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I remember standing outside with my classmates during the last solar eclipse visible in the United States in 1979. I recall making pinhole projectors to be able to view the eclipses and the excitement surrounding the event.

On Aug. 21, we’ll all be treated to a solar eclipse that will be seen throughout North America. In the Tahoe Sierra, we’ll be able to see 83 percent of the eclipse reaching its peak locally at 10:20 a.m. This time, I’ll be spending it with my sister and my nephew, Anikin, who is extremely excited for the event. It coincides with our trip to Lava Beds National Monument (adding to the excitement), and we’ve ordered the ISO-approved eclipse glasses

and we’ve saved cereal boxes to make our own pinhole projectors for the event. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to watch the video on how to make your own.

There are several local viewing events where you can enjoy the eclipse using special telescopes. For details on the events, see the feature “Solar eclipse to darken the sky” in this edition.

The next total solar eclipse in our part of the world will be on Aug. 12, 2045.

Fortunately, the next time totality will be almost right over Lake Tahoe. n

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How the lake was formed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boaters and kayakers enjoy a summer day on Lake Tahoe while taking in the view of the Thunderbird Lodge on the East Shore. | Katherine E. Hill

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

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

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

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Tallac Historic Site

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 6,228.81’ | Elevation in 2016 6,223.46

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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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

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Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Shore

I Independence 17,446 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Olympic Museum

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City Field Station

P Prosser 22,116 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 9,119

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

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(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

CAPACITY CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 40,391 CAPA

Stampede 221,905

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

Watson Cabin

North Shore

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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

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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

EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

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

Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

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

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

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

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

Let’s hear it for moms Kings Beach

The waters off Rubicon constitute the deepest part of Lake Tahoe closest to the shore.

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Explore Lake Tahoe from a scuba diver’s perspective

The beach at Calawee Cove is usually quite busy. You can easily pull up to shore and enjoy the beach or take a hike on the Rubicon Trail accessible at the parking lot above the beach. Rubicon Bay also is a popular spot for boaters to weigh anchor and sleep under the stars.

At the south end of the beach, rocky Rubicon Point juts into Lake Tahoe and 10

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Kids in the Creek South Lake Tahoe

he southern end of the West Shore features beautifully undeveloped swathes of lake shore, along with some of Lake Tahoe’s grandest estates.

I talked about West Shore from Tahoe City south to Homewood in the last edition (see TheTahoeWeekly.com), so I’ll pick up from Homewood and head to Emerald Bay for this installment.

At the far south end of McKinney Bay is Sugar Pine Point and the state park that bears its name. The 4-mile shoreline of Sugar Pine Point State Park is a great place to picnic and sunbath. You can use the public pier for drop off and pick up only, but you can pull in close enough to the beach to anchor your boat and wade to the sandy beaches.

From the beach, you can go for a hike in the woods or follow the paved, interpretive nature trail to Ehrman Mansion for a tour of this Old Tahoe home.

Rounding Sugar Pine Point, you’ll enter Meeks Bay, once the summer home of Tahoe’s native peoples, the Washoe. The Washoe now operate Meeks Bay Resort

through a concession with the U. S. Forest Service. The marina is closed for the season, so be sure to gas up and get supplies in advance. The next marina is at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, which is about a 20- to 30-minute boat ride away.

Often referred to as Lake Tahoe’s Gold Coast for the families of old money that make this span of the West Shore their summer home, Rubicon Bay is one of my favorite places for a sunset cruise. Stretching from the end of Meeks Bay to Emerald Bay, most of Rubicon’s shoreline is craggy, high cliffs dotted by secluded spots. Once you past the last home on the north end of the bay, you’ll come to the white sand beaches of D.L. Bliss State Park.

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begins a great stretch of cliffs extending to Emerald Bay. The waters off Rubicon constitute the deepest part of Lake Tahoe closest to the shore, dropping sharply to depths of more than 1,400 feet.

This stretch from Rubicon Point to the mouth of Emerald Bay also is the D.L. Bliss Underwater Park, so be mindful of scuba divers. (Scuba divers will float a small flag in the area where they are exploring.)

Along its high cliffs, you can catch glimpses of the Rubicon Trail. After you spot the bridge past Rubicon Point, look above it to the left to see Lake Tahoe’s first lighthouse, once the world’s highest elevation navigation light. One of the least known historic sites along the West Shore, you can reach Rubicon Point Lighthouse from Calawee Cove (see Hiking in this issue or at TheTahoeWeekly.com for trail information).

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe’s only bay, is home to Vikingsholm Castle and the famous Tea House perched atop Fannette Island.

Enter Emerald Bay only through the channel, marked by red buoys on the starboard and green buoys on the port, to avoid large boulders under the water’s surface.

The bay is full of treasures to enjoy both on the shore and under the water. On the north side of the bay is a boat camp that is open to the public, but fills up fast. Following the shoreline, look for the wreckage of an old dory — a small wooden skiff — underwater just before the boat camp.

At the end of the bay you’ll find the Scan-

dinavian-style Vikingsholm Castle, where you can tour the stately castle and its grounds.

There are picnic tables along the beach and you can usually pull your boat up to the beach. From the castle, you can hike over to the boat camp and out to Emerald Point.

After you leave the beach, head over to the outlet of Eagle Creek at the bottom of the falls and look for the underwater trees.

Continue along the shoreline on the south side where you’ll find two sunken barges once used to transport lumber across the Lake. This is the site for the Emerald Bay Underwater Park, so keep a watch for scuba divers. The site is located directly across the bay from the boat camp. From here, head back to the bay’s crowning jewel — Fannette Island.

Approach the island from the south, where there’s a small cove. Follow the path from the cove and you’ll quickly ascend to the top of the island and the Tea House.

The views are magnificent.  EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tahoe Weekly is exploring Lake Tahoe from a boater’s perspective throughout the summer. Find features on the hamlets of the North Shore at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Boating & Sailing under the Out & About tab.

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Mom’s Café is every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Meet other moms, get help with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care. Groups in English and Spanish. | northtahoefrc.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 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

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Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

Story time Zephyr Cove, Nev.

The Zephyr Cove Library hosts a children’s story time every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. | (775) 588-6411

Read together Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Farmers’ Market Stateline, Nev.

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

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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

Xcellent wine Xperience Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe WineXperience with sommelier Kristi Snyder is on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Snyder will show participants how to find joy in the feel, taste and finish of wine tasting. 21+. $120 person, $89 IVGID member. | Register yourtahoeplace.com

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Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

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

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev.

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays.

Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Story Time Tahoe City

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

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

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

Preschool story time Truckee

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

Help with computers Kings Beach

and more at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. On Thursdays, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., until Aug. 31. $40 adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-3000, ext. 3046

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Farmers’ Market Beckwourth

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

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 Friday through August. | tahoeheritage.org

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

Fridays are fun Truckee

Family Fun Fridays at KidZone Museum starts at 11 a.m. Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art.

For ages 5 and younger. Free with admission. | kidzonemuseum.org

Follow the ranger South Lake Tahoe

Hike with a ranger every Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The moderate, guided hike is 1 hour. Closed-toed shoes and water are required along with a ticket to ride the gondola. First-come, first-served basis. Meet the Forest Service ranger at the top of the gondola.

Until Sept. 1. | (530) 543-2618 or mldee@fs.fed.us

At Alder Creek Café each Friday there are free beer and wine tastings from 3 to 6 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Tour the stars Northstar

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. until Aug. 17. All ages are invited to participate in the festivities. Free shuttle to downtown. | truckeethursdays.com

Tour the stars Northstar

Explore the night sky with star guide Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry reading

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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

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

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Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

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

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

Explore the night sky with star guide Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry reading and more in The Meadows at Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. On Fridays, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., until Sept. 1. $40 adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-3000, ext. 3046

BIKE Located at the Alder Creek Adventure Center, explore the 60 miles of trails or schedule a guided group ride for just $25 per person.

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Follow the ranger South Lake Tahoe

Hike with a ranger every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The moderate, guided hike is 1 hour. Closed-toed shoes and water are required along with a ticket to ride the gondola. First-come, first-served basis. Meet the Forest Service ranger at the top of the gondola.

Until Sept. 2. | (530) 543-2618 or mldee@fs.fed.us

Tour the stars Northstar

Explore the night sky with star guide Tony Berendsen; includes a laser tour of the constellations, telescopic viewing, poetry reading and more at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California. On Saturdays, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., until Sept. 2. $40 adults, $20 12 and younger. | (530) 562-3000, ext. 3046

RIDE Experience equestrain through the stunning Euer Valley on horseback!

• Guided horseback rides

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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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Truckee River Watershed Council hosts River Talk, a one-hour virtual tour of the projects throughout the watershed. It is a chance for guests to learn about the council’s work and offer comments and feedback. At 8 a.m. in the TRWC office. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Lifescapes, a memoir-writing program for seniors, is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Library. First and third Fridays of each month.

All are welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Wine featurings Truckee

Uncorked Truckee is hosting a Meet the Winemaker, featuring three wines from Titus Vineyards at 6 p.m. $12. | teloswine.com

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Wine and Wisdom: Fashion of the 30s is at the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion 5 p.m. in Sugar Pine Point State Park. Cherie Oliver of Yesteryear Sierra will present a lineup of dresses and evening gowns that prove the 1930s reputation for glamour while guests sip wine and taste hors d’oeuvres. A fundraiser presented by the Sierra State Parks Foundation. $35 to $40. | Tickets sierrastateparks.org

Gold Rush Stories Tahoe City

Historian Gary Noy will discuss his book “Gold Rush Stories” at the Gatekeeper’s Museum at 5:30 p.m. Free. | (530) 583-1762

Wooden boat video premiere Carnelian Bay Tahoe Yacht Club presents the 2017 viewing of “Mahogany Magic” at Gar Woods Grill & Pier at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the first viewing of the video with a buffet dinner and drinks. $55. | RSVP (775) 581-4700 or tahoeyc.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 “Rogue One.”

