Dickson Truckee/Tahoe Newsletter - September 2019

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Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.

Imagination is the beginning of creation.

You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last you create what you will. ~George Bernard Shaw~

Contents

Cover: Trails & Vistas (read more inside)

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Truckee Office and Trails & Vistas

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Guild Mortgage Corner

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Jan.-July 2019 Sales By Price & Active Listings

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Fed Cuts Rates

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Why Emergency Funds? Hints to Boost Savings

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Webber Lake Hotel; Plan a Trip to Webber Lake

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Tis’ The Season; Fire Preparedness

14-17

Calendar and Event Details and Flyers

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The Dickson Realty Truckee Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all REALTORS®, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web.

Office Info: Phone: 530-587-7444 Fax:530-587-8064 Email: truckeeinfo@dicksonrealty.com Web: www.Dicksonrealty.com

IMAGINATION, CREATION, ENCHANTMENT See flyer in Events Section of This Newsletter

Become part of the living stage.

Trails & Vistas presents a truly unique experience in environment through art.

Experience music, dance, and art in one of the most beautiful stages imaginable — the Sierra Nevada.

ART HIKES Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 2019 Guided hiking tours start 9:00 a.m. Participants will enjoy music, performance art, ephemeral sculpture and literary art pieces placed along an earthen trail. Guides will lead three-hour long guided interactive hikes winding through 12 sitespecific art installations. For more information or to purchase tickets for the art hikes or the World Concert on September 7th, visit trailsandvistas.org TRAILS & VISTAS WORLD CONCERT: A PEACE PROJECT OF TRUCKEE TAHOE Date: September 7, 2019 Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM PDT Website: TrailsAndVistas.org or, Call Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Box Office at (775) 832-1616 Tickets range from $24 - $138. Call in for $10 off Lower Gallery Seats, promotional code: Hike19 Enjoy extraordinary entertainment in an exceptional setting! Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment before you… all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset with your friends and family. You’re not dreaming, you’re experiencing the enchantment of The World Concert with award-winning musicians, flamenco dance and performance art. Trails & Vistas is delighted to closeout the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Showcase Series at the beautiful Sand Harbor Outdoor Amphitheater overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe.

Trails & Vistas mission is to create community by celebrating the arts and nature.

Our Vision We facilitate art events in nature for people of all ages to promote an appreciation of the performing and visual arts, long lasting environmental stewardship, and create relationships between the artists, the attendees and the local and world community.

We create community Strengthening community with collaborating partners of artists, poets, conservationists, educators, writers, art and environmental nonprofits. We build a thriving rural culture that inspires arts activity, provides economic activity with geo-tourism, builds pride of place, and inspires environmental awareness.

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GUILD MORTGAGE CORNER How does my credit score affect my ability to buy a home?

If you’re thinking of becoming a homeowner, there’s more to consider than where you want to live and how many bedrooms you’ll need. Understanding your credit score and taking steps to improve it are essential steps in the homebuying process. Here are answers to the five most commonly asked questions about credit scores and how they affect your ability to get a home loan.

1. What is a credit score?

Your credit score is calculated based on the information in your credit report. Credit scores range from 300 to 850. You have multiple credit scores; one from each three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, TransUnion and Equifax.

2. How is my credit score determined ?

Your score is compiled by analyzing several factors, including the following: ●

3. What does my credit score have to do with getting a home loan?

The higher your score, the less of a risk you pose to a lender, and therefore the more likely they’ll be to approve you for a loan. A high credit score may also qualify you for a lower interest rate and a larger loan amount.

4. What credit score do I need to buy a house?

It’s up to the lender and the loan product to determine the type of mortgage you’re eligible for depending on your credit as well as other factors such as debts and savings.

5. Can my credit score change?

Going bigger?

Your credit score reflects your credit history.

The power to change it is in your hands.

Therefore, it’s important to make your payments on time, pay off debt and If you every need a time; loan that exceeds conventional keep balance limits, low on credit cards; and facthere’s what you should know: check your credit report to ensure accuracy.

5 things to know about Jumbo loans Length of credit history—the longer 1. Guild’s Jumbo loans offer you up to $3M of buying power.

Ready to explore your options? Contact The you’ve had credit, the better 2. A minimum FICO Score of 661 is generally required.

3. A 30% down payment strong cash reserves will get you Rice Team to learn about yourandcredit score and Payment history—if you pay each month the best rates.

4. You can get a Jumbo loan with as littlegoals. as 5% down; ARM options how to achieve your homeownership dependably, your credit score will rise to are also available.

5. These loans require more documentation, so it’s a good idea to start reflect it. If you’ve defaulted on an the loan process. obligation, your credit score will drop.

Percent of credit used—most experts If you have any questions regarding loan limits, refinancing or Let’splease get started agree if 70 percent or more of your purchasing a home, feel free to reach out to The Rice Team. available credit is unused, your credit 11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 score should benefit.

Phone: (530) 582-9991 Fax: (530) 582-9995.

Amount of debt—carrying too much debt Web:wwwTheRiceTeam.com hurts your credit New credit—have you recently opened several new accounts? This is a red flag of risk to lenders.

Katie Rice Sales Manager NMLS ID# 308387 Types of credit—it’s helpful to have a 11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 O: 530.582.9991 mix of credit account types such as krice@guildmortgage.net revolving credit and installment loans Apply Online www.thericeteam.com Settlements—if you’ve defaulted on a loan, filed for bankruptcy or foreclosure, or settled with a credit card company, these factors will lower your score ®

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Sales statistics this month are a year to date 7-month look of residential sales by price range and the percent (%) of sales they represent. Also provided are current number of active listings, by price range, and the approximate months of inventory they represent.

