscles. To truly enjoy the spa, you need to splurge on a treatment – the Hanakasumi Body Ritual for Michelle, the Oxygen Facial for Mia and the Cleopatra Milk and Honey Hydration Wrap for me – then arrive hours beforehand to enjoy the experience.

I relish in the steam room as many times as I can, absorbing the humidity and moisture to recharge my skin before a treatment.

Then, it’s time to indulge and, oh boy, did I. The hydration wrap with the sugar scrub and the milk and honey moisturizer

Back in our room, Mia kicked Michelle’s birthday celebration off with a bottle of champagne and appetizers delivered to the room. We then enjoyed an array of goodies in the Lounge in the Concierge Tower before dressing for dinner. I highly recommend booking a room in the Concierge Tower. The rooms are amazing and come with access to the Lounge with a complimentary continental breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, comfy lounge, cash bar and great views of the city.

We capped off our girls’ escape with one of the best dinners I’ve had in months at Bistro Napa just an elevator ride from our room. From the amazing wine selections to the craft cocktails that we enjoyed, to the scrumptious dinner and excellent service, it was the perfect way to cap off our Tahoe summer. We’ve already vowed to make this an annual girls’ trip.  The Spa Atlantis offer midweek discounts for locals, as well as day passes to indulge in the amenities without a treatment. | atlantiscasino.com

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Powder Report

Sierra Crest point-to-point Truckee Fun Run, a branch of Auburn Ski Club’s Nordic program, is hosting the Sierra Crest point-to-point on Oct. 30.

Proceeds are used to help support the club’s youth and junior Nordic ski programs. | auburnskiclub.com

Take on Hilloween hill climb

FREE, DIGITAL Tahoe Powder download

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Get your climb on with the Donner Party Mountain Runners in King’s Beach for Hilloween multi-location, hill-climbing contest on Oct. 31. Run for as short or long as you like for 8 hours starting at 7:30 a.m. to gain as much vertical as you can in the time allotted. This event is limited to 30 people to keep trail traffic at a friendly number. The event is open to members and non members. There will be a few options on a course designed by Mike Tebutt. For more information, visit hilloweenhillclimb. com or e-mail peterbroomhall@gmail.com. | Register eventbrite.com

Earn your back-country cred

NEW EDITION OF

TAHOE POWDER

The 2015-16 winter edition of the Tahoe Powder will be debut at the SnowBomb Ski & Snowboard Festivals on Oct. 31. Tahoe Powder is the only ski and snowboard lifestyle magazine exclusively covering one of the best ski destinations – Tahoe.

Come by the Tahoe Powder and Tahoe Weekly booth in San Francisco and San Jose to enter to win some great prizes, including a SnowBomb Platinum Pass. | tahoepowder.ski

Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid course taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute on Nov. 7 and 8. This course will provide individuals with a foundation in first-aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in a remote, back-country environment. Designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations, the lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios with mock patients. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments. No previous first-aid training is required. Participants must be 16 years old. The course is $220 for TRTA members and $245 for non-members.

Successful course completion earns participants a WMI Wilderness First Aid certification, current for two years. This course may also be used to recertify WMI Wilderness First Responder and WMI Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. | (775) 298-4485 or info@tahoerimtrail.org

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The winter edition of Tahoe Powder features a cover story on Protect Our Winters founded by pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The winter issue explores the many sides of Tahoe from cross-sport skill sessions at Woodward Tahoe, to snow biking on local trails, a cross-country trek to The Gorge on Donner Summit or taking a craft brew tour of the Tahoe-Truckee region.

The 53,000-copy magazine will be distributed at the three SnowBomb festivals in San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento, as well as at select ski and snowboard shops and major sport retailers throughout Northern California. As well, the free, digital edition of Tahoe Powder is available at TahoePowder.ski or on the free issuu app in iTunes and GooglePlay.

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Get ready for winter at SnowBomb festivals The SnowBomb Ski & Snowboard Festivals are at Fort Mason in San Francisco on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at the San Jose Convention Center on Nov. 7 and 8 and at Sacramento Cal Expo Center on Nov. 14 and 15. Hours for all days are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission is free.

A $25 Powder Pass admission comes with four lift tickets. A $50 VIP Pass admission includes beer and wine tasting from 1 to 5 p.m., free lift tickets, plus a bonus free Squaw Valley/Alpine lift ticket (buy one get one free). Tahoe Weekly and Tahoe Powder magazines are sponsors of the events. | snowbomb.com

The 39th Annual Donner Lake Turkey Trot & the Mashed Potato Mile presented

by Auburn Ski Club is on Nov. 7 at Donner Lake. The walkers start at 9:30 a.m., the Mashed Potato Mile at 10 a.m. and the Turkey Trot ay 10:30 a.m. Awards will be given out at noon.

Pre-registration, which is less expensive, is advised either online at athleteinyou.com or at Tahoe Sports Hub on Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online registration closes Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. The walking event is a way for participants to get more time for the event. The race winners will only come from the runner’s division. Joggers should enter the runners’ division. | auburnskiclub.org

Banzai tour dates announced The 2016 Rahlves’ Banzai Tour has announced its tour dates and will start Feb. 27 to 28 with the Wall Banzai in Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The series continues from March 5 to 6 with the Silver Belt Banzai and the Super Final at Sugar Bowl Resort. | rahlvesbanzai.com

Training in real life Wilderness First Responder is a sevenday course for wilderness professionals, guides, group leaders, recreational skiers and climbers who want a higher level of training or require WFR certification being

held in November. More advanced anatomy, physiology and first aid skills will be taught in the classroom and practiced hands-on in the wilderness environment. Some of the skills and training include how to asses an injured person; improvised bandaging of a wound; splinting a fracture; dealing with head, neck and back injuries; recognizing altitude sickness and developing a plan to rescue an injured person.

Students will be faced with real-life scenarios that require decision-making practice. CPR is included in this course.

After completion, students are certified for two years by the American Safety and Health Institute. | alpineskills.com

Mount Rose eyes Oct. 29 opening Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is investing $1.2 million in capital improvements in anticipation of a great winter. They are relocating and renaming the Ponderosa lift chair, adding four new beginner trails, expanding snowmaking systems, renovating the Kids’ Lesson area, investing in new rental skis and snowboards and redesigning the registration desk and process.

Workers will be happy to know that Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is increasing its minimum wage to $11 per hour, which is a 33 percent increase above Nevada’s minimum wage of $8.25 per hour.

The base elevation – 8,260 feet – allows the resort to catch top-to-bottom snow when winter storms pass through, and this season they are projecting an opening day of Oct. 29, should El Nino decide to show up. | skirose.com

Squaw, Alpine gearing up for winter Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has made on-mountain improvements for this coming winter season. The new Siberia Express chairlift, a popular lift at Squaw Valley, has been replaced with a high-speed, six-passenger chairlift to improve reliability and efficiency. The resort is offering an unprecedented “Worry-Free Guarantee” to the 2015-16 Gold or Silver Tahoe Super Pass, which includes the ability to roll over up to four unused days during the 2015-16 winter season for credit toward the purchase of a 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass. New features designed for families and intermediate terrain park users include gently banked turns, small rollers and jumps, in areas like the Belmont learning park at Squaw or the Loop Road at Alpine Meadows. FIS Freestyle World Cup returns to Squaw Valley on March 11 to 13, 2016.

The best skiers and riders in a variety of disciplines, such as snowboardcross and skicross, will compete. | squawalpine.com

More gladed terrain at Diamond Peak Diamond Peak’s defensible space efforts during the summer will translate to more tree skiing for visitors this winter, along with other improvements. Forest thinning during the summer helps reduce fire danger by increasing defensible space, but has the added benefit of making tree skiing even better. A new off-piste skiable terrain in the trees between Diamondback and Spillway will be located off of Crystal Ridge. A special ski clinic series for ages 55 and older will be available this season, along with the Three & Free Guarantee for beginners with a Diamond Club membership. Season passholders will enjoy new perks this season including 24 complimentary ski days at other resorts, and bonus tickets and discounts at Diamond Peak. | diamondpeak.com

October 29-November 18, 2015

BULLETIN BOARD & SUPPORT GROUPS BULLETIN BOARD AAUW Tahoe-Nevada Chapter meets 3rd Wed. 5:30–8:30 p.m. dinner/program, Parasol Building, Incline Village. RSVP cindyfrei@gmail.com or Barbara (775) 832-6977.

Blue Tahoe Toastmasters meets Fri. 7:158:15 a.m., North Tahoe Arts Center, Tahoe City.

(530) 583-4300 or bluetahoetoastmasters.com.

Civil Air Patrol-Tahoe Truckee Composite Squadron meets 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 7 p.m. in the Truckee-Tahoe Airport admin building, Room A. Cadets meet every Thurs. at 6 p.m. at end of Hanger Row C. (530) 587-3642.

The Flying Doctors meet at Truckee Tahoe Airport 1st Wed. 7-8 p.m. Serves Mexico, Central & South America, and migrant labor populations of southeast California. (775) 298-1421.

Jibboom Street Toastmasters meets Wed. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Truckee Airport board room.

Visit jibboomstreet.toastmastersclubs.org.

Mountain High BNI business & professional networking organization meets weekly at The Savvy Dog Tues. 7 a.m. (530) 563-6787.

N. Tahoe Trail Dusters 4WD Club meets 2nd Tues. Sept.-May 7 p.m. at CB’s. (530) 5463642 or (530) 525-1250.

Pet Adoption Days at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe every Sat. noon-2 p.m. at Truckee Corporation Yard. (530) 587-5948.

Public safety tool with Truckee Police Department on road closures, evacuations or other safety issues. Sign up free nixle.com.

Rotary Club of Incline Mon. at noon, Parasol Foundation Bldg., 948 Incline. Mike (775) 831-1672.

Sierra Senior Services provides delivered meals, group activities, medical opportunities, volunteer programs & pancake breakfast.

(530) 550-7600.

Soroptmist International of Truckee Donner meets 2nd Thurs. noon-1 p.m., Zano’s, Truckee.

RSVP info@sittruckeedonner.org.

Tahoe City Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mon. at Rosie’s Café. Connie (530) 583 4416.

Tahoe City Rotary Tues. at 6 p.m. Jake’s on the Lake. Meredith (530) 581-1831.

Tahoe-Incline Rotary Thurs. at 7 a.m. Hyatt Regency. Bruce (775) 833-0136.

Tahoe League for Charity meets 2nd Mon. 11 a.m. at Jake’s, Tahoe City. New members welcome. Visit tahoeleagueforcharity.org.

Teen Center at Boys & Girls Club Mon.-Fri. until 7 p.m. for 7th graders and older in Kings Beach.

Computers, TVs, videogames, books, pool table and board games. Open gym Wed.-Friday 6-7 p.m. (530) 546-4324.

Toastmasters Truckee Talkers meets Tues., noon–1 p.m., Truckee-Donner PUD board room, 11570 Donner Pass Road. (530) 448-6477.

Truckee Family Club Playgroups, mom’s/ dad’s nights out, family outings. (530) 5824175 or truckeefamilyclub.org.

Truckee Rotary Thurs. at noon Truckee Community Rec. Center. Rick (530) 386-5579.

Truckee Sunrise Rotary Tues. at 7 a.m.

Marty’s Café. Eileen (530) 582-2650, x 3661.

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous list of meetings (530) 546-1126.

Al-Anon offers services, local services and meetings. Truckee (530) 587-4385.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Tahoe Forest Hospital. (530) 582-3483.

Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous confidential line for info (775) 849-1151.

Cancer Support Group for patients, family & friends Mon. 6–8 p.m., Medical Office Building, 10956 Donner Pass Road, 2nd floor video conference room. (530) 582-8207.

Caregiver education & navigation workshops to support loved ones through cancer. Covers navigating billing, insurance;

supporting w/proper nutrition; cancer, treatment, diagnosis questions; whole-body wellness. mlarson@tfhd.com.

Co-Dependents Anonymous meets Thurs.

