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25 Sierra Stories

Out & About 06 Sightseeing 07 Lake Tahoe Facts 08 Events 10 For the Kids 12 Marinas & Boat Ramps 12 Wet ‘n’ Dirty 14 Golf Courses

Arts & Culture

SPRING SEASON OF CHANGES FROM THE PUBLISHER

Spring is a time of changes. With the changing of the seasons comes the warm feel of the mountain air on your skin, the emergence of fragrant blooms, and full days of skiing in the morning and afternoons spent hiking, climbing, kayaking, rafting, biking and golfing. Check out our annual Tahoe Sierra Golf Guide in this issue, complete with listings and course profiles to over 40 golf courses in Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson, Reno and Lost Sierra. Retiring your skis at noon for a set of golf clubs is a spring ritual and rite of passage. Spring also has brought changes to Tahoe Weekly starting with a new online calendar that is easier to use, more comprehensive and still free to everyone. The easy-to-use calendar still features events, entertainment, festivals, arts & culture, food & wine, and family fun from throughout the Tahoe Sierra, as well as Reno, Sparks, Carson City, the Lost Sierra and beyond.

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We’re also trying some new ways to present that same information in the print edition. We hope you enjoy and we look forward to your feedback.

Fun & Games

Free calendar listings

26 Mark McLaughlin

28 Puzzles 29 Horoscope

Music Scene 30 Desert Rose 30 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 34 Jennifer Hartswick

Local Flavor 35 Restaurant Update 36 Tasty Tidbits 37 Wine Column

Art Director Alyssa Ganong production@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 106 Graphic Designer Justeen Ferguson graphics@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 101

Copy Editor Katrina Veit

Features 13 The Golf Guide

Sales Manager Anne Artoux anne@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 110

Entertainment & Food Editor Priya Hutner priya@tahoethisweek.com

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Publisher & Editor In Chief Katherine E. Hill publisher@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 102

With the new calendar, we will continue to offer free listings to everyone. Just click on the Event Calendar tab at TheTahoeWeekly.com to submit your listing and follow the prompts. There are some paid options to promote your events on our Web site, but the listings are still free.

New Entertainment Editor We’re also excited that long-time contributor Sean McAlindin has been named the new Entertainment Editor. Sean is a writer, photographer, musician and educator who can be found picking with local bluegrass outfit Lost Whiskey Engine, hosting the Truckee Community Old-Time Jam or seeking bliss in the Sierra Nevada back country with his family. Former Entertainment Editor Priya Hutner is taking time to work on other projects and will remain a contributor to Tahoe Weekly. 

Adminstrative Manager Michelle Allen Contributing Writers John Dee, Barbara Keck, Bruce Ajari, Mark McLaughlin, Casey Glaubman, David “Smitty” Smith, Priya Hutner, Katrina Veit, Justin Broglio, Kayla Anderson, Lou Phillips, Sean McAlindin, Tim Hauserman, Alex Green, Lisa Michelle

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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. – John Muir

ON THE COVER An artistic view of the gently rolling terrain under the peaks of Northstar at Schaffer’s Mill. Photography courtesy Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club

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SIGHTSEEING

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

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

Eagle Rock

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Demonstrations of lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

West Shore

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side. TART

Explore Tahoe

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City

(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.) TART/BlueGo

Heavenly

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

Tahoe City Field Station

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, 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, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

PROSSER 18,591

(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. (summer tours). TART

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

Soda Springs

Gatekeeper’s Museum

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. BlueGo

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

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org Thunderbird Lodge is the former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

ELEVATION :

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Tahoe City

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Olympic Valley

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Features 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

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

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

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

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 South Lake Tahoe

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

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 Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City Truckee

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

3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

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

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KidZone Children’s Museum

Old Jail Museum

CAPACITY: 18,300 C

Watson Cabin

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

CAPACITY: 9,500 C 50

Truckee River |

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

South Lake Tahoe

CAPACITY: C 226,500

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Emerald Bay

Tallac Historic Site

CAPACITY: 29,840

MARTIS 1010

Vikingsholm Castle

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

INDEPENDENCE 15,203

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

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

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DONNER 7,356

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

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

STAMPEDE 215,956

Olympic Museum

Lake Tahoe Museum

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North Shore

Truckee

South Lake Tahoe

North Shore

BOCA 37,933

North Shore

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

South Lake Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Tahoe City

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

South Lake Tahoe

Fannette Island

Incline Village

The sun sets over Lake Tahoe’s West Shore as seen from part of the new East Shore bike trail. | Anne Artoux

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PUBLIC TRANSIT: NORTH SHORE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com / SOUTH SHORE | bluego.org

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TAHOE DONNER

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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.

Marlette Lake

SAND HARBOR

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Eagle Rock

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

DEEPEST POINT

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Crystal Bay

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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Stateline

Fannette Island SKI RUN

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

LAKESIDE BIJOU

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

TAHOE KEYS

Cascade Lake

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

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CAVE ROCK

Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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

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Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

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LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cycling in the Lost Sierra

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MAY 10 | THURSDAY

STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN

ne of my favorite places to spin my bike wheels is the Sierra Valley. It’s a vast expanse of big-sky ranch lands surrounded by mountain peaks that unfold before you just 25 miles north of Truckee in Sierraville. The valley is laced with lightly traveled roads, passing by old barns and marshy areas filled with a cornucopia of birds including sandhill cranes, yellow-winged blackbirds and a steady supply of hawks. I’ve ridden a number of great routes in the valley, but last fall tried a new one. It takes off from the northwestern edge of the valley in Beckwourth, just down the road a piece from Portola, and it combines a beautifully paved road and little traffic – a biker’s dream.

E.J. Tegner “Let’s Bet on Youth” Golf Tournament Old Greenwood Golf Course | Truckee

A fun day is planned with 18 holes of golf, longest drive, closest to the pin and putting contest.The format is four person, two net better ball. All proceeds go directly to Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation EJ Tegner Memorial Fund. 8 a.m. | (530) 550-7010

Conversation Café Aspen Grove Community Center | Incline Village

The is a drop-in conversation forum every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. 10:1511:15 a.m. | (775) 832-1310

Help with computers ABOVE: Starting up the climb on a biker’s dream of a road; LEFT: The expansive Red Clover Valley is the turnaround

point for the ride; BELOW: Sally Peak on a ridgeline to the west of the Beckwourth Genessee Road.

If you’ve been keeping track, you know the ride back includes a good climb, followed by rolling terrain and then a lovely descent back to Sierra Valley. It’s always nice to have a ride end with a downhill. I rode 33 miles by starting about 5 miles south on Beckwourth on County Road A-23. Looking for a shorter route? Start at the beginning of the Beckwourth Genesee Road in downtown Beckwourth to lop off 10 miles or so. Beckwourth Genesee Road travels past a few campgrounds and several offthe-grid residences tucked among the trees, but it’s a recently repaved road with a wide bike lane that travels mostly through forest and ranch land on its way to pretty much nowhere. Along the route I found views of snow-capped mountains, craggy volcanic outcroppings and endless expanses of range-land dotted with cattle. But the most exciting part of the ride for me was the fauna. I passed at least a half dozen low-flying hawks, a mountain bluebird and a few snakes slithering across the

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road. (They must have been aghast to encounter a human on their sunning grounds.) There were also deer aplenty and — the pièce de résistance — a bobcat. As I struggled up the long uphill, the bobcat crossed the road in front of me, 8

Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach

Ongoing computer held. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring the Interweb,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. 3-4 p.m. | (530) 546-2021

Crystal Cabaret The Chateau | Incline Village

Tahoe Family Solutions hosts Crystal Cabaret with an exclusive performance by the Reno Jazz Orchestra featuring acclaimed blues vocalist Carolyn Dolan, a five-course meal, wine and dancing. 5:30-10 p.m. $150 | tahoefamily.org

MAY 11 | FRIDAY

Along the route I found views of snow-capped

Affordable Community Health Screening

mountains, craggy volcanic outcroppings and endless

Center for Health | Truckee

expanses of rangeland dotted with cattle. then scampered into the woods long enough for me to get a good look. But not long enough for me to get off my bike and snap a picture. Did you notice I snuck the word climb in there in the midst of all that bobcat talk? Yes, there is a good climb on this ride. It’s several miles long and ascends about 1,000 feet from the valley to a highpoint at just under 6,000 feet. From there you get several miles of gentle downhills, followed by a small climb, before a steep drop into some wide-open ranch country that will make the lightly populated Sierra Valley seem like a busy metropolis. My turn-around point was at the junction with Crocker Mountain Road, where Beckwourth Genesee Road turns to dirt. Crocker Mountain Road is also paved at the start, but I didn’t ride it to find out how far the hard surface would last. Eventually it becomes Primary Forest Route 70, which ends in Milford near Honey Lake — a long ways away.

Affordable Community Health Screenings are a simple, affordable way to start taking charge of your health. A variety of affordable lab tests and screenings are available at the Tahoe Forest Health Clinic in Truckee, California and at the Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, Nevada. No appointment is necessary. Regular physical 7-9 a.m.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Mobile Counter Family Resource Center of Truckee | Truckee

Come and speak with a USCIS representative on how to apply for permanent residency and how to apply for citizenship and obtain free study material. Call to schedule an appointment for individual case status. 9 a.m.3 p.m. Free | (530) 587-2513

Blood drive Recreation & Swim Complex | South Lake Tahoe Donate blood. 12-5 p.m. | bloodsource.org

Looking for a longer ride? Start in Sierraville, which will eliminate about 30 miles of driving, and bring the riding total to a hefty 60-plus miles — with most likely a good headwind coming back. But it’s an awesome ride. 

Boat shop tour Sierra Boat Company | Carnelian Bay

Tahoe Maritime Museum offers a behindthe-scenes look. Meet boat restoration specialists. Bring questions. 2-3 p.m. | (530) 583-9283

May 10-23, 2018

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EVENTS Free Wine Tasting The Lodge | Truckee

Sample wines from Handley Cellars Wine. 5-6:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

free study material. Call to schedule an appointment for individual case status. 1:30-6 p.m. Free | (530) 587-2513

Free Deschutes Beer Tasting Truckee Town Hall | Truckee

The Town of Truckee Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the town’s approach to marijuana regulations. The workshop will include discussions on indoor and outdoor cultivation, manufacturing and processing, taxation, retail and commercial uses and delivery services. Open to the public. 6-8 p.m. | townoftruckee.com

Family Movie Night Incline Village Library | Incline Village

We will be showing the movie “COCO.” Popcorn will be provided! 6-8 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Tahoe Donner | Truckee

Come try free samples of Deschutes Brewery’s latest seasonal brews. 5-8:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

MAY 14 | MONDAY High Elevation Gardening UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station | Tahoe City Join Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and UC Davis TERC for the 2018 high elevation garden series. Each talk features a different vegetable. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Mountain Minds Community Showing of the film “Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence” Community Room, Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

The showing of this film will be followed by a panel discussion. In the United States more than 30,000 people are killed every year by gun violence; many more are wounded. The disaster caused by gun violence is seen in almost every community. We may hear briefly about the victims and survivors of these shootings, but what happens after the media 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free | tlpc.org

Language and Social Life: How Are They Connected? Sierra College Truckee Campus | Truckee

Dr. Valerie Fridland, UNR Professor of Linguistics, studies how language and social life are intimately connected. Discussion includes common misconceptions about language and dialects, such as what causes dialects, why some people have one, and how much influence parents have on their children’s speech. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a meet and Greet, 7-8:15 p.m. Free | sierracollege.edu

MAY 12 | SATURDAY

Pizza on the Hill | Tahoe City

Tahoe Silicon Mountain presents a speaker series. Networking before and after the presentation. Live streamed bit.ly/youtubetsm. 6 p.m. $5 | tahoesiliconmountain.com

MAY 15 | TUESDAY 55+ Hiking Series Area Venues | Incline Village

Hikers age 55 and older can visit different Tahoe locales as part of IVGID Senior Programs. Meet in Incline Village Recreation Center lobby. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate clothing and shoes. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Courtesy TCDA

Cannabis Dialogue workshop

FARMERS’ MARKETS

OPEN FOR SEASON

Nothing says summer like a trip to the local farmers’ market and farmers’ market season has finally arrived in the Tahoe Sierra with the opening of the lakeside Tahoe City Farmers’ Market at Commons Beach. The market is open Thursdays from May 17 to Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy the sunshine, fresh local produce, great food and people. Other markets from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee to Beckwourth and in Nevada open in June.

plant, transplant; whatever needs to be done. No experience necessary. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Tech Tuesdays Incline Village Library | Incline Village

Offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. A new activity each week. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Ink(ubator) Tahoe Mountain Lab | South Lake Tahoe

Join a roundtable discussion for entrepreneurs. Talk about your latest endeavor, roadblock and success. Get help and advice or give some out to someone else. 6-8 p.m. | tahoemountainlab.com

Conversation Café Aspen Grove Community Center | Incline Village

Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pancake breakfast and offers free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8 through 17 on those mornings. 8 a.m.

Litter removal South Lake Tahoe

The Clean Tahoe Program and City of South Lake Tahoe host the 3rd annual Spring Cleanup. 14 neighborhoods to be cleaned. Free lunch and celebration at Bijou Park afterward. 9 a.m. | (530) 544-4210

MAY 16 | WEDNESDAY Wine Wednesdays The Loft | South Lake Tahoe Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. 4-7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

Lake Tahoe Community College- Duke Theater | South Lake Tahoe Wendy David, Mayor, City of South Lake Tahoe will lead community conversation to highlight opportunities to elevate South Lake Tahoe area. 6:30-8 p.m. Free | ltcc.edu

MAY 18 | FRIDAY Lifescapes Incline Village Library | Incline Village

Third Thursday Tasting

A memoir-writing program for seniors. 2-4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

The Pour House | Truckee

Enjoy a wine tasting each month. 5-7 p.m. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Pancake breakfast & airplane rides Truckee-Tahoe Airport | Truckee

One Degree of Change

MAY 19 | SATURDAY

Green Thumb Thursdays

Bistate Evacuation Drill

Sierra Nevada College Garden | Incline Village

Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino | Crystal Bay

The all- volunteer North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden will hold Green Thumb Thursday workshops and classes each week. Classes will demonstrate environmentally safe and successful gardening methods. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free | (775) 831-8437

Partnering agencies will be hosting full-scale simulated wild-land fire and community evacuation drill. Kings Beach, Incline and Crystal Bay residents will receive 911 call to test system. Residents and visitors invited to attend. 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Free | (775) 831-0660

High-altitude growing Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

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Master Gardeners with Slow Food Lake Tahoe present High Altitude Food Growing workshops at the Demonstration Garden. Today is on potatoes. 5:30-7 p.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Kid’s train rides Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers kiddie train rides. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

2018 Best of Tahoe Craft Beer Contest Lake Tahoe AleWorX | South Lake Tahoe

Six breweries from around Lake Tahoe will have their beer judged at AleWorX to determine who has the best beer in three categories. 12-5 p.m. | laketahoealeworx.com

United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Mobile Counter Family Resource Center of Truckee | Truckee

Come and speak with a USCIS representative on how to apply for permanent residency and how to apply for citizenship and obtain

Truckee Chamber Mixer bigtruck brand | Truckee

Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce for a mixer with bigtruck brand. | truckee.com