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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 p.m. Bats are a valuable part of nature. Join NorCal Bats for a live bat presentation. | tahoeheritage.org

AUG. 18-20 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Retreat for scholarships Norden

Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge Fundraiser Weekend Retreat includes three meals a day, twonight’s stay, educational hikes, art auction and activities, including songwriter and jazz guitarist Nancy Davis on Saturday night. To raise money for environmental education scholarships. $205 per person. | RSVP reservations@clairtappaanlodge.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

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Bijou Municipal Golf Course is a ninehole executive course featuring five par 4s and four par 3s. It first opened in 1920 and was designed by Virgil Gilcrease. It is a perfect place to work on your short game, as well as tuning up your drives, without having to worry about losing too many golf balls to lakes or rivers. There are no water hazards on the course, which makes the place feel extremely forgiving in nature.

There are however, a few well-placed bunkers — enough to keep you on your toes throughout your round.

Great for families, events and experts alike, Bijou has a relaxed vibe and is a good option should you not have time to play a full 18 holes or you don’t want to break the bank.

Most of the greens are fairly small, making your tee to green game a challenge.

Once on the putting surface, however, the land is mostly flat and true, giving you a healthy chance to calibrate your speed and angles of your putting stroke.

A memorable hole is the 347-yard, dogleg, left par 4. Off the tee, it calls for a long iron or possibly a driver or wood if you’re confident in your ability to hit a draw. Very close in proximity to the righthand side of the fairway is a nasty and sometimes unplayable out-of-bounds zone with tall grass. Hitting a fade on this will

nearly always leave you in some trouble, especially if you hit it deep and cut through the fairway.

The course is walking only, but does have pull carts available to rent. It’s one of the few places in Tahoe you can still play for less than $20. There are twilight rates,

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Wine featurings Truckee

Petra at Northstar is hosting a Meet the Winemaker, featuring three wines from Titus Vineyards at 6 p.m. Tasting fee is $12. | teloswine.com

Watch it in the park Markleeville

Bring family, friends and a camping chair or blanket for “Beauty and the Beast” under the stars from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Markleeville Library Park. Free, donations accepted. | alpinecounty.com

HIKE WITH A RANGER The U.S. Forest Service and Heavenly Mountain Resort offers the Hike with a Ranger program every Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the top of the Heavenly Gondola. The guided hike is about 1 hour and is offered until Sept. 2.

Hikes are moderate in terms of difficulty, and closed toed shoes and drinking water are required for attendance along with a ticket to ride the gondola. Remember to bring sunscreen. No reservations are required and attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to meet the Forest Service Ranger at the top of the Gondola. | Megan Dee (530) 543-2618 or mldee@fs.fed.us.

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AUG. 19 | SATURDAY Hike it for Bob Markleeville

Bob Anderson Memorial Hike is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tahoe Institute for Natural Science board member Bob Anderson was a true steward of the outdoors. This event features the last day hike Bob took before he and his wife Grace left for Africa in 2013: Woods Lake to Round Top to Winnemucca Lake and return, covering birds, wildflowers, bugs, trees, shrubs and whatever.

The group will raise a toast to Bob when the hike is finished. All welcome. | tinsweb.org

Dig that community vibe Truckee

Truckee Demonstration Garden is hosting a dig-in for community volunteers to help with the garden — weeding, pruning, transplanting, etc.

No experience necessary. Dig-in dates are the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | truckeegarden@gmail.com

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Truckee Donner Land Trust offers a guided hike to Lacey Meadow near Webber Lake. At nearly 1,500 acres, is one of the finest examples of a sub-alpine meadow in the entire Northern Sierra. For a number of birds and mammals, many threatened or endangered, the meadow provides critical habitat. Easy 6-mile hike. | Register tdlandtrust.org

Choo-choo Truckee

Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers kiddie train rides at Regional Park’s Train Track Circles Playground. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Bridal bailout Crystal Bay, Nev.

Tahoe Biltmore has brought several bridal industry experts together, such as De Ja Vu Bridal, Timeless Fashion, Boulevard of Dreamsand It’s a Girl Thang to its 6,400-square-foot ballroom. Every size, including plus sizes and gowns, starting at $99. Free drinks, raffles and prizes. Doors open from noon to 4 p.m. | VIP access tickets (775) 833-6724

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Jump for hops Stateline, Nev.

The fourth annual Hops in the Yard at MontBleu Resort Casino is from 1 to 5 p.m. Some 20 local breweries, food trucks and great live music are assembled in the Outdoor Event Center. $25 at the door. | montbleuresort.com

Writers unite South Lake Tahoe

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

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AUG. 20 | SUNDAY 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

Power tools forbidden Truckee

Arts For The Schools presents the second annual Wooden Boat Challenge from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West End Beach on Donner Lake. Watch teams build handmade wooden boats with no power tools and then attempt to race them. Local artisans and vendors, food and drinks, kids’ activities, live music and more. $10 per person or $25 per family. | artsfortheschools.org

Fresh Pop-Up dinners Truckee

Tahoe Food Hub offers a pop-up dinner, Pitchfork & the Pan. Tahoe Food Hub’s chef in residence, Carolyn Newman, will design a fourcourse menu with Chef Scott Yorkey, formerly of Jake’s on the Lake, at Sagehen Creek Field Station. The dinner will spotlight the produce of one farm, a local rancher and California wine. $85 person. | RSVP tahoefoodhub.org

AUG. 21 | MONDAY

The second annual Rotary of South Lake Tahoe Hootenanny is from 3 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The event will feature beer tastings from local breweries, food, raffle, face painting, family games, no-host bar and music

by Redneck Quartet. $45 presale, $50 day of; $20 designated drivers and ages 7 to 20; age 5 and younger free. Benefits youth and community projects. | sltrotary.org

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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

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

A dinner for all the senses Truckee

“Taste and Listen” Pop Up Dinner at Stella Restaurant is to benefit the nonprofit Trails & Vistas.

Dinner guests will enjoy an artistic interpretation of a multi-continent-inspired cuisine choreographed to music. Performances will include interna-

The Nature Center at Sugar Pine Point State Park hosts a workshop about the solar eclipse, starting at 9:45 a.m. Use glasses and other devises to view the partial eclipse that will be at 82 percent at 10:20 a.m. Construct a sun dial until 11:45 a.m. Limited supply of solar-viewing glasses available for $5. Free, parking $10. See feature in this edition. | (530) 525-7982

Randy Walker, Mary Jo Shepard and Warren Fallatt will discuss “Tahoe Yacht Club Water Ski Carnival 1953-1967” at Tahoe Maritime Museum at 5 p.m. | tahoemaritime.org

AUG. 22 | TUESDAY Weigh in on weed Truckee

Town of Truckee will host a community cannabis dialogue at 6 p.m. at Truckee Town Hall. Participants will be invited to weigh in on a menu of options regarding potential cannabis regulations and potential prohibition on uses. | truckee.com

Tahoe Summit South Lake Tahoe

2017 Lake Tahoe Summit hosted by Senator Dianne Feinstein is at Valhalla Tahoe. Free to the public; shuttles will be available because parking is limited. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; the event at 10 a.m. | Advance registration only tahoefund.org

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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, 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. The last week-long camp starts on Aug. 21. The cost is $249.

Rentals are available. | tahoedonner.com

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

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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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Guided 1- and 2-hour trail rides for ages 7+. Pony rides.

Opens June 16.

Arts For The Schools presents the second annual Wooden Boat Challenge on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West End Beach on Donner Lake. It’s a challenge and a festival. Watch teams build handmade wooden boats with no power tools and then attempt to race them. Enjoy a day on the beach and shop from local artisans and vendors, eat and drink, enjoy kids’ activities and listen to live music. Teams are being formed for those interested. Sponsorships are open, as well. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family. | artsfortheschools.org

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

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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

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

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

Build biking skills Truckee Bike Park offers lessons for ages 6 to 10 and 11 to 18. Classes encourage riders to build skills, boost confidence and improve their riding in an inclusive park environment. Participants must have

a properly fitted dirt jumper, BMX or mountain bike with flat pedals and hand brakes; helmet; elbow and kneepads and gloves. Next Level Bike Skills Program is every Tuesday and Thursday until Aug. 24. Private lessons are available, as well. | truckeebikepark.org

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

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

Grom skate contest The fourth annual Truckee Gromtest hosted by Rocker Memorial Skatepark is on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. at Truckee Regional Skatepark for ages 16 and younger.

Registration is at 9 a.m. There is a $20 entry fee. There will be raffles and prizes.

Rocker Memorial Skatepark is a nonprofit that plans to improve on the existing park with a state-of-the-art, 25,000 square-foot skate park in memory of Steve “Rocker” Anderson. They plan a groundbreaking in spring 2018. | facebook.com/pg/ rockermemorialskatepark

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

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Adopt a hobby Incline Village, Nev.

Pet Network Story Time is at Incline Village Library at 4 p.m. Children can help Pet Network make special toys for adoptable dogs while listening to story time. | (775) 832-4130

Four-course wine pairing Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek presents a Schramsberg Wine Dinner at Six Peaks Grille. The evening will begin with cocktails and entertainment on the restaurant’s deck and as the sun sets, guests will move inside to enjoy plated courses.

Seating is limited. $135. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

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 “Batman Lego Movie.” It gets cold, so bring sleeping bags, blankets, low-back chairs and flashlights. | tahoecitypud.com

AUG. 24 | THURSDAY TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

Retired Tahoe Regional Planning Agency executive director Bill Morgan will talk on Little Known Stories from Tahoe’s Past. The period from 1965 to 1989 was a turbulent one in Tahoe and he was there to experience it. No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

Socially afloat Incline Village, Nev.

A Sunset Kayak Social is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Incline Beach. Includes a kayak tour, a barbecue dinner and dessert and two adult beverages from Incline Spirits Barefoot Bar. Personal floatation device required. Kayak rentals available for extra fee. $48 person or $40 member. | 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 “Power Rangers.” Bring blankets and warm clothes for when the sun goes down. | squawalpine.com

AUG. 24-27 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Great minds gather Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Institute presents “Equilibrium,” a gathering of visionary minds and conscious artists to envision sustainable solutions for the 21st Century. Featuring more than 750 of the world’s most influential business and environmental thought leaders at a conference to drive innovative, actionable solutions for the integrity of the planet. At the same time, a two-day public festival will continue the conversation featuring high-profile music acts. | squawvalleyinstitute.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Events.

