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The holidays in the Tahoe Sierra are a wonderful time to celebrate friends and family, skiing, and to just enjoy your time in Tahoe. To make the most of your holiday visit and your winter season of fun ahead, we’ve compiled our first Ultimate Tahoe Winter Bucket List featuring our picks for everything you need to do to make the most of your winter fun in Tahoe. Please share your adventures as you check items off our bucket list or tackle your own Tahoe bucket list at facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly and @TheTahoeWeekly.

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ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

Kings Beach

North Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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

Donner Summit

North Tahoe Arts Center

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. TART

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. BlueGo

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Truckee

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

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

High Camp

Vikingsholm Castle

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Olympic Valley

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

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

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly BASE DEPTH:

20”

Squaw Valley BASE DEPTH:

Emerald Bay

Reports taken on Sunday, December 17, 2017

Mt. Rose Ski Area BASE DEPTH:

18”-36”

8”-28”

Kirkwood Mountain Resort BASE DEPTH:

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Natural rim 6,223’

25”

Sugar Bowl BASE DEPTH:

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

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

(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

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

South Lake Tahoe

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., summer)

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

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

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591

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

Tahoe City

Old Jail Museum

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

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Tahoe City

Truckee

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

Tahoe Maritime Museum

100 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900

Truckee

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

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe Olympic Valley

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

35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

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

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

10”-29”

Elevation: 6,227.85 | Elevation in 2016: 6,223.28

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TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Tahoe City

SNO-PARKS

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

SQUAW CREEK

DIAMOND PEAK

Incline Village

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Olympic Valley SQUAW VALLEY

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS

MT. ROSE

RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

DONNER SKI RANCH

ROYAL GORGE

SKY TAVERN

SODA SPRINGS

CLAIR TAPPAAN

BOREAL

Reno & Sparks

TAHOE DONNER

AUBURN SKI TRAINING CENTER

Eagle Rock

NEVADA NORDIC

Glenbrook

Carson City

Volume: 39 trillion gallons 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.

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years 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 Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Fannette Island

South Lake Tahoe

Stateline HEAVENLY

CAMP RICHARDSON

Fallen Leaf Lake

BIJOU PARK / LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Meyers

LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

FREEL PEAK

ECHO LAKES

Natural rim: 6,223’ 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 Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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

Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually Kirkwood

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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 to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky. As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs. The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert. However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992. The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

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

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 69.2 in 2016. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

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OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

DECEMBER 21-28, 2017

Silver Ski Clinics Mount Rose

The Silver Ski Clinics, for ages 50 and older, are every Monday throughout the season at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Meet in Timbers in the Main Lodge at 9 a.m. for a tech talk and coffee. The group clinic is from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. No clinic Dec. 25. | skirose.com

Free play Truckee

Truckee Library hosts an unstructured playtime for children and parents from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Toys are provided. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY TUESDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers intermediate skate ski lessons on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Let’s hear it for moms Kings Beach

Mom’s Café is every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Meet other moms, get help with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care. Groups in English and Spanish. | northtahoefrc.org

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers introductory skate skiing lessons on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Story time Zephyr Cove, Nev.

The Zephyr Cove Library hosts a children’s story time every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. | (775) 588-6411

Read together Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

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EVENTS CALENDAR EVERY MONDAY

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TA H O E ’ S M O U N TA I N S T O RY T E L L I N G P O D C A S T STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN | PHOTOS COURTESY ALPENGLOW SPORTS

ne of Tahoe’s own is now producing a new, adventure, storytelling podcast called Afterglow based on interviews with the mountain personalities from Alpenglow Sports’ Winter Film Series. “It’s become an event that we are really proud of,” says Brendan Madigan, the 38-year-old owner of the long-standing outdoor retail store in Tahoe City. “We’ve raised over $130,000 for local nonprofits throughout the past 12 years. It’s such a special night, five times a winter when the local mountain community gathers together. You can literally feel the energy, stoke and enthusiasm in the room from the experiences and tales that the speakers tell. We thought the podcast would be a great opportunity to sit down with these world-class athletes on a one-on-one basis to dig a little deeper into who they really are.” The interviews are recorded in Madigan’s dining room in which he’s invested around $5,000 in sound equipment to bring the podcast’s production to a professional level. The first installment, which was released on Dec. 1, featured a tandem interview with high-altitude mountaineers Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards, who both completed summits of Everest without oxygen in the past two years. On the first attempt, Richards made it and Ballinger didn’t. They went back together one year later and Ballinger completed the climb with his friend. Ballinger and Madigan have been friends since Ballinger moved to the area a decade ago with his guiding company Alpenglow Expeditions, which happens to share a name with Madigan’s shop. They’ve spent many an hour trail running and climbing the ski track together. “We talk a lot about [Ballinger and Richards]’s partnership on the mountain and what their success and failure means to them,” says Madigan. “It’s not a playby-play of the adventure. Our angle is more about who they are as people rather than their physical feats. Adrian is a pretty transparent person and Cory even more so.

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Listen to the podcasts featuring Dave Nettle, and Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards

We’re not talking about their latest skiing or climbing endeavor, but instead the human stories behind their expeditions.” The rest of the six-part series will features conversations with legends Dave Nettle, Tommy Caldwell, Will Gadd, Brendan Leonard, Doug Robinson and Chris Noble.

“It’s a really different approach to the conversation and great opportunity to splash out life lessons through adventure,” says Madigan. “Here in Tahoe we all get after it with our mountain pursuits and there is something to be learned from all our tales. I hope people can derive some universal truths in their own lives from listening.”

Brendan Madigan talks with Chris Noble and Doug Robinson for an episode of Afterglow.

give back to the community that has been so supportive of Alpenglow Sports through its nearly four decades in the area. “Heritage specialty retailers have always

“ We thought the podcast would be a great opportunity to sit down with these world-class athletes on a one-on-one basis to dig a little deeper into who they really are.”

–Brendan Madigan

Madigan, much like the athletes he interviews, believes that the value in outdoor adventures lies as much with the inner experience as the climbs and descents themselves. “When you go into the mountains with a partner, it is a strong bonding experience: physically, emotionally and spiritually,” he says. “A lot of people have likened the personal connections that you have with your companions to what happen in war with a brothers in arms type of mentality. I think that’s very strong and alive for us in Tahoe. It always has been that tremendously powerful thing and that is why we love it so much. We’re really living life here and not just punching the clock.” Madigan sees the podcast as a way to

been about building something of lasting value in their communities,” he says. “We’ve always had a community-facing business model, so giving back is a duty of ours and something from which we derive a tremendous amount of fulfillment. We encourage people to check out the podcast and subscribe if they like it.” The Afterglow podcasts will continue to be released throughout the season. Episode 2 was recently released featuring Dave Nettle. Those interested can download the series from multiple contentsharing platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play and more. Read the Events Calendar in each issue and at TheTahoeWeekly.com for upcoming dates for the Winter Film Series. | alpenglowsports.com 

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EVENTS Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring the Interweb,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

EVERY FRIDAY

Chris Bartkowski

Silver Ski Clinics Mount Rose

STARGAZING,

S N OW S H O E I N G & S ’ M O R E S

The Silver Ski Clinics, for ages 50 and older, are every Friday throughout the season at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Meet in Timbers in the Main Lodge at 9 a.m. for a tech talk and coffee. The group clinic is from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. No clinic Dec. 29. | skirose.com

Fridays are fun Truckee

Family Fun Fridays at KidZone Museum starts at 11 a.m. Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. Free with admission. | kidzonemuseum.org

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Experience an evening snowshoe under the stars with stargazing or enjoy fireside s’mores with stargazing with Tahoe Star Tours. Led by local astronomer Tony Berendsen and geared toward those ages 10 and older. Each tour event includes a laser tour of the night sky and the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered telescopes.

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

The snowshoe stargazing tours feature a lively science-based talk about the cosmos, a poetry reading and telescopic viewing of the stars at Northstar. Guests will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by telescopic viewing of the night sky. Upcoming tours are offered Dec. 21, 23 and 27.

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers free introductory skate skiing lessons on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Tahoe Star Tours also introduces the new Stars & S’mores program at The RitzCarlton, Lake Tahoe this winter. Participants meet at the resort’s Fireside Terrace for an engaging fireside astronomy session that includes a science-based conversation about the cosmos, poetry reading and telescopic viewing followed by s’mores on Dec. 22 and 29. Tahoe Adventure Company has also partnered with Tahoe Star Tours to offer snowshoe stargazing tours on the North Shore during the winter. Check the Events calendar in every edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com for upcoming stargazing events and details. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

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Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

EVERY THURSDAY

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev. The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers introductory cross-country lessons on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Ladies Day Clinics Mount Rose

Ladies Day Clinics run Thursdays to March 15, excluding Dec. 28. Meet for coffee in Timbers for at 10 a.m. These clinics offer a fun and social atmosphere where female skiers and riders of low-intermediate to advanced abilities gain confidence and improve technique. $25, free with pass. | skirose.com

Story Time Tahoe City

Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY SATURDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Fire-pit family movies South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe AleWorX, FNCTN and Sierraat-Tahoe bring family-friendly movies every Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. at Lake Tahoe AleWorX. Enjoy self-pour brews and oven-fired pizzas while huddled around fire pits with your friends and family. Until April 30, 2018. | sierraattahoe.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers free introductory skate skiing lessons on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Build together Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Lego Club from 12 to 1 p.m. | (530) 582-7842

DEC. 21 | THURSDAY About the river Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts River Talk, a one-hour virtual tour of the projects throughout the watershed. It is a chance for guests to learn about the council’s work and offer comments and feedback. At 8 a.m. in the TRWC office. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Join in any games Olympic Valley

Santa’s reindeer have lost their toys. Find them in the Village at Squaw from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Game cards are in the ticket office. Grand Prize drawing on Dec. 25. Take a photo with Santa in the big chair from 2 to 3 p.m. | squawalpine.com

Once around the ice Olympic Valley

Kids can ride the min-rail Holiday Express around the Ice Garden at the Merry Wonderland (Olympic Village Lodge) from 2 to 5 p.m. Special appearances by Santa. Or take a horsedrawn sleigh ride from the Village to Merry Wonderland. Free. | squawalpine.com

Step into the globe South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Holidays offers a Santa Globe in Heavenly Village with a DJ keeping things upbeat from 2 to 7 p.m. Ski with Santa and his elves all day. | skiheavenly.com

Ta, ta, ta tasting Truckee

Third Thursday Tasting at The Pour House is from 5 to 7 p.m. Includes light snacks. $5 cover for TEMPO, Truckee High Band Boosters. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Snowshoe Stargazing Northstar

This easy-to-moderate snowshoe tour features a talk about the cosmos, poetry reading and telescopic view of the night sky. 2-2.5 hours long. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center. $66 ages 13+; $47 ages 10 to 12. Snowshoe rentals available for fee. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 22 | FRIDAY Join in any games Olympic Valley

UNTIL DEC. 31 ‘Tis the season South Lake Tahoe

Celebrate the season at Heavenly Holidays, a two-week festival in the Heavenly Village featuring ice sculptors, holiday music and a 16-foot interactive snow globe where kids can get their photos taken with Santa. It culminates on Dec. 31 with a New Year’s celebration. Ring in 2018 with an outdoor concert, a Gondola ball drop and fireworks show. | skiheavenly.com

Merry ole time Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley presents Merry Days & Holly Nights hosts holiday events in the Village and Olympic Village Lodge which is renamed Merry Wonderland for the holiday season. There will be horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice-carving demos, storytelling with Santa, carolers, musical performances, après ski parties and special dinners. | Schedule squawalpine.com

Once around the ice Olympic Valley

Step into the globe South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Holidays offers a Santa Globe in Heavenly Village with a DJ keeping things upbeat from 2 to 7 p.m. Ski with Santa and his elves all day. | skiheavenly.com

