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DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS Santa Claus, Mother Nature, Old Man Winter, snow prayers and snow dances, all aided by El Niño, brought Christmas early this year to Tahoe and Truckee with fresh, deep blankets of white gold covering the Sierra Nevada and Carson Range. Downhill and cross-country ski resorts are open, and the back-country awaits for snowmobilers, snowshoers and snow lovers. The lines are deep at the ski resorts, our local towns have opened the doors to visitors for holiday shopping, holiday cheer, holiday dining and holiday sparkle (aren’t this year’s winter lights amazing?). There’s no shortage of winter fun, and Tim Hauserman shares tips on making the most of the winter season in his piece “Winter fun with the kids” with something for every kid in the family. Kids and parents will want to make plans now for the New Year’s Eve festivities throughout the region, including late-night jams, kids’ parties and fireworks galore. Check out the details in this issue’s Music Scene. And, don’t forget to whip up a batch or two of Christmas goodies. You’ll want to try Tiana Bisnar’s Cookie Contestwinning Toffee recipe this year. The recipe, along with the 2nd- and 3rd- place Powder Day Peanut Clusters and Unity Cookies, are inside. While you’re dining out during the holidays, be sure to sample some of “Tahoe’s hottest craft cocktails.” Priya Hutner did the legwork, sampling some of Tahoe’s best hot cocktails just in time for the winter season. Or, try Tahoe Blue Vodka’s The Handwarmer recipe at home. As if the holidays aren’t busy enough, the three-day SnowGlobe Music Festival returns to South Lake Tahoe from Dec. 29 to 31 bringing an amazing lineup of musicians to this not-to-be-missed outdoor festival. We also share the cover article from this year’s Tahoe Powder magazine, “Saving Winter” inside this issue. Jeremy Jones and other pro athletes are working to preserve the winters of the future through Protect Our Winters. Find the full digital edition of Tahoe Powder at TahoePowder.ski or pick up your copy at ski resorts, outfitters, and at more than 200 locations throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada. 

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

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Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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

Natural rim: 6,223’

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

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Average depth: 1,000 feet

Crystal Bay

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Carnelian Bay

Olympic Valley

CASINOS

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Incline Village

Tahoe Vista

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

Watershed Area: 312 square miles Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F Emerald Bay

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Cascade Lake

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Fannette Island

Shoreline: 72 miles

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Stateline HEAVENLY

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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How the lake was formed

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

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

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

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

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 77.8’ in 2014. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

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

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

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Old Jail Museum

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

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

Vikingsholm Castle

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Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

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

Donner Summit

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

Kirkwood Base Depth: 32”- 83”

Base Depth: 32”- 83”

10,000’

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe Art League Gallery

Tahoe City

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

Museums Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe City

KidZone Children’s Museum

South Lake Tahoe

North Shore

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

Readings taken on Friday, December 11, 2015 Mt. Rose Ski Area Base Depth: 24“- 46”

Squaw Valley Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 28”- 38”

Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’

Elevation 6,221.53 | Elevation in 2014 6,222.62 6 222 62

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

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

Base Depth: 25”- 34”

LAKE TAHOE

Watson Cabin

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

8,000’’

6,000’

Tahoe City

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

9,000’

7,000’

North Shore

Emerald Bay

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Homewood

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

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

Visitors’ Centers Kings Beach

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

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

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

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

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

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

South Lake Tahoe

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

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

Truckee

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

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

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

Tahoe City

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

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

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Read TAHOE POWDER online now at TahoePowder.ski

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• Back to school: Avalanche Training will save your life • Coalition Snow: Women’s gear that doesn’t suck • Ski clinics: Taking it to the next level • A Tahoe Skier’s Horoscope

Squaw Valley has joined Protect Our Winters | Hank de Vre, Squaw Valley

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the 2015-16 winter issue of Tahoe Powder magazine. Read more at TahoePowder.ski.

SAVING WINTER PRO ATHLETES TAKE ON CLIMATE CHANGE STORY BY JENN SHERIDAN · PHOTOS COURTESY PROTECT OUR WINTERS

A we talk about winter over the past

decade. No, it’s not selfie sticks or rising tickets prices that has the ski community worried, but rising temperatures. While the drought is mostly responsible for the meager snowpack we’ve seen on West Coast mountain ranges in recent years, there is no denying that the storms we have seen are warmer, often resulting in rain at lower elevations including the base areas of local hills.

snowboarder and founder of Protect Our Winters. As a professional snowboarder and a business owner, Jones is aware of his personal impact on the environment. Jones calls Lake Tahoe home, but his career takes him to the peaks of mountains around the globe to film with his brothers’ action sports media company, Teton Gravity Research. When he’s not claiming first descents down steep spines he operates Jones’ Snowboards in Truckee. But when

“I’ve spent my life in the mountains and in doing so I’ve seen a change. By 2005, I became really concerned with the changes I was seeing,” said Jeremy Jones, professional big mountain

he looked for an outlet to give back to something that focused on the changing world, he found that it didn’t exist. “I didn’t like that answer, so basically I tried to ignore it, but I kept seeing more

disturbing trend has defined the way

POW’s Hot Planet Cool Athletes program brings professional athletes to elementary schools to speak about climate change. Pictured here with a group of children from a school in Oakland, Calif., is Jeremy Jones (back right), pro snowboarder Forrest Shearer (seated) and pro skier Caroline Gleich (middle).

and more change happening,” said Jones. He recounts a day spent visiting a small ski resort in Prince Rupert, Canada. It was mid-winter and there were no skiers in sight; the lifts weren’t turning, the hills were covered in grass. “When I asked them why it isn’t open they said it just doesn’t snow at that elevation anymore. It was a real shock to see these guys who weren’t that old describe losing their resort to rising snow levels,” said Jones. It was another year before Protect Our Winters began to take shape as an organization that would give a voice to the changing environment. “I was really reluctant to start it. I’m not an environmentalist. I didn’t go to school for it. I have a carbon footprint, but I also knew I had connections in the industry with media companies and riders. I needed other people to rally around me and to get on board with the cause,” said Jones. Protect Our Winters launched in 2007 with the mission of engaging the snowsports community to lead the fight against climate change through education, advocacy and community-based activism. The organization operates out of a small, Southern California-based office with a staff of four. The Rider’s Alliance includes more than 40 athletes who dedicate their time to POW’s initiatives and a newly formed Science Alliance includes a team of eight who provide the research behind every project. “One of the things I’m most proud of is what Protect Our Winters has become. I’m just a cog in the wheel. There are so many amazing people involved that it’s taken on its own life form,” said Jones.

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Protect Our Winters has been lobbying Congress to take steps to combat climate change. Pictured, from left, on Capitol Hill are Auden Schendler, vice president of sustainability for Aspen Skiing Company; Jeremy Jones; Olympic silver medalist Gretchen Bleiler and Chris Davenport, a renowned big mountain skier and mountaineer.

“We’re strength in numbers and we do have a voice at the White House because of the size of our group, but we need bigger numbers. We can’t operate with less than

Creating the change Protect Our Winters is focused on mobilizing the snowsports community to speak up against policies and projects that have a negative impact on the climate and the environment. “I was naïve getting into the climate change, as you know it’s a really long and tough battle,” says Jones. He continues that it is encouraging to see the small victories. Protect Our Winters joined communities across the Pacific Northwest to oppose exporting coal from the Powder River Basin to a rapidly expanding market in Asia through deep-water ports in Washington and Oregon. They helped produce the film “Momenta,” which documents the negative impacts of burning coal for energy and actively engaged the community to contact local representatives and lawmakers to ask for clean power alternatives. While the battle is still ongoing, their efforts have been successful in blocking the ports that would be used to ship the coal. Protect Our Winters is a rallying cry for the winter sports community to show the economic impact of dirty energy and ask for change. Most recently, POW’s executive director, Chris Steinkamp, attended the announcement of the Clean Power Plan in the East Room of the White House. Developed under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Power Plan is focused on reducing air pollution emitted by power plants. The organization’s work extends beyond the borders of the United States. Recently, they’ve created a plan for supporting Community Carbon Trees, a company that works to reforest clear-cut swaths of the Costa Rican forest with a variety of native, tropical plants.

Educating future generations Protect Our Winters is also committed to educating the next generation on how it can positively impact climate change. The Hot Planet Cool Athletes program brings professional athletes to schools around the United States and Canada to share their experiences witnessing climate change firsthand while educating students with the latest climate change science.

Any school may request a free assembly at hotplanetscoolathletes.com. Since 2011, the program has reached more than 30,000 students as 72 different schools. Additionally, the program offers $10,000 a year in grants for schools to build green programs on campus. Past grant recipients have used the money to create composting and recycling programs and eliminate the use of plastic bags and Styrofoam in schools. One student group built stationary bikes from used bicycles that could be used to charge cell phones and laptops on campus.

Strength in numbers The outdoor community is uniquely suited to drive a broad movement in climate action, but it takes a collective effort. However, less than 1 percent of the snowsports community, including athletes and outdoor companies, are involved with Protect Our Winters. “We’re strength in numbers and we do have a voice at the White House because of the size of our group, but we need bigger numbers. We can’t operate with less than

1 percent of the industry on board. I’m grateful for the membership we have and the companies we work with, but we need to step up as an industry and become a unified front on climate change,” said Jones. One of the easiest ways to get involved is to become educated on ways to decrease personal impact on the environment, Jones says. The Protect Our Winters Web site offers resources for those who want to get involved including how to contact local representatives and ways to reduce one’s personal impact on the environment.

“I feel like one of the problems in the environmental movement is that people have this belief that ‘I can’t care about the environment because I drive the wrong car,’ or ‘I really like to snowmobile,’ or ‘I eat steak,’ but in general I think it’s pretty ticky-tacky stuff and we can all work to improve our impact on the environment,” said Jones. 

1 percent of the industry on board. … We need to step up as an industry and become a unified front on climate change.” - Jeremy Jones

Jeremy Jones spends time with school children as part of POW’s Hot Planet Cool Athletes program.

For more information on Protect Our Winters, visit protectourwinters.org.

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events. Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner Enjoy a free Family Movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669 EVERY FRIDAY

Sunset Snowshoe Adventure Tahoe Vista Tahoe Adventure Company hosts a sunset snowshoe tour every Friday until April 29. Enjoy watching the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike while learning about local natural and human history. Includes equipment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com EVERY SATURDAY

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Tahoe Star Tours will host a magical evening under the stars that pairs stargazing with a snowshoe tour this winter. Providing an opportunity to enjoy an educational evening in the snow learning about the night sky, each tour is led by local astronomer, Tony Berendsen. Each tours features a lively sciencebased talk about the cosmos and poetry reading. Guests of all ages will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered, professional tele-

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Christmas trees for sale Truckee Truckee Optimist will operate a Christmas tree lot until Dec. 23 at the Truckee Crossroads Shopping Center. The Optimist Club has sold premium red fir, noble fir, grand firs and Nordman Christmas trees for nearly 40 years in support of the youth of Truckee. Details Norm Justesen (530) 599-1465. | truckeeoptimist.com Christmas tree lot Incline Village Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline is selling Christmas trees, wreaths and stands at the Raley’s Shopping Center to benefit local children’s organizations. Open noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ski & snowboard films Olympic Valley Sandy’s Pub at Resort at Squaw Creek hosts nightly showings of ski and snowboard films until Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. | squawcreek.com EVERY TUESDAY

55+ Snowshoe hike Area venues Trekkers of all abilities are invited to join the senior snowshoe hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March (no hikes Dec. 22 or 29, and Feb. 16). Light to moderate level snowshoe hikes followed by lunch at Sierra Nevada College. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18, $15 with pass. | (775) 832-1310 12

scopes manufactured by Celestron. The series of six stargazing snowshoe tours kicks off Dec. 19. Additional events are scheduled for Dec. 26 and 29, Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and March 12 at 5 p.m. at Northstar. A guided snowshoe walk, laser tour of the night sky and telescopic viewing when guests reach The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is included. Reservations are recommended, and may be made online. Tickets are $61 for adults and $43 for kids ages 10 to 12. Snowshoe rentals are available for $20. | RSVP northstarcalifronia.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

55+ Senior Ski Clinics Incline Village Skiers of all abilities are invited to hone their skills with certified instructors at Diamond Peak resort. Instruction is designed to help skiers improve, adjust and modify their technique for life long skiing. Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. until March 16. $45, $35 with pass. | (775) 832-1310 Family Story Time Incline Village Children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, games and crafts from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Incline Village Library every Wednesday. Free. | (775) 832-4130 EVERY THURSDAY

Conversation Café Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. No meeting Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310 Toddler story time Incline Village Incline Village Library hosts toddler story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. at the Aerial Tram from Dec. 26 to March 27 and during holidays. Access to Shirley Lake and Granite Chief from 8 to 9 a.m. before the general public. Limited space. $29, $19 ages 13 to 22, $12 kids ages 5 to 12; doesn’t include lift ticket. RSVP (800) 403-02066 | squawalpine.com Ripperoo Parade Northstar Come and join Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski & Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends as he leads kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar every Saturday until April 11 from 3:50 to 4 p.m. Held daily from Dec. 19 to Jan. 3. Help them dance their way around the ice rink. Meet at the Kid’s Ski School entrance a little before 3:50 p.m. to participate. | northstarcalifornia.com

DEC. 17 | THURSDAY River talk Truckee Learn about the Truckee River at a River Talk with Truckee River Watershed Council at 8 a.m. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org. Breakfast with Santa Olympic Valley Enjoy the breakfast buffet in Resort at Squaw Creek’s Cascades restaurant and make sure Santa knows what’s on your list from 8 to 11 a.m. | squawcreek.com Third Thursday Tasting Truckee The Pour House hosts a wine tasting every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. | thepourhousetruckee.com Noel Nights Northstar Celebrate the holidays from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Village at Northstar with s’mores, ice skating, holiday carolers, photos with Santa, one-horse sleigh rides, gingerbread decorating, write Letters to Santa and more. Schedule online. | northstarcalifornia.com Dine out for High Fives Tahoe City Sandy’s Pub at the Resort at Squaw Creek hosts an evening benefitting the High Fives Foundation from 5 to 10 p.m. | (530) 581-6610 Flights and Bites Incline Village Alibi Ale Works and Restaurant Trokay team up for an evening of food and beer pairings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy four pairing stations with eight food and beer pairings. Benefits Project MANA. $50. | alibialeworks.com

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

DEC. 18 | FRIDAY Friday Night Tubing Tahoe Donner Head to Tahoe Donner SnowPlay area for a night of tubing under the stars until 6:30 p.m. Conditions permitting. | tahoedonner.com Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop Kids and kids at heart are invited to work alongside a Ritz-Carlton pastry chef in this one-of-a-kind workshop where families work together to build a personalized gingerbread house fit for the North Pole. Holiday beverages included. $195 per family of four. | RSVP (530) 562-3035 Mountain Table Dinner Northstar The Mountain Table Dinner Series offers a unique dining experience in the Zephyr Lodge on select dates this season. Each dinner will feature a winery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. Seating for all dinners will be family style with live music. | northstarcalifornia.com Family Movies Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Family Movies at 7 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 18-24 | FRIDAY-THURSDAY Ski with Santa Homewood Ski with Santa at Homewood Mountain Resort. At lunch time, he plans to stop by ski school to say hello to all the little ones. Don’t forget to ask him for a piece of candy as his pockets are full of goodies. Enjoy a free photo shoot at the top of Big Blue at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. | skihomewood.com

