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TAHOE MUSIC & FESTIVALS Tis the season for outdoor concerts, festivals galore and revelry in the mountains as Tahoe’s days and nights are filled with events from music on the beach to wine walks to Shakespeare to art tours and dance festivals.

You’ll find everything you need to plan for a summer of food, fun and festivals in our Tahoe Music & Festivals guide. Covering everything from Wild West rodeos to rockabilly and everything in between, we’ve got you covered for summer in the guide.

Priya Hutner talks to the creators of the Truckee Roundhouse, a maker space at the Truckee Tahoe Airport, as it nears completion to provide a space for learning and creativity in the region. As the space prepares to open, get the creativity flowing at the annual Maker Show on June 12.

The musical creativity of the McAlindin brothers – Sean and Conor – manifests in local bands Lost Whiskey Engine and Coburn Station as Priya Hutner discovered for her story “Band of brothers” in this issue.

Catch both bands at this year’s Truckee Brew Fest on June 11.

It’s wine walk season in Tahoe with wine tasting events to please any palette starting with Wine on the Water on June 12 and the Tahoe City Wine Walk on June 18. Lou Phillips shares the season’s not-to-bemissed events inside. 

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About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

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

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 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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The Truckee Duckee Derbee rubber duck race on the Truckee River at River Ranch Lodge raises funds for the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe, and includes music, barbecue, raffle, dog costume contest and more on June 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.

A new event, called Chuck a Duck, challenges participants to throw a rubber duck into a floating target, has been added this year. The pre-race party and registration starts at 1 p.m.; Dogz in Dudz and Cool Catz in Hatz at 2 p.m., the Chuck a Duck at 3 p.m.; and the Derbee commences immediately after. Cost to sponsor a duck is $10 and the top three ducks win cash. Payout depends on the size of the pot. There is no cost to enter the K-9 costume or hat contest. All Dogz in Dudz participants receive a complimentary doggie goodie bag.

Ducks may be purchased online prior to the event and Derbee winners need not be present to collect cash prizes. | hstt.org

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Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Kings Beach library offers Preschool Story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Senior hikers Incline Village

The 55+ Hiking Series offers guided hikes to various Lake Tahoe locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors. Meet at IV Recreation Center lobby. $10 with IVGID pass; $13 without pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (530) 582-7846

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ing a reality. The 3,400-square-foot space located at the Truckee Tahoe Airport is an encouraging space in which artists can produce the unimaginable.

The mission of the nonprofit is to support teaching, learning and practicing a variety of crafts skills, technologies and arts in the Truckee-Tahoe community. With many programs being cut from local schools, such as automotive classes, the Roundhouse will serve as a place for hands-on experiential education for people of all ages.

The makerspace will host state-of-theart equipment: a computer numerical control (CNC) laser to engrave and cut leather, wood, plastic and stone; a CNC router for larger wood projects; and a CNC plasma cutter for metal. There will be tools available for community members to make just about anything they can think of. The space is laid out with designated areas for textiles, ceramics, metalworking, blacksmithing and woodworking, and also includes a tech/electronic area and open workspace. Classes and educational programs will be offered, as well.

“I was inspired by this place, the culture.

There’s a lot of shared vision. There is a rich fabric of people doing things here.

I’ve always liked to make things,” said city councilman and Truckee Roundhouse board chair Morgan Goodwin.

MAKER SHOW The Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show showcases innovative designs from artists and makers in the community. The event features a drone exhibition, art cars, sculptures, jewelry, art, furniture, ceramics, clothing and robotics. Local artist Lloyd Johnson created “Mechanimorf,” a sculpture designed from collected bits and pieces of pots and pans and old tools.

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–Morgan Goodwin

Passionate about living a lifestyle that makes him happy; Goodwin says he loves making chicken coops and benches with reclaimed material. He is currently working on his next creation: a public art bench.

Goodwin received a piece of advice early on with his project, “Get the community of makers together and the rest will follow.”

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Artist Randall Gates, creator of “Dreamcycle,” says he is excited about the Roundhouse. “I definitely plan on using the Roundhouse space when it opens,” he says.

Chief Gregor and photographer Grant Kaye, two of the founding members of the Roundhouse, have worked hard to bring this vision to fruition. Andrew Cross of Truckee

Tahoe Lumber is also one of the founders and advisors. “If it wasn’t for Andrew, there wouldn’t even be a Maker Show,” explains Goodwin.

Cross donates the space for the Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show event and has raised funds for the project. “Cross is an integral part of the Roundhouse and the Maker Show,” adds Goodwin.

The second annual Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show is all about those who make.

“The Maker Show is about people who create interesting things and can bask in the awesomeness of what they create,” says Goodwin.

“It’s amazing when people see what you’ve made and the look on their faces when they recognize an iron or muffin tin or an auto part. Everyone has a relationship to each item in the art,” says Johnson.

Artist Fred Besch will have three of his larger-than-life Burning Man bike sculptures at the show, as well as, miniature replicas of his sculptures. Margie Reynold’s life-sized horse art car will be on display with Abe Finkelstein’s art car, “Quesadillo,” a quesadilla-serving armadillo that will feed the volunteers at the event.

Starkey’s food truck and Full Belly Deli will be serving food and FiftyFifty will be pouring the beer. There will also be an interactive kids’ zone.

A silent auction will be held to help raise funds for Truckee Roundhouse.

The Maker Show is on June 12 from 11 am to 5 p.m. at Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Company in downtown Truckee. There is a $10 suggested donation with the proceeds going to Truckee Roundhouse. Donations to support the Roundhouse can be made on the Web site.  For more information, visit truckeeroundhouse.org.

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Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

ENVIRONMENT

THROUGH THE ARTS

Trails & Vistas takes its mission of creating community and celebrating the arts and nature to new levels this summer by collaborating with the Truckee Donner Land Trust with an innovative program of guided ecology, art and history hikes at each of the Cultural Land Tours.

On June 10, explore nearby Waddle Ranch Preserve. On July 15, discover the varied landscapes of Webber Lake and Lacey Meadows, and visit the 1860s Webber Lake Hotel. Finally, on Aug. 12, visit the Independence Lake Preserve.

K.V. Van Lom of the Land Trust will be the tour guide for three Cultural Land Tours, highlighting the acquisition, ecology and history of the Land Trust’s Waddle Ranch Preserve, Webber Lake and Lacey Meadows, and Independence Lake Preserve. Von Lom is joined by local artist and plein air painter Jackson Lain and music by Angele Thibodeau.

The plein air paintings featuring the open space property will be auctioned at the Trails & Vistas World Concert on Sept. 10 to raise funding for the Land Trust’s preservation projects.

Each hike starts at 9:30 am and finishes by 2:30 pm. Tours are in a small group setting of 23 hikers and tickets are $45. | Tickets trailsandvistas.org

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Socialize at sunset Incline Village

Volunteers are welcome, 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season. Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

Beach Bocce Ball Sunset Socials are at Ski Beach from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with wine, music, light appetizers with barbecue afterwards. Hot coals supplied. Bring grill item, side dish to share, personal beverage and picnic supplies.

Open to adults and seniors. Wednesdays until Aug. 31. $15 general, $12 with IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Tuesdays sing the blues Olympic Valley

Farmers Market Incline Village

Digging it Incline Village

The Village at Squaw Valley hosts Bluesdays on Tuesdays from June 14 until Sept. 6. Free outdoor concert series features blues musicians, grab-and-go food specials at restaurants, discount passes on Aerial Tram and more from 6 to 8:30 p.m. | squawalpine.com

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Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. | (530) 582-7846

Families that read together Incline Village Family Story Time at the Incline Village Library is 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Each week is themed. | (775) 832-4130 or washoecountylibrary.us

The Tunnel Creek Stations Farmers’ Market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tunnel Creek.

EVERY THURSDAY

Family Reading Program is 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays at Incline Village Library. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY SUNDAY

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Toddler story time Incline Village

Kids play free Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. | (530) 582-7846

Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 2 to 3 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

Digging it Incline Village

Volunteers are welcome, 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, in the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden to rebuild beds, plant seedlings and prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season. Bring gardening gloves. | demogarden.org

Farmers’ Market Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market presents a market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com

Truckee Thursdays Truckee

Part street fair and part block party, Truckee Thursday brings the community together for live music, local vendors and food trucks, a beer garden, kids activities and more every Thursday from June 9 to Aug. 8 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. All ages. | truckeethursdays.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

Sierra Valley Farms hosts California’s only on-farm farmer’s market Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 9. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Sunset kayak tours Tahoe Vista

Village Green Bird Walks with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is on Thursdays until June 9.

Start at Aspen Grove parking lot at Village Green at 7:30 a.m. Stroll leisurely through forests and riparian areas, spotting birds and identifying the songs and calls until 9 a.m. Open to birders of all experience levels. Free. | tinsweb.org

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

The Tahoe City Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday until Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Commons Beach. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

For the whole clan Incline Village

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

Tahoe Adventure Company offers sunset kayak tours for 1 to 2 miles or two hours on the water. Tour includes kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, guide, instruction, natural and human history discussions, permit fees, hot drinks and snacks. Meet at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. $65 per person with four-person minimum. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Binoculars required Incline Village

EVERY SATURDAY

Sierra Valley Farms and Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers a farmers’ market on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 25 in the Tri Counties Bank and Sears plaza parking lot. | truckeefarmersmarket.org

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Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

Family Fun Days at Incline Village Mountain Golf Course. Anyone younger than age 18 plays free with a paying adult. Features tees with shorter yardages, two cups on every hole and three-hole putt-putt course. | (775) 832-1150

JUNE 9 | THURSDAY Weeding at Sugar Pine Tahoma

Sierra Parks Foundation is looking for volunteers, ages 10 and older, to help assist with removing invasive cheatgrass at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools, training and lunch provided. | RSVP calparks.org

Investment pointers Incline Village

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation presents “Volatility and Investment Trends” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Canterbury Consulting and members of Parasol’s Investment committee. Free. | RSVP (775) 298-0184 or parasol.org

Mental health explored Incline Village

U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center presents “Don’t believe everything you think: How our thoughts affect mood and behavior” by Karin Sable. No-host bar at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will start at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | RSVP (775) 881-7566 or terc.ucdavis.edu

Injury prevention talk Incline Village

Learn how to prevent injury in a free talk at 6 p.m. at the Incline Village Community Hospital with physical therapist Ryan Solberg. | (775) 888-4201

She’s a great gal Tahoe City

The 12th annual Tahoe City Downtown Association’s fundraiser is on the “Tahoe Gal” from 6 to 8 p.m. Live music, local specials before and after the cruise. $55. | visittahoecity.org

JUNE 10 | FRIDAY Art in nature Truckee

Trails & Vistas, Truckee Donner Land Trust and local artists are partnering up to offer a cultural land tour of Waddle Ranch. This art in nature program will inspire creative spirit and showcase historical lands. Limited to 23 people per tour. $45. | Tickets trailsandvistas.org

Tap Takeover Homewood

Homewood Mountain Resort North Lodge offers an evening of craft beer. The 89 Bar and Grill’s taps will be taken over by a select brewery. Enjoy live music from 4 to 7 p.m. | skihomewood.com

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Mountain Biking Dinners pop up Truckee

Dinners pop up Truckee

The process of loss Truckee

Fur Ball Incline Village

Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers Garden Patch Pop Up dinner. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Dr. Kim Bateman will present highlights from her new book, “Crossing the Owl’s Bridge: A Guide For Grieving People Who Still Love,” as part of Sierra College Insights, the interactive presentation series that is open to the community at no charge. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Sierra College, Truckee campus. | RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com

JUNE 10-12 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY IVGID Community Days Incline Village

IVGID passholders receive a round of free golf at the Mountain Course, free clinics at the Championship Course, discounts and more. | yourtahoeplace.com

JUNE 11 | SATURDAY

Flapjacks anyone? Truckee

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1073 hosts a pancake breakfast the second Saturday of every month at the Truckee airport from 8 to 10 a.m. All welcome. | eea1073.org

Firefighters’ BBQ Tahoe City

North Tahoe Fire is having a Fire Safe Bar-B-Que at Station 51 from noon to 3 p.m.

Learn about fire safety, defensible space, how to prepare for an emergency, safe fire practices and meet Smokey the Bear. | (530) 583-6911

Making Saturdays special Tahoe City

Tahoe City Downtown Association Sidewalk Saturdays are from noon to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of every month until Sept. 10. Fun activities. | visittahoecity.org

All aboard Truckee

The Kids’ Truckee River Railroad at Truckee Regional Park chugs around the track from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. Donation accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Visit private lands Truckee

The Truckee Donner Land Trust is offering docent-led hikes of Lower Carpenter Valley and Crabtree Canyon, a once private 13,000acre area that will be open to the public in 2017. | RSVP kv@tdlandtrust.org

Looking up for annual fest Truckee

The 11 Annual Truckee Brew Fest presented by Truckee Optimist Club is from 1 to 5 p.m. at Truckee Regional Park. More than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, music by Lost Whiskey Engine and Coburn Station, dancing, barbecue items and silent auction. 21+. No dogs. | truckeebrewfest.com th

Everything old is new again Loyalton

East Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Recycled Relics Show & Shine open to all makes, models and years. Street fair, arts, crafts, swap meet, food, games, music, prizes and awards. | eastsierravalleychamber.com

Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers Garden Patch Pop Up dinner. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Pet Network hosts the 18th Annual Fur Ball to benefit its efforts from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency featuring live music. $250 per person. | petnetwork.org NORTH SHORE

JUNE 12 | SUNDAY Can you bear it?

A Bear Affair at the Children’s House in Sugar Pine Point State Park is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about Lake Tahoe black bears from a State Park interpreter. See bear artifacts and enjoy refreshments. 40-person limit. $10, free ages 12 and younger. | (530) 583-9911

Makers show wares Truckee

Truckee Roundhouse 2nd annual Maker Show is at the Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 local makers and artists. Food and beverages from local restaurants. (See feature in this issue.) | truckeeroundhouse.org

Deck Opening Homewood

West Shore cafe hosts a Deck Opening Party from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | westshorecafe.com

Clean your plate Olympic Valley

The 4th annual PlumpJack Pig Roast is at noon.

The PlumpJack Team will be serving up carnitas, cocktails and fun. Open to the public until the pig is gone. | squawalpine.com

Fond of rubber duckies Tahoe City

The 13th annual Truckee Duckee Derbee from 1 to 4 p.m. at River Ranch Restaurant is a fundraiser for Humane Society of TruckeeTahoe. Racing ducks compete in the silliest. splashiest race around. Includes raffle, live music, food, drinks and Dogs in Dudz costume parade, along with River Ranch’s Deck Opening Party. Sponsor a duck for $10. | hstt.org

Support boys and girls Incline Village

Wine on the Water will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Tastings from Lone Eagle Grille and Sierra Café, a winetoss sponsored by Leo’s Electric, live music, a silent auction, raffle and more. | bgcnlt.org

Celebrate words Truckee

Word Jam is offered every second and fourth Sunday at Dark Horse Coffee from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants can read a 5-minute excerpt from an original written piece. For all ages. Free. | (530) 386-3901

JUNE 13 | MONDAY Talk about wildfire Truckee

UNR professor Dr. Graham Kent presents “Wildfire and Artificial Intelligence: How a Middle School Project Turned into Tahoe’s Sophisticated Wildlife Early Detection System,” at Pizza on the Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. $5. | tahoesiliconmountain.com

KIRKWOOD

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY 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. (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org. Bus.

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 Mid-way 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.

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

EAST SHORE

BMX TRACK

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 Sierra. 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) 2982501. 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’ switch-backing 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

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

Practice Tues. 5-6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5 p.m.-dark. Free.

Races Tues. 6:30 p.m.-dark. $10 plus ABA membership.

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.

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 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. (530) 5622268 | northstarcalifornia.com. Bus.

BIJOU BIKE PARK

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK

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

(530) 582-7720 | facebook.com/truckeebikepark 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.

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JUNE 14 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

Pollinator Garden planting Glenshire

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science needs help to break ground on a new pollinator garden in the afternoon at the Glenshire Community Center | RSVP will@tinsweb.org

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

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Let’s meet big Olympic Valley

BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. (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. Open Thurs.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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-$45.

Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724.

Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

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

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. until Sept. 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

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

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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

Truckee Chamber and North Lake Tahoe Resort Association present a mega chamber mixer hosted by The Village at Squaw Valley from 5 to 7 p.m. Members invited for appetizers, drinks, socializing and music. | truckee. com or gotahoenorth.com

Cultivation at its highest Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. is Verniculture. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Guided wine tasting Kings Beach

Wine Tahoe offers free guided wine tasting and wine education the third Tuesday of each month at North Tahoe Events Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Featuring wines from Napa, Sonoma and Burgundy. Wines available for purchase. Limit 18 people. | RSVP (925) 68315230 or winetahoe.com

Here’s to the dogs Truckee

The fourth annual Leg Lifter Beer Launch Party is from 6 to 9 p.m. at FiftyFifity Brewing Company. One dollar from the purchase of every Leg Lifter Ale bought throughout the summer will go to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Beer, Bison Bluegrass Band, drink and food specials. | hstt.org

Tahoe Talks Incline Village

Tahoe Talks is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Incline Village Library. Tonight’s talk is on gun control with Fred Lokken of Tahoe Meadows Community College and Arnie Brock. The public is welcome. | (775) 832-4130 or washoecountylibrary.us

Tahoe Resource Conservation District hosts a night of hands-on activities and presentations about the past, present and future of aquatic invasive species control and prevention efforts in the Tahoe region from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Refreshments provided. | tahoercd.org

JUNE 15 | WEDNESDAY Leave the driving to us Truckee

Sierra State Parks Foundation hosts Archives Bus Tour. Attendees will meet at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center.

The bus will leave at 9 a.m. for the California State Archives in Sacramento, with a stop in the heart of Gold Country, the Auburn State Recreation Area. Tickets are $60 or $55 for members; seating is limited. | RSVP (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

Bugs don’t lie Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council needs volunteers to collect aquatic insects from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a local stream in Truckee.

Will provide training and monitoring equipment. | RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 1

Bowling for seniors Incline Village

IVGID Senior Programs offers bowling nights at Bowl Incline from 4 to 6 p.m. Teams are randomly formed. $12 with IVGID pass; $15 without pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

JUNE 16 | THURSDAY Tahoe construction meeting Tahoe City

West Shore Association invites everyone to attend its regular meeting at 8 a.m. at Granlibakken for an informative talk on local Tahoe construction projects for the summer.

Speakers to include representatives from the Tahoe Transportation District, Placer County and Caltrans. | tahoewsa.com

Seaplane Fly In Homewood

Watch the Seaplane Fly In from Obexer’s on Lake Tahoe. Details TBA. | tahoewsa.com

Let’s dance Tahoe City

Tahoe City Downtown Association hosts a Bridgetender Street Dance from 6 to 9 p.m.

Music by Groove Foundry. Fundraiser for 4th of July fireworks. | visittahoecity.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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.

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

DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Marinas.

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PATIO OPENING PARTY Truckee Duckee Derbee Sunday, June 12th · 1-4 pm

· Live Music by Angele & Wildwood band · Rubber Duck Races on the River: $10 a Duck-Cash prizes · Huge Raffle-Grand Prize: Giant Mtn Bike · Dogz n Dudz: Doggie Costume Contest On bike path and river at the corner of Alpine Meadows (530) 583-4264

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of wet ‘n’ dirty events.

Quench your swim Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventures announces its Open Water Swim Series: Sand Harbor Water Swim is on June 11, Truckee Open Water Swim is on July 23, Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim is on Aug. 27 and South Shore Open Water Swim is on Oct. 8. | Register bigblueadventure.com

Stand up races Incline Village, Nev. Thunderbird Paddling Festival is on June 11 starting from Sand Harbor on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. There’s an 8-miler and a 4-miler race and the Big Blue Waterman Challenge, which combines stand-up paddling, swimming and beach runnings. There are GROM races for the kids and paddleboard demonstrations. For a complete breakdown of races, age groups and fees, see the Web site. Races will start at 8 a.m. Prizes and awards will be given out.

The Sierra Showdown Paddle Challenge will be on Oct. 8 at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe. The same races and challenges will be offered. | laketahoepaddling.com

Going birding South Lake Tahoe The 7th annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival is on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Institute for Natural Science and the U. S. Forest Service present this family friendly day to learn about bird research, go on bird walks, see live birds of prey and talk with a local bird expert. | tinsweb.org

Win big at bike race Reno, Nev. Tour de Nez in Reno takes place on June 11 and features amateurs and professionals in a one-mile criterion and one of the biggest hand-cycle fields in the country.

There are also clunker bikes and kids’ races.

More than $12,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Register online. Registration closes on June 10. | tourdenez.com

Let’s get rolling

27, the second stage of work will involve construction of a temporary access road and installation of temporary boundary fencing in the meadow area. For public safety, the Forest Service will issue a forest closure to pedestrians from June 27 until Oct. 14.

The final stage, from July 11 to Oct. 14, will involve diverting the river to protect water quality and allow construction of the new channel. Boaters will be prohibited from entering the construction area upstream from the project. See the project map at TheTahoeWeekly.com | fs.usda.gov

Call of the wild weekend Truckee Sierra magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, announces the second annual Wilderness Outdoor Weekend on June 11 and 12. The free event celebrates the beauty of the outdoors and is open to enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. On Saturday attendees will meet at Sierra’s Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge, for the day’s activities: guided hikes, yoga and gear demos to rock climbing and paddling clinics. Guests will also enjoy music by local musician Mark McCay-Moran, food, premium gift bags, celebrity meet and greet, and giveaways.

Throughout the day, sponsors will be hosting demos, and participants will be able to test products on outdoor adventures. On Sunday, Sierra Club will host a service-oriented trail maintenance program with lunch included. | sierramagazine.org/wow

New race date Truckee Truckee Elementary’s Running Wild Fun Run was postponed due to bad weather to June 12. There will be a 5K, 10K and fun 1-mile obstacle course race on the trails of Tahoe Donner’s Alder Creek Adventure Center. The event is open to all ages. Registration and packet pick-up is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on race morning.

This event is a fundraiser for Truckee Elementary School. | tahoedonner.com

It’s easy to ride

Wet ‘n’ Dirty MUCKERS O N LY

Tough Mudder returns to Northstar on June 11 to 12. A rugged, crosscountry course with world-class obstacles amid steep mountain climbs will test the endurance of only the baddest team of mudders.

Tough Mudder is a team-oriented 10- to 12-mile obstacle course with more than 20 obstacles designed to test physical strength and mental grit. Tough Mudder puts camaraderie over finisher rankings and is not a timed race but a team challenge that allows participants to experience exhilarating, yet safe, world-class obstacles.

The Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder is a 1-mile obstacle course designed for kids more than 42” tall and between the ages of 7 and 12 year. Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder gives kids a chance to work as a team, get muddy and experience the thrill of adventure. All participants’ musts register and parents must have a spectator or participant ticket.

Participate or watch, but embrace the challenge. | toughmudder.com

Mountain pro and Olympian Katerina Nash and XTERRA pros Suzie Snyder and Kara LaPoint. There is a suggested donation of $15 to support the Breast Cancer Fund and Bike Like a Girl Program.

The group also hosts ongoing mountain bike rides throughout the summer: Sawtooth on June 21; Tahoe Cross Country on July 12 and 26; Tahoe Donner Cross Country on Aug. 9 and 23, and Sept. 6; and back to Tahoe Cross Country on Sept. 13. | tahoemountainbikelikeagirl.org

All in a week’s work North Lake Tahoe Adventure Sports Week is on June 17 to 26 in North Lake Tahoe. Six competitive events that include trail running, mountain biking, triathlon events, standup paddle-boarding and swimming are scheduled. There will be guided hikes, films, music and kids’ activities. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Tahoe City Tahoe Adventure Company now offers mountain bike rentals at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City. The concession will allow guests easy access to the ski area’s vast network of singletrack trails and dirt roads on a fleet of new Specialized mountain bikes. There will be bikes for all ability levels, for women, men and children. In addition, Tahoe Adventure Company will offer a daily variety of bike tours from the trailhead at ski area. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Restoration project to resume

Runs for the trails

Hang up the car keys

Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure announces its Tahoe Trail Running Series: Squaw Valley Half Marathon is on June 12, Burton Creek Trail Run is on June 19, Run to the Beach is on July 4, Big Blue Trail Run is on Aug. 20, Marlette 50km and 10-Miler is on Aug. 21, and Emerald Bay Trail Run is on Sept. 18. | Register bigblueadventure.com

Area venues Every year for two weeks, instead of driving, hundreds of Tahoe residents ride their bikes to work, to school and for fun. The 2016 Tahoe Bike Challenge runs until June 14. Individuals or groups can register online; track miles and trips ridden on bikes, upload photos, videos or stories about experiences; and join the friendly competition for fun prizes and bragging rights. Last year, a total of 314 riders and 43 groups rode for a total of 17, 294 miles. | tahoebike.org

Heck, yes, like a girl Truckee Tahoe Mountain Bike Like a Girl (formerly Team LUNA Chix) offers a mountain bike clinic with the pros on June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Alder Creek Adventure Center. Participants can learn from LUNA

Chris Bartkowski | Northstar California

MUDDER

Truckee Summer Bocce leagues are forming at Truckee River Winery. This summer the tournament will be a round robin where each team plays every week. The team with the most wins at the end of the summer league wins. There will be three league nights with a maximum of 12 teams: Sunday, Monday or Tuesday at 5:30 or 7:15 p.m. Teams are $20 per person with a maximum of 10 people per team. Teams must register by June 13. | truckeeriverwinery.com South Lake Tahoe The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in collaboration with the California Tahoe Conservancy will resume work on the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 Restoration Project on June 13.

This will be the final year of the four-year construction project.

The first stage will involve the installation of a temporary bridge beginning June 13, located 5,000 feet downstream from state Route 50 crossing at Elks Club Drive near Meyers. During bridge installation, passage underneath the bridge will not be possible and boaters will need to remove their vessels from the river and carry them around the bridge. Beginning June

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Join Outrigger Club Donner Lake The Karakul Outshone Outrigger Club welcome new members to join local outrigger outings from West End Beach on Donner Lake, as well as to join in summer races. | tahoeoutrigger.org

Take the challenge Tahoe Basin The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge is a familyfriendly, outdoor adventure for both novice

and seasoned trail users who want to explore more of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants can choose whether to hike, mountain bike or ride horseback to six premier destinations chosen for the 2016 challenge.

The six sites, which vary in length from 2 to 12 miles roundtrip, lead to various sites along the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail.

The challenge runs until Dec. 31. The cost is $55 per individual, $85 per family, $20 for current TRTA members and additional family members. Group and sponsorship rates are also available. The fee includes a one-year membership with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a tech T-shirt, access to six downloadable maps and trail descriptions, online tracking and entrance into monthly drawings for prizes. | tahoerimtrail.org

For women, by women Truckee Bike Blossom is a women’s specific, mountain bike skill development program featuring the best mountain bike trails in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region. The Bike Blossom program consists of three skill progression levels, in which each level builds on the skills learned in previous clinics. The last level wraps everything into one for an all-day, Lake Tahoe/Truckee epic ride. The program runs until August. The cost is $50 per session or $250 for camp. | tahoemountainguides.com

A single-track focus Truckee A Single-track Mind offers mountain biking clinics on the first and third Wednesday of each month through September from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Riverview Sports Park. Instructor Dylan Renan will teach cornering, wheel lifts, braking, body position, gear selection and more to improve the riding experience.

The cost is $40 for the month or $25 for drop-ins. All rider abilities are welcome, although some mountain biking experience is recommended. | Register (209) 662-5392 or dylan@singletrackmind.com

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TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

COYOTE MOON

(530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com

GRAY’S CROSSING

(530) 550-5800 | GolfinTahoe.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA OLD GREENWOOD PONDEROSA

(530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com

(530) 550-7010 | GolfinTahoe.com

(530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

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

THE LOST SIERRA

WHITEHAWK RANCH

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

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Golf.

an isolated feel make this a

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE est. 1924

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7900 North Lake Blvd. - Kings Beach, CA

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tacular golfing with even more spectacular scenery. Like many municipal courses, Ponderosa is not the largest course out there. What it lacks in size, however, it certainly makes up for in aesthetics and playability. Ponderosa first opened in 1961 and has been serving up rounds to the residents of Truckee since.

cleverly placed bunkers and

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estled in the woods, the Ponderosa

“Narrow starting fairways,

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course not to be missed.”

This par-35 course runs slightly more than 3,000 yards from the longest tee boxes — not the longest course around.

That doesn’t mean the course is without its challenges, though. Narrow starting fairways, cleverly placed bunkers and an isolated feel make this a course not to be missed.

When I first arrived, I was told that things were still in “early season” conditions, which of course, makes sense given the late winter and rainy spring we’ve had. With this in mind, I ventured out onto the course expecting sodden greens, unintentional water hazards and sloppy conditions. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Maybe it was just my elation at playing in such a lovely setting on such a great morning, but I found the course to be excellent. Despite the recent wet weather, the greens were surprisingly solid and the rest of the course was immaculate.

To start, the course takes you down and away from the main road and creates a feeling of being out in the middle of nowhere. For those using golf as a way to get away from it all, this is the perfect way to start things out.

Like many golfers I know, it usually takes me a few holes to get into the swing of things, especially at the beginning of the season. Given that the first couple holes are also decidedly more narrow than most of the course, this made for an interesting start to the morning. But, hey, the first drive doesn’t really count anyway, right? I have to give kudos to the designers of the course for the way things progress, both in style and direction of the course. The first few holes feature narrow fairways and challenging bunker placements that continue through the rest of the course. Because of this, you really get the feeling of being thrown into things quite quickly.

Despite the fact that Ponderosa is nine holes, I found myself wanting to make the turn and continue for the back nine.

Given its proximity to town and the fact that Ponderosa has some of the least expensive greens fees around, it’s an ideal midday break, just be sure to have a good excuse for your boss when you show up late after succumbing and playing the back nine, as well. n For more information or to book a tee time, visit ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com or call (530) 587-3501.

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The rising moon over majestic mountains and scurrying coyotes among soaring pines are only a couple of nature’s wonders greeting Coyote Moon golfers year after year. This course, known for its preserved natural beauty and challenging, yet fair, greens, is a wonderful place to escape into the High Sierra while playing the game you love.

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For the golf fanatics out there, you won’t want to miss two of the best summer golf events in the region – the Barracuda Championship and the American Century Celebrity Championship.

Get your tickets before they sell out.

Barracuda Championship A nod to the Reno Open, a former Professional Golf Association tournament in the 1940s, the Barracuda Championship from June 27 to July 3 brings the PGA back to the area for prize purse of $10,000 at Montrêux Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nev. A US Open Local Qualifier is held at Genoa Lakes prior to the event. | barracudachampionship.com

American Century Celebrity Championship The 27 annual American Century Championship from July 19 to 24 is the premier celebrity golf tournament, which also raises funds for local and national charities, with a purse of $600,000. The tournament is a 54-hole modified Stableford format that features some of sport’s and entertainment’s greatest celebrities at Edgewood Tahoe. | americancenturychampionship.com th

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Sight

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

Daily | 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

Fannette Island

North Tahoe Arts Center

Explore Tahoe

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.)

Tahoe City

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

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Tahoe Art League Gallery

SEEING

South Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. BlueGo

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tahoe City Field Station

North Shore

(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

Tallac Historic Site

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. Today features historic home tours, Baldwin museum, guided walks and summer programs. BlueGo

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

Summer programs. BlueGo

Open until mid-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.

Truckee 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

Vikingsholm Castle

Watson Cabin

Photo by Peter Spain.com

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Tahoe City

Opens late June (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

WINERIES OF THE

(530) 581-4336 521 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City

www.SandHarborRentals.com

Emerald Bay

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

Early Season Kayak & Paddleboard Deals!

By the boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park

East Shore

Available at Tahoe House or by order online at www.WineriesOfTheSierraFoothills.com

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Kids enjoy hula-hooping at the 4th Annual Made in Tahoe Festival in the Village at Squaw Valley on May 29. | Katherine E. Hill

MUSEUMS

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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

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

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

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

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

Donner 9,358

(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

CAPACITY: CA

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226,500

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Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College.

Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

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Martis 831 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

200,000 AF

CI Independence 17,348 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee Railroad Museum Squaw Valley

(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

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

P Prosser 18,488 CAPACITY: 29,840

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

APA PACITY PA C TY: 40,870 CIT Boca 27,756 CAPA

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South Lake Tahoe

Elevation 6,223.94’ | Elevation in 2015 6,222.95’

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

150,000 AF

Lake Tahoe Museum

Lake Tahoe

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

LAKE LEVELS

100,000 AF

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

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Donner Memorial Visitor Center

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

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

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 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

855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

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

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

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

TRANSIT: NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | bluego.org

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OUT & ABOUT

Hiking

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*Trails open depending on conditions.

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. SOUTH SHORE

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.

EAGLE ROCK 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.