The sales reported are for Single Family Residential and Condo/Townhouse sales in each of the areas.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.)

The data source is the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors with data pulled on August 15, 2019

RESIDENTIAL SOLD TRUCKEE (Inclusive) January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE

Residences Sold

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Percent of Sales

46 106 97 58 41 40 21 409

Current Active Listings

11.2% 25.9% 23.7% 14.2% 10.0% 9.8% 5.1% 100.0%

23 80 50 45 54 60 40 352

Months of Inventory 3.50 5.28 3.61 5.43 9.22 10.50 13.33

Truckee Inclusive Sales January 2019-July 2019

5.1%

11.2%

9.8%

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999

10%

25.9%

14.2%

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999

23.7%

$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

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RESIDENTIAL SOLD GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES Truckee Sub-Markets: Gray's Crossing, Lahontan, Old Greenwood, Shaffer's Mill, Martis Camp

January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

RESIDENTIAL SOLD TAHOE DONNER (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Residences Sold 0 0 2 5 9 21 19 56

Residences Sold 22 39 43 32 15 4 0 155

Percent of Sales 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 8.9% 16.1% 37.5% 33.9% 100.0%

Percent of Sales 14.2% 25.2% 27.7% 20.6% 9.7% 2.6% 0.0% 100.0%

Current Active Listings

Golf Course Communities Sales January 2019-July 2019

Months of Inventory 0 0 1 3 12 22 28 66

Current Active Listings

0.00 0.00 0.00 4.20 9.33 7.33 10.32

3.6% 8.9%

16.1%

2.86 4.31 2.77 4.81 8.40 7.00 0.00

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999

37.5%

$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Tahoe Donner Sales January 2019-July 2019

Months of Inventory 9 24 17 22 18 4 1 95

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999

33.9%

9.7%

14.2% 2.6%

20.6%

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999

25.2%

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999

27.7%

$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Dickson Realty is dedicated to helping you keep a pulse on the local market and real estate related information by providing the latest news, trends, and issues affecting the area’s real estate market.

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RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTHSTAR (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

RESIDENTIAL SOLD DONNER SUMMIT (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Residences Sold 5 14 6 5 4 12 1 47

Residences Sold 6 6 6 2 1 2 1 24

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

10.6% 29.8% 12.8% 10.6% 8.5% 25.5% 2.1% 100.0%

Percent of Sales

Months of Inventory 5 12 5 8 7 19 8 64

Current Active Listings

25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 8.3% 4.2% 8.3% 4.2% 100.0%

0.00 0.00 0.00 11.20 12.25 11.08 56.00

Northstar Sales January 20199-July 2019 10.6% Under $400,000

2%

25.5%

$400,000-$599,999 29.8%

$1,000,000-$1,499,999 10.6%

12.8%

7.00 10.50 4.67 3.50 0.00 21.00 0.00

$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Months of Inventory 6 9 4 1 3 6 1 30

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999

8.5%

Donner Summit Sales January 2019-July 2019

8.3% 8.3%

4.2%

4.2%

Under $400,000 25%

$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000

25%

25%

$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Dickson Realty is dedicated to helping you keep a pulse on the local market and real estate related information by providing the latest news, trends, and issues affecting the area’s real estate market.

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RESIDENTIAL SOLD ALPINE/SQUAW January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

RESIDENTIAL SOLD WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA January 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Alpine Squaw Sales January 2019-July 2019

Residences Sold 11 15 12 4 6 3 2 53

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

20.8% 28.3% 22.6% 7.5% 11.3% 5.7% 3.8% 100.0%

Months of Inventory 5.7%

14 16 14 8 16 12 4 84

8.91 7.47 8.17 14.00 18.67 28.00 14.00

3.8% 20.8%

11.3%

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000

7.5% 28.3%

22.6%

$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

North Lake Tahoe, CA Sales January 2019-July 2019

Residences Sold 25 37 28 13 10 6 4 123

Percent of Sales 20.3% 30.1% 22.8% 10.6% 8.1% 4.9% 3.3% 100.0%

Current Active Listings 9 23 24 15 20 17 8 116

Months of Inventory

3.3% 20.3%

8.1% 4.9%

2.52 4.35 6.00 8.08 14.00 19.83 14.00

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999

10.6%

$600,000-$799,000 30.1%

22.8%

$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA Sales January 2019-July 2019

Residences Sold 9 15 17 11 8 4 5 69

Percent of Sales 13.0% 21.7% 24.6% 15.9% 11.6% 5.8% 7.2% 100.0%

Current Active Listings

Months of Inventory 5.8%

2 19 29 12 11 13 11 97

1.56 8.87 11.94 7.64 9.63 22.75 15.40

7.2%

13%

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999

11.6% 21.7%

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999

15.9% 24.6%

$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Update July 31, 2019 What is the FOMC? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System. The FOMC is composed of 12 members--the seven members of the Board of Governors and five of the 12 Reserve Bank presidents. The FOMC schedules eight meetings per year, one about every six weeks or so. The Committee may also hold unscheduled meetings as necessary to review economic and financial developments. The FOMC issues a policy statement following each regular meeting that summarizes the Committee's economic outlook and the policy decision at that meeting. The Chairman holds a press briefing after each FOMC meeting to discuss the FOMC's policy decisions and to provide context for those decisions.