DEC. 19 | SATURDAY Skate clinic Soda Springs Royal Gorge Cross Country hosts a beginner and intermediate skate clinic at the Village Station. | RSVP (530) 426-6721 Demo Day & Wax Clinic Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts a Demo Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and wax clinic with Roger Chaney at 2 p.m. Free. | tahoedonner.com Holiday Craft Workshops Truckee The Ritz-Carlton and Atelier partnered to offer holiday crafting workshops. Starting at 11:30 a.m. guests will learn to make hand crafted holiday cards through collage and stamping techniques. $25 includes all supplies. | ritz-carlton.com Dessert decorating Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Dessert Decorating in the lobby from 2 to 4 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com Wrap Party Incline Village Bring unwrapped gifts and to the Incline Village Library from 2 to 5 p.m. for an evening of community gift wrapping. Paper, ribbons, tape and scissors will be provided. Enjoy cookies and cider. | (775) 832-4130

December 17-30, 2015

Kids Night Out Tahoe Donner Kids ages 4 to 9 are invited to Kids Night Out at Northwoods Clubhouse on the first Friday and third Saturday of every month. Kids will enjoy crafts, dinner and a movie, as well as milk and cookies. $20 per child. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

DEC. 19-20 | TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY Breakfast with Santa Tahoe City Enjoy breakfast with Santa in the Cascades restaurant at the Resort at Squaw Creek. A buffet style breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m. | (530) 581-6610

Big Truck Fun First Party Olympic Valley Join Big Truck Brand for the Fun First Party of the year at the Plaza Bar in Squaw Valley’s Olympic House. There will be great music, product giveaways. All proceeds benefit High Fives Foundation. | squawalpine.com

Holiday Crafts Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Holiday Crafts in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

Snowshoe Under The Stars Truckee Tahoe Star Tours hosts guided snowshoe tours with Tony Berendsen featuring a lively science-based talk about the cosmos and poetry reading. Guests of all ages will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered, professional telescopes manufactured by Celestron. Tours are 2 to 2½ hours. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country Center. $43-$61. | northstarcalifornia.com

Holiday Festivities Northstar Enjoy holiday festivities throughout the Village at Northstar with holiday fun for all ages. Meet Santa daily from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Enjoy sleigh rides from noon to 3 p.m., join the daily Ripperoo Parade at 3:45 p.m., write Letters to Santa, and Ski with Santa on the mountain from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 25. | northstarcalifornia.com

Christmas Tree Lighting Party West Shore Celebrate the holidays at West Shore café with live Christmas music, free s’mores and hot chocolate and cookies with Santa all around the Christmas tree. The lighting takes place at 7 p.m. | RSVP (530) 525-5200

DEC. 19-25 | TUESDAY-FRIDAY

DEC. 19-31 | FRIDAY-THURSDAY Celebrate the Holidays Olympic Valley Celebrate the holidays in the Village at Squaw Valley with Santa visits, carolers, kids games and movies, live music and moonlit snowshoe tours throughout the holiday weeks. Ring in the New Year with dinner and fireworks at High Camp on Dec. 31. | squawalpine.com

DEC. 20 | SATURDAY Holiday Children’s Stories Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Holiday Children’s Stories in the lobby at 5 p.m. | squawcreek.com The Joy of Entertaining Truckee Join Atelier and Restaurant Trokay for an afternoon holiday party where guests will learn the flavor profiles of various cheeses plus sweet and savory pairings that can be made at home. Table décor, flower arrangements and dish choices will also be covered. Participants may imbibe in wine and beer pairings during the workshop. The party starts at noon. $125. | ateliertruckee.com Passholder Appreciation Party Homewood Passholders and the general public are invited to a passholder appreciation party with live music from Rusty Buckets. Dinner and one beer, wine or other beverage are included. $15 adults, $10 kids for non passholders | skihomewood.com Literary Arts & Wine Truckee Join a monthly reading series held the third Sunday of every month at 6:30 at Coffeebar. This is an opportunity for local, regional and visiting writers to share their work and help generate enthusiasm for the craft. | literaryartsandwine.squarespace.com

OUT & ABOUT

Brews for Charity Tahoe City Enjoy brews from Knee Deep Brewing and treats from Chef Erik. The evening benefits The Tahoe City Downtown Association. Meet at 7 p.m. at Moe’s. $10. | brewsforcharity.org

DEC. 22 | TUESDAY Demo Day Norden Soda Springs hosts a Never Summer Demo Day with Never Summer snowboards at the base of Judah Lodge. | sugarbowl.com Cookie Making Workshop Truckee Atelier hosts a cookie making workshop with Restaurant Trokay at noon. Participants will learn how to mix, roll, shape, bake and frost their own batch of Sable Breton cookies. Ingredients are provided and include natural dyed frosting and gluten free options. The workshop is open to kids ages 7 and older. $100. Parents may participate with their children for an additional $40. | ateliertruckee.com

DEC. 23 | WEDNESDAY Family Movies Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Family Movies at 7 p.m. | squawcreek.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

OUT & ABOUT

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9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes. College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday. Take 3, Ride Free.

DIAMOND PEAK (775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April. Police & fire tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

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

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

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

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

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

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE (775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m. Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

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

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

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

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

SUGAR BOWL (530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. High-alpine adventure on 4 distinct peaks with vast and varied terrain.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days. Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

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

Snow Fort Building Competition Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Snow Fort Building Competition from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the ice rink. | squawcreek.com Dessert decorating Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Dessert Decorating in the lobby from 2 to 4 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

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Family snowshoe tour Northstar Grab the kids and join a Family Afternoon Snowshoe Tour for a 3-hour, guided tour for all ages to a historic red caboose set in an alpine meadow for hot chocolate, cookies, and snow play from 1 to 4 p.m. $50, $30 12 and younger, $20 rentals. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

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Skiing with Santa Norden Come meet and ski with Santa at Sugar Bowl from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the bottom of Nob Hill. | sugarbowl.com

Breakfast with Santa Tahoe Donner Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Tahoe Donner Downhill at 10 a.m. | tahoedonner.com

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Torchlight Parade Soda Springs Enjoy the Torchlight Parade, gifts from Santa, cocoa, coffee and photos with Santa at 5 p.m. at the bottom of Nob Hill. | sugarbowl.com

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Holiday sip and paint The Ritz-Carlton and Painted Vine partnered to offer a holiday-inspired evening of painting and sampling wine or champagne. Create a winter masterpiece with step-bystep instruction. Ages 21 and older. $75. | RSVP (530) 562-3035

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Santa and Penguin Pete Incline Village Celebrate the holidays with Santa and Penguin Pete at Diamond Peak. Take a photo and get a candy cane between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | diamondpeak.com

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TERRAIN

TERRAIN PARKS

(530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com

SKIABLE ACRES

SHUTTLE BUS

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Village Station grand opening Soda Springs Celebrate the grand opening of the new Village Station at Royal Gorge from 4 to 6 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers. | royalgorge.com Snowshoe Under The Stars Northstar Tahoe Star Tours hosts guided snowshoe tours with Tony Berendsen featuring a lively science-based talk about the cosmos and poetry reading. Guests of all ages will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered, professional telescopes manufactured by Celestron. Tours are 2 to 2½ hours. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country Center. $43-$61 | northstarcalifornia.com

DEC. 26-27 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Holiday Crafts Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Holiday Crafts in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com Moonlit Snowshoe Tour Alpine Meadows 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 you’ll be served an Alps-inspired menu with dishes like potato cheese soup, chicken cordon bleu and apple strudel. This unique experience is only available for 50 guests and available during select dates during the winter season. | squawalpine.com

DEC. 26-30 | SATURDAY-THURSDAY Family Movies Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Family Movies at 7 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 26-31 | SATURDAY-FRIDAY Ski & Ride with Jonny Moseley Area venues Ski and ride with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley. on a free, 2-hour mountain tour of Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows. If you miss Jonny on the slopes, join him after for après and poster signing. Meet at 7:40 p.m. at the Aerial Tram at Squaw from Dec. 26-28 and 30; at 2 p.m. at Gold Coast Demo Shop at the top of Squaw’s Funitel Dec. 26-28; après from 4 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 27-28 at Olympic House. At Alpine Meadows, at 2 p.m. at Breezeway from Dec. 29-31; and après at 4 p.m. at Last Chair Bar from Dec. 29-31. | squawalpine.com

DEC. 27 | SUNDAY Demo Day Soda Springs Demo the latest cross-country equipment at the Village Station at Royal Gorge. | royalgroge.com

DEC. 27-29 | SUNDAY-TUESDAY Stella Pop Up Dinner Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with an Après Pop Up. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

DEC. 27-30 | SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY Snowshoe Tours Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Sunset Snowshoe Tours at 4:30 p.m. night. $20 per person includes rentals. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 27-31 | SUNDAY-THURSDAY Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. at the Aerial Tram. Access to Shirley Lake and Granite Chief from 8 to 9 a.m. before the general public. Limited space. $29, $19 ages 13 to 22, $12 kids ages 5 to 12; doesn’t include lift ticket. RSVP (800) 403-02066 | squawalpine.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

AUBURN SKI CLUB

Trails 10

(530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

KM 20

Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Biathlon range, ski jumping hills.

Acres 500

BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

CAMP RICHARDSON (530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

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

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Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

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

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

Trails 60 miles

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

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

Trails 24 KM 80 Acres 4,200 Groomed 80 KM

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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(530) 541-4660 x717

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NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

Trails 18

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

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

KM 35 Acres 600 Groomed 35 KM

(530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

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

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ROYAL GORGE

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(530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

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

Acres 7,500

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

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

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

Groomed 200+ KM Trails 9 KM 18 Acres 400 Groomed 18 KM

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

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

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

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(800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

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(530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

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“Our family friend who gave me the recipe, Jesse Yates, passed away today of a massive stroke at age 88. … So a nice tribute to Jesse that they were selected, thank you,” Hughes said after learning of her winning entry. Vanessa Guajardo of Carnelian Bay took 3rd Place with her Unity Cookies, which were packed full of goodies for a wonderful holiday treat. “It’s the cookie you make when you want to please everyone; if that’s ever possible,” she said. The judges were all blown away by another of her entries – the Buche de Noel. The classic French Christmas dessert was the judges’ favorite, but was not eligible for judging in this year’s contest since the contest was limited to holiday goodies that could be eaten with your fingers. >

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Given Guajardo’s entry and interest by other local cooks to enter other desserts, next year we’ll be expanding our contest to include all holiday desserts. And, you’ll find the recipe for the Buche de Noel at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Thank you to all of the delicious entries that we received this year. We look forward to enjoying more delights at the 5th Annual Christmas Cookie & Holiday Dessert Contest in 2016. Happy Holidays!  Thank you to our judges: Alyssa Ganong, Katherine E. Hill and Mael Passanesi.

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DEC. 28 | MONDAY Avalanche Education Norden Backcountry Adventure Center hosts a Avalanche Education Session at 4:30 p.m. in Village Hall. | RSVP (530) 426-6721 Farm to Table dinner Olympic Valley Farm-to-Table dinner and a movie in collaboration with the Tahoe Food Hub and other local farmers features a four-course, family style meal. The event is capped with an all-ages movie for the kids to enjoy in comfortable seating while the parents sit back and enjoy dessert and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. at Squaw Valley. | RSVP squawalpine.com

DEC. 29 | TUESDAY

Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus will be spending the holiday at Tahoe and Truckee’s local ski resorts visiting, skiing, sledding and have a jolly good time with kids of all ages. As well, look for special events to spend extra time with Old Saint Nick including breakfast with Santa, photos and letters to Santa and more at the local resorts. See Events in this issue for details.

Skating on thick ice Ages 13 and older can learn the sport of ice dancing at Truckee Ice Rink and partners are not required to attend. Learn basic steps to Canasta Tango or Dutch Waltz and get a great workout to music. Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in three sessions: Dec. 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; and Feb. 6, 13, 20. Fees are $32 per session or $14 for drop ins. | (530) 5877720 or tdrpd.org

Join ASC’s winter sports programs Auburn Ski Club is currently accepting enrollment for the upcoming winter sports season for ages 4 to 18. The Super Sliders cross-country program is for 4 year olds and the Cisco Kids downhill skiing program is for 6 year olds. Junior teams and season-long programs are also offered in snowboarding, biathlon and alpine gate training for racers. For intermediate skiers ages 10 to 15, there is the All Mt. Devo team that explores the mountain, terrain parks and builds skiing skills. Cross-country skiers, ages 9 to 18, can join the Sonics team or the Devo/Comp team for fitness and training for competitions. The ASC programs are open to everyone. Throughout the season, clinics and activities for the family are based at the club’s Training Center on Donner Summit at Boreal Mt. Resort. | (530) 426 3313 or auburnskiclub.org

Diamond Peak Ski Area. The second session is from Jan. 18 to Feb. 19. Skis with NNN bindings are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must provide their own boots and poles. | (775) 832-1310

Time spent at camp is EPIC EPIC Base Camp for Grades K through 5 is being offered by Incline Recreation Center. Experienced and responsible staff will lead campers on numerous adventures, which include swimming, arts and crafts, games and more from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp dates are from Dec 21 to 23, Dec 28 to 30, Feb. 16, 2016 to 19 and April 4 to 8. | (775) 832-1310

Cookie making for the holidays Atelier and Trokay Restaurant offer Kids’ Cookie Making on Dec. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Restaurant Trokay. During this 2½-hour lesson, participants will learn how to mix, roll out and shape, bake and frost a batch of Sablé Breton cookies. All materials will be provided for the class including natural dyed frosting and gluten-free cookie options. Everyone will leave with a holiday tin full of his or her cookies. This workshop is open to ages 7 and older. Parents or guardians can participate with their child and enjoy an adult, holiday-themed beverage for an additional fee. | ateliertruckee.com

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An after-school Nordic ski program, based on the ski play model used in Bill Koch league programs in New England begins this winter. The 10-week program for entry-level students ages 10 to 14 meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45 to 5 p.m. The primary location is on groomed ski trails at Incline Meadows XC; alternate locations include Tahoe Vista/NTPUD trails and

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

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Snowshoe Under The Stars Northstar Tahoe Star Tours hosts guided snowshoe tours with Tony Berendsen featuring a lively science-based talk about the cosmos and poetry reading. Guests of all ages will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered, professional telescopes manufactured by Celestron. Tours are 2 to 2½ hours. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country Center. $43-$61. | northstarcalifornia.com

DEC. 30 | WEDNESDAY Farm to Table dinner Olympic Valley Farm-to-Table dinner and a movie in collaboration with the Tahoe Food Hub and other local farmers features a four-course, family style meal. The event is capped with an all-ages movie for the kids to enjoy in comfortable seating while the parents sit back and enjoy dessert and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. at Squaw Valley. | RSVP squawalpine.com.