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE 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.

Nina Miller | Woodward Tahoe

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.

ADVENTURE CAMPS AT

WOODWARD

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 below.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK 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.

Woodward Tahoe offers summer camp, daily drop-in sessions and Ride with Woodward programs throughout the year. Woodward Tahoe features The Bunker, a 33,000square-foot indoor facility with trampolines, satellite ramps, foam pits and an indoor concrete skate park. In the summer, campers also have access to an on-snow terrain park, outdoor concrete skate parks and BMX dirt jump lines through the trees.

Summer Camps are offered from June 12 through July 31 include snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, BMX, mountain bike, cheer, scooter and digital media. For a complete schedule, visit the Web site. | woodwardtahoe.com

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

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. 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 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.

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

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are heavily used on weekends.

BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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

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For the Kids

Lifeguard training classes

Fun-filled summer offerings

Incline Village Recreation Center offers Junior Training Aid Class for ages 10 to 14 on June 11 or June 26. This course will give participants an American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue certification, which is a great start to becoming a lifeguard or instructor.

American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Training for ages 10 to 14 is on July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20. This class gives an introduction to becoming a future lifeguard.

Students can shadow a guard for a shift during the summer. | yourtahoeplace.com

The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is accepting signups for its many summer program offerings. There are specialty camps, field trips and day camps with weekly themes for ages 3 to 18. There will be a summer registration party and barbecue on June 17 after the last day of school. | bgcnlt.org

Swing it, juniors Tahoe City Golf Course offers Junior Clinics beginning on June 14 on Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per child. | playtcgc.com

Lacrosse camps offered Tahoe Lacrosse Company has joined forces with Tahoe Summer Camps to launch three boys’ and girls’ lacrosse camps this summer. Founded by former Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League player Taylor Simmers, the camps offer an opportunity for players to learn from the best and enjoy themselves. The camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. are for boys Grades 4 to 10 and girls Grade 6 to 12, levels beginner, intermediate and intermediate-advanced.

Camp No. 1 is at Bishop Manogue High School in Reno from June 13 to 16. Camp No. 2 is at North Tahoe High School in Tahoe City on July 18 to 21. Camp No. 3 is on Aug. 8 to 11 at Truckee Riverview Park. | tahoesummercamps.com

Get in the swim Incline Village Recreation Center offers youth swim programs throughout the summer. Registration is necessary since spots fill up fast. Parents can register for Session 1 from June 13 to 17, for Session 2 from June 27 to July 1, for Session 3 from July 11 to July 15 and for Session 4 from July 25 to July 29. Register for Sunday lessons from June 13 to 17 and from July 18 to 22. Private lessons are available as well.

The Incline Aquatics Swim Team for ages 6 and older is for both novice and competitive swimmers. USA Swimming certified coaches will evaluate levels and practice times for each participant. | yourtahoeplace.com

Training for the real deal Tahoe Cross Country offers summer training programs until Aug. 31 for kids who are motivated to improve their fitness and work on ski-specific techniques for skate and classic cross-country skiing. The Junior Development Program is for Grades 6 to 8. The Competition Team Program is for Grades 9 to 12. New this year is a Fall-

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

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only option for those interested in getting a jump start before training with the school ski team. For incoming fifth graders, the Intro to Devo Program will offer a taste of fun-focused training and Nordic ski racing. | txcjrteams.com

Take it to the next level Next Level Ridestyle is for ages 6 and older at Pump Track Course at Riverview Sports Track in Truckee. Participants will learn the fundamentals to pump, jump, turn and drop. Kids must have basic bike skills, a helmet, elbow and knee pads,

gloves and hand brakes. The camp meets Thursdays until Aug. 18. | tdrpd.org

SUP all summer Standup Paddleboarding at West End Beach on Donner Lake is an ongoing class for ages 8 to 12 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Eileen Allen will teach basic paddle skills to be used in friendly competitions. | tdrpd.org

Fun for preschoolers

space, centered on reading for ages 3 and younger, allows children to learn and socialize in a group setting, exposing them to new activities and readying them for preschool.

The Family Room also includes a lending library of both English and Spanish books.

A free Toddler Gym time, for ages 3 and younger, is 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District office (the old middle school). | (530) 587-2513

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The Family Room at Truckee Elementary School is open Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, until June 20. The interactive

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CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

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Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

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

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Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate, and include a commemorative tasting glass. They are available at Dickson Realty, Coffee Bar, Tuff Beanz, Auto Glass Express Truckee and Mellow Fellow in Truckee and North Tahoe. Participants must be age 21 or older. No dogs are allowed. Designated drivers will be admitted free, and taxis will be available. For more information, call Ron Wulff at (530) 587-8720. | truckeeoptimist.com

Placer County residents can drop off green waste free on June 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City; Homewood South Lodge, Tahoe Ski Bowl; Olympic Valley District Service Office; and North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista. Participants must have ID and proof of residency, must tarp the load and empty their own loads. The loads cannot include pet, food or construction waste, dirt, sod or rocks. Residents can bring no more than six loads or approximately 40 bags. | (530) 583-7800

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

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The 11th Annual Truckee Brew Fest presented by Truckee Optimist Club is on June 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Truckee Regional Park. The fundraiser supports programs, grants and scholarships for Truckee youth. Participants can enjoy tastings of more than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, live music, dancing, brats and other specialty barbecue items and a silent auction.

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Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers first aid and safety classes for adults. CPR & AED Class for Adult, Child & Infant is offered on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. A Basic First Aid class is on June 14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and on June 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A Lifeguard Review class, which includes recertification, is on June 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Water Safety Basics is for parents of small children, caregivers and camp counselors. It will be at the Community Pool on June 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. | tdrpd.org

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The Sierra State Parks Foundation announces the first Archives Bus Tour on June 15. Attendees will meet at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center for

a day of discovery and fun. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. for the California State Archives in Sacramento, with a stop in the heart of Gold Country, the Auburn State Recreation Area. Tickets are $60 or $55 for members; seating is limited. Reservations are required. Lunch and parking for the day is included in the ticket price. | Tickets (530) 583-9911 or sierrastateparks.org

Firewood permits online The California Tahoe Conservancy announced that free firewood gathering permits and firewood locations are now available online. Permits are valid until Dec. 31. The Conservancy’s Community Firewood Program offers free firewood permits and allows permittees to collect up to two cords of pre-cut firewood for personal use, limit one permit per household per calendar year. Firewood is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, when firewood is available. Permits will be issued at the conservancy’s office at 1061 Third St. in South Lake Tahoe. Permits and a regularly updated map of firewood locations can be found at tahoe.ca.gov/ fuelwood-permit.

Volunteer docents needed The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers a volunteer Docent Program. The range of activities available to docents is varied. Examples of opportunities include: assist visitors with hands-on science activities, explain to visitors the various exhibits, provide tours,

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assist in outreach programs for schools and community events. The Docent Training Program for both the Tahoe Environmental Science Center and the Eriksson Education Center in Tahoe City is on June 21, 23 and 25. New volunteers can also join the program by meeting with the docent program coordinator, reading the docent manual and shadowing tours.

For more information, call (775) 881-7566 or e-mail antoy@ucdavis.edu.

Paint It Forward Each year Kelly Brothers Painting, Inc. asks the local community to submit stories of a nonprofit or people they know who are in need of painting but can’t afford it.

Once these stories are submitted, the Kelly Brothers Painting team and its customers vote on the top candidates and pick a winner. The recipient receives up to $10,000 worth of free painting services. All the employees and some family members volunteer their time to a family or nonprofit organization in need. To nominate a family, school or other nonprofit organization in need of a fresh coat of paint, visit kellybrotherspainting.com.

Looking for a new home Local nonprofit Project MANA (Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible) will relocate its administrative offices and storage facilities on June 30 after 20 years based in Incline Village. Project MANA is actively sourcing and negotiating both office and warehouse locations and will remain in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area. This unexpected move is because the agency’s resident and storage grants were not renewed with the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.

During this transition, there will not be any disruption of mobile food pantry services or with collaborative partner Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Tahoe Family Solutions and the North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Project MANA’s immediate financial needs include new office and warehouse space, office furniture, refrigeration equipment and rent and utilities. | (775) 298-0008 or projectmana.org

northtahoebusiness.org. To volunteer for or donate to the Tahoe City fireworks on July 4, call (530) 583-3348 or e-mail dana@visittahoecity.com.

How a garden does grow Renovations are under way for the Rideout Community Garden. New fencing, planting beds, irrigation and more are planned this season. Everyone is welcome to participate planting herbs, vegetables, flowers and trees. Participants will be asked to keep beds tidy, weed-free and organic. Those interested can stop

by Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City and ask how to become involved at the front desk.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is selling personal use, fuel-wood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe and in Incline Village. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

The permit is for collection of “downdead” wood up to a 30-inch diameter in designated fuel wood areas. Cutting any standing tree, whether dead or green, is not allowed. Permit holders must keep vehicles on National Forest System roads.

No off-road travel is allowed. For more information, call the South Lake Tahoe office at (530) 543-2694 or the Incline Village office at (775) 831-0914.

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Become a fire-adapted community Communities within the Lake Tahoe Basin are considered to be part of an integrated wild-land, urban interface and are highly susceptible to wildfire due to decades of fire suppression of Tahoe’s natural fire ecology, the proximity of forest to structures, the types of building materials and landscaping used around residences and the ongoing drought conditions. Residents can take the pledge to take care of Tahoe by becoming a member of Fire Adapted Communities and by taking responsibility and collective action to reduce the risk to wildfire within their neighborhoods. | tahoercd.org

Volunteers needed for relay

The Excellence in Education Foundation Golfing for Schools Cards are on sale. The $325 transferable cards are valid for 18 holes of play at seven of North Tahoe and Truckee’s golf courses, including Coyote Moon, Northstar, Old Greenwood, Resort at Squaw Creek, Tahoe City, Tahoe Donner and Gray’s Crossing. There is an eight-card-per-person purchase limit and additional restrictions apply. Only a limited number of passes are available and cards will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. | exined.org

Relay for Life of Truckee Tahoe needs volunteers to help with the planning of the 10th annual Relay slated for July 23 at Riverside Sports Park. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Community Room. | relayforlife.org/truckeetahoeca

The cost of fireworks is approximately $1,000 per minute. North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association are asking for fireworks donations and volunteers to help with the festivities to their 4th of July celebrations. The goal is to get 100 percent business participation from both communities. To donate to or volunteer for Kings Beach Fourth of July on July 3, call (530) 546-9000 or e-mail karen@

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Permits for dead wood

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Contribute to local history North Lake Tahoe Digitization Day is on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gatekeepers’ Museum. This free oneday event offers a chance for community members and visitors to bring in historical visual materials documenting the Tahoe region and have those materials digitized according to professional archival standards. In return, participants will have the option to donate a digital copy of these materials to the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s database.

Presentations by local archivists, a historian and a professional photographer will also be offered. | (530) 583-1762 or tahoedigitizationday.splashthat.com

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KIDS FISHING DERBY

BY BRUCE AJARI

FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels)

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 2 and Sept. 3, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 11.

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.

Avoid fishing during times of mirror-like calm, unless fishing deep for Mackinaw. Even a slight surface riffle will break up shadows on the bottom and will partially obliterate the angler from view. Use a light monofilament line. Use long line for trolling or make long casts if fishing from shore.

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.

Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 372 cfs and the outflow is 340 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

TRUCKEE REGION

BOCA RESERVOIR

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.

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR 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).

TAHOE REGION BACK COUNTRY

ECHO LAKES 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.

There are more than 20,000 surface acres of lakes and more than 1,500 miles of streams and rivers to fish in the Tahoe National Forest. Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. There are 23 species of fish in the Tahoe region, 15 of which are considered game fish.

The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size. It is illegal to use minnows for bait in mountain lakes and streams.

PRIVATE LAKES

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.

SPOONER LAKE 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.

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER 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.

OLYMPIC VALLEY The Fly Fishing Center at Resort at Squaw Creek offers instruction from the basics to guided trips led by certified instructor Matt Heron. Anglers can learn the fundamentals at the Resort’s private, trout-stocked pond; no fishing license is required. The pond is exclusively catch and release and is regularly stocked with trout up to 20 inches.

Fly-fishing classes and excursions are offered, as well as instruction for all ages. (530) 583-6300

SAWMILL LAKE Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting Rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch and release fly-fishing only. Located at Northstar California, fishing is limited to four rods at a time.

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Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

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

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ne of the highlights of every year th annual Kids Fishing Derby held on June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coldstream Pond behind Donner Memorial State Park.

The event, sponsored by the Truckee Noon Rotary, Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission and Mountain Hardware and Sports, is free to ages 12 and younger. Older kids are welcome to help out the younger ones.

The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission arranges to get permits and the catchable rainbows for the pond and the Truckee Noon Rotary pays for a load of trophy fish from Mt. Lassen Trout Farm.

“A spool of lighter line than the main line is recommended for a leader, along with some weights, such as split shot and egg sinkers.”

According to event chairman Jim Dill, organizers have a limited amount of equipment to loan out to those who don’t have fishing gear. This equipment goes fast, so people are encouraged to bring their own gear.

Parents should stop by and register at Mountain Hardware and Sports in Truckee.

Pre-registering for the event allows the organizers to get an idea of how many children to expect.

Truckee Noon Rotary will be selling lunch items to benefit this annual event.

Be sure to stop by there and get a lunch to support them.

Parents should inspect fishing tackle beforehand. One of the most common problems is not having an adequate amount of fishing line or old line on the reel. Not having enough line will cause problems in casting, and your child will not be able to reach the fish.

Most people place 4- to 8-pound test line on their reels. Mountain Hardware can provide tips during your sign-up. While lighter line casts further, it is not as strong when it comes to playing a fish. Six-pound test is a good compromise.

Having old line can cause problems, as well. Old monofilament line tends to be brittle. In fact, it breaks so easily that you can snap the line while casting out the bait.

Even worse is that it can break when your child has hooked a fish.

A spool of lighter line than the main line is recommended for a leader, along with some weights, such as split shot and egg sinkers. I suggest egg hooks No. 8 to No. 12 and simple baits. Berkeley Powerbait in pink or chartreuse is hard to beat. 

Kokanee fishing has been good, although the fish are small. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main baits. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are open to

fishing from July 1 to 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 fishers use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 372 cfs.

Be prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers. The river has been busy. With the water at this level, nymphs are your best bet. Hatches similar to Truckee River.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release

only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall. There are still a few nice fish in this lake that has severely declined. Warming temperatures and invasive species, such as the Eurasian milfoil have doomed the once-productive fishery. Smallmouth bass are now also part of the fishery.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair to

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

Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been fair

to good from shore. The ramp is getting enough water to launch larger boats. 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 to good. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | 69 cfs from Tahoe City to 880

cfs at Boca Bridge. It is not flowing out of the lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 347 cfs. Great early season flows in the river. Fishing has been fairly good. Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations and streamers are your best bet. PMDs are starting to show.

This is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook water. Catch-and-release 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 from the last Saturday in April to Nov. 15.

Other waters | Davis and Frenchman

lakes are now if full swing. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. Blood midge and Callibaetis are the main insects presently. Frenchman Lake fishing has been good. Try the same hatches as in Davis Lake.

Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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FEATURE

A journey of changes K A L I C A R M E L C AT H I E STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

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ahoe often attracts people who are transitioning from one stage of life to another. A prime example of that phenomenon is Kali Carmel Cathie. She lives in North Tahoe and is a hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation instructor, and teacher of a course called “Sacred Feminine Wisdom.”

She says that she loves where she is now, but it was a long journey, both in distance and in the changes she has gone through.

Carmel Cathie was born and raised in New Zealand. She was living on a boat in London in 1999, recently divorced, when she went to a wedding in San Francisco.

There she met a man from Lake Tahoe who would later become her husband.

The relationship was cemented in March 2000 when they sailed a 65-foot catamaran from Mexico to California. “It was the craziest journey ever, a super rough trip.

It challenged everything,” she said. Soon after, she moved to Lake Tahoe and they married in 2002.

In 2004, she began studying hypnotherapy, which she calls “a private investigator of the mind. It’s about finding the secret doors that unlock our innate potential.” She has been practicing for 12 years. Clients come to her to deal with anxiety, addictions, depression or confusion about their life path.

Becoming a hypnotherapist, she says, “Blew my mind in so many ways. Set me on a path I’ve been looking for my whole life.” Unfortunately, it was also the beginning of the end of her marriage. She moved back to New Zealand in 2005; soon after she was divorced.

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“ We need to value and honor life. It is really about valuing humanity to turn the ship of humanity.”

