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by Kelley lang Go jump In the lake

If the weather behaves, and there isn’t any more smoke from nearby wildfires polluting the air, Lake Tahoe should be the perfect spot to enjoy one last weekend of summer fun. There are plenty of beaches to chose from but if you want to do something besides taking a dip, here are a few options. on Saturday, aug. 31, Lake Tahoe Cruises will host the 21st annual great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler race between the M.S. Dixie ii and the Tahoe Queen. Boarding for the Tahoe Queen begins at 10 a.m. at the Ski run Maria, 900 Ski run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, and at 10 a.m. for the M.S. Dixie ii at 760 Highway 50, zephyr Cove. The race begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Brunch is included in the price of admission. on Sunday, Sept. 1, area chefs and restaurants join farmers and growers at the Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival celebrating the best food, wine and art in the Sierra nevada region. The festival will be held on Ski run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe from 1–5 p.m. Visit www.samplethesierra.com for details. You can end the summer with a bang at the Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday, Sept. 1. The pyrotechnic show begins at 8:30 p.m., and it will be viewable at several sites across the south shore, including nevada Beach, Bijou Community park, Tallac Historic Site, Edgewood-Tahoe and Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach. Visit http://tahoesouth.com.

Burning Man

if you’re a hardcore Burner, you’ve already managed to get a ticket to attend the Most awesome Event of the Year. But if you’ve put it off this long, chances are you aren’t going. However, you may be able to find a ticket via third-party sources. (Be prepared to pay a pretty penny.) For those who are attending this year’s gathering in the Black rock Desert, which kicked off aug. 26, you’ll see and experience amazing and wondrous things. after The Man burns on Saturday, aug. 31, the citizens of Black rock City will take part in that great exodus from the desert starting on Sunday, Sept. 1. after Labor Day, Sept. 2, the once vibrant “city” will start to resemble the dust blowing across the playa. For those who couldn’t make it, there’s always next year. Visit www.burningman.com.

DEprESSurizaTion CHaMBEr

The Man has burned, the crowds have departed from the Black rock Desert, and you’re feeling a little sad the whole thing’s over. Cheer up, little Burner, and head to Fresh Bakin’s Depressurization Chamber event to commiserate with fellow Burning Man attendees. Electronic acts/DJs Big gigantic, opiuo and ill-esha will provide the beats to ease you back into the hum drum of everyday life. The after-Burning Man bash begins at 10 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the grand Theatre inside the grand Sierra resort, 2500 E. Second St. The all-ages show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $26 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. Call 789-2000 or visit http:// freshbakin.com.

Virginia CiTY’S CiViL War DaYS anD LaBor DaY paraDE

History buffs can spend the weekend watching battle reenactments by the Comstock Civil War reenactors while traveling the V & T railroad this weekend. rides depart at 11:20 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, aug. 31, and 11:20 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. Tickets are $22. The Champagne Battle Train features a nighttime battle in which gunfire and explosions will be more visible. The rides departs at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. on Monday, Sept. 2, Virginia City will hold its annual Labor Day parade at 12:30 p.m., followed by a Civil War battle reenactment off C Street. Spectators can also see what life was like in a Civil War camp at Miner’s park. The camp is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon on Monday. Visitors are also invited to view the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall on display from Thursday, aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2, at the Silverland inn & Suites, 100 n. E St. Call 847-7500 or visit www.visitvirginiacitynv.com.