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How many of you have enjoyed a leisurely float on the Truckee River from Tahoe City to Alpine Meadows? How about fishing its brilliant waters on a long, summer day? Tackled her Class III and IV rapids? Picnicked along her banks or strolled along the Riverwalk District in downtown Reno?

If you’ve ever spent any time along the Truckee River, then you know that this amazing river is a site of wonder, a beautiful waterway and a place for respite and recreation. What you might not know is that the Truckee provides drinking water to many communities in Northern Nevada. That she is sacred to the Paiute who protect her waters at its terminus at Pyramid Lake. And, that she is in danger of pollution, overuse, mismanagement and human interactions.

Thankfully, there are a myriad of local agencies and nonprofits dedicated to protecting the Truckee River. Priya Hutner recently joined a unique paddling trek down part of the Truckee River organized

by Rivers for Change to highlight the issues and the need to protect this vital resource. Along the way, she was taken by the beauty of the river, awed by the efforts to protect the Truckee River and unsettled by the threats to the river. “It was a reminder how interconnected and dependent we are on this beautiful river,” she writes in her feature “Saving the Truckee River” in this edition.

The next time you’re enjoying time on the Truckee River, remember to appreciate this natural resource and to respect her by packing out your litter. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.” 

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ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

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

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

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 6,228.97’

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

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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

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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 17,701 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Tahoe City

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Shore

P Prosser 25,200 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 9,615

Olympic Museum

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City Field Station

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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 40,342 CAPA

Stampede 226,256

(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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(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

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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

today, as is the precipitous drop into Big Blue that took the breath away of grizzled wagon freighters and intrepid auto enthusiasts.”

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Join a naturalist at Taylor Creek to explore the aquatic animals of the area at 10 a.m. every Monday through August for ages 6 to 12 years old. Bring sturdy water shoes. | tahoeheritage.org

“Evidence of early road construction is readily visible

Eagle waterfalls at Emerald Bay were clearly visible.

You can also visit the Cave Rock boat launch area, near the west base of the lava pinnacle. There is a day-use fee for this Nevada State park, but it’s a beautiful spot for lunch or from which to launch your boat or kayak. Paddling crystal-clear, tropical-hued water along the base of the Cave Rock cliffs is a bucket-list adventure.

Fishing in this part of the lake is renowned for trophy-sized mackinaws approaching 30 pounds.

From near the entrance to the park, you can walk east along the U.S. Route

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he jutting promontory of Cave Rock on U.S. Route 50 between Zephyr Cove and Glenbrook, Nev., is a signature geologic feature that you see from nearly every vantage point on Lake Tahoe. This dramatic extrusion towering more than 300 feet above the surface of Big Blue is the eroded remnant of an ancient volcano that spewed hot lava into the Tahoe Basin 3 million years ago. Washoe Indians called it “dE’Ekwadapoc,” meaning gray rock, but by 1861 it bore the name Cave Rock for the shallow grottos hollowed out of the hardened magma by prehistoric high-water levels in the basin. Lake Tahoe has been up to 800 feet higher than it is today.

The trailhead starts at a small parking lot on Cave Rock Drive. Turn in at the Cave Rock Estates sign — just west of the U.S. Route 50 tunnels —and drive uphill 200 yards until you see a small parking area on the left. There you will find a dirt trail that trends slightly uphill parallel to the highway below. The half-mile jaunt from your car to Cave Rock barely qualifies as a mountain hike, but all excursions in the Sierra deserve respect. Don’t forget water, a hat and proper footwear.

In July and August get an early start because this walk can get hot in the afternoon sun. The top of the lava plug requires a 40-foot scramble up broken rock. It’s short and well used, but fairly steep and definitely not advised for small children. This final effort requires moderate hand-foot coordination, so the less you carry the easier it is. The scramble up is worth every minute — just be careful to take your time. The views are unforgettable.

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50 guardrail to the lower section of Cave Rock that is inaccessible from above. This stretch of road through South Lake Tahoe dates back to the old Carson City — a Placerville wagon road established during the California Gold Rush. It was also the route for the legendary Pony Express.

Unlike today with a pair of smoothly bored tunnels enabling motorists to drive under the rock formation, the first rendition of this busy road went around Cave Rock.

A centuries-old Washoe Indian trail worked its way over the mountain slope above Cave Rock and a primitive wagon

road was later constructed along this path. Even so, it was among the most challenging sections of Tahoe’s southern route for transport at that time. In the early 1860s, construction crews built the new Lake Bigler Toll Road around the bulging Cave Rock massif on a narrow man-made ledge along its west face. Stone buttresses were hand-chiseled and the rectangular-shaped granite stones were stacked to create a solid wall that could support a 100-foot-long trestle and heavy wagons. Testament to the workmanship on this infrastructure project, automobiles and trucks would continue to use the same route until the first tunnel was blasted in 1931.

This extension past Cave Rock was also known as the Johnson Pass lakeshore turnpike, a mile-long improvement project that cost $40,000. It was the most expensive section of roadwork between Placerville and Carson City. Over the decades much of the original work deteriorated and ultimately collapsed into Lake Tahoe, but evidence of early road construction is readily visible today, as is the precipitous drop into Big Blue that took the breath away of grizzled wagon freighters and intrepid auto enthusiasts.

Cave Rock represents a sacred place in the history and spiritual beliefs of the Washoe Tribe, descendants of the First People at Lake Tahoe. Out of respect for Washoe heritage and culture, technical rock climbing is banned on the sacred site, but respectful exploration is not. Leave nothing behind but footprints.  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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Kings Beach Library offers Bilingual Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Naturalist walk South Lake Tahoe

Join a naturalist on the trail at Taylor Creek to explore the area, the Rainbow Trail and the Stream Profile Chamber at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday through August. | tahoeheritage.org

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

Crack the code Incline Village, Nev.

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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Drink to nonprofits Truckee

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

Truckee Thursdays Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair 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

Get a green thumb The North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden offers its 2017 Green Thumb Thursday Summer Series classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the garden on the Sierra Nevada College campus in Incline Village. $5, free members.

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Tour the stars Northstar

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Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

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Peter Fain

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was competing in the Billy Dutton Uphill Race a number of years ago, gasping for breath when I saw a tall man with a Fabio mane effortlessly loping back down the trail on snowshoes. He’d already finished and was either heading back for another lap or cheering on us sufferers who still had a long way to go.

He was Peter Fain, Truckee resident and national snowshoe racing champion.

Even though he is a snowshoe legend, according to his friend and fellow competitor Helen Pelster: “He tolerates winter only to pass time until the dirt trails open up each spring.”

Oh yeah, he can run. He has won more than 20 long-distance running competitions.

Fain grew up in Reseda, part of the Los Angeles megapolis. His first memory of competitive running was when he joined his mom at a March of Dimes fundraiser in fifth grade. He ran back and forth between the checkpoint and his mom because he couldn’t stand running as slow as she was. As a sixth grader, he ran the 20-mile March of Dimes event by himself.

Fain ran cross country and track in high school, and then ran a 10-km combat cross country in the army. Combat cross-country is like any other 10-km run, except the competitors are wearing full combat gear.

In 1991, he was the U.S. Forces Europe Army Combat Cross Country champion.

“ I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else that could support the lifestyle I love. We have epic vistas; the trails are perfect around Truckee.”

–Peter Fain Like many other folks who end up living in the Truckee-Tahoe region, Fain was on his way somewhere else when he got sidetracked by the beauty and running opportunities of the area. After attending San Francisco State University, the plan was to follow in his parents’ footsteps in the film business in L.A., instead Fain chose Truckee.

These days when Fain is not passing out drinks as a bartender at Moody’s, he might be passing on his love of running on dirt to others as one of the founders of the Donner Party Mountain Runners and through his training business Run on Dirt Coaching.

“As each trail melts out, Peter runs it several times until he has used it up,’” says Pelster. “By then, a new set of routes a bit higher will be clear. Finally, the crown jewel, everyone’s favorite route will open, the Warren Lake Loop. Peter Fain is the undisputed king of the 12-mile loop with over 3,000 feet of climbing. The insanely difficult and stunningly beautiful route has 14

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Peter Fain, left, with two of his athletes, Sean Flannegan and Lesley Delamonica. | Greg Walker

been incorporated into the Castle Peak 100k course.”

Fain designed the grueling course for the Castle Peak 100km presented each year by the Donner Party Mountain Runners.

This year’s race is set for Aug. 26.

Just a year after moving to Truckee in 1999, Fain had a dream of creating a running club and he made an early attempt that failed.

Then, he joined a group of fellow longdistance runners including Mike Tebbutt, Pete Broomhall and Pelster in 2014 to form the Donner Party Mountain Runners.

“We went all in and made a nonprofit to do it right,” says Fain, who became the group’s president.

Every Tuesday morning, Fain leads a group run designed for all abilities. Usually between 15 and 20 people show up to run and learn from the master. The group has Sunday social runs and a Facebook page on which to find running buddies and get the latest update on trail conditions. They also hold educational clinics and screen movies that inspire runners.

“You might say that I run with Peter.

But I don’t. Only a few very fast people actually run with Peter Fain. The rest of us see him just briefly at a race start line. He does, however, coach me,” says Pelster.

Fain dived full bore into his coaching business, Run on Dirt, three years ago, although he has dabbled in coaching since he was certified to coach in 1997.

“I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else that could support the lifestyle I love.

We have epic vistas; the trails are perfect around Truckee,” says Fain.

It doesn’t sound like he is going anywhere soon, unless it is in his running shoes. So perhaps as you take on an allday hike through Coon Canyon to the top of Basin Peak near Donner Summit this August, Fain will run by you, looking as if he is ready to run another 50 miles.  For more information, visit donnerpartymountainrunners.com or runondirtcoaching.com.

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

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

SKUNK HARBOR Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake.

Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach.

Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

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

NORTH SHORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive.

Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE

SOUTH SHORE

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

WEST SHORE

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

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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GLACIER MEADOW LOOP

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

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

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

EAGLE ROCK

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

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

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EVERY SUNDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

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

Naturalist walk South Lake Tahoe

Join a naturalist on the trail at Taylor Creek to explore the area, the Rainbow Trail and the Stream Profile Chamber at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday through August. | tahoeheritage.org

JULY 13 | THURSDAY Come to listen Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers presents literary events open to the public as part of the 47th annual writing workshops. Free events are in Bar One with a panel of writers on plotting at 1 p.m., a roundtable discussion on adaptation at 2 p.m., on the short story at 3 p.m. and on literary journals at 4 p.m.; in Plaza Bar staff readings will start at 5:30 p.m. A special event at 7:30 p.m. includes staff readings and book signings in Plaza Bar for a suggested donation of $20, $8 student. | RSVP communityofwriters.org

Read to a dog Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers Paws2Read at 4 p.m. for kids to stop by the library and read to a friendly dog. | (775) 832-4130

Flows like wine Truckee

A wine tasting to benefit the Truckee River Watershed Council is at The Pour House from 5 to 8 p.m. $15. | truckeeriverwc.org

TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

“The Smog of the Sea” is a short film that chronicles a one-week journey through the Sargasso Sea to see how mircroplastics are permeating the oceans. Following the screening, Dr. Will Richardson, of Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, will discuss the effects of excessive light and sound on humans and wildlife. Also, learn how to use the Citizen Science Tahoe app. No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

Book discussion Incline Village, Nev.

Join the Incline Village Library’s series of book discussions tonight at 6:30 p.m. for “The Orphan Master’s Son” by Adam Johnson. | (775) 832-4130

Stars on film Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Parks & Recreation presents Starlight Cinema summer movie series at 7 p.m. for children. Tonight is “The Secret Life of Pets.”