For the next eight years in New Zealand, she ran a hypnotherapy business, which took off when she appeared on a “20/20” TV show on past life regression. On the program she was shown treating, via hypnotherapy, three people with unusual phobias. The show dramatically increased her business but led to her adrenal fatigue.

“I was chronically stressed out. It wiped me out and put me in a tailspin,” Cathie says.

By 2009, she had begun studying Zen meditation and took on the name Kali, which symbolizes being fierce and wideawake. During a five-year period she focused on “intense spiritual study” in an effort to face major issues that were leaving her depressed and unable to live life to its potential. For instance, when Cathie was 14, she was supposed to spend a day horseback riding with a friend. She never made it to the stables. Unfortunately, her friend died in an accident while riding. Cathie realized during analysis that she was still feeling deep survivor guilt about the tragedy.

She was also desperately wishing to become a mother, but her body refused to cooperate. “I got eczema. I was angry and depressed,” she said. She had endometriosis, cysts and polyps. She decided to put her business on hold and take a three-month sabbatical in America to recover after surgery.

When she arrived in America, just a few weeks after the surgery, several life changes occurred. Her mind and body were telling her that she needed to realign her life with the wisdom of the sacred feminine.

“The Dalai Lama says women can

save the world. We need to let the divine feminine energy of nurturing, caring and collaboration come forward, but we can’t do it without the man. Let’s bring it together. We need to value and honor life.

It is really about valuing humanity to turn the ship of humanity,” she said.

This new focus on connecting women led her to dissolving her business in New Zealand and establishing herself stateside.

“Both professionally and personally, where it all began, but with a whole new take on reality other than the one I’d left with eight years earlier,” she said.

She also rekindled her relationship

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with her ex-husband and in 2014 they remarried. Sometimes things do come full circle.

Now Cathie has turned her focus on women’s energy, into creating her “Sacred Feminine Wisdom” course that focuses on understanding the female cycle and emotions. “The more women get to know their cycle, the better they can convey it to the man. We need to know how to communicate it in a way that is intelligent.

It only comes from a place of deep caring and love,” she said.

Carmel Cathie teaches yoga classes, meditation and workshops and conducts hypnotherapy sessions. Her next “Sacred Feminine Wisdom” six-week online course starts on July 5.  For information, visit kalicathie.com.

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PLEIN AIR OPEN

North Tahoe Arts presents the North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open. Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather in North Lake Tahoe from June 13 to 18 to paint the breathtaking scenery en plein air – in the open air. Artists may be painting along the lakeshore, in scenic valleys or blooming meadows.

A Quick-Draw competition will be hosted at the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market on June 16. Artists will create a new painting on the spot in only two hours. Those paintings will then be on display for judges, who will award prizes.

Sand Harbor Summer Norma Cili | North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open An artists’ reception, hosting light fare and wine, will take place on June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Maritime Museum in Tahoe City. This is a special preview opportunity to buy artwork before it is made available to the public; some of the paintings will still be wet.

The artwork on display will also be part of a juried competition for the artists with awards and prizes announced.

Pre-sale reception tickets are $35 per person or $50 per person the week of the event and at the door.

Lake Toys Heidi Reeves | North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open

Fine art objects

Colors that mix and flow

Truckee Riverside Studios presents Anthony Arevalo, a Reno artist and owner of Assembled In House, for the month of June. He creates both functional objects and fine art using primarily recycled, repurposed and commonplace building materials. His work starts with the materials he finds and collects: objects and scraps most people no longer see value in, discarded to an alleyway or dumpster. He explains, “I’m drawn to the appearance objects have taken on through years of use or weathering — the cracked surfaces and washed-out color palette that comes from being exposed to the high-desert sun.” | riversideartstudios.com

Incline Village Incline Village Library presents an exhibition by Eva S. Nichols, an award-winning watercolorist and instructor for the month of June. She is a member of the ARTisan Shop at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City and is in several galleries in California and Nevada. Unveiling more than what meets the eye, sharing underlying joy and beauty of her subject matter and letting colors flow and mix on paper is what Nichols loves to do. | (775) 832-4130

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Cobalt welcomes Brown, Mckenzie Incline Village, Nev. Two artists will be on display in June and July at Cobalt Artists Studio: Oil painter Wayne Mckenzie and bronze sculptor June Brown. An opening reception for both is on June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is

Artwork will be on display and for sale at the North Tahoe Arts patio on June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. during the Tahoe City Wine Walk. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Guests can vote for the People’s Choice award. | northtahoearts.com

free and open to the public.

Mckenzie’s art emanates a laid back confidence that is a reflection of his Australian upbringing. With loose brushwork and bold use of color, he brings a unique perspective to the contemporary North American art world. Mckenzie now lives in Truckee.

Guest artist Brown is a sculptor living in Incline Village that works in bronze. She is the artist who created all the sculptures at the roundabout in Incline Village.

Workshops are also being offered including Mixed Media Butterfly on June 26.

Painting Miniatures in Watercolor on July 2 and Field Sketching workshop on July 23 and 24. | cobaltartiststudio.org

Heidi Reeves painting en plein air

Call to Plein Air artists Area venues Trails & Vistas is collaborating with the Truckee Donner Land Trust for a new art-in-nature program, “Cultural Land Tours.” Each tour will have artists creating onsite paintings. Artwork will then be sold through an online auction at a 50/50 split between the artist and the Truckee Donner Land Trust to raise funding for Land Trust preservation projects. All artist donations are tax deductible, and outings start on June 10. | nancy@trailsandvistas.org

Art in the making Reno, Nev. Watch art in action at the Circus Circus 24-Hour Mural Marathon Competition on July 15 and 16. Seven artists will create wall-sized murals on the exterior walls of

June 9-15, 2016

Circus Circus Hotel in downtown Reno.

There will be food vendors and music for onlookers. | circusreno.com

View the inner workings South Lake Tahoe The 10th annual Artist Studio Tour presented by Tahoe Art League is from July 29 to 31 and Aug. 5 to 7. The self-guided tour features 42 local artists in 21 studios or studio collectives. Many of the artists live in the region full time, while others come to Tahoe from other areas of the country.

All of them draw on the majestic beauty of the area for inspiration. Many media will be included in the studio tour including: glass, metal, silver, fiber art, mosaics, sculpture, strung and woven jewelry, wearable art, carved and painted gourds, collage, pottery and book arts. By attending 10 of these studios and/or purchasing $100 of artwork, visitors qualify to enter into a drawing to receive a donated piece of artwork. Maps to this event can be picked up at the Tahoe Art League Gallery/Office in South Lake Tahoe. | thenewtalart.org

Proper art etiquette Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents a free community art talk: “How to Approach a Gallery for Representation,” on June 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Hal Slear, owner of James Harold Gallery in Tahoe City, will speak about the proper protocol for artists, the unique challenges artists face in our area and current art trends. | Register (530) 581-2787

and broadsides by Northern Nevada artists through June 30. These works illustrate the array of book arts mediums, and the multitude of divergent perspectives that can be achieved through the art of the book. Artists include Rob Borges, Carol Brown, Inge Bruggeman, Katherine Case, Judith Rodby, Jaime Lynn Shafer, Sharon Tetly, Angie Terrell and Amy Thompson.

Atelier offers a number of ongoing classes

Stained glass workshops Glenshire JoAnne’s Stained Glass offers a fusing glass workshop at her workshop in Glenshire for beginners or advanced students on June 10 to 12. All glass and other materials can be purchased in class.

The tools will be available for students. The projects include platters, lamps, jewelry, wall pieces, clocks, yard art and more. There will be several kilns available and two glory holes (weather permitting). The class fee is $275.

Space is limited. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required to register. | (530) 5871280 or joanne@joannesstainedglass.com

Calendar ONGOING

Harold A. Parker

Gatekeeper’s Museum | June 10-Sept. 5

Wayne Mckenzie Cobalt Artist Studio | June 11-July 31

June Brown Cobalt Artist Studio | June 11-July 31

New Beginnings Holland Project Micro Gallery | Until June 17

Katrina Lasko McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until June 17

Susan Handau McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Until June 17

3x3: Whole Phantasmagoria Duality Sierra Arts Foundation | until June 24

Luverne Lightfoot Northwest Reno Library | Until June 25

Aurelia Ondine Reynel Copeland Gallery | Until June 30

Anthony Arevalo Riverside Studios | Until June 30

Eva S. Nichols

Local artists featured Incline Village, Nev. The Incline Village Visitor Center announces its Local Artist Loft display called “Tahoe Inspired,” featuring oil painter Monica Piper Johnson, photographer Rob Retting and bronze sculptor June Towill Brown.

To say that Retting is a versatile photographer is an understatement. You may catch him in the Lake Tahoe region shooting, luxury real estate, special events, sports, publicity, commercial advertising, or media assignments. In the 1980s, Retting visited Lake Tahoe. He fell in love with the region and decided to make the area his new home. His current project, “The Art of Boats – Tahoe Woodies” is a captivating collection of Tahoe’s classic wooden boats from a design perspective.

Johnson is an award-winning plein air oil painter living in Incline Village.

Monika’s plein air landscapes, done in oil with a palette knife and using her signature bold color and texture, are generating true excitement among her many collectors.

Be it a bronze sculpture, commissioned statue or monument, prestigious trophy or sterling jewelry collection, Brown’s research and respect for each of her subjects are reflected in her meticulous efforts to reproduce as accurately as possible the dignity and beauty of her ever-evolving works of art. Well-known for her hallmark bronze sculptures and iconic “Series of Three,” Brown’s collections can be seen throughout North America and ranges from the mystical and magical to life-sized commissioned work.

The “Tahoe Inspired” will be on exhibit until July 30. The Art Annex, adjacent to the center’s lobby, is open seven days a week. | gotahoenorth.com

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Incline Village Library | Until June 30

Reno Book Arts Atelier | Until June 30 Jack Pierson UNR Church of Fine Arts | Until July 1

“The Horse” & “Horses in the American West” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 3 Nancy Raven BRRC | Until July 6 Great Basin Native Artists Carson City Community Center | Until July 6

Photography of Don Dondero Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 10

ARTful Women Wilbur D. May Museum | Until July 17

“Beautification Machine” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 24

Monika Piper Johnson Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

June Brown Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

Rob Retting Incline Village Visitor Center | Until July 30

American Impressionism Nevada Museum of Art | Until Aug. 14

“Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

Tahoe Tavern Board Walk, hand-colored postcard, circa 1910

Harold A. Parker | Gatekeeper’s Museum

Ceramics for all Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offer a Wheel & Hand-building Ceramics class at the Community Arts Center on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Students can learn a variety of materials including slab, coils and molds. Individual projects are encouraged. All levels are welcome, ages 14 and older. | tdrpd.org

Butterflies come home 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

New Crop 2016 Capital Arts Initiative Courthouse | Until Sept. 29

and drop-in groups. June workshops include Summer Florals, Acrylic Painting, Intro to Drawing, Painted Summer Scarves, Intro to Knitting, Spoon Carving, Letterpress Workshop and Intro to Crochet. For a complete schedule, times and descriptions, visit the Web site. | ateliertruckee.com

Lake of the Sky images Tahoe City A retrospective exhibit of iconic Lake Tahoe region photographs will be at the Gatekeeper’s Museum during summer 2016. The show will open on June 10 and continue through Labor Day. Noted photographer Harold A. Parker took these timeless pictures from 1905 to 1913 when Parker was the resident Tahoe Tavern photographer. Special events, vintage photographic workshops and membership nights are planned. A companion catalog accompanies the exhibit. | northtahoemuseums.org

Brett Flanigan University of Nevada, Reno | Until Nov. 11

“Wallsprawl” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Dec. 31 3 RD MONDAY Print Club Bona Fide 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY Gathering of Art North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

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

Wheel & Hand-building Ceramics Community Arts Center 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

Atelier offers something for all Truckee Atelier gallery features Reno Book Arts, a unique collection of artists’ books, prints

Italian American Cinema Arte Italia | Until Sept. 18

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FUN & GAMES

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the easternmost state capital in the United States?

2. MUSIC: What country was the group ABBA from?

3. MOVIES: In what movie was the character of John McClane introduced?

4. LITERATURE: The line “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” was written by which poet?

5. FOOD & DRINK: Where did the potato originate?

6. SCIENCE: Sunlight exposure on bare skin can help to form which vitamin?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many minutes are in one degree of longitude or latitude?

8. ADVERTISEMENTS: What product’s advertising campaign declared that its consumption was “The Right Thing To Do”?

9. SPORTS: How many periods are in a National Hockey League game?

10. TELEVISION: What was the forerunner of PBS, the national public broadcasting service?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Brides in ancient Rome carried sheaves of wheat, not bouquets of flowers.

Those who study such things say that when you’re sleeping, a quarter of all your blood is in your liver.

Junior Whirl Answers: (Across) 1. Norma, 3. Belda, 8. Kara, 9. Olive, 10. Loma, 11. Adela, 12. Agnes, 13. Ella. (Down) 1. Nydia, 2. Anita, 4. Ellen, 5. Doris, 6. Oriel, 7. Lela, 8. Kate.

Differences: 1. Dress hem is missing, 2. Paper cup is missing, 3. Exit door is missing, 4. Body is slimmer, 5. Tiara is missing, 6. Pitcher is missing.

If some flimsy pancakes are left sitting out for days, I reckon you’d get sour crepes

CryptoQuip

1. Augusta, Maine, 2. Sweden, 3. “Die Hard”, 4. Alexander Pope, 5. South America, 6. Vitamin D, 7. 60, 8. Quaker Oats, 9. Three, 10. National Educational Television

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Glass-bottom beer tankards were invented during medieval times.

Evidently, some taverns were so rough that patrons felt the need to be able to see the other drinkers even when turning the mug bottoms-up.

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Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

EARTH

FUN & GAMES AIR

WATER

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

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

The spring time rush is underway. Ironically for you, the planetary influences are directing you to slow down. This counter measure could work beautifully for you. The time is right to explore and investigate. It may prove wise however to double check the facts before you buy or sign. Deliberate as necessary.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Relationship opportunities are coming to the fore for you now. Some of these could be purely social while others are business related.

Regarding business and possible investments, it may prove extra important now that you exercise a constructively critical approach. Are the prospective returns worth your time and money?

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

A time of rest and retreat is upon you. You can still be productive, yet if you take on too much now you could feel moodier than usual and even experience burn-out. How can you recharge your batteries without falling behind on things? Sleep a little longer, indulge in a nap, read more and generally enjoy doing less for a while.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Like scrolling through your cell phone contact list, many thoughts are going through your mind. In addition to the facts, your imagination has been ignited. The result is that many creative ideas are coming to the fore. This cycle will not last so be sure to take note now. Brainstorm now and take action later.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

You are in a creative roll and it includes making new connections. These may be actual new friends and associations, but they could also be linked to increasing your access and exposure on the web. Either way, you are keen to broaden your horizons in order to realize dreams that have likely been brewing for some time.

A creative, playful and fun cycle has begun.

It may not be what you have time for all day, but hopefully, you can weave more play into your day.

The focus could get more serious in a few weeks so fill your tanks now. Meanwhile, returns for past efforts are flowing in so be open to receive.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Focusing to make some real power moves in your public and professional arenas, is a central theme now. This includes obtaining new knowledge, skills and tools. You are beginning to see a bigger picture. It may feel as though you are emerging from a fog that descended a few months ago, perhaps even longer. Trust the timing.

Tending to things close to home continues.

Getting your house in order will provide a foundation for success in every respect over the coming months, let alone days and weeks. The more fronts you can attend to, the better. Clean the corners, clear the clutter, give stuff away, establish an effective routine, and tend to your garden.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Fresh input, new realizations, and inspiring illuminations are guiding your focus now. As if you climbed to a higher point, you can now see what not so long ago was obscured. This is prompting you to do some investigative work as well, to get more facts. Balance social opportunities with rigorous studies, like an ace student.

Attending to a variety of fronts should be keeping you busy now. Staying focused and clear on your priorities may be a challenge but is a must.

You are determined to make some key moves that count in a practical way. Circumstances are directing you to be more fully awake and aware.

Decipher if denial is messing with your plans.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Sometimes circumstances require us to shift in reverse. This may be one of those times.

Recovering lost ground and/or opportunities is the high side of it. Yet, you may feel the need to make certain sacrifices for a greater good. Balance your ambitions with a deep and meaningful sense of contribution.

As if suddenly you are busier than ever. Things were slow-moving not so long ago but over the past several weeks the pace has increased measurably. New interests are gaining your attention along with a growing list of responsibilities. All the while others in your life are making extra demands on your time as well.