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BEACH

Truckee Chamber of Commerce mixer is hosted by Bank of the West from 5 to 7 p.m.

Food, networking, raffle prizes. Bring business cards. | (530) 587-2757

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MICKEY’S

SMALLMOUTH STORY & PHOTOS

BY BRUCE AJARI

BIG MACK CHARTERS

B ass Fi shi ng nics or just wait them out at ambush points.

I prefer the latter method and have found it to be productive especially during the low-light periods mentioned earlier.

Bass are fun to catch. Give them a try. 

Leslie Ajari with a nice bass on her birthday several years ago.

N

ow that August is here and the weather has been warm for so long, trout fishing will begin to take a back seat until cooler weather returns. Rivers and lakes get too warm to safely catch and release trout during this time of year.

So what is an angler to do when this happens? Fortunately, there are alternatives for the hardened trout fisher. One of them is to take advantage of a great smallmouth bass fishery in a couple local reservoirs.

Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) were introduced illegally sometime between the late 1990s and early 2000s in both Stampede and Prosser Creek reservoirs. To put it simply, they have flourished.

Boca Reservoir also has some smallmouth in it, but the habitat is not nearly as good as in Stampede and Prosser. Smallmouth bass are considered by angling experts to be America’s greatest game fish.

Well, that is quite a debatable statement, but we can all agree that they fight extremely hard and are worthy of consideration.

Excellent habitat in those two reservoirs, as well as a great food chain, has caused them to really take hold.

If you are new to this form of fly-fishing, all you need is a floating or sinking line, a 6- to 8-weight rod, a 9-foot leader with 0X to 3X tippet and some crayfish and baitfish imitations for flies.

Smallmouth bass love crayfish. As a result this is our go-to imitation to use during this time of year. They also love rocky areas and other structures, such as logs, where they can find crayfish and baitfish.

Our favorite time for fishing for them is in the low-light periods of early morning or late evening when they seem to be more active, cruising in search of food in shallow water.

In the middle of the day, look for them in deeper water hanging around structures.

Generally, this means water 10 feet or more in depth. Use of a boat or some other floatation device, such as a pontoon boat equipped with an electronic fish finder, is extremely helpful in locating good holding water and fish.

Once you locate a school of bass, the action can be fast and furious. They are an aggressive fish and will attack virtually anything that is put in front of them when they are feeding.

Keep in mind that they are moving, so you may catch a couple right away, but they will move out of your area. You can either try and stay on the school with your electro-

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Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is closed until further notice. Inflow is at 106 cfs and the outflow is 98 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Flyfishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

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

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are open to all

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Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.

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Little Truckee River | The flow is at 106 cfs.

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This flow is up slightly from last week. Nymphing and dries should both work at this level. Dry dropper rigs are also recommended. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only

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with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is best early in the season and the fall. Smallmouth bass are part of the fishery.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair.

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

Bass fishing should improve as waters warm.

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. Flyfishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The kokanee fishing is still producing for those in the know. Smallmouth bass fishing should improve as waters warm.

Truckee River | The flow out of the dam

in Tahoe City is at 174 cfs. The flows through Truckee are at 183 cfs. Fishing has been fair for those working hard. Best area to target is below where Prosser Creek comes into the Truckee River downstream to the state line. Lots of bugs are appearing now: Caddis, PMD and Little Yellow stones are on the menu. Grasshoppers are showing, as well. Water temperatures are up. Carry a thermometer and quit fishing if water temps get more than 66 to 68 degrees F. Catchand-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are full.

Boat, shore and fly-anglers are catching fish.

Reports from Davis are only fair at best. I suggest not fishing at either until 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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FEATURE

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SOLAR ECLIPSE

TO DARKEN THE SKY

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ll of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun on Aug. 21, and anyone within the path of totality can see one of Nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. This path — where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere (the corona) can be seen — will stretch from Salem, Ore., to Charleston, S.C. Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun’s disk. Those in the Tahoe Sierra will be able to witness an 83 percent solar eclipse.

The partial eclipse will begin on Aug. 21 at 9:04 a.m. with maximum eclipse (83 percent) at 10:20 a.m., and the end of partial eclipse at 11:43 a.m., according to Tony Berendsen, a local astronomer and star guide.

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Balloon project will livestream eclipse

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Aug. 21, 2017

VIEWING THE ECLIPSE Do NOT look directly at the solar eclipse as it will damage your eyes.

Glasses | The only safe way to view the eclipse is with a specially equipped telescope at one of the locations below, or with certified solar eclipse glasses stamped with the ISO seal.

If the glasses do not have an ISO seal, they are NOT safe. All Washoe County (Nevada) libraries will have free solar eclipse glasses available while supplies last.

Pinhole Projector | NASA has many resources on its Web site, including easyto-make projects to construct a Pinhole Projector to safely view the eclipse. | eclipse2017.nasa.gov

LOCAL VIEWING EVENTS Make your own

Livestream | UNR scientists are participating in a balloon launch that will livestream the eclipse. Read more about the launch in Berendsen’s Star Guide at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | stream.live/eclipse

CEREAL BOX

TV broadcast | Many local TV stations will be broadcasting the eclipse live.

Check local programming.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for instructional videos

PINHOLE PROJECTOR

ANATOMY OF A SOLAR ECLIPSE

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Maximum eclipse:

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Livestream:

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Courtesy NASA

Sugar Pine Point State Park | The park will host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center/Visitor Center. Learn about solar eclipses and learn how to construct a sun dial. Glasses available for $5 donation while supplies last or purchase in advance at the Visitor Center store. $10 parking. | sierrastateparks.org Discovery Museum | The Discovery Museum will host a viewing event at the museum in Reno, Nev. The first 300 people will receive free viewing glasses. | nvdm.org Fleischmann Planetarium | The Planetarium at UNR will be open for the solar eclipse and will have telescopes set up for viewing. There is also an ongoing show on solar eclipses through August. | planetarium.unr.edu

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Courtesy NASA

NOT TO SCALE. If drawn to scale, the moon would be 30 Earth diameters away from Earth. The sun would be 400 times that distance.

Jack C. Davis Observatory | The Observatory in Carson City at Western Nevada College will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon for a viewing event with telescopes available and a Sunspotter. | wnc.edu/observatory 

August 17-23, 2017

Hiking

OUT & ABOUT

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

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

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 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).

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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Woodward Tahoe will open its new lift-serviced mountain bike park, The Slabs, to the public on Aug. 18. In partnership with Alpine Bike Parks, construction on the new Woodward Tahoe mountain bike park began in early June. There will be grand opening on Aug. 19 with DJs and giveaways.

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The mountain bike park rounds out Woodward Tahoe’s existing bike facilities, which include The Bunker and The Trenches, which have a BMX focus. The Bunker is an indoor 33,000-square-foot action sports facility with trampolines, pump track, concrete skate and bike park, mini ramp, and mini-mega ramps to foam and Resi landings. The Bunker opens for public use on Aug. 18.

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To access the park, bikers will take the Castle Park chairlift and ride flow trails of varying ability down the eastern side of the mountain. The bike park trails will flow into existing dirt trails known as The Trenches. The mountain bike park is open to the public daily from Aug. 18 through Labor Day and Friday to Sunday through late October. | woodwardtahoe.com

Give back trail style Area venues Tahoe Rim Trail Association offers its 2017 Backcountry Work Camps from Aug. 17 to 20 and Sept. 1 to 4. No experience is required; tools, gear and training are provided. Give back to the greatest trail in the Tahoe Basin. The August camp is in Mott Canyon and Kingsbury South and the September camp is at Kingsbury, Brockway and Mount Rose Highway. | Register tahoerimtrail.org

Hoist up the sails Tahoe City Tahoe Community Sailing Program offers a beginners’ Women’s Only Sailing Clinic for ages 18 and older on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must be able to swim. | tcpud.org

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“Rogue Elements” trailer released Olympic Valley Teton Gravity Research has released the trailer for its newest ski film, “Rogue Elements.” REI presents the premier screening of “Rogue Elements” at KT Base Bar in the Village at Squaw on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

In the winter of 2017, the magnitude of winter’s force was on full display all over the world. Join the Teton Gravity Research team as they embark on an adventure

filled with fury and glory and witness the unimaginable. Segments of the film feature locals Jeremy Jones and Sammy Luebke.

At the premier, there will be athlete appearances and prizes. Tickets are on sale now for this one-night-only event. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door, and $5 for ages 16 and younger. | tetongravity.com

Challenging ups and downs Bear Valley The 10th annual Ebbetts Pass Century is on Aug. 19. This demanding ride on State Route 4 begins and ends in the scenic village of Bear Valley at 7,100 feet. Strategic support stations keep riders fueled throughout the event. New this year, the ride continues to Markleeville, home of the Death Ride and race fee includes an automatic 2018 Death Ride registration (fees apply). | Register (209) 753-6556 or mtadventure.com

Focus on rebuilding Area venues Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be hosting days to work on rebuilding or rerouting trails. Mott Canyon workdays are on Aug. 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

Give back and join in Truckee Truckee Donner Land Trust needs community volunteers to help staff in maintaining portions of the organization’s 32-mile trail network. Trail work days are on Aug. 19 and Sept. 23. | Register kevin@tdlandtrust.org

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’ve driven past Sky Tavern Ski Resort hundreds of times and have not once stopped to check things out. Until recently, I had also never heard of any sort of mountain bike accommodations on the property. Little did I know, my first time on the mountain bike park’s hill would be spent pedaling up a cat track to the top and flying down steep, technical trails until my legs turned into rubber.

grove of ropes courses and climbing walls.

It cuts across the face of the hill, switching back and then on up to the top, which was flat and mellow enough to pedal the entire way. About halfway up, we saw man-made features and single-track trails through the trees. The ride up took about 45 minutes; we stopped a few times to admire the view of Mount Rose and the Washoe Valley below. The ride ends at the top of the

that was riddled half with mild zones and half with extreme expert terrain, which in my book usually means a one-way ticket to rolling and tumbling.

