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ANOTHER GLORIOUS SEASON IN TAHOE FROM THE PUBLISHER

Memorial Day weekend opens another season in Tahoe. Lake Tahoe has risen 5 feet in the last year, heavy snow lingers on the mountain peaks (and likely will for months), ski season is still going at Mount Rose and Squaw Valley, and the Truckee River is running too swift to float just yet. To kick off the unofficial start to summer in Tahoe, I’ve been compiling a bucket list for the last 10 years in each Memorial Day edition. It’s taken many forms through the years and has covered a variety of great summer fun. This year, we decided to pick 101 things to highlight as part of the Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List. It was tough stopping at 101 as I could have filled the entire magazine with a list of things to do this summer. To make our bucket list even more fun, we’re going to do a contest throughout the summer. We’ll be giving away prizes from tickets to local events to restaurant gift certificates to other great stuff. Just snap a photo enjoying one of the things on our bucket list that also includes

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How the lake was formed

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

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

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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 73.1’ in 2015. 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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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.

Donner Summit

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

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

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

Tahoe City

South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

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

Heavenly

Tahoe City Field Station

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

Tallac Historic Site

West Shore

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

East Shore

Elevation 6,228.11’ | Elevation in 2016 6,223.75’ Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

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Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

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

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Old Jail Museum

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

South Lake Tahoe

Flow at Farad 4,320 | troa.net troa net

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

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

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

Tahoe City Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (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 U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

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

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Truckee River

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

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Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

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

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CI Independence 15,989 CAPACITY: 18,300

Emerald Bay

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

P CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 31,833 CAPA

Stampede 188,693

Vikingsholm Castle

Thunderbird Lodge

Readings taken on Friday, May 19, 2017

Natural rim 6,223’

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

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

LAKE LEVELS RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Truckee

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

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.

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

Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

High Camp

North Shore

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

South Lake Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

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

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

Fannette Island

Tahoe City

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

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

Incline Village

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Rolling around the bike park STORY BY ALEX GREEN

Truckee Bike Park | Alex Green

ne of my favorite memories growing up is riding over to an open field with a handful of picks and shovels, shaping berms and framing bike jumps. All day, rain or shine, digging and stacking, flying over the handlebars, dirt in our pockets, knees in our mouths. Every day was a new project or conquest in which my friends and me pushed ourselves to go bigger, ride faster and be more creative with our technique. Permanent parks, however, were sparse and in most places nonexistent when I was a kid. The Tahoe-Reno area is blessed to have a variety of convenient options to keep our wheels in motion year-round. With its panoramic scenery and mountainous topography, it’s no mystery why the TahoeReno area is a renowned destination for bicycle enthusiasts. With many of the local trails still covered under snow and wet from melting snow, avid bikers have been faced with finding other means to satisfy their souls. Enter the bike parks.

Truckee Bike Park | Courtesy TDRPD

INCLINE BIKE PROJECT

There are currently two other parks in the area well into their planning stages, the first of which is slated to be built by the recreation center in Incline Village. The park has already had its build site and proposal approved and has received $20,000 for planning and another $50,000 for construction. The project is expected to get under way this year. To get involved and stay up to date with the process, visit inclinebikeproject.com.

On May 27 and 28, Truckee Bike Park is hosting the Little Big Bike Festival, a fundraising event for the park. There will be skills clinics, races, jumps and jams both days for all ages (see Events in this issue for details). For more information, visit truckeebikepark.org.

BIJOU BIKE PARK

If you find yourself in South Lake Tahoe, be sure to ride over to the Bijou Bike Park. It offers terrain for children and adults alike, a BMX racetrack, several slope-style lines with smooth jumps and prefabricated wooden features. There’s a pump track, as well as a strider bike area for young kids. The park team is already in full swing building and hosting community-park maintenance days. Bring

Courtesy Biggest Little Bike Park

Construction of the Truckee Bike Park began in 2012. Starting out as a small pump track, it has since evolved into a miniature bike mecca, hosting some of the most expansive terrain in the region. Sitting next to the Riverview Sports Park, it can be accessed via Highway 267 by car or from the Legacy Trail by bike. It is home to pump tracks, BMX tracks, crosscountry trails, wooden drop platforms, rhythm lines and dirt jumps of all shapes and sizes. The park is free to ride for all; it operates on donations, offering skills clinics for all ages and experience levels of riders who want to take their biking to the next level. There are also low-income coaching scholarships for children. I found Brooks McMullin and two others, already well into their work day, grooming the grounds before I had even finished my coffee. McMullin co-founded the park with Courtney Knudson and Mark Featherstone. “Traveling up through Whistler, we found that there were several of these bike parks being built in beautiful places and [he and Knudson] wondered why couldn’t Tahoe have something like this,” Brooks said, adding his inspiration behind the evolution of the park was “seeing everyone out there, every day having fun.”

Bijou Bike Park | Alex Green

TRUCKEE BIKE PARK

gloves and a shovel and help get the park tuned up for the season. You can find out more and keep up to date with the latest schedule at bijoubikepark.org.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE BIKE PARK

Nestled in the desert sage high above Reno is a somewhat hidden, hand-built wonderland that took more than a decade to make. The Biggest Little Bike Park is adjacent to Sun Valley Regional Park and hosts a maze of tracks that weave their way down and around the desolate hillside. Fully funded and made possible by the hard work of local riders, the park is always improving and expanding. Stay connected with the latest news and information about the park at facebook. com/biggestlittlebikepark.

FROM GOLF COURSE TO BIKE PARK

Work is also beginning at the 200-acre site of the old Northgate Golf Course in Northwest Reno. Plans are set in motion to transform the former golf course into a city park for the public, eventually featuring a system of bike trails for all skill levels, as well as pump tracks and cyclo-cross courses. For more information, visit tamba. org/sierra-vista-park-reno. With beautiful weather on the horizon, it’s a great time to grab a bike and roll around in the park. 

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Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story

Farmers’ Market Truckee

Truckee Farmers Market is open every

Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Tuesday through Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Truckee Regional Park.

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with sto-

Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tues-

6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Incline Village Library hosts story time every

Kings Beach Library offers Preschool

ries, puppets, music and movement for ages

days. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Preschool story time Truckee

Toddler Time Truckee

Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and

Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to

reading. | (530) 582-7846

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every

LITTLE BIG BIKE FESTIVAL The Little Big returns to the Truckee Bike Park on May 27 and 28 with a bike festival for all levels and all ages for little people, big people, little jumps, big jumps, little progressions, big progressions. Participants cover an age span ranging from 2 to 60 years. The event features a ladies clinic taught by a high level of coaches, along with events throughout the weekend including a Dual Slalom, sanctioned Cyclecross Race, XC Short Track Race, Pumptrack Jams and Jump Jams for youngest “Lil’s” with the strider track. Participants also enjoy a DJ, food trucks, industry tents and more. The festival is also a fundraiser for the bike park to create an easily accessible bike environment where kids of all ages can get out on the bike at no cost and have fun together. All proceeds of the Little Big go to the continued expansion of the bike park. The bike park is a volunteer, nonprofit organization. Read more about the Truckee Bike Park in “Rolling around the bike park” in this issue. | truckeebikepark.org

older. A half-hour stay and play after the

3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Help with computers Kings Beach

Crack the code Incline Village, Nev.

puter help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of

Code on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. This introduction

second Thursdays are “Computers Questions

to computer programming for Grades 3 and

with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are

higher is designed to demystify code and

“Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays

show that anybody can learn the basics.

are differing themes about technology.

Children can choose from a variety of fun

| (530) 546-2021

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing com-

Incline Village Library hosts an Hour of

the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,”

projects. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Farmers’ Market Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Farmers’ Market returns on

Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 31 at

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Lake Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months

EVERY FRIDAY

to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sierra Valley Farms

is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different

| sierravalleyfarms.com

Romano’s Farmers’ Market is on Fridays

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly

in Beckworth from June 2 to Sept. 9.

featured winery each week. Half off all house and selected wines by the glass. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

Ahoy, lil’ matey Tahoe City

Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts preschool

story time: Ships, Sails and Nautical Tales from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday. The

Farmers’ Market Stateline, Nev.

program is directed at ages 3 to 5 and will

day through Sept. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle

| danielle@tahoemaritime.org

Stateline Farmers’ Market is every Wednes-

feature books that have maritime themes.

Community Park. | laketahoemarkets.com

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

Ski Run Farmer’s Market is every Friday

from 3 to 8 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard in

Bring your binoculars Incline Village, Nev. Village Green Bird Walks from 7:30 to 9

South Lake Tahoe from June 2 through August. | skirunfarmersmarket.com

a.m. with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science every Thursday until June 8. Enjoy a leisurely stroll observing birds, identifying songs, calls

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday

and field marks. Open to birders of all experi-

at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with

ences. Meet at Aspen Grove parking lot.

G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

| (775) 298-0067

MAY 25 | THURSDAY Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers Market operates

every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on

Sunday, June 4 Truckee Running Festival & Waddle Ranch Half Marathon

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science pre-

Commons Beach until Oct. 12. | tahoecity-

sents Tahoe’s Natural Diversity: Lakes Edge

farmersmarket.com

to Summit with Sarah Hockensmith. Learn about the diverse landscapes of the Tahoe

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev.

region from lake level to the tops of the

conversation forum hosted by the Senior

at Alpenglow Sports at 6:30 p.m. Free,

Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community

suggested $5 donation for TINS. | (530)

5K,10K, Half Marathon and Kids Races

Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week

583-6917

A Benefit for Girls on the Run Sierras

sharing diverse views and a passion for SPONSORS:

TahoeTrailRunning.com 10

From the water to the sky Tahoe City

The Conversation Café is a drop-in

except holidays. Participate with people engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

mountains with a slideshow and presentation

May 25-31, 2017

MAY 26 | FRIDAY

MAY 26-29 | FRIDAY-MONDAY

OUT & ABOUT

It’s only natural South Lake Tahoe

Free inspiration South Lake Tahoe

Kid’s Nature Journal Club is on the second

The third annual Spiritual Summit will from

Grand opening South Lake Tahoe

Hello, summer Area venues

and fourth Saturday each month from 10 to

1 to 4 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat. Members

11:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Learn

and friends of South Lake Tahoe Christian

grand opening celebration starting at 3:30 p.m.

to 29. Tahoe is ready for summer during

skills how to capture adventures in a nature

Science Church will present ideas based on

There will be nine in-house beers on tap, food

Memorial Day Weekend. Time to open up

journal. Some materials provided; bring a

the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of

from Verde Mexican Rotisserie and Pretty Odd

summer cabins, put boats in the water and

notebook and pen and dress for the weather.

Christian Science. Speakers will share how to

Weiners. Ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Music from

get a jump on traditional summer activities.

| (530) 573-3185

expect good and to gain freedom from worry.

Ike and Martin at 7 p.m. | southlakebeer.com

Enjoy restaurant deck openings and parties.

South Lake Brewing Company is having a

Opening Day at the Lake is from May 26

| tahoewestshoreassoc.com

Come in, control Truckee

Free. | talksthatinspire.org

First come, first toured West Shore

Sierra State Parks Foundation is giving the

MAY 27-28 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY

All the Village has to offer South Lake Tahoe

first house tours of the season at Hellman-

Heavenly Village offers the Lake Tahoe

Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine State Park and

Talk to FAA certified controllers and learn

Summer Kick-Off Car & Bike Show with a

Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay State Park

about how the tower will operate at KTRK

poker run, mini golf, movies and great dining

at 10:30 a.m. Daily tours will continue through

Tahoe. The Village at Squaw will host a wide

this summer. Cirrus Aircraft will be there.

options. Stick around for the beginning of the

Sept. 30. | sierrastateparks.org

array of offerings that are made in or inspired

| truckee.com

free summer concert series from 5 to 9 p.m.

Truckee Tahoe Airport announces the

Control Tower Open House from 4 to 7 p.m.

| theshopsatheavenly.com

Launching new exhibits Tahoe City

Tahoe Maritime Museum’s 2017 Summer

Launch Party is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come see the grand opening of the new exhibits: “What’s in a Name and “Ink & Ivory.” Bar &

Rubicon guided hike Tahoma

Local Carmen Carr will lead a hike on

hors d’oeuvres. General admission $50, mem-

Rubicon Trail at 9 a.m. From Tahoe City, take

bers $45. | Tickets events@tahoemaritime.org

U.S. Route 89 south for 15.8 miles to D.L. Bliss State Park. Follow the park road to the

Made in Tahoe Festival celebrates all things

by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee by local

Choo-choo Truckee

artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations

kiddie train rides at Regional Park’s Train

things are Made in Tahoe” in this issue.

Track Circles Playground. From 11 a.m.

| squawalpine.com

Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers

MAY 27 | SATURDAY

Locals rule! Olympic Valley

and entertainers. Read the feature “All good

to 2 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Home show builds dreams Truckee

The 25th annual Truckee Home & Building

Thanks to the community Quincy

Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Truckee High

Eastern Plumas Chamber and The Lost

School will feature tiny homes. Tour tiny homes

Adventure Film Night Tahoe City

entrance station. We will meet there to enter

Sierra Tourist Center present Community

onsite and join in the Tiny Home Talks to learn

the park together. The hike is about 6.5 miles

Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. at Greenhorn

about them in the Sierra. The show includes

Sports at 6:30 p.m. Games, Sierra Nevada

looking down at the cool blue shoreline of

Creek Guest Ranch. There will be a Dutch

everything needed to build, remodel, landscape

beer, films and inspirational stories. Trout

magnificent Lake Tahoe and weaving in and

oven cook-off, swimming, riding and games,

and decorate a mountain home. Benefits local

Unlimited will be there. YETI coolers will

out of shaded pine trees. | (530) 550-5192

plus a barbecue dinner at 5 p.m. Fly-fishing

schools. $6 admission; free parking. Look

be highlighted. Proceeds go to protecting

clinic by Mike Pease Adventures; Larry

for 2 for 1 tickets at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

local watersheds. $5 at the door.

Maurice, cowboy poet will be there.

| (530) 587-3477 or truckeehomeshow.com

| alpensglowsports.com

| greenhornranch.com

Adventure Film Night is at Alpenglow

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Fishing

E A R LY S E A S O N

Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow.org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores. California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 1 and Sept. 2, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 10. LAKE TAHOE Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30. Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year. No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal. There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe. Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown. TAHOE REGION

SPOONER LAKE

STORY & PHOTOS BY BRUCE AJARI

Spooner Lake is managed as a trophy fishery at Spooner Lake State Park on the East Shore. It is open all year for catch and keep, with a limit of five trout. Rowboats, inflatable rafts and float tubes may be used, but no motorized boats.

Just a short drive off of Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, try both boat and shore fishing here. Shore fishing is usually good from the dam. Please respect the rights of private property and homeowners around the lake.

FALLEN LEAF LAKE The best fishing is from a boat, but occasionally fish can be taken from the shore with a good cast. The lake is a short walk from Fallen Leaf Lake Road or Fallen Leaf Campground. Fishing within 250 feet of the dam is illegal.

SAWMILL POND A stocked pond for children 15 years of age and younger. Adults are allowed to help children fish, but not allowed to fish themselves. The pond is located 1 mile south of South Lake Tahoe along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

The Upper Truckee is fed from the waters of Meiss Country south of Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe. Fishing is good in the deep pools during the early part of fishing season.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are closed to all TRUCKEE REGION

BOCA RESERVOIR Boca is good for early and late shore fishing and is popular for trolling for Rainbow, Brown and Brook.

DONNER LAKE Brown and Rainbow can be expected when shore fishing with good spots at the boat ramp or the west end of the beach. Mackinaws can be found in the shallows during the early season.

MARTIS CREEK RESERVOIR Rainbow, Brown and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Catch and release only using artificial lures with barbless hooks and no bait. No motorized boats.

Among the best trout fishing in California, especially for Rainbow and Brown.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling. TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet in Tahoe City, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations. Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season. Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road).