DEC. 31 | THURSDAY

New Year’s Eve celebrations Olympic Valley The Resort at Squaw Creek rings in the New Year with three celebrations. The New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration is tailored to the 21 and older crowd while Kid’s Night Out is geared toward children ages 4 to 12 and the Teen’s Night Out focuses on ages 13 to 20. Each party features dinner, live music, party favors and entertainment. Tickets $40 for children and teens, $75 for adults, $100 for one adult and one child. | RSVP (530) 581-6610 Dine at High Camp Olympic Valley After a day on the slopes head to the Village Events Plaza Stage for après and live music with Chi McClean from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a New Year’s Eve dinner at High Camp from 6 to 9 p.m. The festivities really begin with a fireworks exhibition in The Village at 7 p.m. followed by a late-night party at the Olympic House from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. | squawalpine.com New Year’s Eve celebrations Northstar The Ritz-Carlton hosts a buffet of seasonal delights followed by an evening of live music, ice skating and fireworks to ring in the New Year in the Village at Northstar at 9 p.m. Afterwards enjoy music and dancing in The Living Room. | ritz-carlton.com New Year’s Eve Party West Shore The West Shore cafe hosts its annual New Year’s Eve party with live music by Ike and Martin and a four-course meal followed by a champagne toast at midnight. | RSVP (530) 525-5200 Mountain Table Dinner Northstar The Mountain Table Dinner Series offers a unique dining experience in the Zephyr Lodge on select dates this season. Each dinner will feature a winery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. Seating for all dinners will be family style with live music. | northstarcalifornia.com

Snowcat, torchlight parades Mount Rose Enjoy après at Mt. Rose before heading into town for dinner. A snowcat parade kicks off the festivities at 4:45 p.m. followed by a kids torchlight parade at 5:30 and a fireworks show at 5:50 p.m. | skirose.com

Fire & Ice Eve Northstar Ring in the New Year with live music, ice skating and roasting s’mores by the fire at Northstar Resort. Enjoy a fireworks exhibition and fun with the whole family. | northstarcalifornia.com

Bring the glitter to the mountain Homewood Start the New Year’s celebration off at Homewood Mountain Resort by dressing up in your most glamorous outfit to receive discounts in the North Lodge from 3 to 5 p.m. and enjoy an afternoon performance by Tahoe Flow Arts Studio starting at 4 p.m. with a breathtaking performance featuring acro-yoga and hula hooping acrobatics. | skihomewood.com.

New Year’s Eve Stella Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $227 | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Sunset Snowshoe Tour Tahoe Donner This scenic snowshoe hike meets at Trout Creek Recreation Center and the tour will go from 4 to 5:30 p.m. | RSVP tahoedonner.com Torches at Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Kids ages 10 and older who can ski intermediate runs unassisted are invited to participate in the annual Torchlight Parade at Tahoe Donner at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy a DJ and snacks before the parade. | tahoedonner.com

Live music, parties & fireworks Area venues Ring in the New Year with live music, fireworks shows, cruises on Lake Tahoe and more celebrations around the Tahoe and Truckee region. Make dinner reservations in advance at your favorite restaurant, book a night out on the town (including that room to party late), and take in a fireworks celebration to welcome 2016. See “Ring in the New Year” in The Music Scene in this edition for celebrations.

December 17-30, 2015

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BIRTH OF A SKI RESORT B Y WA R R E N M I L L E R

was lucky to witness the growth of skiing from less than 15 chairlifts in America to more than 400 ski resorts in America today. It is important to note, however, that less than 30 years ago, there were just more than 1,200 ski areas, but with insurance and federal regulations, many of them had to close. Those were the areas I called kindergartens of skiing as those little mom and pop areas where nearly all of us learned to ski. We’d come up with our sack lunches and rapidly cooling cocoa in Thermos. Many, many more families skied back then and with hand-me downs and sack lunches, they could. I got to ski at many of them before their first chairlift was put in. Others I filmed their first winter of operation and others I just read about until I could get there with my camera and document its beginnings.

“We quickly decided that the food was bad, skiing was terrible and there were a lot better ski resorts to go to.” When I skied at Badger Pass in Yosemite in 1946 I met a young ski racer whose father was the president of the bank in Merced. He had bought the U.S. Forest Service lease for what became the Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. He offered me a job running one of the two rope tows and I could live at the Snowbowl and go to school nearby. I dragged my surfing and skiing buddy, Ward Baker, along on this adventure that only lasted about two weeks. It turned out that hill that the two rope tows were on were flat. The accommodations were good but the owners cooked our meals and it was potatoes three meals a day. We quickly decided that the food was bad, skiing was terrible and there were a lot better ski resorts to go to. We skied in Aspen the first winter their chairlift was running. Lift tickets were $4 a day and vacant lots as low as $10 each. It was near the end of the season and we were out of cash to buy a lift ticket so we had to climb the mountain so buying real estate never entered our minds, which, of course, was another mistake. In the 1950s and 60s, I was lucky enough to be hired to take movies at quite a few potential ski resorts and take most of my payment in real estate. I priced the real estate at just what the developer had paid for it originally. Those resorts included Alpenetal, Alpine Meadows, Telluride, plus many other resorts in the East, to raise money for their expansion.

More often than not I divided my film into two versions. One segment for my feature-length ski film and the other segment into a 10- or 15-minute commercial film for television or ski clubs showing anywhere they could get the film on the screen in front of viewers. This offered a lot of opportunities, of course. The first year Vail was operational, I could have bought a $10,000 vacant lot right in the middle of the village. You received two free lifetime lift passes with the lot. That would be hard to figure a price on today. Some of those early ski resorts were built on mountains that tested skiers of the 1930s and early 40s, but today are hardly a beginning ski area because of new equipment, ski technique development and the skiers search for more freedom. Unfortunately, the U.S. Forest Service and the tree huggers have most of the land in America tied up so that in my lifetime I will not see another major ski resort built. I took my first ski photo in 1940 with a black and white plastic camera. Starting in November 1949, I produced 55 feature-length ski films that were exhibited worldwide and about 600 other films for marketing purposes for different clients. Almost every year I heard about a new ski resort somewhere, so I would try to include it in a subsequent film. By the time I retired, it was just a matter of selecting which resorts to film because of what was new and excitingly different about them. After all, skiers can only do two or three things on skis or a snowboard. They can turn right, turn left or go straight. Well, maybe four things; you can sell them. I did my best to expose the scenery, the culture and the special reasons for my viewers to visit that particular resort because it offered a lot of other things besides just turning right and left. Almost any job that you do in a city is available today at the bigger ski resorts. The obvious jobs are just not limited to lift loading, ski patrolling and teaching skiing anymore. But there are many other positions where people are in offices running computers, doing the marketing, doing the accounting for many small businesses that cook the food or shovel the snow, etc. The list is endless. Even at our small resort at the Yellowstone Club we have 750 employees. In 1936, when Sun Valley, Idaho, opened it set the standard for destination ski resorts in North America for all time. No matter where I traveled in all those years, I always compared the resort I was filming with Sun Valley and Sun Valley always came out on top. We need to get the kindergarten ski areas back in operation; all we need to have is a chairlift with a lunchroom in which to eat sack lunches. 

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snow arriving in Tahoe, W ithskiingtheisdeep always option. But what if you and the kids want to take a day off from skiing? Here are 10 surefire ways to keep children happy without skis:

Woodward Tahoe Located at the base of Boreal Mountain Resort on Donner Summit, Woodward is a large indoors facility housing trampolines, a floor exercise area, concrete skate park and a wood pump track with ramps and jumps designed for skiers, snowboarders and bikers to fly into foam pits. It is designed to be both a training center for athletes, and a place for first timers to have some fun jumping and flying indoors. | woodwardtahoe.com

Tahoe Tree Top Adventure Park A series of courses high in the air allow climbers to go from treetop to treetop via a series of fun bridges and zip lines. The Flying Squirrel courses give kids 5 and older a chance to fly, while the rest of the park will put both teens and adults to the test. | northtahoeadventures.com

Ice skating Rinks are available at the Resort at Squaw Creek, High Camp in Squaw Valley, The Village at Northstar and the Truckee Regional Park in Truckee. Not only is ice skating a fun way for the whole family to get out and exercise, but you should be able to find hot chocolate and s’mores in the vicinity afterwards.

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Housed in a former school, 3 miles south of Tahoe City, the facility includes a gymnasium for basketball, pool tables, playgrounds, athletic fields, indoor batting cage, board games, meeting rooms, WiFi, movie rooms and all at a reasonable price of $2 per person. | tahoecitypud.com

The museum, currently located next to Homewood Ski Area, is in the process of relocating to the outskirts of Tahoe City in the former Tahoe Tree Company building on Granlibakken Road, with a new exhibit on display at the Tahoe City location. The museum includes examples of ancient vessels and the fascinating history of boating at Tahoe. A children’s room introduces kids to the basics of boating, as well as providing the opportunity to color and put together boating books. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org.

Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema Located in The Cobblestone in the center of Tahoe City, the Art Haus is the place to catch movies, dance performances and all sorts of other productions, which are often geared toward kids. | tahoearthauscinema.com

Bowl Incline A 16-lane bowling alley with bumpers and lightweight bowling balls for the children. A great place for a birthday party or to escape a rainy day. (See the ad in this edition for a coupon.) | bowlincline.com

KidZone Museum A nonprofit facility dedicated to kids learning and having fun in Truckee. Exhibits include Take Flight, where kids can fly to South America and sample the tastes and smells of Peru, a baby zone for the under-18-month crowd, hands on science in Exploration stations, an art studio and a play structure. | kidzonemusuem.org

Snowshoe Easy hikes for kids include Tahoe Meadows on the Mt. Rose Highway, Page Meadows on the West Shore or Sagehen Creek north of Truckee. Or, just let the kids stretch out their legs on the lakeside bike trail in Tahoe City after conquering the playground. See Events in this issue for guided snowshoe hikes.

Tubing and sledding Nothing says family like the whole gang getting the whits scared out of them by flying down a hill on a tube or sled. Favorite spots include the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park on the grounds of the Tahoe City Golf Course, Soda Springs on Donner Summit, Granlibakken outside of Tahoe City, and the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista. And, check out the local ski resorts that also offer tubing and sledding (see Activities in this issue).

Nevada Discovery Museum Take a trip to Reno for some fun, family based learning. Exhibits include the Inside-Out Anatomy, Cloud Chamber, Truckee River, Nevada Stories, Tool Shop, DaVinci Corner, Under the stars and Lab Smithsonian. It’s all geared toward children getting an education while they think they are just having fun. | nvdm.org 

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

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

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558 South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

HOMEWOOD

(530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

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

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

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

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

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

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Headwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

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Decorate cookies with the kids Atelier and Trokay Restaurant is offering a Kids’ Cookie Making on Dec. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Restaurant Trokay. During this 2½-hour lesson, participants will learn how to mix, roll out and shape, bake and frost a batch of Sablé Breton cookies. All materials will be provided for the class including natural dyed frosting and gluten-free cookie options. Everyone will leave with a holiday tin full of his or her cookies. This workshop is open to ages 7 and older. Parents or guardians can participate with their child and enjoy an adult, holiday-themed beverage for an additional fee. As well, a workshop on Joy of Entertaining will be offered on Dec. 20. See Tasty Tidbits in this issue for details. | ateliertruckee.com

New photographic history book released “Lake Tahoe Through Time,” by Carol A. Jensen, an illustrated color history of Lake Tahoe has been released featuring more than 190 old and new comparative photographs showing how the region has changed through the centuries. Since the invention of the camera, visitors have been capturing Lake Tahoe’s many faces: from a Washoe paradise, to a timber resource, to a modern-day resort retreat. Jensen is a member of the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society and Lake Tahoe Maritime Museum. She has been collecting and documenting the history of the region for many years; her work can be seen at the Gatekeeper’s Museum. The book is published by Fonthill Media. | (843) 8107742 or ronaldjscully@outlook.com

Workshop for the visionary “Make Your Vision a Reality” workshop with Tina Lensing is Dec. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at For Goodness Sake. This workshop will help participants set realistic goals, explore barriers and act toward visions. The suggested donation is $20. | goodnesssake.org

Donate to community needs North Tahoe Business Association is asking for contributions to the Winter Warmth and Wellness Drive. Donations can be in the form of cash or checks, gift cards, new or lightly used winter clothing for all ages and sizes, personal care items, household/laundry items and pet food/ treats. Donations can be brought to the North Tahoe Event Center anytime before Dec. 19. Items will be distributed on Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers are welcome, as well. | (775) 230-1066 or winterwarmthandwellness@gmail.com

The rink is ready for use

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers two league sports at the Truckee Ice Rink. Adult Broomball will

run from December to March on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 10 p.m. All broomball players, 18 and older, experienced or not, are invited to play. The brooms and pucks will be provided; participants must provide their own helmet, snow boots or broomball shoes and safety gear. Teams must have at least six players to sign up. Adult Small Rink Hockey Leagues will run through February. Teams play fast-paced, no-contact games of 4 on 4. Halves are 20 minutes each, three games per night and the ice will be cut between games. Participants must have their own equipment. On Sundays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. participants can practice and organize teams. B League teams will play on Thursdays and C League teams will play on Wednesdays; games times are 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Ages 13 and older can learn the Sport of Ice Dancing at Truckee Ice Rink and partners are not required to attend. Learn basic steps to Canasta Tango or Dutch Waltz and get a great workout to music. Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in three sessions: Dec. 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; and Feb. 6, 13, 20. | tdrpd.org

Skiing for Schools discounts available Participating resorts in 2016 Skiing for Schools are offering skiers and snowboarders special discounted lift tickets and the opportunity to support education. The proceeds go directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational opportunities for local students. Downhill ski tickets are available in advance at Tahoe Dave’s in Truckee, Kings Beach and Tahoe City. Cross-country ski passes are available in advance at Paco’s in Truckee and Alpenglow in Tahoe City. A limited supply of tickets will be sold on a first-come, first served basis and will not be available at the resorts. Tickets are not refundable. A list of participating resorts and lift tickets prices are on the Web site. | (530) 550-7984 or exined.org/skiing-schools

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is selling Christmas tree permits for $10 each with a limit of two permits per family. Permits must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of trees in designated cutting areas. They are available until noon on Dec. 24, but could sell out before then. The last day to cut a tree is Dec. 25. On the South Shore, permits will be sold at the Forest Supervisor’s office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (530) 543-2694. On the North Shore, permits will be sold at the Incline Village Forest Service office Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (775) 831-0914. Maps to designated cutting areas are provided. In support of Every Kid in a Park, the Forest Service will offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth-grade students who present a valid paper voucher or durable Every Kid in a Park pass. Fourth-grade students must obtain the paper voucher online, present the printed voucher in person along with a parent or guardian to a Forest Service office and participate in the cutting of the Christmas tree. | fs.uda.gov

Holiday gift-giving program Incline Village General Improvement District Senior Programs announces its annual holiday gift-giving program. Gifts may include a Raley’s gift card or items that have been placed on a wish list, such as warm pajamas or snow boots. Last year, 35 seniors in Incline Village benefitted. Seniors who are living alone or are in need are included in the program that is not based on financial need. Its success depends on the generosity of the community and businesses. Donors and recipients are anonymous: presents are collected and distributed by staff members. Contact the IVGID Senior Programs if you are interested in getting involved or making a donation. | (775) 832-1310

Out with the old, up with the new Truckee Donner Public Utility District will swap out old, incandescent holiday lights for energy-efficient LED holiday lights free of charge. The program for swapping out lights will continue during regular business hours at the TDPUD office on Donner Pass Road. Customers should bring in a copy of their current TDPUD electric bill along with up to three strands of old incandescent holiday lights. The TDPUD will replace them with a choice of up to 60 feet of warm white or multicolor LED lights. These energy-efficient holiday lights can save between 80 and 98 percent on energy costs versus the old-style incandescent lights. This program is only available while supplies last. | (530) 582-3931 or tdpud.org

December 17-30, 2015

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There are several marked routes with about 110 miles of groomed trails. Marked snowmobile 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. Most trails are groomed. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, about 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89.