Dropping in from the top, you’re immediately at the mercy of a steep and twisted maze of soft dirt and gravel, full of tight corners, narrow descents and abrupt drops.

Steep, technical trails await. | Alex Green

I called a friend in the morning and we set out to take a look at things. We arrived pleasantly surprised at a quiet ski hill — not another car in the parking lot — and the lodge was sealed up. Perhaps we’d caught the place on an off day. We didn’t have a map nor phone service, but I knew that somewhere on the mountain, there was a slalom course and downhill track.

We decided to ride up to the top and see what we could find.

The path to the top is on the south side of the hill, just beyond a summer camp 22

chairlift — and is all downhill from there.

Dropping in from the top, you’re immediately at the mercy of a steep and twisted maze of soft dirt and gravel, full of tight corners, narrow descents and abrupt drops.

This main trail continues the entirety of the way down and is mostly intermediate terrain with a few quick, advanced features.

It eventually feeds you back to the halfway point of the main track up.

We got spit out here and took one more trip back to the top, this time taking a turn off the main trail and dropping in on a trail

Taking it slow, we made it down and exited again back onto the cat track. Flying down toward the car, we nearly missed another unmarked turn that led us onto the wildest section we found all day: a fast and flowing path with long straight-aways, built-up turns and well-shaped lips that launched us up, over, down and around and spit us out at the bottom of the Skyridge chair. After a couple more laps on this section, we headed back over the pass.

As it is, this place is a glorious find for single-track enthusiasts. With 650 vertical feet and the ability to host lift-accessed biking, Sky Tavern has a lot of potential for expansion in the mountain bike world. In 2015, it was a West Coast finalist in a Bell Built contest, nearly securing a $100,000 grant to build an advanced downhill trail.

It lost by about 400 votes to Exchequer Mountain Bike Park in Merced.

Sky Tavern is a nonprofit, self-funded and dependent on volunteers to keep the park maintained and safe for the public.

It is free to ride the trails. Because it is situated between Mount Rose summit and Galena Creek trails, it is a popular destination for hikers and bikers alike. All

Sky Tavern asks is that riders leave the place in the same — or better — shape as they found it in.

Because Sky Tavern is free from the bureaucracy and rules of large bike resorts, the sky is the limit as far as what could become of it.

“Getting the lifts running during the summer is a definite priority,” says mountain manager Ben Jones.

To do so, staff or volunteers need to install safety bars on the chairs.

Jones is currently seeking the help and collaboration of anyone or any organization interested in contributing to the growth of the mountain as a destination bike park.

With its central location, incredible views and challenging terrain, Sky Tavern Mountain Bike Park is a perfect place to get away for the day. 

The views from Sky Tavern. | Alex Green

For more information or to get involved, visit skytavern.org, e-mail info@skytavern.org or call (775) 323-5125.

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

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

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

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

Call for shuttle schedule.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Sla ve Turned Frontier Adventurer | P a r t I Indian lore and how to live off the land.

The following year, Ashley sold his fur-trading company to Jedediah Smith.

Ashley had been a mentor to Beckwourth and their parting was bittersweet. Beckwourth recalled the general’s last words to him: “I like brave men, but I fear you are

Beckwourth blazed a trail through the Feather River country north of Truckee and discovered the lowest elevation pass over the Sierra Nevada.

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ames P. Beckwourth was a master teller of tall tales about his life and adventures. But when it comes to his exploits, even after all the grand hyperbole is stripped away, there exists the fascinating story of a brave mountain man who contributed much to Western history. As one historian wrote, “If Beckwourth elaborated on the truth when it touched on his own talents and powers, he did so very much in the frontier tradition initiated by Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, and still continued today by American hunters and fishermen.”

Beckwourth’s abilities equaled or exceeded the most famous of Western mountain men: Jim Bridger, James Clyman, Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick and Caleb Greenwood, to name a few. Beckwourth’s achievements are even more extraordinary considering that he was raised as a slave.

Born in Fredericksburg, Va., in 1798, James was the third of 13 children sired by Sir Jennings Beckwith, scion of a prominent family. He later changed his name to Beckwourth. His mother Catherine was a slave. To avoid being ostracized for their mixed-race relationship, Sir Jennings moved his family to land near St. Louis, Mo. There Jennings and Catherine were able to live together as husband and wife, a relationship often dangerous in slave states.

Although Beckwourth was technically a slave and he worked the fields, his father treated him otherwise, giving him considerable freedom to come and go and getting him work as a blacksmith apprentice. When Beckwourth left Missouri for the mountainous West, Sir Jennings made certain that his son went as a free man. On three separate occasions, Jennings appeared in open court and acknowledged the execution of a Deed of Emancipation from him to James, a mulatto boy.

By 1824, Beckwourth was a strong 26-year-old man when he set out on his first great Western adventure. He joined the Rocky Mountain Fur Company owned 24

by Col. William H. Ashley, Lt. Governor of Missouri. The trappers involved in this expedition read like a “Who’s Who” of the early mountain men. Jedediah Smith was there, as well as Jim Bridger, James Clyman and “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick.

Beckwourth was well suited to the making of a Western legend: “He stood six feet tall, was muscular and strong, quick and lithe. His long black hair reached his waist; his eyes were very dark and could flash in anger. His vitality was remarkable, his judgment excellent, and his knowledge of Indian ways superb.”

During the expedition, Beckwourth became close friends with experienced mountain man Moses “Black” Harris.

Despite his moniker, Harris was not a black man; he had suffered a powder flashback from his rifle that scarred his face to a dark pigment. Harris tutored Beckwourth in the skills and lore necessary to survive the harsh Indian country near the Rocky Mountains. Beckwourth became an expert with the gun, bowie knife and tomahawk. After a year hunting and trapping, flush with plenty of close calls, Ashley’s expedition returned to the Missouri River. Ashley made a fortune from the furs and gave his men a $300 bonus. Like most of the trappers, Beckwourth took his money and used some of it on a rip-roaring drinking spree.

In October 1825, Beckwourth and Moses Harris were on another trapping expedition when severe weather and food shortages plagued their journey and most of their horses and pack mules died. To get more supplies, Harris volunteered to hike 300 miles into Pawnee Indian country to bargain for replacements.

Jedediah Smith was leader of this trapping outfit. When he asked who would accompany Harris, Beckwourth was the only one to step forward. The two men were issued 25-lb. backpacks of food and trade goods, plus their guns and ammunition. Both men survived the trek and Beckwourth learned more about

reckless in your bravery. Caution is always commendable, and especially it is necessary in encounters with Indians. I wish you to be careful of yourself, and pay attention to your health, for, with the powerful constitution you possess, you have many valuable years before you.”

In 1828, Beckwourth was captured by Crow Indians. Tribal leaders were impressed by their captive and Beckwourth married the daughter of the chief.

Ultimately, he took two wives and had children by both of them.

During the constant intertribal warfare, Beckwourth led a full-scale attack against the enemy Blackfeet Indians. One eyewitness described the event: “He threw off his trapper’s frock of buckskin and stripped himself naked, like the Indians themselves. He left his rifle on the ground, took in his hand a small light hatchet and ran over the prairie to the right, concealed by a hollow from the eyes of the Blackfeet.

Then climbing the rocks, he gained the top of the precipice. Fifty young Crow warriors

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followed Beckwourth. The convulsive struggle was frightful; not a Blackfoot made his escape.” As a result of his fierce combat and strong leadership in the tribe, Beckwourth was proclaimed a chief.

In 1843, Beckwourth helped build the settlement of Pueblo, Colo. While on their second expedition to map the West, Captain John C. Frémont and frontier scout Kit Carson visited Beckwourth in Pueblo. Later in that journey, Frémont would get credit for discovering Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe. Beckwourth went to California in 1844 where he took advantage of the increasing tension between the U.S. and Mexico to raid some Spanish rancheros. After the outbreak of the Mexican-American War, Beckwourth joined a band of volunteers fighting Mexican forces.

In 1850, Beckwourth blazed a trail through the Feather River country north of Truckee and discovered the lowest elevation pass over the Sierra Nevada. The Beckwourth Trail was popular with 49ers heading to upper California gold mines.

The following year, 10-year-old Josephine D. Smith, niece of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, became the first white girl to cross Beckwourth Pass. She rode safely with the rugged trapper, sharing his saddle horse. Josephine wrote: “He was one of the most beautiful creatures who ever lived.”

Josephine later took the name Ina Donna Coolbrith and became the first California Poet Laureate. Read more of Beckwourth’s adventures in the next issue or at TheTahoeWeekly.com.  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 SENTENCED TO HANG In May 1894, Anthony Azoff, an unemployed sign painter, tried to rob the Boulder Creek train depot near Santa Cruz. When Southern Pacific’s top detective, Len Harris, confronted the bandit, Azoff shot him dead. After his capture, it took a jury just 45 minutes to find Azoff guilty of first-degree murder; a conviction that carried a mandatory death penalty by hanging.

Azoff projected a cocky and defiant attitude as he was led off to San Quentin Prison.

His execution was set for Sept. 12, 1894, but repeated legal appeals by Azoff’s lawyer delayed it until 1895. Just before the trap door snapped open to seal his fate, Azoff called out in a loud voice, “Good-bye, boys. Here goes a brave man.”

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robbery and Wrecks” available in local stores or at thestormking.com Courtesy San Francisco Chronicle, 1895

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Arts

THE ARTS

& CULTURE

LITERARY NOTES

CREATIVE AWARENESS

Jared Manninen I L L U S T R AT I N G L I F E S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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KIDS BOOK PUBLISHED

Rebecca Holloman has self published a children’s book, “Lake Tahoe + Four Cousins = Adventure.” The book features the illustrations of Terri Sopp Rae. “This story came to me when I was travelling with my two youngest granddaughters,” Holloman said in a press release. “We didn’t have a book to read them at bedtime and so I would lay down with them and started telling them this story. I have told it so often that now they can tell it to me.

“Two years ago, I sat down at the computer and the story came pouring out of me. I put in landmarks around our cabin that all the granddaughters had seen, so this brought the story more alive for them. I also feel this is the legacy I want to leave for these four girls and perhaps someday they will be reading it to their children.”