6-7 p.m. at Kings Beach United Methodist Church, 8425 Dolly Varden Ave. Community Recovery Resources about substance abuse for youth, life skills, stop smoking, HIV services and more. 10015 Palisades Dr., Suite 1, Truckee. (530) 587-8194.

Counseling & support with peer counselors.

Confidential session (530) 214-6257.

Depression & Bipolar Support Group Call Kevin for meeting times (888) 544-9991.

Exercise for Energy 6-week class for current & recovering cancer patients provides guidance, support, & tools to maintain health & wellness. E-mail mlarson@tfhd.com.

Food & Resource Support Center hot meals, shower and support services every Thurs. noon, 10111 E. St., Truckee. (530) 582-4079.

Gamblers Anonymous meets Tues. 6:30 p.m., 8321 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. (775) 772-7622.

Grief Support meets 2nd and 4th Tue. 5:30-7 p.m., 10083 Lake Ave., Truckee. (530) 583-3534.

Healing Arts for cancer patients uses art and creative writing to identity & explore feelings, alleviate stress & provide supportive healing.

(530) 582-6438.

Look Good, Feel Better American Cancer Society program to help women overcome appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. (530) 582-8207.

Narcotics Anonymous list of local meetings (530) 546-1116.

Sierra Agape Center offers donationsbased therapeutic services. (530) 414-1885.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) meets 3rd Thurs. at Tahoe Forest Hospital main lobby conference room. (530) 277-1592.

Narcotics Anonymous meets Sun. 7 p.m., 10040 Estates Dr., Truckee; Sat. 7 p.m., 8321 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. (530) 546-1116.

Overeaters Anonymous open to all. Wed. 6:15 p.m., 131 Daggett Way, Stateline. (775) 334-8524 or oa.org.

Renee’s Place gently guides children, teens and families through grieving process in support group or one-on-one. (530) 582-3534.

Tahoe Forest Cancer Center offers free supportive care programs using integrated, wholeperson approach to patients’, families’ & caregivers’ psychosocial needs before, during & after treatment. Visit tahoecancercenter.com.

Tahoe Mother’s Club family support group.

(530) 470-1074 or tahoemothersclub.org.

Tahoe SAFE Alliance provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault & other crisis services. (530) 546-7804 Kings Beach, (530) 582-9117 Truckee, (530) 583-3440 ext. 15, Tahoe City, (775) 298-0010 Incline Village, or 24-hour crisis line (800) 736-1060.

Tahoe Truckee Future Without Drug Dependence is building a healthy community free from drug & alcohol abuse. Volunteers needed. (530) 546-1924 or ttfwdd.com.

Tahoe Young Life for middle & high school kids. (775) 831-1010 or tahoe.younglife.org.

Teen Clinic with birth control education, pregnancy testing, HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, among services.

Ages 12-19. 10075 Levon Ave., #207, Truckee.

(530) 582-7814.

WeCARE! community-based Cancer Peer Navigator program provides one-to-one support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients w/ trained cancer survivors. (530) 582-6367.

Yoga for cancer patients focuses on yoga postures, breathing and meditation to relieve stress, increase body awareness and strengthen. E-mail mlarson@tfhd.com.

Information available online at TheTahoeWeekly.com anytime.

Hiking

OUT & ABOUT

*Trails open depending on conditions.

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

LAKE TAHOE

East Shore

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

North Shore

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Take Hwy. 28 to Crystal Bay and turn left on Reservoir Drive, just past the Tahoe Biltmore Casino. Turn right on Lakeview Avenue, then park before the gate (do not block gate or driveways). May drive to the top when gate is open.

West Shore CASCADE LAKE

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake.

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

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

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

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

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Starting from the 64 Acres parking lot, just south of the Tahoe City wye on Hwy. 89, follow the road along the Truckee River. The paved section turns to a dirt road and after passing the second gate and crossing a small creek, you’ll see the familiar Tahoe Rim Trail blue marker.

Follow the TRT through several gentle switchbacks as you begin to climb. The trail will pass above Granlibakken and continue along the TRT. The climb continues for the first 2 miles until you reach an intersection of trails. Follow the TRT marker for Ward Creek Road for about 1 mile until you reach the meadows. Follow the trail back to 64 Acres.

For an easy, 4-mile alternative, take Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City for 2 miles and turn right on Pineland Drive. Take the left fork at Twin Peak Road, which turns into Ward Creek Boulevard, for 1.5 miles until you see an unmarked, gated road. Park on either side and follow the trail; do not block the gate. TART

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

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Moderate | 9 miles RT | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse. Although the lighthouse was only used from 1916 to 1919 to warn sailors of the dangerous rocks just below the water’s surface, during its short use the lighthouse was considered the world’s highest elevation maritime navigation light. Parking fee.

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

Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes and descriptions.

REGIONAL HIKES ALPINE MEADOWS

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Moderate-Strenuous | 5 miles RT This trail is your best bet for seeing how those snowy slopes look in summertime. This lovely hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram back to Squaw Valley (check schedule in advance).

Follow Squaw Valley Road from Hwy. 89 to the ski area, take a right at the Tram building onto Squaw Peak Road, park at the end (about half a mile up) and follow the sandy path at the end of the condo development to the trailhead.

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DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL Strenuous | Up to 15 miles RT This trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete, the Donner Lake Rim Trail will offer trail users a 23-mile loop through the high country surrounding Donner Lake. Visit tdlandtrust.org for access points.

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP Easy | .5 miles RT This is a short, self-guided nature loop offering a half-hour walk with informational signs along the way that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 West from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit. Follow signs to the Tahoe National Forest Trailhead.

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

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL/MOUNT JUDAH LOOP Moderate | 4.6 miles RT This 4.6-mile loop offers many excellent vista points on the way including awe-inspiring views from the summit of Mount Judah. There is a section of the loop that connects with the Pacific Crest Trail. Pack plenty of water. Take Soda Springs exit off Interstate 80 and follow Donner Pass Road for 3.7 miles and turn onto Mark Lake Road next to Sugar Bowl Academy. Follow signs for the PCT, and then Mount Judah.

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

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Biking

SKI TOUR LEADER

“ Mountain biking helps people

B Y WA R R E N M I L L E R

become environmentalists.

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

–Ned Overend

BIKE & SKATE PATHS BIKE PATH RULES Walk on the left side of the path Ride bikes on the right side of the path Pedestrians must yield to bikes Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side No motorized vehicles Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians Dogs recommended on leash LAKE TAHOE

LAKE TAHOE

North Shore

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

North Shore

East Shore

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

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

Park at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village and ride to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501.

Call for shuttle schedule.

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

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

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

West Shore

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

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

FLUME TRAIL

ALPINE MEADOWS

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

Walk your bike past the guardrail on the east side of the highway at the south end of Midway Bridge, and look for the small, wooden sign marking the Western States Trailhead.

The trail begins to climb, then comes to a trail junction where you will turn right. Climb the switchbacks to the T-junction, then turn left onto a fire road where you will stay right, bringing you to The Wall. When you reach the top, pedal through the gate and straight ahead on the fire road, passing all junctions, then go right at the T. Follow the main fire road as it descends, climbs, then descends again; stay left at the intersection, then right past a fire road and a single track.

Follow the main fire road down until it turns into a paved road, turn right onto Bunker Drive and right again on Fairway Drive. Keep going until you reach Hwy. 89 at the bottom of the hill; cross the highway and turn right onto the paved bike path to enjoy a leisurely ride along the Truckee River back to your car.

(530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Rentals available in the Village at Northstar. Afternoon rates start at 2 p.m., and season passes are available.

Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Thursday Night Cross-Country Race Series is open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. TART TRUCKEE

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

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

BMX BMX TRACK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com The BMX track is at River View Sports Park in Truckee.

Practice Tues. 5-6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5 p.m.-dark. Free.

Races Tues. 6:30 p.m.-dark starting May 8. $10 plus ABA membership.

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

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

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s I stepped off the train in Kitzbühel,

One was to film the European portions of my annual ski film and the second was to lead a tour of 14 skiers on a once-ina-lifetime ski trip. I had promoted this adventure from the stage as I traveled that fall and winter, narrating my film in person.

I was in for a bit of a surprise when I went to the tourist office and discovered that the executive at Scandinavian Airlines who was to make our reservations didn’t think anybody would sign up for the tour so he didn’t bother making reservations either in Kitzbühel or any of the other resorts we would be visiting. I had my work cut out for me. We were somehow able to find a room for everyone in 14 different hotels and pensions.

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COLDSTREAM VALLEY

MOUNTAIN BIKING

A Austria, I had two jobs ahead of me.

“Several people came on the tour because they thought they were hot skiers and would wind up in my annual film. They weren’t as hot as they thought, so that never happened (except in some of the comedy sequences).”

I wired the people in Los Angeles that I had dealt with telling them the problem.

Somebody flew down from Oslo the next day and they were followed a day later by somebody from the airline office in Los Angeles. They assured me that they would visit the rest of the resorts and make things right. Making things right consisted of finding a room in 14 different hotels rather than all in one. Since these people had paid in advance for room and board, it was extremely difficult to figure out where to eat, where to meet and where to ski.

As you can well imagine, my film was put on hold until we sorted out this incredible mess and by the time I got through complaining to the airline, I was able to get the land portion for all of these tourists refunded.

My compensation for selling these 14 round trips from New York to Zurich, Switzerland, was a free ticket and free room and board. We were scheduled to visit Kitzbühel, Zurs, Arosa, Davos and Zermatt and without a reservation at any of them. This was in March at the height of the ski season in Europe and not an easy thing to accomplish. Until they heard that

their land portions of the trip were to be refunded, I had 14 angry customers and I understood their complaints.

After I showed them some of the endless runs in several of the resorts, and they started enjoying the trip, I finally got to take a few shots for my movie.

The cable railways were the highlight of the trip, especially the one in Zermatt, Switzerland. If viewing the Matterhorn in all its glory doesn’t change a person’s perspective on things, I don’t think they have a mind.

In those three weeks, between the 14 people we had good times, but I should’ve learned my lesson and never done a second one. When I stayed in Zurs that first year, I spent four nights sleeping in a small bathroom on a sheet of plywood on top of a bathtub. The good part was that I had a quilt between the plywood and my body.

The bad thing was I couldn’t go to bed until after 11 at night when the bathroom was shut down and when I got dressed for skiing in the morning I had to put all of my clothes and belongings in my suitcase and it was put in a closet somewhere for the day. I think that I led three tours to Europe before I learned my lesson.

To get those European photographs of skiing in the early days, most of the skiing was on south slopes because the Swiss ski resorts had been tuberculosis sanitariums in the years before they were ski resorts.

The only cure for tuberculosis in those days was sunshine and fresh, mountain air.

An Englishman talked one of the hotels in Murren, Switzerland, into staying open during the winter so that he could bring people over to ski and that was the beginning of the European ski resorts.

I have a lot of memorabilia from those days, most of which is in boxes somewhere in the basement of our Orcas Island home.

One thing I do have is no bad memories of those days, only good memories, such as 14 people and myself all clomping onto a Scandinavian Airlines plane in our ski boots to save excess baggage weight. We were only allowed 44 lbs. of stuff when you fly to Europe and a man from Montreal on one of my tours took his 44-lb. curling stone with him instead of a pair of skis. I found out after we got there that he put most of his clothes on under his overcoat to save weight.

Over the years, several people came on the tour because they thought they were hot skiers and would wind up in my annual film. They weren’t as hot as they thought, so that never happened (except in some of the comedy sequences).

The money I saved, of course, was spent on Kodachrome, so I could bring better movies to the audiences across America.  Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

October 29-November 18, 2015

OUT & ABOUT

Fishing

MICKEY’S

BIG MACK CHARTERS

REGULATIONS Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow. org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores.

California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 4 and Sept. 5, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 13.

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR

Spooner Lake is managed as a trophy fishery. It is open all year for catch and keep, with a limit of five trout.

Rowboats, inflatable rafts and float tubes may be used, but no motorized boats. TACKLE/BAIT: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only.