Sit by the fire Olympic Valley

Head to Merry Wonderland (Olympic Village Lodge). Santa is telling stories, singing songs and serving milk and cookies at 3:30 p.m. Free. | squawalpine.com

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December 21-27, 2017

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Deep ‘n’ Daring Steve Schmier’s Jewelry

MT. ROSE

N O LO N G E R F O R SA L E Fritz Buser announced on Dec. 5 that he has transferred the majority interest in Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe to his children and grandchildren to ensure that the resort remains family owned as first reported on the TheTahoeWeekly.com. Fritz became the company’s majority shareholder in 1971 and has controlled the growth and direction of Mt. Rose ever since, including the merger with Slide Mountain in 1987. His son, Kurt, has been executive president of the company for the past 20 years and in this position, will continue to shape the promising future of the resort. The new owners put great emphasis on continuity with the current management team and a passionate loyal crew led by Paul Senft, general manager since 1992. There is a pipeline of projects that the new owners are examining to guarantee a constant improvement of quality skiing and riding at Mt. Rose. The news comes at Mt. Rose continues to invest in mountain improvements at the ski area investing more than $2 million this year in capital improvements. Mt. Rose has achieved record seasons in the past two years, due to the having the highest base elevation in Lake Tahoe. Read more about Mt. Rose’s improvements in Tahoe Weekly’s Downhill Ski Guide at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | skirose.com

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Friday, December 22, 4-7pm Après with Dale of Norway See the latest Dale of Norway fashions for slopes & slope-side! Champagne and appetizers | Complimentary gift wrapping | Last minute gift ideas

And don’t call me Shirley Olympic Valley The first tree run in the Shirley zone at Squaw Valley was renamed “Mac & Ernie’s” for the 2017-18 season to honor and thank Ryan McInerney, president at Visa and his family for their generous donation to Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterkeeper Alliance is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit focused on clean water, fighting for every community’s right to drinkable, fishable, swimmable water. The trail name was awarded to McInerney during the fundraising gala and auction celebrating the World Cup held at Squaw Valley in March 2017. The trail will bear its new name for the duration of the 2017-18 season, including trail signage and trail maps online and in print. The trail will return to its previous name of Tomlinson’s for the 2018-19 season. | squawalpine.com

Train with the best Soda Springs Royal Gorge Cross Country offers ski clinics for various ski levels with expert skiers. A beginner/intermediate Skate Clinic with Sugar Bowl Academy head coach Martin Benes is on Dec. 27. A Skate Clinic with Nick Sterling, a former top Far West Nordic Junior Olympian, is on Jan. 6. A Classic Clinic with Olympian Marcus

Nash is on Jan. 13. A Skate Clinic with Nordic coach Will Sweeter is on Jan. 13. Dave Eastwood will lead an intermediate/ advanced Skate Clinic on Feb. 10. Olympian Katerina Nash will lead an intermediate Skate Clinic on Feb. 24. An Intermediate Skate Clinic will be led by Franz Bernstein and Caitlin on March 3. | royalgorge.com

Support the groom Incline Village, Nev. This winter, Nevada Nordic is preparing to groom a cross-country ski trail at Mountain Golf Course. The course will be narrow, 8- to 10-feet wide, and designed to ensure no adverse impact on the fairways. The organization is looking for financial support to purchase a small SnowCAT to groom trails after heavy Sierra storms. One has been found with a trailer and the cost is $27,300. With an additional $2,500, the track-setter for classic tracks can be purchased, too. Nevada Nordic’s board has agreed to match the first $10,000 of donations. The nonprofit organization also intends to use this equipment at the Mount Rose area once it has secured the appropriate permits. Donations by check can be mailed to Nevada Nordic, P.O. Box 5406, Incline Village, NV 89450. Credit card donations can be made online. | nevadanordic.org

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Uncorked Truckee is kicking off the winter winemaker series featuring Roja Wines with master sommelier Anthony Anselmi from 6 to 8 p.m. | (530) 550-5200

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S’mores stars, please Northstar

Tahoe Star Tours offers Stars & S’mores at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Meet at Fireside Terrace for an astronomy talk, poetry reading and telescopic view with Celestrons, followed by s’mores around outdoor fire pit. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $45 per person. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

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Kids Nature Journal Club at South Lake Tahoe Library is at 10 a.m. Learn skills to explore nature and capture adventures in a journal. Some materials will be provided, bring notebook and pen. Dress for exploring. Free and open to all age 10 and older. | (530) 573-3185

Join in any games Olympic Valley

Decorate with icing Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek offers a dessert decorating class for children from 2 to 4 p.m. in the lobby. Create edible holiday cookies. | squawcreek.com

Once around the ice Olympic Valley

Step into the globe South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Holidays offers a Santa Globe in Heavenly Village with a DJ keeping things upbeat from 2 to 7 p.m. Ski with Santa and his elves all day. | skiheavenly.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Snowshoe Stargazing Northstar

This easy-to-moderate snowshoe tour features a talk about the cosmos, poetry reading and telescopic view of the night sky. 2.5 hours long. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center. $66 ages 13+; $47 ages 10 to 12. Snowshoe rentals available for fee. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

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Meet the Winemaker Tahoe City

Uncorked Tahoe City is kicking off the winter winemaker series featuring Roja Wines with master sommelier Anthony Anselmi from 6 to 8 p.m. | (530) 550-5200

Smile with Santa Northstar

Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers holiday photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The Lower Lobby or Café Blue from 5 to 7 p.m. Storytime with Mrs. Claus is 7 to 8 p.m. | (530) 562-3000

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 24 | SUNDAY Dynamic Duo Incline Village, Nev.

Santa Claus and Diamond Pete will be at Diamond Peak Ski Resort today. | diamondpeak.com

Join in any games Olympic Valley

Santa’s reindeer have lost their toys. Find them in the Village at Squaw from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Game cards are in the ticket office. Grand Prize drawing Dec. 25. | squawalpine.com

Once around the ice Olympic Valley

Step into the globe South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Holidays offers a Santa Globe in Heavenly Village with a DJ keeping things upbeat from 2 to 7 p.m. Ski with Santa and his elves all day. | skiheavenly.com

Sit by the fire Olympic Valley

Head to Merry Wonderland (Olympic Village Lodge). Santa is telling stories, singing songs and serving milk and cookies at 3:30 p.m. Free. | squawalpine.com

Torch the hill Tahoe City

Granlibakken’s annual Torchlight Parade starts at 5 p.m. Ski down the holding a torch, then enjoy hot chocolate, cider, s’mores and gifts. Santa will be there for photos. | granlibakken.com

DEC. 25 | MONDAY Santa deserves breakfast Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Downhill hosts Santa for a Pancake Breakfast at 10 a.m. Santa will stick around to ski for a half day before heading back to the North Pole. | tahoedonner.com

Dynamic Duo Incline Village, Nev.

Santa Claus and Diamond Pete will be at Diamond Peak Ski Resort today. | diamondpeak.com

DEC. 26 | TUESDAY Share and write Incline Village, Nev.

Lifescapes, a memoir-writing program for seniors, is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Library. First and third Fridays of each month. All welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

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December 21-27, 2017

OUT & ABOUT

Snow Trails

SKI TOURING, SNOWSHOEING & SNOWMOBILING Explore more snow trails at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on the Winter tab under the Out & About menu. See the Events calendar for guided snowshoe treks. TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

TAHOE MEADOWS

Marked route follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road for 3 to 6 miles. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. Cabin Creek Road south of Truckee on Highway 89. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed.

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. South side designated for skiers and snowshoers, while the north side is designated for snowmobilers. Heavy weekend use.

Easy to moderate

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK Easy | (530) 582-7892 or parks.ca.gov

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. 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

LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT

Easy to advanced | (530) 994-3401 or fs.usda.gov Marked routes with 110 miles of groomed trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Overnight camping OK in parking area. Heavy use.*

PETER GRUBB HUT & CASTLE PEAK

Moderate to advanced | clairtappaanlodge.com 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. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. Overnight parking available at the Sno-Park*. For overnight stays at the hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM 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.

Easy to advanced

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON Easy to advanced

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) or through the meadows. Snowmobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, steep bowls and many roads. Limited parking.*

MEEKS MEADOWS Easy | fs.usda.gov

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

Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 or parks.ca.gov 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. Guided tours and programs. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

HOPE VALLEY

An unmarked route follows the road 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.

Sno-park on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Much of Hope Valley is open to snowmobiling, but some areas are not; stay in designated areas. Ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) and Tamarack Lake (1 mile) and groomed routes to Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) and Forestdale (3.5 miles). Stage from Hope Valley Sno-Park.*

Easy to moderate

CISCO GROVE

Easy to moderate

RATTLESNAKE

TAYLOR CREEK

Steep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80.*

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 to 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 access the Tallac Historic Trail.*

Easy to advanced

NORTH SHORE

BROCKWAY SUMMIT & MARTIS PEAK Easy to advanced

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski with turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads. For snowmobilers, the best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lumber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate

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.

Easy | (530) 573-2600 or fs.usda.gov

LOST SIERRA

YUBA PASS

Easy to advanced | fs.usda.gov The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the first mile before branching off. For skiers and snowshoers, the route goes north for 2 miles with views of the Sierra Valley, then leads west for 1 mile and rejoins the snowmobile trail. For a short loop, go south (a left) on the snowmobile route back to Yuba Pass. Alternately, you can continue west through a meadow for 1.5 miles, then head south (a left) onto the Lunch Creek Ski Trail 1.25 miles, then north (a left) on 3 Knobs Trail for 1.5 miles. 3 Knobs Trail ends back at the snowmobile trail. Snowmobilers can head north from the branch 1 mile in and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bassett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Station.*

* SNO-PARK PERMIT REQUIRED; (916) 324-1222 OR OHV.PARKS.CA.GOV/SNOPARKS.

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Tech Tuesdays Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. From 4 to 5 p.m. A new activity each week. On the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month. | (775) 832-3140

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $4 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

ICE SKATING

NORTH LAKE TAHOE

SQUAW VALLEY

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

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

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

(530) 542-6262 | citiofslt.com Indoor facility open year-round. BlueGo

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Ice skating & rentals. Club House. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

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

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

TRUCKEE

(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park. Skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

Sledding & cross-country trails. Rentals available. Club House. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SQUAW VALLEY

PUBLIC POOLS

(530) 452-4511 | squawalpine.com Tubing & mini snowmobiles. TART

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).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

ECHO LAKE

(530) 644-2324 Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road. Bring equipment.*

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

SAWMILL POND

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 spring 2018. TART

On Lake Tahoe Blvd. Bring equipment. BlueGo

TAYLOR CREEK (530) 543-2600

Highway 89, north of Camp Richardson Road. Bring equipment.* BlueGo

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com 25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

STATELINE

TRUCKEE

KAHLE PARK

Indoor pools with competition pool and warm water pool, diving board, swim training, hydraulic lift and lessons. TART

Off Highway 207. Bring equipment. BlueGo

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Dinner and a snowshoe Alpine Meadows

Take a moonlit snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows for an intimate dinner of an Alps-inspired menu. $79 adult, $39 child, snowshoe rental included. Limited to 50 guests. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 27 | WEDNESDAY Membership 101 Truckee

Truckee Chamber of Commerce Membership 101 is from 8 to 9 a.m. at the California Welcome Center the last Wednesday of the month. For new, current or potential members to learn about the benefits of belonging. Coffee and pastries. | info@truckee.com

Demo day Soda Springs

Vendor Demo at Village Station at Royal Gorge and Sugar Bowl at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol and Paco’s. Demo the latest gear for free with a daily trail pass or season pass. | royalgorge.com

Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

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ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

DONNER SUMMIT

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment.*

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

TAHOE DONNER

SLEDDING & TUBING

At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds. Family events all season.