The Chairman also discusses the economic projections submitted by each FOMC participant four times each at the press conference following the last scheduled FOMC meeting of each quarter.

Fed Cuts Rate for First Time Since 2008, Markets Rattled In its fifth meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to reduce its federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point. The decision to bring the rate to a range between 2 and 2.25% was the first lowering of the benchmark rate in over a decade.

The motivations behind the rate cut were also newsworthy, given most indicators of the U.S. economy are strong and the central bank has a generally positive outlook. Chairman Jerome H. Powell said the reduction is a hedge against what could go wrong in the future, citing intent “to insure against downside risks from weak global growth and trade policy uncertainty� in his opening statement announcing the decision.

Powell, facing reporters, would then go on to describe this cut as an adjustment, according to CNBC, and not meant to precipitate a change in course that targeted further decreases. Still the FOMC statement left the door open to more rate cuts if appropriate. "Muted" inflation and "soft" business investment were identified by policy-makers as downward pressures, even though job growth continued to trend up.

Despite expecting a rate cut of 25 basis points, markets fell on the mix of positive and negative signals from the Federal Reserve. Investors had begun pricing in multiple rate cuts for 2019, but the one-off nature of this decrease seemed to rattle them. A sell-off began as Powell spoke. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 300 points by the end of the day, according to MarketWatch.

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The Fed also announced that it would end quantitative tightening two months ahead of schedule. The Fed bought Treasury’s and mortgage-backed securities as a way to help stabilize the crisis-era economy, along with cutting rates. This was separately known as quantitative easing, used to increase money supply. By 2017 the Fed began allowing those assets to roll off its balance sheet, which it will now resolve to hold steady.

Consumers Can Benefit From Lower Interest Rates The last time the Fed cut its benchmark rate was December 2008. While consumers enjoyed interest rates near zero in the time since, the Fed began raising rates in 2015. When that happened, the interest rates that banks and other lenders charge went up as well.

The decision to cut the federal funds rate may have an impact on consumers. The interest rates they are quoted for personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and home equity lines of credit are tied to the Fed's rate: When it goes up, borrowing interest rates go up; when it goes down, they go down.

For instance, if you have an adjustable-rate home loan, your interest rate may fall the next time it is rebalanced. The rate cut could further incentivize household spending, which the Fed noted was already growing.

Lower rates could be the opening many Americans look for to take out cost-effective personal or business loans, like mortgages.

July 31, 2019 Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Although growth of household spending has picked up from earlier in the year, growth of business fixed investment has been soft. On a 12-month basis, overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy are running below 2 percent. Market-based measures of inflation compensation remain low; survey-based measures of longer-term inflation expectations are little changed.

Consistent with its statutory mandate, the Committee seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. In light of the implications of global developments for the economic outlook as well as muted inflation pressures, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 2 to 2-1/4 percent. This action supports the Committee's view that sustained expansion of economic activity, strong labor market conditions, and inflation near the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective are the most likely outcomes, but uncertainties about this outlook remain. As the Committee contemplates the future path of the target range for the federal funds rate, it will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook and will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion, with a strong labor market and inflation near its symmetric 2 percent objective.

In determining the timing and size of future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will assess realized and expected economic conditions relative to its maximum employment objective and its symmetric 2 percent inflation objective. This assessment will take into account a wide range of information, including measures of labor market conditions, indicators of inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and readings on financial and international developments.

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How and why you should create an emergency fund

Like life insurance, fire extinguishers and toilet plungers, an emergency fund is the kind of thing you never want to have to use, but also never want to be without.

Yet with 40 percent of Americans saying they would need to borrow money to cover an unexpected $400 expense, according to CNN, it's clear that many in the U.S. are indeed going without. Although it's likely not a conscious decision to spend rather than save, and there are a whole host of legitimate reasons why it can sometimes feel nearly impossible just to make ends meet, the truth is that those who are in debt or living paycheck to paycheck are usually the most vulnerable and the hardest hit whenever a genuine financial emergency does strike.

Why you need an emergency fund While almost everyone could benefit from a rainy-day fund, there are some people for whom saving is an especially urgent goal.

For example, if you have only one source of income, creating an emergency fund is an essential step towards financial security. One of the main reasons for such a fund is to have something to live off of in the event that you suddenly lose your job. The Balance recommends that individuals who are single or the sole provider for their family should have a full year's worth of expenses saved up, though even having just three to six months is a good start. This holds especially true for independent contractors, freelancers, the self-employed and those who work a job that does not allow them to claim unemployment benefits.

Additionally, there are types of emergencies completely unrelated to your income. If you have a history of medical issues, or less than stellar health insurance, you should recognize the necessity of an emergency fund. Alternately, if you live far from family, you may need to cover a lot of unexpected travel expenses if you need to rush home when a loved one experiences a health scare or sudden death, or even a more positive development, like a wedding or baby.

Less serious but no less costly concerns include unanticipated car trouble, home repairs and rent increases.

Ways to start saving By definition, you need to be able to access this money in the event of a sudden emergency, so your emergency fund should be placed into an accessible savings account, rather than any sort of retirement or investment fund.

Creating an emergency fund could be as simple as having a portion of your direct deposit go into a designated savings account, or setting up a recurring monthly transfer from checking to savings.

