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Adrian Tieslau started training for the 2014 Ironman Lake Tahoe with the late Kevin Murnane, for whom he is racing this year.

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Athletes from around the world will take on the challenge of competing in and, hopefully, completing the Ironman Lake Tahoe on Sept. 20. Known as the Toughest in North America, the race pits competitors against themselves as they persevere through the 2.4-mile dawn swim in the frigid waters on Lake Tahoe, transition to the 112-mile bike ride, which includes the excruciating climb over Brockway Summit twice, and then complete the 26.2-mile run for the personal satisfaction and glory of completing Ironman Lake Tahoe.

Tim Hauserman talked to three inspiring local competitors who have taken on the challenge of competing in this year’s event for this special issue of Tahoe Weekly.

Inside readers will also find details on the Ironman event, the course and traffic impacts. This is one event you’ll have to see to believe.

If the excitement isn’t enough to get your heart pumping, then you’ll want to take on the 2,200-foot trail to the top of Rubicon Peak on Tahoe’s West Shore.

Michelle Allen completed the hike earlier this summer and shares her trek to the peak. You’ll be rewarded with amazing views of Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness on this hike. Be sure to share your photos @TheTahoeWeekly and on Facebook.

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

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

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How the lake was formed

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

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

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

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Science 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 77.8’ in 2014. 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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Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

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

Sightseeing LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

Attractions Cave Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

East Shore

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

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

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

Eagle Rock

Tallac Historic Site

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Easy trail to top on south side.

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Today features historic home tours, Baldwin museum, guided walks and summer programs.

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

Tahoe City

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

Tours daily until Sept. 30 | $10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Tour the historic Ehrman Mansion, see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Private & ADA tours available. 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 the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Kings Beach

Tahoe City Field Station

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Northshore

North Shore

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

(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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Incline Village

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

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

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Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

Tours daily until Sept. 30 | Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore hiking trails. TART

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

Museums

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Truckee

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price Closed Sept. 6-21 (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for new-borns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Weekends June 20-mid Sept.

(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. TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

Sat.-Sun. until Oct. 4 (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

Homewood

Thurs.-Tues.

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada college. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Visitors’ Centers Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-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

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

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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

Truckee

35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

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

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

9,500

CI Independence 15,687 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner.

Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

It’s the perfect weather for a scenic hike as fall settles into the high country.

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City

Flow at Farad 112 | troa.net troa net

South Lake Tahoe

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

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | TART Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGo Visit tahoetransportation.org.

IRONMAN

Ironman Lake Tahoe Thousands of athletes will once again be tested in the Ironman

Lake Tahoe competition on Sept.

20. After last year’s cancellation due to heavy smoke from the

devastating Rim Fire, athletes

are chomping at the bit to get on the course.

In the wee hours of the morning, they will plunge into the chilly

Toughest in North America

Courtesy Matt Palmer | Ironman

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Story by Tim Hauserman

waters of Lake Tahoe at Kings

Beach. After a not-so-leisurely,

2.4-mile swim, they will emerge

into the colder-than-the-water air and quickly transition to a bike,

where the pain really begins. The 112-mile bike ride, which twice makes the grueling climb over

Brockway Summit is what gives this Ironman its reputation as

the toughest in North America.

When the ride finally ends in

Olympic Valley, the racers switch to running a marathon, traveling back and forth from Olympic

Valley to Tahoe City along the Truckee River corridor, to a

grand finale finish in the Village at Squaw Valley.

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twist: A 70.3-mile version or Half Ironman. It will be conducted at the same time and on the same course as the full Ironman.

“The 112-mile bike ride, “Hosting an Ironman and Ironman 70.3 on the same which twice makes the day in Lake Tahoe adds grueling climb over Brockway excitement to the event this Summit is what gives this year. This is the first time we are hosting two events on the Ironman its reputation as the same day in North America. toughest in North America.” Tahoe represents the perfect venue for this format as the mountains provide a true challenge to the Ironman athletes and the 70.3 event increases the accessibility to a broader range of participants. This format allows friends and family with different goals and fitness levels to participate together,” said Ironman operations manager Keats McConigal.

Ironman Village Sept. 17-19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sept. 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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IronKids Fun Run Sept. 19 | 9 a.m.

Village at Squaw Valley

Ironman Awards Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.

Village at Squaw Valley

crux of the ride for the racers, but also an opportunity for spectators to see the riders at a slow pace.

In addition to being a fun and challenging event for those who participate, Ironman Lake Tahoe has a huge economic impact on the region. The North Tahoe Resort Association estimated a $10 economic boost to the area during the event’s first year. The benefit comes not only from the large number of racers who are in town race weekend, renting homes and hotel rooms and eating out at restaurants, but the fact that many racers come here throughout the summer to train. And while long bike rides and swimming in cold water are certainly part of that training, many are also having a great time at Lake Tahoe.

Fun time for spectators

Lend a hand

While the event is a enormous challenge for the participants, it can be a fun day for spectators and volunteers to enjoy the amazing perseverance of the athletes. The long course covers the entire North TahoeTruckee region, providing plenty of great locations to enjoy the spectacle. Perhaps the best strategy is to find a place close to your home, since if you must drive on the day of the Lake Tahoe Ironman be aware that a number of road closures, delays and detours will be in place.

If you live in Kings Beach, get up early and come watch the hordes of swimmers churn their way through Lake Tahoe, then emerge for a run for a quick transition to the bikes. Tahoe City is a great place to watch the riders roar through town, then later catch them up close and at a slower pace as they run along the Truckee River Bike Trail.

The Village at Squaw Valley is both the transition zone for biking to running, as well as the place to see the grand finale.

The bike route through Truckee and Martis Valley has changed this year, creating several new locations to watch the ride. The racers come through downtown Truckee then head out to Glenshire before returning on the narrow Truckee River Legacy Trail to Highway 267.

Another spot that would be interesting to watch would be the top of Brockway Summit. This steep climb is not only the

Watching the event is certainly a great experience, but why not be one of the thousands of volunteers who give their time and energy to make the effort a success? Whether you are handing out water bottles, directing traffic or helping frozen swimmers transition to their bikes, you can really feel like you are an integral part of the experience.

Volunteers are organized by nonprofit organizations that receive financial rewards from the Ironman organization. For more information, visit the Web site.

For those of us watching the event, Ironman Lake Tahoe is a great spectacle.

For most of the athletes, however, it is the final culmination of years of training and planning, and the accomplishment of a dream. Come out and cheer them on.

IronKids Fun Run The IronKids fun run offers young athletes the opportunity to feel the excitement of competition while enjoying the outdoors and promoting healthy living. IronKids takes place on Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. in the Village at Squaw Valley with categories for ages 3 to 15 years. The Fun Run includes quarter-mile and 1-mile courses. The cost is $15 per child. For more information, visit ironkids.com. n

For more information on Ironman Lake Tahoe or to volunteer, visit ironman.com/laketahoe.

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Locals face Ironman challenges Story by Tim Hauserman

very athlete’s journey to standing on the cold sand in Kings Beach waiting for the Ironman starting gun to go off is unique. Here we profile three Tahoe locals: an architect, an attorney and an engineer. All parents raising children, who have trained hard and made sacrifices so they can find out whether on this day they can conquer Ironman Lake Tahoe.

CLARE WALTON “I was making a list of can’ts, and then I decided I wanted to get rid of that list and give it a try.”

For some people an Ironman race is the culmination of years of training, the penultimate event after a long list of other triathlon accomplishments. Clare Walton is not one of those people. Ironman Lake Tahoe will be her first Ironman-length event, and only her second triathlon on the pavement. Her first was the much shorter Donner Lake Triathlon, where she took on the Olympic-length distance. What she lacks in experience, however, she makes up for with spirit and attitude.

Clare Walton riding in Stelvio, Italy. She spent six days riding in Italy, climbing more than 45,000 feet.

“Seeing all the athletes out training for the Lake Tahoe Ironman on the places I run and ride, and then seeing everyone doing it two years ago, I just wanted to do it,” said Walton. She began the process of making the decision to do Ironman by telling herself, “I wish I could do that, but I can’t because I work too much, I have two small children, I don’t know how to swim and my knees hurt. I was making a list of can’ts, and then I decided I wanted to get rid of that list and give it a try.”

Her strength is on a bike. She’s ridden in a number of Centuries, completed the Death Ride three times and early this summer climbed 45,000 feet during six days of riding in Italy.

“I loved it, I feel comfortable on a road bike,” said Walton.

Swimming and running on the other hand, not so much. She participated in a Sprint XTERRA offroad triathlon last year and had a poor swimming experience, discovering that swimming was going to be the obstacle to her Ironman dream. She began swimming in the pool almost every day. She took part in a Boost Swim program: a swim class for open water geared toward triathletes.

“It was so hard I thought I was going to give up. Now, I’m loving it, I’m getting over a hurdle,” said Walton.

While swimming has been her focus, Ironman also requires the running of a marathon after that long swim and grueling bike ride. She has never run a marathon before. But she is “really having a blast with the training and the challenges of being focused and efficient with my time,” she said. Walton has learned how to ride or swim between between work meetings and to work at night so she can train during the day. n

JUDY ANDERSON “Anderson took the crown and Bob Wright took second to take the

non-podium for the unofficial 2014 Ironman Lake Tahoe.”

The Ironman Lake Tahoe will be Anderson’s second Ironman, but she completed the first 20 years ago. When she was young. Before her two kids.

“At that time I lived in Portland, and was both a runner and swimmer. Now I’m more of a longdistance trail runner,” Anderson said.

While she always dreamed of completing an Ironman again, her full-time work as an attorney, two children, and love of being out on the trail running with her buddies, made it seem unlikely. Then, her husband signed her up for the 2014 Ironman Lake Tahoe as a surprise Christmas present, and she had a new training goal.

She trained hard for last year’s race, and like all the other athletes she was devastated when it was cancelled. But she found her lemonade. She joined a group of 10 people who completed the Lake Tahoe Ironman course on their own on Oct. 4.

“It was tough doing it that way, but it was a picture perfect Tahoe day,” said Anderson.

While everyone else switched to doing a Half Ironman, Anderson took the crown and Bob Wright took second to take the non-podium for the unofficial 2014 Ironman Lake Tahoe.

For those who were signed up for last year, Ironman allowed the racers to choose another race or come back this year. Anderson searched for the right replacement race and couldn’t find it, so she put her name in the lottery hat for the long shot be a part of the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and she won a spot. Now, she is planning on racing the Ironman Lake Tahoe, and then taking on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Kona three weeks later.

“In some respects I look at Tahoe as a training day.

I can’t race my hardest. I will swim hard, bike hard, but not run so hard. That is what beats me up more then anything,” said Anderson.

With Ironman Lake Tahoe’s history, it is understandable that as the race approaches she is anxious about the weather, smoke and the shallow water in Kings Beach. She also says that she has been missing running in the wilderness with her friends while she focuses her athletic life on the pavement, but she knows it will work out, and soon she will be an Ironman again. And, then just a few weeks later, she will do it again. n Judy Anderson competes in the Palm Springs Ironman in December 2014. “It worked out pretty well for me; I was the overall women’s winner,” says Anderson.

Adrian Tieslau started training for the 2014 Ironman Lake Tahoe with the late Kevin Murnane, for whom he is racing this year.

ADRIAN TIESLAU “I’m doing Ironman Lake Tahoe in

memory of my friend Kevin Murnane

and in support for the Murnane family.”

Adrian Tieslau trained with his good friend Kevin Murnane as they set out to take on their first Ironman Lake Tahoe in 2014. Tieslau trained hard for five months after spending the winter crosscountry skiing.

“Leading up to it I felt like I was getting stronger and stronger,” said Tieslau.

He completed two Half Ironman events, the Donner Lake Triathlon and Lake Tahoe Triathlon at Sugar Pine Point State Park. He also took on the Olympic distance at the June Lake Triathlon.

“My training time was limited with three kids, but if I signed up for an event, I would have to get there. After doing the second half Ironman, I felt like I could go pretty far without being totally trashed,” said Tieslau.

Then last year’s event was cancelled, and he signed up for one of the 50 extra spots provided for Ironman Lake Tahoe folks to take on the Ironman Arizona in Tempe last November.

“The trouble with that was my training in October and November slid downhill as it got cold, but I think it went pretty well,” he said.

In February, Kevin Murnane, long-time manager of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City died. It was a devastating event for many people in the Tahoe region, including Tieslau.

“I’m doing Ironman Lake Tahoe in memory of my friend Kevin Murnane and in support for the Murnane family,” he said. “I’ll do my best to finish for my health and in support of the health of all those who knew Kevin.”

In fact, he will proudly wear what would have been Kevin’s number in the race. Kevin’s wife, Valli Murnane, transferred it to him.

“I feel pretty ready, I have to hit it pretty hard the next month. I got a late start, so I have work do to.”

But he will get to the finish line, for Kevin. n

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When the racers emerge from the chilly water (averaging between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit), they will transition to the bikes on the beach and begin the ride.

The Bike 112 miles START

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EVERY SUNDAY

Kids golf free Incline Village

Every Sunday at the Incline Mountain Golf Course is Family Fun Day with kids 17 and younger playing free with paying adult until Oct. 4. | Tee times (775) 832-1150

SEPT. 17 | THURSDAY River talk Truckee

Learn about the Truckee River at a River Talk with Truckee River Watershed Council at 8 a.m. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org

Oktoberfest Celebration Incline Village

TRAILS & VISTAS COMBINES

A R T, N AT U R E Combining visual and performance art installations along a path through local landscapes, the Trails & Vistas Art Hikes invite attendees to get close, to see with new eyes and to breathe the mountain air more deeply. This weekend features hikes at Donner Ski Ranch on Sept. 19. Each hike showcases 12 art installations including dance, storytelling, live music and visual art. Each of the 24 collaborating artists relishes in the opportunity to perform directly in nature, creating the art installations specifically for the Trails & Vistas Art Hikes.

