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SERVING NORTH TAHOE | SQUAW VALLEY | TRUCKEE SINCE 1982

P.O. Box 87 | Tahoe City, CA 96145 (530) 546-5995 | f (530) 546-8113 | TheTahoeWeekly.com

OCTOBER 16-29 Features

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SUBMISSIONS Editoral editor@tahoethisweek.com Entertainment entertainment@tahoethisweek.com

07 Ghost Ships 09 Tahoe Time

20 Sierra Stories

IN THE OFFICE

Out & About 04 Lake Tahoe Facts 05 Sightseeing 07 Events 10 Warren’s World 12 Hiking 12 For the Kids 13 Announcements 13 Biking

14 Weekly Marketplace 14 Marinas & Boat Ramps 15 Wet ‘n’ Dirty 17 Activities 18 Fishing 18 Gone Fishin’ 16 The Arts

Publisher & Editor In Chief Katherine E. Hill publisher@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 102 Sales Manager Annmarie Snorsky sales@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 100

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Art Director | Production Alyssa Ganong production@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 106 Graphic Designer Mael Passanesi graphics@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 101 Entertainment Editor & Associate Editor | Social Media Manager Jenn Sheridan entertainment@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 104

Contributing Writers Barbara Keck, Bruce Ajari, Mark McLaughlin, Warren Miller, David “Smitty” Smith, Nicole Cheslock, TJ Lester, Priya Hutner

Railroad Earth

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Adminstrative Manager Michelle Allen

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Entertainment 18 Puzzles 19 Horoscope 21 Entertainment Calendar 22 Spotlight

23 In the Groove

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From the Publisher

Historic haunts meet fall festivities

ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE

ANDREW MARSHALL AndrewMarshall.tumblr.com instagram.com/Andrew_Marshall

Andrew Marshall is a freelance photographer based in Reno. As an avid skier and rock climber, he enjoys the endless outdoor adventure the Tahoe area provides.

When he is not desk-bound by his day job at Patagonia (possibly one of the most inspiring places for an outdoor photographer to work), he is most often in pursuit of clean granite, fresh powder or warm sunlight. More of his work may be found at AndrewMarshall.tumblr.com or instagram.com/Andrew_Marshall. For freelance inquires, he may be reached at andrewmarshallphoto@gmail.com.

A surfer drops into the rolling waves on a wind-whipped Lake Tahoe, that transformed the lake into “Tahoe’s version of the North Shore,” says photographer Andrew Marshall. “This was taken on Sept. 25 during one of the strongest wind events I’ve ever witnessed on the lake.”

Share your favorite fall photos at @TheTahoeWeekly or Facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly. To see more of the photographer’s work, visit instragram.com/Andrew_Marshall or AndrewMarshall.tumblr.com.

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The brilliant hues of fall are putting on the season’s curtain call as the weather transitions to cooler days and snow edges into the forecast. It’s only a matter of days before we’ll get the news that winter has arrived in Tahoe with the familiar call (actually a Facebook post) that Boreal has opened. Generally the first to open for the season, even if only for a few hours, on what Boreal has dubbed Oct. 32nd. Stay tuned.

While waiting for the lifts to start turning, October brings some interesting historic and haunted events to the region. If you’re lucky, there might be a few tickets left to the raucous Historical Haunted Tour in Truckee on Oct. 16 and 17. The Tahoe Maritime Museum offers a different slant on local history with its “Ghost Ships” exhibit on the ships, history and lore surrounding Lake Tahoe. Read Jenn Sheridan’s feature on “Tahoe’s Ghost Ships” to learn more.

If you have little ones, there’s a bevy of activities in store for the family from pumpkin patches to the Fall Festival in Tahoe City, to pumpkin carving and the Trail of Treats and Terror in Incline Village, and the Halloween Parade in Truckee, among others. Find all of the details in Events.

For the older crowd, there’s plenty of Halloween parties on the calendar from the Rock the Boat Ghost Ship on the waters of Lake Tahoe to costume parties around the region to the Hangtown Halloween Ball in Placerville.

For a great fall hike, check out the Five Lakes trail in Alpine Meadows. Jenn joined a group of friends and canine companions for a scenic outing on this trail with views of Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley for this edition’s Tahoe Time. Share your favorite fall hikes facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly and @TheTahoeWeekly. n

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Out & About

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Lake Tahoe Facts

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Natural rim: 6,223’ 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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Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

Shoreline: 72 miles u Incline Village Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles.

If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

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Volume: 39 trillion gallons There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.

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Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

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Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years Permanent Population: 66,000

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Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

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.

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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. From there it evaporates into the atmosphere.

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 ranging from a deep cobalt blue to a dazzling turquoise.

Lake clarity

About 1,500 members of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California live on tribal lands known as colonies scattered in the Reno, Carson Valley and Gardnerville areas of Nevada and in Woodfords in California.

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

Clarity has been measured since 1968 using a Secchi measurement, which is the point below the lake surface at which a 10” white disk disappears from view. Clarity was measured at 102.4’ in 1968.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997.

Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery

Tahoe’s native peoples

Learn more: To learn more about Lake Tahoe’s natural history, environmental issues, or science and research, visit the Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center in Incline Village or terc.ucdavis.edu.

Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

Lake Tahoe was once home to the Washoe Indians, the native people to Lake Tahoe. They wintered in the Carson Valley and spent their summers on the shores of the lake hunting, fishing and gathering foods for the winter.

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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.

Frémont named the lake “Mountain Lake” and then called it “L. Bonpland,” in honor of French botanist Aimé Jacques Alexandre Bonpland. The name was changed to Lake Bigler in 1857 in honor of Calif. Gov. John Bigler. The lake was renamed 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.”

Out & About Emerald Bay

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.

Closed for the season $8-$10 tours | 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

Eagle Rock

Watson Cabin

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island located in Emerald Bay home to an old tea house. Boat access only.

(Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Museums

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org The Historical Society has a museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 and Soda Springs Road.

There also is a 20-mile long interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

Closed until Nov. 26 $10-$39 (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring changing exhibits of work by local artists, along with a gift shop featuring items from local artisans. TART

Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Located at the junction of the West and North shores, Tahoe City is a popular area for shopping and dining with a number of historical sites within easy walking distance. At the wye (junction of Highways 89 & 28), visitors can see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. TART

Truckee truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and the town grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad.

The town became a rowdy, mountain town filled with railroad workers and loggers, gambling houses and saloons. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). The area surrounding the Truckee Depot is a bustling shopping district with Commercial Row and Brickelltown. Stop by the Depot for a walking tour. TART

Emigrant Trail Museum

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Soda Springs

Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | $8 parking | $7 62+ (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The ill-fated Donner Party suffered through the harsh winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party at the Emigrant Trail Museum, and the towering Pioneer Monument.

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. $4-$5 | Free 12 & younger and military (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Extended hours holiday periods $4-$8 | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org A great place for kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science and art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months and the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features a local history exhibit focusing on 1870 to 1970, along with a “Bonanza” exhibit, in the Starbucks building, corner Tahoe & Village Blvds. TART

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 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 the Boatworks Mall. TART

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Closed for the season (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th-Century jailhouses of its kind in the West and one of the few remaining original buildings in Truckee. The old Bastille was used from 1875 until May 1964. TART

Olympic Museum

Thunderbird Lodge

Olympic Valley

Closed until Nov. 26 $10-$39 (800) 403-0206 | squaw.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 City Field Station

Closed for the season thunderbirdtahoe.org | Shuttle tours (800) 468-2463 Boat tours from Incline Village (775) 831-4386 Boat tours from South Lake Tahoe (888) 867-6394 Kayak tours (530) 913-9212 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 shuttle, boat & kayak by reservation only.

