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Welcome, visitors from across the globe and down the street to our home in the Tahoe Sierra. Please, enjoy our hospitality, indulge in luxurious summer days on the beach, on the water and on the trails. Stay for dinner and a drink. Stroll through our shops. Please, be our guests.

And, most of all, during this year’s Independence Day celebrations enjoy the five fireworks shows – yes, five – we have planned for your enjoyment.

We welcome you to stay for the weekend, the summer or a lifetime. We want you to have fun and come again, and again, and again. And, as with any good guest, we’d love it if you could follow a few simple house rules. Pretty simple, really. And likely they are the same at your home: • Pack out the trash. From the beach, from the lake, from the sidewalk and from the trails. It harms our beautiful lakes and mountains, and the wildlife.

Orange peels are not fare for wildlife.

• Pack out the poop. Seriously. For yourself and your dog. We appreciate you bagging it, but please also carry it to a trash can. There are no magic elves in the woods picking those bags up at night.

• Put all cigarettes out completely. And, stop flicking them out of car windows.

This is wildfire country. That cigarette butt can have catastrophic consequences.

• Use sunscreen and drink lots of water.

You are now at 6,225’ feet above sea level. You burn faster closer to the sun.

Wear a hat.

• Wear a life jacket. Even if you think you’re an expert paddler, hypothermia can set in before you can get back on your board in these ice-cold conditions.

Shock leads to heart attacks and drowning. Kids should always wear a life jacket in any conditions; it’s the law.

• Check the weather. High wind and whitecaps on Lake Tahoe? Don’t go out. Period.

• Stay out of the Truckee River. The rapids are too fast fed by snowmelt. When the rafting companies open, you’ll know the river is safe.

• Don’t leave your dog in the car. Before you ignore this, go sit in your car for an hour, with the window cracked a bit, in the sun, in the middle of the day.

Hot, isn’t it?

• Have fun. Most of all, we hope you have the best time in Tahoe on your vacation.

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… the mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city... Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light.

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ON THE COVER Fireworks light up the sky over Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach on the North Shore during a July 3rd celebration. Tahoe hosts five fireworks celebrations during this year’s Independence Day festivities including a July 3rd show in Kings Beach. See the feature in this issue. Photography by Silent A Photography | Courtesy NorthTahoeBusiness.org

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

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

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How the lake was formed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

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A gaggle of geese enjoy a summer day on Lake Tahoe off Tahoe City’s Lakeside Trail. | Katherine E. Hill

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

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

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

Natural rim 6,223’

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Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Gatekeeper’s Museum

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

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

East Shore

Elevation 6,228.82’ | Elevation in 2016 6,223.97’

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

KidZone Children’s Museum

Tahoe City

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

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

Tahoe City

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

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

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

Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

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

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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

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

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Tallac Historic Site

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MUSEUMS (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

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Science Center

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

I Independence 17,475 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Tahoe City

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Shore

P Prosser 22,789 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 9,307

Olympic Museum

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City Field Station

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

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Vikingsholm Castle

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

CAPACITY CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 39,033 CAPA

Stampede 221,667

(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

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

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RESERVOIR CAPACITY

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

Watson Cabin

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

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

Tours by reservation only.

North Shore

Lake Tahoe Museum

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

Thunderbird Lodge

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

Truckee

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Tahoe City

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

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

Incline Village

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

THIS WEEK AT NORTHSTAR JULY 1

*Beerfest & Bluegrass Tahoe Star Tours at Northstar’s Cosmoarium

JULY 2

*Brewmaster Dinner featuring Great Basin Brewing Company

JULY 4

Retro Skate Night • 4th of July Kid’s Bike Parade

JULY 6

Tahoe Star Tours at Northstar’s Cosmoarium

JULY 7

Tahoe Star Tours at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Bikes & Brews • Pumps on Pedals *Get tickets to Beerfest & Bluegrass and the Brewmaster Dinner for $100 when purchased together.

Visit NorthstarCalifornia.com/events for event tickets and more information

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Farmers’ Market Truckee

Truckee Farmers Market is open every Tuesday through Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Truckee Regional Park.

Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market is every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 10 at the American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers Bilingual Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.

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

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

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arge expanses of purple blooms caught my eye on the western side of Martis Valley as I drove along the highway connecting Truckee to Kings Beach late one afternoon. Struck by the beauty of the blooms in the distance, I knew I had to return to explore.

A few days later, I invited Priya Hutner to meet me for an afternoon stroll through the Martis Creek Wildlife Area to explore the wildflowers. Sagebrush was blooming in the distance from the parking area and the trail was still moist from recent snowmelt as we started along the Tompkins Nature Trail, a short meadow loop on the northern end of the valley.

No purple blooms in sight yet, but shrubs bursting in yellow lined the trail, flowing as far as we could see. “It’s like the yellow brick road,” Priya remarked.

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> Explore the trail system at Martis Creek & Northstar

> Try Priya Hutner’s recipe for dandelion pesto

The trail meanders from the valley along the wooded edges of a private golf course. As we followed the trail along Martis Creek, we soon came to a flooded boardwalk to cross the creek. With several inches in front of us we opted to take of our shoes for a brisk, barefoot jaunt through the ice-cold water on the boardwalk. With chilly, yet invigorated toes from 10

the noonday heat, we were ready to move on as the trail turned south to skirt the western edge of Martis Valley.

Birds could be heard all around, giant butterflies danced around us on the trail, and wildflowers were on full display.

We marveled at the downed trees and moist ground, which made Hutner start the hunt for morels. No luck on this trip. Conditions weren’t quite right. We pondered if one could pick morels from a wildlife area if we came across any and decided probably not.

We crossed a few more bridges along the edge of the valley before deciding to head back across the meadow. We marveled at the marsh teeming with wildflowers and wildlife, listening to the chatter of frogs and birds all around. Martis Creek was deep, cold and moving swiftly from the melting snow.

As we walked through still-wet areas on the trail, Hutner remarked that neither of us would be anywhere near a marsh this thick in the Deep South where we both have lived. While alligators, water moccasins, eels

Birds could be heard all around, giant butterflies danced around us on the trail, and wildflowers were on full display.

We chatted about dandelions for a story that Priya has working on, remarking that it would be nice to find a crop of them for a photo for the story. A few minutes later, we were crossing Jake’s Bridge when we came across just such a gathering of dandelions. Hutner got to work on photos while I dragged Sierra, my 13-year-old girl, into the creek to cool off (she never has liked getting wet).

Hutner continued her task at hand, while I snapped pictures of the creek and Sierra paced on the trail waiting impatiently. One of the many things I’ve learned about old dogs is that they don’t like waiting. When they are ready to go, they think everyone should move along.

That, and she thinks dinner should now be promptly served at 5 p.m.

Incline Village Library hosts an Hour of Code on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. This introduction to computer programming for Grades 3 and higher is designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Children can choose from a variety of fun projects. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

Farmers’ Market Stateline, Nev.

Stateline Farmers’ Market is every Wednesday through Sept. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Park. | laketahoemarkets.com

and other dangerous wildlife make marshes a place to avoid in the Deep South, Martis Valley offers a more welcoming habitat filled with wildflowers dancing in the breeze, the songs of nesting birds and views of surrounding mountain peaks.

Martis Creek Wildlife Area offers two trails – a 4-mile loop that encircles the edge of the valley and the 1.6-mile loop along the Tompkins Nature Trail. Both are relatively flat and are great for all ages. The trails also connect to the Northstar trail system.

There is no shade in Martis Valley, so plan on exploring in the early morning or in the early evening.

The parking area for Martis Creek Wildlife Area is off Highway 267 about 1 mile past Schaffer Mill Road on the right coming from Truckee 

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Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers Market operates every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Commons Beach until Oct. 12. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev. 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

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Silent auction and raffle will include a cruise for two to the Galapagos, Delta Airlines vouchers and other treasures.

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FLAPJACKS FOR A CAUSE Meeks Bay Fire Department and Sierra State Parks Foundation present the 49th annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 to noon at Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, Station 61, to benefit both groups on July 1 and 2. See the new Engine 61, learn about defensible space and fire safety. Fire Chief helmets for little chiefs. $10 12 and older, $6 ages 6 to 11, free 5 and younger and first responders. Includes pancakes, sausages, applesauce and beverages.

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Story Time Tahoe City

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

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

and part block party in historic downtown.

Hobnob with locals, meet visitors and join in the fun — live music, activity booths, local vendors and food trucks — every Thursday night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. All ages are invited to participate in the festivities. Free shuttle to downtown. | truckeethursdays.com

Tour the stars Northstar

Explore the night sky with star guide Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry reading and more at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. On Thursdays, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., until Sept. 1. $40 adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-3000, ext. 3046

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Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 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

Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

Romano’s Farmers’ Market is on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sierra Valley Farms until Sept. 9. | sierravalleyfarms.com

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Incline Village Farmers’ Market is Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 31 at Lake Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com

Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts preschool story time: Ships, Sails and Nautical Tales from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday. The program is directed at ages 3 to 5 and will feature books that have maritime themes. | danielle@tahoemaritime.org

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Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

Farmers’ Market Incline Village, Nev.

The Pour House hosts tastings every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. through August to coincide with Truckee Thursdays. Patrons help support a series of The Pour House’s favorite nonprofits all summer. $10 includes tasting and light snacks and a $5 donation to the nonprofit of the week. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Ski Run Farmer’s Market is every Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe through August. | skirunfarmersmarket.com

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Truckee Thursdays

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

Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair

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In fact, 96% of your fee will go directly to projects. For more information or to purchase your license plate online visit: www.tahoeplates.com.

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Explore the night sky with star guide Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry reading and more at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. On Saturdays, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., until Sept. 3. $40 adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-3000, ext. 3046

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JULY 1 | SATURDAY Get hooked State of California

The annual Free Fishing Day is the one day anglers, adults and children, may fish in any public fishing water in the state without a fishing license or trout stamp. All limits and other regulations apply. | takemefishing.org

Red, White & Tahoe Blue Incline Village, Nev.

The celebrations start early with a flagraising ceremony at 8 a.m. at Main Fire Station 11 and free Firehouse Breakfast.

A Children’s Patriotic Chalk Drawing is at the Potlach at 10 a.m. Kids’ Bike Parade is down Tahoe Boulevard at 10:15 a.m. followed by Tahoe Salutes Our Heroes Parade at 10:30 a.m. Veteran’s Recognition Lunch is in the Aspen Grove at noon. Don’t miss the icecream eating contest at Susie Scoops at 2 p.m. Finish the day with a Flag Retirement Ceremony on the Village Green at 8:30 p.m. See feature in this issue. | redwhitetahoeblue.org

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Rewards for hard work Truckee

PXG Demo Day at Old Greenwood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | golfintahoe.com

North Sierra Partnership hosts the sixth annual Celebration and Picnic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Perazzo Meadows. Explore the beauties of the Little Truckee with guided nature walks, mountain biking, flyfishing and activities for all ages. At noon, enjoy a picnic lunch to celebrate the important work NSP and friends have accomplished. $40 adult; $15 ages 12 to 18, free ages birth to 11. | Register northernsierrapartnership.org

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Truckee Community Farmers Market is every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 24 at Tri Counties Bank/Sears/ Coffeebar Bakery parking lot. | truckeefarmersmarket.org

JUNE 30 | FRIDAY Test out new stuff Truckee

Join the fun at the Kings Beach Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with “Tie Dye and Hair Chalking.” Bring a 100 percent cotton item to dye. Free. (530) 546-2021.

Walking tour of Truckee Historic downtown Truckee comes alive during this free 1.5-hour tour that includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars and other characters.

Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee’s famous and infamous past with Karen Willcuts. Meet outside Truckee California Welcome Center at 4 p.m.

Gratuities accepted. | (530) 448-4143 or mountaintowntours.wordpress.com

A free, guided Tahoe City Historic Walking Tour gives participants the legends, facts and history of the town and the lake, as well as places to shop and dining tips. Local resident Karen Willcuts will lead the 1.5-hour tour, on a mostly flat path. Meet at 10 a.m. outside the Blue Agave Restaurant. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome. | (530) 448-4143 or mountaintowntours.wordpress.com

Take advantage Tahoe City

Watson Cabin and Gatekeeper’s Museum are open and free of charge today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the 2017 Heritage Trail Tour of Museums in Placer County.

See trail guide online. | theheritagetrail. blogspot.com/2017

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enjoy $110 Green Fees at gray’s crossing Come out and help us celebrate 10 years of excellence at Gray’s Crossing. For 10 straight days, beginning July 1, take advantage of $110 Green Fees, $10 sleeves of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, $10 golf shop merchandise, $10 food and drink specials at PJ’s, and daily contests with prizes.