MAY 17 | THURSDAY Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Thursday Mornings, May through October. Enjoy fresh local produce, delicious food and incredible lake views. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | (530) 583-3348

Volunteer Gardeners Truckee Demonstration Garden | Truckee

Volunteers are welcome for a community dig in. Build and refurbish beds, prune, weed,

The full weekend of events is just $289, and includes: · 3 days of workshops, classes, and hikes designed for people of all abilities · Interactive performances · Local beer & wine tastings and daily meals

Join us for the full weekend, or for a single class. Granlibakken.com/wellness-packages | 800.543-3221

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For the Kids

Emily Dettling | North Tahoe Arts

Mini-Munchkins Tennis Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player, ages 3 to 4. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-in, if space is available. 3-3:30 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Munchkins tennis clinics Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-ins, if space is available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $130 - $170 | yourtahoeplace.com

Paws To Read Incline Village Library | Incline Village

KIDS ART SATURDAYS North Tahoe Arts presents Kids Art Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. Each workshop allows kids to make a project to be taken home. Volunteer artists guide students in the workshops. Workshops are: Gift for Mom, May 12; Gift for Dad, June 9; Paint the Pumpkin, Sept. 28; Make an Ornament, Dec. 8. The cost is $10, $5 for members. | northtahoearts.com

MAY 10 | THURSDAY

ment for ages 18 months to 3 years. 11:1511:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

Pre-Schooler Story Time

Children can practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages welcome. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

MAY 11 | FRIDAY Tahoe Tiny Timbers Gym Time Incline Village

For ages 5 and younger. 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time

Truckee Library | Truckee

For ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stayand-play after the reading. 11:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Incline Village Library | Incline Village

With stories, puppets, music and move-

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES On the Tahoe Gal

Family Movie Night Incline Village Library | Incline Village

We will be showing the movie “COCO.” Popcorn will be provided! 6-8 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Kids in grades 6-12 can shoot hoops, play volleyball, climb the rock wall and play arcade or video games. 6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

MAY 12 | SATURDAY

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-ins, if space is available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $130 - $170 | yourtahoeplace.com

Kids playtime Truckee Library | Truckee

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

MAY 15 | TUESDAY For ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach

Preschool Storytime is every Tuesday from 10:30-11am. Each week a different theme. Kids work on multi-sensory pre-literacy skills. Stop by for the fun and read books, sing songs, learn nursery rhymes, and do a fun and easy crafts. 10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021

Incline Village Library | Incline Village

Offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. A new activity each week. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

MAY 16 | WEDNESDAY

Pancake breakfast & airplane rides

Bilingual Story Time

Truckee-Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Incline Village Library | Incline Village

Kid’s Nature Journal Club South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe

Learn skills for exploring the natural world and how to capture adventures in a nature journal. Some materials provided; bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. 10:30-11:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185

Kid’s train rides Truckee Regional Park | Truckee Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers kiddie train rides. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lego Club Truckee Library | Truckee

Ongoing for kids. 12-1 p.m. | (530) 582-7842 | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Kids Art Saturdays North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City

Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

Tech Tuesdays Teen Scene Kahle Community Center | Stateline

Are you curious about golf? Come check out this free clinic designed to introduce the game of golf to all the beginners out there. Learn aspects of the game from how to hold a club and take a good swing, to putting, chipping and etiquette. 9-10 a.m. Free | (530) 538-1516

Reservations: (530) 583-0141 | Book online at TahoeGal.com | Tahoe City, CA

Munchkins tennis clinics

Preschool Story Time

Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. 11 a.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City

Located at the Lighthouse Center, behind Safeway in Tahoe City

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player, ages 3 to 4. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-in, if space is available. 3-3:30 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Family Fun Fridays KidZone Museum | Truckee

Youth Introduction to Golf

Emerald Bay Cruise|Departing at Noon Friday|Saturday|Sunday

Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

Toddler Time Truckee Library | Truckee

Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pancake breakfast and offers free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8 through 17 on those mornings. 8 a.m.

GRAND OPENING MAY 11

Mini-Munchkins Tennis

Tahoe Tiny Timbers Gym Time is designed to give kids up to 5 years an opportunity to socialize and use his or her gross motor skills. 9:30-11 a.m. $4 - $250 | (775) 832-1310

Preschool story time

Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City

MAY 14 | MONDAY

Stop by North Tahoe Arts Corison Gallery and make a special handmade gift for Mom for Mother’s Day. Parents must accompany children and are encouraged to create. Great for kids age 5 to 12. 1-3 p.m. | (530) 581-2787

Bilingual Story Time 4 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Story Time Truckee Library | Truckee

For ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Story time Zephyr Cove Library | Zephyr Cove Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. 11:30 a.m. | (775) 588-6411

Join the Tahoe Surf and Paddle Club Ski Beach | Incline Village

Students are introduced to freshwater surfing and paddling in spring windy conditions on Lake Tahoe. Students must be confident swimmers. Wetsuits are mandatory. All equipment provided. 3:30-5 p.m. $150 - $187 | yourtahoeplace.com

Bruka Theatre for Children Incline Village Library | Incline Village

An original modern adaptation of the classic Grimm’s tale of “The Frog Prince.” 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

MAY 17 | THURSDAY Story Time Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City For ages 5 and younger. 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time Incline Village Library | Incline Village

With stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. 11:1511:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

OUT & ABOUT

May 10-23, 2018

EVENTS Preschool story time Truckee Library | Truckee For ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay-and-play after the reading. 11:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Mini-Munchkins Tennis Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player, ages 3 to 4. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-in, if space is available. 3-3:30 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Munchkins tennis clinics Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-ins, if space is available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $130 - $170 | yourtahoeplace.com

MAY 18 | FRIDAY

MAY 22 | TUESDAY Toddler Time Truckee Library | Truckee

For ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Preschool Story Time Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach

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Chamber Membership 101 + Claim Your Business on Truckee.com

Inspired Adventure Spring Festival

California Welcome Center | Truckee

Community Arts Center | Truckee

Come join us for a fun day of spring celebrations including live music performances, make and take art stations, local artisans market and displays, urban wall art, a bounce house, food trucks, local brews and more! Music performances by Afrolicious, Serina Dawn Band, Kicks Modern, Angele & Tommy and dance show by Truckee Dance Factory. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free | kindredtruckee.org

Kids Night Out Tech Tuesdays Incline Village Library | Incline Village

Offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. A new activity each week. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Truckee

Kids ages 4-9 are invited to an evening of fun at Northwoods Clubhouse while parents enjoy a night on the town. 5-9 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Family Fun Fridays KidZone Museum | Truckee

Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. 11 a.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

Teen Scene Kahle Community Center | Stateline

MAY 23 | WEDNESDAY Story Time Truckee Library | Truckee

For ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

“Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra” talk Donner Memorial State Park | Tahoe City

Sierra State Parks Foundation presents Mark McLaughlin. Complimentary refreshments, beverages for purchase. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free | sierrastateparks.org

Kids in grades 6-12 can shoot hoops, play volleyball, climb the rock wall and play arcade or video games. 6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

Story time Zephyr Cove Library | Zephyr Cove

Leaders in Training

Join the Tahoe Surf and Paddle Club

Trails and Vistas Guide Workshop and Brunch

Incline Village Recreation Center | Incline Village

Ski Beach | Incline Village

The Cedar House Sport Hotel | Truckee

Incline Village Parks and Recreation Department is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking teens entering grades 6 to 10 for Leaders in Training Education program. Applications due by 5 p.m. $50 - $62 | yourtahoeplace.com

MAY 19 | SATURDAY Lego Club Truckee Library | Truckee

Ongoing for kids. 12-1 p.m. | (530) 582-7842

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe

Meet with fellow writers for discussion and writing. Laptops available. Snacks provided. 3-4 p.m. | (530) 573-3185

Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. 11:30 a.m. | (775) 588-6411

Kids ages 4-9 are invited to an evening of fun at Northwoods Clubhouse while parents enjoy a night on the town. 5-9 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Truckee Community Swimming Pool | Truckee

Training classes for ages 15 and older with instructor Amanda Oberacker. This class is required for anyone wanting to work as a lifeguard. You must be able to swim 500 yards continuously, shallow dive, surface dive and tread water. Runs until June 15. $250 | tdrpd.org

MAY 24 | THURSDAY Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City

For ages 5 and younger. 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time MAY 21 | MONDAY Mini-Munchkins Tennis Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player, ages 3 to 4. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-in, if space is available. 3-3:30 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Guide workshop and brunch for those interested in leading small groups of 22 people to see 8 art sites with music, poetry, storytelling, dance, and land art as part of the annual Art Hikes now celebrating 15 years. 8:45-11:30 a.m. Free | (530) 582-5655

Wanna be a lifeguard?

Pre-Schooler Story Time Kids Night Out Truckee

MAY 20 | SUNDAY

Incline Village Library | Incline Village

With stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. 11:1511:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

MAY 21 | MONDAY

For new, current or potential members to learn about the benefits of belonging to the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and pastries. 8-9 p.m. | truckee.com

MAY 24 | THURSDAY Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Thursday Mornings, May through October. Enjoy fresh local produce, delicious food and incredible lake views. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | (530) 583-3348

Conversation Café Aspen Grove Community Center | Incline Village The is a drop-in conversation forum every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. 10:15-11:15 a.m. $0 | (775) 832-1310

Help with computers Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach

Wine Walk Shops at Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe Participants can sample wine crafted from Amador County Vitners Association, enjoy food specials and chances to win prizes at every location visited. Proceeds will benefit Christmas Cheer of Lake Tahoe. 4-7 p.m. $20 | theshopsatheavenly.com

High Elevation Gardening UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station | Tahoe City Join Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and UC Davis TERC for the 2018 high elevation garden series. Each talk features a different vegetable. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

MAY 22 | TUESDAY

Green Thumb Thursdays Sierra Nevada College Garden | Incline Village

55+ Hiking Series Area Venues | Incline Village

Tech Tuesdays Preschool story time Truckee Library | Truckee For ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stayand-play after the reading. 11:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Incline Village Library | Incline Village

Offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. A new activity each week. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Munchkins tennis clinics Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-ins, if space is available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $130 - $170 | yourtahoeplace.com

Mini-Munchkins Tennis Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player, ages 3 to 4. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-in, if space is available. 3-3:30 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

Kids playtime Truckee Library | Truckee

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

Munchkins tennis clinics Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-ins, if space is available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $130 - $170 | yourtahoeplace.com

Visit The Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

MAY 23 | WEDNESDAY Wine Wednesdays The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. 4-7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

High-altitude growing Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

Master Gardeners with Slow Food Lake Tahoe present High Altitude Food Growing workshops at the Demonstration Garden. Today is on potatoes. 5:30-7 p.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Summer is just around the corner...

Yard Maintenance &

Spring Clean-ups RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

530.448.3125 | RosebudTahoe.com 11

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Marinas & Boat Ramps

RENTALS

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

FUEL

LAUNCHING

REPAIRS

FOOD

SUPPLIES

OBEXER’S

Power boats & jet skis

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Power boats & a 22’ sailboat (no overnight rentals)

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Homewood | (530) 525-7962

TAHOE CITY MARINA Marina & Rentals: (530) 583-1039 Service: (530) 581-2516

TRAILER PARKING

MARINAS

RESTROOMS

BOAT INSPECTIONS

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & DONNER LAKE AND AREA RESERVOIRS.

Wet ‘n’ Dirty

Courtesy Reno River Festival

W E T A N D W I L D AT

RIVER FESTIVAL

The 15th annual Reno River Festival is on May 12 to 13 at the Truckee River Whitewater Park in downtown Reno, Nev. The festivities include food, shopping, family-friendly rides and attractions, craft beers, a wine village, free concerts with nationally known artists and a mother/daughter look-alike contest. A unique bike ride, the Reno River Roll, is at the center of it all at Truckee River Whitewater Park. | renoriverfestival.com

LAKE TAHOE

(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $35-$121; 7-day pass available. | Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. TRUCKEE AREA

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $12-$160. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 523-3203 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

5 a.m.-7 p.m. Until Sept. 30. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. Sealed boats only.

7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. May 18-Labor Day. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. Restrooms.

6 a.m.-8 p.m. until Sept. 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. Picnic area, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. Picnic area, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. Fenced piers are private.

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET

Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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Sugar Bowl Resort will be expanding its snowmaking system during the summer for the 2018-19 winter season. The first $3 million of an $8 million snowmaking system upgrade and expansion will be invested to produce more snow to cover trails, race venues and terrain parks faster when temperatures drop, as first reported at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | sugarbowl.com

Comment period opens for Squaw gondola The U.S. Forest Service and Placer County have opened public comment on the proposed Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Baseto-Base Gondola Project, as first reported at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Squaw Valley has proposed a base-tobase gondola project, dubbed the California Express, connecting Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley ski areas including two midstations, multiple towers along the alignment, and eight Gazex avalanche mitigation exploders to be installed within the Alpine Meadows Ski Area boundary. | squawalpine.com.

$12-$20. $96-$160 passes. $5 parking only. Mandatory inspections. Restrooms.

PUBLIC PIERS Public piers are free, but have limited space; often limited to loading and unloading. DONNER LAKE

Sugar Bowl to invest $8M in snowmaking

MAY 13-19 | SUNDAY-SUNDAY AMGEN Tour of California Area Venues | Stateline

The Amgen Tour of California returns to Tahoe as part of an 11-city stop for the 13th annual cycling event. Tahoe will host both men’s and women’s legs of the Amgen Tour. Throughout seven stages over seven days, the world’s best cyclists will contest more than 600 miles of roadways, highways and coastlines from Long Beach to Sacramento. | amgentourofcalifornia.com

MAY 14-20 | MONDAY-SUNDAY Biggest Little Fest Bullion Hill Road Complex | Reno

This inaugural Biggest Little Fest brings more than 20 of the world’s most elite freeride mountain bikers to Bullion Hill Road Complex. Witness these athletes jump features as large as 150 feet, set records and impress fans. Meet and greets and other activities are planned throughout the week. | biggestlittlefest.com

MAY 18-19 | FRIDAY

Heavenly to widen ski trails

Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival

The Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has approved improvements to existing skiing and snowboarding terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort, as first reported at TheTahoeWeekly.com. The improvements at Heavenly will include selective widening of ski trails, removing trail obstacles and relocation and/or realignment of some portions of existing snowmaking air and water pipelines to improve user experience, maintain user safety, increase energy and water efficiency, and maintain native species. Project work could begin as early as spring/ summer 2018.

Virginia Street Downtown Reno | Reno

Twist and shout back to the 1960s and 1970s for a weekend of classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll music in downtown Reno, which will hum with powerful engines and dreamy sighs as classic cars from bygone eras line the streets. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | (775) 356-1956

MAY 19 | SATURDAY Shirttail Canyon Run with TD4WD Club Truckee

This is an easy but scenic forest road run suitable for stock 4x4 vehicles. | tahoedonner.com

Trail work day Mills Peak Trail | Graeagle

Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship hosts the Mills Peak Trail Daze to dig the new Mills Peak extension. | sierratrails.org

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by Alex Green

8TH ANNUAL GUIDE TO Tahoe

Truckee

Reno

Sparks

Carson City

Carson Valley

Lost Sierra

The Tahoe Weekly features a weekly golf section in each edition of the magazine from Memorial Day through October. Be sure to pick up your copy each week, download the digital edition on any device at issuu.com/TheTahoeWeekly, or read it at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Golf under the

Resort at Squaw Creek

Out & About menu.