(530) 587-3558

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com

YUBA PASS

EAST SHORE

(530) 994-3401

SPOONER LAKE

Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.*

(775) 831-0494

State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON

HOPE VALLEY AREA

(530) 543-2600

CARSON PASS

Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment.*

(209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

HOPE VALLEY

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

(775) 882-2766

Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.*

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

MEISS MEADOW

TAHOE CITY

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

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

(209) 295-4251

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Family Fun. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

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Festive and fun Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Foundation presents The White Out Soiree at Olympic Village Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. Festive food, drinks, outstanding silent auction and music. Attire casual. $125. | squawalpine.com

DEC. 28 | THURSDAY Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Stories from the pros Olympic Valley

Farm to Table Dinner with Olympians is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Olympic Village Lodge. Family-style dinner, wine and beer selections with local legends. $59 adults ages 14+; $35 ages 5 to 13. | squawalpine.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 29 | FRIDAY Demo day Soda Springs

Meet your (veggie) maker Alpine Meadows

Tahoe Food Hub Farm Shop offers Meet Your Maker series from 2 to 6 p.m. Meet the people who grow, raise and make our food, plus shop specials, local music and/or cooking classes, workshops or food films. | tahoefoodhub.org

Wax on, wax off Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center offers a hands-on wax clinic from 3:30 to 5 p.m. $20 | tahodonner.com

Happy hour tastings Olympic Valley

Friday Night Tasting Notes is at Plaza Bar from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Craft beers or specialty spirits, a different one featured each Friday. Acoustic music. | squawalpine.com

Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Relax family-style Olympic Valley

Farm to Table Dinner and a Movie at Olympic Village Lodge is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Chefs make a family-style dinner with help from Tahoe Food Hub and local farmers. Movie for kids starts at 7 p.m.. $59 adult, $35 ages 5 to 12, free 4 and younger. | squawalpine.com

By the light of the moon Kirkwood

Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers a full moon snowshoe trek from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cross Country Snowshoe Center. All levels welcome. $35, $5 snowshoe rental. | RSVP (209) 258-7248

Dinner and a snowshoe Alpine Meadows

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Classic films Olympic Valley

Take a moonlit snowshoe tour to the midmountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows for an intimate dinner of an Alps-inspired menu. $79 adult, $39 child, snowshoe rental included. Limited to 50 guests. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

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Entrėes No school means fun Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers holiday camps for Grades K to 5. Full days of activities when there is no school. Winter Wonderland Days are in two sessions: Sessions are from Dec. 26 to 29 and Jan. 2 to 5. February Fun Days during ski/skate week are from Feb. 20 to 23 and Spring Fling Camp is from April 9 to 13. Days are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $40 per day per child. | tdrpd.org

Break for activities Douglas Country Parks and Recreation offers Winter Break Adventure Days at the Kahle Community Center from Dec. 26 to 29 and Jan. 2 to 5, 2018. | Register (775) 586-7271

When school is closed Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers Snow Days and Holiday Camps for Grades K to 5 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kids can come to Rideout Community Center when schools are closed due to snow. Dates for Holiday Camps are from Dec. 27 to 29 and Jan. 2 to 5, 2018. The cost is $40 per child for residents and $45 for nonresidents. | tcpud.org

Holiday film on a train All aboard The Polar Express from Dec. 27 to 31. Meet at the Eastgate Depot in Carson City, Nev. The one-hour-long train rides are great family fun. Kids can even wear pajamas. Sign up for the Coach class or VIP parlor Car. The popular holiday movie is brought to life with characters, including Santa. A souvenir silver sleigh bell is offered as remembrance of a journey to the North Pole. | vtrailway.com

Kids in the kitchen Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District offers Little Chefs Cooking Class led by Thao Doan is for ages 7 to 12 on

Wednesdays starting Jan. 3, 2018. This is an ongoing, monthly class. Cooking for Kids and More Cooking for Kids (an advanced version) for ages 9 to 12 on Mondays with Tammy Garbarino. Sessions are from Feb. 26 to April 2, 2018. | tdrpd.org

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Ice skating, dancing lessons Truckee Regional Park Ice Rink is the place for ice-skating lessons with Gus Gustafson. Classes are Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings for ages 3 to 6 and beginners 1 and 2 and intermediates ages 5 and older. Session 2 starts in January and Session 3 in February 2018. Adults are welcome to join in the classes if they are willing to learn with children. Ice-dancing lessons will also be offered with Gustafson for ages 13 and older. Skaters must be intermediate or advanced ice skaters. No partner is necessary to attend. The 30-minute lessons over three weeks will include basic steps and beginning dances. Session 2 starts in January and Session 3 in February 2018. | tdrpd.org

Kids who act up Instructor Carrie Haines offers Acting For Kids at the Truckee Community Art Center for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. This beginning acting class will introduce improvisation, scene study and channeling imagination. The cost per session is $99. Session 2 is from Jan. 3 to March 7, 2018. | tdrpd.org

Guppies and seahorses? Truckee Community Swimming Pool offers an extensive Learn to Swim program for ages 6 months to 5. Lessons meet once a week for two months and the instructor/ student ratio is based on the swim level and number of students. The next sessions are Jan. 8 to March 3, March 5 to April 28, and April 30 to June 20. | tdrpd.org

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“Rising from the Fire” High Vibe Society | Until Dec. 27

Lady Jill Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Dec. 30

Marylou Schindler South Valleys Library | Until Dec. 31

Wolfdale’s Restaurant | Until January 2018

Nancy Raven Copeland Gallery | Until Jan. 1, 2018

“City of Dust” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

Nevada Day Art Show Brewery Arts Center | Until Jan. 6, 2018

“View From the Playa” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

“Inspirations” the Brick | Until Jan. 11, 2018

Andreana Donahue OXS Gallery | Until Jan. 12, 2018

Bill Powell Benko Art Gallery | Until Jan. 18, 2018

Susanne Forestieri Artist Dan Gaube with his son Julian.

CCAI Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 18, 2018

“Unsettled” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 21, 2018

Jessica Gengenbach McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until Jan. 26

Joan Arrizabalaga UNR Church Fine Arts | Until Feb. 23, 2018

Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler Sierra Room Community Center Until March 1, 2018

never have been on this career path if it wasn’t for him. He’s a teacher who’s forced me to do this –Dan Gaube or other stimuli] and it’s nerve-wracking when you’re around it 24/7. It becomes your own bubble and there’s a lot of emotional turmoil. You never get used to it.” Gaube balances his inner and outer life by dedicating his energy to his growing woodworking and jewelry business, Art

Bibo Coffee Shop | Until Dec. 22

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“ I don’t think I realized it when I was in it, but I would

“I began making jewelry from wood scraps and natural materials of the forest and ocean. Now half of my house is converted into a shop. I’ve been a full-time artist for the last three years. I’m able to be completely home-based, flexible and there for Julian whenever he needs me.” “It’s so hard having a kid with special needs no matter how strong you are,” says Gaube. “All his seizures are triggered [by sounds

Katera Neil

Johnson Incline Village Library | Until Dec. 31

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ometimes life’s greatest blessings come in mysterious ways. It was only days after his birth that Dan Gaube learned his son Julian had suffered a traumatic brain injury during delivery. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination. In the years that followed, his parents dedicated much of their time to occupational, physical and speech therapy while Julian made slow, steady progress. Then at age 4, Julian began to suffer from regular seizures. He was identified as having Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a relatively rare condition that results in multiple seizure types daily. “He just collapsed at school one day,” says Gaube. “From then on he was having around 20 to 25 a day. All of our attention went into controlling the seizures.” At the time, Gaube had been working as a traveling wildlife biologist, but Julian’s condition necessitated a lifestyle change. “For about 12 years, I had a career working for the Forest Service and consulting firms, while doing fine woodworking on the side,” he says. “Once Julian started developing epilepsy, I realized I couldn’t be traveling out of state. It really affected me being away from home, not knowing how he was.”

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Naturally Speaking, and spending quality time with his son. “I don’t think I realized it when I was in it, but I would never have been on this career path if it wasn’t for him,” says Gaube. “He’s a teacher who’s forced me to do this for my career. I never had this planned out. It’s just happened organically. But that’s what these kids do. They teach you to wake up and start kicking ass because it’s not just about you anymore. Now I’m affecting all kinds of people in a positive way. And he’s a happy kid.” While he left his biology career behind for the life of an artist and father, Gaube and his son still find inspiration in the natural environment that surrounds their Kings Beach home. “When I was doing wildlife biology, I would always get ideas from the shape of the things I’d see,” say Gaube. “Like a really gnarly, curvy branch could be a unique shape for a base of a table. Now, I get the most peace of mind in nature when dealing with the stress of caring for my son. When I feel isolated because people don’t get it, I’ll go down to the beach with him and feel so much better. He’s also happiest when he’s in nature. He could just sit and throw rocks in the water all day long. There’s something soothing and therapeutic to his brain about the repetitiveness of it. It helps him to be calm. And it helps me, too.” Gaube is also a part of the new Mountain Arts Collective in Truckee. 

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Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Until April 2018

“What’s in A Name?” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

“Ink & Ivory” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

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Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center

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

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Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art

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of the wheel and hand-molding projects. Learn to use coils and slabs and sculpture techniques. Pieces will be glazed with safe, lead-free glazes. The fee is $12 per class if paid monthly or $13 for drop-ins. There is a $3 materials fee due to the instructor at each class. | tdrpd.org

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Hotel sports winter art Truckee The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, has joined with SLATE Art Consulting of San Francisco to feature a new winter exhibition of Northern California artists’ works throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas through April 2018. The exhibition of 20 contemporary works of art, both sculpture and painting, include landscapes and abstract works. | (530) 562-3000

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Wolfdale’s Restaurant in Tahoe City is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through the end of the year. Skaff’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. His work ranges from classic, impressionist paintings to abstract distillations of familiar subjects. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. He is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts. Locally, he is represented by Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City and Spirit Gallery in Truckee. | askaff.com

Collection of the past Sparks, Nev. Lady Jill’s 40th Anniversary Exhibition represents 40 years of a dedicated artist at Sparks Museum & Cultural Center until Dec. 30. There are transparent watercolors, etchings, pencil drawings and one remaining oil. The collection dates back to the late 1970s/early 1980s depicting not only her travels and some of her animals, but the places where she called home: Sonoma; Yerington, Smith Valley, Minden and Washoe Valley, Nev., as well as Scotland. | sparksmuseum.org

Ho, ho, ho for holidays Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts will host Holly Arts, holiday-inspired works by ARTisan artists in the Corison Loft until Dec. 31. | northtahoearts.org

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“Early Winter II” Andy Skaff | Wolfdale’s for the month of December. She is an award-winning artist who started out painting still lifes before moving on to figures and landscapes. She is currently represented by James Harold Galleries in Tahoe City and Village Interiors and Cobalt Artist Studio in Incline Village. | (775) 832-3140

Soak in, delve in Reno, Nev. Succulence features work by local Reno artist Katera Neil, a mixed-media artist whose work focuses on want, temptation and the inevitability of rot. Her graphic sensibilities create a dialogue between her pieces and the advertising on which she comments. Neil invites the audience “soak in the succulence” and “delve into decadence and desire.” Succulence will be up in the Holland Project Micro Gallery at Bibo Coffee Shop until Dec. 22. | hollandreno.org

Fine-art open house Olympic Valley Gallery Keoki in the Village at Squaw will hold an artist’s reception and open house on Dec. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy 30 years of Tahoe fineart photography by internationally awarded artist Keoki Flagg. Included will be the ski patrol dogs, summer sunsets on Lake Tahoe, winter wonderlands and local skiers blazing amazing lines. The event is free and open to all ages. | gallerykeoki.com

