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

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Features

09 Tahoe Time 10 Locals Profile 16 The Arts 22 Christmas Cookie Contest 24 Worship Services 28 Sierra Stories

From the Publisher

Tahoe’s magical holiday season

DIGITAL EDITION

Local ski resorts are enjoying the fresh powder that arrived just in time for the holidays, beckoning everyone to get out and enjoy the snow from skiing and snowboarders to a day tubing on a local hill. Old St. Nick has an insane schedule for the holidays magically appearing at nearly every resort at the same time – that’s part of his Christmas magic. Meanwhile, at the Tahoe Weekly office our staff of elves has been busy sampling the delectable treats that were entered in our annual Christmas Cookie Contest. Carnelian Bay resident Elaine Schuyler won this year’s contest with her Ricotta Cookies. Try out her recipe along with the recipes for our 2nd and 3rd place winners, featured in this issue. Tim Hauserman shares his recent interview with Tahoe City businessman and outdoor enthusiast Brendan Madigan in this issue’s local profile, “Building community.” Brendan has successfully married his passion for the North Lake Tahoe community and outdoor recreation with his business, Alpenglow Sports, to introduce people to mountain sports. One of the best music festivals in Tahoe is a three-day, outdoor celebration happening from Dec. 29 to 31 with the SnowGlobe festival featuring more than 50 of the world’s top electronic music artists. Check out the lineup in Jenn Sheridan’s story, “SnowGlobe hottest ticket in Tahoe.” The holiday season wraps with New Year’s Eve celebrations on every shore of Lake Tahoe and beyond from fireworks above the mountain peaks to parties around the area, and even one on the Lake, we have all of the info to help you ring in 2015. n

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06 Lake Tahoe Facts 08 Sightseeing 12 Events 15 Warren’s World 26 Puzzles 15 Downhill Skiing 27 Horoscope 18 Announcements 29 New Year’s Eve 18 Snow Trails 30 Entertainment Calendar 20 Cross-Country Skiing 32 In the Groove 20 Powder Report 34 Spotlight 21 For the Kids 21 Activities

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with TAHOE DONNER! With a full lineup of events this season, Tahoe Donner is your source for outdoor family fun. COMING UP: Breakfast with Santa – December 25 Pancake breakfast starts at 10 a.m. followed by a half day of skiing and riding with Santa at the Downhill Ski Area. Snowball Launching Contest – December 29, 1:30 p.m. at the Snowplay Area Annual Torchlight Parade – FREE! December 31, 4:30 p.m. at the Downhill Ski Area New Year’s Eve Snowshoe Tour – December 31 A scenic snowshoe hike from 4-5:30 p.m. Advance reservations required. Equipment Demo Day – FREE (with trail pass) January 3 and 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cross Country Ski Area Learn to Ski Weeks – Jan. 5-9, Jan. 12-16 Fantastic deals for newcomers to learn the sport at both the Downhill and Cross Country Ski Areas. All events are subject to change and are conditions permitting.

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Out & About

TAHOE DONNER

Truckee Donner Lake

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Donner Summit BOREAL

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

MT. ROSE

WEST EAST SOUTH

RENO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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AUBURN SKI CLUB

Tahoe Vista

DEEPEST POINT

Marlette Lake

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Tahoe City

SQUAW VALLEY SQUAW CREEK

Dollar Hill

ALPINE MEADOWS

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Meeks Bay

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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

Natural rim: 6,223’

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ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS

Lake

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

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

Tahoe

Average depth: 1,000 feet Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Olympic Valley

CASINOS

DIAMOND PEAK

Incline Village

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

CLAIR TAPPAAN

CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREAS

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

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DOWNHILL SKI AREAS

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DONNER SKI RANCH SODA SPRINGS

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide Cave Rock

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

Watershed Area: 312 square miles Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F Emerald Bay

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Cascade Lake

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Fannette Island

South Lake Tahoe

Shoreline: 72 miles Stateline HEAVENLY

CAMP RICHARDSON

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

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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FREEL PEAK

Fallen Leaf Lake

Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually HOPE VALLEY SIERRA-AT-TAHOE KIRKWOOD

Lake Tahoe

How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley. Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet. Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level

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.

to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 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.

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 Science 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 70.1’ in 2013. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and 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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Out & About Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Located at the junction of the West and North shores, Tahoe City is a popular area for shopping and dining with a number of historical sites within easy walking distance. At the wye (junction of Highways 89 & 28), visitors can 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 (open for tours in summer). Free parking lots at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Truckee

Winter palette | Take in the changing faces of Lake Tahoe as a winter storm moves in.

Sightseeing LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

“ If adventure has a final and all-embracing motive, it is surely this: we go out because it is our nature to go out, to climb mountains, and to paddle rivers, to fly to the planets and plunge into the depths of the oceans ... When man ceases - Wilfrid Noyce to do these things, he is no longer man.”

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and the town grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. The town became a rowdy, mountain town filled with railroad workers and loggers, gambling houses and saloons. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). The area surrounding the Truckee Depot is a bustling shopping district with Commercial Row and Brickelltown. Stop by the Depot for a walking tour. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Museums

Donner Summit Historical Society

Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (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

Donner Summit

Kings Beach

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. Trail to top on south side.

North Shore

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

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring changing exhibits of work by local artists, along with a gift shop featuring items from local artisans. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

Kirkwood Base Depth: 24”-37”

Base Depth: 24”

10,000’

Readings taken on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 Mt. Rose Ski Area Base Depth: 15“-27”

Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 10”-24”

9,000’ 8,000’’

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The ill-fated Donner Party suffered through the harsh winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party at the Emigrant Trail Museum, and the towering Pioneer Monument. Tahoe City

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

Truckee

A great place for kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science and art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months and the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Squaw Valley Base Depth: 26”

LAKE TAHOE

Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Extended hours holiday periods Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org

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

6,000’

Emigrant Trail Museum

KidZone Children’s Museum

Fannette Island

7,000’

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org The Historical Society has a museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 and Soda Springs Road. There also is a 20-mile long interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

North Tahoe Arts Center

Soda Springs

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features a local history exhibit focusing on 1870 to 1970, along with a “Bonanza” exhibit, in the Starbucks building, corner Tahoe & Village Blvds. TART

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 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 the Boatworks Mall. TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Homewood

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30 (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

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, operates a science education center on the Sierra Nevada campus. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3-D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Operated by the Truckee Donner Railroad Society, the Truckee Railroad museum is 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

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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 Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays) U.S. Forest Service, Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

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

Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’

Elevation 6,222.66 | Elevation in 2013 6,223.73 6 223 73

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Tahoe Time Story by Jenn Sheridan

Walking on water: Ice skating in Tahoe

fire crackles in the pit next to the couches as my friend, Dani Eggli, and I lace up our skates and zip up our jackets at the ice rink at Northstar. We joke about our lack of experience on ice while waddling toward the rink. Although images of dainty skaters executing beautiful pirouettes and gliding smoothly around the rink fill my head, I cling to the railing and shuffle my stiff legs back and forth trying to get comfortable. Short, jerky movements give way to more balanced gliding moves thanks to a few pointers from a fellow skater on the rink. Keep your toes pointed out and look ahead, not at your feet. The rest comes with practice as we make a few laps around the outside of the rink. Skaters of all ages and abilities shuffle around the rink in the cold winter air as the evening winds to an end.

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“ Although images of dainty skaters executing beautiful Nathan Kendall | Squaw Valley

The ice rink is located in the middle of the Village at Northstar giving guests the opportunity to make an evening of dinner and skating. The rink is open daily, weather permitting. Families may help raise money for local schools by attending minimum day madness on select Wednesdays throughout the season, or break out your favorite retro clothing for Turtleneck Tuesdays.

pirouettes and gliding smoothly around the rink fill my head, I cling to the railing and shuffle my stiff legs back and forth trying to get comfortable.”

Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe while gliding across the rink. Afterwards, slip into the hot tub to warm up and relax those muscles. Guests at the Resort at Squaw Creek also may enjoy skating on a private rink at the base of Squaw Valley.

Indoor skating year-round Enjoy skating in all weather conditions at the indoor South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. This NHL-sized rink is privately operated by Tahoe Sports and Entertainment and offers daily public skate sessions, as well as hockey and figure skating programs for adults and kids, as well as private lessons and curling programs. The Lake Tahoe

Epic Curling Club meets on Sundays and provides lessons and regulations about the sport of curling.

Glide across the ice during après It’s all about the après party at the Village at Heavenly and ice skating is another great part of the scene. Enjoy live music and great views while sliding around on Heavenly’s public rink before grabbing dinner at one of the many restaurants. See how the pros do it during Heavenly’s Ice Skating Spectacular from Dec. 28 to 30 with performances featuring some of the best figure skaters in the country at 7:30 p.m. nightly. n

Something for everyone PUBLIC SKATING RINKS South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena tahoearena.com

Squaw Valley at High Camp squawalpine.com

Truckee River Regional Park tdrpd.com

Village at Heavenly skiheavenly.com

Village at Northstar

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The Truckee River Regional Park is home to a rink with a host of events and lessons for people of all ages. Ice dancing and hockey leagues are available for elementary school-aged kids. Adults may join on-going broomball and hockey leagues throughout the season. Private and group lessons are offered and skate rentals are available on site. The rink is open to the public from noon to 7 p.m. on weekends with special events scheduled during the week.

Skating among Tahoe’s peaks Once home to the Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley hosts the highest elevation ice skating in Tahoe at the top of the Tram at High Camp. Enjoy panoramic views of

Resort at Squaw Creek

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Building community Story by Tim Hauserman

Brendan Madigan · a local profile

Madigan served for five years on the board of the Tahoe City Downtown Association, serving for two years as its president. He joined the TCDA to help improve Tahoe City and served as a young voice who added a new vibrancy to the discussions about how Tahoe City could move forward. While he is proud of his other accomplishments on the board, he feels that by far his greatest achievement was a personal one. It was while he was on the board that he met fellow board member Christin Hanna, owner of the Tahoe Youth Ballet. They married a little more than a year ago.

Photo by Mael Passanesi Brendan Madigan enjoys a powder day above Emerald Bay.

n a small town like Tahoe City, succeeding in business is a challenge. It requires perseverance and hard work to get through the off seasons, those winters with not enough snow, or the thick smoke of a wildfire or two. It also requires a strong connection with the community and your clientele.

Brendan Madigan, owner of Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, has taken that to heart. His vision for the connection between small business and the community includes using Alpenglow as a means of introducing people to the joys of Tahoe’s natural world. Now 36, Madigan was raised in Virginia before playing professional soccer in the Netherlands for six years. Then, he transitioned from traditional sports to mountain aerobics: primarily running and back-country skiing. He moved to Tahoe in 2003 and started working at Alpenglow Sports, the outdoor clothing and gear shop that has been a focal point at the center of Tahoe City for 35 years. He became Alpenglow’s manager in 2007, and then took the scary leap to purchase the business from Don Fyfe in 2011. “We approach the business with a community-minded business ethic,” Madigan says. “We have an allegiance to the people who have been coming here since long before I started working at Alpenglow, and we love this community and want to give back.” One of the ways they give back is organizing a host of free and fun events focused on human-powered outdoor recreation. He 10

“ His vision for the connection between small business and the community includes using Alpenglow as a means of introducing people to the joys of Tahoe’s natural world.” created the Alpenglow Mountain Festival, which is two, 10-day long celebrations of mountain sports, one in the winter and one in the summer.

Brendan introduces a speaker during the Alpenglow Mountain Festival.

“The Alpenglow Mountain Festival came out of my desire to take the energy and vibe from the smaller events that we organized, and to make it a marquee event,” he said. In the winter, the focus is on cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and back-country skiing during the day, and inspiring movies and classes such as avalanche safety in the evening. In the summer, it is about hiking, running, interpretative walks and yoga, as well as night time presentations designed to

get one excited to get outside the next day. With both events, Madigan says that the focus is simple, “Allowing people to participate in healthy mountain sports that they might not have even tried. There is something for every ability level.” With, few exceptions, the events are free and the goal is to make the Alpenglow Mountain Festival the “premier mountain lifestyle event in the country,” he says. While a primary reason for the festival is to share a passion for sports in Tahoe, Madigan says that it also is “designed to give back to those who have supported us, and, of course, we hope to establish new customers and good will. I don’t think you can get somewhere better then here for human-powered sports. We are catering to them so they have a good experience, but not overwhelming the environment.” Madigan sees that the pathway to success for small businesses in a world of mega stores with mega discounts is not to attempt to compete on price. “There is a value on service and knowledge that you can’t put a dollar sign on. People really yearn for a face to face connection,” he says.

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Brendan now serves on the North Tahoe Resort Association board, an organization that he says “is vital to bringing people to North Tahoe on a national and regional basis.” He says that his presence as a full-time, business-owning local on the board is important.

Brendan skins above the West Shore on a back-country outing.

Whether it’s hitting the road at 5 a.m. to catch the back-country powder so that he can post a report for the rest of the hearty skiers to get the scoop, running a business that he can feel proud of or introducing folks to a sport that they have never tried, it’s about loving the beautiful place that is the Tahoe community, and being willing to share it with others. n For information on the Alpenglow Mountain Festival scheduled from Feb. 21 to 28, visit alpenglowsports.com.

Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe? To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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Resort at Squaw Creek

Events

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

EVERY FRIDAY 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.

EVERY SATURDAY Ripperoo Parade Northstar

Come and join Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski & Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends as he leads kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar from 3:45 to 4 p.m. every Saturday until April 11. Help them dance their way around the ice rink. Meet at Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:45 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory skate ski lessons every Saturday and Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Take a sunset snowshoe tour

DEC. 18

Enjoy a guided sunset snowshoe tour through Squaw Meadow at Resort at Squaw Creek. Sunset snowshoe tours are offered nightly at 4:30 p.m. from Dec. 28 to 30 leaving from the yurt. The cost is $20 per person, and includes rentals. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 583-6000.

DAILY

Turtleneck Tuesday Skate Nights Northstar

Kids can enjoy arts and crafts projects, ping pong, foosball, board games, ski movies and family movies with free popcorns and more from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3 in the Palisades Room in the Village at Squaw Valley. $10, free for lodging guests. Visit squawalpine.com.

Lace up your skates, put on your best retro skate outfit and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar for Turtleneck Tuesdays Skate Nights every week from Dec. 23 to March 31. Enjoy music from your favorite artists of the 70s and 80s from 4 to 7 p.m., along with ice skating games, prizes and complimentary face painting. Free, $10 skate rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Holiday Creation Station Incline Village

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Kids crafts & games Olympic Valley

Incline Village Library hosts a DIY Holiday Creation Station from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 24 with a station set up with supplies and materials to create holiday cards, ornaments, bookmarks and other projects. Bring your Christmas Cards to exchange, trade or leave for others. (775) 832-4130.

Hanukkah lighting Olympic Valley

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Ski & snowboard films Olympic Valley

Celebrate the lighting of the Menorah nightly at sunset until Dec. 24 in the lobby at the Resort at Squaw Creek. (530) 583-6300.

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a showing of ski and snowboard films every Wednesday until Dec. 31 starting at 6 p.m. in Sandy’s Pub. (530) 583-6000.