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Intermediate to advance On Mount Rose above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where snowmobilers can enjoy the back country. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends, so visit during the week. Snowmobiling is allowed on the north side of Highway 431 only from the staging area to service road 051. Follow this road northwest to the 1,000-acre riding area.

BLACKWOOD CANYON Intermediate 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. 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, some steep bowls and many roads.

CABIN CREEK TRAIL Intermediate

A marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road off Highway 89 south of Truckee. Turn onto Cabin Creek and look for the unmarked trailhead 1 mile from the highway. Enjoy gentle, rolling slopes. Parking is limited.

Truckee

MARTIS PEAK

Intermediate to advanced 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.

Take Highway 89 north of Truckee. Various launching sites are along the road at Prosser Lake, Hobart Mills, etc. A large Sno-Park is about 14 miles north of Interstate 80 at Little Truckee Summit. Groomed roads lead to hundreds of miles

of back country. Access to Basset’s Station on Highway 49 for lunch and gas (30 miles), Mount Lola at 10,300 ft., Webber Lake trail system, ridges at Independence Lake and more. From Prosser, go east or west of Highway 89 to open areas. Sno-Park permit required.*

Cisco Grove RATTLESNAKE Easy to advanced

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. Sno-Park permit required.*

Highway 49 YUBA PASS AREA Easy to advanced

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. Snowmobilers can head north on the trail 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.*

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

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

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAK LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

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

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

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

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

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

North Shore BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

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

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LEVEL: Easy to moderate

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

West Shore BLACKWOOD CANYON

LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy

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

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic crosscountry trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake Tahoe TAYLOR CREEK

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

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

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

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

El Niño ‘8 3 | A M o n s t e r W i n t e r, P a r t I I I “Now I know what it’s like to be a dog.” During late January and February, all of the statistical indicators of El Niño started to decline. Water temperatures dropped 9 degrees and equatorial wind directions were beginning to shift back to normal. NOAA announced that observations indicated that “this El Niño event may have passed its peak.” But scientists were fooled when sea surface temperatures inexplicably surged upward.

“By the end of end of February, more than 44 feet of snow had fallen on Donner Pass; the snowpack there was 15 feet deep. Nearby Sugar Bowl was closing in on 30 feet.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part I & II may be found at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

S Coast to see what El Niño has in store

Southern Pacific employee’s home at Donner Pass, circa April 1983 | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

uspense is building across the West

for Tahoe this winter. According to at least one metric, this El Niño is already the strongest one of record since reliable data collection began in 1950. Officials are warning of floods and mudslides in Southern California, while Tahoe Sierra resort operators and snow-starved skiers and riders are dreaming of endless powder days. Odds are good that we’ll get both.

Excerpted from “Snowbound:

Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra” set for publication in February 2016.

Strong El Niño’s like the one brewing in the Pacific now pump enormous amounts of heat and moisture into the lower atmosphere through evaporation. The process provides fuel to the atmospheric heat engine, speeds up tropical jet stream winds and provides the raw material for increased storminess and rainfall, particularly in the Western Hemisphere. The winters of 1983 and 1998 have been the only two seasons to date that were driven by rare very strong El Niño conditions. But as I write this, the current ENSO event has already exceeded those years by at least one water temperature metric. Both winters were exceptional when it came to snowfall and precipitation in Northern California, but 1982-83 proved to be a monster. Just for comparison, the Donner Pass snowpack was 11 feet deep on Christmas Day. By New Year’s Day, mountain highways were clear for everyone to enjoy some of the best early season ski conditions in memory. Alpine Meadows reported a base of 10 to 15 feet while the Sugar Bowl ski area boasted 12 to 18 feet of white gold. A strong ridge of high pressure domi26

nated for the first half of January, blocking the active Pacific storm track. Sunny days and warmer temperatures gave locals hope that the fierce storms had abated. But heavy snow returned during the third week of the month, dashing all hopes for some relief. At South Lake Tahoe, movie actors Robin Williams and Walter Matthau, along with country singer Jerry Reed, were trying to finish up scenes for the comedy flick, “The Survivors,” directed by Michael Ritchie. “The Survivors” was supposed to have been filmed in Vermont, but a lack of snow there brought them to Lake Tahoe where four major storms blasted the film crew over six weeks. Deep snow covered the ground at Camp Richardson where scenes were being shot. In his role as an unemployed man, Williams wore khaki attire that quickly got wet in the snow. As heavy snow continued to fall during the shoot, the comedian muttered,

As February transitioned into March, the weather turned from bad to worse as a series of vigorous cold fronts slammed Northern California. A deep, low-pressure cell stalled 300 miles west of San Francisco, which funneled a flow of moist, unstable air across California from Feb. 25 to March 3. With a low freezing level between 4,000 and 5,000 feet, the Sierra Nevada was buried with snow. Twin Lakes (south of Lake Tahoe) reported 12 feet of new snow with another 11 feet added to Echo Summit’s tally above South Lake Tahoe. Up to 9 feet fell in the upper elevations around Lake Tahoe. By the end of end of February, more than 44 feet of snow had fallen on Donner Pass; the snowpack there was 15 feet deep. Nearby Sugar Bowl was closing in on 30 feet. Resort managers were frustrated, however, because the persistent bad weather, high winds and hazardous driving conditions were keeping skiers away from the slopes. At South Lake Tahoe near Kyburz on Highway 50, a series of massive mudslides ripped down the mountainside, burying the roadway and temporarily plugging the nearby South Fork of the American River. The wall of earth, boulders and trees up to 3 feet thick blocked the road, the main

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route for tourists driving from Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe. One Department of Transportation heavy equipment operator at the scene said, “I’ve never seen anything anywhere near this big and I’ve lived here all my life. There’s a mountain in that slide. I can’t imagine how we’ll clean it up.” Engineers projected that the road would remain closed until after Memorial Day weekend. Incredible as it may seem, March turned out to be the biggest snow month of the winter. Mid-month an atmospheric river of subtropical moisture surged into the state. When snow levels rose to 7,000 feet, the sloppy mixture of rain and snow added even more weight to overloaded structures in the mountains. North Lake Tahoe applied for disaster aid after it was determined that scores of homes and businesses had suffered extensive damage in snow-clobbered communities like Alpine Meadows and the Serene Lakes area near Donner Pass. County Supervisor Larry Sevison represented the Sierra district. He said, “I’ve lived here for 25 years, and this is about as bad as I’ve seen it. It’s the density of the snow that’s causing the problems; it’s so much heavier than it’s ever been.” On the last day of March 1983, 65 inches of snow fell at Twin Lakes (south of Lake Tahoe) in a 24-hour period. The total was 2 inches shy of the 67 inches that fell the year before on Jan. 4 and 5, 1982, at Echo Summit. That dynamic snow burst at Echo Summit in 1982 still ranks as second greatest 24-hour snowfall recorded in the United States. On Jan. 1, 1997, Squaw Valley reported 68 inches in 24 hours, but measurements from resorts are usually not included in official statistics. During March, Norden picked up another 13 feet of snow as did Twin Lakes. At Donner Pass, the snow depth was 18 feet on March 28. Everyone had had enough, but the Storm King was far from done. Stay tuned.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

DONNER SUMMIT TURNS Donner Summit ski instructor Larry Gratz Powers making parallel turns in 1935. In the 1930s, European ski instructors imported a new, dynamic parallel turning style known as the Arlberg technique. Skis got shorter and easier to turn, bindings improved and uphill rope tow systems lured skiers who wanted lots of turns and downhill runs.

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

December 17-30, 2015

H O L I D A Y

WORSHIP SERVICES BAPTIST

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First Baptist of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Sunday services at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship. Sunday School & nursery offered during worship. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Pastor Scott Capshaw. (530) 583-7458 or (530) 5233095, tahoeministries.com.

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

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

CATHOLIC Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 10930 Alder Drive, Truckee. Saturday vigils at 5 p.m. in English and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish. Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. in English. Monday, Tuesday & Friday Mass at 8 a.m. Holy Hour with Benediction Friday 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass is at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Spanish. Midnight mass in English. Christmas Day mass at 9 a.m. Father Vincent Juan. (530) 587-3595, assumptiontruckee.com. Corpus Christi, 905 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Saturday Vigil at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 & 10 a.m., & 9 a.m. ( July 6-Aug. 31) at Marie Sluchack Community Park, Tahoma. Mass Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Confession Saturday 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent after 8:30 a.m. mass. Family Mass at 4 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. on Dec. 25. New Year’s Day Mass at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Robert E. Brooks. (530) 583-4409, corpuschristitahoe.org. Our Lady of the Lake (Mission Church of Assumption of the BVM), 8263 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. Sunday Mass in English May 1-Oct. 31 at 11:30 a.m. & Nov. 1-April 30 at 4 p.m. Sunday Mass in Spanish yearround at 6 p.m. Thursday bilingual Mass 8 a.m. Confessions Sunday May 1-Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., Nov. 1-April 30 at 3:30 p.m., & year-round at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at 7:30 p.m. in Spanish and 10 p.m. in English. Christmas Day services at 11:30 a.m. in Spanish and 1:30 p.m. in English. Father Vincent Juan. (530) 587-3595, assumptiontruckee.com. Queen of the Snows, 1550 Squaw Valley Road, Squaw Valley. Sunday Mass at noon. Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. ( July 6-Aug. 31) at Marie Sluchack Community Park, Tahoma. Mass Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi. Confession Sat. 4:30 p.m. or by appointment at Corpus Christi. Christmas Mass at noon. The Rev. Robert E. Brooks. (530) 583-4409, corpuschristi-tahoe.org. St. Francis of Assisi, 701 Mount Rose Highway/State Route 431, Incline Village. Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9 & 11 a.m., & at 5 p.m. in Spanish. Weekday Mass Tues.-Fri. at 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. and upon request. Christmas Eve Children’s Mass 5 p.m., Midnight Mass. Christmas Mass at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. In Spanish at 5 p.m. Father William Nadeau. (775) 831-0490, saintfrancisatincline.org.

Church on the Lake, 7000 Latone Ave., Tahoe Vista, at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation building. Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastors Marty Chamberlain & Ken Kasterko. (530) 5469078, tahoechurchonthelake.org. Cornerstone Community Church (formerly LifePoint Church), 300 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Brett Franklin. (775) 298-7101, cornerstonecommunity.net. New Life Foursquare Church, 918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday service 10 a.m. (nursery & Sunday School provided). Pastors John R. and Ruby E. Cole. (775) 8315030, nsfclt@aol.com. Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva, 918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village. Servicio Domingo al mediodia (12). Pastors John R. y Ruby E. Cole. (775) 831-5030, icvnlt@aol.com. Sierra Bible Church, 11460 Brockway Road, Truckee. Sunday service at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., & 6 p.m. Junior High & Senior High Youth on Wednesdays at 5:30 & 7:15 p.m., respectively. Pastor Wayne Hoag. (530) 5876025, sbctruckee.com. Squaw Valley Chapel, 444 Squaw Peak Road (behind Tram). Sunday Services at 10 a.m. Affiliated with United Church of Christ in partnership with Disciples of Christ. Historic chapel built for 1960 Winter Olympics. Christmas Eve services are at 4 and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 24. Enjoy carols, scripture and candle lighting at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Art Domingue. (408) 7816447, squawvalleychapel.org. Tahoe Faith Fellowship, at Tahoe City Community Center, Fairway Drive. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Home fellowship & other services during the week. Pastors Bill & Betty Ransom. (530) 583-3977, tahoefaithfellowship.org. Tahoe Forest Church, 10315 Hirschdale Road, Truckee. Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday service 10 a.m. High School Youth Group Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Junior High Youth Group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Holiday services are at 6 & 8 p.m. on Dec. 24. Pastor Mike Sampson. (530) 587-7725, tahoeforestchurch.org. Truckee Christian Center, 11556 Brockway Road, Truckee. Worship & Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastors Jerry & Lynda Burks. (530) 587-4638, truckeechristiancenter.org. Truckee North Tahoe Church of Christ, 11662 Hope Court off Brockway, Truckee, inside Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church. Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (530) 587-4551 or 1615.

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

Church of the Mountains, 10079 Church Street, Truckee. Sunday service at 9 a.m. Sunday school & infant care offered. Women’s Bible Study Monday at 10:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Thursday at 6:30 a.m. Contemplative Prayer on Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30-8:10 a.m. Pastors Donna Farrell & Allison Mattocks. (530) 5874407, churchofthemountains.com.

EPISCOPAL St. Nicholas, 855 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. (services are pet friendly; well-behaved pets only) with coffee hour after. Worship in historic Chapel of the Transfiguration June to August. Contemplative Prayer Wednesday at 9 a.m. Christmas services are at 5, 9 and 11:15 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. on Dec. 25. The Rev. Dr. Jenni Liem is Vicar. (530) 583-4713, stnicksepiscopal.org. St. Patrick’s, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services are 8 & 10 a.m. Sunday forum 9 a.m. Godly Play for preschoolers and gradeschool kids Sunday at 10 a.m. A Course of Miracles on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Healing service, a 12-step Eucharist, the first Wednesday of the month at 5; Interfaith Prayer & Quieting all other Wednesdays. Lectio Divina on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. Christmas Eve services begin at 5:30 p.m. with a Christmas Pageant. Carol singing at 9:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist at 10 p.m. Christmas Day services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Eric Heidecker is Priest in Charge. (775) 8311418, tahoeepiscopal.org.

JEHOVAH WITNESSES Kingdom Hall, 3005 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday at 1 p.m. in English Bible Discourse & Watch Tower, and 10 a.m. in Spanish Bible Discourse & Watch Tower. Tuesday Bible Study & Service Meeting 7 p.m. in English. Wednesday Spanish Bible Study & Service Meeting 7 p.m. (530) 581-0122. Kingdom Hall, 10155 Smith St., Truckee. Bible study, school & service meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Talk & Watch Tower Sunday at 10 a.m. (530) 214-8033.

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

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

LUTHERAN Christ the King, 3125 N. Lake Blvd., Dollar Hill, Tahoe City. Sunday worship & Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Bible study weekly. Christmas services are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, and 10 a.m. on Dec. 25. Pastor Chip Larson. (530) 583-1222, ctktahoe.net. Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, at Tahoe Truckee Unified School district offices, behind the fire station, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Sunday worship & Sunday school at 9 a.m. Family service at 5 p.m. and Candlelight Service at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 24. Rev. Scott Trevitchick, lead pastor, and Rev. Joanie Tankersley, associate pastor. (530) 582-4243, tlpc.org.