Tahoe City Gathering of Artists is every first and third Wednesday of the month at North Tahoe Arts Center. Artists are welcome to drop in and share studio space from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | northtahoearts.com

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Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library will display the art of Incline local Monika Piper Johnson

Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association is presenting the 67th annual Nevada Day Art exhibit

Gathering of Artists

until Jan. 6, 2018 at the Brewery Arts Center. The show was open to all northern Nevada and California artists. The coveted “Spirit of Nevada” was awarded to Louise Kerr of Virginia City, Nev., for her oil, “Beginnings of Nevada.” “Best of Show” was awarded to Carolyn Holt of Reno, Nev., for “Paiute Language Teacher.” The Pat Holub award went to Abe Medina of Carson City, Nev., for “The Peer.” In “Other,” a sculpture by Ed Bauckham of Dayton, Nev., was awarded first place for “Life’s a Struggle Sometimes.” First places were awarded as follows: photography, Catherine King; oil, Carolyn Holt; mixed media, Catherine Sobredo; acrylic, Nick Noyes; watercolor, Steven Saylor and pastel, Lee Netzel. | nevadaartists.org

Couldn’t drag me away Reno, Nev. Wild Horses of Washoe Valley is a photography exhibit at South Valleys Library Gallery by local photographer Marylou Schindler. It will be on display until Dec. 31. | (775) 851-5190

Get that glazed look Truckee Wheel/Hand Building Ceramics led by Susan Dorwart is at Truckee Community Art Center for ages 16 and older. The class is ongoing on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This is a more advanced class with use

Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Arts Council presents local artist and photographer Nancy Raven at the Copeland Gallery through Jan. 1, 2018. Raven started taking photography classes with Henry Gilpin in Monterey in 2003, followed by a class in lensless photography with Martha Casanave. This method took her by storm and has been her passion since. | cvartscouncil.com

Join fiber art group South Lake Tahoe The South Lake Tahoe Library hosts a fiber art group meeting on the first Friday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. The group is open to those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing and other fiber arts. Participants will learn new tricks and are encouraged to share projects, ideas and stories. Bring current projects or start a new one. All skill levels are welcome. | (530) 573-3185

Art surplus for less Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts Fab ‘n’ Funky Art Clearance Sale Showing is from Jan. 3 to Feb. 28, 2018. Featured ARTisan Shop artists are clearing out their inventories to offer a variety of arts and crafts at discount-ed prices. Works on sale include original paintings, pastels, watercolors, photography, jewelry and more. The showing will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. | northtahoe-arts.com or (530) 581-2787

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Positive art exhibit “Rising from the Fire,” the second exhibit of Tahoe Activist Artists is at High Vibe Society through Dec. 27 in South Lake Tahoe. The artists will be donating proceeds of their sales to help relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the Northern California wildfires, Live Violence Free and Bread and Broth 4 Kids. Tahoe Activist Artists is hosting an appreciation party, artists talk and silent auction on Dec. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for adults only. Each artist will make a short presentation about his or her work in the exhibition. Admission is free, and beverages will be served. | tahoeactivistartists.com

South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League is selling creative holiday decorations and ornaments in the Holiday Boutique that will run until Jan. 1, 2018. Buy handmade treasures for the holidays. | talart.org

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WE’RE THROWING IT DOWN – our Ultimate Tahoe Winter Bucket List. Make the most of winter in Tahoe this season by tackling our Bucket List. It will take you the entire season, so start now. We have 100 must-do adventures in Tahoe and we invite you to post your conquests along with way on Facebook or tag @TheTahoeWeekly on Instagram. Get started, because next winter we’ll have 100 new things for you to tackle. You’ll find links to resources on everything on our Bucket List if you go to the digital version of the story at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Winter under the Out & About tab.

Make the most of your trip 1 First, take a deep breath. Fill your lungs. That’s the sweet smell of Tahoe’s mountain air.

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2 Now, relax. It only gets better from here. 3 Next, ditch the car. It will only frustrate you. You won’t get there any faster. Please take the bus or the ski shuttle. The scenery is amazing. 4 Insist on driving? At least learn how to drive in snowy conditions. Check out our winter driving tips at TheTahoeWeekly.com 5 How about chains? Know how to use them? Check out the video at our Facebook page for the 4-1-1. 6 Hit the slopes. Nordic or downhill? Skiing or snowboarding? Snowmobiling or snow biking? Why choose? We say do them all.

7 Take a walk every day. Stroll around the resort or town where you’re staying. Take your time and enjoy. Say “Hi” to people you pass and smile. After all, you’re in Tahoe.

8 Enjoy the arts. Tahoe has an amazing community of artists. Visit the non-profit North Tahoe Arts Center or Tahoe Art League, and explore the local galleries. 9 Enjoy the amazing live music scene in the Tahoe Sierra. Check out our Entertainment Calendar in every issue and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. 10 Buy your tickets before it’s too late for SnowGlobe (Dec. 29-31) and WinterWonderGrass (April 6-8). 11 Celebrate winter during UllrFest on Feb. 2 and 3. Live music, bonfire, torchlight parade and more. 12 Don’t miss SnowFest! celebrating winter from March 1-11. Parades, fireworks, dress up your dog contests and lots of fun. 13 Dress up in outrageous ski duds and come out for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy at the Pain McShlonkey in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey on March 17.

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38 Go for the black diamond. Or, the blue. Stuck in the same run rut? Take a clinic at your favorite resort and watch your skills soar.

14 Go retro at the Tom Sims Retro World Championships in March. 15 Be kind and courteous. Lots of Tahoe locals work in the service industry and want to have as much fun as you do. Share a photo of your favorite barista, ski guide, server or other amazing local that made your time in Tahoe even better. And, tip generously.

39 Lap it. How many laps can you get in before lunch? We like boasting. Post it @TheTahoeWeekly. 40 Explore the parks & pipes. If you’re a newbie, you can take a lesson for that.

16 Stop for pedestrians. 17 Catch snowflakes on your tongue.

41 Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Mondays and Fridays starting Jan. 12. How often do you get to hang with a Forest Service ranger?

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42 Enjoy natural history tours on the slopes at Sierra-atTahoe and Diamond Peak.

18 Take in a great meal, or two, or three. Tahoe is filled with amazing local eateries. Make a reservation and don’t go at peak times.

43 Demo the newest ski gear at local resorts. Check out the Events calendar in each issue.

19 Belly up to the bar. From the characters at the local dive bars to the stellar selections at the local wine bars. Enjoy, but drink responsibly.

45 Ski or snowboard with Al’s Pals, a group of local skiers that can normally be found at Timbers Bar at Mt. Rose when they’re not skiing the Chutes.

44 Then, get some new gear. Shop local, of course.

20 Linger over coffee. Visit a local café for a piping hot cup of Joe and a tasty treat. Use the free Wi-Fi to plan more Tahoe fun, not to check your e-mail.

47 First tracks. Get up before the sun to get in first turns. Trust us, it’s worth it.

22 Take your own food tour of Tahoe. Find the best burger around. How about the best winter cocktail? Check out our picks for the best hot craft cocktails online.

48 Last tracks. Finish the day on freshly groomed trail after enjoying libations at Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak starting Feb. 10. Courtesy Heavenly

24 Grab a spoon and help devour a 200-Foot Banana Split at Tahoe Donner Downhill on March 17.

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46 Take on The Chutes. Do you have what it takes to tackle Mt. Rose’s 16 Chutes in one day? We have.

21 Après-ski. Relive the day’s adventures over a cocktail.

23 Make s’mores in the mountains. Enjoy s’mores at local resorts or create your own at home.

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Take in the sights 25 Cave Rock on the East Shore is actually a plug of an old volcano. Take the time to stop at the park off Highway 50 and enjoy this natural wonder. 26 Tallac Historic Site is a glance back into the life of the San Francisco elite along Tahoe’s shoreline. The buildings are closed until summer, but the grounds are a great spot for a snowshoe. 27 Explore Tahoe City’s historic triangle at the wye – the Gatekeeper’s Museum, Fanny Bridge and the Tahoe City Dam. 28 If you’re a history buff, you’ll want to visit one of our local museums – emigrant history (including the Donner Party) take center stage at Donner Memorial Visitor Center along with the Donner Summit Historical Society in Soda Springs. 29 The Gatekeeper’s Museum is a wealth of local history and houses the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum along with the Museum of Sierra Ski History. 30 The Lake Tahoe Museum in South Lake Tahoe features Washoe artifacts and early settlers. 31 The Tahoe Maritime Museum features guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids. 32 The Truckee Railroad Museum is housed in an old Caboose in downtown next to the railroad tracks. 33 The Western SkiSport Museum at Boreal showcases the history of skiing, snowshoes from the 1850s, a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson and more.

Downhill Delirium 34 Get pumped by hosting a showing of all of the new ski films for the season. 35 Downhill ski. Try it at least once. 36 Click in to a snowboard. Everyone should try it at least once. 37 Take it to the next level. Everyone can benefit from a lesson. Book a private one to make the most of your time.

#40 49 Both in one day? First tracks and last tracks. 50 Ever ski under the dazzling stars of a Sierra sky? Now is the time. Enjoy night skiing at Boreal, Squaw Valley and Mt. Rose. 51 The Grand Tour. Visit all of Tahoe’s 16 downhill ski areas this season. 52 How many resorts can you ski in one weekend? 53 How about one day? 54 It’s late spring and the ski season is winding down; what to do? See how many sports from two seasons you can tackle in one day. Spring hiking to hidden powder stashes. Snowboarding to wakeboarding. We’re up to 5; can you beat that? CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Back Country Bliss 55 The back country doesn’t have to be a daunting venture. Grab your snowshoes and explore the local meadows and trails just outside. 56 Take a guided tour into the back country at Sugar Bowl, Kirkwood or Squaw Valley. 57 Explore the back country in style – by snowcat at Homewood or Kirkwood. 58 Ready for more? Before you do anything, take an avy course. 59 Get your gear in order. You’ll need the right equipment before heading out in the wilds of Tahoe. Visit a local outfitter. 60 Practice. Yes, practice using your beacon, reading the conditions. All of it. Now, do it again. 61 Get the forecast at sierraavalanchecenter.org and know how to read it. 62 Ready to earn your turns? We recommend going with an experienced and trained guide. 63 Visit one of Tahoe’s four back-country huts operated by the Sierra Club. Snowmobile or ski in.

Nordic Nirvana 64 Purchase snowshoes from a local outfitter and explore. It really is as easy as walking. 65 Try cross-country skiing. One lesson and you’ll be exploring the trails at local ski areas. You can even take the dog. 66 Visit all 17 of Tahoe’s cross-country areas this season. Be sure to read our Nordic Ski Guide out on Dec. 28 and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. 67 Learn to Skate Ski like a pro. Take a lesson at any local cross-country center. 68 Take a guided snowshoe trek with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. 69 By the light of the moon. Take a guided full moon snowshoe trek. They’re in our Events calendar in each issue. 70 Stargazing & snowshoeing. Enjoy a guided snowshoe trek followed by stargazing with Tahoe Star Tours. It’s one of our personal favorites. 71 Stargazing & s’mores more your style? Skip the snowshoe and go for the s’mores with Tahoe Star Tours at the Ritz-Carlton. 72 Tahoe has a bevy of amazing state parks that are great spots for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Sugar Pine Point State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Donner Memorial State Park and Van Sickle State Park. You only pay to park. 73 Pack a picnic and head to the beach. Enjoy snowshoeing on one of Tahoe’s famous bluebird days on the shores of Lake Tahoe or Donner Lake. 74 Eagle Rock is the plug of an old volcano on the West Shore. It’s a short snowshoe climb to the top with panoramic views, especially at sunrise or sunset.