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Course Details 18 holes | par 72

Yardage 5,349 to 7,466

Slope 112 to 143

Ratings 63.8 to 74.7 16th hole

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ray’s Crossing first opened in 2007 and was designed by Jim Hardy and Peter Jacobsen. It sits in a lush meadow not far from Prosser Reservoir, just a 5- to 10-minute drive from downtown Truckee.

It is highlighted with towering pine trees, oblong lakes and native sierra landscapes underneath the shadows of the surrounding mountain peaks. Originally a private golf facility, the course eventually became public, but still feels much like a private club in the way it is meticulously maintained and professionally operated.

The grounds as a whole sit in an area more flat and open than a typical mountain course, but the links are positioned in such a way as to take full advantage of the natural contour of the land, making way for plenty of elevation changes and rolling topography. The fairways are wider than your typical mountain course and the rough is clean cut and rather forgiving, sporting a healthy mix of bordering terrain laden with old trees and pine needles, as well as the perfectly placed water hazards that come in to play on several holes.

A characteristic that stands out amongst the rest is the putting surfaces. The greens themselves are fairly large and, more often than not, relatively straightforward to find with a coordinated approach shot.

True and honest as they come, they’re jam packed with breaks and bends that demand attention and respect. Traps on the outskirts are steep and deep with overhanging

lips and abstract edges, which can riddle and penalize even the best of bunker players. Even early in the season, the greens are playing lightning fast and your speed on the dance floor can really win or lose you more strokes than anywhere else on the course. A lot of pins sit on apexes and high points, exaggerating putts hit too soft or hard. That being said, finding the bottom of the cup can be had here with a consistent tempo and thorough evaluation of the subtle slopes of the surface.

There’s a grass teed driving range and short game facility on site, as well as an expansive putting green to get your putter tuned up to the quickness of the short grass. Split fairways, steep runs up and down, blind lies, drivable par 4s and sharp doglegs for the fade and draw are just a few of the surprises waiting for you to try your luck with out at this stunning, championship-caliber golf club.

After your round, regardless of how you shoot, be sure to stop in for cold drinks and some of the best food you’ll come across at a golf course. The bar and grill have indoor and outdoor patio seating with a cozy lounge area and fire pit overlooking the 18th hole. Music in the Mountains is under way at Gray’s Crossing. Join the crowd every week for live music out on the lawn. 

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

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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.

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Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections.

Shuttle available at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501.

Call for shuttle schedule.

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.

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(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.

Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switchbacking climb. Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook.

Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake.

A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use.

Shuttle (775) 298-2501. Call for schedule.

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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.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-9350 | facebook.com/old40bikepark Donner Ski Ranch offers lift-accessed mountain biking on its trails with varied terrain and great views.

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

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

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.

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

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SKY TAVERN (775) 323-5125 | skytavern.org The mountain bike park features downhill, climbing and dual slalom trails, designed as a series of progressive trails.

Open sunrise to sunset spring to fall.

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Waterfront walking tour Tahoe City

This free, fun and informative 1.5-hour tour is all about the waters of Lake Tahoe. Hear about the Truckee River, sailing and racing boats, the dam, as well as things to do and where to eat with Karen Willcuts. Meet at Gatekeeper’s Museum at 1 p.m. Gratuities welcome. | (530) 448-4143 or mountaintowntours.wordpress.com

Festival for firefighter funds Kirkwood

The Kirkwood Summer Festival is from 3 to 6 p.m. The Village Plaza will come alive for a day of wine and beer tasting, food, music featuring Mo’z Motley Blues, a silent auction and activities for the kids. Funds raised will be used to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus devices worn by firefighters for access to breathable air. Tickets before June 30 $40 adults, $20 15 to 20, $10 14 and younger. | Register kmpud.com

Beerfest & Bluegrass Northstar

Beerfest & Bluegrass at Northstar California features beer tastings from 3 to 7 p.m. from more than 25 breweries and two premier bluegrass bands. Breweries will be featured on the Village Overlook and guests who purchase a ticket will receive a commemorative pint glass and be able to sample all the different beers.

Tickets $35-$45 advance; $100 Beerfest plus Beer Masters Dinner on July 2. See Tasty Tidbits in this issue. | northstarcalifornia.com

Bike park fundraiser Incline Village, Nev. Alibi Ale Works hosts a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Incline Bike Pro-

ject to build a bike park in Incline Village. | inclinebikeproject.org

JULY 1-2 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Best pancake breakfast Meeks Bay

Meeks Bay Fire Department and Sierra State Parks Foundation present the 49th annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 to noon at Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, Station 61, to benefit both groups. See the new Engine 61, learn about defensible space and fire safety.

Fire Chief helmets for little chiefs. $10 12 and older, $6 ages 6 to 11, free 5 and younger and first responders. Includes pancakes, sausages, applesauce and beverages. | meeksbayfire.com

TRUNK SHOW June 30 to July 5

JULY 1-4 | SATURDAY-TUESDAY Art & craft stroll Homewood

Pacific Fine Arts Festival features paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, cer-amics, graphics, and jewelry and arts and crafts including handmade clothing, leather goods, wooden toys and more at Homewood Mountain Resort from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | pacificfinearts.com

Open-air art show South Lake Tahoe

Arts & Crafts show at the Middle School in South Lake Tahoe is an open-air village of artisans under the Tahoe sky. Peruse pottery, jewelry, sculpture, prints, paintings, photography, wearable art and woodwork and hand-crafted items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | artisttoyoufestivals.com

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Let freedom ski Olympic Valley

Freedom Fest at Squaw Valley celebrates summer skiing, the 4th of July, music and a festival.

There will be hot tub parties at High Camp from noon to 4 p.m., free mid-mountain music from noon to 3 p.m. and free music at KT Bar from 4 to 7 p.m. each day. Must have a 2016-17 or 201718 season pass or lift ticket to ski or ride to see mid-mountain music events. Fireworks on July 3. See feature in this issue. | squawalpine.com

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Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

Classic drinks Northstar

Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers Art of Mixology at Manzanita from 3 to 4 p.m. This entertaining, educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients, such as bitters and infused liquors, to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers. Must be age 21. Advance registration required. $50 per person. | ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

Red, White & Tahoe Blue Incline Village, Nev. There will be a wine and cheese reception in the Aspen Grove from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tickets online. At 7 p.m. on the Village Green TOCATTA Tahoe Symphomy Orchestra and Chorus will perform. See feature in this issue. | redwhitetahoeblue.org

Brewmaster Dinner Northstar

Northstar California’s Executive Chef Steve Anderson artfully pairs five courses of seasonally inspired dishes with craft beers at a Brewmaster’s Dinner. Diners are led through a flavor journey, guided by the brewmaster, in an al fresco setting overlooking the sunset. Tickets for both the Beerfest on July 1 and the Brewmaster Dinner are $100. See Tasty Tidbits in this issue. | Tickets northstarcalifornia.com

JULY 3 | MONDAY Book sale Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library hosts its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | (530) 546-2021.

Red, White & Tahoe Blue Incline Village, Nev. A community fair is at the Village Green is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a USAF Pave Hawk Landing and Static Display. Beer and Brats is in the Aspen Grove from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tickets online. See feature in this issue. | redwhitetahoeblue.org

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Celebrate the Independence Day holiday a day early in Kings Beach. Spend the day at Kings Beach State Recreation Area and attend the July 3rd Fireworks & Beach Party from 4 to 10 p.m. outside the North Tahoe Event Center including preferred fireworks seating, watermelon eating and sand castle building contests, music, Alibi Ale Works draught beer, along with food and souvenirs. Fireworks shows at 9:30 p.m. Beach party free admission; $20 preferred seating for fireworks show. See feature in this issue. | northtahoebusiness.org

Summer winemaker dinner Northstar

Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe presents Summer winemaker dinner series at Manzanita at 6:30 p.m.

Guests can experience a four-course culinary and wine-pairing adventure in the mountains featuring regional and Northern California wineries and fresh local ingredients prepared by our chefs. | RSVP ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

JULY 4 | TUESDAY Morning breakfast meeting Tahoe City

Join the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association for First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club from 7 to 8:30 a.m. $15. | gotahoenorth.com

Red, White & Tahoe Blue Incline Village, Nev. A Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast is in the Aspen Grove from 8 a.m. to noon. The community fair continues in the Village Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At noon there will be a Veterans’ Tribute on Incline Beach with a Veteran’s Parachute & Recue Demonstra tion at 1 p.m. In the Village Green from 1:30 to 4 p.m. the USAF Pave Hawk Landing and Static Display will continue with Rubber Duck Races starting at 3:30 p.m. At 9:30 p.m. the Fireworks Extravaganza will take place on Incline Beach while the Marine Band of San Diego plays. See feature in this issue. | redwhitetahoeblue.org

Fourth of July in Truckee Truckee Fire Pancake Breakfast is 7 to 10 a.m. at Station 92. Lace up your running shoes for the Truckee Firecracker Mile, followed by the annual July 4th Parade at 10 a.m. Afterwards head down to West End Beach on Donner Lake for an afternoon in the sun followed by fireworks under the stars. See feature in this issue. | truckee.com

Breakfast at the parade Truckee

Watch the Independence Day Parade from the front patio of For Goodness Sake while eating a potluck breakfast. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m. and the parade at 10 a.m. Bring a dish to share. | goodnesssake.org

March for the U.S. South Lake Tahoe

The City of South Lake Tahoe’s 4th of July parade starts where Highways 89 and 50 intersect to Bijou Community Park off Al Tahoe Blvd, beginning at 10 a.m. The two westbound lanes of Highway 50 from Stateline to the wye will remain open. Motorists can expect delays from 10 to 11 a.m. on the two eastbound lanes of Highway 50 from the wye. | cityofslt.us

Celebrate with community Soda Springs

The 10th annual Community BBQ behind Donner Summit Lodge is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be barbecue tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs, salads and drinks. Bounce house, auction and raffle. The Blues Monsters will play around noon. | donnersummitarea-association.org

Families encourage to parade Northstar

A 4th of July Kid’s Bike Parade is at Northstar to kick off Independence Day. Families are invited to decorate bicycles, razors, big wheels, clothing and even dog collars, in the patriotic spirit. Decorating material is hosted near the Village entrance, where kids and festive pooches meet to be escorted around the Village as a creative showcase. Complimentary face painters will be onsite. This event is free to the public and complete with tours of Northstar Fire Department trucks. | northstarcalifornia.com

Happy Birthday, USA Tahoe City

Celebrate our country’s birthday at Tahoe City’s 72nd annual 4th of July Fireworks Show.

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day filled with live music, games and a food and beer garden, leading into the dazzling fireworks show. See feature in this issue. | visittahoecity.com

Firework reflections South Lake Tahoe

“Lights on the Lake” will light up the night with a spectacular sky rocket array of red, white and blue streams synchronized to top rock/pop hits and patriotic favorites at 9:45 p.m. Choice viewing spots are South Shore’s sandy beaches and aboard boats. See feature in this issue. | tahoesouth.com

JULY 5 | WEDNESDAY After party cleanups Tahoe venues

Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanups are from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Commons Beach, Kings Beach State Park, Kiva Beach, Regan Beach and Nevada Beach. This is to clear the litter left from 4th of July celebrations.

Cleanup materials provided, refreshments and raffle prizes. | RSVP keep-tahoeblue.org/july5

Exclusive peak Truckee

Truckee Donner Land Trust offers guided hike to Lower Carpenter Valley that offers amazing scenery, lush meadows and wildlife in its natural environs. The Land Trust is in the process of acquiring the property so it will not be open to the public in 2017, with the exception of these exclusive 5-mile hikes at 9 a.m. | Register tdlandtrust.org

Free movie series Tahoe City

TCPUD Parks and Recreation sponsors Tahoe City Lakeside Movie Series 2017 at Gatekeeper’s Museum at dusk. Tonight’s free movie is “The Great Outdoors.” It gets cold, so bring sleeping bags, blankets, low-back chairs and flashlights. | tahoecitypud.com

JULY 6 | THURSDAY It’s only a buck moon Incline Village, Nev.

Summer Moonlight Hikes with Wine and Cheese Socials for 55+ are moderate, 1-mile, paved-road hikes to the Crystal Bay lookout offered in collaboration with the National For-

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est Service. Participants should wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. Transportation, wine, cheese and snacks are provided. Buck Moon hike departs from Incline Recreation Center at 5 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

¡Ole tequila! Kings Beach

Caliente offers tequila tastings on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Admission is complimentary if you purchase one fullpriced cocktail from the bar before the tasting.