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

NONDENOMINATIONAL Tahoe Resort Ministries, weekly Sunday services at 2 p.m. at local ski resorts from Dec. 20 to March 27 Easter Sunday. Services are 15 to 20 minutes. Services at Squaw Valley, top of Big Blue Express. Alpine Meadows, top of Roundhouse. Northstar, top of Vista Express. Homewood Mountain Resort, top of Madden. Diamond Peak, top of Lakeview Quad. Mt. Rose, top of Lakeview. Sierra-at-Tahoe, top of Grandview. Dress warm. Candlelight Christmas Eve services at 4 p.m. at the Conference Center in the Village at Northstar, and 5:30 and 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Tahoe City. Debbie Wohler. (530) 448-9359, tahoeministries.com.

PRESBYTERIAN Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, at Tahoe Truckee Unified School district offices, behind the fire station, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Sunday worship & Sunday school at 9 a.m. Rev. Scott Trevitchick, lead pastor, and Rev. Joanie Tankersley, associate pastor. (530) 582-4243, http://tlpc.org. The Village Church, Mt. Rose Highway, 736 McCourry Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services at 8 (traditional) & 10 a.m. (blended), Youth Sunday school & childcare at 10 a.m. service. Summer worship in the Chapel in the Pines from 4th of July weekend to Labor Day weekend at 10 a.m. Youth ministry on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. & Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pastor Jeff Ogden. (775) 831-0784, thevillagechurchnv.org.

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee, 700 N. Lake Blvd., at Tahoe City Marina. Sunday Celebration & Youth Church at 10 a.m. Childcare provided. Meditation centering service at 9:25 a.m. Rev. Liz Luoma. (530) 581-5117, tahoecsl.org.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church, 11662 Hope Court off Brockway, Truckee. Bible Study Saturdays at 10 a.m. with services at 11:05 a.m. followed by lunch. Pastor Harold Barcelo. (530) 587-5067 or truckee22. adventistchurchconnect.org. Worship service listings are available online yearround at thetahoeweekly.com.

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Create personal holiday supplies The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will join with Atelier to offer holiday workshops for kids and adults. On Dec. 19, participants can make handmade holiday cards through collage and stamping techniques. All supplies are included for the workshop. | ateliertruckee.com

Experience Greenland adventure

Art center seeks donations

By Keoki Flagg For a long time I have explored “Dog” to better understand “Mountain.” Living in the moment is what our dogs do so well, so naturally. Yet, along with us humans, the modern dog has evolved and been modernized into its domesticated, newly privileged state. Dogs now have coveted roles in our families. What they eat, where they sleep, how they are groomed, even what they wear reflects their journey away from natural instinctive living to socialization. The Greenland Husky is a purebred creature still living on the edge of wild. They live outside, exposed to the extremes of snow, ice and cold, dependent on their

to be hitched to a sled. These incredible beasts seemingly live for one purpose, to run; they are bred to drag a sled; it is their passion, their raison d’être. Harnessed by tethers of equal length, the Huskies drag incredibly heavy sleds as if they were weightless, shifting and jockeying for position with amped up voices and joyful smiles. They run in a pack as if nothing else in the world matters and there is no other time than now.

Harnessed and ready to run, these Greenlandic Huskys frolicked and played with each other like kids having the time of their life. Pulling a sled is what they live for ... It is what they know. With the thick white coat, they were one with this wild, wintry land. | Keoki Flagg

fjord where we piled in and cozied up to fend off the cold, only to be awakened in the middle of the night to experience the elusive celestial aurora borealis. The days were sunny and surprisingly warm as we laid down zigzagging skin tracks to beautiful summits and incredible views. Our descents rewarded us with epic face shots in deep arctic powder. And then there was the joyful afternoon we spent being dragged by the doggies, flying and laughing along a wild, timeless moveable feast for the senses and, as is the case with almost all great adventures, ending too soon, leaving us begging for more.

IMAGE DEBUT & PRESENTATION Ice Axe guide Brennan Lagasse leads the group up another incredible chute and the promise of another round of pristine arctic powder turns. Far below the frozen fjord shows signs of the rising temperature and the rising tide. | Keoki Flagg

human handler to survive, but they are still more wild, more driven by instinct, more a pack than pets. They live in small camps, scattered along the road at the outskirts of town. Each dog sled team’s base is defined by a small shed, a giant wood sledge and 10 to 15 stakes, each one anchoring a dog. These beautiful, wolf-like creatures sleep, sit and wait for their humans to arrive on the scene to pay attention to them. Then they come alive, filling the air with their cries as they jump and strain against their leads. They are clearly calling for the attention of their master, whether it is for food, a quick stroke or, most of all, the release of their anchor and 28

Raw mountain culture Greenland is, by land mass, the 11th largest country in the world. My trip brought me to the second-largest town in the country, Sisimiut; it’s about the size of Tahoe City. After the past three years of drought and “low tide” in many of the ski destinations, I have explored around the globe, this trip was in many ways different; it was a journey back to winter. Our small team arrived in the middle of a great storm and explored the incredibly colorful seaport town buried in white. Our trip was loosely scripted, demanding flexibility from all of us. It was a perfect, serendipitous exploration of beautifully pristine, raw mountain culture. From toothless smiles to boats buried in a harbor on the verge of icing over, our new experiences were many and quite diverse. We trekked for miles on snowmobiles to a remote hunting cabin on a frozen

Dec. 26 | 6-8 p.m. Gallery Keoki Village at Squaw Valley

Please join me at Gallery Keoki on Dec. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. to share some of my experiences in a diverse, wintry place lost in time. The evening will include a slide show, stories and a new image debut. No RSVP is necessary, and all ages are welcome.

Keoki Flagg is a premier fine art, nature, outdoor sports and adventure photographer based in Lake Tahoe. Located in the Village at Squaw Valley, Gallery Keoki features Flagg’s elemental and timeless imagery in leading-edge technology exploring monumental scale, multiple panel and multiple plane installations. | gallerykeoki.com

For more than 25 years, North Tahoe Arts has been connecting local artists with residents and visitors who are interested in local arts and culture. This year, it has assisted more than 13,000 people through eight visual art programs and more than 300 local and regional artists through professional development, mentoring, art sales, artist networking and teaching opportunities. Year-end donations would be appreciated; all donors who give more than $100 will receive a North Tahoe Arts tote bag. | (530) 581-2787 or northtahoearts.com

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

Watercolor art on display The Sparks Museum and Cultural Center presents Hometowne Sparks Artists, a group exhibition of 10 local watercolor painters. The free exhibit is on display through Dec. 31, and is available to view during museum hours. | (775) 355-1144

New board members sought North Tahoe Arts is looking for members, who are passionate about the future of arts in the North TahoeTruckee region, to join to its board of directors. Board members volunteer their time and typically get involved in one or more aspects of the organization. For more information, contact president Pam Sutton at (775) 830-8388 or executive director Kellie Cutler at (530) 581-2787. | northtahoearts.com

Holly Arts exhibit, craft faire North Tahoe Arts offers Holly Arts Holiday Gift & Craft Faire through Jan. 3, 2016. The ARTisan Shop features original, handmade work by local artists: pottery, glassware, jewelry, fine art, photography and more. The Holly Arts exhibit features original art and gift items perfect for holiday shopping, locally handmade jewelry, knitwear, natural bath products and paintings from more than 30 local artists. North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 percent discount or become a member and receive 10 percent off all purchases. NTA is a Shop Local participant. Present a Shop Local card and receive a sticker for purchases of more than $25. | northtahoearts.com

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

December 17-30, 2015

Atelier hosts workshops

200 years of Tahoe art

Atelier is hosting upcoming workshops in downtown Truckee. Classes include intermediate DSLR on Dec. 17, Zoom Loom coasters on Dec. 21 and acrylic painting on Dec. 30. | ateliertruckee.com

Nevada Museum of Art presents “Tahoe: A Visual History,” an art historical survey exhibition spanning two centuries of cultural and creative works by painters, photographers, architects, basket weavers and sculptors. It will be on view until Jan. 10, 2016. Five years in the making, the exhibition includes historical and contemporary art dedicated to Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass and surrounding regions of the Sierra

Exhibition redefines, tricks “Recycled Habits | Trickster Ways” at OXS Gallery in Carson City features the work of Reno artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff through Dec. 18. McNamara’s pieces are manipulated and transformed, combined and worked into the service of visual statements. The results are personal myths that mix satire and storytelling. Yuroff ’s work, influenced by the trickster figure of Native American mythology, studies the changes that occur during the creative process: adding and removing paint, defining the object, then obscuring and redefining the piece. | nevadaculture.org

name, authored by Wolfe, designed by Kit Hinrichs and co-published by Skira Rizzoli and NMOA, is on sale in the Museum store and select bookstores, as well as at amazon.com. There are a number of special events associated with the exhibit including: Tom Killion will discuss printmaking of Lake Tahoe on Jan. 8 and Colin Robertson will talk about the architectural heritage of Lake Tahoe on Jan. 14. Visit the Web site for details. | nevadaart.org

Three artists, three textures Stremmel Gallery presents an exhibition of new works by Carol Gove, Louise Forbush and Eleanor McCain until Dec. 19 in Reno. Gove’s paintings draw from nature, landscape and abstract expressionism. She mines personal history for source material, reusing scraps of handwritten letters, yellowed labels, sheet music, sewing patterns and other family memorabilia. Forbush creates small collages of handmade papers accented with calligraphy, gold leaf, fabric scraps, bits of reed, worn woods and other found materials. McCain creates large-scale quilts using handdyed cotton fabrics, cut and overlaid with intricate multicolored grids of stitching. | stremmelgallery.com

Teaching artists featured “Practice Makes Perfect,” an exhibition of teaching artists in collaboration with Arts For All Nevada, will be on display at Sierra Arts Foundation in Reno through Dec. 24. An artist’s reception is on Dec. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m. for members and 6 to 7 p.m. for nonmembers. | sierra-arts.org

Nevada Day Art Show Nevada Artists Association presents its 65th annual Nevada Day Art exhibit in its gallery at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center through Dec. 23. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and all art by local Nevada and California artists is for sale. | (775) 882-6411

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Calendar Ongoing “Recycled Habits” OXS Gallery | Until Dec. 18 Carol Gove, Louise Forbush, Eleanor McCain Stremmel Gallery | Until Dec. 19 Nevada Day Art Exhibit Brewery Arts Center | Until Dec. 23 “Practice Makes Perfect” Sierra Arts Foundation | Until Dec. 24 Northern California artists Ritz-Carlton | Until Dec. 30 Hometowne Sparks Artists Sparks Museum | Until Dec. 31 Holly Arts North Tahoe Arts Center | Until Jan. 3 Plein Air Painters Exhibition McKinley Arts Culture Center | Until Jan. 8 “No Line Around My Thoughts” Metro Gallery | Until Jan. 8 “Tertium Quid” McKinley Gallery East | Until Jan. 8 Winter Exhibition St. Mary’s Art Center | Until Jan. 15 “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” Washoe County Administration |Until Jan. 15 “Tahoe: A Visual History” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 10 “Click-Off Truckee” Truckee Community Rec Center| Until Jan. 31 “Divergence” Carson City Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s | Until Jan. 31 Eva Nichols Soule Domain | Until Feb. 29 “Botanical Impressions” Carson City Community Center | Until March 11 “Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

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

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

2nd Friday

Blown Glass Ornament William Hutchison | North Tahoe Arts Center Nevada. Ann M. Wolfe, senior curator and deputy director of NMOA, curated the exhibition. “Tahoe: A Visual History” is organized thematically and chronologically to encourage dialogue among museumgoers. Key artworks include the baskets of Washoe weaver Dat-so-la-lee, known for the degikup basket form, a 6-by-10foot painting of Donner Lake made by Albert Bierstadt in 1867, photography from Ansel Adams and original drawings by Frank Lloyd Wright for a proposed 1923 colony at Emerald Bay that was never built. More than 15 contemporary artists will be among the historical heavyweights, including artist Maya Lin who created three sculptures reflecting the Tahoe watershed. A 488-page hardcover book of the same

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Painting on the spot Reno Tahoe Plein Air Painters Art Exhibition is at West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center until Jan. 8. The collection of local artists offers a vast range of mediums of the beauty the area inspires. Each week the group paints outside in and around Reno, Tahoe, Hope Valley, Carson Valley, Mt. Rose, Verdi and Truckee. Each painting highlights nature’s gift of the seasons, weather, as well as time of day. | (775) 334-6264 or arts4nevada.org

Thoughts given free range Metro Gallery in Reno City Hall hosts “No Line Around My Thoughts,” until Jan. 8. The exhibit is by local artist Susan Watson, a painter that uses line, shapes and color to elicit feelings, memories or stories. | (775) 334-6264

Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art

Saturday & Sunday Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

Dec. 17 Intermediate DSLR Atelier

Dec. 19 Handmade cards Ritz-Carlton

Dec. 21 Zoom Loom coasters Atelier

Dec. 26 Greenland adventure debut Gallery Keoki

Dec. 26-31 Salon d’Art Exhibit Ritz-Carlton

Dec. 30 Yarn Arts Group Atelier Acrylic painting Atelier

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is closest to Russia? 2. HISTORY: In what year did labor leader Jimmy Hoffa disappear? 3. FOOD & DRINK: What relative of the banana is a staple food in tropical regions? 4. TIME: When is the next leap day? 5. MOVIES: What famous 1950s movie featured an unlikely couple named Charlie and Rose? 6. MUSIC: Who was the first artist to have a “greatest hits” album? 7. TELEVISION: Who starred as Simon Templar in “The Saint”? 8. SCIENCE: What is the most abundant gas in the air we breathe on Earth? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In olden days, what was the occupation of a wainwright? 10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby whale called?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

If you’re fond of fancy cocktails, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that the words “mai tai” are actually Tahitian for “the very best.” The gray squirrel isn’t always gray; these arboreal rodents also come in both black and white varieties.

Differences: 1. Helmet is missing, 2. Drain is missing, 3. Tail is shorter, 4. Flower pot is missing, 5. License tag is missing, 6. Tongue is smaller.

When I discovered how much that stunning new watch cost I was overcome with ticker shock.