No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

LAKE TAHOE Avoid fishing during times of mirror-like calm, unless fishing deep for Mackinaw. Even a slight surface riffle will break up shadows on the bottom and will partially obliterate the angler from view. Use a light monofilament line. Use long line for trolling or make long casts if fishing from shore.

Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown. TACKLE/BAIT: Flashy lures such as Kastmasters, spinners or spoons. Salmon eggs, power bait or worms are best for stocked rainbows.

AREA LAKES & RESERVOIRS BOCA RESERVOIR Boca is good for early and late shore fishing and is popular for trolling for Rainbow, Brown and Brook. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers for trout near the dam and inlet, power bait or salmon eggs for Rainbow. Flashers and Kokanee bugs are good for trolling for Kokanee.

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SPOONER LAKE

Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30.

Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year.

There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe.

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Among the best trout fishing in California, especially for Rainbow and Brown. TACKLE/BAIT: Power bait, nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Trollers successful with flasher/worm combinations and minnow-imitating lures. Olive or black woolly buggers, nymphs and midges for fly-fishing.

Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs.

Flasher/wedding rings and white corn combos for trolling.

Woolly buggers, nymphs and midges for fly-fishing.

TRUCKEE RIVER

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At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations.

Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season.

Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road). TACKLE/BAIT: Use power bait, salmon eggs and worms.

Artificial lures or flies only in Wild Trout area sections from Trout Creek to Nevada state line; see regulations.

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

(large cabin w/ restroom)

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Coupon good for the entire party.

Limit 1 free game per person per visit.

Not valid with other offers.

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The Fly Fishing Center at Resort at Squaw Creek offers instruction from the basics to guided trips led by certified instructor Matt Heron. Anglers can learn the fundamentals at the Resort’s private, trout-stocked pond; no fishing license is required. The pond is exclusively catch and release and is regularly stocked with trout up to 20 inches.

Fly-fishing classes and excursions are offered, as well as instruction for all ages. (530) 583-6300

Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size.

DONNER LAKE Brown and Rainbow can be expected when shore fishing with good spots at the boat ramp or the west end of the beach. Mackinaws can be found in the shallows during the early season. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs for shore fishing. Top liners use flash/worm combinations or minnow-imitating lures or jig.

MARTIS CREEK RESERVOIR

No Bear Can

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trash enclosure

Rainbow, Brown and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Catch and release only using artificial lures with barbless hooks and no bait. No motorized boats. TACKLE: Nymphs that imitate small fish, woolly buggers.

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For the Kids

EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH | SECRET COVE SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

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COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA NORTH TAHOE BEACH SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK SANDY BEACH

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CARNELIAN BAY BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, in Tahoe City behind the old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Off Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Off Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, 2.5 miles east of Tahoe City

64-ACRE PARK

Hwy. 89, just south of Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

At the corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine Street in Tahoma

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK

I-80 Donner Lake exit

Donner Pass Road, next to the State Park

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Get ready for the winter season Auburn Ski Club is currently accepting enrollment for the upcoming winter sports season for ages 4 to 18. The Super Sliders cross-country program is for 4 year olds and the Cisco Kids downhill skiing program is for 6 year olds. Junior teams and season-long programs are also offered in snowboarding, biathlon and alpine gate training for racers.

For intermediate skiers ages 10 to 15, there is the All Mt. Devo team that explores the mountain, terrain parks and builds skiing skills. Cross-country skiers, ages 9 to 18, can join the Sonics team or the Devo/Comp team for fitness and training for competitions.

The ASC programs are open to everyone.

Throughout the season, clinics and activities for the family are based at the club’s Training Center on Donner Summit at Boreal Mt. Resort. | (530) 426 3313 or auburnskiclub.org

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Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Holiday Ceramics for ages 3 and older on Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 from 9:30 to noon. Start a project in one class and finish it in the next.

The class is $22 per date, plus $6 materials fee. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers discount Saturday swim lessons for children ages 3 and older at the Truckee High School pool. The eight-class winter session is from Nov. 1 to Dec. 20 for $40. The first day of the lesson will be a swim test to determine swimmers level. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Get your B Ball on

18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. TART

Three-day basketball clinics for grades 1 through 6 will be offered for players who want to refine their skills starting on Nov. 2 and Nov. 10 at Truckee Donner Park and Recreation District Community Center. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

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

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

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

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18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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TRUCKEE | (530) 582-7720 > 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 INCLINE VILLAGE | (775) 832-1300 >

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

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KidZone Museum is offering Creative Art on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from Nov. 3 to Nov. 24 and from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5 (not including Christmas break). Kids will create art with watercolors, pastels, clay, wires, textiles and fiber. The fee per session is $110 per child or $100 for museum members.

A Pottery Class is on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from Nov. 19 to Dec. 17.

Children will be introduced to working with clay through manipulation and

exploration. They will learn the techniques of making ceramic ware such as pinch pots, bowls, vases, jewelry and coil and wheel techniques. They will invent their own clay sculpture and masterpieces through imagination and creative expressions. The fee per session is $110 per child or $100 for museum members.

Every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon is Family Fun Friday, a play-based class designed to inspire and enrich kids’ brains, bodies and hearts. Curiosity is treasured and kids are encouraged to feel, touch and learn through sen-sory activities. The class is free with admission and parents must participate. | kidzonemuseum.org

Yoga develops focus Yoga classes for ages 5 to 10 is offered from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Instructors Lisa Stekert and Karen Rodarte will help children develop focus, concentration, strength and balance. Sessions are through Dec. 15 and from Jan. 5 to Feb. 23, 2016, through Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. The fee is $90 for the sevenweek sessions or $15 for drop ins.| (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

A spike in girls’ abilities Peak Volleyball is hosting a volleyball clinic at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Community Recreation Center. The six-session series is designed for fourth- through ninth-grade girls of all experience levels. Players are grouped by experience. The Volleyball Try Out and Season Preparation Clinic is on Mondays and Tuesdays from Nov. 2 to 17 from 4:45 to 6 p.m. The cost is $190. Space is limited to 36 participants. | (530) 448-0519 or peakvolleyballcamps.com

Train to be a babysitter Babysitting classes are for kids in grades 6 and above. Instructor Amanda Oberacker will teach safety, first aid, business basics and creative ways to keep kids entertained. The class will be offered at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center on Wednesdays in two sessions, one in November and one in February to coincide with minimum school days. The fee is $80. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

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Martial arts classes offered A gentle introduction to Aikido from instructors Sally Jones and Kahill Johnson focuses on how to create harmony and cooperation. For ages 13 and older, classes will be on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays through December. The cost is $45 per month for unlimited classes, $25 per month for one class per week and $10 for drop-ins.

Karate, taught by Tony Alteri, Sensei, focuses on conditioning and cardio, kumite, kata and weapons. Classes for ages 11 and younger are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., and are $65 per month.

Classes for ages 12 and older are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and are $75 per month. Advanced classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

There is an optional Saturday class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All classes are offered at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Power to the girl people Kindred Creative Empowerment is accepting online registration now for girls ages 10 to 18. Kindred Creative Empowerment helps boost confidence and empower pre-teens and teens through creativity, conversations and a combination of staff and student support. Sessions at Truckee’s Community Art Center are on Fridays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and feature in-depth, multi-week individual and group projects. Students who have completed 12 sessions have priority to become mentors/interns within Kindred programs and community events. | Register kindredtruckee.org

Join a playgroup WEE play for infants, toddlers and parents takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays in the Rideout Kids’ Play Room in Tahoe City. Children can play games and explore as well as make music and art. The cost is $2. Punch cards are available. | (530) 583-3440

Go to camp when school’s out When school is out for vacation, Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers holiday camps from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center for kindergartners through fifth graders.

A schedule of activities will be available a week before the camps are scheduled; registration is open one month before.

Turkey Camp is offered on Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving, for $39; registration is due by Nov. 20. Winter Wonderland Days are on Dec. 21 through 23 (for $117) and Dec. 28 through 31 (for $156). Registration deadline for both sessions is Dec. 18. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Bring your art home North Tahoe Arts hosts Kids’ Art on select Saturdays for ages 2 to 12. Children can work on art projects in the Corison Loft Gallery from noon to 2 p.m. Artists will volunteer their time to help children discover the fun of creating a unique project, that can be taken home. Parents must remain with the children. Upcoming events include “Make an Ornament” on Dec. 5. | (530) 581-2787

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Recreation Center. The class is on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interior design with bath design is Nov. 2 to Nov. 23 and Holiday Décor is on Nov. 30. The class fee is $125, plus $25 for materials. | (530) 5827200 or tdrpd.org

New art for Kings Beach roundabout

Walk starts off beat

Tahoe Public Art announces that “Swimming With Friends,” a kinetic sculpture proposed by David Boyer to be placed in one of the new Kings Beach roundabouts, has been replaced with “Da O Wa Ga,” a sculpture proposed by Brett Moten of Infinity Forge. The “Friends” piece was selected by the community at a public meeting last March, but because of its kinetic elements, Caltrans cannot have it in the public roadway. TPA is finalizing the details of the placement of “Swimming With Friends” on private property. “Da O Wa Ga” came in third place in the public vote. ”Leaf Sails” by Troy Corliss, the piece selected for the other roundabout, remains planned for installation. “Da O Wa Ga” and “Leaf Sails” will undergo engineering review before final approval is given

by Caltrans.

The Caltrans process, which until recently was halted statewide by the agency for policy updates, is anticipated to take several months. Any inquiries may be sent to tahoepublicart@gmail.com. | tahoepublicart.com

Art Walk Reno on Nov. 5 starts the Off Beat Arts and Music Festival with 14 locations showcasing artwork by local and regional artists. The event starts at 5 p.m. in the plaza at West Street Market. Art Walk tickets can be purchased at Sundance Books and Music or Art Indeed. Purchase a ticket for $5 to get an Art Spot glass for $10. A VIP ticket for $15 includes a limited-edition, hand-painted glass by this month’s featured artists, Angie Terrell and Carlos Martinez.

The Art Walk ends with a raffle at Noble Pie Parlor at 8:15 p.m., with $400 in prizes, including a $200 voucher toward any piece of art on the walk. The after party is at Pignic Pub & Patio with Loud As Folk. A portion of ticket sales and afterparty donations every month goes to a local nonprofit. This month it’s Build Our Center. | artspotreno.com

Da O Wa Ga Brett Moten | Tahoe Public Art Panelists include Brian Bibby, Marvin Cohodas, Catherine Fowler, Gene Hattori and SueAnn Monteleone. Participants may bring as many baskets as they choose for analysis. | nevadaart.org

Art exhibits at SNC Never too early to shop North Tahoe Arts offers Holly Arts Holiday Gift & Craft Faire from Nov. 4 through Jan. 3, 2016. The ARTisan Shop features original, handmade work by local artists: pottery, glassware, jewelry, fine art, photography and more. The Holly Arts exhibit features original art and gift items perfect for holiday shopping, locally handmade jewelry, knitware, natural bath products and paintings from more than 30 local artists. North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 percent discount.

NTA is a Shop Local participant. Present a Shop Local card and receive a sticker for purchases over $25. Collect four stickers from participating retailers and enter to win prizes. The Shop Local program runs from Nov. 27 through December.

The annual Holiday Open House event for North Tahoe Arts is on Dec. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and shop. Refreshments will be served.

Bring the kids to participate in free Kids’ Art Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages get to make an ornament to take home. | northtahoearts.com

Gather ye baskets as ye may In celebration of “TAHOE: A Visual History” and to honor Nevada Day, the E. L. Wiegand Foundation presents free admission and a Native basket event at the Nevada Museum of Art. This day of free activities at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E. L. Wiegand Gallery, is Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors will be treated to free admission and from noon until 4 pm, the public is invited to bring Native American baskets to the museum for analysis by a panel of basket experts.

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Reno Book Arts presents “The Artist’s Book: Divergent Perspectives” through Oct. 30 at the Ron and Maureen Ashley Community Gallery at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. This collection of artists’ books, prints and broadsides is by Northern Nevada artists.