21+. Complimentary appetizers included. | calientetahoe.com

TRUNK SHOW June 30 to July 5

Entrepreneurs welcome South Lake Tahoe

“Are you growing your dream business?”

The mentor-based Entrepreneurs Program meets the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. Free to all. | Register tahoechamber.com

Film features brook trout South Lake Tahoe

Local Freshies, in association with Patagonia, will host a premiere of “Finding Fontinalis” at South Lake Brewing Company on July 6 at 8 p.m. This free event all ages is a fundraiser for California Trout. Patagonia’s newest film from Travis Lowe is about a crew of fishermen searching for a world-record brook trout. There will be swag, a raffle and beer on tap. | localfreshies.com

Families can chill Olympic Valley

In the Village at Squaw families can enjoy free outdoor movies at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays until Aug. 31. Tonight’s feature is “Secret Life of Pets.” Bring blankets and warm clothes for when the sun goes down. | squawalpine.com

JULY 6-9 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Open-air art show South Lake Tahoe

Arts & Crafts show at the Middle School in South Lake Tahoe is an open-air village of artisans under the Tahoe sky. Peruse pottery, jewelry, sculpture, prints, paintings, photography, wearable art and woodwork and hand-crafted items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | artisttoyoufestivals.com

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Arrive by boat and enjoy lakeside dining at Gar Woods in Carnelian Bay

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The public boat launch at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area | Courtesy TVRA

S T O R Y B Y K AT H E R I N E E . H I L L

ake Tahoe can be easy to navigate if you pay attention to landmarks and navigation aids. Look for things that can be seen from nearly anywhere on the lake, like the ski runs of Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe that make an inverted “V”, the Cal-Neva in Crystal Bay (the only building visible on the North Shore from most of the Lake) and Cave Rock on the East Shore.

Then, watch for other landmarks, like restaurants on the lake’s shore, the ski runs of Homewood Mountain Resort and Eagle Rock on the West Shore, the landslides distinguishable above Emerald Bay and Carnelian Bay, and many others. Do so, and you’ll find the Lake easy to navigate.

The North Shore begins at the dam in Tahoe City and continues east, weaving in and out of the coves making up the hamlets of Tahoe Vista, Agate Bay and Kings Beach, before crossing from California into Nevada to Incline Village.

From the eastern end of Tahoe City to Kings Beach, there are few spots to stock up on supplies. But, boaters will find several public docks and ramps for their use, along with several exceptional restaurants accessible by boat.

Heading east from the outskirts of Tahoe City (visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for the feature on Tahoe City), boaters can discover the cliffs of Lake Forest just past the public boat ramp.

LAKE FOREST Perhaps the most heavily used public boat ramp on the North Shore lies outside Tahoe City in the Lake Forest

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North Tahoe Marina in Agate Bay

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THE NORTH SHORE community. The channel leading into the ramp area is shallow and marked by some rather large boulders. There are no services at Lake Forest, but there are two campgrounds to the east and west of the ramp, along with a park, a picnic area with barbecues and restrooms.

Next to the boat ramp is the U.S. Coast Guard Station. A long, sandy stretch of public beach – Lake Forest Beach – and public pier are just beyond the Coast Guard station. There are no services at Lake Forest, but there are restrooms at the campground above the beach.

CARNELIAN BAY As you round Dollar Point into Carnelian Bay, you may catch a glimpse of anglers along the thick brush and rocks on the point. Dollar Point is a premier fishing spot with locals. Stay clear of the point, however, as the underwater boulders are extremely dangerous to boaters and the water level can be deceptive.

On most days, you’ll notice a distinct shift in conditions rounding the point as the water becomes rougher and the winds stronger.

Gar Woods Grill & Pier offers indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Carnelian Bay, and it’s not uncommon to see a wedding at the beach in front of the restaurant. The pier at the restaurant is public, as are the beaches to either side of the pier. Boaters can tie up at the pier, which is handicap accessible, or the restaurant has a boat valet available until dusk for its customers.

Navigation Aide: The large wooden and glass exterior of Gar Woods can easily be mistaken for another lakefront home.

Look for the mammoth buildings making up the facilities at Sierra Boat Company;

Gar Woods is across the expanse of rocky beach to its left.

If you’re planning to eat at the restaurant, I suggest using the boat valet. When the winds are high, boats tied at the pier can be damaged, as was the case on one beautiful summer day as I dined inside with friends.

Sierra Boat Company offers a fullservice chandlery, slip rentals, and specializes in the restoration and sales of wooden boats. The Sierra Boat Company has been a fixture on Lake Tahoe since 1952.

Situated between Gar Woods and Sierra Boat is Carnelian Bay Beach, a rocky public beach maintained by the California Tahoe Conservancy with picnic facilities and restrooms.

If you need to stock up on supplies, you’ll find a convenience store across the street along with CB’s Bar & Grill with some of the best pizza around.

On the west side of Sierra Boat Company is Patton Beach. This rocky picnic and beach area is dog friendly with public restrooms available. On the beach, you’ll find Waterman’s Café, serving breakfast and lunch along with kayak and paddleboard rentals and lessons.

A short walk to the west of the beach and across the highway is the Old Post Office, a sit-down restaurant open for breakfast and lunch.

Continuing along the North Shore out of Carnelian Bay, look back at the far side of Sierra Boat Company to see the largest mural on the lake. In 2000, local artist Susie Alexander-Georgeson completed a beautiful landscape mural on the side of the building.

AGATE BAY Entering Agate Bay, the last bay on California’s side of the North Shore, you’re treated to more of the beautiful lakefront homes. The west side of the bay has little development other than the magnificent wood and glass structures that look like magazine covers.

On the east side of Agate Bay is Kings Beach.

There are several public beaches on the east side of Agate Bay – Sandy Beach and Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, which has a public launch, picnic area and restrooms. Across from street, you’ll find coffee and great fare for breakfast and lunch at Global Café or the newly opened Pep’s Place.

Continuing along the shoreline, you’ll see North Tahoe Marina to the west. The marina has a full chandlery and offers sales and repair services. They also offer gas and pump out facilities, along with slip rentals and moorings. There is no public use of the pier allowed.

Shortly before the marina is Moon Dunes Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming. Boaters will have to either swim ashore or take a dinghy, as boats are not allowed in the swimming area. The beach has a picnic area and restrooms.

KINGS BEACH One of the most gorgeous sandy beaches around Lake Tahoe may be found in the heart of the quaint town of Kings Beach.

The large sandy beach also features a large plaza and playground along its edge, making it a popular spot for beach lovers, but not really accessible for boaters.

After many years of being closed due to low water levels, the Coon Street boat

launch in Kings Beach has reopened.

There is limited parking at the boat launch and access to the restrooms. The shoreline is shallow and full of underwater boulders, and most of the waters in Kings Beach are strictly for the use of swimmers, kayakers, paddleboarders and other water enthusiasts.

To explore Kings Beach, please plan to spend the day coming by car (or preferably by bike) to enjoy the beach, dine at local restaurants, enjoy the ice cream, and shop at the many unique shops in town.

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Boaters will want to pack a picnic and anchor just outside of the swim area on Friday nights during the summer to enjoy Music on the Beach and don’t miss the spectacular fireworks on the 3rd of July.

Find details on both in this edition.  The Tahoe Weekly will explore Lake Tahoe from a boater’s perspective throughout the summer. Find more features on boating at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Boating & Sailing under the Out & About tab.

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For the Kids Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities. until Aug. 7. Participants will spend the morning on his or her golf skills and then be brought to Skylandia State Park for some beach time. | tcpud.org

The pool is cool Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers group swimming lessons for children at Granlibakken Pool. Groups are based on age and swimming ability, from ages 6 months and older. Classes are Mondays through Thursdays; sessions run until August. | tcpud.org

Volley that ball

HIT THE OPEN WATER Tahoe Community Sailing Program offers Youth Sailing for ages 8 and older, Mondays to Thursdays, for beginners who have never sailed before and are able to swim.

Weekly sessions run until August. Youth Clinics are for intermediate and advanced sailors on Fridays starting on June 30. Also offered are Junior Race Team, Junior Race Clinics and Adventure Sailing Camps for ages 12 and older. | tcpud.org

Trouble with toddlers?

Little aquatics

Toddler Troubles & Behaviors Workshop with Abbie Saturno is for parents and caregivers who want to connect with their children to foster trust and confidence.

The workshop is at Truckee Community Recreation Center on the last Friday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m.: June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25. The drop-in fee is $45.

Bring a spouse or caregiver free of charge. | tdrpd.org

City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services offers swimming lessons for kids starting at 6 months of age. All classes are arranged by age group and ability.

There are lessons for parent and child, for preschoolers and for those learning to swim. | cityofslt.us

Earn a badge Taylor Creek Visitor Center offers Jr. Forest Ranger for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. from July through August. A different, action-filled project is offered each week to teach kids how the parts of nature are connected. They earn Jr. Forest Ranger badges as they learn. | tahoeheritage.org

All end with a Popsicle Douglas County Parks and Rec offers Kahle Play Camps from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 3 and older. The themed camps are designed for the young camper with shorter hours and high teacher/child ratio.

Camps for ages 3 have begun and camps for ages 5 and older start on July 31. | (775) 586-7271

Learn to ace it Incline Recreation Center offers Junior All Star/Quick Start Clinics for tennis players, ages 4 to 12. These three-week sessions meet twice a week. Drop-ins are permitted if space is available.

Players are divided by age groups. Sessions run until September. | yourtahoeplace.com

Writers unite Young Adult Writers’ Meetup is on the first and third Saturday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Meet with fellow writers for discussion and writing. Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. | (530) 573-3185 22

Camp up with summer KidZone Museum will offer a number of summer camps. There is Farm Camp for ages 4 to 6, Chemistry Camp for ages 6 to 8, Avian Adventures for ages 8 to 10, and engineering camps for girls is taught by women engineers and scientists. Sessions have started and continue until the first week of August. | kidzonemuseum.org

Heavenly discoveries Discovery Day Camp at Heavenly Mountain Resort is for ages 5 to 12. The camp offers nature, exploration, adventure and fun with its rock-star camp leaders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are gondola rides, a ropes course, scavenger hunts, relay games, wilderness survival activities and more. The weekly camps run until Sept. 4. | skiheavenly.com

Safe adventures await This summer let your child explore and discover adventure through outdoor activities and art exploration at Squaw Kids Adventure Camp. The camps are offered on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through Sept. 4. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., fun and friendly counselors work with kids to create an adventurous, but safe environment both indoors and out.

Campers are divided into two age groups: ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 13. Fee includes Aerial Tram ticket, activities, snack and lunch. | squawalpine.com

Swing and swim Youth Golf Clinics, for ages 5 to 12, with Bobby Bonino will be at Tahoe City Golf Course on Monday and Thursday

Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers All Skills Volleyball Clinic for ages 7 to 18 at Kahle Community Center.

Northern Nevada Juniors’ Skills Clinics give instruction on the basics, as well as advanced concepts for boys and girls. Staff comes from a wide background of playing and coaching histories. Clinics run through August. | info@nnjvball.com

Fun all day Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers Recreation Adventure Days, aka RAD Camp, for Grades 1 to 6, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Activities include games, crafts activities, play and field trips. | (775) 586-7271

Put on your thinking cap Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers Summer Discoveries Series with Renee Grennan. Themed weekly sessions are offered for children ages 5 to 12 on science, magic, exploration, mystery, STEM challenges and Minecrafts.

Sessions run until the middle of August. | tdrpd.org

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

Make summer epic Incline Village Parks and Recreation offers E.P.I.C. Early Childhood Adventure Camps for ages 3 to 6, weekly themed camps at the Diamond Peak Child Ski Center. The 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. class will offer science, art, math and literature through hands-on exploration from July 10 to 13, July 17 to 20, July 24 to 27 and July 31 to Aug. 2.

E.P.I.C Base Camp is for ages 5 to 12.

These weekly themed camps will challenge kids mentally and physically using the natural environment of Tahoe. Camps run until Aug. 7.

E.P.I.C. Specialty Camps are for Grades 2 and up run until August and include travels through time, sensational sewing, kids in the kitchen and amazing animals. | yourtahoeplace.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Community ed rules Lake Tahoe Community College CONNECT Community Education offers weekly summer camps for kids and teens until Aug. 21. There’s bouldering, mountain biking, leadership for teens, sewing, outdoor painting, STEM, soccer, skateboarding and much more. | ltccconnect.com

Able, but not ready Truckee Community Pool is the scene of the Summer Swim Team on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. until Aug. 10. This is for children who are good swimmers but not ready or not inclined to make a club team commitment. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards in freestyle and backstroke. | tdrpd.org

It’s camp fever in Truckee Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District offers Camp Trudaca for Grades 1 to 5, Adventure Camp for Grades 4 to 6 and Camp Rad for Grades 6 to 9.

