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Resorts throughout the region experienced some of the earliest openings on record in Tahoe this season as Mother Nature showed up to the party in full winter regalia bringing several powder storms to the region in November. Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Mt. Rose, Heavenly and Kirkwood have all been turning with great conditions, fun-filled days on the slopes and jumiblant skiers and snowboarders (including the Tahoe Weekly staff ).

This fresh blanket of snow also arrived just in time for the debut of the Winter 2015-16 edition of Tahoe Powder magazine – the only Tahoe ski and snowboard lifestyle magazine. We’re hearing great reviews for this year’s issue, distributed throughout Northern California & Northern Nevada reaching more than 132,000 print readers. Or, read it free online at TahoePowder.ski.

This issue of Tahoe Weekly also marks our annual Downhill Ski Guide with a look at all of the ski resorts in the Tahoe-Truckee region and what they have to offer skiers and riders. This season features expanded snowmaking, progressive terrain parks, expanded pass perks and much more. 

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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

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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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Old Jail Museum

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

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Find a snowy trail and new view.

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Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April.

On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours.

A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

(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 Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Base Depth: 18”- 42”

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

Museums Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

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

Tahoe City

Tahoe City

KidZone Children’s Museum

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

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Base Depth: 22“- 32”

Squaw Valley Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 17”

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

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

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(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

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

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Watson Cabin

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

South Lake Tahoe

Base Depth: 18”- 31” Mt. Rose Ski Area

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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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Homewood

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Visitors’ Centers Kings Beach

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 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

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

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

South Lake Tahoe

(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

Truckee

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

Tahoe City

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

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

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGo Visit tahoetransportation.org.

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irst turns were made at Mount Rose and Boreal in early November, followed by openings at Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Heavenly and Squaw Valley shortly after. The early season storms have us wondering if the rumors of a big El Ni帽o winter might pan out in our favor. Improved snowmaking, progressive terrain parks and gondola renovations are among some of the highlights at resorts in the Tahoe Basin this season. Wax those skis and boards and get ready for the season of a lifetime.

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Two new PistenBully 600 winch cats will improve high-angle grooming at Alpine Meadows this season.

The cats provide more efficient fuel consumption while providing maximum ground coverage on Alpine’s signature runs.

Alpine Meadows added five new snowmaking guns that will allow the resort to expand snowmaking on the lower portion of Summit

Run. The guns will allow for more consistent snow surfaces and early season snowmaking.

Family friendly terrain parks

Beginning and intermediate skiers will enjoy the addition of learning features to Alpine Meadows terrain parks. Gentle banked turns, small rollers and jumps allow skier sand riders to practices navigating manmade terrain before transitioning to larger features in the terrain parks.  Robyn Scarton | Alpine Meadows

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keep growing to create a wonderful winter experience. A free shuttle and combined lift ticket allows skiers and riders to enjoy the best of both mountains in one day.

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and air bags in jump landing along with a continued partnership with Woodward Tahoe allows riders to learn tricks safely.

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For those having trouble sticking the landing, a new air bag jump has been installed so that skiers and riders may practice new tricks before taking them to the snow.

Additionally the pirate-themed park, Neffland returns with more than 30 new and unique features. 

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The Flex pass is the perfect deal for the weekend warrior. Available in 2- to 7-day increments, the Flex pass doesn’t have to be used during consecutive days allowing skiers and riders to save money on tickets.

Additionally, the Flex pass may be transferred between guests.

This season, Diamond Peak partnered with four resorts to offer passholders a chance to explore new mountains with 24 complimentary tickets to Boreal, June Mountain Ski Area, Homewood Mountain Resort, Red Lodge Mountain, Whitefish Mountain resort and Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort. Additionally, passholders receive 50 percent off Woodward Tahoe Core memberships and summer camp programs at Boreal, plus a free one-hour session at Woodward Tahoe.

New this season, Diamond Peak offers a full refund for unused season passes before Jan. 15, no questions asked.

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ahoe’s mountain for kids, Diamond Peak strives to offer the best family experience. With plenty of beginner runs and terrain-based learning programs, new skiers and riders will feel confident exploring new areas. More advanced riders enjoy off-piste riding through treed glades and open bowls.

Improved glade skiing

In an effort to improve forest health, Diamond Peak has opened up tree skiing between Diamond Back and Spillway along Crystal Ridge.

Skiers and riders may look forward to improve off-piste conditions thanks to forest thinning.

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Diamond Peak has partnered with the Incline Village Recreation Center Senior Programs to offer a 10-week ski clinic series for skiers ages 55 and older. Choose to sign up for the entire program, a five-pack of classes or drop in for a single class.

Instruction is provided by PSIA certified instructors and open to levels from beginner to advanced. 

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Enjoy throwback pricing during Old School Days. After Jan. 1, skiers and riders can enjoy prices from the past every Tuesday to Thursday with $30 adult tickets and $15 child tickets. Add a group lesson for an additional $12 to complete the package. 

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For those who enjoy the uphill as much as the downhill, Granlibakken offers 74 acres of trails to explore by ski or snowshoe. Guests enjoy easy access to Page Meadows and the Tahoe Rim Trail for those who wish to explore Tahoe’s back country. 

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Après parties

At Heavenly, the party starts on the mountain with the on-snow DJ cat. A custom-built mobile DJ station on a retired grooming machine, the DJ cat brings the party to skiers and riders.

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Heavenly Mountain Resort has started construction on the new Alpine Coaster, which will open next summer as part of the Epic Discovery summer park.  Courtesy Heavenly Mountain Resort

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traddling the boarder of California and Nevada, Heavenly embraces the combination of adrenaline-pumping mountain culture and rowdy nightlife of Stateline’s casino scene. From progressive terrain parks and rolling glades to hot après parties and booming, on-mountain music, Heavenly offers the best of all that South Lake Tahoe has to offer.

Celebrating 60 years

Heavenly Mountain Resort celebrates its 60th anniversary this season with two weeks of retro parties, concerts and skiing. Winter Ignite spans from Dec. 2 to 12 will include on-mountain parties with the popup DJ cat and a themed show at Unbuckle après parties. The festival culminates with a surprise headliner

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All-day packages feature small group sizes of up to 10 skiers and riders with guides trained by the North American Ski Training Center. All-day packages are offered for $399.

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hidden gem on the West Shore, Homewood Mountain Resort offers something for all abilities including wide, open beginner runs near the base area, hidden powder stashes in the trees and multiple terrain parks. Located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, the views are unbeatable.

Expanded terrain offerings, new terrain parks and dining options are just a few of the improvements skiers and riders can enjoy this season.

to offer a unique way for guests to capture their resort experience.

Cape Productions provides drone film services to resort guests. The drones are equipped with tracking equipment so all resort guests have to do is strap on an armband and let the drone follow and do the work. Don’t settle for the same old Instagram shots this winter. 

Cat skiing

Homewood Snowcat Adventures debuts this season offering access to 750 acres of back-country skiing and riding on the flanks of Ellis Peak. A Bombardier Snowcat with room for 10 people will transport guests to the 8,740-foot summit where participants will enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness before enjoying descents of up to 1,928 feet.

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ell off the beaten path, Kirkwood offers an experience that is worth the drive. Boasting an average annual snowfall of 600” and some of the gnarliest terrain, Kirkwood draws hardcore skiers and riders who seek the lightest snow and adrenaline-pounding runs to its slopes. Despite its reputation for legendary terrain, skiers and riders

of all abilities will find something to enjoy at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Live, streaming weather

This season, Kirkwood launches its live, streaming daily weather reports offering skiers and riders the ability to see snow conditions, weather, road conditions and terrain openings and closures from any desktop, tablet

or mobile device. Each weather report will be a 5-minute clip using GoPro cameras to give consumers the most accurate conditions based data available. Check it out at news. livestream.com.kirkwoodmtn.

lessons starting with specialty, skillsbased clinics and women’s clinics to guided cat skiing tours and avalanche certification courses. This season, the program has expanded to include clinics for skiers to learn to tackle the steeps, cornices and bowls, and navigating chutes.

Children can join the fun with the Junior Expedition Team. Last season, many athletes from the team went on to perform at National competitions.

Visiting children may enjoy threehour All Star clinics offered daily.  Courtesy Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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erched high above Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose boasts the highest base elevation in Lake Tahoe at 8,260 feet. With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Reno and the Carson Valley and plenty of varied terrain for all skiers and riders, Mt. Rose is a mustski location. This season marks the resorts 50th anniversary.

Expanded beginner terrain

Last summer, the resort relocated the former Ponderosa Chairlift to provide access to more beginner terrain. The newly named Wizard chair opens a new section of intermediate runs. As well, an expanded snowmaking system has allowed the resort to open earlier than ever.

Night skiing offered

This season, Mount Rose will offer night skiing on the Flying Jenny Conveyor Belt on Friday and Saturdays until 7 p.m. Skiers and riders will enjoy a variety of terrain park features while skiing under the stars. 

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uxurious accommodations and fine dining combined with perfectly groomed runs and carefully sculpted terrain parks makes Northstar a favorite winter destination for skiers and riders of all abilities. Throw in family friendly après including ice skating, movies and crafting to make Northstar a choice spot for the holidays. The Northern Lights festival begins the day after Thanksgiving with a tree lighting ceremony with sleigh rides, s’mores and holiday music.

Parks and Pipes

Northstar’s progressive terrain parks

are carefully designed by Snow Park Technologies to guide riders through introductory jumps and jibs to features designed for the resort’s professional athletes. The Ripperoo Riglet Park is designed to introduce younger children to the sport through features that teach proper body positioning.

Skiers and riders looking to jump into freestyle terrain can check out the Burton Progression Park. Each feature is a smaller version of larger terrain features with gentle landings that offer a less intimidating learning experience.

The Stash is known for terrain

the gondola have been renovated to provide a more efficient travel time.

Family Après Snow Play

Northstar’s Family Après Snow Play offers an arena of interactive snow sculptures and features, fun kid-centric coaching and play with Northstar’s professional instructors, music and a festive atmosphere ideal for families and children. Located at The Village Overlook above the skate arena, the Après Snow Play area allows for additional activities during select weekends and holidays.  Chris Bartkowski | Northstar California

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designed by natural materials such as tree jibs and road jumps. The Stash is one of six all-natural terrain parks developed by Jake Burton, the Burton team and Snow Park Technologies.

Multi-level groups of skiers and riders should head to Moonshine for an exciting mix of features of all sizes and difficulties.

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On-mountain day care gives mom and dad the opportunity to take a few run in the trees or through Huckleberry Canyon. And, the new Solstice Plaza features an outdoor patio with new retails shops and the Solstice Eatery and Corkscrew Bar. The Plaza is where skiers and riders can meet for free concerts during sunny spring days.

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on and off the mountain. Guests are encouraged to share content of their experience at Sierra-at-Tahoe including videos, photos and Snapchats, as well as interacting with the Sierra Mobile App, which can gauge a skiers’ speed, distance, vertical number of runs and even daily calories burned over the course of the season.

Enhancement of Learn to Ride Program

The Burton Backhill snowboard is a reissue of a classic early 1980’s board that became the inspiration for many kids to stand sideways. Sierra will use it as a learning tool both on dry land and on snow lessons.

Call it Biglet, big kids can now

experience what little kids have been enjoying in Riglet Parks, learning balance, movement and control on a throwback board that started it all. The boards will be available in beginner lessons and at Blizzard Mountain, Sierra’s snow play and tubing adventure park. 

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While much has changed since then, Soda Springs still offers the same small resort feeling making it a family friendly destination. Affordable

lesson packages are offered to first timers of all ages in a non-intimidating environment. The Planet Kids moving carpet offers a separate learning area for younger skiers and riders.