A different side to winter 75 Plunge into Tahoe’s icy waters. We’re serious. Join in the fun during Gar Woods’ annual Polar Bear Swim in March as part of SnowFest. 76 Take a guided snowmobile tour. You’ll see a new side to the Tahoe Sierra. 77 Fat Tire biking. You need a firm, packed trail to enjoy. Get it a try at Northstar, Kirkwood & Tahoe Donner’s cross-country areas, and the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park.

78 Try the biathlon at Auburn Ski Club. So, you crosscountry ski really fast on a course, drop to the ground, target shoot, and repeat. It’s a blast.

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79 Ski Biking. Think skis where the tires would be. Welcome at most downhill areas. 80 Fishing. Yes, fishing. Winter is the best time for Mackinaw on Lake Tahoe. You’ll need a guide. 81 How about ice fishing? Red Lake, Caples Lake and Silver Lake on the South Shore are favorite local spots.

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Family Fun 91 Tubing, Tubing, Tubing. Explore Tahoe’s many tubing areas. Check out Family Fun in this issue. 92 Explore Woodward Tahoe from parkour to the skate park to shredding camps and more. 93 Tykes take center stage at the KidZone Museum with interactive exhibits and fun play stations for kids younger than 7. 94 Take a turn on the ice. Enjoy local community rinks in Tahoe City, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe, or at local resorts. 95 Take it a step further and take ice dancing lessons in Truckee or try figure skating in South Lake Tahoe. 96 Build a snow sculpture. A snowman is great, but what else can you build? 97 Explore the library. Local public libraries offer an array of story times, crafts, movies and more for the kids. 98 Ride the train. The Truckee Donner Railroad Society brings its kids’ train to the Olympic Village Lodge through Dec. 24. Look for the train to return to Truckee River Regional Park in late spring. 99 Learn about Tahoe environmental and natural history at the Tahoe Science Center on the campus of Sierra Nevada College with kid-friendly science exhibits for ages 8 and older.

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SKIER’S HOROSCOPE 2017-18 BY MICHAEL O’CONNER

Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

This snow season you are gearing up

In order for you to carve new lines,

When it comes to the mountains,

This is a time of major returns; you

to go deep. You need no reason but

you will need new gear with a modern

there are ascents and descents. Both

have worked hard and felt the burn.

you will need your peeps. You want to

design. You have the technique and

can have equal measure, memories

And now it is time to explore new

explore new reaches of your power.

the motivation but what you need now

made, stored as treasure. Experiences

lands, circumstances are pushing and

What better way than to get waist

is the genius of innovation. Sometimes

mount and confidences rise, igniting

you must take a stand. You may have

deep in dry powder? Early on you

it is what or who you know while at

passions deeper, for slopes that

to push through what is holding you

will be willing to learn. But you will

others progress is the way to go. It

are steeper. Naturally, you yearn for

back, so gather your gear and ready

soon prefer to take your lessons from

may require you to invest but it will

greater return. So breathe courage into

your pack. A new adventure is calling

the burn.

fulfill your desire to be your best.

fear followed by a yelp and a cheer.

you out and it will push you to prove what you are all about.

(MAR 21-APR 20)

(JUN 21-JUL 22)

(SEP 22-OCT 22)

(DEC 21-JAN 19)

Taurus

Leo

Scorpio

The time has come to extend your

According to the stars, your

You are in the mood to take some

poles, to reach beyond old familiar

confidences are on the rise. You can

risks, so grab your gear with a firm

You have taken a turn that’s all about

roles. You will be attracted to visionary

take this to places where peaks pierce

grasp and tight fists. It is time to expand

power, it will test your skill on ice

verve, whatever it takes to carve a

the skies. Yet you should be ready for

your horizons, you know, to explore

and packed and also in powder. Your

new curve. Yet you will want to stem

a steep learning curve that will require

new terrain all covered in snow. Ven-

strategy and style of days gone by may

from solid ground, so that every plant

plenty of focus, follow through and

ture forth into the unknown, direct

no longer suffice or satisfy. To expand

is strong and sound. This may require

nerve. These changes are coming and

your focus to enter the zone. You have

now you must also contract, it is not

a seasoned instructor to strengthen

you won’t be the same. If you want it

already entered a powerful time in-

just a riddle it is a fact. What you have

your limbs and core infrastructure.

and earn it you could achieve fame.

spiring moves with rhythm and rhyme.

learned to feel secure will not hold

(APR 20-MAY 21)

(JUL 22-AUG 23)

(OCT 22-NOV 21)

Aquarius (JAN 19-FEB 19)

the same tenure.

Gemini

Virgo

‘Tis the season to attend to your

The past few years have challenged

health; many will agree it represents

you to face your fears and claim

and when you are out in it you feel its

As the snow begins to fall you will

true wealth. With regard to the snowy

your gift. Hopefully, you have done

full nurture. An elemental communion,

know that this is your call. You have

season, now you have an even better

that because now you are about to

a religious reunion; others rely simply

been waiting patiently for the sign to

reason. Big changes are destined to

make a shift. Do you feel ready to

on faith while your sights set on

confirm to you that this is your time.

make their play, thanks to free will you

climb despite the gravity of the steep

spiritual embrace. Climbing high to

You are ready to go big, it is your turn.

do have a say. How will you prepare

incline? Hopefully, you do because

Olympian heights, to taste the power

There is much at stake so get ready to

to engage the snow? Take deliberate

the time has come for you to find your

of mythical might, your reach is far and

learn. But you will also have to reach

action and don’t simply lean on what

place in the sun. Get ready to push

your aim is true, it is just something

real deep because the slopes before

you know.

hard to reach your peak.

you have to do.

you are technical and steep.

(MAY 21-JUN 21)

(AUG 23-SEP 22)

Sagittarius Pisces (NOV 21-DEC 21)

Yours is the sign of the wilds of nature,

(FEB 19-MAR 20)

Michael O’Conner is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer, counselor and life coach with an international clientele. He has 25 years of study in astrology, numerology and related psychological and spiritual modalities, more than 18 years of full-time practice, and a popular weekly column that appears in Tahoe Weekly. | sunstarastrology.com

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WORSHIP SERVICES BAPTIST First Baptist Church of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Sunday service at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship. Kids’ Club & nursery offered during service. Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 5:30 & 7 p.m. Children welcome. Pastor Scott Capshaw. | (530) 583-7458, tahoeministries.com First Baptist Church of South Lake Tahoe, 1053 Wildwood Ave., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Ladies’ Bible study at 6:15 p.m. Pastor Alan & Sharon Morse. | (530) 5442743, firstbaptistchurchslt.com Fellowship Community Church, 11605 Deerfield Road, Truckee. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. (breakfast at 9:30 a.m.) Sunday school and nursery for 5th graders & younger during service. Together Thursday Fellowship at 6 p.m. Pastor James Armor. | (530) 5824045, fctruckee.com

CATHOLIC Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 10930 Alder Drive, Truckee. Saturday vigil 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 at 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. On Dec. 23: Mass at 5 (English) & 6:30 p.m. (Spanish). Christmas Eve Mass at 9 a.m. (English), Christmas Vigil Mass at 10 p.m. & midnight. Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. (Spanish). Rev. Vincent Juan. | (530) 587-3595, assumptiontruckee.com Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 905 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Saturday vigil at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. all year. From July to Labor Day Mass at 9 a.m. at Marie Sluchak Community Park, Tahoma. Daily Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Dec. 23 Mass at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Masses at 8 & 10 a.m., 5 and 10 p.m. Christmas Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. Father Benedict DeLeon. | (530) 583-4409, corpuschristi-tahoe.org Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church, 1 Elks Point Rd., Zephyr Cove. Saturday vigil at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays Mass at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Confession from 4-4:30 p.m. & by appointment. Christmas Eve “Children’s Mass” at 4:30 p.m., “Midnight Mass” at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Day Mass at 9 & 11 a.m. Father Oliver Curran. | (775) 588-2080, ourladyoftahoe.org Our Lady of the Lake (Mission Church of Assumption of the BVM), 8263 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. Sunday Mass in English at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass in Spanish at 6 p.m. Sunday Confession 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. Thursday bilingual Mass at 8 a.m. Christmas Eve Mass at 1 p.m. (bilingual). Christmas Day Mass at 4 p.m. (English) & 6 p.m. (Spanish). Rev. Vincent Juan. | (530) 5873595, assumptiontruckee.com 24

Queen of the Snows, 1550 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley. Sunday Mass at noon from Easter Sunday to July. Outstation Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. at Marie Sluchak Community Park, Tahoma, from July to Labor Day. Christmas Eve Mass at 12 p.m. Christmas Day Mass at 12 p.m. Father Benedict DeLeon. | (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., & 5 p.m. in Spanish. Tuesday-Friday Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation from 4-4:30 p.m. & on request. Christmas Eve Children’s Mass at 3 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m. & Midnight Mass w/choir at 11:30 p.m. Christmas Day Mass at 9 & 11 a.m. (English) & 5 p.m. (Spanish). Rev. William Nadeau. | (775) 831-0490, sftahoe.org St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe. Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 & 10 a.m., 12 & 7 p.m. in Spanish. Monday-Friday Mass at 8 a.m., Wednesday & Friday Mass at 12 p.m. Saturday Confession at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass with Children’s Choir at 5:30 p.m., Christmas Vigil (Spanish) at 8 p.m. & Midnight Mass. Christmas Day Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. Father Mauricio Hurtado. | (530) 544-3533, tahoecatholic.com

CHRISTIAN Calvary Chapel of South Lake Tahoe, 807 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday services at 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Children’s Sunday School & Youth Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Study at 10 a.m. Youth Group at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. with childcare. Thursday Awana Kids Club at 6 p.m., Youth Group at 7:30 p.m. Service Pastor Jerry Foster. | (530) 544-7320, calvarytahoe.com Calvary Chapel of Truckee, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee High School cafeteria. Sunday service 10 a.m. with Sunday school & childcare. Wednesday evening 6 p.m. home groups in Glenshire and Kings Beach. Pastor Brian Larson. | (530) 587-1711, cctruckee.com Church on the Lake, a Home Church Network: Sunday Soaking Worship and Prayer at 10 a.m. at 7000 Latone Ave., Tahoe Vista. Sunday Fellowship at 5 p.m. at Incline Starbucks. Wednesday Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. at Fabulous Finds & Fashions, Kings Beach. Friday Fellowship at Vaca’s, 8594 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. Pastors Ken Kasterko & Jimetta Mayne. | (530) 580-8292, tahoechurchonthelake.org Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva, 918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village. Celebraremos el servicio de Noche Buena, 24 de diciembre a la 1 p.m. Servicio cada domingo a la 1 p.m. Pastores John y Ruby Cole. | (775) 831-5030, inclinevidanueva.org Lake Tahoe Church of Christ, 3609 Vanda Lee Way (in the Seventh-day Adventists building), South Lake Tahoe. Sunday class at 10 a.m., services at 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible class at 7 p.m. Guest speakers. | (530) 208-9509, southtahoechurchofchrist.com

Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship, 3580 Blackwood Road, South Lake Tahoe. Sunday pre-service prayer at 9:15 a.m., service at 10 a.m. Children’s ministries at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday Women’s Bible study at 10 a.m. Friday Men’s Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. Saturday Iglesia Vida Nueva service at 7 p.m. Pastors Terry and Cheryl Edwards. | (530) 544-4357, laketahoecf.com New Life Church, 918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Nursery & New Life Kids meet at same time. Pastors Tim and Jen Allen. | (775) 831-5030, newlifeincline.org Sierra Bible Church, 11460 Brockway Road, Truckee. Sunday service at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Junior High & Senior High Youth at 5:30 & 7:15 p.m. Christmas Eve services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., 5 and 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jesse Richardson. | (530) 587-6025, sbctruckee.com Sierra Community Church, 1165 Sierra Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday services 9 & 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Nursery care for ages younger than 3. Sunday school age 3 & older. Monday Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday Men’s Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve morning service at 10 a.m. night services at 6, 7:30 & 9 p.m. Pastor Dan Wilvers. | (530) 544-7055, sierracommunitychurch.org Squaw Valley Chapel, United Church of Christ, 444 Squaw Peak Road (behind Tram), Olympic Valley. Historic chapel built for 1960 Winter Olympics. Sunday services at 12 p.m. through Jan. 7, 2018. The chapel closed Jan. 14 to March 18, 2018. Sunday services resume on March 25, 2018. No noon Christmas Eve worship service. Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant at 4 & 5:30 p.m. Candlelight services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. James Kosko | (530) 475-8956, squawvalleychapel.org South Shore Christian Assembly, 886 Glorene Ave., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday service 10 a.m. Children’s church at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Pastor Bob & Marie Sapp. | (530) 541-0757, hislake.com/ssca.htm Tahoe Community Church, 145 Daggert Way, Stateline. Adult Sunday school at 9 a.m. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care for newborn to age 5. Children’s worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Men’s Bible study at 7 a.m. & Thursday at 6 p.m. Thursday Women’s Bible study at 9 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Pastor Paul Tracy. | (775) 588-5860, tahoecommunitychurch.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. Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday service 9 & 10:45 a.m. Tuesday High School group at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Middle School group at 7 p.m. “There’s More to Christmas” Dec. 24 at 4 & 6 p.m. (family services). Pastor Terrance Sutton. | (530) 587-7725, tahoeforestchurch.org Truckee Christian Center, 11556 Brockway Road, Truckee. Sunday school & worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Pastors Jerry & Lynda Burks. | (530) 5874638, truckeechristiancenter.org

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science Society, at For Goodness Sake, 10157 Donner Pass Rd. due to flooding last winter at regular location. Sunday service & Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Testimony meetings at 7:30 p.m. Childcare provided at all services. Reading room open after services. | (775) 8487-5072, christiansciencetruckee.com First Church of Christ, Scientist, 2081 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday service & Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wednesday meeting at 7 p.m. Childcare provided for all services. Reading Room open Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and after church on request. | (530) 541-7892, christiansciencechurchslt.org, talksthatinspire.org

EPISCOPAL St. John’s In the Wilderness, 1776 U.S. Route 50, Glenbrook. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve service at 10 a.m. & Candlelight service and Celebration of the Birth at 7 p.m. Rev. Victoria Warren. | (775) 586-2535, stjohnsnv.org 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 Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m., 5 & 7 p.m. Christmas Day Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Leonetti. | (530) 583-4713, stnicksepiscopal.org St. Patrick’s, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services at 8 & 10 a.m., forum at 9 a.m.; Godly Play for preschoolers and grade-school kids at 10 a.m. Tuesday A Course of Miracles at 5 p.m., Healing service, a 12-step Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Interfaith Prayer & Quieting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Lectio Divina at 12:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Eucharist Children’s Pageant at 5 p.m., Community Carol Singing at 9:30 p.m. & Holy Eucharist at 10 p.m. Christmas Day Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Rev. Sarah A. Syer. | (775) 8311418, tahoeepiscopal.org

JEHOVAH WITNESSES Kingdom Hall, 1325 Herbert Ave., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday service meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible study, school and service meeting at 7 p.m. | (530) 544-4770 Kingdom Hall, 3005 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday Spanish Bible discourse & Watch Tower at 10 a.m., English Bible discourse & Watch Tower at 1 p.m. Tuesday Bible study & service meeting at 7 p.m. in English. Wednesday Spanish Bible study & service meeting at 7 p.m. | (530) 581-0122 Kingdom Hall, 10155 Smith St., Truckee. Sunday service meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible study, school & service meeting at 7 p.m. | (530) 214-8033

JEWISH North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, 7000 Latone Ave. (off National Ave.), Tahoe Vista. Friday Shabbat service at 7 p.m. High Holidays schedule & activities on Web site. Guests welcome. Rabbi Evon Yakar. | (530) 546-0895, tahoetemple.org

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Temple Bat Yam, 3260 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe. Rabbi Evon J. Yakar. Thursday Torah at the Lake at 12 p.m. Friday Shabbat services at 6 p.m. Phone for schedule. Rabbi Evon Yakar. | (530) 542-1211

LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Highway 267 at Kingswood Way, Kings Beach. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Bishop Kenneth Craig. | (530) 546-3065 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 3460 Spruce Ave., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Bishop Ellis. | (530) 544-4477 WORSHIP SERVICE LISTINGS ARE

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LUTHERAN Christ the King, 3125 N. Lake Blvd., Dollar Hill, Tahoe City. Sunday worship & Sunday School at 9 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 4:30 p.m. Christmas services on Dec. 24: worship at 9 a.m., candlelight services at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 25 Communion at 10 a.m. Interim Pastor Mary Lou Petitjean. | (530) 583-1222, ctktahoe.net Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra, 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe. Sunday service w/Communion 10 a.m. Nursery care & Children’s Time provided during service. Tuesday & Saturday Hispanic services at 7 p.m. Saturday Bible study at 9 a.m. No Christmas Day service. Rev. Diana Turner. | (530) 541-1975, hopelutheransierra.org Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, 11662 Hope Court, near the intersection of Brockway Road & Highway 267, Truckee. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve family worship service at 5 p.m. Candlelight services at 9 p.m. Rev. Jeanie Shaw & Rev. Joanie Tankersley. | (530) 5824243, tlpc.org

METHODIST Church of the Mountains, Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors, 10079 Church St., Truckee. Sunday service at 9 a.m. Sunday school & infant care offered. Women’s Bible study Mondays at 10 a.m. Morning Centering Prayer Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. Pastors Study Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Donna Farrell. | (530) 587-4407, churchofthemountains.com Lake Tahoe United Methodist Church and Retreat Center, 8425 Dolly Varden at Bear, Kings Beach. Dinner Church, Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Simple, affordable retreat accommodations for 1 to 30 persons. Rev. Lisa Jean Hoefner, director/pastor. | (530) 546-2290

NONDENOMINATIONAL Cornerstone Community Church, 300 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. with Children & Youth services. Pastor Tony Slavin. | (775) 831-6626, cornerstonecommunity.net

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Fallen Leaf Lake Church operated by St. Francis of the Mountains in the summer, 280 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe. JuneSeptember Sunday services at 8 & 10 a.m. All denominations welcome. Call to confirm. | (530) 544-6635 Tahoe Resort Ministries, weekly Sunday services at 2 p.m. at local ski resorts from Dec. 31 through Easter Sunday. Services are 15-20 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-atTahoe, top of Easy Rider Express. Christmas Eve Candlelight services at Northstar Conference Center and Olympic Valley Lodge at 4 p.m. Bethany Hansen. | (530) 583-7458, tahoeministries.com

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PRESBYTERIAN Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Sunday services at 8 & 10 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday school and Pre-Sunday School at 10 a.m. Childcare for newborn to age 3 during 10 a.m. service. Friday Men’s Bible study at 7:30 a.m. Christmas Eve services at 10 a.m. and 7 & 9 p.m. Rev. Bob Kelley. | (530) 544-3757, tahoepres.org Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, 11662 Hope Court, near the intersection of Brockway Road & Highway 267, Truckee. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve family worship service at 5 p.m. Candlelight services at 9 p.m. Rev. Jeanie Shaw & Rev. Joanie Tankersley. | (530) 5824243, tlpc.org

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The Village Church, Mt. Rose Highway, 736 McCourry Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services at 8 (traditional) & 10 a.m. (blended), Youth Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday Men’s Bible Study at 4 p.m. Wednesdays Men’s Study at 6:30 a.m., Prayer Group at 10 a.m., Adult Bible Study at 6 p.m. Pastors Jeffrey Ogden and Tony Conragan. | (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. w/childcare. Meditation centering service at 9 a.m. Rev. Liz Luoma. | (530) 581-5117, tahoecsl.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Heavenly Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3609 Vanda Lee Way, South Lake Tahoe. Sabbath school at 10 a.m., worship at 11:15 a.m. Pastor Tony Brandon. | (530) 544-3525, tahoeadventist.org Truckee Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11662 Hope Court off Brockway, Truckee. Sabbath Services at 10 a.m. | (530) 587-5067, Facebook.com/truckeesda/ Updates for listings may be sent to editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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1. MEASUREMENTS: How long is a cubit? 2. MEDICAL: What malady would you have if you suffered from “striae gravid arum”? 3. TELEVISION: What long-running soap opera is set in Genoa City? 4. HISTORY: What world peace group preceded the United Nations in the 20th century? 5. MUSIC: Where did the Beatles have their first concert in the United States in 1964? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What English city’s Roman name was “Aquae Sulis”? 7. LITERATURE: Who was Don Quixote’s sidekick in the 17th-century novel? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the official residence of the Russian president? 9. AD SLOGANS: What company’s advertising slogan proclaimed, “There are some things money can’t buy”? 10. THEATER: What was the name of the family in the play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”?

Hocus Focus differences: 1. Tassel is shorter, 2. Cuffs are missing, 3. Baseball bat is missing, 4. Arm is moved, 5. Sign is different, 6. Antenna is missing. Trivia Test: 1. About 18 inches, 2. Stretch marks, 3. “The Young and the Restless,” 4. The League of Nations, 5. Washington Coliseum, 6. Bath, 7. Sancho Panza, 8. The Moscow Kremlin, 9. MasterCard, 10. The Pollitts.

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Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

by Samantha Weaver

Thought for the Day: “The people of these United States are the rightful masters of both Congresses and courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” –Abraham Lincoln

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Some big changes are rolling in. They could be described as metamorphic. This is just the beginning stage and the process could take a few years. In the shorter term, at least, your health is a central focus. This does not mean there is anything wrong, but you are probably wise to take extra measures to be sure.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

This is a very big moment for us all but perhaps for you above all others. The Sun and Saturn entering your sign within hours or each other presents an interesting feature in the plot of destiny. The Sun is serving to energize and enliven, but Saturn especially is the heavy weight. At worst it will feel restrictive, at best, grounding.

A new round of relationships is indicated. Commitment is the key word and the other is discipline. It is likely to occur in your professional life. Yet, either way, it will influence every area of your life. It could amount to a promotion but possibly a new position altogether. Investments are featured.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

If you could you probably would duck out of the spotlight for a while. You will likely not be able to, yet, so exercise cordiality, grace and patience. Of course, gratitude is ever the elixir of joy, so weave in plenty of it. Besides, big things are happening for you and the opportunity to enjoy quality time with loved ones is best regarded as rare and precious.

Strange but true

According to the 4 planets in your sign up until today.., this has probably been an expansive and exciting time. Yet, it is now also taking a strong turn to include more serious and sober considerations. This trend will continue as Venus and Mercury follow Sun and Saturn in Capricorn between now and January 11.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

New opportunities are emerging, as if suddenly. The Sun/Saturn in Capricorn factor is supported by Mercury turning direct. This could have a slingshot effect publically and professionally. The final days of 2017 could bring a series of pleasant surprises. One thing seems certain, you want to make a big final push and the gods are in support.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

You have arrived at a very important juncture. It comes with some rather heavy responsibilities. Who are you now may be a question on your mind. Circumstances are pushing you to be more sober and serious and disciplined. Positively, you feel the power and your ambitions are running high.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

You have entered an expansive time. Yet, it is one that comes with some heavy responsibilities. Other power players on your stage are pushing you. This could amount to a process of breaking through to the next, higher level. A learning curve is implied and it appears to be quite steep.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Saturn in Capricorn and Uranus entering Taurus in 2018/19 could prove quite advantageous for you. As with others, you too will enter in upon an important learning process. Things may not develop quickly in this regard, but they will be steady. Get organized to prepare in anticipation for it.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Saturn in Capricorn will push you to lay claim to your gifts. These may be hidden and not yet apparent to you. Doing so may require that you acknowledge and overcome any fears that would otherwise block you. This process will likely make you stronger and emotionally tougher. The high side is that your financial could increase measurably.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You are entering an important cycle that will involve the building of new foundations. A learning curve and what can be described as an apprenticeship is indicated. You will be required to make sincere efforts, to pay your dues. It will really get going after the next New Moon in mid-January.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

The predicted increase and expansion linked to Jupiter in your sign has led you to an important learning cycle. The pace will probably be slow and steady and includes a process of unlearning as well. Variety is also indicated suggesting that you are attempting to attend to a variety of interests simultaneously.