Holloman has been a long-time visitor to the Tahoe Sierra from childhood trips to Lake Tahoe to throughout adulthood, until she decided to become a full-time resident.

“When I turned 70, I woke up one morning and said I want to live somewhere where I can see beauty the minute I wake up. I wanted to live at Lake Tahoe but convincing my husband was a challenge,” she said. He eventually changed his mind and the couple moved to the North Shore four years ago.

Holloman was plans to write two more books featuring the cousins in a winter adventure and a third featuring the cousin on a fishing boat on Lake Tahoe.

The book is available on Amazon.

ared Manninen is an artist, writer and graphic novelist who embraces the Tahoe lifestyle. He immerses himself in the mountains of Tahoe, Nordic skiing in the winter and backpacking in the summer. It’s all part of what inspires his creativity. This former Marine found his way to creative writing and art.

“I initially wanted to be a teacher,” says Manninen, who is a comic book writer and travel writer. “I found myself leaning toward nonfiction. I hiked the Appalachian Trail and illustrated my experience.”

Jared Manninen self portrait.

Pages from “Color the Tahoe Rim Trail.”

“Angora Ridge”

“ When I looked at the photographs I culled, the images represented a coloring book.

–Jared Manninen Manninen writes about the lessons he’s learned in the outdoors of Tahoe. It is his love of backpacking that helps him keep his artistic conversation going.

Manninen, along with Kim Wyatt of Bona Fide Books in South Lake Tahoe, wrote and published four comic books that focus on the history of Tahoe. The titles and stories include “State Route 28,” “Trailblazing Tahoe Women,” “Wild Men of Lake Tahoe” and “The Angora Fire.”

They are currently working on a fifth book about the Truckee River. Manninen also wrote “Gruesome Tales to Tickle Your Terror Bone,” a collection of six short horror stories written in the tradition of the 1950s horror comics with signature twist endings.

His latest project is the Tahoe Rim Trail coloring book entitled, “Color the Tahoe Rim Trail.” Manninen hiked the trail in 2014, starting from his South Lake front door and making his way around the rim.

“I wrote in journals and took photos along the way. I didn’t quite know I’d do a coloring book,” says Manninen. “When I looked at the photographs I culled, the images represented a coloring book. I did pen-and-ink illustrations based on the photography and once completed, I refined the illustrations.”

Manninen experimented with black-

and-white pen illustrations for a few years. He illustrates by hand then scans them into the computer. The project took two years to complete.

According to Manninen, his comic-book style and illustrations are: “scratchy and scribbly. It’s a loose style and has it’s own organic line. The coloring-book style I produce is looser than what some might expect from a coloring book. It’s layered and can be played with.”

The “Tahoe Trail Guide” offers in-depth online resources for hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Lake Tahoe. The wilderness activity books and coloring books are geared for ages 10 to 13.

He was trained in traditional mediums, such as charcoal, watercolors and oil paints, but he uses photography as a supporting element. His photographs speak to his passion of the environment he calls home.

They document his experiences and capture images, design elements and references that help to create projects like his activity books. He also uses the photos for his blog posts. His art and writing reflect his love of the outdoors; Nature is his muse. 

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For more information, visit jaredmanninen.com. “Color the Tahoe Rim Trail” is available at tahoetrailguide.com.

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ONGOING EXHIBITS

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

Four-artists exhibition Sierra Arts Gallery | Until Aug. 25

Catherine Lynch Incline Village Library | Until Aug. 31

“The Figure” Main Street Artists Gallery | Until Aug. 31

Dave Farrar Copeland Gallery | Until Sept. 4

Rachel Stiff Sierra Arts Gallery | Sept. 7-29

NAA Photo Exhibit Brewery Arts Center | Until Sept. 8

“First” SNC Garage Door Gallery | Until Sept. 15

“Industrial Art: Sports Edition” CCAI Courthouse | Until Sept. 28

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

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CAPTIVATING The Capital City Arts Initiative presents “Tahoe Clarity” by Dylan Silver at the Community Center’s Sierra Room. The exhibit will be in the gallery until Nov. 9. Silver is a Lake Tahoe-based journalist and photographer. He first started exploring underwater at age 8. As a reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune, he picked up photography, documenting the people, environment and businesses of the basin. He always knew he wanted to take his camera into the water to photograph the beauty of the lake’s clarity. | arts-initiative.org

“Future’s Past” Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort | Until Oct. 1

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

Dylan Silver Carson City Community Center | Until Nov. 9

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

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center

THURSDAY

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

2ND FRIDAY

Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art

2ND SATURDAY

Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

Art Walk Reno

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Plein Air Painting Tahoe Art League

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Conserving is an art Reno, Nev. Artists Co-op of Reno is hosting a benefit art show and sale, “The Art of Conservation,” for Nevada Land Trust until Aug. 31 to help save Nevada’s wild lands. The Nevada Land Trust has worked for 21 years to protect state lands for all to enjoy now and in the future. | (775) 322-8896 or artistscoopgalleryreno.com

Developing art Reno, Nev. Sierra Arts Gallery presents a fourartist exhibit until Aug. 25. In January 2015, this group of artists spent 10 days in the desert at the Goldwell Open Air Museum in Rhyolite, Nev. The group, consisting of Jill Baker, Megan Berner, Nicole Donnelly and Jennifer Myers, used the time and space together to start new work and collaborate with each other, letting the work be influenced by the environment and conversation.

Some individual pieces were completed during the residency, but a lot became starting points for larger ideas. An artists’ reception will be on Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. | sierraarts.org

“Classic Blue” Dylan Silver | Capital City Arts Initiative that imagines the trajectory of civilization’s voracious consumption and technological advances.

TPA is offering a cultural public program series at sunset on the third Thursday of each month at Mourelatos to allow the public to enjoy the art installation.

A Tahoe Public Art Trail fundraiser is on Aug. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a talk from the artist. Family night and the closing ceremony is on Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Register for the events online. | tahoepublicart.com

How do you figure?

Quincy Main Street Artists Gallery’s presents the August exhibit, which has the theme of “The Figure.” The member artists are showing their interpretations of figures, whether dancing, on the beach, modeling in the studio, picking apples or in other unexpected ways. Jewelry, baskets, ceramics, artist cards and books are also available. | mainstreetartists.net

“Future’s Past” on display Tahoe Vista Tahoe Public Art recently unveiled the first sculptural work of art placed along the new Tahoe Public Art Trail, featuring Kate Raudenbush’s “Future’s Past,” on exhibit at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort now through Oct. 1. Read the feature on the piece at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

The Tahoe Public Art Trail program places temporary, semi-permanent and permanent art at public, private and resort locations around the Tahoe Basin. The goal of the program is to have a transformational effect on the greater Lake Tahoe community through art created by local, national and international artists that respond to and incorporate the local environment.

“Future’s Past” is an imagined futuristic environment that draws inspiration from the archeological sites of past cultures. It is a theoretic modern ruin

Two artists, two views Carson City, Nev. Nevada artists Scott Hinton and Paul Ford have been honored with Governor’s Arts Award commissions and their work is being shown at an exhibit titled “Environmental Perspectives” at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery. Both artists share a common concern for the environment in unique and contrasting ways. Hinton, a photographer and educator, has spent the past 20 years documenting urban sprawl through the use of panoramic photographs.

Ford has incorporated a lifelong interest in anthropology into his artwork. He mixes natural elements, such as sand and sticks along with some unnatural elements – plastic bottles and other man-made objects — into his art. The exhibit will be in place through Aug. 18. | nvdtca.org/ nevadaartscouncil

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

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

Twelve pinhole cameras were created out of 50-gallon cardboard barrels. This size is uniquely suited for capturing the incredible scale and immense diversity of art and culture at Black Rock City. The subjects look familiar and at the same time completely foreign because the pinhole can extract an essential stillness through a primitive apparatus of reflected sunlight passed through a minute opening. The show will run through October. | tdrpd.org

Public print shop “Untitled”

Pat Wallis | Artists Co-op of Reno

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

August 17-23, 2017

Help local public art 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. Read the feature on the art piece at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | gofundme.com/ transcendent-souls or kindredtruckee.org

Kings Beach debuts Art Walk

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 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. | bonafidebooks.com/tahoeletterpress

The North Tahoe Business Association celebrates completion of the Kings Beach Core Improvement Project with 15 original art banners recently installed on the streetlights throughout downtown Kings Beach.

The new art banners are the result of a call to artists issued by NTBA, inviting emerging and established artists, young and old, to submit their designs. The chosen art pieces represent artwork created by prekindergarten and elementary students from local schools, as well as by professional local and regional artists. The featured art banner artists are Jude Bischoff, Mike Bond, Anastiscia Chantler-Lang, Jennifer Eyzaguirre, Sue Gross, Pamela Hunt Lee, Kings Beach Elementary School students, Kaio Martin, Cathy McClelland, Tahoe Expedition Academy Pre-K Class and Carrie White. | northtahoebusiness.org/art-walk

Reno, Nev. Reno Arts Fest! at City Park Plaza is from Aug. 19 to 20. It features artists presenting original work in all mediums of fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils and watercolors, photography, etchings and sculptures in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss his or her work. There will also be a wine walk and a wine and beer garden during the festival. | cwbevents.com

Fresh air, friends, painting

Capture summer’s beauty

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

Truckee Plein Air Painting and Drawing Workshop is on Aug. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Truckee outdoors. Susie Alexander will facilitate the workshop that teaches participants traditional and new plein air techniques. Register for one day ($30) or both days ($50). Art supplies are provided. A list of what to bring and where to meet will be provided at registration. | artsinwellness.org

More to life Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library features “Wendy Lane 89451” by Catherine Lynch for the month of August. The exhibit is a series of water-soluble materials about the practice of painting and being present to reflect. Lynch believes that there is more to life than self. Her creative drive is to understand and gain meaning from experiences lived. | (775) 832-4130.

contains more than 200 color photographs of Oertle’s work that is showcased in many lakefront businesses and homes. | haunyocker@gmail.com

Inaugural class exhibit Incline Village, Nev. “First” is on display at Sierra Nevada College’s Garage Door Gallery until Sept.