The hike will be followed by an after party on the deck of Donner Ski Ranch, host sponsor of the Donner Summit Art Hike.

The after-party is open to all hike participants and will feature additional performances by double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan and one of the world’s most prominent and versatile violinists, Scarlet Rivera.

Tickets to the Art Hikes are $45 for adults and $12 for children ages 4 to 10 years and tickets sell out quickly. | trailsandvistas.org.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Family Story Time Incline Village

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, games and crafts from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Incline Village Library every Wednesday.

Free. | (775) 832-4130 EVERY THURSDAY

Conversation Café Incline Village

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

Toddler story time Incline Village

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

Farmers’ Market Incline Village

The Farmers market is open at Tunnel Creek every Thursday through Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. | laketahoemarkets.com EVERY FRIDAY

Farmers’ Market Crystal Bay EVERY TUESDAY

Farmers’ Market Truckee

The Foothill Farmers’ Market is open on Tuesdays until Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Truckee River Regional Park. | foothillfarmersmarket.com

55+ Hiking Series Area venues

Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for light to moderate hikes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 20 at locations throughout the region followed by lunch with fellow hikers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $10, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

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The Farmers market is open at Tahoe Biltmore Bay every Friday through Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | laketahoemarkets.com

Wine & cheese tours East Shore

Thunderbird Lodge hosts wine and cheese tours every Friday with California wines and a selection of hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Thunderbird’s culinary program team along with additional time on the grounds. $100 per person. 21+ only. | RSVP thunderbirdtahoe.org

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner

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

Alibi Ale Works hosts its first Oktoberfest Celebration at the brewery starting at 3 p.m.

Today is traditionally the first day of Oktoberfest in Germany. There will be a limited number of custom steins for sale, discounted fills with the new Dark Altbier or one of several imported German lagers, Sol Food food truck will be serving locally made sausages on pretzel buns and enjoy live music with The Space Heaters in the beer garden. No cover. | alibialeworks.com

Beer pairing dinner Truckee

Fall Foliage Hike Area venue

Tahoe Adventure Company hosts fall hikes exploring some of the best local trails for fall color. Learn about natural geology, native Washoe culture and the finer points of local ecology. Includes lunch, water and snacks. $65. | RSVP (530) 913-9212

Trails & Vistas art hike Norden

Art, culture and environment blend for the annual Trails & Vistas art hike at Donner Ski Ranch with hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. $35+, $12 ages 4 to 10. | Tickets trailsandvistas.org

Kids train day Truckee

Bring the kids to Truckee River Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to ride a miniature train hosted by Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Free, donations appreciated. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Land Trust Anniversary Truckee

Truckee Donner Land Trust celebrates its 25th anniversary from 3 to 6 p.m. at Coppins Meadows north of Truckee with dinner, music, beverages and talks, along with a dedication for the Coppins Meadows acquisition. | RSVP kellie@tdlandtrust.org

Tahoe Forum Incline Village

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is hosting a monthly Beer Pairing Dinner Series. 21+. $65. RSVP (530) 587-2337

The Siebenz-Binz Tahoe Forum presents bestselling author Isabel Allende at Sierra Nevada College. Tickets are free; reservations are required. | RSVP sierranevada.edu

Writings of Isabel Allende Incline Village

Maritime Museum Open House Reno

Sierra Nevada College presents an Introduction to the Writing of Isabel Allende, in advance of her visit on Sept. 19, with June Sylvester Saraceno leading an hour-long session on Allende’s work, style and themes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Prim Library. Open to everyone. | sierranevada.edu

Geologic history of Tahoe Incline Village

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts Courtney Brailo from UNR Nevada Seismological Lab to discuss faulting and geologic history of the region using newly acquired LiDAR imagery. Program begins at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | (775) 881-7566

SEPT. 18 | FRIDAY Lifescapes Incline Village

Lifescapes is a writing program for seniors who wish to write and share their memories.

New members are always welcome. Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

READbox Noche de Cine Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts READbox movie night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read the book, and then enjoy the movie. Bring your own pillows, blankets and beverages.

Tonight’s movie is “Cinderella” in Spanish.

See the English version on Sept. 25. | (775) 832-4130

SEPT. 19 | SATURDAY Yuba River clean up Donner Summit

Help keep California’s waterways clean by joining volunteers for the 18th annual Yuba River Cleanup & Restoration Day. Meet at the Soda Springs General Store at 9 a.m. | RSVP donnersummitassociation.org

Sierra River Cleanup Area Venues

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe in cleaning up area rivers and beaches. | keeptahoeblue.org

The Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts an open house at the collection storage facility in Reno.

Free. | (530) 525-9253, ext. 100

Art & Soul Art Walk Truckee

The Art & Soul Downtown Truckee Art Walk celebrates local and creative talent from 1 to 5 p.m. Stroll through the heart of downtown Truckee and enjoy visual art, live music, artist demonstrations, and beer and wine tastings. $30 advance, $35 at the door. Benefits Arts for the Schools. | Tickets historictruckee.com

SEPT. 20 | SUNDAY Literary Arts & Wine Truckee

Join a monthly reading series held the third Sunday of every month at 6:30 at Coffeebar.

This is an opportunity for local, regional and visiting writers to share their work and help generate enthusiasm for the craft. | literaryartsandwine.squarespace.com

SEPT. 21 | MONDAY International Peace Day Truckee

For Goodness Sake hosts the chance to dedicate any part of the day to the peace within.

Drop in anytime from noon to 8 p.m. for a group meditation. | truckeepeaceproject.org

Smiling Tree Symposium Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe and the Truckee Demonstration Garden present fall gardening workshops. From 10 to 11 a.m., learn the three Ps of Tree Health including planting, pruning and preservation in the Demonstration Garden. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

SEPT. 22 | TUESDAY Historical Society Dinner Truckee

The Truckee Donner Historical Society hosts an annual dinner at Marty’s Café. Enjoy an evening of food and historical tales starting at 6 p.m. | (530) 550-8208

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September 17-23, 2015

N spending the summer in Vail, Colo.,

early 30 years ago, Laurie and I were

while I recovered from torn rotator cuff surgery. I couldn’t windsurf with my shoulder so we didn’t go to Maui as we usually did, so we had to find other things to do and I could still walk. While hiking one day, I ran into the editor of the Vail Daily and in the course of our conversation he suggested that I write a weekly column for his paper.

That’s more than 1,300 individual stories that I’ve written so far. In my spare time, for the last several years I have been editing these stories into my autobiography. The working title is “Freedom Found” because as you probably know by now, it took awhile but I finally realized that my adventures all came about because of my search for freedom; my goals were to get away from classrooms and, in general, square rooms and schedules.

“My adventures all came about because of my search for freedom; my goals were to get away from classrooms and, in general, square rooms and schedules.”

Another column was about taking my soon-to-be-wife, Laurie, on a horseback trip crossing the Continental divide in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana.

That was a 120-mile ride in six days. I shouldn’t have been wearing jockey shorts because I ended up with blisters on my bum from the seams of my shorts rubbing while in the saddle. That was still early in my relationship with Laurie but she came to my rescue by putting ointment on my backside each evening.

I’ve written lots of stories about summers spent windsurfing on the North Shore of Maui, Hawaii, and getting pounded by waves that were taller than my 16-foot mast. There is even one about windsurfing from the island of Maui to the island the Molokai. The only way I was allowed to make that trip was because I promised Laurie that there would be a boat following us. Well, it sounded good at the time, but she caught me.

A lot of the stories are about my experiences on the road narrating my featurelength ski film life from the stage every night.

During the summers, I wrote many of those columns and scripts from the salon of our powerboat while cruising in British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Many writers have said the same thing about one

Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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The first two or three years that I wrote for the Vail daily, the editor paid me an awesome $10 per week. Then, another mountain town’s local newspaper offered me $25 for the same thing and I’ve been charging that ever since.

Sharing travel experiences is one of the most enjoyable parts of traveling and I have virtually endless stories about broken windows on trains, missing connections, losing passports in Italy, and visiting ski resorts all over the world with my camera.

In the late 1940s, television was rare a form of entertainment but there was a couple of dozen people who traveled the world making documentary movies of a different country every summer and then offering this form of entertainment by showing them on tour to live audiences and narrating from the stage. It seemed like a great way to make a living. I was later able to do that my whole professional career. The main difference in my show was I filmed only in the winter and showed my movies to a special audience called skiers.

Many of my columns came directly from the narration of my experiences of my ski films. Many things that happen while traveling are better told verbally than visually.

This is why I’ve coined the phrase, “never ruin a good story with the absolute truth.”

I guess I became a storyteller at a young age. I think it was about the time I became a Boy Scout at the age of 12. When all of my school friends were playing baseball or football on weekends, I was backpacking somewhere with my Boy Scout troop. I remember making a pack board with good, strong, comfortably measured shoulder straps.

Some of my Scouting friends are still doing a lot of backpacking and so the other night in a conversation with one of them I asked them if they ever used a trump line?

I was most surprised when they said they had never heard of one. It is simply a line that goes from the bottom of your pack, up and across your forehead and down to the other side so that you can lean forward to take the weight of the pack off of your shoulders onto your neck and you can continue to walk and rest at the same time.

I have a lot of stories about being the only one riding a surfboard at Surfrider Beach at Malibu in the early 1940s. In those days, you had to take wire cutters with you, cut a hole in the fence, then move your car down the highway 100 yards and come back, sneak through the hole and put the wires back together. Then, we’d surf as long as our bodies could stand the cold water. This, of course, was many years before the invention of the wetsuit or light surfboard.

I have already self-published three different books of these columns and each book only takes about 50 columns. This winter, if I get pinned down by a month or so of blizzards, I’ll pick out another 50 or 60 columns and publish another book. In the meantime, my autobiography is moving ahead quickly. It’s out of my hands now as the graphics and pagination, etc., are all being performed by people who know what they’re doing. n

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Learn about the Truckee River at a River Talk with Truckee River Watershed Council at 2 p.m. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org

Chamber Mixer Truckee

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Get insights to the tourism industry and enhance business during the Tourism Summit at 8:30 a.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center.

Caroline Beteta, CEO of Visit California, is the keynote speaker. She will be joined by others form TripAdvisor, Expedia and more. $25. | RSVP (530) 581-8727

Farm Truck Thursday Alpine Meadows

Tahoe Food Hub hosts Farm Truck Thursday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the launch of their new membership program Hubster. Farm Truck Thursday will feature a gathering of local food trucks serving locally sourced food, live music and family friendly activities. Interested participants can become members of Hubster by purchasing raffle tickets during the event or by committing to a monthly donation of $5 to $25 a month. Free. | tahoefoodhub.org

55+ Moonlight hike & wine Crystal Bay

IVGID hosts a Moonlight Hike with a Wine & Cheese Social starting at 5:30 p.m. with a moderate, 1-mile paved road to the Crystal Bay lookout. Rides also available if unable to hike. $14, $11 with IVGID Pass. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

Fall Fest Carnelian Bay

Tahoe Connection for Families hosts the 5th annual Tahoe Fall Fest at 6 p.m. at Gar Woods.

The Fall Fest benefits educational programs for parents and children in North Lake Tahoe. $125. | (775) 832-8230

Dinner with Baby Face Nelson Tahoe City

The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts a Dinner with Baby Face Nelson from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blue Agave. Enjoy a fajita dinner and guest speaker Michael E. Fischer.

Tickets $35. RSVP by Sept. 19. | northtahoemuseums.org

SEPT. 25 | FRIDAY Open House at Snowflake Lodge Incline Village

Enjoy a free barbecue and great views on the Snowflake Lodge deck from noon to 6 p.m. while learning about new upgrades to snowmaking, snowcats and chairlifts from the Diamond Peak Mountain Ops team. Participants may hike or shuttle transportation will be provided. | (775) 832-1177

READbox Movie Night Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts READbox movie night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read the book, and then enjoy the movie. Bring pillows, blankets and beverages. Tonight’s movie is “Cinderella.” | (775) 832-4130

Exploring 108 Truckee

Local author Ethan Indigo Smith will discuss the divinity and metaphysical significance of 108 related to yoga, tai chi and meditation at 6:30 p.m. at For Goodness Sake.

The class will include a meditation instruction and tai chi walking practice. Smith is the author of “108 Steps to Be in The Zone.” | goodnessake.org

September 17-23, 2015

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Heart-pumping hike to Rubicon Peak Story & photos by Michelle Allen

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n search of a challenging, but rewarding hike? Try the hike up to Rubicon Peak on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Starting at around 6,900 feet and topping out at 9,183 feet, Rubicon Peak trail ascends 2,200 feet in just over 2 miles. This hike will get your heart pumping, but is well worth the challenge to reach some of the most amazing views of Lake Tahoe.

“Looking west into Desolation Wilderness, the mountain range appears to have no end and the civilization that exists below seems to disappear.”

The trailhead is located west of Highway 89 at the end of Highland Drive in the Rubicon Bay neighborhood. It starts out rather mellow, although still a steady climb, with about 500 feet of elevation gain in the first mile. The terrain starts to change during the second mile, becoming dramatically steeper and it is a difficult ascent up the north side of the peak.

Close to the top, during the last 200 or 300 feet of terrain, the dirt trail starts to become harder to follow. Loose, granite rock litters the trail making the ascent slow and precarious.

Dustin Phelan stands atop Rubicon Peak.

Moderate to strenuous 2,200 feet elevation gain 4.3 miles round-trip

Dustin Phelan and Buddy enjoy the views from Rubicon Peak.

Use caution on this last section as the slippery conditions could result in a fall.

Be aware that in late spring or early summer, snow conditions may still exist near the summit. We encountered some patches of snow on our trip earlier this summer, which made this section even more difficult to ascend.