If you want another way to build up your rainy day fund, Bankrate recommends you take a more active approach and add up your expenses at the end of the month, compare them to your net income and put the surplus into your savings account. By doing both, you'll be amazed at how quickly you are able to achieve your savings goals.

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3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Savings

Growing your bank balance sometimes can be as simple as relaxing and letting your money work for you — as long as you have the right tools in place. If you want to build a cash cushion without breaking a sweat, try these three methods 1. Put your money in a high-yield savings account The interest rate offered on savings accounts at most brick-and-mortar banks is less than one-tenth of a percent. If you put your funds in a high-yield account, you could earn over 20 times more. Having $5,000 in an account that earns the average interest rate, for example, makes a few bucks after a year. But if you deposit that same amount into an account that has a 2% annual yield, you would earn nearly $100 more, not counting any extra deposits. Online banks and some credit unions tend to offer accounts with higher rates, and the basic checking and savings accounts generally don’t have monthly fees.

Get started: If you have your existing bank account and routing number handy, along with your Social Security number, you can usually open a savings account at a financial institution’s website in about time it takes to check your news feed. Click the link to apply, then enter your information. In many cases, you can fund the account by electronically transferring money. It takes no more effort to deposit money into high-rate savings than into a low-yield account, and the difference can be worth hundreds of dollars over time.

2. Use ‘set it and forget it’ transfers Once you have a savings account that earns a good rate, set up an automatic payment plan to make regular deposits. Say you get paid by direct deposit to your checking account every two weeks. If you set up a $40 transfer to savings each pay period, you’ll stash away over $1,000 by this time next year. That’s not counting the additional interest your savings will earn. Bonus: Since the transfer whisks money from checking to savings, the cash won’t be as easily

accessible with your debit card, so you may not be as tempted to spend it.

Get started: Log into your checking or savings account online and select the option for bank transfers. You’ll typically choose the amount of the transaction, frequency and length of time. Although the sending and receiving accounts don’t have to be at the same bank, make sure your financial institutions don’t charge transfer fees. Click the confirmation link and you’re done.

3. Earn rewards from checking accounts A savings account isn’t the only way to boost your courtesy accounts, of Barb Wilkerson/Dickson Realty balance. SomePhoto checking particularly those at online banks and credit unions, offer rewards — including cash back on purchases, good interest rates and new customer sign-up bonuses — that you can use to score extra money.

Get started: Search online for rewards checking accounts, then check their terms. Some offer cash back for purchases up to a certain amount monthly.

Others might require that you make a certain number of debit card transactions — usually around 15 — to get a high rate. This can be OK if the purchases are part of your regular spending budget, but avoid making extra purchases. The sweet spot is an account that matches your current spending activity.

So you’re doing nothing new — and getting rewarded for it. Let your money work hard so you don’t have to.

With a little set-up work and the right accounts, you can sit back and watch your money grow.

Margarette Burnette is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Historic Webber Lake Hotel, 150 year old Treasure, Being Preserved

The Truckee Donner Land Trust has appointed Truckee architect Dennis E. Zirbel, experienced with restoring some of Truckee’s older buildings, to produce an Historic Structures Report, the first step needed for a restoration project. The report is currently in process. Says Doug Gadow, owner of Linchpin Structural Engineering. “The building appears to be holding up very well. However, it has no apparent foundation and has settled significantly into the soil. The structure will need to be lifted, straightened, provided a foundation, and deteriorated framing will need to be repaired or replaced. The foundation work and wood deterioration repair will be costly, but definitely worth it considering the good condition of the rest of the structure.” A Truckee local as well, Gadow too has extensive experience in historic restoration projects, and the Land Trust feels it is in the good hands of experts.

The Land Trust’s immediate plan is simple: clean out the building and make it structurally sound. Once this is accomplished, the front parlor will be restored to period, will display exhibits, and two upstairs sleeping rooms will be restored to period. The original external color of the hotel, white, will be applied as well. The building was put on the National Historic Register December 31, 2018. The Land Trust is now working with the Sierra County Historical Society, the Truckee Donner Historical Society and other agencies to collect artifacts, create exhibits, restore rooms, and search for funding sources.

“The Sierra County Historical Society is delighted to play a supportive role in the restoration of the Webber Lake Hotel. Its historic significance is undeniable, “ says Mary Nourse, the Historical Society’s president. She adds, "The structure is truly an historic gem and it is the logical repository for artifacts of a bygone era. Our membership will work to help preserve that history in order to provide a link to the past for generations to come.”

Mission to preserve and protect scenic, historic and recreational lands with high natural resource values in the Truckee Donner region and manage recreational activities on these lands in a sustainable manner.

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WHAT ARE Y O U WAI TI N G FO R? WEB B ER L A KE O PENS IT S GA T ES Written by David Bunker in Features, Outdoors, Summer 2018 TAHOE QUARTERLY(Excerpts Below)

VIRTUALLY FROZEN IN TIME, THIS FORMER STAGECOACH STOP AND FABLED FISHING LAKE IS BOTH A REMINDER OF THE SIERRA NEVADA’S PAST AND A HARBINGER OF ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE For decades the only things that escaped the gates of Webber Lake were stories and legends—whispers of rainbow trout as large as footballs, a stage stop hotel where Gold Rush miners once mingled with artists and a spectacular meadow that lit up like Fourth of July fireworks each summer.

In the checkerboard of alternating public and private land that dots the wild landscape north of Truckee, the lake was a private parcel close enough to Henness Pass Road to breed stories, but tantalizingly off-limits to the general public. Then, last year, the gates to Webber Lake swung open. After more than a century of private ownership, the mystery and majesty of a serene and historic Sierra Nevada landscape was unveiled to the public.