Fee includes admission, popcorn and drink. $5, free 2 and younger. | yourtahoeplace.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 “Space Jam.” Bring blankets and warm clothes for when the sun goes down. | squawalpine.com

JULY 14 | FRIDAY Come to listen Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Community of Writers presents literary events open to the public as part of the 47th annual writing workshops. Free events are in Bar One with Mark Childress on revision at 1 p.m., a panel of writers on point of view at 2 p.m. and on writing after the conference at 3 p.m. | communityofwriters.org

Excellent Explosions Kings Beach

Join the Kings Beach Library for an afternoon of explosions, shape changing and more at 3 p.m. for science fun for all ages. | (530) 546-2021

Educational nights South Lake Tahoe

Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek Visitor Center offers a summer speakers’ program. Tonight is Winged Flight at Night at 8:30 p.m. Bats are a valuable part of nature.

Join NorCal Bats for a live bat presentation. | tahoeheritage.org

JULY 14-16 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Sure to be a hit South Lake Tahoe

On Course Events will produce the inaugural Tahoe Truck Stop Food Truck Weekend at the American Legion. This three-day event will feature a variety of elements to entice all five senses: food truck options, live art, rustic decor and interactive activities. | oncourseevents.com

Open-air art show Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Arts & Crafts show at Round Hill Square 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

Find your tribe Kirkwood

REI Outessa Kirkwood is three full days of fun in the outdoors for women. Choose from many adventure activities, from rock climbing and mountain biking to yoga and hiking. All gear for activities, instruction and chef-prepared meals are included. | outessa.com

Celebrities tee off Stateline, Nev.

Charles Woodson, Doug Pederson and Adam Thielen will make up some of the NFL contingent of first-time competitors at the 28th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.

Includes celeb-am events and charity fundraising throughout the week. The tournament offers a purse of $600,000. The 54-hole competition tests the golf skills of 80-plus stars from sports and entertainment. | americancenturychampionship.com

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Dig that community vibe Truckee

Truckee Demonstration Garden is hosting a dig-ins for community volunteers to help with the garden — weeding, pruning, transplanting, painting — anything that needs to be done.

No experience necessary. Dig-ins are the third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | truckeegarden@gmail.com

Local guided hike Olympic Valley

Local Carmen Carr along with staff from Truckee River Watershed Council will lead a hike up Shirley Canyon at 9 a.m. Meet at the trailhead, at end of Squaw Peak Road. Free, dogs welcome. 3.6 miles, moderately difficult.

Bring water, snacks and wear sturdy hiking shoes. | (530) 550-5192

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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

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Life back then South Lake Tahoe

Community Day at Tallac Historic Site is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come explore what life would have been like for a child visiting Lake Tahoe in the 1920s. Play historic games, participate in a costume contest, complete an educational scavenger hunt for prizes and more. All ages welcome. Free. | tahoeheritage.org

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INCLINE VILLAGE

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

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

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

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(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free.

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

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

TRUCKEE

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OLYMPIC VALLEY

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

18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals.

Open June 20. TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

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

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

TAHOE VISTA

ROLLER SKATING

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

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(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com At High Camp at Squaw Valley. All ages. Aerial Tram ticket required. TART

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

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(530) 550-2225

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

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

TRUCKEE

ZEPHYR COVE

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

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

HORSEBACK RIDING

INCLINE VILLAGE

TAHOE DONNER

Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners.

Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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

Opens June 16.

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES “Tahoe Cruz”

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

Private charters. TART

“Tahoe Gal”

(800) 218-2464 | tahoegal.com Cruises to Emerald Bay, Happy Hour, dinner, sunset, full moon, Sunday dinner/live music, comedy dinner, and more.

Next to Lighthouse Center, east end of Tahoe City. TART

Sierra Valley Farms and chef Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series that celebrates food, farm and community. The four-course, farm-fresh dinners include wine, beverage and live music. $130 per person. | RSVP sierravalleyfarms.com

Family fun and barbecue Tahoe Donner

Alder Creek Adventure Center offers Saturday Night BBQ at 5 p.m. Enjoy games, crafts, contests, dress up, food and pony rides for ages 2 to 6. Includes hot dogs, veggie burgers with baked beans, salads, pie and campfire s’mores. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

Whose night out? Tahoe Donner

From 5 to 9 p.m., children ages 4 to 9 are treated to a night out of games, dinner, arts and crafts, movie and bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff is on hand.

Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. | RSVP (530) 587-9437

JULY 16 | SUNDAY All-day count South Lake Tahoe

Join Tahoe Institute for Science and North American Butterfly Association in a count program in South Lake Tahoe. Volunteers select a 15-mile diameter count circle and assemble a group to conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within that circle. Beginners are welcome. | RSVP will@ tinsweb.org or tinsweb.org

Native herbals Hope Valley

A Medicinal Plants Walk is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Sorenson’s Resort.

Our native tribes knew the medicinal value of Sierra plants and flowers. Their medicine cabinet covered the fields and mountains in and around Hope Valley. Join Dr. Kimball Chatfield for a fascinating treasure hunt in search of wild blueberries, yarrow and other plants with medicinal uses. | (800) 423-9949

JULY 18 | TUESDAY Tour the stars Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Adventure Company offers sunset kayak tours from Tahoe Vista Recreation Area followed by telescopic tours of the night sky with star guide Tony Berendsen. Trips include all kayaking equipment, guides, instruction, star tour and hot drinks and snacks. Easy to moderate; 1 to 2 miles, 6 to 10 p.m. $75. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

JULY 19 | WEDNESDAY Blast from the past Emerald Bay

Sierra State Parks Foundation offers a tour for guests with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard of Vikingsholm. Helen Smith will discuss her experiences spending 14 summers at the castle as a guest of Lora Knight, the owner. $65, $55 members. Meet at D.L. Bliss State Park. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org

Free movie series Tahoe City

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

JULY 19-23 | WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY Truckee Carnival Tahoe’s Connection for Families brings the fun of amusement rides and midway games to town during the Truckee Carnival from 5 to 10 p.m. each day at Truckee Regional Park. $25 for 30 rides or 1 unlimited ride wristband.

Tickets at Tahoe’s Connection for Families, The Potlatch in Incline Village or Safeway in Truckee. | Tahoe’s Connection for Families on Facebook

JULY 20 | THURSDAY Stars on film Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Parks & Recreation presents Starlight Cinema summer movie series at 7 p.m. for children. Tonight is “The Lego Batman Movie.” Fee includes admission, popcorn and drink. $5, free 2 and younger. | yourtahoeplace.com

Star gazing Tahoma

Sugar Pine Point State Park hosts Star Gazing at 8 p.m. for two hours of fun. Learn to identify the brightest stars, constellations and the Milky Way. Free gifts for each family include star charts and star clocks. Free, $10 parking. | (530) 525-7982

JULY 20-23 | THURSDAY-SATURDAY Wherever you may roam Olympic Valley

The original location of the Wanderlust Festival, Squaw Valley hosts four days of yoga, music, community and clean eating. Enjoy a variety of yoga classes for all levels taught by some of the world’s most renowned instructors. Musical artists include Lettuce, Little Dragon and Dustbowl Revival. | wanderlustsquaw.com

Open-air art show South Lake Tahoe.

Arts & Crafts show at the Middle School 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

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be listed in Family Fun. BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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Project MANA

Building structures and stories

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers Energy Exploration with Lego for ages 8 and older from July 17 to 20 and from Aug. 7 to 10. Students will make solar cars, wind turbines and water wheels. | tcpud.org

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

Reach your peak Peak Volleyball Camps will be hosting the Donner Lake Beach Volleyball Camp from July 17 to 19, the Tahoe City Volleyball Camp from July 21 to 23, and the Zephyr Cove Beach Volleyball Camp from July 26 to 28. All camps are open to girls and boys of all experience levels, Grade 5 to 12. The camps offer skills training, position training, game scenarios and a tournament. | peakvolleyballcamps.com

ABCs of mountain biking FUN-damental Mountain Biking Series for Kids ages 9 to 12 is at Alder Creek Adventure Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 15 and Aug. 5. Certified mountainbiking instructors will teach the fundamentals: body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending and navigating minor obstacles on the trail. They will discuss trail etiquette and safety. Bike rentals are available. The cost is $149. | tahoedonner.com

Cooking it old style Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe offers Kitchen Kids Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. through Aug. 18.

This interactive program gives ages 6 to 12 the chance to learn about baking and the busy atmosphere of our early 20th Century kitchen. They bake 1920’s recipes from scratch and, when finished, get to feast on their accomplishment. The cost is $10 per child. Tickets are available at Baldwin Museum or by phone. | (530) 541-5227

Explore the arts 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 July 17 to 21 in Tahoe City and from July 24 to 28 in Kings Beach. | northtahoearts.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 10 to 12 are from July 17 to 21. The camp fee is $175. | Register (530) 587-5948

Weekly or weekend camps Alder Creek Adventure Center mountain bike camps are open to kids, ages 10 to 14, who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. The focus is on providing a fun,

(775) 298-4161 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES: MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street

FINE ARTS FOR KIDS

WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Community House, 265 Bear Street THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church ProjectMana.org 341 Village Blvd.

Outdoor Art and Drama Camps are from 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.com

safe environment where kids can improve general mountain biking skills while exploring the trails of Tahoe Donner. The two-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday, weekly through Aug. 27. The cost is $99. Week-long camps run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday on July 17 and 24 and Aug. 7, 14 and 21. The cost is $249. Rentals are available. | tahoedonner.com

Community ed rules

Make summer epic

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

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 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

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

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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. Camp Trudaca meets at Regional Park. Adventure Camp and Camp Rad take daily trips to regional destinations to hike, swim, kayak and much more. | tdrpd.org

The strings of summer

Earn a badge

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 18 and 25.

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center offers Jr. Forest Ranger for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 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.

The themed camps are designed for the young camper with shorter hours and high teacher/child ratio. Camps for ages 5 and older start on July 31. | (775) 586-7271

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday by appointment Pricing competitive with the internet

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

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

Guided tours & 3-D movies Open Tues.—Sat., 1—5 p.m. (or by appointment, closed all holidays)

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

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Wet ‘n’ Dirty Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. 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. | danielle@ tahoemaritime.org

Focus on rebuilding Area venues Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be hosting days to work on rebuilding or rerouting the trail. Fiberboard Freeway workday is on July 15. Echo Summit workday is on July 18. Mott Canyon workdays are on Aug. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 22, 26 and 29.

The workdays are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit the Web site to register and learn what to bring and where to meet. | tahoerimtrail.org

Trail fundamentals workshop

LASER NATIONALS

C O M E T O L A K E TA H O E

More than 120 competitors from five countries, including 25 Tahoe locals, will compete on the waters of Lake Tahoe from July 19 to 23 for the US Laser National Championships, hosting by the Tahoe Yacht Club.

The Laser is the most popular sailboat in the world with more than 250,000 boats made since 1974. It is a single-handed, one-design class, which means that all of the boats are identical and cannot be modified. With every boat the same, it comes down to the sailors’ skill and athletic ability to win regattas. The Tahoe Yacht Club has a strong history of hosting sailing events on Lake Tahoe including Monday Night Laser Racing, Wednesday night keelboat racing, as well as the annual Trans Tahoe keelboat regatta.