Near the top of the summit, the loose granite turns into big, granite boulders, making it feel more like a bouldering trip than a hike. Scaling these boulders is no small feat, but is easier than traversing

the loose granite below. The last feat is to climb up and over the front of the granite boulders and sit on the lakeside of the peak. The drop off on three sides is enough to make anyone fearful of heights.

Looking over the edge evoked a drop in my stomach and made me feel vulnerable, yet alive.

At the summit, the views are beyond spectacular. From north to south, you can see the full expanse of Lake Tahoe. Its beautiful blue and green hues look vibrant and dynamic, proving that it is truly the

The hike offers amazing view of Lake Tahoe.

Jewel of the Sky. Looking west into Desolation Wilderness, the mountain range appears to have no end and the civilization that exists below seems to disappear.

Tranquil and serene, the top of Rubicon Peak is the perfect place to experience the beauty and vastness of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding wilderness.  The trailhead is located on Highland Drive in Rubicon Bay off Highway 89 south on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe (there are numerous turns so look at a map before departing).

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“The back tees are called the four tree tees and plays to a tremendous 7,518 yards.”

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The longest and No. 1 handicap on the course is hole 2. It is a par 5 that plays a whopping 631 yards from the four tree tees. The yardage can be a bit deceiving as this hole plays down wind and downhill on the second shot. The difficulty of this hole is the green. It has an immense false front that will funnel any shot that is hit to the front portion of the green to the bottom of the hill leaving a difficult pitch.

The hardest par 3 on the course is hole 15. It measures 221 yards from the back tees and usually plays into a strong headwind. Most players will hit a long iron or hybrid into this green. There is a lake that will catch any ball that is hit short or to the left. There are six bunkers guarding this green, as well, so a tee shot hit offline will likely find one of these bunkers or the water. A par on this hole is admirable.

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U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit crewmembers Carrie Parr and Kyle Sullivan cut and remove boulders to make way for a section of the new Kingsbury Stinger Trail. | Genevieve Villemaire, U.S. Forest Service

Rebuilding Kingsbury Stinger High above the Lake Tahoe Basin rim, a six-member U.S. Forest Service trail crew has been busy reconstructing the Kingsbury Stinger Trail, located on lower Kingsbury Grade.

The upgraded trail will remain open to off-highway vehicles 50 inches wide or less including all-terrain vehicles, motorcyclists, mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians.

When completed, the new trail will offer a thrill-seeking experience, while reducing erosion and impacts to forest resources. The existing route is located in a sensitive drainage area that has many steep, eroded trails, which affect water quality and degrade the natural habitat. Nearly 3 miles long, the trail descends 1,300 feet and is difficult due to the exceptionally steep grades and deeply rutted surface. The realigned trail, which runs approximately 4.5 miles with the same 1,300-foot elevation change, will twist through stands of large trees and boulders and provide stunning views of Lake Tahoe. The upgraded trail is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016. | fs.usda.gov

More gladed terrain at Diamond Peak Diamond Peak’s defensible space efforts during the summer will translate to more tree skiing for visitors this winter, along with other improvements.

Forest thinning during the summer helps reduce fire danger by increasing defensible space, but has the added benefit of making tree skiing even better. Look for new off-piste skiable terrain in the trees between Diamondback and Spillway, located off of Crystal Ridge.

Look for a special ski clinic series for a dults ages 55 and older this season, along with the Three & Free Guarantee for beginners with a Diamond Club membership designed to get skiers and snowboards enjoying the runs. Season passholders will enjoy new perks this season including 24 complimentary ski days at other resorts, and bonus tickets and discounts at Diamond Peak. | diamondpeak.com

TRTA names section of trail The Tahoe Rim Trail Association announces the naming of the Stephen S. Ball Mile in honor of an unrestricted bequest from the Stephen Ball Revocable Trust. The mile dedicated in honor of the late Stephen Ball is the last mile completed on the Rim to Reno project, linking the Tahoe Rim Trail on Relay Ridge to the top of Mount Houghton, which affords panoramic views of Lake 18

Tahoe and the Highway 80 corridor and beyond. This mile is especially fitting due to the historical connection of Ball and his family to the Highway 80 corridor. His grandfather, Nathan Ball, and his father, Gordon H. Ball, were highway and heavy construction pioneers, building California’s infrastructure of freeways (including Highway 80), aqueducts, bridges and public transit facilities. | tahoerimtrail.org

It’s not all downhill Northstar California’s mountain bike park hosts the 2015 Fall USA Cycling Regional Downhill Championships on Sept. 20 starting at 12:30 p.m. The race will be held on Sticks & Stones, top to bottom for Professional/Category 1 racers. All other categories will be held on Sticks & Stones, Twiggs & Berries, Speed Control and Lower Sticks & Stones.

These courses offer a challenge for every racer and run between 4 and 5 minutes for the fastest racers.

Online registration closes at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17. Onsite registration and racer check-in will take place in the Northstar Village at the Ticket + Season Pass Office Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon and on Sept. 20 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Helmets are required. | (800) 466-6784 or bikereg. com/northstar

Online guide helps bicyclists

Bike the night away

A new bicycle ride guide is now available to assist bicyclists of all ages and abilities for the Lake Tahoe region. The online guide, named “Bike Tahoe: Tahoe’s Ultimate Bicycling Guide,” features 65 of the most popular bicycle rides in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, and can be visited at biketahoe.org.

Bicyclists may plan their bike ride in advance using a desktop computer or a mobile device on the location of their chosen ride. They can also locate their position during their ride using a GPSenabled device and the location feature on the map. Complementing the guide are informative tips about Tahoe’s climate, best riding practices and preparatory checklists to help bicyclists get ready for their Tahoe adventure.

The Guide has been in the making for years by local bicycle advocate Ty Polastri, resident of Team Tahoe. Polastri rode every ride, in some cases multiple times, and mapped them using a GPS device, took the photographs and did the historical research that enabled him to write descriptions for others to use and enjoy.

The Bike Tahoe project is administered

by Team Tahoe — a nonprofit with the mission of encouraging and developing environmental friendly programs that foster health and sustainability among communities, environments and economies. | biketahoe.org

Tahoe Games offers a family friendly cross-country bike race featuring an illuminated course that spans across the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, over fairways, into the rough, through sand traps, over bridges and down cart paths starting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26. Registration is required with a $15 entry fee. The six-mile race offers three heats for Elite 50+, youth and junior and ages 18 to 49. A raffle with awards and after party follows at 10 p.m.

Helmets and lights are recommended.

No electric bikes will be allowed. | tahoegames.com

Volunteer for trail work Tahoe Rim Trail Association announces volunteer workdays on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until October. Projects will consist of technical rockwork, as well as basic trail-tread maintenance and brushing.

No prior experience is necessary.

On Sept. 17 and 19, volunteers are needed to work on the Tahoe Meadows trail at Mount Rose, with Echo Lake work days scheduled for Sept. 22 and 24. Volunteers are needed on Sept. 29 to help on the Daggett Creek trail at the Kingsbury South trailhead.

Work days continue in October with volunteers needed on Oct. 6 at the Brockway Viewpoint trail, Oct. 13 on the Spooner Summit North trail and on Oct. 15 in Tahoe City. | tahoerimtrail.org

Get outside and have fun Galena Creek Visitor Center is celebrating Galena Fest 2015 on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family friendly activities are to promote having fun in the great outdoors. The Bloody Rose Mountain Bike Climb at 8:30 a.m. is 12.2 miles in length with serious elevation challenges: the finish line is at 10,200 feet. The Wicked Thorn 7.25-Mile Run at 9:30 a.m. starts in the park, winds through the forest along Jones Trail and ends in the center of the festival amid fans, refreshments and music, supplied by the band Escalade.

The Walk at 9:30 a.m. is 2 miles through quiet woods with environmental points of interest along the way. The Galena Fest Kids Expo will offer a Kid’s Run at 11 a.m., Art in the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. and fun activities at Galena Pioneer Days from 9 to 11 a.m. | renogalenafest.com

IVGID hosts tennis programs Monday night mixers take place from 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday through October. Play a friendly round robin with a different partner every round. The cost is $10 or $8 with IVGID membership.

Adult tennis clinics are taught USPTA every Monday through Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 or $15 with IVGID membership.

Beginner tennis clinics are held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday through Saturday. The cost is $20 or $15 for IVGID members.

Tennis fitness classes take place at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. The cost is $15 or $12 for tennis passholders. | (775) 832-1235 or inclinetennis.com

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Take the Trails Challenge

The Emerald Bay Trail Run takes place on Sept. 19. Starting at Eagle Point, the course follows 7.5 miles to Lester Beach.

Kick off Oktoberfest with the Lederhosen 5K or 10K course. Prizes are offered for best lederhosen or dirndl and top competitors. | bigblueadventure.com

Truckee Trails has joined forces with the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District to challenge the community to get out and explore local trails. The challenge is to hike or bike four of the seven trails highlighted in this year’s program. The first 100 participants to bring a completed challenge form to the front desk will receive a free Trails Challenge T-shirt. | truckeetrails.org

Radical Reels Tour comes to Reno The Banff Mountain Film Festival, the Radical Reels Tour, comes to the Atlantis Casino in Reno, Nev., on Sept.

20 featuring the best action sports movies.

See adrenaline-inducing films featuring climbing, biking, BASE-jumping, kayaking and more. Tickets are $20. | snowlands.org

420 Games come to Tahoe The 420 Games make their way to Lake Tahoe with the 4.20-mile SUP race and 4.20-mile fun run on Sept. 27. A concert and beer tasting are included in the festivities. The 420 Games host athletic events to de-stigmatize the healthy and responsible use of cannabis. | 420games.org

Reel climbing adventures featured High Altitude Fitness will show Reel Rock 10, climbing and adventure films, on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Climbers and community members are encouraged to come and mingle before the showing. Starkey’s Food Truck will serve dinner, and Team Flash will provide beer, wine and baked goods.

The event is free to members; presale tickets for nonmembers are $12 or $15 at the door. Ticket sales will be limited to 200. | (775) 831-4212

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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). West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 28, 5.91 miles south of Incline Village.

North Shore

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. Take Hwy. 28 to Crystal Bay and turn left on Reservoir Drive, just past the Tahoe Biltmore Casino. Turn right on Lakeview Avenue, then park before the gate (do not block gate or driveways). May drive to the top when gate is open.

West Shore CASCADE LAKE

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake.

The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Since the trail is exposed to the sun throughout the day, save this hike for the morning or early evening. This will be a workout for your knees. 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 end of Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89, 21.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

EAGLE ROCK Moderate | 1 mile RT | Dogs not recommended 6.5 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89. Dirt area for parking on west side of road. Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area.

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE Moderate | 3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89, 18.2 miles south of Tahoe City. TART

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE 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, 18.2 miles south of Tahoe City. TART

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Starting from the 64 Acres parking lot, just south of the Tahoe City wye on Hwy. 89, follow the road along the Truckee River. The paved section turns to a dirt road and after passing the second gate and crossing a small creek, you’ll see the familiar Tahoe Rim Trail blue marker.

Follow the TRT through several gentle switchbacks as you begin to climb. The trail will pass above Granlibakken and continue along the TRT. The climb continues for the first 2 miles until you reach an intersection of trails. Follow the TRT marker for Ward Creek Road for about 1 mile until you reach the meadows. Follow the trail back to 64 Acres.

For an easy, 4-mile alternative, take Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City for 2 miles and turn right on Pineland Drive. Take the left fork at Twin Peak Road, which turns into Ward Creek Boulevard, for 1.5 miles until you see an unmarked, gated road. Park on either side and follow the trail; do not block the gate. TART

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RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Moderate | 9 miles RT | 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. Although the lighthouse was only used from 1916 to 1919 to warn sailors of the dangerous rocks just below the water’s surface, during its short use the lighthouse was considered the world’s highest elevation maritime navigation light. Parking fee.

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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’. The trail is marked with light-blue triangular Tahoe Rim Trail markers. There are eight trailheads around Lake Tahoe. Guided hikes are offered in the summer.

Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes and descriptions.

REGIONAL HIKES ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT | Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15 Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows (be sure to stop and look back). Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 on the right side across from the intersection with Deer Park Drive. Look for a well-worn path leading to the trail (designated by a large brown kiosk). Dogs prohibited during fawning season for deer.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Moderate-Strenuous | 5 miles RT This trail is your best bet for seeing how those snowy slopes look in summertime. This lovely hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. 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 back to Squaw Valley (check schedule in advance).

Follow Squaw Valley Road from Hwy. 89 to the ski area, take a right at the Tram building onto Squaw Peak Road, park at the end (about half a mile up) and follow the sandy path at the end of the condo development to the trailhead.

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DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL Strenuous | Up to 15 miles RT This trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete, the Donner Lake Rim Trail will offer trail users a 23-mile loop through the high country surrounding Donner Lake. Visit tdlandtrust.org for access points.

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP Easy | .5 miles RT This is a short, self-guided nature loop offering a half-hour walk with informational signs along the way that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 West from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit. Follow signs to the Tahoe National Forest Trailhead.

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PACIFIC CREST TRAIL/MOUNT JUDAH LOOP Moderate | 4.6 miles RT This 4.6-mile loop offers many excellent vista points on the way including awe-inspiring views from the summit of Mount Judah. There is a section of the loop that connects with the Pacific Crest Trail. Pack plenty of water. Take Soda Springs exit off Interstate 80 and follow Donner Pass Road for 3.7 miles and turn onto Mark Lake Road next to Sugar Bowl Academy. Follow signs for the PCT, and then Mount Judah.

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FEATURE

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Empowering literacy through nature Story by Tim Hauserman

Katie Zanto

Katie Zanto enjoys all that Tahoe has to offer with her family including her husband, Aaron, who is an engineer at Northstar Fire Department.