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Conversation Café Incline Village

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free intermediate skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

55+ snowshoe hike Area venues

Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for light to moderate hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout the region followed by lunch with fellow snowshoers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. No hikes on Dec. 23 and 30, or Feb. 17. (775) 832-1310.

| Thursday

Noel Night Northstar

Northstar hosts holiday celebrations in the Village from 5 to 8 p.m. with kids gingerbread men decorating, cupcakes at Tavern 6330’, writing Letters to San, holiday carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, s’mores and hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, and more. (See For the Kids for details.) Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Dine Out for Charity Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Dine Out for Charity at Six Peaks Grille with a portion of dinner proceeds benefitting the High Fives Foundation. Donate new, unwrapped toy for free valet parking. (530) 583-6300.

Winter film series Olympic Valley

Alpenglow hosts its Winter Film Series featuring extreme skier Chris Davenport at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge. Davenport will present “Lessons From the Mountains: The Art of Risk Management” as he shares his trek on Mount Everest. Free. All ages. Visit facebook. com/alpenglowsports.

DEC. 19

| Friday

Spirit of the Holidays Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw celebrates Magical Memories with complimentary beverages and treats in Sweet Potatoes from 5 to 6 p.m. Bring new, wrapped toy for complimentary valet. (530) 583-6000.

Visit Santa Homewood

Visit Santa Claus at West Shore Café from 5 to 7 p.m. (530) 525-5200.

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. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. Candid discussions about pre-determined ideas elicit frank, factual dissemination of information, often with humorous anecdotes and interjections. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. (775) 832-1310.

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar

Free cross-country lessons Tahoe City

DEC. 19-21

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory cross-country lessons every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Northstar hosts a Mountain Table Dinner featuring Louis m. Martinin Wintery at Zephyr Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. with a menu featuring California-sourced ingredients. $120. RSVP northstarcalifornia.com.

Night tubing Tahoe Donner

Enjoy tubing under the lights at the Tahoe Donner Snowplay area until 6:30 p.m. (530) 587-9437.

| Friday-Sunday

Avalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a three-day AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course. $450. RSVP alpineskills.com.

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Family crafts & movie Olympic Valley

DEC. 19-22

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Resort at Squaw Creek feature holiday crafts in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. $5. Enjoy a family movie from 7 to 9 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

| Friday-Monday

Avalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 2 course. $595. RSVP alpineskills.com.

DEC. 20

| Saturday

Avalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Refresh course. $195. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing for alpine touring, Splitboarding or telemark. $199 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Intro to splitboarding Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Laser biathlon clinic Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts Laser Biathlon Clinic at 10 a.m. for adults 13 and older and at 11:30 a.m. for kids ages 7 to 12 years. RSVP tahoedonner.com.

Ornament Crafting East Shore

Sand Harbor State Park hosts ornament crafts for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

Christmas wrapping party Tahoe City

Tahoe Youth Ballet hosts a Wrap Party from noon to 5 p.m. at Trunk Show in The Cobblestone Center. Have holiday packages wrapped for a small fee to benefit Tahoe Youth Ballet’s scholarship fund. Visit facebook.com/ tahoeyouthballet.

Beer release Mount Rose

Mt. Rose and Great Basin Brewing host the 50th Anniversary Beer Release for the First Chair White IPA from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Live music starts at 12:30 p.m., with a raffle at 3:30. Visit skirose.com.

Santa visits Kings Beach

Santa Claus will be visiting the Kings Beach Library from 1 to 3 pm. Enjoy Christmas stories, cookies and hot chocolate. (530) 546-2021.

Gingerbread workshop Northstar

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, hosts a family gingerbread making workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. $125 per family. RSVP (530) 562-3050.

Ski with Santa & party Homewood

Old St. Nick will be strapping on the boards for his annual ski/snowboard vacation before getting busy with the task of delivering toys at Homewood Mountain Resort. Enter the Selfie with Santa holiday photo contest on Instagram, tag photos with #SkiHomewood. Join the annual appreciation party at the South Lodge for dinner, drinks and music from 6 to 9 p.m., and kids can help decorate the Christmas tree. $15, $10 kids, free passholders. RSVP skihomewood.com/ holidayparty.

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Snowshoe Star Tour Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen host a Snowshoe Star Tour at North Tahoe Regional Park from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring natural history and astronomy. Enjoy snacks and hot drinks, along with a star tour, telescope viewing and more. Easy to moderate. $75 per person. RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour at 5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores and hot chocolate. Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit nortshstarcalifornai.com.

Stories with Mrs. Claus Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts stories with Mrs. Claus from 6 to 7 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 20-21

| Saturday-Sunday

Santa in the Park East Shore

Sand Harbor State Park hosts Santa in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free entry. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

Dessert decorating Olympic Valley

Children can create his or her own masterpiece and decorate holiday cookies in the lobby at the Resort at Squaw Creek from 2 to 4 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 20-24

| Saturday-Wednesday

Snowman Factory Northstar

Join the fun at the Northstar Snowman Factory with carving tools and snowman accessories to build a snowman from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Village. Dress for cold weather and bring gloves. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Holiday Festivities Northstar

Celebrate the holidays with pictures from Santa daily from noon to 2:30 p.m. at locations through the Village, along with drink specials in the cabanas. There will be sleigh ridges from noon to 3 p.m., and stations around the Village will be set up to write Letters to Santa. Santa will be on the mountain from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 25. Enjoy live music each day at 2. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

DEC. 20-JAN. 3

| Saturday-Saturday

Holiday festivities Olympic Valley/Alpine Meadows

DEC. 21

DEC. 24

| Wednesday

Ranger hikes East Shore

Santa, Penguin Pete visit Incline Village

Literary Arts & Wine Truckee

DEC. 24-25

Sand Harbor State Park hosts ranger-led hikes on the nature trail from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Easy, kid-friendly. (775) 831-0494 or facebook. com/sandharborofficial. The Literary Arts & Wine Reading Series at Uncorked Truckee is held on the third Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. to hear four different authors each month read from recently published work and work in progress. Visit facebook.com/ literaryartsandwine.

DEC. 22-23

| Monday-Tuesday

Breakfast with Santa Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. (530) 583-6300.

Dec. 23

Celebrate the Holidays at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows with Santa on the slopes at Squaw from Dec. 22 to 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will be in the Village at Squaw Valley from Dec. 20 to 24 from noon to 4 p.m., with carolers from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a Jeremerry Christmas on Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. at Squaw. Also look for candy-stuffed stockings hidden on the beginner and intermediate runs on Dec. 26. Visit squawalpine.com.

| Sunday

| Tuesday

Ride with Jeremy Jones Olympic Valley

Enjoy a Jeremerry Christmas at Squaw Valley and take a ride with Jeremy Jones at 2 p.m. before heading to the Ledge board shop for a chance to win gear. Meet at Gold Coast Demo Center. Visit squawalpine.com.

Star Gazing Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Santa and Penguin Pete will be at Diamond Peak handing out candy canes and visiting the kids. Come get your photo taken with Santa and Penguin Pete. Visit diamondpeak.com.

| Wednesday-Thursday

Santa & Penguin Pete visit Incline Village

Santa and Penguin Pete will be visiting Diamond Peak on both days from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. handing out candy canes and visiting kids. Get your photo taken with Santa and Penguin Pete. Visit diamondpeak.com.

DEC. 25

| Thursday

Breakfast & skiing with Santa Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa at 10 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Downhill, followed by a half day of skiing or riding. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Family Snowshoe Tour Northstar hosts a family snowshoe tour for all ages and ability levels with hot chocolate and cookies. $49, $29 12 and younger, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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Northstar hosts telescopic viewing with Star Guide and poet Tony Berendsen starting with a guided snowshoe tour at 5 p.m. Features later tour of the night sky and viewings with Celestron telescopes. $59, $42 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

December 18-30, 2014

Out & About

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible) Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

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Events DEC. 26

Take a trip around the world to exotic locations while watching the best of the best Wing Suit Base Jumpers, skiers, surfers, BMX athletes, skateboarders, kayakers and kite boarders on a quest to fulfill their “Addiction To Life.” Chamonix-based filmmaker Thierry Donard will present showings at 5:30 and 8 p.m. with Q & A to follow at Olympic Village Lodge. $15. Food and beverages available for sale. Tickets squawvalleyinstitute.org.

Stargazing Snowshoe Tour Northstar

DEC. 26-27

Family crafts Olympic Valley

Bowl Incline North Shore’s Complete Family Recreation Center VOTED BEST POOL ROOM ON THE NORTH SHORE!

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Snowshoe Tour Northstar

“Higher,” Almost Ablaze” showings Olympic Valley

Teton Gravity Research presents showings of “Higher” and “Almost Ablaze” at 5:30 and 8 p.m. at Olympic Village Lodge. Guest appearances by Teton Gravity Research athletes. Food and beverages for sale. $15. Tickets squawvalleyinstitute.org.

DEC. 27-30

| Saturday-Tuesday

Avalanche workshop Norden

DEC. 26-29

Winter mountaineering Norden

| Friday-Monday

Moonlit Snowshoe Alpine Meadows

Alpine Meadows hosts a Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and dinner to the mid-mountain Chalet with Alps-inspired menu. Snowshoe is one-quarter mile uphill. Limited space. $69, $35 children. RSVP (800) 403-0206 or squawalpine.com.

DEC. 26-30

| Friday-Tuesday

Family movie Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek features a family movie from 7 to 9 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 26-31

| Friday-Wednesday

Ski with Jonny Moseley Area venues

Ski and ride with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley on a free, 2-hour mountain tour of Squaw Valley from 2 to 4 p.m. daily (meet at Gold Coast Demo Center) or Alpine Meadows from 10 a.m. to noon daily (meet at bottom of Roundhouse). Visit squawalpine.com.

| Saturday

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing for alpine touring, Splitboarding or telemark. $199 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Intro to splitboarding Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Snow Fort Building Olympic Valley

Automatic Scoring “Bumper Bowling,” Video Arcade, Billiards, Video Poker, Cocktails, ATM, Full Swing Golf Simulator

Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event with Will Henry of Lumen Wines from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

Alpine Skills International hosts a four-day AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Plus course. $595. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden

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Winemaker event Truckee

Resort at Squaw Creek feature holiday crafts in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

Alpine Skills International hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Refresh course. $195. RSVP alpineskills.com.

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| Friday-Saturday

Avalanche workshop Norden

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FREE BOWLING

| Friday

“Addicted to Life” showing Olympic Valley

DEC. 27

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Join in the fun in a Snow Fort Building Competition at Resort at Squaw Creek from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the ice rink. (530) 583-6000.

Dessert decorating Olympic Valley

Children can create his or her own masterpiece and decorate holiday cookies in the lobby at the Resort at Squaw Creek from 2 to 4 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

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| TheTahoeWeekly.com

Alpine Skills International hosts a Winter Mountaineering clinic with a day of training, and a two-day overnight climb. $550. RSVP alpineskills.com.

DEC. 28

| Sunday

Demo Day Soda Springs

Royal Gorge Cross Country hosts a free demo day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Salomon, Fischer, Rossignol, Atomic and Madshus. Visit royalgorge.com.

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing for alpine touring, Splitboarding or telemark. $199 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Anderson Ridge Tour Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Anderson Ridge Tour starting from Mount Lincoln. $165, does not include one-way Sugar Bowl lift ticket. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Intro to splitboarding Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

DEC. 28-30

| Sunday-Tuesday

Sunset Snowshoe Tour Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts sunset snowshoe tours nightly at 4:30 p.m. leaving from the yurt. $20 per person, includes rentals. RSVP (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 29

| Monday

Intro to telemark Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Telemark for advanced beginner and low intermediate alpine skiers. $165, $225 includes lift pass. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Snowball Launching Contest Tahoe Donner Use one of the snowball launchers at Tahoe Donner Snowplay Area at 1:30 p.m. to see how far your snowballs will fly in the launching contest. (530) 587-9437.

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inventor of a ski training, balancing board called the Bongo Board. Arguably, as many people got hurt trying to balance on that board as the number of weekend ski accidents in Vermont. In New York City one afternoon, Stan Washburn suggested that I ride Pan-American Airlines around the world and take my skis along and call my next movie “Around the World On Skis.” Stan backed up his offer with two free coach tickets, so all I had to lose was about a month of my life. With all of my ski equipment, my camera gear, tripod and wife, I set off from Los Angeles to stop in Honolulu to refuel. En route from Honolulu to Tokyo, we dropped 10,000 vertical feet in clear air turbulence and nearly lost the entire airplane, but that’s another story. Once we got to Tokyo, it was a night in a hotel on tatami mats with a piece of 2 x 4 for a pillow. Not speaking a single word of Japanese and without a translator, somehow we managed to get to Shiga Heights. This was before double chairlifts had appeared in Japan and before snow grooming. Almost every skier I filmed or even saw had a small rucksack that contained their lunch and a round-trip, train ticket back to Tokyo. On the scale of 1 to 10, I would call my cinematic efforts in Japan a 3 or 4 at best, but I did get some hilarious comedy and found out later that any of the people I had been filming had stood up for the manyhours train ride from Tokyo. The Japanese are nothing but passionate when they commit to something like skiing. After Shiga Heights, we spent two days in Hong Kong and then it was the longest flight in my recorded history, Hong Kong to Munich, Germany. I have tried to erase the agony of that long, long journey in a coach seat because it seems like I spent 172 hours in a seat that was designed for an 8-year-old child. Landing in Munich, my next job was to buy a Volkswagen Bug, put all the luggage in the back seat and under the hood, and drive from there to Grindelwald, Switzerland. Once we checked into the hotel, I spent the next three days in bed from exhaustion. Luck was on my shoulder again, because that was the first time I saw Art Furrer. If I would credit anyone for inventing ballet and trick skiing, it would be Art. This was long before the snazzily attired, group of skiers representing K-2 were doing their amazing flips and mogul runs all over the world. Art paved the way for all the great skiers who later became the freestyle movement. I did a lot of the photography of Art, set against the background of the fantastic

North Face of the Eiger, a sheer granite wall that is more than 9,000 vertical feet high. Across the valley from Grindelwald is Murren that can only be reached by a cog and cable railway. This was the first resort in Switzerland that stayed open during the winter months because Sir Arnold Lund had been running summer tours there for several years and was interested in skiing in the 1920s. He convinced one hotel to stay open and destination skiing was invented. Since you had to pack down the snow with your skis, climbing up the hill and skiing back down got boring so Sir Arnold stuck some sticks in the snow and tried to make turns around them. In that simple process, he also was credited with the invention of slalom racing. In today’s high-tech slalom racing, the two runs take only a couple of minutes and sometimes they are won by less than one100ths of a second. That’s only about an inch or two at the speeds the slalom racers are going. Winning an Olympic medal these days, that amateur Olympic medal is worth a couple of million dollars in advertising revenue to the winner, yet he is still an amateur.

“ Art paved the way for all the

great skiers who later became the freestyle movement.”

ALPINE MEADOWS (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 (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.

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

GRANLIBAKKEN (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.

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 Back to Grindelwald and Murren. That part of ski country, in my opinion, is probably the most beautiful ski country in the world and access on the fantastic Swiss national railroad makes it easy to get to and well worth putting on your calendar of places to visit. By the time I spent three or four days filming Art Furrer, I had made up some ground that I lost by not getting good ski action in Japan at Shiga Heights. In those days, the primary marketing tool for my feature-length ski films was posters. Naturally, that year the title of the film was “Around the World on Skis.” As I look at that poster today, I’m reminded that it was taken by Tom Kelly, who made Marilyn Monroe famous by taking her first nude photograph. The poster is of me standing in a sheepskin leather coat, with a globe of the world on a tripod, and I’m holding a pair of red Hart skis. It got enough customers so I could sell enough tickets with ski club sponsorship, to support three children with enough money left over to make my next ski film. Those were the good old days when I selected the resorts to film, drove, flew or rode a bus or a train to get there and film them, come home and spent the summer editing the film, writing the script, and copying songs off of 33 1/3 RPM phonograph records. In October, I would say goodbye to the family and then narrate every film presentation, live on the stage in about 100 different cities. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller.