Webber Lake is both a recreation gem and a conservation prize. And it fits like an interlocking piece in a puzzle of conservation purchases the Truckee Donner Land Trust has been meticulously assembling for years. To the east, the sinuous wetlands of Perazzo Meadows have been protected and restored by the Land Trust and conservation partners. To the south, Mt. Lola rises above the Lahontan cutthroat–filled waters of Independence Lake, another Land Trust conservation purchase. A series of other important meadows and streams, including Coppins Meadow and Cold Stream Meadow, speckle the landscape between Truckee and the Sierra Valley—conserved forever as wild landscapes connected to Webber Lake. But Webber Lake stands out as a jewel even in this spectacular watershed. Norris calls it both “the grandest prize north of Truckee” and a critical piece of a “20,000-acre conservation effort spanning well over a decade” by the Land Trust and its partners.

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Keep your property lean and green to help protect your family and home.

Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It’s the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it protects your home from catching fire—either from direct flame contact or radiant heat. Defensible space is also important for the protection of the firefighters defending your home.

Defensible Space Zones Two zones make up the required 100 feet of defensible space.

Zone 1 Zone 1 extends 30 feet* out from buildings, structures, decks, etc.

• Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds (vegetation).

• Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters.

• Trim trees regularly to keep branches a minimum of 10 feet from other trees.

• Remove branches that hang over your roof and keep dead branches 10 feet away from your chimney.

• Relocate wood piles into Zone 2.

• Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows.

• Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks.

• Create a separation between trees, shrubs and items that could catch fire, such as patio furniture, wood piles, swing sets, etc.

Zone 2 Zone 2 extends 100 feet out from buildings, structures, decks, etc.

• Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches.

• Create horizontal spacing between shrubs and trees. (See diagram) • Create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs and trees. (See diagram) • Remove fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, cones, and small branches. However, they may be permitted to a depth of 3 inches.

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Vertical Spacing Remove all tree branches at least 6 feet from the ground.

Allow extra vertical space between shrubs and trees. Lack of vertical space can allow a fire to move from the ground to the brush to the tree tops like a ladder.

To determine the proper vertical spacing between shrubs and the lowest branches of trees, use the formula below.

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Horizontal Spacing Horizontal spacing depends on the slope of the land and the height of the shrubs or trees. Check the chart below to determine spacing distance.

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HARDENING YOUR HOME Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile from a wildfire. “Harden� your home now before a fire starts by using ember-resistant building materials. Here are some things you can do to harden your home and make it more fire resistant.

Roof The roof is the most vulnerable part of your home.

Homes with wood or shingle roofs are at high risk of being destroyed during a wildfire. Build your roof or re-roof with materials such as composition, metal or tile. Block any spaces between roof decking and covering to prevent embers from catching.

Vents Vents on homes create openings for flying embers.

Cover all vent openings with 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch metal mesh. Do not use fiberglass or plastic mesh because they can melt and burn.

Protect vents in eaves or cornices with baffles to block embers (mesh is not enough).

Eaves and Soffits Eaves and soffits should be protected with ignitionresistant* or non-combustible materials.

Windows Heat from a wildfire can cause windows to break even before the home ignites. This allows burning embers to enter and start fires inside. Single-paned and large windows are particularly vulnerable.

Install dual-paned windows with one pane of tempered glass to reduce the chance of breakage in a fire.

Consider limiting the size and number of windows that face large areas of vegetation.

Walls Wood products, such as boards, panels or shingles, are common siding materials. However, they are combustible and not good choices for fire-prone areas.

Build or remodel your walls with ignition resistant* building materials, such as stucco, fiber cement, wall siding, fire retardant, treated wood, or other approved materials.

Be sure to extend materials from the foundation to the roof.

Decks Surfaces within 10 feet of the building should be built with ignition-resistant*, non-combustible, or other approved materials.

Ensure that all combustible items are removed from underneath your deck.

Rain Gutters Screen or enclose rain gutters to prevent accumulation of plant debris.

Patio Cover Use the same ignition-resistant* materials for patio coverings as a roof.

Chimney Cover your chimney and stovepipe outlets with a non-combustible screen. Use metal screen material with openings no smaller than 3/8-inch and no larger than 1/2-inch to prevent embers from escaping and igniting a fire.

Garage Have a fire extinguisher and tools such as a shovel, rake, bucket, and hoe available for fire emergencies.

Install weather stripping around and under the garage door to prevent embers from blowing in.

Store all combustible and flammable liquids away from ignition sources.

Fences Consider using ignition-resistant* or noncombustible fence materials to protect your home during a wildfire.

Driveways and Access Roads Driveways should be built and maintained in accordance with state and local codes to allow fire and emergency vehicles to reach your home.

Consider maintaining access roads with a minimum of 10 feet of clearance on either side, allowing for two-way traffic.

Ensure that all gates open inward and are wide enough to accommodate emergency equipment.

Trim trees and shrubs overhanging the road to allow emergency vehicles to pass.

Address Make sure your address is clearly visible from the road.

Water Supply Consider having multiple garden hoses that are long enough to reach all areas of your home and other structures on your property. If you have a pool or well, consider getting a pump.

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PRE-EVACUATION PREPARATION STEPS When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists (if time allows) to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

Home Evacuation Checklist – How to Prepare for Evacuation

Inside the House • • • • • • •

Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.

Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters.

Remove lightweight curtains.

Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.

Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights.

Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions.

Shut off the air conditioning.

Outside Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.) or place them in your pool.

• Turn off propane tanks.

• Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.

• Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. Fill water buckets and place them around the house.

• Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.

• Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.

• Put your Emergency Supply Kit in your vehicle.

• Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you.

• Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.

• Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.

• Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.

• Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave.

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Animals • •

Locate your pets and keep them nearby.

Prepare farm animals for transport and think about moving them to a safe location early.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 SUN

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01 Fireworks Gar Woods Beach

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Keep Tahoe Blue Cleanup Day Beer&Food Festival Homewood

08 Trails & Vistas Art Hikes

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Tahoe 200 Running Festival

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Family Skate Night Gray’s Crossing Concert

Tahoe 200 Running Festival 19

Donner Party Hike

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Lake Tahoe Food&Wine Festival Cowgirls+ Cocktails

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Trails & Vistas Art Hikes and World Concert

14 Donner Party Hike Tahoe 200 Running Festival Wooden Boat Challenge 21

Lake Tahoe Food&Wine Festival Squaw Valley Oktoberfest

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Spartan Race World Championship; go to Squaw Valley website for details

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Save the Date October Great Trail Race

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September is the ninth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the third of four months to have a length of 30 days, and the fourth of five months to have a length of less than 31 days.

In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological autumn is on 1 September.

It is the start of the academic year in many countries of the northern hemisphere, in which children go back to school after the summer break, sometimes on or before the first day of the month.

September (from Latin septem, "seven") was originally the seventh of ten months in the oldest known Roman calendar.

After the calendar reform that added January and February to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name. It had 29 days until the Julian reform, which added a day.

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TRAILS & VISTAS Experience Art in Nature Discover the essence of Tahoe featuring art in nature at 7,000 feet featuring scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada landscape with art, music, and dance.

What should I expect attending the art hikes Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 2019 Guided hiking tours start 9:00 a.m. Participants will enjoy music, performance art, ephemeral sculpture and literary art pieces placed along an earthen trail. Guides will lead three-hour long guided interactive hikes winding through 12 sitespecific art installations.

The Trails & Vistas Art Hikes are a time to reconnect to community, land, and our creativity. How does this transpire? You hike in small groups with an interesting guide. Whether it’s Mother Nature (she’s there) or another one of our beloved volunteers, he/she will guide your way into a parallel universe with surprises along every turn.

The tradition of the art hikes has always been founded in connection to community, to the land around you, to the arts, and feeling more inspired upon each step. We are not a music festival, but want to create an experience of the environment through the arts that is open to all people, all ages. We wanted to focus on the purpose, the gathering and the evolution of human connection. The art in nature sites have been carefully curated and choreographed to most effectively help us in sticking to our foundational ideals with a focus on the interconnectedness to each other and the land around us.

Treat yourself to a few well-deserved hours breathing in the fresh mountain air while embracing an experience like no other.

We ask that you capture the experience with your heart and memories, so leave those little tech gadgets at home. Thank you.

What should I expect at the World Peace Concert Date: September 7, 2019 Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM PDT Website: TrailsAndVistas.org or Call Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Box Office at (775) 832-1616 Tickets range from $24 - $138. Call in for $10 off Lower Gallery Seats, promotional code: Hike19 Enjoy extraordinary entertainment in an exceptional setting! Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment before you… all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset with your friends and family. You’re not dreaming, you’re experiencing the enchantment of The World Concert with awardwinning musicians, flamenco dance and performance art. Trails & Vistas is delighted to closeout the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Showcase Series at the beautiful Sand Harbor Outdoor Amphitheater overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe.

Featuring a sonic journey around the world with music, dance, spoken word, and performance painting. Closing out the Showcase series is Mumbo Gumbo's "genre-bending Americana" music of soul, zydeco, folk, blues, rock, Cajun, and country. Opening with Seffarine: Spanish and Persian Classical, and American Jazz spiced with fiery flamenco dance. Add in Incendio's modern world guitar from Los Angeles, poet Jahan Khalighi, performance painting with Susie Alexander, and powerhouse vocalist Davon Fleming, from NBC’s “The Voice” with soul and R & B. And yes we are promoting peace by promoting unity and celebrating cultural diversity. Persons of any gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or ability are welcome.

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September 1 7th Annual Fireworks Fundraiser

September 2 Annual KEEP TAHOE BLUE Clean Up Day

Where Held

Time

Gar Woods Grill & Pier 5000 N. Lake Blvd.

Carnelian Bay

8:30 pm 9:00 pm

Kings Beach State Recreation Kings Beach, CA

8:30 am Noon

Contact or Other Information Free, Donations suggested.

Free, all ages of volunteers welcome

Final Summer Concert at Gray’s Crossing

Homewood Mountain Resort

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing 11406 Henness Road Truckee

5:30 pm 7:30 pm

September 7 & 8 Trails & Vistas Art Hikes And World Concert

Hikes North Lake Tahoe and Concert at Sand Harbor

September 10 & September 17

September 10th at Dancing Pines event venue 20minutes north of Truckee near Jackson Meadows September 17th at Camp Wamp at Deer Lake on Donner Summit

Supper Club Farm to Tahoe

The beaches can get thrashed with trash after the popular holiday weekend festivities. Help us keep our beaches clean! We provide cleanup materials, refreshments and a prize. Ride your bike to receive a special gift. Bring your reusable water bottle and friends!