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Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good. Kokanee fishing has been fair. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seems to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR

ECHO LAKES

f is h in g

The Truckee River in mid-May

ith a historic snowpack in the mountains, the lakes and streams throughout the Tahoe Sierra are experiencing high levels for the first time in many years. Locals lakes and reservoirs will be at or near capacity for the first time since the drought began. Streams will be running high well into July and perhaps beyond given early forecasts. The Truckee River is running at levels that can only be described as dangerous. As of writing this article, it is running more than 3,400 cubic feet per second (cfs) as it parallels the Legacy Trail near the Glenshire area. At this level, fishing can be tough for most fishermen. Trying to wade when the level is this high is certainly not advised or necessary for that matter. When water levels are this high, the main flows are not hospitable to fish that will tend to seek softer or slower water. The edges of the river and any water where the current is slowed by obstructions, such as logs or boulders, are great locations. Despite the larger than normal flows, fishing has been good for local guides and clients. Fish are being caught on a variety of flies fished along the bottom in the slower water areas. The numbers and size of the fish have been impressive considering the conditions. With the streams running higher, water temperatures will be colder than normal because of an extended runoff period due to the large amount of snowpack melting. What this means is that normal hatch cycles for insects in the river will be set back at least two weeks. With waters running higher and colder, this will not be a typical year by any stretch of the imagination. Any fish feeding on the surface will be in softer water that may or may not be accessible to the angler. Some of the best water will be along willows or alders that may not be accessible to the wading angler this season. The key to being successful will be to use your best observational skills. Move quickly and look for rising fish if you like to catch fish on the surface. Look in places you may typically pass up in a normal year. You may be pleasantly surprised.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing in this issue of Tahoe Weekly for current water levels.) Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is closed until further notice. Inflow is at 1,180 cfs and the outflow is 1,220 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Flyfishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

fishing until July 1 and then only open until Sept. 30. Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore fishermen use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 1,220

cfs. The flows are extremely high. While it is tough fishing, anglers can catch fish at this level. Try softer water along the edges and around obstructions. Hatches are like the main Truckee.

Martis Lake | Zero kill; catch and release only

with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is best early in the season and again in fall. There are still a few nice fish in this lake that has severely declined. Smallmouth bass is part of the fishery here.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair.

Anglers using bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Fly-fishers have done well near the inlet areas. Bass fishing has been fair.

The Truckee River in mid-May 2016

Stampede Reservoir | The road is closed over the dam for construction this season and next. Access to the boat ramp will be through the Hobart Mills side. Fishing has been fair from shore. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair. Truckee River | Fishing has been good for

those working hard. Most anglers are using San Juan worms, egg patterns and large stonefly imitations. Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations and streamers are also good this time of year. This is water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook. Catch-andrelease fishing is encouraged in this section, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are full

and spilling. Boat, shore and fly-anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. Blood midge and Callibaetis are the main insects to imitate subsurface. Frenchman fishing has been fair. Try the same hatches as in Davis. Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

May 25-31, 2017

MORE EVENTS MAY 27-28 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

OUT & ABOUT

25th ANNUAL! MAY 31 | WEDNESDAY Membership 101 Truckee

MAY 28 | SUNDAY

Truckee Chamber of Commerce Member-

The free, guided Tahoe City Waterfront

Welcome Center last Wednesday of the month. For new, current or potential mem-

Tour focuses on Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe,

bers to learn about the benefits of belonging.

the Truckee River, the dam, historic sailing

Coffee and pastries. | info@truckee.com

vessels, fish and Commons Beach, as well as current things to do and places to eat downtown. The 1.5-hour tour on a flat bike

Mixer on the lake Tahoe City

North Lake Tahoe Chamber mixer will

trail is led by local Karen Willcuts. Meet at

be at Boatworks Mall from 5 to 7 p.m.

Gatekeeper’s Museum at 10 a.m. Leashed,

| gotahoenorth.com

well-behaved dogs are welcome. | (530)

JUNE 1 | THURSDAY

448-4143

Learn about the place Tahoe City

Meet and mix Truckee

Tour gives participants the legends, facts and

of America from 5 to 7 p.m. | truckee.com

A free, guided Tahoe City Historic Walking

Truckee Chamber mixer is hosted by Bar

history of the town and the lake, as well as places to shop and dining tips. Local resident Karen Willcuts will lead the 1.5-hour tour,

What about you? Truckee

Town of Truckee, Truckee High School and

on a mostly flat path. Meet at 1 p.m. outside

Tahoe Expedition Academy will host a free

the Blue Agave Restaurant. Leashed, well-

TEDxYouth@Truckee event that tackles the

behaved dogs welcome. | (530) 448-4143

theme of innovation with speakers answering

MAY 30 | TUESDAY

the question, “What about our world do you want to make better?” From 5 to 8 p.m. The event is free, open to the public. | facebook.

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MEMORIAL WEEKEND! Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & May 28, 2017

BUILDING - REMODELING - DESIGN KITCHENS - BATHS - LANDSCAPING TINY HOMES - HOME DECOR SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY Everything you need to build or remodel your mountain home!

TOUR THE TINY HOMES! Join in the Tiny Home Speaker Program to learn more about tiny homes in Truckee. Try your hand at helping to build a tiny home. All this, on-site, at the Truckee Home Show!

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The third annual E.J. Tegner Golf Foun-

dation’s “Let’s Bet on Youth” tournament is a fun day with 18 holes of golf and contests.

Entrepreneurs welcome South Lake Tahoe

“Are you growing your dream business?”

It will be held at Old Greenwood Golf Course.

The mentor-based Entrepreneurs Program

The format is four-person, two-net better ball.

meets the first Thursday of every month from

$400 per team, $100 per person. Benefits

6 to 9 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe

the foundation. | Register (530) 550-7084

Community College. Free to all. | Register

Gardening tips South Lake Tahoe

Friends of the Library offers a UC Coop-

erative Extension Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe Tomatoes Workshop at 6 p.m. Learn the techniques required to grow these plants

Featurin Tiny Hom g es!

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JUNE 1-4 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Sky’s the limit Olympic Valley

No Barriers Summit is at Resort at Squaw

in our cool summers. Topics include proper

Creek, an annual community convergence

varietal selection, location in the garden or

featuring more than 40 adaptive activities,

container, planting options and methods for

speakers and cutting edge innovations and

protecting the young plants. Free and open

technologies in adaptive sports. Learn to medi-

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PONDEROSA Go lf Co u rs e

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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Yardage

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the risk/reward is not there. The greens are for the most part small and sloping, so you could have a 15-foot putt with 6 feet of break if you get in the wrong place. I would not say that the fairways are tree lined, but if you get wild off of the tee, you may be punching out frequently. Beware, too: out of bounds pops up on all but two holes.

The two things I look for when I visit a new golf course are: it must be fun and it must be fair. Ponderosa is certainly both. The best hole is No. 9, a par 5 of 461 to 507 yards. It is a dogleg right with out of bounds all along the left side, which borders Brockway Road, and a tree at around 175 yards from the tee you need to avoid. Around 160 yards from the green another large tree interferes with the second shot. Even though it is a short par 5, it plays much longer because those trees again direct you away from the green. Ponderosa Golf Course was opened in 1961 by the Truckee townspeople and run by public utility district. It was purchased in 1968 and family owned until 2008 when purchased by the Airport District that leases operations to the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. Locals are proud and protective of their course, as they should be. You would be hard pressed to find a better place to play a quick 9 after work or have fun with friends on a Sunday afternoon at a good price. 

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TAHOE CITY GOLF

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Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List S T O R Y B Y K AT H E R I N E E . H I L L

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#28 | Surfing Lake Tahoe; #50 | Hiking Rubicon Peak; #89 | Concerts on Commons Beach | Ron Richman

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THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MARKS THE START of the summer season in Tahoe and Truckee. Mountain biking, boating, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, golfing, visiting historic sites or enjoying a day at the beach are just some of the nearly endless things you can do in Tahoe. If you don’t have fun in Tahoe, don’t blame us. Each Memorial Day, Tahoe Weekly puts together its must-do list of summer fun, and this year we’re giving you 101 things to check off your Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List. We invite you to have fun this summer checking off our list (or adding things to your own list). And, we want to see how much fun you’re having and win some great prizes from gift certificates to local restaurants to SUP rentals and lots of other goodies. We have information on nearly all of the items on the bucket list at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Just got to the search bar and enter any item and you’ll find information. For those items we haven’t covered yet, we’ll be adding those to our bucket list. Don’t forget to bring a copy of the Tahoe Weekly with you on your adventure to enter our contest. (See details on next page.) Check trail conditions before going out as snow at elevations above 8,000 feet will linger well into July and perhaps longer. Lake Tahoe and other waterways are extremely cold from snowmelt and therefore dangerous. Stay close to shore during water activities and wear a life vest. It only takes minutes for hyperthermia to set in.

Explore Tahoe’s sights 1 Cave Rock on the East Shore is actually a plug of an old volcano. If you’re on the water, look for the Lady of the Lake. (Hint: You can only see her if you’re looking south).

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2 Eagle Rock is also a plug of an old volcano. It’s a short climb to the top with panoramic views, particularly at sunrise or sunset on the West Shore. 3 Petroglyphs on Donner Summit are worth exploring up Old Highway 40. 4 Tallac Historic Site is a glance back into the life of the San Francisco elite with manor homes and servant charters. 5 The stream profile chamber at Taylor Creek is great fun for everyone to explore aquatic life in a Sierra stream. 6 Visit the Emigrant Monument erected in 1930 by Robert Watson at the top of Emigrant Peak. 7 Look for the cross on Mount Tallac’s slope, visible only when the snow lingers late in the season. 8 Explore Tahoe City’s historic triangle at the wye – the Gatekeeper’s Museum, Fanny Bridge and the Tahoe City Dam.

9 A lion’s den, secret tunnel, a yacht powered by two airplane engines, secret doors inside the shower – pique your interest? Explore the eccentric character of George Whittle Jr. at the historic Thunderbird Lodge. Book a tour by land or sea. 10 Tahoe has a bevy of amazing state parks from sandy beaches to forested trails to mountain biking excursions and even a castle – Sugar Pine Point State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Donner Memorial State Park, Burton Creek State Park, Van Sickle State Park, D.L. Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay State Park. 11 Few know that Tahoe once had a lighthouse (although long out of use) situated on the West Shore above the Rubicon Trail at D.L. Bliss State Park. Look for it from the water (it looks like an outhouse) or take the kids on the short hike to peek inside. 12 Vikingsholm Castle is a marvel of Scandinavian design and old Tahoe money. Enjoy the day on the grounds or take a tour. The wildflower-laden roof is a favorite.

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13 Fannette Island, Tahoe’s only island, once was part of the Vikingsholm Estate with remnants of the old Tea House still standing. The island is accessible by boat or other watercraft and you can hike to the top. (Closed until June 15 for nesting birds.) 14 What does a ski resort do with a lift in the summer? Open it for summer use for hikers, sightseers and others, of course. Northstar, Heavenly and Squaw Valley all operate a lift, tram or gondola during the summer for visitor use. 15 Explore the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park, spend the day at the beach and stop by General Phipps Cabin along the lakeshore, which was built in the late 1800s. 16 Watson Cabin in Tahoe City (built in 1908 by Robert Watson; that guy was busy) is open for tours in the summer and looks much as it did when it was built. 17 Learn about Tahoe environmental and natural history at the Tahoe Science Center on the campus of Sierra Nevada College or at the Tahoe City Field Station outside Tahoe City. Both are operated by UC Davis with kidfriendly science exhibits. 18 If you’re a history buff, you’ll want to visit one of our local museums – emigrant history (including the Donner Party) take center stage at Donner Memorial Visitor Center along with the Donner Summit Historical Society in Soda Springs.

33 Eagle Lake above Emerald Bay. Pass Upper Eagle Falls and climb for one mile. Breathtaking. 34 Donner Summit Canyon. Start at Donner Lake and climb. 35 Explore Echo Lakes on Echo Summit and take the water taxi back off Highway 50. 36 Emigrant Peak. Start in Olympic Valley or take the Aerial Tram at Squaw Valley to get started. Don’t forget to look for Emigrant Monument (No. 6). 37 Desolation Wilderness. Pick any hike in Desolation; you can’t go wrong. 38 Flintstone Rock is perfect for little ones off Highway 267. 39 Five Lakes in Alpine Meadows (no dogs until after July 15 for fawning season). 40 Hope Valley. Explore the many trails. 41 Freel Peak at 10,886’ it is the tallest peak in the Tahoe Basin. 42 Loch Leven Lakes on Donner Summit are worth the drive to explore this trio of lakes. 43 Marlette Lake offers views of Snow Valley on the East Shore. 44 Mount Judah on Donner Summit offerings great views of Lake Mary.

19 The Gatekeeper’s Museum is a wealth of local history and houses the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum.

45 Mount Rose. Climb to the summit at 8,911’ with 360-degree views of Tahoe, Truckee, Reno and the Washoe Valley.

20 Interactive exhibits for kids up to age 7 are the focus of the KidZone Children’s Museum in Truckee.

46 Mount Tallac reaches 9,738’ and is worth the trek.

21 The Lake Tahoe Museum in South Lake Tahoe features Washoe artifacts and early settlers.

47 Pacific Crest Trail (any segment through the Tahoe Sierra). 48 Page Meadows is a great all-season trail anytime from the North Shore.

22 Explore the Old Jail Museum in Truckee, used from 1875 to 1964, open for tours in the summer. 23 Enjoy ski and Olympic artifacts at the Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games in Tahoe City. Don’t forget to check out Squaw Valley’s Olympic Museum at High Camp. 24 The Tahoe Maritime Museum features guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids. 25 The Truckee Railroad Museum is housed in an old Caboose in downtown next to the railroad tracks. The society that runs the museum also offers model train rides in Truckee each month. The kids will love it.

On the Water 26 Launch a boat, rent a boat, borrow a boat or take a cruise. Boating on Lake Tahoe is a must on any bucket list. Mornings are the most calm and the lake is perfect for water skiing, while afternoons and evenings the winds are higher and it’s time for sailing. 27 Go human powered. Paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing can be done solo or with some friends. There’s not a bad way to enjoy the water. For extra fun, try an outrigger. 28 Surfing. Yes, you can surf Tahoe. When the wind’s high, the waves are as large as the ocean.

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49 Rim to Reno Trail meanders through the Mount Rose Wilderness and is seldom explored. 50 Rubicon Peak on the West Shore is worth the heartpumping scramble to the top. 51 Rubicon Trail on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore with secret coves and bald eagles nesting is a must-do. Start at D.L. Bliss State Park or at Emerald Bay. 52 Sagehen Meadows is a wildflower paradise just north of Truckee.

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53 Shirley Canyon offers spectacular scenery, cascading falls and cool waters on a hot day from Shirley Creek. Explore for a short distance or do the trek to the top at High Camp and take the Tram back down. 54 Spooner Lake is an easy hike ringing a pristine mountain lake for any level. 55 Squaw Peak’s views of Lake Tahoe and into Granite Chief Wilderness are amazing. 56 Tahoe Rim Trail. Pick a segment or tackle the entire 165-mile loop. 57 Waddle Ranch in Martis Valley is one of the newest trail systems in the area rich with wildlife and great trails in a gorgeous valley. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

29 Learn to kiteboard. It looks like a lot of fun, but you will need lessons to stand up. 30 The Truckee River is known for a gentle float from Tahoe City to Alpine Meadows and its Class III and IV rapids at Boca. This year, however, the river is raging and the rapids are dangerous. Please do not enter the Truckee River unless you are with experienced whitewater guides. Pets and small children can be swept away from the shoreline quickly. Stay away! When you see the local tubing companies open for the season in Tahoe City, you’ll know the water is safe.