In addition to skiing and riding for all levels, Soda Springs boast a family friendly fun center. Kids drop in at Tube Town, which features a 390-foot moving carpet that brings riders to the top of up

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quaw Valley continues to expand its offerings both on and off the hill. New additions and renovations to lifts and the return of the WinterWonderGrass Festival in April are some of the highlights skiers and riders can look forward to this season.

Connecting the dots

Skiers and riders in the Tahoe Basin have long wondered whether Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows could be combined into one megaresort. This past spring, Squaw Valley Ski Holdings announced plans for a gondola connecting the two resorts.

The proposal follows a successful partnership between Squaw Valley Ski Holdings and Troy Caldwell, the owner of a strip of private lane called White Wolf, which separates Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. The partnership is just the first step in the planning. The project still needs approval from Placer County and the U.S. Forest Service.

The current plan is for a gondola that will connect the two resort base areas via the KT-22 ridgeline. A decision has not been made regarding whether skiing will be allowed in the White Wolf terrain. The proposal

has been met with some backlash from community members who are concerned about the impact the gondola will have on the Granite Chief Wilderness area and the Five Lakes hiking trail, while Squaw Valley Ski Holdings and Caldwell say that they are working with a resort planning group to create a design that minimizes the impact on the surrounding terrain. A final plan will be released in summer 2016.

Speaking of new lifts, Squaw Valley will debut its new Siberia Express this season with a highspeed, six-passenger chairlift to provide more efficient access to Siberia Bowl, Mainline and the Mainline Terrain Park.

World Cup returns to Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley is set to host the best skiers and riders in a variety of disciplines as the FIS Freestyle World Cup returns to the resort from March 11 to 13. Home of the 1960 Olympics, Squaw Valley played a key role in the early days of the FIS Alpine World Cup, last hosting a tour stop in 1969. Cross racing pits four athletes against each

other to race head-to-head down a course of jumps, bumps and berms.

Snowboardcross made its Olympic debut in 2006, with ski cross in 2010, and both events were among the top spectator events in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Burton hosts ladies clinics

Squaw Valley has partnered with Burton Snowboards to host Burton Relax & Ride , a learning program for female snowboarders. The program includes the Burton beginner rental set up, a two-hour lesson and an afternoon mini-spa treatment. It’s open to groups of four to six and costs $249 with lift ticket or $189 for season pass holders.  Courtesy Squaw Valley

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erched atop Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl focuses on catering to the skier experience. A new partnership with Snow Park Technologies will provide improved terrain parks this season and a new partnership with Woodward Tahoe means that riders can prac-tice new tricks before taking them to the park.

Flowing terrain parks

Sugar Bowl has partnered with Snow Park Technologies to offer an

improved terrain park experience.

The new park will be located beneath the Mt. Lincoln Express Chairlift with features ranging from gentle beginner terrain to advanced kickers and rails. The Caboose terrain park will continue to operate under the Mt. Judah lift.

Fast access to Royal Gorge

Sugar Bowl Resort will open a new cross-country rental, lesson and gear room for cross-country skiers in the Sugar Bowl Village near the Mt.

Disney Express chairlift.

The Village Station is another example of the increasingly seamless connection between the downhill ski runs of Sugar Bowl Resort and the cross-country trails of Royal Gorge. Overnight guests at the Sugar Bowl Lodge will find Village Station’s full cross-country services only steps away from their rooms. Season passholders of the Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge combo pass can downhill ski and crosscountry ski the same day with a

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ahoe Donner remains one of the best places for first-time skiers and boarders with a committed learning program for kids as young as 3. Children can improve his or her mountain skills with recreational ski and snowboard teams. Tahoe Donner also has a competitive race team for kids interested in skiing gates.

This season, Tahoe Donner introduces a new run, Leary’s Laugh, in honor of a Tahoe Donner employee who died last season. The run takes skiers and riders on a meandering adventure through the trees.

Added snowmaking

Tahoe Donner broke ground on a new snowmaking system using silent PoleCat machines. The new system will include seven new machines that will allow Tahoe Donner to proved improved snow coverage during early season conditions. Tahoe Donner is the first resort in the area to install PoleCat snow machines. The PoleCat system is significantly quieter and more energy efficient compared to other popular snowmaking systems. 

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SKIING EQUIPMENT 1947

OUT & ABOUT

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“They can remember everything about that first day on skis because it was their first day of total freedom.”

He did a step turn that took about 10 steps until he was headed back toward my camera. About 3 feet below where he had left 10 minutes before, he arrived one angry, sweating, frustrated, extreme skier of the 1990s.

Almost the same thing happened to the next two extreme skiers and it must have taken them 30 minutes each, experimenting with every ski technique they had ever read about before they could finally turn the skis. They all fell back onto 1940 Arlberg with a lot of French-exaggerated rotation, while in a wide-stem position that is called Slice of Pizza today. An hour or so later, I was able to finally run my camera and document these extreme skiers on 1947 ski gear, as they struggled down the hill at 4 or 5 mph.

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.

(530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes.

College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday.

Take 3, Ride Free.

DIAMOND PEAK

Opens Dec. 10

(775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

Police & fire tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

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(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

GRANLIBAKKEN

Opens Dec. 13

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 includes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, crosscountry and snow bikes available.

Opens Dec. 11

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

KIRKWOOD (877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, SnowCat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE (775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m.

Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

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(530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

SODA SPRINGS

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(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

SUGAR BOWL

Opens Nov. 26

(530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CORE Daily Pass. Backcountry Adventure Center.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL

Opens Dec. 11

(530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days.

Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

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A few years ago when I was making ski movies, as I did for 55 years, I had three extreme skiers sitting around at lunch and we were talking about the advances in ski design and manufacturing. Before long, I had a bet going that as good as those skiers were that they would have a hard time turning a pair of 1947 top-ofthe-line Northland skis with bear trap bindings, little camber and almost no side cut. The skis were made out of laminated hickory and sold for $23.95 in better ski shops. We managed to round up three pair of these vintage skis, adjusted the bindings and set out to film how those extreme skiers would handle them on a modest slope; almost a flat slope would be the better description.

The snow was hard-packed granular and the edges were not offset. Skier No. one started across the hill in a long traverse and never could make the first turn, but ran out of ski slope and onto the gravel road that led to the maintenance shed.

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I plaining doesn’t get a person anywhere,

This exercise did not prove anything except that thanks to the ski manufacturers and the millions of dollars in research and development, the sport is so much more user friendly. Is it easier today? I don’t know. All I know is that all of the time it took a person to learn how to ski 50 years ago is now spent earning the extra money needed so they can go skiing.

In 1948, the only year I spent as a ski racer, my skis were Northland seconds because they had a knot in the wood near the tip and they cost me $22.95, instead of $24.95. My ski boots were the top-of-the-line soft leather and were $19.95. I think the formula to translate all of these numbers is to add a zero or two to everything and then you come up with a realistic figure for cost of skiing in today’s dollars.

For a first-time skier to turn today’s skis, it is still not easy. Skiing has been defined as being too far away, too cold, too dangerous and too expensive. Once a person can overcome all of those reasons for not trying skiing, the rest is easy. Find a friend who owns a condo somewhere, hitch a weekend ride with them and your life will be changed forever.

I can ask anyone who learned to ski after the age of 4 if they can remember their first day on skis and they get a glazed look in their eye as the remember where they skied, who with, how they got there, what they had for lunch and what the weather was like. They can remember everything about that first day on skis because it was their first day of total freedom. The only thing that held them back was their amount of courage as they were in the middle of their first turn and governed only by gravity.

My first day of freedom was in 1937 on corn snow on Mount Waterman, 50 miles from where I lived in Hollywood at the time. Since then, I have turned my skis and filmed other skiers on mountains from Zermatt, Switzerland to New Zealand and from Alaska to Chile and everything in between. It has been an incredible trip so far. 

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Cordova, Alaska | Sverre Hjornevik “Chasing Shadows”

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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Christmas trees for sale Truckee Truckee Optimist will operate a Christmas tree lot from Nov. 28 to Dec. 23 at the Truckee Crossroads Shopping Center. The Optimist Club has sold premium red fir, noble fir, grand firs and Nordman Christmas trees for nearly 40 years in support of the youth of Truckee. Details Norm Justesen (530) 599-1465. | truckeeoptimist.com EVERY TUESDAY

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

“CHASINg Warren Miller Entertainment has released its 66th snowsports film, “Chasing Shadows” with four showings marking the Tahoe premiere.

Watch JT Holmes, Seth Wescott, Jonny Moseley, Amie Engerbretson, Ingrid Backstrom, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman and more as they pursue turns on the mountains of dreams: Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, the Chilean Andes, Utah’s Wasatch and the mightiest range of them all – the Himalaya. These athletes are masters in their element, and with every cliff drop, perfect line and knee-deep powder turn, they motivate us.

Take a glimpse into the world of the U.S. freestyle team and the dynamics of snowsports that live on the fringe, like monoskiing, powsurfing and speed riding. Explore

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what it means to be inspired, and what it is about exotic locations and snow-covered summits that keep us searching for more.

As skiers and snowboarders we chase a feeling, a memory, a storm, a turn — we’ve been chasing it our whole lives and we’ll keep chasing it a lifetime more.

The North Lake Tahoe premier of Warren Miller’s “Chasing Shadows” will be Nov. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Olympic Village Conference Center and Dec. 4 and 5 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Advance tickets may be purchased at Tahoe Dave’s for the Olympic Valley showing, at Sports LTD for the show at Harrah’s, online and at the door, if available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 for the Olympic Valley showing and $15 in Stateline. | Trailer warrenmillermovie.com

EVERY THURSDAY

“CHASING SHADOWS” Nov. 27 & 28 | 7:30 p.m.

Olympic Village Conference Center | Olympic Valley “PRETTY FACES” Dec. 3 | 6:30 p.m.

Tahoe Mountain Sports Truckee “CHASING SHADOWS” Dec. 4 & 5 | 7:30 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Stateline, Nev.

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SKI FILM SHOWING

Tahoe Mountain Sports continues its Ladies Night sessions on Dec. 3 with a free screening of “Pretty Faces,” an allfemale ski and adventure sport film that will fan Sierra snow fever in all who attend in Truckee.

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Enjoy snacks and drinks, there will be storewide savings and special deals on women’s specific apparel, footwear and gear. With the holidays approaching this is a great evening to take care of gifts for the adventure-minded people on your gift list.

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 except Nov. 25. Free. | (775) 832-4130

The event is free with raffle proceeds benefitting Tahoe Food Hub. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trailer at unicornpicnic.com. | (530) 536-5200

Conversation Café Incline Village 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.