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

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (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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The Arts

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Arts Galleries Art Obsessions

10052 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (916) 257-8222

Artisans Market Place

10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellness

10153 West River St., Truckee | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers

10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery

10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery

9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery

589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s Glasforms

Truckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

Gallery Keoki

Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley | (530) 448-1500

Garrels Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-7077

Handmade at The Lake

873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

James Harold Galleries

Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass

10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery

8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Kindred Art and Folk Institute

10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

North Tahoe Arts Center

380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine

10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee (530) 214-8935

Salvaged

585 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-1025

Tahoe Arts & Gifts

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe Gallery

Prim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-1314

Trunk Show

475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 584-7554

Vista Gallery

8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENO Arte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery

100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art

160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery

1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May Museum

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500

Intertidal Zen Keoki Flagg | Gallery Keoki Gallery Keoki features images from Alaska Experience the Chugach mountain range, the Copper River Delta and the pristine forests and waterways of Cordova, Alaska, through images from fine art photographer Keoki Flagg with his newest release. “At water’s edge, home base lies underneath the towering Chugach range and spreads from the vast glacial drainage of the Copper River Delta at the end of the road to dense, pristine forests and waterways that seemingly go on forever,” Flagg says. “Cordova, Alaska, presents a limitless kaleidoscope of color and textural shades of earth.” An artist’s reception is held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Gallery Keoki, located in the Village at Squaw Valley. This event is free and open to all. For more information, call (530) 583-1404.

Riverside Studio features Viano Riverside Studios welcomes back artist and illustrator, Hannah Viano, through January. Viano creates unique paper cut works with an X-acto knife and sheets of black paper. Fresh art featuring snowinspired themes and Viano’s new love of fly fishing.  “Working on this set of images, I’ve been caught up with thoughts of rivers and movement, and the tale of a place and time,” she said. “ A small seed pod catches my eye, then the fishing line next to me makes its graceful arc over our heads, and all the while water winds its way downstream and clouds wisp on above us.” Riverside also is hosting locals artists every Friday in December. On Dec. 19, meet Simone Elster of 3 Little Snozberries, featuring knitted crafts and clothing. For more information, call (530) 587-3789.

Wreath making class offered Join a willow wreath-making workshop at the KidZone museum from 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 20. The workshop is free with museum admission and open to all ages. For more information, call (530) 587-5437 or visit kidzonemuseum.org.

Ritz-Carlton hosts crafting events Kids can enjoy crafts such as designing picture frames, decorating cookies and making festive sock monkey dolls every day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from Dec. 26

to 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe. These complimentary projects enhance the resort’s Ritz Kids program, which provides year-round enrichment. For more information, visit ritz-carlton.com/ laketahoe.

‘Holly Arts’ on display North Tahoe Arts presents “Holly Arts, a Winter Celebration” until Jan. 5. North Tahoe Arts offers an ARTisan Shop and two galleries filled with wonderful, fine art and handcrafted work perfect for holiday gift giving. The ARTisan Shop features original work by 20 local artists. Located in the heart of Tahoe City, the ARTisan Shop is a treasure trove of unique, handmade pottery, glassware, jewelry, fine art, photography and more. The North Tahoe Arts “Holly Arts” exhibit features original art and gift items perfect for holiday shopping. This year, Holly Arts features locally handmade jewelry, glasswork, knitware, fine art, photography and more in all mediums from more than 30 local artists. NTA is a Shop Local participant. Present a Shop Local card and receive a sticker for purchases of more than $25. Collect four stickers from participating retailers and enter to win prizes. As well, North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 percent discount on purchases. For more information visit, northtahoearts.com or call (530) 581-2787.

and will continue through 2015. 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. For more information, visit slateart.net/slate-art-lake-tahoe or call (510) 652-4085.

Mother-daughter exhibit on display Sarah Horton and Annie Mac Horton will be featured in a mother-daughter art exhibit at Incline Village Library during December. Annie Mac works with digital mediums of photography and video. Sarah worked as a photographer with National Geographic and works with acrylics and pain on canvas. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

NMOA hosts exhibits Nevada Museum of Art hosts “Prada Marfa,” a permanent sculpture by Scandinavian artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, in the Theater Gallery until Dec. 27. Located on a desolate strip of US

RYNoART returns to Coffeebar Pieces from RYNoART from artist Ryan Bahlman will be on display at Coffeebar during December. Bahlman is a local artist whose work is a mix of paint, pencil and ink sketches. His art has been featured in designs for Volcom Clothing, Mervin Manufacturing and Lib Technologies. For more information, visit rynoart.com.

Ritz-Carlton features regional art 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,

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Nancy Olson | North Tahoe Arts Center

The Arts 90 in Valentine, Texas, the work is meant to look like a Prada store, with minimalist white, stucco walls and a window display that houses Prada shoes and handbags from the Fall 2005 collection, but with no working door. Lita Albuquerque’s “Stellar Axis” installation is the first largescale artwork created in Antarctica. This milestone of contemporary land art, widely acknowledged to be both a stunning and ecologically sensitive intervention on the continent, has received international acclaim. “Stellar Axis” was installed on the Ross Ice Shelf on Dec. 22, 2006, concurrent with the summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. This exhibition features original objects and archive materials from the 2006 project. See more in the Contemporary Gallery until Jan. 4. Combining sculpture and interactive media elements, Maya Lin asks viewers to reconsider his or her relationship with nature in her exhibit “What is Missing?” on display until Jan. 4 at the Nevada Museum of Art. The Feature Gallery South hosts “Late Harvest” until Jan. 18. This exhibit juxtaposes contemporary art made with taxidermy with historically significant wildlife paintings, resulting in intriguing parallels and startling aesthetic contrasts. The exhibition seeks to simultaneously confirm through historically significant wildlife paintings and subvert through contemporary art and photography the viewers’ preconceptions of the place of animals in culture.

public’s awareness of stewardship for unique and irreplaceable lake basin, and connect the public with that environment as well as with each other. This project will bring the different communities of the area together with its beauty, meaning and celebration of the Lake Tahoe basin’s grandeur. Although this art piece is not required to be functional, artists are encouraged to incorporated elements of functionality and sustainability into the piece. In addition, the artist will work with

masterpieces and function pieces. Classes are on Mondays or Thursdays at the Community Arts Center. The cost is $11 per class or $12 for drop ins. Students ages 10 to adult may take Sculpture and Handbuilding. Participants will enjoy a variety of methods including slab, coils and molds at the Community Arts Center. The class is open to all levels on Thursdays and is $12 per class. For more information, call Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks at (530) 582-7720.

Call to artists for roundabouts Tahoe Public Art is seeking proposals for Kings Beach Roundabout Art, a permanent public art installation to be placed in each of two traffic roundabouts. Two, separate artist’s proposals will be chosen, one for each roundabout. This project is commissioned by Tahoe Public Art, a formal consortium of North Tahoe Arts, North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association. This is a Request For Proposal and proposals must be postmarked no later than Jan. 25. The installation must be in place by Sept. 26 and the unveiling will be held on Sept. 27 as the crowning jewel celebration of North Lake Tahoe’s Art Month. The artist’s honorarium will not exceed $125,000 per roundabout. This includes all labor, transportation, materials and installation costs. There is no restriction on artists’ eligibility; however, no additional funding for travel costs is available. Each roundabout piece will not only augment the natural beauty of the immediate Surroundings, it also will inspire the

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Meet the artist Riverside Studios

Dec. 20 Wreath making class kidzonemuseum.org

Dec. 26-30 Kids’ crafts Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

Dec. 27 Artist’s reception Gallery Keoki

Until Dec. 31 RYNoART Coffeebar Mother-daughter exhibit Incline Village Library

Until Jan. 5 Holly Arts Festival North Tahoe Arts Center

Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s “Water” exhibit Truckee Community Rec Center Hannah Viano Riverside Studio’s

Until Dec. 31, 2015 Northern California artists The Ritz-Carlton

Mondays Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Tuesdays Watercolor class Salvaged (until Dec. 16)

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

Wednesdays Kids nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays 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 for artists and novice artists to have the opportunity to work on individual projects. Bring equipment and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor. Bring supplies and easels. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call (530) 581-2787.

Art Events

Thursday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center Sculpture & handbuilding Truckee Community Arts Center

Art tours The Ritz-Carlton

Wonder Cedar Hannah Viano | Riverside Studios the Tahoe Public Art program to create a narration of the piece that will be used online and as part of an app that will help guide the public along the growing art trail of the North Shore communities. For more information and criteria for proposals, visit tahoepublicart.org or e-mail Marguerite Sprague at tahoepublicart@ gmail.com.

‘Water’ on display in Truckee “Water,” a community art exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture, will be on display at the Community Recreation Center in Truckee through January. For more information, contact tdrpd.art@gmail.com.

Kids’ art classes offered Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District is offering kids arts classes. Nature art and field notebooks will be taught on Wednesdays for kids in second to fifth grades at the Community Recreation Center. California naturalist and artist Cathy Riley will expose students to various mediums to create the nature art, and when the weather is good, participants will be exploring outdoors and recording with words and drawing in a field notebook. Classes are $13 per class paid monthly. Students ages 6 to 12 may learn to hand build with ceramics. Learn to use coils, slabs and sculpture techniques to create

Skaff on display at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2015. His love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes. Skaff ’s paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the 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. His paintings are featured in continuing exhibits at Gump’s in San Francisco. Andy is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts. Locally, he is represented by Spirit Gallery in Truckee, Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City, as well as Ryrie’s Art and Home in Reno. A selection of his paintings and news of upcoming exhibits may be found at askaff.com.

December 18-30, 2014

1st Friday First Fridays Riverside Studios Adult Open Studio Salvaged

RENO Until Dec. 27 “Prada Marfa” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Jan. 4 “What is Missing?” Nevada Museum of Art “Stellar Axis” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Jan. 18 “Late Harvest” Nevada Museum of Art

Every Thurs., Sat. & Sun Guided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Family art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

Out & About

Announcements

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Snow Trails

The Soul House opens A new ski and snowboard shop has opened in Truckee. The Soul House is a united community of snowboarding and progressive skiers who share a passion for gear, clothing, music, art and living an adventurous mountain lifestyle. Owned by long-time Tahoe local John Chapman, The Soul House will host parties, premieres and community gatherings. Check out The Soul House at 10100 E. St. in Truckee. For more information, call (530) 5508046 or visit soulhouseproject.com.

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Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival expands The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival returns for its 43rd year in 2015 and has expanded to feature two main stage productions, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the world’s longest running musical, “The Fantasticks.” In addition, live entertainment will take place daily from July 10 to Aug. 23. For more information, visit laketahoeshakespeare.com.

Kings Beach Library collects coats The Kings Beach Library hosts a Coats for the Community clothing drive. Clean, lightly used coats, hats, gloves and boots will be accepted until Dec. 21. For more information, call (530) 546-2021.

Donate to Toys for Tots The U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation is collecting new, unwrapped toys and donations until Dec. 19. Toys and donations are distributed within the community. Moody’s is offering a glass of wine or a dessert with the donation of a toy during the drive. Local collection sites are:

LEVEL: Easy to moderate

Alpine Meadows | Crest Restaurant. Carnelian Bay | CB’s Pizza. Homewood | Tahoe Maritime Museum. Incline Village | Rainbow Printing, Chase, Rapture Hair Salon, Serendipity Hair Salon, Wild Alaskan, Rookies Sports Bar, High Altitude Fitness, Wells Fargo, 7-11, Washoe County Road Department and Incline at Tahoe Realty. Kings Beach | Bank of the West, Plumas Bank, 7-11, and North Tahoe fire station. Olympic Valley | Chase International. Tahoe City | Bank of America, Bank of the West, Chase, Plumas Bank, North Tahoe fire station, Stay in Tahoe property management, Better Homes and Gardens, and Coldwell Banker. Tahoe Donner | The Lodge Restaurant. Tahoe Vista | North Tahoe PUD. Truckee | California 89, Moody’s, The Truckee Hotel, Coldwell Banker, Chase, Better Homes and Gardens, and Tahoe Truckee Propane. Donations may be mailed to Marine Corps Toys for Tots Tahoe-Truckee, P.O. Box 5127, Tahoe City, CA 96145, Attn: Elaine Durazo. For details, visit tahoe-truckee.toysfortots.org.

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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

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.

at the light at Tahoe Blvd. & Village Blvd., Incline Village NV OPEN 24 HOURS

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.

LEVEL: Easy to moderate

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TAHOE MEADOWS

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

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Events DEC. 31

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New Year’s Eve Celebration Norden

Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Olympic Valley

Fire & Ice Celebration Northstar

New Year’s Eve dinner Homewood

Ring in 2014 in classic Clair Tappaan Lodgestyle with a talent show for the youngsters (and perhaps the adults, too), sledding, games, a piñata, a scavenger hunt around the building, great meals and treats, music in the Great Room, and a blazing fire. RSVP (530) 426-3632. Ring in the New Year at Northstar with the annual Fire & Ice New Year’s Celebration for all ages from noon to 10 p.m. There will be a DJ by the ice skating rink from noon to 3 p.m., live music by Petty Theft from 7 to 9 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show at 9, s’mores, drink specials, complementary face painting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., shopping, dining, ice skating and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Sunset Snowshoe Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Sunset Snowshoe Tour from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Tahoe Donner Snowplay Area. RSVP (530) 587-9437.

Mt. Rose 50th Anniversary Mount Rose

Mt. Rose celebrates its 50th Anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. with a Kids Torchlight Parade and fireworks at the Main Lodge. Visit skirose.com.

New Year’s Eve celebration Tahoe Donner

The Lodge Restaurant and Pub is hosting a celebratory evening with a special New Year’s Eve menu from 4 to 10 p.m. with a champagne toast to follow at midnight. Space is limited. RSVP (530) 587-9455.

Torchlight Parade Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner hosts a New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade at the Downhill Ski Area with a parade, music and intermediate nighttime skiing for 10 and older who can ride unassisted. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Squaw Valley hosts a Torchlight Parade at sunset for New Year’s Eve, with a dinner and East Coast Toast at High Camp. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. with viewing from the Base of Squaw Valley. Then head to Plaza Bar for a 21+ party. $10 at the door. Visit squawalpine.com. Enjoy a formal New Year’s Eve dinner at West Shore Café with a four-course meal, drinks, appetizers and live music. 21+ only. RSVP (530) 525-5200.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts New Year’s Eve celebrations for everyone. The New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration features dinner, entertainment, a live band, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast for 21 and older starting at 7 p.m. Formal attire. $95, $120 on Dec. 31. Tickets available for the Grand Celebration only starting at 9 p.m. with dessert, live entertainment, party favors and champagne toast for $35, $49 on Dec. 31. A five-course dinner with party favors, live music and a champagne toast will be offered at Six Peaks for $149 per person. The Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash for ages 4 to 15 features dinner, kid-friendly games, crafts, party goodies, a kid-friendly DJ and a dessert station from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a celebratory balloon drop at 9 p.m. and a late night movie that begins at 11 p.m. $75. RSVP (530) 581-6610.