Keep breathing.

Tails in Tahoe Skylar

Lilac

Toby Clark

Callie

A very happy, 2-year-old cattle dog mix who loves people and gets along with most other dogs. Eager to please and walks politely by your side on a leash.

Lilac is a cool collected cat who isn’t shy and lets you know she is welcoming and wants to play. When she is not getting her beauty rest she will happily accept pets and scratches.

Male, neutered, black/grey Tabby, short hair, born in 2009, current on shots, microchipped. Litter box trained.

Toby is good with cats and dogs, and very loving and friendly.

Callie came to us via her lifelong owner who was unable to keep her due to unforeseen circumstances, at no fault to Callie. Callie gets along with dogs but says no thank you to cats.

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Ghosts of Gold Hill 1856 and every one of them cursed the dark, clay-like substance that stuck to their pans and mining rockers. Unaware of the huge silver bonanza beneath their boots, they continued to hunt for their precious nuggets of gold like the one they had in California. The slim pickings inspired little hope for the future, so these early miners spent most evenings betting their meager pouches of gold dust on card games or getting drunk on locally distilled “tarantula juice.”

Serious and secretive about their work, the quiet and sober Grosh brothers kept to themselves. They rarely visited town, and then only to pick up a book or letter from home. Unlike most of the other miners, the Grosh boys were well educated and had training in mineralogy and elementary chemistry. Crammed into their little cabin were a large collection of technical books on mining and geology, as well as two small furnaces, chemical-testing apparatus and various assayers’ tools.

“While other miners in the Washoe District kicked

F to1880s), the towns of Gold Hill

or most of the Comstock era (1860s

and Virginia City, Nev., were friendly rivals competing in prodigious ore production. Both cities were built on top of the great silver lode in western Nevada that created all the excitement. But once the mines went into decline in the latter part of the 19th Century and most people left, only the name Virginia City remained as the legendary epicenter of the famed silver bonanza.

Much of Virginia City’s infrastructure survived the ghost town days until it rose again as a popular tourist destination, a role it sustains today. Gold Hill, however, lost most of its buildings to fire or to salvage.

Gold Hill was established in January 1859, two months before Virginia City, when prospectors discovered a rich gold deposit in a flat-topped hill 60 feet high and 500 feet long. While the Comstock is known primarily for its silver production, miners at Gold Hill were digging out gold until their excavation went deeper and hit the great silver lodes.

Gold Hill has struggled over the past century, but the recent reconstruction and activation of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad that runs through the town, and weekly lecture and performance programs held at the historic Gold Hill Hotel, inspire history buffs to visit this resurrected ghost town for exploration.

During a recent visit to the Gold Hill and nearby Silver City cemeteries, I came across two tombstones that deserve special mention: the Silver City gravesites of Hosea B. Grosh and his older brother, Ethan. They were sons of a Pennsylvania minister who had studied chemistry and mineralogy. The young men were in their early 20s when they sailed from Philadelphia on Feb. 28, 1949, to join the California Gold Rush.

It was a long, arduous trip and the two brothers didn’t reach San Francisco until six months later. Hosea was seriously ill with malaria and dysentery, and much too weak to work. Ethan took care of his younger sibling until his health 26

The Grosh brothers discovered the Comstock silver first. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

and cursed the mucky blue stuff, the Grosh boys were discovering that Gold Hill

returned and they began their prospecting during the summer of 1850. In 1853, after several frustrating years in the mines, they traveled from the California gold diggings to join other prospectors searching for precious metal in what was then the Utah Territory.

The Grosh brothers suspected that the dark ore they found there was rich in silver, but the other miners figured it to be worthless lead and shoveled it aside.

After three more years picking at the desert mountain slopes, the brothers found two potential ledges. In a letter dated Nov. 3, 1856, they wrote home, “We found two veins of silver at the forks of Gold Canyon.

One of these veins of silver is a perfect monster.” They staked a claim and named it “Pioneer.”

There were about 100 grizzled prospectors combing Gold Canyon in

was bursting with rich veins of silver-bearing quartz.”

The studious siblings spent their days climbing Mount Davidson gathering rock samples, and their evenings huddled over their books, beakers and ore specimens, trying to unlock the secret of the mysterious substance that had everyone complaining. While other miners in the Washoe District kicked and cursed the mucky blue stuff, the Grosh boys were discovering that Gold Hill was bursting with rich veins of silverbearing quartz.

Privately, the brothers were beginning to speculate about the untold riches that would be theirs once they began to mine in earnest. In 1857, they wrote their father,

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“Our first assay was one-half ounce of rock; the result was $3,500 of silver to the ton. We have several other veins which are as yet untouched. We are very sanguine of ultimate success.”

There was one major problem. To develop their silver bonanza, the two brothers needed venture capital to buy equipment and hire workers, but no banker would loan them money unless they disclosed the nature of the investment. The Grosh boys wanted Gold Hill for themselves. After all, they had discovered its mineral secrets. However, their desire for control eventually worked against them.

In August 1857, Hosea struck his foot with a rusty pick and tetanus set in. He died 13 days later. Ethan was determined to continue their research, but he needed more money. He and a friend set out for California for the winter months, but the two men were trapped by a November blizzard while crossing Squaw Valley.

Ethan died from severe frostbite and the brothers’ secret fortune was lost.

The following June, two Irish miners discovered a rich outcropping of gold and silver quartz and the rest is history. The Comstock mining district was named after Henry Paige Comstock, a shiftless character who loudly claimed the strike was made on his land.

At the Gold Hill cemetery, I also discovered the headstone of the Jones brothers, two young boys who died on Christmas Eve 1871. Henry and John, ages 14 and 10, froze to death in the midst of a snowstorm while attempting to return a calf to their father’s dairy ranch. Adults had warned the boys not to venture into the storm, but their father was known as a brutal man and their fear of punishment forced them to ignore the advice. Although the original headstone was stolen, a new monument was created from an old photograph and dedicated in May 2001. Children’s toys are scattered around the base of the stone in their memory.  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

THE GRIZZLED WHIP Stagecoaches were built to handle rough terrain, but passenger safety relied on the gloved-hands of the grizzled whip holding the reins. Accidents often occurred when exuberance got the better of the driver’s judgment.

On July 22, 1863, a stage rolled down a steep hill into the Truckee River with 15 passengers on board, nine inside and six outside. A few managed to jump to safety, but most were injured and one man was killed. There is no record that anyone blamed the driver.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s book “Sierra Stories: True Tales of Tahoe” available in local stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Harpers Illustrated

Tahoe Ron Richman | TCDA

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Free outdoor summer concerts

Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival

Ongoing | Area venues

June 22-Aug. 17 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Kick off the summer with one of Tahoe’s ongoing free summer concert series. Truckee Thursdays starts on June 9 with free shows every Thursday in downtown until Aug. 18. Starting June 14, head over to Squaw Valley for Tuesdays Bluesdays. The free concerts are offered every Tuesday until Sept. 6 in the Village at Squaw.

Head to Kings Beach on Friday nights for Music on the Beach starting June 17 weekly until Sept. 2.

Concerts at the Commons in Tahoe City begin June 19 with Afrolicious during the Solstice Festival. The series continue through Sept. 4 every Sunday on the beach.

Truckee River Regional Park hosts Music in the Park with free concerts every Wednesday from June 22 through mid-August. In South Lake, the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series returns on June 23, with free music every Thursday until Aug. 27.

Get the lowdown on all of lineups for the free, summer concerts in Tahoe and Truckee at the end of the Tahoe Music & Festivals Guide.

A summer-long celebration of music, theater and the visual arts. The festival is set against the magnificent backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Tallac Historic Site. This season celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre with a Lucky Baldwin Poker Promenade and concert featuring Radoslav Lorkovic. Other events include a free weekly music series, art classes, performing arts and a Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Dinner. | valhallatahoe.com

Nevada Humanities Chautauqua

High Sierra Music Festival has been recognized for more than 25 years for its trademark sense of community and annual traditions among festivalgoers and music lovers. This year’s lineup includes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Thievery Corporation. | highsierramusic.com

Until June 24 | Area venues | Reno & Carson City, Nev. Nevada Humanities presents the 25th Nevada Humanities Chautauqua festival until June 24. Chautauqua is a living history program in which performers, in costume and in character, bring historical figures to life in theatrical monologues. This year’s event focuses on food with feasts and coffee dates that focus on how we dine both past and present. | nevadahumanities.com

Brewery Arts Center Summer Concert Series Until Aug. 6 | Brewery Art Center | Carson City, Nev. Enjoy live music at the Brewery Arts Center each Saturday with bands including Incendio, The Hold Up, Dangermuffin and SambaDa. As well, The Brewery Arts Center hosts a Bluegrass & String Band Concert Series in July featuring some of the best regional bluegrass groups. | breweryarts.org

Country Crossroads June 11 | Nugget Casino | Sparks. Nev. Grab your hat and cowboy boots for a Western weekend in Sparks, Nev. This annual celebration of country music features live country entertainment, country music DJs, free line-dancing lessons and a cowboy-themed bar crawl. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

TOCCATA Tahoe SummerFest June 12-15 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe TOCCATA kicks off its annual SummerFest celebration with Going 4 Baroque, a celebration of baroque period music with featured soloists including Josue Casillas on flute and Nita Tune on oboe and vocalists Anna Helwing, Becky Earl and Anne Davidson, sopranos; Brad Perry, tenor, and Emzy Burroughs, baritone. | toccatatahoe.com

Blues & Views June 25-Sept. 17 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth Enjoy a fresh farm-to-table meal and music under the stars at Sierra Valley Farms. Artists include Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums and more | sierravalleyfarms.com

High Sierra Music Festival June 30-July 3 | Plumas County Fairgrounds | Quincy

Harvey’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series July 2-Sept. 2 | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe Harvey hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region in an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts kick off with Slightly Stoopid on July 2 and continue with heavy hitters including Widespread Panic, James Taylor, Sting, Tim McGraw, Steve Miller and Stevie Wonder. | harveystahoe.com

Summer Concerts on the Green July 2-3 | Tahoe Donner Golf Course | Tahoe Donner Step back a couple decades and enjoy two nights of classic rock by four tribute bands. Hear the best of The Eagles and Elton John on July 2 followed by covers of Journey and U2 on July 3. | tahoedonner.com

Genoa Americana Celebration July 4 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev. Celebrate the 4th of July at Mormon Station State Park with a free festival featuring live music from Ricochet, Sierra Silverstrings and Sierra Sweethearts. End the night with a Chicken dinner and music from the Carson City Symphony. | genoaamericana.com

Backroads Country Music Festival July 7-9 | Wild West Motorsports | Sparks, Nev. Get ready for a weekend of camping and country music at the Backroads Country Music Festival. Cool off on the 300-foot slip ‘n’ slide between sets from the region’s top country artists. | Backroads Country Festival on Facebook

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ARTS Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 18-Sept. 18 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival & Competition July 21-22 | Trinity Episcopal Church | Reno, Nev. The region’s best guitar players come to Reno for a classical music competition followed by live performances are area venues including the Brewery Arts Center and the Wells Fargo Auditorium at the University of Nevada, Reno. Workshops and masterclasses are offered, as well. | cgwest.org

Classical Tahoe July 26-Aug. 13 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev. Formerly known as the Lake Tahoe SummerFest, Classical Tahoe features performances from some of the nation’s best classical musicians directed by maestro Joel Revzen. On Tuesdays, experience the music in a more intimate setting during the “Meet the Musicians” Chamber Ensembles. A free family concert is on Aug. 7. | classicaltahoe.org

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 27-29 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City The Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to the Gatekeeper’s Museum for a celebration of dance with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop. Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-the-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. | aketahoedancecfestival.org

Guitarfish Music Festival July 28-31 | Cisco Grove Campground | Cisco Grove Gather for four-days of family-friendly fun with some of the region’s top bands including ALO, The Greyboy Allstars and Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. The festival raises awareness for overfishing and pollution of the oceans. | guitarfishfestival.com

Carson City Music Festival

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June 17

The Blues Monsters

Buddy Emmer Blues Band

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August 5

The Wrinkle

Paul David and the Drivers

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Coburn Station

August 19

Miss Lonely Hearts

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August 26

Sneaky Creatures

Forget the Roses

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September 2

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Aug. 5-21 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. The Mile High Jazz Band Association presents more than 100 performers at venues across the city during the Carson City Music Festival. From impromptu jam sessions to the Speakeasy Swing Dance Party, these events will keep you grooving till you drop. | jazzcarsoncity.com

Lake Tahoe Music Festival Aug. 16-21 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe The Lake Tahoe Music Festival presents a 20-piece Academy Orchestra performance at five locations in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This season’s soloists include Nathan Hughes, principle Oboe player for the Metropolitan Orchestra and internationally renowned cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir. | tahoemusic.org

Reno Tahoe Music Festival Aug. 26-28 | Hawkins Outdoor Amphitheater | Reno, Nev. The Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association presents three nights of tributes to favorite classic rock and country artists. Kick off the weekend with Straight Up McGraw, a Tom Drinnon tribute to Tim McGraw. On Saturday, Dog & Butterfly plays a tribute to Heart and Stealin’ Chicago closes out the weekend with a tribute to Chicago. | snpaa.org

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Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 9 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Five local bands go head-to-head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the village. Meanwhile the restaurants in The Village face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. | squawalpine.com

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This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “The Comedy of Errors” coupled with “Forever Plaid,” a jukebox musical. Shows play throughout the summer. As well, the Monday Night Showcase includes live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

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Visiting Artists Until July 29 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.

Every 3rd Sunday | Downtown Truckee

The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada College hosts the 32nd Annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more. | sierranevada.edu

Sierra College Insights

Plein Air Open

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June 13-18 | Area venues | Tahoe City

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

Literary Arts & Wine

Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather in North Lake Tahoe for the week to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe en plein air or in the open air. You may spot our artists painting along the lake shore, in our scenic valleys or blooming meadows (see Arts in this issue). | northtahoearts.com

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Maker Show June 12 | Truckee Tahoe Lumber | Truckee

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Truckee Roundhouse 2nd annual Maker Show is at the Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 local makers and artists. Food and beverages from local restaurants. (See feature in this issue). | truckeeroundhouse.org

Tahoe City Solstice Festival June 16-19 | Area venues | Tahoe City Celebrate the start of summer with the annual Solstice Festival featuring the Farmers’ Market, Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show, live music at local venues, Tahoe City Wine Walk, North Tahoe Plein Air Open events, the Solstice Sip ‘n’ Shop, and kickoff of the summer Concerts at Commons Beach. The great outdoors take center stage during the events, guided tours, clinics and more at the Alpenglow Mountain Festival and during Adventure Sports Week. | visittahoecity.org

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CULTURE Soul to Solstice Wellness Retreat June 17-19 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley Enjoy healthy meals, keynote speakers, yoga, pilates and fitness classes. | (530) 583-6300

Community of Writers June 23 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

ARTown June 30-July 31 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Artown encourages audiences to embrace multidisciplinary arts and works to strengthen the art industry in Northern Nevada with a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts. From live music to unique exhibits enjoy the many variations of creative expression. | renoisartown.com

Fourth of July Celebrations July 4 | Area venues The celebrations starts early with the kick off parade during Red, White and Tahoe Blue on July 2 at the Village Green in Incline Village. The festivities continue with a weekend of family friendly, community events centered around the Village Green in Incline Village. Head to Kings Beach on July 3 for an early Fireworks exhibition at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area.

A variety of events take place on the 4th including the finale fireworks show during Red, White and Tahoe Blue in Incline Village, Tahoe City hosts a fireworks display on Commons Beach and Truckee residents and guests may enjoy fireworks at the West End Beach on Donner Lake. South Lake Tahoe hosts a fireworks display that has been rated one of the top in the nation by the American Pyrotechnic Association.

Art, Wine & Music July 9-10 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Fine artists, craft makers, performers and musicians gather in the Village at Squaw Valley for two days showcasing their work paired with wine tasting from regional vineyards and two stages featuring live music. | squawalpine.com

Truckee Open Art Studio Tour July 12-30 | Area venues | Truckee A nod to the community of artists in Truckee, the Nevada County Arts Council presents the Truckee Open Arts Studios Tour showcasing a variety of artists and mediums in the surrounding community of Truckee. TOAST also features events and workshops that includes a mix of art, music, film and photography. | creativetruckee.org

Wanderlust Festival July 14-17 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The original location of the Wanderlust Festival, Squaw Valley hosts four days of yoga, music, community and clean eating. Enjoy a variety of yoga classes for all level taught by some of the world’s most renowned instructors. Musical artists include Beats Antique and Stephen Marley. | wanderlustsquaw.com

24-hour Mural Marathon July 15-16 | Circus Circus Casino | Reno, Nev. Competitors will have 24 hours to paint an original mural on a panel out-side of Circus Circus casino. The paintings will be a permanent installation. Artists will compete for cash prizes. Virginia Street will be closed for the competition and spectators may enjoy live music and food. | circusreno.com

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CAMPS FOR KIDS For ages 10-14. Choose from a week-long or weekend format.