No 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. No story time Nov. 26. | (775) 832-4130

November 19-December 2, 2015

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

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 Chamber mixer Northstar The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts a holiday mixer at Northstar from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring a canned good donation for entry and enjoy drinks, music, appetizers and giveaways wile networking with the local community. | gotahoenorth.com Wine tasting Truckee Pour House hosts a Third Thursday Tasting every month at 5 p.m. with a tasting of the current Noveau, as well as some aged bottles. | thepourhousetruckee.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 at 6 p.m. See “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” for kids ages 6 to 11. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow. $25. | (530) 587-5948 Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Truckee Enjoy the Downtown Holiday Festival and Bud Fish Tree Lighting starting at 4 p.m. with local school children decorating trees, cookies, hot chocolate and a visit by Santa at the Depot. Enjoy photos with Santa and light up the town at 5:15 p.m.. Free parking starts at 3:30 p.m. | historictruckee.com Gratitude Party & Potluck Truckee For Goodness Sake hosts its 10th annual Gratitude Party & Potluck at 5 p.m. All are welcome to participate and bring dishes. | (530) 550-8981 Beers, Brats & Airbags Truckee Support the Sierra Avalanche Center during a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. at Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop. Enjoy a showing of “The Fine Line,” as well as raffle prizes including avalanche safety gear. | granitechief.com

NOV. 21 | SATURDAY International Games Day Incline Village Incline Village Library hosts International Games Day from noon to 3 p.m. | (775) 832-4130 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 Landmarks of California talk Truckee Award-winning landscape photographer Jeff Sullivan presents his book “Photographing California V2 South: A Guide to the Natural Landmarks of the Golden State” at 3:30 p.m. at The Bookshelf. For the past five years, Sullivan has been recording his favorite locations from Yosemite to San Diego. | (530) 582-0515 Community Thanksgiving Tahoe City Tahoe City Public Utilities District hosts a community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Rideout Community Center. Enjoy a classic turkey dinner with all the fixings including mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, cranberry sauce and bread rolls. $7 per person. | (530) 583-3440

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NOV. 24 | TUESDAY Ladies Night Truckee Mountain Hardware and Sports hosts a Ladies Night from 6 to 9 p.m. with light appetizers and drinks, a gift for the first 150 ladies, and special discounts. | facebook.com

NOV. 25 | WEDNESDAY Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Tahoe Vista Enjoy learning about natural history and astronomy from knowledgeable guides while snowshoeing under the full moon. Treks are 2 to 3 miles and include snacks, hot drinks, snowshoes and poles, and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

NOV. 26 | THURSDAY Tahoe Neighborhood Table Kings Beach Join a community Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at North Tahoe Event Center. Donations accepted or new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots or volunteer. | (775) 230-1066 CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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ne of the best methods to support your body during ski season is to complement your skiing with yoga. There are a number of postures that are excellent for the body both before and after you hit the slopes. Yoga not only enhances flexibility but also helps to increase strength and endurance.

There are a number of yoga centers throughout the North Shore and Truckee offering yoga classes for skiers and boarders. Emily Weer, a local yoga teacher and massage therapist, teaches a yoga class for skiers and boarders at Tahoe Yoga and Wellness that conditions the body for the winter ski season.

“There are many amazing yoga poses that build strength, balance and body awareness for the mountains. The key is to practice them with connection to breath and awareness of alignment.

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before you get out and ski or board. It is highly recommended to have a trained yoga instructor walk you through the poses for safety and alignment.

“There are many amazing yoga poses that build strength, balance and body awareness for the mountains.”

CHAIR POSE is beneficial for strengthening the knees and quadriceps to support the ski body.

Stand with feet together and raise arms up with palms facing each other. Bend the knees, and squat down as if you were going to sit on a chair. Press shoulders down and back and reach out through the fingertips. Breathe 3 to 5 breaths.

BOAT POSE is a great pose for enhancing core strength. To prepare for the pose sit on the floor with legs in front of you. Slowly lean back and rest on your hips, bend your knees, stretch arms forward palms facing each other, and straighten your legs.

Breathe 3 to 5 breaths.

DANCER building strength from here is key. Knowing proper ways to stretch the hips, legs, IT band and psoas after a big day allows us the gift of going hard day after day,” explains Weer.

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Breathing techniques are excellent while skiing.

Engaging the breath helps with focus and keeps us present. Sun Salutations are also great to practice before heading out to the hill. The flow opens, stretches and strengthens many parts of the body we engage when skiing. Here are a few poses to practice

foot, and lift your left heel toward your butt as you bend the knee. Grasp the left foot with the left hand.

Raise right hand toward the sky while holding the left foot. Exhale and slowly bend forward as you lift your left foot up and away from your torso. Try to keep your left arm straight, lifting your foot up so that your spine arches into a back bend as your ribcage opens.

Finish off with a RECLINING TWIST to lengthen your lateral torso muscle by lying on your back with legs extended. Extend arms out to sides. Bend your right knee and place the right foot on the left thigh, place your left hand on the outside of your right knee.

Twist to the left gently dropping your right knee over the left side of your body. Keep your left hand resting gently on your right knee. Turn your head to the right.

Hold for 2 to 5 breaths. Repeat on the other side.

There are plenty of places in Tahoe to practice yoga and support your ski body this season. If you never tried yoga, most studios offer classes for beginners that will guide you through each pose. 

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TREE POSE helps to strengthen our balance, which is imperative for skiing and snowboarding. Stand with your feet hip distance apart. Spread your toes and ground feet into mat. Bend your right knee and bring the sole of the right foot onto the left thigh, the heel in the inner left groin. Place hands together at the heart and breathe. Repeat on the other side.

APRÈS-SKI YOGA

When you are finished a long day on the hill, here are a few après-ski yoga poses to practice.

Forward Bends are great for stretching out the back of the hamstrings while, Dancer Pose stretches and lengthens the muscles in the front of the body and stretch the quads. This pose is also great for balance.

To practice DANCER POSE, stand with your feet together, inhale and shift your weight onto your right

Priya Hutner is a registered ERYT-500 hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor and has been practicing yoga, pranayama and meditation and teaching for more than 20 years. Her yoga style includes a strong emphasis on breathing and meditation.

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NOV. 27 | FRIDAY Alder Creek Adventure Center opening Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts the opening of its new building, the Alder Creek Adventure Center, from 5 to 7 p.m. with live music, appetizers, family entertainment and activities and no-host bar. | tahoedonner.com Grand Tree Lighting Olympic Valley The Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Gingerbread Village unveiling and Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy sleigh rides, live music, and performances on the ice rink. | squawcreek.com

NOV. 27-28 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY “Chasing Shadows” premiere Olympic Valley Squaw Valley hosts a two-night premiere of Warren Miller Entertainment’s latest film “Chasing Shadows” featuring athletes such as J.T. Holmes, Caroline Gleich and Steven Nyman. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $14. | squawalpine.com Community Arts Faire Graeagle The Mowhawk Community Resource Center hosts a community art fair featuring a variety of local artists vending handmade arts and crafts, many sized and priced perfectly for holiday gift giving. Features handcrafted wood furniture and household items, textiles, jewelry, body care, paintings, gourd art, Native American dolls, felted and hand knitted clothing and accessories, glass ornaments and housewares, photography, and more. Doors open at 10 a.m. Free. | (530) 836-0446

NOV. 28 | SATURDAY Holiday Hop & Santa photos Tahoe City Tahoe City Downtown Association celebrates Small Business Saturday with the annual Holiday Hop. Enjoy a town-wide Selfie Scavenger Hunt, FIAT Car Exhibit and hot cocoa throughout the day. Take photos with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. at Boatworks Mall. A mobile pet adoption center will be at Boatworks from 1 to 4 p.m. | visittahoecity.com

DEC. 1 | 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. Breakfast Club is generally held on the first Tuesday of the month at Granlibakken. | gotahoenorth.com Toys for Tots party Kings Beach Help the annual Marine Toys for Tots drive by donating a new, unwrapped toy at local collection bins or at tonight’s party at Spindleshanks. Collection bins out until Dec. 15. | tahoe-truckee.toysfortots.org

DEC. 2 | WEDNESDAY Membership 101 Truckee Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce hosts a Membership 101 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Depot to learn about member benefits, ask questions, exchange ideas and enjoy light snacks. | (530) 587-8808

Hospitality Holidays Kings Beach Join this Shop Local event at the North Tahoe Event Center from 5 to 9:30 p.m. featuring retail and service vendors, photo booth with Santa, raffle prizes, live music with Sneaky Creatures, Tahoe Flow Arts performances, Shop Local holiday contest, no-host bar, restaurant tastings, face painting and more. Free. | gotahoenorth.com Winter Welcome Party Alpine Meadows River Ranch hosts its Winter Welcome Party at 6 p.m. by a free holiday concert by NTHS Jazz Ensemble, free s’mores on the patio, Christmas cookies and a visit by Santa.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a raffle ticket. | riverranchlodge.com

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Toys for Tots party Alpine Meadows Help the annual Marine Toys for Tots drive by donating a new, unwrapped toy at local collection bins or at tonight’s party at River Ranch. Collection bins out until Dec. 15. | tahoe-truckee.toysfortots.org

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DEC. 4 | FRIDAY First Fridays Tahoe City Tahoe City hosts First Friday each month with specials at participating shops throughout town. | visittahoecity.com First Fridays Truckee Every First Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. | historictruckee.com Kids Night Out Tahoe Donner On the First Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., kids ages 4 to 9 year 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.

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Training in real life Wilderness First Responder is a sevenday course for wilderness professionals, guides, group leaders, recreational skiers and climbers on Nov. 21 and 22. 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; developing a plan to rescue an injured person; and how to administer CPR. After completion, students are certified for two years by the American Safety and Health Institute. | alpineskills.com

Making smart choices on snow The High Fives Foundation is proud to announce BASICS 5 “CHOICES,” a documentary-style film highlighting safety education and the smart decisions athletes make to enjoy activities in the mountains and on the snow. The film features Reno-based, action-sports celebrity JT Holmes and four-time Olympian Daron Rahlves. Both explain their commitment to safety, training and progression. Included also are segments from the ski patrols at Squaw Valley USA and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont.

“The sense of being aware and learning from others are the major takeaways in this year’s film,” said director/producer Greg Martin. Martin has produced all five of the BASICS documentaries since 2010: BASICS 1 “Five Critical Mistakes,” BASICS 2 “Avalanche Awareness,” BASICS 3 “Helmets Are Cool” and BASICS 4 “Know Your Park.”

BASICS stands for Being Aware Safe In Critical Situations. Since its inception, the program has reached a national audience of more than 110,000 mountain sports enthusiasts. The films are available online free of charge. | basics.highfivesfoundation.org

Find your inner turkey Channel your inner turkey in a costumeinfused fun run on Nov. 21 with the annual Turkey Trot in South Lake Tahoe with a 10 a.m. start at Bijou Community Park with a 5k and a Kids Fun Run for all ages. | epictahoe.com

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements. sold at the Forest Supervisor’s office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (530) 543-2694. On the North Shore, permits will be sold at the Incline Village Forest Service office Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (775) 831-0914. Maps to designated cutting areas are provided.

In support of Every Kid in a Park, the Forest Service will offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth-grade students who present a valid paper voucher or durable Every Kid in a Park pass. Fourth-grade students must obtain the paper voucher online, present the printed voucher in person along with a parent or guardian to a Forest Service office and participate in the cutting of the Christmas tree. | fs.uda.gov

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Many ways in which to help 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

Truckee Donner Public Utility District will swap out old, incandescent holiday lights for energy-efficient LED holiday lights free of charge. The program for swapping out lights begins Nov. 25 at 8 a.m. and will continue during regular business hours at the TDPUD office on Donner Pass Road. Customers should bring in a copy of their current TDPUD electric bill along with up to three strands of old incandescent holiday lights.

The TDPUD will replace them with a choice of up to 60 feet of warm white or multicolor LED lights. These energyefficient holiday lights can save between 80 and 98 percent on energy costs versus the old-style incandescent lights. This program is only available while supplies last. | (530) 582-3931 or tdpud.org

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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 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

Tahoe Neighborhood Table is teaming up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to expand local outreach. Meera Beser, the coordinator for the TahoeTruckee region, announces a Toys for Tots kickoff party at the Tahoe Community Thanksgiving Celebration. Attendees to the dinner can donate a new, unwrapped toy or cash or volunteer to help out. All are welcome from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 26 at the North Tahoe Event Center.

More Toys for Tots kickoff parties will be at the following locations: Spindleshanks, Dec. 1; Zano’s, Dec 6; River Ranch, Dec. 3; and Sunnyside, Dec. 11. Moody’s Bistro is offering a free glass of wine or dessert for a new, unwrapped toy until Dec. 19.