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HOLES

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Tahoe-Reno Golf

DRIVING RANGE

7,177

7,466

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6,820

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7,518

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3,022

7,010

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7,002

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3,418

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INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

7,106

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INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN

3,527

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LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK

6,931

2,691

2,002

7,555

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6,741

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4,034

7,015

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2,822

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6,725

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7,411

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6,421

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6,983

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7,310

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6,715

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6,613

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(775) 828-6640 | WashoeGolf.com

6,695

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(775) 851-3301 | WolfRunGolfClub.com

7,100

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1,391

THE RESORT AT RED HAWK | HILLS COURSE

7,106

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THE RESORT AT RED HAWK | LAKES COURSE

7,140

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WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE

7,047

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WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | EXECUTIVE COURSE

1,420

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6,020

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7,218

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*Courses open unless otherwise noted.

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

COYOTE MOON

(530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com Opens May 18

GRAY’S CROSSING

(530) 550-5804 | GolfinTahoe.com Opens May 18

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA OLD GREENWOOD PONDEROSA

(530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com Opens May 18

(530) 550-7024 | GolfinTahoe.com Opens May 11

(530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

SCHAFFER’S MILL

(530) 582-6964 | SchaffersMill.com Opens May 11

TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com Opens May 25

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146 | GolfIncline.com Opens May 11 Tee time: (866) 925-4653 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150 | GolfIncline.com Opens May 18

TAHOE CITY GOLF

Pro shop: (530) 581-6637 | SquawCreek.com Opens May 18

(530) 583-1516 | GolfTahoeCity.com Opens May 15

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BIJOU

(530) 542-6097 | CityofSLT.us

EDGEWOOD TAHOE LAKE TAHOE

(888) 881-8659 | Pro shop: (775) 588-3566 | EdgewoodTahoe.com

(530) 577-0788 | LakeTahoeGC.com

TAHOE PARADISE

(530) 577-2121 | TahoeParadiseGC.com

THE LOST SIERRA

THE DRAGON AT NAKOMA GOLF RESORT FEATHER RIVER PARK RESORT GRAEAGLE MEADOWS

(530) 836-2328 | FeatherRiverParkResort.com

(530) 836-2323 | PlayGraeagle.com

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB PLUMAS PINES

(530) 832-5067 | NakomaGolfResort.com

(530) 832-4200 | GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com Opens May 12

(530) 836-1420 | PlumasPinesGolf.com

WHITEHAWK RANCH

(530) 836-0394 | (800) 332-4295 | GolfWhitehawk.com

RENO, NEV.

THE CLUB AT ARROWCREEK | THE LEGEND LAKERIDGE GOLF COURSE

(775) 825-2200 | LakeRidgeGolf.com

SIERRA SAGE GOLF COURSE WASHOE GOLF COURSE WOLF RUN GOLF CLUB

(775) 850-4471 | GolfArrowCreek.com

(775) 972-1564 | SierraSageGolf.org

SPARKS, NEV.

THE LINKS AT KILEY RANCH

(775) 354-2100 | TheLinksatKileyRanch.com

(775) 626-4599 | RedHawkGolfandResort.com

(775) 626-4599 | RedHawkGolfandResort.com (775) 673-3100 | WildcreekGolf.net

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE South Lake Tahoe provides golfers with many different options for golf based on one’s budget, skill level and time frame. Both Bijou Municipal Golf Course and Tahoe Paradise Golf Course are casual, fairly open, family clubs with affordable green fees. For a more challenging round, check out the beautiful Lake Tahoe Golf or Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, one of the most pristine courses in the region, which also hosts the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament every summer. Bijou Municipal Golf Course

EAGLE VALLEY | EAST COURSE

(775) 887-2380 | EagleValleyGolf.com

6,618

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Bijou Municipal Golf Course is a nine-hole executive course featuring five par 4s and four par 3s. It first opened in 1920 and was designed by Virgil Gilcrease. It is a perfect place to work on your short game, as well as tune up your drives without having to worry about losing too many golf balls to lakes or rivers. There are no water hazards on the course, which makes the place feel forgiving in nature. There are, however, a few well-placed bunkers — enough to keep you on your toes throughout your round. | cityofslt.us

EAGLE VALLEY | WEST COURSE

(775) 887-2380 | EagleValleyGolf.com

6,851

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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course

EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | COMSTOCK /RIVER

6,840

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EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | SIERRA /RIVER

6,733

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EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | SIERRA /COMSTOCK

6,573

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GENOA LAKE GOLF CLUB | LAKES COURSE

(888) 795-2729 | GenoaLakes.com

7,359

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GENOA LAKE GOLF CLUB | RANCH COURSE

(866) 795-2709 | GenoaLakes.com

7,290

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6,426

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(775) 267-4448 | SunRidgeGC.com

6,914

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(775) 884-4957 | ToiyabeGolfClub.com

6,731

(775) 673-3100 | WildcreekGolf.net

CARSON VALLEY, NEV.

CARSON VALLEY GOLF COURSE DAYTON VALLEY GOLF CLUB

(775) 265-3181 | CarsonValleyGolf.com

(775) 246-7888 | DuncanGolfReno.com

(888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com

(888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com (888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com

SILVER OAK GOLF COURSE SUNRIDGE GOLF CLUB

(775) 841-7000 | SilverOakGolf.com

WASHOE VALLEY, NEV.

TOIYABE GOLF CLUB

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be listed in the Tahoe Weekly Golf listings all season. 14

South Lake Tahoe’s premier golf course is Edgewood Tahoe, on the Nevada side, and is the only course in the Tahoe Basin that sits along the shores of the lake, which makes it that much harder to concentrate on your game. Edgewood opened in 1968 and was designed by George Fazio. Golf Digest regularly rates it among the top 100 in the nation. | edgewoodtahoe.com

Lake Tahoe Golf Course Lake Tahoe Golf Course sits amongst the floodplains of the Lake Valley State Recreation Area, just a few miles from the lake’s southeastern shore. The grounds were constructed at the junction of Angora Creek and the Upper Truckee River just below Fallen Leaf Lake and the Desolation Wilderness area of Eldorado National Forest. Drive-able par 4s, pronounced dog legs for the fade or draw, forced carries, forced layups and all-too-relevantly located bunkers and trees are just a few of the challenges you’ll encounter on this gem of a championship layout. | laketahoegc.com

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GRAY ’S CROSSING OLD GREENWOOD

Reno & Sparks

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

BOCA RESERVOIR

RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROSSER RESERVOIR STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

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Incline Village

NORTHSTAR OLD BROCKWAY

Tahoe Vista

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Dollar Hill

SAND HARBOR

NORTH TAHOE

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

9 holes | par 36

3,418

113 to 132

66.9 to 71.6

HISTORIC OLD BROCKWAY Golf Course has been family owned and operated for more than 35 years. Old Brockway offers more than 3,400 yards of quality, serene golfing with two par 5s, two par 3s and five par 4s. Enjoy walking through the towering Jeffery pines with lake views on each and every hole.

DEEPEST POINT

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH

SIERRA BOAT CO.

INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

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www.OldBrockway.com

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN

TAHOE VISTA REC AREA

The Golf Channel rated Historic Old Brockway as one of the Top Ten 9-hole courses in the country. It is our welcoming staff, dedicated Carson

TAHOE CITY MARINA

City

Sunnyside

crew and beautiful setting that all make Old Brockway a “Lake Tahoe Golfing Tradition.” Old Brockway Golf Course was built by Harry Comstock and designed by renowned Scottish architect John Duncan Dunn, the golf course architect of Shinnecock Hills, home of the 2018 U.S. Open. Historic Old Brockway features small, turtle-back greens, minimum green to tee walking distances, and tight-knit fairways. It’s known as the best golfing value at the lake.

7900 North Lake Blvd. | Kings Beach, CA 96143

SUNNYSIDE

For tee times, call (530) 546-9909 or visit www.OldBrockway.com.

ZEPHYR COVE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

NEVADA

Glenbrook

Paradise Golf Course is an 18-hole, executive-style, mountain course 4 miles from Homewood South Lake Tahoe. It offers affordable golf OBEXER’S and stunning views of Mount Tallac and the surrounding Sierra Nevada summits. Designed by Fred R. Blanchard and opened in 1960, homa it is a par 66, with a challenging variety of par 3s and 4s ranging anywhere from 95 to 372 yards on blue grass. s Bay | tahoeparadisegc.com

CALIFORNIA

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course HOMEWOOD Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE NOW OPEN

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

STATELINE

Cascade Lake

BIJOU

10040 Reynold Way Truckee, CA

Best Value In Truckee! 9 holes for all abilities $25 Adult Twilight Rates

Fallen Leaf Lake TAHOE PARADISE LAKE TAHOE

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OLD GREENWOOD www.GolfinTahoe.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,518

122-144

66.1-75.5

Old Greenwood has a wide range of offerings for golfers of every ability level, and they also have a fleet of golfboards.In addition to world-class golf, fourseason Club Membership at Tahoe Mountain Club offer members a wide selection of benefits both on the course and off the course. With our equally acclaimed sister course, Gray’s Crossing, located just across the street, it’s the perfect location for your next resort golf vacation or corporate golf tournament.

NESTLED AMONG 600 acres of towering pines and surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas lies Old Greenwood. As a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed course, Old Greenwood has received Jack’s highest level of personal attention. Home to California’s premier Golf Academy, which features the region’s top golf technology and offers lessons, clinics and golf schools taught by one of America’s top 100 instructors,

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMP IC The north side of Lake Tahoe is home to several golf courses and no shortage of golf history. Take a quick nine holes at Tahoe City or Old Brockway or enjoy Incline Village, Nev., championship designs featuring lustrous conditions and stunning lake views. In Olympic Valley, The Links at Squaw Creek offer 18 holes underneath mountain peaks. Incline Village Championship Course

GRAY’S CROSSING www.GolfinTahoe.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,466

111-140

64.0-74.3

EVERGREEN PINES line the fairways as the course weaves through a natural mountain surrounding with Mt.Rose as its backdrop. Gray’s Crossing meets golf enthusiasts’ demands to play a course with a traditional private club feel. Fast greens and tournament-like conditions await golfers every day. Demanding a combination of creative club choices and tactical strategies, this Jacobsen/ Hardy course reveals the designers’ passion for fun, yet challenging play. When not on the greens, guests may

enjoy perusing the extensive array of merchandise in the Golf Shop or relax at PJ’s Restaurant. The indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar boasts breathtaking, panoramic views of Mt.Rose, a spacious lawn and a patio for relaxing around the fire. Make it a family outing. Both Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing have two sets of junior tees, and offer complimentary golf for juniors after 5 p.m. New for 2018, Gray’s Crossing is home to a fleet of golboards that just like their tee times, are available 30 days in advance.

12915 Fairway Drive | Truckee, CA 96161 | For tee times at Old Greenwood, call (530) 550-7024. 11406 Henness Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | For tee times at Gray’s Crossing, call (530) 550-5804. For more information on both courses, visit www.GolfinTahoe.com.

Robert Trent Jones Sr. laid out his grand design for the Incline Village Championship Golf Course in 1964, carving into the mountainside a course that would stand the test of time and set it apart in humble fashion among all others in the Tahoe Basin. A bright green maze reminiscent of an alpine rainforest features picturesque views of Lake Tahoe, raging creeks and plenty of healthy-sized pine trees throughout. | yourtahoeplace.com

Incline Village Mountain Course was created in 1968, designed by the legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., who has put his stamp on courses such as Chambers Bay in Washington, which hosted the 2015 U.S. Open. It’s an 18-hole executive layout, but despite its moderate yardage and true to the nature of Jones’ golf philosophy, this is not a course that is easily conquered; pars here are won in a chess-like game of risk and reward. | yourtahoeplace.com

The Links at Squaw Creek The Links at Squaw Creek is a challenging par 71 mountain course set in the heart of Olympic Valley. Designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, it rests amongst a habitat of protected wetlands and resident wildlife. The terrain is host to deep roughs, mature pine trees and off-camber fairways. Systematic climbs, steep descents, blind shoulders and puzzle-like greens are all surprisingly manageable with a slow approach and contemplative club selection. | squawcreek.com

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RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

Incline Village Golf Courses

www.SquawCreek.com/Golf

P IC VALLEY TAHOE DONNER

COYOTE MOON

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 71

6,931

125 to 140

68 to 72.8

THE LINKS at Squaw Creek is an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that plays 6,931 yards from the gold tees. With four sets of tees, plus family tees just 150 yards from the green, it’s a fun and scenic course for the whole family. The views of Squaw Valley are gorgeous throughout, all set against Tahoe’s stunning blue skies. The Links at Squaw Creek is one of California’s most enviromentally

sound golf courses. Using only minimal organic-based fertilizers and no pesticides. After your round, stop in at Sandy’s Pub to tally up the scorecard. With patio dining, a fantastic menu for lunch and dinner, California craft beers on tap, and a full bar, Sandy’s Pub is the perfect finish to a day.

For tee times, call (866) 791-7423 or visit www.SquawCreek.com/Golf.

GRAY ’S CROSSING OLD GREENWOOD

NORTH LAKE TAHOE INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN

INCLINE VILLAGE

Truckee River

LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK

TAHOE VISTA CARNELIAN BAY

KINGS BEACH

CRYSTAL BAY

INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

Marlette Lake TAHOE CITY

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Old Brockway Golf Course is a nine-hole gem tucked into the woods just a stone’s throw Tahoma from Lake Tahoe’s shores in Kings Beach. Designed by John Duncan Meeks BayDunn, opened for play in 1924, it was a favorite place to play for MEEKS BAY 1940s.The many celebrities in the 1930s and course still maintains an old-fashioned feel: narrow fairway corridors, small greens and wild times. | oldbrockway.com

CALIFORNIA

Old Brockway Golf Course

NEVADA

OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLD BROCKWAY

Cave Rock CAVE ROCK

Zephyr Cove

South Lake Tahoe

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

Stateline

Bay this year, Celebrating its 100thEmerald anniversary the Fannette Island SKI a RUN Tahoe City Golf Course has continued to provide great golf at reasonable price.LAKESIDE The nine-hole, 2,570-yard, par-33 course is located inTAHOE the heart of downtown Tahoe KEYS City. Despite its compact stature, it provides fun and challenging play BIJOU for both experts th CAMP and novices. In the middle of theRICHARDSON 20 Century, the course was a popular hangout for Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. It is one of the only courses in the area where dogs FREEL play for free. | golftahoecity.com Ta h PEAK o e R i m Tr ail LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

TAHOE PARADISE LAKE TAHOE

TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE www.GolfTahoeCity.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

9 holes | par 33

2,691

105 to 118

65.5

TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE CELEBRATES ITS 100TH YEAR! Located in the heart of Tahoe City near Commons Beach and local shops. It’s a fun and challenging 9-hole, par-33 course with one par 5, four par 4s and 3s that will have players using every club in their bag as they walk or ride through towering pine trees enjoying views of Lake Tahoe.