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hen Katie Zanto moved to Lake Tahoe in 2003, she came with a dream of integrating wilderness leadership and education. She just wasn’t sure how it was going to happen. The light bulb came on when she taught an English Language Learner (ESL) class at Sierra Mountain Middle School.

“I saw right away the gaps between the outcome for ESL and native speakers. It was powerful for me to see,” Zanto says.

The next year, she founded the now 11-year-old Adventure Risk Challenge Program, whose mission is “to empower underserved youth through integrated literacy and wilderness experiences.”

“Everything I had done before led to ARC,” Zanto says. She worked for 10 years with Outward Bound, was awarded an English degree, and then followed that up with a master in education at Stanford.

Next, she obtained a teaching credential, spent time in an urban school, and then “drove our van down to Guatemala and

have incredible revelations, things change their lives, but if they are not written down they lose their potency. To recite it and speak it to a larger audience makes them passionate about writing something good.”

To make ends meet, Zanto taught at Sierra Nevada College. First, just a few courses, but then she kept adding more until she realized in 2008 she had two, full-time jobs, and also wanted to start a family. And, then of course, why live in Lake Tahoe if you do not take advantage of what Tahoe has to offer? For Zanto that means back-country skiing in the winter and climbing and getting out on the water with a paddle in the summer.

Zanto took a leave of absence from the college, but then decided that Adventure Risk Challenge could survive with less involvement from her. She remains on the ARC board, having made the decision that “my strength was being visionary. I was

thought they were interested in as a career, they are not.

One student in the program started a music festival in Graeagle, called the Lost Sierra Hoedown, which has gone on for several years now and is providing funding for the reopening of the Johnsville Ski Area; the next Hoedown is from Sept. 24 to 27. Students have created videos for arts programs, and assisted a number of local partners in the community such as the Boys & Girls Club and Kindred Arts.

“ I saw right away the gaps between the outcome for ESL and native speakers. It was powerful for me to see.”

Mexico to take Spanish class so I could reach out to others,” she says.

She founded ARC in 2004 after teaching at Sierra Mountain for one year.

“We ran by the skin of my teeth and were totally understaffed,” she said.

Fortunately, the program provided high school credit to students who attended, and the school district was a key supporter.

While doing a program at UC Berkeley’s Sagehen Research Center, she was approached by director Jeff Brown, who said that her program was one of the most impactful things he’d seen and would like to consider making it part of UC Berkeley. ARC then became affiliated with the university until recently when it formed its own nonprofit.

ARC’s goal is to empower students past their expectations.

“We allow students to experience the power of nature, combined with reading and writing and public speaking about their experiences,” Zanto says. “Students

less interested in day-to-day work as an executive director,” she said.

Now, while still helping ARC, she serves as the Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at Sierra Nevada College. About a fifth of the undergraduates at the college belong to this program, which allows students to combine majors and departments. An example would be including outdoor leadership and entrepreneurship.

Near and dear to her heart is the service-learning requirement of the Interdisciplinary Studies program.

All students need to reach out to the community with a project that hopefully provides a need. She feels that service learning has helped the students in two distinct ways: First, some students while creating a project discover what there passion is, and what they can possibly pursue as a career. While for other students, the time spent on the project helps them to discover that what they

“I think what is exciting is linking college students to real opportunities to make a difference in the community,” says Zanto.

Between her passions for helping students, her 5-year-old daughter, Ellery, and husband, Aaron, and the joys of the Tahoe outdoor lifestyle, Zanto’s life is full.

She wouldn’t have it any other way.  For more information on Adventure Risk Challenge, visit arcprogram.org.

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Gone Fishin’

by Bruce Ajari

OUT & ABOUT

Fishing

Learning to spey cast

While the Trinity River is not a big river, there are good spots to use the Spey rod. As such, it is a good river for a beginning Spey caster to learn. During my visit, we were able to fish about four days with my daughter and some of her guide associates. During that time, I saw my casting dramatically improve. Spey casting is addictive.  FISHING REPORT (See Sightseeing for water levels)

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n a trip on the Trinity River west of Redding last year, my daughter helped me refine my two-handed casting that I had learned during a class in Oregon with World Champion Spey Caster Travis Johnson. My daughter even went through the class with me.

She had the good fortune of learning her Spey casting earlier from the late Bill Lowe, a terrific instructor and all around great guy. She has since become a great teacher herself.

“Once you trust the motions and watch the anchor point, the cast seems effortless and you will be astounded by the results.”

Both she and I had the good fortune to have additional instruction from Jamie Lyle, Dax Messett and Simon Gawesworth. All wonderful, world-class Spey casters.

Working with her on the Trinity helped refine my two-handed casting. Being a single-hand casting instructor myself, her ability to relate to a client, her dad in this case, impressed me. It is so different from the conventional casting that good instruction is essential.

Spey casting was developed on the River Spey in Scotland in the mid-1800s.

Generally, it is a powerful technique used for larger rivers for steelhead and salmon.

Some anglers also fish the surf with these Spey rods.

Original rods were 22 feet in length and made of wood. Today’s Spey rods are around 12 to 15 feet in length and made of graphite.

There was some new terminology that you have to understand before you can learn to cast. The term anchor point and D-Loop were two important ones to understand. Unlike conventional casting, one is watching the end of the fly line where it enters the water in front of the angler, the anchor point. Power is supplied by creating a D-shaped loop on the backcast before starting the forward stroke, the D-Loop.

New Spey casters such as me tend to over think the process and make the cast too mechanical. Once you trust the motions and watch the anchor point, the cast seems effortless and you will be astounded by the results. A good Spey cast is a thing of beauty.

Boca | Inflow is at 16 cfs and the outflow is 78 cfs. Fishing has been fair. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been good. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait for shore anglers. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishermen are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time.

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

Little Truckee River | The flow has been

lowered to 16 cfs for habitat improvement work.

Please fish in alternative waters.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and Release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall.

With the warming water, the fishing here is slow.

Try fishing it again in the fall.

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

California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 4 and Sept. 5, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 13.

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

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Flyfishermen have done well near the inlet areas.

Bass fishing has been fair.

LAKE TAHOE

Truckee River | Not flowing out of the lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 9 cfs. The flow from Boca downstream to the state line is running at 100 to 111 cfs. Flows are too low for this river now. Please target alternative water and other species such as bass or carp.

Davis and Frenchman | Fishing has slowed.

It will improve when temperatures begin to cool.

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

Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown. TACKLE/BAIT: Flashy lures such as Kastmasters, spinners or spoons. Salmon eggs, power bait or worms are best for stocked rainbows.

AREA LAKES & RESERVOIRS BOCA RESERVOIR Boca is good for early and late shore fishing and is popular for trolling for Rainbow, Brown and Brook. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers for trout near the dam and inlet, power bait or salmon eggs for Rainbow. Flashers and Kokanee bugs are good for trolling for Kokanee.

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

SPOONER LAKE Spooner Lake is managed as a trophy fishery. It is open all year for catch and keep, with a limit of five trout.

Rowboats, inflatable rafts and float tubes may be used, but no motorized boats. TACKLE/BAIT: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only.

There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe.

is not usable for larger boats. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishermen have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair for those getting out. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.

Among the best trout fishing in California, especially for Rainbow and Brown. TACKLE/BAIT: Power bait, nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Trollers successful with flasher/worm combinations and minnow-imitating lures. Olive or black woolly buggers, nymphs and midges for fly-fishing.

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

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

Prosser | Fishing has been fair. Anglers using

Stampede | Fishing has been fair. The ramp

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR

Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs.

Flasher/wedding rings and white corn combos for trolling.

Woolly buggers, nymphs and midges for fly-fishing.

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

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

Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road). TACKLE/BAIT: Use power bait, salmon eggs and worms.

Artificial lures or flies only in Wild Trout area sections from Trout Creek to Nevada state line; see regulations.

PRIVATE FISHING LAKES SAWMILL LAKE Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting Rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch and release fly-fishing only. Located at Northstar California, fishing is limited to four rods at a time. (530) 541-8208

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

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

Fish early in the morning or just before dusk, when the fish are feeding on the surface close to shore. The lakes are stocked with fingerlings that grow to catchable size.

DONNER LAKE Brown and Rainbow can be expected when shore fishing with good spots at the boat ramp or the west end of the beach. Mackinaws can be found in the shallows during the early season. TACKLE/BAIT: Nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs for shore fishing. Top liners use flash/worm combinations or minnow-imitating lures or jig.

MARTIS CREEK RESERVOIR Rainbow, Brown and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Catch and release only using artificial lures with barbless hooks and no bait. No motorized boats. TACKLE: Nymphs that imitate small fish, woolly buggers.

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Biking “ Mountain biking helps people

become environmentalists.

A mountain bike is a vehicle to appreciate the back country.”

–Ned Overend

BIKE & SKATE PATHS BIKE PATH RULES Walk on the left side of the path Ride bikes on the right side of the path Pedestrians must yield to bikes Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side No motorized vehicles Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians Dogs recommended on leash LAKE TAHOE

LAKE TAHOE

North Shore

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

North Shore

East Shore

Easy | 5 miles RT Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. TART

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

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

Call for shuttle schedule.

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

TAHOE CITY TO DOLLAR POINT Easy-moderate | 5 miles RT First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Access to Tahoe State Park, Burton Creek State Park, Skylandia Park, Pomin Park, Lake Forest Beach, Lake Forest Boat Ramp and campground, fishing, picnicking, playgrounds and athletic fields. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach and Jackpine. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON Easy | 9+ miles RT 4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Squaw Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Squaw Valley Road. TART

West Shore

TAHOE CITY TO SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Moderate | 22 miles RT Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. TART OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT A 2-mile trail runs beside Squaw Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Squaw. TART

FLUME TRAIL

NORTHSTAR

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com 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 start at 2 p.m., and season passes are available.

Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Thursday Night Cross-Country Race Series is open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. TART TRUCKEE

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

COLDSTREAM VALLEY

MOUNTAIN BIKING ALPINE MEADOWS

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.

Walk your bike past the guardrail on the east side of the highway at the south end of Midway Bridge, and look for the small, wooden sign marking the Western States Trailhead.

The trail begins to climb, then comes to a trail junction where you will turn right. Climb the switchbacks to the T-junction, then turn left onto a fire road where you will stay right, bringing you to The Wall. When you reach the top, pedal through the gate and straight ahead on the fire road, passing all junctions, then go right at the T. Follow the main fire road as it descends, climbs, then descends again; stay left at the intersection, then right past a fire road and a single track.

Follow the main fire road down until it turns into a paved road, turn right onto Bunker Drive and right again on Fairway Drive. Keep going until you reach Hwy. 89 at the bottom of the hill; cross the highway and turn right onto the paved bike path to enjoy a leisurely ride along the Truckee River back to your car.

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

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

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

Races Tues. 6:30 p.m.-dark starting May 8. $10 plus ABA membership.

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

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

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Enjoy the changing colors of fall As the weather begins to cool, hints of Tahoe’s magnificent fall colors will start to emerge and blanket the mountains in hues of oranges, reds and yellows. Make the most of the season by joining a guided excursion into the region’s fall colors. Be sure to check the Events calendar in every issue for more fall treks.

Tahoe Adventure Company offers Fall Foliage Hikes on Sept. 19 and 26 exploring some of the best local trails for fall color. Learn about natural geology, native Washoe culture and the finer points of local ecology. The guided hikes are $65 per person and include lunch, water and snacks. | RSVP (530) 913-9212 Enjoy the West Shore’s fall color in a guided Fall Trail Hike on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. hosted by Sierra State Parks Foundation along the Rubicon Trail from Lester Beach at D.L. Bliss State Park to the boat camp in Emerald Bay followed by lunch. The hike is $25 and includes lunch and transportation. Space is limited. | RSVP (530) 583-9911 Explore fall’s radiant colors while learning how to photograph the magnificent display in a free, guided Fall Color Photography Hike with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association on Oct. 3 on a 6-mile guided hike through the Mount Rose Wilderness. | RSVP tahoerimtrail.org

Tahoe forum features novelist New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende will speak at the 2015 Siebens-Binz SNC Tahoe Forum at Sierra Nevada College at 4 p.m. on Sept. 19. Allende’s novels and memoirs have established her as one of the most respected Latin American writers. A native of Chile, Allende was forced into exile after the assassination of her uncle, Salvador Allende, in the 1973 military coup that ended 40 years of Chilean democracy.

The event is free to the general public, but advance reservations are required and space is limited. | sierranevada.edu

Adult rec leagues are back Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers a number of adult sports at the Community Recreation Center.

Basketball is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Evening drop-in starts Tuesdays and Thursdays on Sept. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

For those 50 years old and older, there are Tuesday drop-ins from 6 to 7:30 p.m. starting Nov. 3 at Veterans’ Hall.

Futsal is offered Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 30. Pickleball is offered ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volleyball is on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 21. | (530) 582-7720

Roundup for safe drug disposal In conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Association’s National

Take Back Day, turn in unused or expired prescription drugs on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Acceptable items for roundup include unneeded prescription drugs in original containers with the patient’s name marked out, prescription liquids, pet medications and sharps. Drop-off locations are Raley’s at 930 Tahoe Blvd. in Incline Village; Raley’s at 18144 Wedge Parkway, Walgreens at 10370 N. McCarran Blvd. and SaveMart at 4995 Kietzke Lane in Reno; and CVS at 680 N. McCarran Blvd. and SaveMart at 9750 Pyramid Highway in Sparks.

As well, there are permanent drop boxes located in the lobby of Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and the Washoe County Sheriff ’s Office.

To dispose of unused drugs at home, crush prescription drugs in a seal-tight plastic bag and add kitty litter or coffee grounds.

Seal the bag and dispose of it in the trash.