Visit the Web site for toy collection stations in the Tahoe Basin. Collection bins will be out until Dec. 15. Toys can be dropped off at the North Tahoe Event Center until Dec. 19. | (775) 230-1066 or tahoe-truckee.toysfortots.org

Vote for free concerts Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City’s free summer concert series, is in the running to receive a $25,000 grant for the 2016 summer season. Levitt Pavilions, a national nonprofit behind free concert series, offers a matching grant opportunity for small- to mid-sized towns and cities.

Fifteen nonprofits or municipalities partnering with a nonprofit will receive the grant money. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation partnered with Tahoe City Downtown Association and Tahoe City Public Utility District to submit the proposal for the Commons Beach site.

Tahoe City’s proposal is now posted on the Levitt AMP Web site for public voting. Community support, measured by the number of online votes received, will be one of the key factors when Levitt Pavilions selects the winners. Online public voting ends on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Levitt Pavilions will announce the winners on Jan. 5, 2016. | levittamp.org 22

Christmas tree permits on sale The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is selling Christmas tree permits for $10 each with a limit of two permits per family. Permits must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of trees in designated cutting areas. They are available until noon on Dec. 24, but could sell out before then.

The last day to cut a tree is Dec. 25.

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Incline Village General Improvement District Senior Programs announces its annual holiday gift-giving program.

Gifts may include a Raley’s gift card or items that have been placed on a wish list, such as warm pajamas or snow boots.

Last year, 35 seniors in Incline Village benefitted. Seniors who are living alone or are in need are included in the program that is not based on financial need. Its success depends on the generosity of the community and businesses. Donors and recipients are anonymous: presents are collected and distributed by staff members. Contact the IVGID Senior Programs if you are interested in getting involved or making a donation. | (775) 832-1310

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

One-stop shopping for the holidays The second annual Hospitality Holidays is on Dec. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center. More than 50 artisans and vendors will be available, along with free photos with Santa, face painting and sleigh rides. Mr. D DJ Services, Dennis Alexander, will provide entertainment. Complimentary food tastings and $5 drinks are available at the bar. Raffle tickets may be

purchased for prizes including items from each vendor, overnight hotel stays, restaurant gift cards and more. Shoppers will be entered to win the Shop Local Holiday Contest by collecting eight stickers from vendors. Pick up a contest card at the door on arrival; each vendor will add a sticker to the card after a purchase of at least $25. The winner will receive two lift tickets at 10 local ski areas. Two drawings will be held and winners do not need to be present. | shopnorthtahoetruckee.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

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 Dec. 9. Tests are available at Incline Village Community Hospital from 8 to 9 a.m. on Dec. 11. Patients should fast for 10 to 12 hours before lab tests. Tests are available for individuals 18 years old and older. No appointment is necessary. | (530) 587-3277 in Truckee or (775) 833-4100 in Incline Village

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 12thgrade 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.”

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Snow Trails Adult rec leagues are back Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Futsal on 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

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

Sign up for mobile emergency alert Placer County residents may register mobile phones for Placer Alert, the county’s new state-of-the-art, emergency, mass-notification system. | placer-alert.org

Conservation programs help businesses Truckee Donner Public Utility District has a suite of conservation programs available to qualifying business or commercial customers. These programs help save energy and water and minimize related operating expenses. Many programs are free or offset the costs of a project resulting in a return on investment.

The Commercial Lighting Rebate Program pays up to one-third of project costs to upgrade to high-efficiency lighting. The Business Green Partners Program provides free energy- and water-saving measures including screw-in LED and CFL light bulbs.

The Commercial Refrigeration Program provides free energy-efficient refrigeration controls, motors, case lighting and infiltration barriers after a comprehensive refrigeration energy audit and proposal from Truckee Donner PUD’s installation contractor. | (530) 582-3963 or visit tdpud.org

Police offer equipment registry Truckee Police Department recently launched a ski, snowboard and bicycle registration program to help in identifying and recovering lost or stolen skis, snowboards and bicycles. | townoftruckee.com

Small business help offered The Small Business Development Center offers consulting services to existing and pre-venture small businesses in the Truckee area. Statistics show that 90 percent of businesses with current business plans can realize goals, while 85 percent of businesses that fail do not have a business plan. Consulting services are offered at no cost. | (877) 853-9093

Water safety class in Incline An American Red Cross Water Safety Class for instructors, ages 16 and older, is being offered at Incline Recreation Center.

The class will get instructors prepared to teach swimming to youth and adults, with basic water safety techniques. Participants must be certified in Lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer to be hired for the IVGID aquatic staff. Session II is offered on May 29, June 5 and 12 from 1 to 7 p.m. | (775) 832-1321

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

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LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

LEVEL: Easy to moderate A marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892

The park is mostly flat and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fields, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAK LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

A marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Unmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

LEVEL: Easy to moderate An unmarked route follows the road up to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

North Shore BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

PAGE MEADOWS

LEVEL: Easy to moderate

On Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers, so try skiing during the week.

West Shore BLACKWOOD CANYON

LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore.

Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy

Meeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores.

The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance.

Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic crosscountry trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake Tahoe TAYLOR CREEK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600 Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly flat and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. SnoPark Permit required.*

Ski or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

All activities are weather dependent. *Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

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

Santa’s Calling Send a note to Santa or Mrs. Claus, and kids will receive a call from Santa and the Mrs. on Dec. 10 or 11. Fill out a Secret Santa letter at Rideout Community Center or download it from tahoecitypud. com and turn it in by noon on Dec. 10. | tahoecitypud.org

Earn community service hours The Community Leadership Club is an opportunity for high-school students to get involved, gain leadership skills and experience, while earning volunteer hours.

Students will be volunteers for IVGID Parks and Recreation and receive community service hours. At meetings, students will plan and implement rec-reational events and programs for their peers. The club meets Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 213 at Incline High School. Pizza is provided. | (775) 832-1310

Get ready for the winter season

adult, holiday-themed beverage for an additional fee. | ateliertruckee.com

Basics of B-Ball emphasized A youth basketball league offered by Incline Village Park and Recreation is open to players of all abilities in the Grades 1 through 9. Players will learn and develop fundamentals of the game, rules and teamwork and sportsmanship; winning is de-emphasized. Teams are coached by community volunteers. There are coed leagues for Grades 1 to 4; boys’ leagues for Grades 5 to 6 and Grades 7 to 8; and girls’ leagues for Grades 5 to 6 and Grades 7 to 9. Each participant will receive a team T-shirt and photo. The leagues will start in early December and end in March. | (775) 832-1310

What’s your league?

Intro to Wrestling for ages 5 to 17, starts Dec. 1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Truckee High. The fee is $55.

Volleyball for girls, grades 3 to 8, will run from February through April 2016 at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center.

The fee is $85.

Hockey League for ages 8 to 14 starts on Dec. 30 on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 at the Truckee Ice Rink. The fee is $95. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Classes are steaming up

The pool is still open

KidZone Museum offers STEAM classes for ages 4 to 7 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Nov. 28.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

Classes are geared to awaken the creative and the scientific in children, while they have fun learning. Parents can preregister students, although drop-ins are allowed if space is available. | kidzonemuseum.org

During school holidays, the pool will be open for combo swims for $3 per resident child or $4 per nonresident child. Proof of residency must be shown at the time of dropin. | RSVP (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

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

Join the swim team

Nordic skiing after school offered

Incline Recreation Center offers swim teams for competitive and novice swimmers. USA Swimming certified coaches will evaluate the appropriate level and practice times for each participant. For those participating in USA Swimming, the opportunity to travel to USA Swim meets will be available. There are six teams to join: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Junior/Senior, Green and Northern Nevada Aquatics. | (775) 832-1321

An after-school Nordic ski program, based on the ski play model used in Bill Koch league programs in New England begins this winter. The 10-week program for entry-level students ages 10 to 14 meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45 to 5 p.m. The primary location is on groomed ski trails at Incline Meadows XC; alternate locations include Tahoe Vista/NTPUD trails and Diamond Peak Ski Area. There are two sessions: from Dec. 8 to Jan. 14 and from Jan. 18 to Feb. 19. There will be a parent informational meeting on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Incline Recreation Center.

Skis with NNN bindings are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants must provide their own boots and poles. | (775) 832-1310

Skating on thick ice

Cookie making for the holidays

Benefits of self-defense are ongoing

Atelier and Trokay Restaurant offer Kids’ Cookie Making on Dec. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Restaurant Trokay.

During this 2½-hour lesson, participants will learn how to mix, roll out and shape, bake and frost a batch of Sablé Breton cookies. All materials will be provided for the class including natural dyed frosting and gluten-free cookie options. Everyone will leave with a holiday tin full of his or her cookies. This workshop is open to ages 7 and older. Parents or guardians can participate with their child and enjoy an

Shotokan Karate with Gregg Henrickson is designed for everyone interested in learning the art of Karate. The beginner or the advanced student will be able to make progress in self-defense and benefit from improved physical and mental health, self-discipline and self-confidence.

This is an ongoing class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:10 to 8:40 p.m. at Incline Recreation Center. A 10-class punch card is available. | (775) 832-1310

Take photos with Old Saint Nick Tahoe City Downtown Association hosts photos with Santa Claus at the Boatworks Mall on Nov. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. as part of the Tahoe City Holiday Hop. Stop by and have your picture taken with Santa Claus. Enjoy special holiday discounts at participating businesses throughout Tahoe City while enjoying holiday treats and the holiday décor as part of Small Business Saturday. Take part in the TCDA’s Selfie Scavenger Hunt throughout town with a holiday theme all day. | visittahoecity.org

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

Call when it snows Any day Tahoe Truckee Unified School District calls a snow day, the Rideout Community Center will be open for a full day of activities from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call the Rideout Community Center before arrival to confirm a snowday program. No online registration. | (530) 583-3440 24

Going into the Creative Zone KidZone Museum is offering Creative Art on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5 (not including Christmas break). Kids will create art with watercolors, pastels, clay, wires, textiles and fiber.

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 sensory activities. The class is free with admission and parents must participate. | kidzonemuseum.org

Make something for the tree North Tahoe Arts hosts a free “Make an Ornament” art class for ages 2 to 12 on Dec. 5. Children can work on art projects in the Corison Loft Gallery from noon to 2 p.m. | (530) 581-2787 or northtahoearts.com

Join a Truckee ski team Buddy Werner Development, for ages 5 through 14, is a 12-day program at Soda Springs that includes five intro-squad races. The $250 fee includes a season pass to Soda Springs. The program starts Dec. 6 on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tahoe League Race Team, for ages 7 through 14, is for skiers who have had racing experience. The team meets Saturdays and Sundays starting Dec. 5. The $335 fee includes season passes to Boreal and Soda Springs. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org Ages 13 and older can learn the sport of ice dancing at Truckee Ice Rink and partners are not required to attend. Learn basic steps to Canasta Tango or Dutch Waltz and get a great workout to music.

Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in three sessions: Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; and Feb. 6, 13, 20. Fees are $32 per session or $14 for drop ins. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Boys learn the basics Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Boys’ Sport Day on Dec. 12 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The $10 fee includes a t-shirt. Children must preregister. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

El Niño ‘8 3 | A m o n s t e r w i n t e r, P a r t I Typically, California can expect about four or five major storms during the course of the five-month rainy season from November through March. But in 1983 potent storms came early, originated in various regions of the Pacific Ocean and persisted until early May with only

“The key to a snowy winter at Lake Tahoe will require moisture-laden atmospheric river events meeting with cold Alaskan air over the Central and Northern Sierra.”

A possible to find someone who hasn’t t this point, it would be nearly im-

heard that a strong El Niño is brewing in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. For months now, extremely warm sea surface temperatures have signaled that a cyclical ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) event will be impacting global weather patterns this winter. Particularly for Southern California, warnings for potential heavy rain, floods, mudslides and destructive waves have been broadcast in every form of media.