Kids will improve their skills in a fun, safe environment. Options available for older or younger kids, too. Week-long camps: June 20, July 4, July 18, Aug. 1, and Aug. 15; weekend camps offered every weekend through Labor Day.

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The annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts public events in conjunction with its writers’ workshops. The summer events kick off with a Poetry Reading on June 23. More events TBA. | communityofwriters.org

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GUIDED RIDES – ONLY $20 Explore the trails at Tahoe Donner! Available daily, these rides are between 1.5 – 2 hours, and route choice is based on fitness and skill level of the group.

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...ARTS & CULTURE Reno Basque Festival July 16 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. Enjoy a celebration of Reno’s Basque culture with food and activities.

The mission is to preserve the culture and history of Basque People. | renobasqueclub.org

Northern Nevada Pride July 23 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Show your pride and celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Reno. The day begins with a commUNITY parade between Keystone Avenue and 1st Street. The parade ends at the festival in Arlington Park. | northernnevadapride.org

South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic

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July 29-30 | Tahoe Keys | South Lake Tahoe The Northern California Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society host the 2016 South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, a boat show for charity. This event is open to wooden boats of all ages and styles. Celebrate the boating heritage of Lake Tahoe. | tahoewoodenboats.com

Artist Studio Tour July 29-Aug. 7 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe The Tahoe Art League hosts its 10th Annual Artist Studio Tour.

Tahoe Artists invite the public into their private studios to view and purchase unique local art during two summer weekends. Paintings, print-making, sculpture, ceramics, photography and art jewelry are among some of the featured works of the league’s fine artists. Refreshments, prizes and art demonstrations are offered throughout this festive tour. | talent.org

Compression! Art & Fire July 30 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Presented by Controlled Burn, Reno’s fire art performance troupe, Compression brings together music, mutant vehicles and fire art in celebration of creative expression. An after party takes place at the Morris Burner Hotel. | controlledburnreno.dreamhosters.com

Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Aug. 12-13 | Obexer’s Boat Company | Homewood This year’s 44th annual Concours will again be staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood with the two-day show open to the public on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. The Exhibitors’ Barbecue and Awards Presentation is just one of the social events surrounding the Concours.

A gala Opening Night Dinner and Dance kicks off Wooden Boat Week, with a Men’s Grill, Ladies’ Luncheon and Fashion Show, and Woodie Over-The-Bottom. | laketahoeconcours.com

Reno Greek Fest Aug. 19-21 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, traditional dance and music during Reno Greek Festival. Be prepared to learn the history and culture of Greece while enjoying the flavors of the Mediterranean in a family friendly setting. | renogreefest.com

All Breed Dog Show Aug. 19-21 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. Nearly 160 breeds compete in a variety of trials including Conformation, Obedience and Rally. | renokennelclub.org

The Pacifica Fest Aug. 20-21 | Sands Regency | Reno, Nev. Welcoming all Polynesians and Asians: Hawaiians, Tongans, Samoans, Fijians, Micronesian, Filipinos, Japanese, Vietnamese, Singaporeans, Chinese, Taiwanese and all people with ties to the Pacific Rim region and everyone who wants to join a cultural celebration of family and community. | pacificafestivalreno.org

ON THE GREENS Summer brings the PGA

Barracuda Championship and the American Century Celebrity Championship to the region. See Golf in this issue to get your tickets.

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Numaga Indian Days Powwow Sept. 2-4 | Area venues | Hungry Valley, Nev. This nationally acclaimed Powwow features the Native American dancers, singers and drummers along with traditional foods and crafts. | rsic.org

Endless Summer Yoga Sept. 2-5 | Granlibakken | Tahoe City Enjoy daily restorative meals, yoga and meditation, Ayurvedic counseling and day spa treatments, music and entertainment. | granlibakken.com

Reno Balloon Race

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Sept. 9-11 | Rancho San Rafael Park | Reno, Nev. The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. During three days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring. | renoballoon.com

Trails & Vistas Sept. 10 & 18 | Area venues Enjoy a World Concert of Peace featuring Todo Mundo, Peter Joseph Burtt and Emily Tessmer at the Shakespeare Stage at Sand Harbor. The Trails & Vistas festival also features guided art hikes at Spooner Lake State Park on Sept. 10 and Sept. 18 on Donner Summit. | trailsandvistas.org

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Oct. 1-2 | Bartley Ranch | Reno, Nev. Celebrate Celtic heritage with traditional pipe bands, Scottish and Irish dancers, clan tents, historical reenactments, games food and more. Many kid friendly activities are offered. | renoceltic.org

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CULINARY Reno Street Food Until Oct. 7 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 7. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

AROUND TAHOE

Truckee Brew Fest

Winemaker Tastings events Ongoing | Uncorked locations

Pop Up Dinner June 10 & 11 | Stella

The 11th Annual Truckee Brew Fest features more than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, music by Lost Whiskey Engine and Coburn Station, dancing, barbecue items and silent auction. | truckeebrewfest.com

PlumpJack Pig Roast June 12 | PlumpJack Café

Taste of the Comstock

Leg Lifter Beer Launch Party June 14 | FiftyFifty Brewing

June 11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

Pop Up Dinner June 17 & 18 | Stella

Taste and Listen July 15 | Stella

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. In its heyday, when silver was pouring from the hills, Virginia City was well known as a town of riches, elegance and fine dining. | virginiacity.com

Thunderfaire: Grape & Gourmet July 16 | Thunderbird Lodge

Wine on the Water

Winemaker’s Dinner July 28 | PlumpJack Café

June 12 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

Sierra Forage Dinner July 29 | Stella The Great Gatsby party Aug. 20 | Thunderbird Lodge

The event is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy tastings from Lone Eagle Grille and Sierra Café, a wine-toss sponsored by Leo’s Electric, live music, a silent auction, raffles and more. | bgcnlt.org

Science of Wine Tasting Aug. 25 | UC Davis TERC

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues

Guided wine tastings Every 3rd Tuesday | North Tahoe Event Center

CULINARY DELIGHTS

June 11 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

Tap Takeover June 10 | Homewood

Back to the Land dinner June 18 | Alder Creek Adventure Center Brewmaster’s Dinners July 1 & Sept. 2 | Northstar

Tahoeritaville Lobster Feed July 29 | North Tahoe Event Center

June 17-18 | Eldorado Casino | Reno, Nev. Fire up the grills, tap the kegs and crank up the tunes for Reno’s best summer kick-off party. Headlined this year by the Gin Blossoms and Everclear. The festival is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting event with more than 50 microbrews from around the world and music festival with two stages featuring nonstop rock and blues. | eldoradoreno.com

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Dinner in the Barn June 18-Sept. 10 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series of four nights that celebrates food, farm and community in Beckwourth on June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 10. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Enjoy Wines with a View Saturday, June 18 Noon – 4pm

Tickets $40 in advance $50 day of, cash only Includes over 25 tasting locations wine glass • food • live music

Village Wine Walks June 25-Aug. 27 | Northstar | Truckee Village at Northstar Wine Walk Series this summer on the final Saturday of each month. Enjoy a variety of delicious wine samples and light snacks as you meander throughout the Village. | northstarcalifornia.com

Biggest Little City Wing Fest July 2-4 | Silver Legacy Casino | Reno, Nev. The Silver Legacy serves more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings during this annual event featuring live music and culinary delights. | silverlegacy.com

Beerfest & Bluegrass July 2 | Northstar Resort | Truckee

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DELIGHTS CANFEST

Sample the Sierra

Aug. 26-27 | Peppermill Casino | Reno, Nev.

Sept. 17 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe

CANFEST is an unlimited tasting beer festival of beers poured exclusively from cans. Breweries from all corners of the U.S. (and some from around the world) come together for one night of indulgence. An attendee will typically find 100 to 120 brews to sample. | canfestbeer.com

Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s largest farm-to-fork festival, features local produce, house-brewed beers and Sierra wines, celebrity chefs, local artisans and a pop up dinner. | samplethesierra.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off Aug. 31-Sept. 5 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

Foam Fest Sept. 3 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Enjoy unlimited beer tastings from more than 40 breweries along with live music and fun activities all to benefit Achieve Tahoe. | squawalpine.com

Alpen Wine Festival Sept. 4 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The 28th Annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. | squawalpine.com

Tractors & Truffles Sept. 10 | Fallon, Nev. A farm-to-plate gourmet dinner and arts event featuring renowned chefs from around the country using locally gown ingredients in their five-course meals. Following the dinner is a performance in the Barkley Theater. Cooking demonstrations and farms tours are given during the day. | tractorsandtruffles.com

Hops With Pops Sept. 11 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth Enjoy a beer-tasting and food-pairing event with samples from local breweries. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Sept. 11 | Northstar Resort | Truckee

This annual event will transform the Village at Squaw Valley into a miniature Bavaria complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music, the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. | squawalpine.com

Genoa Candy Dance Sept. 24-25 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev. This candy and craft festival features more than 300 exhibitors and 3,000 pounds of homemade candy. Enjoy the small town spirit as you explore this sweet and indulgent festival. | genoanevada.org

Tahoe City Oktoberfest Oct. 1 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City Tahoe City Oktoberfest celebration hosts activities for the family — even the dogs. Enjoy live music, cold beer, barbecue, sausages and wieners and fun games and crafts for kids of all ages. | visittahoecity.com

Truckee Wine Walk & Shop Oct. 1 | Downtown Truckee Truckee Wine Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. | truckeewinewalk.com

TASTE OF THE COMSTOCK | JUNE 11

Top chefs from around the region head to the high Sierra for the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival. The 30th annual installment of this classic Tahoe event includes three days of culinary competition, demonstrations, tastings, art exhibitions and more; in and around the Village at Northstar. Partake in a weekend of wine and beer tasting while checking out Saturday’s Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook Off or take part in the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting Sunday afternoon. | northstarcalifornia.com

Sept. 24 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

CULINARY DELIGHTS

The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is America’s biggest, free barbecue festival. Enjoy the country’s best grilling competition. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for hundreds of thousands of hungry event-goers on Victorian Square. | nuggetribcookoff.com

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THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING Thunderbird Paddling Festival

Choose from the 4- or 8-mile course. Start from the sandy Sand Harbor Beach and head south along the shore keeping the buoys to your left. At the 4-mile mark, round the final buoy and paddle the quickest course you can to the finish line. Enjoy demonstrations and kids races, as well. | laketahoepaddling.com

TA-HOE NALU PADDLE FESTIVAL | AUG. 12-14

T H E M O U N TA I N S A R E C A L L I N G

June 9 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

Lake Tahoe Bird Festival

June 11 | Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Institute for Natural Science and the U. S. Forest Service present this family friendly day to learn about bird research, go on bird walks, see live birds of prey and talk with a local bird expert. | tinsweb.org

Tough Mudder June 11-12 | Northstar | Truckee A 10-mile course of mud and obstacle challenges competitors both mentally and physically. Courses can be completed solo or as a team.

Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the competitors as they push for the finish. | toughmudder.com

Northstar Mountain Bike Race Series June 18-Aug. 13 | Northstar | Truckee Northstar Resort hosts a series of Downhill, Enduro and Cross Country races throughout the summer. Professionals and amateurs are invited to compete each month. Competitors in the Tahoe Trail 100K have the opportunity to earn a starting spot at the nationally recognized Leadville Trail 100 Bike Race in Colorado. | northstarcalifornia.com

Alpenglow Mountain Festival June 18-26 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe Celebrate nine days of human-powered sports with hiking, biking, running, paddling and more during the Alpenglow Mountain Festival. Gear demos, guest speakers and educational clinics round out the schedule of events. | alpenglowsports.com

Adventure Sports Week June 17-26 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10-day event featuring human-powered sports, music, film and fun for all. Trail Running, Triathlon, Mountain Biking, Standup Paddle Boarding and other competitive events to choose from. Concerts, film, clinics, gear demos and more. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

AROUND TAHOE

Kids Adventure Games

Senior Hikes Every Tuesday | Incline Village

The 3rd Annual Squaw Valley Kids Adventure Games features a kid-sized adventure race where teams of two navigate a natural terrain-inspired obstacle course. Kids can expect mountain biking, hiking, zip-lines, a Tarzan rope swing, giant Slip-n-Slide, tubing, cargo nets, mud pits and more. | squawalpine.com

Bird Walk June 9 | Incline Village Cultural Land Tour June 10 | Waddle Ranch Preserve Wildflower Walk June 19 | TBD Wildflower Walk June 21 | Tahoe Donner Strawberry Moon hike June 23 | Incline Village

Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival Aug. 12-14 | Kings Beach State Park | Kings Beach

Wildflower Walk June 26 | TBA

Celebrate stand-up paddleboarding with three days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. Activities for both kids and adults are offered throughout the weekend. | tahoenalu.com

Carpenter Valley hike June 26, July 23 & 31, Aug. 21 | Truckee

USA BMX Blackjack Nationals

Wildflower Walk July 3 | Olympic Valley

Aug. 29-31 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Reno, Nev.

Wildflower, Birds & Falls July 9 | Mount Rose Cultural Land Tour July 15 | Webber Lake

The Western Division BMX Finals take place in Reno with three days of bike madness. Spectators and invited to see top BMX riders advance to the championships. | usabmx.com

Wildflower Walk July 16 | Echo Summit

CrossReno

Buck Moon Hike July 21 | Incline Village

Oct. 1 | Rancho San Rafael | Reno, Nev.

Cultural Land Tour Aug. 12 | Independence Lake Preserve

CrossReno is also a day-long festival and a USA Cycling sanctioned race.

Racers, fans and spectators can enjoy a festival with a live music stage, local food trucks, craft beer, and family friendly events. For families with parents racing, CrossReno even offers a supervised interactive kids section so you can get your race on while the kids are off having fun. | cxreno.com

Birding at Page Meadows June 25 | Tahoe City

Wildflower Walk July 10 | Carson Pass

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June 24-26 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

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June 9-12 | Rattlesnake Raceway | Fallon, Nev. A week of high-powered motorsports including dirt track racing at Rattlesnake Raceway, drag racing at Top Gun Raceway and a Churchill County Fairgrounds Jamboree with monster trucks, truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, quad races, tough trucks, burning car stuntman, fireworks and sock hop. Plus, a Miss Octane Fest competition. | visitfallonnevada.com

US Open of Watercross June 18-19 | Sparks Marina Park | Sparks, Nev.

Rockabilly Riot June 23-26 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. Cars, music and body art highlight this three-day celebration of rockabilly culture. Enjoy drag races and burn outs followed by an auto swap and tattoo expo. Live music by Total Distortion, Twilight Drifters and Rockabilly Lovecats round out the weekend. | renorockabillyriot.com

Truckee Tahoe AirShow July 9 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival features a STEM Expo, VIP hospitality tent, food and fun with a tribute to “Space, Science and Beyond.” | truckeeoptimist.com

Hot August Nights July 29-Aug. 6 | Area venues | Virginia City, Sparks & Reno, Nev. Take a step back in time and enjoy the beauty of classic muscle cars during Hot August Nights. | hotaugustnights.net

Off Road Race Series Aug. 13-14 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev. Off Road Racing meets West Coast influence for an intense four-wheel challenge full of fan-friendly tracks. | lucasoiloffroad.com

YOur Front rOw seat to the lake and year-round fun

National Championship Air Races Sept. 14-18 | Reno Steed Field | Reno, Nev. The National Championship Air Races is the last event of its kind, carrying on the tradition of the Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. See military displays and aerial performers alike along with a showing from the Blue Angels. | airrace.org

Cruise Across the Crystal Blue

Street Vibrations Fall Rally

Scenic daytime and evening dinner cruises aboard Lake Tahoe’s beloved paddlewheel boats offer unique lake views and endless photo opportunities year-round.

Sept. 21-25 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

This is Lake Living

Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, ridein shows, stunt shows and more to more than 50,000 biking enthusiasts.

Enjoy scavenger hunts, poker runs and a custom bike expo. | roadshowsreno.com

The marina invites you for summertime adventures on the water. Go parasailing or rent personal watercraft, power boats, kayaks, and standup paddleboards.