Located onsite, Café Zenon has a full bar and restaurant. Enjoy a scenic patio, two bocce courts, practice greens and a barbecue area available for family reunions, receptions and barbecues after your private golf tournament. Book your tee time, tournament or private party today. Located behind SaveMart in Tahoe City.

251 N. Lake Blvd. | Tahoe City, CA 96145 Call and book your tee time at (530) 583-1516 or visit www.GolfTahoeCity.com.

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NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA GOLF COURSE www.NorthstarCalifornia.com/Golf Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

6,820

122 to 140

64.8 to 73

DESIGNED BY WORLDRENOWNED course architect Robert Muir Graves, this welcoming par-72 course set high in the Sierra is golf not just near the mountains, but literally in the mountains. From immaculately kept greens and fairways to never ending scenic vistas and panoramic lookouts, golf at Northstar is worth experiencing. Despite scenery some may describe

as “overwhelming,” the course is approachable for all golfers, with a famous links-style front Meadow Nine, an iconic tree-lined back Mountain Nine, and four tee locations. And the added 10-15 yards per shot certainly doesn’t hurt either. To experience golf like you’ve never seen before, at prices you’d never expect, book your tee-time online today to enjoy the lowest prices guaranteed – starting at just $55.

For tee times, call (530) 562-3290 or visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com/Golf

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR Truckee boasts a variety of golf courses from the mellow and walkable nine holes of Ponderosa, to the high-elevation roller-coaster rides of Coyote Moon and Tahoe Donner to the picturesque Martis Valley courses of Northstar and Schaffer’s Mill. Nestled just outside of town, Old Greenwood Golf Course is a stunning and challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature design; its sister resort, The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing, offers tournament-like conditions. Coyote Moon Golf Course This is mountain golf at its finest: a true test of one’s skill reading natural topography, shot placement and ball-flight control. Located minutes from downtown Truckee, the course is carved into 250 acres of climbs and drops, bends and tunnels, with breathtaking views in a heavily wooded alpine zone, featuring well-placed towering pines and eccentric granite outcroppings. The layout sports countless elevation changes, both vertically and horizontally, with well-guarded greens and strategically placed hazards throughout. | coyotemoongolf.com

COYOTE MOON GOLF COURSE www.CoyoteMoonGolf.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,177

120 to 140

64.1 to 73.6

COYOTE MOON GOLF Course is one of the finest mountain golf experiences in the country. Residing in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, Coyote Moon sits on 250 acres of secluded, rolling hills amidst towering pines, enormous granite outcroppings, wildflowers and the beautiful Trout Creek. The vistas, plus fresh mountain air, equals near perfection.

Coyote Moon Golf Course is a challenging, but fair test of Lake Tahoe golf. Most tee shots offer ample landing areas, as there are only a few forced carries. From the landing areas, most holes funnel to medium-sized, undulating greens that are well protected by trees, sand and water. The golf course was designed by Brad Bell, a former PGA Tour player, well known for creating highly praised courses.

10685 Northwoods Blvd. | Truckee, CA 96161 For tee times, call (530) 587-0886 or visit www.CoyoteMoonGolf.com.

The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing Gray’s Crossing opened in 2007 and was once a private golf facility; though now open to the public, it still has a private feel and look to it. Expect lofty ancient pine trees, native landscapes, wide fairways and relatively easy-to-find greens. Audubon International recognized Gray’s Crossing as an Audubon Int-ernational Gold Signature Sanctuary. Gray’s hosts live music and exquisite food and drink on its cozy patio. | golfintahoe.com

Northstar Golf Course The front and back nines of Northstar Golf Course offer two unique golf experiences. The front nine, weaving its way around Martis Valley, is fairly flat, exposed, traditional and straightforward. The back nine immediately immerses players into mountainous terrain and winds its way through shaded hallways between the tall trees. The course was designed by Robert Muir Graves and is an approachable endeavor for golfers of all ages and skill levels. | northstarcalifornia.com

Old Greenwood Golf Course Meticulously maintained, with all the feel of a professional club set in the heart of the Truckee region, Old Greenwood Golf Course is a pure golf haven handcrafted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus in 2004. The course has been given a Top 10 ranking for Best New Public Access Golf Course by Golf Digest and was ranked the 4th Finest New Upscale Public Course in America by Golf Magazine. It’s a must play. | golfintahoe.com

Coyote Moon Golf Course

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GRAY ’S CROSSING TAHOE DONNER

COYOTE MOON

OLD GREENWOOD

TRUCKEE

PONDEROSA

Donner Lake

Truckee River

SCHAFFER’S MILL

NEVADA

Ponderosa Golf Course

Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club

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CALIFORNIA

Carnelian Bay LAKE TAHOE

SIERRA BOAT CO.

TAHOE CITY

Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST

Dollar Hill

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

6,931

7,002

68.9 to 74.1

GOLF WITH A VIEW Tahoe Donner offers the highestelevation golf course in Tahoe and one of the premier public courses in the High Sierra. Located minutes from downtown Truckee, this 18-hole, par 72 championship golf courseBOCA is setRESERVOIR among towering pines RESERVOIR andPROSSER meandering creeks.

Book a tee time today at tahoedonner.com/golf and find Carson out why Tahoe Donner Golf City Course is consistently rated among the best in Tahoe.

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GREAT VALUE Open to the public. Tahoe Donner members and public golfers can take advantage ofGlenbrook season pass pricing, discounted multi-play packages, early season and twilight play. Juniors ages 18 and under can golf 9 holes for free after 5 p.m. Some restrictions may apply.

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Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a mountain golfer’s paradise, high above Truckee, yet just a 10-minute drive from town. It offers lightning quick greens that run fun and true and nearly every hole features significant changesTahoma in elevation. Come conquer holes with names such as Bickler’s Bluff, Hilltopper and Double Trouble. Enjoy the panoramic views and fresh mountain air amongst the natural streams and columns Meeks Bay of pine trees. | tahoedonner.com

Additionally, a variety of drop-in clinics are offered almost daily at a flat rate of just $25 for all skill levels. Private lessons are also available daily, and kids ages 8-14 can also enroll in Junior Golf School, offered at various times throughout the summer season. And while you’re at the course, don’t forget to stop by The Lodge Restaurant and Pub to check out Golfers’ Happy Hour and the outdoor dining options on their expansive deck.

A round of golf on average paces at four and a half hours and is the true definition of a mountain course where golfers enjoy the peace and quiet of natural surroundings, INCLINE VILLAGE wildlife sightings, and some of the SIGNATURE HOLE MOUNTAIN region’s most constant pure greens. “BUENA VISTA” Incline Village Tahoe Donner’s par 4, 417-yard signature hole, features panoramic VILLAGE viewsINCLINE and a dramatic change in CHAMPIONSHIP elevation. Tee off with a fairway Crystal wood, hybrid or long iron to lay-up Kings Bay short of Trout Creek. Although the Beach green complex is the deepest on DEEPEST the course, it is ringed by five COON ST. POINT cavernous bunkers and one lone BOAT LAUNCH pine. Occasionally the hole will be played from the forward tee (291 SAND NORTH HARBOR yards), magically transformed into TAHOE the most spectacular “drivable” par 4 in the High Sierra. What TAHOE VISTA a finish! REC AREA

TAHOE CITY MARINA

Set amongst the lush Sierra Tr foothills, Schaffer’s Mill was co-designed by John Harbottle and two-time major winner Johnny Miller. The front nine is sunny and open Pines in an expansive meadow underTahoe the peaks of Northstar and is generally flat, while the back nine is of a hillier nature with a healthy dose of ups and downs tee to green. Eagle Rock It is a relatively long but manageable course and is semi-private; non-members can HOMEWOOD play on Mondays. | schaffersmill.com

Tahoe Donner Golf Course

www.TahoeDonner.com/Golf

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

NORTHSTAR

Originally brought to fruition by the townspeople and designed by Bob Baldock, Ponderosa Golf Course is Truckee’s oldest golf course, first opening for play in 1961. It’s a fairly short nine-hole course and, with the exception of one severely uphill par 3, is quite flat. However, RESORT AT no hole is a streamline conquest; the fairways CREEK are tight and, though SQUAW hitting driver is always tempting, it can easily lead to driving right through the short grass into a monster pine or Alpine onto the adjacent fairways. Overall, it’s a great Meadows and affordable place to sharpen your game. | ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com

TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE

For tee times, call (530) 587-9443, or visit www.TahoeDonner.com/Golf

MEEKS BAY

Cave Rock

Courtesy The Club at Arrowcreek

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RENO & SPARKS The high desert affords area golfers the chance to play a different style of golf with a longer season, warmer weather and less heavily wooded zones. Many courses in the Reno and Sparks area are open year-round.

RENO The Club at Arrowcreek The Club at Arrowcreek in South Reno is home to two championship golf courses: The Legend Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, a name that speaks for itself in the world of golf, and The Challenge Course, co-designed by 1979 Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller and John Harbottle III. Both courses opened for play in 1999. | theclubatarrowcreek.com

Lakeridge Golf Course This is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. course in the middle of the city. First opened in 1969, the place still seems to take you back in time to that era. Climbing up the mountainside, Lakeridge Golf Course features wonderful views of the cityscape below. It’s not by any means a long course, with drivable par 4s and reachable in two par 5s, but the greens can be treacherous if not given your complete attention. You could find yourself above the hole or on the wrong tier of the putting surface, which can make for a tricky two putt. | duncangolfreno.com/lakeridge

Sierra Sage Golf Course Sierra Sage Golf Course is just north of Reno and features pleasantly walkable 18 holes and a comprehensive practice facility with an ample grass tee range. The fairways are wide and open because there are not many trees in the field of play. The greens are thoroughly maintained, fast and true. The course offers GolfBoards, giving golfers a healthy and fun alternative to walking or taking a cart. | sierrasagegolf.org

Toiyabe Golf Club Tucked away at the base of Sierra Nevada, Toiyabe Golf Club is a semi-private golf club in Washoe Valley. While maintaining the tranquility and beauty of nature’s landscape, Robert Muir Graves designed a course that he states, “offers an extraordinary golfing opportunity rarely available today.” | www.toiyabegolfclub.com

Washoe Golf Course This tale of two nines was founded in 1917, the oldest 18-hole golf facility in the state of Nevada. Washoe Golf Course is a staple of the Reno community, an old-fashioned, genuine-natured golf experience right in the heart of the city. The fairways are generally wide, flat, forgiving, feeding the greens, though lined with age-old cottonwood trees and seemingly invisible-from-the-tee water hazards. Overall, the greens are small and feature at least one steep drop off into an abyss. | www.washoegolf.org

Wolf Run Golf Club Wolf Run Golf Club was designed by John Fleming and first opened for play in 1998. It’s a great example of desert mountain golf. The course rolls about the foothills in continuous undulating fashion with fairways edged with hard-packed sand, decorated generously with rocks and sagebrush. It features many drastic changes in elevations, an abundance of sand traps, forced carries and project-like oblong greens that really make for a fun day of putting. | duncangolfreno.com/wolf-run

SPARKS The Links at Kiley Ranch The Links at Kiley Ranch is a nine-hole, executive-style, par-3 course open yearround and available for play at an affordable rate. It’s a great course to calibrate clubs and sharpen your short game. The greens are fairly straightforward and allow golfers to focus on speed more so than guessing their lines. There is also a large top-notch putting green onsite. | (775) 354-2100

Redhawk Golf and Resort

The Hills Course

The course was designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin. The course is well known because his signature creation, where he laid out a vision of deep Augusta-style crushed-marble bunkers, tiny green, cleverly placed water hazards and large rolling fairways. Every hole is a unique golf experience, beckoning every club in your bag. | redhawkgolfandresort.com

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SIERRA SAGE GOLF COURSE

THE RESORT AT RED HAWK COURSES

THE LINKS AT KILEY RANCH WILDCREEK GOLF COURSES

SPARKS RENO

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB

WASHOE COUNTY GOLF COURSE

RENO & SPARKS

LAKEERIDGE GOLF COURSE

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,411

121 to 143

66.5 to 75.0

580

WOLF RUN GOLF CLUB

THE CLUB AT ARROWCREEK

www.GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com

NO. 1 RANKED PUBLIC course in the Sierra Nevada according to Golf Digest, Grizzly Ranch is ranked alongside some of the finest and most prestigious public courses in California. This Bob Cupp designed, 18-hole championship layout is surrounded by more than a million acres of pristine national and state forests.

TOIYABE GOLF CLUB

The course offers impeccable conditions, fair yet challenging greens and

ranch-style charm, along with a natural turf range and practice facility. Nestled where the Sierra Nevada range and Sierra Valley meet, Grizzly Ranch features the Lake House with a full bar, beer on tap and seating at the “sunken” bar overlooking the 18th fairway. Onsite lodging is available.

To book a tee time or for group play/fees, call the Golf Shop at (530) 832-4200, or visit www.GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com.

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Redhawk Golf and Resort

LAKE TAHOE

NEVADA

CALIFORNIA

The Lake Course

580 SILVER OAK GOLF COURSE

CARSON CITY Wildcreek Golf Course

Robert Trent Jones Jr. is known for producing punishing layouts incorporating minimalism and subtlety and highlighting risk and reward, victory and defeat. The Lake Course at Redhawk is a prime example of his determination to truly test a golfer’s abilities, while also providing EAGLE VALLEY GOLF anCOURSES enjoyable round in a rich and serene setting. The course plays EMPIRE 7,400 yards and feels every bit of RANCH GOLF it. | redhawkgolfandresort.com

DAYTON VALLEY GOLF COURSES

DAYTON

COURSE

Championship Course

Not for the faint of heart, this par-72 thriller demands respect. Blind tee and approach shots, lots of water hazards and some trickery around the greens, leave you to reach deep into your bag for every ounce of help you can get. Overall a great place to play, sure to keep you wanting more. Course knowledge is a huge asset out here. | wildcreekgolf.net/golf

CARDS COST $345 AND ARE TRANSFERABLE. EACH CARD CAN BE USED FOR ONE ROUND OF GOLF (18 HOLES) AT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES.

Wildcreek Golf Course

Executive Course

This is a perfect place to work on your short game; it also sports a full driving range and putting and chipping areas. There are nine exciting par 3s featuring heaps of traps and water. The Executive Course is a great alternative to the larger Championship Course or for those strapped for time or on a budget. | wildcreekgolf.net/golf

Courtesy Genoa Lakes Golf Club

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CARSON VALLEY Just a short drive south of Reno, the Carson Valley offers a wide variety of golf underneath the snow-capped peaks of the Carson Range, amidst the peace of the desert and beside the aimless Carson River. Carson Valley Golf Course Following the East Fork of the Carson River beneath the shade of the wide arms of ancient cottonwood trees, the Carson Valley Golf Course in Gardnerville has served as a great escape for a day of swinging around the clubs since 1965. Playing just over 6,000 yards from the back tees, hitting driver isn’t always necessary from the tee box. Plenty of water hazards and magnetic bunkers always make for interesting shots at this enjoyable golf course. | carsonvalleygolf.com

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE www.PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

9 holes

3,022

119 to 120

66.6 to 69.9

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE offers a family friendly, but surprisingly challenging, 9-hole course, developed by the townspeople of Truckee in 1961. The course, nestled in the heart of Truckee, celebrates the natural Sierra landscape and is characterized by its amalgamation of pine trees. The course rolls smoothly with straight fairways and a short par 4 until the third hole, a tough uphill par 3 with unexpected gradation

changes and a sloping green. Still, the 9th hole is considered the most difficult, with trees woven as obstacles along the long fairway. Purchased for private operation in 1968, the course was made public by purchase from the Truckee-Tahoe Airport District in 2008, and is manicured to ideal conditions by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District. Ponderosa also features practice greens, driving nets, a pro shop and snack bar.