Wellness series offers relief Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a wellness series geared to help those with aches in specific areas.

Fixing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is on Sept.

30 at 7 p.m. covering causes, anatomy and solutions for the syndrome. The fee is $25.

Fixing the Shoulder is on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. It is designed to give the most recent information in the evaluation and treatment of selected shoulder disorders.

The fee is $25. Fixing Back Pain is on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. and will focus on the tools to get better and stay better. The fee is $35. | (530) 582-7720 or tdprd.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

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September 17-23, 2015

EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH | SECRET COVE SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Village

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COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA NORTH TAHOE BEACH SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, in Kings Beach

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK SANDY BEACH

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CARNELIAN BAY BEACH

Kids can act, sing and dance

PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

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Truckee Community Theater, Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District and Truckee Community Youth Chorus are partnering up this fall to offer a workshop that will culminate in a play and choral performance: “Cinderella, KIDS.” Children in grades 3 to 6 who enroll in the workshop are automatically in the play, which offers many acting, singing and dancing parts. Speaking roles will be assigned at the first meeting on Sept. 24 at Truckee’s Community Arts Center. Information on parts, a list of the musical numbers and summary of the story may be found on the Web site. The workshop will run on Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. until Dec. 10. The play performance is on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. The choral performances are on Dec. 12 and 13. The fee is $175. The instructors are Courtney Simson and Susan Horst. | truckeecommunitytheater.com or tdrpd.org

COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, in Tahoe City behind the old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Off Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Off Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, 2.5 miles east of Tahoe City

64-ACRE PARK

Hwy. 89, just south of Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers many ways in which to encourage your child’s artistic skills: Nature Art, for grades 2 through 5, will expose children to various mediums using nature as an inspiration. The class is on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 23, from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $100, plus $25 for materials.

Holiday Ceramics is for ages 3 and older on Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 from 9:30 to 12 p.m. Start a project in one class and finish it in the next. The class is $22 per date, plus $6 materials fee. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

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

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Getting jazzy with it

Bring the family for Sunday Family Fun Days at the Incline Mountain Golf Course every Sunday through the end of the golf season. Golf is free for ages 17 and younger. There’s kid-friendly tees, 3-inch and 8-inch cups and a three-hole, puttputt course. | RSVP (775) 832-1150

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Fairytale Ballet is for dancers ages 3 to 5. While dressed as their favorite fairytale characters, children will learn the fundamentals and terminology of ballet, including basic poses, reenactment of dance parts and free dance — all while listening to fairytales. Instructor Miss Brittnee has designed this class to encourage imagination and expression through dance. Class is at Incline Village Parks & Recreation Center on Fridays in September from 3 to 3:45 p.m. | inclinerecreation.com

This fall and winter, Miss Becca will instruct kids’ yoga classes in an active and encouraging atmosphere at Incline Village Parks & Recreation Center. Children will learn easy poses and early meditation techniques that can be applied at home and school. Turtle Tots, for ages 1½ to 3, meets Sundays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Flying Cows, ages 3½ to 6, meet Sunday from 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. Parents are required to attend. September classes are held in Kid Zone and are limited to eight participants. | inclinerecreation.com

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Kindred Creative Empowerment is accepting online registration now for girls ages 10 to 18. Kindred Creative Empowerment helps boost confidence and empower pre-teens and teens through creativity, conversations and a combination of staff and student support. Sessions at Truckee’s Community Art Center are on Fridays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and feature in-depth, multi-week individual and group projects.

Students who have completed 12 sessions have priority to become mentors/interns within Kindred programs and community events. | Register kindredtruckee.org

The Calm without the Storm

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Calling all princesses, princes

Kids’ Jazz is an introductory jazz dance course for ages 6 to 9 presented by instructor Miss Brittnee at Incline Village Parks & Recreation Center. It will include simple jazz movements that children can execute easily. Dancers are taught warmup, stretching and isolation methods to energetic, upbeat music. The class is on Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m. throughout September. | inclinerecreation.com

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Power to the girl people

Bring out the artist in your child

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

At the corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine Street in Tahoma

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Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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TRUCKEE Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER LAKE

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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

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DISC GOLF COURSES

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY | (530) 583-6985 | squaw.com 18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. TART

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

TRUCKEE | (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 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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18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

SKATE PARKS

TRUCKEE | (530) 582-7720 > 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 dawn-10 p.m. TART INCLINE VILLAGE | (775) 832-1300 >

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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THE ARTS

Arts

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200 years of Tahoe art

Nevada Museum of Art presents “Tahoe: A Visual History,” an art historical survey exhibition spanning two centuries of cultural and creative works by painters, photographers, architects, basket weavers and sculptors.

It will be on view until Jan. 10, 2016.

Five years in the making, the exhibition includes historical and contemporary art dedicated to Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass and surrounding regions of the Sierra Nevada. Ann M. Wolfe, senior curator and deputy director of NMOA, curated the exhibition.

“Tahoe: A Visual History” is organized thematically and chronologically to encourage dialogue among museumgoers. Key artworks include the baskets of Washoe weaver Dat-so-la-lee, known for the degikup basket form, a 6-by-10-foot painting of Donner Lake made by Albert Bierstadt in 1867, photography from Ansel Adams and original drawings by Frank Lloyd Wright for a proposed 1923 colony at Emerald Bay that was never built. More than 15 contemporary artists will be among the historical heavyweights, including artist Maya Lin who created three sculptures reflecting the Tahoe watershed.

Talks, classes, hikes and special events will be offered in addition to the exhibition. A 488-page hardcover book of the same name, authored by Wolfe, designed by Kit Hinrichs and co-published by Skira Rizzoli and NMOA, will be on sale in the Museum store and select bookstores, as well as at amazon.com.

As well, there are a number of special events, talks and guided hikes associated with the exhibit offered over the next several months. Upcoming events include historian Alfred Harrison on Tahoe’s 19th-Century artistic heritage on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. and Harrison will discuss Albert Bierstadt’s Tahoe paintings on Sept. 18 at noon. Take a miniature pine needle basket class with Audrey Frank on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Architect Wright Sherman will discuss the Tahoe City Transit Center and the future of transportation in Tahoe on Sept.

25 at noon. Join a guided hike with Bob Anderson in the Mount Rose Wilderness on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Visit the Web site for details. | (775) 329-3333 or nevadaart.org

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Emerald Bay Gregory Kondos | Nevada Museum of Art From glass to oils at North Tahoe Arts North Tahoe Art Center galleries will showcase artwork by artists participating in this year’s ARTour through Sept. 28.

“Glass Quartet” showcases the many ways glass can be manipulated into art on display from Sept. 29 through Nov. 2 at the North Tahoe Art Center for the next featured exhibit. Four featured artists working with glass offer pieces ranging from artistic visions to functional beauties.

The group, Toni Rockwell, Catherine Strand, Pam Sutton and William Hutchinson, will be on display in NTA Main Gallery.

In the Corison Loft from Sept. 29 to Nov. 2, Howard Friedman’s oils, “Lake Tahoe & The Sierras,” will be exhibited. He paints exclusively with a palette knife, applying many layers that give his oils a three-dimensional quality.

NTA will host an opening reception on Sept. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. | northtahoearts.com

SNC offers fine art exhibits “Staying Power” by Mary Rothlisberger, was created during her artist-in-residency program this summer. It will be on display at Sierra Nevada College’s Ron and Maureen Ashley Community Gallery through Sept. 18.

“Burkino Faso: Night and Day” is David Pace’s photography documenting life in a small, rural, farming village, Bereba, outside Burkino Faso. It will be on display at SNC’s Garage Door Gallery through Sept. 18.

“Haunts or Whatever” is a series of new mixed media works by Nick Larson on display at Sierra Nevada College’s Tahoe

Gallery in the Prim Library through Oct. 2. Larson draws on experiences he gathered while conducting archeological research and data. | sierranevada.edu

Landscapes with an ecological eye Incline Village Library will have the works of photographer Will Barber on display in September. Barber has a doctorate in stream and fish ecology from Michigan State University. He worked in Australia before retiring to Reno to pursue photography with an ecological eye. His landscapes have been on display in Reno galleries and published in monographs. | washoecountylibrary.us

Prize-winning artist featured TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada presents “W;T” by the Pulitzer Prize winner, Margaret Edson. The display is at Laxalt Auditorium at University of Nevada, Reno, until Sept. 20. | arts4nevada.org

Dutch artist’s recent paintings Stremmel Gallery presents an exhibition of recent paintings by Dutch artist Ewoud de Groot. The artist is a rising star in contemporary wildlife art.

The exhibition is on display until Oct. 10. | arts4nevada.org

Truckee artists showcase work A group exhibition featuring artists who participated in the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour is on display at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Community Recreation Center through Sept. 28. | creativetruckee.org

Crossen on display at Riverside

Enjoy the work of Chris Crossen at Riverside Studios through September.

Crossen works with traditional watercolors to create large abstract paintings. | (530) 587-3789 or riversideartstudios.com

Photograph fall colors Elizabeth Carmel and fellow photographer Jerry Dodrill are teaching a threeday workshop on Eastern Sierra Fall Colors from Oct. 1 to 4. The workshop is designed to give photographers a deeper understanding of exposure, composition, how to make the most of natural light and the tools that professional nature photographers use to create their best work. | mountainlight.com

Autumn Water

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September 17-23, 2015

Drawings cover vast horizons City Hall Metro Gallery in Reno hosts conceptual artist and landscape architect Caroline Lavoie until Oct. 2. “Lines of the West” explores large-scale landscapes of the American West and around the world. The landscape drawings delve into vast horizons, every line representing fluctuating forms of trees, rocks, boulders, mountains and structures. Each drawing was made on site, examining how one interacts, interprets and perceives spaces.

Kitchen Design is on Oct. 2 to Oct. 26. Interior design with bath design is Nov. 2 to Nov. 23 and Holiday Décor is on Nov. 30. The class fee is $125, plus $25 for materials. | (530) 582-7200 or tdrpd.org

Skaff featured at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant in Tahoe City is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2016. Skaff ’s love of the West provides the inspiration for

for new artists. The ARTisan Shop is a co-op-style retail space for local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork year round. All art must be juried and accepted and must be handmade, original and/or created by the artist. | northtahoearts.com

Ritz-Carlton features regional art The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe has joined with SLATE Art Consulting to feature a rotating exhibition of Northern California artists’ work throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas. Two six-month exhibitions of contemporary art inspired by the Lake Tahoe lifestyle and made by artists living and working in Northern California will be on display. Each exhibit will have a seasonal theme and will continue through 2015.

Artists featured in the exhibition include Lisa Fernald Barker, Maria Burtis, Carol Inez Charney, Pauletta Chanco, Robin Denevan, Joanne Fox, Melissa Herrington, Andrzej Michael Karwacki, Michele de la Menardiere, Elise Morris, David Ruth and James Shay.

The rotational exhibition will include pieces that may be purchased from SLATE. Weekly tours will be offered at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Private tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Notes for self-guided tours are available at Hotel Concierge. | slateart.net

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the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The program is designed to allow artists and novice artists to work on individual projects. Bring equipment, easels and supplies (tables and chairs provided).

There will be no instructor. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids’ Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. | (530) 581-2787

Reynolds highlights in black and white Carson City Community Center will exhibit “Tow’ring High,” the black and white photography of Deon Reynolds through Nov. 10. Reynolds’ landscape photos depict the small moments of human activity amongst the vast empty landscapes of Nevada. | arts4nevada.org

Holiday fair offers original gifts North Tahoe Arts Annual Holiday Art and Gift Faire, “Holly Arts,” will feature locally made jewelry, glasswork, knitwear, fine art, photography and other handmade items for holiday gift giving.

NTA members receive a 10 percent discount. Holly Arts will be on display from Nov. 9 to Jan. 4, 2016. A holiday open house and reception will take place on Dec. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. | northtahoearts.com

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at

NORTH TAHOE CRUISES On the Tahoe Gal

Three Red Poppies Eva Nichols | North Tahoe Art Center As a landscape architect, Lavoie has worked all over the world. Her drawings having been shown from Austin, Texas, to Argentina. | arts4nevada.org

Nevada in all its glory The “Loving Nevada” art series at Artists Co-op Gallery in Reno, Nev., features Tonopah and its scenic and historic mining locales. Paintings are by local artists who roamed and painted this colorful region, including guest artist Michelle Diamond.

The exhibit will be on display until Sept.

30. | arts4nevada.org

Learn the art of interior design Instructor Teri Raphael will teach color principles, the psychology of color, color in design, how to read blueprints and make layouts at Truckee’s Com-munity Recreation Center. The class is on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

his light-filled, vibrant landscapes. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group. | askaff.com

Look for the newest exhibit Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District will offer a new art exhibit on display from Oct. 10 to Jan. 10, 2016 at the Community Recreation Center. An opening reception will be on Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. | tdrpd.org

New, local artists needed The North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop is currently accepting applications

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FUN & GAMES

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Puzzles

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

The ancient Inca believed that an eclipse was caused when the mood goddess was under attack by a giant snake. Whenever this event occurred, the Inca made lots of noise, believing that the cacophony would scare the snake away.

The presiding officer of the college’s famous Shakespeare club was known as the chairman of the Bard.

Differences: 1. Clothesline is missing, 2. Handle is shorter, 3. Sweatshirt is shorter, 4. Can is missing, 5. Crossed arms are switched, 6. Rake is missing.

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Petey is a sweet and loving kitty anxiously awaiting his forever home. He came from a home with no other cats, so he is having a hard time adjusting to the cats in our cat room. He loves treats, and will cuddle with you all day.

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Male, orange Tabby kitten with white paws. He is full of mischief.

Social, fun, loves attention. DOB April 2015.

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Puzzles for kids

Horoscopes

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

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) An expansive cycle has begun and is steadily building momentum. Some of the work must be done behind the scenes and/or even within, however.