Hike local trails 31 Chickadee Ridge from Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431 offers panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. As with all higher-elevation trails, you’ll need to wait to mid-summer at least before all that snow melts. 32 Donner Lake Rim Trail is still a work in progress. Completed segments can be accessed at Negro Canyon, Tahoe Donner, Donner Summit and Castle Valley Road.

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Tahoe Sierra Lakes 58 Of course, there’s Big Blue. Enjoy Lake Tahoe. On the beach, in the water, however you want. 59 Angora Lakes are a tiny duo of lakes for summer fun in South Lake. BELOW

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60 Donner Lake offers as much fun as Lake Tahoe just smaller. 61 Echo Lakes on Echo Summit are easily accessible for water sports or hiking. 62 Fallen Leaf Lake is a small enclave of mostly summer homes in South Lake Tahoe. Make your way to the end at the marina for kayaking on the lake or explore the trails to Glen Alpine Falls. 63 Independence Lake north of Truckee is great for camping or a day of kayaking. 64 Spooner Lake is a great spot to bring the kids to picnic or enjoy fishing. 65 Marlette Lake is worth the 6-mile hike on Tahoe’s East Shore. 66 The Reservoirs – Stampede, Prosser, Boca – are all open to boating, fishing and general good times. 67 Watson Lake on Tahoe’s North Shore is named for local Robert Watson, once Tahoe City’s Constable, and is a great hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail or bike or drive in on the Fiberboard Freeway off Highway 267.

Tahoe waterfalls 68 Cascade Falls is above Cascade Lake (private). Find the trailhead at Bayview Campground in Emerald Bay. 69 Eagle Falls are in Emerald Bay. The Upper Falls are a short walk from your car, or hike down to Vikingsholm Castle to enjoy the Lower Falls. 70 Fontanillis Falls in Desolation Wilderness is worth the 12-mile roundtrip hike. 71 Galena Falls is an easy, 2-mile hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail from Highway 431. 72 Glen Alpine Falls are easily accessible for all ages at Fallen Leaf Lake.

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73 Horsetail Falls is a popular 3.3-mile hike off Highway 50. 74 Meeks Bay Falls are an easy 2-mile hike for families. Follow the trail from Meeks Meadows (across from the fire station) and keep left at the fork for the PCT.

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79 Mountain bike the Tahoe Rim Trail; at least a little. 80 Explore the trails at Tahoe Cross County Country meandering through Burton Creek State Park and the North Shore. 81 Corral & Sidewinder are two different sides of the same coin – from technical to smooth – these South Lake Tahoe trails are great for the entire family. 82 The Armstrong Pass trail is the gateway to a trail system that connects to the Tahoe Rim Trail, Saxon Creek Trail, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and beyond. Start exploring. 83 Tahoe Donner has a network of mountain biking trails that fan out from Alder Creek Lodge. 84 Try a night mountain biking fun race at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course this summer. 85 Explore the completed parts of the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway that will eventually span 116 miles between Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, north of Reno.

There’s still more outdoors 86 We’re running short on room for our list, so we’ll highlight other summer fun. Kids love skate parks and the Tahoe Sierra boasts some pretty stellar courses.

87 Go to the beach – in the morning, at sunset, during the heat of the day. Anytime is a good time for beach time. 88 Explore the arts. Local art centers in Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe highlight Tahoe artists. Also, look for art studio tours during the summer. 89 Music is in the air. Free concerts five nights a week, festival-packed weekends, classical music under the stars, Shakespeare on the beach, dancers in the trees. Come enjoy the fun with the locals. Look for our spring Tahoe Music & Festivals guide online. The summer guide will be out in the coming weeks. 90 Climb the rocks. We have a lot of them. From technical climbs to bouldering problems, you’ll find endless routes in the Tahoe Sierra. 91 Golf. The greens are manicured, the views are unmatched and the days are stunning. Check out our 2017 Tahoe-Reno Golf Guide for a look at the courses. 92 Frisbees more of interest to you? Fit in a visit to all eight courses, if you can. 93 Wine walks and brew fests, and lots of tasty delights await at the myriad of Tahoe’s summer food, wine and beer festivals. Look in each edition of Tahoe Weekly for the latest round. 94 Ski or snowboard. Mount Rose is open through Memorial Day Weekend and Squaw Valley will be open beyond the 4th of July. 95 Try two in one day. Ski or snowboard and then boat, waterski, hike, mountain bike. Your choice. Tackle Tahoe like a local. Do it all.

Be Aware 96 Ditch your car to help save the environment and Lake Tahoe. Our lake is part of a delicate ecosystem and every little bit does help. Take your bike to a local concert or event, and send us a photo. 97 Ride the shuttle to Emerald Bay. We know you’re going to Emerald Bay during your trip. Enjoy reading the Tahoe Weekly and taking in the scenery and leave the driving to someone else.

Mountain Biking 75 Explore Truckee Bike Park or the Bijou Bike Park in South Lake Tahoe. Don’t forget the little ones and their strider bikes. 76 Take your pick of downhill mountain bike parks – Northstar, Kirkwood, Donner Ski Ranch or Sky Tavern. 77 The East Shore’s Flume Trail is perhaps the most famous of Tahoe’s mountain biking trails. And, the most beautiful. 78 Then, try the other Flume Trail – the Incline Flume Trail that starts on Highway 431 and descends down, connecting to the Marlette Flume Trail. 18

98 Be prepared for changing weather in Tahoe and carry extra layers, food and water. Seriously, be prepared before heading out on any trail. You are in the wilderness. Take a picture of what’s in your pack. 99 Buy hiking shoes. We are serious about this one. Visit a local outfitter and get some good hiking shoes. Flip Flops are never appropriate footwear on a trail (they are a great way, however, to twist or break an ankle). You are in the wilderness. You need hiking shoes. Send us a photo of your new treads from a Tahoe shop. 100 Be kind and courteous. Lots of Tahoe locals work in the service industry and want to have as much fun as you do. Share a photo of your favorite barista, tour guide, crew member, server or other amazing local that made your time in Tahoe even better. 101 Stop for pedestrians. n

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EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

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Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

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RESTAURANTS Bridgetender Restaurant Patio Opens 05/26 Chambers Landing Bar Come by for a Chambers Punch throughout Memorial Day. Tahoe House Coffee & Gourmet: 40 years strong. Outdoor seating. Firesign Café Garden Deck Opens 05/26 40th year. Meeks Bay Resort & Wa She Shu Grille: Lodging, camping, grill Sunnyside Deck Opening & 30th Birthday Celebration 05/26 at 11:30. Swiss Lakewood Restaurant & Bar Opens 5 p.m.

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

SANDY BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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Grove Street

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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WILLIAM LAYTON PARK & GATEWAY PARK Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam

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MUSEUMS & TOURS Gatekeepers Museum Summer Hours 10 a.m. daily Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park Tours begin 05/27 at 10 a.m. Tahoe Maritime Museum Launch Party 05/26 at 5:30 p.m. Vikingsholm Emerald Bay: Historic home tours begin 05/27 at 10 a.m.

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma

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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

Donner Pass Road, next to the State Park West of Donner Lake

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High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket; GPS rentals available. TART

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

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

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18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet with the notorious DiscWood disc golf course. The 18-hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free. Scorecards and maps may be picked up at the General Store.

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18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. Open June 20. TART

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A mostly flat and moderately wooded course is located at Bijou Community Park featuring 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. The course features mixed tees with varied fairways with slight elevation changes. On Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

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18-hole course at North Tahoe Regional Park, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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(530) 550-2225

Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawndusk. TART

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ZEPHYR COVE

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The Zephyr Cove course is 18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn10 p.m. TART

HORSEBACK RIDING

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Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners. Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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(530) 587-9470 | tahoedonner.com Guided 1- and 2-hour trail rides for ages 7+. Pony rides. Opens June 16.

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES “Tahoe Cruz”

(530) 583-6200 | tahoesail.com Scenic, 2-hour sailing cruises from Tahoe City Marine. Private charters. TART

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CHOO-CHOO Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers kiddie train rides on May 27 at Regional Park’s Train Track Circles Playground. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. Train rides are offered on select days through Oct. 1. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

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25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

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For the Kids

Trouble with toddlers? Toddler Troubles & Behaviors Workshop with Abbie Saturno is for parents and caregivers who want to connect with their children to foster trust and confidence. The workshop is at Truckee Community Recreation Center on the last Friday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m.: May 26, June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25. The fee is $160 for all four sessions or drop in for $45. Bring a spouse or caregiver free of charge. | tdrpd.org

STEAM essay contest Suddenlink, the Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival and the Truckee Tahoe Unified School District are partnering to provide a scholarship for students in kindergarten to grade 12 in the TTUSD. The deadline for entries is June 2. The essay winners will be on display at the STEAM Expo during the Truckee Tahoe AirShow on July 8. Students in grades 6 to 12 must write a 300- to 500-word essay describing how STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) has impacted personal learning growth, and what he or she would like to do with STEAM knowledge in the future. Students in kindergarten to grade 5 must submit an 8.5-by-11 inch drawing, painting or other art abstract of his or her favorite STEAM subject or experience. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Calling All Kid Chefs Northstar California and Project MANA are teaming up for the second annual Mountain Kids Cook-Off. The competition is open to ages 8 to 12. Kids are invited to submit a 3- to 5-minute video explaining why their team should be picked to compete. The registration deadline is June 4. The semifinal competition will be held on Aug. 6 at the Zephyr Lodge. Teams will be given a platter of secret ingredients with which to impress the judges. Tickets for friends and family are $20 per adult and

$10 per child and will include a gondola ride, watching the competition and lunch. Two teams will advance to the finals on Sept. 9. | projectmana.org

Free tennis clinic Zephyr Cove Tennis Club will be offering tennis lessons for ages 4 to 12 in June and July. To get youngsters back in the groove, a free clinic will be offered on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be a refresher for those who have played before and an introduction to the sport for newcomers. Space is limited and preregistration is required. | (775) 586-7271

See if you like it Old Greenwood Golf Academy is hosting a Junior Golf Extravaganza for ages 6 to 14 interested in golf. It is on June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. They will be giving group lessons and playing games. If kids have clubs, bring them. Otherwise, Old Greenwood will supply the clubs. The fee is $20 per child. | tdrpd.org

Biking to new levels Truckee Bike Park offers lessons for ages 6 to 18. Classes encourage riders to build skills, boost confidence and improve their riding in an inclusive park environment. Participants must have a properly fitted dirt jumper, BMX or mountain bike with flat pedals and hand brakes; helmet; elbow and knee pads and gloves. Sessions start on June 6 and run until Aug. 24. Private lessons are available, as well. | truckeebikepark.org

Easy peasy Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District offers Cooking for Kids with Tammy Garbarino. The class for ages 9 to 12 is on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. from June 6 to July 18. Children will learn simple snacks and meals that are fun and easy to prepare. | tdrpd.org

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May 25-31, 2017

Family tennis social

Riding to the next level

The Tennis Center at Incline Parks & Recreation offers a free family day to learn about the tennis program on June 7. Meet other tennis families and meet the coaches at an ice cream social at 3 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

NeXt Generation Bicycle Skills Clinics are for all ages and riding abilities at the Bijou Bike Park weekly throughout the summer. The focus of the three-hour clinics will be skill development, park etiquette and safety. The cost is $15 in advance and $20 for drop-ins. | cityofslt.us

Incline Recreation Center offers Junior All Star/Quick Start Clinics for tennis players, ages 4 to 12. These three-week sessions meet twice a week. Drop-ins are permitted if space is available. Players are divided by age groups. Sessions run until September. | yourtahoeplace.com

Writers unite Young Adult Writers’ Meetup is on the first and third Saturday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Meet with fellow writers for discussion and writing. Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. | (530) 573-3185

Childs’ cycling Next Level Bike Skills Program is every Tuesday and Thursday from June 6 to Aug. 24 at Truckee Bike Park. Classes are for ages 6 to 10 and 11 to 18 of all abilities in the mornings and afternoons. All coaches are Bike Park certified and students will be placed in groups according to ability. Participants will build skills, boost confidence and progress in an inclusive environment. | truckeebikepark.org

Little aquatics City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services offers swimming lessons for kids starting at 6 months of age. All classes are arranged by age group and ability. There are lessons for parent and child, for preschoolers and for those learning to swim. | cityofslt.us

Valuable martial art Douglas County Parks and Rec offers Tae Kwon Do for ages 7 to 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class emphasizes fundamental values such as courtesy, integrity and self-discipline — and it is a fun way to stay fit. Offered on Wednesdays from June 7 to 14 and from Sept. 13 to 27. | (775) 586-7271

Giant batter up City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services offers Junior Giant, a free, noncompetitive, coed baseball league for ages 5 to 12. The program is eight weeks long and begins on June 12. | Register cityofslt.us

Nature camps for kids Tahoe Institute for Natural Science announces its summer camps. They have expanded the number of camps and the ages who can attend. There will be Truckee and North Shore day camps in partnership with KidZone and Northstar. South Lake Tahoe day camps will be added and youth back country camps in partnership with Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be offered to junior- and high-school students. Scholarships are available. | tinsweb.org

SUP-erior camps Incline Recreation Center offers Junior Stand-Up Paddleboard Summer Camp for ages 6 to 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ski Beach. This camp is designed to help young paddlers develop SUP skills and fitness. Session 1 is from June 19 to June 23; Session 2 is from June 26 to June 30. Half-Day and Full Day SUP Summer Camps for ages 9 to 14 are available. These camps are designed to develop SUP skills, increase overall fitness with training exercises and team building. Session 1 for the Half Day starts on June 19 and Session 1 for the Full Day starts on July 10. | yourtahoeplace.com

A summer tradition Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers the popular Camp Skylandia for Grades 1 to 4. Each summer session has a different theme and field trips. Session A is from June 19 to 23. The camps are weekly, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., until Session H from Aug. 7 to 11. Counselor-in-Training camps are for Grades to 8. Students will assist Camp Skylandia counselors and help with activities and crafts. Junior Counselors are ages 14 to 16. This volunteer-based program gets teens ready to become real camp counselors alongside Camp Skylandia counselors. Application and interview required for junior counselors. Bambi Buck-A-Roos is for ages 3.5 to 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Kinder Kamp is for kindergartners from 9 to 2 p.m. | tcpud.org

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Ages 6 to 14 can become all-around basketball players at TK Basketball Camp with Coach Tim Kelly at Incline High School. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Session 1 is from June 19 to 23 and Session 2 is from July 31 to Aug. 4. | yourtahoeplace.com

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Summer Art Camp at Lake Mansion in Reno is from June 12 to 16 for ages 6 to 10. Talented teaching artists will provide an hour of art, theater and creative movement and music each day from 9 a.m. to noon. Supplies are included in the cost: $100 for all five days. | Register artsforallnevada.org

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North Tahoe Arts will host Kids Art Saturdays, seven free art workshops for ages 2 to 12. Each workshop allows children to create an art project that is meant to be taken home. Artists volunteer their time to give children a chance to discover the fun of creating. Parents must remain with the children; the times are noon to 2 p.m. A Gift for Dad is on June 10. Paint the Pumpkin is on Sept. 30 at the Tahoe City Oktoberfest. Make an Ornament is on Dec. 2. | northtahoearts.com

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

BOAT INSPECTIONS

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

(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$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 will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $10-$40. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

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

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Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

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6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. Sealed boats only. Opens May 26. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until June 30. Open Wed.-Sun. starting July 1 & on July 3-4. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

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6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 1-April 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Picnic area, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

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AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

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$10 California boats, $15 out-of-state boats. $3 parking. Season pass $70 California, $120 out-of-state. Restrooms.

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching.

45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels.