“Transfusion” is a multimedia reconstruction of the electric power transmission system at a human scale. The show features work by Lisa Ward at the Garage Door Gallery at Sierra Nevada College until Oct. 30. | sierranevada.edu

NTA showcases glass, oils North Tahoe Art Center galleries will showcase “Glass Quartet,” the many ways glass can be manipulated into art on display through Nov. 2. Four featured artists working with glass offer pieces ranging from artistic visions to functional beauties. The group, Toni Rockwell, Catherine Strand, Pam Sutton and William Hutchinson, will be on display in the Main Gallery.

In the Corison Loft through Nov. 2, Howard Friedman’s oils, “Lake Tahoe & The Sierras,” will be exhibited. He paints exclusively with a palette knife, applying many layers that give his oils a threedimensional quality. | northtahoearts.com

Ornament fundraiser for NTA North Tahoe Arts is hosting an Outrageous Ornaments Fundraiser and is seeking artists to make an Outrageous Ornament using any medium and donate to NTA to help raise money for its 2016 programs. Donate as many handmade ornaments as you’d like.

Jane Jenny will be conducting a free Outrageous Ornament workshop at her Carnelian Bay studio on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where she’ll supply materials to make ornaments to donate.

For more information, to participate or to register for the workshop, e-mail jane@ jennyent.com.

Learn the art of interior design Instructor Teri Raphael will teach color principles, the psychology of color, color in design, how to read blueprints and make layouts at Truckee’s Community

City life in watercolors Stremmel Gallery in Reno presents “City Light,” an exhibition of new paintings by John Salminen through Nov. 4. Salminen has been internationally recognized for his depictions of city life and command of the transparent watercolor medium. |arts4nevada.org

Years’ worth of oils on canvas Fifth-generation Northern California native Liz Penniman is showing a new body of work entitled “Lines and Fields: Abstract Narrative Paintings.” This is a collection of oil on canvas pieces created in her Truckee art studio over the past two years. The light and shapes unique to the Sierra Nevada landscape inspire her use of color and rhythmic compositional style.

This exhibit runs through Nov. 7 in Carson City at the Western Nevada College in the main gallery.

Three days to get it right “Click-Off Truckee” is on display at Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Community Center. The photography that was entered into the First Annual “Click-Off Truckee” 72-hour photography competition will be included in the exhibit. Sponsored by the Truckee Donner Historical Society, the contest gave participants 72 hours to take and submit photos in four categories that captured the local community. The display will run through January 2016. | tdprd.org

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Carson City Community Center will exhibit “Tow’ring High,” the black and white photography of Deon Reynolds through Nov. 10. Reynolds’ landscape photos depict the small moments of human activity amongst the vast empty landscapes of Nevada. | arts4nevada.org

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200 years of Tahoe art

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Nevada Museum of Art presents “Tahoe: A Visual History,” an art historical survey exhibition spanning two centuries of cultural and creative works by painters, photographers, architects, basket weavers and sculptors. It will be on view until Jan. 10, 2016.

Five years in the making, the exhibition includes historical and contemporary art dedicated to Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass and surrounding regions of the Sierra Nevada.

Ann M. Wolfe, senior curator and deputy director of NMOA, curated the exhibition.

“Tahoe: A Visual History” is organized thematically and chronologically to encourage dialogue among museumgoers.

Key artworks include the baskets of Washoe weaver Dat-so-la-lee, known for the degikup basket form, a 6-by-10foot painting of Donner Lake made by Albert Bierstadt in 1867, photography from Ansel Adams and original drawings

by Frank Lloyd Wright for a proposed 1923 colony at Emerald Bay that was never built. More than 15 contemporary artists will be among the historical heavyweights, including artist Maya Lin who created three sculptures reflecting the Tahoe watershed.

North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is designed to allow artists and novice artists to work on individual projects.

Bring equipment, easels and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids’ Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. | (530) 581-2787

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Exhibition redefines, tricks “Recycled Habits | Trickster Ways” at OXS Gallery in Carson City features the work of Reno artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff through Dec. 18.

McNamara’s pieces are manipulated and transformed, combined and worked into the service of visual statements.

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ckee Community Rec. Center A 488-page hardcover book of the same name, authored by Wolfe, designed by Kit Hinrichs and co-published by Skira Rizzoli and NMOA, is on sale in the Museum store and select bookstores, as well as at amazon.com.

There are a number of special events associated with the exhibit including: Marvin Cohodas talking about the lake’s native basketry on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.; Catherine Fowler and Darla Gary-Sage discussing Washoe basketry on Nov. 6 at 12 p.m.; Alfred Harrison talking about Lorenzo Latimer at Lake Tahoe on Nov. 13 at 12 p.m.; The Folk & the Lore on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.; and Washoe Burden Basket Weaving workshop with Sue Coleman on Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Web site for details. | (775) 329-3333 or nevadaart.org

Visually they tell a story Philip Zimmermann uses photography and design to create visual narratives that unfold within the time and space of the book. An exhibition will feature Zimmermann’s individual and collaborative artist books and printer’s proof sheets from Black Rock Press in the Jot Travis Building at University of Nevada, Reno, through Nov. 7. | arts4nevada.org

defining the object, then obscuring and re-defining the piece.

An exhibit reception is on Nov. 3 and 5 at 7:30 pm., with artists’ talks beginning at 6:15 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. | nevadaculture.org

The art often overlooked “Industrial Art” is on display at the Carson City Library until Nov. 19. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition embraces the area’s design and manufacturing community. |arts4nevada.org

Evolving as time marches on Katie Lewis’ exhibition, “Divergence,” presents an installation that revolves around the transformation of common materials over time. It is on display through January 2016 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. | arts4nevada.org

Family tradition honored “Ranching in the High Desert: Five Generations, One Family” is on display until August 2016 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. The story of one of the most rugged and resilient of Nevada families will be told in the photography of Jeff Scheid. | arts4nevada.org 23

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Australia?

2. MOVIES: Who won the 1961 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “West Side Story”?

3. MUSIC: Who is honored in the song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John?

4. HISTORY: Who called Dec. 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy”?

5. NATURAL WORLD: What are the seeds of castor bean plants used to produce?

6. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Barry Lyndon”?

7. ENTERTAINERS: What famous actor who once played James Bond also was a contestant in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol, what present was sent on the 11th day?

9. TELEVISION: When did the award-winning kids’ show “Sesame Street” go on the air?

10. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with discovering quarks?

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It was noted 20th-century American poet Hart Crane who made the following sage observation: “One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones to form themselves into the proper patterns at the right moment.”

Differences: 1. Cap is different, 2. Stripe is missing, 3. Sign is missing, 4. Bow is smaller, 5. Balloon is missing, 6. Sweater design is different.

The mathematician had a really unrealistic hope. I reckon you could call it “pi in the sky.”

1. Canberra, 2. Rita Moreno, 3. Marilyn Monroe, 4. Franklin Roosevelt, asking for a declaration of war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 5. Ricin, a toxic poison, 6. William Thackeray, 7. Sean Connery, 8. 11 pipers piping, 9. 1969, 10. Murray Gell-Mann

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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

You are in a revolutionary mood. Entertaining new strategies and philosophies too is implied. Yet in order to advance you must be willing to invest. This could imply time and energy at least as much as actual money, but probably all of the above. As long as the venture appears solid and worthwhile you will proceed happily. But do a double take on the fine print just to be sure.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

A process of deep change continues to unfold in your life. It may feel like you have entered some kind of metamorphosis chamber. The good news is this parallels the caterpillar entering the cocoon to emerge transformed as a butterfly. The sobering part is that it will take about 30 months.

There are ever other cycles at play and it might help to learn more about them.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

You are in the process of presenting a new you to the world. You are still early in this momentum so it may feel a bit awkward at first.

However, you are determined to do whatever it takes. This is an adventurous and expansive time generally. With your sights set on the long-term this focus requires sober and calculated risk.

Scorpio time is one of healing for you.

Your focus will ideally include preparing for winter which includes building your immune system.

There is reason to say you have come through a lot over the past few years and therefore focusing to restore your center and fortify your constitution is extra wise now. Whether physically, mentally or emotionally, build your strengths.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) You are in a philosophical and expansive mood. Thoughts, reflections and questions about the deeper meaning of life and or larger realities in the world are running through your mind. Closer to home, you are determined to persevere and push through any obstacles. Family comes first in your mind and you are and have been extra focused to make every effort to succeed.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A busy time continues. You may feel stretched and tired as a consequence. Yet, you also feel determined to get things done. This has been true close to home but now the focus turns to more playful and social activities. Yet, at deeper levels the impulse to gain new knowledge and perhaps increase your skills is steadily rising. This will increase over the coming weeks.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

A busy time clearing away the old to make way for the new continues. Cleaning corners and closets is likely. This may also include old attitudes, perceptions and lifestyle patterns as much as actual stuff. But now you are ready to socialize more. Cultural events and communal gatherings are gaining your attention again. Strike a balance for best results.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Your sights are set on making key improvements to increase returns. You have come to an important juncture that requires that you strengthen your overall foundation. While this includes your overall level of health, it also points to financial considerations. You may also want to direct this focus on improvement to your home.

There is no rush to finish but get going now.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Shifts and changes on relationship fronts are underway. This generally implies expansion but you have to be willing to make the extra effort.

These efforts include taking full responsibility for the quality or lack thereof in your relationships. It is important that you make every effort to make improvements in your social outreach.

You have entered an expansive cycle in your life. Inspirations and perhaps challenging circumstances as well are requiring new strategies and approaches. The theme will increase over the coming weeks. This is a call to break through old patterns. You may well need the assistance of others and the good news is that you will get it if you make the effort to engage their talents and resources.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You remain extra busy and on a variety of levels both within and without. You are challenged to give more than usual and in the face of lingering worries and doubts. Fortunately, your resolve and capacity to make the extra efforts is active. This overall tone will continue for another few weeks anyway so be patient and find reason to be happy and grateful along the way.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Over the past few weeks it is likely that key events occurred that are serving to change your overall perspective. Much is stirring within as well. In some respects this includes inner work to overcome subconscious fears and doubts. A rather steep learning curve is also implied. The good news is that you are ready to increase your knowledge and broaden your horizons.

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Chasing toys is his second favorite activity. Watch him roll around and show off his toys for you when he’s feeling spunky.

Looking for a cat that can show you the world? Abu loves to be brushed (it’s how his handsome fur coat stays looking silky smooth), sit on laps and watch birds on TV or in real life.

4- to 5-year-old DMH dilute Calico.

Very friendly. Likes to sit on your shoulder. Shy with other cats at first.

Very petite girl. Ideal home is quiet home with no small children.

Finn loves to explore the outdoors.

Whether it be a walk, hike, run or smelling the flowers, Finn is in his element in nature.

Finn

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

2 015 winter weather & looking ahead this had happened a decade or two earlier, we would have been toast. Ski areas that did not have snowmaking or enough of it in 2015 didn’t have a chance.

“It’s time to put these bleak statistics in the rearview mirror. There is a strong El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean, which will most likely have a strong influence on this winter’s storm patterns in the Tahoe Sierra.”

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n the West, precipitation (rain combined with melted snow) is usually measured in water years as opposed to calendar years.

In the Sierra Nevada, the water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Historically, Oct. 1 is the date of minimum stream and reservoir levels in California, as well as the start of the rainy season. In the mountains virtually all precipitation occurs between Nov. 1 and May 1, so it makes sense to measure annual precipitation seasonally.

Since the 2015 water year wrapped on Sept. 30, let’s take one last look at last winter. Although 2015 was indeed a record breaker for its minimum snowfall, precipitation in the region was almost respectable. Surprised? Winter 2015 was characterized by prolonged dry spells interrupted by moisture-laden Atmospheric Rivers that delivered significant rain to the Tahoe Sierra, but with snow only at the higher elevations.

These Atmospheric River (AR) storms, known colloquially as a Pineapple Express, are a big deal when it comes to winter weather. On average, about 30 to 50 percent of annual precipitation on the West Coast occurs in just a few AR events, and they are a vital component in our winter climate. These relatively narrow and slowmoving bands about 250 to 300 miles wide, draw deep subtropical moisture across the Pacific Ocean past Hawaii.