This ‘inner work’ implies getting clear mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This can include clearing confusion with a workable strategy, getting pumped about the exciting results and overcoming what may be described as a lack of faith.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Sometimes we must dig deeper to access reserves of faith, like now. Circumstances of late may have and continue to challenge your confidence. Fortunately, you are in a braver and more defiant mood than you might be otherwise.

Making unforeseen investments are likely features.

The plot will introduce a new learning process that has probably already begun.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Exploring a fuller measure of your individuality continues. This may require taking a few risks. Invention and engineering of some kind is featured. You may feel challenged to see clearly and with a vision of the future. It can take time to break through long-standing modes of perception.

With patient resolve you can prevail, but it may take a few months.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) Saturn re-entering your sign should produce some very tangible results. Literal changes in your outer environment can be expected. Shifts in your social status and/or linked to your work are likely.

At best you feel freer than you have in a long time.

Yet with freedom comes the need for discipline as well. They may simply amount to persistent follow through.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) You have entered a very important cycle.

In the long-term picture, it implies some very real changes in your relationships. These include home, family, spouse and are linked to career and your public life as well. At best you will become more empathetic, understanding and nurturing and less expectant, impatient and demanding. Learn to let go and trust the flow more.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) A steady stream of returns continues to flow your way. In fact, there is reason to say that this flow will increase over the coming weeks and even months. These returns will be negative to the extent that your thoughts and actions over the past 2-3 years have been negative too.

Otherwise, acknowledge yourself for your faithful perseverance and be open to gratefully receive.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Shifts, changes and expansion in your relationships are underway. Positively, you feel inspired and excited about the creative possibilities.

Even so, you should expect to be busier and this cycle will require more discipline and effort than you have likely had to put out for perhaps even years. It is extra important that you get organized at least so get going.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You are beginning to build upon new foundations. This extends to a variety of aspects of your life this includes your love life. You may yet feel a little insecure about some of your choices of late. As well, deep changes continue to occur within. This may be a good time to exercise a ‘beginners mind’. Be open to new possibilities and lifestyle rhythms and patterns.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Despite changes unfolding close to home, you are sensing the creative possibilities. On the home front, moves, renovations and other measures taken to increase beauty and comfort, continues. Relationship dynamics are featured and they too have and continue to cause you to make changes for the sake of a brighter future. Nothing is static; the game is on.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Your confidence levels continue to rise steadily. However, circumstances are pushing you to pay close attention to the details. This includes clearing out the old to make way for the new. There is also a playful and adventurous theme underway.

It is inspiring you to explore, experience and experiment and this variety is literally brain food supporting heightened energy levels.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A busy cycle has begun. It is requiring that you attend to a variety of fronts. Positively, travel and adventure is featured and this particular window will be open for about a year. Also featured is a steadily emerging period of learning, training and/or of apprenticeship of some sort. Fresh starts are brewing and are linked to your job/career and social status in general.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) What do you have, want, need and not?

You have entered a cycle that will push you to reconsider and decipher existing realities and the prospect of making needed changes. This cycle will endure for many months. Your health is a central focus and there is reason to say it is already improving. Expect many ideas and new perspectives to roll in over the coming weeks.

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FEATURE

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Sierra Stories

by Mark McLaughlin

John Bidwell: Prince of Pioneers

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n the mid 19th Century, California’s lure of a mild climate free of disease and vast pastoral ranchlands were powerful magnets for Americans with ambition and determination. From 1841 until 1848, men, women and children struggled overland with wagons, dreams and faith.

Unlike the miners of the 1849 Gold Rush, they didn’t come to ravage the land and rivers in the hope of becoming rich in two years and then returning home. The settlers and families who arrived before the stampede of the Forty-Niners were real pioneers. They had come to stay, intent on building productive and permanent communities for themselves and others.

Manifest Destiny was a uniquely American concept that inspired a population to believe that it was their destiny to take over a swath of land already populated by indigenous peoples and partially owned by a sovereign nation (Mexico).

It was a compelling notion, but due to the difficulties of travel in covered wagons

PIONEER WOMEN TALK Mark McLaughlin will present a talk on “Exceptional Pioneer Women on the California Trail in the 1840s” on Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Oregon-California Trails Association National Convention being held from Sept. 21 to 25 at Harvey’s Casino in Stateline, Nev. The conference theme is “A Bonanza of Trails: The California Emigrant Trail and Cutoffs” and the public is welcome to attend. Some events are ticketed. | octa-trails.org

in the rugged topography of the West, the overland migration to California began slowly.

The first pioneer wagon train to reach the future Golden State arrived in 1841 and there were only 34 of them. The journey was so challenging that no one tried it in 1842 and in 1843 only 38 more emigrants made it. Other than 1846 when nearly 1,500 settlers rolled into California, it would take the Gold Rush to inspire mass migration. They may have been relatively few in number in the early years, but there were some solid citizens among the early Argonauts.

One man who exemplifies the best qualities of these early Anglo settlers is John Bidwell. He was the leader of the famed Bidwell-Bartleson Party, a group of 34 plucky pioneers who survived a Sierra crossing in 1841 to become the first organized emigrant party to reach California. Their wagons had to be abandoned before reaching Northern California, but they set the stage for subsequent attempts that culminated with the opening of the trail over Donner Pass in 1844. The story of the Bidwell-led wagon train is a classic, but John Bidwell’s achievements after his arrival in California is worth a story of its own.

In 1841, John Bidwell was a 21-yearold schoolteacher with a drive for adventure. Despite a complete lack of trail experience, Bidwell helped lead the emigrants to the ranch of John Marsh near Mount Diablo, east of San Francisco Bay, without the loss of a single life.

Marsh, who had sent letters back to the States extolling the virtues of pastoral California, welcomed the battered group of half-starved Americans who unexpectedly arrived at his ranch. It was lonely life for the reclusive Marsh, one of the first Anglo settlers in Upper California. His primitive little ranch consisted of a small adobe house, a corral and a few outbuildings, but Marsh welcomed the emaciated pioneers by ordering his Indian workers to slaughter a fat hog for a feast.

Marsh helped them acquire passports to legally stay in California. The American arrivals were not well received by suspicious Mexican officials, however, and ultimately the emigrants abandoned

Marsh’s ranch for John Sutter’s Fort, a Swiss national with a reputation for generosity and jobs.

In the spring of 1842, Sutter sent Bidwell to Fort Ross, a Russian outpost located on Bodega Bay, north of San Francisco Bay. Sutter had purchased the

“In 1846, Bidwell joined in the Bear Flag Revolt, which eventually escalated into the Mexican-American War. Bidwell was named quartermaster and later promoted to the rank of major.” log stockade from the Russians for about $30,000 a few years before and he hired Bidwell to oversee the dismantling and shipment of cannon, uniforms and military hardware to bolster a fort he wanted built on the Sacramento River. In October 1844, Bidwell became a naturalized Mexican citizen, the only legal way for an American to gain title to California land. As Don Juan Bidwell, he received a land grant near present-day Rio Vista, but he traded it for a lot in Yerba Buena (San Francisco).

In 1846, Bidwell joined in the Bear Flag Revolt, which eventually escalated into the Mexican-American War. Bidwell was named quartermaster and later promoted to the rank of major. In 1848, Bidwell and some companions were the first to find gold on the North Fork of the Feather River. A town known as Bidwell’s Bar popped up which later became the county seat of Butte County. Bidwell worked for two summers sluicing gold with the help of hired Indian labor. With his new wealth, be bought 28,000 acres of land known as Rancho Del Arroyo Chico, about 100 miles north of Sutter’s Fort. He built a ranch, stocked it with cattle, planted fruit trees and vineyards and sowed vast fields with wheat. He also

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 Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Tahoe Nostalgia THE WEST’S FIRST TRAIN ROBBERY On the morning of Nov. 4, 1870, Central Pacific Railroad’s Atlantic Express train rolled out of Oakland carrying $41,800 in $20 gold pieces and $8,800 in silver bars. The coin was a payroll shipment for the Comstock mines and the bullion for deposit in Nevada banks to cover commercial drafts.

Waiting for it was a bold gang of masked road agents who successfully nabbed the loot near Verdi, Nev., just 4 miles west of Reno. It marked the first train robbery in the far West and signified a new threshold of violent crime for the detectives of Wells Fargo and the Central Pacific Railroad.

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

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pioneered the production of melons, olive oil, dried fruits and nuts and by 1853 had become one of the premier agriculturists in California.

In 1860, Bidwell dedicated a large land tract to establish the town of Chico. He also donated thousands of dollars for churches, schools and parks. He helped organize Union forces during the Civil War for which he was promoted to brigadier general in the state militia. From then on he was known as General Bidwell.

In 1864, at the young age of 45, Bidwell was elected to Congress and he traveled to Washington, D.C. While there he fell in love with Annie Kennedy who was 21 years younger. Despite their age difference and the fact that Annie was a serious and devout religious girl who had no interest in marrying anyone, Bidwell was smitten. They were separated by 3,000 miles and more than two decades in age, but the congressman pursued her relentlessly. Annie’s strict belief in temperance influenced Bidwell to tear out all his acres of wine grapes upon his return to California.

Inspired by love, Bidwell threw all his energy into building an opulent mansion on his Chico ranch. His persistent ardor finally conquered her doubt and in the spring of 1868 the two were married. Their Washington wedding was the highlight of the social season, attended

by President Andrew Johnson, General U.S. Grant, and many other national political leaders.

Over the years, the couple entertained lavishly and frequently, but alcohol was never served. Childless, they continued to donate land and money to schools throughout the region, including the land where California State University, Chico, is located today. Bidwell Park stretches along both sides of Chico Creek, a permanent and peaceful monument to the generosity of John Bidwell, a prince of pioneers. 

September 17-23, 2015

The LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

with Buddy Guy and G. Love & Special Sauce

CASINO SHOWS

by Jenn Sheridan

Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | Whitney Peak Hotel | Reno, Nev. | $55-$125

G. LOVE

“Frank Marino’s Divas” | Harrah’s Reno “Frank Marino’s Divas” featuring superstar female impersonators take the stage at Harrah’s Reno.

These incredible impersonators not only recreate, but also duplicate the likeness of stars ranging from Lady Gaga, to Cher, to Diana Ross and many more. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. until Sept.

28. $30-$40. | harrahs-reno.com

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Rockin’ the Reno Arch

CALENDAR September 17-24, 2015 Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Amir K and Johnny Laquasto until Sept.

20, Kivi Rogers and Chris Mancini from Sept. 23 to 27, and Rocky LaPorte and Ron Morey from Sept.

30 to Oct. 4. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com

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Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. Laugh Factory will be open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows on Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m.

See Bobby Slayton from Sept. 22 to 27, Jay Black from Oct. 20 to 25, and Mitch Fatel from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com “Saltoriya” | Eldorado Casino “Saltoriya” is a new show comprising aweinspiring, internationally acclaimed performers, acrobats, daredevil stunts and comedy in an exhilarating, uplifting experience. The show combines feats of athleticism, comedy, original music and choreography. It celebrates magnificent physical movements of world-class performers with universal and timeless appeal. Cirque-style productions bring amazing elements of the traditional circus to another level of excitement and aesthetics.

“Saltoriya” features a cast of incredibly talented American and European performers including acrobats, clowns, jugglers and dancers. The audience will see comedians, unicycle masters, a ladder balancing act, contortion-hand balancing, a hula-hoop act and a daring motorcycle globe act. Show times are at 7 p.m. Tues.-Sun. and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday until Nov. 15. Starting at $26.95. | eldoradoreno.com

I of downtown Reno sounds like a reason f live music under the dazzling lights

for a night out, get ready for Whitney Peak Hotel’s newest concert series – Live from the Arch.

The series will take place on the East ReTRAC lid adjacent to the Reno Arch, and will be the first ticketed outdoor concert series in downtown Reno. Live from the Arch begins on Sept. 19 with iconic blues legend Buddy Guy and alternative hip-hop band G. Love & Special Sauce.

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Audition for Truckee productions |

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” auditions are open on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 to anyone who loves to perform. Times of auditions vary according to roles. There is no cost for auditioning, but there will be a $100 rehearsal fee. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” auditions, for ages 8 to 80, will be held Sept.

30 from 6 to 9 p.m. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center in Truckee. | truckeecommunitytheater.org

Audition for “Death of a Salesman” |

Lake Tahoe Community College is holding auditions for “Death of a Salesman” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22. Scripts are available at the reserve desk in the Library.| Susan Boulanger at (530) 541-4660

BUDDY GUY

MUSIC NOTES

Buddy Guy keeps the blues alive A modern connection to a genre of music with roots firmly planted in American history, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a major influence on musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

“I was born to play guitar, I got the blues running through my veins.”

– Buddy Guy

“I was born to play guitar, I got the blues running through my veins,” sings the 79-year-old on his most recent release “Born to Play Guitar,” which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Albums chart this July. The album showcases deliberate and technically sound guitar technique that Guy is best known for.

Though he’s forever associated with Chicago, Guy was born in Louisiana to a sharecropper’s family. His first guitar was a do-it-yourself, two-string contraption fashioned from a piece of wood and secured with his mother’s hairpins. Maybe he’s not exaggerating when he says he’s got the blues running through his veins after all.

In 1957, Guy took his guitar, a proper one this time, to Chicago where he made an impression on musicians such as Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters and began on a path that would forever impact the blues genre.

“Born to Play Guitar” follows the 2013 release of his first double-disc album “Rhythm & Blues,” which also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Album.

A live recording, “Live at Legends,” will be released on Dec. 18 featuring the best performances from his residency at the Legend’s Blues Club in Chicago.

New album for G. Love & Special Following the release of their 2014 album, “Sugar,” G. Love & Special Sauce embarked on a whirlwind of shows from coast to coast sharing the bluesy, hip-hop style the group is best known for.