Although El Niño events occur on a regular basis, this 2015-16 event is being rated in the strong to very strong category.

Since 1950, there have only been five that have reached this level of anomalous ocean warmth: 1957-58, 1965-66, 197273, 1982-83 and 1997-98. All but one – 1966 – delivered above normal precipitation to the Tahoe Sierra.

ENSO events occur in varying strengths and no two are alike. Only relatively recently have scientists begun to learn a lot more about its effect on the jet stream and winter storm patterns. And that is why the alarm is up for unusually stormy conditions January through March for drough-ravaged Southern California.

The odds for a wetter than normal rainy season gradually decrease the further north one goes along the West Coast.

Due to the increased intensity of the subtropical jet stream and its focus on the southern tier of states this winter, drier than average conditions are anticipated in the Pacific Northwest during the next six months. Seasonal forecasts for the Tahoe Sierra tilt slightly toward wetter and warmer than normal. The key to a snowy winter at Lake Tahoe will require moisture-laden atmospheric river events meeting with cold Alaskan air over the Central and Northern Sierra.

The winters of 1983 and 1998 are the only two seasons to date that were driven by rare “very strong” El Niño conditions.

Both were exceptional when it came to snowfall and precipitation in Northern California, but 1983 proved to be a monster. Nearly 67 feet of snow fell at Norden near Donner Pass that year (nearly double the average 34 feet), the sixth greatest total for that location since snowfall re26

Southern Pacific snow removal crews were busy in 1983. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

cords began in 1879. The incessant storm activity and heavy snowfall took its toll on local residents and businesses, as well as visitors looking to ski some of the deepest powder in decades.

The 1983 season crushed the Tahoe Sierra with rapid-fire storms. Road closures and structural damage were common and frequent. It still ranks as one of the worst in California history. Severe weather that winter killed 36 people, injured 481 and caused $1.2 billion in economic losses in the Golden State. Peak snow depths at Donner Pass exceeded 17 feet; some of the deepest measured there since World War II. The impact was so devastating in California and around the world that 1983 is the year that put the previously little-known word El Niño into the lexicon of the media and popular culture.

short reprieves. Heavy snow buried the mountains, torrential rain lashed the lowlands and 25-foot waves frequently pounded the coast from Fort Bragg to San Diego.

In the fall of 1982, an unusually strong El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean was adding more juice to the jet stream and some climatologists warned of increased potential for a wet winter in portions of the United States. Over the winter months a persistent, deep, low-pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska combined with an intensified high-pressure dome in the central Pacific to squeeze the jet stream and effectively double the speed of the westerly flow of air across the ocean.

Fast-moving storm systems embedded in the jet stream were fueled by released energy from exceptionally warm seawater as they raced toward the West Coast. Depending on your perspective, it was either a recipe for disaster or a powder hound’s ultimate fantasy.

Despite the atmospheric and oceanic signals in late 1982, most forecasters were paying little attention to the developing El Niño conditions. ENSO events are not good seasonal forecasting tools and there wasn’t much in the historical record to

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indicate that these irregular periodic climate changes could result in epic storms and damage on a vast scale. At that time, scientists looked toward Alaska for clues to winter weather.

As a harbinger of things to come, rare September snowfall blanketed the mountains. Twice that month, tire chains were required on Interstate 80 and other local roadways. Nearly 2 inches fell in Reno, the city’s first September snowfall since 1889 when about half an inch covered the ground. The unusually early snowfall was an ominous omen: the winter of 1889-90 is known as the Great White Ruin and considered the worst in Nevada’s history.

In late October 1982, activity picked up as a strong flow of moist, subtropical air from near Hawaii inundated the Sierra with heavy rain and high elevation snow. This atmospheric river soaked Blue Canyon on the Sierra west slope with more than 10 inches of rain, more than double its October average. The jet stream soon shifted, however, and a week later the first in a series of cold storms from the Gulf of Alaska slammed the West Coast.

This relentless stream of powerful weather systems buried the Truckee-Tahoe region.

Most resort operators had never seen anything like it.

To top off a snowy November, the last storm was a wild one, dumping 4 feet in downtown Truckee, which paralyzed traffic and closed schools for two days. Alpine Meadows ski area picked up 87 inches of snow that month, which got the resort off to a great start. By Dec. 1, more than 6 feet of snow covered the ground at Norden, compared to an average of 11 inches for that time of year. In many locations in the Sierra, it was the wettest fall season (September to November) on record. And, it was just the beginning.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

CALIFORNIA SKIING The California Chamber of Commerce first began promoting skiing in the Golden State after the International Olympic Committee rejected the state’s bid for the 1932 Winter Games in favor of Lake Placid, New York.

This promotional photograph by Jervie H. Eastman captures Dick Brown jumping the road to Mount Lassen in 1940. The two female models are Artis Tunnison (left) and Beverly Irish.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning books “Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports” and “Skiing at Lake Tahoe” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

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Martial arts classes offered

Swim lessons offered at Incline Recreation Center follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. The class minimum is three students; the maximum is six. Classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot if not enough students sign up. Instructors will pre-test all students the first day of class to determine their swimming abilities.

The winter swim lessons registration for Session 111/C is on Jan. 4, 2016.

The four-week session offers classes on Sunday afternoons, Monday and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The 30-minute class times are dependent on the child’s swim level. The registration for Session IV/D is Feb. 22, 2016. There are also private instructions available. | (775) 832-1321

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

Time spent at camp is EPIC

Power to the girl people

EPIC Base Camp for Grades K through 5 is being offered by Incline Recreation Center. Experienced and responsible staff will lead campers on numerous adventures, which include swimming, arts and crafts, games and more from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Camp dates are from Dec 21 to 23, Dec 28 to 30, Feb. 16, 2016 to 19 and April 4 to 8. | (775) 832-1310

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

Swim lessons for the New Year

Cooking classes for little chefs It’s simple to teach kids how to make nutritious meals from scratch. Instructor Thao Doan will be showing little chefs, ages 7 to 12, how to make pasta, pizza, potpie and soups in on Wednesdays at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center starting on Jan. 6 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.

The fee is $18 per month, which includes materials or $20 for drop ins. | (530) 5877720 or tdrpd.org

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

Music to little ears Tahoe City Park and Recreation offers a music class for the families with kids, infants to age 5. Instructor Brooke Chabot of Truckee Tahoe Music Together offers dance, singing, music and instruments in a relaxed setting. The class will run on Fridays Jan. 16 to March 27 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Fairway Community Center. | (530) 583-3440 or tcpud.org

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 February to coincide with a minimum school day. The fee is $80. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

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Holly Arts exhibit, craft faire

North Tahoe Arts offers Holly Arts Holiday Gift & Craft Faire 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, knitwear, natural bath products and paintings from more than 30 local artists. North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 percent discount or become a member and receive 10 percent off all purchases.

NTA is a Shop Local participant. Present a Shop Local card and receive a sticker for purchases of more than $25.

The annual Holiday Open House Sip & Shop event for North Tahoe Arts is on Dec. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. All are 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. also on Dec. 5. Kids of all ages get to make an ornament to take home. | northtahoearts.com

Pines at Tahoe Howard Friedman | North Tahoe Arts Center If a woodchuck could chuck wood

Create personal holiday supplies

The Nevada Woodchucks, an educational woodworking nonprofit from Sparks with members from Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area, has items on display at the Sierra Arts Foundation. An artists’ reception, open to the public, is on Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. A raffle will be available that visitors can enter. A motorcycle rocker will be given away to one winner on Dec. 1.

Refreshments will be provided by Wild River Grille. | sierra-arts.org

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will join with Atelier to offer holiday workshops for kids and adults. On Dec. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. participants can learn the basics of making handcrafted wrapping paper with seamless patterns and design layout techniques. On Dec. 19, participants can make handmade holiday cards through collage and stamping techniques. All supplies are included for both workshops. | ateliertruckee.com

Learn the art of interior design

“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. The results are personal myths that mix satire and storytelling. Yuroff ’s work, influenced by the trickster figure of Native American mythology, studies the changes that occur during the creative process: adding and removing paint, defining the object, then obscuring and re-defining the piece. | nevadaculture.org

Instructor Teri Raphael will teach Holiday Décor on Nov. 30 at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. | (530) 582-7200 or tdrpd.org

On display at the library Incline Village Library presents “Exploring Boundaries: The Book as Art” throughout the month of November. This collection of artist’s books, prints and broadsides by Northern Nevada artists is on loan from Reno Book Arts. These works illustrate the array of book arts mediums and the multi-divergent perspectives that can be achieved through the art of the book. | washoecountylibrary.us

Looks good on the inside, too “The Silver State: The Beauty Within” will be at the Nevada Historical Society through Dec. 12. The Latimer Art Club’s 8th Annual “Miniature” is a juried and judged art exhibition. | nevadaart.org

Exhibition redefines, tricks

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

200 years of Tahoe art 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.

Art fit to be seen Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe presents Salon D’Art Exhibit daily from Dec. 26 through 31. Resort guests and visitors are invited to stroll the corridor from Manzanita’s entrance to the Highlands Gondola to enjoy a silent auction of artwork. | ritzcarlton.com/LakeTahoe

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“Click-Off Truckee” is on display at Truckee Community Recreation Center.

The photography that was entered into the

Untitled Doug Jones | Truckee Community Recreation Center

November 19-December 2, 2015

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: a talk

by Bill Fox on “Historical Mapping and Early Sketches of Lake Tahoe” on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m., a talk by Shelley Fisher Fishkin on the role of the Chinese workers at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 4 at noon and a spotlight on Erika Osbourne, whose works highlight hydrology and fire management efforts on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Visit the Web site for details. | nevadaart.org

Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group. | askaff.com

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe has joined with SLATE Art Consulting to feature a rotating exhibition of Northern California artists’ work throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas. Two sixmonth exhibitions of contemporary art inspired by the Lake Tahoe lifestyle and made by artists living and working in Northern California will be on display.

Each exhibit will have a seasonal theme and will continue through 2015.

Artists featured in the exhibition include Lisa Fernald Barker, Maria Burtis, Carol Inez Charney, Pauletta Chanco, Robin Denevan, Joanne Fox, Melissa Herrington, Andrzej Michael Karwacki,

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

New, local artists needed The North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop is currently accepting applications for new artists. The ARTisan Shop is a co-opstyle retail space for local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork year round. All art must be juried and accepted and must be handmade, original and/or created by the artist. | northtahoearts.com

Ritz-Carlton features regional art

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Calendar Ongoing “The Book as Art” Incline Village Library | Until Nov. 30

“The Silver State” Nevada Historical Society | Until Dec. 12

“Recycled Habits” OXS Gallery | Until Dec. 18

Northern California artists Ritz-Carlton | Until Dec. 30

Holly Arts North Tahoe Arts Center | Until Jan. 3

“Tahoe: A Visual History” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 10

“Click-Off Truckee” Truckee Community Rec Center| Until Jan. 31

“Divergence” Carson City Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 31

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s | Until Jan. 31

“Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Art North Tahoe Arts Center

Thursday Guided art tours Ritz-Carlton Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday)

2nd Friday Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art

Saturday & Sunday Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, circa 1871 Albert Bierstadt | Nevada Museum of Art 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

Skaff featured at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant in Tahoe City is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2016. Skaff ’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his lightfilled, vibrant landscapes. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara,

Michele de la Menardiere, Elise Morris, David Ruth and James Shay.