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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

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Wet ‘n’ Dirty Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. Take the challenge Tahoe-wide Every year for two weeks, instead of driving, hundreds of Tahoe residents ride their bikes to work, school and to have fun. Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition hosts the Tahoe Bike Challenge 2017 from June 1 to 14. Sign in, ride your bike and track your miles. Join the friendly competition for fun prizes and bragging rights. | Register tahoebike.org

Battle Born Moto Festival

PADDLEBOARD SERIES TAHOE Cup Paddle Racing Series kicks off on May 27 with the Donner Lake Race. The series offers both the recreational paddler and the race enthusiast an opportunity to participate in SUP, prone paddleboard or OC1 class races on Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe. The first of a three-event series, the Donner Lake Race is open to all paddling craft and welcomes participants of all ability levels, from the recreational paddler to the SUP elite racer. The race starts at 9 a.m. from West End in a 5-mile race around the shoreline of Donner Lake. The start/finish area is open to spectators and will include a festive atmosphere and free demos. The series continues with the Waterman’s Paddle Jam on July 15 and the Fall Classic is on Sept. 10 during the Tahoe Vista Paddlefest on Sept. 9 and 10. | tahoecup.org

Pump up da bike Truckee The Little Big, a bike festival for all, is on May 27 and 28 at the Truckee Bike Park. The event will feature a ladies’ bike skills clinic, a pro and amateur dual slalom race, cycle-cross races, kids’ pump track/ Strider jam and Jump Jam for men and women. All events will have registration on site except the skills clinic. | truckeebikepark.org

Gearing up for biking Plumas County Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has announced the races and events for 2017. Yuba Expeditions with a Saturday parking lot party is from May 27 to 29 in Downieville, The Lost & Found Bike Ride is tentatively scheduled for June 3 to 4 at Lake Davis, The Downieville Classic is from Aug. 3 to 6 and registration is open now, the Downieville Epic with the TNT Trail Day is from Aug. 19 to 20 at Packer Saddle and the Grinduro is from Oct. 7 to 8 in Quincy. Trail days include May 20, June 17 and July 15 in Quincy. There will be more in September and October on dates. | sierratrails.org

Cycling the region Minden, Nev. Alta Alpina Cycling Club announces upcoming races that are open to everyone in the cycling community. The race categories make it easy for anyone from racing veterans to first-timers to have a 24

great race experience. Thursday Night Races will continue with 20 races until Aug. 31. The Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century is on May 29, starting near Diamond Valley. Weekend Club rides will continue until October. The Alta Alpina Challenge-Riding the Wild Sierra is on June 24. Tim Rowe Memorial Fall Century is on Oct. 8 is from Wellington to Bridgeport. | altaapina.org

Two for tee Incline Village, Nev. This summer, the Golf Courses at Incline Village welcome teaching professional Neil Gunn back to Tahoe after a one-season absence in 2016. Gunn will join forces with returning teaching professional Scott Schuster, with whom he worked closely for many years in Florida. Together, they plan to create the Incline Village Golf Academy: a cooperative approach to golf instruction that will offer a wide range of private and semiprivate lesson options, golf clinics and custom club-fitting services. It will be headquartered at the Incline Village Championship Course. Gunn and Schuster will also lead the Incline Village Golf Courses Junior Golf programs, including Junior Golf Camps, the PGA Junior League team(s) and a new Elite Junior Camp program focused on advanced concepts for competitive juniors. They will also team up to teach the Get Golf Ready Level 2 clinics. | golfincline.com

Sparks, Nev. Expect the most extreme forms of offroad motorcycle racing in one weekend from June 3 to 4 at the Wild West Motorsports Park. Top pros from the West will demonstrate their talents in motor-climb racing, extreme enduro, trials and freestyle motocross. | elevatedaction.com

Join PCT trail clinics Truckee Pacific Crest Trail Association is offering trainings in Truckee with Scout and Adopter training on June 3 and Crew Leader training on June 4. The workshops are open to all scouts, adopters and crew leaders. PCTA will not provide camping, lodging or meals for the weekend. Details at pcta.org. | Register volunteer@pcta. org or (916) 285-1838

One-day lake ride Lake Tahoe The 26th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride is an impressive 72-mile journey that circumnavigates Lake Tahoe in one day on June 4. Hosted by Bike the West and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, it offers spectacular scenery along with the necessities: food/water, restroom and first aid stations for avid recreational bicyclists. Cycling action continues on the same route with the 15th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue, a Ride to Cure Diabetes, as participants test their strength and physical endurance on Sept. 10. | Register bikethewest.com

gate-to-gate roundtrip is 2.6 miles. The event will be held rain or shine. | meyerscommunityfoundation.org

Octane Fest Fallon, Nev. This festival hosts a week of high-powered motorsports with dirt-track racing, fuel-drag racing and a jamboree with monster trucks and freestyle motocross from June 9 to 11 at Rattlesnake Raceway. | octanefest.com

SUP-per time East Shore Thunderbird Paddling Festival is on June 10 at Sand Harbor State Park. All forms of standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe will be featured at this festival. Race in the Thunderbird 8 Miler or 4 Miler. There will be Grom races for the kids. SUP enthusiasts can also test new gear, check out the vendor expo and take clinics. | laketahoepaddling.com

Don’t forget the pliers Hope Valley Friends of Hope Valley’s annual workday is on June 10 at 9 a.m. Participants will meet at Pickett’s Junction in Hope Valley to join in a work party of their choice. Projects include watershed habitat improvement, general cleanup and fence repair. FOHV members can stay to attend the general membership meeting at noon. Bring work gloves, shovels and fencing pliers. | info@hopevalleyca.com

Tennis, anyone? Incline Village, Nev. The Tennis Center at Incline Parks & Recreation offers fun competitions and mixers open to everyone throughout the summer. A French Open and Welcome Back mixer is on June 10. A Wimbledon breakfast and mixer is on July 16. The Incline Derby, a fun team competition including fun, food and lots of tennis is from Aug. 4 to 6. And, a U.S. Open Mixer is on Sept. 9. | yourtahoeplace.com

Run short, run long

Fast, flat and fun

Truckee Truckee Running Festival is on June 4 at Riverview Sports Park from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Racers can choose from a 5km or 10km along the Legacy Trail or a half marathon to Waddle Ranch. The 5km is a fundraiser for Girls on the Run Sierras. There will also be kids’ fun runs. | tahoetrailrunning.com

Olympic Valley Get out and get active for the Squaw Valley Half Marathon and Run to Squaw 8 miler on June 11. Part of the Tahoe Trail Running Series, the half marathon starts and finishes at The Village At Squaw while the 8 miler begins at Commons Beach in Tahoe City and ends in the heart of The Village. Both courses are fast and flat with beautiful views along the mainly paved trail that runs along the Truckee River. | tahoetrailrunning.com

Train and re-train South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking announces upcoming trainings. Hazard tree identification training is on June 4 or June 22 and all crew leaders are encouraged to attend. Chainsaw re-certification training is on June 10. Current sawyers must recertify this year. | RSVP info@tamba.org

Fun to run in costume Meyers Register now for the second annual OMG Fun Run on June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Old Meyers Grade in Meyers. Advanced registration is $30 for adults and $15 for ages 6 to 12, ages 5 and younger attend free of charge. Costumes are encouraged. The course

Ring around the lake South Lake Tahoe DeCelle Memorial 53rd Lake Tahoe Relay is on June 10. This year participants will kick off the 2017 event in fashion with the starting line at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. The Lake Tahoe Relay is about embracing the splendor of one of the greatest alpine lakes in the world. It’s a relay race or party that consists of teams of seven, each running 8 to 12 miles. For a bigger challenge, there are the 72-mile Ultra marathon and two-runner teams’ 72-mile relays. Each team member will run 36 miles, alternating legs as needed. | laketahoerelay.com

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TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org All levels | Varied terrain Tahoe Cross Country offers marked mountain biking and hiking trails in the Burton Creek State Park area just north of Tahoe City. Trail access is free and the terrain is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. Advanced riders can find challenging terrain on the Tahoe Rim Trail and around Mount Watson.

WESTERN STATES TRAIL Strenuous | 11.6 miles RT This is a challenging and exhilarating ride (sometimes referred to as Three Bridges Trail) that will afford you a fun downhill swoop and beautiful mountain views. You can ride it either way, starting on either side of the Midway Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89.

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com The mountain bike park offers a network of lift-accessed trails for all levels with 22 trails in the valley, and 12 accessed by the lift, with 11.5 miles of single track. The bike park features log rides, pump tracks and other terrain features.

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MR. TOADS WILD RIDE Moderate-Strenuous | 6.2 miles Mr. Toad’s heads mostly downhill from the Tahoe Rim Trail with several options for making a loop. The upper section of this trail is much more technical than either section of the TRT and has many big drops and sections of nothing but rocks. There is also a huge stair step section that comes up on you quickly. TRUCKEE

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(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com The BMX track is at River View Sports Park in Truckee.

FLUME TRAIL Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections. Shuttle available at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501. Call for shuttle schedule.

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switchbacking climb. Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook. Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake. A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use. Shuttle (775) 298-2501. Call for schedule. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BIJOU BIKE PARK bijoubikepark.org The 5-acre park features pump tracks, BMX Track, striderfriendly pump track, jump lines and loop trail. Dawn-dusk.

EMIGRANT TRAIL Moderate | 15+ miles Offers rolling, wide, single-track through high desert, winding through sagebrush, seasonally wet meadows and Jeffrey Pine forests. North of Truckee on Hwy. 89 to Donner Camp picnic area. If too wet, proceed 2.5 miles on Hwy. 89 to Prosser Creek Bridge pullout. 15 miles to Stampede, but can continue on to other areas.

EMERALD BAY CRUISES | Wed. to Sun. at Noon Reservations: (530) 583-0141 | Book online at TahoeGal.com | Tahoe City, CA

COLDSTREAM VALLEY Easy to moderate | 6 miles RT This loop offers a mellow ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring and circumnavigates a series of ponds. From Donner Pass Road, take Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt. After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, the valley opens up. Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond, then turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Park outside the white gate on Coldstream.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com All levels | Varied terrain Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Rentals available in the Village at Northstar. Afternoon rates and season passes available. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Cross-Country Race Series open to everyone. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons.

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TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK (530) 582-7720 | truckeebikepark.org At River View Sports Park in Truckee, the track features berms, whoops and jumps in various circuits built into the track with a Pump Park, Pump Course and Pump Track, with a small start mound for kids with push or strider bikes.

CORRAL AREA TRAILS All levels | Varied terrain Corral area trails include Sidewinders, Cedar and Armstrong Connector. This area has a high density of trails for all ability levels and serves as the unofficial hub of mountain bike activity in the South Shore. Featuring log rides, jumps and rock rolls including the new jumps, berms, rollers and hips. The trails all run parallel to the Fountain Place paved road. These trails link to Armstong Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, Powerline, Railroad Grade and this is also where Toads ends.

Check trail conditions before heading out. Please do not bike on wet trails.

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CUSHING CROSSING The 27th Annual Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley is the original pond skimming event that started a spring resort ritual. Participants are challenged to cross the chilly waters of Cushing Pond on skis, a snowboard or any ski- or snowboard-based vessel – resulting in colossal crashes, ultra-creative contraptions and hilarious E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT costumes, with the spectacle being TheTahoeWeekly.com judged by a celebrity panel. This year’s Check out the action from the Cushing Crossing starts at 1 p.m. on May Cushing Crossing 28 at Cushing Pond, located next to the KT Base Bar. The legendary competition will be limited to the first 50 registrants, and participants can register on the morning of the event at KT Base Bar at 9 a.m. | squawalpine.com

Historically dense spot Donner Summit Historical Society is hosting a docent training on May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to excite visitors about the most important historic square mile in California: Donner Summit, the crossing for Native Americans for thousands of years, for the first emigrants that arrived in California and for the first transcontinental railroad, highway, air route and telephone line. | RSVP bill@ oudegeest.com or pmalberg@igc.org

Paying it forward Tahoe City Downtown Association is offering volunteer opportunities. Cleanup Day is on June 3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will pick up trash along the bike path in and around Tahoe City and be treated to coffee, treats and lunch. Volunteers are needed for the Tahoe City Wine Walk on June 17. There are several shifts to choose from: early, first, second and flex shifts at different times throughout the day. Volunteers receive one free $40 ticket to the walk. Volunteer two- to four-hour shifts are open on the 4th of July from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opportunities include: set up, selling raffle tickets, merchandise sales, boot drive on the beach and the street and clean up. | dana@visittahoecity.com

Leading in art and nature Trails & Vistas Art Hikes is looking for volunteer trail guides. A special Art Hike Guide Workshop is on June 4 with a complimentary brunch at The Cedar

House Sport Hotel in Truckee. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be involved in a popular Tahoe event, honoring nature and enjoying art in the beautiful environs of the region. | RSVP info@trailsandvistas.org

Fore! local education Excellence in Education’s Golfing for Schools Cards are on sale. The transferable card is $325 and allows one round of golf at each of the seven participating courses: Coyote Moon, Gray’s Crossing, Northstar, Old Greenwood, Resort at Squaw Creek, Tahoe City and Tahoe Donner. | exined.org

Dumping for discounts Clean Tahoe’s annual Community Cleanup Day (aka $5 Dump Day) will be on June 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. El Dorado County residents may bring unwanted items to the South Tahoe Refuse transfer station for discounts, such as $5-per-vehicle or $10-per-truck loads for California residents and $10 per load for Nevada residents, $15 for refrigerators, free disposal of e-waste and free document shredding. No dirt, concrete or construction material is allowed; the event is for residential loads only. Also, Clean Tahoe will provide curbside pickup service of unwanted items for senior citizens and disabled residents in need. To schedule a pickup, call (530) 544-4210.

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Hiking

OUT & ABOUT

TA H O E L O C A L S

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Andrew Hennigh, Jen Callahan & The Lorax

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access. All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes & descriptions.

GRANITE LAKE

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

MARLETTE LAKE Moderate | 9 miles RT Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park.

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH Easy | 3 miles RT Follow the trail to Chimney Beach trail and follow the trail to the end and over a group of boulders to reach the sandy beaches of Secret Harbor (the wooden steps off the trail lead to the nude beach at Secret Cove). Off Hwy. 28.

SKUNK HARBOR Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake. Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach. Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

SPOONER LAKE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Spooner Lake is a great, easy hike for any season with interpretive displays. At Spooner Lake State Park. NORTH SHORE

PICNIC ROCK Moderate | 3.6 miles RT Just off the Tahoe Rim Trail, the expansive view from the top provides a panorama of both Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. A single track winds up, offering a gradual climb with no technical challenges, until reaching Picnic Rock, an old volcanic rock. Off Hwy. 267.

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe. A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay.

Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle. Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89. ADA access (530) 525-9529.

Moderate | 2.2 miles RT A small alpine lake situated on the cusp of Desolation Wilderness, the hike is a popular entrance for hikers and equestrians to the back country and a spectacular trek towering over the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. Steady ascent of 850’ in less than 1 mile. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy-Moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery through forests to an expanse of several meadows. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres off Hwy. 89 along the Tahoe Rim Trail for a longer hike or from Ward Creek Boulevard off Hwy. 89.

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Easy-Moderate | .5-9 miles | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse, which is easy to access with small children.

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness. The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi (530) 659-7207. WEST SHORE

CASCADE LAKE Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

Easy | 1.5 miles RT The nature trail loops through the forest past an array of wildflowers and through several sections of dense slash bleached nearly white from years of sun exposure. There are great spots to relax on the beach below Ehrman Mansion. ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive. Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15. OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).

SQUAW & EMIGRANT PEAKS Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or squawalpine.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Squaw Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views afforded from Squaw’s spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required. Hikes in the meadows good for small children. TRUCKEE

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP

Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area off Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.

Easy | .5 miles RT Short, self-guided nature loop with signs that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 W from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit.