New Year’s Eve Cruise Lake Tahoe

Ring in the New Year on Lake Tahoe aboard the “Tahoe Queen” from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with live music and dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, a lavish dinner buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited space. $135, $65 12 and younger. RSVP (800) 238-2463.

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Family Snowshoe Tour

New Year’s celebrations Northstar

JAN. 2

Northstar hosts a family snowshoe tour for all ages and ability levels with hot chocolate and cookies. $49, $29 12 and younger, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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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. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. RSVP (530) 587-9437.

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Santa Claus enjoys skiing and snowboarding (yes, he’s mastered both disciplines) at Tahoe’s ski resorts like the rest of us. So, keep your eyes peeled for Santa on the slopes. He’ll be handing out goodies on many of Tahoe’s mountains and taking photos with everyone. At Diamond Peak, Santa will be enjoying the days with Penguin Pete on Dec. 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour at 5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, s’mores and hot chocolate. Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts a New Year’s Eve dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., as well as a New Year’s Eve Family Buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music, ice skating and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. The cost is $95 for adults and $35 for children for the family buffet. RSVP (530) 562-3050.

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December 18-30, 2014

Out & About

Powder Report

Cross-Country Skiing

AUBURN SKI CLUB (530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Biathlon range, ski jumping hills.

Trails 10 KM 20 Acres 500 Groomed 20 KM

Intermediate 50%

KM 35

Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

Groomed 10 KM

CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE

Trails 7

Novice 60%

KM 13

Intermediate 40%

Free shuttle to Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch & Sugar Bowl. Overnight wilderness huts.

Groomed 13 KM

Advanced 0%

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Trails 5

Novice 67%

(530) 587-7892 | parks.ca.gov

KM 16+

Intermediate 20%

Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

Groomed None

Advanced 13%

GRANLIBAKKEN SKI AREA

Trails 2

Novice 25%

KM 7.5

Intermediate 75%

Groomed None

Advanced 0%

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS (530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

Trails 60 miles

Snowshoe & cross-country lessons, rentals (cash or check only).

Groomed 20 miles

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com 3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 542-6584 | northstarcalifornia.com Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Trail fee includes Gondola. Nordic geocaching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Trails 24 KM 80 Acres 4,200 Groomed 80 KM

Trails 18 KM 35 Acres 600 Groomed 35 KM

KM 11

Maps available at North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. Sled hill, snow play area.

Groomed 11 KM

ROYAL GORGE

Trails 60

(530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

KM 200+

Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Day lodge & 3 cafés along trail. Offers snowbiking & snowkiting.

Acres 7,500

(530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov Winter camping (call for availability). Guided crosscountry and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

Groomed 200+ KM

Trails 9 KM 18 Acres 400 Groomed 18 KM

KM 18.7

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30. Trails open with no rentals all other days. Night skiing every Saturday until 8 p.m. Sledding.

Groomed 3 KM

Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free skate lessons Wed., Sat. & Sun.; free beginner cross-country lessons Thurs. $18 Nordic Neighbor pass.

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY (530) 587-9444, x2 | tahoedonner.com Open 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Opens at 7 a.m. for passholders Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days only). *Weekends & holidays.

GUIDED TOURS

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Mt. Rose hosts a series of Friday Night rail jams from 4:30 to 5:30 with the final jam on Dec. 19. Registration is open the day of each event. Entry is free with a valid lift ticket or season pass. For more information, visit skirose.com.

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Novice 47% Intermediate 32%

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Advanced 21%

Novice 45% Intermediate 50%

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Advanced 5%

Novice 32% Intermediate 50%

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Advanced 18%

Novice 60% Intermediate 25%

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Advanced 15%

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Trails 23 KM 65 Acres 3,000 Groomed 65 KM

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Advanced 30%

Trails 56

Novice 18%

KM 100+

Intermediate 20%

ASC hosts biathlon camp Olympic biathletes Brian Olsen and Glenn Jobe lead a two-day winter biathlon holiday training and instruction camp on Dec. 22 and 23 on Auburn Ski Club. This clinic will focus on all aspects of biathlon, and some experience is required. Students must have their own rifle and ammunition, as well as a Red Book Certification. The cost is $260 for ASC members and $300 for non-members. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Acres 4,800

Advanced 11%

Groomed 100+ KM

Expert 1%

Auburn Ski Club has announced its race schedule for the season. Pre-registration for events may be done at athleteinyou.com. And, a USSA membership is required to earn USSA points at all races. Holiday Freestyle Sprints take place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 20, with the Snowshoe Thompson Classic returning with 10K or 5K races at 10 a.m. on Dec. 21. A 1K youth race begins at 9:30 a.m. The Holiday Sprint Biathlon features a 3K novice and 7.5K pro race on Dec. 28. Paco’s Fun Freestyle is 5K and 10K race on Jan. 4. A 2K race will be offered for youth racers. The 10th Mountain Biathlon takes place on Jan. 18, with a stadium youth race, 4.5K Novice race and 12.5K Pro race. Clinics will be offered on Jan. 17. The Chuck Lyda Biathlon is scheduled for Feb. 15 with a stadium youth race, a 4.5K Novice race and a 12. 5K pro race. The President’s Cup Freestyle Race on Feb. 16 is a 10K USSA sanctioned men’s race and a 5K USSA sanctioned women’s race. As well, a 10K USSA NRL for both men and women will be held. Kids may enjoy a 5K and 2K race. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Royal Gorge hosts Nordic Cup

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Kids 12 and younger can join the Ripperoo Rail Jams on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Northstar Resort. The introductory park clinic is free to kids on skis or snowboards and includes instruction from Northstar’s Ski and Ride School coaches. Kids 12 and younger will learn the fundamentals of how to tackle his or her first rail slide and receive tips on how to ride other terrain park features. Kids also will learn general terrain park etiquette and safety. Guests must bring equipment. All participants must have parents sign a waiver and be accompanied by a parent at all times. The rail jam is subject to weather and conditions. Classes run every Friday and Saturday until March 28. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Pole, Pedal and Pound returns

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Groomed 13.6 KM

Trails 2

(530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org

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Trails 5

(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

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Auburn Ski Club hosts races

(530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY

Advanced 30%

Trails 6+

Open Fri.-Sun. & holidays. Tubing area & warming hut open daily.

Join Ripperoo’s Rail Jam

Novice 20%

(530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com

(800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

DOGS OK

TERRAIN

CAMP RICHARDSON

(530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

TRAILS

SNOWSHOE TRAILS

*Ski areas open depending on conditions.

WARMING HUTS

SKI AREAS

CHILDREN’S SCHOOL

Courtesy Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Royal Gorge Cross Country hosts the Village Nordic Cup on Dec. 28 starting at Sugar Bowl at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $45. There also is a free demo day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Salomon, Fischer, Rossignol, Atomic and Madshus. Visit royalgorge.com.

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The 2nd annual Pole, Pedal and Pound winter triathlon returns on Jan. 2 at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Ski, bike and run as a relay team or solo. All ages are welcome. For more information, call (530) 583-1516.

Back-country demo event announced The Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event returns to Alpine Meadows from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 10. Hosted by Alpenglow Sports, the free demo event will include the latest in back-country ski and snowboard gear. Registration for the event will be onsite. A valid lift ticket or season pass, and driver’s license or credit card is required to participate. For more information, call (530) 583-6917.

Jibs 4 Kids expands Jibs 4 Kids is a freestyle competition geared toward kids ages 12 and younger at Homewood. The competition is open to kids of all skill levels with the goal of improving park riding abilities and celebration a passion for snowsports. This season the event has expanded to include three events on Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and March 14. For more information visit skihomewood.com.

Burton Mountain Fest comes to Northstar The Burton Mountain Festival comes to Northstar featuring three days of activities both on and off the hill. Guests may check out the Demo Village and Riglet Park before enjoying an after-party a TC’s Pub from Jan. 23 to 25. For more information, visit northstarcalfiornia.com.

SCHEDULE Every Friday & Saturday

Ripperoo Rail Jams northstarcalifornia.com

Dec. 19

Rail Jam skirose.com

Dec. 20

ASC Freestyle Sprints farwestnordic.com Holiday Freestyle Sprints auburnskiclub.com

Dec. 21

Snowshoe Thompson Classic farwestnordic.com

Dec. 22-23

Winter Biathlon training auburnskiclub.com

Dec. 28

Holiday Sprint Biathlon auburnskiclub.com Village Nordic Cup royalgorge.com

Jan. 2

Pole, Pedal and Pound tri (530) 583-1516

Out & About

Aaron Rosen | Northstar California

For the Kids

Activities

Call ahead for pricing & schedule.

TRUCKEE

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

SLEDDING & TUBING BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

BOREAL (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

ADVENTURE

Tubing lanes and a moving carpet. No personal sleds. All ages.

APEX BUNGY

(530) 563-8055 | northstarcalifornia.com Bungy Trampoline for all ages in Village at Northstar. TART

(530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. Weekends & holidays. TART

Treeetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken with zip lines, bridges & platforms. All levels. Ages 5+. Weekends & holidays.

Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

(530) 550-8133 | dogsledadventure.com Enjoy dog sled tours for all ages through Squaw Meadow with Wilderness Adventures. Open as conditions permit.

Kindred Art hosts full-day workshops for kids ages 5 to 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Winter Break. On Dec. 22, learn to make winter balms, lotion, candles and lip balms using organic ingredients. Learn to build a terrarium with plants, wood and soils on Dec. 23. Using circle looms, student will learn basic knitting skills to create custom scarves on Dec. 29. Finally, on Dec. 30, students will create eight different styles of thank you cards. Each workshop is $45 per day and includes snacks. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call (530) 205-7336 or e-mail nmartin@kindredtruckee.org.

KidZone museum offers holiday camps Kids ages 4 to 7 may enjoy hands-on exploration of arts and crafts, science, singing and storytelling during Winter Winderland Holiday camps at KidZone Museum. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Dec. 22 to 27, excluding Christmas, and from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, excluding Jan. 1. The cost is $45 to drop in, $35 for one or two days each, and $25 for three or more days each. For more information, call (530) 587-5437.

Holiday camps offered Holiday Travel Camps are offered during winter breaks from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rideout Community Center. Programs include fun and educational activities and daily field trips. The cost is $58 for residents or $63 for non-residents per week. Drop in rates are also available. As well, the Rideout Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during snow days to offer kids a fun, safe place to be with games, crafts and study time. For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

Enjoy Messy Family Fun The KidZone Museum hosts Messy Family Fun on Fridays at 10 a.m. for children of all ages With a sticky, gooey fun project for children to build, construct, stamp, cut, glue, mold and simply explore free with museum admission or membership. For more information, visit kidzonemusuem.org.

Pool open during school holidays The Truckee Recreation Center pool will be open during school holidays from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2, on Jan. 29 and 30, from Feb. 16 to 20, and from April 6 to 10. The cost

Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring your own equipment.

Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

NORTHSTAR

(530) 562-3689 | northstarcalifornia.com 9,000-square-foot skating rink. Free access, skate rentals. TART

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

(530) 583-6300 | squawcreek.com Experience ice skating at this outdoor rink.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or figure skating rentals. TART

At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

is $4 for adult residents and $5 for nonresidents, $3 for resident children and $4 for non-residents. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

GRANLIBAKKEN

MOUNT ROSE

ICE SKATING

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Kindred hosts holiday workshops

(530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

As well, enjoy holiday festivities in the village from Dec. 20 to 24 with pictures with Santa, a Snowman Factory and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com for details.

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

HOMEWOOD

DOG SLED TOURS

As well, there will be complimentary holiday cupcake and cookie decorating in Tavern 6330’ with Chef Dan from 5 to 8 p.m., a “Night Before Christmas” reading by Star Guide Tony Berendsen at 7 p.m., Christmas Carols with Girl Scout Troop 680 at 7:15 p.m., and telescope viewing on the Village Overlook from 6 to 8 p.m.

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

(530) 581-7563 | northtahoeadventures.com

Northstar hosts Noel Night on Dec. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Village at Northstar with classic holiday festivities such as the Great Basin Carolers wandering through the Village, complimentary one-horse sleigh rides, face painting, holiday craft making, Christmas ornament painting, holiday characters in the Village, and writing letters to Santa and enjoying the sounds of holiday carolers. Enjoy pictures with Santa from 6 to 8 p.m., along with chestnut roasting, ice skating and more.

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com Magic Carpet area with lanes. Ages 3+.

SKY JUMP

Family fun during Noel Night

DONNER SKI RANCH

LAKE TAHOE CRUISES

NORTHSTAR

(530) 562-2013 | northstarcalifornia.com Tubing at Mid-Mountain above Gondola. Must be at least 42” tall. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

(530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com Tube Town (42” tall+) and Planet Kids for children 8 years and younger (less than 42” tall) with a carousel, skis/snowboards, 390’ moving carpet, coaches, sleigh rides & tubes. Ages 6-12 can try the mini snowmobiles on a circular track. No personal tubes/saucers.

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494 State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

“M.S. Dixie II”/”Tahoe Queen”

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com

Mississippi-style boats cruises departing from South Lake Tahoe.

Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

(530) 543-6191 | zephyrcove.com

TAHOE CITY

PUBLIC POOLS

Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment.

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | squaw.com

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Sledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds.

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

SLEIGH RIDES

TRUCKEE

(530) 580-8439 | squaw.com

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

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Squaw Meadow.

SAND HARBOR

(775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park. Sat. & Sun.

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 831-4212 | highaltitudefit.net High Altitude Fitness features a 32’ indoor simulated rock wall. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com Headwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

*All activities are weather dependent.

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

Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

December 18-30, 2014

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Christmas Coo Ricotta Cookies win cookie contest

arnelian Bay resident Elaine Schuyler was the winner of The Weekly’s 3rd Annual Christmas Cookie Contest. Schuyler won with her fluffy Ricotta Cookies with a delicate lemon flavor. The Ricotta Cookies ranked the highest in the judge’s scoring, which is based on appearance, texture and flavor. “Absolutely love the taste and texture,” commented one judge. “Fluffy with a lemon fresh taste. Melt in your mouth. Love it!” commented another. “I was skeptical at first, ‘Isn’t ricotta a cheese?’ ” But, the moist texture and citrusy flavor won me over,” added another judge. Elaine received a $50 gift certificate to Bridgetender’s for her winning entry. Second place was awarded to 8-year-old Sequoia Zoe Denton of Incline Village for The 12 Reindeers of Christmas cookies. Sequoia was assisted by 4-year-old “Reeve, the little brother elf.”

Sequoia did such a good job on her entry that the judges decided to judge it alongside the other entries. “These were the prettiest cookies we’ve ever received in the cookie contest,” noted one judge. Third place went to Stephanie Maisenbach of Homewood for her Butter Cookies made with chia seeds. “My daughter says to add chia seeds to anything because they are good for you,” said Stephanie of her recipe. They each received a $25 gift certificate to Bridgetender’s. Thank you to all of the delicious entries that we received this year. We look forward to enjoy more delights at the 4th Annual Christmas Cookie Contest in 2015. n Thank you to our judges: Alyssa Ganong, Katherine E. Hill, Mael Passanesi, Annmarie Snorsky and Jenn Sheridan.