There are no qualification requirements to participate, so any sailor can enjoy the thrill of racing against the best. The championships feature races from age 11 to 80 with two divisions – standard rig for larger adults and the Radial rig for youth and lighter sailors. | Register tahoeyc.com

Find your tribe Kirkwood Outessa Kirkwood returns from July 14 to 16 featuring three full days of fun in the outdoors for women. Choose from many adventure activities, from rock climbing and mountain biking to yoga and hiking. All gear for activities, instruction and chef-prepared meals are included. Resort lodging options are still open.

The camping options have been filled. | Register outessa.com

Maintain your bike Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Bikeworks offers Women’s Mountain Bike Maintenance Series from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 13 and Aug. 3. This introductory class will help one learn how to take care of one’s bike before during and after rides. The class at Alder Creek Adventure Center is free to members and $10 for nonmembers. | tahoedonner.com

Intro to mountain biking Tahoe Donner Women’s Introduction to Mountain Biking is at Alder Creek Adventure Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 15 and Aug. 5. Learn the basic skills of mountain biking in a women’s-only environment from certified mountain biking instructors.

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Learn the basic techniques including shifting, braking, ascending, descending and maneuvering around obstacles. Instructors will also share important communication skills and mountain biking trail etiquette with the aim of keeping multi-use trails open and safe for everyone.

The cost is $149. | tahoedonner.com

Tennis whites a must Zephyr Cove, Nev. The annual Breakfast at Wimbledon at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club is on July 15. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m., with play at 10 a.m. Participants will be paired with a partner in the doubles event. Wear white as the pros do at Wimbledon.

The cost is $20, $15 for club members, and $5 for spectators who want to eat.

The first 32 paid entrants are guaranteed a spot. Club membership is $85 for the season. While breakfast is included in the price, participants are asked to bring a dish to share and drink of choice. | (775) 589-2229

Lost Sierra Learn trail and trail maintenance fundamentals on July 15 and 16 at the Little Grass Valley Recreation Area in La Porte.

The course is designed for those committed to volunteering for trails work on the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. Instruction will include a mix of field and classroom sessions; pre-registration is required.

There is no charge to attend the training. | Register bc-rcd@carcd.org or (530) 5340112, ext. 122

Happenin’ at the Tappaan Norden Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge offers outings throughout the year. 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

Century ride is breathtaking Northstar Tahoe Trail 100 features a two-loop, 50km course filled with views of Lake Tahoe on July 15. Rocky summits and breathtaking pine forests are found in every direction from Northstar. Competitors have a chance to score a slot in the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race by placing in the top of his or her age group or by lottery. | northstarcalifornia.com

Learn to fly fish

Paddleboard series

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

TAHOE Cup Paddle Racing Series continues with the Waterman’s Paddle Jam on July 15 and the Fall Classic is on Sept.

10 during the Tahoe Vista Paddlefest on Sept. 9 and 10. | tahoecup.org

Gearing up for biking Plumas County Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is in need of volunteers to help during trail days on July 15, Sept. 9 and 23. There will be more dates in October.

The Stewardship also hosts The Downieville Classic from Aug. 3 to 6 and registration is open now. The Downieville Epic with the TNT Trail Day from Aug. 19 to 20 at Packer Saddle and the Grinduro is from Oct. 7 to 8 in Quincy. | sierratrails.org

Tennis, anyone?

Incline Village, Nev. The Tennis Center at Incline Parks & Recreation offers fun competitions and mixers open to everyone throughout the summer. A Wimbledon breakfast and mixer is on July 16. The Incline Derby, a team competition including fun, food and lots of tennis is from Aug. 4 to 6.

And, a U.S. Open Mixer is on Sept. 9. | yourtahoeplace.com

Restore the Incline Flume Trail Incline Village, Nev. Volunteers are needed to help with restoration work of the Incline Flume Trail led by the Friends of Incline Trails with the Forest Service, Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association. Trail days are scheduled from July 21 to 23, on Aug. 12 and on Sept. 26, 28 and 30.

Racing series for bikers Northstar The Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series 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 pointsbased awards at the end of each race, as well as the con-clusion 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

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 July 21, and Aug. 4 and 18. Participants must be able to swim. | tcpud.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

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KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Sierra State Parks Foundation offers a tour for guests with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard of Vikingsholm Castle at Emerald Bay on July 19. Helen Smith will discuss her experiences spending 14 summers at the castle as a guest of Lora Knight, the owner. $65, $55 members. Meet at D.L. Bliss State Park. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org

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Workshops to revitalize For Goodness Sake offers Kirtan with Leeds Davis on July 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kirtan is singing and meditation with harmonium accompaniment. Participants will chant in English spiritual songs brought to this country nearly 100 years ago by Paramahansa Yogananda.

Women Empowering Women presents Healing Through the Arts with Cathee VanRossem-St.Clair on July 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. In this presentation, VanRossem-St. Clair will share her personal story of healing through writing, painting, storytelling and creating The Egg Painting Compassion Project. Each participant will go home with an Art & Healing package of tools for a healing quest.

Sound Bath Meditation with Gyongi is on July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Revitalize and renew through a sound bath designed to promote rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit. Bring a pillow, eye pillow and blanket for a better relaxing experience. | goodnesssake.org

Demonstrate in the garden The North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden needs volunteers for works days this summer on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Sept. 21. Volunteers may work as long and as much they like; no experience is necessary. The North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden is an educational community garden at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. The garden promotes lake-friendly landscaping and conservation planning to help preserve our unique and fragile alpine environment. See Events for upcoming gardening classes. | (775) 5605615 or marg@775.net

Welcome mats Tahoe Fund announced that it has accepted a challenge issued by the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association to raise more than $26,000 to help purchase 175 bottom barrier mats that will be used to kill aquatic

invasive weeds around the lake. The current inventory of bottom barriers is 1.6 acres short of the maximum 5 acres of coverage permitted for Tahoe. Every dollar the Tahoe Fund raises will be matched by the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association.

Aquatic invasive plants negatively impact the water quality around the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. With the full inventory of mats, more aquatic invasive weeds will be removed and the water quality will improve. | tahoefund.org/donate

COMMONS BEACH

Fore! local education

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam

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

Sign up for mobile emergency alert Placer County residents may register mobile phones for Placer Alert, the county’s state-of-the-art, emergency, massnotification system. | placer-alert.org

Police offer equipment registry

HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

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Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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KIVA BEACH

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Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Truckee Police Department offers a ski, snowboard and bicycle registration program to help in identifying and recovering lost or stolen skis, snowboards and bicycles. | townoftruckee.com Project MANA seeks volunteers to help sort and organize donated food items for distribution. Some tasks require heavy lifting and physical activity. Volunteer time slots are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Monday and Tuesday mornings for an hour, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and Monday through Friday in the morning. Volunteers must complete a monthly training to learn more about Project MANA programs and policies. | volunteer@projectmana.org or (775) 298-0107

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

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12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

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The numerous industrial facilities juxtaposed with the flowing river, eddies and desert landscape was unsettling.

TOP: The Truckee River flows north from Reno through the desert.

BOTTOM FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Priya Hutner, Danielle Katz and Sue Norman prepare for their journey; Clayton Coates; kayakers and paddleboarders enjoy the leisurely part of the adventure.

SAVING THE TRUCKEE RIVER

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PADDLING TO PROTECT A NATURAL RESOURCE S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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he Truckee River is a jewel that runs from Lake Tahoe through Truckee and Reno and ends in Pyramid Lake.

The Truckee River is also a vital resource, providing drinking water to Northern Nevada along its journey; a resource that is protected by a network of government agencies, nonprofits and dedicated individuals. One of those stewards is Rivers for Change.

Shore, continued across the lake and down the Truckee River from Tahoe City to its terminus in Pyramid Lake, Nev. Local kayakers, paddlers, representatives from nonprofit organizations and people who wanted to support the organization signed up for the trip, including 10 student ambassadors, some as young as 10 years old.

Through adventure, conservation and education, Rivers for Change works to connect individuals and communities to rivers, promote source-to-sea literacy and envision a world where people and communities are active stewards of river systems. The organization co-founded by Danielle Katz is made up of a passionate group of river enthusiasts dedicated to changing the way people think about and interact with water.

Bringing that interaction to a personal level, Rivers for Change recently organized the Source to Sea fundraiser to paddle from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake.

The journey, which began at the Upper Truckee River on Lake Tahoe’s South

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I was fortunate enough to join Katz and Sue Norman, project director of Rivers for Change, on the Lower Truckee River portion of the trip from Lockwood to U.S. Parkway. This part of the river takes its journey through the middle of a desert.

The group met at the McCarran Ranch Preserve east of Reno. I’d borrowed gear from a friend and suited up. We were shuttled to our drop-in point. The day was initially cool with some cloud cover. All manner of craft were on hand for the trip: kayaks, paddleboards and two large rafts.

Tahoe Whitewater Adventures led by coowner Paul Miltner and river guide Clayton Coates donated their time to the event.

I jumped into Coates’ raft along with five other women. This portion of the Truckee is mostly mellow with some Class

II rapids and lots of floating. As we paddled along, Cottonwood trees and willows stood tall along the banks the river. Fluffy white seeds floated around our raft and showered down on us. The sun came out and it was time to remove some layers. The river was serene; a red-shouldered hawk swooped by. In some areas we paddled there was beauty and there was garbage. The numerous industrial facilities juxtaposed with the flowing river, eddies and desert landscape was unsettling.

We stopped for lunch at the McCarran Ranch Preserve. A large flock of white pelicans flapped overhead. They breed on Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge at Pyramid Lake, one of the largest nesting colonies in the western U.S. Linda Nelson from the Nevada Division of Forestry spoke to the group about the importance of the river to the environment.

“Otters, mink, skunk and raccoons all use the river as do beavers. There an estimated 75,000 beavers in Nevada,” Nelson said, adding that coyote, bear, porcupine and bobcat also inhabit the area and use the river.

Laurie Leonard spoke on behalf of the Nature Conservancy, which is working on restoration in this area of the river.

“In the 60s, there were efforts to deal with flooding that had unintended consequences in which 90 percent of the forest died and 70 percent of the bird population lost their habitat,” said Leonard.

The Conservancy has already restored 11 miles of the portion of the river we were paddling. They’ve planted native trees, grasses and shrubs and mitigating invasive species and erected mileage markers from Tahoe to Pyramid Lake for river awareness and emergency rescue.

Representatives for One Truckee River was also on hand to explain its management plan that will manage, protect and provide stewardship for the Truckee River across all jurisdictional boundaries.

Laine Christman, a resource economist for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, discussed water conservation. The Truckee River is the water source for 400,000 people in Washoe County and 90 million gallons a day are used. I received an incredible amount of information on the trip.

We wrapped up and launched back into the water. Coates invited me to steer the raft. He gave me a quick lesson and I took the back seat. We headed into the rapids.

The boat ended up heading down the flow backward my first time. Eventually, I had us right again. The water was considerably warmer than Tahoe and soon folks were dipping in. We rolled past “Tracy,” the enormous power plant humming away. The Pah Rah Range in the background rose above it kissing the sky.

As we neared the end of our journey, I reflected on my day on the river and the parts that awed me: the depth and width of the river, the hidden coves and the desert mountains. Another part of me was saddened by the state of the river and the places where humankind utterly neglects the natural environment. It was a reminder how interconnected and dependent we are on this beautiful river. | riversforchange.org 

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DONNER LAKE

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

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Bottom of Coon St.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

FLUME TRAIL

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

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

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.

MOUNT ROSE

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.

Check trail conditions before heading out.

Please do not bike on wet trails.

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July 13-19, 2017

FISHING ON CHRISTMAS STORY & PHOTOS

BY BRUCE AJARI

Islan d, P a r t I draws you to the island. I will discuss the fishing in the next edition.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for current water levels.)

Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is

The grounds at Crystal Peak Lodge.

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iritimati (pronounced kiri-si-mas) or Christmas Island is a destination that is on many fly-fishers’ bucket list of places go. So it was for our group of anglers. It is a tiny atoll located about 1,340 miles southwest of Hawaii; it is not an easy destination to get to.

You fly into Kiribati (pronounced kiribass). As expected, it is a tiny airport called Cassidy International.

Fly Water Travels organized the trip, which was hosted by Dax Messett of Confluence Outfitters. There are about six lodges on the island and we stayed at Crystal Peak Lodge.

Before making a trip to this remote destination one should be prepared both physically and mentally. There is only one flight into the island a week with Fiji Airlines. The connection for us was from Honolulu. The flight leaves on Tuesday, but when we arrived in Christmas Island it was already Wednesday because we crossed the International Date Line.

Insurance for medical emergencies through an outfit called Global Rescue is considered a must because of the island’s remoteness. Should you have a medical emergency, you can be assured to get the medical attention necessary.

Trip insurance is also a must because there is only one flight in and out of the island, which means if a flight is cancelled, you are stuck on the island for another week.

Christmas Island is a territory of Australia so Australian dollars are the official form of currency, but U.S. dollars are accepted. The economy is strictly cash. You will not need a credit card and there are no ATMs. You will need from $650 to $700 cash for tips, water, soda or beer. If you prefer hard liquor, buy it at the duty-free stores in Honolulu.

After stepping off the plane, you go through customs and pay a $50 fee to secure your fishing license for the duration of your stay.

The people of Christmas Island are friendly and accommodating. Nothing grows on the island, so the people depend on supplies from Tarawa. Supplies during our stay were virtually non-existent due to the fact that their supply ship had sunk and they had no delivery in some time. Fortunately, Fly Water Travel provided a cooler and tub of supplies for our group for the week.

If you do not like to eat fish, you will be hungry on Christmas Island. Yellowfin tuna – both cooked and raw – rice and potatoes were provided every evening.

One other word of caution: there is little fresh water on the island and the water quality is poor. We were advised not to drink the water from the tap so we drank bottled water. Because of this and other issues with cuts and scrapes, it is recommended that you contact your doctor to get antibiotics.

The harsh conditions and spartan accommodations may seem bleak, but the fishing

closed until further notice. Inflow is at 143 cfs and the outflow is 98 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 | 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 143 cfs.

The flows have come down. Nymphing and dries should both work. 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

TAHOE REGION

SPOONER LAKE 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).

For more information, contact U.S. Forest Service | fs.usda.gov

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-fishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The kokanee fishing has been fair to good. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Truckee River | The flow out of the dam in

Tahoe City is at 1,090 cfs. The flows through Truckee are at 1,191 cfs. While it has come down some, the flow remains high for this time of year.

Fishing has been fair for those working hard.

Lots of bugs are appearing now. Golden stones and green drakes have been observed; caddis, PMD and little yellow stones should also be on the menu. It’s mostly a nymphing game, but there are fish looking up for dries. Streamers are also good now. This water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook. Catch-andrelease fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

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Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are

full. 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. Damsels are now on the menu at both lakes. Frenchman fishing has been good. Water temperatures in both lakes are beginning to increase: 70 degrees F and higher. Suggest not fishing here again until the fall when the waters cool.

Bruce Ajari is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more columns. Click on Fishing under the Out & About tab.

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Ma rlette Lake quenches Virginia City t h i rs t | P a r t I I turned out by the San Francisco contractor Risdon Works, that there was absolutely no leakage in the pipe joints, it only occurring at the lead joints where the pipes are joined together.”

The Virginia City & Gold Hill Water Co. rectified the leaking rivets by hiring all available blacksmiths in the region to forge specially designed clamps to fit over the 5-inch collar were the pipes were connected.

These permanent brackets were clamped

“There is no place in the world where so many natural difficulties have been overcome and so many triumphs achieved as in bringing the pure, fresh and soft water

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n the late 1860s, the boomtowns of Virginia City and Gold Hill in Nevada’s Comstock mining district were running out of water. To address the issue, the directors of the Virginia City & Gold Hill Water Company hired Hermann Schussler, a noted hydraulic engineer known for big water projects in California, to find a way to bring water from the Sierra Nevada Carson Range more than 20 miles away.

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Schussler had previously designed and supervised the construction of a 30-inch pipeline 12,100 feet long, which crossed a branch of the Feather River near Oroville and which was subject to a pressure load of about 400 pounds per square inch.

Due to distance and elevation changes, the Virginia City project would require a pressure force more than double that, meaning that Schussler would be up against the greatest challenge yet of his professional career.

The closest potential water supply for Virginia City was Hobart Creek more than 20 miles west in the upper elevations of the Carson Range on the eastern margin of the Tahoe Basin. The distance wasn’t even the hardest part. Virginia City’s elevation exceeds 6,300 feet, about 1,500 feet above the Washoe Valley to the west. Water brought from the Sierra via pipeline would have to be under sufficient pressure to raise it from the valley floor to wooden holding tanks several hundred feet above Virginia City. Fabrication of the pipe started March 1873 and within five months it was installed with water flowing.

When completed, this ingenious system was more than 21 miles in length, delivering 2.2 million gallons of water to Virginia City every 24 hours.

The work was an engineering marvel.

The project required nearly 15 miles of wooden flumes to transport water, in addition to 7 miles of pipe. Working from Schussler’s specifications, each 26-footlong length of pipe was custom made, 24

designed for one specific location based on terrain and pressure. At each point where there was a depression in the pipeline, a blow-off valve was installed for the removal of sediment and at the top of each ridge, an air valve was placed for releasing air when water was first let in. Remarkably, it took workmen with mules just six weeks to install the complete piping system.

When the water started flowing in late July 1873, residents could trace the progress of the flow by the sound of the blow-off valves opening to release trapped air. Virginia City journalist Dan DeQuille wrote: “Compared with what was heard when these cocks blew off, the blowing of a whale was a mere whisper.”

The Virginia City Evening Chronicle summed up the joy and relief felt by local residents: “The Sierra Nevada water was turned on last evening and ran into the flume for some time. It took the pumped fluid six hours to reach Bullion Ravine.

The water will probably reach the Divide before morning.”

A Mining and Scientific Press article about Schussler’s Nevada pipeline stated: “After three months of use, the pipe has proved wonderfully successful. It is worthy of remark, as showing the kind of pipe

of the Sierra to our communities.”

–Virginia City Territorial Enterprise down over the rivets, which forced the lead back into place. It required thousands of these customized brackets to quell the leaks, but once in place they were effective.

By Aug. 2, 1873, the new municipal water system was up and running without a hitch. A Virginia City newspaper reported: “The pouring into this city and Gold Hill of a large stream of water from the Eastern Summit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at 6:45 last evening, marked an epoch in the history of the Comstock, and was the signal for a general jollification and rejoicing of 12 or 13 thousand people. Bonfires and rockets girdled old Mt. Davidson for hours and cannons continued to roar until a late hour in the night. A stream of about 1,717 gallons per minute poured through the flume at Bullion Ravine, between this city and Gold Hill. The water was turned into the pipe on the Sierra at noon yesterday and reached here in 6 hours and 45 minutes.

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It had been estimated that it would take the stream 8 hours to reach here, a distance of 20 miles.”

By 1876, the volume of water flowing through the pipeline became insufficient due to the explosive population growth on the Comstock. The Virginia & Gold Hill Water Co. received permission from Nevada to draw water from Marlette Lake in the Carson Range near Lake Tahoe. A dam was built at Marlette to create more water storage and the small lake grew to nearly 2 miles long and more than a half mile wide. The lake was on the wrong side of the ridge though, so a 3,994-foot-long tunnel was bored through the granite that separated Marlette from the Hobart Creek fluming system. Wooden flumes transported Marlette water to the tunnel, after which it flowed to the east face of the Carson Range into the 1873 flume network. Near the site of the original diversion dam, a large reservoir was built and designated as Hobart Reservoir. When completed, the water supply system included three reservoirs, more than 21 miles of pressure pipes, 46 miles of covered box flume and the Marlette tunnel. The two projects combined cost $3,500,000.

When the second pipeline was up and running, there was plenty of water for residential use, as well as fire protection.

In June 1875, the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise noted: “One of the boasts of the Comstock is that in this land of barrenness — of shifting sands and burning alkali, we have the purest and best mountain water and plenty of it. Nor is the boast lightly made. There is no place in the world where so many natural difficulties have been overcome and so many triumphs achieved as in bringing the pure, fresh and soft water of the Sierra to our communities.”

Amazingly enough, this system has steadily supplied water to Virginia City since its creation and is currently the sole source of water for the city.  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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Nostalgia

DOUBLE LIFE OF CHARLES PARKHURST One of the most famous stagecoach drivers of the early West was Charles D. Parkhurst, who spent 15 years working in California and Nevada. Over the years his reputation as an expert driver grew legendary. He could handle the reins on six spirited horses, and from 20 feet away he could cut a cigar out of a man’s mouth with his whip.

Parkhurst chewed tobacco, drank, fought and cursed with the best of them. Passengers felt secure in that he exuded supreme confidence behind the reins. After Charley’s death, his friends found out that she was a well-developed woman. She was the first female to vote in a national election.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s best-selling book “Sierra Stories: True Tales of Tahoe, Vol. 1” available in stores or at www.thestormking.com.

Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

Arts

CREATIVE AWARENESS

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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

Activism through art

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

“Strange Cousins from the West”

A RT I S T S F O R M TA H O E A C T I V I S T A RT I S T S

Sierra Arts Gallery | Until July 30

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

Rockin’ Out Artists Co-Op Gallery | Until July 31 Donna Hughes LTCC Library | Until July 31 Pyramid Lake student art show Spanish Springs Library | Until July 31

“Go Big” North Tahoe Arts | Until Aug. 1 Four-Artist Exhibit Sierra Arts Gallery | Aug. 3-25

“Lakalelup” Commons Beach | Aug. 4-13 “Mountain Picassos” Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Aug. 11

Scott Forrest Lake Tahoe Community College | Until Aug. 16

“Spirit of America” Brewery Arts Center | Until Aug. 16

Scott Hinton and Paul Ford OXS Gallery | Until Aug. 18

“Lakalelup” Ski Run Marina & Beach | Aug. 22-31

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outh Lake Tahoe artist Shelley Zentner recently helped form a community of activists to talk through issues and promote compassion, inclusion and change with fellow artists, as a response to the political and social climate of current times. Called the Tahoe Activist Artists, Zentner and fellow member Anthony Capaiuolo of First Tracks Productions released a minidocumentary titled “Art & Science in an Age of Unreason” to get the word out about the group. It has also been used to promote its first organized event to be held Sept. 9 at the Tahoe Mountain Lab. Lifelike portraits of great philosophers and scientists are propped up on easels and against the fireplace of Zentner’s studio of in a room bathed in natural light.

Originally from England, Zentner’s artistic career began when she was a young girl in grade school. Prompted to sketch one of her classmates, the 11-year-old Zentner’s

Shelley Zentner in her studio. | Kayla Anderson

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

“ Everyone comes from different backgrounds; it’s an interesting melting pot of ideas.” –Shelley Zentner

“Holly Arts” North Tahoe Arts Center | Nov. 1-Dec. 30

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s Restaurant | Until January 2018

“City of Dust” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

“View From the Playa” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

“What’s in A Name?”

Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

“Ink & Ivory” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

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

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

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2 ND SATURDAY

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

Plein Air Painting Tahoe Art League

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Dick Marconi Arte Italia | Until July 30

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“Albert Einstein” | Shelley Zentner

portrait turned out incredibly well. She continued to sketch and paint portraits, even running a successful art gallery for five years. However, Zentner found that as a business owner she was growing disconnected from her craft.

“Something was not quite right about it. The business side took too much away from the work itself,” she says. “I wasn’t motivated, couldn’t paint. I felt like I was just a gallery owner, not an artist.”

Shortly after her 30th birthday, she bought a one-way ticket to Canada. Travelling around and painting, she met her husband and relocated to South Lake Tahoe in 2006.

Zentner taught art at Lake Tahoe Community College and says that it encouraged new ideas. She started reading about philosophy and feminism, as well as becoming acutely aware of the drastic shift in the

country’s political climate, which sparked her idea to paint renowned physicists, scientists and philosophers.

In early January, when President Donald Trump put a gag order on employees of the EPA and Department of Agriculture, Zentner felt like she had to take action.

“I felt like I needed to do something and respond in some fashion. So I started with painting [Albert] Einstein. I never attempted portraits this big before and I feel like it painted itself; it had an energy of its own,” she says.

As she was responding to her thoughts about the political climate through her artwork, Zentner coincidently received a call-to-action flyer through the mail from her friend Kim Wyatt, publisher and editor of Bona Fide Books. The flyer asked people to donate to local organizations, join or start a resistance movement, create art and volunteer or run for office. Zentner made some phone calls and got her friends together to share ideas.

“Everyone comes from different backgrounds; it’s an interesting melting pot of ideas,” she says of current Tahoe Activist Artists members, which include photographers, authors, artists, videographers and others. “It’s become quite organized now considering we’re a bunch of artists.”

Since January, the Tahoe Activist Artists has been meeting once a month to chat and welcomes anyone to join. Around the time of its inception, Zentner asked Capaiuolo if he could help her do a time lapse of a painting of distinguished Nobel

Prize winner Marie Curie, but Capaiuolo knew that Zentner had additional ideas she wanted to share. The “Art & Science in an Age of Unreason” video became the inaugural collaboration of the Tahoe Activist Artists.

It also became a call to action to invite guests to a Tahoe Activist Artists show to be held on Sept. 9 from 2 to 8 p.m. in South Lake Tahoe.

“The video is attracting new members from all different backgrounds and connecting people within the group,” she says.

The event, titled “We the People: Tahoe Artists Visualize a World of Conversation and Connection,” is open to everyone and meant to appeal to the commonalities that all humans share. There will be bands, food vendors, letterpress workshops, activities for kids, a black-light hand-painting room and more.

“We want people to feel like they can engage,” Zentner says.

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The event includes a march in partnership with High Vibe Society Artisan Collective called “Express Yourself ! March for Compassion.” Tahoe Activist Artists will also be auctioning art and donating the proceeds to causes they are passionate about. A Poster Party for the event will be held on Sept. 6 at High Vibe. All of the events are free and open to everyone. | facebook.com/ tahoeactivistartists  25

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providing insight into the passionate way he traversed and interpreted the world.

For more than five decades, Dixon documented the landscapes and cultures of the American West with unparalleled passion and authenticity. Nevada especially appealed to the artist; he spent significant time exploring the state’s desert and mountain landscapes during the 1920s and 1930s. | nevadaart.org

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NATIONWIDE

Mexican Art featured at NMOA The Nevada Museum of Art presents “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection” celebrating a variety of cultural aspects that emerged in the years after the Mexican Revolution to the present day. The exhibit will remain on view through July 16.

“Miradas” consists of more than 100 paintings, prints and photographs created over the past 80 years by artists who have been attracted to and inspired by Mexico’s ancient civilizations and modern artistic theories. Highlights include works by some of the best-known Mexican artists including Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo and Gabriel Orozco, as well as Mexican-American artists such as Judithe Hernández, Roberto Juarez and Robert Graham. The exhibit will include several educational and entertaining off-erings through July with details online. | nevadaart.org

Painter Kit Night is artist-in-residence at Viking Gallery on Tallac Historic Site from July 14 to 23. Night received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts, is in collections across the country and has won awards from Maryland to California including the National Orange Show. Night’s work has received praise from art critic, essayist and Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike, jazz composer and pianist Marian McPartland and best-selling author Leonard Shlain. An artist’s reception will be on July 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. | valhallatahoe.com

FORTE deadline extended Reno, Nev. The FORTE Awards for the Performing Arts 2017 has extended the deadline to apply to July 17 for artists due to pressure from the performing arts community and to assist those artists whose submissions are nearing completion. The FORTE (Fans of Reno Tahoe Entertainers) Awards organization finances the production of an annual black tie gala at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino with the help of local businesses that support the arts to recognize the unique contributions to our northern Nevada communities by artists performing in music, theater, dance, comedy and magic by raising money for Nevada Humane Society, Veteran’s Resource Center of Reno and Food Bank of Northern Nevada. | forteawards.com/media

Fun-loving exhibit South Lake Tahoe “Orange Sherbet,” “Dark Chocolate Fudge” and “Bubbles at the Starlight Lounge!” are part of an exhibit by Scott Forrest, a fun-loving artist with the Tahoe Art League. His mixed-media show will run until Aug. 16 in the library at Lake Tahoe Community College. | talart.org

And the winners are …

Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association presents “Spirit of America” art exhibit until Aug. 4. The gallery is located at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center. A judged show, which was open to all local and regional artists, members and non-members, drew out the best of the area’s newest fine art creations. People’s Choice awards went to Louise Kerr’s oil painting “Thru and Thru” and John Warden’s photograph “Band of Brothers.” First Place was awarded to Deborah Foster’s oil painting “Poppies,” William Smith’s acrylic painting “Sax” and his dry media “I Got This,” Donald Swezey’s photograph “Silent Hunter,” Trish Mann’s mixed media “Seeking Dinner” and Linda Townsend’s other media “Along the Pacific Coast.” Best Water Color went to Pat Holub’s “Comstock Mine” and Best 26

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“Glasses” Kit Night | Valhalla Tahoe of Show went to Betty Holmes for her oil painting “High, Wide and Lonesome.” | breweryartscenter.org

Eruptions of color Reno, Nev. “Color Fusion,” the art of Dick Marconi will be on display at arte italia through July 30. Marconi is an American artist whose fascination with color began at age 12 when an accident left him blind and partially deaf in one ear. He gradually regained vision in one eye, first discerning only shades of black, white and gray. When he began to see again, colors were more vibrant, and saturated than he recalled. Using his artistic passion for color and his knowledge of chemistry, Marconi pioneered a technique that melds a variety of paints and solvents to make colors move, fuse, flow and retract.

As part of Artown, arte italia is hosting an open house on July 14 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a free scoop of gelato on the patio while viewing the exhibit. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. | arteitaliausa.org

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

Cultures of the American West Reno, Nev. The paintings and rare drawings by Maynard Dixon, one of the premier artists working in the American West during the first half of the 20th Century, is on exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art in “Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” until July 16. Drawn from the private collections of Bruce C. Paltenghi and Dr. Richard Paltenghi, this exhibition offers an intimate look at Dixon’s life and creative process,

Student art show Sparks, Nev. Pyramid Lake Junior and Senior High School Native American student art show features beadwork, pottery, paintings, Tule ducks and more at the Spanish Springs Library until July 31. A reception on July 12 at 4:30 p.m. includes storytelling by student presenters, singing and dancing by the Pudu Nugadu Troupe, music by Native Flautist Gerald Hunter and light refreshments. | (775) 424-1800

Fresh air, friends, painting Area venues Tahoe Art League hosts a summer’s worth of Plein Air Painting. Painters meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays at different locations until the end of August. Participants should bring a bag lunch for an informal noontime critique. Anyone may participate. A full schedule is online. | talart.org

Kindred Art and Folk Institute will be taking an interactive public art piece to Burning Man and structural materials and donations are needed. The piece, called “Transcendent Souls,” will be a 20-foottall structure of trees sprouting two hands holding a glowing heart with a porch swing mounted between the two main tree trunks.

It will be made of steel, foam, copper, glass, wood and chain with solar spotlights. The piece tells the story of existence through seven stages of evolution and gives a visual representation to knowing enlightenment and unconditional love. | gofundme.com/ transcendent-souls or kindredtruckee.org

Art classes for all Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts offers Palette Knife Oil Painting with Monika Johnson on July 16 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Johnson will teach how to paint the gorgeous colors of the Tahoe water, mountains, trees and boulders. She will explain color mixing, determining values and how to apply paint with a palette knife. A supply list is provided at registration.

Connecting with the Art Community with Lisa Jefferson is on July 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Interfacing with other artists, art groups, galleries and competitions can help further an artist’s growth and career.

Learn ways to balance networking, but still have time to work on art.

Elemental Magic: Combining Art and Feng Shui with Catherine Strand is on Aug. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Artisan Shop. This talk is those interested in the magic of balance using the Five Elements and Feng Shui. Strand will explain this approach using art and optimizing its placement. | northttahoearts.com

From the Bay Untitled

Scott Forrest Lake Tahoe Community College

Reno, Nev. Sierra Arts Gallery will exhibit “Strange Cousins from the West” featuring Joshua Coffy, Heather Robinson, Catherine E. Moore, Shane Izykowski and Maggie Hurley until July 31. This group exhibition is

July 13-19, 2017

of contemporary, emerging artists from San Francisco. The guest curator is Joshua Coffy. An artists’ reception is on July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. | sierraarts.org

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

Artown happens all July Area venues In July, the streets of Reno, Sparks and Carson City, Nev., come alive with color, culture and music. There are a number of daily offerings from art workshops to family events to children’s drama and adult comedy, to classical music and rap — whatever moves you. Pick and chose in a town devoted entirely to art this month. | renoisartown.com On July 13, Art Source offers art work

by Yuyu Yang from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Basque culture in Victorian Square from 4 to 9 p.m. The founder of Burning Man, Will Roger Peterson, will talk about building the City of Dust at Nevada Museum of Art from 6 to 7 p.m.

Never Ender Gallery hosts an artist’s reception for Kate O’Hara from 6 to 8 p.m.

Trocadero Bar hosts Reno’s first Literary Death Match from 7 to 9 p.m. Riverside Artists Lofts opens its studios from 4 to 8 p.m. Many of the 35 artists living there will be on hand to meet and greet the public (also on July 23 from 12 to 5 p.m.).

On July 14, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd invites the public to view Heritage and Hope Quilts from 12 to 6 p.m. (also on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on July 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.).

On July 15, the fun starts with the Reid House Gallery’s Arts Jamboree from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (also on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Arts for All Nevada will have a Summer Family Art Festival at Lake Mansion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet the Nevada Makers at Reno Town Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also on July 22 and July 29). Wine and Garden Art is at Micano Home and Garden Décor from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Marsh Arlington hosts a glass art extravaganza and artist’s reception for Alice Pennes from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Resi*he(ART) hosts an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. (also on July 22 and 29).

Pitch Black Printing Company exhibits a Tiny Art Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Wander through midtown from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. to see the 2nd annual Rubbish Reimagined.

A live painting competition is on at Reno Art Works from 2 to 4 p.m.

On July 16, bring your dog to Art Paws at McKinley Arts and Culture Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wild River Grille features Michele Difonzo’s “Wineing Cats” exhibit from 2 to 5 p.m.

On July 17, the Rotary Club of Reno installed a new sculpture garden late last year in Bicentennial Park that features six sculptures created by local artists in bronze, granite, mosaics, metal and stone. Meet the artists every Monday at 5:30 p.m. (also on July 24).