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

EAGLE ROCK

Easy-Moderate | .1-3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake not recommended for young children. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89.

t takes a special kind of couple to live out of a school bus, but as long as Andrew Hennigh and Jen Callahan have known each other, they’ve been up for the challenge. It is a sleeting kind of day in early spring and I walk around to the back of Sky Tavern’s lodge and down the manmade snow steps to the school bus’s entrance. Once inside, I sit at the dining room table across from the kitchen. Hennigh hands me an iced limestrawberry gin drink. The bus is warm, cozy and surprisingly spacious. Callahan comes home from work and has wet under layers, so she slips behind the partition in the back of bus in the bedroom/closet space and changes into dry clothes to join us. “Congratulations from one homeowner to another,” Callahan tells me as we clink our glasses together. When they bought the Santa Clarita school bus for $750 in October 2015, Hennigh and Callahan were living in Reno. They renovated the 250-square-foot space to make it habitable. They tore out all the seats, installed a stove and put in hardwood floors. “I’ve wanted a bus since I was 10 years old,” says Hennigh .

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE

SOUTH SHORE

Easy | 4 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a walk along the creek. Off Hwy. 267.

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

North Lake Tahoe & Truckee: laketahoetransit.com | South Lake Tahoe: bluego.org

“ Buying a big home isn’t attainable [for our generation] anymore and people are more environmentally conscious, especially in Tahoe.” –Andrew Hennigh As he got older, he worked as a ski patroller in Utah and then came to Lake Tahoe in 2013 with his two dogs and a camper. He soon caught Callahan’s eye at Mount Rose where the two of them were working; she was a lift operator. A nomad-like lifestyle with Hennigh escalated from there. “I had been hitting on him for two years, ever since he started working at Mount Rose,” Callahan says. She told her friend Jess her feelings toward Hennigh and word soon made it back to him. “He came up to me and said he wanted to take me on a super fancy date, then asked if I had a climbing rope,” she says. “And a pair of skis,” Hennigh chimes in. “We spent the whole day climbing and skiing,” Callahan says, adding that they skied white gold in the back country — unusual since it was the middle of a drought year. Aside from the perfect ski conditions and atmosphere, Callahan says their first date was kind of uneventful until Hennigh brought out a deluxe picnic spread of olives and cheese. It also happened to be a full moon and when the couple had their first kiss, Hennigh ’s dogs ran up and started licking them. “It was like they gave their stamp of approval,” Callahan says. The following summer, Callahan sold her truck and moved into Hennigh ’s camper with him and the dogs. “I signed onto Hennigh ’s dream and we lived in a truck for six months traveling the

countryside. It was the happiest time of our life,” says Callahan, although they were broke and living out of a van. She added that there were times when they had some meltdowns, but eventually they found their unique living situation working out for them in Jackson Hole, Wyo. “There were a ton of jobs and no housing, but we had the camper,” Callahan says. However, eventually Callahan reached a point when she wanted a proper roof over her head. So, the following winter they rented a place in Reno. Lovingly looking back at the past summer, they realized that they missed the freedom and flexibility of having a mobile home. Hennigh bought The Lorax, as it’s become known, in October 2015 and started trying to make it livable and when Callahan’s lease ended, they found a place to park their new home at Sky Tavern. Executive director Bill Henderson had problems with kids poaching at the resort and realized that he needed a 24/7 caretaker. Callahan and Hennigh were the perfect fit.

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They say that the best thing about living in a bus is the realization of being a homeowner. “Everything we put into this house is ours,” says Hennigh . “And I don’t know, I just love the idea of living in a school bus,” adds Callahan. “I think the tiny home movement is the way the world’s going,” says Hennigh. “Buying a big home isn’t attainable [for our generation] anymore and people are more environmentally conscious, especially in Tahoe. I think people want smaller houses and more land.” “We love hosting people, having dinner parties and being on the Mt. Rose Highway. We wanted a place for friends to come crash on our couch,” Callahan says. Ironically, right at that time a neighbor came by with his dog. The Lorax easily — and comfortably — accommodated four people, three dogs and a lot of love. 

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Robe rt M. Watson | Ta h o e C i t y L a w m a n Emigrant Road. Primarily built as a conduit for westbound pioneer families with wagons and carts pulled by mules and oxen heading for the gold diggings, it later became a vital artery for commercial freight traffic between west slope communities and the Comstock boomtowns in Nevada Territory. The

Tall and lanky, Constable Watson was known as a “gentleman jailer” because he often let miscreants and all but the worst offenders sleep on the floor at his house as opposed to serving time in the 12-foot-square, windowless concrete jail.

obert “Bob” Montgomery Watson, an important and influential early resident at North Lake Tahoe, was appointed Tahoe City’s first constable in 1906 at the age of 52. The growing community of Tahoe City had been spared the violent history experienced by the nearby town of Truckee in the late 19th Century, with its street gunplay and aggressive vigilantism, but hiring a lawman seemed a prudent idea. Bob Watson had the reputation as a “gentleman jailer” and played a grandfatherly role for local children, but despite his genteel manners and easy-going attitude, Officer Watson effectively enforced the law in Tahoe City for 26 years. Besides being the local cop, he also worked as a mountain guide, mill operator and historic trail sleuth. Watson and his wife, Sarah Cunningham, moved to Tahoe City in 1875 when Bob was 21 years old. The couple leased the Tahoe House, which they operated as a popular inn for about a decade. The couple had five children during this period, but in 1897 news reached the United States that gold had been discovered in Yukon Territory, Canada. Watson and his oldest son, Frank, joined in the great rush to the Klondike to secure their fortune in the gold fields. Watson Sr. returned to Lake Tahoe in 1900 while Frank remained in the Yukon to work their mining claim. Watson built a small house near the Tahoe Dam, which became the abode of the gatekeepers who controlled the flow of water down the Truckee River. He also constructed the first school in Tahoe City and built the picturesque log cabin (Watson Cabin Museum) on the bluff overlooking Tahoe Commons as a wedding gift for his youngest son, Robert H. Watson, and his bride, Stella Tong. Tall and lanky, Constable Watson was known as a “gentleman jailer” because he often let miscreants and all but the worst offenders sleep on the floor at his house as opposed to serving time in the 12-footsquare, windowless concrete jail located at the Tahoe Commons beach (the jail still sits on Commons Beach). Tahoe City suffered little in the way of violent crime; most of 28

Watson’s constable workload involved taking care of rowdy drunks. A noted horseman and conservationist, Watson was in high demand as a guide and wrangler for guests at the luxurious Tahoe Tavern hotel located just south of Tahoe City. He kept a stable of horses on his acre-sized corral on the main street and had little use for the ever-increasing popularity of automobiles. He stated that as long as he had his horses, he “didn’t need no gasoline eatin’ critter.” Unfortunately, Watson’s last horse, Patches, was struck and killed by one. Constable Watson’s many community improvement efforts included the creation of Tahoe City’s Trail’s End Cemetery where he and Patches are buried. Over the last years of his life, Watson had located traces of an old pioneer route over Squaw Valley and “re-blazed” it for others to follow. From Emigrant Pass at Squaw Valley, the route followed a primitive trail down to Yankee Jims on the Foresthill Divide near Auburn. Improved in the early 1850s, it was called the Placer County

popularity of the Emigrant Road would not last long, however, because the completion of the first transcontinental railroad over Donner Pass meant the demise of the rugged trail and it slowly weathered away. In 1930, less than two years before he died, Watson constructed a granite monument near Emigrant Pass, a piece of history that still stands. Incredibly, Watson’s homemade commemorative marker, dedicated “to pioneers and men who served their country in wars and settling the country” at an elevation of 8,774 feet has withstood 87 winters at the top of Squaw Valley. Today, the Emigrant Road is now part of the 100-mile Western States Trail Race, an internationally renowned ultra-marathon endurance race for equestrians and runners. Watson died on April 3, 1932, at the age of 77 due to complications from a fall and pneumonia. On the afternoon of his funeral, all businesses and schools closed to honor Tahoe City’s beloved leader. For the final ride to the cemetery, the casket was transferred from a hearse to a toboggan. The casket was followed by three other toboggans filled with flowers. The funeral procession passed between two lines of schoolchildren saluting and holding wreaths of flowers.

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Watson’s daughter Alice described her father as “a man who never fought with man or beast, but gave of himself to improve the place where he lived, be it through planting trout in a mountain lake or marking a trail for the joy of a horseman.” Nearby Watson Lake and Mount Watson are named in honor of this revered pioneer who did so much for his community. After Watson’s death, Tahoe City deputy sheriff and owner of the Tahoe Inn, Carl A. Bechdolt, was appointed to serve as constable until a new one could be elected. Bechdolt was still serving as constable two years later when the notorious gangster George “Baby Face” Nelson came to town. During the summer of 1934, Nelson was eluding a nationwide dragnet, hiding out in Northern California, Reno and Lake Tahoe.

EXPLORE TA H O E HISTORY Watson Cabin, built by Robert M. Watson, is open for tours in the summer.

See Sightseeing for details. In July, the murderous fugitive convinced someone at the Tahoe Inn to give him $200 in exchange for a gold pocket watch. Two months later, Baby Face returned to the Tahoe Inn where he checked in for the night. That evening Nelson left word with the cashier that he would be leaving early the next morning. By 4 a.m. Nelson had slipped out of the hotel, just three hours before FBI agents arrived searching for him. Two months later, Baby Face Nelson died in a furious shootout with federal agents near Chicago, Ill. Today, Nelson’s hocked pocket watch is in the protective custody of the Gatekeeper’s Cabin Museum near the Tahoe Dam.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Nostalgia

ALEX CUSHING INNOVATION Squaw Valley’s jigback tram, circa 1953. The Squaw Valley ski area opened with a double chairlift and two rope tows, but owner Alex Cushing soon had a jigback chairlift system installed. Throughout his life in the ski industry, Cushing was always an innovator. The jigback, based on mining tramway technology, was powered by a gasoline engine that sometimes ran dry of fuel during operation. It could transport up to 12 people at a time on six double chairs.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Longboard to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports” available in local stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Bill Briner Collection

Arts

CREATIVE AWARENESS

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Katy Ann Fox Sierra Arts Gallery | Until May 26 Peter Stichbury

Nevada Museum of Art | Until May 28

ALL GOOD THINGS ARE

St. Mary’s Art Center Spring Exhibition Until May 28

Made in Tahoe

Spinifex: Aboriginal Paintings Nevada

Museum of Art | Until May 28

Katy Ann Fox Sierra Arts Gallery | Until May 29 Leah Alfano & Sky Emerson

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

North Tahoe Visitor Center | Until May 31

Sierra Arts Gallery | June 1-22

“High Desert Alchemy” OXS Gallery | Until June 2 John and Mary Lou Paxton Collection Nevada Museum of Art | Until June 4

“Denali Patterns” LTCC Library | Until June 9 Helmut Klementi

South Lake Tahoe Library | Until June 10

Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes

McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until June 16

Will Barber

McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until June 16

Robert Rollins Metro Gallery | Until June 16 Great Basin Native Artists

f you find yourself strolling the lanes of the Village at Squaw Valley this Memorial Day weekend chatting with local makers, listening to local music, sampling local food and meeting local people, then you will be at the best place of the year to see what making a life in Tahoe is really all about: the fifth annual Made in Tahoe Festival. This two-day community gathering of art and music brings together a diversity of inspiring artists and entrepreneurs who call the Tahoe Sierra home. It features more than 100 local companies, 16 popup restaurants and breweries, as well as 20 bands and performance artists performing throughout the weekend.

ANDY BLANCHARD

Incline Village Library | Until June 1

DAWN GAFFNEY

Made in Tahoe Festival | May 27 & 28 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Sara Smith Riverside Art Studios | Until May 31

“My Body Your Body”

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Ellen Beauregard & Troi O’Rourke

May 25-31, 2017

Carson City Visitors Bureau | Until June 19

“ We felt it was important to host an event that specifically showcases how

Kathy Aoki LTCC Library | Until June 23 “Landscape Show”

incredibly talented our local community is.”

Brewery Arts Center | Until June 23

“Image Nation”

“High School Pic [ks] 2” The Brick | Until June 30

Nancy Florence

Copeland Cultural Arts Center | Until July 1

“Strange Cousins from the West” Sierra Arts Gallery | July 1-30

The Altered Landscape

Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 5

Gil Martin CC Community Center | Until July 6 “Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16

Miradas Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16 Dick Marconi Arte Italia | Until July 30 “Go Big” North Tahoe Arts | Until July 31 Four-Artist Exhibit Sierra Arts Gallery | Aug. 3-25 “On the Water”

Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until summer

Rachel Stiff Sierra Arts Gallery | Sept. 7-29 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday) 2 ND FRIDAY

Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2 ND SATURDAY

Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art Art Walk Reno SUNDAYS

Plein Air Painting Tahoe Art League

“We felt it was important to host an event that specifically showcases how incredibly talented our local community is,” says Caroline Ross, event organizer and executive director of Squaw Village Neighborhood Company. “People work very hard to do what they love and supporting them validates their efforts.” Participation is limited to those who create, live or work in the Tahoe Basin and Truckee area. Of the scores of local impresarios who will be sharing in the fun, there is a general consensus that this is the local event of the year to connect with all those who are making good on their creative dreams the Tahoe way. Take Andy Blanchard of Tahoe Blue Pottery for example. He spins clay and up-cycles glass out of his single-car garage in Truckee. “It’s a little tight and I sometimes wish I had more space, but I make do,” he says. “It barely feels like work since I’m doing something that I love to do anyway. It’s a self-fulfilling thing.” Blanchard says that he likes how Made in Tahoe collects local makers into one place to celebrating what makes the region so exceptional. “I think there is a unique combination of positivity and supportiveness that the community brings forth that you don’t see

anywhere else,” he says. Dawn Gaffney of Dizzle makes cuff bracelets from recycled leather belts she finds at thrift stores and in friend’s closets. For many small business owners like her, Made in Tahoe is her most successful sales day of the year. “Last year was my first time at Made in Tahoe and I loved it,” she says. “It’s more than just a market to run around and buy things. There are local bands, dancers and actors performing. I did very well — way better than expected — and that’s why I’m going back again.” “I think people up here are open to new ideas and new anything, really,” she says. “It’s a good place to try things out on people who are wiling to give it a shot.” AIMEE HAD

“Bird Mafia” Atelier Truckee | Until June 30

DAN GAUBE

Truckee Recreation Center | Until June 30

Dan Gaube is the owner of Art Naturally Speaking where he sources and creates with local woods, such as manzanita and juniper, creating nature-inspired jewelry, furniture, modern woodworking and wall art out of his King’s Beach home studio. “I think there is an energy about Tahoe that is pretty special and we all feel a strong connection to it,” says Gaube. “In my work, I try to connect into the roots of nature because that is our roots.” Although Gaube doesn’t participate in many showings throughout the year, he has not

–Caroline Ross missed Made in Tahoe for the past three years. “I think what’s so special about it is you feel like you’re at home in your own backyard,” he says. “So many people show up locally and from out of town and you feel like everybody is really proud to be

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living in Tahoe. It actually draws people to come here and see that there is a high caliber of art coming out of where we live.” Similar to many Tahoe makers, Gaube sees his home as a place of quiet reflection where it is easier to get away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. “I think there is a lot of quiet time,” he says. “Even though we have these winters that are pretty extreme and the weather conditions can be hard to live in, we have an opportunity for self refection and inspiration. It’s the ability to quiet the noise from all the traffic and people constantly on their phones. I used to live in the Bay Area and the main reason I moved up here was to get away from all that.” Aimee Had, who paints “freeform whimsy with undercurrent of gravitas” using oil on canvas, rusted steel and mixed media, just signed up for her first time. Like others who will visit Olympic Valley this holiday weekend, she is anticipating a memorable event indeed. “Certainly if you’re an artist and skier like me, it’s a fine combination,” she says. “There will be a lot happening and it’s fun to spectate. If you love Tahoe, art and skiing, it’s the place to be.”  For more information, visit squawalpine.com.