Weekly camp sessions run until Aug. 21.

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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting its 10th annual Youth Backcountry Camps in partnership with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science this summer. Youth participants are provided with gear, food and instruction. Kids learn basic backpacking and navigation skills, leave no trace ethics, natural history, local flora and fauna and trail stewardship.

Camp for ages 12 to 14 is from July 9 to 12 and Aug. 13 to 16. The cost is $365 per person; scholarships are available. | Register (775) 298-4485 or tahoerimtrail.org

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• Free flights for kids on Sunday, July 9

North Tahoe Arts’ Kids Art Camp offers a hands-on art experience to ages 5 to 12. Local artists and instructors teach children ceramics, printmaking, painting, fiber art, earth art, book/journal making, jewelry, pastels, wire sculpture and batik.

The student/teacher ratio is small, ensuring that the children receive the benefit of individual instruction in addition to the attention from volunteers who assist with the classes. Much of the camp takes place outdoors and snacks are provided. Sessions are from July 10 to 14 and July 17 to 21 in Tahoe City; and from July 24 to 28 in Kings Beach. | northtahoearts.com

Developing soccer skills Incline Village Parks & Recreation offers Soccer Skills Camp from July 10 to 14 for ages 5 to 15. The focus will be on technical skills development for all levels in a fun and accepting atmosphere. It will take place on the Village Green from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | (775) 832-1310

SUP-erior camps Presented by the Truckee Airport District Truckee Tahoe Airpot off Highway 267

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Incline Recreation Center offers Full Day SUP Summer Camps for ages 9 to 14. These camps are designed to develop SUP skills, increase overall fitness with training exercises and team building.

The next sessions starts on July 10. | yourtahoeplace.com

Responsible riders program Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association offers the summer session Junior Mountain Riders program, designed to provide a safe and fun mountain-biking experience. Weekly club rides focus on developing safe, strong and responsible riders. They are offered for ages 7 to 11 on Mondays from July 10 to Aug. 21 starting at 4:30 p.m. Sign up for a seven-week program or drop in whenever. | Register tahoexc.org

Fine arts for kids Outdoor Art and Drama Camps are from July 10 to 14 and July 17 to 21 at the Valhalla Grand Hall on Tallac Historic Site. Gina Stowell’s art camp is for ages 5 to 12 and are designed to allow students to play through painting. Annie Anne Davidson’s drama camp is for ages 5 to 12 and is designed to have children experience their world through the dramatic arts. | valhallatahoe.showare.com

Animal care camp Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe EdVenture Camp is a summer camp program that focuses on an overall theme of pet care that includes games, activities, speakers, snack time and hands-on experience with the animals. Sessions for ages 7 to 9 are from July 10 to 14 and ages 10 to 12 are from July 17 to 21. The camp fee is $175. | Register (530) 587-5948

Paddle camps make a splash Waterman’s Landing Beach Café and Paddle Headquarters, owned and operated by professional paddlers, Jay and Anik Wild, is offering its one-of-a-kind paddle club, Watergrom, for ages 7 to 14, from July 10 to 13 and Aug. 7 to 10. | watermanslanding.com

The strings of summer Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the summer is open to all and includes classes at two levels of music experience. Tuition is free, donations welcome.

Introduction to Fiddle and Folk Music is primarily for younger violinists, violists and cellists of any age. Participants must be able to play a one-octave D scale and read notes within the staff. Sessions will be held on July 11, 18 and 25.

String Ensemble is for advanced beginner to intermediate violin, viola, cello and bass players of all ages. Sessions will be held July 12, 19 and 26.

Participants will be invited to perform in a free public concert on July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Carson Mall. | (775) 450-5584

Drama for summer Truckee Community Theater offers Disney’s “Jungle Book” summer camp for ages 7 to 10 from July 15 to 22. Instructor Holly Hawthorne will have kids monkeying around with creative dramatics, which will culminate in a performance on the last day.

Teen Play Production Camp is for ages 12 to 18 from July 30 to Aug. 5.

Participants will try improvisation and other styles of acting and work on simple sets. It will also culminate in a showcase on the last day. | tdrpd.org

June 29-July 5, 2017

WEBBER LAKE STORY & PHOTOS

BY BRUCE AJARI

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Fishing Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow.org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores.

California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 1 and Sept. 2, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 10.

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ebber Lake located in Sierra County is about 45 minutes northwest of Truckee. It is located on Henness Pass Road that goes to Jackson Meadows Reservoir off Highway 89.

It used to be a small private lake. Campers and fly-fishers would purchase memberships to use it. Large fish were planted by the membership each year. Generally these were rainbows and there are additional naturally reproducing brook and brown trout.

The lake had been in private ownership since 1854. The Truckee Donner Land Trust purchased this outstanding property in November 2012 from Clifton and Barbara Johnson. The Land Trust continued to lease the lakeshore to the private fishing group for an additional five years, an arrangement that ended in 2016.

The lake will open to a limited amount of public camping starting on Aug. 1 and the California Department of Wildlife is responsible for the fishery. This means that it will take over planting fish. Check the current regulations to see what the updated ones will be. A grand opening is planned when the extensive improvements are done in 2018.

Tahoe Truckee Flyfishers has had the good fortune to fish this lake for several seasons as guests of a couple of members and the caretakers, Ken and Joan Bretthaurer. The Bretthauer’s have agreed to stay on to manage the property.

Fishing this lake requires some kind of watercraft. Most fly-fishers tend to use tubes, pontoon boats or small prams.

Conventional fly-fishers use boats and most seem to be trolling for the large rainbows. We have seen more people fly-fishing during our days on the water out there. This is due to the fact that this method seems to work well.

While it is a small lake, it is best fished with a small boat. We have used float tubes and pontoon boats but it is work to get from one end to the other, particularly if the wind comes up. A boat or pram that is motorized is a much better option.

The lake has lots of established weed beds and as a result, good hatches of insects. The usual midges, mayflies, caddis and terrestrials are available to the fish.

Baitfish is also in the mix.

Typically, most fly-fishers fish 4- to 6-weight rods with floating lines, 9- to 15-foot leaders tapered to 3x or 4x. The floating line is used for surface feeding fish and for nymphs under an indicator. A clear intermediate line for stripping nymphs and a type III line is great for stripping streamers when the fish are deeper.

This is a great opportunity for anglers and campers to experience another recreational location right in our back yard. For more information, visit tdlandtrust.org.  Bruce Ajari is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers.

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FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing in this issue of Tahoe Weekly for current water levels.)

Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is closed until further notice. Inflow is at 531 cfs and the outflow is 441 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been fair to good. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Flyfishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are closed to all

fishing until July 1. 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 anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 558 cfs. The

Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30.

Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year.

No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal. There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe.

Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown.

TAHOE REGION

SPOONER LAKE 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.

TRUCKEE REGION

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

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

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

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR

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.

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.

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

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling.

TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet in Tahoe City, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations.

Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season.

Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road).

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flows have gone up. Fishing at this level can be a bit of a challenge. Nymphing is your best bet at these flows. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is best early in the season and the fall. Smallmouth bass are part of the fishery.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair.

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

Stampede Reservoir | The road will be closed

over the dam for construction this season and next. Access to the boat ramp will be through the Hobart Mills side. Fishing has been fair from shore. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly fishermen 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.

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Truckee River | The flow out of the dam in Tahoe City is at 1,210 cfs. The flows through Truckee are at 1,560 cfs. While it has come down some, the flow remains high. Fishing has been good for those working hard. Most anglers are using San Juan worms, egg patterns and large stonefly imitations.

Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations and streamers are also good this time of year. This water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are

full and spilling. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. Blood midge, callibaetis and small midges are the main insects to imitate subsurface.

Frenchman fishing has been fair. Damsels are now on the menu at both lakes, as well.

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FEATURE

4 OF JULY FESTIVITIES TH

July 1-4 | Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village kicks off this summer’s celebrations on July 1 with the Flag Raising ceremony followed by a day full of fun from the Firehouse Breakfast to the Kids Bike and Heroes parades, ice cream eating contest and the Veterans’ Lunch.

On July 2, a Veterans’ Recognition Ceremony, Wine and Cheese tasting, and a performance by TOCCATA. The Community Fair, Beers and Brats and the USAF Pave Hawk Landing and display highlight the festivities on July 3.

July 4 begins with a pancake breakfast, followed by a day of festivities, parachute and rescue demonstration, Rubber Duck Racks, and fireworks accompanied by the marine Band of San Diego at 9:30 p.m. | redwhitetahoeblue.org

FIREWORKS JULY 3 Squaw Valley | 9 p.m.

Kings Beach | 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4 Virginia City | Dark Truckee (Donner Lake) | 9:30 p.m.

Tahoe City | 9:30 p.m.

Incline Village | 9:30 p.m.

Reno | 9:30 p.m.

Sparks | 9:30 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe | 9:45 p.m.

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by Big Head Todd and the Monsters. | squawalpine.com

7 to 10 a.m., with the Firecracker Mile kicking off right before the parade. Cap the night off with fireworks under the stars over Donner Lake. | truckee.com

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GINORMOUS FIREWORKS SHOW & FAMILY BEACH DAY

Highway 50 and 89 intersections and concludes at Al Tahoe Boulevard. A 4th of July celebration and barbecue will be held at Bijou Community Park following the parade The barbecue is a fundraiser for American Legion Post 795.

July 4 | South Lake Tahoe Start the day off with the July 4 parade. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Courtesy TCDA

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JULY 3RD FIREWORKS & BEACH PARTY

July 3 | Kings Beach Start Celebrating Independence Day in Kings Beach on July 3rd with family fun on the beach. Spend the day at the annual Beach Party from 4 to 10 p.m. at nearby North Tahoe Event Center.

The event is open to all ages and features food vendors, a beer/wine and mixed drink garden, free watermelon eating and sand castle building contests, music provided by the San Diego Marine’s Double Time Brass Band, a raffle to win a standup paddleboard, patriotic and glow items, face painting and much more. The event is capped off by a dazzling fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Entrance to the Beach Party is free.

Preferred fireworks seating is available for $20 per person, which typically sells out. | northtahoebusiness.org

FOURTH OF JULY IN TRUCKEE

July 4 | Truckee Truckee hosts a good-old fashioned 4th of July parade kicked off at 10 a.m. at the west end of town at Truckee High School and heading into historic downtown for a 1½-mile route. This year’s Grand Marshall is Town Manager Tony Lashbrook, who is retiring this year.

Start the morning with the Truckee Fire Pancake Breakfast at Station 92 from

July 4 | Tahoe City There’s good reason Tahoe City was named one of America’s Best 4th of July displays. Celebrate at the 72nd annual Tahoe City fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The festivities begin with a family beach day at Commons Beach starting at noon with food vendors, ice cream, a raffle, Tahoe City T-shirt sales, face painting and more. Enjoy DJ Dennis on the street in downtown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Kip Yager on Commons Beach from noon to 4 p.m., and Patrick Bolen and Friends on Commons Beach from 4 to 7 p.m.

Volunteers needed. | visittahoecity.org

GETTING AROUND Park the car and take your bike, walk or use public transit.

North Shore & Truckee | laketahoetransit.com South Lake Tahoe & Stateline | tahoetransportation.org

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Keep your pet safe during fireworks and the summer heat. Find tips for fireworks safety and contact information if your pet becomes lost.

Lights on the Lake is rated as one of the top Fireworks displays in the nation but the American Pyrotechnics Associations. Deciding where to get the best view is the difficult part. Take a cruise for a unique vantage point on the lake.

Timber Cove, Baldwin Beach, Lakeview Commons and Nevada Beach are great options for those who which to stay on shore. Tune the radio to KRLT-FM 93.9 or KOWL-AM 1490 for a synchronized music broadcast with the show. | tahoesouth.com

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CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

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Wet ‘n’ Dirty Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. ride with their kids or women needing an exhilarating escape from city life.

Her Mountain, on July 22 and 23 and Aug. 19 and 20, is a Specialized Bike Academy, which presents two full days of female-only riding, friendship and mountain adventure. The course is comprised of small group lessons, ensuring individual attention in an environment that encourages team support. | (800) 466-6784 or northstarcalifornia.com

Runs of fun to come

FIRECRACKER MILE Auburn Ski Club Training Center hosts the Firecracker Mile on July 4 before the start of the Truckee 4th of July parade at 10 a.m. All participants get a free water bottle.