S TA RT Y O U R E N G I N E S

Watch the best of the best personal watercraft racers rip around the course at Sparks Marina Park. Both professional and amateur classes are offered.

Spectators are welcome. | prowatercross.com

START YOUR ENGINES TRUCKEE TAHOE AIRSHOW | JULY 9

Octane Fest

Great Food, Casual Setting Specializing in local, sustainable cuisine and offering American favorites, the resort restaurant is open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music on select dates. Sunset Bar & Beach Grille open seasonally.

Silver State Rockcrawling Championship Sept. 26-27 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev.

Life is a (gorgeous, mile-long) Beach

Pros and entry-level teams compete on the natural terrain overlooking the race track. | silverstate.rocks

Dig your toes in the sand along the resort’s lake front beach offering seasonal volleyball courts, beach chair & umbrella rentals and swimming.

Saddle Up! Explore the high Sierra wilderness on a guided one or two hour trail ride and enjoy the area’s beauty during spring, summer and fall.

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS | JULY 29-AUG. 6

Start your Lake Tahoe fun today!

Visit ZephyrCoveResort.com or call 800.23.TAHOE

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THE WILD WEST RENO RODEO | JUNE 12-25

Reno Cattle Drive June 12-16 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. For 26 years, the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive has given would-be cowboys and cowgirls the chance to participate in an authentic, old-style cattle drive as they travel 100 miles through Nevada desert to deliver more than 300 steer to the rodeo grounds in downtown Reno. | renorodeo.com

Reno Rodeo The annual Reno Rodeo combines professional and amateur bull riding with Western-themed fun and activities. From mutton bustin’ to barrel racing, live music and good eats get ready to celebrate the Wild West. On June 16 the PRCA Xtreme Bulls brings the top bull riders from around the world to compete. June 20 brings the Bob Fiest Invitational Team Roping competition with the world’s top 100 teams competing for the championship. | renorodeo.com

Reno Xtreme Barrel Race Fred Cornelius

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June 12-25 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

AROUND TAHOE Cowboy BBQ June 25, July 16 & Aug. 6 | Tahoe Donner Cowgirls & Cocktails July 1 & 29, Aug. 19, Sept. 2 & 23 | Tahoe Donner Pancakes & Ponies Aug. 13 & 27, Sept. 3 & 17 | Tahoe Donner

Aug. 24-28 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. The final event of the Barrel Racing season, this event attracts top athletes from more than 10 states to compete in fast-paced barrel racing. A Western Trade Show also features saddles, tack, boots, hats and more. | burns1876.com

Truckee Professional Rodeo Aug. 27-28 | McIver Arena | Truckee See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the 42nd annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. | truckeerodeo.org

Annual International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 9-11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaper man, and here we are still living up to the legend. Come and see these extraordinary animals race. Each day races start at High Noon and gates open at 10 a.m. | visitvirginiacity.com

The Way It Was Rodeo Sept. 17-18 | Virginia City Fairgrounds | Virginia City, Nev. Saddle up and ride on up to Virginia City’s Arena & Fairgrounds for the return of the Way It Was Rodeo. Flying U Rodeo, headed by rodeo legend Cotton Rosser, brings a weekend of extreme bronc riding, trick roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and so much more to Virginia City. | visitvirginiacity.com

Snaffle Bit Futurity Sept. 18-Oct. 1 | Reno, Nev. The National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity has flourished into one of the most prestigious and exciting events in the Western performance industry. Hundreds of horses and thousands of fans from across the U.S., Canada and overseas make the journey to Reno each year. | nrcha.com

World Cowboy Fastdraw Championships Sept. 29-Oct. 2 | Churchill County Fairgrounds | Fallon, Nev. See the fastest gun alive and relive the spirit of the Wild West with a craft fair, car show, comfort food and Civil War reenactment with Nevada Gunfighters and the World Championship Fast Draw Competition. Watch shooters ages 8 and older compete to be the fastest gun alive with a final championship on Oct. 2 | cowboyfastdraw.com

World Championship Outhouse Races Oct. 1-2 | Virginia City The Races pit teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other.

One person rides and the remaining team members push, pull or drag the decorated outhouses down the racetrack. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Haven’t had enough? Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/ TheTahoeWeekly for more live music and entertainment options, and check out The Music Scene in each issue of Tahoe Weekly.

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BY JENN SHERIDAN

One of my favorite parts of summers in Tahoe is the abundance

of opportunities to enjoy great live music, outside in beautiful settings without breaking the bank. From Truckee Thursdays to

Live at Lakeview, free shows take place all around the lake so pack a blanket and a picnic and check out the scene.

TUESDAY Bluesdays at Squaw Valley

WEDNESDAY Music in the Park

When you get the blues, head to Squaw Valley for some soulful music, good food and great company. Each week brings new musicians from across the country in the Village at Squaw Valley.

The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District hosts a free music series at the Salty Gebhart Amphitheater in the Truckee River Regional Park every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. from June 22 to Aug. 27. Enjoy the region’s hottest music acts under the setting sun on the lawn. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic, but if you’re in the mood to splurge, local food trucks are on hand serving hot meals.

Village at Squaw Valley | 6 p.m.

June 14 June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Sept. 6

The Blues Monsters Davy Knowles Carolyn Wonderland Chris Cain Shawn Holt & Teardrops JC Smith Band Dennis Jones Band David Jacob-Strain Lloyd Jones James Armstrong Mark Hummel Band ft. Charlie Baty, & Anson Funderburgh Kenny Neal

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...SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC FRIDAY Music on the Beach Start the weekend right with live music and a sunset on the beach in Kings Beach. Weekly shows begin on June 17. Local food trucks will be on hand serving grab and go meals for dinner.

Each week downtown Truckee transforms into a street fair turned community block party with vendors, food trucks, live music and activities for all ages from June 9 to Aug. 18. This year, a free shuttle is offered from downtown Truckee to surrounding Truckee neighborhoods, Olympic Valley and Northstar, where attendees can connect with the free Nightrider for a worry-free trip home.

Downtown Truckee | 5 p.m.

June June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18

The Deadlies Sweetwater String Band Jo Mama Andy Frasco Laney Jones Decoy Band McKenna Faith The J Band The Novelists Bazooka Zoo Jo Mama & Na’an Stop

THURSDAY Live at Lakeview Head to Lakeview Commons on Thursday nights from June 23 to Aug. 25 for a chance to boogie down in the sand with local and regional bands playing each week. Enjoy some grub from the local vendors or take advantage of paddleboard rentals available on the beach and enjoy the music from the water. Parking is limited, however a free bike valet service is offered and extra parking is available at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.

Lakeview Commons | 4:30 p.m.

Paa Kow 40 Watt Hype Randy McAllister Idateam Vokab Kompany TBD Grateful Bluegrass Boys Big Sticky Mess Diego’s Umbrella Lavish Green

The Blues Monsters The Wrinkle Coburn Station Sneaky Creatures Abalone Grey Buddy Emmers Blues Band Paul David and the Drivers Miss Lonely Hearts (6 p.m.)

Forget the Roses (6 p.m.)

Achilles Wheel (6 p.m.)

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THURSDAY Truckee Thursdays

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Kings Beach State Recreation Area | 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY Concerts at Commons Beach Free concerts take place on Commons Beach each Sunday offering the opportunity to enjoy the weekend until the very last minute.

Pack a blanket and an ice chest and enjoy the show.

Commons Beach | 4 p.m.

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The Dustbowl Revival and Sweetwater String Band (3 p.m.)

Doobie Decibel System Mumbo Gumbo Groove Foundry and The Blues Monsters (3 p.m.)

Jelly Bread Dirty Revival (3 p.m.)

Gene Evaro, Jr. Devon Allman Band Midtown Social Dead Winter Carpenters Boca do Rio Joy & Madness

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RENO & BEYOND In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Art Mulcahy & Roadside Flare Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Miner Peppermill 7 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Willy Tea Taylor Heritage Restaurant 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Golden Band Sands Regency 8 p.m.

Stacy Jones Band Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Del the Funky Homosapien, Richie Cunning, Pure Power Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Stacy Jones Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

The Opiuo Band Cargo 9 p.m.

Jeremy Cornwell Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P 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 Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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June 11 | 1-5 p.m. | $30 advance | $35 at the gate | 21+ | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

L Station are truly bands of brothers. ost Whiskey Engine and Coburn

Lost Whiskey Engine, led by guitarist and lead vocalist Sean McAlindin, includes mandolin-playing brother Conor, who also is the drummer for Coburn Station and Mick James, who plays standup bass. An improvisational string band, the group draws their multi-genre sound from bluegrass, Celtic, folk and Americana influences.

“With Irish roots in the family, Irish/ Celtic music spoke to me,” says Sean. “Our ancestors played this music and I connected with it.”

Lost Whiskey Engine plays covers and original music. “We’re a high-energy, jam-grass band that improvises in the style of Greensky Bluegrass and Yonder Mountain String Band. And being brothers we have a psychic connection for improvising,” explains Sean. “We also have special guests play with us, so you hop on the engine or hop off the engine but the engine keeps on rolling.”

Also the songwriter for Lost Whiskey Engine, he explains, “I get inspired by intense emotions I need to process, which typically motivates me to write about certain things. I may hear a riff or chord

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Album review: Coburn Station’s “Coming Home”

“ With Irish roots in the family, Irish/Celtic music spoke to me. Our ancestors played this music and I connected with it.” progression and base the song on it, or I hear a melody in my head. Sometimes it’s a feeling, word or concept that inspires the song. I want to tell a story through the music. Writing is like a puzzle and putting the pieces together that people respond to is an artistic challenge.”

COBURN STATION

Paul Covarelli and George Sauerbier Cottonwood 6 p.m.

L80’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.

Everyday Outlaw Moody’s 8 p.m.

Drought Relief Cabo Wabo Harveys 9 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Base Camp Pizza 5 p.m.

Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7:30 p.m.

Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte & Larry “Bubbles” Brown The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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Music SCENE June 9-15, 2016

–Sean McAlindin In addition to playing guitar, Sean also plays piano and banjo and teaches at the Tahoe School of Music.

Coburn Station features Dan McAlister on guitar and lead vocals, Thomas Page on bass and Conor McAlindin on drums. The band boasts a mountain jam, psychedelic,

rock sound and resonates with bands such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

The name Coburn Station is derived from local history when 19th Century local, S.S. Coburn, operated a stage station and public house for teamsters named Coburn Station. The present-day site of Coburn Station is the train depot in downtown Truckee. Coburn regularly played music for his men and, according to Conor McAlindin, the massive music parties involved whiskey, wine, weed and dancing into the wee hours of the night. The band’s latest album, “Coming Home,” was released this past spring.

Both Lost Whiskey Engine and Coburn Station are performing at Truckee Optimist Club’s 11th Annual Truckee Brew Fest on June 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Truckee Regional Park (see Events for details).

“It’s a great event and we are excited to be invited back to play. What’s cool about the event is it’s fun to combine both bands and it’s for a good cause,” explains Sean.

The fundraiser to support community programs, sponsorships, grants and scholarships for Truckee youth, will feature more than 40 breweries. With the barbecues on fire, there will be plenty of food for purchase. Designated drivers can attend the event for free.  For more information, visit truckeebrewfest.com.

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Kings Beach, CA The North Tahoe/Truckee Transport Program is a shared ride, origin to destination and ADA accessible. Priority given to those 60+, residing in eastern Placer and Nevada counties. The senior shuttle must be utilized to ensure it is available in the future.

Truckee | Reno from North Lake Tahoe 2nd Thursday of the month

(TRK) $3.00 - (RNO) $8.00* Grass Valley | Nevada City 2nd Tuesday of the month $8.00* Auburn | Roseville | Sacramento

3rd Wednesday of the month $10.00*

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3rd Thursday of the month $8.00*

North Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe from Truckee 4th Tuesday of the month

(NLT) $3.00* - (SLT) $5.00* *Suggested donation for those 60 & over & fare for those under 60 years of age.

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June 17 | 7 p.m.

First Methodist Church | Reno Nev. June 19 | 4 p.m.

St. Theresa Church | Stateline, Nev. THE TAHOE SYMPHONY kicks off its 11th Summer MusicFest with Go4BaroqueSummer Solstice Series. The program opens with Bach’s “Concerto in C minor BWV 1060” and continues with Bach’s “Cantata BWV 180, Schmücke dich,” The program also features Vivaldi’s “Concerto in D” for guitar and conclude with Bach’s famous “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4.”

Maestro James Rawie conducts the performances. | toccatatahoe.com

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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 “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

JUNE 10 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Darcy Kathleen Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Brickhouse Cabo Wabo Harveys 9:30 p.m.

Keyser Soze Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Louie Giovanni & 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 Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte & Larry “Bubbles” Brown The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Keith Allen Boomtown 5 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Art Mulcahy & Roadside Flare Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

Pearl Sky Harrah’s 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Miner Peppermill 8 p.m.

Roem Baur Sands Regency 8 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

John Dawson Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Up Is the Down & Andrew Castro Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Plane Without a Pilot, Nathan Payne and the Wild Boars Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

First Take Rocks Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

80s Prom Night w/Mike Roehr St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Band Atlantis 10 p.m.

Traphouse 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Pauly D Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 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 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 “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

Jamie Kaler Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Jamie Kaler Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9 p.m.

Terry Stokes-Hypnolarious Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Special Events Octane Fest Rattlesnake Raceway Fallon

JUNE 11 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Lost Whiskey Engine w/Coburn Station Truckee Regional Park 1 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan Hard Rock 1 p.m.

The Big Bad Wolf The Beacon 1 p.m.

Paul Covarelli & Carolyn Dolan Hard Rock 1 p.m.

Andrew Castro Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

The Temptations MontBleu 8 p.m.

First Take Rocks Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Darcy Kathleen Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

The Roemers Lakeside Inn 9:15 p.m.

Brickhouse Cabo Wabo Harveys 9:30 p.m.

DubFyah w/IJV The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Strange Weather Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Mike Carbonell & DJ Rick Gee 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 Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte & Larry “Bubbles” Brown The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

Keith Allen Boomtown 5 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Art Mulcahy & Roadside Flare Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

Pearl Sky Harrah’s 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Incendio Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

The Machine performs Pink Floyd Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Roem Baur Sands Regency 8 p.m.

John Dawson Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Miner Peppermill 8 p.m.

Michael McDonald Grand Sierra Resort 9 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Band Atlantis 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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Black Rock City Allstars 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Enfo Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Q Bert 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 Jamie Kaler Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Terry Stokes-Hypnolarious Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Special Events Arch Rivals Superhero Pub Crawl Reno Country Crossroads Sparks Nugget A Taste of the Comstock: Mining Food & Spirits Virginia City Octane Fest Rattlesnake Raceway Fallon

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June 11 | 7 p.m.

Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. LOS ANGELES BAND Incendio takes instrumental Spanish guitar music to another level with their rock band energy.

Playing their signature fusion of music genres, Incendio is renowned for their experimentation with different styles of music including classical, jazz, rock, flamenco and bluegrass. | breweryarts.org

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 “Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 2 p.m.

Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Octane Fest Rattlesnake Raceway Fallon Reno Cattle Drive Reno venues

JUNE 13 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Paul Covarelli and Carolyn Dolan Hard Rock 1 p.m.

Rannell Carpenter Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Go4Baroque St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Incline Village 4 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 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 “Cabaret” LTCC Theater 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte & Larry “Bubbles” Brown The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Xing Bridges Mills Park 2 p.m.

Carson Symphony Chorus Governor’s Mansion 3 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Jasuka Peppermill 6 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Daniel Amedee, Jake Stanton, The Wild Lips Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros w/ Harriet Cargo 8 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

THE MUSIC SCENE

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Pasadena Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jasuka Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Head Injuries & Take Shape Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Best of Broadway Nevada Dance Academy Pioneer Center 6:30 p.m.

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Tahoe 3-D Movie Science Center

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

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JUNE 14 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE The Blues Monsters Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Pasadena Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Jackie Greene w/Hans Eberbach, The Sextones Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DubFyah w/IJV Moe’s 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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June 12 | 8 p.m.

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EDWARD SHARPE and the Magnetic Zeros are back with touring. The fourth album from the band entitled “PersonA,” is soul searching and thoughtful. Lead singer Alex Ebert and the 10-piece indie rock band’s video for the song, “No Love Like Yours,” was shot entirely on an iPhone 6s in New Orleans. | cargo.com

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June 11 | 10 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. STRANGE WEATHER IS rocking the Lake Tahoe music scene with good oldfashioned heavy rock ‘n’ roll. The band met through the local music scene and bring together unique skills from each of their respective music projects. They share a passion for the sounds of 70’s hard rock and a work ethic, which constantly has them trying to outdo themselves both in songwriting and live performance. | crystalbaycasino.com

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Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Dance, Comedy Magic Fusion The Loft Heavenly 7:30 p.m.

Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dance Bootcamp w/Eric + Corrie Grand Sierra Resort 6 p.m.

Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m.

Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Jasuka Peppermill 6 p.m.

A Tribute to Bill Cowee Mile High Jazz Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band Sands Regency 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Reno Cattle Drive Reno venues

JUNE 15 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE The Novelists The Beacon 1 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Pasadena Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 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 Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Vince Morris & Jen Murphy The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Jasuka Peppermill 6 p.m.

Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

Go4Baroque Corpus Christi Catholic Church Carson City 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Cattle Drive Reno venues

JUNE 16 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jeff Jones The Beacon 1 p.m.

Groove Foundry Bridgetender 7 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

L80’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.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 9 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Base Campo Pizza 5 p.m.

Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 7:30 p.m.

Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Alex Ramon Magic Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

Vince Morris & Jen Murphy The Improv Harvey’s 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 6 p.m.

The Johnny Young Band Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Elegant Evening of Chamber Music The Club at Town Center 7 p.m.

Frankie Boots & the County Line Peppermill 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Petty vs. Eagles Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

The Killers Grand Sierra Resort 9 p.m.

Josh Clemens St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

The Money Shot Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Rock of Ages” Eldorado 7 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

“Lights Out” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Cabaret” LTCC Theater 8 p.m.

“Mr. Burns” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

Patrick Garrity Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Cattle Drive Reno venues PRCA Xtreme Bulls/Reno Rodeo Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Theater

auditions

Truckee Community Theater hosts auditions for “Broadway at the Park” on June 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in Truckee. Auditions are open for actors and singers with parts for adults and youth ages 13 to 17 years. E-mail director Courtney Simson for an audition appointment at csimon2001@ gmail.com. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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On July 24, Weatherson will show students how to make the perfect grilled cheese from noon to 2 p.m. She will pass on her knowledge of cheese, flavor profiles and combinations, breads and grilling techniques. Students will make and sample several sandwiches, while enjoying a glass of a paired draft brew. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee.

Workshop students who stay for dinner will receive 10 percent off their meal. Both workshops will be held at Restaurant Trokay. | ateliertruckee.com

Kristin Doyle McKenna, left, and Diana LaGattuta Hale with Ella

Restaurant Trokay and Atelier are pairing to offer two workshops headed by Restaurant Trokay owner Nyna Weatherson. First is a cheese-making workshop on June 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weatherson will show students how to make their own batch of mozzarella, while enjoying a glass of a paired draft brew.

Students will leave with their own batch of fresh mozzarella and tasting notes. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee.

heal a myriad of illnesses. Kristin Doyle McKenna and Diana LaGattuta Hale of Therapeutic Chefs believe that bone broth can promote healing and prevent disease.

McKenna, a registered nurse, is a certified nutritional consultant and a certified natural chef. In 2005, she founded Therapeutic Chef while living in San Francisco and focused on the concept of food as medicine in her book, “Therapeutic Chef: Recipes to Prevent Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes.” Hale comes from a marketing background and has a passion for health and wellness. The women joined forces in December and moved the business to Truckee with a focus on selling food products.

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to current health issues.

Hale noticed that her 14-year-old dog, Stridor, was riddled with fatty tumors and suffering from arthritis. She created a recipe of bone broth and started giving the brew to Stridor. “In a short time, I began noticing a difference and was able to take Stridor off his medication and stopped feeding him regular dog food,” says Hale.

Bone broth is loaded with chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine, collagen and is high in minerals. It is an anti-inflammatory

Cultivation at its highest Truckee Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers free garden workshops at the Truckee Demo Garden throughout the summer. Participants can take home free cultivars for their home gardens. On June 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. is Verniculture with Composting Basics on June 18 at 10 a.m. On July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon is Mindful Gardening. On Aug. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. is Tasty Teas from Tahoe Natives. The High Sierra Edible Garden Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 13. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop-up dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. There is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. Garden Patch Pop Up is on June 10 and 11. Latin Grill Pop Up is On June 17 and 18. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 46

“ The greater vision for the company is what’s happening with our food system and what’s happening with health.”

“We are a local business, using local farmers. We meet and know all of the farmers we purchase from,” says Hale. “The greater vision for the company is what’s happening with our food system and what’s happening with health. Problems like obesity, autoimmune disease and celiac have skyrocketed.” This led Hale and McKenna to create their therapeuticgrade bone broth.

“You can feel a difference when you add bone broth to your diet,” says McKenna, a vegetarian. “We use bones that were being thrown away and there is so much nutrition in the bones. Our culture doesn’t cook the way we used to.”

The women have seen the rise of illness and disease as our culture spends less time preparing food. Foods that are grown with pesticides, genetically modified foods and companies that are not using good food practices all attribute

–Diana LaGattuta Hale and recommended for people with leaky gut syndrome.

“No one heard of leaky gut 10 years ago. It’s a digestive disorder where there are holes in the gut. Bone broth seals the holes,” says McKenna.

For folks with chronic diseases, bone broth can increase their energy. It is more desirable for healing in its concentrated form. The therapeutic dose is one cup daily. Also, concentrated broth makes a wonderful soup base.

“It’s great for women, as well. We lose collagen as we age. The broth helps get it back into the body and improves skin,” says McKenna.

Therapeutic Chef makes three different broths: beef bone, chicken bone and vegetarian. There is a Lucky Dog broth for pets that humans can eat, as well.

The women are devoted and have rigid standards for their products.

“We don’t compromise on our ingredients. We use the highest quality ingredients, and we don’t compromise the way we prepare the food. We prepare our food in safe cook-ware and use eco-friendly packaging. And most of all, it’s delicious,” says Hale.

They use only bones from animals raised in a humane way. The chickens they use run free in the pastures. The cows are 100 percent grass fed, grass finished and pasture raised. The vegetable broth is cooked for three hours and can be sipped like a tea or used for a soup base. The chicken bone broth cooks for 12 hours and the beef broth for 24 hours, slowly on a low temperature. Onions, celery, carrots, garlic, sea salt and parsley are added in the last few hours of cooking.

There are 10 to 12 grams of protein in one cup of broth.

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Try substituting bone broth in one of Chef Smitty’s soup recipes

The bone broth is available at Tahoe Food Hub in Alpine Meadows, New Moon Natural Foods in Truckee and Tahoe City, and Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee. Therapeutic Chef will also be available at the Truckee Community Farmers’ Market on Sundays  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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50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

NORTHSTAR

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

L D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

(775) 831-0346

D

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

(775) 831-2700

L D

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

D RA

TAVERN 6330’

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

B L

TC’S PUB

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

BIG FOOT DELI

Deli

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178 120 Country Club Dr.

L

OLYMPIC VALLEY

CHINA WOK

Chinese

(775) 833-3663

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer Tasting Bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

(530) 581-0454

D RA

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

L

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2636

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

D

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

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B L

L D

B L D

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TAHOE CITY

LOCAL FLAVOR

FRONT STREET STATION

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

D

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

OLD TOWN TAP

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 563-5233

L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D L D

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

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

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

B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

RED TRUCK

Café

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

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

B L

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

11325 Deerfield Dr.

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

SUMMIT SWIRL

Frozen Yogurt

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACO STATION

Mexican

(530) 587-8226

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 414-4080

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TOGO’s

Deli

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

L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Sandwiches 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

TAHOE VISTA BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

(530) 546-4819

GLOBAL CAFE

Cafe

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1717

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

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

B L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

B L

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

(530) 546-3244

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

(530) 546-4800

D RA

(530) 546-4281

D

L D

TRUCKEE

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

WEST SHORE CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ

Organic Café

Tahoe Donner Cross Country (530) 587-9484

B L

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

L

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

D

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

FOOD TRUCKS

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Deli & Juice Bar

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

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

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L

(530) 414-4836

L

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

L D

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

Facebook

(518) 637-4996

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some (recipe at TheTahoeWeekly.com). I would like to say that I’m totally ribbed out and won’t be eating any more of them for at least a month. However, the fact of the matter is they were really, really good and I’d eat more tonight if I had them.

If you remember, I had a total of five half racks and I followed three recipes exactly. When I did the taste test, I cooked two of each recipe the same way so I could judge the flavor. After that initial batch, however, I used the same methods as the recipes indicated. In all, I used the four slightly different methods of cooking the ribs as used in the recipes plus one more.

All of the recipes but one called for cutting the ribs into individual pieces for cooking. I also cut them all into individual ribs instead of cooking off any as a rack.

The main differences in the cooking methods were the temperature and whether or not water was used in the pan. Most of the recipes indicated that the ribs be cooked off at either 225 F or 350 F with some at both temperatures using water and some not. I originally found two recipes that boil the ribs first. I do know people who boil first and all I can say is, “No way.”

You might get tender ribs, but I think you sacrifice on flavor.

The setup for all methods is the same.

Place a wire rack over a sheet pan and either put water in the pan or not. Pretty simple. Lining the sheet pan with foil will help with cleanup if you don’t use water.

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I haven’t mentioned a grill. All but one recipe used the oven to cook, with some using the broiler to finish. You can set up your grill to cook with indirect heat, which, if you have the time to do so and can do so safely, I would suggest you do. Grilling will always add to the flavor. You can also finish all the oven-cooked ribs on the grill, and that would be my second choice.

WITHOUT OR WITHOUT WATER? These are my thoughts: first, the water when cooking low and slow, at 225 F, didn’t really do much except dilute the flavor a little. Low and slow cooking at 225 F with no water for at least 6 to 8 hours is the way to go, depending on how meaty the ribs are. Low and slow cooking gives the connective tissues time to break down so the ribs are tender, but still have a little bite to them.

At 350 F, the water did help a little more to tenderize and to prevent overcooking and over drying. But, again, I got more flavor without the water. Start checking the ribs after an hour and pay attention. Basting once in a while is a good idea, especially at the hotter setting.

However, the winner of all the cooking methods was, hands down, low and slow with no water.

“Grilling will always add to the flavor. You can also finish all the oven-cooked ribs on the grill, and that would be my second choice.”

I know some of you like your ribs to fall off the bone so you can almost slurp the meat through a straw. If that’s what you like, use a deeper roasting pan with a rack. I like to stand the rack of ribs on end, using toothpicks to keep the racks separated. Use water in the pan, but keep it below the ribs. Cover the pan with foil and cook low and slow. Eight hours later, the meat will melt off the bones. Finish on the grill or under the broiler with a final basting to caramelize the outsides.

Again, this last step is something you will probably want to do anytime you cook ribs low and slow.

There is one more way I tried that also came out great. I started with the oven preheated to 450 F. I placed the sheet pan with the ribs on the wire rack in the oven.

After 10 to 15 minutes, I turned the oven down to 225 F. They took about one to two hours; the size will dictate the time. The high heat seared them right away and they were tenderer overall than cooking them at a straight 350 F. There was no need to finish them under the broiler or on the grill. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. 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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w a lk s e a s o n THE 2016 LINEUP

“Wine walks are always better with friends so you can enjoy a common interest and compare tasting notes.”

DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

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Jason’s | American

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches.

There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

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

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

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444.

Patio dining, weather permitting.

There is barely enough time to catch your breath before the Tahoe City Wine Walk on June 18 from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine. While the walk takes over several blocks of downtown, the weekend also features the Tahoe City Solstice Festival with live music, art, a car show and outdoor adventure sports. Proceeds go to several local community organizations. | tahoecitywinewalk.com Wine on the Water | Chris Talbot Photography

F an abundance of wine events that

or wine lovers, summer and fall bring

combine the beauty of Tahoe with a bounty of al fresco wine parties. To help plan all this revelry, here is your guide to wine fun in Tahoe.

Wine walks are always better with friends so you can enjoy a common interest and compare tasting notes. You can also either assign a designated driver or share the cost of a cab. Outdoor wine events are great for appreciating amazing Tahoe scenery and indulging in some people watching, as well. For singles, there is hardly a better place to mix and meet. Wine has been known to be not only a social lubricant, but also a great conversation starter.

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

Squaw Valley hosts two wine events starting with the Art, Wine and Music Festival on July 9 and 10, which combines exquisite artwork, fine wines and great music. On Sept. 4 is the 28th annual Alpen Wine Fest, a more wine-centric event with opportunity to meet and chat with the people who create great wines. The fest benefits multiple sclerosis research. | squawalpine.com Not to be outdone, Northstar California hosts the 31st annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine on Sept. 9 and 11. At this multi-day wine fest, local restaurateurs bring their best dishes to match with an all-star lineup of wineries.

Here is where local chefs and major wineries face off in judged competitions. | northstarcalifornia.com

Rounding out the season is the 13th annual Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop on Oct. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. T-Town’s artisan shops host wine and food stations as revelers take over the historic downtown. | truckeewinewalk.com

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

Northstar hosts Village Wine Walks on the last Saturday of each month from June 25 to Aug. 27. Enjoy a variety of delicious wine samples and light snacks as you meander throughout the Village. | northstarcalifornia.com

South Shore offers Sample the Sierra on Sept. 17, with not only an abundance of great wine, but also a pop-up dinner, celebrity chefs and local artists. All of this happens at scenic Bijou Park. | samplethesierra.com

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes.

Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

Kicking off the wine season on June 12 from noon to 5 p.m. is Wine on the Water at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village. This event comes to life from the Hyatt’s Cottage Green with a lakefront setting. It features wine-themed games and small bites. It also benefits The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. | bgcnlt.org

Set your calendars and carpe vino. 

Art, Wine & Music Festival | Courtesy Squaw Valley

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

Attendance costs can vary significantly depending on whether you are attending a single event, have a multi-day pass, a VIP pass and so on. Tickets to some events may sell out, so purchase your tickets early. Check the event’s Web site for all ticketing options.

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The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe and Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort announce that Wine on the Water will be on June 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club, sponsored by Oliver Luxury Real Estate, Dolan Lexus and Kissino Authentic Italian.

This year, ticket buyers can select a special VIP option, enabling guests to enter the event before general admission attendees to experience higher-end tastings and one-on-one with vintners. All attendees will enjoy tastings from Lone Eagle Grille and Sierra Café, a wine-toss sponsored by Leo’s Electric, live music, a silent auction, raffles and more.

Ticket sales are online at wineonthewater.org. Prices are $200 for VIP admission and $100 for general admission. Tickets are limited and early purchase is encouraged.

For more information, contact the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe at (530) 5464324. | bgcnlt.org

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Here’s to the dogs Truckee The fourth annual Leg Lifter Beer Launch Party is at FiftyFifty Brewing Company on June 14. Bison Bluegrass Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be food and drink specials. Truckee Leg Lifter Ale “Mark your territory,” T-shirts will be available for $25. One dollar from the purchase of every Leg Lifter Ale bought throughout the summer will go to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | hstt.org

Park and eat Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food came about in 2012 with five food trucks. Last year, Reno Street Food at Idlewild Park offered 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers. Reno Street Food is a free event that runs from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 7. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

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Virginia City, Nev. A Taste of the Comstock: Mining, Food & Spirits is on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Virginia City. Mining will be on display with hand-drilling competitions and tours of the town’s rich history.

Restaurants and saloons will be offering food and drink specials. Guests will see what it was like during the town’s heyday with whiskey and cigar tastings, staples for the Comstock laborers in the late 1800s. Purchase tickets in advance online. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Festival for the festive Plymouth The 2016 Barbera Festival, hosted by the Terra d’Oro/Monteviña Vineyard, is on June 11 in Amador County. Barbera will be featured from more than 80 wineries from Amador, El Dorado, Calaveras and Sonoma county wineries. Italian importers of Barbera will also be pouring tastes at the festival. | barberafestival.com

Walk, sip, repeat Tahoe City The 11th annual Tahoe City Wine Walk returns to the shores of North Lake Tahoe on June 18 from noon to 4 p.m.

Presented by Oliver Luxury Real Estate, the event features tastings from wineries, microbrews and restaurants, music boutique shopping and panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

This year, the wine walk falls during the Tahoe City Solstice Festival, which offers outdoor adventure sports, plein air painting exhibits, a classic car show and the summer’s first Concerts at Commons Beach performance.

Wine Walk tickets, for those 21 years of age and older, are $40 per person in advance and $50 the day of. The ticket price includes admittance; wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic tastings; a commemorative wine glass; gourmet bites; music and free on-site parking. Designated driver tickets are available for $20 on June 18 and include food samplings only. For more information and advance tickets, visit the Web site. Tickets will be available the day of, for cash only, at Boatworks Mall and the North Lake Tahoe Visitors’ Center. | tahoecitywinewalk.com

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