Driven by high-altitude winds, an AR can move huge amounts of water in the atmosphere. A strong event can transport an amount of water vapor equivalent to the volume of water flowing near the mouth of the Mississippi River. California typically experiences up to six ARs each winter, and they can collectively provide nearly half of the state’s freshwater supply.

At the Central Sierra Snow Laboratory near Donner Pass, lab manager Randall Osterhuber measured nearly 42 inches of precipitation during the 2015 water year.

That’s only about 20 percent less than the 51.5 inches measured in an average year.

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Southern Pacific Railroad crews shovel snow sheds on April 30, 1983. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

2015; even 2014 had less precipitation than last winter.

Snowfall, however, is a much different story. Only 130 inches of snow were tallied in 2015 at the lab, which is located at 6,883 feet in elevation. That is way off the normal 34 feet that usually buries the area each winter. It ranks as the No. 1 least snowy winter since snowfall measurements began in 1879. That broke the long-held miserly record of 153 inches set in 1881. Two years ago, everyone thought the winter of 2013 was really lame for poor snowfall, but that year 215 inches fell at the lab, about 7 feet more than 2015.

These numbers clearly illustrate how deplorable last winter was snow-wise in the Tahoe Sierra. Thank goodness for resort investment in expanded snowmaking systems and state-of the-art grooming machines that made many ski days quite enjoyable. If

The April 2015 survey of snowpack water content was the lowest in a century and the worst of record. Out of five measurements taken once a month from January to May, the April survey is the most critical for forecasting runoff because statistically it represents the maximum water content in the Sierra snowpack. These data are crucial for water management in California and western Nevada.

At the majority of survey sites located in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe basins, new record-low water measurements were set.

Four of the snow course locations in our immediate area date back to 1910 and are the oldest in the United States thanks to Dr. James Church, a University of Nevada, Reno professor who established them in his early efforts to predict runoff in the Truckee River.

Two of the upper elevation courses, Ward Creek #2 and Donner Summit, set new minimum records for water content.

This year, the Ward Creek site was snow free on April 1 for the first time since the course was established in 1913. Out of nine courses in the Tahoe Basin, Mount Rose was the only one with snow in the April snow survey. There are four, centuryold snow courses in the area, and only Mount Rose (1910) had measureable water content coming in at the third lowest after 1926 and 1931. Mount Rose’s high elevation above 9,000 feet made a big difference

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in 2015, a winter when mostly rain fell below 7,500 feet.

The length of the current drought at four years is well within the natural variability expected in our erratic, Western climate, but lack of snowfall in 2015 was extreme and unprecedented. There has been a trend for significantly drier than normal Januaries in the past decade.

Normally the wettest month of the year, in January 2015 virtually no precipitation fell. Even during January 2011, a Top 10 snowfall winter, the month was below normal in precipitation.

In San Francisco, the month of January in 2015, 2014 and 2013 all rank in the top five driest since records began in 1850. Since 2005, January precipitation is off about 30 percent, a significant deviation from the average. It’s difficult to reach seasonal norms with snowfall and precipitation when January is dry as a bone. Those three winters also all rank in the Top 10 for least annual snowfall at Donner Pass.

But it’s time to put these bleak statistics in the rearview mirror. There is a strong El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean, which will most likely have a strong influence on this winter’s storm patterns in the Tahoe Sierra. The two previous ENSO events of this magnitude occurred during the winters of 1983 and 1998. Both were exceptionally wet. I’ll review those two extraordinary years in future columns.

No matter what the winter of 2016 has in store for us, our mountain weather has the ability to change moods in a flash, so visitors and locals should always pay attention to the forecast and keep their eyes glued to the sky. Author Robert Heinlein got it right when he wrote, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.”  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Nostalgia

SUCCUMBING TO SNOW Hail and snow along the coast indicated the strong weather system originated in the Gulf of Alaska. With significant cold air support and plenty of moisture these dynamic storms slam into the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada with blizzard conditions that can be overwhelming.

A determined James Reed and the battered people being rescued in the Donner Party found out first hand. On March 5, 1847, the struggling party reached Summit Valley near Donner Pass, where they rested for the night.

Exposed and starving, they were battered by the worse storm of the winter.

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

Photo courtesy Mark McLaughlin

October 29-November 18, 2015

The LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

CALENDAR OCTOBER 29NOVEMBER 19, 2015 CASINO SHOWS

Music SCENE Brüka Theatre

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Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with James Stephens III until Nov. 1, Scott Record from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15, and John Henton and David Gee from Nov. 25 to 29. Wed.Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com

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The Utility Players | Sands Regency Created and hosted by Jessica The-Jester Levity, The Utility Players have been playing together for more than six years; every improv show is a unique co-creation between The Utility Players and the crowd (only 125 tickets available each show). The show features 90 minutes of hard-hitting, sidesplitting, classic short-form improv comedy in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Rates R. $15.

Show times 8 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 5 (no show Nov. 7 or 21). | sandsregency.com

THEATER “Clown Bar” | Good Luck Macbeth Good Luck Macbeth and Vaude Villain Entertainment are teaming up to bring “Clown Bar,” a film noir-inspired production following a former clown who returns to the seedy underground of the crime world. Show times 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31. | goodluckmacbeth.org “Mary Poppins” | Western Nevada Music Theatre Hold on to your hat. The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is offering a magical celebration for its 25th anniversary this fall, the Broadway blockbuster “Mary Poppins.” Show times Friday & Saturday Nov. 6-21, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 15, 21 & 22.

Tickets $25-$28. | wnmtc.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

2015-16 SEASON

Nov. 4-8 Biggest Little Theatre Festival Nov. & Dec. dates “The Buttcracker 6: Underland” Jan. & Feb dates “The Diary of Anne Frank”

Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. Laugh Factory will be open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows on Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m.

See Mitch Fatel until Nov. 1, Carl Labove Nov. 3 to 8, Don Friesen Nov. 10 to 15, and Rich Hall from Nov. 17 to 22. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com “Saltoriya” | Eldorado Casino “Saltoriya” is combines awe-inspiring, internationally acclaimed performers, acrobats, daredevil stunts and comedy in an exhilarating, uplifting experience. The show combines feats of athleticism, comedy, original music and choreography. It celebrates magnificent physical movements of world-class performers with universal and timeless appeal. Cirque-style productions bring amazing elements of the traditional circus to another level of excitement and aesthetics. “Saltoriya” features a cast of incredibly talented American and European performers including acrobats, clowns, jugglers and dancers. The audience will see comedians, unicycle masters, a ladder balancing act, contortion-hand balancing, a hula-hoop act and a daring motorcycle globe act. Show times are at 7 p.m. Tues.-Sun. and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday until Nov. 15. Starting at $26.95. | eldoradoreno.com

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March “The Shapes of Things” March 10-12 “Snow White & Rose Red” Theatre for Children The 2015-16 season will feature productions centered on the theme “Raise Your Voice.” | Courtesy Brüka Theatre

T offering avant-garde productions for he Brüka Theatre in Reno has been

the last 23 years, and this year’s season is diverse and exciting.

“Our mission is create and share innovative theatre,” says producing artistic director Mary Bennett. She notes that each season they choose a theme or vision statement and each production is chosen around that particular theme. This year the theme is “Raise Your Voice.” The productions might influence and inspire people with dreams or be about people that are disenfranchised or have been victims and need to be heard, she says.

the thespians have to act out the play in the Ballet’s absence. The performance has been noted as hilarious and ridiculous and runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19.

This season is filled with thoughtprovoking theater productions which include, “The Diary of Anne Frank;” “The Shape of Things,” which is labeled as a

“ Brüka is about pushing us to be who we are and proud of what we do. We are a professional theater and we look to create a professional theater experience with a pioneer spirit that is magical.”

“Think respect, inspire, educate and inform, the theater looks to push the boundaries to help people think about things,” she said.

The season kicked off with the play “Desert Cities” about a woman who wants to be a writer but can only write about the truth. The show examines the nature of what is the truth and how one person’s truth is a perception and how one see the layers of truth.

Next up, Brüka Theatre presents The Biggest Little Theatre Festival from Nov. 4 to 8. The festival highlights five original plays, each a one-hour production. Each production is unique and chosen from playwrights who submitted to the theater and are chosen specifically for his or her artistic creativity and uniqueness.

And, then there is the Brüka Theatre’s annual production, “The Buttcracker 6: Underland.” A parody based on the Nutcracker Suite, Bennett describes the story of a Russian Ballet Company in Reno that can’t get across the bridge and

- Mary Bennett

witty and smart lie beneath the studied art of cruelty; “Death Trap,” a mysteriously decadent and thrilling comedy; and “Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play,” described as a mythically sly and bracing dark comedy.

Rounding out the season is “Malvolio or What You Will” about a transgender person in an intolerant society.

“Brüka is about pushing us to be who we are and proud of what we do. We are a professional theater and we look to create a professional theater experience with a pioneer spirit that is magical. We hope to create a standard for art,” Bennett explains. “We want to keep artists in

April & May dates “Deathtrap” May 21 “Brüka Prom: A Shakespearean Ball” June “Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” July “Malvolio or What You Will”

Reno and to know they have a home here.

Reno is an incredible place to have a base doing theater work here and enjoying a wonderful quality of life.”

In addition to performances, the Brüka Theatre also hosts the Artist in the House series, presenting workshops and classes for the community with one-day classes for improv, costume and makeup.

“Theater is blossoming in Reno and it blossoms because of the artists that want to perform. Brüka wants to help give opportunities to artists to create. We are

Brüka Theatre in Reno has been offering avant-garde productions for the last 23 years. | Courtesy Brüka Theatre

artists that run a theater and we honor the art that we’ve done for years,” said Bennett.

“We have seven working theaters in Reno we are on the cutting edge of things happening in Reno,” she added.  The Brüka Theatre is located at 99 North Virginia St. in Reno. For more information, season passes or tickets, visit bruka.org.

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C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 19, 2015 OCT. 29 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Christopher Paul Sterling Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

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

Drought Relief Cabo Wabo Harvey’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke XHale 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jazz Night w/Cece Gable & John Shipley We Olive and Wine Bar 5:30 p.m.

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Dirty Bourbon River Show The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Haster, Scarlet Stain Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Josh Budro Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

American Made Cabaret Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Chris Clouse Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Clown Bar” Good Luck MacBeth 7:30 p.m.

“Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Rex Meredith Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

OCT. 30 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Monster Ball Hacienda del la Sierra 5 p.m.

Erica Lee Sunshine Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band SLT Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

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

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Love Cats Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

The Podunk Poets Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Greg Golden Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Rusted Root w/Mojo Green Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Born Dead Productions Zombie Ball 2015 Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Caribbean Vibes Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Fortress Halloween Metal Bash Tahoe Art Haus 9:30 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Audio 1 & DJ Josbeatz Peek Harvey’s Lake Tahoe 10:30 p.m.

Audio 1 Peek Nightclub Harrah’s 11:45 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

HQ Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

TREY STONE was recently inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame inductee Lake Tahoe musician Trey Stone was recently inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame. A behind-the scenes-pioneer of the 70s Soul Funk explosion, Stone was a key player in the Dance & Funk sound and has contributed his talents as a multi-instrumentalist (guitar/keyboards/ vocals) and/or writing and production to dozens of hit recordings. Smash hits include Rose Royce’s “Car Wash,” “Smiling Faces,” “The Undisputed Truth,” “What’s Bootsy Doing’?,” 28

See the YARDBIRDS at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Nov. 7.

and Bootsy Collins and Dee Lite’s “Groove is in the Heart.” Stone was nominated for a Grammy for his work on “Kissing You” with Keith Washington, which also earned him a gold record with Warner Bros.

Bringing his talents to South Lake Tahoe for more than a decade ago, Stone has become one of the most sought-out performers in the Lake Tahoe and the Northern California region. | facebook.com

RENO & BEYOND Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Mark Castro Band David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Snake Oil Sinners, Brews & Boos Festival Nugget Sparks 7 p.m.