North Shore

Closed for the season (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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

East Shore

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Operated by the Truckee Donner Railroad Society, the Truckee Railroad museum is 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

Homewood

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30 $5 | Free 12 & younger (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s Maritime history.

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Visitors’ Centers

Thomas J. Long Foundation Incline Village Education Center

Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | terc.ucdavis.edu University of California, Davis, operates a science education center on the Sierra Nevada campus. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3-D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463 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 Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays) U.S. Forest Service Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

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

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

Readings taken on Monday, October 13, 2014

Natural rim 6,223’

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

Boca 8,673

CAPA APA PA ACITY: CITY Y

Stampede 55,548

Elevation 6,223.02’ | Elevation in 2013 6,224.35’ Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

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CI Independence 15,783 CAPACITY: 18,300

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Tours closed for the season | $10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park offers tours of the Ehrman Mansion. Visitors may see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Private & ADA tours available by appointment. TART

Sightseeing

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West Shore

Donner Summit Historical Society

Explore a new coastline and take in the constantly changing colorful landscape as we transition into late October.

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Fannette Island

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

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

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Attractions

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Feature

Tahoe’s Ghost Ships Story by Jenn Sheridan

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iscover the treasures lost beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe at the Tahoe

Maritime Museum during “Ghost Ships,” a new exhibit featuring boats

that sank in Lake Tahoe. Using oral history, underwater footage and found artifacts, “Ghost Ships” pieces together the history of boating on Lake Tahoe.

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TAHOE MARITIME MUSEUM

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $5 adults Free 12 and younger Free military & members

he exhibit features a combination of salvaged vessels, video and historical documents to explore the stories of select boats and question the social and legal issues pertaining to salvaging vessels along with the impact of public interaction with underwater historic sites.

Starting with a nearly intact Washoe canoe, the exhibit showcases several salvaged and restored vessels including the “Shanghai.” A centerpiece in the Tahoe Maritime Museum’s collection, “Shanghai” was believed to have started as an excursion boat and was later used as a work boat.

The boat was raised from the bottom of Lake Tahoe in 2000 and donated to the museum the following year by Edna and Sarah Obexer. Though the cold

The “SS Tahoe” is one of the ships that was scuttled in Lake Tahoe.

Explore Emerald Bay Emerald Bay is home to many scuttled boats including barges and dories along with a treasure trove of artifacts from resorts that used the bay as a dump site.

Emerald Bay was designated as California’s first Underwater State Park in 1994.

Traditionally only accessible to those

“Shangai” was raised from the bottom of Lake Tahoe in 2000 and is part of the collection at the museum. waters of Lake Tahoe helped preserve the body, signs of a fire that caused her to sink are still evident.

“Sunken Treasure” is another highlight in the Museum. This 14-foot 1949 Baycraft Runabout was rescued from the depths of Lake Tahoe and restored to its original beauty.

Scuttling boats was a common practice on Lake Tahoe. Boats were purposefully sunk for safe keeping during the harsh winter months, or as a way to preserve them from being sold as scrap metal. One such boat, which is believed to have been scuttled for storage, is on display. The Pomin rowboat was used for fishing and still features an intact live bait well.

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Emerald Bay is filled with underwater artifacts, including this sunken dory.

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with SCUBA experience and equipment, exploration of many of the wrecks in Emerald Bay have been captured on video for the “Ghost Ships” exhibit. Interactive iPads allow viewers to explore sites through video footage, photographs and oral histories.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Tahoe Maritime Museum partnered with Placer Arts and NCArts to host a juried art exhibit, “Sunken Treasures,” featuring works with connotations of a sunken vessel. Artists chosen for the exhibit included Bunny California, Lisa Kurt, Eva Nichols, Ron Oden, Sara Smith and Susan Watson.

An additional exhibit showcases fine art subscapes by local hydrographer Brent Von Twistern. The works begin with highresolution images of the lake floor paired with above-water images and embellished with oil paint by fine artist Chris Hill. The result is where science and art intersect.

A detailed map of Tahoe’s lake floor combined with a colorful rendition of the shoreline and surrounding landscape work to extend the viewers awareness beyond the water line and bring attention to important cultural and scientific features lying just out of sight. n “Ghost Ships” and the corresponding art exhibits are on display at the Tahoe Maritime Museum until April 2015. For more information, visit tahoemaritimemuseum.org or call (530) 525-9253.

Out & About Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

Events Calendar

Ian Provo in Tordrillo, Alaska | Courtesy Powderwhore Production

EVERY TUESDAY 55+ Guided Hikes Incline Village

IVGID hosts hikes for those 55 and older every Tuesday through Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring easy to moderate hikes to different locations each week. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Recreation Center Lobby. $14, $10 with IVGID pass.

RSVP Monday before hike (775) 832-1310.

EVERY FRIDAY Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner

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

OCT. 16

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Job Fair Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Job Fair from 2 to 6 p.m. for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. (530) 583-6300 or destinationalhotels.com.

Coffee & Chocolate Incline Village

North Lake Tahoe Chamber hosts a networking event, Coffee & Chocolate, at the Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. to meet other locals in the business community and make new contacts. RSVP ginger@gotahoenorth.com.

“Some Thing Else” showing Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports and Tahoe Art Haus hosts the Lake Tahoe premier of “Some Thing Else” from Powderwhore Productions at 6 p.m. Part ski-porn, part-documentary, “Some Thing Else” promotes the joys and wonder of exploring winter on skis and splitboard. Come early for drinks specials. $10. Tickets at Alpenglow or at the door. (530) 583-6917.

Family Values Lecture Incline Village

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts a lecture on family values at 6 p.m. with Dr. Rick Grosberg, a professor of evolution

and ecology at UC Davis. Using the evolutionary foundation on the family dynamics of snails, seahorses, ants, birds and bees he considers the basic rules that govern family interaction. Refreshments are served. $5. (775) 881-7566.

OCT. 16-17

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Historical Haunted Tour Truckee

The 5th Historical Haunted Tour will be held through downtown Truckee with an adults-only performance featuring local legends and history with highly entertaining and spooky twists. During the walking tour, small groups of residents and visitors are guided to interesting sites where they will be immersed in engaging tales performed by talented characters. Benefits Trails & Vistas and its programs. $40. Visit truckeehistorytour.org.

OCT. 17

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Blood drive Incline Village

An Incline Community Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Appointment at bloodhero.com, click on Donate Blood, use code INCLINEREC, or (775) 832-5058.

Not So Haunted Night at the Museum Truckee

Historical Haunted Tour of Truckee and KidZone host a Not So Haunted Night at the Museum for ages 4 to 6 years only with pizza, arts and fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. $25 per child with Haunted Tour ticket (see listing above), $30 without tour ticket, $10 additional siblings. RSVP (530) 587-5437.

Foodie event Incline Village

Project MANA continues its Foodie Event series to benefit the organization at the D.W. Reynolds Building from 6 to 9 p.m. Chef Don Pepé will prepare paella during an interactive presentation with ingredients flown in fresh. $150. Tickets projectmana.org.