For tee times, call (530) 587-3501 or visit www.PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com. Advertisement

Dayton Valley Golf Club A short drive from Carson City brings you to the challenging Dayton Valley Golf Club, designed by none other than Arnold Palmer. One of the premier courses in Northern Nevada, it has been hosting PGA qualifier events for more than 20 years. A desert oasis with 40 acres of water features, wobbly fairways and large greens with some of the quickest grass in the area. | duncangolfreno.com/dayton-valley

Eagle Valley Golf Course Nestled in the Carson City foothills, Eagle Valley Golf Course offers two different 18-hole outings. The East Course is a mellow playing field, that is generally open and straight forward, it’s a great course to walk, and to practice big swings. The Eagle Valley West Course is a place more suited for those looking for a challenge. Its desert-links design will continue to test you, hole after hole. | eaglevalleygolf.com

Empire Ranch Golf Course A tale of three nines — wait a second. Yes, that’s right, 27 holes of golf. The Sierra-River, Comstock-River and Sierra Comstock courses all offer unique challenges of their own surrounded on all sides by gorgeous views of the Carson Valley. Also, onsite is a spacious chipping area and two putting greens. | empireranchgolf.com

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DAYTON VALLEY GOLF COURSES

INCLINE VILLAGE

DAYTON EAGLE VALLEY GOLF COURSES

580

Marlette Lake

SILVER OAK GOLF COURSE

EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSES

CARSON CITY

CARSON VALLEY

Spooner Lake

SUNRIDGE GOLF CLUB

THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE www.GolfIncline.com | Opens May 11

GENOA LAKE COURSES

GENOA

GARDNERVILLE

580

NEVADA

CALIFORNIA

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,106

127 to 146

68.7 to 73.9

LOCATED AT 955 Fairway Blvd. in Incline Village, Designer Robert Trent Jones Sr. called the course “the ideal mountain layout” with “views you will never forget.” This challenging, par-72 course matches everything you look for in a mountain design – towering trees, timely doglegs and natural water features, all of which complement its picturesque setting.

CARSON VALLEY GOLF COURSE

LAKE TAHOE

Course Details

Renovated in 2003-04 by Kyle Phillips, amenities include a 23,000 ft. clubhouse with a banquet facility, an award-winning Golf Shop, lessons by PGA staff, a state-of-the-art driving range, and a top-of-the-line restaurant – The Grille. The Championship Course was listed on the “Best in State” list 2012-2015 by Golf Digest magazine and ranked #5 on GolfAdvisor’s 2016 “Top Courses in Nevada” list.

Genoa Lakes Golf Club

Lakes Course

The Lakes Course, established in 1993, was co-designed by Peter Jacobsen and John Harbottle III. The clubhouse is large and opulent. Having hosted more than a dozen U.S. Open Qualifiers, it is year after year voted as one of the best golf courses on the West Coast. Resting on the floor of the Carson Valley, the field follows the banks and canals of the Carson River. True to its name, several lakes scattered around the wetland-lined fairways bring water hazards of various nature into play on 14 holes. | genoalakes.com

Genoa Lakes Golf Club

Ranch Course

The Ranch Course is a different feel of place — entirely. The saloon-like clubhouse sports a polished wood bar and barbecue joint. Opened in 1998, co-designed by John Harbottle III and two-time major winner Johnny Miller, the playing area is carved into the high desert in a links-like fashion. The front nine dances around the low land before stair stepping a steep mountain bluff, severely exposed to the potential of a howling afternoon wind. | genoalakes.com

Silver Oak Golf Course Set into the side of a mountain, this course has some dramatic changes in elevation tee to green of both the uphill and downhill varieties. Fast greens, with hidden breaks, severe exposure to the elements and plenty of water, make 18 holes at this place full of surprises. Silver Oak also offers Footgolf for those more inclined to kick a ball around the course than hit one. | silveroakgolf.com

Sunridge Golf Club This is a truly unique golf experience beneath a backdrop of the towering peaks of the Carson Range with huge lakes, forced carries and layups, exquisite course maintenance and fairways that blend into the putting surfaces. This place can be your best friend or your worst nightmare — and either way is bound to bring you back for more time and time again. | sunridgegc.com

THE MOUNTAIN COURSE www.GolfIncline.com | May 18 Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 58

3,527

98 to 102

55.2 to 58.2

LOCATED AT 690 Wilson Way in Incline Village, the Mountain Course invites golfers to enjoy the great outdoors at this public 18-hole par-58 course featuring an amazing mountain layout and beautiful views. This course is fun, affordable, and quick to play with special 9-hole and twilight rate options starting at just $18. Known as a fantastic course for For tee times, visit www.GolfIncline.com.

beginners and families, the Mountain Course has plenty of challenges for even the best golfers. Enjoy special events like Nine & Wine and our Sunday Family Fun Days (free for kids with family-friendly 8” cups on the greens). Learn to golf or improve your game with the Get Golf Ready clinics offered throughout the season.

Courtesy Plumas Pines Golf Course

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THE LOST SIERRA State Route 89 north of Truckee takes you to a wide-open, old-river valleys jam packed with world-class golf destinations of all shapes and sizes. Walk amongst herds of deer at Graeagle Meadows Golf Course, head over to Clio and checkout Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club that often is rated as one of the best courses in California. There’s the narrow and fast Plumas Pines on the Feather River, the panoramic views of The Dragon at Nakoma Golf Resort or the solitude of Grizzly Ranch Golf Club, which sits between more than 1 million acres of national and state forest.

GRIZZLY RANCH FEATHER RIVER PARK

BECKWOURTH

BLAIRSDEN PLUMAS PINES

GRAEAGLE

NAKOMA

CLIO

GRAEAGLE MEADOWS

WHITEHAWK

WHITEHAWK RANCH

The Dragon at Nakoma Golf Resort Nakoma’s course is outright beautiful, and no matter how you might play, you’re sure to leave here satisfied. Just an hour from Tahoe, Golf World once designated this course as one of America’s Top 75. Come out and take on holes like Dragon Lagoon, Dragon’s Tail, and Teeth of the Dragon. | nakomaresort.com

Feather River Park Resort

SIERRAVILLE

Just outside Blairsden and Graeagle, Feather River Park Resort golf course first opened in 1985 and was designed by Bert Stamps. It sits in a prime spot amongst the Mohawk Valley offering up stunning views and a nine-hole, par-35 golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. | featherriverparkresort.com

Graeagle Meadows Golf Course

One of the newer courses in the area, Grizzly Ranch Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp and first opened in 2005. From the moment you step off the first tee, you will notice that this is a long course, playing at more than 7,400 yards from the back tees. It’s mainly flat and open, tempting you to make the big shots, though cautionary play can at many times be beneficial because ideal landing zones are often filled with one hazard or another and generally require some creative thinking. | grizzlyranchgolfclub.com

Plumas Pines Golf Course The course opened in 1980 and was sculpted by Homer Flint. It follows the Feather River around a sharply groomed vibrant green oasis. Water can be found on almost every hole and fittingly so. There’s no shortage of forced carries and must-hit fades and draws. It’s a fairly short course, but is filled with tight corners, huge pine trees and quick putting surfaces. | plumaspinesgolf.com 24

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club is a championship-caliber course in the serene Mohawk Valley in Clio. Designed by Dick Bailey, the course first opened in 1996. It has since racked up several honors, consistently ranking amongst the Top 10 to 20 courses on many editorials’ Best Public Golf Courses of California lists. It also received the Golf Writers Association Environmental award. With Sierra peaks in nearly every direction and several streams moseying through the playing field and into lush ponds and even waterfalls, there’s not a spot on the course lacking a beautiful view. | golfwhitehawk.com

TAHOE DONNER

PLUMAS PINES GRAEAGLE GRIZZLY RANCH WHITEHAWK RANCH THE DRAGON

LAKE TAHOE

NEVADA

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club

LOST SIERRA

CALIFORNIA

Opened in 1968, designed by Ellis Van Groder, Graeagle Meadows Golf Course sits among the vast Mohawk Valley. The course digs itself farther and farther away from civilization, playing host to an abundance of wildlife including deer and many different species of birds. Finesse of the short game is of importance here because the greens and surrounding landscape are puzzle-like and can significantly impact your score. | playgraeagle.com

TRUCKEE

May 10-23, 2018

FEATURE

SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Da ndy Jim Miller | S t a g e D r i v e r w i t h S t y l e Jim Miller’s outfit with gold chain, circa 1866. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

old visions of instant wealth inspired the California Gold Rush in the early 1850s. For nearly a decade, tens of thousands of intrepid argonauts inundated the Sierra Nevada foothills searching for treasure. A few lucky miners achieved the dream; the rest endured months or years trying to survive in the miserable mining camps pitched along river ravines of the Sierra west slope. A high demand for food, mail and mining equipment encouraged small independent stagecoach lines to proliferate. The dense population and unusual prosperity enabled transportation to flourish without government aid. The commercial stagecoach business got its start in California when one entrepreneur hitched a spirited team of mustangs behind a secondhand French carriage and offered passenger service between San Francisco and San José. Soon, other staging operations sprouted up in Sacramento and Stockton, the gateways to the Mother Lode country. By 1853, a dozen small lines were fighting for business. The following year the competing stagers merged and formed the California Stage Company. Under the tight reins of company president James Birch, the enterprise soon controlled most of the staging business in the mining country of Northern California. It wasn’t long before it expanded into Southern California and Oregon, eventually operating 2,690 miles of stage routes in all. The lucrative stage lines were immediately challenged by the “express business.” It didn’t take a financial genius to see that miners who would shell out $1 for a fresh apple would pay exorbitant rates to safely and quickly transport their gold or to receive cherished letters from home. The first to capitalize on the miner’s social isolation was Alexander Todd. In 1849, he appeared at the mining camp of

He aimed a swinging blow with his buckskin lash at the near-wheel horse and in the same movement brandished a heavy dragoon revolver. bullion or coins they were after. An article in the Nevada State Journal described a typical robbery: “The men [bandits] were armed with revolvers and made no attempt to molest the passengers, eight in number, but when one or two of them put their heads out of the window they were ordered to take them in or they would have them blown off.” Popular western stagecoach drivers had a style all their own. One of the most colorful was the celebrated fashionista Jim Miller. Even in an occupation notable for embroidered overcoats and flashy accessories, Miller’s ostentatious style stood out. His hats were the widest Mormon wide-brims available, his ascot tie held in place by stick pins as large as a lady’s brooch and his whip stock bound with bands of pure gold. Miller had started out as a stager based in Virginia City, Nev., but when Comstock mining production hit a lull, he started another company in the White Pine region of Nevada. Before Wells Fargo began adding armed guards, the stage driver was the only defense against attempted robbery. On one run in the mid-1860s, Miller set out with five passengers and $30,000 in minted gold for a mining payroll. As the stage slowed on a steep grade, the feared “Halt!” and a command to “Throw down the box!” growled from the tawny twilight. Miller recognized the danger and reacted without hesitation. He aimed a swinging blow with his buckskin lash at the near-wheel horse and in the same movement brandished a

heavy dragoon revolver. Miller pulled the trigger and the dragoon roared like a cannon. The Concord Coach rocked back and forth on its springs as the horses bolted, which may have helped everyone survive withering gunfire from bandits hidden in a ditch alongside the road. Bullets splintered the expensive enamel painting on the coach door as the passengers cowered on the floor, guzzling the last of the evening’s rum. Miller’s quick action saved the day and the stage thundered off into the darkness with the Wells Fargo treasure and passengers intact. When word of Miller’s bravery reached Wells Fargo’s headquarters in San Francisco, the company announced that it would award him “the biggest bullion pocket watch and chain ever made.” Noted San Francisco watchmaker J.W. Tucker crafted the timepiece from a 4-pound bar of pure gold bullion. Fellow artisans forged a complementary watch chain. Together they produced a striking masterpiece. Comstock newspaperman Alf Doten described it well in his 1866 journal: “Saw

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Jim Miller’s watch and chain today, all of solid Washoe Bullion. Watch and chain weighs four and a half pounds, the watch alone weighs 22 ½ ounces. It has Miller’s name with a coach and eight horses engraved on the outside of one of the cases.” It was the largest and heaviest watch and chain ever seen in the West. For the rest of his career, Dandy Jim Miller wore it with pride — and deservedly so.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

Black Bart: A Courteous Stagecoach Robber Black Bart was a most improbable highwayman. Skinny, short and balding, he didn’t even own a horse He walked to his crimes carrying a shotgun so old and rusty that it wouldn’t shoot. In fact, the gun was never loaded. Courtesy Sutter Fort Archives

Jacksonville where he offered to deliver letters to or from San Francisco for one ounce of gold dust or about $16 per letter. Communication with their loved ones was worth more than that to the lonely 49ers and Todd was besieged with business. The fat profit margin lured others into the trade until there were nearly 40 similar one-man operations scattered throughout the Sierra. Merger mania eventually swept the express business, too. A large eastern conglomerate, Adams & Company, soon absorbed the hodgepodge of small-time couriers. For a while, Adams & Co. seemed destined to monopolize California expressing. It probably would have if Wells Fargo & Company, the western branch of the powerful American Express Company, hadn’t joined in the fray. American Express played hardball from the first, ruthlessly cutting prices and quickly challenging its opponent for control of the routes. The competition was cutthroat and by 1855 Adams & Co. was bankrupt. From that time on, Wells Fargo dominated the western express business. New roads were constructed and old ones improved so that heavy loads of merchandise and bullion could be transported efficiently throughout the mountains. Two toll roads were built across the Sierra: the Placerville (State Route 50) and the Dutch Flat-Donner Lake route (Interstate 80). The toll roads were wide enough so that teams could pass each other. Water wagons put down the dust and the roads were packed fairly smooth. The stages ran with exacting regularity and all business was conducted with promptness and professionalism. Wells Fargo employees executed their

responsibilities with the confidence associated with a well-run, profit-earning business. But there were plenty of frustrated down-on-their-luck miners, drifters and miscreants who coveted the Wells Fargo money box. Grim and determined, few road agents were killers; it was the gold

Bart was considered a gentleman by many of his victims; his focus seemed to be on Wells Fargo’s gold and silver, and the U.S. Mail. An extremely courteous bandit, Bart refused to steal women’s jewelry and avoided gunplay. Black Bart pulled off a record 28 hold-ups, before he was caught in 1883. Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book, “Sierra Stories: True Tales of Tahoe, Vol. 2” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

THE ARTS

TheTahoeWeekly.com

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CREATIVE AWARENESS

Mark McLaughlin

Fish sculpture to be dismantled

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article for Sierra Heritage magazine. McLaughlin has written the popular Sierra Stories column for Tahoe Weekly for more than 20 years. “That’s when I discovered there is value in this stuff,” said McLaughlin. “I was a freelancer from the beginning. Once I started writing and working for myself I loved it.” 26

superfluous,” said McLaughlin. “I’m constantly revising my presentations. They are a lot of fun. I get positive feedback. I get to work for myself and it’s like I’m an endless graduate student who is always learning something new.” McLaughlin self-published all of his

“ I get to work for myself and it’s like I’m an endless graduate student who is always Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

ark McLaughlin is best known around Lake Tahoe as a writer, author and historian, who over the last 25 years has penned hundreds of articles about Sierra history and weather and published seven books. While he enjoys writing about the Sierra, his true passion is talking about it. McLaughlin has 30 presentations that he regularly presents on Lake Tahoe, Sierra weather, trains, skiing, the Winter Olympics and just about anything else that is fascinating about the Sierra. For the last 11 years, McLaughlin has been giving presentations at the Olympic Village Inn in every week between May and November. “Mark has the ability to entertain people. He is a treasure, we love having him,” says activity manager Lee Rump. In fact, Rump says many people look forward to his lectures as a highlight of their annual visits to Olympic Valley. McLaughlin arrived in the Sierra via his thumb. In 1977, he hitchhiked to Yosemite National Park from his home in Philadelphia to spend a summer working at the Ahwahnee Hotel. Later that year, he spent a few days in Tahoe and decided he wanted to live here — and he has ever since. For years, he served as the floor manager and general manager for a variety of highend restaurants in Tahoe and Truckee while attending the University of Nevada, Reno. It was while studying history and geography there that he started to dip his toe into the writing business. He wrote a piece about the record winter of 1952 for the Sierra Sun newspaper. Then when a history class required five small papers, he asked his professor if he could do one long paper instead. It focused on the history of Frank Church, the Sierra’s legendary snow scientist and it became an

Mark McLaughlin has been more than 25 years as a Tahoe writer, author and historian.