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Dirty Bourbon River Show The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

American Made Cabaret Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan Sapphire Harrah’s Reno 8 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Soul Slap Live Soul St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Rebel Yell Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Wild Erotic Ball Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Dale Poune Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis Casino 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Slasher Halloween Party Edge Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Bob Richards NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Clown Bar” Good Luck MacBeth 7:30 p.m.

Rex Meredith Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

“Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Hart Reno Events Center 8 p.m.

Thunder From Down Under Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

Special Events Brews & Boos Beer Fest Nugget 8 p.m.

SATURDAY | OCT. 31 AT THE LAKE Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Podunk Poets Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Creepers Ball w/Tainted Love Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Heavy Halloween Psychedelic Laboratory Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m.

Halloween Party Jake’s on the Lake 9 p.m.

Halloween Party Moody’s 9 p.m.

Halloween Bash w/DJ Trek XHale 9 p.m.

Caribbean Vibes Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Rocking Dead Halloween Bash w/Cover Me Bad Vinyl Hard Rock 10 p.m.

Exotic Halloween Bash Opal Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Circus of Sin Harrah’s Tahoe 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Peek’s Circus of Sin w/DJ Eric Dlux & DJ RickGee Harrah’s 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Quinceanera Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Halloween Party w/Vice Versa, Noizechemists, Redrew Knitting Factory 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Poco Boomtown 7 p.m.

American Made Cabaret Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan Sapphire Harrah’s Reno 8 p.m.

Helloween Bass Bash w/Future Strong 1 Up 8 p.m.

Dirty Bourbon River Show The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Poco Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Rebel Yell Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Suspect Zero 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis Casino 10 p.m.

Made Monster Edge Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado Novi 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

October 29-November 18, 2015

C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 19, 2015 DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

“Clown Bar” Good Luck MacBeth 7:30 p.m.

The Utility Players Comedy Improv Sands Regency 8 p.m.

Special Events Nevada Day Parade Carson City Haunting of the Opera House Virginia City 7 p.m.

NOV. 1 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

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

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

RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

P’Opera! Sierra Music Society Center for Spiritual Living 5:30 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Cliff Porter Trio The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Point House Band Jam Session The Point 7 p.m.

Carson Chamber Singers St. Peter’s Episcopal 7 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

Periscope Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

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

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

NOV. 2 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Tahoe Truckee School of Music Rubicon Pizza 5:30 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Cliff Porter Trio The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Bryan McPherson & Josuah Knight Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Britt Straw Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

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Nov. 10 | 9 p.m. | Moe’s Original Barbecue | Tahoe City $13-$15 | 21+

Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Cliff Porter Trio The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Crowbar w/Weight of the Tide, Shattered Sun, Ol’Goat, Aequorea PB&J’s 7 p.m.

The Shipley’s Jazz Jam Sassafras 7 p.m.

Carson Chamber Singers St. Peter’s Episcopal 7:30 p.m.

Shattered Sun PB&J’s 8 p.m.

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

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

NOV. 4 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

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

L-Cubed UNR Randal Rotunda 12 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Cliff Porter Trio The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Machine Head Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Left of Centre Brews Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

DJ Terry Melody Grand Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

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A Trampled by Turtles, guitar player fter a packed touring season with

Dave Simonett is hitting the road solo. The group is taking a nine-month break from touring, possibly the longest in their career, and Simonett is taking advantage of the opportunity to travel on his own.

“When you tour with a band you travel at night, so you don’t get to see as much.

That’s one of the reasons I wanted to do a solo trip. You get a lot of thinking and writing dine,” said Simonett. He’s taking the experience a step further, requesting that the musicians that open at each show

them an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and last winter they headlined the WinterWonderGrass Festival at Squaw Valley.

When he’s not playing with Trampled

by Turtles, Simonett has been working on a side project, “Dead Man Winter,” which strays away from the Turtle’s signature acoustic harmonies and heads into traditional rock ‘n’ roll.

“It’s fun to play electric guitar with a band again. It’s loose rock; we’re a band recording live in a room. It’s a loose fun way to record,” said Simonett.

“ There’s this little pocket of Minnesota kids that live in Tahoe. It’s like a home away from home. It’s always one of the places I wish I could stay longer.”

on this tour be ones that he hasn’t worked with before.

“Every night is a surprise,” he said of the two-week tour.

Simonett began playing music as a kid.

He took piano lessons throughout his childhood and picked up his first guitar at 17.

“My friend taught me some chords and I was hooked. I began playing open mics before I had any business being on a stage,” said Simonett. However, his drive to perform is contradictory to his shy demeanor.

“I don’t like being the center of attention and having everyone look at you, which is what happens every time you walk on stage,” he says. However, once the music starts flowing everything is good.

Simonett began playing with Trampled

by Turtles in Duluth, Minn. In 2013, the band quickly gained a loyal following on the Midwestern festival circuit. With each new album, the band has earned new fans.

Their rapidly growing popularity earned

The band, which includes Turtles bass player Tim Saxhaug and a slew of Minnesota players is slated to release their first EP in January 2016, however Simonett says its evolving into a fulllength album.

The solo tour will be a return to music in its simplest form. Just Simonett and his guitar. He sites musicians such as Bob Dylan as a major influence, but he has a hard time settling on that answer.

“I think everything I’ve ever heard has influenced me in some way. Every song heard while camping or on a road trip has had some impact,” he said. Heading to Tahoe is always a special experience for Simonett and the rest of the Trampled by Turtles crew.

“There’s this little pocket of Minnesota kids that live in Tahoe. It’s like a home away from home. It’s always one of the places I wish I could stay longer” said Simonett.  For more information, visit moesoriginalbbq.com.

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Struts

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Biggest Little Theater Festival Bruka Theater “Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Grim & Fischer” University of Nevada, Reno. 7:30 p.m.

Theo Von Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Special Events Offbeat Art & Music Festival Reno venues

Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | $8-$10 Knitting Factory | Reno, Nev.

A UK-BRED BAND full of reckless swagger and catchy hooks, the Struts are returning the sweet and dirty spirit of glam to modern rock ‘n’ roll. Having already taken Europe by storm with such feats as opening for the Rolling Stones before a crowd of 80,000 in Paris last year, the L.A.-based, four-piece is now breaking through to American audiences with their exhilarating debut EP “Have You Heard.” | re.knittingfactory.com

Reno Philharmonic Classix Two

Nov. 8 | 4 p.m. | Nov. 10 | 7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Center for Performing Arts Reno, Nev. A WEST COAST PREMIERE woven with the sounds of classical ballet and Spanish flamenco bring the Reno Phil’s Classix Two to life for an explosive performance featuring Manual Barrueco on guitar. The orchestral lineup features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ballet music from “Idomeneo, K. 367,” the “Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet FantasyOverture,” the Jonathan Leshnoff “Guitar Concerto,” a Reno Phil-commissioned piece and West Coast premiere, and concluding with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio’s “Espagnol, op. 34.” | renophil.com

NOV. 6 | FRIDAY NOV. 4 | WEDNESDAY CONTINUED...

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Biggest Little Theater Festival Bruka Theater “Grim & Fischer” University of Nevada, Reno. 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Offbeat Art & Music Festival Reno venues

NOV. 5 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Live music Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Now You Hazz Moody’s 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Armed for Apocalypse, Catharsus Better Left Unsaid Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Chamomile & Whiskey The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Chad Bushnell Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Asphalt Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Saddle Tramps Cargo 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Left of Centre Brews Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Twiddle + The Werks

Nov. 14 | 9 p.m. | Free | 21+ Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

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TWIDDLE SPINS TALL TALES over an intricate soundscape of hi-def shred.

Their fresh multi-genre approach conjures up jazz, classical and bluegrass, but above all, masterfully blends reggae and funk.

Obliterating laws of improvisation, their complex arrangements never fail to leave crowds lusting for more. With sage songwriting and unmatched variety, Twiddle’s thrilling infancy continues to exceed all expectation.

The Werks produce a dance party that can be appreciated by a majority of musical tastes. Known for fusing psychedelic shredding guitar, wailing organ of jam and classic rock with funk slap bass, synthesizers and modern dance beats, The Werks create their own style of music. Their unique style of performing is affected and manipulated by the energy of the audience, guaranteeing that each show will be different and memorable. | crystalbaycasino.com

AT THE LAKE Live music Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Big Red Carson Station 8 p.m.

Miss Lonely Hearts Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Moondog Matinee Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Naïve Melodies Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Audio 1 Peek Nightclub Harrah’s 11:45 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Off Beat Arts & Music Festival Studio on 4th 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Atlas Frame, Man the Tanks, Empty Beds, Gina Rose Band, Idol Smasher Knitting Factory 7:30 p.m.

Chamomile & Whiskey The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Chad Bushnell Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Collective Soul Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Asphalt Cowboys Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Keith Allen Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Left of Centre Brews Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Bob Richards NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ RickGee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.

October 29-November 18, 2015

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Biggest Little Theater Festival Bruka Theater “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 7:30 p.m.

“Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Leif Skyving Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Theo Von Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events Offbeat Art & Music Festival Reno venues

NOV. 7 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Yardbirds South Shore Room Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Miss Lonely Hearts Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Metal Shop Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Sneakymoto & Joelstadamus Red Room Crystal Bay Club 11:30 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Peter and Wendy” South Tahoe Middle School 3 & 6 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Asphalt Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Fantasies in Chocolate Summit Pavilion Grand Sierra Resort 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Shaken Not Stirred Living the Good Life 7 p.m.

Soluanum, Crotalus, Undercities, Scattered Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Chamomile & Whiskey The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Chad Bushnell Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Dwight Yoakum Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Godsmack Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

Godsmack Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

Keith Allen Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

KTHX Birthday Party w/Houndmouth Cargo 9 p.m.

Adventure Club Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Brews Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado Novi 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Biggest Little Theater Festival Bruka Theater “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 7:30 p.m.

“Grim & Fischer” University of Nevada, Reno. 7:30 p.m.

Theo Von Pioneer Underground 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Taste of Home Cooking School Nugget 2 p.m.

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NOV. 8 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Richard Blair Cottonwood 6:30 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

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

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

RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Reno Phil Classix Two Pioneer Center 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Point House Band Jam Session The Point 7 p.m.

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Mariana’s Trench Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Motown Brunch w/Pat Esters & Velvet Sassafras 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Left of Centre Brews Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

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

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rapture, Blister, Burn” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

Biggest Little Theater Festival Bruka Theater “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 2 p.m.

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estled along the legendary shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe, SnowGlobe Music Festival is equal parts music festival, winter expedition and New Year’s Eve celebration on the South Shore from Dec. 29 to 31. Combining the world’s leading artists with one of the world’s most unique winter environments, SnowGlobe presents a unique outdoor winter experience.

This year’s festival is headlined by Jack Ü, Kaskade, Dillon Francis and Chet Faker, with dozens of artists taking the stage to ring in the New Year. SnowGlobe embraces the culture of Tahoe with local vendors bringing handmade crafts and food, and big-air exhibitions featuring some of the area’s best ski and snowboard athletes. And, don’t miss the late-night after parties at venues throughout South Lake Tahoe.

SnowGlobe Music Festival Dec. 29-31 | South Lake Tahoe $189-$449

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival April 1-3 | Olympic Valley $129-$498

Bluegrass in the mountains The WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival has released its line up for its return to Squaw Valley from April 1 to 3. The festival features craft brews and bluegrass featuring Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon and Elephant Revival. Northern California-native and world-renowned bassist/vocalist from Primus, Les Claypool will be gracing the stage in Tahoe with his bluegrass act, Duo De Twang. Travelin’ McCoury’s, Brothers Comatose, Dustbowl Revival and Shook Twins will also be performing, adding to the stellar line up.

Additional artists include members of Fruition, Scott Law & Ross James’ Cosmic Twang, Mandolin Orange and more.

California and Nevada craft breweries will be pouring signature brews from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day in the two, heated beer tents. Both brew tents include side stages surrounded by hay bales and whiskey barrels, hosting raucous bluegrass jams. Tickets and passes for WinterWonderGrass are on sale now. | winterwondergrass.com

To get everyone pumped for this year’s festival, SnowGlobe is releasing playlists from the artists playing on its Facebook page.