On July 19, Grace Church’s Chalk Art Festival is from 5 to 8 p.m. with food trucks, music and activities. | renoisartown.com

“As this surreal scene unfolded, I marveled at the lovely serendipity of my dear, newly engaged friends, Amy and Matty, paddling across the horizon. They were so small, perched on Lake Tahoe’s pristine vastness.

Both pushed along alone, physically apart but clearly together,” says Flagg of the new work. “Their duet intuitively connected the dots for me visually and conceptually, bridging water and sky while firmly establishing a clear connection to the heart in grand scale. Seemingly by divine direction, this shared moment in time crystallized and conducted a thunderous crescendo.”

The evening also features a slideshow and reception of Flagg’s most recent adventure skiing on volcanoes on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The event is free and open to all ages. No RSVP necessary. | gallerykeoki.com

Public print shop Meyers Tahoe Letterpress will provide a letterpress print facility and teach people how to use it. Vintage equipment includes platen presses dating to the 1800s, as well as sign presses. The centerpiece is a collection of handset type housed in four wooden type cabinets. The type comes from the Virginia City “Territorial Enterprise,” the voice of the West during the Comstock era.

Introduction to Letterpress workshops with Steve Robison are offered on July 22 and Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will learn how to use a composing stick, set type and print their own cards or broadsides. The class includes materials and open studio hours at Tahoe Letterpress to work on projects. Workshop fee is $50.

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The summer exhibition, “New Directions in Fiber and Mixed Media,” will include wall art and 3-D objects that explore the versatility of fiber and fabric as a medium.

Each artist’s unique and meticulous style is represented in captivating works that are stitched, dyed, painted, printed, stamped, waxed, fused and embellished. The exhibiting artists are Lin Schiffner, Sandra Poteet, Kris Sazaki, Deb Cashatt, Martha Wolfe, Denise Oyama Miller and Linda Waddle. | (775) 785-5961

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New image unveiling Olympic Valley Gallery Keoki will host an artist reception on July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the unveiling of Keoki Flagg’s new image “Lake of the Sky.”

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4. U.S. STATES: Which U.S. state has the longest freshwater shoreline?

5. ANATOMY: What side of the brain is believed to be important for logic and rational thought?

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8. ASTRONOMY: The Mariner probe program was developed to explore which planets?

9. COMICS: What was the secret identity of Batwoman?

10. GAMES: What is the first railroad you can land on after starting Monopoly at “Go”?

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Pioneering initiatives continue to guide your focus. Circumstances are leading you into new territory. Your approach may be assertive, even aggressive. Yet, you are happy to listen more than speak. This is allowing you time study others and learn how they are and what is motivating them.

Watch and learn even while you march on.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Intimate interactions on relationship fronts are keeping you busy of late. This includes thinking more deeply and intently. The advantage of doing so is that nuggets of opportunity and creative inspiration for advancement are indicated, yet you have to dig deeper than you might usually to access them. Dawn your reporter’s cap and ask questions.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Balancing your need and desire to be social and to retreat continues. On the inner level, you are challenged to break through fears, doubts and procrastination. The flow is guiding you to enter new territory somehow. This includes meeting new people. Fortunately, you are in the mood to do both and the opportunities are available.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) As the world turns, certain people exit the stage and new ones enter. This is probably true for you these days. This reveals the importance of tuning in to your internal compass and destiny; call it your primary relationship. In practical terms, expanding your social outreach may well be linked to business and stimulating new markets, clients and streams of income.

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The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men from 13 colonies, but only one of them -- John Hancock -- actually signed it on July 4, 1776. Only two signers went on to become president of the United States: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. In a striking coincidence, both men died on the same day, July 4, 1826 – exactly 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration. Jefferson died first, at 12:50 p.m., at Monticello, his home in Virginia. At 6:20 that evening, at his home in Quincy, Massachusetts, John Adams died. Unaware of Jefferson’s death earlier that day, Adams acknowledged his longtime friend and rival with his final words: “Thomas Jefferson survives.”

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Your public and professional arenas are extra busy these days. Your ambitions are high. This includes both learning and sharing your knowledge and expertise. Fortunately, you feel extra social and open to both meeting new people and to new ideas, concepts and philosophies. Cultural exchanges are also a source of satisfaction and inspiration.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) You are beginning to see a bigger picture.

As you do, your imagination is ignited. At worst, this is stirring fears about the future. Positively, you can see new possibilities and are gaining insights into the revolution of evolution. Protecting some of your own interests is likely. This is your invitation to stretch out of your comfort zones.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) Tending to some of the deeper things in life continues. This process includes important meetings and interactions with other key players.

Your ambitions are strong now yet courage is required to act upon them. This is where the deeper challenge comes to the fore. You may be just as happy to slip into dreams of possibility to act upon another day.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) A process of adjustments, refinements and improvements, in general, is underway. Your focus is directed both within and without. Since everything in existence is constantly changing, we are ever challenged to re-center. Doing so requires intuitive attunement. Failure to tune-in produces imbalances. Invite open communications with others in this regard and listen for clues.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) A creative cycle is underway. Yet, it is one that requires a dynamic and assertive approach. Inspirations to create beauty in your home environment are featured. So, you could find yourself engaging in spring cleaning, renovations and possibly even major moves altogether. On this high side, this is a time of returns so be open to receive and look for opportunities.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) A busy time on the home front continues.

Some pretty big actions are brewing. Digging deep into what needs to be done is featured. A proactive approach in this regard may serve to offset problems cropping up. You are also in a social mood. Weaving in plenty of playtime is featured and is important for your overall success.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Finding reason and opportunity to express a full range of your thoughts and feelings is a central theme now. Creative expressions may manifest as art and will prove extra inspiring. Allow opportunity for variety and to be spontaneous. Trusting your abilities and the flow in general may be the bigger challenge these days. Let go of control and be here now.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Your social meter is rising. A period of rest and retreat is now complete. Now your focus is upon exploration and self-expression. You are on the lookout for inspirations. Social interactions are indicated and ideal in this regard. Generally, your spirits are up and you are happy to meet and greet friends new and old.

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his socially conscious California WorldFest brings together diverse artists from around the world – Africa, the Ukraine, Australia and Venezuela, to name a few – earning it the moniker the “festival of discovery.”

Female reggae artist Nattali Rize from Australia brings heavy beats and conscious rebel lyrics to a progressive electronic foundation and Suen Kuti & Egypt 80 from Nigeria digs deep into various African traditions to reflect the continent’s struggles and cultures. Among our country’s many indigenous performers is Supaman, a Native American hip-hop artist from Montana. These artists highlight the struggles and challenges not only facing their cultures, but also the world. From across the border, the Villalobos Brothers and the multicultural all-women band, Mariachi Flor de Toloache represents Mexican style.

“Our mission is to promote the arts, arts education, building community and providing cultural engagement, which is much needed at this time,” says Julie Baker, executive director of Grass Valley Center for the Arts, which has organized the 20-year event for the last three years.

“It’s important in these times to promote acceptance and tolerance and learn about other cultures.”

Through song, dance, art, crafts, generational storytelling and music, the festival offers a platform. “In curating the festival, we are conscious of who we bring, where they come from, celebrating cultures, indigenous cultures and a balance of male and female artists,” says Baker. “We want to honor the indigenous cultures of Nevada County. The Nisenan, an indigenous tribe to Nevada County, will be offering an opening ceremony. The fairgrounds are their ancestral land.”

This year, Michael Franti & Spearhead are headliners for the festival. An outspoken activist for peace and harmony, Franti’s lyrics are conscious and aware.

His humanitarian, social justice and peace efforts continue to inspire his music.

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Advocate for Native American artists, folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, will be performing, as well.

Yarrow has been an activist for equal rights, peace, the environment, gender equality, homelessness, hospice care and education.

From Cuba, we get a taste of AfroCuban jazz with Los Hermanos Arango.

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Carolyn Dolan and Big Red The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Afrolicious Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

The Novelists Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

Bias and Dunn Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Jackson & Billy McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

Miguel Jimenez Group 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 10 p.m.

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

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

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Contest” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Eddie Ifft The Improv 9 p.m.

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“In curating the festival, we are conscious of who we bring, where they come from, celebrating cultures, indigenous cultures and a balance of male and female artists.”

Peter Yarrow

The group is comprised of four siblings from Guanabacoa: bassist Feliciano, percussionist Eugenio, vocalist Cristina and guitarist Ignacio. Their municipality in Cuba is known for its high level of musical and afro-religious tradition.

Keyboardist Julio Valdez, originally from Panama, has been part of the band since 2014. He met Ignacio while living in San Diego playing in the local music scene some 20 years ago. Eugenio was a percussionist for Pablo Milanés, whom Valdez describes as the “Dylan of Cuba.”

Feliciano was a top jazz bassist in Cuba.

The Arangos received awards and accolades for their first album, “Oro Negro,” and began playing in Europe. It wasn’t until Valdez heard a CD that everything changed.

“I was in awe. I had never heard any-

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thing like them. I told Ignacio we had to get them here,” said Valdez.

They were all playing in Cuba at the time. He applied for visas and brought them to the states.

“They asked me to play with them and it was like a dream come true,” said Valdez.

He describes their sound as Afro-folkloric jazz.

“It’s jazz with singing. The songs are ancient African language used by the slaves that were brought to Cuba. Slaves from Brazil, Haiti and Cuba used these songs in ceremonies. They have specific rhythmic patterns on African drums,” says Valdez.

“The brothers are all classically trained musicians, essentially playing and singing songs the Africans sang to God.” Growing up in Panama, Valdez says that he, too, listened to Afro-beats growing up. The band has a primal sound, yet is professional. Valdez is also part of a Latin jazz project in San Diego when he’s not traveling with Los Hermanos Arango.

“The Arango family is so humble and down to earth,” says Valdez.

They will take the stage at California WorldFest on July 15.

With so many artists performing at California WorldFest and its mission to build connections, this is undeniably a mustattend summer festival. | worldfest.net. 

Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra I Tahoe-Reno Airport 11 a.m.

Errebal Victorian Square 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 6 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Big Mo & The Full Moon Band Peppermill 7 p.m.

The Fantods First United Methodist Church 7 p.m.

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

Songs From My Cuban Island Trinity Episcopal Church 7 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

The Revolution Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

Jelly Bread Fox Brew Pub 7:30 p.m.

Darky Dark & The Junkie Bunch, Sun Mother, The Whining Pussys Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Escalade Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Voodoo Cats The Saint 9 p.m.

XM Freddie Lex GSR 10 p.m.

Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Asha & Mystic Moon Belly Dancers West Street Market 6 p.m.

Literary Death Match The Trocadero 7 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatchers” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Angelo Tsarouchas The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

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

Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Music in the Castle Emerald Bay State Park 5 p.m.

Left of Centre Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Resort at Squaw Creek 5 p.m.

Calling Ophelia Kings Beach State Rec Area 6 p.m.

Julie Courtney w/Doug Nichols 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.

Lenny Kravitz Harvey’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Eli Locke Band Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Pat Ellis & Blue Frog Band McP’s Pub 9 p.m.

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

Arizona Jone Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Audioboxx Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Uncle Lucius Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Jermaine Dupri MontBleu 11:45 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.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Contest” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

Eddie Ifft The Improv 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Sykwidit Lex GSR10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Mo Funk El Jefe’s Cantina 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 Folklorico dancing McKinley Arts and Culture Center 9:30 a.m.

“Alice in Wonderland” South Lake Tahoe Middle School 3 & 5:30 p.m.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Damonte Ranch High School 3 p.m.