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December 18-30, 2014

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H O L I D A Y

WORSHIP SERVICES

BAPTIST

CHRISTIAN

390 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Sunday services at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship. Sunday School & nursery offered during worship. Kid friendly Candlelight Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pastor Scott Capshaw. (530) 583-7458 or (530) 523-3095, tahoeministries.com.

11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee High School cafeteria. Sunday service 10 a.m. with Sunday School & childcare. Wednesday Bible Study, Calvary Kids Club & Youth Groups meet at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Community Church, 11605 Deerfield Drive. Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. at Truckee High School cafeteria. Prophecy Update Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. Pastor Brian Larson. (530) 587-1711, cctruckee.com.

First Baptist of Tahoe City

Fellowship Community Church

11605 Deerfield Road, Truckee. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. (breakfast at 9:45 a.m.) with Sunday School & nursery available for 6th graders & younger during morning service. (530) 582-4045, fctruckee.com.

CATHOLIC

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

10930 Alder Drive, Truckee. Saturday vigils at 5 p.m. in English and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish. Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. in English. Monday, Tuesday & Friday Mass at 8 a.m. Holy Hour with Benediction Friday 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve services 5 p.m. in English, 7:30 p.m. in Spanish, & midnight in English. Christmas Day service at 9 a.m. in English. Mass on the Solemnity on Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. in English & noon in Spanish. Father Vincent Juan. (530) 5873595, assumptiontruckee.com.

Corpus Christi

905 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Saturday Vigil at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 & 10 a.m., & 9 a.m. ( July 6-Aug. 31) at Marie Sluchack Community Park, Tahoma. Mass TuesdayFriday 8:30 a.m. Confession Saturday 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Christmas Eve services 4 p.m. with Children’s Mass, 7 p.m. & midnight. Christmas Day Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. The Rev. Robert E. Brooks. (530) 583-4409, corpuschristi-tahoe.org.

Our Lady of the Lake

(Mission Church of Assumption of the BVM)

8263 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. Sunday Mass in English May 1-Oct. 31 at 11:30 a.m. & Nov. 1-April 30 at 4 p.m. Sunday Mass in Spanish year-round at 6 p.m. Thursday bilingual Mass 8 a.m. Confessions Sunday May 1-Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., Nov. 1-April 30 at 3:30 p.m., & year-round at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Day service at 11:30 a.m. in English & 1:30 p.m. in Spanish. Dec. 31 bilingual Vigil Mass of Solemnity of Mary at 6 p.m. Father Vincent Juan. (530) 5873595, assumptiontruckee.com.

Queen of the Snows

1550 Squaw Valley Road, Squaw Valley. Sunday Mass at noon. Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. ( July 6-Aug. 31) at Marie Sluchack Community Park, Tahoma. Mass TuesdayFriday 8:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi. Confession Sat. 4:30 p.m. or by appointment at Corpus Christi. Christmas Eve services 4 p.m. with Children’s Mass, 7 p.m. & midnight at Corpus Christi. Christmas Day Mass at noon at Queen of the Snows. The Rev. Robert E. Brooks. (530) 583-4409, corpuschristi-tahoe.org.

St. Francis of Assisi

701 Mount Rose Highway/State Route 431, Incline Village. Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9 & 11 a.m., & at 5 p.m. in Spanish. Weekday Mass Tues.-Fri. at 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. and upon request. Christmas Eve 3 p.m. Children’s Mass, 5 p.m. Mass & Midnight Mass with choir. Christmas Day Masses at 9 & 11 a.m. in English, & 5 p.m. in Spanish. New Year’s Eve Mass TBA. New Year’s Day Mass at 9 a.m. Father William Nadeau. (775) 831-0490, saintfrancisatincline.org.

Calvary Chapel of Truckee

Christ Life Church

7000 Latone Ave., Tahoe Vista, at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation building. Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastors Marty Chamberlain & Ken Kasterko. (530) 546-9078, christlifechurchtahoe.org.

Cornerstone Community Church

(Formerly LifePoint Church), 300 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. (775) 298-7101, cornerstonecommunity.net.

New Life Foursquare Church

918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday service 10 a.m. (nursery & Sunday School provided). First Sunday of each month is a Bilingual Service at 10 a.m. Pastors John R. and Ruby E. Cole. (775) 831-5030, nsfclt@aol.com. Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva

918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village.

Servicio Domingo al mediodia (12). Pastors John R. y Ruby E. Cole. (775) 831-5030, nsfclt@aol.com.

Sierra Bible Church

11460 Brockway Road, Truckee. Sunday service at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., & 6 p.m. Junior High & Senior High Youth on Wednesdays at 5:30 & 7:15 p.m., respectively. Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Pastor Wayne Hoag. (530) 587-6025, sbctruckee.com.

Squaw Valley Chapel

444 Squaw Peak Road (behind Tram). Sunday Services at 10 a.m. Affiliated with United Church of Christ in partnership with Disciples of Christ. Historic chapel built for 1960 Winter Olympics. Christmas Eve Children’s Services at 4 and 5:30 p.m., Open House with refreshments from 6:30-7:30 p.m., traditional Candle Lighting Service with Scripture & carols at 7:30. The Rev. Art Domingue. (408) 781-6447, squawvalleychapel.org.

Tahoe Faith Fellowship

At Tahoe City Community Center, Fairway Drive. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Home fellowship & other services during the week. Pastors Bill & Betty Ransom. (530) 583-3977, tahoefaithfellowship.org.

Tahoe Forest Church

10315 Hirschdale Road, Truckee. Sunday service 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. High School Youth Group Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Junior High Youth Group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve services 6 & 8 p.m. Pastor Mike Sampson. (530) 587-7725, tahoeforestchurch.org.

Truckee Christian Center

11556 Brockway Road, Truckee. Worship & Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastors Jerry & Lynda Burks. (530) 587-4638, truckeechristiancenter.org.

Truckee North Tahoe Church of Christ

11662 Hope Court off Brockway, Truckee, inside Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church. Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (530) 587-4551 or 1615.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

METHODIST

11350 Donner Pass Road, next to Ace Mountain Hardware, Truckee. Sunday services & Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Childcare provided at all services. Reading room open after services. (530) 587-6352, christiansciencetruckee.com.

10079 Church Street, Truckee. Sunday service at 9 a.m. Sunday school & infant care offered. Women’s Bible Study Monday at 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Thursday at 6:30 a.m. Contemplative Prayer on Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30-8:10 a.m. Christmas Eve Family Service at 6:30 p.m. with Living Nativity that all children are welcome to participate in. Candlelight Worship at 9 p.m. Pastors Donna Farrell & Allison Mattocks. (530) 587-4404, churchofthemountains.com.

Christian Science Society

EPISCOPAL St. Nicholas

855 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. (services are pet friendly; well-behaved pets only) with coffee hour after. Worship in historic Chapel of the Transfiguration June to August. Christmas Eve Family Service at 5 p.m., service at 9 p.m. & carols and Eucharist, & at 11:15 p.m. with carols & Eucharist. Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. with carols & Eucharist. All services preceded by carol singing 30 minutes before. The Rev. Dr. Jenni Liem is Vicar. (530) 583-4713, stnicksepiscopal.org.

St. Patrick’s

341 Village Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services are 8 & 10 a.m. Sunday forum 9 a.m. Godly Play for preschoolers and grade-school kids Sunday at 10 a.m. A Course of Miracles on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Healing service, a 12-step Eucharist, the first Wednesday of the month at 5; Interfaith Prayer & Quieting all other Wednesdays. Lectio Divina on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 p.m. with pageant & Holy Eucharist with music, at 9:30 p.m. with carol singing, & at 10 p.m. with Holy Eucharist with the choir. Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. with Holy Eucharist with music. The Rev. Eric Heidecker is Priest in Charge. (775) 831-1418, tahoeepiscopal.org.

JEHOVAH WITNESSES Kingdom Hall

3005 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday at 1 p.m. in English Bible Discourse & Watch Tower, and 10 a.m. in Spanish Bible Discourse & Watch Tower. Tuesday Bible Study & Service Meeting 7 p.m. in English. Wednesday Spanish Bible Study & Service Meeting 7 p.m. (530) 581-0122.

Kingdom Hall

10155 Smith St., Truckee. Bible study, school & service meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Talk & Watch Tower Sunday at 10 a.m. (530) 214-8033.

JEWISH

North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation

7000 Latone Ave. (off National Ave.), Tahoe Vista. Shabbat Services every Friday at 7 p.m. High Holidays schedule & activities throughout the year available on the Web site. Guests welcome. Rabbi Beth Beyer. (530) 5460895, tahoetemple.org.

LATTER DAY SAINTS

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Highway 267 at Kingswood Way, Kings Beach. Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Bishop Kenneth Craig. (530) 546-3065.

LUTHERAN Christ the King

3125 N. Lake Blvd., Dollar Hill, Tahoe City. Sunday worship & Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Bible study weekly. Christmas Eve services at 4:30 for children & family, 7 & 9 p.m. with candlelight services. Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. Pastor Chip Larson. (530) 583-1222, ctktahoe.net.

Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church

At Tahoe Truckee Unified School district offices, behind the fire station, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Sunday worship & Sunday school at 9 a.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. with carols, the Christmas story & celebration. All welcome. Child care available for infants & toddlers. Rev. Scott Trevitchick, lead pastor, and Rev. Joanie Tankersley, associate pastor. (530) 582-4243, http://tlpc.org.

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Church of the Mountains

Kings Beach United Methodist

8425 Dolly Varden at Bear. Sunday family worship & children’s Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 p.m. (530) 546-2290, kbumc.org.

NONDENOMINATIONAL Tahoe Resort Ministries

Weekly Sunday services at 2 p.m. at local ski resorts from Dec. 21 to April 5 Easter Sunday. Services are 15 to 20 minutes. Services at Squaw Valley, top of Big Blue Express. Alpine Meadows, top of Roundhouse. Northstar, top of Vista Express. Homewood Mountain Resort, top of Madden. Diamond Peak, top of Lakeview Quad. Mt. Rose, top of Lakeview. Sierra-at-Tahoe, top of Grandview. Dress warm. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 4 p.m. at Northstar in the Conference Room in the Village. Refreshments served. Debbie Wohler. (530) 448-9359, tahoeministries.com.

PRESBYTERIAN

Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church

At Tahoe Truckee Unified School district offices, behind the fire station, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Sunday worship & Sunday school at 9 a.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. with carols, the Christmas story & celebration. All welcome. Childcare available for infants & toddlers. Rev. Scott Trevitchick, lead pastor, and Rev. Joanie Tankersley, associate pastor. (530) 582-4243, http://tlpc.org.

The Village Church

Mt. Rose Highway, 736 McCourry Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services at 8 (traditional) & 10 a.m. (blended), Youth Sunday school & childcare at 10 a.m. service. Summer worship in the Chapel in the Pines from 4th of July weekend to Labor Day weekend at 10 a.m. Youth ministry on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. & Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Pastor Jeff Ogden. (775) 831-0784, thevillagechurchnv.org.

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE

Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee

700 N. Lake Blvd., at Tahoe City Marina. Sunday Celebration & Youth Church at 10 a.m. Childcare provided. Meditation centering service at 9:25 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. Christmas Day meditation at 9 a.m. Rev. Liz Luoma. (530) 581-5117, tahoecsl.org.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church

11662 Hope Court off Brockway, Truckee. Bible Study Saturdays at 10 a.m. with services at 11:05 a.m. Pastor Harold Barcelo. (530) 5875067 or truckee22.adventistchurchconnect.org. Worship service listings are available online yearround at thetahoeweekly.com.

Fun & Games

Puzzles

1. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numerals MMDLVII? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”? 3. TELEVISION: What superhero pops up repeatedly in episodes of the “Seinfeld” sitcom series? 4. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with inventing the electric razor? 5. MOVIES: What was Forrest Gump’s home state? 6. MUSIC: What group performed the hit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”? 7. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the element tungsten? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What modern European country was called Lusitania in Roman times? 9. LANGUAGE: In Latin names for the days of the week, what god is represented by Wednesday? 10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of weasels called?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Answers Differences: 1. Coverlet is missing, 2. Pendant is missing, 3. Book has fewer pages, 4. Switch is different, 5. Jacket is shorter, 6. Bow is different.

1. 2,557, 2. Edgar Allan Poe, 3. Superman, 4. Jacob Schick, 5. Alabama, 6. The Temptations, 7. W (wolfram), 8. Portugal, 9. Mercury (Dies Mercurii), 10. A gang

Medieval times, it seems, were suspicious times. When nobles gathered for social events, each person would pour a little bit of wine from his or her own cup into the cups of others -- this was a way to ensure that no one was poisoning the drinks. The tradition continues today (with less suspicion, one would hope) when people clink glasses after toast.

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Horoscopes Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

The sparks of new adventure are igniting a revolutionary spirit. The time has come to take action to break through old existing barriers and limitations, or at least the next series of them. Like a game the flow of life brings us to new levels, sometimes ascents and sometimes descents. As the first sign of the Zodiac it is your way to pierce through. Do it again now.

The sky is not the only limit; you can count your imagination in too. Your ambitions now include a weave of beauty and order. Though this may be your style you feel even more determined than usual. And you want to have fun and good company to share it with. Mix in some delicacies and spirits to cheer and presto you have a social gathering worthy of your time.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

As your confidence levels steadily rise, they may also be pushing other issues to the surface. This is how healing occurs sometimes and it can produce a healing crisis. In the positive, other, hidden issues get healed. Negatively, it takes more time. In either case, step back and take a whole or holistic look at your life. Get clear, take it slow, commit.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

It is natural to want more but it is not necessarily stuff. Perhaps you want more involvement, or collaboration, or maybe opportunity, grace, charm or power. Whatever it is you seek to experience more abundance, you may have to clear the clutter to get it. Again, it may not be stuff but less tangible junk like worn out priorities or attitudes. Either way, get clear and ask to receive.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

As your horizons widen, so, too, is your perspectives; like a revolving door each influences the other. Recent activations in your relationship life are leading you to reflect but possibly to react as well. We all have blind spots and sometimes along the way life gifts us with a special mirror or circumstance to see them. Accept the gift and summon the courage to see more clearly.

You are on the threshold of new adventures or perhaps you have already stepped through. But it is the first steps that can be the most challenging, unless you have a spirit for new challenges and are willing to move forward and not waste time looking back. This is a point of no return. Rewards and treasures await but you must begin it now.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Events and circumstances destined to cause you to make changes in your daily routine are likely now. The nudge is to get you to broaden your perspective. Investments toward future security are implied. Strategic career moves, developing or acquiring new skills and talents, healthy lifestyle changes, downsizing, cutting costs and so on…, are all examples.

Sometimes we have to dig deeper than others. Your reach is to hidden reserves and resources. Yet imagine you are embarking upon a journey which requires that you travel light in order to travel free. The time has come for old commitments to complete in preparation for new possibilities. There is no big rush but the departure is soon and certain.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

The current flow is providing some needed inspiration. Your optimism and enthusiasm levels are on the rise. You are determined to take action that will perpetuate this momentum. To this end, this is a call to stimulate your social network. Meanwhile, anticipate challenges, awakenings and other provocations from others. Allow these to positively shift your perspective.