Festival passes and single-day tickets are on sale, with the best prices up for grabs now. | snowglobemusicfestival.com 31

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Saddle Tramps, Soft White Sixties Moondog Matinee

SOFT WHITE SIXTIES

NOV. 11 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

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AT THE LAKE

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Combine that with the working class soul of Soft White Sixties and the sultry blues of Moondog Matinee and you’ve got a night to remember. | cargoreno.com

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Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.

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

AT THE LAKE

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Joel Hill Roadshow Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

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Karaoke West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

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Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

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Cottonwood Jam w/Ben Martin Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Michael Menert & Pretty Fantastics w/Star Ro Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Dave Simonett of Trampled Turtles w/Willy Tea Taylor Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Mile High Jazz Band w/Cindee LaVal Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Reno Phil Classix Two Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.

Damned Age & Crooked Captain Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

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

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Cherub w/Hippie Sabotage & Shooka Cargo 9 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Loon” University of Nevada, Reno. 7:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

L-Cubed UNR Randal Rotunda 12 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Desperados Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

The Struts w/Andrew Watt Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Red Picott Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Rock for Warriors w/Trapt, Adelitas Way, Seasons Cargo 6 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Open Mic Comedy 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

NOV. 12 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

The Chuck Hughes Trio Moody’s 8 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Desperados Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Soul Scratch The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

The Soul Persuaders Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Mac Miller, Gold Link, Domo Genesis, Alexander Spit Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

NOV. 13 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Friday the 13th w/Yarn, Jenni Charles & Jessie Dun Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore The Carolyn Sills Combo Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Abbey & The Myth Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Guitar Town Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Gipsy Moon Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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

David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Bob Richards NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ RickGee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance 20th Annual Riverdance Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m.

“Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 7:30 p.m.

Jo Koy Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

NOV. 14 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Diamond Rio Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore LedZep Again Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Twiddle & The Werks w/BLVD Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Guitar Town Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

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Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Soul Scratch The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Soul Persuaders Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Mike Furlong Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

The House Party Tour Knitting Factory 9 p.m.

November 14th and 21st 5pm to 8pm RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Blue Jeans Ball Peppermill 5:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Soul Scratch The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Soul Persuaders Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

John Dawson Band Gilley’s Nugget 8 p.m.

Mike Furlong Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Steve Aoki Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

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RIVERDANCE celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Pioneer Center of Performing Arts from Nov. 13 to 15.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 2 p.m.

20th Annual Riverdance Pioneer Center 2 & 7 p.m.

NOV. 16 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.

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

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Oct. 29 | Thursday 6 p.m. | The Donner Party Bar of America | Truckee 10 p.m. | Study Blood Thursday Eldorado Casino | Reno 10 p.m. | Flirt with … Evil | Grand Sierra | Reno

Oct. 30 | Friday 5 p.m. | Monster Ball Hacienda del la Sierra | Incline Village 8 p.m. | Brews & Boos Beer Festival Nugget Casino | Sparks 9 p.m.-3 a.m. | Wild Erotic Ball Silver Legacy | Reno 9:30 p.m. | Forest Halloween Metal Bash Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City 10 p.m. | Slasher Halloween Party Peppermill | Reno 10 p.m. | Boots & Beats | Eldorado 10 p.m. | The Nightmare Before Lex Grand Sierra | Reno

Oct. 31 | Saturday 7 p.m. | Haunting of the Opera House Virginia City 8 p.m. | “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City 9 p.m. | Halloween Party Jake’s on the Lake | Tahoe City 9 p.m. | Halloween Party | Moody’s | Truckee 9 p.m. | Heavy Halloween Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay 9 p.m. | Creepers Ball Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay 9 p.m. | Halloween Bash | Xhale | Stateline 10 p.m. | Rocking Dead Halloween Bash Hard Rock | Stateline 10 p.m. | Exotic Halloween Bash MontBleu | Stateline 10 p.m. | Sexy & Sinister | Eldorado | Reno 10 p.m. | Blood Brothers Halloween Bash Eldorado | Reno 10 p.m. | Skin N Scare Monster Ball Peppermill | Reno 10 p.m. | Mad LEX | Grand Sierra | Reno 10:30 p.m. | Circus of Sin Harrah’s Tahoe | Stateline 34

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DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado Novi 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 7:30 p.m.

The Utility Players Comedy Improv Sands Regency 8 p.m.

20th Annual Riverdance Pioneer Center 8 p.m.

Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Classic Pro Wrestling Knitting Factory 6 p.m.

NOV. 15 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

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

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Kyle Williams The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jailed For Their Words Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

NOV. 17 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Kyle Williams The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Rocky & Judith Jazz Jam Sassafras 7 p.m.

Mars & The Massacre Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

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

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

NOV. 18 | WEDNESDAY RENO & BEYOND AT THE LAKE Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Xing Bridges Sassafras 5 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Kyle Williams The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Point House Band Jam Session The Point 7 p.m.

Big K.R.I.T. Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

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

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

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

L-Cubed UNR Randal Rotunda 12 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

CeCe Gable w/John Shipley & Andy Hoglund Grand Ballroom Atlantis 5:30 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Kyle Williams The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

PEARS, Decent Criminal, The Sex Devils Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Ozomatli Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Apple Z Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Open Mic Comedy 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

NOV. 19 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

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

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sands Regency 6 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Decades Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Leftover Cuties The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Southern Soul Allstars Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Take 2 Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

MiMosa-Delusions of Grandeur Tour 1 up 10 p.m Apple Z Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Karaoke West Second Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

presents our 4th annual

Christmas

Cookie Contest!

Submit your cookies, bars, fudges & other Christmas creations!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners.

The Rules: • 1 dozen cookies must be submitted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Dec. 4, (please use a recyclable plate).

• All types of cookies, bars, fudges & other Christmas creations are eligible for the contest.

• Kids are welcome to submit cookies, as well, and will be judged in a separate category.

• Each entry must include the name, phone number and hometown of the cook, as well as a complete, typed recipe e-mailed to editor@tahoethisweek.com by 3 p.m. on Dec. 4. Include all ingredients, serving size and any tips on preparation.

• Cookies will be judged by Tahoe Weekly staff.

• The winner(s) will have the recipe(s) featured in the Dec. 17 edition.

All questions may be sent to editor@tahoethisweek.com or call (530) 546-5995, ext. 104.

Entries may be dropped off between 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, at Tahoe Weekly office at 850 North Lake Blvd. - Tahoe City (behind Safeway on the 2 nd floor)

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ROGER HUFF STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

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ong-time Tahoe lover Roger Huff began scuba diving at the age of 13, and later earned degrees in oceanography and biology. He has searched for sunken ships, been in the Navy for decades, and worked as a technology specialist for a corporation. He met his wife, Janet, while forming a rock band and they’ve been together for 50 years. She and her twin sister, Judy, became the singers. Now, he is a writer, with a long list of featured articles and nine published books to his credit. And, he knows a thing or two about pirates.

Huff grew up in Illinois and went to work at a young age doing everything from delivering papers to installing tombstones.

He earned his degrees from the University of Miami, where his love affair with water began. While searching for treasure ships off the Florida Coast, he met the colorful and nefarious character named Captain Bucko, who would more then three decades later become the pen name for four of his pirate-oriented books.

Roger Huff’s most recent book is “Tales and Towns along the Truckee: 100 years of history.”

the moon. His job was to provide weather information before take off and landing to let NASA know where the weather was safe to land in case of an emergency.

One of his missions was Apollo 13, which sent him rushing back to work since the mission was aborted and the astronauts needed to return to earth early.

After retiring from the Navy, he was an IT specialist for another 14 years, before discovering his passion for writing in 2002. He wrote for boating magazines at first, with more than 100 feature articles published, and then wrote his first book, “Captain Bucko’s Nauti-Words Handbook,” a humorous description of all words nautical. His “Captain Bucko’s Galley Slave Cookbook” includes recipes from waterfront restaurant locations around the world including Sunnyside and Gar Woods. He wrote his “Water and Weather Handbook” because he

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forming a rock band. … And, he knows a thing or two about pirates.”

In 1968, Huff began his 21-year career in the Navy. He wrote software to predict high surf in Hawaii, developed both submarine and anti-submarine warfare tactics, worked on a deep water salvage project, charted the ocean floor in some of the remotest parts of the Pacific, and attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey to study meteorology.

His meteorological training led him to the task of handling weather predictions for three Apollo space missions headed for

was the only person in the Navy that had degrees in both oceanography and meteorology.

Huff has also produced two books with a Tahoe focus: “Onboard Cruising guide to Lake Tahoe,” which provides detailed information on boating around the lake, and “Tales and Towns along the Truckee: 100 years of history,” which is a historical reference book on the Truckee River’s colorful history and stories.

While Huff has been a prolific writer he says, “I was never very good at writing.

I tend to be too succinct. I was terrible at essay questions in school. I cover the basics, and then I have to go back to flush it out several times.”

He said his biggest mistake in his writing career was writing a novel, finding it too much work. He feels his proudest and most unique writing accomplishment is the book “Caution! Reading this book can make you think!” The book is designed to be a brain workout, a way to stimulate the brain to produce independent thinking.

It took Huff three years of research and two years to write the book.

Huff ’s connection to Tahoe began in 1973 when he and his wife went into partnership with another couple to buy a second home in South Lake Tahoe.

While Huff was spending a year on a ship, the other couple went through a bitter divorce and they had to sell the house. Roger and Janet moved to the North Shore in 1976 becoming one of the initial investors in Granlibakken, which was known then as Four Seasons and was emerging from bankruptcy.

In 1986, with the end of his naval career, the Huff ’s were able to buy the home they live in now in The Highlands. Their love of the mountains though can’t keep them away from the ocean so they also have a home in Monterey.

These days Huff says he “enjoys boating, fishing, something faintly resembling golf, and giving talks to anyone interested in How To Talk Like A Pirate, local area history, or my typically dull and boring life.” And, of course working on that next book and next adventure.  For more information, visit writeaweigh.com.

Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe?

To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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TA S T Y TIDBITS Just like mama used to do it A Taste of Home Cooking School in the Nugget Casino Resort Ballroom is on Nov. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Sparks, Nev. Attendees will view cooking demonstrations by culinary professionals and learn step-by-step cooking techniques.

Tickets are available at three levels: VIP tickets for $60, premium tickets for $35 and general admission tickets for $15.

There will be a free Taste of Home Expo in the Nugget Ballroom Foyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regional vendors will offer samples, discount opportunities, culinary information and locally produced goods and services. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

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Cemetery Gin comes alive Cemetery Gin was part of a tall tale from Virginia City mining days of the 1850s. In 2015, fiction becomes fact with the debut of Cemetery Gin, a homegrown Nevada spirit, spearheaded by the Virginia City Tourism Commission. The gin is a product of Frey Ranch Estate Distillery located in Fallon, Nev., and distributed through Southern Wine & Spirits.

The gin’s signature ingredient is Nevada pine nuts found exclusively from the region. The bottle design sports deep black with gold accents and a peep-thru window that displays a vintage 1850s horse-drawn hearse.

The official product unveiling will be on Halloween at the Nevada Day Parade on Oct. 31 in Carson City, Nev. A sampling event will take place that evening at the historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City. | CemeteryGin.com.

Cooking classes offered Chef Jacob Burton is teaching the Stella Culinary Boot Camp, an intensive culinary course designed to break the bonds of recipes and unleash one’s creativity. Participants can take cooking to the next level on Nov. 2 to 6. Space is limited. | stellaculinary.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 41

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Slow Food Lake Tahoe wants everyone to slow down and enjoy the Slow Sips series.

S reconnect the community to local,

low Food Lake Tahoe wants to help

seasonal and sustainable food in the Tahoe area while educating people about their vital role as participants in the food system.

The organization is offering a new series called the Slow Sip series. On select Thursdays this fall, Slow Food Lake Tahoe along with a local slow food and beverage establishments around the area will host a fun gathering featuring a slow sip and slow nosh for $10.

“The idea came about as a way to create an event for people to hang out and get to know the food community better. We live in such a fast-paced society, people have forgotten how to cook real food. We

Jessie Philips and Mellow Fellow bartenders serving beers to Sips participants

“ The idea came about as a way to create an event for people to hang out and get to know the food community better.” –Andrea Schaffer have such a strong food community here in Tahoe, we hope this series will educate, bring awareness and connect people that are interested in culinary arts, sustainability, and farming,” says Andrea Schaffer, event coordinator and Slow Food Lake Tahoe board member.