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Powderwhore premieres latest film Alpenglow Sports and Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema present the Lake Tahoe Premier of Powderwhore Production’s “Some Thing Else” on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. The popular Salt Lake City film crew celebrates their 10th year of ski film by capturing the steepest and deepest powder on the expeditions to the most remote mountain ranges on the planet. Tickets are available at Alpenglow or at the door, and drinks specials will be offered during the show.

Showings also will be held on Oct. 17 at Tahoe Sports Hub in Truckee, on Oct. 18 at Himmel Haus in South Lake Tahoe, and on Oct. 23 at Patagonia in Reno. Tickets are $10 for all shows. Tickets to these showings are available at powderwhore.com or at the door.

Powderwhore Productions have become a mainstay during the fall series of ski movie premiers. They excel at utilizing the most interesting characters on snow, lowbrow humor and deep powder shots.

Part ski-porn, part-documentary, “Some Thing Else” is a propaganda piece that promotes the joys and wonder of exploring winter on skis and splitboard. Far from the big budget films of better known companies, Powderwhore continually captures the soul of backcountry skiing in the most amazing setting imaginable, all accessed via human-power.

Highlights include a dream trip to Hokkaido, Japan; a yurt stay in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana; steep spine clinics in the Tordrillo Mountains of Alaska; Phat Camp with Andrew McLean in the Wrangell St. Alias National Park; and Snowy Mountain Lodge in British Columbia with JP Auclair. View the trailer at powderwhore.com.

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“Some Thing Else” showing Truckee

Tahoe Sports Hub hosts a screening of Powderwhore Productions newest film “Some Thing Else” featuring local skiers Meagan Michelson and Dan Abrahms. Part ski-porn, part-documentary, “Some Thing Else” promotes the joys and wonder of exploring winter on skis and splitboard. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8. $10.

Tickets brownpapertickets.com. (530) 582-4510.

OCT. 17-18

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OCT. 18

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Job Fair Norden

Sugar Bowl hosts a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Judah Lodge for job openings for the 2014-15 winter season. Apply sugarbowl. com/employment. (530) 426-6731.

Job Fair Truckee

Boreal, Woodward Tahoe and Soda Springs hosts a Job Fair for the winter season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boreal’s base lodge. Apply online rideboreal.com.

Fall gardening class Truckee

Villager Nursery hosts a free call on Winterizing Your Garden from 10 a.m. to noon. (530) 587-0771.

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Pumpkin Patch Incline Village

Incline Village Nursery School hosts the 35th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Preston Field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission. Enjoy games, raffle prizes, a bungee trampoline, pony rides, face painting, bake sale, aero ball, bounce house, silent auction, live entertainment and more. Held at Incline Elementary School in case of bad weather. Visit ivns.org.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Incline Village

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Moto Tour car show Alpine Meadows

River Ranch hosts a stop of the Fall Colors Moto Tour from 4 to 6 p.m. with a variety of vintage cars on display including a 1937 Bentley Open Touring Car, three Porsche 911 Carreras, an Alpha Romeo Spider and a Ferrari Daytona, among others. (530) 583-4264.

“Stand the Amazon” showing Tahoe City

Ice Axe Expeditions presents a showing of “Stand the Amazon,” a film on standup paddleboarding on the Amazon, at 5 p.m. at Willard’s.

Free (530) 583-3356.

“The Bad Seeds” showing Truckee

Nitro Snowboard presents “Bad Seeds,” a snowboard video for all snowboarders at Woodward Tahoe at 8 p.m., door open at 7. The Bad Seeds stands for a group of individuals who enjoy living a life outside the norm that society has set. Free. Trailer vimeo.com.

OCT. 19

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Truckee River Day Area venues

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts the annual Truckee River Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with restoration projects at 9 and 11 a.m. River Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. at Granite Flat Campground for all ages with live music, entertainment, local food, environmental education activities, art projects and Lahontan cutthroat trout release. Register to volunteer; all welcome to River Fair. Visit truckeeriverwc.org.

Literary Arts & Wine Truckee

The Literary Arts & Wine Reading Series at Uncorked Truckee is held on the third Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. to hear four different authors each month read from recently published work and work in progress. Visit facebook.com/ literaryartsandwine.

OCT. 20

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Community House celebration Kings Beach

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation hosts a celebration for Community House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a program from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers and kids’ activities. RSVP (530) 546-0952.

OCT. 22

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Senior Bowling Night Incline Village

IVGID Senior Programs hosts friendly competition at Bowl Incline from 4 to 6 p.m. No experience necessary. Teams are randomly formed each session. $15, $12 with IVGID pass. (775) 832-1310.

Networking mixer Incline Village

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals hosts a networking mixer at Bowl Incline from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with appetizers, complimentary first drink and bowling. $10, free members. Visit tahoetryp.org.

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Exploring Five Lakes

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now is a good time to start whipping those ski legs in shape. The trailhead to Five Lakes starts near the base of Alpine Meadows makes this a great vantage point to scope out next season’s lines while working on getting in shape.

Driving up the road toward Alpine Meadows, you’ll find a small sign marking the trailhead on the right side of the road.

Parking at the trailhead is limited, so consider carpooling when possible. The hike is about 5 miles of moderate climbing.

On a recent weekend, I met a group of friends visiting from Eureka for an afternoon hike to Five Lakes. We were joined by another group of Kings Beach residents and our four-legged friends.

The hike begins with some good climbing through the valley between Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. A line of lift towers stretch across the hillside, a partially completed ski area known as White Wolf that leaves local riders imagining a day when skiing between the boundaries of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is a reality. For now, the property and the towers are owned by a local resident and remain off limits during the winter.

As we make our way up the hillside, we can see the top of KT-22 perched on the edge of the ridge and to the south the expanse of Alpine Meadows opens up beneath us. We near the top of a ridge, which is the perfect spot to stop, admire the view take some pictures and rehydrate.

Squaw Valley’s Sun Bowl is visible beyond the lake.

The next three lakes are a bit trickier to find. Walk along the east shore of the larger lake and keep an eye out to the right to find the third lake. The fourth lake is just beyond that heading back toward the direction of the first lake. The final lake takes a bit of searching and a scramble over some rocks to find, but it’s worth it to see all five. Many of the lakes are home to rainbow trout, so bring a fishing rod and make a day of it.

If you continue on the trail past the largest of the lakes, it eventually links up with the Pacific Crest Trail, which traverses the ridgeline through Alpine Meadows and beyond.

Our four-legged furry friends enjoyed this hike, too.

From here, the trail traverses the hillside and the grade becomes less strenuous.

Keep an eye out as trail begins to meander through a thicker grove of trees and the first lake will soon appear on the left side of the trail. This lake is home to ducks and geese who can be found swimming in the tall grass along the shoreline.

From there the trail continues through the trees toward the largest of the Five Lakes. We decide to stop here for a quick snack and a dip in the cool, alpine water. You can gaze up into Sun Bowl off the Headwall Chair at Squaw Valley as you soak up the rays on the boulders lining the shore.

As you crest the ridge and the trail enters thick trees, the first lake will appear right around the corner.

The large boulders on the shore of the largest lake are a great place for a picnic.

As you head back down the trail, keep an eye out for mushrooms. Large fungus is often found growing on the trees that line the trail.

Take in the view of Scott’s Peak in the distance as you return through the White Wolf property and picture the strong turns you’ll be making after a fall spent training on the surrounding hills. n

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have been asked many times if I could start a film company today and make it grow like it did when I started in 1950, with a borrowed 16mm camera and $100 from each of four friends to start the company.