Events@keeptahoeblue.org

4th Annual Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival

September 3

Don't miss the 7th Annual Labor Day Fireworks Spectacular over Lake Tahoe in Carnelian Bay. Gar Woods and The Monte Foundation host this show each year to raise tens of thousands of dollars for various school sports programs in North Tahoe and Truckee. 100% of the proceeds go to the schools! This is a free show and many have said it’s the best fireworks show they’ve seen. Support local sports programs and enjoy the most SPECTACULAR fireworks show above beautiful Lake Tahoe on Gar Woods beach! Reservations are required for Gar Woods that evening. Please call 530-546-3366.

For more information and to RSVP please visit our event website.

Volunteer September 2

Details

Homewood season passholders will receive an extra $5 off at the door.

Beer Garden Pricing $15 Presale/$20 at the door $15 Passholder Door price Additional tickets available for sale 1 for $5 3 for $10 5 for $15

The Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival returns to Homewood Mountain Resort for another year of food, fun and brews! We are excited to host this fun all-ages event with local craft vendors, delicious craft beers, and FREE live music for an afternoon of good times. We will also be offering specials and discounts on Homewood Season Passes!

General admission to this event is completely FREE and gives you access to the Festival Village which includes the music, food vendors and artisan Vendors. Those interested in the Beer Garden can find admission prices below. To commemorate this event, paid entry into the Beer Garden will include a souvenir 12 oz. glass and two drink tickets!

Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase throughout the event at the prices below. FREE Live Music. The Coffis Brothers; a rootsy rock n’roll band from Santa Cruz with music featuring a great blend of folk, country and rock.

These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis. You can now order a la carte as well as buffet dining during the concerts.

Featuring Sole Project Nola See separate information and flyer provided.

A Peace Project of Truckee Tahoe

5:30 pm 8:30 pm

CALL FOR FULL DETAILS (530) 562-7150

Supper Club is a fun, new way to enjoy local food with friends, and your farmer. Unique and different locations throughout Tahoe. For each dinner, we pair a different chef, farmer and rancher to design a seasonal, 4-course menu reminiscent of simpler times and supper club days.

Chef Sept. 10 – Alex Tolger with Mog Grog Catering Chef Sept. 17 – Billy McCullough

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September 13 through 15 TAHOE RUNNING FESTIVAL

September 14 and 15

Where Held

Time

West Shore Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain Resort

All day events

Donner Summit; Sugar Bowl’s Mt. Judah Lodge

Go to website for all specifics

Donner Party Hike

Contact or Other Information

The Tahoe 200 Running Festival is a weekend-long event that bridges the gap between newcomers and high-profile ultra-runners from around the globe. Gathering at the picturesque West Shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain Resort plays host to a plethora of athletes, spectators, and outdoor aficionados for a weekend-long festival of alfresco activities. In addition to the spotlight race, the notorious Tahoe 200, this weekend will be packed with on-mountain events for all ages to enjoy including a 5k, 10k, 15k, Beer Belly 2k and more! CALL FOR DETAILS (530) 525-5200 Preregistration is encouraged to assure hike choice. $50/HIKER; $60 for limited same day registration. Every hiker gets a baseball cap.

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Explore scenic Donner Summit with local historians on interpretive walks and hikes. As you trace the steps of the emigrants, imagine the clip-clop of oxen and the rumble of wagons of the countless pioneers who scaled the mighty Sierra Nevada in search of a better life.

Hikes depart from Sugar Bowl 10 minutes from Truckee — 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe. SATURDAY HIKES: Choose from one of seven hikes ranging from 3.5 to 6 miles with varying degree of difficulty.

See petroglyphs, railroad snowshed tunnels or the China Wall. Stroll through meadows or discover hidden Sierra lakes. In the afternoon enjoy a hamburger lunch and afternoon speaker. SUNDAY WALKING TOUR: Learn about the grueling mishaps of the Donner Party and the archaeological finds that remain. Then, it’s on to all new Donner Memorial State Park to view the Murphy Cabin Site and Pioneer Monument.

Join Arts for The Schools for the 4th Annual Wooden Boat Challenge. Teams of 4 have 3 hours to build a boat by hand, without power tools! Then test their wit and skill by racing them on Lake Tahoe! You don't want to miss this great time!

Yummy food, kids activities, beer garden, live music and a once in live-time competition! FREE ADMISSION

http://donnerparty hike.com

September 14

Commomns Beach, Tahoe City

11:00 am 5:00 pm

(530) 582-8278

September 20, 21, 22 Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival

Northstar Village

All day Events

Free Visit website for more information

September 20 and 27

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee

5:00 pm 7:00 pm

Village at Squaw Valley

Noon to 6:00 pm

4th Annual Wooden Boat Challenge

Cowgirls + Cocktails

September 21 Squaw Valley Oktoberfest Fundraiser

Details

The 34th annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival is a weekend filled with wine, food, and spectacular views. Come join us in the great outdoors while we learn, sip and savor in the beauty of Northstar California resort.

Cowgirls and cowboys are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by a social hour with beer, wine and appetizers.

Enjoy a meandering trail ride through highland meadows and forests, then relax and socialize while nibbling appetizers and sipping a frosty beer or glass of wine. It's a great way to kick off the weekend. This event is for adults ages 21+. Call for Reservations (530) 587-9470

(530) 584-6626 Entry is FREE for all ages A $20 donation includes a .5 liter festival stein mug and 2 beer tickets.