See details on Truckee’s 4th of July celebrations in this issue.

Auburn Ski Club also hosts the 37th annual Squaw Valley Mountain Run on July 29: 3.6 miles, 2,000 feet up. The first 200 people to register get a prize.

The third annual Sierra Crest Ultra Run is on Aug. 5. Participants can run the 30km or the 50km. Run the Runway is on Oct. 1 and Donner Lake Turkey Trot is on Nov. 4. | Register auburnskiclub.com

Black Wall closure Donner Summit The Access Fund and Truckee Donner Land Trust have called for a temporary voluntary closure on the mid-section of Black Wall on Donner Summit through mid summer because peregrine falcons are nesting under Sky Pilot. Both trailheads to Black Wall are posted with signs.

Affected routes are: Next, Birdy, all pitches on Imaginary Voyage and Super Slab. | tdlandtrust.org

Focus on rebuilding Kings Beach Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be hosting Fiberboard Freeway Workdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 1 and 15. The workdays will focus on rebuilding elevated trail where it traverses a wet area off the Fiberboard Freeway. Meet in the parking lot at the entrance to FS 73/Fiberboard Freeway off Highway 267 just below Brockway Summit. | tahoerimtrail.org

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Review water safety tips for kayakers and paddleboarders.

Signs for paddlers Lake Tahoe This summer, to address the needs of the growing number of paddlers, informational and educational signage will be installed at 11 designated sites along the 72-mile Lake Tahoe Water Trail. A total of 20 signs will be installed by 2018.

The signage features vital water safety and weather information, aquatic invasive species prevention and conservation tips, a mapped paddle route with GPS coordinates, campgrounds and public launch/landing sites, as well as parking, restrooms and facilities.

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The sites include: William Kent Beach and Campground, Commons Beach, Lake Forest Boat Ramp and Campground, Carnelian Bay/Waterman’s Landing, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch, North Tahoe Beach, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock, El Dorado Beach and Regan Beach. | laketahoewatertrail.org

Hoist up the sails Tahoe City Tahoe Community Sailing Program offers beginners’ Women’s Only Sailing Clinics for ages 18 and older on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 30, July 7 and 21, and Aug. 4 and 18. Participants must be able to swim. | tcpud.org

Adventure racing Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure hosts adventure races throughout the summer from trail running and triathlons to swimming and more. Run to the Beach is on July 4, Mar-lette 50 km and 10 Miler is on Aug. 13 and Emerald Bay Trail Run is on Sept. 17.

The XTERRA Lake Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon is on Aug. 19. Donner Lake Triathlon is on July 22 and 23, the Truckee Marathon on Sept. 24 and the Great Trail Race is on Oct. 8.

Sierra Open Water Swim Series includes Truckee Open Water Swim on July 22 and Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim on Aug. 26. | bigblueadventure.com

The mountain’s all hers Northstar Northstar welcomes female mountain bike riders. Pumps on Pedals is guided by female coaches and offers discounted lift tickets and bike rentals every Friday, starting June 30. It is an open course intended for all ability levels, including moms improving their skills to be able to

Sparks, Nev. Get in shape and mark your calendars for these upcoming fun runs in downtown Reno: Arch Rivals Run on July 1, No Brainer Dash on Oct. 28 and Santa Dash on Dec. 16. | Register crawlreno.com

Race for our troops Tahoe venues Moon Joggers is celebrating America’s birthday by donating at least 15 percent of each 4 for 4th of July 4th race registration to Homes for Our Troops, an organization that builds homes for severely injured veterans. Complete a race any time between July 4 and 31. Choose the course, time yourself and report your finishing time to Moon Joggers. The organization wants as many people as possible to virtually run or walk 4 miles in honor of all veterans.

The cost is $17 and includes a custom medal and bib that will be shipped to you. | moonjoggers.com

Film features brook trout South Lake Tahoe Local Freshies, in association with Patagonia, will host a premiere of “Finding Fontinalis” at South Lake Brewing Com-pany on July 6 at 8 p.m. This free event all ages is a fundraiser for California Trout.

Patagonia’s newest film “Finding Fontinalis” from Travis Lowe is inspired by an old gaucho’s tale of “The place with the big red fish.” A crew of fishermen set out to search for a new world-record brook trout. During this journey, the water, landscape and culture surrounding it become the impetus to conserve and protect it all. There will be swag, a raffle and beer on tap. Watch the trailer at vimeo. com/149840336. | localfreshies.com

Don’t get lost Beckwourth Eco Bike Adventures hosts the 2nd annual Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival on July 8 featuring a Pedal Assist Open, Throttle Assist Open, Kids Trail, Drag Race, Long Jump Challenge and a Best in Show eBike Build, along with demos, barbecue, beer and wine, and live music. | ecobikeadv.com

Backpacking 101 Stateline, Nev. Tahoe Rim Trail Association offers Backpacking 101, an introductory course for two days and one night, on July 8 and 9. Learn the essential skills and safety techniques. Meet at TRTA office in Stateline. | tahoerimtrail.org

Learn to fly fish Tahoe City Daniel Ring of Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters will give an Introduction to

Fly Fishing class on July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tahoe Maritime Museum.

This class will include the basics of the fly cast and the proper techniques needed to catch a trophy trout on a fly. All necessary equipment will be supplied. The cost is $50 per person and register by July 8. | mailto:danielle@tahoemaritime.org

Racing series for bikers Northstar Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series, starting on July 9, offers competitions throughout the summer and features 20 different divisions for men, women and juniors to vie for the title.

The top three racers in each division receive points-based awards at the end of each race, as well as the conclusion of the series. Northstar also hosts a series of Enduro and Cross Country races throughout the summer. Professionals and amateurs are invited to compete each month. | northstarcalifornia.com

Train and re-train South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking needs volunteers during work days at Angora Trail on July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 23. As well, volunteers are needed to help with Maintenance Mondays at Bijou Bike Park. | info@tamba.org

Cycling the region Minden, Nev. Alta Alpina Cycling Club announces upcoming races that are open to everyone in the cycling community. The race categories make it easy for anyone from racing veterans to first-timers to have a great race experience. Thursday Night Races will continue with 20 races until Aug. 31. Weekend Club rides will continue until October. Tim Rowe Memorial Fall Century is on Oct. 8 is from Wellington to Bridgeport. | altaapina.org

Happenin’ at the Tappaan Norden Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge offers outings throughout the year. Mountain Medley is from July 9 to 15 and includes daily hikes, a Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival play and state park fees.

The leader will be William Baurecht.

Just for Grandparents and Grandkids is from July 16 to 21. This outing includes hiking portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, all accommodations, meals and admission fees. The minimum age is 6. The leader will be Angela White.

A Gathering of Friends, a fundraiser for the lodge, is from Aug. 18 to 20. The outing includes hiking, entertainment, a wine and cheese reception and art sale.

Volunteer Vacation at Clair Tappaan Lodge is from Sept. 23 to 30. Participants will work on forest restoration projects, while exploring the lakes and meadows of the Sierra Nevada. This outing includes lodging and meals. The leader will be Suzanne Ferguson.

Autumn Hiking and History in the Sierra Nevada is from Oct. 1 to 7 and includes daily hikes, lodging, all meals and admission fees. The leader will be Aurora Roberts. | clairtappaanlodge.com

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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.

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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.

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

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay.

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

GRANITE LAKE 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.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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

Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).

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

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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.

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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.

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Ally Chase STORY BY NICOLE CHESLOCK

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here can families play, explore, learn, create and perhaps make some noise in a welcoming place with other children?

What is available beyond playgrounds, beaches and the backyard? The KidZone Museum and library story times are wonderful options, but many parents and grandparents with little ones are asking, “What else is there to do?”

Ally Chase is the office manager for Chase Painting, the company her husband began 16 years ago. In March 2017, she designed TahoeKidz, a one-stop Web site for all kid-friendly activities in the region.

TahoeKidz is about sharing information on happenings for babies and toddlers.

There are daily event listings, as well as a blog (and guest bloggers are welcome) and engaging social media posts.

“Ally is a go-getter,” says TahoeKidz user Fawn Usher-Mansoor. “She not only is a mother of three, wife and business owner, she is a key component to our community.

With TahoeKidz, she has brought a channel for all kid-friendly events and businesses. A resource like this was missing and she made it happen. She wants all families to enjoy what our community has to offer.”

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Chase, who can sing the Aggie War Hymn with pride and tell you about NBA and NFL picks from her alma mater, is passionate about enhancing and expanding opportunities for children. She was inspired to launch TahoeKidz after spending so much time searching for enriching entertainment for her own family. Her son Mason is 12 years old, daughter Melanie is 2 and baby daughter Julianna is 10 months old. Chase quickly realized that everyone would benefit from having the information in one place.

“Parents don’t have time to look at so many different Web sites,” says Chase.

“Parents are always asking about upcoming events. Why not share it with everyone? It’s a good thing to do for the community.”

Chase visited Tahoe in 2009 and found herself postponing her return flight to Houston. She was at a crossroads: stay or go? She describes having a firsthand view of Tahoe living: “The lake, hiking, biking — I fell in love with Tahoe and thought, ‘Why not do it?’ I’m just going to move here.”

Chase began working in human resources and later put her passion to work in the marketing department at Northstar

Ally Chase with daughters Julianna and Melanie

California. It was at Northstar that she met her husband, Michael Chase.

“We love living here. TahoeKidz is like my fourth child,” says Chase. “We have great playgrounds, but we still need more summertime activities. Kids love routine and a lot of activities shut down during the summer months and others are really expensive.”

Chase emphasizes that the joys of parenting include teaching little ones and seeing the world through his or her eyes.

She is donating resources – both her time and funds – to TahoeKidz and fine-tuning her next steps for the organization. She envisions giving back to organizations focused on serving ages 0 to 5 and shares ideas on what TahoeKidz may offer in the coming years.

“We would love to partner with different companies and do more events for kids. Imagine how great it would be to have a toddler area at Truckee Thursdays. As long as we are supported, I will keep going,” says Chase whose graphic design skills and marketing passion shine through online.

How can you support the organization?

Hash tag TahoeKidz when you’re out and about, follow TahoeKidz on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

“Send us pics so we can feature your adventures,” says Chase.

“I love the daily activity posts,” adds Usher-Mansoor. “If I want to find out what is happening for the day, a simple click is all I have to do. It’s a great resource for our community.”  For more information, visit tahoekidz.com.

Truckee-based writer Nicole Cheslock appreciates TahoeKidz’ daily event listings and is thankful to Ally Chase for telling her about the Family Room, a mom and tot program that Nicole enjoys with her toddler.

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To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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n a classroom in the Truckee Community Art Center on Church Street, Nicole Ashton Martin, the founder of Kindred Art and Folk Institute, is catching up on work with her 4-year-old parrot, a Conure, perched on her shoulder. It is named Matisse after the famous painter.

There is a heavenly smell of banana bread baking in a small oven and artwork is scattered around colorfully in every nook and cranny.

On Martin’s desk is a medium-sized clay model of “Transcendent Souls,” a sculpture that is being built for this year’s Burning Man. “Transcendent Souls” is meant to tell the story of human existence through the seven stages of an evolutionary map, a visual representation of enlightenment

into a legitimate organization.

“It was an aha moment,” Martin says.

With the help of her mentors at Fractured Atlas, a technology nonprofit that empowers artists to succeed as entrepreneurs, Martin developed a business plan, found space and launched Kindred Art and Folk Institute.

In the summer of 2016, Martin was nominated through California Institute of the Arts as a person who made a positive difference in her community. A little bit of funding came her way and Martin had the idea to create “Transcendent Souls,” a permanent piece grandiose in scale.

“I’ve worked on a lot of public art pieces with groups, but I’ve never done anything from inception to finish,” she says.

“ This is a huge community effort between all the families coming to Kindred, the local businesses involved, local artists. It’s cool to see this project

Martin sketched out her idea of creating an artwork 20 feet tall with a 16-foot circumference, constructed from steel base plates, wood, connectors, solar lighting and other materials.

“We partnered with UNR [University of Nevada, Reno] for the 3-D work and I got a crash course in engineering,” says Martin.

Truckee’s Lynchpin Structural Engineering, Inc., Artech of Reno and the Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Company are also donating materials and have been involved in the concept, design and planning.

“Ryan [Adams, CEO] at Artech suggested taking it to The Playa because that’s the true test. If it makes it out there, it can survive anything,” she says.