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O’Rourke’s mosaic display-case exhibit until June 1. Beauregard uses mixed medium within her large paintings from tar, epoxy and metals. She uses color texture and luster to balance compositions. O’Rourke was an art enthusiast all of her life. It wasn’t until a friend of hers, who was a professional mosaic artist, decided to close her studio that O’Rourke decided to pursue the medium as a full-time vocation. | (775) 832-4130

CHEMISTRY OF THE DESERT

Building an art career

Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks are Nevada artists who transform raw and found materials in mysterious and impressive ways and their work is the centerpiece of a new exhibit at the Nevada Art Council’s OXS Gallery in Carson City, Nev. The exhibit, “High Desert Alchemy” will be in place until June 2. Rappa and Parks, who both live in Tuscarora in Elko County, explore time, transformation and death in their artwork. | (775) 687-6680

Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts offers Getting Your Art Career on Track with Eva Nichols is on June 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NTA Artisan Shop. Nichols will show participants how to take the first steps to identify artistic goals, break them down into manageable steps and make them fit into real life. The workshop is offered for free. | northttahoearts.com

Large is the theme

Watch out for mama bear Truckee Riverside Art Studio presents Sara Smith for the month of May. Smith’s work is influenced by science, nature, the study of human and animal social systems, individual and collective behavior and meditation. In this collection of work, she focuses on the mother and bear cub to open a doorway to the connections that we share as fellow inhabitants of this world. Mama protects her cub; love is universal. | riversideartstudios.com

Therapeutic exhibit Truckee Image Nation, a new art installation featuring Nevada County veterans, is on display at the Truckee Community Recreation Center until June 30. Image Nation is an initiative of the Nevada County Arts Council in partnership with Welcome Home Vets, funded in part by the California Arts Council and local contributions. The photographs, selfportraits and pictures of veterans’ hands are the result of a therapeutic workshop with veteran and master photographer Michael Llewellyn. Image Nation helps veterans express themselves and connect with each other and society, a key element in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Llewellyn, a veteran himself, has been working in photography since 1988. “I have personal experience with the debilitating social isolation caused by episodes of trauma,” Llewellyn said in a press release. “The practice of photography offered me insight into understanding creative self expression, which contributed to the success of my career.” | tdprd.org

What’s on tap at NMOA Reno, Nev. Peter Stichbury’s “Anatomy of a Phenomenon” will be on display until May 28 at Gallery North. New Zealand artist Stichbury is fascinated by society’s ongoing obsession with UFO phenomena. He paints historical UFO sightings, as well as portraits of the people who purportedly saw them. Spinifex: Aboriginal Paintings from the Robert Kaplan and Margaret Levi Collec-tion will be on display until May 28 in the Ina Mae and Raymond Rude Gallery. This exhibition features Aboriginal paintings made by the Spinifex 30

Stone Elaine Parks | OXS Gallery people of the Great Victoria Desert in Western Australia. The John and Mary Lou Paxton Collection will be on display until June 4 in the Carol Franc Buck Gallery. This collection spans 60 years of art making and collecting. Paxton became fascinated with art when the famous American regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton moved in next door. That introduction started Paxton’s life-long passion for collecting fine art. “The Altered Landscape: Selections from the Carol Franc Buck Altered Landscape Photography Collection” will be on dis-play until July 5. In 1931, a group of civic-minded citizens led by humanities professor and climate scientist Dr. James Church and local art collector Charles Cutts established what is today known as the Nevada Museum of Art. Sixty years later, in 1993, a major endowment gift from the Carol Franc Buck Foundation established this collection that is one of the institution’s largest focused collecting areas with approximately 2,000 photographs. | nevadaart.org

the stunning scenery and imagery within the American West. Her series “Still Movement” illustrates the places that have caused her to take a moment and appreciate the world around her. | sierraarts.org

Cobalt like the lake

Tahoe City Sixteen local artists are “Going Big” at North Tahoe Arts through July 31. The exhibition is of large aspect artwork in a variety of mediums including photography, printmaking, art glass and painting. Many of the works were inspired by the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe; all demonstrate the deep creativity of the local art community. An artists’ reception will be on June 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Tahoe Arts’ Corison Loft. Refreshments will be offered. | northtahoearts.com

Art at 7,000 feet

Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artist Studio presents Ellen Nunes fine art, which will be on display through May. Called, “Creation Series: A Collaboration with Nature,” the body of work encompasses years of deliberate, playful experimentation born on a bone-chilling winter night in 2006. | cobaltartiststudio.com

Hope Valley A four-day Plein Art Watercolor Workshop with “Lady” Jill Mueller is from June 5 to 8 at Sorenson’s Resort. Participants will paint in the fresh air of Hope Valley with snow-capped mountains and bursts of spring colors. Class size is limited to 16 students. The fee is $375 per person or $300 for those staying at Sorenson’s Resort. | ladyjill.com

Yes, Virginia, it’s spring

Make it to the Show

Virginia City, Nev. St. Mary’s Art Center Spring Exhibition will feature the works of Monika Piper Johnson, Ronnie Rector, Will Barber, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anthony Arevalo, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works and Pura Vida Sierras Art. The show runs until May 28. | (775) 847-7774

Truckee Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show on June 11 needs makers. The Maker Show is in celebration of commercial and noncommercial makers. This year 25 commercial makers will be chosen; there will be no cap on the number of non-commercial makers chosen. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Passion for outdoors

On the wall and in cases

Fresh air, friends, painting

Tahoe City North Tahoe Visitor Center Artists of the Month for May are Sky Emerson and Leah Alfano of Summit Side Photo & Video. Emerson’s passion for the outdoors led him to a versatile career as a photographer and videographer. When not being charged by bears or hiking through the back country he can be found photographing families, sporting events and commercial clients. Alfano has always been fascinated with photography and the majestic beauty around her. While earning a degree in business, she found her niche and combined her professional skills with her love of photography. Emerson and Alfano collaborated to form Summit Side Photo & Video in 2010 and were married in 2015. | gotahoenorth.com

Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library presents Ellen Beauregard’s wall art exhibit and Troi

Tahoe Art League hosts a summer’s worth of Plein Air Painting. Painters meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays at

Take a moment Reno, Nev. Sierra Arts Gallery presents Katy Ann Fox until May 26. Fox is able to illustrate

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different locations until the end of August. Participants should bring a bag lunch for an informal noontime critique. Anyone may participate. A full schedule is online. | talart.org

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

Boat names focus of exhibit Tahoe City “What’s in a name?” Juliet famously pondered. Well, if you are a boat, the answer is: quite a lot. Tahoe Maritime Museum announces that the museum will feature an exhibition that explores the stories behind the names of familiar Tahoe places and beloved Tahoe boats. Despite Shakespeare’s conceptualization of names as meaningless constructs, choosing a name for a boat is a personal choice and not arbitrary. Many boat owners choose names that reflect a part of their life or family. Names are expressions of the owner’s personality and sense of humor. Other boat names pay homage to the tradition of the boat as a gendered object. Visitors can also expect to delve into the complex nautical history behind the female persona of ships and boats. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

taken a letterpress class at Tahoe Letterpress are welcome. Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com

Two for the library South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League two exhibits at Lake Tahoe Community Library. “Denali Patterns,” by Les and Jill Allert runs until June 9. These images were captured as the couple flew over Mount Denali in a turbo prop airplane. They depict the relationship of dark and light, rock and ice and images only found around the highest mountain on the North American continent. | talart.org

From bikes to photography South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe Library is displaying a collection of landscape photography by Helmut Klementi, who took up

from June 12 to the end of July. The variety of summer workshops are given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more. Participants can learn new techniques and expand their knowledge in the medium. The workshops are open to ages 16 and older. On Tuesday night at 7 p.m. each week during the workshops, “Meet the Artist” lectures will be held in the Prim Library, followed by an informal reception in the Tahoe Gallery. They are free and open to the public. | sierranevada.edu

Politics and art Reno, Nev. Sierra Arts Gallery presents “My Body Your Body” from June 1 to 22 featuring professional teaching artists from Sierra Nevada College, Truckee Meadows

Wide range of subjects Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association opens its annual “Landscape Show.” The exhibit features the paintings, photographs, sculptures and fine crafts of local and regional NAA member artists. Carson City photographer John Warden is presenting a special showing of his photography that covers a wide and diverse range of subjects. The exhibit runs through June 23. The NAA gallery is located at Brewery Arts Center. | nevadaartists.org

A humorous twist Mother and Child II Sara Smith | Riverside Art Studios

Reno, Nev. Art Walk Reno starts at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of every month throughout the year. Guests can see the works of local and regional artists on display in venues within the Arts District, between Liberty Street and Second Street and Virginia Street and Arlington Avenue. The walk begins at West Street Market in downtown Reno. Tickets are $5. | artspotreno.com

photography after he retired from his career as a member of the internationally acclaimed “Klementis,” who entertained audiences for 35 years with their athletic bicycle stunt routines. Klementi’s photographs reveal his eye for the subtle beauty he values in nature. This show runs until June 10. | talart.org

Butterflies come home

Three days in paradise

Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers the Charles Fayette McGlashan Butterfly Collection at the Community Recreation Center. It had been housed in the Nevada City courthouse for 61 years. C.F. McGlashan and his daughter, Ximena, sometimes referred to as the “Butterfly Princess,” assembled more than 20,000 butterfly specimens. | tdrpd.org

Hope Valley Tahoe Art League announces a threeday workshop, High Sierra Painting with Charles Muench, from June 12 to 14 in Hope Valley. Wildflowers, snowcapped mountains and the Carson River will be the subjects. There will be demonstrations, painting, critiques and group discussions. Accommodations can be found in Markleeville, Hope Valley and Woodsford. | Register (775) 265-4454 or charlesmuench.com

Meyers Bona Fide Books offers Open Print Studio on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want to work on linocuts or wood block prints and those who have

Reno, Nev. McKinley Arts & Culture Center hosts two artists until June 16. “Animalia” by Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes is at Gallery West. Wildermuth Reyes, who resides in the Santa Cruz Mountains, made a long series of wildlife paintings after years of studying other expressions of twodimensional art. Her current pieces are placed against colorful geometric patterns, resulting in pieces that draw both on her current exposure to the natural world and her past experience in urban living and artistic study. “My Nevada in Black & White” by Will Barber is at Gallery East. As an environmental scientist, Barber has a way of seeing the “ordered chaos” of one’s natural surroundings and visually expresses this concept through focusing on single elements. | reno.gov Carson City, Nev. The Carson City Visitors Bureau presents the Great Basin Native Artists exhibit until June 19. The artists featured include Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. The Great Basin Native Artists was established in 2014, a collective group of indigenous artists, emerging and professional, residing in or originally from the Great Basin areas of Nevada, California, Southern Oregon, Southern Idaho and Utah. | visitcarsoncity.com

Reno, Nev. Peter Hazel Art Studio was awarded a large honorarium to build “Bloom” a 40-foot tall sculpture of steel and glass. The sculpture will be interactive and visitors will be able to climb inside the piece and hang out in the viewing platform 30 feet in the air. This sculpture will be heading to Burning Man 2017 in late August and is currently in production at ArTech in Reno. Volunteers are needed to help to make fused glass discs and ceramic jellyfish medallions. No experience is necessary. | (775) 384-6820 or peter@peterhazel.com

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Popular summer art workshops Incline Village, Nev. Registration is open for Sierra Nevada College’s 33rd annual Summer Visiting Artist Workshops, which will take place

Community College and University of Nevada, Reno. This multimedia exhibition examines the current political climate and its effect on personal rights. Participating artists include Chris Lanier, Julia Schwa-dron, Rick Parsons, Sheri Leigh O’Connor and Mary Kenny from Sierra Nevada College; Candace Garlock, Dean Burton, Mahsan Ghazainzad, Bahareh Shahrabi Farahani and Erin Shearin from TMCC and Tamara Scronce and Paul Baker Prindle from UNR. An artists’ reception will be on June 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. | sierraarts.org

Rugged and unforgiving Reno, Nev. Metro Gallery in City Hall hosts photographer Robert Rollins until June 16. Rollins, following in the footsteps of famous photographers such as Ansel Adams, seeks to tell stories with his iconic imagery of the American West — and in this case, historic Fort Churchill. His careful and considerate landscape photographs are often moody and emotional. | reno.gov

South Lake Tahoe Bay Area artist Kathy Aoki’s exhibit, “Beauty Essentials: Artifacts from the Museum of Historical Makeovers,” will be in Haldan Art Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College until June 23. Aoki addresses gender and pop-culture issues through approachable visual formats with a twist of humor. Installations of her current body of work are presented in the context of an ersatz beauty history museum. | talart.org

Pics at the Brick Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “High School Pic [ks] 2,” at the Community Development Building [the Brick]. More than 40 artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit, which includes a wide variety of art media including ceramics, collage, drawing, painting and photography. The exhibit runs until June 30. | arts-initiative.org

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What river borders Maryland and Washington, D.C.? 2. MOVIES: What was the name of the sea witch in “The Little Mermaid”? 3. HISTORY: In what year did the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl take place? 4. MUSIC: Which singer/songwriter composed the song “Calendar Girl”? 5. SCIENCE: What do dendrologists study? 6. LANGUAGE: What does the Japanese word “kamikaze” mean? 7. PROVERBS: What is the ending of the proverb that begins, “A watched pot ... “? 8. LITERATURE: Which confessional poet of the 20th century used the pseudonym Victoria Lucas? 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in apiphobia? 10. ANCIENT WORLD: Eratosthenes is considered the father of what field of study?

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Those who study such things say that, geologically speaking, Florida is the youngest of all the United States -- that is to say, it emerged from the ocean more recently than any of the other 49.

Junior Whirl: 1. Artifact, 2. Badmouth, 3. Blacktop, 4. Gloating, 5. Leotards, 6. Saturate, 7. Stingray, 8. Trifecta. Hocus Focus differences: 1. Chef’s hat is different, 2. Shutter is missing, 3. Truck is missing, 4. Fence is different, 5. Shovel is smaller, 6. Cap is missing.

Folks tend to think I’m snobbish becuase I enjoy fancy greens, but I’m just arugula guy.

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1. The Potomac, 2. Ursula, 3. 1986, 4. Neil Sedaka, 5. Trees and shrubs, 6. Divine wind, 7. ... never boils., 8. Sylvia Plath, 9. A fear of bees, 10. Geography

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Thought for the Day: “The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.” – Albert Einstein

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Michael Oâ€™Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) The Sun in your sign begins on May 20 and will coincide with the desire to slow the pace. Taking time to focus on your creative interests and hobbies will produce balance. With so much steadily dissolving in your world and on a variety of fronts, it will feel good to re-center and reflect in the context of leisurely activities.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) Who loves you, baby? Can you honestly say that you love yourself? These can be tough questions to ask and answer. If you do not feel love for yourself, then you may well feel judgment which can also be described as ego-opinions and these will also be projected onto others. Self-love is spiritual, as long as it is not mere vanity, and it feels light and peaceful. Play with this focus.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Stepping back and perhaps to retreat somewhat for a while will prove satisfying over the coming weeks. In fact, this impulse will deepen. Enjoying simple pleasures with family and friends is featured. Yet, you will be looking for those escape windows to read, rest, reflect and meditate. This could include intrigue and fascination.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) You are in the mood to meet new people and perhaps forge alliances. A creative and inventive urge guided by practical ambitions will characterize the coming weeks. Cultural and spiritual interests have been surfacing and will continue as well. Your energy levels are running high these days; good time to initiate a fitness focus.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Your career, reputation, and public life will gain added attention starting this week especially. You are looking for answers and directions. If you have been asking sincerely and looking for the answers then they should be rolling in by now. Getting training and instruction now are probably more important than giving it.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) A soul-searching journey that began a while back will enter a livelier cycle now. Your curiosity levels are running deep and learning secrets and other obscure knowledge feel empowering. Travel and adventure are highlighted so hopefully the opportunity are available and you can take full advantage.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) You have arrived at a rather important point of decision. It has something to do with high roads and low roads. It can also be described as a choice between soul and ego. Sometimes the situation is black or white and this may be one of them. The high road is often harder and involves sacrifices to make meaningful contributions but the rewards are ultimately greater.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Ch, ch, ch, changes! Dearly departed David Bowie, a Capricorn himself, in this previous incarnation, said it well and creatively. He was referring to both the inevitability of change and the fact that it takes sharp and sudden turns, on occasion. Such is true for you now and you suddenly find yourself in the fast lane. Decipher what you need to do to make your soul sing and leave the details to your greater destiny.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) The Sun in Gemini (May 20 to June 20, this yearâ€Ś) will activate an exciting creative and inspiring cycle for you. Your concentration levels will deepen as well to support your focus. Much may occur at home, in your studio, study, garage and/or garden. Get ready to get busy and make room for variety and mini adventures too.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) The time has come to take it home. For you now, this implies getting in touch with your core gifts and talents. Some measure of renovation is implied. It could be physical and structural, but it may also refer to psychological and spiritual, such as with your beliefs and attitudes. Changing beliefs is not so simple since they are lodged in your subconscious. But the technology to change them is available. Ask for help.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) All systems are a go. One delay after another has been deflecting your focus but now the way should be clear. You are in an inventive mood and are eager to try new approaches. Working with others is featured and probably necessary yet challenges to your ideas may prove challenging to accept. Be willing to compromise.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) A variety of thoughts, ideas, and plans are on your mind. Multitasking is inevitable. Giving each area of focus their due and yet achieving the desired mark is the goal. Managing impatience is extra important. You will probably be happiest if left to work on your own without distractions. Aim for personal satisfaction.