The rotational exhibition will include pieces that may be purchased from SLATE. Weekly tours will be offered at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Private tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Notes for self-guided tours are available at Hotel Concierge. | slateart.net

Kids art day Nevada Museum of Art

Nov. 19 Woodchucks reception Sierra Arts Foundation

Nov. 30 Holiday Décor class Truckee Community Rec Center

Dec. 5 Open House North Tahoe Arts Center

Kids’ Arts Saturday North Tahoe Arts Center

Dec. 13 Handcrafted Wrapping Paper Ritz-Carlton

Dec. 19 Handmade cards Ritz-Carlton

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1. HISTORY: What conflict did Secretary of State John Hay refer to as a “splendid little war”?

2. MUSIC: What was Aretha Franklin’s first No. 1 hit?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the candy name M&M’s stand for?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which California city is the farthest west -- San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego?

5. AD SLOGANS: What laundry detergent vowed to erase “ring around the collar”?

6. FAMOUS PEOPLE: What was the profession of Duncan Hines, whose name became a household brand of food products?

7. TELEVISION: Who was talk-show host Johnny Carson’s announcer and sidekick?

8. MATH: What is the only number whose letters are in alphabetical order?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What is the color of the liquor called absinthe?

10. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the term “canard”?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

According to a recent analysis of data from the online music streaming service Spotify and artist popularity data from a website called The Echo Nest, Americans tend to stop listening to new music at the age of 33.

Differences: 1. Heart is missing, 2. Block is shorter, 3. Team name is missing, 4. Arm is moved, 5. Stripe is missing, 6. Window is different.

An overhanging roof edge fell down and caused much damage. It was the eave of destruction.

1. Spanish-American War, 2. “Respect,” in 1967, 3. (Forrest) Mars & (William) Murrie, the last names of the candy’s founders, 4. San Francisco, 5. Wisk, 6. Restaurant critic, 7. Ed McMahon, 8. 40 (f-o-r-t-y), 9. Green, 10. A false report or story

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EARTH

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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Balancing between taking new strides and initiatives with working behind the scenes continues. More than anything you are on a roll with exciting visions of possibility. At worst, you feel a bit intimidated by their scope and magnitude. Yet, they represent rewards for prior efforts so embrace them with confidence. If investments are required, take a serious look at how to best make them.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

One way or another you are being pushed to do the work. This includes getting past your own needs and desires and recognizing those of others.

Engaging in deep dialogue will prove satisfying. In fact, nothing else will suffice. You have entered a cycle of deep change. Trust that and focus to understand it better. Beyond all reason and even the glories of free will, cooperation is the way.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Stimulating new connections in both your personal and professional life is in the spotlight.

Also woven into the plot are unique strategies and approaches that have come to you as if by magic. These are compelling you to investigate further. Along the way you are being introduced to new philosophies that you may have not quite considered or taken seriously before.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

You are in pursuit of real answers. Among them is the realization that the so-called ‘truth’, like beauty, usually lies in the eyes or perceptions of the beholder. We do not see reality so much as ‘it is’ but as we are. Perception is everything and yours is the sign of perception. So, who are you and how and why do you see things the way you do? This is a golden road to truth.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Rubbing elbows with people of power and influence is a current theme. Gaining exposure and, more importantly, access to key players with unique and accomplished talents is featured. Yet, you also want to obtain new skills and/or cultivate latent talents yourself. As you focus to weave your own abilities and successes with those of other the results will be exponential.

A clear and sharp focus upon the creative possibilities is the twist in your story right now. Supported by philosophical considerations, you want to produce works of beauty. These are especially directed to the home front. Beyond interior decoration and even renovation projects, your focus may include cultivating harmonious and beautiful relationship patterns.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) It is your turn to enjoy the spotlight. Others are seeing you for the beauty and power that you possess. Excited by the attention, you feel determined to make the most of it. This is an important time of returns for you so be open to receive. You may even be approached with some provocative propositions that you will be challenged to resist. Say yes and trust the flow.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Your Spidey senses are tingling. You can see in and through matters more clearly than usual. Hopefully some of these are your own life requirements. This deep-probe-process comes amidst an otherwise busy schedule traveling in mind at least and probably in body as well. Financial considerations are also a factor and the time has come to implement long-term changes.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Seeing a bigger and perhaps deeper picture too of your life is underway. Inner shifts and itches are leading you to at least reconsider everything.

More than inspired and excited, you may literally feel turned on by the prospects. How far you will let this go is up to you and the deeper reaches of your destiny. Take a philosophical approach and measure twice before you make any final cuts.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

You have arrived at an important juncture in your life. It is requiring a process of deep analysis. As well, it includes the need and prospect of facing your fears in order to lay claim to new levels of personal power, skills and abilities. This theme has actually been brewing all year and now it is in full force.

Practice the power of now as your visionary mind probes the unknown.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

That plunge you took into the deep end a couple of weeks ago still has you immersed.

Whether you describe it as a soul-searching process or simply a deep investigation, it is hardly a superficial time. Your love life may be your main focus and deciphering how to create harmony there is central. As ever, the real change begins with your own attitude and interpretations.

A fresh and steady flow of financial activity should be keeping you busy now and hopefully inspired as well. Learning and applying new skills and or work opportunities is implied. This is the beginning of an important learning curve. Having faith in the process includes recognizing that what you are doing right now may just be a phase.

However, it could also open new doors yet.

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theater community S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

T opened in 2013 and has been

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producing creative artistic productions for the local community ever since.

Courtney Simson, the founder and producing artistic director, had been producing shows for several years before opening the theater.

“We are the only community theater group in the history of Tahoe to combine all ages of people in our productions,” Simson says. The theater is a collaborative community arts organization partnering with Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District and the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus.

The theater just wrapped up its youth production of “Into the Woods” and is currently in production for “The Crucible,” directed by Kane Schaller, which plays from Nov. 20 to 22. “The Crucible,” based on a true story is Arthur Miller’s gripping drama of a community stirred into madness in Salem, Mass., in 1698 during a time when innocent people are being accused of witchcraft.

“THE CRUCIBLE” 7 p.m. | Nov. 20 & 21 2 p.m. | Nov. 22 $25 adults | $20 senior $15 17 & younger Community Arts Center | Truckee

“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, EVER”

$25 adults | $20 senior | $8 kids Discounted tickets until Nov. 20 Community Arts Center | Truckee

“This is our risk show; it can be edgy, thoughtful and provoking,” Simson says.

This holiday season the theater offers the “The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever” from Dec. 4 to 6. The performance includes two, contrasting one-act holiday plays. The first story features a show about a woman who in charge of her church pageant and has to deal with a group of rowdy foster kids who take over the roles of Mary, Joseph and the Wise Men in the pageant. The second act is Truman Capote’s, “A Christmas Memory.” The play is Capote’s tribute to the aunt that 32

NOVEMBER 19DECEMBER 3, 2015 CASINO SHOWS “Alex Ramon’s New Magic” | Harrah’s Reno A Magic Show with a New Style and a New Flair. His sleight-of-hand skill and presentation of illusions are world class and have earned him top honors from his peers. This remarkable young showman has perfected his craft, making him a modern master of magic. Show times 7 p.m.

Thurs.-Sun. until Jan. 3. | harrahs-reno.com “Decadence” | Harrah’s Reno A delectably entertaining cabaret experience.

Enjoy luxuriously mischievous entertainment beyond your wildest dreams. Indulge in the finer things in life, and maybe misbehave. Show times 9:30 p.m. Sat. until Jan. 2. | caesars.com 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 John Henton and David Gee from Nov. 25 to 29, Jim David and Suli McCullough from Dec. 9 to 13 and Darren Carter and Chase Durousseau from Dec. 16 o 20. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com

raised him and illuminates how they spent Christmas during the depression.

“It’s both sentimental and beautiful,” says Simson.

During the holiday performance, there also will be a performance with a hand bell choir and singers along with hot spice cider, hot chocolate and candy canes. Both holiday shows are family friendly.

“Courtney is the force behind all of us,” explains theater board president Celia De Benedetti.

Simson hails from an educational background, which offers her the ability to support and teach young actors. Young people learn the depth of what it takes to put on a play.

From left Megan Darzynkiewicz, Taylor Hollis, Paige McGarry, Canyon Gemme and Lizzy Mason. | Kristie Pellegrino

children and teachers to come to shortened performances during the year along with a 15-minute lecture about the show and a question and answer period with the cast.

This spring, the Truckee Community Theater will present Tennessee Wil-liam’s “The Glass Menagerie” in April and a rock ‘n’ roll tribute to Elvis Presley with the production of “Bye Bye Birdie” in June.

There are numerous volunteer opportunities at the theater to build

7 p.m. | Dec. 4 & 5 2 p.m. | Dec. 6

CALENDAR

“ We are the only community theater group in the history of Tahoe to combine all ages of people in our productions.”

“There is some much effort and detail that goes into each show and talking them through what goes into a show is important key to learning about theater production,” Simson explains.

Young people have a lot of opportunity to learn how to run the lights, sound boards and work behind the scenes with costumes, props and sets.

“We are nurturing young people and teaching them high-level tech,” says De Benedetti.

The theater also invites local school

sets, paint props and sets, sell tickets and supervise the green room for children’s shows. Local talent is always sought after from children to adults to perform. The theater hosts casting calls and tryouts for all of its productions.

Simson is also applying for a grant to present new works of original playwrights.

“We look to produce original plays in the future,” says Simson.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit truckeecommunitytheater.com.

Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. See Rich Hall to Nov. 22, Ritch Shydner from Nov. 24 to 29, Erik Myers from Dec. 1 to 6 and Jackie Flynn from Dec. 8 to 13.

Open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com 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?” Rated R. $15. Show times 8 p.m. Sat. until Dec. 5 (no show Nov. 21). | sandsregency.com “Ebenezer” | Eldorado Casino The musical Christmas Carol “Ebenezer” is based on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.” Ebenezer Scrooge is an unhappy, cruel man who is visited by three ghosts who take him through a musical journey of his life on Christmas Eve. “Ebenezer” is great for adults and families alike, and is filled with humor, songs and a classic story. Show times 7 p.m. Nov. 24Dec. 27. | eldoradoreno.com

THEATER “The Buttcracker 6” | Brüka Theatre Brüka dances its pants off in this ridiculous parody based on the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.” An eclectic, hilarious and original performance experience laced with Brüka’s exciting performance style with a new adventure taking Clara and the gang into a warped Brüka wonderland. Show times 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. until Dec. 19. Matinee 2 p.m. Nov. 29 & Dec. 13 | bruka.org

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C A L E N D A R | NOVEMBER 19-DECEMBER 3, 2015 “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, the Broadway blockbuster “Mary Poppins.” Show times 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2021 and 2 p.m. Nov. 21 & 22. Tickets $25-$28. | wnmtc.com

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

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

“The Odd Couple” | Reno Little Theater Unger and Madison are at it again. Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic – the female version of “The Odd Couple.” Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same. Show times 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Nov. 27-Dec. 20. Matinee 2 p.m.

Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 19 & 20. | renolittletheater.org

NOV. 19 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

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

Holiday Party Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.

Audio Boxx Cabo Wabo Hard Rock 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.

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.

Mark McKay Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Take 2 Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

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

Kerry Pastine & the Crime Scene Jub Jub’s 9 p.m.

MiMosa-Delusions of Grandeur Tour 1 up 10 p.m.

Apple Z Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Brüka Theatre presents the 23rd season of “BUTTCRACKER 6: UNDERLAND” with performs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19.

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 Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 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 Edwin San Juan Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

NOV. 20 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Jeffery James Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Bias & Dunn Bar of America 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

A-Plus, Knobody, Equipto, Otay Odubb Whiskey Dick’s 8 p.m.

The George Souza Band Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Jackie Greene w/Mark Sexton Band Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Audio Boxx Cabo Wabo Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Greg Golden Band Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

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

DJ JosBeatz & DJ Twyman Peek Harrah’s 9 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.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Crucible” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lakes Golf Course 3 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Bella Fiore Wines 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 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.

Blistered Earth Knitting Factory 7:30 p.m.