Earlier this year, Martin submitted the plans to Burning Man and recently heard back that the Kindred public art piece was approved and will be displayed near the

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Nicole Aston Martin at Kindred with her resident parrot, Matisse. | Kayla Anderson

and unconditional love. With Kindred Art students and a lot of the Truckee community involved, they are starting to build the structure and looking for additional funding to fully complete its vision.

Martin’s resume is impressive. She spent time at California Institute of the Arts Community Arts Partnership. She has an educational background in fine arts, graphic design and marketing. She worked in Reno, Nev., doing graphic design for television and the Sierra Arts Foundation.

She moved to Truckee with her husband and young son, Ethan John Martin, and when she wasn’t working at Tahoe Forest Hospital, Martin was taking local kids out on hikes, building small art installations on the trails. She eventually picked up a following; when a family asked how to sign up for her class, Martin realized that there was potential to turn her art hikes

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bigger than just us.”

center of the action. While Kindred is off to a good start, money is needed for the rest of the structural materials.

“We’re small, but mighty. We’ve got a couple of students who’ve fallen in love with this piece,” she says.

So far, at least 50 local families and others are all involved in the process, including Andrew, a 7-year-old who donated $7 of his birthday money.

“ TRANSCENDENT SOULS” gofundme.com Kindred Art on Facebook Transcendent Souls on Facebook “If everyone who is friends with us on our Facebook page donated $30 each, then we would have more than enough money to fund this project,” she says.

Money received will be used to fund the more expensive parts of the project such as the copper hands, dense foam filling and casting.

“This is a huge community effort between all the families coming to Kindred, the local businesses involved, local artists,” Martin says. “It’s cool to see this project bigger than just us. I’m kind of overwhelmed that this can be out there and seen on an international scale.”  For more information, visit kindredtruckee.org.

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EXHIBIT CALENDAR ONGOING EXHIBITS

Liz Paganelli & Jackson Lain Cobalt Artist Studio | Until June 30

Tahoe Art League members A Cup of Cherries Café | Until June 30

Nancy Lynch Meyer’s Downtown Café | Until June 30

“Bird Mafia” Atelier Truckee | Until June 30 “High School Pic [ks] 2” The Brick | Until June 30 Carol Brown Viking Gallery | June 30-July 9 Michelle Courier Art Truckee | June 30-July 2 Nancy Florence Copeland Cultural Arts Center | Until July 1

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

A Touch of Fantasy in Reno Nevada Fine Arts Gallery | July 1-31

Rockin’ Out Artists Co-Op Gallery | July 1-31 “City of Dust” Nevada Museum of Art | July 1-Jan. 7 “View From the Playa” Nevada Museum of Art | July 1-Jan. 7

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Carol Brown, Japanese woodblock printmaker, is artist-in-residence at the Viking Gallery at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe from June 30 to July 9. Brown found her Zen when she discovered Japanese woodblock printing. She carves images into woodblocks and prints on Japanese papers. The process is handson from beginning to end. An artist’s reception will be held on July 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. | valhallatahoe.showare.com

Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 5

Gil Martin CC Community Center | Until July 6 Michelle Courier

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Bluestone Jewelry & Wine | July 6-9

Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Aug. 11

Truckee Michelle Courier will be at Art Truckee from June 30 to July 2. She will be having a meet and greet at Bluestone Jewelry & Wine from July 6 to 9. Courier, a Michigan-based artist, goes on trips every year in her trusted van, “Bessie.” She sets off with about 40 paintings and a camera ready to capture the beautiful western United States landscape and later paint in her studio back home.

“I want to catch these images while they are fresh in my mind, to get the color correct, to relive the Merced River or feel Lake Tahoe for awhile,” Courier says. | westwardgallery.com

Scott Hinton and Paul Ford

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Kit Knight Viking Gallery | July 14-23 “Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16

“Miradas” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16 New Directions in Fiber and Mixed Media Wilbur D May Museum | Until July 23

Dick Marconi Arte Italia | Until July 30 Donna Hughes LTCC Library | Until July 31 “Go Big” North Tahoe Arts | Until Aug. 1 Four-Artist Exhibit Sierra Arts Gallery | Aug. 3-25

“Orchid” Carol Brown | Tallac Historic Site

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Burning Man focus of exhibits

Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts offers Fused Glass Pendants with Catherine Strand and Toni Rockwell on June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corison Loft. Participants learn to make fused-glass pendants. NTA fused-glass artists Strand and Rockwell will teach basic glass properties and how to cut, shape and place layers of glass to make various pendants.

All glass and tools are provided, as well as something to hang the pendants on.

All pendants will be fired after class and can be picked up at North Tahoe Arts after July 7. The fee for the class is $45.

Participants must be age 18 or older. | northttahoearts.com

1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY

Reno, Nev. The Nevada Museum of Art presents two exhibits from July 1 to Jan. 7, 2018, focusing on Burning Man. “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man” explores the remarkable story of how the legendary Nevada gathering known as Burning Man evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural roots on San Francisco’s Baker Beach into the worldfamous desert convergence it is today. Neverbefore-seen photographs, artifacts, journals, sketches and notebooks reveal how this temporary experimental desert city came to be—and how it continues to evolve.

Also on display is “View from the Playa: Photographs by Eleanor Preger.” Highlights of this Incline Village-based photographer’s work will be on view in the Nightingale Sky Room. | nevadaart.org

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center

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“Lakalelup” Commons Beach | Aug. 4-13 “Mountain Picassos”

OXS Gallery | Until Aug. 18

“Lakalelup” Ski Run Marina & Beach | Aug. 22-31 Rachel Stiff Sierra Arts Gallery | Sept. 7-29 “Industrial Art: Sports Edition” CCAI Courthouse | Until Sept. 28

“The Pinhole Project Truckee” Community Rec Center | Until October

“Holly Arts” North Tahoe Arts Center | Nov. 1-Dec. 30 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s Restaurant | Until Jan. 2018 “What’s in A Name?”

Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

“Ink & Ivory” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

Truckee Atelier presents “Bird Mafia” by artist Emily Brown, who draws inspiration from the great outdoors, wildlife and her adventures. She shows her view of the world through meticulously cut lines and textures in her hand-cut paper art. She is best known for her layered cut paper shadow boxes series’ and animal cuts. Each bird mafia design begins as a paper cut.

Her work is in shows from Seattle to Los Angeles. She is based in Portland. Ore. The exhibit will run until June 30. | ateliertruckee.com

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

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Truckee Truckee Public Arts Commission presents “The Pinhole Project: a Collaborative Photographic Project From Burning Man” at Truckee Community Recreation Center.

This photographic retrospective of the events, art and people of Burning Man since 1999 was captured by the 100-yearold technology of the pinhole camera.

Twelve pinhole cameras were created out of 50-gallon cardboard barrels. This size is uniquely suited for capturing the incredible scale and immense diversity of art and culture at Black Rock City. The subjects look familiar and at the same time completely foreign because the pinhole can extract an essential stillness through

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Fantasy for the first time Reno, Nev. Nevada Fine Arts Gallery presents its first Artown show, “A Touch of Fantasy in Reno,” featuring the works of Paul Manktelow, Jerry Stinson, Kate O’Hara, Artown’s 2017 poster artist, and Cheryl Tangen. Each has a fantasy edge to their work, a distinctive style and creates amazing works of art. Paul Manktelow will give a talk on July 1 at 5:30 p.m. about his murals, techniques and past and future. The show runs until July 31. | (775) 768-1128

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

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

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a primitive apparatus of reflected sunlight passed through a minute opening. The show will run through October. | tdrpd.org

Therapeutic exhibit Truckee “Image Nation,” an art installation featuring Nevada County veterans, is on display at the Truckee Community Recreation Center until June 30. “Image Nation” is an initiative of the Nevada County Arts Council in partnership with Welcome Home Vets, funded in part by the California Arts Council and local contributions. The photographs, self-portraits and pictures of veterans’ hands are the result of a therapeutic workshop with veteran and master photographer Michael Llewellyn.

“Image Nation” helps veterans express themselves and connect with each other and society, a key element in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Llewellyn, a veteran himself, has been working in photography since 1988. | tdprd.org

Reno, Nev. “The Altered Landscape: Selections from the Carol Franc Buck Altered Land-scape Photography Collection” will be on display at the Nevada Museum of Art until July 5. In 1931, a group of civic-minded citizens led by humanities professor and climate scientist Dr. James Church and local art collector Charles Cutts established what is today known as the Nevada Museum of Art. Sixty years later, in 1993, a major endowment gift from the Carol Franc Buck Foundation established this collection that is one of the institution’s largest focused collecting areas with approximately 2,000 photographs.

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From the fishing towns and seascapes of Alaska, to the mountains of Utah and the deserts of California, Lain looks to each region with a unique appreciation. Painting landscapes is a way to capture the extraordinary mood and atmosphere that each of these climates evokes for him. | cobaltartiststudio.com

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1. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of flour primarily is used to make pumpernickel bread?

2. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “bona fide” mean?

3. MATH: Which Arabic number doesn’t have its own Roman numeral?

4. ART: What French Romantic artist painted “Liberty Leading the People”?

5. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What 19th-century naturalist once said, “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness”?

6. LAW: Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

7. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system has an average temperature of 462 degrees Celsius?

8. GEOGRAPHY: In what ancient city were The Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, said to have been built?

9. COMICS: What planet is Superman from?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the dry wind that blows through Southern California and Baja California?

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) The time has come to take new initiatives.

You are feeling energetic, punchy and willful. With your energy levels running higher than they have for quite a while you feel strong, able and enthusiastic. Altogether, this is increasing your confidence and elevating your mood. Meeting new people and making new friends is the natural consequence.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Relationships with family and friends, new and old, are taking on extra importance now. This theme will continue for several weeks. As is often true with family, some deeper emotions may well be stirred and managing these so they do not linger longer they need to will prove important. Bring emphasis to play fun and games for best results.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Diligently working behind the scenes characterizes this new cycle. The good news is that you will feel inspired to do exactly that. The flip side is that you may not be as social. However, that urge may be satisfied in small bouts. Allowing for variety is important now as well so trust the process of multitasking.

Introducing a whole new rhythm and pattern into your daily life is in the spotlight now.

Doing so will require extra efforts but of the ironic kind. In other words, you may be required to relax more, an activity that can prove challenging. This is especially true now and is not meant to continue all season so relax now.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

It was 19 -century journalist and women’s rights advocate Margaret Fuller who made the following sage observation: “A house is no home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” th

Thought for the Day: “The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.” –Niccolo Machiavelli

New buds of individuality are emerging.

It may still be early in the process, but the momentum has begun and will build quickly. Your appetite for arts and culture is also stimulated and this will linger for a couple of weeks. After that, your focus will turn more towards business so make the most of this social window for fun and festivity.

Waves of inspiration are washing in on your shores. These are the kind that may well produce abundance in many respects. There is a playful element present as well as an adventurous one. So, this is an exciting window that is yours to appreciate. It is said the ‘God is in the details’ and you are about to get a plethora of glimpses of divinity made manifest.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) This New Moon in Cancer is sowing the seeds of change in your public and/or professional life. If you have been waiting for your window of opportunity to make your next big move, this is it, or it will come about soon so be ready. Increasing your exposure is featured and this includes a rather strong focus on obtaining key knowledge.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) A spirit of adventure is buzzing in your mind. As much as this may lead you to explore new territory literally, it may also manifest as a creative adventure. Your passions are running high and you have the strength to dip deep and lay claim to buried treasure, to previously hidden gifts and talents. Yet be aware, claiming them will require extra effort.

A busy time with home and family continues. This includes some deeper work as well.

Renovations are a distinct possibility over the coming weeks. You may also get to the bottom of things on more personal levels. Either way, the time has come to establish a more solid foundation. This will support your plans to reach out further

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) A playful and energetic cycle is underway. Summer is here and you are eager to make the most of it. Finding means and opportunity to express yourself in new and original ways is featured. It may still be that you are in the middle of bigger changes in the background, but these have become the new norm. Find your openings.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) You have entered something of a deep cycle. During this time you may be called within to meditate, contemplate and investigate. However, it may also amount to simply wanting to get away from it all, to escape somehow. Yet there remains a strong social pull as well. Balancing the two urges is your next creative challenge.

Over the past several weeks you have felt inspired to take new leads. Now it is time to consolidate them. You should expect that this will demand more focus and effort. The high side is that this aligns well with a growing inspiration to explore new creative modes of expression. As well, you will have to make room for this addition.