The world is changing. Some call it the quickening, while others say ascension others yet speak of end times. Uncertainty hangs in the air amidst whispers of prophecy. You may wonder where the solid ground you used to feel so surely has gone. Hope, faith and ideally inspirations are guiding your way. Take solace in the fact that this uncertainty can be described. Yes, there is rhyme behind this reasoning.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Enjoying as much time close to home as you can is a lingering theme, or at least your dream. Some creative ambitions are also brewing, or these might get directed to fun and games. Yet with more serious matters lingering there may be a few prayers spliced in between the laughter. The key to access your power now is resolve. The first measure of your success is showing up.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

The launches of new directives, both social and professional are underway. Sometimes opportunity is linked to who you know, sometimes to what, and often to both, like now. While outer efforts are ever required, it is important that you do your homework, which may well involve the inner work of overcoming procrastination and doubt. Take a strategic and adaptive approach.

Tails in Tahoe Bandit

Cypress

I’m a 1-year-old Lab/Husky mix with a lot of personality. My piercing ice blue eyes tend to melt hearts and my playful demeanor will make for a lot of fun times.

A big, older dog, part Pit mix. She is a loving, easy gal who just wants a soft bed, some hugs and a daily walk.

Pretty calico mom cat. A little shy at first. Loves to be petted. One male left from her little. Mario is an happy, playful orange male.

I’m a 6-year-old kitty with a heart of gold and glamorous green eyes. I’m looking for a nice home with a nice lap. I prefer to be the only pet.

Pet Network (775) 833-0273 www.petnetwork.org

Tahoe Vista Shelter (530) 546-1990

WARF (775) 783-8737 | karen.joseph@att.net www.tahoewarf.com

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948 www.hstt.org

Scarlett and Mario

December 18-30, 2014

Kiki

Feature

Sierra Stories

by Mark McLaughlin

Sugar Bowl celebrates 75 years: Part I The Sugar Bowl had drawn adventurous off-piste skiers for years before its dramatic transformation into a popular resort. In July 1937, Austrian ski racer Hannes Schroll toured the area at the request of fellow countrymen Bill and Fred Klein. The Klein brothers had been teaching skiing in the area and dreamed of building a resort at Sugar Bowl, but didn’t have the money. The Klein’s had met Hannes at the Badger Pass ski area in Yosemite National Park where he was Ski School Director. The Klein brothers knew that Schroll had developed friendships with prominent Bay Area businessmen and hoped that Hannes could get the funding to make a first-class alpine resort like they remembered from their childhood days in the Austrian Alps.

“ ... long before the winter

resort build up at Lake Tahoe, the Donner Summit region

ugar Bowl Ski Resort recently celebrated its 75th anniversary of opening on Dec. 15, 1939. Known as the Grand Dame of California resorts, it represents a long and colorful ski history. During the 1930s, long before the winter resort build up at Lake Tahoe, the Donner Summit region boasted the most extensive concentration of rope tows, ski clubs and ski trails in the United States. The establishment of Sugar Bowl raised the level of skill and enjoyment of alpine skiing exponentially with its prime terrain and California’s first chairlift. Ski area development began on the Summit in the 1920s when two entrepreneurial brothers, Oscar and Herstle Jones, arrived at Soda Springs in 1922. At the time, there were no hotel or visitor services along the railroad between Truckee and Colfax. In 1924, Oscar paid $5,000 for a plot of land near Donner Pass and on Dec 10, 1927, the men opened the 20-room Soda Springs Hotel. Lacking up-hill lift technology, the Jones’ utilized horses and sleighs for winter transport and to haul skiers. A packed trail through the snow was blazed down to Donner Lake. Skiers starting their run from the summit would arrive at the base of the mountain where they would be met by a horse-drawn sleigh that towed them back to the hotel. Oscar Jones’ son, Dennis, played a pivotal role in the Summit’s development as a commercial winter sports destination. While attending school in Switzerland, Jones learned the telemark turn (single bended knee) and the stem Christy (ski tips together and tails apart to turn and brake) from European instructors. He also learned the new Arlberg System, where skiers used two poles, not one, and linked dynamic parallel turns down the slope, the style made popular by legendary Austrian ski instructor Hannes Schneider. After opening a ski school at the Soda Springs Hotel, Dennis was among the first California ski instructors to teach the new technique. Johnny Ellis was the man who prob28

ably pioneered the earliest rope tow on the Summit, installing one in 1936-37 at Lake Mary near Sugar Bowl. Jones and Ellis knew each other and both men realized that getting skiers to the top of the slope quickly and easily was the main challenge inhibiting the rapid growth of alpine skiing. In the mid to late 1930s, rope tow mania swept the nation and operations popped up everywhere in snow country. As people learned that they could grab a moving rope and be pulled quickly up the slope, instead of spending a whole day of arduous climbing for just one or two runs, downhill skiing grew in popularity. Sugar Bowl, California’s first true alpine resort, was much larger than other nearby operations and its $39,000 chairlift enabled a skier to sit down for a leisurely ride up the mountain. The lift accessed slopes higher than 8,000 feet with challenging runs and a vertical drop of 1,500 feet. Located along the Sierra Crest, Sugar Bowl receives an average 42 feet of snowfall in winter, hence the name.

boasted the most extensive

concentration of rope tows,

ski clubs and ski trails in the United States.”

In 1938, Schroll quit his position at Badger Pass and together with a group of wealthy friends incorporated the San Francisco-based Sugar Bowl Corporation. Schroll was elected as first president of the company and they purchased the necessary 700 acres for less than $7,000 from two sisters who lived in Sacramento and leased the meadow area to sheepherders each summer. Despite the Great Depression, after a story circulated that the cartoonist, animator and movie producer Walt Disney was one of the principal investors, it gave the company credibility to sell more stock. As the resort was developed, one of the peaks was named Mount Disney. When the resort opened to the public

in 1939, Sugar Bowl turned out to be everything its founders had hoped for. It was the perfect blend of European charm and grace coupled with the young exuberance of the western United States. The resort quickly became the darling of San Francisco socialites and the Hollywood crowd. Sugar Bowl Lodge, designed by the noted architect William W. Wurster, was built with a broad porch and balcony that overlooked spectacular scenery. It was the first ski lodge on the Pacific Coast built within walking distance of the lifts. Below the lodge were a ski shop, ski rental department, lockers and rest rooms – all open to the public. The lodge could accommodate up to 20 people in private rooms, with two dormitories (one for men and one for women) that could each sleep 10. Hannes Schroll was a natural at drawing publicity and he began thinking of ways to attract some of the best skiers in the world to his new resort. Schroll wanted something to rival Sun Valley’s famous Harriman Cup begun in 1937. In April 1940, Sugar Bowl hosted its first annual Silver Belt race, a giant slalom run that began near the top of Mount Lincoln at 8,383 feet and then plummeted 1,300 vertical feet down steep terrain through gullies, cliffs and bumps. Before the formation of the international World Cup ski competition, Sugar Bowl’s legendary Silver Belt was considered one of the most challenging races of its era. Each year, many of the champions and top-ranked skiers of the day competed, hoping to take home the 3-foot-long, silver-studded belt with a silver buckle. The trophy was based on an award given to “Cornish Bob” Oliver who had won the first official championship ski race in 1867 at La Porte, when he took home a silver belt prize worth $75. Stay tuned for Part II. n 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. Reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out Mark’s blog at tahoenuggets.com.

Tahoe Nostalgia SUGAR BOWL ELEVATES CALIFORNIA SKIING On Dec. 8, 1939, Sugar Bowl issued a press release: “Headed by the internationallyfamous ski champion, Hannes Schroll, and featuring one of the country’s most spectacular ski-lifts among many other attractions, a new winter playground at the crest of California’s High Sierras opens to the public this month. Already widely known as the Sugar Bowl, this modern resort now makes it possible for thousands of winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy some of the finest ski-fields not only in the West, but in the entire United States.” Guests could pay 25 cents for a ride up and down on the chairlift, while skiers paid $2 per day or $10 per week for unlimited rides.

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

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Eve festivities that will rock Lake Tahoe and Truckee. From family friendly celebrations to late-night parties to swanky parties, Tahoe has something for everyone. Between the mountainside fireworks, family friendly options and mouthwatering menus, there’s plenty to keep the party going all night. Make reservations at your favorite restaurants early; see Events for special New Year’s Eve dinners. And, don’t forget to book a room to stay the night or take the free night shuttle running until 2 a.m. on the North Shore on New Year’s Eve. For information on the schedule, call (866) 216-5222 or visit www.laketahoetransit.com.

FIRE & ICE CELEBRATION Ring in the New Year at Northstar with the annual Fire & Ice New Year’s Celebration for all ages from noon to 10 p.m. There will be a DJ on the Village Stage from noon to 3 p.m., complimentary face painting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., live music by Petty Theft from 7 to 9 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show at 9, s’mores, drink specials, shopping, dining, ice skating and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Ring in 2014 in classic Clair Tappaan Lodge-style with a talent show for the youngsters (and perhaps the adults, too), sledding, games, a piñata, a scavenger hunt around the building, great meals and treats, music in the Great Room, and a blazing fire. RSVP (530) 426-3632.

MT. ROSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Mt. Rose celebrates its 50th Anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. with a Kids Torchlight Parade and fireworks at the Main Lodge. Visit skirose.com.

TORCHLIGHT PARADE

Tahoe Donner celebrates New Year’s Eve with the annual Torchlight Parade, a family favorite event at the Downhill Ski Area that includes a fun parade, music and intermediate nighttime skiing for ages 10 and up who can ride unassisted. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. Visit tahoedonner.com.

LEFT: New Year’s Eve fireworks | Northstar California RIGHT: The Village at Squaw Valley | Tor Johnson, Squaw Valley

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FIREWORKS

HIT THE RENO PARTIES

If you out in Kirkwood enjoying the deep powder, hang around for the Kirkwood Torchlight Parade starting at 6 p.m. followed by a spectacular fireworks display viewable from the Village Plaza area. Visit Kirkwood.com.

6 p.m. | Kirkwood

Tick Tock New Year’s Eve Party | Peppermill | 8 p.m.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MONTBLEU Live music from SF DJ Miles Medina plus go-go dancers, body painting and more are part of the festivities at MontBleu starting at 8 p.m. Party-goers may enjoy all-access passes to three parties on New Year’s in Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub and our 16,000-square-foot convention center. $55 advance, $75 week of the event. Tickets at box office or ticketmaster.com.

FAMILY FESTIVITIES AT HEAVENLY It’s family friendly fun in the Village at Heavenly from 6 to 9 p.m. with world-class music, games, fireworks and the world’s only Gondola Ball Drop. Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice sculpting performances, fire dancers, a photo booth and face painting. Visit skiheavenly.com.

NEW YEAR AT SQUAW Families can ring in the New Year at Squaw Valley starting with a Torchlight Parade at sunset, with a family friendly dinner at 6 p.m. and East Coast toast at 9 p.m. local time at High Camp. $59 adults, $39 12 and younger; Tram ticket not included. Then enjoy a fireworks at 9 p.m. with the best viewing at the KT Base Bar. Those 21 and older can head to Olympic House for a rockin’ party to celebrate new beginnings and welcome 2015 in style from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live music and DJs, featuring five bars. $10 at door.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS Resort at Squaw Creek hosts New Year’s Eve celebrations for everyone. The New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration features dinner, entertainment, a live band, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast for 21 and older starting at 7 p.m. Formal attire is requested. $95 advance, $120 on Dec. 31. Tickets available for the Grand Celebration only starting at 9 p.m. with

dessert, live entertainment, party favors and champagne toast for $35 advance, $49 on Dec. 31. A five-course dinner with party favors, live music and a champagne toast will be offered at Six Peaks for $149 per person. The Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash for ages 4 to 15 features dinner, kid-friendly games, crafts, party goodies, a kid-friendly DJ and a dessert station from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a celebratory balloon drop at 9 p.m. and a late night movie that begins at 11 p.m. $75. RSVP (530) 581-6610.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Ring in the New Year in style with a formal New Year’s Party at West Shore Café with noisemakers, a four-course dinner, appetizers and drinks from 8 to 10 p.m., live music by Danny Strutevant during dinner, followed by dancing to a DJ, and a midnight champagne toast. 21+ only. $95. RSVP (530) 525-5200.

NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA Ring in the New Year at Homewood’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with the infectiously funky grooves of Lake Tahoe’s own Drop Theory from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy beer, wine and cocktail specials all night at the Fireplace Tavern bar in the South Lodge, with a dance floor set up in the dining room. Doors open at 8. 21+. $25 advance online, $30 at the door. Tickets skihomewood.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE Ring in the New Year with an evening cruise aboard the “Tahoe Queen” from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests may enjoy live music and dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, a

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lavish dinner buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited space. $135 adults, $65 12 and younger. RSVP (800) 238-2463.

BOUNCE FESTIVAL & BASS HEAVY BASH The Bounce Festival and Bass Heavy combine forces for New Year’s Eve to push the musical envelope and bring in the newest sounds to the Tahoe Biltmore with a dance party starting at 8 p.m. This year’s headliner is Late Night Radio, who makes his Tahoe Basin debut. His background in hip hop keeps his cuts funky and inventive with an unshakable commitment to soulful grooves. Even when LNR breaks into highenergy, cabinet-rattling climaxes, his sound stays deep and emotive. Leading up to the ball dropping is two of Santa Cruz’s top exports, Smasheltooth and Andrew the Pirate. The local presence is strong, as well, with Zebuel’s Smoked Out Soul, Auxiliary, Bass-Mentality, IJV and Gurbtron. The Bounce family brings CASUAL ENCOUNTERS, a three-way tag team between Craigslist Hook-Up, Lucky and Bryn. 21+ only. $20-$25 advance, $40 at the door. Tickets Tahoe Biltmore, New Moon Natural Foods locations, Melting Pot World Emporium in Reno and thebouncefestival.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Crystal Bay Casino hosts a New Year’s Eve party with Jackie Greene Band (see In The Groove for more info) and an after party with Mark Sexton Band in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room at 10 p.m. $45, $65 VIP includes a pre-party in the ballroom and a meet and greet with Jackie Greene Band from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets crystalbaycasino.com. n 29

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Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Rick Metz Whitney Peak Hotel 7:30 p.m. Grace and Mark Wilson Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY DEC. 19 At the Lake

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers play Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Dec. 20 | Catch Felipe Esparza at the Crystal Bay Casino on Dec. 29 | CeCe Gable plays “If Only in My Dreams” at the Brewery Arts Center on Dec. 20

CASINO SHOWS “Christmas Wonderland” Eldorado Casino The Eldorado Resort Casino is ringing in the holiday season with one of London’s biggest Christmas shows. From the producers of “Spirit of the Dance,” the Eldorado Showroom presents “Christmas Wonderland,” a holiday extravaganza of pure Christmas magic. Guests will be taken on an unforgettable Christmas journey filled with tradition in this glittering, dancing and singing seasonal spectacular. “Christmas Wonderland” is an enchanting holiday show with a dazzling costumes, breathtaking scenery and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole. Performances are Tuesday to Sunday at 7 p.m. until Dec. 27. Catch a Rising Star Silver Legacy The club that helped launch the careers of some of today’s top comedians hosts new comics weekly. See Rick D’elia from Dec. 23 to 28 and K-Von from Dec. 20 to Jan. 4. Dome for the Holidays Silver Legacy The Christmas trees are up and stockings hung by the fire, but just one thing is missing. Silver Legacy presents Dome for the Holidays, a new holiday light, music and motion extravaganza in tune with the most wonderful time of the year. From 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., a fantastic display of holiday cheer will dawn the historical, 150-foot Silver Baron Mining Rig. During the week, the show will be every hour on the hour and on the weekends, every half hour. This free, must-see spectacular is great for boys and girls of all ages, naughty or nice. 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 Darren Carter and Amir K until Dec. 21, James Stephens III and Marc Price from Dec. 25 to 28, John Henton and Sean Kent from Dec. 31 to Jan. 4, and Bobby Collins and Nika Willams from Jan. 7 to 11.