15. Curator Paul Baker Prindle organized this group exhibition featuring works by the first graduating cohort of the college’s MFA Interdisciplinary Arts program: Susan Bass, Aaron Czerny, Nicole Harper, Richard Petrucci, Mary Grace Tate and Kelly Wallis. | sierranevada.edu

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Art classes for all Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts offers 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.

Soul Eternal SoulCollage Painting is on Aug. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Susie Alexander. This workshop will be a full and wonderful journey using one or more of your favorite SoulCollage cards as the inspiration for a painting. Mediums used will be acrylic paint on canvas board and watercolors on watercolor paper. No prior painting experience is necessary, although experience making SoulCollage cards is required. All supplies are provided. | northttahoearts.com

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Big Tree featured Tahoe City Rand. E Oertle, the sculptor and designer who carved the Big Tree for Tahoe City, has completed a limitededition book of his sculpting career that features the Big Tree and chronicles its carving stages. The coffee table book

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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Forging ahead and exploring new territory continues as a central theme. The inspiration to do so will increase as August unfolds. Financial interests and concerns are high on your list.

Deciphering how to cut corners and exercise frugality while still maintaining the quality of life you enjoy is a central theme.

by Samantha Weaver

One day in 1994, Duff McKagan, the original bass guitar player for hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, was bored. With little else to do, he decided to take a look at the band’s financials -- and realized he couldn’t make sense of the info. Frustrated, McKagan enrolled in a basic finance course at a community college. One thing led to another, and he ended up at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. Now, the rock star is becoming a money manager, founding wealth-management firm Meridian Rock to help other musicians in the same boat.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Passionate and drama tic exchanges on relationship fronts continue to keep things interesting, and you busy. Circumstances continue to push you to give more than you may want.

Moods are up and down, but nothing serious.

Research and other investigative activity will prove satisfying. Expect the temp to remain… punchy, for a while.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

A busy time behind the scenes just got busier. This trend will next over the next couple of weeks especially. However, busy could imply a long list of fun in the sun summer activities as well as more sober tasks. One thing seems sure; you are not idle, although, you might wish you could be.

If you can both get things done and get away from it all you will have hit the bull’s eye.

Changes in your lifestyle are needed. These are linked to your health. As the saying goes, ‘food is the best medicine’ so, at least taking stock of the quality of your diet comes to mind. But what is indicated is a bigger change yet, a change of lifestyle altogether. The good news is that you are being invited to play more and get creative.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Your individuality is shining as bold as polished brass. In other words, you are in the mood to speak your mind and are less concerned with what others think. Yet, your sharpened mind may be turned inward as well. Be careful not to cut yourself with sharp criticisms neither. New information and interpretations will bring rewards.

Strange but true

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

If you have not hit your stride yet, you will soon. As this month progresses and especially in September you will be on a roll. The Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21 is a blast off point for you. It may inspire travel and other cultural interests. You will feel open your sharp mentally. The only real danger indicated is over optimism.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Tapping your creative reserves is extra important to you these days. Doing so is less about show, popularity or fame and more about personal satisfaction and a deeper sense of security. Digging deep now may well include renovations and or major moves, such as moving to a new home or living situation. Have faith in this flow.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Destiny is calling and you feel the drive and determination to answer it. If courage is what you need, you got it. Your focus will be sober and sharp. Mercury retrograde could cause you to feel doubts, however. This negative influence could last a few weeks. The answer now is to focus and do not over analyze.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

A dynamic, exciting and dramatic cycle continues. Your enthusiasm to engage should be evident. Focusing your creative energy on your home is likely. Your powers of critical analysis are running strong increasing your attention on the details. Enjoy these simpler days as some big changes are brewing and these will manifest before the year is out.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Your energy levels are running high and you probably have a variety of projects on the go.

Enjoying social activity is also highlighted. Yet, you want o associate with others who you feel you can trust. Also, achieving practical objectives is high on your list and you are in an administrative mood. Get organized and cover a lot of ground.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

The drumbeat of big changes continues to roll. These are especially indicated in your closest personal relationships. Dealing with feelings of confusion and disorientation is quite possible over the next few weeks. This is not the time to be rash. Patience is your greatest ally over the coming weeks. This storm will pass.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Building new foundations continue. This often includes clearing the way. Your powers of critical analysis are running especially high.

Be careful not to commit casualty-causing criticisms toward others. Redirect your focus towards improvement, especially on relationships fronts and lead by example. In other words, be diplomatic.

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Herbie Hancock

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“W

e had an amazing time last night,” says Herbie Hancock from his world tour in Saint Maritz, France. “We broke through a new threshold. Everybody on the band is on fire right now.”

His voices sings with enthusiasm as he describes the milestone performance.

“I don’t even know what happened,” he says. “I just remember before we walked out on stage, I said half jokingly, ‘Let’s go stretch out on these people.’ But from the get-go, the music just started flying. They didn’t know what hit ‘em, but they loved it.”

If you think the legendary jazz pianist would be bored after nearly six decades of performing, you’d be dead wrong.

Throughout his career Hancock has always been at the forefront of musical progression: that’s one thing that’s never changed.

He is now touring with a ensemble quintet of “young lions” as he calls them, including wunderkind Terrace Martin who helped produce Kendrick Lamar’s critically-acclaimed jazz/hip-hop album “To Pimp a Butterfly.”

“There is a whole new kind of growth of jazz and collaboration that’s emanating out of the South Central area in L.A.,” he says.

“These are musicians who have a foothold in jazz, but also in R&B, rap, hip-hop and pop. It’s like a whole new scene that’s been created and the audience is the kids.

It’s very exciting that young people are responding to this. It not only keeps the music alive, but it helps the music to grow and progress. If you don’t have new people coming in and loving jazz, then it’s got nowhere to go.”

Hancock was a young lion himself back in the 1963 when he was called on at the tender age of 23 to play piano in Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, a legendary group that developed a style of jazz known as post-bop. At the time, they broke all the rules and created a completely new type of music that was so sophisticated and improvisatory in its form that the chord changes could hardly be categorized.

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Later on in the 1970s, Hancock broke new ground by incorporating synthesizers and funk into jazz with his classic group The Headhunters. Again in the 1980s, Hancock was at the forefront, now in the newly emerging hip-hop scene by incorporating turntables into the first classic jazz/hip-hop track “Rockit.”

While he enjoys schooling his younger 30

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AUGUST 17-24, 2017

AUG. 17 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jeff Watson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Sol Peligro Lakeview Commons 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

LTMF Academy Orchestra West Shore cafe 6 p.m.

Monkey Ska Downtown Truckee 6:30 p.m.

Primus w/Clutch Hard Rock 6:30 p.m.

Daniel Kushnir Cottonwood 7 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8 p.m.

NorthStar McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

Paul Covarelli & Steve Dick Bar of America 8:30 p.m.

The Watchers, Ol’ Goat & Kwantha Hard Rock 11:15 p.m.

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

DJ Click Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Northwoods Clubhouse 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

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

“The Sound of Music” Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

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

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s Tahoe 8 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte w/Ron Morey The Improv 9 p.m.

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“ It’s very exciting that young people are responding to this. It not only keeps the music alive, but it helps the music to grow and progress. If you don’t have new people coming in and loving jazz, then it’s got nowhere to go.”

band mates on jazz history, Hancock is a lifelong learner himself.

“It’s definitely an exchange,” he admits.

“They’re enjoying the stories I’m telling about how things were done back then.

The torch keeps getting handed down from generation to generation, but I’m learning from them, too, musically, how they work, how they record. In this case, I have to sit in the background a bit more than I’m used to, but I’m able to do things I’ve never done before.”

After winning his 12th Grammy for Album of the Year for “River: The Joni Letters” in 2008, Hancock is currently working on a new album that he hopes to release by the beginning of next year, featuring guest appearances by pop star Pharrell Williams and a host of international prodigies.

“One of the reasons my new record is taking so long is that we are using a type a recording that I haven’t experience before,” he says. “When I recorded with Miles, you had to have a razor blade to cut the tape.

Now you hit a button on the keyboard and

–Herbie Hancock

you can make it happen.”

On tour, Hancock is playing a smattering of hits from throughout his career mixed in with new material from the upcoming record.

“Some of it is older material updated, upgraded in a new arrangement,” he says.

“We’ll go from older pieces into a newer piece and back to an a older piece into the new way. Putting it together with a sense of episodes is a key theme with this band.”

In addition to Martin on alto sax and keyboards, the quintet will feature Lionel Loueke on guitar and voice harmonizer, James Genus on bass, and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums.

“I’ve never heard anybody ever play like Lionel,” says Hancock. “He was born in Benin and brings a whole new element.

James can play the funkiest bass line you ever want to hear but he can also stretch it out and take you to Mars and back.”  For more information, visit herbiehancock.com or montbleuresort.com.

Music Festival for Deputy Carl Howell Battle Born Harley-Davidson Carson City Music and Art Festival Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

New Wave Unplugged Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

The Run Up Peppermill 7 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Cookbook Atlantis 8 p.m.

Seth Richards, Today’s Paramount, Hourglass Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

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

Kate Convery Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Easy Rider Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Ashley Red Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

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

DJ Kovert Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Comedy Night Lex GSR 7 p.m.

Steve Hofstetter Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Ricky Del Rosario Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

AUG. 18 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m.

Ranell Carpenter The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Popular Demand Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

Big Blu Soul Revue Kings Beach State Rec Area 6 p.m.

LTMF Academy Orchestra West End Beach 6 p.m.

Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.

August 17-23, 2017

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

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

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Panda The Grid 8:30 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli & Steve Dick Gar Woods 8:30 p.m.

Manic Bros McP’s Pub 9 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Mama’s Cookin & Mojo Green w/Smoked Out Soul Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Axton and Co. Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Live DJ Northstar Village 5 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open mic Art Truckee 7 p.m.

Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

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

Cheech & Chong MontBleu 8 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s Tahoe 8 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte w/Ron Morey The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Carson City Music and Art Festival Cookbook Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Starliters Boomtown 5 p.m.