1. Canberra, 21. Alaska, 2. 1975, 3. The plantain, 4. Feb. 29, 2016, 5. “The African Queen” (Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn), 6. Johnny Mathis, 7. Roger Moore, 8. Nitrogen. The air is made up of about 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent other gasses., 9. One who makes or repairs wagons, 10. A calf

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Horoscopes

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Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

This New Moon will serve to activate the next wave of your creative initiative. It comes at a good time too as a new cycle rapidly approaches. Your basic task now is to know which direction to take. If ever there was a need for a solid plan this is it. Expansion in your public and/or professional life is highlighted and requires practical thinking and realistic action.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Your adventure is guiding you to new relationship experiences. These may require more patience and effort than you initially anticipated. Extra diplomacy is implied. This includes making efforts to open your mind wider than you perhaps have for a while. Fortunately you passions are running high and you feel playful and sporting.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

A steady process of releasing old relationship commitments and/or relationship patterns continues. Looking back, you and your life circumstances have likely changed considerably over the past few years. Now it is time for the next series of shifts. As ever, you get to choose and decide to contribute to the outcome. Take note: it is the small things you do every day that make the biggest difference.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Bringing extra attention to the overall quality of your lifestyle continues. This comes at a busy time requiring your attention on a variety of fronts. With your powers of analysis running so high, you also probably have a lot on your mind. In certain respects you feel determined to get to the bottom of things. All the while you feel passionately about the people you love.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You are learning to see things more clearly, as they are. You are increasingly aware of the relativity of perceptions. What not so long ago was the news is now just other news. At worst you do not know what to believe anymore. At best you feel liberated from sources you once accepted more literally. Yet you remain aware that the world needs wisdom and healing.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

A new vision of possibility for your life is slowly dawning. Yet the need for you to pay closer attention to the details is growing daily. Ideally you are open to entertaining new perspectives and approaches. Fortunately your energy levels should be running higher than usual these days. Transferring some of this energy to uplifting changes in your home will inspire your confidences.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

A new dynamic is emerging in your life. It includes expansion and increase but you have to play your part by having a plan. It will also require additional effort and discipline. This will become evident over the coming weeks. Avoid assumptions especially in your dealings with others. Take the initiative to outline your goals and activate a momentum now to get a jump start on 2016.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

A big focus on home and family is taking center stage for you now. You feel inspired to take some key risks, even leaps of faith, yet you must also contend with various delays and restrictions. Some of these may be linked to your confidence levels. Yet curiosity is getting the better of you. You are eager to have new experiences, to invite experimentation into the mix.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

You are in a sober and determined mood, eager to get down to business. Attending to practical affairs of all kinds is on your mind. This current momentum will continue through and beyond the turn of the New Year. Fortunately, the child within awakens for you at this time of the year. If you make the festive season your business, you can help make your holiday wishes comes true.

You are in an assertive mood and your energy levels are running high to support your cause. With so many fronts to attend to combined with a growing ambition for prosperous returns, this is good news indeed. Your confidence levels may still be a little below your ideal so it may be necessary to work a little harder to compensate.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Digging deep to access hidden treasures is keeping you busy now. While this focus includes your own talents and resources, you may also be scoping out those of others. Having your relationship desires fulfilled is woven into the plot. You may have to make extra efforts however. Some soul searching about what is meaningful to you is featured.

Where and how to invest continues to occupy your focus. Sometimes it is money, at other turns it is extra time that is required and sometimes it is simply extra effort that must be applied. This is also a time when who you know will balance with what you know and could even take the 51%. In any case, circumstances are leading you to keep an open mind yet to also take a sharp focus regarding business.

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music on one of the biggest weekends of the year? The annual SnowGlobe Festival in South Lake Tahoe. The festival brings people from around the world to ski, snowboard and dance to some of the most amazing music in Tahoe on New Year’s Eve weekend. Chad Donnelly the founder of the SnowGlobe Festival hails from Colorado where skiing was and still is a huge part of his life. His first Coachella Festival had a huge impact on him, as did the dance music scene he discovered while studying economics in Prague, Czech Republic. The influence festivals and dance music had on his life

mountain,” Donnelly added. “I consider the event more of an experience, with the environment, culture and music. One has to have an adventurous spirit to take on this festival and experience this,” he added. Donnelly is excited about the upcoming event, which is held mostly outdoors with a few indoor heated venues. “Impacting people’s lives for three days is really special,” he said. The lineup for the festival is extensive. There are a number of artists from Australia, which Donnelly explains is reflective of the music emerging from that continent. Chet Faker, Cut Copy and Alison Wonderland are some of the artists performing from Australia.

“I had this love of the mountains, the mountain culture and dance music. I had a vision and wanted to create a platform to bring people together to celebrate and connect.” intersected with his mountain upbringing, which gave birth to SnowGlobe, he says. “I had this love of the mountains, the mountain culture and dance music. I had a vision and wanted to create a platform to bring people together to celebrate and connect,” Donnelly explained. “When I had the idea to create an event in a cold winter setting people told me I was crazy, but I wanted to do something that was unique and fresh. And it’s taken off in a big way,” said Donnelly. Donnelly is not only the visionary of the event but he also organizes all of the programming and bookings for the artists. He describes this as a long and laborious process. “It’s a lot to curate something like this. The artists are excited to come, play music and take some time to ski or board on the 32

- Chad Donnelly California is represented as well with artists like Hippie Sabotage from Sacramento, J Phlip and Rob Garza from San Francisco. Nick Alvarado aka Pumpkin, a well-loved DJ who can often be found on the Tahoe circuit, is originally from LA.

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Pumpkin grew up on all things music – his grandmother was a music teacher and from the time he was a toddler, instruments were his toys. This is also where he began his journey as a DJ. Playing in a number of bands in his teens he discovered the electronic music scene in his early 20s, which led him to playing at Burning Man and festivals such as Lightening in a Bottle, Coachella and Woogie Weekend.

Pumpkin’s music is lighthearted, happy, fun and infused with love. Nostalgia and pop culture have a huge impact on his remixes. He attributes this to growing up as a latchkey kid and watching a lot of TV and movies and listening to music. Louis Fisher

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“I had a huge imagination. And my parents encouraged me to pursue music,” said Pumpkin. “I am a big kid who loves toys and comedy. I remix things that bring me back to certain times in my life being raised on disco, classic rock and Indie music along with childlike qualities I appreciate like the Muppets that were educational, weirdly positive and had a genuine message,” he added. Pumpkin’s enthusiasm and genuine nature is evident in his easy manner. “I am passionate about music, and humor is sacred. On the dance floor, it’s a celebration. I try not to take myself too seriously.” Life is good for Pumpkin with a new original release entitled “Shifting Things” featuring Kyrstyn Pixton. “Kristen is a gifted singer and songwriter and the release has been in the making for a very long time,” said Pumpkin. Currently living in San Francisco, this is Pumpkin’s first time performing at SnowGlobe and he says that he looks forward to celebrating the New Year, bringing the love with his nostalgic throwback mixes and Indie love tunes set to a house beat.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit snowglobemusicfestival.com.

“Alex Ramon’s New Magic” | Harrah’s Reno A Magic Show with a new style and a new flair. His sleight-of-hand skill and presentation of illusions are world class and have earned him top honors from his peers. This remarkable young showman has perfected his craft, making him a modern master of magic. Show times 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. until Jan. 3. | harrahs-reno.com “Decadence” | Harrah’s Reno A delectably entertaining cabaret experience. Enjoy luxuriously mischievous entertainment beyond one’s wildest dreams. Indulge in the finer things in life and maybe misbehave. Show times 9:30 p.m. Sat. until Jan. 2. | caesars.com “Ebenezer” | Eldorado Casino The musical Christmas Carol “Ebenezer” is based on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.” Ebenezer Scrooge is an unhappy, cruel man who is visited by three ghosts who take him through a musical journey of his life on Christmas Eve. “Ebenezer” is great for adults and families alike, and is filled with humor, songs and a classic story. Show times 7 p.m. until Dec. 27. | eldoradoreno.com Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Darren Carter and Chase Durousseau to Dec. 20, Steve White and Nick Yousseff from Dec. 23 to 27, Bob Zany and Billy Bonnell from Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, and Greg Fitzsimmons and Jodi Borrello from Jan. 6 to 10. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. See Brad Williams to Dec. 20, Adam Ray Dec. 26 to Jan. 3, 2016, and Gerry Bednob Feb. 2 to 7. Open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com

THEATER “The Buttcracker 6” | Brüka Theatre Brüka dances its pants off in this ridiculous parody based on the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.” An eclectic, hilarious and original performance experience laced with Brüka’s exciting performance style with a new adventure taking Clara and the gang into a warped Brüka wonderland. Show times 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. until Dec. 19. | bruka.org “The Odd Couple” | Reno Little Theater Unger and Madison are at it again. Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic – the female version of “The Odd Couple.” Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same. Show times 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. to Dec. 20. Matinee 2 p.m. Dec. 19 & 20. | renolittletheater.org

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Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Ty Phillip Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Colleen Heauser Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. Stew Stewart Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Yule Logs Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m. Michael Beck Band Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m. Silento Knitting Factory 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m. Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m. Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ RickGee Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Nick Catchdubs Edge Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Ballet Nevada “A Christmas Carol” Damonte Ranch High School 7 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” Laughing Owl Productions 7:30 p.m. Sean Peabody Nugget Carson 7:30 p.m. Reno Dance Company “The Nutcracker” Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. World Dance Open Floor Comma Coffee 8 p.m. Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 9:30 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Ty Phillip Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m. Sandi Medley David Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m. Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Reno Jazz Orchestra w/Tierney Sutton Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7:30 p.m. Holiday Music Tahoe Ridge Winery 8 p.m. Colleen Heauser Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. Ciara-Jackie Tour Knitting Factory 8 p.m. Stew Stewart Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Yule Logs Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m. Michael Beck Band Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m. Suspect Zero 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m. Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ Peeti V Lex Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m. L80’s music night Mellow Fellows Truckee 8 p.m. B-Side Players Whiskey Dicks 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Jenni Charles & Jessie Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m. I.L.A.M. Steamers Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Live Music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Rick Radecki Fandango 5:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sands Regency 6 p.m. Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Colleen Heauser Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. everydaYSaints Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. The B-Side Players Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Jake Houston Honkytonk St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” Laughing Owl Productions 7:30 p.m. Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

DEC. 18 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 5 p.m. TOCCATA presents “Messiah” St. Theresa Church South Lake Tahoe 7 p.m. Community Christmas Concert w/Julie Elias The Village Church 7 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band SLT Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Bias & Dunn Bar of America 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Whiz Kid Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m. Frankie Boots & The Country Line Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Greg Golden Band Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. Wake of the Dead Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m. DJ JosBeatz & DJ Enfro Peek Harrah’s LT 10 p.m. David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

DEC. 19 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Erik E Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. Pete Charles Homewood 3:30 p.m. Trey Stone The Beacon 5 p.m. Angele & Mark Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Cheap Trick South Shore Room Harrah’s LT 7:30 p.m. Bias & Dunn Bar of America 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Annual Shi**y Sweater Party Lakeview Loft 8 p.m. Whiz Kid Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m. Frankie Boots & The Country Line Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Strange Days Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. Big Truck Fun First Party w/Drop Theory Olympic House Squaw Valley 9 p.m. Dylano, Benjah the Ninjah, Jakeokay, DJ Treez Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Nas Ja & Tha Fruitbat Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 11 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ Homewood 12 p.m. Arty the Party Center Stage Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Rick Gee & DJ Miles Medina Peek Harrah’s LT 10 p.m. DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Ballet Nevada “A Christmas Carol” Damonte Ranch High School 2 & 7 p.m. Reno Dance Company “The Nutcracker” Nugget Sparks 3 & 8 p.m. Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” Laughing Owl Productions 7:30 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. Jay Mohr Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DEC. 20 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Jeff Jones Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. Darcy & Lucas Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Passholder Appreciation Day w/Rusty Buckets Homewood 6 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND TOCCATA presents “Messiah” St. Rose of Lima Church Reno 3 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

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DEC. 21 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Tyler Stafford Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. Love Cats Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 6 p.m. Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

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C A L E N D A R | DECEMBER 17-31, 2015 DEC. 24 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Angele & Ben Resort at Squaw Creek 12 p.m. Eric Engerbretson Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. Darcy & Lucas Resort at Squaw Creek 4 p.m. Jody Sweet Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m. L80’s music night Mellow Fellows Truckee 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Live Music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Francesca Dego Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Josh Budro Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. Two Way Street Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m. The Nighthawks Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Joshua Cook & The Key of Now The Terrace Peppermill 10 p.m. Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

DEC. 25 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Sam Ravenna Resort at Squaw Creek 3 p.m. Love Cats Six Peaks Grille, Resort at Squaw Creek 4 p.m. Patric Major The Beacon 5 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Left of Centre Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m. Nahko & Medicine for the People w/Dustin Thomas, Brightside Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m. Two Way Street Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m. Joshua Cook & The Key of Now The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m. Flock of 8Oz Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. The Nighthawks Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Josh Budro Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. Mick & Melissa Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m. Jonathan Barton Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m. Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ RickGee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Rodger Lizaola Nugget Carson 7:30 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. Rodger Lizaola Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Two Way Street Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m. Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Antonio Pompa-Baldi & Emanuela Frisconi w/ Reno Chamber Orchestra Nightingale Concert Hall 7 p.m. Josh Budro Band Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. The Nighthawks Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Flock of 8Oz Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Mongo Party Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Chinese Concert w/Ivana Wong and Louis Cheung Reno Ballroom 8 p.m. Mick & Melissa Sapphire Harrah’s 8 p.m. Jonathan Barton Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m. Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m. Joshua Cook & The Key of Now The Terrace Peppermill 10 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m. Donald Glaude 1 up 10 p.m. Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. DJ Enfro Lex Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” Laughing Owl Productions 7:30 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. Rodger Lizaola Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

DEC. 27 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Danny Sturtevant Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. Tony B Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Ideateam Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Rock On! Live Band Karaoke Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Three Legends Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 2 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m. Point House Band Jam Session The Point 7 p.m. Last Sunday Jazz St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m. Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” Laughing Owl Productions 2 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

DEC. 28 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Paul Covarelli Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 6 p.m. Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m. Sean Lehe & The Family Practice Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

DEC. 26 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Brad Perry Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. Dave Lockhart Homewood 3:30 p.m. Rak Resort at Squaw Creek 3 p.m. Trey Stone The Beacon 5 p.m. Love Cats Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m. Left of Centre Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m.

Shakespeare Festival announces 2016 season The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s 44th season will feature two mainstage productions from July 8 to Aug. 21 at Sand Harbor State Park. The shows featured will be “The Comedy of Errors,” William Shakespeare’s double dose of laughter, and “Forever Plaid,” a pitch-perfect jukebox musical. LTSF Produc-

Kevin Russell’s Cream of Clapton Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m. DJ JosBeatz & DJ Rick Gee Peek Harrah’s LT 10 p.m. DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

ing Artistic Director Charles Fee will direct “The Comedy of Errors,” and Victoria Bussert will direct “Forever Plaid.” The productions will be performed in rotating repertory Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Discounted Early Bird tickets are on sale through Dec. 31. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

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Nahko & Medicine for the People DEC. 28 | MONDAY CONTINUED...