French Grand Opera Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7:30 p.m.

Decades Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Leftover Cuties The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

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

Mark McKay Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Chris Gardner Band Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Take 2 Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Melissa Etheridge Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort 9 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

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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 2nd 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.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Tony D’Andrea Nugget Carson 7:30 p.m.

Terry Fator Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Edwin San Juan Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Re-No Comedy Showcase w/Pat Shillito 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

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AT THE LAKE Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Bias & Dunn Bar of America 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The George Souza Band Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Audio Boxx Cabo Wabo Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Jackie Greene Band w/ The Coffis Brothers & Niki J Crawford Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Petty Theft Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

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

DJ Rick Gee & DJ Showtime Peek Harrah’s 9 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 “The Crucible” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Brainfest w/Twisted Insane & Twista Jub Jub’s 5 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Bella Fiore Wines 6 p.m.

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

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

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

Dale Poune Tahoe Ridge Winery 7 p.m.

French Grand Opera Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7:30 p.m.

The Poly Tape 2 Tour Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Southern Allstars Gilley’s Nugget 8 p.m.

Decades Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Leftover Cuties The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Chris Gardner Band Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Gotham w/Russ Liquid, Dirtwire, Hullabaloo, Irieyes, Ross Jenseen Cargo 8 p.m.

Life in the Fast Lane Showroom Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 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.

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 2nd 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.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Muff-Stache Underground Vaudeville Burlesque Revue Studio on 4th 7:30 p.m.

Edwin San Juan Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

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

Special Events Warren Miller’s “Chasing Shadows” Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Reno Sparks Convention Center

NOV. 22 | 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.

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C A L E N D A R | NOVEMBER 19-DECEMBER 3, 2015 Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Crucible” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m.

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

RENO & BEYOND

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.

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Mark Sexton Band The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

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

Hariquin, Heretic A.D. PB&J’s 7 p.m.

French Grand Opera Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 8 p.m.

Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

America’s Got Talent Allstars Tour Grand Sierra Resort 8 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 2nd 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 “Mary Poppins” Carson Community Center 2 p.m.

America’s Got Talent Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

Special Events Wizard World Comic Con Reno Sparks Convention Center

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

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

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Mark Sexton Band The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

UNR Symphony Orchestra Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Steppen Stonz Cabaret Atlantis 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 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Julie Lenz Recital Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7 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 Sassafras 7:30 p.m.

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

Steppen Stonz Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 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.

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.

Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

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

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Coo Coo Birds The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

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

See the MARK SEXTON BAND on the Terrace at Peppermill Casino on Nov. 22.

NOV. 23 | 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.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Mark Sexton Band The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Flute/Oboe/Bassoon Recital Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7:30 p.m.

Steppen Stonz Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Blazing Mics! Low La La 1up 9:30 p.m.

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

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

NOV. 25 | 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.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Hip Hop Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Open Mic Comedy 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

NOV. 26 | THURSDAY

NOV. 24 | TUESDAY RENO & BEYOND AT THE LAKE Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.

Reggie Hall Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 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.

AT THE LAKE Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

L-Cubed UNR Randal Rotunda 1 p.m.

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

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Mark Sexton Band The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

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

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher

Darcy & Lucas Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 11 a.m.

Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Steve & Tom Bar of America 8 p.m.

Live Music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

Steppen Stonz Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Liza Wang & Law Kar-Ying Chinese Concert Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

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

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 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 Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

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Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 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.

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MoJo Green Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

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

DJ JosBeatz & DJ Enfo Peek Harrah’s 9 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.

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Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Dream & the Dreamer Bar of America 8 p.m.

Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

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Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Mark Castro Band David Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m.

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

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

Coo Coo Birds The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Flock of 8Oz Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Mike Furlong Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Anderson Ackerson Duo Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

The Noise Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Dr. Fresch w/Vanessa Michaels 1 up 10 p.m.

Kick Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew 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.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

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

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

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Rodney Carrington Grand Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Rick Izquieta Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | NOVEMBER 19-DECEMBER 3, 2015 NOV. 28 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Pablo Cruise Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Dream & the Dreamer Bar of America 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m.

Poparazzi Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers w/Easy Leaves Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Hot for Teacher Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

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

DJ Rick Gee & DJ SN1 Peek Harrah’s 9 p.m.

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

Rookies 10 p.m.

Silent Disco w/DJs Nasty Nate, John Dutra Hacienda del Lago 10 p.m.

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

PABLO CRUISE comes to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Nov. 28.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

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

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

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

Amaranthe Butcher Babies Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Anderson Ackerson Duo Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Coo Coo Birds The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Chiquis Rivera Grand Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Vietnamese Concert Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

Brian Wilson w/Al Jardine Atlantis 8 p.m.

Atlanta Rhythm Section Boomtown 8 p.m.

Sandy Nuyts Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Busking by Moonlight 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

Kick Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew 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 Dan 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 2nd 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.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 3 p.m.

Rick Izquieta Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

NOV. 29 | 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 Mannheim Steamroller Xmas Pioneer Center 3 & 7 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

Last Sunday Jazz St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Kick Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Cash Presley Brew 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 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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

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

NOV. 30 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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

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

UNR Symphony Orchestra Nightingale Concert Hall 1 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Maruta, Vattnet Viskar, Wilderness Dream Jub Jub’s 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd 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.

DEC. 1 | 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.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

UNR Choral “Messiah” Concert Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 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 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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

DEC. 2 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 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 1 p.m.

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

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 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.

The Black Dahlia Murder, GoatWhore, Iron Reagan, Entheos, Artificial Brain Jub Jub’s 6:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

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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.

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

Sarah Irwin Recital Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 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.

John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

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

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

Paul Covarelli 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.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

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

UNR Jazz Ensembles Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Discover “The Streets of Truckee” with RICHARD BLAIR at Cottonwood on Nov. 22.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Hip Hop Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Open Mic Comedy 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

DEC. 3 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Live Music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

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

Tony Vee Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 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 Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 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 Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 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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Making a difference for Tahoe City S T A C I E LYA N S

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self-described workaholic, Stacie Lyans is wowing people who live and visit Tahoe City. Her vast amount of positive energy – an enthusiasm that evokes thoughts of the Energizer bunny – appears boundless based on all she’s done and strives to do as Tahoe City Downtown Association’s executive director, a position she’s held since May 2014.

After a decade working for Humboldt State University, her alma mater, Lyans moved to Tahoe City to accept the leadership position at TCDA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering business and a strong sense of community in Tahoe City.

“I always look for opportunities where I can truly make a difference,” explained Lyans when she accepted the position.

One recent example is this year’s Oktoberfest, which attracted more than three times the number of last year’s attendees. It was, as she promised, bigger and better than the previous year. Lyans worked into the wee hours and the next day cleaning up. She has grown TCDA’s membership base and attracted

Stacie and boyfriend, Gardner Cline-James, in Tahoe.

most infectiously positive personality.

You inspire me!”

Lyans’ colleagues echo the sentiments.

“Stacie is a fierce, brave and hardworking woman who is also genuine, kind and honest. TCDA has great events and programs in place, and Stacie has been able to really take them to the next level,” shares TCDA office manager Jamie Olson.

“She rolls up her sleeves and works really hard. Things succeed as a result. As a nonprofit, we are more successful, stable and sustainable and that contributes to the vibrancy of town.”

Kathy Nicholas, a TCDA board member, added, “Stacie works tirelessly and with enthusiasm to fulfill the TCDA mission to make Tahoe City the best mountain town in America. Her passion for her work and can-do attitude is really bringing the community together.”

Lyans played intercollegiate soccer at HSU and though it took a little while for the Los Angeles native to adapt to life in Arcata, she explains that after her freshman year, she grew to love it. Lyans studied journalism, minored in kinesiology

“ We must continue our efforts of working together as a community for Tahoe City to truly become the Best Mountain Town in America.”

dedicated new volunteers in just one and half years. We met up on the Monday following Tahoe City’s Oktoberfest.

With green detox beverage in hand, she greeted me with her characteristic ear-to-ear smile as we settled in at The Dam Café.

“If I were to poll your friends, what characteristics do you think they’d note as your most positive,” I asked Lyans.

Within hours of posting the prompt on her Facebook page, dozens of responses flooded the comment section. “You are enthusiastically positive. And, it’s contagious,” shared one friend. Another wrote, “You have the biggest heart and

and planned to go into sports broadcasting.

After less than six months working in television she knew a different career path would be paved. She began working as the membership coordinator for HSU’s alumni association and returned to school to earn a master’s degree in business administration.

She worked in HSU admissions for nine years culminating as assistant director of admissions remotely living in Berkeley.

“I really fell in love with my work helping students strive toward a better future,” she explains. Lyans played on not one, not two but three soccer teams when she lived in Berkeley and though local summer leagues have tried to recruit her,

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Concerts at Commons Beach and other event conflicts have kept her off the field.

Lyans says that she has always loved Tahoe. While attending and working for HSU, she frequently visited, and after meeting boyfriend, Gardner Cline-James, she started visiting more often.

Stacie with her brother Jon and parents Richard and Margaret.

“We have many new and exciting businesses in Tahoe City - Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, Trunk Show and Moe’s BBQ - all led by young business leaders who are really thinking outside of the box to help create a better Tahoe City.

Plus Tahoe City has exciting future developments on the horizon,” says Lyans. “We must continue our efforts of working together as a community for Tahoe City to truly become the Best Mountain Town in America.”

Watch out. Lyans’ mind, heart and spirit are in the game, and she’s in it to win it.  For more information on the Tahoe City Downtown Association, go to visittahoecity.com.

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WEST SHORE

The West Shore cafe will open for the winter on Nov. 27 with a new seasonal menu and list of craft cocktails. The traditional Half Price Dinner Entrée Special is available from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14.

Après-ski specials include $5 draft beer, $5 house wine and $3 off specialty cocktails from 3 to 5 p.m. starting Dec. 11. Complimentary Après S’mores will be available from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on the lakeside patio fire pits.

During lunch service starting Dec. 12 on Saturdays, Sundays and during holiday periods, West Shore offers a $15 Burger and a Beer at the bar or $20 Endless Mimosas. | westshorecafe.com

of cooking and preparing food for family and friends. If you’re in town visiting Tahoe, shopping and cooking can be a daunting experience. How does one make the most of Thanksgiving in a small, mountain town?

One recommendation: Keep it simple.

Here are some ideas how to carve up your meal strategy for Thanksgiving. Plan on cooking at home for your holiday?

Here are some tips on where to shop and order meat, produce and sides for your Thanksgiving dinner. And, there are plenty of ways to keep your meal healthy, local and sustainable, too.

Au natural New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City and Truckee sells organic turkeys.

Customers interested in buying turkeys need to call and order at least a week ahead of time. They also have an array of organic produce for your holiday sides and desserts. | newmoonnaturalfoods.com Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee also offers an array of organic, natural and humanely raised turkeys. In addition to a wide variety of meats and cheeses, the shop hosts a multitude of sides. They prepare their sausage in house for stuffing and, this year, they are featuring a maple bourbon sage sausage and red wine Italian

Hey Chef also offers shopping services.

Both companies ask for 48 hours advance notice, but can help if you get stuck.

Truckee River Winery’s newest release Truckee River Winery has released its seasonal fall wine – 2015 Nouveau, made from cold-fermented, whole berry Merlot and Pinot Noir grapes.

Truckee River Winery’s newest cellar rat, Clair Stover, was the primary winemaker on this young blend, destemming the grapes by hand, as well as religiously punching down and pressing the whole berries.

The traditional release date of Nouveau wines by French law is 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday of November, also called Nouveau Day. It is a young, fruity wine with flavors of blueberry and strawberry. The Merlot grapes give the wine a brambly character. The 2015 Nouveau is available at the tasting room in Truckee for $14 a bottle or $168 a case. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of tasty tidbits.