Ever since he was a kid, McLaughlin has been fascinated with history, geography, weather, climate and water management. He ended up spending nine years at UNR, while working full time in the restaurant business and beginning his writing career. While at the university, he amassed a collection of data on all things Sierra Nevada that would become the backbone of his career. He also began his massive collection of images and photos that go back to the 1800s. “I have a lot of books. I have been collecting for 30 years,” said McLaughlin. His collection of history and weather information has become so renowned among local historians that several relatives of historians have donated their information collections to him when they died. It’s been enough to fill up his basement. While he might have a basement full of knowledge, he still has to sift through it all and put the words together to make the stories sing. McLaughlin rarely interviews his subjects, his focus is on research. “It is up to me to make it my own and give it my voice. I’m not trying to be fancy and I do work hard at getting rid of the

learning something new.” –Mark McLaughlin books, which include “Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra,” “Longboards to Olympics: A Century for Tahoe Winter Sports” and two volumes of “Sierra Stories: True Tales of Tahoe.” He sells them at presentations, through his Web site or at local booksellers. He is available for presentations at group gatherings, family get-togethers or field trips, and he can tailor the event to the interests of the attendees. “I got out of the restaurant business because it wasn’t challenging me intellectually. I had the philosophy that when I looked back on my life, I wanted my career to show my loves. I love writing and presenting — although I do bitch about the lack of money,” he said.  thestormking. com

The Tahoe City Trout Sculpture that has sat in the wye at the intersections of Highways 89 and 28 since 1977 will soon be dismantled before construction of a roundabout begins as part of the Highway 89 realignment project. Representatives of the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project and the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce stated in a press release that the agencies “were unable to reach a reasonable agreement with Mr. John Betts, the creator of the Tahoe City Trout Statue, to find a place for the relocation of the statue within the project area.” | fannybridge.org

Arts & Cultural Center

in the running for Tahoe City

Siren Arts, a local grassroots organization whose mission is to bring a multi-use community center focused around arts and culture to Tahoe City, has announced its selection as one of two proposed concepts under further review by Placer County. Siren Arts proposed a phased development of a multi-use arts and cultural center that could include a retail gallery space, café, visitors’ center kiosk, pop-up artisan kiosks, park side concessions, flex-use classroom spaces, art studio spaces and artistin-residence program, a commercial kitchen, a rooftop deck and shareable common work spaces to accommodate local arts and cultural nonprofits that foster collaboration amongst local creative minds. Siren Arts is endorsed by Tahoe Public Art, Tahoe Truckee School of Music, North Tahoe Arts, Arts for the Schools and Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. The Tahoe Weekly magazine is also a supporter of the project. | sirenarts.org

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Arts

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THE ARTS

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Forms of freedom Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | May 10-May 24

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Features large-scale portraits by artist Shelley Zentner. She has created the seven major works in this show since the presidential election. Zentner says that she felt compelled to contribute in some way to the growing voice of protest. Each painting explores a different aspect of freedom: to vote, to learn, to explore the natural world, to escape. | ltcc.edu

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“Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia” presents nine women at the forefront of international contemporary art. Featuring 70 works in media ranging from paintings on canvas, paper and eucalyptus bark, to woven installations and video projections, the show is both culturally specific and globally alert at the Nevada Museum of Art until May 13 in Reno, Nev.

Hans Meyer-Kassel: Artist of Nevada Nevada Museum of Art | Reno May 10-May 24

This exhibition includes more than 50 drawings, pastels and oil paintings drawn from private and institutional collections. Particular emphasis is placed on Meyer-Kassel’s romance with Nevada. 10 a.m. $1 - $10 | (775) 329-3333, nevadaart.org

Although hailing from some of the most remote communities on the planet, the work of the nine women artists speaks loudly and clearly to the contemporary age. Their artworks are proud assertions of who they are and their pride in their communities. | nevadaart.org

History of Transportation: A Mural Study by Helen Lundeberg

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Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery’s Carson City | May 10-May 24

Nevada Museum of Art | Reno May 10-May 24

American artist Helen Lundeberg’s “History of Transportation” traces a progression of labor from the Native American era to the dawn of the airline industry in the 1940s. On view through Jan. 6, 2019. 10 a.m. $1 - $10 | (775) 329-3333, nevadaart.org

Basecamp Tahoe City is hosting a monthly event for locals and visitors alike to get a little crafty. Join us for an Arts + Crafts Social and exercise your creativity with a different project every month. 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 530-580-8430, basecamptahoecity.com

Featuring the works of Nancy Clark and Susan Christopher. | nevadaartists.org

Marking the Infinite Nevada Museum of Art | Reno May 10-May 13

Featuring the work of nine of Australia’s leading Aboriginal women artists. Revered as matriarchs in their communities, the artworks made by these women are proud assertions of who they are. 10 a.m. $1 - $10 | (775) 3293333, nevadaart.org

“Bouquets for Reno’s 150th Birthday” Wilbur D. May Museum | Reno May 10-May 24

This exhibit of original watercolor paintings honors Reno’s 150th birthday and the vibrant plants & flowers of spring. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | (775) 750-4636, sierrawatercolorsociety.com

May Gallery Featuring Beth Stoker Reno Art Works | Reno | May 10-May 10

Carpets as art

Join 2nd Thursdays for an artist installment in the 1995 Gallery, furthering the constant movement of art with “Where The Wild Things Grow.” 6-9 p.m. | (775) 391-0278, facebook.com/RenoArtWorks

University of Nevada Reno | Reno May 10

Faig Ahmed is known for his conceptual works that use the traditional decorative craft and the visual language of carpets into contemporary sculptural works of art. | (775) 784-1110, unr.edu

CCAI High School Art Exhibit The Brick | Carson City | May 10

The Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition, High School Pic[ks] 2018 features 32 artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools in Nevada. Includes a wide variety of art media that show the diversity of the students’ creativity. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | arts-inititive.org

Celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary: Michal Rovner and Tal Shochat Nevada Museum of Art | Reno May 10-May 24

This year the State of Israel celebrates 70 years since its founding by the United Nations

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Cullen Wegman

Gulumbu Yunupingu | Nevada Museum of Art following World War II. To mark this occasion, the Nevada Museum of Art presents exhibitions by Israeli artists Michal Rovner and Tal Shochat. These contemporary artists create work grounded in the history of photography. | nevadaart.org

snows and winds and even the road signs and grocery store lines that define the TruckeeTahoe region. | facebook.com/pages/TruckeeCommunity-Recreation-Center

“Elements” defining the region

Nevada Museum of Art | Reno May 10-May 24

Truckee Community Recreation Center | Truckee May 10-May 24 An art installation inspired by the natural elements of the Eastern Sierra. The theme of the exhibit draws on the rivers, mountains,

Enrique Chagoya: Reimagining the New World

Enrique Chagoya’s provocative works incorporate diverse symbolic elements from pre-Columbian mythology, Western religious iconography and American popular culture.

Student Galleries South, Jot Travis Building Reno | May 10

An annual thesis exhibition by current Master of Fine Arts candidate Cullen Wegman. 12-4 p.m. Free | (775) 784-4278, unr.edu

Mwangi Hutter: Time Zone and Equinox Sheppard Contemporary, Church Fine Arts Reno | May 10

Working with video, sound, photography, installation, sculpture, painting and performance, Mwangi Hutter reflects on changing societal realities. 12-8 p.m. Free | (775) 7844278, unr.edu

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Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Many people know American counterculture figure Ken Kesey as the author of the 1962 novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which presents a disturbing portrait of life in a mental institution. It’s less well known, though, that Kesey got an inside view of the system when he worked as a janitor in a mental hospital before he became famous.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Some major shifts and changes are brewing. These will manifest as a break with tradition. The process has already begun but will take a year to complete. In the short-term, the focus will be on your career and social status. There may be some important barriers that you must breach. These include a review of your priorities and attitude.

Jupiter in your sign since October suggests that you are in an enthusiastic mood these days. You want to reach out and share your excitement. You may be perplexed and critical that others are not in the same mood. Looking back, you may remember you were fairly introverted last year. The solution is to trust and engage those who are keen.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Balancing an urge to express your talents with a desire to retreat could manifest as an extra creative cycle. Your ambitions are strong amidst a good deal of deep changes occurring both within and without, probably especially within. Tending to your health and that of your overall lifestyle is featured. You may need to break a habit, or two.

You more than most have experienced a long series of 3 steps forward and 2 back, maybe even 3. The lesson may be described as one of surrender and faith. After all, you are still here. You might be wondering if this is your lot in life. It can be described as a unique flow of destiny pushing you to reveal your true gifts. Persevere faithfully.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

The time has come to re-assess where and how you invest your time and energy. What kind of returns do you want and need? Your ambitions and drive to assert changes will become increasingly evident over the coming weeks. Necessity may be at play at least as much as desire. Positively, this is a creative cycle and wise planning could bring big returns.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

The need to sharpen your focus, especially in your public and professional life, is growing. Major changes are unfolding and you are wise to approach them proactively. Some of these could come about suddenly, but the signs have been there for many months. Circumstances will push you into action and this could prove to be a very good thing.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

A feeling of relative limbo will begin to shift this week. A change is coming and it may come as a surprise or unexpectedly. Yet, it may take upwards to a couple of weeks before you receive your cue. At worst, the waiting game could cause stress. Focus to have a contingency plan or two so you do not feel cornered and desperate as you deliberate for the real deal.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

A creative cycle continues to percolate and it will continue for several weeks yet. It does include giving more than you may want. However, you are feeling the urge to break into new territory. Playing by your own rules may feel extra important just now. Positively, this will lead you to originality. This is your cue to activate this momentum.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Some exciting shifts are occurring in your world. These represent expansion, increase, and new friendships. More variety is also indicated and this began several months ago. At worst, you feel a little scattered and uncertain of your best direction. With focus, this should be resolved over the coming weeks. Clear the old to make way for the new.

Changes in your financial situation have been steadily flowing in. These could be going either way: soaring into the black or cascading into the red. If the latter is the case, this is your cue to make some needed and measurable changes. Be open to inspiration and strategic ideas from others. Fortunately, the market is flooded with people sharing their secrets. Be receptive.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

One way or another, circumstances are pushing you to purge the past. Doing so may occur on a variety of levels both literal and perhaps psychological too. It can be described as a process of being here now. This clearing may involve some measure of mourning so make room for that. It is invariably just the business of life, the law of change.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

You are on the march as April progresses. A balance of assertive strides and graceful maneuvers like a military battalion in full regalia putting on a show serves to elaborate this theme. Disciplined and uninterested in idle chit-chat, you are determined to cover a lot of ground and make a big impression. Exciting times!

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Desert Rose String Quartet: CLASSICAL FOR THE LOCALS STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

May 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Art Truckee | Truckee

ne local artist is on a mission to bring classical chamber music to the masses of Tahoe-Truckee. Ellen Flanagan is a violinist for the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. That is where she met her collaborators in the Desert Rose Chamber Ensemble – Joseph Tatum and Kati Dayner. “I recognized they were great players who have similar interests and we would be compatible working together,” says Flanagan. “So, I asked them if they wanted to play chamber music together and they were into it.” Desert Rose’s first performance was at Dark Horse Coffee Roasters in downtown Truckee in 2014. “I started it because chamber music is my favorite genre to perform,” says Flanagan. “We all play in the orchestra throughout the year and it’s really cool to be part of this huge ensemble and sound, but the musical ideas and interpretation are all coming from the conductors or sections leaders. When we get together in a quartet, we all get to be soloists in our own parts. It’s kind of like a four-person conversation and everyone gets their time to shine.” Chamber music grew in popularity during the 18th Century before the invention of electricity, recorded music and the phonograph, when composers created accessible arrangements for people to play

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Quartet,” composed by Antonin Dvořák. “It was written in 1893,” says the violinist. “Dvořák is a Czech composer from Bohemia who rose to fame when he was invited to teach in New York City. He would spend his summers vacationing in

“ When we get together in a quartet, we all get to be soloists in our own parts. It’s kind of like a four-person conversation and everyone gets their time to shine.” at home with their family and neighbors. Classical concerts by the banks of Lake Tahoe are certainly popular with summer visitors. Flanagan believes that many local people could enjoy this style of music yearround if they were more exposed to it in conventional situations like in olden times. “That’s why I’ve been trying to bring it Truckee,” she says. Desert Rose Chamber Ensemble will perform on the historical Art Truckee stage with guest artist Heather Gage on second violin during a program curated expressly for local sensibilities. “It’s all really exciting, heartwarming music with a big influence from nature,” says Flanagan. The first piece is “String Quartet in F Major,” nicknamed the “American

–Ellen Flanagan Spillville, Iowa, where there is still a strong Czech community to this day. The landscape reminded him of Bohemia and he composed this piece when he was there.” “He would go for a walk in the woods and then work,” Flanagan explains. “He met some Kickapoo Indians who entertained him and you can hear the melodies of Native American song and dance throughout the piece.” After an intermission with wine service, the ensemble will perform “String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor” by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. “He’s got catchy melodies influenced by folk music,” says Flanagan. “You can hear bird songs in some of the movements. At one point we are just jamming really loudly on G minor, so it’s of like the closest to

heavy metal you can get in classical.” When she’s not playing chamber music with Desert Rose, Flanagan lets loose on the fiddle with the North Lake bluegrass band, Lost Whiskey Engine. She is also a former member of Truckee country outfit Everyday Outlaw. “Every style I play and learn helps inform my overall practice,” says the passionate and talented artist who has jumped head first into the Tahoe-Reno music scene since moving to the area four years ago following her graduation from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. “It’s all building toward becoming a better performer. I’m trying to have more fun, really feel the rhythm and get more into the groove.” One of her recent musical highlights was playing with Lost Whiskey Engine to a sold-out crowd at WinterWonderGrass in Olympic Valley. They were rocking a packed Soap Box Tent when an overenthusiastic dancer tripped on a cord and temporarily cut the electricity to the main speakers in the middle of traditional standard “Blackberry Blossom.” The band was so into that they just kept going full speed ahead. When the sound came back on during the transition into Irish rabble-rouser “Belle of Belfast,” the fans cheered with delight. The smile on Flanagan’s beaming face could barely fit within its limits. “I just loved how the crowd was so reactive to the music and right there with us even when the power went out,” she says. | Art Truckee on Facebook 

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MAY 10 | THURSDAY Jonathan Neal headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Jamie Rollins Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Classical Open Mic Night Fine Vines, Reno, 7-10 p.m. Line Dancing with DJ Trey Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 7-9 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Jonathan Neal The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. “Broadway!” St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Incline Village, 7-9:30 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Somewhere in Between Restless Artist Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Hedwig and the Angry Inch Good Luck Macbeth, Reno, 8-10 p.m. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Bruka Theatre, Reno, 8-10 p.m. Thirsty Thursday W/DJ Bobby G! Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Comedy Night at LEX Lex Nightclub, Reno, 8-9:30 p.m. Rampage, Tigerblood, Pressure Drop, Devotion Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Jonathan Neal The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m. Acoustic Open Mic The Library, Reno, 9:30 p.m. Student Body Thursdays The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. LEX Unplugged Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Edge Thursday Ladies Night with DJs Enfo & Twyman Peppermill Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. EH!DE at 1up 1up, Reno, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Jo Mama Carson Valley Inn, Minden

MAY 11 | FRIDAY Jonathan Neal headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. The Act Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5 p.m. Comedy Happy Hour Lex Nightclub, Reno, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Symphony Youth Strings Free After-School Cello Classes Violin Studio, Carson City, 6:30-8 p.m. Ladies Night Free Line Dancing Lessons NoVí, Reno, 7-9 p.m.