“Mystic India” Prepare to be entertained with “Mystic India” at the Eldorado Showroom featuring an internationally acclaimed Bollywood dance spectacular based on the concept of ancient India’s transition into modern India. The show features brilliant dancers, colorful costumes and fascinating music. The cast of diverse, impeccably trained dancers combine authentic Indian and modern techniques to bring the streets of Mumbai and New York into perfect harmony. Prepare to see an explosion of colors and energy as they travel on a celebratory journey. Show times are 7 and 9:30 p.m. from Dec. 30 to Jan. 4 (7 p.m. show only on Jan. 1). “Two Kings” Harrah’s Reno “Two Kings” is a one-of-a-kind Reno show that will make you want to sing all night. This show celebrates two of the greatest artists of all time – the King of Rock and the King of Pop. Although Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson never performed together, this show imagines a fantastical, royal collaboration between the two legendary kings. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday until Jan. 11. “ZzyZyx 2” Grand Sierra Resort “ZzyZyx 2” is a unique, cirque show that captures the hearts and minds of the audience. Set in a mystical town, ZzyZyx is a magical warehouse that stores wondrous surprises and mythical characters. When an unsuspecting, stranded traveler enters the warehouse, she unwittingly opens a magical box that sets the warehouse of ZzyZyx alive and opens a door into a new realm of wonder full of whimsical characters, deft acrobats and edgeof-your-seats daredevils. “ZzyZyx 2” is one of the most exciting cirque shows today. Shows are 8 p.m. daily from Dec. 19 to 28.

THEATER “Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theatre This hilarious farce is set in a fictional town of Hamlin, Georgia. It is Christmas Eve 1939 and the local radio station has a special one-off

performance planned for Christmas featuring Orson Welles. Unfortunately, Georgia is hit with a freak snowstorm and neither Orson Welles nor the script for the performance arrive. “Ham for the Holidays” is a warm-hearted homage to traditional farce with its broad character sketches and pratfalls, and just the lightest tip of the hat to the screwball comedies of the 1930s. Show times are 8 p.m. on Dec. 18, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 21. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” Reno Little Theatre Cohabitating middle-aged siblings, Vanya & Sonia, have their lives turned upside down when their movie star sister, Masha, returns to the family home with her much younger lover, Spike, to announce she’s selling the family home where the pair resides. This uproarious comedy takes Chekhov’s characters and plots and transports them to a dysfunctional modern-day family. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 21.

THURSDAY DEC. 18 At the Lake Billy Manzik Tahoe Mountain Brewing Tasting Room 5 p.m. Noel Nights Northstar California 5 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m.

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Ann Marie Sheridan Uncorked Squaw 5 p.m. Jason Mills Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Brad Perry Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Forget the Roses Bar of America 8 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. Dead Winter Carpenters Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. Coburn Station Hacienda Del Lago 9:30 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 5:15 p.m. First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m. Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Loudpvck Knitting Factory 7 p.m. Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m. “Messiah” Grace Church Sanctuary 7 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m. Buddy Emmer Circus Circus 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1up 10 p.m. Havana Brown Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m. Comedy & Dance Rodger Lizaola Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY DEC. 20 At the Lake Zuhg Village at Northstar 2 p.m. Carolers Village at Squaw Valley 4 p.m. Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Tommy Castro and the Painkillers Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR | December 18-31, 2014 Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Brad Perry Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Taking Root 968 Park Hotel 8 p.m. Forget the Roses Bar of America 8 p.m. Dead Winter Carpenters Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. DJ Parties Village at Northstar 5:30 p.m. Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 5:15 p.m. Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Tom Tryker & Jimmy Vermilion Flight Restaurant & Bar 6 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Frankie Robert Knitting Factory 7 p.m. “If Only In My Dreams” w/CeCe Gable Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Reno Jazz Orchestra Nightingale Hall 7:30 p.m. Jelly Bread & Mojo Green Cargo 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. Comedy & Dance Vicki Lawrence & Mama Harrah’s Reno 7 p.m. Rodger Lizaola Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY DEC. 21 At the Lake Under the Radar Village at Northstar 2 p.m. “Messiah” St. Theresa Catholic Church 3 p.m.

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TUESDAY DEC. 23 At the Lake Jason King Village at Northstar 2 p.m. Carolers Village at Squaw Valley 4 p.m. Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DEC. 24 At the Lake Live music Village at Northstar 2 p.m. Carolers Village at Squaw Valley 4 p.m. Paul Covarelli and George Sauerbier Spindleshanks 7 p.m. DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m. DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

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Dec. 19 & 20 | 9 p.m. | 21+ Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

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Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | All ages | Cargo | Reno, Nev.

HELP RAISE MONEY for Toys for Tots while enjoying great local bands. Jelly Bread’s musical alchemy blends a dash of alt-rock with soul and funk, yet is thoroughly steeped in Rock-Americana. The band has spent the summer touring extensively with groups such as Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. Jelly Bread is joined by Mojo Green for a funky night full of holiday spirit. n

Rodger Lizaola

Dec. 19 | 8 p.m. | Dec. 20 | 7:30 p.m. $13 advance | $15 at the door Pioneer Underground | Reno, Nev.

RODGER LIZAOLA has been delighting audiences for years with his razor sharp wit, powerful stage presence, and his uncanny ability to say out loud what you are thinking. Weaving his ability to ad-lib and improv with tales from his childhood, life, loves and the pursuit of the almighty dollar. Lizaola tries to entertain and leave the audience with a positive message. He breaks down barriers and takes no prisoners, as his in-your-face style will have you rolling with laughter and begging for more. n 32

THURSDAY DEC. 25 At the Lake Live music Village at Northstar 2 p.m. Billy Manzik Tahoe Mountain Brewing Tasting Room 5 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. The Grid 9:30 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. (2nd & 4th Thurs.) Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m. Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Grace and Mark Wilson Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m. Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY DEC. 26 At the Lake Carolers Village at Squaw Valley 4 p.m. Jason Mills Uncorked Squaw 5 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m. Darren Senn 968 Park Hotel 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Trey Stone Duo Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Groove Foundry Bar of America 8 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. Pumpkin w/guests Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m. First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m. Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m. Nevada Chamber Music Festival Nightingale Concert Hall 7 p.m. World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

“For one week in December, Reno is the chamber music capital of the world.”

Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Dirt Nasty Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 8 p.m. Trey Stone Duo Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. The Blokes 968 Park Hotel 8 p.m. Groove Foundry Bar of America 8 p.m. Jackie Greene Band Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m. Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Nevada Chamber Music Festival Nightingale Concert Hall 7 p.m. Spin Doctors Boomtown 7 & 9 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

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IN A TIME when music has been transformed and genre lines are left behind like the seasons, Dead Winter Carpenters are producing an ever-evolving style of music. The time spent both in the studio in the woods and crisscrossing the American countryside has provided Dead Winter Carpenters with a ground-breaking sound that blends Americana roots-rock with a tinge of straightforward tell-it-like-it-is Alt. Country that is as hard-hitting as it is whimsical. n

Dec. 26–31 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

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FOR ONE WEEK in December, Reno is the chamber music capital of the world. Eighteen acclaimed performers from around the world join the Reno Chamber Orchestra for 11 performances. The festival begins with husband-and-wife pianists Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang play works by Schubert and Rachmaninoff. Ring in the New Year with a concert of masterworks and musical bonbons including waltzes from Old Vienna. View the full schedule at renochamberorchestra.org. n

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Jackie Green Band

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Comedy & Dance Ice Skating Spectacular Village at Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Comedy & Dance Felipe Esparza Crystal Bay Casino 8:30 p.m.

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JACKIE, HIS BAND, and The Mother Hips open the run with sets by each band and collaborations throughout the evening. This is always one of the most fun shows of the year and sells out in advance. On Dec. 29, Jackie is featured solo and duo in a more intimate environment with only 250 tickets available for this seated show. Finally, Jackie and his band bring in the New Year on Dec. 31 with a show slated to start at 10 p.m. and carry over to 2015 with confetti, party favors and a free champagne toast at midnight. n

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Comedy & Dance Felipe Esparza Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY DEC. 28 At the Lake Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Greene Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m. Nevada Chamber Music Festival Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m. Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m. Saddle Tramps JA Nugget 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Comedy & Dance Felipe Esparza Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY DEC. 29 At the Lake SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe Community College 3 p.m. Joe Grissino & Uncle Funk Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. SnowGlobe After Party MontBleu 11 p.m. DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m. Comedy & Dance Ice Skating Spectacular Village at Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Nevada Chamber Music Festival S. Reno United Methodist Church 12 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY DEC. 30 At the Lake SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe Community College 3 p.m. Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m. Tristan Selzer & Blues Assalt Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. SnowGlobe After Party MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m. Comedy & Dance Ice Skating Spectacular Village at Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Nevada Chamber Music Festival S. Reno United Methodist Church 12 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m. Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DEC. 31 At the Lake SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe Community College 3 p.m. Wes Quave Heavenly Mountain Resort 6 p.m. Paul Covarelli Tahoe Biltmore 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve Celebration Heavenly Village 6 p.m. Petty Theft Northstar California 7 p.m. Bounce Heavy w/Craigslist Hook-up Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Party MontBleu 8 p.m. Drop Theory Homewood Mountain Resort 9 p.m. Jackie Greene Band Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m. SnowGlobe After Party MontBleu 1 a.m. DJ Parties DJ Miles Medina Montbleu 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Chango Bar of America Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Nevada Chamber Music Festival Nightingale Concert Hall 11 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m. Jay White’s Neil Diamond Tribute JA Nugget 8:15 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Celebration Grand Sierra Resort 9:30 p.m. Rockin’ The Dome Silver Legacy 10 p.m. Jack Dawson Band 3rd Street Lounge 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Jamie G J ohn Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m. DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m. Amplified DJs Knitting Factory 10 p.m. DJ Kentot Silver Legacy 10 p.m. A Black Tie Affair Lex Nightclub 10 p.m. DJ Ernie McGee Boomtown 11 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m. Comedy & Dance Felipe Esparza Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

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by Jenn Sheridan

SnowGlobe hottest ticket in Tahoe

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he three-day SnowGlobe music festival brings one of the region’s largest music festivals to Lake Tahoe from Dec. 29 to 31 at Bijou Park featuring an expanded line up, more after parties and more fun than ever before. And, single-day tickets are being offered this year for those who can’t experience the full festival. In addition to bringing more than 50 of the world’s top electronic music artists to the area, SnowGlobe embraces the culture of Tahoe with local vendors bringing handmade crafts and food, and big-air exhibitions featuring some of the area’s best ski and snowboard athletes.

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New this year is the SnowGlobe App, which gives users access to exclusive prizes and promotions, along with a real-time map of activities and information including shows, shuttles and more. Event organizers also are offering on-site locker rentals complete with outlets for charging phones and cameras. The SnowGlobe Web site has information on the shuttle route and schedule. To find out more about what to expect at this year’s SnowGlobe festival, Tahoe Weekly caught up with Porter Robinson and Clayton Knight, aka BeachesBeaches of Odesza, to find out what makes the performers excited to come to SnowGlobe.

With the line up, Flume, Skrillex

IMAGINATION DRIVES PORTER ROBINSON

“ It’s not often I want to stay and watch festivals, but this is one like SnowGlobe is eclectic. …

and Odesza, I’d go to this show 100 times over.”

- Porter Robinson

From Grammy-award winning producer Skrillex to internationally acclaimed performers Zedd and Flume and the young gun phenom Porter Robinson, the headlining acts pack a big punch. Mix in sets from Phantogram, Odesza Bro Safari and the Emancipator Ensemble, to name a few, and a pinch of hip-hop with Atmosphere and you’ve got three days of not-to-be-missed dancing.

KEEP IT GOING AT AFTER PARTIES The fun doesn’t stop after the festival gates close. SnowGlobe organizers partnered with local venues to offer several stellar after parties each night. Rock The Boat party fans should be sure to get tickets to the Dec. 29 after party featuring Aeroplane, Corey Sizemore and SnakeHips on the “MS Dixie II,” and again on Dec. 30 with Justin Martin, J Phlip and Graff Ramona Bones. If catching a boat isn’t your style, Odesza, Flux Pavilion, Emancipator, Bro Safari and 34

more will be rocking at the Montbleu throughout the weekend. The American Legion and TEPS also will be hosting nightly parties with Lex, Vokab Kompany, Tin Cup and more.

A young gun on the electronic music scene, Porter Robinson was releasing hit songs before he was old enough to legally buy beer. A teenager with an affinity for video gaming, particularly Dance Dance Revolution, he began using computer software to recreate the sounds of his favorite games. “I never saw a DJ play before,” said Robinson, however, he said that learning to create music became his main hobby. Through Internet forums, YouTube videos and a lot of practice, Robinson learned chord progressions, rhythmic value and the art of mixing melody and harmony. He posted his creations on the Internet, mainly for feedback from peers so that he could continue to hone his craft. With no aspirations to become famous, Robinson’s music began to receive a lot more attention than he anticipated. “Suddenly, I was getting requests to play. Before long, I had fans, and a big following with a sound that I didn’t know how I felt about,” said Robinson. Although his music was gaining traction, Robinson didn’t feel that his style was an appropriate representation of himself. So, he packed up and returned home to work on his first full-length album. “I think that everyone has a type of fiction that is beautiful to them and to be able to

LEFT: Porter Robinson | Cahill RIGHT: SnowGlobe

escape to that is so romantic,” said Robinson. For him, that fiction stems from the fantasy worlds of online role-playing games. “I wanted to create something with more artistic direction. I had a particular vision that focuses on being beautiful and is evocative of fantasy and fiction.” “Worlds” was released in August 2014 and is purely inspired by the fantasy worlds of Robinson’s imagination. And, he’s back on the road touring headlining shows around the globe. The live show features original songs with Robinson singing, playing keyboards and drum pads over his own samples. He also was heavily involved with creating a visual show to accompany the music. This, too, incorporated the whimsical feelings of fantasy worlds. “It’s not often I want to stay and watch festivals, but this is one I want to see,” said Robinson. “I think a festival like SnowGlobe is eclectic. I don’t see it as a huge rave. With the line up, Flume, Skrillex and Odesza, I’d go to this show 100 times over.”

EMBRACING THE BEATS OF ODESZA “We’ve been on the road for awhile,” said Clayton Knight, during a quick pit stop at home in Seattle. “It’s been tough.” Knight met Harrison Mills through a mutual friend while making music under the name BeachesBeaches in his free time as a student at Western Washington University. The two found a common theme in their music and began releasing songs on the Internet. The world paid attention and soon Odesza found themselves topping charts and headlining tours. Although neither Knight nor Mills are avid skiers, their music has found a niche in the ski industry. From accompanying athlete’s season edits to segments in Teton Gravity Research’s “Almost Ablaze,” this season’s ski filmmakers have embraced the beats of Odesza. Recently, the group has focused on creating new remixes of some of their favorite tracks. Their latest release, a remix of “Big Girls Cry” by SIA, hit the Internet in early December. “We finished the track on the road while flying back from Europe,” said Knight. “I think it came together nicely for the limited time we had.”