“In the chemistry of a band, not just in music, but in life in general, you click with people in a special way. Musically, we’ve always had this synergy,” Garret Dutton, more commonly known as “G. Love,” told The Tahoe Weekly in a 2014 interview.

The synergy continues to grow over the years giving way to new projects.

They released a six-song EP called “Sweet ‘N Blues” featuring tracks from the “Sugar” recording sessions in June before going back into the studio to record their next release, “Love Saves the Day,” which will be released on Oct. 30.

It’s worth heading to Live from the Arch for a sneak peak of what’s to come on the new album.  The Whitney Peak Hotel hosts an after-party with Morris Day and the Time at Cargo following Live from the Arch. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cargoreno.com.

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Reno Chamber Orchestra

with Noah Bendix-Balgley Sept 19 | 7:30 p.m. & Sept. 20 | 2 p.m.

Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. $25-$40

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY, First Concertmaster of the famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, performs at the opening concerts of the Reno Chamber Orchestra’s 2015-16 season. Bendix-Balgley will perform one of the most beloved of all works for violin and orchestra, the “Violin Concerto” by Johannes Brahms. Maestro Theodore Kuchar, entering his 13th season as RCO Music Director, conducts the performances, which will also feature the patriotic “My Home Overture” by Antonín Dvorák and the sublime “Symphony No. 6”

by Jean Sibelius. | renochamberorchestra.org

Elvin Bishop

THEATER “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” | Reno Little Theater This long-running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, before the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage actor and screenwriter Steve Martin plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness.

Show times 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-19, 24-25, & Oct. 1-3. Matinee 2 p.m. Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 3-4. $15-$18. | renolittlethreater.org

SEPT. 17 | THURSDAY

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Sept. 20 | 6 p.m. | $60 Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth

THE LEGENDARY BLUES guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Elvin Bishop will perform as part of the final event in the Food, Blues & Views Summer Concert Series at Sierra Valley Farm. Bishop recently received a Living Blues Award for Best Blues Album Of 2014 for “Can’t Even Do Wrong Right” and The Elvin Bishop Band took the award for Band Of The Year. The new album finds Bishop playing, writing and singing some of the most spirited and distinctive blues and roots music today. | sierravalleyfarms.com

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The Space Heaters Alibi Ale Works 3 p.m.

Guitar Town Cottonwood 6 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Jazz Cider Moody’s 8 p.m.

Burtt Fest Crystal Bay Casino 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Rock On! Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Karaoke XHale 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

Jazz Night w/Cece Gable & John Shipley We Olive and Wine Bar 5:30 p.m.

Alex “Muddy” Smith Wild River Grille 5:30 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

The Robey’s Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

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

DakhaBrakha Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Zen Leprechaun Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Atomika Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

Craig Morgan Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Biggie Smiles Lex Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

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

Blues Jam w/Blue Haven 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

Moombah Boogi 1 up 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Dale Poune Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy, Dance Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

SEPT. 18 | FRIDAY

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

Foam & Glow FoamParty Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Lee Brice TJ’s Corral Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

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

John Dawson Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Superbad Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Delbert Anderson Trio, Lance Canales & The Flood Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Doug Martin Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s Reno 8 p.m.

Stabby Unicorn w/Vague Choir Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

La Groove St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Kick Atlantis Casino 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni Romance NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ RickGee Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill Casino 1 a.m.

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

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy, Dance Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Re-No Comedy Showcase w/Pat Shillito 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

AT THE LAKE Pyle of Zen Cottonwood 6 p.m.

TOCCATA w/Elizabeth Pitcairn St. Theresa Catholic Church 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Live Music 968 Park Hotel 8 p.m.

George Souza Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Melvin Seals, JGB and Afrolicious Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Coburn Station Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Thick Newton Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

Atomika Atlantis Casino 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Mike Furlong Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Milton Merlos Wild River Grille 5:30 p.m.

Russel Ketenjian Bella Fiore Wines 6 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

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

SEPT. 19 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE The JKC Band The Beacon 1 p.m.

TOCCATA Soiree Musical Fundraiser Zephyr Cove home 4 p.m.

Tony Furtado Band Alibi Ale Works 6:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel 8 p.m.

George Souza Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Mark Seton Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Thick Martin Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 10 p.m.

SunSquabi Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Live music Hyatt Cutthroat’s Salon 10 p.m.

Live music Hyatt Lone Eagle Grille 10 p.m.

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

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ RickGee Peek Nightclub Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Atomika Atlantis Casino 4 p.m.

Joe Grissino w/Uncle Funcle Carson Nugget 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

September 17-23, 2015

Sept. 18 | 9 p.m. | $25-$28 Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

MELVIN SEALS HAS been a powerful presence in the music industry for more than 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Seals is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Seals spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become Jam Band Music. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. | crystalbaycasino.com

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Sept. 19 | 6:30 p.m.

Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village, Nev.

HE’S BEEN CALLED a genius on banjo and slide guitar and his own creative interpretation of hybrid of Americana and indie rock is captivating. Onstage, whether playing with a band or solo, he owns the room, mixing stories of his travels with musicianship that is off the charts. Tony Furtado will lead a banjo workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Space is limited to 12 people. | alibialeworks.com

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Sept. 19 | 9 p.m. | Free Vinyl at Hard Rock | Stateline, Nev.

FROM THE WILD deserts of Reno, Nev., Mark Sexton Band is a family of music renegades known for viciously executed soul compositions and white-knuckle driving funk. Accompanied by the commanding rhythm section of Alexander Korostinsky on bass and Dan Weiss on drums, this band is redefining the sound of modern soul. Tipping their hats to the days of Tower of Power and Stevie Wonder, Mark Sexton Band is forging the path for a new generation of funk and soul. | hardrocklaketahoe.com

Mike Furlong Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

The Stellars Wild River Grille 5:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

“Live from the Arch” Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 6 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

Buddy Guy, G. Love & Special Sauce, Todd Snider Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 6 p.m.

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

Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

P.O.D. w/Islander & Authmentis Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Noah Bendix-Balgley Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Delbert Anderson Trio, Lance Canales & The Flood Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Superlicious Plaza Harrah’s Reno 8 p.m.

John Dawson Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Superbad Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Band Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Luis Miguel Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort 9 p.m.

Mark Sexton Band Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Rick Metz Elbow Room 9 p.m.

Kick Atlantis Casino 10 p.m.

Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Morris Day & The Time Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 11 p.m.

DJ Parties Boots & Daisy Dukes w/ DJ Jamie G Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

DJ Gomez Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni Romance NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill Casino 1 a.m.

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

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy, Dance Steam Punk Ball & Swashbuckling Soiree Piper’s Opera House 6 p.m.

Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

50’s Dance Party Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Last Comic Standing Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

SEPT. 20 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Key Lime Pie The Beacon 1 p.m.

TOCCATA w/Elizabeth Pitcairn Cornerstone Church 3 p.m.

King Sugar, Riotmaker Lake Tahoe Golf Course 4 p.m.

Live music “Tahoe Gal” 6 p.m.

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

DJ JBird Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Chautauqua Valhalla 6:30 p.m.

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Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Noah Bendix-Balgley Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

Tristan Selzler Wild River Grille 5:30 p.m.

Elvin Bishop Sierra Valley Farms 6 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Grandad Studio on 4th 6 p.m.

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

Kick Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

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

Jamie Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

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

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Soul Persuaders Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

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

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Blazing Mics w/Mac Esposito and Spike McGuire Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance The Ballad of Joe Hill Studio on 4th 7:30 p.m.

SEPT. 22 | TUESDAY

AT THE LAKE Buddy Emmer Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

Live Band Karaoke Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

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

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

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

TOCCATA w/Elizabeth Pitcairn Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church 7 p.m.

Mile High Jazz Band C omma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Soul Persuaders Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

Abstract Rude Reuben’s Cantina 8 p.m.

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

Downtown Brown Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

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

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

Mama’s Cookin’ is just one of the bands featured during Burtt Fest at the Crystal Bay Casino on Sept. 17 starting at 9:30 p.m. Come down and enjoy the music of Truth Cartel, Rapplesauce, Sneaky Creatures and Funky Miracle in the Crown Room for a Tahoe Heart and Soul Concert to benefit Peter Joseph Burtt. Tickets are $20.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

SEPT. 23 | WEDNESDAY

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DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

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

Rock On! Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

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

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Everett Coast The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

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

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

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Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

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

Soul Persuaders Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

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

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Terry Melody Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

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

Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.

Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Open Mic Comedy w/Pat Stillito 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

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Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Time Splitter Thursdays Moe’s 8 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Rock On! Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Karaoke XHale 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

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

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

TahoeScienceCenter.org (775) 881-7566

Special Events Lost Sierra Hoedown Graeagle RENO & BEYOND Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

Rebel Soul Harrah’s Reno Plaza 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

CJ Simmons Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

Rock River Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

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

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Jam w/Dean Brownell Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Lee Gallagher and The Hallelujah The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Journey Revisited Harrah’s Reno Plaza 7 p.m.

After Dark Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

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

The Green w/Mike Love, Hirie Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Atomika Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Soul Persuaders Atlantis Casino 8 p.m.

Daniel Parks Lex Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

The Scattering, Cold Mountain, Weight of the Tide Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Rascal Flatts Reno Event Center 8 p.m.

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

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Dallas Smith NoVi Eldorado Casino 11 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Dale Poune Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy, Dance Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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Enjoy Truckee’s Wine, Walk & Shop

Become a Hubster

The 12th annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop is scheduled for Oct. 3. Wine enthusiasts, food connoisseurs and dedicated shoppers will be able to indulge themselves in some of the finest vintages matched with delicious food samples as they shop and stroll in Truckee.

Tickets are on sale for $40 in advance or $45 on the day of the event.

The ticket includes wine-tastings of more than 30 wineries, five food tickets, program/passport and a goodie bag. | truckeewinewalk.com

Tahoe Food Hub is launching a new membership program on Sept. 24 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. outside its shop in Alpine Meadows.

Called Farm Truck Thursday, the fundraising community event will feature a food court of food trucks, including Mountain Roots Food Truck, Starkey’s Wood-fired Pizza Truck and The Souper Wagon. The Crest Café will be rolling up sushi, plus local beers and wines will be available.

Chi McLean will provide music.

Hubster is the name for the membership program and to join buy raffle tickets: donate $25 get two raffle tickets, donate $35 get 4 raffle tickets and donate $50 get 8 raffle tickets. Or, opt to become a member by donating $5 to $25 per month. Corporate memberships start at $300. A complete list of Hubster membership benefits is on the Web site. Raffle prizes include ski passes, gift certificates, staycation packages and outdoor gear. Tahoe Food Hub is a nonprofit working to restore local food distribution by building a regional food system. | tahoefoodhub.org

Make mine a weekend whiskey Courtesy Squaw Valley

suitable to the local climate that can be planted this fall. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Estee offers food classes Celebrity Chef Mark Estee and Head Butcher Damon Ewasko guide participants through an anatomy lesson of the “Meat We Eat” in partnership with Atelier. Participants will learn the parts that make up the whole, recipes on how to cook different sections and take home a special house-made condiment or rub.

Classes are being held at Reno Provisions on Sept. 23 and Oct. 28. Classes start at $85. | ateliertruckee.com

Vendors sought for Oktoberfest FiftyFifty hosts release party FiftyFifty Brewing Co. has tickets on sale now for a winter release party for its barrel-aged stout, Eclipse. The party on Dec. 3 will offer tastings of the 2015 Eclipse; a commemorative bottle of Eclipse; a snifter glass; gourmet cheeses, breads and beer-inspired appetizers; plus 15 percent off all FiftyFifty merchandise.

The tickets are $100 per person with a limit of two per person. Buy tickets at FiftyFifty Restaurant on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. | fiftyfiftybrewing.com

Slow Food workshops coming up fast Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Truckee Demonstration Garden present three workshops this fall. First up on Sept.

21 from 10 to 11 a.m. is “The Smiling Tree Symposium.” Participants will learn the three Ps of tree health: planting, pruning and preservation. There is no fee to participate.

“Homemade Herbal Remedies” on Sept.

26 from 10 a.m. to noon is $15. Learn to transform garden herbs into medicinal remedies. Participants will take home an herbal tea or bath blend. “Fall Planting: Onions, Garlic & More!” is on Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. At this free workshop, participants will learn about allium varieties that are

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The annual Tahoe City Oktoberfest will be held on Oct. 3 from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Gatekeeper’s Museum. Food and beverage vendors are invited to participate in this event. Business vendors are also welcome. This annual event offers activities for the family, even the dogs. Guest will enjoy live music, cold beer, barbecue sausages and wieners, as well as games and crafts for kids of all ages. | visittahoecity.org

Cooking classes offered Chef Jacob Burton is teaching the Stella Culinary Boot Camp, an intensive culinary course designed to break the bonds of recipes and unleash one’s creativity. Take one’s cooking to the next level from Sept.

28 to Oct. 2, Oct. 19 to 23, and Nov. 2 to 6.

Space is limited. | stellaculinary.com

Save with Dining for Schools card The Dining for Schools card is on sale from Excellence in Education Foundation.

The card entitles the bearer to 50 percent off an individual dinner entree at 45 participating restaurants. The card is nontransferable, but may be used an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. Visit the Web site for a list of participating restaurants. The cards are $50 each and may be purchased at SaveMart in Tahoe City and Truckee, Safeway in Kings

Beach and Truckee, Mountain Hardware in Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

Epicurean Weekend on tap The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts the annual Epicurean Weekend from Oct. 2 to 4. Activities and events on the first day include a special five-course dinner prepared by James Beard Awardnominated guest Chef Mark Estee and resort Sous Chef Chris Watkins.

Advance reservations are required and available from 5:30 p.m. to closing. Take an Epicurean-themed painting class with the Painted Vine at the resort at 5 p.m. in Café Blue. The evening will include painting of a vintner-inspired picture, wine, champagne and beverages.