Additional beer tickets are available for $5

This annual event transforms the Village at Squaw Valley into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer, delicious food, Bavarian music, the everpopular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Enjoy live all day.

All proceeds from beer sales benefit the High Sierra Lacrosse Festival-goers must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase beer Brats, Bavarian Pretzels, and Rootbeer floats available for purchase Don't miss trying A Taste of Switzerland's authentic cheese bread All Oktoberfest Games are FREE to enter. First come, first to participate

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Where Held

TUESDAYS continues through season)

Truckee Regional Park at 10050 Brockway Road Truckee

8:00 am 1:00 pm

Free

Come to the Truckee Regional River Park each Tuesday for fresh produce, vegetables, fruit, flowers, berries, melons, greens, tomatoes, prepared foods, crepes, baked goods, fish and meat, olive oil, and handmade artisan goods.

The Events Plaza in the Village at Squaw Valley

6:00 pm 8:30 pm

Free (530) 584-6266

This popular and FREE outdoor concert series in the Village at Squaw Valley features acclaimed blues musicians, great grab & go food offerings from Village restaurants and a Blues bar with beer, wine & spirits available from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Events Plaza.

During the summer Bluesdays series, Squaw offers discounted tickets for the Aerial Tram, food and drink specials, and lodging sales each and every Tuesday.

Truckee Tahoe AirportPlayground

6:00 pm 8:30 pm

Visit www.bigsofnc. org for information and registration.

Email: peggy@bigsofnc.org or call 530-5877717.

Village at Northstar

3:00 pm 7:00 pm

Get the family out of the house and end the monotony of summer!

Family Skate Night brings together good music, family fun, games and more. Starting at 3pm, skate rentals are available at a two for the price of one discount. Live music starts at 4pm and will have you dancing around the rink until 7pm. Face painting is complimentary all evening long, and the night would not be complete without a few family games.

Truckee Regional Park

11:00 pm 2:00 pm

Come join us at Truckee Regional Park and ride the Truckee Railway around the park! Sponsored by the Truckee Donner Historical Society, Celebrating 150 years of the transcontinental railroad in Truckee.

Northstar California Resort 150 Northstar Drive Truckee, CA 96161

Gates open at 8:15 PM, and close at 10:30 PM.

TRUCKEE FARMER’S MARKET Tuesdays through 9/3 BLUESDAYS AT SQUAW VALLEY

Tuesdays thru Sept. 14th CORNHOLE PLAY & TOURNEY

Tuesday starting September 3

Time

Cost Contact Info.

Family Skate Night at Northstar Saturdays Sept. 14 and 28 Truckee Railway Open Saturdays STAR GAZING

(775) 232-0844 $22.50 to $45 Ticket price includes: s'mores, hot chocolate, Starbucks coffee (Via), tea, Aquafina water.

The Cosmoarium offers, free parking, firepits, bathrooms, comfortable seating, an amazing night sky, and Celestron telescopes. Dog friendly.

Details

Join in open cornhole play and casual tournament every Tuesday at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Playground. BBQ hosted by Quality Automotive and Smog. Learn the game, challenge another team.

It's all free and open to the public. We are warming up for the Cornhole for a Cause Tournament on September 14.

There are still a few spots for Sponsorships! Thanks to those who have already signed up to support this great cause.

The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars like you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

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Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. On-Going Area Offerings Date and Event

Where Held

Time

Cost Contact Info.

Sundays On-Going Art of Mixology

Ritz-Carlton Hotel 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct. Truckee

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

E-Mail Giles.priestland @ritzcarlton.com

Cost $60/per person at the Manzanita Bar. Entertaining and educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers.

Mondays On-Going Song Group

Tahoe Truckee School of Music 10038 Meadow Way, Ste. E Truckee

6:15 pm 7:30 pm

$20.00

Song group for everyone! Any instrument, any experience level, any age.

Led by Ben Martin. Come to learn and share music in a fun creative environment.

For more information contact: http://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/song-group Contact: Ben Martin (530) 587-3274

Tuesdays On-Going Knitting Group

Atelier 10128 Donner Pass Road Truckee

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

Free

Join us for a knitting group. Open to all knitters, crotchetiers, loom artists‌whatever your thread you are welcome.

This is NOT A CLASS; it is a group activity intended for individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists. Bring your own project or start a new one; come for a few minutes or the whole 2 hours.

For more information on this and other workshops contact: www.ateliertruckee.com

Wednesday Fridays On-Going Crafting

Tahoe Modern Makers 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Ste. K So. Lake Tahoe

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Free

FREE! All Craft event every Wednesday and Friday; all ages welcome. No reservations required. Craft changes weekly.

Call for questions: (530) 600-3388 or e-mail: tahoemodernmakers@gmail.com

On-Going Check Schedules on line at Atelier.com

Atelier 10128 Donner Pass Road Truckee

Varies

Prices vary

Take a fun class! All classes are interesting and open to the public. Class offerings are offered throughout the month and offerings change

Sierra Bakehouse 10736 Pioneer Trail, Unit 12

8:00 am 3:00 pm

Fridays BAKE SALE

Details

throughout the year.

Check their website at www.ateliertruckee.com for current calendar. www.sierrabake househouse.com

Stop by Sierra Bakehouse every Friday from 8 am to 3 pm to experience their bake sale of yummy breads, desserts and savory treats!

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440