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Rock On! Live Band Karaoke Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Dec. 26 | 9 p.m. | $25 Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

NAHKO, AN OREGON-NATIVE born a mix of Apache, Puerto Rican and Filipino cultures and adopted into an American family, suffered an identity crisis from an early age. When he took up the piano at age 6, the unifying power of music entered his life and brought him harmony. Armed with his newfound talent, he set out to bridge the cultural gaps dividing his own psyche. He began producing a public, musical journal of his journey and thus Medicine for the People was born. | crystalbaycasino.com

Nevada Chamber

Courtesy Reno Chamber Orchestra

Music Festival

Dec. 26-31 Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. FOR ONE WEEK a year, Reno becomes the Chamber music capital of the world. This year, enjoy husband-and-wife pianists Antonio Pompa-Baldi and Emanuela Friscioni and the Reno Chamber Orchestra performing legendary and well-known songs along with a few of the lesser-known masterpieces. | renochamberorchestra.org

Big Truck presents

F UN FIRST w/Drop Theory

Dec. 19 | 8 p.m. | $10 Plaza Bar | Olympic Valley JOIN BIG TRUCK for Fun First with proceeds benefitting the High Fives Foundation. Enjoy live music from North Lake Tahoe’s Funk Machine Drop Theory. The band’s infectious, high-energy music fuses the solid gold sounds of past decades with modern style. Their influences range from hip-hop, jazz, rock and funk. | squawalpine.com 36

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m. Masterworks Concert No. 1 Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Blazing Mics! 1 up 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

DEC. 29 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE Chi McClean Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe Community College Dueling Pianos Resort at Squaw Creek 3 p.m. Guitar Town Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m. Drought Relief Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 8 p.m. Joy & Madness Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Rock On! Live Band Karaoke Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Sonatas Concert Nightingale Concert Hall 12 p.m. Masterworks Concert No. 2 Nightingale Concert Hall 3 p.m. Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m. Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Rick Radecki Fandango 5:30 p.m. Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m. Dale Poune Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Zoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

DEC. 30 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE Eric E Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 12 p.m. SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe Community College

C A L E N D A R | DECEMBER 17-31, 2015 Dueling Pianos Resort at Squaw Creek 3 p.m. Ian Case Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. The Weight: Members of The Band, Levon Helm Band & Rick Danko Group Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. The Garage Boys Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 8 p.m. Island of Black & White Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Rick Gee & DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 8 p.m. Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Rock On! Live Band Karaoke Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Strings Concert S. Reno United Methodist Church 12 p.m. Afternoon Classics S. Reno United Methodist Church 2 p.m. John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m. Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m. Bogg Jazz Quintet The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m. Jason King Copa Bar Sands Regency 6 p.m. Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m. Masterworks Concert S. Reno United Methodist Church 7 p.m. Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m. Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Dale Poune Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m. Alfonso’s 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Felix El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Zoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m. Furia! A Heroic Cirque Spectacle Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. Open Mic Comedy 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

DEC. 31 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE Chi McClean The Village Squaw Valley 2 p.m. SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe Community College Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 5 p.m. Sam Ravenna Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m. Jo Mama w/Love Cats Ballroom Resort at Squaw Creek 5 p.m. Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m. L80’s music night Mellow Fellows Truckee 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. NYE Pop Fiction Montbleu 8 p.m. Dead Winter New Year’s Gold Rush Party Sierra Valley Lodge 8 p.m. NYE Dumpstaphunk & Monophonics w/Jelly Bread Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. NYE DJ Rusty w/NVO Olympic House Squaw Valley 9 p.m.

NYE Bounce Heavy w/Fort Knox Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m. Live Music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Big 80’s NYE Party Vinyl Hard Rock 10 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ Homewood 12 p.m. DJ Dru & Sassy Seti (kids’ party) Resort at Squaw Creek 4 p.m. NYE DJ Chad Sawyer Gar Woods 9:30 p.m. DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Rick Gee & DJ Jayceeoh Peek Harrah’s 10 p.m. DJ Paul Covarelli Resort at Squaw Creek 12 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellows Kings Beach 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Piano Showcase Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sand Regency 6 p.m. Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m. Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m. Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Rye Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. NYE Lady and the Tramps Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m. Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m. Superbad Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m. NYE Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Times Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Long Duck Dongs Stadium Bar Eldorado 9 p.m. The Dustbowl Revival The Terrace Peppermill 9 p.m. NYE John Dawson Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Queensryche Nugget Sparks 9:30 p.m. NYE w/ Maxx Out Summit Pavilion Grand Sierra Resort 9:30 p.m. NYE Rockin the Dome Dance Party Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 10 p.m. Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m. DJ Gomex Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m. NYE The Majestic Ball w/ Live DJ Lex Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. NYE Party w/DJ Roni V & DJ Miller NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m. DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Steve Simeone Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Zoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m. Jesus Trejo Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

December 17-30, 2015

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Courtesy Northstar California

Ring IN THE

NEW YEAR By Jenn Sheridan

SAY GOODBYE TO 2015 IN STYLE in Tahoe and Truckee. Whether it’s a night of loud music and frantic dancing, a nice dinner and close friends, or a night for the kids the options are endless. Dress warmly and get ready to welcome the New Year, Tahoe style. Make reservations at your favorite restaurants early; see Events

for special New Year’s Eve dinners. And, don’t forget to book a room to stay the night or take the free night shuttle running until 2 a.m. on the North Shore on New Year’s Eve. For information on the schedule, call (866) 216-5222 or visit www.laketahoetransit.com.

AROUND THE LAKE

RENO & BEYOND

Spend the afternoon at Mt. Rose

New Year’s Eve celebrations

A trifecta of parties at Montbleu

Enjoy après at Mt. Rose before heading into town for dinner. A snowcat parade kicks off the festivities at 4:45 p.m. followed by a kids torchlight parade at 5:30 and a fireworks show at 5:50 p.m. | skirose.com

The Ritz-Carlton | Northstar

Montbleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.

The Ritz-Carlton hosts a buffet of seasonal delights followed by an evening of live music, ice-skating and fireworks to ring in the New Year in the Village at Northstar at 9 p.m. Afterwards enjoy music and dancing in The Living Room. | ritz-carlton.com

Rock the night away at three parties throughout the Montbleu Casino. Enjoy access to the Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub and the main party in the newly renovated Convention Center with live music from Pop Fiction, Go-Go dancer performances and body painting. | montbleuresort.com

Kids ages 10 and older who can ski intermediate runs unassisted are invited to participate in the annual Torchlight Parade at Tahoe Donner at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy a DJ and snacks before the parade. | tahoedonner.com

Fire and Ice at Northstar

Step back in time at Hard Rock

Enjoy ice skating and s’mores around the fire before settling in for a fireworks extravaganza at 9 p.m. | northstarcalifornia.com

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev.

Celebrate under the Arch

Break out your best 80s gear and get ready to get wild at Vinyl with live music from The Radio Rebels. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Dine at High Camp

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. Dumpstaphunk stands out among New Orleans’ best as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage, and descended from Neville family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. The group is joined by psychedelic soul masters Monophonics. The party continues after the clock strikes midnight with Jelly Bread in the Red Room. | crystalbaycasino.com

Downtown Reno is party central on New Year’s Eve with a fireworks show centered around the Reno Arch at midnight. The Eldorado and Silver Legacy will feature nine parties complete with countdowns and champagne toasts all accessible by a single access pass, and you’ll have to visit all of the downtown hotspots to enjoy all of the parties. | renotahoe.com

Torches at Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley After a day on the slopes head to the Village Events Plaza Stage for après and live music with Chi McClean from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a New Year’s Eve dinner at High Camp from 6 to 9 p.m. The festivities really begin with a fireworks exhibition in The Village at 7 p.m. followed by a late night party at the Olympic House from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. | squawalpine.com

All ages invited to Squaw Creek Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley Ring in the New Year at the Resort at Squaw Creek with something for the whole family. The New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration is tailored to the 21 and older crowd, while Kid’s Night Out is geared toward children ages 4 to 12 and the Teen’s Night Out focuses on ages 13 to 20. Each party features dinner, live music, party favors and entertainment. | squawcreek.com

Wine and Dine at West Shore cafe West Shore cafe | Homewood Head to the West Shore cafe to taste the fivecourse chef’s tasting menu including sweet and savory delights starting with a poached lobster crème brûlée followed by pan-seared black sea bass and grilled lamb chops. Enjoy live music by Ike & Martin throughout the evening and ring in the New Year with a champagne toast. | westshorecafe.com

Dumpstaphunk and Monophonics

Bass Heavy Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev. Bass Heavy partnered with The Bounce Festival to bring an evening of high-energy music and dance. Fort Knox Five returns with a mix of electronic funk ranging from hip-hop to soul to reggae to break beat and back again. Bay Area producer DeeJay Theory will spin the beats as the ball drops at midnight. The party continues to the wee hours of the morning with The Rhino. | tahoebiltmore.com

New Year’s Eve party Hacienda del Lago | Tahoe City The Reggae Ambassadors invite you to celebrate New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with reggae, hip-hop, electronica and remixes featuring DJ Ramone, Dub Fyah, live performance by Winstrong plus a champagne toast at midnight. 21 and older only. $10 cover. | hacdellago.com

Winter festival life at SnowGlobe Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe The SnowGlobe Music Festival returns for the third year from Dec. 29 to 31 with a stellar line up of headliner DJs and producers including Jack U, Dillon Francis and Chet Faker. Find new treasures from local vendors and watch athletes compete in a big air exhibition. Read more about SnowGlobe in this issue. | snowglobemusicfestival.com

New Year’s Eve at the Grand Sierra Resort Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2015 at the annual party at the GSR. Say good-bye to this past year and welcome the new one. Enjoy enticing elixirs and savory foods while waiting for the ball to drop with family and friends. | grandsierraresort.com

Watch the gondola drop at Heavenly Heavenly Village | Stateline, Nev. Fire and Ice meet for a night of celebration in the Heavenly Village. The Fire Groove Dancers will be twirling hoops of flame along to live music from the LA All Stars. Meanwhile the Fear No Ice sculptors fire up their chainsaws for an ice sculpting exhibition. The grand finale includes the Heavenly Gondola Ball Drop at 9 p.m. followed but a fireworks display. | skiheavenly.com

New Year’s Eve cruise

CELEBRATE IN RENO

Zephyr Cove Resort | Zephyr Cove, Nev.

5 p.m. | Circus Circus

Ring in the New Year with an evening cruise aboard the “Tahoe Queen” from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests may enjoy live music and dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, a lavish dinner buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited space. | zephyrcove.com

5 p.m. | Eldorado and Silver Legacy 9 p.m. | Peppermill Casino 9:30 p.m. | Grand Sierra Resort 37

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Bibliophile promotes Shop Local ideal DEBBIE LANE STORY & PHOTOS BY NICOLE CHESLOCK

ou know how wonderful it feels to pick up a book and not even notice how much time has past since you’ve been standing by the shelf or settled into a cozy chair (maybe even sitting on the floor) as you read just a few more pages. OK, a few more chapters. You understand the joy of pouring over titles. You stop at independent bookstores. You know that “Staff Picks” are a reliable seal of approval and, chances are high, you like sharing recommendations with other avid readers. You know all this and so does Debbie Lane. She has always loved books and reading, so it’s no surprise when the small business owner says, “My whole life has been The Bookshelf.” What does surprise me is the massive inventory packed into her small store in Truckee. Though The Bookshelf places special orders, Lane takes pride in having variety in the store. When I pop in a few days before Thanksgiving, Lane’s desk is covered with papers and she’s choosing

Debbie Lane opened the original Bookshelf in 1992, and is now planning to retire and is looking for a buyer for the business.

“What’s New from Carol,” a frequent e-newsletter with staff member Carol Hicks’ picks, is hugely popular and consistently drives sales. Hicks has been with The Bookshelf since 2003. Her favorites along with other staff picks are posted on The Bookshelf ’s Web site. Lane opened the original store called Bookshelf at Hooligan Rocks in 1992. Curious about the name? The store was located near the boulders where Truckee’s 601 Vigilante Committee (6 feet under, zero questions asked and one bullet) used to tar and feather hooligans near the present-day Safeway shopping center. Shortly thereafter Lane opened a Tahoe City location (which has since closed). The Bookshelf ’s current address on Donner Pass Road is tucked in the corner a few steps from the popular Wild Cherries cafe. It has been The Bookshelf ’s home since 2013, and in the fall of 2013 students from Truckee High School organized a “Save the Shelf ” campaign. The successful campaign raised awareness of the new location and increased sales at the independently owned and operated store. In my brief conversation with Lane, the sincerity and power of the often-heard Shop Local message couldn’t be stronger. She challenges us to consider what we

“My whole life has been The Bookshelf.” titles for her next order – another surprise since the store will be sold or close by the end of next month. The Bookshelf: A brief history “It’s been a great ride,” says Lane of her last 23 years. Hailing from New Hampshire, Lane worked in book sales and managed the Toadstool Bookshop for two years before heading west with her husband and twin 12-year-old sons in 1991. Her goals included offering the community a store with a knowledgeable and wellread staff plus a collection rich in regional titles, local authors and illustrators, as well as recreation and nature guides. She successfully filled a void in town.

would do without The Bookshelf and what historic Truckee or Tahoe City would be like without all of the wonderful, locally owned stores. Though she doesn’t take much time away from work, Lane enjoys the local art scene including Concerts at Commons Beach, art tours and Truckee Thursdays. Local picks Stocking stuffers, big gifts (think amazing picture books) and everything in between are available. Stopping by to browse and talk with staff could be the best way to check off most of your holiday shopping in just one stop, and if you’re out of town or shipping to those who are, free shipping may be available on your purchase

(note free media shipping in the comment section for online orders). As far as local history, Lane recommends “Desperate Passage: The Donner Party’s Perilous Journey West” by Ethan Rarick, Mark McLaughlin’s “Sierra Stories,” Joanne Meschery’s “Truckee” and “Walking through Donner Summit History” by Bill Oudegeest, plus any one of the many photographic histories of Tahoe and Truckee.

On the block Expect discounts in January 2016, but don’t count on any best sellers or staff picks on the sales racks. Lane encourages holiday shopping and using gift cards. Despite the resurgence of support for independent bookstores, The Bookshelf is for sale: $55,000 plus inventory ($120,000 worth of inventory when Lane and I met in late November). Dickson Realty is representing The Bookshelf. Learn more by calling Karen Norris at (530) 386-8388. “We do make money,” retiring Lane promises interested buyers. “It’s been a great ride.” What’s next for her? Travelling east to be with family and returning for Tahoe summers.  The Bookshelf is located at 11429 Donner Pass Road in Truckee. For more information, visit bookshelfstores.com or call (530) 582-0515.

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Batch Cupcakery opens new location Batch Cupcakery recently opened a new location at 901 Tahoe Blvd. in Incline Village. Batch Cupcakery is a greencertified business serving cupcakes made with organic ingredients with gluten-free and vegan options available. From German chocolate to strawberry shortcake, apple streusel to butterscotch, Batch offers a variety of favorite flavors. Custom orders for birthdays, weddings, graduations and other special occasions are available. Batch Cupcakery first opened in 2009 in Midtown Reno. A second location in The Olympic House at Squaw Valley soon followed. Delivery is available in Reno and Incline Village. | batchcupcakery.com

Dine to stock the food bank Restaurant Trokay and Alibi Ale Works present Flights and Bites on Dec. 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Alibi Ale Works. There will be four pairing stations with eight food and beer pairings for $50, including gratuity. Proceeds will benefit the local food bank, Project MANA. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at either Alibi Ale Works or Restaurant Trokay. | alibialeworks.com

December 17-30, 2015

LOCAL FLAVOR

flavor

craft cocktails S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

W cold winter weather, what better

ith the arrival of snow, holidays and

time is there to sip on a warm libation. Some like it hot, some lean toward the spicy while others indulge in the sweetness of life. Here are a few hot cocktails being prepared around Tahoe to tempt your taste buds and some recipes to make at home for your next holiday event.