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May 27 | 7 p.m. | Free | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. otwithstanding his Finnish/Italian roots, acoustic guitarist Dan Lotti of Dangermuffin believes heritage is much more than simply where you came from. It’s also where you are going. “There are different levels to it,” he says. “It’s more of a collective sort of energy thing. We all come from a place that’s very old on this planet. I think there’s a lot that happened here and maybe some of that was lost. My heritage would be somewhere in there. For me, it’s digging into some of these possibilities and seeing the truth of it. I have questions I don’t I know if we can answer right now, but I know it’s really all intertwined.” Dangermuffin’s sixth album “Heritage” is an acoustic affair recorded at the historic Unitarian Church in Charleston, S.C. On the a cappella intro you can hear the echo of voices bouncing off the church walls before slide guitars come in warm, pure and clean. “So that’s all natural reverb and that was kind of the goal for the record,” Lotti says. “They call Charleston the Holy City and this beautiful building is the second oldest church there. It’s located on the 33rd parallel, which is the same as Jerusalem and other sacred cities around the world, so they put a church there for a darn good reason. It’s very vibey and very haunted. Most of the vocals were tracked after midnight with the lights off, filling the place up with all sorts of spirits and energy. It was all there spinning around us and I think we captured a little bit of that on the record.”

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particularly in western North Carolina where the Cherokee lived.” More recently for Valentine’s Day, Lotti and his wife traveled to Peru where they participated in a ceremony of the Cactus of San Pedro, the natural source of mescaline, with local shamanic guides. “We sort of felt like we were kind of communicating with our surroundings,” Lotti says of the experience. “I got this vibe that we’re all just right there. Even

On the a cappella intro you can hear the echo of voices bouncing off the church walls before slide guitars come in warm, pure and clean. After moving from Charleston to the Smoky Mountains of Asheville, N.C., three years ago, Lotti was inspired by the heritage of this sacred Native American area. “The energy of the place is really phenomenal,” says Lotti. “I’ve had more song ideas in this area than I ever have. It’s probably a lot like Tahoe in that there are little mountain towns just outside the main city. But it’s unique for the East Coast to able to be on a road along the French Broad River on a Friday afternoon with no one else around. That’s a wonderful thing. These mountains are [one] the oldest mountains in the world. There is so much truth in these older lineages and connections to the land, 34

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Erica “Sunshine” Lee Cottonwood 7 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Eli Young Brand MontBleu 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Jo Mama Moody’s 8 p.m. Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m. Ian Edwards w/Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

though we can’t sense or perceive it, there is so much more happening around us that we really forget about. It’s a fresh perspective of looking at the things that have always been there. For me, it’s my personal journey of going through it and I think that in and of itself is changing the world. The power of consciousness of each person is an infinite well that we all have within us. It seems like that’s really the heritage of it all.” After touring up and down the East Coast, Dangermuffin is looking forward to traveling cross country to grow their musical network of friends and family in California. “We are excited to play out West,” say Lotti. “It’s been a really nice fit with

the energy and vibe of the area. We got a real solid hang with Dead Winter Carpenters in Idaho a couple years ago and we loved it. What a great band and great people.” For Lotti, following his path as an artist out on the road continues to reveal the ever-unfolding exploration of his own heritage, wherever that may lead. “For a lot of people we’ve met on the road, they are familiar faces even though we’ve never met them before,” he says. “What my past is with the music and how it connects to the deeper aspects of who I am and what a true sense of community and family is, it’s always unfolding from the road and the path we are on. As we continue to meet people, we learn more about possibilities of what may have happened in the past and transform that into a medium for people to turn into —

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Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m. The Look Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Arizona Jones Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 7 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Cook Book Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Murder in Green Meadows” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. The Rat Pack Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Mark Pitta Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

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whatever they want. They can feel the vibe or energy of the music and if they want to dig deeper there’s more there. And if they dig a lot deeper there might be even more they discover about ancestral trauma and how to heal.”  For more information on the show, visit breweryarts.org.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 4 & 8 p.m. Steel Breeze Heavenly Village 5 p.m. George Souza Cottonwood 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Smokin’ Joe’s Bar of America 8 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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The Naked and Famous FOLLOW THEIR MUSE STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

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May 27 | 8 p.m. | $32-$95 | Montbleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev.

ALTERNATIVE POP

he Naked and Famous are often compared to other new new-wave pop bands such as MGMT and M83. Keyboardist Alisa Xayalith says, “Whenever an Uber driver asks me, I say we make alternative pop music.” The bandmates met at music school on the north island of New Zealand 10 years ago and rapidly topped Kiwi pop charts before moving to Los Angeles in 2012.

in that vocal register,” she says. “I felt so uncomfortable and thought I sounded silly, but Thom encouraged me to keep singing this way when we were writing the song. That was my first real lesson on being brave vocally. I always remember that I should never be afraid to experiment in the creative process and if I’m scared of doing something it usually means I should go for it because the reward is much greater than

“Creating music is my catharsis. It is my chosen medium where I can best express myself and feel inspired.” “We were writing and recording songs in the studio provided by the music school and various bedrooms and basements,” says lead singer Xayalith. “We had a very D.I.Y. approach to everything. Thom and I bonded over bands like Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky. He thought it’d be funny to name our band The Naked and Famous after a lyric from Tricky’s ‘Tricky Kid.’ It stuck and here we are 10 years later.” Xayalith grew up in a non-Englishspeaking immigrant household in Auckland surrounded by traditional Laotian folk music. “My dad loves to sing and always had his friends come over with their instruments,” says Xayalith. “I’d fall asleep listening to them singing and playing into the late hours of the evening. Singing was always encouraged in my house and was something that brought a lot of joy, so I chased after it. I think growing up with a father who loved to sing was a big influence on me at a tender age.” Even if you don’t realize it, you’d probably recognize the glassy echo of the synth intro to the band’s 2010 hit song “Young Blood.” “It all came about by feeling inspired by the sound of the main line you hear at the very beginning of the song,” says Xayalith. “It instantly brought out feelings of this universal romantic nostalgia and the lyrics were a response to that.” A penchant for penning undeniably catchy pop songs like this one motivated the band to fly to Auckland for a worldwide music career, but for Xayalith the song is also a reminder to stay true to her creative instincts. “It was the very first time I had sung

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not attempting something in the first place. I owe a lot to this song as it has afforded us an opportunity to keep making music.” So at least for now the secret to writing the perfect pop song remains a mystery. “This is something I wish I knew the answer to,” says Xayalith. “When I’m creating I’m not consciously setting myself rules where I have to write catchy pop hooks all day. That’s a lot of pressure to put on yourself.” Rather, making music is all about personally creative response and reflection. “Creating music is my catharsis,” says Xayalith. “It is my chosen medium where I can best express myself and feel inspired. Most of what I create is a response to something I’ve been listening to or whatever is happening in my life. When I write a song, it is a visceral and emotional response to whatever is on my mind at that time or what is inspiring me.” The Naked and Famous released “Simple Forms” in October 2016 and have since been on and off tour in its support. “Being on the road has a certain charm to it and I love performing,” says Xayalith. “We’re on tour with Blink 182 right now and its been a dream come true for the teenager in all of us since we all grew up listening to Blink 182. Their audiences have been very warm and welcoming to us.” So far, at least in terms of the big picture, nothing much has changed from the beginning. “The goal has always remained the same,” says Xayalith. “Keep writing and releasing music for as long as possible.”  To purchase tickets, visit montbleuresort.com.

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CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY

May 25 | 8 p.m. Montbleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDST of 10,000 towns, along a lonely highway between clubs in their native Texas years ago and recently in stadiums on one of country music’s hottest tours, the Eli Young Band became a brotherhood. Camaraderie and creativity fused into an intoxicating cock-tail that has propelled the talented foursome to the vanguard of contemporary country music. | montbleuresort.com

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KUINKA INDIE FOLK

May 27 | 10 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

KUINKA IS A BAND bristling with spirited creativity that continues to evolve artistically while staying true to their roots. With a cumulative love of songwriting and shared experience, regardless of genre or instrumentation, Miranda Wilde, Jillian Walker and brothers Zach and Nathan Hamer, formerly known as Rabbit Wilde, form a unique breed of string band and indie-folk sound. | crystalbaycasino.com

EVERYDAY OUTLAW

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Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Sunny Ozell Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. The Corduroys Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. N8tron & B Funky Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ E20 & DJ Josbeatz Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m. Ian Edwards w/Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Cook Book Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. First Take Great Western Marketplace 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m. Just Us Max’s Casino 7 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Mike Sherm & Salsalino Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Joe Nichols Atlantis 8 p.m. Birit Queens Silver Legacy 8 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Bluff Caller’s Summer Kickoff The Saint 9 p.m. Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m. Kick Atlantis 10 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ R Styles Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Latin Dance Social Peppermill 7 p.m. “Murder in Green Meadows” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. The Rat Pack Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Mark Pitta Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m. Special Events Food Truck Friday Idlewild Park 5 p.m.

MAY 27 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

COUNTRY

May 27 | 7 p.m. Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley EVERYDAY OUTLAW offers a traditional outlaw country lineup of acoustic guitar, telecaster, pedal steel, bass and drums, topped off with haunting vocals and a heavy dose of attitude. This band is sure to move you to your feet and pull at your heartstrings as one of the many performances during the Made in Tahoe Festival (see Arts & Culture in this issue). | squawalpine.com 36

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Coburn Station Village at Squaw 11 a.m. Jonathan Hennion Village at Squaw 11:30 a.m. Paul Covarelli Ritz-Carlton 11:30 a.m. Bias & Dunn Village at Squaw 1:30 p.m. Forget the Roses Village at Squaw 2 p.m. Tahoe Truckee School of Music Village at Squaw 2:30 p.m. Eric Matlock Village at Squaw 3:30 p.m. Jake’s Garage Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Peter Joseph Burtt and the Kings Tide Village at Squaw 5 p.m. George Souza Cottonwood 7 p.m. Everyday Outlaw Village at Squaw 7 p.m.

Robin Trower Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Smokin’ Joe’s Bar of America 8 p.m. The Naked and Famous MontBleu 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Sunny Ozell Moody’s 8:30 p.m. The Sextones Divided Sky 9 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Con Brio Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Conga Beth & the Roemers Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. The Corduroys Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m. Kuinka Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ High Camp 12 p.m. DJ Karma & DJ Ikon Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Tahoe Flow Arts Village at Squaw 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Truckee Dance Factory Village at Squaw 11:30 a.m. Wizard of Oz Village at Squaw 4 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Ian Edwards w/Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m. Inaugural Comedy Cage Match Hard Rock 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Cook Book Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Restless Heart Boomtown 6 & 8 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Just Us Max’s Casino 7 p.m. Dangermuffin Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Little River Band Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Loi Cua Trai Tim Grande Exposition Hall 8 p.m. Seedless 10DenC w/Voodoo Cats 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m. G-Eazy Lex GSR 10 p.m. Kick Atlantis 10 p.m. Tigran 1 Up 10 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ R. Styles Living the Good Life 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Skratch Bastid Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance The Rat Pack Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Murder in Green Meadows” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Mark Pitta Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. The Utility Players Sands Regency 8 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m. Special Events Carson City Ghost Walk

MAY 28 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Richard Blair Village at Squaw 11 a.m. Crawlers Village at Squaw 11:30 a.m. Tahoe Truckee School of Music Village at Squaw 12:30 & 3 p.m. Wesley Orsolic Band Village at Squaw 1 p.m.

Joaquin & The Love Lights Village at Squaw 1:30 p.m. Matty Reardon and the Red River Revival Village at Squaw 3 p.m. Calling Ophelia Village at Squaw 3:30 p.m. Left of Centre Heavenly Village 5 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. The Breakfast Club Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. The Sextones Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ High Camp 12 p.m. DJ Chris English Harrah’s 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Tahoe Flow Arts Village at Squaw 11 a.m. Truckee Dance Factory Village at Squaw 1 p.m. Wizard of Oz Village at Squaw 2:30 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Ian Edwards w/Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. The Moon and You Peppermill 6 p.m. The Novelists Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Little River Band Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Grasshopper Passion Reno Ballroom 8 p.m. Kick Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m. DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Murder in Green Meadows” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. Mark Pitta Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

MAY 29 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Sierra Gypsies Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. The Moon and You Peppermill 6 p.m. The Novelists Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Sunny Ozell & The Christopher Project The Saint 7 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

MAY 30 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

May 25-31, 2017

ERICA

“SUNSHINE”

Bread & Butter Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m.

May 25 | 7 p.m. Cottonwood Restaurant Truckee

CON BRIO

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. The Moon and You Peppermill 6 p.m. The Novelists Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Open Jazz Jam Sparks Lounge 7 p.m. Ancient Elm, Deathwish, VIE, Sans Ami Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Gina Rose, Dead Country Gentlemen, The Grimtones The Saint 8 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Ray Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

FUNK & SOUL

May 27 | 9 p.m. Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City

COUNTRY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Ike & Martin Jake’s on the Lake 5 p.m. Voodoo Glow Skulls Hard Rock 9 p.m. The Drivers Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m. ElectroSwing Burlesque The Loft 10 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. The Moon and You Peppermill 6 p.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Freddie Gibbs Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Apple Z Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Karaoke Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Ray Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 1 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

LEE

COUNTRY MUSIC singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist Erica “Sunshine” Lee has earned the reputation of “hardest working woman in country music” due to her uncompromising work ethic, established during her upbringing in rural Georgia. | cottonwoodrestaurant.com

RENO & BEYOND

MAY 31 | WEDNESDAY

MUSIC SCENE

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Halie O’Ryan Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Ray Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

CON BRIO IS THE OFFSPRING of seven musicians with diverse backgrounds and a shared love for the vibrant Bay Area funk and psychedelic-soul sound pioneered by groups like Sly & the Family Stone. Con Brio performs high-energy live shows that get down and boogie. They will be playing with Failure Machine. | facebook. com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe

MUSIC NOTES Enter Act One Entries are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe WordWave One-Act Play Competition. Three winners will each receive a $ 500 cash prize and a two-night stay to see their work directed and produced as a staged reading at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre on Oct. 21. The deadline to enter is June 6. | tahoewordwave@gmail.com n

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Lake Tahoe in Depth See it at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center 291 Country Club Drive Incline Village, Nevada

Phone: (775) 881-7562 Email: tercinfo@ucdavis.edu Hands-on science activities, Web: terc.ucdavis.edu

Guided tours & 3-D movies Open Tues.—Fri., 1—5 p.m.