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

Mel & Gia Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

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

First Take Fine Vine Wine Bar 7 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

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

Mentally Spent Fox Brew Pub 7:30 p.m.

Michael McDonald TJ’s Corral 8 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Serenity Awaits Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.

The Run Up Peppermill 8 p.m.

Mentally Spent The Fox Brewpub 8 p.m.

Borgeous w/Breathe Carolina Cargo 8 p.m.

John Palmore Boomtown 9 p.m.

Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Easy Rider Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

EVR Atlantis 10 p.m.

Borgeous After Party 1 Up 10 p.m.

Neil Jackson Lex GSR 10 p.m.

A Night with JD Studio on 4th 10 p.m.

Ashley Red Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m.

DJ R Styles & DJ Bebop Martinez Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ Mo Funk El Jefe’s Cantina 9:30 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m.

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DJ Sam Forbes Circus Circus 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Sound of Music” Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

“The Mountaintop” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Steve Hofstetter Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Showcase 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. iCandy The Show Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Ricky Del Rosario Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

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

All Breed Dog Show Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

AUG. 19 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Paul Covarelli Ritz-Carleton 11:30 a.m.

Blues Monsters The Beacon 1 p.m.

Redneck Quartet Lake Tahoe Golf Course 3 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Brickhouse Heavenly Village 5 p.m.

LTMF Academy Orchestra Gatekeeper’s Museum 6 p.m.

Herbie Hancock MontBleu 8 p.m.

Summer of 69 Hard Rock 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli & Steve Dick 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

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

Keyser Soze w/Pigeon John & The Thermites & IJV Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Chad Wilkins Band Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Music by Paul Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Monkey Pastime Club 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

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

Broadway at the Park 2017 Truckee Regional Park 7 p.m.

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

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s Tahoe 8 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte w/Ron Morey The Improv 8 & 10 p.m.

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

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Aug. 17 | 4:30 p.m.

Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe SOL PELIGRO LITERALLY translates to “the sun that people feel threatened by.” The Latin-reggae nine-piece from Sacramento combines Mexican, cumbia and reggae sounds with a hint of alternative-rock. Expect a blaring three-piece horn section and hard-hitting percussion with solid rhythms. Brazilian-American funk band, Boca do Rio, opens the show. | liveatlakeview.com

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

The Hitman’s Bodyguard Aug. TBD

Under the Arctic Sky Sept. 8

TGR’s Proximity » Sept. 9 May It Last: a Portrait of the Avett Brothers Sept. 12

Jeremiah Tower: the Last Magnificent Sept. 13

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Sept. TBD

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Carson City Music and Art Festival Cookbook Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Mark Miller 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 Socks Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

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

Superlicious Harrah’s 7 p.m.

Nef the Pharaoh, OMB Peezy Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Young the Giant w/Cold War Kids & Joywave Grand Sierra 7:30 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Road Daddy Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.

The Run Up Peppermill 8 p.m.

Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Phil Prunier Boomtown 9 p.m.

Known to Collapse Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Cookbook Atlantis 10 p.m.

Ashley Red Eldorado 10 p.m.

Peeti-V Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Mo Funk El Jefe’s Cantina 9:30 p.m.

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

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Sam Forbes Circus Circus 10 p.m.

DJ Spryte 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 The Point 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Hunks: The Show Boomtown 6 & 8 p.m.

Ricky Del Rosario Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“The Mountaintop” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Steve Hofstetter Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Chris Tucker Reno Ballroom 8 p.m. iCandy The Show Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Special Events Carson City Ghost Walk Reno Arts Fest City Park Plaza Reno Greek Fest Pirate Crawl Downtown Reno The Way It Was Rodeo Virginia City Motor Car Weekend Nevada State Railroad Museum

AUG. 20 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Wesley Orsolic Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

Trunk Monkey McP’s Pub 2 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Resort at Squaw Creek 2 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Mumbo Gumbo Commons Beach 4 p.m.

LTMF Academy Orchestra PJ’s 6 p.m.

Glen Smith McP’s Pub 7 p.m.

Peter Joseph Burtt & Kingtide 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 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s Tahoe 8 p.m.

Rocky LaPorte w/Ron Morey The Improv 9 p.m.

Frog and Toad Wild River Grille 6:30 p.m.

Royce The Point 7 p.m.

EVR Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Ashley Red 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 “The Sound of Music” Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

Steve Hofstetter Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Reno Arts Fest City Park Plaza Reno Greek Fest The Pacifica Fest Sands Regency The Way It Was Rodeo Virginia City Motor Car Weekend Nevada State Railroad Museum

AUG. 21 | MONDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Katlin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Peter White and Euge Groove Sand Harbor 7:30 p.m.

JG Solo McP’s TapHouse 7 p.m.

Frank Benvenuto The Loft 9 p.m.

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

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

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

The Magic of Rob Lake Harrah’s Tahoe 8 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Carson City Music and Art Festival CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m.

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

Thunder Cover Silver Legacy 9 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.

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

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

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

Special Events Reno Greek Fest The Pacific Fest Sands Regency

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KIDS

INDIE ROCK

Aug. 19 | 7:30 p.m.

Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. AMERICAN INDIE ROCK band Cold War Kids share the stage with Young the Giant and Joywave in this rare Reno performance. Cold War Kids’ latest album release, “L.A. Divine,” pays tribute to Los Angeles in all its strange glory, embodying the Long Beach-bred band’s endless fascination with their adopted hometown. | grandsierraresort.com

ROB LAKE

ILLUSIONIST

Aug. 17-Sept. 4 | 8 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. ROB LAKE IS A world-class American magician and illusionist known for his original grand illusions and elaborate theatrical interactive performances. His magical effects have been featured in numerous theatrical shows including, “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Cats,” and in more than 900 productions of “Beauty and the Beast.” This show is magical. | harrahslaketahoe.com

CHRIS TUCKER Aug. 19 | 8 p.m.

Reno Ballroom | Reno, Nev.

RENO & BEYOND Carson City Music and Art Festival Live music chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Erika Paul Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

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

Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

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COMEDY

CHRIS TUCKER IS an international award-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Det. James Carter in the “Rush Hour” movies. Tucker co-starred in the hit movie, “Money Talks,” appeared in the “Fifth Element” and “Silver Linings Playbook.” The stand-up comedian brings his quick-witted humor to Reno. | silverlegacyresort.com

August 17-23, 2017

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Cheech & Chong STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | $49.95-$59.95 | MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev.

W

hen asked if he still smokes marijuana on the regular, Richard “Cheech” Marin pulls no punches.

“Twenty-four hours a day,” he laughs.

“We’re Cheech and Chong.”

The legendary stoner-hippie duo came to prominence in the 1970s with classic comedies such as “Up In Smoke” and “Nice Dreams” after first meeting in Canada during the Vietnam War. “I was part of the draft resistance movement,” Marin says. “Our method was to stop the draft by any means. We burned our draft cards and demonstrated, so the

a film, television and voice actor, starring in such productions as “Nash Bridges” and “The Lion King.”

Following a series of his own projects, including a regular role on “That 70’s Show,” Chong served a nine-month jail sentence for illegally selling bongs online.

His cellmate was “Wolf of Wall Street” Jordan Belfort whom he allegedly inspired to write his memoirs. After recently recovering from prostrate cancer, Chong is now on the up and up.

“He looks even better than he did before,” says Marin.

When asked why they decided to get back together, Marin was his typically humorous self.

“Money,” he says. “No, there was nationwide cry for Cheech & Chong to come back on the road before we die. Honestly, the one thing we didn’t disagree on was the live show. We’re loving being on the road, letting people know that we’re still alive. I’m 71 and Tommy is 79, but we’re still out there doing a real physical show.

I’m amazed at it myself. It gives everybody hope and that’s what we do.”

Although they gained notoriety for their drug humor, there’s more to Cheech and Chong’s show than just stoner gags.

“When we first started out together in the 60s, this was the act we did out on the road,” says Marin. “We called it comedy on pot. We built our characters around it, but only about 5 percent of our material is about that. The show has a lot of music

“ Tommy hired me as a writer for the show since I had this long list of phony credits. When the troupe fell apart, we stayed together.”

–Cheech Marin government was after us. Anyone they caught would be reclassified, drafted and sent to the front lines of Vietnam.”

In order to avoid authorities, Marin made his way to Vancouver, Canada, where he found work writing for rock culture magazine Poppin. It was north of the border that he was introduced to future smoke buddy Tommy Chong.

“I’m a Chicano so I have to have three jobs at a time,” Marin jokes. “My manager sent me to see this show with strippers and improv theater. What it really was was hippie burlesque. The dancers would take off their clothes and we would take off our clothes and just get crazy. People would come for the dancers and then wonder what these longhaired guys were doing up there. Tommy hired me as a writer for the show since I had this long list of phony credits. When the troupe fell apart, we stayed together.”

After the smash hit of their comedy routine and movies took them through the 1970s and into the 1980s, Cheech and Chong eventually decided to go their separate ways. Marin found success as

interspersed with the funny bits, as well as a question-and-answer section. Tommy plays guitar and I sing a lot of songs about witty stuff. You’ll be entertained and enlightened. I didn’t ask anybody about [marijuana], but it seems to be in the air.”

Regarding California’s recent legalization of the recreational drug, Marin was all for it.

“My take on that is yaaaaay!” he says.

“It’s about time.”

When asked about the legacy of Cheech & Chong after five decades of their unique brand of comedy, Marin responded with his trademark nonchalant confidence.

“I think it’s time to start the petition for the canonization process,” he says. “I want to be a living saint. They can make us holy cards to give out to people so they can roll ‘em up and smoke ‘em. They should also have schools named after us. And if any comedy act is ever going to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cheech and Chong are the ones to do it.”  For more information or tickets, visit cheechandchong.com or montbleuresort.com.

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The official spirit of Virginia City, Nev., Cemetery Gin, won a Silver Award at the San Francisco 2017 Worlds Spirits Competition.

The gin’s signature slogan, “Guaranteed to embalm you while you are still breathing,” is a nod to the history of the Comstock.

Rumor had it, that along with gin, death was a frequent visitor in the Virginia City of yesteryear. There was nearly one funeral a day, which may explain why it is endorsed by the local undertaker’s union.