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Heading into the New Year, the group plans to take a break from remixes to work on more original material in between a busy touring schedule. Like Robinson, Knight also is impressed by this year’s SnowGlobe line up. “Flume will be good, I really like his set.” said Knight. “I want to see Porter Robinson, I’m a huge fan of his.” n Tickets for SnowGlobe and the after parties are on sale now. For more information, visit snowglobemusicfestival.com.

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for additional dining deals. Northstar hosts culinary events Northstar will hose a series of Mountain Table Dinners featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with wine varietals from several wineries. Each dinner takes place at the Zephyr Lodge with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits. The cost is $120 per dinner or $795 for the series. Dinners will be held on Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and March 13. Other culinary events this season, include Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17 with live music, and five-course meal with whiskey pairings at TC’s Pub. Enjoy a variety of s’mores-related activities, games and events during S’moresapalooza on Feb. 21. From March 27 to 29, enjoy the merging of snow sports and food festivals during Sip.Savor.Ski. Begin the day with first tracks and a gourmet dinner followed by an abalone and vodka tasting event. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Holiday celebrations at Tahoe Donner The Lodge Restaurant and Pub is hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner. Bring the whole family for a delicious Christmas Eve dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. As well, the regular menu will be offered, in addition to specials. On Christmas Day, enjoy breakfast and skiing with Santa at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area at 10 a.m. with pancakes with Santa, followed by a half day of skiing or riding. A celebratory evening is taking place at The Lodge Restaurant and Pub on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve menu from 4 to 10 p.m. with a champagne toast to follow at midnight. Reservations are required, and space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 587-9455.

Ritz-Carlton hosts holiday fun Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is hosting a number of dining events for the holiday season starting with a family friendly gingerbread workshop from 3 to 4 p.m.

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on Dec. 20. The cost is $125 and includes holiday beverages. A holiday dinner will be hosted from 4 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 25 with a special menu developed by Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Grossman. From 2 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 25, the Ritz-Carlton will host a holiday buffet for $95 for adults and $35 for children. A New Year’s Eve dinner will be hosted on Dec. 31 from 5 to 10 p.m., as well as a New Year’s Eve Family Buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music, ice skating and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. The cost is $95 for adults and $35 for children for the family buffet. Reservations are recommended for all events. For more information, call (530) 562-3050.

Holiday specials at Squaw Creek Experience the magic of the holiday season at Resort at Squaw Creek with dining events for the holidays. A Dine Out For Charity event will be held on Dec. 18 to benefit the High Fives Foundation at Sandy’s Pub. Patrons also may head to Sandy’s Pub to enjoy Reverse Après starting at 10 p.m. with Happy Hour specials offered until Dec. 18. Both Cascades Restaurant and Six Peaks Grille will host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. Cascades Restaurant will host a buffet, with multiple seatings on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and a single seating on Christmas Day. Six Peaks Grille will offer a special menu on Thanksgiving, as well as a prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Cascades Restaurant will host a Bloody Mary Breakfast on New Year’s Day. Kids can enjoy Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 22 and 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. in Cascades Restaurant. Enjoy the buffet breakfast, and make sure Santa knows what’s on your list. The ever-popular New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration and dinner will take place again this year with a decadent buffet dinner, entertainment, a live band, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast for

West Shore welcomes new chef West Shore café and inn announces the arrival of the restaurant’s new Executive Chef, Kristi Ritchey, from the Los Angeles area. Ritchey comes to the Tahoe area with a passion for living and eating healthy that is sure to resonate with the West Shore’s clientele. Ritchey’s culinary quest began back in her hometown of Williamsport, Penn., when she started working at a quaint Italian restaurant in the city. The owner recognized Ritchey’s potential immediately and encouraged her to peruse a career in food. After graduating with a degree in culinary arts from Pennsylvania College of Technology, she moved to California’s Napa Valley. Her career has continued to grow along the West Coast. Her passion for cooking is more than just her career – eating healthy has become her lifestyle. She plans to bring her creative fusion of Italian and French cooking styles with a fresh twist to the West Shore’s menu this winter. For more information, visit westshorecafe.com.

those 21 and older. Formal attire is requested. Tickets also are available for the Grand Celebration only, beginning at 9 p.m. and include dessert, live entertainment, party favors and champagne toast. Or, choose to celebrate the New Year in style and sophistication at Six Peaks Grille. The evening includes a welcome cocktail, party favors, a five-course gourmet dinner, live music and a champagne toast. For kids ages 4 to 15 years, the Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash is the

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ultimate end-of-year party. This supervised event includes a special dinner, kid-friendly games, crafts, party goodies, a kid-friendly DJ and a dessert station. There will be a celebratory balloon drop at 9 p.m. and a late night movie that begins at 11 p.m. For all events through Dec. 21, bring a new, unwrapped toy to receive complimentary valet parking. All toys will be donated to a local charity. For more information or to make reservations, call (530) 583-6300 or visit squawcreek.com.

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Stir It Up

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Sugar Cookies

cost me an extra $5 to get the kid to deliver it. We sat outside and when I asked him what he would like for Christmas, he said, and I quote: “Well, Smitty, I would like someone to leave me some cookies that won’t break my teeth. And, the milk should be in ice so it stays cold. I don’t think kids know that milk is best served cold.” Now for the recipe: Fill a glass to 1” from the top with milk. Place the glass of milk in a bowl and then pour the ice in around the glass. Enjoy.

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kind of Christmassy food. The problem was that as I went down the list, I couldn’t think of anything I hadn’t already written about: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy (probably more than once), mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, yup, I got those also. I even have done pies and strudels for dessert. (Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for Smitty’s recipes on other holiday dishes.) So, what could I do? Well, I’ll tell you. I decided to go right to the source, the big cheese, the man in charge, the one person that knows everything there is to know about Christmas. You got it, Santa himself. Now, this might seem like a fairly simple way to get a good idea, but let me just tell you, it was harder than you think. First of all, when was the last time you saw someone more than 6 feet tall standing in line to talk to Santa? You would think that might give me an advantage, but no. It started out with some name calling by kids and I quickly knew how poor Rudolph felt when he wasn’t allowed to join in any of the reindeer games. This went on for a while, but then it turned violent. I don’t think my shins will be back to normal color until March. Between the reds, purples, black and blues, I finally had to get out of the line. It was obvious that my straight-forward approach wasn’t going to get me to Santa, so I wrote a note and folded half a $20 bill in it asking Santa to meet me, and I could give him the other half to the bill. Of course, it

“ …add a little baking powder to the sugar cookie recipe to

make it a little more like a cake batter so the cookie will be

slightly chewy instead of crispy.” Just kidding. What I did was add a little baking powder to the sugar cookie recipe to make it a little more like a cake batter so the cookie will be slightly chewy instead of crispy. This is not my invention as many cookie recipes use this method. I also made a couple other changes to the recipe to give the cookie a slight lemony flavor. Knowing the addition of the lemon would add more liquid to the recipe, I cut back on the buttermilk, and added a little more flour. Now, I can say it. Enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas. n 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. He has been a chef for PGA’s Memorial Tournament for more than 15 years and ran the main kitchen at the World Games. For more information and archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com. Smitty welcomes questions and comments at smitty@chefsmitty. com, tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 2¾ C flour +3 T 1 t baking soda ½ t baking powder 1 C soft butter 1 ½ C white sugar 1 egg 1½ t pure vanilla extract 2-4 T buttermilk 1 lemon with the peel finely grated into a small bowl Sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder together in a bowl. In a mixer, first cut the grated lemon in half and rub the inside of the bowl with half of the lemon so the bowl is lightly coated, but there isn’t a puddle at the bottom. Add the butter and using the paddle, whip the butter on high for a few minutes. Add the sugar and let beat on high for 3 to 5 minutes until the butter starts to looks pretty fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, lemon zest and 1½ t lemon juice and beat until everything is well mixed, scraping the sides once or twice. Add the flour mixture in two batches and beat until the dough starts pulling away from the bowl. Add just enough buttermilk to get the dough lightly moist. (I ended up using 2 T buttermilk but it can vary a little.) Scoop about a tablespoon of dough, lightly roll it into a ball and place it on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Leave plenty of room between cookies. Use the heal of your palm to slightly flatten cookies, brush each with a little buttermilk, sprinkle with colored or white sugar, and bake at 400 for about 8 to 10 minutes or until just barely turning golden around the edges. Sprinkle a little more sugar while hot and cool on a wire rack.

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KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

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.

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7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800

Lanza’s | Italian

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Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two. 8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Italian

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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Originating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood interior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available.

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

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 glutenfree pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

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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 Sausages & 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

WEST SHORE

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LAKE VIEW DINING

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With its beautiful surroundings, warm ambiance and seasonal menus, the West Shore is a lakefront favorite among Tahoe’s community and visitors alike. Enjoy lakefront dining with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, while experiencing our seasonal menus, which always draw from the best seasonal meats, seafood and produce available.

new year’s eve Live music at 10pm Open Everyday Closed on Dec. 24 & Dec. 25 Happy hour 4pm - 6pm in the bar Dinner 4pm

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Alpine Meadows (530) 581-3037

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

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CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

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WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

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RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264

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WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

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C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

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ANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

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California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

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Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

Carnelian Bay

Kings Beach

Crystal Bay

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

L D

(530) 546-2301

L D

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D L D

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

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

(775) 831-0660

B L D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

Donner Summit

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

American

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

SPINDLESHANKS

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 426-3904

B L D

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

BITE

Tapas

BLUE FONDUE BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

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

L D RA

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

(775) 831-2700

L D

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

NORTH OF THE BORDER

Tahoe/Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1787

B L D

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

(530) 426-7661

Northstar

Incline Village

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

DIMAGGIO’S AT THE LAKE

Deli/Pizza

800 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 298-2424

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

Olympic Valley

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

(530) 452-4362

L D

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849

(775) 831-8317

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

JACK RABBIT MOON

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

LA CASONA

Mexican

930 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 601

(775) 831-9400

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

GRAHAM’S

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 KT BASE BAR American

L D

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775 (775) 831-9008

(530) 584-0110

D RA

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

B L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

B L

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

B L

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

(775) 298-2502

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Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

B L D

Tahoe City

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

COFFEE CONNEXION

Café

Lighthouse Center, Suite 1

(530) 583-6023

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

THE MOUNTAIN BISTRO (Hotel Truckee Tahoe) Bistro

11331 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4525

L D D RA

DOCKSIDE 700

Wine Bar/Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

B L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer)

B L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L B L D

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

L D

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

D RA

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

10918 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-5655

D RA

521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885

B L

STELLA’S

Old Country

RIVER GRILL

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles 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

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

THAI NAKORN

(530) 550-0503

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D B

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

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

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

Tahoe Vista BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(855) 559-2458

L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4281

(530) 546-7744

B L D

SANCHO’S

Mexican

6883 North Lake Blvd.

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

Truckee

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WHOLE TREATS

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

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

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

West Shore (530) 525-2992

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD Grill Homewood Mtn. Resort Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILL (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

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WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café

10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

(530) 414-4836

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

Facebook

(775) 313-8689

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dining at the Six Peaks Grille at the Resort at Squaw Creek. The sparkling white twinkle lights illuminated in the dining room created a magical ambience. Our server, Andrea Papaleo, suggested we try the Drunken Crantini prepared by Tamaneaka “Tam” French, the Grille’s Liquid Chef and creator of the cocktail menu. Made with Hangar 1 organic vodka and organic cranberries infused in cognac, cinnamon, cloves and orange zest, the Crantini was tasty.

“ The menu at Six Peaks Grille is unique and exciting.”

My friend, Amanda Cravens, and I began our meal with the Sea Scallop appetizer. Grilled to perfection, the scallops were tender and melt-in-your-mouth delectable. The cauliflower cream sauce and lightly fried capers were a fabulous accompaniment.

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Andrea also recommended the Chilled Beets. Stacked layers of beets with goat cheese piped in between slices of red beet rounds presented like a fancy dessert parfait. The dish was topped off with lightly fried shallots, arugula and a whole grain mustard vinaigrette. This dish was absolutely amazing amalgam of tangy, creamy and crunchy; one of the best beet dishes I’ve encountered. Matt Hale, Executive Sous Chef, prepared two entrees, a Grilled Salmon

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Steak topped with a Tangerine Glaze, and the Homemade Gluten Free Chestnut Tagliatelle with asparagus, roasted mushrooms and tomatoes. The thick cut Salmon Steak grilled medium rare was excellent. But, it was the Homemade Chestnut Tagliatelle that won my taste buds this night. A unique combination of nuttiness merged with the savory flavors of forest mushrooms created one of the most delightful pasta dishes I’ve experienced. “It tastes like winter,” said Amanda. Gluten-free pasta is an art and Six Peaks Grille gets first prize for the best Gluten Free Tagliatelle I’ve tasted. I mustn’t forget to mention the two side dishes that were served with our meal, the Caramelized Cauliflower and Truffle Potato Mousseline, both excellent with rich, buttery deliciousness. We finished with a Warm Ricotta & Mascarpone Tart served with Poached Pear and Lemon Thyme Ice Cream and a S’more-tini, a Godiva chocolate libation served with a chocolate and graham cracker-crusted rim and garnished with a toasted marshmallow. The menu at Six Peaks Grille is unique and exciting with a wide variety of dishes from which to choose. They use organic, local and sustainable products whenever possible and there are a number of gluten and dairy free selections. I highly recommend dining here. I thoroughly enjoyed everything I tasted. n Resort at Squaw Creek is located at 400 Squaw Creek Road. For information and hours or to make a reservation, call (530) 581-6621 or visit squawcreek. com. Reservations are highly recommended.

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cally about new gadgets for removing corks, or the newest edition of this or that wine bible. Poppycock, what your wine lover really wants is wine. The vino listed below is sure to please the palate, and impress the mind. These exceptional wines don’t come cheap, but be assured you can find other options at many price points. The NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Champagne is $90 at Uncorked wine bars. Rose Champagne gets its hue from skin contact with the Pinot Noir grapes in the blend (there is Chardonnay in here, as well), which are from the finest vineyards in the Champagne district. This sparkler has subtle flavors of berry and shortbread, and the delicate bubbles for which great Champagne is known. Kistler Vineyards is one of the great names in California Chardonnay, and the 2009 from Sonoma Mountain Vineyard, $65 at The Pour House, expresses complex aromas and flavors of minerals, tropical fruit, ripe pears and cookie spice, to go along with the richness chardonnay lovers crave. Try the 2007 Bitouzet-Prieur Mersault Charmes for $90 at Village Market. This part of Burgundy is hallowed ground for the chardonnay grape, and Charmes is one of its best sites (Cru). This village produces

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The 2010 Continuum Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, along with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot, comes from Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, priced at $185 at Incline Spirits and Cigars, and is the project of Robert Mondavi’s son, Tim. He also was the winemaker at Robert Mondavi Winery for many years, and this wine evokes their older reserve Cabs. Tight now with substantial tannins, it also has the dark fruits, leather and jazzy acid that bodes well for graceful aging. These selections will wow your oenophile, and they may even share it with you. As stated earlier, there are many other options, no matter your budget. Just visit your favorite wine guru. And, as always, tell ‘em that Tahoe Weekly sent you. n Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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