Reservations are required at least 72 hours in advance. The minimum age for participants is 12. Explore the night sky and view the cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and star guide and poet, Tony Berendsen, from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m.

Make reservations in advance.

On Oct. 3, Atelier will host a workshop on wooden spoon carving from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Backyard Bar & BBQ. This workshop is for adults and children age 10 and older.

On Oct. 4, An Epicurean Brunch will be offered at Manzanita from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring seasonally focused presentations including a chilled seafood display, a carving station, salads, cheese and charcuterie, along with breakfast favorites and desserts. Advance reservations are recommended. Atelier will host a Printing Basics workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Manzanita. Participants will learn to design, plan and create their own stamps and transfer the design to flour sack tea towels. Pick out a pumpkin and join in the fun to make candy apples, and enjoy hot apple cider, pumpkin painting and more from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the resort’s Pumpkin Patch. Pricing is a la carte. | ritzcarlton.com

Squaw Valley Inn PlumpJack’s is hosting a Whiskey Weekend: a three-night bourbon and culinary focused getaway from Oct. 8 to 11. PlumpJack’s Executive Chef Jack Connell will partner with experts from Four Roses, awarded American Whiskey Distiller of the Year for the past five years. A number of packages including room rates, dinners and events are available. | plumpjacksquawvalleyin.com

Learn about new Brews for Charity Brews for Charity is a new organization designed to raise money for local charities and causes by bringing together locals in an environment that fosters goodwill, communication and community networking. The new group is meeting at Moe’s to organize community events, with the first of its Taste-Offs starting on Oct. 20. Everyone is welcome to join the meetings. | Erik at (530) 263-2474 or Tink at (775) 901-1047

Enjoy specials at The Lodge The Lodge in Tahoe Donner is open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Pub Sundays through Thursdays.

Diners may bring a bottle of wine from home with no corkage fee on Tuesdays. On other nights of the week, diners may waive the corkage fee if an additional bottle is purchased from the restaurant. On Wilder Wednesdays receive 25 percent off shared plates, soups, salads and drink specials. | tahoedonner.com

Pizza on the Hill mixes it up Pizza on the Hill offers an Italian sausage special including a draft beer for $9, and every Sunday patrons may purchase pepperoni or cheese pizzas at $10.

Happy Hour is from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday to Monday with drink specials and $4 chili-cheese fries or half-priced wings. Receive $3 off any pizza by choosing take-n-bake every day. | tahoedonner.com

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Restaurant Directory Alpine Meadows CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

(530) 581-3037

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264

B L D L D RA

Carnelian Bay

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

ANNIE’S DELI

Deli

8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

L D

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2301

L D B L

Kings Beach

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

L D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

D

Crystal Bay BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 831-0660

B L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Donner Summit

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

(530) 426-7661

BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

(530) 426-3904

L D

Incline Village

B L D

Northstar

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

D

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

L

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

High Camp, Squaw Valley

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

(775) 831-9090

Olympic Valley

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

(530) 452-7278

L

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849

(775) 831-8317

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

D RA

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

L

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

B L

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200

D

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

B L

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L D

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THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

LOCAL FLAVOR (530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA L D

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801

B L D

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

RED TRUCK

Café

At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

B L

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885

D RA

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

TOGO’s

Deli

11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D L D

B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

(530) 581-2004

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

690 North Lake Blvd.

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

Tahoe Vista BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4819

B L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4281

D

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

(530) 546-7744

B L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D B L

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

Truckee

West Shore

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

L

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

D

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

(530) 587-2161

L D

Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

The Village at Squaw

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 414-4836

L

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

L

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

Facebook

B L (518) 637-4996

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By the Glass

by Lou Phillips

A tour of French wines, Part II

Tastes

by Jenn Sheridan

Welcoming autumn at Petra

N Northstar, Petra is the perfect place estled in the heart of the Village at

to breathe in the mountain air after a day of hiking and biking, or skiing and shopping. Petra is owned by Telos Partners, the same company behind Uncorked in Tahoe City, Truckee and Squaw Valley.

Like Uncorked, Petra offers an extensive menu of wines from all over the world along with a wall of bottles available for retail sale. Unlike Uncorked, Petra serves a menu of California-inspired meals that are light and flavorful.

La Belle Alsace

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part I may be found at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

A outs of French wines will make for

s with anything, knowing the ins and

a more pleasant experience. The French usually label wines by region and producer, giving no clue as to what grapes are used.

A few notable exceptions are wines from the Tyrolian paradise of Alsace, and the Mediterranean regions of Languedoc and Roussillon. The former specializes in rich whites from Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris, and the latter produces many varieties but quality offerings mimic those from the Rhone Valley.

The Rhone Valley In southern France toward the Mediterranean, the vineyards of the Northern Rhone rise steeply. Here red wine means Syrah and is labeled by region – Cote Rotie, St. Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas. Whites are from Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne depending on village. Reds from the south can contain 13 different grapes, but are primarily Grenachebased. Wines labeled Cote du Rhone, are almost all from the southern regions. Southern Rhone whites often feature Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Roussanne.

Provence Although this amazingly beautiful area has been best known for beaches, casinos and the beautiful people, it has also been a major wine producer. Recent recognition by wine lovers was certainly not hurt by the presence of Brad and Anjolie at Domaine Miraval, who have teamed up with the esteemed Perrin family of the Rhone to

produce world-class Rose. These Blushes are crafted primarily from Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, and are usually dry wines that marry beautifully with the fresh, Provencal cuisine.

“I hope you are inspired to order a Sancerre or a White Bordeaux confident that you know what’s in the bottle.”

The Loire Valley The Loire River Valley is a cool climate that produces expressive versions of Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc that are named for their village affiliations such as Vouvray and Sancerre. Recent warming trends have also made for riper reds such as Cabernet Franc. This has added to their popularity, as well, and reds are also named for their villages with the most famous being Chinon.

This series has not been about memorizing regions and varietals, but rather about enjoying a tour of French wines and trying some lovely wines along the way. More importantly, I hope you are inspired to order a Sancerre or a White Bordeaux confident that you know what’s in the bottle.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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“Petra serves a menu of California-inspired meals that are light and flavorful.”

I ordered a glass of the Licia Albariño while I waited for my friend Lisa Nigon to join me. The Albariño is a white wine from Rias Biaxas, Spain. Although I generally call myself a red wine drinker, I was looking to try something new that was refreshing and light. With hints of citrus, pineapple and mango, this wine hit the spot.

Lisa Nigon enjoys a glass of the Dr. Loosen Riesling.

After Nigon arrived, we chose to move outside to the terrace. We enjoyed the friendly bustling atmosphere of The Village as we watched the kids riding bikes and the dogs making new friends. We decided to start our meal with the Housemade Hummus, which is served with Truckee Sourdough bread. The hummus was creamy with the perfect balance of garlic and Tahini. I think it was well worth the extra effort to make it in house.

The raviolis are housemade and stuffed with lemon and ricotta cheese.

For the main course, we chose to split the pressed fig sandwich with a simple salad and the handmade lemon ricotta ravioli.

General manager Liv Olsen recommended the pressed fig sandwich as one of the staff favorites and it was easy to see why. It’s a Panini-style sandwich with a fig jam, creamy chevre, honey and toasted almonds. The sweet jam and honey was perfectly complemented by the chevre.

The Simple Salad is a spinach salad with cranberries, toasted almonds and sherry vinaigrette. This is a nice, light meal, perfect for a warm, fall afternoon.

The handmade raviolis were a heartier plate and would be a better choice for someone with more of an appetite. They were stuffed with a lemon ricotta and topped with basil pesto, fresh heirloom tomatoes and olive oil. The pesto had a pungent basil flavor, just the way I like it. Nigon said it paired well with the Dr. Loosen Riesling she was drinking.

At first we were going to skip dessert, but after Olsen suggested the pumpkin cheesecake they were serving, we couldn’t pass it up. It was a generous serving of spicy, pumpkin-flavored filling that was reminiscent of the recently changing seasons. The graham cracker crust was thick and buttery. Olsen suggested that we pair this with the Cossart Gordon Madeira. This thick dessert wine had a smoky-sweet flavor and was a great way to end the meal.  Petra is open at 2 p.m. every day in the Village at Northstar. For more information, call (530) 562-0600.

Boc ci Cou Ball rts

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf Course Breakfast 8:00am, Lunch 11:30am and Dinner 5:00pm

Call for Live Music, Special Events & Dinner Reservations

Happy Hour

4-6pm - Everyday All night on Tuesdays !!!

Martini Mondays !

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Try our Clam Chowder or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself!

Serving fresh fish, salads, soup & more.

$6 all night

Everyday 11 a.m.– 8:00 p.m.

www.spindleshankstahoe.com

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Two fresh fish tacos w/ a soft drink or beer for $7

10089 West River Street · Truckee

September 17-23, 2015

Dining Guide KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches.

There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | M/C, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Originating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood interior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available.

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE DONNER

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | Fine & Casual

Happy Hour is now offered daily at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Located in the heart of Tahoe Donner, The Lodge chef and staff pride themselves in using only the finest ingredients for their bistro-style menu, including organic meats, locally grown produce, and no trans fats. Dine fireside next to floor-to-ceiling win-dows offering spectacular views of the High Sierra. Or, meet up with friends to catch the game in the cozy Pub; perfect for Happy Hour drinks and small plates.

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Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage Steakhouse

Kings Beach Lunch Specials Daily Early Bird Special 4-6pm

Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-4539 8345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444.

Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

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Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes.

Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa | (530) 587-9455 TAHOE CITY

For Most Selections

House Wine Carafe Plenty for Two! $16 95 (530)546-4800

7081 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista Between Kings Beach & Carnelian Bay

3 COURSE DINNER S PECIALS . . ´ SHRIMP COCKTAIL SALAD ENTREE

Petit Filet Mignon mushroom bordelaise . . . . . . . . . 29 Prime Rib “Lil Buckaroo Cut” natural au jus . . . . . . . 29 Grilled Filet of Salmon capered butter . . . . . . . . . . 29 Short Ribs of Beef veal demi glaze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Porterhouse Pork Chops escalloped apples . . . . 29 Braised Lamb Shank gnocchi & double jus . . . . . . 35 Char-Grilled Chicken double boneless breast . . . . 24 Artichoke Sautee´ vegetarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrées Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade

HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Friday 5-6:30 p.m.

In Downtown Truckee - (530) 587-4694

To be included in the Dining Guide, call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

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Stir It Up

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Smoothies

CREATIVE AMERICAN DINING IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN Vegan Sauté • Sustainable Fresh Fish • Midwest Filet Mignon Organic Chicken • Local Seasonal Produce Unique Summer Addition Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 17 years Celebrating 30 years Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

THE SOULE DOMAIN

A I was considering writing about

fter the cold Labor Day weekend,

some kind of a hearty fall dish, but after checking out the forecast and seeing the temperatures are supposed to go back up, I thought I would write something simple and good for those days. After all, summer is not over yet and I haven’t written a drink recipe.

Steve Soule Head Waiter

Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.com

Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe

“The best thing about a smoothie is that you can have it anytime of the day and

LAKE VIEW DINING open every day Featuring new chef

CHACO!!

Taco Tuesday Specials ALL NIGHT in Bar Only

IPA/Burrito combo $10 during football games

Monday - Friday » open at 4 pm Saturday - sunday » open at 12 pm

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

Sunday - Thursday in bar only

Facebook.com/HaciendaDelLago

HacDelLago.com

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you can add any ingredients you want to fit your needs.”

Smoothies are so delicious, as well as healthy, it’s no wonder they have become such a popular, year-round drink. The best thing about a smoothie is that you can have it anytime of the day and you can add any ingredients you want to fit your needs. I already wrote about the breakfast smoothie with kale and chia (the recipe is available at TheTahoeWeekly.com). You can add your protein powders and wheat grass to them for added health benefits or just go with the fruits. You can also add a little alcohol and an umbrella and make sure someone else is driving home. The point is, just like in cooking, there are no rules as to what ingredients you use as long as you like the end results.

There are a few things you want to use in your smoothie, but they are easy to change. For example, you want some liquid so the smoothie is smooth and thin enough to get through a straw. What liquids you use, however, is up to you. Fruit juice is probably the most common, but I also saw a recipe that was the inspiration for this article, in a magazine that used some coconut milk. I love coconut milk. Also, a smoothie wants to be a little on the thick side meaning that depending on what your fruits are, you need to add something to tighten and bind the ingredients together so your smoothie isn’t just a glass of juice. Bananas will thicken a drink, but yogurt is probably the most common additive.

One thing you do want to do is to freeze your fruit before blending. Frozen fruit will give you that smooth texture you’re looking for, as well as double as the ice for cooling the smoothie down. Using blueberries and other fruits with skin that are not frozen will leave big clumps of those skins unblended and then your smoothie ends up, well, not smooth.

At any rate, here are the two smoothies I saw in that article. One uses yogurt and one does not. Just remember, use these as a guide and if you want yogurt in the other recipe, by all means add it.

Also, change up the fruits or just add more varieties of fruit. I did like the pineapple, mango banana combo the best, and I also added raspberries to the other recipe, but I’ll give them to you as I found them. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at smitty@chefsmitty.com or (530) 412-3598.

BERRY SMOOTHIE From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

For 2 servings 1¾ C low-fat blueberry yogurt ¼ C grape juice 1½ C frozen blueberries 1 C frozen blackberries Blend the yogurt and juice, and then add the fruit and blend until smooth.

PINEAPPLE MANGO SMOOTHIE For 2 servings 1 very ripe banana 1 diced very ripe mango 1 C diced pineapple 1 C pineapple juice ½ C unsweetened coconut milk 1 t lime juice Blend all the liquids first, and then add the fruit and blend until thick and smooth.

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