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Auburn Ski Club | A L e a d e r i n W i n t e r S p o r t s , P a r t I were guarded by a solid barrier of deep drifts. It took youth, muscle, and hard work to clear the drifts to force open a lane of Highway 40 up to where the snowpack was continuous for skiing. The club had all this to do and their hard-shoveled road lane remained for several winters solely a skier’s road.”

It’s probably safe to say that no California ski club has played such a major role in promoting winter sports, especially during the 1930s when skiing first captured the country’s imagination.

n 2018, Auburn Ski Club (ASC) will proudly celebrate 90 years of nurturing, training and educating skiers — both alpine and Nordic — and snowboarders in the Tahoe Sierra. The early decades of the 20th Century proved to be fertile ground for the growth and development of winter sports in California and ASC had a lot to do with it. In the 1920s, Bert Cassidy, an avid skier and former owner of the Truckee Republican newspaper, moved to Auburn, a small foothill town on the Sierra Nevada west slope. He bought two newspapers there and in 1929 he was elected a state senator. From his prior experience promoting winter tourism in Truckee, Sen. Cassidy knew that snoworiented activities boost cash flow in mountain communities when people can get there. That was not a problem for the town of Truckee with its busy train depot located on the transcontinental railroad. In an editorial, Sen. Cassidy recounted how Truckee residents had pulled themselves out of an economic malaise in the 1890s by promoting winter sports. Cassidy wrote: “While skiing was available for the rugged outdoor sportsman, local businessmen soon united behind our winter sports program, because the popular sport brought visible returns in the form of a busy cash register. What appeared to be a dying town [Truckee] was soon one of the busiest beehives in winter economic life of eastern California. The sport was exhilarating.” The next big stride in the development of California’s winter-sports economy came when ASC was organized in 1928. The club’s original mandate “to provide warm shelter, cleared slopes and the first engineered ski-jumping hill to be built in California” was met or exceeded. And it was through the group’s effort that California politicians were persuaded to support snow removal over trans-Sierra Highway 40. That legislation finally opened the Tahoe Sierra for the development of winter sports areas with thousands of visitors. 28

Right out of the gate it was apparent that Auburn Ski Club was going to be something special, a dynamo of energy and accomplishment that would soon propel it to the forefront of skiing in California and the West. Led by Wendell T. Robie, a no-nonsense businessman with a talent for organization and a passion for the outdoors, ASC moved forward in leaps and bounds. It’s probably safe to say that no California ski club has played such a major role in promoting winter sports, especially during the 1930s when skiing first captured the country’s imagination. At that time, trans-Sierra automobile traffic stopped at the snowline, but skiers knew that deeper snow and greater coverage lay well beyond the closure point. Robie wrote how club members took it on themselves to clear part of the road: “Always, the road to higher snow pack areas for skiing

After three arduous winters shoveling and sometimes blasting packed snow with dynamite, the members of Auburn Ski Club decided to take bold action. In early January 1931, they petitioned the California state legislature to fund snow-removal operations for high-elevation arterial highways, beginning with Highway 40. The club was convinced that winter travel by skiers and others would more than pay for the purchase of plows, equipment and personnel. ASC proposed a bill for the California Legislature to appropriate $685,000 for clearing Highway 40 first, with other highways to follow. The club had a powerful ally in Sen. Cassidy, who introduced the bill and helped move it forward to a vote. Truckee had been accessible by railroad since 1868 and Tahoe City gained train service after 1900, but it wasn’t until 1931 that California resolved to keep the road over Donner Pass open throughout the winter. Before that, when deep snow closed the summit for the season, those wishing to cross by automobile paid Southern Pacific a fee to load their car onto specially designed railroad flatbeds that carried them over the mountains. In Robie’s, “A Half Century of California Skiing,” he described how the club came up with an innovative solution to their No. 1 problem — car access to better snow conditions at the higher elevations. Robie wrote, “The Auburn Ski Club determined to sell this solution to the Legislature, and with the aid and counsel of Senator Bert Cassidy, an active member of the club, a bill was

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presented for the Legislature. Most of these men had never been in snow, while only a handful had ever been in the mountains in winter.” With only a few lawmakers experienced in snow for fun and sport, there was little motivation to appropriate the money. It seemed a dead issue and the date for action on the bill approached with little favorable response from the legislators. ASC leaders realized that legislative approval of snow management on mountain highways was critical to California’s ski industry development. Some form of direct action was needed. The club determined to secure votes by persuading the legislature that the plan made political and economic sense. Representing ASC, Senator Cassidy extended an invitation to the whole legislature to be guests of the club at their winter sports grounds in the mountains near Cisco. The proposal was unusual, but the invitation was widely accepted. On Sunday, Jan. 18, 1931, a caravan of 56 automobiles left Auburn for Sacramento where they picked up the legislators with their wives and families. When the convoy arrived at ASC’s winter grounds at Cisco, the guests were entranced by the wintry alpine landscape and thrilled by ski jumpers soaring in the sky. Despite federal prohibition, alcoholic refreshments were poured by members of the fraternal organization E. Clampus Vitus. Soon 2,400 more cars arrived with skiers and spectators anxious to see the heavily publicized ski-jumping event. The resulting traffic jam convinced the legislators that gasoline taxes would more than pay for snow plowing and the bill was passed the following day. From that came the 1930s explosion of snow play areas and ropetow ski operations from Rainbow Tavern to Donner Pass. But Robie and Auburn Ski Club still had more tricks up their sleeve in their effort to promote California winter sports. Stay tuned for Part II in the next edition of Tahoe Weekly and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

Nostalgia

MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS PLOWED In the end, it all came down to dollars and cents. ASC leader Wendell Robie wrote, “The number of vehicles provided the final convincing evidence to prove the assertion which the ski club and Senator Cassidy maintained, that gas taxes paid on fuel by this extra public travel would pay to keep the highway open. “During a vote held the very next day [Jan. 19, 1931], the Legislature passed the bill for opening Highway 40 in winter. The club’s success cleared the way for other mountain highways and the tremendous expansion of skiing and ski clubs in every part of California.”

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. Courtesy North Lake Tahoe Historical Society

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rtist Director James Rawie has set a bold mission for TOCCATA to see that classical masterpieces are kept alive and performed locally, and he has been succeeding at that mission since retiring to Tahoe in 2005. Rawie retired after living in Puerto Rico for 28 years where he founded the Toccata Symphonic Chorus of Puerto Rico. After moving to Tahoe he founded the TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. TOCCATA stands for The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area. “We found musicians and started humbly with a string group and a small chorus,” Rawie explains. “Our niche is to take the same quality of concerts (like the Reno Philharmonic) to places where people can drive to. We started in Incline Village, then South Lake Tahoe and Truckee,” says Rawie. The orchestra grew and the performances did, as well. Outgrowing the venues in Truckee, the orchestra performs in churches and venues in Reno, Carson City, Gardnerville and Olympic Valley. “Churches have the best acoustics and promote the concerts within their own congregations,” he adds. Each year the orchestra performs Handel’s, “Messiah.” The “Messiah” was first performed in Dublin, Ireland in 1742. The TOCCATA production, in its 12th year, is a celebration of the holidays and includes favorite selections from “Messiah” Parts One and Three. “Messiah is one of our most popular concerts,” says Rawie. “Our grand finale is at Squaw Valley on Dec 23rd. There will be a pre-concert reception. And there will be a living Christmas tree in which some of the members of the chorus migrate into the tree and sing from inside it. The Squaw Valley Lodge is a great venue for us. It’s large and has good acoustics. We’d like (Squaw) to eventually be our home,” says Rawie. The “Messiah” production will also include a holiday sing-along in the second half of the performance. The chorus is comprised of 40 to 70 singers and 30 to 40 musicians in the orchestra depending on the production. At times there can be an upwards of 100 performers. The TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform regularly throughout the year.

“ Messiah” | Dec. 23 Olympic Village Lodge Olympic Valley BRRRoque Masters | Jan. 7-14 Elizabeth Pitcairn | Feb. 17-27

James Rawie with Elizabeth Pitcairn

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“ We found musicians and started humbly with a string group and a small chorus.” –James Rawie concerto for “Messiah,” as well as for the upcoming Baroque Masters.

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Joining the TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for this production are Joy Strotz, Maria Arrigotti, Anne Davidson and Becky Earl sopranos; Jenna Sims, mezzo soprano, Brad Perry and Robert Bousquet, tenors, and Stuart Duke, Emzy Burroughs and Chris Nelson, baritones. The TOCCATA Chamber Orchestra features Brian Fox and Jeff Lindhorst as concertmasters; David Brock, Katie Lauder and Nick Haines as continuo; and William Cates on Baroque trumpet. David Brock is one of the founding members and plays harpsichord and keyboards in the orchestra. He’ll be performing an organ

TOCCATA’s winter performances feature Baroque and Mozart with guest artist Elizabeth Pitcairn. TOCCATA Tahoe presents BRRRoque Masters from Jan. 7 to 14 and features performances from Bach, Vivaldi, Charpentier and Handel. The Baroque concerts will be offered throughout the TahoeReno region. Baroque is a musical period that followed the Renaissance from 1600 to 1750. Baroque often delivers a sense of drama, movement and tension during the performances. The word baroque originated from the Portuguese word barroco meaning misshapen pearl. Elizabeth Pitcairn will join TOCCATA in concert to showcase Mozart from Feb. 17 to 27. The classics are important part of musical history and TOCCATA encourages young people to attend the shows for free. Not only are these performances educational and informative they will broaden the musical palates of the young.  For more information and tickets, visit toccatatahoe.org. For tickets for the Dec. 23 show, visit squawalpine.com.

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December 21-27, 2017

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C A L E N D A R | DECEMBER 21-28, 2017 “The Nutcracker” Nugget Casino Resort 8 p.m. Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

DEC. 23 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Live music Granite Bistro 12 p.m. Live music Terrace Bar 2 p.m. TOCCATA “The Messiah” Olympic Village Lodge 3 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Triple Threat w/Gilby Clarke Hard Rock 7:30 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Supajuice Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Cash Only Band Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Never 2L8 McP’s 9 p.m. Moves Collective Bar of America 9:30 p.m. The Golden Cadillacs Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Island of Black & White Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ Big Blue View Bar 12 p.m. Live DJ Heavenly Village 2 p.m. Live DJ Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m.

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t seems that yacht rock has sailed its way into Tahoe. I hadn’t the heard term until a friend fired up a dose of it on Pandora. Think of smooth, heavily produced, easylistening music, songs from between 1976 and early 1984 when it was dominating the radio — “Sailing” by Christopher Cross, “Cool Night” by Paul Davis and the Pina Colada song, “Escape.” Think of the album cover of Loggins and Messina’s “Full Sail” with two mustached guys steering a yacht.

songwriting are more complex than modern pop. Musicians were flexing their musical chops back then, they were seeing what they could get away with musically. The music was interesting and sophisticated. Maybe the era and timeframe had a lot to do with it. It was before technology changed in the recording studio. You had to be a really good musician, performing live on the spot. They let the song breathe. There is an instrumental for 32 bars,” he says.