“We have a lot of fun with the name and tying it to our history. But in all seriousness, we are extremely proud to see Cemetery Gin recognized by such a prestigious spirits competition,” said Tourism director Deny Dotson in a press release. Cemetery Gin is made and produced in Nevada. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

watermelon S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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o you remember sitting outdoors on a hot August day with a big chunk of watermelon, the juices dripping down your forearms, spitting out the little black seeds and eating the flesh until you hit the white rind? The cooling effects of watermelon are nothing less than refreshing on a hot day.

Nowadays watermelon comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some melons are small and round, while others are large and oval. Some are seedless and others are filled with thousands of seeds. Some are striped.

The flesh can be red, yellow, orange and pink. There are more than 1,200 varieties of watermelon grown in the world.

Serve a Watermelon & Feta Salad inside the hollowed watermelon.

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PICKING A WATERMELON There is nothing more disappointing then biting into a mealy melon. So how

A watermelon salad with mint, feta, olive oil, salt and pepper is simple and easy to make and perfect for lunch or as a side dish at a summer potluck.

WATERMELON FRUIT BASKET

Tahoe Food Hub announces its series of pop-up farm dinners called Pitchfork & the Pan. Each dinner will be at a unique location in North Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Food Hub’s chef in residence, Carolyn Newman, will design a four-course menu with a guest chef for each dinner. On Aug. 20, Chef Scott Yorkey, formerly of Jake’s on the Lake, will be in the woodsy setting of the Sagehen Creek Field Station. On Sept. 7, Chef Ben Deinken of West Shore café, will be at a private shoreline estate. The series will culminate on Sept. 19 at Lost Trail Lodge.

Each dinner will spotlight the produce of one farm and feature a local rancher and California wine. Tickets are $85 per person and include two glasses of wine. | RSVP tahoefoodhub.org

Lead a horse to drink?

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 Aug. 18 and 25, Sept. 1, 22 and 29. | tahoedonner.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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do you pick a good watermelon? Check to make sure the melon is relatively smooth and unmarred. Choose a symmetrical watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents. To test for a ripe melon, pick it up and feel it. No matter how big or small the watermelon is, it should feel heavy for its size.

Examine the melon for the field spot; the underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot where the melon rested on the ground and ripened in the sun. Some aficionados say, the darker the skin of the melon, the better the flavor will be.

Test your skill in choosing a ripe watermelon by using the knocking technique: tap on the melon and listen to the sound.

If it makes a deep hollow sound, it’s a sign of ripeness. If it has a dull sound, like it’s full, it’s not ready yet. A ripe watermelon tends to feel firm and springy when you poke it.

There are many ways to enjoy a watermelon. Some slice it up with the rind on.

Others cut it into bite-sized squares and some are a fan of the melon baller, which make nice round watermelon balls.

A watermelon basket filled with fresh summer berries is always a hit at a barbecue. You can simply slice it in half and scoop out the insides, making both halves into bowls. I like to make a watermelon basket with a handle. There is a trick to making such a basket.

I draw a line with a nontoxic marker horizontally midway around the melon.

Then I draw two vertical lines in the center about an inch apart to denote the handle.

I slice into the horizontal line at each end up to the handle line. Then I cut down the vertical handle lines to the horizontal slice and lift these ends off.

Scoop out the basket with a melon baller or cut it out with a thin knife and big spoon. If you want to make the handle fancy, you can cut V-wedges in each side with a sharp knife and around the edge of the entire basket.

Reserve the juice in a pitcher. Add your favorite fruit — I add blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cubed mango.

Honeydew is also a great addition to the basket.

WATERMELON COCKTAILS What can you do with the reserved watermelon juice beside drink it? Try a champagne watermelon punch. In a punchbowl, add the reserved watermelon juice, a bottle of cold champagne and soda

water. I add blueberries, a few mint leaves and ice. This beverage is delicious and delightful. Vodka infused with watermelon and served with club soda and lime is also another delicious drink.

ADD WATERMELON TO SALADS Summer is salad season; add watermelon to your greens for a sweet and cooling twist to salads. A watermelon salad with mint, feta, olive oil, salt and pepper is simple and easy to make and perfect for lunch or as a side dish at a summer potluck. Avocado, cucumber and watermelon salad is also a great dish to serve during the summer months. Grilled watermelon, watermelon salsa and watermelon gazpacho are all seasonal favorites.

Try blending watermelon with a touch of lime or lemon juice and popping it into ice-cube trays. This makes a great treat for kids or a tasty addition to beverages.

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The rind is also edible. Some pickle the rind, make jam and chutney with the rind and use it in a unique version of coleslaw.

Watermelon is 98 percent water and contains vitamin A and C, potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Rehydrate this summer with the wonderful watermelon.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail. com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more. Click on the Local Flavor tab.

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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.: Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. | truckeegarden@gmail.com

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Truckee “Taste and Listen” Pop Up Dinner at Stella Restaurant is on Aug. 19 to benefit the nonprofit Trails & Vistas. Dinner guests will enjoy an artistic interpretation of a multicontinent-inspired cuisine choreographed to music that will dazzle the senses. Performances will include internationally acclaimed jazz harpist Motoshi Kosako, Flamenco guitarist Wolf Schaefer, African drummer Michael DiMartino and muralist Susie Alexander, founder of Arts in Wellness.

The evening is designed like a spirited dinner party where guests are encouraged to walk around the kitchen, join in conversations, taste remarkable multicultural cuisine and hear music from around the globe. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com/stella

Crawl, don’t walk Reno, Nev. Reno, the crawl capital of the world, hosts upcoming crawls including Pirate Crawl on Aug. 19, the Reno Poké Crawl on Sept.

17, Reno Zombie Crawl/Thriller Dance on Oct. 21 and Pajama/Onsies Crawl on Nov. 18. The Steampunk Stroll will not take place this year. | Register crawlreno.com

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Reno, Nev. The Downtown Reno Wine Walk along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District on Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 21 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

Time for growing Reno, Nev. River School Farm announces the 2017 Homesteading Workshops held at Verdant Connections Urban Farm once a month: 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

Four-course wine pairing Olympic Valley The Resort at Squaw Creek presents a Schramsberg Wine Dinner on Aug. 23 at Six Peaks Grille. The evening will begin with cocktails and entertainment on the restaurant’s deck and as the sun sets, guests will move inside to enjoy plated courses.

Six Peaks Grille is a contemporary steakhouse and chefs have crafted a fourcourse menu to compliment Schramsberg wine pairings. Seating is limited. The cost is $135 per person. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

Walk and Wine Down Gardnerville, Nev. Main Street Gardnerville hosts Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk every third Thursday of the month. The next is on Aug. 17 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Wine Down is in Heritage Park with coffee and dessert until 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per adult, which includes $5 for the “Forever Glass” that can be used at future events. Registration tables are at the Main Street Gardnerville office and Big Daddy’s Bicycles or register online. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

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French barrels are at the top of the food-cost chain and American barrels are at the bottom. French oak is considered to be more subtle and finessed in its effect on wine. Science does not always support this and part of American oak’s bad reputation stems from the early use of untoasted barrels. All barrels are now toasted, which tames the stronger and less attractive influences. Many high-end producers use American Oak with great results: think Ridge, Silver Oak and most of the best wines of Rioja.

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With the cost of new barrels and the extra labor that barrel aging necessitates, you can bet that only premium-priced wines use new barrels. It stands to reason that if a wine sells for less than $25, there is little chance it has significant new-oak influence. Lower-priced wines get their oak input from older barrels, oak staves, chips, powders and — scare bleu — oak liquids. Fear not; these are not always horrid or even inferior, depending on the wine, the product used and the skill of the winemaker.

At the end of the day, oak is neither inherently good nor bad, but rather another tool in the winemaker’s toolbox/spice rack. And it’s hard to argue that the utilization of quality barrels is a major component in many of the world’s most esteemed wines. 

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What barrels do create is a controlled oxygen exposure that aids in the proper development of the wine and a richer mouth feel. New barrels also impart flavors such as vanilla, spices, coconut and smoke. Many winemakers are scaling back on barrel use because these components can overpower and obscure the character of the wine itself, especially in white wines because they lack the tannin structure that can integrate and benefit from those flavors.

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I love meat — all kinds of meat cooked in all kinds of ways.

When boneless chicken breasts are on sale, I will grab a family package, portion them out and freeze some for later. I’ll peel the skin back, season them and cook them in a sauté pan, so when later comes, it is all ready to go.

Or I will make something I haven’t made in a while and that has a lot of flavor.

The dish I ended up making with the breasts was Chicken Kiev.

Traditional Kiev is made by stuffing the chicken with plain unsalted butter, seasoning it with kosher salt, breading it and frying it. These days it is usually stuffed with garlic herb butter. You could even use an herb butter. Some people like to pound out the chicken before they stuff it.

I think chicken is tender enough without pounding and it is much easier to make a pocket without pounding.

Another thing you can add to the herb butter is lemon juice. If you add the juice, be sure the butter is soft enough to work the lemon juice into it. If you are planning on using herb butter you have in the freezer, cut off as much butter as you are going to use and cut it up placing the frozen pieces into the chicken pocket. When using softened butter, put the breaded chicken in the refrigerator before cooking to firm up the butter. This will keep the butter from leaking out so much while cooking.

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This searing process also will help lessen the leakage of butter.

Be sure the oil is hot before putting the chicken in. An easy way to check if the oil is hot enough is to dip a small piece of the end of the chicken in and if the oil immediately starts to bubble and crackle, it’s hot enough. If there is nothing happening, then let the oil get hotter and try again.

The next time you are looking for a great way to prepare chicken, give this traditional dish a try and enjoy.

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Slice a pocket into the thicker side of the breast on what would be the non-skin side.

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Season the outside with salt and pepper. Dust the stuffed breasts with flour, knocking off any excess and dip into the beaten egg. Roll breasts in the breadcrumbs to cover the chicken.

If you used soft butter, place the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to let the butter firm up.

Get the oil hot and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fry the chicken until it is golden brown and place in the oven to finish. Any leftover chicken can be wrapped and frozen to cook at a later time.

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