For years there was a great television show called “Candid Camera” in which the host and cameramen photograph people in normal situations and then said funny things about them, which is what I did all of those years. People remember the rope tow sequences and people falling off of chairlifts.

Don Brolin’s chairlift sequence at Snow Valley was the classic one. When beginners rented skis they could buy a chairlift ticket or a lesson in ski school. When they got to the top of the chairlift it was the first time in his or her life that they had ever seen an unloading ramp.

Naturally, they clutched up and didn’t get off of the chair in time and often went around the bull wheel and started back down the mountain. Other people would simply step out of a poorly adjusted safety binding and to get them out of the way, the lift operator would pick up the ski and throw it down the hill and holler, “If you want your ski, go get it.”

The operator threw the ski to get the beginning skier out of the way of the skiers coming down the off ramp, many of them for the first time in his or her lives, and with little control.

After spending all summer supervising the editors, I would start crafting the script with as many jokes that I could insert in the movie. Once we had a barely finished film, I would have numerous previews in our small theater and at intermission, after narrating the first reel live, I would ask for audience criticism and then do the same thing at the end of the second reel. This was the only way I could hone and refine my narration, so it produced the humorous mood that I wanted the people to leave the theater with.

For about the first 50 years or so of producing my ski films, I narrated the show live in as many as 110 different theaters during October, November, December and January. The narration after that many live shows was a great deal different than the show that I started the season with.

Something I never did understand was that an offhand remark to an audience in the West could bring down the house and when I said the same thing in Connecticut or Massachusetts or anywhere else in the East that same loud laughter would not happen even though both audiences were the same size.

This is not to say that I concentrated 100 percent on comedy for the film. The reason I spent years trying to go to different places each year is that way back when I was a

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Boy Scout in 1936 I had him a 39-cent camera and took pictures of the Boy Scout pack trips. It was fun to share those trips and I think that this was a major motivation of my professional career.

It is interesting to me that when I started making ski movies there were less than 15 chairlifts in North America, but luckily for me, there were enough skiers sprinkled across America who brought a friend to my early films to let me grow the business. In about 1955, or five years after I started, I couldn’t get to all of the cities that wanted me to come and narrate my film.

So, I learned how to put my voice on the film along with a musical score and I could then show in many of the smaller cities.

At about that same time, I was able to rent a sound film version of my show full of ski action and comedy to a man and his wife’s who worked at the Alta Lodge. They ran the film one or two night a week all winter and eventually put enough money aside to buy a summer camp in Michigan. That seasonal rental at Alta spread to one in Aspen at the Slope, Boyne Mountain, Sun Valley and other resorts. I have no idea whatsoever how many people were laughing at the show or how many people were bringing friends and taking them to the local rope tow and giving them his or her first opportunity to experience total freedom.

“ They clutched up and didn’t

get off of the chair in time and often went around the bull

wheel and started back down the mountain.”

Another of the biggest laughs we ever got was when we filmed the National Inner-tube Downhill Championships. The crashes were so awesome that when I said, “the inner-tube is 36 inches in diameter, which exactly matches the IQ of the people riding will them,” the laughter from that one line became a loud roar.

If you think seriously about some of the outfits that skiers wear, they resemble a waterproof clown costume that if anybody on your board of directors saw you wearing it anywhere except on a ski hill they would kick you off of the board.

Anyone who owns a pair of skis can remember his or her first ride on a rope tow or a chairlift and the enjoyment it brought to his or her lives. I tried to bring that same enjoyment to my audiences with my humorous sequences Do I miss producing action sports movies?

Of course I do. I hope you miss them, too. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller.

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Job fair Truckee

Sierra College hosts a job fair featuring local employers from 5 to 7 p.m. at the college campus. Professional attire and a resume is recommended. Free. Visit facebook.com/SierraCollegeTahoeTruckee.

Book reading Truckee

The Bookshelf hosts a reading by Pamela Ditchoff, author of “Phoebe’s Way,” at 5:30 p.m.

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OCT. 29

| Saturday

Job Fair Northstar

Northstar hosts a job fair in the Village at Northstar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 2014-15 season. Required to apply online in advance jobs. vailresorts.com.

Job Fair Incline Village

Diamond Peak hosts a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Diamond Peak Base Lodge. Apply diamondpeak.com.

North Tahoe Ski and Sports Swap Tahoe City

Truckee Donner and North Lake Tahoe chambers hosts a business mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. with food, wine, hot cider, a raffle and Halloween fun at the new Sierra Sun offices. Come in costume.

The 51st annual North Tahoe Ski & Sports Swap returns to North Tahoe High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring more than 10,000 new and slightly used sporting items of all kinds.

Bring items to sell on Oct. 24 between 4 and 9 p.m. Volunteers may pre-shop at 7 a.m. $1 admission. Volunteers ntskisportwswap@gmail.com.

OCT. 24

Big Truck Day Truckee

OCT. 23

| Thursday

Chamber mixer Truckee

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Halloween Parade Truckee

Kids are invited to join a Halloween Parade through downtown Truckee to the Community Arts Center starting at 6 p.m. sharp from The Depot for trick or treating. (530) 582-7720.

“Almost Ablaze” film showing Olympic Valley

Teton Gravity Research hosts a showing of “Almost Ablaze,” which was awarded Film Of The Year at the 2014 International Freeski Film Festival, at Olympic Village Lodge with two showings at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the showing. The film is a global odyssey combining state-of-the-art cinematography and the most progressive riding on the planet. Experience a new level of sensory overload as each athlete is wired for sound, immersing the audience completely in the moment. $12 advance, $15 at the door, $7 16 and younger early show only. Trailer and tickets tetongravity.com.

The 6th Annual Big Truck Day is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Town Corporation yard on Stockrest Springs Road with a hands-on, up-close look at heavy equipment. All ages. Free.

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Trail of Treats and Terror Incline Village

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The 12th annual Trail of Treats and Terror returns to Incline Village from 4 to 7 p.m. with trick or treating trail with games and crafts for kids that takes little ones to the DWR Center, the Recreation Center, Lake Tahoe School and Sierra Nevada College with different Halloween themes and activities at each locations.

Each location offers a different fright level, with Sierra Nevada College being the scariest. Free.

Visit parasol.org.

North Lake Tahoe Resort Association hosts a networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bowl Incline. $10, $5 members.

OCT. 30

| Thursday

Awards dinner Olympic Valley

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Awards Dinner and installation of officers at Resort at Squaw Valley. Visit truckeechamber.com.

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Kids’ train rides Truckee

Truckee Donner Railroad Society is offering kids’ train rides at the new kids’ train at the Truckee River Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring three train cars that can accommodate up to 10 riders. Each ride takes three loops around the track, which winds around the playground.

OCT. 28

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Pumpkin carving Incline Village

IVGID hosts its Community Pumpkin Carving from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Patterson Hall at Sierra Nevada College. (775) 832-1310.

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Out & About

Hiking

For the Kids

*Trails open depending on conditions.

“ It is not the mountain we conquer –Edmund Hillary but ourselves.”

LAKE TAHOE

East Shore

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH Easy | 3 miles RT | Dogs OK 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 | Dogs OK 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).

West Shore CASCADE LAKE

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT | Dogs OK 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 | Dogs OK 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 | Dogs OK 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

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access. All trails are heavily used on weekends.

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Moderate | 4.5 miles RT | Dogs not allowed 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.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL 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.