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Tahoe golf | L o n g l i n k s t o h i s t o r y College in Massachusetts. Queenie was America’s first female professional golfer and instrumental in establishing tees especially for women. In 1916 she moved to Reno, Nev., where she helped organize the Reno Golf Club and laid out the Washoe County Golf Course. It was the first in the Silver State and the first in the United States designed by a woman architect.

Queenie Dunn was America’s first female professional golfer and instrumental in establishing tees especially for women.

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enowned as a golfer’s paradise, the Tahoe Sierra is home to more than 30 beautiful courses that offer stunning views and challenging fairways, many of them designed by top professional players or noted course architects. These modern layouts create scenic vistas along with pastoral greens and fairways, but there are three modest 9-hole golf courses around Big Blue that hold the strongest links to Tahoe’s early days.

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE The venerable Old Brockway Golf Course at Kings Beach boasts more colorful history on its nine holes than any other set of links at Lake Tahoe. The cast of characters that has strolled Old Brockway’s fairways is a veritable who’s who of noteworthy personalities from 20th Century America.

Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Joseph Kennedy (father of President Kennedy) and President Dwight D. Eisenhower are among the many players that have enjoyed this course.

Designed by the renowned Scottish architect John Duncan Dunn, Old Brockway opened in 1926 and the course hasn’t lost any of its old-school charm over the years.

Dunn was a leading golf course architect in the early decades of the 20th Century. His sister, “Queenie” Dunn, had designed the Tahoe City Golf Course several years earlier.

In 1934, legendary crooner Bing Crosby hosted his first unofficial “Crosby” tournament at Brockway where his celebrity friends gathered for laughs and prize money. Frank Sinatra played Old Brockway frequently in the 1950s and early 1960s. Sinatra got his first glimpse of Lake Tahoe in August 1951 when the entertainer arrived in Reno to establish residency in order to divorce his first wife Nancy. In 1960, Sinatra bought a 25 percent interest in the nearby Cal-Neva Casino property and during the summer months it was common for Sinatra to show up at Old Brockway to play golf and relax away from the spotlight.

Every hole on this storied 3,400-yard course affords beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Historic Old Brockway has been owned and operated by Lane Lewis and his family for more than 30 years. The Golf Channel has ranked it one of the Top 10 Best 9-hole courses in the United States.

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Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, circa 1961. | Courtesy Old Brockway Golf Course

TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Tahoe City Golf Course is the oldest at Lake Tahoe. It has been a locals’ favorite since 1917 when the legendary Tahoe Tavern Hotel commissioned Isabella May “Queenie” Dunn to design it.

Queenie Dunn was a member of England’s most famous golfing family. Her grandfather, William “Willie” Dunn, was the instructor and Keeper of the Green at London’s prestigious Blackheath links, where he was a top player, as well as a club and ball maker. His two sons, Tom and William Jr., followed in their father’s footsteps as ball makers, as well as club and course designers.

Born in England in 1880, Queenie learned to play golf on a course laid out by her father, Tom. Considered one of England’s best woman golfers and instructors, Mrs. Dunn Webb was among Great Britain’s first female professionals.

She immigrated to Boston in 1915 where she wrote golf instruction articles for the New York Herald and taught the male-dominated sport to girls at Wellesley

In 1917, Queenie arrived in Tahoe City at the request of the Tahoe Tavern and designed a 6-hole course in the hay meadows near the mouth of the Truckee River.

It was expanded to nine holes in 1926, the same year her brother John laid out the Old Brockway Golf Course.

One of Tahoe City’s pioneer families, the Bechdolts, purchased the course in 1948 and owned it for decades. In the 1950s, the links were popular with Sinatra, Crosby and crew who appreciated its similarities to Old Brockway. In recent years, charity tournaments at the Tahoe City course have raised more than $200,000 for the Tahoe City Little League program.

Rich in history, the Tahoe City Golf Course is family and dog friendly and one of the least expensive in the region.

It’s a great place to practice the basics.

GLENBROOK GOLF COURSE The 9-hole Glenbrook Golf Course is a private venue on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe in charming Glenbrook, Nev. Originally the site of industrial-scale lumber milling operations in the 19th Century run by timber baron Duane L. Bliss, the land was later developed into a gated community.

Construction of the golf course began in 1925, centered on meadowlands that sloped gently toward Lake Tahoe. It opened for business in 1927. The course is unique in that each hole has two tee areas, which gives players an 18-hole experience

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over two rounds. The ninth tee, perched high on a hillside, leads to a scenic fairway that descends to a clipped green close to the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe.

Due to its status as a private club and community, Glenbrook didn’t get the same exposure to the celebrity traffic of Tahoe City and Old Brockway. But when Ben Hogan, one of the game’s greatest players visited Glenbrook in 1948, the boutique course gained notice. Hogan had been playing in a Reno tournament and was persuaded to stop at Glenbrook before returning home to Texas. Hogan played an 18-hole exhibition round — scoring 5 under par — and then offered a teaching clinic using demonstration strokes and shots. Admission to the exhibition cost $1.50 plus $.30 federal tax.

Hollywood actors Rita Hayworth and Clark Gable enjoyed playing golf at Glenbrook while waiting to establish Nevada residency in order to file for divorce. In the late 1940s, Gable had introduced his golf caddy, Robert Wagner, to a movie executive, which launched Wagner’s successful acting career.

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In the Truckee-Tahoe region, there is a public golf course for every ability, budget and mood. From the challenging world-class championship level to hackers in flip-flops, no matter how you slice it, playing golf in the beautiful Tahoe Sierra is a winning game. Discover the courses of the Tahoe Sierra and beyond at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Golf under the Out & About Tab.  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.

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ROMANCE OF DESTINY There was something special about Fanny. An admirer said that she was the only woman in the world worth dying for, and Robert Louis Stevenson was willing to take that risk.

Stevenson was a young man when he first met Mrs. Osbourne, an American art student in Paris in 1876. Fanny was married with two children, but these were minor details to the love-struck auteur.

The dark-eyed woman from California captivated the writer and poet who was just beginning to find himself. Their “romance of destiny” kept the sickly author alive for 15 years, enough time for him to write “Treasure Island” and “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” among other classic literary works.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robberies & Wrecks” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

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Damaged Goods Boomtown 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Eric Anderson & Kate Cotter Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 7 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Swinging Chads Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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

Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10 p.m.

XM Freddie Lex GSR 10 p.m.

The Shop 1 Up 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Punktematrix Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

Rich Shydner Laugh Factory 9:30 p.m.

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he quaint picturesque town of Quincy hosts one of the area’s greatest music parties of the year. This sleepy town comes alive when it hosts the 27th annual High Sierra Music Festival. High Sierra has many veteran artists performing, but also has built a name for itself showcasing new artists. Marshall Lamm, spokesperson for the festival, says that he is excited about headliner Trey Anastasio Band performing at High Sierra for the first time.

“Bands like Soundtrack Sector 9, Ween and Hard Working Americans are mainstays at High Sierra,” says Lamm. “We look for a mix of bands, those that have played before, new artists and headliners that attract. We need to curate a lineup that our audience expects.”

Funk, Americana, electronic and some hard-hitting jam bands are on the lineup.

The female performers of High Sierra are a highlight this year. Two bands making their debut are led by incredible female artists who are winners of music contests.

The first band to take the stage is Tank and The Bangas, who edged out thousands of other bands to be chosen by National Public Radio’s judges as this year’s 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Concert winner. The New Orleans born and bred Tank grew up writing poetry. When very young she was asked to memorize a poem for her grandmother’s birthday.

TANK AND THE BANGAS

Tank and the Bangas bring their unique sound of spoken word, hip-hop poetry, soul and R&B outrageous style to High Sierra.

High Sierra also held a music contest to promote emerging artists and received 215 entries. The winner performs on July 2: San Francisco Bay area band Midtown Social.

The group of nine includes four female

Funk, Americana, electronic and some hard-hitting jam bands are on the lineup.

“I tried to memorize the poem and couldn’t remember a word,” says Tank.

It was a pivotal moment but her grandmother saw her gift. She started writing her own poetry when she was 12. During her high school years, a teacher gave her a CD of poets. Soon after she entered her first poetry slam and it changed her life.

“In New Orleans there is a cadence to the way we speak and dance,” says Tank.

Her poetry team won the national poetry slam. However, Tank wanted to sing and eventually integrated music and poetry. The Bangas were the house band at the BlackStar Books and Cafe where Tank honed her craft. The band has been performing together for the last six years.

“I heard a powerful quote, ‘Be yourself because everyone else is taken.’ It’s incredibly important to be yourself. Be straight with yourself, be honest, vulnerable and naked with self,” says Tank.

Tank is a presence and a force to be reckoned with, a storyteller and poet following her heart and her soul’s purpose.

her life on a daily basis: “I write about everything I can’t really say in a normal conversation. In songwriting, I can be 100 percent myself and not judge myself. It’s a safe place for me.”

Her songwriting delves into issues of heartbreak and life experiences. It touches on the sadness and loneliness we all feel at different points in life. Make no mistake, this band brings it. Their music is funky, soulful and definitely upbeat.

“I’ve had an amazing life. The band represents to me the courage to say yes to everything that I wanted to do and be the person I want to be,” says Nyoto.

Both Tank and Nyoto are strong, independent and incredibly talented women.

Their sets are not to be missed.

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High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Cash Only The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Best Pies 4 p.m.

Stacy Jones Band Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

The Altons Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

Ruby Jane Cottonwood 7 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Missy Anderson Moody’s 8 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

Justin Rivera Crystal Bay Casino 8:30 p.m.

Thomas Dale w/Michael Blaustein The Improv 9 p.m.

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musicians. Lead singer Kisura Nyoto is a vocal powerhouse and one of the founding members of the band. Nyoto, who was born in Oakland and was raised by a single mother, moved around for most of her childhood. “I’m like a rolling stone,” says Nyoto. “My mother is my inspiration. She taught me to be a warrior, be self sufficient and own my own s**t.”

According to Nyoto, songwriting saved

There is an impressive lineup of talented females taking the stage at High Sierra including Irish-American singer/ songwriter Aoife O’Donovan, Texas blues artist Carolyn Wonderland, rock ‘n’ roll artist Kat Myers of Kat Myers & The Buzzards, Alexis Marceaux and Marion Tortorich of the New Orleans band Sweet Crude and Mimi Naja of Fruition. Many talented women artists will be shaking up the High Sierra Festival this year.  For more information or for tickets, visit highsierramusic.com.

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High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Mo’z Motley Blues Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Resort at Squaw Creek 5 p.m.

Rebelution w/ Nahko and Medicine for the People Harvey’s Outdoor Arena 5:30 p.m.

The Sextones Kings Beach State Rec Area 6 p.m.

George Souza Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

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

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Beautiful Anarchy Whiskey Dick’s 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Missy Anderson Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Ike & Martin Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Andy Frasco & the UN Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Warren G Hard Rock 10 p.m.

Island of Black & White Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Thomas Dale w/Michael Blaustein The Improv 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

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Damaged Goods Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

Eric Anderson Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Soul Connection Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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Phora Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Cowboy Indian w/The Other Brothers Red Dog Saloon 7:30 p.m.

Miike Snow and Phantogram Grand Sierra 7:30 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 8 p.m.

Easy Rider Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado 10 p.m.

Cook Book Atlantis 10 p.m.

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DJ Mo Funk Circus Circus 10 p.m.

DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Rich Shydner Laugh Factory 9:30 p.m.

Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Food Truck Friday Idlewild Park 5 p.m.

JULY 1 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE High Sierra Music Festival Quincy Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Grant Farm KT Base Bar 4 p.m.

Joel the Band & The Rising Tahoe Donner Driving Range 6 p.m.

Kelly and Jeff Art Truckee 7 p.m.

George Souza Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

One Dollar Check Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Zepparella w/Cache & Tree Fitty Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Funk Assassination Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Garage Boys Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chango High Camp Squaw 12 p.m.

Arty the Party 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 7 & 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Thomas Dale w/Michael Blaustein The Improv 8 & 10 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Swinging Chads Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The California Honeydrops Wingfield Park 5 p.m.

TOCCATA BOPS Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

The Novelists Minnesota St. Stage Carson City 7 p.m.

Four Divas Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 8 p.m.

Easy Rider Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Martina McBride Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

Kate Cotter, Tyler Stafford, Grace Gatsby, DJ Kristophari The Jungle 8 p.m.

Haley O’Ryan Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Cook Book Atlantis 10 p.m.

Kat Nova Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ R. Styles Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Fashen Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 5:30 & 8 p.m.

The Rat Pack Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

“Its An Ives Thing” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m.

“Flight of the Navigator” Wingfield Park 8:45 p.m.

Rich Shydner Laugh Factory 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Biggest Little City Wing Fest Silver Legacy Star Spangled Sparks Victorian Square Downtown Wine Walk Carson City

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Red Rose Valhalla Grand Lawn 1 p.m.