“ Yacht rock is complicated: the chord progressions, melodies, arrangements and songwriting are more complex than modern pop.” –Mark Sextone During its heyday, yacht rock was called soft rock or easy listening. In 2005, J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stairs created “Yacht Rock,” a series of 12 online episodes that not only featured the songs of Ambrosia, Steely Dan, Mike McDonald and others, but invented stories about how the songs came to be written. In Episode 1, actors portray Michael McDonald yelling at Kenny Loggins that “only a fool would believe he could recreate what had yet to be created.” And, he suddenly realizes he has a hit song for his gig with The Doobie Brothers. The series, acted intentionally over the top, became a cult classic and made yacht rock the genre’s new name. Local musician Mark Sexton of The Sextones recently performed a night of yacht rock at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee. “Everyone has their own definition of what yacht rock is. Classic artists like The Doobie Brothers and Kenny Loggins are safe to mention as are Christopher Cross and Toto who are also are always mentioned in the yacht-rock genre,” says Sexton, adding that he includes Peter Gabriel as part of the genre although he has gotten a lot of push back from others who don’t agree. “Musically, [Gabriel]’s not that far from Toto. I think yacht rock often gets confused with yuppie music.” Sexton offers up an image of folks drinking chardonnay at Lone Eagle Grill while listening to Sting. But, he is a fan. “Yacht rock is complicated: the chord progressions, melodies, arrangements and

So, what drives a musician who wasn’t even alive in the 1970s to perform and write original yacht-rock music? His parents listened to it. “Yacht rock feels like home and growing up. There is a strong memory association of being at the lake and listening to Kenny Loggins, Hall and Oates and Fleetwood Mac” he says. There are other musicians in on the resurgence of yacht rock. Los Angeles artist Thundercat recently released his new album entitled, “Drunk,” which features guest appearances from Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald on “Show You the Way,” described as a yacht-rock song.

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Does yacht rock call to you? Do you love the sounds of the Ambrosia, Hall and Oates and 10cc? Put on your sailor’s cap and spend an evening with Mustache Harbor at the Crystal Bay Casino on Dec. 26 for a yacht-rock explosion.  For more information or for tickets, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

Live music chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Stephen Lord Boomtown 5 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Everett Coast Peppermill 6 p.m. John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m. Royce The Point 7 p.m. Escalade Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Gary Douglas Boomtown 9 p.m. The Wiz Kid Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Nutcracker” Nugget Casino Resort 2 p.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 2 & 5:30 p.m. Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

DEC. 25 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano Tamarack Lodge 3 p.m. Live music McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Hellbound Glory Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Alibi Ale Truckee 7 p.m. Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Everett Coast Peppermill 6 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

DEC. 26 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Bias & Dunn Alpine Bar 2 p.m. Lucas & Darby Plaza Bar 3 p.m. Music on the Mountain Heavenly 3:30 p.m. Steve Brewer McP’s 8 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Mighty Mike Schermer Harrah’s 8 p.m. Mustache Harbor Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Get your blues on with the Blues Monsters at Olympic Village Lodge on Dec. 21 as part of Squaw Valley Institute’s annual Community Christmas Concert.

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RENO & BEYOND 2107 Nevada Chamber Music Festival Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 5 p.m. Everett Coast Peppermill 6 p.m.

Hans Eberbauch Alpine Bar 2 p.m. Ben Fuller Plaza Bar 3 p.m. Music on the Mountain Heavenly 3:30 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. The Good Lookers South Lake Brewing Co. 6 p.m. Jackson & Billy McP’s 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. STIG Bar of America 9:30 p.m. The Earls of Newton Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. “Magic After Dark Unfiltered” The Loft 9 p.m. One Night with the King Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Electrify: Rock N Roll Burlesque Show Hard Rock 9 p.m. Bobby Collins w/Kathleen Dunbar The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

DEC. 27 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ben Fuller Alpine Bar 2 p.m. Hans Eberbauch Plaza Bar 3 p.m. Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Music on the Mountain Heavenly 3:30 p.m. Bias & Dunn Blue Agave 5 p.m. Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m. JG Duo McP’s 8 p.m. Petty Theft Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. CloZee Tahoe Biltmore 10 p.m. Silver Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Ev Musselman Max’s Casino 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m. Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Open Mic Clinic St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Karaoke Contest Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m.

2107 Nevada Chamber Music Festival Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m. Brother Dan Boomtown 6 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. CeCe Gable w/Bill Hecht Renaissance Reno 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Cherie & John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 7 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m. Drink-182 1 Up 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. Joey Medina Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows. Enjoy an intimate seated dinner where guests will be served an Alps-inspired menu with dishes like potato cheese soup, chicken cordon bleu and apple strudel. Offered on Dec. 26 and 27, Jan. 13 and 14, Feb. 17, 18 and 24, and March 10. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

Reno Beer Crawl If you’re visiting Reno on the 4th Saturday of the month, you will inevitably, and luckily, enter the wacky world of the Reno Beer Crawl. Purchase a commemorative cup or glass and get drink specials at as many as 20 different locations. It’s an easy walk (or crawl) to each beer crawl location as they are all in the heart of downtown Reno. Upcoming dates are Dec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 24. | renobeercrawl.com

Pop in for a Pop Up Truckee Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Pop Up Dinner Series several times per month. Designed and formatted like a spirited dinner party, a Stella Pop Up event is an exploration into creative cooking. Guests are encouraged to walk around the kitchen, joining conversations that are free flowing and educational. There is one tasting menu for each gathering, seating is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. The cost is $97 per person. The series includes Holiday Pop Up on Dec. 27 to Dec. 31; Holiday Retrieval Pop Up on Jan. 5 and 6, 2018; Taste of Persia Encore Pop Up on Jan. 13 and 14; Winter in Paris Pop Up on Jan. 19 and 20 and Eclectic Extravaganza Pop Up on Jan. 26 and 27. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

he holiday season evokes a deep sense of nostalgia with the sweet aroma of cookies baking in the oven, of cinnamon and spices mulling on the stove or of roast turkey. There are many holiday traditions — some more unique than others. My parents were from two different backgrounds and we celebrated two different holidays. Our Christmas tree was decorated with blue and white lights to appease my Jewish grandmother who cooked

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brisket and potato latkes with sour cream for Hanukah while Aunt Muriel brought the honey cake and noodle kugel. On my mother’s side of the family, Christmas dinner was prime rib, buttered new potatoes with parsley, string beans from my grandfather’s garden (I would be sent to retrieve the beans from their basement), creamed pearled onions and whiskey sours. My grandfather made the best whiskey sours — just the right amount of tangy and sweet. Russian tea cakes and chocolate chip cookies along with fresh apple pie and vanilla sauce were served for dessert. There was always a large bowl of whole unshelled nuts and a nutcracker on the side table, as well as chocolates filled with truffles and caramels and holiday hard candies with little ribbons of red and green running through them. My friend and local attorney Alison Bermant sat down to a warm bowl of matzo ball soup and chicken liver at her holiday dinner. Tahoe Weekly Publisher and Editor Katherine Hill remembers best her mother’s butter cookies and there were always stuffed mushrooms at every holiday table. A tradition she and her sister, Michelle Allen, continue at holidays and special occasions. Tahoe Weekly Art Director Alyssa Ganong recalls the homemade pierogies at her family Christmas dinner. When anyone mentions chopped chicken liver it conjures up images of a former boyfriend, a staunch vegetarian, who joined me for a family event and heaped a large dollop of what he thought was hummus on his plate only to realize it was my aunt’s famous chopped chicken liver. He freaked out and, yes, I laughed.

aligned with the ever-changing times. Local artist Liz Penniman cracks crabs for her holiday and dips them in melted butter with warm sourdough bread. Jeff Brunings remembers beer — his family drank Budweiser and Coors. Sam Khalsa, a friend of Swedish descent, explained that his mother made a rice pudding with a custard consistency in which one almond was mixed into the pudding and all of the kids hoped to find the almond prize in their bowl. They also enjoyed pickled herring, homemade liver patty, wortflavored rye bread called vörtbröd, and a special fish dish, lutfisk, made from aged stockfish or dried salted whitefish and lye, which is gelatinous in nature. For many of us foodie types what we eat during the holiday is of great importance, whether it’s ham roasted with maple syrup, rack of lamb or something more exotic, I find it fascinating how traditions evolve. Some families recreate the dishes they grew up with as children to bring back a sense of youth, home and family while others create new traditions aligned with the ever-changing times. These days my family eats sushi and seafood on Christmas Eve. Last year, I hosted a Christmas potluck with a hunter-gatherer theme for 25; I love themed dinners. One friend went out and hunted duck, which he grilled and served with a plum sauce. Another guest showed up with a rabbit duck pate. I served boar meatballs with a marinara sauce while good friend and photographer Ben Lazar took over the kitchen making his father’s delicious

fried potato latkes. Who knows if this will be the start of a new tradition? Whether you are going traditional this year or making something unique, let us know what’s on your holiday dinner table this year.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more. Click on the Local Flavor tab.

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Farm to Table Olympic Valley Guests enjoy a cozy, family-friendly dinner created by Squaw Valley’s talented chefs in collaboration with the Tahoe Food Hub and local farmers at a Farm to Table Dinner on Dec. 29 at Olympic Village Lodge at 6 p.m. Gather to enjoy a familystyle meal beside the grand fireplace with a majestic view of the winter wonderland. Cap the evening with an all-ages movie that kids can enjoy in comfortable seating while parents and adults are treated to dessert. Special wine & beer selections available for additional purchase. | RSVP squawalpine.com

Dining for schools’ cards Three new local restaurants have joined more than 40 participating in the Excellence in Education Foundation’s Dining for Schools fundraising program this year. Hacienda Del Lago in Tahoe City, Whitecaps Pizza in Kings Beach and

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Yamakai Fish and Sushi Co. in the Village at Northstar are the most recent additions. Each Dining for Schools cardholder receives 50 percent off an individual dinner entrée at participating restaurants. Some restrictions apply. Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee is another new addition. It will offer a 15 percent discount on in-store purchases made Sunday through Thursday during the valid non-holiday period. Dining for Schools Cards are available for $50 per card and are non-transferable. All proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation. Several restaurants offer an extended period from Jan. 7 through April 5, 2018. Cards are available at Safeway in Truckee and Kings Beach, Save Mart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Mountain Hardware and Sports in Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

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The big two publications do a wonderful job of entertaining and educating with each issue. The more classically oriented Wine Spectator is about $60 per year and tends toward longer features with greater depth. The flashier Wine Enthusiast Magazine is about $30 per year and leans more to the bullet-point delivery method. Hope this makes your season merrier and whatever you give include some love in the box.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly. com for more wine columns. Click on Wine Column under the Local Flavor tab.

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were all his squashed carrots. While his face was a lot brighter than the carrots, the rest of us burst out laughing. Richard had to sit there and eat his carrot purée before cleaning the mess he had made. We never could pull the wool over dad’s eyes. I think every vegetable I had ever eaten growing up had been boiled. Probably 95 percent of the vegetables were frozen. Corn on the cob and the occasional summer squash or bean might be fresh in the summer. Sautéing was a term I learned sometime after college, but at least the veggies we ate weren’t canned. One of the cool things I have discovered since I started cooking is just how many vegetables there are and how many ways you can prepare them. When I refer to a vegetable as an “unconventional vegetable,” I am referring to how you prepare a vegetable in a way other than you would normally prepare it. Celery is a great example. Celery is usually thought of as a great veggie to add to raw tuna or egg salad for crunch and flavor. When people think of cooking celery, they normally associate it with a soup, stir fry or a casserole, but celery can also be a tasty main vegetable served with the entrée, as are cucumbers and tomatoes. Here are two easy ways to make your own unconventional vegetables. Enjoy. 

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