Celebrate Halloween early Halloween celebrations start early with Truckee’s annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 24 through downtown Truckee to the Community Arts Center starting at 6 p.m. sharp from The Depot for trick or treating. Call (530) 582-7720 for more information.

REGIONAL HIKES ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT | Dogs OK (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

The 12th annual Trail of Treats and Terror in Incline Village returns on Oct. 30 with trick or treating trail with games and crafts for kids that takes little ones to the DWR Center, the Recreation Center, Lake Tahoe School and Sierra Nevada College with different Halloween themes and activities at each locations. Each location offers a different fright level, with Sierra Nevada College being the scariest. Visit parasol.org for details.

Enjoy Not So Haunted Night

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Moderate-Strenuous | 5 miles RT | Dogs OK 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.

Tram closed for the season. TART TRUCKEE

The Historical Haunted Tour of Truckee and KidZone Museum host a Not So Haunted Night at the Museum for ages 4 to 6 years only on Oct. 17 with pizza, arts and fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. The cost is $25 per child when parents purchase a ticket for the Historical Haunted Tour in Truckee, $30 without tour ticket and $10 for each additional siblings. RSVP at (530) 587-5437.

Tickets for the Historical Haunted Tour are available at truckeehistorytour.org.

Celebrate Peru at new exhibit

DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL Strenuous | Up to 15 miles RT | Dogs OK 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. Currently 15 miles are complete. Hike the entire trail or sections.

Negro Canyon has nice shady spots, aspen groves, lots of wildlife and great sections of the Donner Lake Rim Trail.

Negro Canyon is located off the Donner Lake Interchange. The trail begins, and at this point is called Wendin Way, just behind the gate, located about 100’ behind the Donner Lake Rim Trail kiosk. Turn left on the trail, and begin a gentle climb for about 1.5 miles to the junction with the Donner Lake Rim Trail.

A right turn here will take you up a series of switchbacks to Donner Ridge, offering spectacular views as the reward for a steep climb. A left turn will take you through often open country with great views, and on to Summit Lake (about 3.5 miles further.) Off Interstate 80, take Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down off ramp, and make a right turn onto a dirt road. The parking lot is on the right, marked with a trail head kiosk. Visit tdlandtrust.org for other access points.

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA Easy | 3 miles RT | Dogs OK Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a level walk along the creek. Lots of dogs on this trail. Connects with Tompkins Memorial Trail. Off Hwy. 267, about 6 miles from Interstate 80. Look for Wildlife Viewing Area sign and turn right into the parking area. Dog waste required to be picked up.

KidZone Museum is hosting a celebration on Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. for the opening of its new “Take Flight Peru” installation. See, touch and feel visiting llamas from Highland Llama Trekkers in Grass Valley, and play and enjoy the colorful culture of the new destination, Peru. The open house is free with admission or membership. For more information, visit kidzonemusuem.org.

Decorate a pumpkin It’s time again for Pumpkin Palooza at the Kings Beach Library. Decorate an uncarved pumpkin in a literary theme and bring it to the library to display between now and Oct. 31. On Oct. 31 at 4 p.m., library staff will vote for the best in multiple categories and award fun and creepy prizes.

Stop by and guess how many candy corns in the jar and be entered in a drawing to win them all. For more information, call (530) 546-2021.

Kids’ projects offered at museum The KidZone Museum hosts Messy

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com. NOTE: Dogs must be on leash within 1 mile of USFS trailheads.

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Family Fun on Fridays at 10 a.m. for children of all ages With a sticky, gooey fun project for children to build, construct, stamp, cut, glue, mold and simply explore. On Oct. 18, great ready for Halloween with a Cape Making workshop at 10 a.m. for all ages.

Both activities are free with museum admission or membership. For more information, visit kidzonemusuem.org.

Join Junior Basketball program The TCPUD is offering a five-week fundamental basketball program focusing on individual skill development and transition to team skills on Mondays and Wednesdays from Oct. 20 to Nov. 19. Two separate age groups are open to kids in grades 1 to 3 and grades 4 and older. The cost is $50 for residents and $55 non-residents, and includes a T-shirt.

An ongoing youth basketball league meets two to four times a week from January to March with games on Thursdays and Fridays. Teams are co-ed and open to kids grades K through 9. Two mandatory basketball jamborees take place on Dec. 11 and 12. The cost is $75 for residents and $80 for non-residents. Coaches also are needed. For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

Learn new sports Little Lakers is a six-week multi-sport program beginning on Oct. 29 offered through the TCPUD. The class designed for preschoolers with an interest in sports with a focus on positive attitude. Activities include basketball, soccer and baseball. The cost is $50 or $55 for non-residents and includes a T-shirt and participation award.

For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

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

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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 LAKE TAHOE

Tahoe City’s annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Rideout Community Center. The festival includes activities for all ages including face painting, carnival games, pony rides, bounce house and more. Activity bracelets are available for purchase. For details, call (530) 583-3440.

The Incline Village Nursery School’s 35th Annual Pumpkin Patch will be held on Oct. 18 at Preston Field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission. Enjoy games, raffle prizes, a bungee trampoline, pony rides, face painting, bake sale, aero ball, bounce house, silent auction, live entertainment and more. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Incline Elementary School. Visit ivns.org for details.

On Oct. 28, join the annual Community Pumpkin Carving in Incline Village. For details, call (775) 832-1310.

Take part in broadband speed test The Tahoe Prosperity Center is working on a project to facilitate the expansion of high speed Internet service to the Lake Tahoe Basin, Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley. Residents are needed to help with the project by participating in a speed test and short survey of his or her current Internet service.

The data will be used to access the current gaps in high-speed Internet service, determine priority areas of upgrades or expansion, and provide a picture of the state of broadband in the Basin. Participates also will be entered in a drawing for an iPad Mini. The contest ends Oct. 31. To participate, visit tahoeprosperity.org/speed.

Maximize job fair experience Two free workshops are offered to help job seekers prepare for upcoming job fairs.

Learn how to write a resume, prepare a 30-second pitch, create good first impressions and follow through with strong interview skills from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 28 at the Nevada County Joseph Center in Truckee and again from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community House in Kings Beach. For more information, call (530) 550-3015 or email chawley@jobtrainingcenter.com.

Health astrology classes offered Join astrologer and teacher Michele Hagan for an educational workshop, “Introduction to Astrology & Your Health” on Oct. 21 and Nov. 11, designed to be fun, practical and interactive. Learn how to use astrological principles and the

moon’s phases to enhance everyday health.

On Oct. 30, Hagan returns to teach Relationship Transformation. Hagan will discuss different ways to communicate and connect in various relationships.

Classes are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Tahoe City and cost $40. No astrology experience is needed. For more information, e-mail healthastrologer@gmail.com or call (415) 531-0253.

Flu vaccinations offered The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Incline Village Community Hospital will be offering flu vaccinations to individuals over the age of 8 as long as supplies last. Each vaccine is $25. Vaccines administered by NLTFPD, will be offered at the Fire District’s main station at 875 Tanager St.. Walk-ins are welcome.

Vaccines will not be available at the Crystal Bay or Mount Rose stations.

Fire District personnel are available to visit homes or businesses by appointment.

There is no additional charge for this service, however, the $25 fee still applies. To make an appointment, call (775) 831-0351, ext. 0. A vaccine clinic also will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Chateau.