(or by appointment, closed all holidays)

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(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

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Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991 Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

(775) 298-4161 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES: MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church ProjectMana.org 341 Village Blvd.

Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 May 25 » 4 p.m.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Special preview screening on May 25 » 7 p.m. Plays through June 8 Visit TahoeArtHausCinema.com for showtimes, schedule, events + tkts

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‘Moonlight Vision’ STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

SOUL / FUNK / R&B

rom the start, the debut album of Reno heartthrobs, The Sextones, is lush and listenable with a definitive sound. “Moonlight Vision” was recorded at Prairie Sun Studios in Cotati by Matt Wright on 2-inch analog tape. “We wanted the album to have a timeless sound so we tried to record it the way our favorite classic albums were on a tape machine with vintage instruments and microphones and without the help of software,” says keyboardist Ryan Taylor. “Nearly everything was recorded over the course of five long days in the studio while the band stayed in a cabin on site.”

the song that got stuck in my head. By the third listen through I was looking forward to this track more than any of the others. The swirling orchestral intro of “Home is You” leads into locked tight keys and guitar over the excellent background vocals of a 1950s Drifters sentiment and the perfect platform for Sexton’s falsetto wailing. Ryan Taylor delivers the classy Hammond B-3 introduction to “Goodbye Yesterday” whose break beat drumming, clean poppy vibe, ample space and catchy hook make it the most original sounding record on the album. “Blame It on My Youth” is an upbeat energy riser with a message we can all relate

“ We wanted the album to have a timeless sound so we tried to record it the way our favorite classic albums were.”

As the album kick off with the positive message of “Push on Through,” Alexander Korostinksy lays down the bass and the band builds up alongside horns into a tight soulfunk groove. Guitarist and lead singer Mark Sexton’s delivery contains a hint scratch of roughness in the voice that lends itself to some road-earned emotion. The trumpet and saxophone of Eric Johnson and Ben Ciaizza of The Umpires hit tight and sharp. The extended bridge drops into Sexton’s absolutely ripping guitar solo backed by sweet, fluid bass runs. It’s classic R&B soul music delivered with clarity and precision. Next we have a couple of songs about love and heartbreak. “Drunk Off Your Love” features a tightly recorded Jamiroquai jam that works all the better because it doesn’t try too hard. The spacey loose digibeat used to set the tempo can be faintly heard on the intro if you listen closely enough. Before long this fades into “How Could I Have Known,” a slow burner with appealing guitar effects that puts Sexton’s range and falsetto on clear display. Now I’m settling in, to echoes of Ben Harper. Then there’s “Analog Girl,” a clever idea that is merely passing the time. But this was

–Ryan Taylor to. That breaks down into the one-minute “I Still Care,” a nonmixed, lo-fi recording that sounds more like a demo or band practice until “Can’t Stop” gets us back into a solid groove. With drums and bass in the pocket, understated piano chops and a good amount of space, it’s one of the catchiest songs on the album, liberating space funk dance in a splendid collaborative performance. Suddenly, title track “Moonlight Vision” proffers a hint of anger and Sexton releases another shred fest of deep hard funk comeback with a Chuck Norris vengeance. “ ‘Moonlight Vision’ refers to a special boost of creativity that happens late at night after you should be asleep, possibly because of sleep deprivation,” says Taylor. It’s the standout drumming of Daniel Weiss that holds it together in “The End,” a place where retro Curtis Mayfield atmosphere breaks down into seamless, unrecognizable vocal tones weaving around riffs, twirling and spinning into obscurity. | thesextonesmusic.com  The Sextones will also perform on June 29 at Dangberg Ranch in Minden, Nev., and at Kings Beach’s Music on the Beach free concert on June 30.

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Sushi in the valley Olympic Valley A new sushi restaurant, Suko Yama Sushi, will open in early June in The Village at Squaw Valley. Local owners Vanessa and Richard Fielder also operate Tahoe City Sushi. “We can’t wait to join the Squaw Village family and we are confident that the community will love our menu,” said Vanessa Fielder in a press release. “The food at Suko Yama Sushi will be unique: fresh fish delivered and cut daily, organic vegetables and everything made to order from scratch. We are very proud to serve California-style sushi.” Suko Yama Sushi will serve signature items such as homemade crab and shrimp cakes and soft-shell crab “Spider” rolls. The menu will also feature noodles, tempura, teriyaki and katsu. | squawalpine.com

ahoe weather is warming up, Memorial Day is on our doorstep and barbecue and picnic season has arrived. Vegetable and fruit boxes are available from regional farms and local farmers’ markets are opening for the season offering a bevy of beautiful fruits and vegetables. Whether on a dock or on the beach on Lake Tahoe, it’s time to slough off a long winter and consider eating healthy and al fresco. No picnic or barbecue is complete without dessert — especially pie. Fruit pies of all types take center stage now. And while rhubarb season is here, it’s a perfect time for the classic rhubarb pie. Add strawberries for a sweet and tart combo that tempts the taste buds. Tahoe local Molly Knickerbocker has set up a raised bed in her yard and plans to grow rhubarb in her garden. She loves to make homemade piecrusts and offers her aunt’s down-and-dirty recipe for a fabulous rhubarb pie at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Whether it’s a double, lattice or crumble-filled crust with your favorite fruit topping, pie is one dessert that dazzles.

Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food presents Food Truck Fridays at Idlewild Park from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Sept. 29. There will be 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers along with local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Growing in Tahoe

Sip, savor, smile Tahoe Donner The 43rd annual Soroptimist Wine Restaurant Faire Fundraiser is on June 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Coyote Moon Golf Course. There will be wine and beer tastings, music, culinary delights from area restaurants, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door from Dickson Realty, Truckee Chamber of Commerce and Truckee Physical Therapy. | sitruckeedonner.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

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Back the truck up

Lake Tahoe Community College Connect offers a community class on growing organic food in Tahoe. “Introduction to Permaculture and Companion Planting” is on June 3 and 4. The times of the classes are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first day is a lecture and the second is a hands-on workshop. | RSVP (530) 541-4660, ext. 717

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Time for pie

Gardening tips for free South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library offer a UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe workshops on May 30 on tomatoes at 6 p.m. Learn the techniques required to grow these plants in Tahoe’s cool summers. Topics include proper varietal selection, location in the garden or container, planting options and methods for protecting the young plants. Free and open and all. | eldoradolibrary.org

May 25-31, 2017

Berries are one of life’s simple pleasures, whether you eat them out of the pint containers at the farmers’ market, enjoy them with yogurt for breakfast or add them to a pie. Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are traditional pies to prepare

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Molly Knickerbocker shares her recipe for Rhubarb Pie

for a Memorial Day picnic or summer barbecue. Combine all three for a tripleberry pie. If time is a constraint, pre-made piecrusts can cut down on prep time.

Stone fruit season is here. Peaches with their fuzzy skins and orange or white flesh are a seasonal favorite fruit. Peach pie with vanilla ice cream is generally a hit and leftovers are great for breakfast. Plums are another delightful stone fruit that grows in a rainbow of colors: purple, red and yellow, to mention a few. I have fond memories as a kid of biting into a ripe plum on a hot sunny day, the juices dripping down my arms. There are a number of hybrid fruits such as pluots, a cross between a plum and an apricot that are more plum forward. Plumcots are a half-plum-andhalf-apricot mix and apriums are more apricot than plum. These fruits are excellent for pie and any combination yields a unique array of flavors. Let us not forget the cherry. Who doesn’t love cherry pie? Try the red Bing or Washington cherry blindfold test to see which is sweeter. At a recent dinner, I decided to prepare a cherry pie but had only an hour to prepare it. I went to the

freezer for a piecrust and realized I had used my last crust. All I had on hand were the cherries and egg-roll wrappers. If you prepare a cherry-pie filling and wrap it in egg-roll wrappers, is it still considered pie? The cherry-pie egg rolls were amazing. Normally, I would have baked them, but my friend’s oven wasn’t working so I cooked them on the stove in a pan to a crisp perfection. There are many twists to create a signature pie. Try maple syrup or agave instead of sugar or try a no-pie crust — just the filling — with a granola topping or crumble. Think bite-sized mini pies in muffin tins. They offer a great presentation and serve more people. Whether it’s a double, lattice or crumble-filled crust with your favorite fruit topping, pie is one dessert that dazzles.

Pies aren’t always sweet either. A savory pie satisfies, too: tomato pies, cheese pies, quiches and, of course, let us not forget pizza pies. Stay tuned for the next installment on savory pies and recipes.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers a free workshop series at the Truckee Demonstration Garden throughout summer. The mission is to cultivate a community committed to local food production and increased food security. Strawberry Phenology is on May 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Vermiculture is on June 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Composting Basics is on June 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mindful Gardening is on July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Food as Medicine is on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. High Sierra Edible Garden Tour is on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Allium Phenology is on Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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Sparks, Nev. The homegrown celebration of local beer, Reno Craft Beer Week, is set for its third year from June 2 to 10. The festival will promote the thriving craft beer culture, enhance beer knowledge and build local beer appreciation. The festival will again kickoff with the biggest little home-brew competition, Backwash, on June 2 and close with the Nevada Craft Brewers Association CollaBREWation Gala in downtown Sparks on June 10. The popular Reno Craft Beer Week Brewery Tour is set to return thanks to the new Reno Booze Bus. | renocraftbeerweek.com

Crawl, don’t walk Reno, Nev. Reno, the crawl capital of the world, hosts upcoming crawls including Epic Crawl/Lightsaber Battle on June 3, Pirate Crawl on Aug. 19, Zombie Crawl/Thriller Dance on Oct. 21 and Pajama Crawl on Nov. 18. | Register crawlreno.com

What’s brewing again Truckee The Truckee Optimist Club’s 12th Annual Truckee Brew Fest on June 10 at Truckee Regional Park will feature tasting of specialty brews, craft beers and select ciders from California and Nevada breweries. There will be music, dancing, a barbecue, a silent auction and more. Entry fee includes tastings until 5 p.m. Advanced tickets are $30 or $35 at the gate. Ticket outlets include Coffee Bar, Dickson Realty, Tuff Beanz, Auto

Glass Express Truckee, Mellow Fellow, Zanders and Truckee Optimist members. Designated drivers are admitted free and taxis will be available. All proceeds benefit youth programs. | truckeeoptimist.com

Brewfest announced South Lake Tahoe The inaugural Lake Tahoe Brewfest presented by Cold Water Brewery and FNTCN has been announced for June 10 at Cold Water. Brewfest will feature craft brew tastings from breweries from around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas, a home brewers’ competition, live music, arts and crafts, food and more. | Lake Tahoe Brewfest on Facebook

Step back in time Virginia City, Nev. Sample savory bites of Virginia City’s finest fare, experience the way it was on the Comstock and encounter the life of the upper echelon in the VIP whiskey lounge all at Taste of the Comstock on June 10. In its heyday, when silver was pouring from the hills, Virginia City was well known as a town of riches, elegance and fine dining. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Time for growing Reno, Nev. River School Farm announces the 2017 Homesteading Workshops held at Verdant Connections Urban Farm once a month: herbal remedies is on June 10, backyard beekeeping is on July 22, high tunneling on Aug. 19 and preserving your harvest on Sept. 9. The two-hour morning workshops are for 15 people. The fee is $30 per workshop. | verdantconnections.com

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n a recent stroll with Abigail, aka “The World’s Best Dog,” we passed a sidewalk cafe where, as was evident by their demeanor, two women were not enjoying their vino. They also made a nice comment about Abbie so I took the opportunity to ask what they thought of their wine. More bad face making ensued and I believe their consensus was: “Yucky.” I looked at the bottle to see the source of their pain. It was, in fact, an exceptional bottle of blush from the Campania region in Italy made from the tannic and earthy Aglianico grape. It would have been perfect matched with some rustic roasted beast — for springtime, sunshine sipping, not so much. As any veteran wine lover knows, until about the 1980s our main choices in the

Next, let’s look at the grapes and styles. The easiest way to grasp this is to know blush wines are usually made from the red grapes of their region of origin. Oregon often makes theirs from Pinot Noir, Provence from Rhône grapes and so on. The same goes for style. So if the two women mentioned earlier had known that red wines from Campania are dry, earthy and structured, they would have made another choice. That knowledge is great but with so many regions producing blush wines it can still be a challenge to find what you

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U.S. for Rosé were Mateus or Lancers. Today, however, we have a myriad of offerings from all over the world, but their labels rarely tell us what lurks inside. So here is your primer to Rosé this summer. Rosés are crafted from varietals ranging from Pinot Gris to Cabernet in styles from dry and structured to soft and sweet. And while the label will sometimes tell you the grape or grapes, it will rarely tell you sweetness level or overall style.

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he Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the barbecue season. Actually, with the weather we have had this year many people have been itching to use the grill. Chicken, pork, lamb and beef will all end up on grills this summer in some form. There will be legs and thighs, chops, ribs, steaks and roasts, both plain and marinated. Some meats will be thrown on the grill right out of the package while others will get elaborate seasonings, rubs and marinades. Beef is probably the No. 1 type of meat cooked on the grill. There are a lot of different cuts such as New York strip steaks, rib-eye steaks, T-bones, London broil, tri-tip and more. The list seems almost endless. The one cut of beef that is synonymous with cookouts isn’t a cut of beef at all is hamburger, truly the king of the grill. There are wars fought over who makes the best burger. This discussion is not just relegated to the grill, however. All you need to do is suggest to a group that you should go out for a burger and the argument will begin about which burger joint has the best hamburger.

“The one cut of beef that is synonymous with cookouts isn’t a cut of beef at all is hamburger, truly the king of the grill.” One thing I can say about hamburgers is that they are the hardest meat to cook. Steaks and chops cooked to order medium rare, or however you like it, are no problem. Chicken legs and thighs are also easy to get done right. Even the biggest roasts need only a thermometer to tell you when to remove them from the grill or fire. Burgers are not the same. They are different cuts of meat with different fat contents that can vary greatly from package to package or even burger to burger. Even how they are formed can make an enormous difference on how they cook. Also, the ingredients you add to the meat can affect how juicy the burger will be. There are a few things that you can do to increase the odds that your hamburgers will turn out juicy. Meat with a higher fat content, such as those with 75 to 80 percent lean, will give you a juicier burger because there is a lot of fat to keep the

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meat moist. The only problem with that is the burger will also tend to be greasy. Meat with a lower fat content — 85 percent lean and more — tend to dry out faster. When using the leaner meats, keep the burger juicy by following a few guidelines. Do not use as much dry seasonings, such as salt and dry herbs, that will tend to absorb the juice away from the meat. Also, add a little garlic and/or onion that have a tiny bit of water in them to add moisture. You can make a paste of white bread in oneinch cubes with the crust cut off mashed up with a little milk. It is amazing how much moister this will make your burger. Also, do not over work the meat when forming the patties and never, ever squeeze the juice out of the meat with the spatula while they are cooking. I cringe every time I see someone pushing the spatula down on the burger and hope that it is not my burger. When forming the patty, try not to keep mashing the meat together as if you are trying to get it as tight as possible. Be gentle. Lightly form the burger to the desired size and shape without packing it as if you where trying to make the world’s hardest snowball. Once the burgers are formed, let them rest in the refrigerator for at least one half hour before cooking. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes on one side before flipping to finish on the other side. Remember, do not push down on the meat with your spatula. Enjoy a juicy burger tonight.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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1 lb. 85 percent or leaner ground beef 1 to 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ¼ small onion, diced 1 t salt & pepper, mixed 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 2 slices white bread, no crust, 1-inch cubes 1 T milk Add half the milk to the bread; using a fork, work it into a paste adding more milk as needed. Lightly add all ingredients together to form the patties. Let the patties rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cook 5 to 7 minutes on one side before flipping on the other side. Do not push down on the burger with the spatula while cooking. If adding cheese, do so about 3 minutes after flipping so it has a chance to melt and you will not be tempted to over cook the burger.

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