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Hard Rock hosts Alt-Rock Reload Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe has announced a new summer music event for its Amplified Summer Music Series, as first reported at TheTahoeWeekly.com. On July 7, Hard Rock will feature alt-rock favorites from the Summerland Tour along with additional popular artists including Everclear, Fuel, Marcy Playground, Local H and Oleander.

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DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. Dance party 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Soul Funk Disco The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno. Jo Mama Carson Valley Inn, Minden.

MAY 12 | SATURDAY Jonathan Neal headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Youth Orchestras Spring Showcase Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 4 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Jonathan Neal The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Fire Dance Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7 p.m.

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Spin Doctors, Vanilla Ice headline BBQ, Brews and Blues The Eldorado Resort Casino announces that the Spin Doctors and Vanilla Ice will headline the 23rd annual Great Eldorado, BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival on June 15 and 16, along with festival favorites Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Shane Dwight and U.S. Air Force Band Mobility, as first reported at TheTahoeWeekly.com. The concerts are free to the public, and part of the annual festival that is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting event with more than 60 microbrews from around the world and music festival with two stages featuring nonstop rock and blues. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for the complete lineup. | eldoradoreno.com

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May 12 | 8 p.m. MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. CHRIS ROBINSON brings the songs of The Black Crowes to life with a stellar backing band featuring many members of bands in the early 1990s in Los Angeles. “She Talks to Angels” and “Hard to Handle” will definitely be on the set list for a show not to be missed. | montbleuresort.com

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May 14 | 9:30 p.m. Bar of America | Truckee WINNERS OF THE 2015 and 2012 Sacramento Area Music Award for Outstanding Blues, Matt Rainey and the Dippin’ Sauce are a hard-hitting and soulful blues band from down the hill. | barofamerica.com

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May 19 | 8 p.m. Silver Legacy Resort Casino | Reno, Nev. STEPHEN STILLS, the icon who cuts his first hits with Buffalo Springfield before gaining popular acclaim with David Crosby, Graham Nash and Neil Young, will perform with Judy Collins, who reached the hearts of the same 1960s audiences through her interpretations of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The two began performing together in their 20s. The Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young classic “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” is said to be based on their relationship. | silverlegacyreno.com

Stylust and Sidecar Tommy [Beats Antique Afterparty] at 1Up 1up, Reno, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Jo Mama Carson Valley Inn, Minden

MAY 13 | SUNDAY Sunday Gospel Brunch The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 12-3:30 p.m. Somewhere in Between Restless Artist Theatre, Sparks, 2-4 p.m. Folk Music Sundays South Lake Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, 3-7 p.m. Jonathan Neal headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Jonathan Neal The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Improv - Dace The Generator, Sparks, 5-7 p.m. Sun Valley Bar Sunday Jam Kellys Sun Valley Bar, Reno, 5 p.m. New Wave Unplugged Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Chris Costa Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m. Canyon White 3-peat Victory Tour Hangar Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Open Mic Comedy The Library, Reno, 8 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Left of Centre Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Carolyn Dolan and Big Red Carson Valley Inn, Minden

MAY 14 | MONDAY Jonathan Neal headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m.

West Coast Swing Social Dance, Beginner and Intermediate Lessons Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drew Mendizable Recital Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 6 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. Rock-N-Roll Experience The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Carolyn Dolan and Big Red Carson Valley Inn, Minden

MAY 15 | TUESDAY Jonathan Neal headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Gary Douglas Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, Carson City, 6:30 p.m. Traditional Irish Session Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m. Froggy Fresh in Reno at Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7-10 p.m. Swing Dance Class Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7-10 p.m. Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

MAY 16 | WEDNESDAY Jason King Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Live Music CB’s Pizza, Carnelian Bay, 6-9 p.m. Reno Swings! American Legion Hall “The Darrell Dunkle”, Reno, 7 p.m. Open Mic Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7 p.m. Karaoke Night With Dee Entertainment Fine Vines, Reno, 7 p.m. Jazz Jam Session Wednesdays Laughing Planet Cafe, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Jam Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m.

Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. LOCAL 891 LIVE featuring Grace Hayes The Brew Brothers, Reno, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

MAY 17 | THURSDAY Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Writer’s Block Open Mic Fine Vines, Reno, 7 p.m. Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Fine Vines, Reno, 7 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Line Dancing with DJ Trey Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 7-9 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Third Thursday’s at St James Infirmary St James Infirmary, Reno, 8 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Burn Burn Burn /Knocked Down/ Viva Revenge Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Thirsty Thursday W/DJ Bobby G! Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Comedy Night at LEX Lex Nightclub, Reno, 8-9:30 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Acoustic Open Mic The Library, Reno, 9:30 p.m. Student Body Thursdays The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. LEX Unplugged Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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May 20 | 8 p.m. Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

WHEN YOU HEAR “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” do you simply “Surrender”? Do the “Dream Police” think you “Look What The Cat Dragged In”? Then you need to be here. It looks like a fun mashup to say the least. | grandsierraresort.com

Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. John Palmore Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5 p.m. Comedy Happy Hour Lex Nightclub, Reno, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nitro Circus Live Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 6:30 p.m. Songwriters in the Round Fine Vines, Reno, 7 p.m. Priests, Mellow Diamond, Pry The Holland Project, Reno, 7-10:30 p.m. Steve Wariner Concert at Ruby’s Theatre at The Red Dog Saloon Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7 p.m. Open Mic Art Truckee, Truckee, 7-9 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Reno Jazz Orchestra presents … The Music of Hans Halt Reno Jazz Orchestra Union Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Reno Jazz Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Halt: Big Band Compositions Union Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Hemlock, From the Ruins, Sevidemic, Mystic Rage Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Daughtry Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, Sparks, 9 p.m. Red Cup Fridays NoVí, Reno, 9-11 p.m. The Electric Rock The Saint The Saint, Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Magic After Dark: Robert Hall #Unfiltered The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m. Nine Days Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Tease Harrah’s, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. Dance party 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. The Beat The Bluebird, Reno, 10 p.m. Soul Funk Disco The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

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MAY 19 | SATURDAY Irina Kulikova Classical Guitar Workshop Trinity Episcopal Cathedral or tba Lake Tahoe, Reno, 12 p.m. Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. John Palmore Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5 p.m. Hunter’s Review Fine Vines, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Reno Jazz Orchestra presents … The Music of Hans Halt Reno Jazz Orchestra Union Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Reno Jazz Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Halt: Big Band Compositions Union Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “The Producers” Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mac Lethal and Wax at The Saint The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m. Carrot Top Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, 8-11 p.m. Trevor Green at Whiskey Dick’s Whiskey Dicks, South Lake Tahoe, 8-11 p.m. Stephen Stills and Judy Collins Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Keak Da Sneak live in Reno! Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8:30 p.m. All Jacked Up Saturdays NoVí, Reno, 9-11 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, Sparks, 9 p.m. Saturday Dance Party St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m. Seduction Saturdays Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Snake Boy Johnson Ponderosa Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m. Nine Days Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m.

Deep House Lounge The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 p.m. -2 a.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. Dance party 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno John Dawson Band Carson Valley Inn, Reno

May 19 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Community Art Center | Truckee THIS IS Kindred Arts & Folk Institute’s sixth annual fundraiser with free live music and dance by Afrolicious, Serina Dawn Band, Chango, Truckee Dance Factory and Angele & Tommy. It will feature a silent auction, drum circle, giant bubbles, games, artisan market, public art, urban art wall and make-and-take art stations. | Kindred Arts on Facebook

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MAY 20 | SUNDAY 6th Annual Inspired Adventure Spring Festival with Joy and Madness! Community Arts Center lawn & playground, Truckee, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Gospel Brunch The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 12-3:30 p.m. “The Producers” Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 2-4 p.m. Reno Wind Symphony: The Music of John Williams Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 3 p.m. Folk Music Sundays South Lake Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, 3-7 p.m. Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Improv - Dace The Generator, Sparks, 5-7 p.m. Sun Valley Bar Sunday Jam Kellys Sun Valley Bar, Reno, 5 p.m. Patchwork Mind Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Chris Costa Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Joyner Lucas Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7:30 p.m. World Of Pain/ Frostbite / Outreach/ Arm’s Reach/ TBA Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Poison with special guests Cheap Trick Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Canyon White 3-peat Victory Tour Hangar Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Open Mic Comedy The Library, Reno, 8 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Bill Wharton Carson Valley Inn, Minden CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

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May 16 | 6:30 p.m. Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. LAURA JANE Grace has led this Florida punk-rock band, Against Me!, for more than 20 years. She came out as a woman in a man’s body in 2012 and the band released the album “Transgender Dysphoria Blues” two years later to much commercial and critical acclaim. | cargoreno.com

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MAY 21 | MONDAY Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. West Coast Swing Social Dance, Beginner and Intermediate Lessons Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pop Evil at Cargo Concert Hall Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 7-11:30 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 10 p.m.

“ I think the more authentically you can live your life, the more ACOUSTIC SOUL

ennifer Hartswick first met Trey Anastasio when she was a 17-yearold senior at Lyndonville Institute in the rural Northeast Kingdom, Vt. The Phish guitarist was working on his first solo album, “One Man’s Trash,” and needed a trumpet player. She had impressed Phish collaborator Giant Country Horns’ saxophonist Dave Grippo at the International Association of Jazz Educators conference earlier that year with her carefree, funloving demeanor. “You’re gonna love Jen,” Grippo told Anastasio. So Hartswick went in and did a session with them. She recorded on the solo album, as well as doing some work on Phish’s seminal 1998 and 2000 albums “The Story of the Ghost” and “Farmhouse.” “I’ve always had this outlook with myself and I had it with him from the first time we met: he wanted me in the band because he liked me,” says Hartswick. “He created a role for me because he wanted me to be around. Oftentimes, someone is hiring you to do a specific job. But [Trey Anastasio Band] was so new at that time and he wanted me to be a part of it. I’m very appreciative to him of that; for showing me so early on that whatever I came with is enough. I’ve really carried that with me throughout my career and my life.” “I think that the main thing I will always take away from Trey in particular is that who you uniquely are at the core is so special that you should never do anything else than what your gut is telling you to do,” she says. “Everyone having to be this vision of perfection — it’s so false. Come as you are. Make mistakes together and we’ll be better for it. There’s a lot of real life stuff like that we appreciate that I learned with him.” Hartswick will be releasing her own first solo album called “Nexus” in September. It was recorded at The Barn Studio, Phish’s round-room recording space hidden deep in the backwoods of Vermont, by Ben Collette who worked with producer Steve Lillywhite on the iconic jam band’s 2009 comeback album “Joy” and subsequent bonus LP “Party Time.” This acoustic soul record will feature a mix of Hartswick originals and “a few

things aligned with interesting arrangements of covers that you might recognize — or not,” says the trumpeter and singer. It costars Nick Cassarino of The Nth Power with whom she’s been friends since middle school along with Grammy-winner Christian McBride on bass. Hartswick will be playing a free concert in the Red Room at Crystal Bay Club with Cassarino on May 19. “We’ve been friends forever, so the experience of the show is just like being in our living room,” she says. Hartswick grew up in a musical family in Lyndonville, Vt., in Caledonia County 40 miles from the Canadian border. “I think there’s such a communal vibe about Vermont in general,” she says. “There’s a lot of artistic people who live there and moved there because they are sick of that grind. People like simple, artistic lifestyles. I got to jam at somebody’s house when I was 15. It’s sort of a way of life. I think there’s a real encouragement of the arts all around, not necessarily in terms of professional training, but in a normal, human way.” This homegrown Vermont philosophy she shared with Anastasio has stayed with Hartswick as she toured the country for the last 20 years with the Trey Anastasio Band and in countless performances with jam mainstays from Snarky Puppy to Soulive. “I think having the confidence to be who you are is really important,” she says. “I think the more authentically you can live your life, the more things aligned with your vibration will find you. There’s really no need to put out something you’re not. Every day I sort of just try to bring the most joy into the situation I find myself in.” Hartswick feels lucky to be doing what makes other people happy and says, “It’s such a win-win for everybody. What gives me the most joy is to make someone’s night. Music is such a way of connecting with people and strangers. My job is to have a positive experience with somebody. That’s not something I take for granted. It’s a matter of being authentic to who you are and the best version of yourself every day. I love what I do.” | crystalbaycasino.com. 

your vibration will find you. … Every day I sort of just try to bring the most joy into the situation I find myself in.” –Jennifer Hartswick Rock-N-Roll Experience The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Bill Wharton Carson Valley Inn, Minden

MAY 22 | TUESDAY Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Bob Gardner Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, Carson City, 6:30 p.m. Traditional Irish Session Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m. Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Jeff Campbell Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m.

MAY 23 | WEDNESDAY Stephen Lord Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. Live Music CB’s Pizza, Carnelian Bay, 6-9 p.m. Reno Swings! American Legion Hall “The Darrell Dunkle”, Reno, 7 p.m. Open Mic Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7 p.m. Dave Mensing - Live Music - No Cover Fine Vines, Reno, 7-10 p.m.