“Shrek the Musical” Destiny Community Center 7 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatchers” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Angelo Tsarouchas The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Kevin Farley Brewery Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

“Sordid Lives” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

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

“Next to Normal” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

“Vortex” Robert Hawkins Amphitheater 8:30 p.m.

“Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” Wingfield Park 8:45 p.m.

Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 9:30 p.m. iCandy The Show Harrah’s 10 p.m.

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

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RENO & BEYOND Waltzes for Violin & Piano Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

Reno Municipal Band Wingfield Park 12 p.m.

Atomika Silver Legacy 4 p.m.

Escalade Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

George Pickard Boomtown 5 p.m.

Mojo Green Wingfield Park 5 p.m.

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

The Socks Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

America Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Emily Afton w/The Seshion The Saint 8 p.m.

Reckless Envy Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Big Mo & The Full Moon Band Peppermill 8 p.m.

Cody Johnson w/Jake Houston & the Royal Flush Cargo 8 p.m.

Frankly Fictitious & Evil Ash Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Spose Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan & Peter Supersano Harrah’s 8:30 p.m.

Donny and Marie Osmond Grand Sierra 9 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.

Big Bad Boogie Rock Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Just Us Atlantis 9 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Gruve Nation The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Music in the Castle Emerald Bay State Park 5 p.m.

Steel Breeze Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Eli Locke Band Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Melvin Seals & JGB Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Simple Creation Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Manic Bros McP’s Pub 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Arizona Jone Bar of America 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Contest” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Luma: Art in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

Eddie Ifft The Improv 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.

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Drums, Flags & Crafts Pennington Facility 3 p.m.

Atomika Silver Legacy 4 p.m.

Escalade Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

First Take Somersett Day on the Green 4:30 p.m.

Starlighters Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

The Electric St. James Infirmary 6 p.m.

Alex Muddy Smith Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

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

Gene Evaro Jr. Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

A Thousand Heroes Cargo 7 p.m.

Get Scared Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Big Mo & The Full Moon Band Peppermill 8 p.m.

38 Special Nugget Ballroom 8 p.m.

Jazz Gitan Trio Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Reckless Envy Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Rascal Flats Peppermill 8 p.m.

Ali Wong Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

People with Bodies, Team Francis and Raksha Paksha The Saint 9 p.m.

Big Bad Boogie Rock Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Just Us Atlantis 9 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.

Jeremih w/DJ Kim Lee Lex GRS 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Elzo Pitch Black Printing Co. 6 p.m.

DJ Sirnoise Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Z Trip 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 Folklorico Dance Larry D. Johnson Community Center 10 a.m.

“Shrek the Musical” Destiny Community Center 2 & 7 p.m.

The Power of Voice The Basement Theater 6 p.m.

Ali Wong Silver Legacy 6:30 p.m.

Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatchers” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Sordid Lives” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

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

Angelo Tsarouchas The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

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July 18 | 6 p.m.

Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley AFRO-FUNK

July 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe AFROLICIOUS HITS South Lake with their unique energetic eclectic sound that is an infectious mix of classic funk, disco, Afrobeat, Latin, seductive dancefloor percussions and electronic grooves.

Brothers Prince opens. | liveatlakeview.com

“Next to Normal” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

Brian Regan Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

“Vortex” Robert Hawkins Amphitheater 8:30 p.m. iCandy The Show Harrah’s 10 p.m.

Special Events 24-Hour Mural Marathon Circus Circus Reno Basque Festival Wingfield Park 5th annual Comstock Classics Car Show Virginia City

SACRAMENTO-BASED, rocking blues masters Rick Estrin and The Nightcats serve up fresh and modern original blues injected with a solid dose of gritty roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll. Catch them at Tuesday Bluesdays. | squawalpine.com

CALLING OPHELIA

JULY 16 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Left of Centre The Beacon 1 p.m.

Ron’s Garage McP’s Pub 2 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Desert Rhythm Project Commons Beach 4 p.m.

Jackson Solo McP’s Pub 7 p.m.

Third Eye Blind Harvey’s Outdoor Arena 7:30 p.m.

Willy Tea Taylor w/Darren Senn Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.

The Irieites The Loft 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties 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 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

AMERICANA

July 14 | 6 p.m. | Kings Beach Kings Beach State Recreation Area THE LOCAL AMERICANA band Calling Ophelia started like many bands: with friends just getting together to jam. Lead singer Brooke Chabot began writing songs and the band has been making music ever since. Check out their Americana vibe on the beach. | northtahoebusiness.org

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RENO & BEYOND Colin Ross chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Susan Vincent and Greken Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

John Shipley Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

Chicago Farmer Peppermill 6 p.m.

Kyle Rea & The Moonlighters Village Green 6 p.m.

Rock River Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Gospel Fest 2017 Wingfield Park 6 p.m.

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

Reno Video Game Symphony Reno Collective 7 p.m.

The Lark and the Loon, Striking Ghosts Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Dana Louise & the Glorious Birds Brasserie Saint James 7:30 p.m.

Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Garage Boys Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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

Theater, Comedy & Dance Ecstatic Dance Reno Idlewild Park 9:30 a.m.

“Shrek the Musical” Destiny Community Center 2 p.m.

“Sordid Lives” Good Luck Macbeth 2 p.m.

“Next to Normal” Brüka Theatre 2 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatchers” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

“It’s An Ives Thing” Restless Artists’ Theatre 2 p.m.

Angelo Tsarouchas The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events 24-Hour Mural Marathon Circus Circus

JULY 17 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Kaitlin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Reno Phil Rocks Tahoe Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

JG Solo McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

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

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

Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s 8 p.m.

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

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Trout Fishing in America Wingfield Park 5 p.m.

Andrew Sisters Act Reno-Tahoe Airport 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Rock River Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Chicago Farmer Peppermill 6 p.m.

Moon Gravy Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Hot Club of Cowtown Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

Moon Ensemble The Saint 8 p.m.

The Rndy Savages, Fairhaven, Goldiehawn Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

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

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

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

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

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Israeli dancing McKinley Arts and Culture Center 9:30 p.m.

JULY 18 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Kaitlin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats Village at Squaw 6 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

3 Guys Will Move You McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

Moody’s Jazz Artists in Residence Moody’s 8 p.m.

Dada Hard Rock 9:30 p.m.

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

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

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

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

Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

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

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

Extraordinary Entertainment In An Exceptional Setting

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

Chicago Farmer Peppermill 6 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

Denver Saunders Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

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

Tristan Selzler Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Bryan Chuan Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Maximum Brass in Concert First United Methodist Church 7 p.m.

Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

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

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Silver State Young Chautauqua National Automobile Museum 9 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Dennis Blair Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Sole Expression Wingfield Park 8 p.m.

JULY 19 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Wesley Orsolic The Beacon 1 p.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

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

Richard March Band Valhalla 5:30 p.m.

Truth Cartel Truckee Regional Park 6:30 p.m.

Moody’s Jazz Artists in Residence Moody’s 8 p.m.

Sophisticats McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

Achilles Wheel River Ranch 8 p.m.

Bread & Butter Cabo Wabo 9 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 Magic Fusion The Loft 7:30 p.m.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

Sarah Tiana w/Benji Aflalo The Improv 9 p.m.

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“The Hound of the Baskervilles” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

Luma Act in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

Eddie Ifft The Improv 9 p.m.

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

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Chicago Farmer Peppermill 6 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

Denver Saunders Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

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

Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Tony G Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Cherie Shipley w/Ron Savage & Eric Finkelstein Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Ron Williams piano St. John’s Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m.

Ozomatli Wingfield Park 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m.

Skylight Heights & Too Hard to Breathe Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

DJ Parties 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.

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Theater, Comedy & Dance Hula dancing McKinley Arts and Culture Center 9:30 p.m.

Silver State Young Chautauqua National Automobile Museum 6 p.m.

Larry Maurice Cowboy Poetry Bartley Ranch Regional Park 7 p.m.

“The Divine Comedy” Center for Spiritual Living 7:30 p.m.

Dennis Blair Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

“Next to Normal” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

JULY 20 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Wanderlust Squaw Valley Pickit Line The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

David Luning Band Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

The Sextones Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Fish & JG McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

Moody’s Jazz Artists in Residence 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 Northwoods Clubhouse 6:30 p.m.

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 10 p.m.

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

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Contest” Valhalla Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Luma Act in Darkness MontBleu 8 p.m.

Sarah Tiana w/Benji Aflalo The Improv 9 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Alex Muddy Smith Boomtown 6 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Duo Siqueira Lima Trinity Episcopal Church 7 p.m.

Chamber Trio Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.

Water Seed Peppermill 7 p.m.

Denver Saunders Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

The Jazzettes First United Methodist Church 7 p.m.

Randy Newman Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m.

Rhett Miller The Saint 8 p.m.

Vanessa Silberman & Carissa Johnson Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

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

Boondoggle and Max Volume St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

8-Track Maniacs Studio on 4th 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 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 “Sordid Lives” Good Luck Macbeth 7:30 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatchers” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Dennis Blair Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Rex Navarrete Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

“Next to Normal” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

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W

hen you think of ballet, do you imagine dancers in erotic costumes pirouetting to the sounds of Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Metallica or the soundtrack of HBO’s “Six Feet Under”?

“It’s not your ordinary ballet, that’s for sure,” says A.V.A. Ballet Theatre founder and artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne of his long-running rock ballet “Vortex.”

It’s also rated PG-13.

“It’s pretty sexy, I will admit,” he says.

Van Alstyne was born in Belfast, Ireland, but moved to Salt Lake City when he was a small child. He performed for San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet and Ballet West before moving to Reno to found his namesake company in 1994.

relate to. Most of the time I draw my inspiration from things that have personally happened in my life. I can be driving down the street and see a tree move a certain way — I’ll work that in.”

The aesthetic of storytelling through movement is vital to Van Alstyne’s aim of magnetizing the spectators into the current.

“When I tell the story, there has to be a beginning, middle and end,” he says.

“If there’s not that flow, people won’t realize what’s going on. They’ll see the dance, but they won’t feel or perceive anything beyond it. In every movement that I do, there is a certain feeling about it so that the audience will understand what I’m trying to convey. I’ve had people moved to tears by seeing the choreography and connecting to it.”

From there, the director selects contemporary pop music to bring the movements to life in an engaging and unexpected way.

“Metallica’s ‘The Call of Ktulu,” is about power and energy and being strong as a group,” he says. “Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ is about versatility and diversity.”

For Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette,” Van Alstyne has constructed a shark cage in which the dancer performs the piece.

“The shark cage represents the dancer being trapped,” he says. “She is trying to release her soul. There is an angel on stage with her and the angel is following her,

“ You’re certainly not going to see anything like it in the world of ballet. It’s like going to a rock concert.

You’ll be blown away.”

He choreographed Vortex 15 years ago as a way to create something innovative in the world of dance.

“Originally, I wanted to do something with no ballet music at all,” he says. “I intended it to be more of an extravagant production rather than just pink tutus. Something like a Broadway show. It’s very spaceship oriented with really fun, beautiful costumes and sets and amazing lighting.”

Van Alstyne chose the name Vortex as a way to represent his primary goal for the piece: to engage the audience and draw them into another world.

“When I first came up with the name, I was thinking of something that would basically pull you in and I just thought, ‘What does vortex mean?’ It’s from the comets and the universe and a vortex pulls you in.”

Although Van Alstyne’s work is influenced by the mysterious energies of alien spheres, the themes of his choreography are inspired from real life events here on Earth.

“Each piece I choreographed tells a story that has happened in someone’s life at some point,” he says. “It’s based on people I know or something everyone can to

–Alexander Van Alstyne encouraging her to free her soul of all the problems.”

This challenging performance requires the director to work with only the fiercest of ballerinas.