Incline Village Health Clinic on the second floor of the hospital offers flu shots from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to children ages 6 months to age 18 only who are uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid. Call (775) 831-6200 for more information.

North Shore

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

Celebrate with fall festivities

LAKE TAHOE

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

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.

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 to open to everyone starting in July. Bike Academy offers classes and private lessons. Closed for the season. 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 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 The BMX track is at River View Sports Park in Truckee.

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

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

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK (530) 582-7720 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.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

October 16-29, 2014

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Out & About

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(530) 525-5966

MEEKS BAY (530) 525-5588

(large cabin w/ restroom)

(530) 546-4444 or (800) 877-1462

sierra Boat Co., Carnelian Bay, north lake tahoe

NORTH TAHOE MARINA Tahoe Vista | (530) 546-8248

OBEXER’S Homewood | (530) 525-7962

SIERRA BOAT CO. Carnelian Bay | (530) 546-2551, ext. 4

SUNNYSIDE MARINA (530) 583-7201

CONVENIENCE STORES

The Weekly MARKETPLACE Advertise anything under the sun starting at $20 per column inch | (530) 546-5995, ext. 100

BOATING

All Star Boat Care “We come to you!”

Winterize • Shrink-wrap • Hauling Boat Storage • Maintenance • Repairs 15 years serving Tahoe!

Call for fast and friendly service

(530) 308-5481

CA Licensed & Insur ed

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE 1/4-lb. HOT DOGS, 40-oz.

SLURPEE or BIG GULP Expires 10/30/14. Limit one coupon per person per day. Not good with other offers.

Non-negotiable. May not be exchanged for cash.

No cash value.

Your North Tahoe 24-Hour

CONVENIENCE STORE

at the light at Tahoe Blvd. & Village Blvd., Incline Village NV OPEN 24 HOURS

We are offering a FREE home inspection!

Call or email today for your appointment

Fax: (530) 313-5543 Cell: (530) 386-2342

highaltitudegc@earthlink.net

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CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-4212

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $10 parking, $17 parking and launch, $2 discounts Nev. residents.

Picnic area, restrooms.

CLOSED. $20 parking and launch, $2 discounts Nev. residents. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms.

CLOSED.

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

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

LAKE FOREST

CLOSED. $20 launch & park, $15 launch only; $5 discount NTPUD resident. Season pass available.

CLOSED. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

AREA LAKES

It’s in excellent condition and mechanically fine.

If interested please contact me for pictures.

I’m giving it out to a good home.

Contact me at: jbryant111@outlook.com

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

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

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

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching.

45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels.

PUBLIC PIERS DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

Bottom of Coon St.

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

LAKE TAHOE

KINGS BEACH GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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

BOAT INSPECTIONS LAKE TAHOE

Juan Estrada 530-546-8493 530-412-2220

Tree Trimming & Removal • Brush Chipping Yard Clean-Up • Wood Splitting & Stacking Stump Grinder • Crane Work 14

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HOMEWOOD MARINA

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MARINAS

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

Big Mack charters

Marinas & Boat Ramps RESTROOMS

Mickey’s

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES & FALLEN LEAF LAKE. Inspections available at Cave Rock only. | (888) 824-6267 or tahoeboatinspections.com | Fees $30-$121; 7-day pass available. | Inspections at Cave Rock only until Jan. 2 with Lake Forest reopening for inspections on Jan. 2.

EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. CLOSED. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. | NORTHSTAR: Hwy. 267 at Northstar Drive in Castle Peak parking lot. CLOSED. SOUTH SHORE MYERS: 2128 Keetak Street near junction of Hwys. 89 & 50; turn on Pomo Street. CLOSED. WEST SHORE HOMEWOOD: Hwy. 89 at Homewood Mountain Resort. CLOSED. TRUCKEE AREA

truckeeboatinspections.com | (530) 582-2361 Mandatory inspections will be required for all vessels for Donner Lake by appointment only. $20-$25. Annual pass available.

(530) 582-7724.

Mandatory self inspections are in place this summer at Prosser, Boca & Stampede reservoirs.

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Out & About

Wet ‘n‘ Dirty High Five presents documentary Join the High Fives Foundation on Oct. 17 for the world premiere of this year’s B.A.S.I.C.S. program service documentary “#KnowYourPark.” This movie premiere will include two other High Fives original films, “The Giray Dadali Story” and “The Cody Walker Story.”

Both Dadali and Walker are High Fives Athletes featured in “#KnowYourPark.”

Their individual athlete films will be shown preceding the feature film to give the audience a better understanding of their background and connection with High Fives. “#Know Your Park” is a public service announcement, filmed and edited in a documentary format to educate snow sport athletes of all ages about the inherent risks and rewards of skiing and riding within the Terrain Park. Five core values will be presented within the film: Know Your Protection, Know Your Conditions, Know Your Terrain Park Features, Know Your Ability and Know Your Etiquette. These core values are the building blocks that will help to educated athletes and promote smart decision-making. The premiere begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 at California 89.

For more information, call California 89 at (530) 214-8989.

Join fall trail run The first Fall into Winter trail run takes place at 9 a.m. on Oct. 25 at Tahoe City Cross Country Center. Choose from four distances including 7km, 10.5km, 21km and a free 2km kids race. The cost is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the race, and includes a T-shirt, post-race meal, awards and party. For more information, visit tahoexc.org.

Join Halloween night ride The Corral Night Ride is a fabled gathering of hearty souls that stage a night ride with Halloween revelry each year. Riders dressed as ghouls, disco freaks and other random weirdness join together to ride mountain bikes in the dark on Oct. 18.

For this year’s ride, there will be a poker ride. Participants receive cards at each stop and compete for the best hand. Jetlites will provide demo lights for those who do need them. The Halloween Night Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Corral trail parking lot.

Volunteers are needed. For more information, e-mail info@mountainbiketahoe.org.

Running talk offered Chris Cloyd, a personal trainer and endurance sport coach, will lead an educational workshop on “Running Outside of Running” on Oct. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the CR Johnson Healing Center in Truckee. The talk will focus on an intro to cross training and a discussion on the benefits, as well as how to approach rehab, running drills, strength building and more.

The event is hosted by the Donner Party Mountain Runners. The talk is free, but space is limited. Register at crjohnson.org.

Alpenglow Sports named top 100 Alpenglow Sports was including in Outdoor USA Magazine’s Top 100 Retailers

EVENT SCHEDULE Oct. 17

#KnowYourPark premiere (530) 214-8989

Oct. 18

Night mountain bike ride tahoemountainbike.org

Oct. 25

Corral Halloween Night Ride mountainbiketahoe.org Fall into Winter trail run tahoexc.org

Nov. 3

Regional job fair (530) 550-3015

of North America. The Tahoe City shop, known primarily for trail running, rock climbing, back-country and Nordic skiing, was included amongst other brick and mortar specialty retail shops from across the country.

The goal of the award is to highlight the true value of the outdoor specialty channel. Outdoor USA Magazine’s Top 100 Retailers initiative recognizes the leading independent, outdoor and active lifestyle specialty retail businesses for outstanding work and entrepreneurial drive. For more information, visit alpenglowsports.com.

Tahoe Mountain Sports moves Tahoe Mountain Sports has opened its doors at its new location in the Safeway Shopping Center in Truckee. The store still offer the same great service and products, as well as the popular e-commerce site. For more information, visit tahoemountainsports.com.