Jazz Jam Session Wednesdays Laughing Planet Cafe, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Jam Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. LOCAL 891 LIVE featuring Cowboy Indian and Huckleberry Road The Brew Brothers, Reno, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Jeff Campbell Carson Valley Inn, Minden

MAY 24 | THURSDAY Robert Hall headlines Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4-9 p.m. Brother Dan Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. The Glitch Mob at Cargo Concert Hall Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 7 p.m. Line Dancing with DJ Trey Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 7-9 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Sharkmouth in that Truckee sunshine Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7-11 p.m. ANYBODY KILLA Alturas Bar & Nightclub, Reno, 7-11:30 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Thirsty Thursday W/DJ Bobby G! Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Comedy Night at LEX Lex Nightclub, Reno, 8-9:30 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Acoustic Open Mic The Library, Reno, 9:30 p.m. Student Body Thursdays The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. LEX Unplugged Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Edge Thursday Ladies Night with DJs Enfo & Twyman Peppermill Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn, Minden

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Tahoe boasts

the best of the best - mountain thrills, lakeside leisure, nightlife entertainment it was only a matter of time before our craft brew scene followed suit. Over the past few years, the microbrew movement has taken over South Lake with new breweries and collaborations popping up all around town, and there’s more to come.

THE HANGAR Kick off the summer with some great beer and snacks at The Hangar for its targeted Memorial Day opening. The Hangar is a taproom and bottleshop with 30 beers on tap and a diverse selection of craft cans and bottles from around the country. Look for them at 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at the former Tahoe Amusement Park site, sitting in the trees on 4 acres of land next to the Upper Truckee River. The Hangar will feature a dog park, corn hole, bocce and patio.

LAKE TAHOE ALEWORX Still fairly new to the South Shore dining scene is the Lake Tahoe AleWorX, but it didn’t take long for them to realize they’ve got something special. They’ll be opening a second location in the heart of the action at Stateline next to the Lucky Beaver, shooting for a launch in mid-June. You can still count on great oven-fired pizza, self-poured brews and entertainment, but now with later hours and a full-service bar.

LAKE TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWS The Tahoe Mountain News on the South Shore has stepped into the brewery business by adding Lake Tahoe Mountain Brews to the first floor of its building. Stop by and taste the brews at 963 Third St. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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“ With our proximity to

There is a lot

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of movement in the Tahoe City restaurant scene right now, but fortunately many of North Lake Tahoe’s favorite establishments aren’t straying too far away from their old locations. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s going on with some of our popular food joints:

The old Zia Lina restaurant in the heart of Tahoe City will transform into what will be called the Pioneer Cocktail Club, according to the owner of the building, Terry Dyer. He says that the tenants are planning to offer good food and drinks and are working on permits to hopefully be able to open before summer.

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NEW BREW PUB?

to spend a lot on

Formerly located next to Christy Hill, Moe’s Original BBQ moved its establishment a couple of doors down to the former Dockside 700 spot at the Tahoe City Marina. The owners could not be reached for comment, but a manager says Moe’s is hoping to open by mid-May and they have been busy renovating the restaurant.

a good meal.”

ZA’S & PEPPER’S

There’s been some construction going on at the old Lakeside Pizza establishment, but not for reasons some might think. A crew is renovating the backside of Safeway for improvements that the grocery store is making, but as for the old Lakeside location, a Tahoe City restaurateur is looking to sign a lease to turn the former pizza joint into a brew pub. Nothing is confirmed, but if everything goes as planned it could be open by spring 2019.

the lake now, we can do rehearsal dinners, weddings and special events. Most items will be under $20 so locals can come out and enjoy the lake without having

–Jonny Roscher TAHOE POURHOUSE The Tahoe Pourhouse is not your typical drinking experience, and is in fact not a brewery at all. Similar to the style of the AleWorX beer wall, The Pourhouse will offer a self-serve style experience, but for wine. Besides remarkable wines, they will have healthy and hearty farm-to-table food, sustainable products and exceptional coffee at 2042 Lake Tahoe Blvd., next to the original Lake Tahoe AleWorX. 

Jonny Roscher, the owner of Za’s and Pepper’s, is currently renovating the old Moe’s place to turn it into the new Za’s, moving it from next to Pete ‘n’ Peters down to its new lakeside location at the end of Grove Street. When asked why he wanted to move Za’s, Roscher points to the lake. “When Moe’s closed, I was approached to take over the space,” Roscher says. “We were maxed out on what we could do over there [at Pete’s]. With our proximity to the lake now, we can do rehearsal dinners, weddings and special events. Most items will be under $20 so locals can come out and enjoy the lake without having to spend a lot on a good meal,” he adds. The new Za’s is expected to open by June and Pepper’s is going to stay where it is but will expand into the space being vacated by Za’s. Pepper’s will also expand its menu to offer rotisserie items in the fall.

THAI KITCHEN The future of the Thai Kitchen remains uncertain. The restaurant will have to close when work on the new Tahoe City Lodge begins this summer, however, the owners said they have been unable to find space to fit their needs for both the restaurant and the massage parlor they own. They are still open and serving great Thai food.

DOLLISH & BURRITO WINDOW The Burrito Window moved out of their digs in Tahoe City last year and opened their new Kings Beach location in early May. Look for them to embrace “dining trends and flavors that reflect the dynamic Northern California culinary scene,” according to a release. They are located between The Grid Bar & Grill and Lakeshore Sports Shop in a renovated space. 35

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TA S T Y T I D B I T S Visit The Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events. MAY 13 | SUNDAY Mother’s Day Tea & Storytime Downtown Reno Library | Reno

Put on your best and get gussied up. Sip tea & eat fancy biscuits with your mom, then create tissue paper bouquets. 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | (775) 327-8300

MAY 15 | TUESDAY

Chili on the Comstock & Fireball Saloon Crawl C Street | Virginia City

The 35th annual Chili on the Comstock features a Fun with the Runs 5k and the Fireball Saloon Crawl. Endless varieties of chili and of course plenty of cold, refreshing beer wash it all down awaits. Taking place along C Street, the event hosts more than 30 of the best chili cooks in the West. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Alatte Wine Tasting Carson Nugget | Carson City

Wine Tasting every Tuesday at Alatte Deli in Carson Nugget. Free glass for Barrel Room members. 5-7 p.m. $6 | ccnugget.com

SPRING WINE WALK The Shops at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe offers a Wine Walk on May 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. For a $20 donation, participants can sample wine crafted from Amador County Vinters Association, enjoy food specials and chances to win prizes at every location visited. Proceeds will benefit Christmas Cheer of Lake Tahoe. Future wine walk dates are on Aug. 23 and Nov. 29. | theshopsatheavenly.com

DINING FOR SCHOOLS’ CARDS Three new local restaurants have joined more than 40 participating in the Excellence in Education Foundation’s Dining for Schools fundraising program this year. Hacienda Del Lago in Tahoe City, Whitecaps Pizza in Kings Beach and Yamakai Fish and Sushi Co. in the Village at Northstar are the most recent additions. Each Dining for Schools cardholder receives 50 percent off an individual dinner entrée at participating restaurants. Some restrictions apply. Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee is another new addition. It will offer a 15 percent discount on in-store purchases made Sunday through Thursday during the valid non-holiday period. Dining for Schools Cards are available for $50 per card and are non-transferable. All proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation. Cards are valid Sunday through Thursday only (holidays excluded) through June 14. Cards may be used for an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant. They are available at Safeway in Truckee and Kings Beach, Save Mart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Mountain Hardware and Sports in Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

MAY 16 | WEDNESDAY Wine Wednesdays The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. 4-7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

MAY 17 | THURSDAY

Free Wine Tasting The Lodge | Truckee

Sample wines from Handley Cellars Wine. 5-6:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

MAY 12 | SATURDAY Mother’s Day Tea Northwest Reno Library | Reno

Bring your mother or grandmother, or even a favorite aunt for a special treat of tea, lemonade and cookies 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | (775) 787-4100

Third Thursday Wine Walks Gardnerville

It’s wine time on the third Thursday of the month until Sept. 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each month is themed. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $15 $20 | (775) 782-8027 | visitcarsonvalley.org

The Pour House | Truckee

Enjoy a wine tasting each month. 5-7 p.m. | thepourhousetruckee.com

MAY 18 | FRIDAY Food Truck Fridays Idlewild Park | Reno

Reno Street Food came about in 2012 with just five trucks. There are now, in its seventh year, 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers every Friday. Local bands and artists are featured each week. 5-9 p.m. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Free Deschutes Beer Tasting

Strange Brew Festival

Tahoe Donner | Truckee

Brewer’s Cabinet | Reno

Chef Downing’s favorite dishes, presented in a purposeful progression, completely balanced and thoughtful. $125 | (530) 582-5655

Wine Tasting every Tuesday at Alatte Deli in Carson Nugget. Free glass for Barrel Room members. 5-7 p.m. $6 | ccnugget.com

MAY 23 | WEDNESDAY Wine Wednesdays The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. 4-7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

Third Thursday Tasting

Riverwalk District | Reno

The Cedar House Sport Hotel | Truckee

MAY 22 | TUESDAY Carson Nugget | Carson City

Thursday Mornings, May through October. Enjoy fresh local produce, delicious food and incredible lake views. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | (530) 583-3348

Downtown Reno Wine Walk

Eclectic Extravaganza Pop Up Dinner

Alatte Wine Tasting

Lake Tahoe AleWorX | South Lake Tahoe

Come try free samples of Deschutes Brewery’s latest seasonal brews. 5-8:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

C Street | Virginia City

Commons Beach | Tahoe City

2018 Best of Tahoe Craft Beer Contest Six breweries from around Lake Tahoe will have their beer judged at AleWorX to determine who has the best beer in three categories. 12-5 p.m.

Chili on the Comstock & Fireball Saloon Crawl

Tahoe City Farmers Market

MAY 19 | SATURDAY MAY 11 | FRIDAY

MAY 20 | SUNDAY

Stroll along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District for a wine tasting. Strollers and pets are not advised because of large crowds. 2-5 p.m. $20 | renoriver.org

This celebration of uniquely crafted brews host more than 20 local breweries with brews made exclusively for this event. These brews will challenge taste buds and sensibilities. There will be music from Uncle Funkle Big Band and great food. 3-7 p.m. | strangebrewfestival.com

MAY 24 | THURSDAY Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Thursday Mornings, May through October. Enjoy fresh local produce, delicious food and incredible lake views. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | (530) 583-3348

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ne thing I have noted over the years of interacting with wine lovers is that they are interested in more than just drinking the bottle’s contents. The want to know more. So this article is a gift for those thirsty for the who, what, when, where, why and how of this grand elixir of life.

I have curated some Web wine sources that are both accurate and entertaining. To slake this thirst for wine knowledge, until relatively recently, one had to purchase double encyclopedia-sized books that could encourage hernias. To add to the pain, these were penned by pretentious Eurocentric so-called experts, who were many times sponsored by special interest groups from European wine regions. Nowadays, the Web offers a plethora of misinformation about wine. Therefore,

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away struggles at only $10 per bottle? Well, just punch in the name of a commune, such as Margaux, go to Maps and then Satellite View and play around with the zoom, 2-D, 3-D, compass and movement functions. This will show the relationship of the Margaux Château to the river and other communes; the aspect, topography and soil differences — and so much more. These are the important facets of terroir, that along with wine making, determine why some wines are truly great and their neighbors are less so. Wine-searcher.com absolutely rocks. Use the menu bar to open Regions, News, Grapes, Styles and more. This is real, vetted, insightful information and the money values are the most comprehensive and accurate. Be sure to look only at U.S. merchants, throw out the Auctions, as well as the lowest and highest few listings. Let’s not forget our friend Wikipedia because over the past few years, it has really upped its game in the segments on

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I have curated some sources that are both accurate and entertaining. So here we go. Let’s begin with podcasts. I am absolutely compelled to start with a one that offers quality wine education intermingled with gut-busting, intelligent comedy titled, “Wine for Sophisticated Homies” by sommeliers Jason Booth and Ben Draper. One episode and you’ll be hooked. It’s even better listening with friends and some vino. So wine lovers, download this one right away. A few other podcasts worthy of a download are “The Wine Enthusiast” and “Guild of Sommeliers.” Next up is Google Search. Ever wonder why the First Growth Chateau of Bordeaux sells its wares for $1,000 a bottle while another Chateau a few kilometers

wine regions. The major wine magazine Web sites, such as winespectator.com and wineenthusiast.com, are also excellent resources — full of videos, quizzes and stories about the personalities that make the wine world go round. As a bonus, most of the good stuff is available on the free versions; you don’t have to subscribe. Happy clicking.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest. com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns. Click on Wine Column under the Local Flavor tab.

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rom burgers and dogs to chicken and steak, meat tastes better cooked on the grill, which is perfect for carnivores. But what if you are not a meat eater? As much as grilling improves the flavor in meats, I think vegetables gain even more flavor when grilled. As a matter of fact, I think grilling improves vegetables more than any other food item as far as flavor goes. If you stop and think about it, most of the time when veggies are cooked in the kitchen, they are boiled or steamed. Once in a while, we will bake something such as acorn squash or sauté a veggie using no water at all, but in general, boiling is the way veggies are cooked. A lot of flavor is going to be lost into the water. Grilling allows you to either season or marinade the veggies before they are cooked so the flavor is cooked in by the open flame. There also is the natural flavor of the vegetable that won’t be leaching into the water. There is a lot more for a vegetable to gain from being grilled.

There is a lot more for a vegetable to gain from being grilled. One of the more popular summer veggies is corn on the cob. You might see corn grilled in the husk or without it. I like to cook it in the husk for a few reasons. First, it is easy to prep. Just snip the silk from the end and any loose leaf ends and toss it on the grill. You don’t have to watch it so carefully to keep it from burning. If the husk gets a little black, it is not a big deal because it is protecting the corn. Keep a bucket of cold water close by to dip your fingers when you finally peel the leaves the hot corn. There also is a lot of flavor you can get from the husk as anyone who has ever eaten a tamale knows. Some people will peel the husk back, season and butter the corn and then put the husk back in place. This is good if your corn is not sweet — you can even sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar on it. A good sweet corn cooked on the grill is one of the few things in the world I will even consider eating with no seasoning. As for other veggies such as zucchini, yellow squash and carrots, cut them lengthwise and a little thicker than normal. Leave mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, beans, asparagus and smaller, more delicate veggies, whole. Blanch hardy veggies, such as cauliflower and broccoli, a little first.

Cauliflower you can slice; do not bother to break it into flowerets. Once the vegetables are cut, they can be seasoned or marinated. Salt and pepper them, add fresh chopped herbs and a light brush with olive oil and they are ready for the grill. If you want to marinade them, do it for no more than 15 minutes so the veggies don’t absorb all the liquid and turn to mush. You can use your favorite vinaigrette as the marinade or make something up. The marinade will be similar to vinaigrette, but I will change a few minor things. For instance, I will either eliminate all together or at least cut in half the amount of Dijon and sweetener. This is especially true if the vinegar I use is balsamic, since it is sweet anyway. If I do use a sweetener, it will be a maple syrup or honey, not sugar. I will use no more than three herbs and only up to three as long as they don’t fight each other. Basil, thyme and rosemary are my favorites and I will use some combination of them going a little heavier on the basil since it is the mildest. Rosemary can be fine chopped or the twigs broken in pieces to release the flavor. Make sure the twigs are easy to remove when cooking. No matter what herbs you prefer or whether you season or marinate your veggies, try grilling them at your next cook out and enjoy.  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. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

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