Craft creations | Tahoe Donner Nate Fryirs aka Aussie Nate has been bartending at The Lodge in Tahoe Donner since it opened. He shook it up with a few of their hot, winter drinks. He served the Chain Up, prepared with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, coffee and whipped cream. He also whipped up The Snuggle Up made with Vanilla Vodka, Wondermint (a peppermint liquor), hot cocoa and whipped cream. Fryirs described this drink as “Christmas in a cup.” He wasn’t finished, and as with most bartenders, Fryirs loves to create, he topped off the visit with his own hot cocktail, made with Frangelico, vanilla vodka,

off with a salted rim, and The Autumn Snuggler created with pecan-infused Applejack, hot apple cider, fresh lemon, cinnamon syrup and a caramel rim. | longeaglegrille.com

The Handwarmer | Tahoe Blue Vodka Matt Levitt of Tahoe Blue Vodka is all about infusing these days with his brand of vodka. He offers the following recipe that uses cinnamon-infused Tahoe Blue Vodka as the base the hot cocktail, The Handwarmer. The recipe is easy. Mix 1.5 oz. of cinnamon-infused Tahoe Blue Vodka with 6 oz. of hot cider or hot chocolate depending on your mood. Top off this libation with some whipped cream and a cinnamon stick. This cocktail can be found at Jason’s in Kings Beach and Moe’s BBQ in Tahoe City. “Infusing vodka is easy, just drop two 3-inch cinnamon sticks in a 750 ml bottle of Tahoe Blue Vodka and let it sit for three days and then make your cocktail,” explains Levitt. | tahoebluevodka.com

listening to live music at Moody’s Thursday through Saturday. | moodysbistro.com

Squirrel Murphy | Truckee Tavern The Truckee Tavern and Grill was next on my hit list. Ryan Dierks, co-owner and a most creative mixologist was on hand to highlight Tavern’s new winter cocktails. Each drink on the menu is named after a reference to “Hot Dog: The Movie.” Dierks mixed up a Squirrel Murphy made with hot bourbon, housemade chocolate ganache, cinnamon, cloves, whipped cream and topped off with caramel and salt. This fabulous dessert in a glass, created by Tavern bartender Bruce Thomblin and Chef Donovan Webb was sweet, creamy and delicious. Dierks also whipped up an excellent Hot Toddy prepared with Jones Pepper Rye Whiskey, fresh lemon juice and ginger. | truckeetavern.com

Knee deep in charity Brews for Charity will be hosting Knee Deep Brewing on Dec. 20, with tasting treats from a guest chef to benefit Tahoe City Downtown Association. The event will take place upstairs at Moe’s at 7 p.m. | brewsforcharity.org

Squaw Alpine cooks up a storm This winter, a storm of culinary experiences will be offered at Squaw Alpine. After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises at 5 p.m., Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner at the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows will be offered on Dec. 26 and 27; Jan. 2 and 16; Feb. 13 and 14; and March 5. Farm-to-Table dinner and a movie in collaboration with the Tahoe Food Hub and other local farmers will offer four-course, family style meal. The event is capped with an all-ages movie for the kids to enjoy in comfortable seating while the parents sit back and enjoy dessert and cocktails on Dec. 28 and Dec. 30, and Jan. 1, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at Squaw Valley. Friday Night Tasting Notes at 3:30 p.m. at Plaza Bar in Olympic Valley will be offered on Fridays from Jan 8 to March 18. Purchase one drink to enjoy sampling of three or four tasters of beer or wine. Mumble on the Mountain is Jan. 15 to 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Lagunitas Brewing is hosting a weekend event beginning with a tasting during Friday Night Tasting Notes in the Plaza Bar and ending on the KT deck with beer, swag and a DJ. | squawalpine.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

“ Whether home, après ski or visiting one of Tahoe’s numerous bars, check out a hot one this winter.” Kahlua and equal parts hot chocolate and coffee. It had just the right amount of sweet with a tasty, nutty flavor. If you head up to the lodge when Aussie Nate is working, ask him to prepare The Warm and Cozy, made especially for Tahoe Weekly; it’s not on their cocktail list. | tahoedonner.com

Squirrel Murphy at Truckee Tavern

Celia De Benedetti’s winter drink

The Rye Wry Cider at Moody’s Bistro

Rye Wry Cider | Moody’s The Lone Eagle Grille’s Autumn Snuggler | Courtesy Lone Eagle Grille, Hyatt Regency

Fireside Drinks | Lone Eagle Grille The Lone Eagle Grille at the Hyatt Regency in Incline Village offers a number of Fireside Drinks including the Chocolate Salty Pretzel prepared with Frangelico, vanilla vodka, hot chocolate and topped

At Moody’s Bistro and Bar in Truckee, you can find the lovely Sara Sarrett behind the bar on most nights brewing up some hot cocktails. Peter Fain, the bar manager, was on hand to prepare one of Moody’s newest winter cocktails, the Rye Wry Cider. Made with Bullet Rye, fresh lemon juice and hot cider, Fain shaved in nutmeg and a dollop of fresh cream and topped it off with a cinnamon stick. The blend of rye and cider was delicious and the unexpected addition of cream and spices was a nice touch. A great drink to sip on while

In addition to our local establishments there are folks who make their own homemade hot cocktails. Tahoe resident Celia De Benedetti saw my Facebook post and sent me her favorite winter drink. She uses a sachet of mulling spices (she buys hers at the Salt-Savory-Sweet Shop in Reno) and mixes the spices with a quart of raw Apple Cider Vinegar and heats the mixture over a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes. She then adds a shot of Eagle Rare Bourbon to a mug and tops off with hot cider. Whether home, après ski or visiting one of Tahoe’s numerous bars, check out a hot one this winter.  Share your favorite hot cocktail recipes at facebook. com/TheTahoeWeekly and post your photos on instagram.com/thetahoeweekly.

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Pizza/Pasta

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

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

B L D

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

L D RA

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

ALPINE MEADOWS CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

(530) 581-3037

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

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

CARNELIAN BAY

KINGS BEACH

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

ANNIE’S DELI

Deli

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

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

D RA

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

(530) 546-7788

L D

CRYSTAL BAY

8501 North Lake Blvd.

L D

(530) 546-2301

L D

(530) 546-2431

B L

BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D B L

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

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

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

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

(530) 426-7661

BR L D

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

NORTHSTAR

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer tasting bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

D RA

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

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

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

B L

L D

December 17-30, 2015

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

B L D

TAHOE CITY

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

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EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D B L

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK

Café

At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

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

B L

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

L D

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TOGO’s

Deli

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

TAHOE VISTA

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

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

(530) 546-4281

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

(530) 546-7744

B L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4819

B L D

ZANO’S

(530) 546-3244

L D

WEST SHORE

TRUCKEE 1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

SPOON

New American

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

(530) 587-1701

FOOD TRUCKS (530) 414-4836

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

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BAR OF AMERICA: A Tr u c k e e t r e a s u r e

“Its rich body, crisp acidity and slight salinity played perfectly

Sean Davis

with the Dayboat Scallops.”

T Truckee has a fascinating history back his historic building in downtown

to the 1800s as everything from a hotel to the Truckee bus station and a Bank of America branch. Since 1974, it has been home to one of Truckee’s treasures for food, drink, entertainment and great hospitality, the Bar of America. A recent spectacular remodel stays true to the craftsmanship and materials one would expect from artisans in the 19th Century while opening the spaces and bringing a wonderful refresh to the wood, leather and fixtures that help to create a special atmosphere. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is one of the New Zealand SBs that brought this grape to stardom worldwide and the 2014 version, $14 a glass, is classic with its refreshing acidity, citrus and sweet herb. It was a wonderful match for the Beer Battered 6 Shooter Jalapeno Shots, where the jalapenos are stuffed with sausage, cherry peppers and cheddar cheese and fried to crispy heavenliness. Next was a California classic, the Talbot Kali Hart Vineyard Chardonnay, $12. This glass of yummy is from the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in Monterey and its rich body, crisp acidity and slight salinity played perfectly with the Dayboat Scallops with warm quinoa and berry salad in orange beurre blanc. Bar of America features wood-fired pizzas and as mushroom lovers we could not resist the Shrooms Pie with wild

Jason’s | American

mushrooms, artichoke hearts, parmesan and arugula. The earthy flavors and perfectly charred crust called for wine with a little soul and the tart cherry and forest spices of the 2011 Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir, $15 a glass, matched the pie note for note. With our palates poised for some big flavors we moved to Napa for the 2012 Miner Family Sangiovese, $49 a bottle, dark berries, orange zest, leather and a real herby freshness from the wine danced beautifully with Pan Seared Lemon-Rosemary Chicken offered with wild rice, king trumpet mushrooms, spinach and pancetta. Rationalizing that we were going stay right here and dance the night away, we felt no guilt in ordering the Apple Crisp with carmel and vanilla bean ice cream. General Manager Tom Ballou suggested the Graham’s Tawny Port that brought smoke, spice and roasted nuts on the rich palate and we found the match to be sublime.

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available. 7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

A visit to Bar of America always means great food, wine and entertainment, and you’ll find that Ballou and his staff really deliver on their mission, “To create a warm and inviting atmosphere, serve delicious meals from sustainable harvests, provide friendly and embracing service, and offer an irresistibly fun music and special events calendar.” Bar of America is located at 10040 Donner Pass Road in Truckee. For more information, call (530) 587-2626 or visit barofamerica.com.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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

TAHOE DONNER

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | Fine & Casual

Happy Hour is now offered daily at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Located in the heart of Tahoe Donner, The Lodge chef and staff pride themselves in using only the finest ingredients for their bistro-style menu, including organic meats, locally grown produce, and no

with purchace of any

breakfast sandwich. Offer expires 2/1/2016

8421 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach, Ca 42

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MC, Visa | (530) 587-9455

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting. 10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa. 10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

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everyday from 3-5 pm

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trans fats. Dine fireside next to floor-to-ceiling win-dows offering spectacular views of the High Sierra. Or, meet up with friends to catch the game in the cozy Pub; perfect for Happy Hour drinks and small plates.

To be included in the Dining Guide, call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

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Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella Two fresh fish tacos w/ a soft drink or beer for $7 Wednesdays & Thursdays

Try our Clam Chowder or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself! Serving fresh fish, salads, soup & more.

Everyday 11 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. 10089 West River Street · Truckee

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Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop up winter dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. Aprés Ski Pop Up will be offered on Dec. 27, 28, 29 and Jan. 1 and 2. New Year’s Eve Pop Up will be on Dec. 31. South for the Winter Pop Up will be on Jan. 15 and 16. Cabin Fever Pop Up will be on Jan. 22 and 23. English Winter Pop Up will be on Jan. 29 and 30. Chinese New Year Pop Up will be on Feb. 5 and 6. Valentine’s Day Pop Up dinner will be on Feb. 13 and 14. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

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Dine on the mountain

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

Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

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

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrées Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Friday 5-6:30 p.m. In Downtown Truckee - (530) 587-4694

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Northstar California offers Mountain Table Dinner Series in the Zephyr Lodge this season. Each dinner will feature a winery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. Seating for all dinners will be family style with live music from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday nights: Dec. 18 and 31; Jan. 15; Feb. 5 and 19; and March 11. On Feb. 21, the resort celebrates one of the best treats of winter during the S’moresapalooza. An entire day, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., will be dedicated to the gooey treat throughout the Village, including a S’mores scavenger hunt, granola bar samplings, free S’mores, live music and DJ. | northstarcalifornia.com

Foodie workshops for the holidays Atelier and Trokay Restaurant a series of workshops during the holidays. Joy of Entertaining is Dec. 20 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Atelier. Participants will discover cheese types, flavor profiles, processes, and sweet and savory pairings for gourmet cheese plates. Simple table decor, flower arrangements and dish choices will be covered, as well, as wine and beer choices participants can sample. Participants must be 21 years old or older. Kids’ Cookie Making is Dec. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Restaurant Trokay. During this 2½-hour lesson, participants will learn how to mix, roll out and shape, bake and frost a batch of Sablé Breton

cookies. All materials will be provided for the class including natural dyed frosting and gluten-free cookie options. Everyone will leave with a holiday tin full of his or her cookies. This workshop is open to ages 7 and older. Parents or guardians can participate with their child and enjoy an adult, holiday-themed beverage for an additional fee. | ateliertruckee.com

Bartenders, start your mixers The second annual Local Bartender Competition is at the West Shore cafe on Feb. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Spectators to the event will help determine the “People’s Choice” award by trying 10 different cocktails and voting on the favorite mixes. Tickets will be available for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. West Shore cafe will be accepting bartender entries through Jan. 17, 2016. The top 10 submissions will be selected by a panel of experts on Jan. 24, and then invited to compete in the finals on Feb. 21. | westshorecafe.com

A week of culinary specials “Made with Altitude,” from Jan. 8 to Jan. 15, is an opportunity to experience some of the best wine and food on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore at special prices. Gourmet burgers, handmade pastas, mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood and decadent desserts are on the menu as the South Shore’s restaurants roll out a culinary experience for California Restaurant Month. No passes or tickets are required, but call ahead to see if reservations are required at participating restaurants. | tahoesouth.com

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Christmas will be here soon. Speaking of Thanksgiving, it was really a Thanksgiving the area needed to kick off this season on a high note not seen in the past few years. With a well-timed snowstorm that dumped a foot and more in places, plus the phenomenal snowmaking job the area’s mountains have produced, the local ski slopes looked to open more terrain than expected bringing parking lots full of happy faces. Of course, with this being the holiday season, skiing is not the only thing people are looking forward to. It is also the season for parties and the biggest meals of the year. Everyone always thinks of Thanksgiving and Christmas as being the two absolute biggest dinners, but let’s face it; there are so many parties during the holidays that one thing that’s as inevitable as the coming of the New Year is leftovers. I actually have a few siblings that like leftover turkey sandwiches more than the actual meal. I do have to admit, a leftover turkey sandwich with stuffing and cranberry sauce is something to look forward to, but there are also other things that can be made and I’m not just talking turkey, or about turkey. What’s the most important meal of the day? Right, breakfast. One easy meal to get you going in the morning is a skillet meal. Use whatever meat you have leftover, add

the leftover roasted potatoes or make your own home fries, throw in the some onions, bell peppers and the leftover broccoli or asparagus, toss a few eggs on top and bake in the oven. One pan dirtied and many stomachs ready for work; or for a day on the slopes. Of course, you can add anything you want, such as bacon or sausage, just as always, use this as an idea and don’t be afraid to build on it with whatever you have. Oh, and by the way, yes, you are also allowed to go vegetarian on this, although I don’t know why you’d want to. Just kidding; enjoy. 

“There are so many parties during the holidays that one thing that’s as inevitable as the coming of the New Year is leftovers.”

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

SKILLET BREAKFAST

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith · Serves about 8 1½ lbs. leftover roasted potatoes 1 lb. diced or shredded leftover meat (turkey, ham, prime rib or whatever you have) 1 smallish onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced (I like red) 1-2 cloves garlic, diced Leftover veggies on hand (broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, etc.) 8 eggs 2 T butter If you don’t have leftover potatoes, dice 4 to 6 red potatoes into small to medium chunks. Season them with salt and pepper and roast them in half the butter at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 to 25 minutes tossing every once in a while until golden all around. Remove the skillet from the oven and add the rest of the butter, onion and pepper. Cook either in the oven tossing every once in a while or I will usually just sauté this on the stovetop until the onions and peppers are soft. Add the leftover meat and other veggies, tossing once in a while and let heat up so all the ingredients are warm. Crack 8 eggs into a separate bowl to avoid shell pieces and make 8 indents using the back of a spoon in the top of the hash. Add one egg to each place, return the skillet to the oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes until the eggs are done and everything is hot throughout.

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