Get ready for winter at SnowBomb festivals The annual SnowBomb Ski & Snowboard Festivals return on Nov. 1 and 2 at Fort Mason in San Francisco, on Nov. 8 and 9 at the San Jose Convention Center, and on Nov. 15 at 16 at the Cal Expo center in Sacramento. Participants enjoy an exclusive ski and board sale, movie premiers, beer and wine tastings, exhibitors and sponsors including leading manufactures and ski resorts, and complimentary lift tickets. Tickets start at $10 for general admission, $25 for a powder pass, which includes complimentary lift tickets, and $50 for VIP, which includes complimentary lift tickets, a bonus Squaw/Alpine ticket, and beer and wine tasting. For more information, visit snowbomb.com.

Squaw, Alpine unveil changes Squaw Valley is launching the ski industry’s first app for Google Glass. The Squaw Valley app will allow Google Glass wearers to view which trails and lifts are open and

closed, without having to check a signage board or take the phone out of his or her pocket. The Squaw Valley Google Glass app will be available before the 2014-15 winter season through the Google Glass app store.

Guided tours of Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley will be offered through North Face Mountain Guides. The non-instructional tours will be led by the resort’s most experienced guides. In addition to priority lift line access, participants will receive a complimentary ThermoBall Jacket from The North Face or other branded items, and great après-ski discounts. The North Face Mountain Guides are open to adults and teens ages 13 and older, intermediate through expert. Guides are available daily beginning Dec. 20 through the end of the season. The cost is $699.

This winter, skiers and snowboarders can experience the newly designated Pacific Crest Bowls at Alpine Meadows. To better identify what is arguably Alpine Meadows’ best terrain, the resort has designated the terrain accessed by High T and the Sherwood Lift the Pacific Crest South Bowls, which includes the legendary S.P, Big Bend and Sun Bowls. Similarly, the terrain accessed by the Estelle/Beaver Traverse, including Wolverine, Beaver and Estelle Bowls, while keeping their individual names, now comprise the Pacific Crest North Bowls.

The names also honor the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs along the Alpine Meadows ridgeline. For more information, visit squawalpine.com.

Homewood upgrades terrain parks Homewood Mountain Resort has announced that it will unveil an innovative new urban terrain park located within an unused building foundation. The Foundation Bowl was the location of an invitationonly film and photo shoot by Burton team riders in the spring of 2013. Homewood’s terrain park staff will be grooming out the bowl as conditions permit.

October 16-29, 2014

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The Arts

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Arts Galleries Art Obsessions

10052 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (916) 257-8222

Artisans Market Place

10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellness

10153 West River St., Truckee | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers

10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery

10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery

9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery

589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s Glasforms

Truckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

Gallery Keoki

Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley | (530) 448-1500

Garrels Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-7077

Incline Sky Alena Grace Saporsky | Truckee Community Recreation Center Greg Van Loon featured

Community art exhibit opens “Water,” a community art exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture, will be on display at the Community Recreation Center in Truckee through January. For more information, contact tdrpd.art@gmail.com.

868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

Riverside Studios presents local artist Greg Van Loon during October. Born in 1963 in Duluth, Minn., Van Loon relocated to Truckee in 1999. He started drawing when he was 4-years-old and continued his art through middle and high school. He continued to practice at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, where he studied graphic design. There, he fell in love with painting and developed his own style that still influences his work today. His most recent work combines his love of music with his love of art. For more information, visit riversideartstudios.com.

North Tahoe Arts Center

Internationally acclaimed artist in Reno

Handmade at The Lake

873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

James Harold Galleries

Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass

10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery

8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Kindred Art and Folk Institute

10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery

380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine

10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee (530) 214-8935

Salvaged

585 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-1025

Tahoe Arts & Gifts

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe Gallery

Prim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-1314

Trunk Show

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 154, Tahoe City | (530) 584-7554

Vista Gallery

8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENO Arte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery

100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art

160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery

1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May Museum

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500

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Internationally acclaimed artist Lita Albuquerque brings “Stellar Axis” to the Nevada Museum of Art. The exhibit explores the artist’s 2006 installation on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica. Albuquerque has produced numerous large scale land art projects to explore this intimate, spatial relationship between the universe and its inhabitants. “Stellar Axis” contains photographs, film, objects and archive materials from the project.

The show is open until Jan. 4. For more information, visit nevadaart.org.

Plein air worked on exhibit North Tahoe Arts is hosting a group exhibit of regional plein air artists Heidi Reeves, Barbera Hyytinen, Patti Christensen Woodard, Monika Johnson and Nancy Snyder at the North Tahoe Arts Center as part of a celebration of plein air artists. Each a master of her own medium, working in oil, pastels and watercolors, these talented artists portray landscapes and botanicals of the Sierra Nevada and beyond.

As well, North Tahoe Arts will be showcasing 15 award-winning plein air artists in the group exhibition “Plein Air Everywhere.”

A select group of 15 plein air artists from around the country will be exhibiting some

of his or her favorite paintings in the Corison Loft Gallery. Mediums will consist of oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastels. Both exhibits will be on display until Nov. 3. Galleries and the Artisan Shop are open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Tuesdays in October.

Photography work on display Jim Markle will be displaying a selection of his digital and printed images at the Incline Village Library through October, including “The Loneliest Art,” a collection of roadside art in Nevada. A series of photographs entitled “Objects of the Auto Industry” will feature a stylized technique he uses to enhance photographs of vehicles.

Since moving to Lake Tahoe in 2007, he has worked with several nonprofit organizations including the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Recent projects include a time-lapse video on wetland restoration and work on an award-winning 3D video about Lake Tahoe. For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.

Join women’s art retreat Local artist Sarah Stevenson hosts a women’s artist retreat, Create.Explore.

Discover, from Oct. 24 to 26 at the Cedar House Sport Hotel. Attendees may sign up for a series of classes taught by instructors and guest artists. Classes include arm knitting, instant photography, painting, collage and more. For more information, visit createexplorediscover.com.

Participate in holiday event The North Lake Tahoe Chamber is hosting a Hospitality Holidays shop local event from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the North Tahoe Event Center. Booth space is available for artists and vendors for $50 for the evening. The cost includes promotion on Facebook, e-mail and show programs. For more information or to register, contacts Ginger Karl at (530) 5818764 or ginger@gotahoenorth.com.

Quiet Autumn Day Andy Skaff | North Tahoe Arts Center

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The Arts Holly arts supports artists North Tahoe Arts hosts Holly Arts Holiday Gift Faire from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13. This annual holiday faire includes 15 artists and crafters with unique gifts for friends and family. North Tahoe Arts members receive 10 percent off. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

Make a holiday ornament Celebrate the holidays with free community workshops from North Tahoe Arts with a workshop on making ornaments on Dec. 13 from noon until 2 p.m. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

Skaff on display at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January 2015. His love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes.

Skaff ’s paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the 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. His paintings are featured in continuing exhibits at Gump’s in San Francisco. Andy is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts.

Locally, he is represented by Spirit Gallery in Truckee, Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City, as well as Ryrie’s Art and Home in Reno. A selection of his paintings and news of upcoming exhibits may be found at askaff.com.

treasures. Call (530) 546-7529 for more information or visit mattdodgeimages.com.

Nevada arts features Black Rock Press “Words + Images: Broadsides from the Black Rock Press” will be displayed at the Office Exhibition Series Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council until Oct. 31.