Dead Winter Carpenters Commons Beach 4 p.m.

Live music KT Base Bar 4 p.m.

Aja Vu & Wonder Bread Tahoe Donner Driving Range 6 p.m.

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BIG Something w/The Grain Moe’s BBQ 7 p.m.

Sammy Hagar & The Circle Harvey’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

The Irieites The Loft 9:30 p.m.

Garage Boys Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Butcher Brown Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ All Good Funk Alliance High Camp Squaw 12 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 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 Magic Fusion The Loft 4:30 & 7 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Thomas Dale w/Michael Blaustein The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m.

Jon Stephens Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Colin Ross Band Village Green 6 p.m.

MasterWorks Chorale Wingfield Park 7 p.m.

Raging Fyah Brasserie Saint James 7:30 p.m.

Matt Franco Peppermill 8 p.m.

Cook Book Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Craig Wayne Boyd Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

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

DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “It’s An Ives Thing” Restless Artists’ Theatre 2 p.m.

Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 2 & 5:30 p.m.

Reno Retro Canteen McKinley Arts and Culture Center 7 & 9 p.m.

Magician Matt Franco Peppermill 8 p.m.

Rich Shydner Laugh Factory 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Biggest Little City Wing Fest Silver Legacy

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Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Bonfire Dub w/Bridget law & Big Head Todd and the Monsters KT Base Bar 4 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Lil Smokies w/Freddy & Francine Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m.

Mescalito Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

New Wave Crave MontBleu 10 p.m.

Bass Tribe Tahoe Tahoe Biltmore 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ High Camp Squaw 12 p.m.

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

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Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

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

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Sounds and Rhythm of David and Grace Hayes Wingfield Park 5 p.m.

Clint Holmes Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

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“ There are many arts forms and styles that come together to make us what we are.

It’s easy to call us a bluegrass band, but that is only one aspect of what we do.”

–Matthew Rieger Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

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

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

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

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

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

JULY 4 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Mimi and Jay of Fruition w/Freddie & Francine Moe’s BBQ 12 p.m.

Blues Monsters Donner Summit Lodge 12 p.m.

Chris Cain Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Broadway Opera Pops Squaw Valley Amphitheater 7 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Bread & Butter Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ High Camp Squaw 12 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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

RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Carson City Orchestra Mormon State Park 4:30 p.m.

Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

The Rooks Peppermill 7 p.m.

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The Lil Smokies C AT C H A F I R E STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

July 1-2 | 12:30 p.m. | High Sierra Music Festival | Quincy July 3 | 12 p.m. | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley July 3 | 9 p.m. | Moe’s BBQ | Tahoe City

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W

hen The Lil Smokies guitarist Matthew Rieger picks up the phone from the road, he’s perched atop the tour van in an instrument bay known as the playa and not entirely sure where in the world he is.

“It’s very flat and there are a lot of fields around,” he says with a practiced hesitancy.

“Based on that, I would suspect we are in northern Indiana. But either way, we’ve been having an absolute blast zigzagging around the Midwest.”

Rieger is known to band members and fans as Rev, short for The Reverend. He earned the nickname because of his affinity for traditional bluegrass, gospel tunes.

“People started calling me the Reverend and it just caught on like hellfire,” he says.

“If you really want to be a bluegrass guitar player, you need to know the standards and you need to know the melodies. You learn all these tunes and then you interpret them. That’s where the art comes in.”

Rieger joined the up-and-coming progressive bluegrass band out of Missoula, Mont., on New Year’s Eve 2016, just a few months after the group won the coveted Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition. They had previously won the Northwest String Summit crown in 2013.

“From Greensky Bluegrass to Trout Steak Revival, all of them have been served very well by winning that competition and using it a platform for momentum,” says Rieger.

“You win something like that you have confidence that you haven’t wasted all this time having a modest income. We’ve all been working a very long time and struggling.

It validates that struggle and makes it all worthwhile. All those shows I played with no one there is no longer a problem. That was really the last push to get into the world where you got that cred.”

Rieger had been playing as a hired gun out of Seattle and San Francisco when he first met The Lil Smokies during a latenight picking session with Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson’s son, at Chinook Fest in Naches, Wash.

“It’s just like you find every cool musician — late night in the woods at a music festival,” he says. “One thing led to another and they asked if I would be willing to join full time. Playing with the Smokies has

been a real treat. One job, one band, one situation. The biggest benefit is I’m now a partner rather than an associate.”

Rieger and fiddler Jake Simpson replaced two former members who decided to take a break from the long, lonely hours of the road to start families at home.

“This is a rough life we lead and it’s not for everyone,” he says. “You have to sacrifice a lot of the parts of life that people take for granted: groceries in your fridge, significant others to come home to, washing your laundry whenever you like.

It doesn’t seem like a lot, but the weight of not having all the things you are accustomed to can wear on you. Sometimes all I want sometimes is peace and quiet and a chance to cook my dinner with no one else around. The road takes a toll on you.”

But sometimes the rewards do outweigh the costs. Rieger’s dream of being a professional bluegrass musician was planted 10 years ago at a little gathering known as High Sierra Music Festival.

“High Sierra, man, that’s about as cool as it gets,” he says. “If I could pick a single festival that has shaped the course of my life, that would be it. I saw all these people playing for what seemed to be the time of their lives. I was playing music but not necessarily what I wanted to. I decided I wanted to be there. Ten years later, here we are. This dream is a decade in the making. Sometimes they are few and far between, but when they do come true it’s really quite a blessing.”

The Lil Smokies recently completed recording a new album scheduled for release this fall. It was produced at SnowGhost Studio in Dobro guitarist Andy Dunnigan’s hometown of Whitefish, Mont. It will be representative of the diverse, progressive style of acoustic music played by the band.

“We are proud of the material and the songwriting,” says Rieger. “Jake [Simpson, the fiddler] and I are thrilled to have something out there to represent what the band is now. There are many arts forms and styles that come together to make us what we are. It’s easy to call us a bluegrass band, but that is only one aspect of what we do.”  For more information, visit thelilsmokies.com.

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REBELUTION June 30 | 5:30 p.m.

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

GRAMMY-NOMINATED reggae/rock band Rebelution hits Tahoe for its Good Vibes Summer Tour 2017 with special guests Nahko and Medicine for the People, Collie Buddz, HIRIE and DJ Mackle. | harveystahoe.com

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Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe SEATTLE-BASED STACY Jones and her award-winning, high-energy band are a contemporary blues, rock and Americana group. Jones is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter. The Complicated Animals will also be performing. | liveatlakeview.com

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Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

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

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Special Events Genoa Americana Celebration Star Spangled Sparks Victorian Square

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Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Ike & Martin Jake’s on the Lake 6 p.m.

Bob Woods Swampbilly Valhalla Grand Lawn 5:30 p.m.

Mark Mackay Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

New Wave Crave Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

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

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Shari Puorto Band Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Lazy 5 Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

MasterWorks Chorale Reno-Tahoe Airport 7 p.m.

Emeline Michel Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

Wednesday Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m.

Brit Floyd Grand Sierra 9 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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

DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m.

Karaoke Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Great Basin Young Chautauqua McKinley Arts and Culture Center 9:30 a.m.

Silver State Young Chautauqua Bartley Ranch Regional Park 7 p.m.

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Diegos Umbrella Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

The Knitts Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Michelle Moonshine Moody’s 8 p.m.

Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Bobby G Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Contest” Valhalla Tahoe The Magic of Rob Lake Harvey’s 8 p.m.

Electroswing Burlesque The Loft 10 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Ira Shore Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Squeek Steele & Lolli Jones First United Methodist Church 7 p.m.

Angela Kraft Cross Trinity Episcopal Church 7 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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

Sam Chase The Saint 9 p.m.

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

DJ Punktematrix Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Kovert Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Peter and the Starcatchers” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“It’s An Ives Thing” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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hen it comes to pesto, most people think of the fresh basil and garlic blended with olive oil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese served on large bowl of steaming pasta. Pesto, an Italian sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy, is one of the most versatile of sauces and can be made a number of different ways with different vegetables and herbs.

Do you have an abundance of herbs?

Cilantro pesto is fabulous and made similar to a basil pesto, but with a few twists: cilantro, olive oil, walnuts and Parmesan cheese. If dairy isn’t part of your diet substitute the Parmesan with nutritional yeast. It will give the pesto a bit of a cheesy flavor. This pesto is great with vegetable tacos and excellent with grilled vegetables.

I prepare my veggie tortilla recipe with grilled onions, zucchini, asparagus, Portobello mushrooms and red peppers.

After grilling the vegetables, set them aside. In the meantime, heat tortillas in a pan. I use organic corn tortillas. Melt your favorite cheese on the tortillas — sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese are my go-to cheeses for veggie tacos — layer the cilantro pesto and add the grilled vegetables. This dish is easy to prepare and a great summer meal.

Making pesto with arugula is another favorite type of pesto I enjoy making. As with basil pesto, I toss this pesto into a bowl of penne pasta with Kalamata olives, shaved Parmesan-Reggiano cheese and sautéed arugula greens. This dish can be served hot or cold and makes a great side for a barbeque potluck.

Tahoe Weekly Editor Katherine Hill loves pesto. She recently bought carrots, celery and greens at the farmers’ market

Little wings party hearty Reno, Nev. The Biggest Little City Wing Fest will celebrate its fifth year in downtown Reno from June 30 to July 1. Each year, 80,000 attendees kicked off Fourth of July weekend by eating more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings slathered in sauce from more than 20 local and regional wing cookers, washed down with ice cold beer and craft cocktails and to the tune of free live entertainment. | silverlegacyreno.com

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With the plethora of vegetables in season at the local farmer’ markets, the sky is the limit when creating pesto sauces. but couldn’t eat them fast enough. She made pesto with the greens from the carrots and celery, added a little basil, lots of garlic, pecans, olive oil and Parmesan cheese with a dash of lime. She served this on Kalamata olive bread also purchased at the farmers’ market.

Using different nuts and seeds are a way to experiment with pesto sauces. Sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds are all interesting variations to explore. Consider this summer-time pesto using kale, basil, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese pesto.

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Garlic scapes were included in my Community Supported Agriculture box and I plan to make a pesto with them.

Scapes are the stalk that grows from the garlic; they tend to be milder than the cloves themselves.

Using local, seasonal herbs, greens and nuts is another way to play with pesto.

Think leftovers. Tossing pesto in last night’s chicken and rice is a delicious, easy and jazzy use of leftovers.

Other variations to consider: golden beet pesto, carrot pesto, tomato pesto or pea shoot pesto. Herbs, such as mint

and parsley, in pesto add unique flavors to the mix.

With the plethora of vegetables in season at the local farmer’ markets, the sky is the limit when creating pesto sauces.

If you make it in large batches, most types of pesto freeze well. 

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facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly or @TheTahoeWeekly 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. Click on the Local Flavor tab.

Classic drinks Northstar Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers Art of Mixology at Manzanita on July 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. This entertaining, educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients, such as bitters and infused liquors, to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers.

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Guests are encouraged to walk around the kitchen, joining conversations that are free flowing and educational. There is one tasting menu for each gathering, seating is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. The cost is $97 per person. The series includes Celebration of Summer Pop Up Dinner on July 1 and 2, Bangkok Summer Pop Up Dinner on July 15 and French Soiree Pop Up Dinner on July 21 and 22. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

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One of my favorite fun wine facts is that until the blowback from the Judgment of Paris in 1976, Cabernet Sauvignon was not the dominant grape in Napa. It trailed even Gamay and Carignan. At that time, there was a little operation up on Pritchard Hill and the owners, Donn and Molly Chappellet of Chappellet Winery, loved them some Chenin Blanc. Even today they still have a small plot from which they make one of the only versions that can compare with classics such as those from France’s Loire Valley.

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Clams and oysters are two items that fit into the multi-use category. Often found in entrées, such as linguini with clam sauce or bouillabaisse, they are also front-runners on the appetizer menu. Probably the most common preparation is to simply pop the shell open by cutting the connective muscle and serving them on the half shell with a squeeze of lemon and a little cocktail sauce.

If you happen to be at a bar, you can add a little vodka and call it a clam or oyster shooter. For those not interested in eating a raw clam or oyster, there are other cooking alternatives. Two of my favorites are Clams Casino and Oyster Rockefellers.

These appetizers do not seem to be quite as popular in Tahoe as they once were, but in most coastal towns and on the East Coast, they are still popular. They are simple to make and a great hit at any party. Both are shucked. Be sure that all the shells are closed before you open them.

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