Fall delights. | Priya Hutner, The Seasoned Sage

Hire a chef Not interested in cooking? Hire a personal chef or cook. Tahoe has a number of talented, health-conscious cooks that can prepare your dinner either at your home or they can drop it off. Think turkey, trimmings and dessert made to order while you and your family ski all day and come home to a fully prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Hey Chef is a full-service culinary concierge and

“ How does one make the most of Thanksgiving in a small,

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mountain town? One recommendation: Keep it simple.” offers a wide selection of delicious meals delivered or prepared in your home for the holiday season.

sausage. The market also carries brine kits and bags, and sides like roasted carrot and parsnip puree, Brussels sprouts and bacon and homemade pies for dessert. | truckeebutchershop.com If seafood is what you’re yearning for at your Thanksgiving dinner table, check out Morgan’s Fish Market in Truckee with beautiful selections of fresh fish and seafood. | morganslobstershack.com

Doing the shopping Shopping at Safeway, Raley’s or Save Mart for the holiday? If you arrive a few days before the weekend, it’s a busy time at the supermarket. The best times to shop are early in the morning or late at night. If you want to avoid the stores altogether, there are also a number of professional shoppers in the area that can fulfill your shopping order and brave the markets on your behalf. Tahoe To Your Door can do all of your shopping for you and serves the North Tahoe area. | tahoetoyourdoor.com

Dine out

Kabobs and Salad. | Priya Hutner, The Seasoned Sage

can fulfill all of your holiday needs including preparing those nostalgic recipes from your childhood. | hefchef.com A few additional local businesses providing chef services are Jauquin’s Personal Chef Services (personalchefjauquin.com), Red Truck owner Larry Abney (redtrucktahoe.com) and The Seasoned Sage (theseasonedsage.com). Each of these companies

If you don’t want to cook or clean up or have chefs in the house, head to one of the many local restaurants in Tahoe serving traditional Thanksgiving Dinners including at Squaw Valley’s High Camp, The River Ranch, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Jakes on the Lake, Gar Woods, The Lodge at Tahoe Donner, and Resort at Squaw Creek.

Please check if your favorite restaurant is open on Thanksgiving Day. Whatever you choose do to this holiday season, enjoy spending time with friends and family in Tahoe.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com.

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8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D B L

KINGS BEACH

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

D RA

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

L D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

D

CRYSTAL BAY BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(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

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

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

CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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

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

42

B L

L D

B L D

November 19-December 2, 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

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SOULE DOMAIN sophistication

BY LOU PHILLIPS

“The wine needed all of this complexity and structure to dance with the four double-cut NZ Lamb Chops that were roasted perfectly with a crust of Parmesan.”

The Lamb Chops with the 2013 Adelsheim Pinot Noir.

a glass. The wine was a model of balance with nice acid and mineral notes framing tangy tangerine and white peach flavors that both matched and contrasted the food.

Some wines can be described as an iron-fist-in-a-velvet-glove and the 2013 Adelsheim Pinot Noir is just such a wine.

It has bright acid, subtle earth, orange peel, dried cranberry, cardamom and black cherries filling the palate while riding on a lithe ethereal body. At $30 for a half bottle, it stacks up against Pinots at two or three times the price. The wine needed all of this complexity and structure to dance with the four double-cut NZ Lamb Chops that were roasted perfectly with a crust of Parmesan and almonds all napped in basil butter pesto, and included carrot tarragon soup and beautifully prepared root vegetables.

The luscious 2009 Taylor Fladgate LBV Port, $8 a glass, with great dusty tannins, black cherries and toasted coconut was both sweet and dry at different points on the palate. Straight out of a classic French cooking manual came an accompanying beautiful flourless Queen of Sheba cake that made sweet music with the port.

A chance to not only review the wine and fall visit to the Soule Domain was a

dine experience at this Kings Beach icon, but also to introduce my recently transplanted fiancé to a taste of authentic Tahoe.

Chef and proprietor Charlie Soule has long been admired for his food art and he also curates a wine program that has breadth, depth and sophistication.

Combined with one of the most graceful and skilled service staffs in the region The Soule Domain is the special Tahoe place for many a couple and family.

We started with the Asian salad with golden beets, watermelon radishes and Prosciutto that was every bit as complex and delicious as it sounds. The 2014 Quivira Sauvignon Blanc, $9 a glass, was a perfect match as it delivered the melon and lemon SBs exhibit in the sunshine state, as well as the vibrancy and Kiwi-Lime they are known for in New Zealand.

Server Todd Siefert was spot on as he recommended the pan-seared Day Boat Scallops with fresh corn and heirloom cherry tomatoes in a Meyer lemon butter sauce matched with the 2012 Mount Eden Chardonnay, $11

The 2009 Taylor Fladgate LBV Port and the Queen of Sheba Cake.

Soule Domain offers one of the last authentic warm and intimate Tahoe Log Cabin dining rooms combined with a true commitment to excellence in wine, cuisine and service. Shoulder season is the perfect time to enjoy one of Tahoe’s best and most unique experiences.

For more information, call (530) 5467529 or visit souledomain.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

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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

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to 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

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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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CREATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 16 years

Celebrating 30 years

THE SOULE DOMAIN Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

Steve Soule Head Waiter

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On Oct. 20, the Town of Truckee Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a development permit for the owners of Cottonwood Restaurant to build a 1,208-squarefoot kitchen/wait staff area addition to the existing restaurant. The Planning Commission complimented the design, described as Truckee Contemporary.

The concept behind the design is to provide a contemporary look that is complementary to the existing historical structure. Cottonwood’s bar and fireplace room are in the original ski lodge from the 1920s, built out of stacked railroad ties. The dining room was added in the 1970s and adds a separate, but related style. Groundbreaking is planned for May 1, 2016, with a grand opening in the fall. | cottonwoodrestaurant.com

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Learn to mix it up The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers an Art of Mixology Workshop on Dec. 6 and 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. This educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, use of classic ingredients such as bitters, and infused liquors to create three cocktails paired with appetizers. Advance reservations are required. Participants must be 21 years old or older. The cost is $40 per person. | ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

A series of slow sips 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 Dec. 10, visit Café Spice to enjoy slow tastes and a well-matched 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

Bartenders, start your mixers The second annual Local Bartender Competition is at the West Shore cafe on Feb. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Spectators to the event will help determine the “People’s Choice” award by trying 10 different cocktails and voting on the favorite mixes. Tickets will be available for $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

West Shore cafe will be accepting bartender entries from Dec. 7 through Jan. 17, 2016. The top 10 submissions will be selected by a panel of experts on Jan. 24, and then invited to compete in the finals on Feb. 21. | westshorecafe.com

Foodie workshops for the holidays Atelier and Trokay Restaurant offer two hands-on baking workshops for the holiday season. Joy of Entertaining is Dec. 20 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Atelier. Participants will discover cheese types, flavor profiles, processes, and sweet and savory pairings for gourmet cheese plates. Simple table decor, flower arrangements and dish choices will be covered, as well, as wine and beer choices participants can sample. Participants must be 21 years old or older.

Kids’ Cookie Making is Dec. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Restaurant Trokay.

During this 2½-hour lesson, participants will learn how to mix, roll out and shape, bake and frost a batch of Sablé Breton cookies. All materials will be provided for the class including natural dyed frosting and gluten-free cookie options. Everyone will leave with a holiday tin full of his or her cookies. This workshop is open to ages 7 and older. Parents or guardians can participate with their child and enjoy an adult, holiday-themed beverage for an additional fee. | ateliertruckee.com

Carbo-loading on the hill Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski Area offers on-snow gourmet food tasting on March 20, 2016, from noon to 3 p.m. for outdoor enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike. Beginners can rent skis or snowshoes at the Cross Country Ski Area and get free pointers from instructors before heading out to eat. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Tahoe Food Hub. | tahoedonner.com

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of tasty tidbits.

10089 West River Street · Truckee

(530) 582-5000 · morganslobstershack.com

Kings Beach Lunch Specials Daily Early Bird Special 4-6pm

Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-4539 8345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

“Paesano Speciale” - $25 Choice of glass of house white or red wine Choice of soup or salad Choice of pasta Expire on 12/10/15 $25.00 does not include tax or gratuity.

Sunday through Thursday. No substitutions.

No coupon necessary/please inquire special with your server.

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T shop when hungry. Man, do I wish

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stores had that in big letters above all the aisles or at least going into the store. “Beware: Entering this store while hungry will cause you to buy lots of things you could have done without.”

All I can say is that it’s a good thing I know how to cook and have a wicked strong will. OK, so maybe the part about the strong will was a little over the top.

Anyway, I was shopping at Sam’s club the other day and they had Marie Callender’s chicken pot pies on sale.

They looked so good, but they came in eight packs and there was no way they would fit in my freezer, thank goodness.

Instead, I did the next best thing, or best thing depending on how you look at it.

I picked up the ingredients I wanted to include to make it myself. Yes, it meant a little more work than turning on the stove and baking it, but on the plus side,

I could add all the ingredients and flavors I wanted. You’ll notice the emphasis on the I. As always, you should do the same. Use this as a guide and add the ingredients you like, especially when it comes to the veggies.

Just a few quick things to consider: First, don’t get intimidated because it’s a pie. It’s basically stew baked in a piecrust. For this, I’m using puff pastry dough, so you don’t even have to make it from scratch. I do pre bake the inside shell dough so it does cook all the way, which means you will be crimping the top crust only for looks and not to the bottom to seal it.

I like to use boneless, skinless thighs because dark meat tends to stay moister when cooked for longer periods. Lastly, I like to make the roux separately and thicken the sauce in another pan, adding it back into the pie instead of dusting the ingredients with flour before adding the stock. I think it’s easier to get the smooth thickness I want, but that’s up to you. Try it out and enjoy. 

“I like to use boneless, skinless thighs because dark meat tends to stay moister when cooked for longer periods.”

Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

CHICKEN POT PIE

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith · For a 9-inch pie 2 pieces of thawed puff pastry dough 1 lb. chicken meat, cut in chunks 1 potato, small diced 2 celery sticks, sliced in ½-inch pieces ¼ bag frozen peas Flowerets from 1 broccoli stock 1 C chicken stock 1 T dry basil 1 stick butter

1 egg, beaten 1 T oil 1 carrot, sliced in ½-inch pieces 4-5 mushrooms, sliced thick ¼ bag frozen pearl onions ¼ C sherry 2 T poultry seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 2 T flour

Roll out one piece of dough large enough to line the pie pan to just overlapping. Cut excess dough and fork the dough in the pan with lots of holes so it won’t puff up too much. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until golden and let cool.

Roll out the other piece of dough to a size that will just overlap the pie top, not forking any holes, and then let it sit in the refrigerator while you make the filling. Save all the leftover dough pieces.

Blanch the potatoes and broccoli, cooling them off under cold water immediately, then strain.

Brown the chicken in the oil using a large, deep skillet and then set aside on a plate. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms in 2 T butter. Once cooked through, add the sherry and reduce liquid by half. Add the carrots and sauté for 1 minute before adding the celery. Sauté for 1 minute and add the chicken stock and herbs. Let simmer on low boil while you make a roux.

Melt 1 T butter in a pan and add 1 T flour. Cook lightly, not letting it brown. Pour some of the liquid into the roux and stir until smooth and thick before returning it to the stew. Repeat if it needs more thickness. It should heavily coat the back of a spoon.

Add all the ingredients into the stew and season with salt and pepper. If you are making this for the next day, let the filling cool before adding into the pie. Cover with the top crust and crimp the edges up and cut a few steam wholes. Brush with the beaten egg.

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit with the pie on the middle shelf and a drip sheet pan on the lower shelf. Cook for about 40 to 50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

If cooking cold, then you might have to cover the edges with foil if they start getting too dark.

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