“It’s very unexpected for ballet,” he says of the choreography. “The moves are very strong and together and they have to be very precise. It’s one hour and 20 minutes and there are 13 different numbers. Once the shows starts, you’re going. Each number has costumes changes, too, so it’s all quite fast. You have to be really strong en pointe to do this ballet.”

Van Alstyne hopes to see faces old and new in the audience when his cast performs the rock ballet this weekend at Bartley Ranch as part of Reno’s 22nd annual Artown celebration.

“It’s such an unusual production that it’s worth coming to see,” he says. “You’re certainly not going to see anything like it in the world of ballet. It’s like going to a rock concert. You’ll be blown away by what you just saw.” | avaballet.com. 

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Tahoe Donner Cowgirls and Cocktails at Alder Creek Adventure Center is on select Fridays.

Cowgirls and cowboys gather for an early evening trail ride followed by beer, wine and appetizers. Enjoy a meandering trail ride through highland meadows and forests and then relax, nibble on appetizers and sip a frosty beer or glass of wine. It’s a great way to kick off the weekend.

Trail rides will be from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by drinks and appetizers from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 14, Aug. 18 and 25, Sept. 1, 22 and 29. | tahoedonner.com

Farm to belly dinners Beckwourth Sierra Valley Farms and chef Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series that celebrates food, farm and community.

The four-course, farm-fresh dinners are offered on July 15, Aug. 5 and 19, and Sept.

9 and include wine, beverage and live music.

Dinners are $130 per person. | RSVP sierravalleyfarms.com

Dig that community vibe Truckee Truckee Demonstration Garden is hosting monthly dig-ins for community volunteers to help with getting the garden ready for planting, refurbishing damaged beds, weeding — anything that needs to be done. No experience is necessary. Dig-in dates are the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. | truckeegarden@gmail.com

Take a stroll along the river Reno, Nev. The Downtown Reno Wine Walk along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District is on July 15 and Aug. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. Every third Saturday of the month, visit any of the participating Riverwalk District merchants to get a map of Wine Walk merchants. Go to the participating merchant of your choice, and, for a $20 wine-tasting fee and valid photo ID, receive a wine glass and an ID bracelet to sample wine at any participating merchant. Strollers and pets are not advised because of large crowds. | renoriver.org

Dining on track Virginia City, Nev. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will offer a variety of themed train rides from summer to fall for epicureans of the railways. Dinner & Melodrama steam trains will run on July 15 and Aug. 12. The Dinner & Murder Mystery steam trains will chug along on Sept. 9 and Oct. 7. The Toast of the Canyon steam train rides are on July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 14. | vtrailway.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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ommunity supported agriculture, or CSA, has become a popular way for people to buy local and seasonal food directly from a farmer. Typically, the share consists of a box of vegetables, fruits or flowers. People can sign up for membership or a subscription and in return receive a box of seasonal produce each week. In Tahoe, there is a winter box and a summer box, providing the best of the season from local farmers.

Opening a box each week is like veggie Christmas. Last week my box contained bright fresh Lacinato kale, Mokum carrots, sugar snap peas, Easter egg radishes, a variety of lettuces, broccoli and spinach.

Often there are unique vegetables in the box. The first week some of more unusual vegetables included were pointy-headed cabbage — think Devo. The cabbage was out of this world in a stir fry. Garlic scapes are not something generally found in the supermarket, but the thin green stalks of the garlic offer subtle hints of cloves without the intensity. They can be used like scallions, prepared in a pesto or added to salad or dips.

Another vegetable included in the box was the unappreciated and often misunderstood fennel. The white bulb and feathery green leaves are licorice flavored and when pulled apart the bulb of the vegetable is akin to celery. As with cilantro, people either love or strongly hate fennel — mostly because they don’t know what to do with it.

Fennel is delicious grilled or in a salad. The hint of licorice offers a unique flavor to any dish. It’s also great with dips and hummus and enhances any crudité plate.

The people who get a CSA box receive ultra-fresh food with all the flavor and vitamin benefits. And, they have an opportunity to be exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking.

Recently, I received unusual Hakurei turnips. These Japanese turnips are delicious when prepared with their greens.

The beautiful brightly stripped red and white Chioggia beets make a beautiful beet salad. Many CSA organizations provide recipes to help people prepare some of the unfamiliar vegetables included in the box.

Signing up for a CSA box is a win-win for both the farmer and the consumer.

The farmers get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their long days in the field begin. They receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm’s cash flow. The people who

get a box receive ultra-fresh food with all the flavor and vitamin benefits. And, they have an opportunity to be exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking.

Members can visit the farm at least once a season.

CSA boxes aren’t confined to produce.

Some farmers include the option for shareholders to buy eggs, meats, cheese, fruit, flowers or other farm products along with their veggies.

Many farmers and CSA organizations have introduced variations on the weekly box.

Through the Tahoe Food Hub, friends can sign up and self organize by picking

out fruits and vegetables they like from larger bulk orders. There is also the mix and match or market-style CSA. Here, rather than a standard box of vegetables for every member each week, the members load their own boxes with some degree of personal choice. The farmer offers a bounty of the week’s vegetables, which enables people to pick and choose what vegetables they want.

Lake Tahoe Markets serves Incline Village, Nev., and South Shore. Mountain Bounty Farm serves North Lake, South Lake, Reno and beyond and has an option for delivery service. It also offers bonus add-on items such as Bently Ranch grassfed beef, Freshway seafood, non-GMO cage-free eggs, local honey, seasonal citrus and berries.

From North Lake to South Lake Tahoe and points in between and around, there are a number of ways to become a CSA member. | laketahoemarkets.com, mountainbountyfarm.com or tahoefoodhub.org 

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Truckee Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Pop Up Dinner Series several times per month. Designed and formatted like a spirited dinner party, a Stella Pop Up event is an exploration into creative cooking. 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 Bangkok Summer Pop Up Dinner on July 15 and French Soiree Pop Up Dinner on July 21 and 22. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

Competing al fresco Reno, Nev. Top Reno chefs show off their culinary skills as they compete against each other on the patio of Campo Reno on July 17 and 24. Cheer on favorites while enjoying food and drink specials from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Executive Chef David Holman of Campo Foods and Johnathan L. Wright, food and drink editor of RGJ Media, are hosting. These are part of the Artown festivities happening during July.

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

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

Meet me downtown Carson City, Nev. Get a Taste of Downtown on July 23. This festival features more than 40 restaurants, live music and a celebration of summer from 5 to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence. Tickets are $40 before the event and $45 at the event. | aedv.org

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reasure Island usually evokes visions of the swashbuckling pirates and their treasures from the Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel. But today the former military base set majestically in the middle of San Francisco Bay is home to a growing roster of wineries. Along with the island’s proximity to San Francisco, it makes for a wonderful wine retreat.

The location also provides access to some of the world’s best vineyards in Northern California, which makes for a smorgasbord of great grape-source options for the cutting-edge wineries calling the island home. As with most things Bay Area, innovation is the order of the day and these folks have it in spades.

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The original and keystone winery is Treasure Island Winery, which makes a broad range of offerings from more mainstream varieties such Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from vineyards stretching from Mendocino to Livermore Valley.

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We don’t have room to cover all the wineries here, but among the standouts is Treasure Island Wines. Occupying an urban vibe, dog-friendly space at 995 9th St., the winery consists of five distinct wine projects that co-op equipment, tasting rooms and barrel space. Perhaps most important of all is a collaborative philosophy in which they help each other with winemaking wisdom, marketing advice and sometimes some sweat equity.

Oro En Paz is a top performer here and a typical example of the atypical wineries you’ll find on your visit. It’s the passion project of three friends who grew up together in the city and found they shared an enthusiasm for wine — specifically for single-vineyard wine expressions of unique grapes: think Carignan, Semillon and other under-the-radar varieties. Coowner Ben Herod told me they are also committed to creating balanced wines that show finesse and nuance. Indeed, Oro En Paz wines are light-on-their-feet, energetic quaffs with palates of fresh fruit, mineral and bright acids.

Another co-op member is Baker Family Wines and B & B Wine Company, owned by former S.F Giants’ manager Dusty

Other Treasure Island wine neighbors we can recommend are: The Winery SF, which had one of their Cabernets voted “Best Cabernet Under $25” at a San Francisco Chronicle wine competition; Fat Grape Winery, which specializes in lowsulfite wines and Zinfandel specialist Hoffman Family Cellars.

In all you will find about 15 wineries in a few square blocks on this island oasis with world-class vistas, some of the most reasonable tasting fees this side of anywhere and almost weekly special events, such as the Treasure Island Music Festival returning in 2018 — all a quick trip from the city or East Bay. 

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350 degrees F in a heavy sauté pan for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden on the bottom.

Flip the cutlet and cook another 2 minutes or so until the other side is golden. If the meat is fairly thick still and needs a little more time cooking, place it on a sheet pan, drizzle a little lemon butter on it and finish it in the oven. This piccata is served over risotto or, as in the inn I worked at, over pasta with a good tomato sauce. You would not use the tomato sauce if using risotto.

Using the cutlets for your dinner is one way to get your meal fast. The prep is easy and due to the thinness of the meat, it will cook quickly.

These are just a few ways to prepare cutlets. Using the cutlets for your dinner is one way to get your meal fast. The prep is easy and due to the thinness of the meat, it will cook quickly. I hope you give the Piccata Milanese a try and enjoy it.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

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uring my first years of cooking, I worked primarily with Austrian chefs, as well as with a few German and French chefs. Unlike working with American chefs, with the emphasis on regional American cuisine, I learned the traditional French style of cooking first.

There was, as you would expect, a great deal of emphasis on European dishes.

A lot of the dishes served called for using meat cutlets. The meat is cut into portions and then pounded thin. Veal is the most well-known type of meat used, but chicken, pork or beef can also be substituted, especially because of veal’s high price and limited availability.

The first entrée that pops into my mind when thinking of dishes using pounded meat is Wiener Schnitzel. This is simply a pounded portion of thin veal, coated with breadcrumbs and sautéed in brown butter.

Served with lemon and lingonberries or cranberry sauce, this is one of my all-time favorite meals. I like to substitute pork tenderloin for the veal; chicken will also work well.

Besides Wiener Schnitzel, there are also a host of other schnitzels that call for pounded meat and different toppings and sauces such as an egg, ham and cheese or paprika and cream — to name a few.

Replace the brown butter, lemon and cranberry sauce with a tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese and you have the classic Veal Parmesan.

Piccata is another well-known dish that calls for cutlets. The traditional veal piccata is made by seasoning the cutlet and dusting it with flower before sautéing. The meat is removed from the pan and the pan sauce is made with lemon juice, capers, parsley and butter.

I worked at an Austrian inn that served the piccata another way. Although I’ve never come across it anywhere else, I’m sure it is served in some of the Italian restaurants in the cities. It is a version of an Italian national dish. In the traditional serving, the piccata is garnished with tongue, ham, mushroom and truffle slices. I will leave that off, but feel free to sauté it up and serve on top of the piccata if you like.

The prep starts off the same — you season and flour the pounded cutlets. The floured cutlet is then dredged in a batter of beaten eggs, lemon juice, parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Pound the cutlets and season with salt and pepper. Coat the meat well with flour, shaking off any excess flour. Combine the eggs, lemon juice, chopped parsley and cheese to make the batter. Dredge the floured cutlet in the batter and fry until golden brown on the bottom.

Flip the cutlet over and fry until the other side is golden. If the cutlets are thick and not quite done, place them on a sheet pan, drizzle a small amount of lemon butter over them and finish in the oven. Serve over linguini with a nice tomato sauce.

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