Jessie Phillips, president of Slow Food Lake Tahoe, spearheaded the Slow Food Sunday Farmers’ Market this past summer in Truckee and has organized the Truckee

Tahoe Food Swap, which provided a simple way to get back to basics by making, sharing and enjoying food that is wholesome and homemade.

“The Sip Series is a way for us to connect like-minded people who care about our food system,” said Phillips.

Mellow Fellow in Truckee hosted the first Slow Sips Series happy hour. With an abundance of local beers to sample and delicious sausage provided by Mountain

Valley Meats, members from the Slow Food community gathered to share information and educational opportunities such as the Skill Shares Workshops, which offers classes for participants to learn how to can and preserve, grow produce and how to ferment.

“The Sip Series is about connecting people. We hope to help get the message out about issues surrounding our food.

It is important to be aware of policy and legislation being enacted that impacts the quality of our food,” noted Schaffer.

Slow Food Lake Tahoe supports policy that helps to bring organic, sustainable foods to the community. Schaffer spoke about the upcoming Dark Act that will ban GMO labeling that is of concern to her.

The next Slow Sips will be on Nov. 12 at the Truckee Tavern. Enjoy handcrafted, themed cocktails complete with a crafting demonstration and appetizing Slow Food noshes. Ryan Dierks, co-owner and bartender extraordinaire, will be on hand mixing unique and delicious cocktails.

The Slow Sip Series returns on Dec. 10 at Cafe Spice. Enjoy slow but spicey tastes and a well-matched wine or beer.

The Sip Series events are hosted from 5 to 7 p.m.  For more information, visit slowfoodlaketahoe.org.

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(530) 546-2434

D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Donner Summit

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

(530) 426-7661

BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

(530) 426-3904

L D

Incline Village

B L D

Northstar

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

D

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

L

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

High Camp, Squaw Valley

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

(775) 831-9090

Olympic Valley

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

(530) 452-7278

L

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer tasting bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

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

(775) 831-8317

(775) 831-9292 L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

D RA

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

L

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

D

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L D

B L D

October 29-November 18, 2015

Tahoe City

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St. 12850 Northwoods Blvd.

LOCAL FLAVOR (530) 550-7450

B L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D B L

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK

Café

At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

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

B L

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

L D

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TOGO’s

Deli

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

Tahoe Vista

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

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

(530) 546-4281

D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

(530) 546-7744

B L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4819

B L D

ZANO’S

(530) 546-3244

L D

West Shore

Truckee 1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

SPOON

New American

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

L

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

L

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

(530) 587-1701

Food Trucks

Facebook

(530) 414-4836

L

B L (518) 637-4996

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LOCAL FLAVOR

TheTahoeWeekly.com

DINING GUIDE

ADVENTUROUS

BY LOU PHILLIPS

s e l e c t i o n s a t J a k e ’s

“The NV Poema Brut Cava was dry, spicy and crisp with a beam of tangy orange that played perfectly with the bold flavors of this dish.”

more complexity and excitement than you’d expect at this price. Perry matched a Quinoa Salad with arugula, kale, roasted beets and crunchy toasted pepitas in lemon vinaigrette that was as multi-faceted and delicious as the wine.

Third and fourth in the lineup was the power-hitting duo of the 2013 Textbook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, $14 a glass, and the flash-fried Ahi Poke Roll that was cut in to bite-sized pieces that were perfect for dipping into the chili soy sauce. This is a big wine with warm cherry pie and currant in abundance that both balanced and kicked up the richness and heat of the food. An unconventional pairing that proved absolutely brilliant.

The 2014 10 Span Pinot Gris paired with Quinoa Salad, while the NV Poema Brut Cava was a match to the Dungeness Crab Cakes.

N day than the deck at Jake’s On the

o better place to be on a sunny Tahoe

Lake in Tahoe City. The setting here fills the senses with truly panoramic lake and mountain views that are also on feature from most of the indoor tables.

Afternoons are perfect for small plates with a variety of flavors, colors and textures. An experience made even better with wonderful wine pairings. Assistant manager and Level 1 Sommelier Christina Perry proved to be an exceptional matchmaker as she led us on a food-wine adventure.

Leading off was the NV Poema Brut Cava, $8 a glass, to complement to the crispy-on-the-outside, rich-on-the-inside Dungeness Crab Cakes napped in a mustardy, lemon remoulade and crunchy fennel slaw. The sparkler was dry, spicy and crisp with a beam of tangy orange that played perfectly with the bold flavors of this dish.

Batting second was a feisty 2014 10 Span Pinot Gris from Monterey, $9 a glass, that was a combination of an Alsatian style with full body and rich stone fruit, and an high acid, fresh Italian version with a signature almond note. Way

The 2013 Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay.

Jake’s list is full of the familiar and adventurous with many selections less than $50 a bottle, and is especially strong in Pinot Noir with offerings from all the great AVAs on the West Coast. There are also big guns such as 2013 Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay at $96, 2012 Shafer One Point Five at $148, and 2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia for $295. There are also some intriguing, older bottlings like the 2005 Bremer Merlot at $64 and the 2008 JC Cellars Petite Sirah for $68.

Set sail for Jake’s at the Boatworks Mall at 780 North Lake Blvd. For reservations or for more information, call (530) 5830188 or visit jakestahoe.com.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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Jason’s | American

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

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

There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

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

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444.

Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes.

Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

TAHOE DONNER

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | Fine & Casual

Happy Hour is now offered daily at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Located in the heart of Tahoe Donner, The Lodge chef and staff pride themselves in using only the finest ingredients for their bistro-style menu, including organic meats, locally grown produce, and no trans fats. Dine fireside next to floor-to-ceiling win-dows offering spectacular views of the High Sierra. Or, meet up with friends to catch the game in the cozy Pub; perfect for Happy Hour drinks and small plates.

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa | (530) 587-9455

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Food, wine pairings at Passport to Dining

Choice of glass of house white or red wine Choice of soup or salad Choice of pasta

Passport to Dining, a fundraiser benefiting North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe Public Art, is on Nov. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. It features up to 35 tasting stations from restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and distilleries. A raffle and a silent auction will offer Northern California getaway packages and many valuable items. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the event. Tickets usually sell out. | northtahoebusiness.org

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The Dining for Schools card is on sale from Excellence in Education Foundation.

The card entitles the bearer to 50 percent off an individual dinner entree at 45 participating restaurants. The card is nontransferable, but may be used an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. Visit the Web site for a list of participating restaurants. The cards are $50 each and may be purchased at SaveMart in Tahoe City and Truckee, Safeway in Kings Beach and Truckee, Mountain Hardware in Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

Reno, the Moon Rabbit Café and the Old Granite Street Eatery, Bronson brings a passionate approach to local and regional food in the Northern Sierra.

Bronson described the food as casual mountain cuisine, meant to be affordable for visitors and locals alike. Beyond the daily changing menu based on what’s local and fresh, Bronson said he plans on dining events in partnership with Eureka Peak Brewing, also at the Chalet View Lodge, cooking classes and more.

Chalet View will host a Halloween Harvest Feast and Brews event on Oct. 31 featuring a four-course mail paired with the four beers brewed for the dinner from Eureka Peak. | (800) 510-8439 or chaletviewlodge.com

A series of slow sips

CB’s hosts daily happy hour

Slow Food Lake Tahoe announces its inaugural Slow Sips Series on select Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at local slow food and beverage establishments around town. On Nov. 12 is Truckee Tavern with a handcrafted, slow-themed cocktail, complete with a crafting demonstration and slow nosh. On Dec. 10, visit Café Spice to enjoy slow tastes and a wellmatched wine or beer.

This series builds on Slow Food Lake Tahoe’s mission to reconnect the community to the enjoyment of local, seasonal and sustainable food. Tickets for each of the Slow Sips events are $10 per person and may be purchased online or at the door on the evening of the event. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

CB’s Pizza & Grill in Carnelian Bay offers Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. every day and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. Happy hour specials include deals on drinks and discounted appetizers.

In addition, CB’s offers Italian Tuesday and Wednesday, Mexican Thursday, Fish Friday and Sunday Brunch with live music.

CB’s boasts HAN Vodka cocktails and homemade soup, pasta and lunch specials. | (530) 546-4738

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There’s a new chef in town The Chalet View Lodge in Graeagle welcomes Executive Chef and manager Adam Bronson. With a diverse background in the culinary arts, including a hand in the much-lauded Heritage Restaurant in

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It’s all bueno at Las Panchitas Las Panchitas in Kings Beach offers daily lunch specials, along with a dinner special from 4 to 10 p.m. featuring 25 percent off Mexican combo dinners. Enjoy the early bird special from 4 to 6 p.m. with discounted margaritas, Dos Equis and Draft Bud. | (530) 546-4539

Two fresh fish tacos w/ a soft drink or beer for $7 Wednesdays & Thursdays

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When I make scampi, I sauté the shrimp on the first side with the garlic and whole butter on medium high heat, then I’ll flip them over and if I don’t need to do it in two batches, I add the wine and let the second side cook as the wine reduces.

When the shrimp are barely cooked through, I’ll add the lemon, parsley and any needed salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

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was asked recently if it was possible to cook shrimp in a pan and have them seared as if they were cooked on the grill.

“When you grill shrimp, they get blacker than when sautéed and have a kind of crispy coating on them,” my friend asked me. OK, I got it, they get caramelized on the outside, and the answer is yes, but, depending on what dish you are trying to create, you might have to do things slightly different.

For example, if you are making scampi and putting it with pasta, you want to make your sauce without the shrimp in the pan until the last second and arrange the shrimp over the top of the pasta instead of mixing it in, otherwise the sauce and pasta will negate the crispness of the sear. No big deal, that’s easy enough.

You also want to use oil. I use clarified butter for the sear instead of whole butter because the whole butter will burn too quickly and become bitter. Another thing is that you need to keep the garlic with the sauce and not with the shrimp during the sear or it will burn and become bitter.

In other words, make your sauce first, sear your seasoned shrimp with oil only, and then at the last minute combine them and place over the pasta.

If you are making a different sauce than scampi, use the same method of searing the shrimp and at the last minute toss them in the hot sauce.

toss them in the hot sauce.”

If it is going with pasta and needs extra sauce, the shrimp needs to be removed from the pan just before it is cooked through and set aside. Add the extra ingredients to make the sauce and at the last minute add the shrimp back into it. By starting the sauce after the flip with the shrimp in the pan, you get more shrimp flavor into the sauce, but if you’re looking for that extra crispness, the shrimp can’t be in the pan while you make the sauce, so the drippings from the searing will have to add the shrimp flavor.

You can add a little more caramelizing to the shrimp by adding a pinch of sugar when seasoning them with salt and pepper.

I once read in an old article to do that and when I tried it, it worked great. Not only did the sugar help in caramelizing, but it also enhanced the sweetness of the shrimp.

Just be careful and, again, use only the tiniest pinch. Sugar will also burn and ruin the flavor.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at smitty@chefsmitty.com or (530) 412-3598.

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1½ lbs. shrimp (16 20s or 20 25s) peeled & deveined Pinch of salt 2 T oil 4 T butter softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 T white wine 1 lemon ¼ bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped Salt and pepper Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and a tiny pinch of sugar.

Mix all of the ingredients from the softened butter down except the salt and pepper in a bowl. Use a large skillet and heat 1 T of oil until it smokes and add one layer of shrimp with plenty of room so they aren’t crowded. Cook for about 1 minute until you can see some dark spots and the edges are pink.

Flip the shrimp and immediately remove the pan from the heat and let the shrimp sit in the pan for about half a minute or until the center is just short of done and still a tiny bit opaque. Place them on a dish and repeat the process with the second batch.

Once you place the second batch on the plate, quickly add the butter mix to the pan and let it melt and get warm. Toss the shrimp quickly in it and serve immediately.

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