An exhibit of the NAC’s Nevada Touring Initiative, “Words + Images” features 34 illustrated and non-illustrated broadsides produced at the Black Rock Press at the University of Nevada, Reno, using the letterpress process with handset type and relief plates. The framed works include poetry and prose by noted writers and national poets laureate. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call (775) 687-6680.

the effects of the oil boom on prairie and people. Their work, “North Dakota Oil Boom,” will be on display through Nov. 30.

Kids’ art classes offered Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District is offering kids arts classes starting in September. Nature art and field notebooks will be taught on Wednesdays for kids in second to fifth grades at the Community Recreation Center. California naturalist and artist Cathy Riley will expose students to various mediums to create the nature art, and when the weather is good, participants will be exploring outdoors and recording with words and drawing in a field notebook. Classes are $13 per class paid monthly.

Students ages 6 to 12 may learn to handbuild with ceramics. Learn to use

Matt Dodge exhibits at Soule Domain The Soule Domain is hosting an exhibit of new and recent work by Incline Village artist Matt Dodge. Known for his intoxicating visual interpretation of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, Dodge will have his images on display until mid-November.

Dodge works in a unique, self-developed technique. Starting with a photographic base, the digitally edited images are printed on canvas, then hand-colored and handetched, creating a pop, punk and psychedelic fusion. He uses the term “sculpted photographs” to describe the one-of-a-kind

Women’s art retreat Cedar House Sport Hotel

Until Oct. 31 Greg Van Loon Riverside Studios

Nov. 1 2015 exhibit deadline North Tahoe Arts

Until Nov. 3 Plein air exhibits North Tahoe Arts Center

Nov. 4-Jan. 5 Holly Arts Festival North Tahoe Arts Center

Until mid-November Matt Dodge Soule Domain

Until Jan. 1 Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s

Mondays Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

Wednesdays Kids Nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Thursday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Sculpture & handbuilding Truckee Community Arts Center

1st Friday

Salvaged offers an Adult Open Studio on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Salvaged provides the materials, space and inspiration with each Friday focusing on a different medium. This class is $20 per session for individuals and $30 for couples. Participants may bring beverages.

Space for all classes is limited. Contact salvagedtahoe@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

For more details and to book a class, visit salvagedtahoe.com or call (530) 583-1025.

North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is for artists and novice artists to have the opportunity to work on individual projects.

Bring equipment and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor.

Bring supplies and easels. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids Art Saturday programs.

Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call (530) 581-2787.

Oct. 24-26

“Water” exhibit Truckee Community Center

Salvaged offers open studio

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays

Art Events

First Fridays Riverside Studios Adult Open Studio Salvaged

RENO Until Oct. 31 “Words + Images” Nevada Arts Council

Until Nov. 2 “36th Star: Nevada’s Journey from Territory to State” Nevada Museum of Art

Untitled Greg Van Loon | Riverside Studios

Until Nov. 30 Nicola Twilley & Geoff Manaugh

NMOA hosts exhibits In celebration of 150 years of statehood, the Nevada Museum of Art honors the Battle Born state with a significant exhibition detailing the journey toward Oct. 31, 1864. On exhibit are Timothy O’Sullivan photographs, historical Nevada objects and statehood documents on loan from important regional museums. “The 36th Star: Nevada’s Journey from Territory to State” is on display until Nov. 2 at the Nevada Museum of Art. Combining sculpture and interactive media elements, Maya Lin asks viewers to reconsider his or her relationship with nature in her exhibit “What is Missing?” on display until Jan. 4.

Nicola Twilley and Geoff Manaugh embarked on a 16-month U.S. tour, posting reports of their exploits online. Inspired by 19th-century survey expeditions, they assembled a completely new, 21st-century cross-section of the country. Their works will be on display until Nov. 30.

Photographer Terry Evans and journalist Elizabeth Farnsworth took cameras, geology books, laptops and notebooks to North Dakota for 18 months to explore

coils, slabs and sculpture techniques to create masterpieces and function pieces.

Classes are on Mondays or Thursdays at the Community Arts Center. The cost is $11 per class or $12 for drop ins.

Students ages 10 to adult may take Sculpture and Handbuilding. Participants will enjoy a variety of methods including slab, coils and molds at the Community Arts Center. The class is open to all levels on Thursdays and is $12 per class. For more information, call Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks at (530) 582-7720.

Exhibits schedule open for 2015 North Tahoe Arts is now accepting applications for its 2015 exhibits schedule.

Groups and solo artists are encouraged to apply. Exhibit applications may be found at northtahoearts.com, and must be completed and submitted by Nov. 1 to be considered.

Applications, photo submissions and general questions should be sent to exhibits@ northtahoearts.com. North Tahoe Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the arts in the North Tahoe-Truckee areas for more than 28 years through exposure, education and participation.

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Nevada Museum of Art

“North Dakota Oil Boom” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Jan. 4 “What is Missing?” Nevada Museum of Art “Stellar Axis” Nevada Museum of Art

Every Thurs., Sat. & Sun Guided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Family art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

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Puzzles

1. GAMES: How many squares are on a chess board?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the common name for sodium bicarbonate?

3. MEDICAL: What does the acronym stand for in the term “CAT scan”?

4. MUSIC: What nationality was Chopin?

5. GEOGRAPHY: The Dolomites mountain chain is located in what country?

6. HISTORY: Which U.S. state was the last to secede in the Civil War and the first to be readmitted to the union?

7. PHOBIAS: What fear is represented by the condition called astrophobia?

8. LANGUAGE: What are “bangers” in British slang?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of rhinoceroses called?

10. TELEVISION: What were the names of the two main characters in the “Gilmore Girls”?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Considering the everincreasing cost of postage, you might be surprised to learn that the U.S. Postal Service was free until 1863.

Those who study such things say that 20 percent of American men have spent at least one night in jail.

Thought for the Day: “The

Answers Differences: 1. Glasses are missing, 2. Bracelet is missing, 3. Curtain design is missing, 4. Bath mat is different, 5. Shower head is missing, 6. Boat is missing.

1. 64, 2. Baking soda, 3. Computerized Axial Tomography, 4. Polish, 5. Italy, 6. Tennessee, 7. A fear of outer space, 8. Sausages, 9. A crash, 10. Lorelai and Rory Gilmore

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artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.”

–Pablo Picasso

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Horoscopes Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

With each new day, the importance of creating ever greater harmony in your most significant relationships becomes crystal clear. Sometimes it is the lack of the above that communicates loudest. You may soon realize that saying what others want to hear may work for a while but does not satisfy. Speak from the heart and support your partner(s) to do the same.

One way or another you find yourself in new territory. Making sincere efforts to produce an atmosphere of harmony feels important. With your energy levels running high this is a good time to catch-up on things. It is important that you be the one to take the initiative. Forging new friendships and other collaborations will prove popular and successful over time.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

It is said Prince Siddhartha, who achieved Buddha consciousness, had six planets in Taurus-a stellium. His main teachings since have emerged as the wisdom and virtues of following the ‘middle path’. He was referring to basically referring to moderation and balance in all things. This represents an important theme for you with extra special emphasis now.

A busy time behind the scenes continues.

You are determined to be productive and to establish promising new momentums. You are in an ambitious mood yet do not want to spend more energy or money than you have to. Initiating clear and honest communications is the key. Unraveling misunderstandings and sending a new and more effective message is featured.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

For many people the very existence of beauty is proof of a higher power behind existence that is good and loving. Creative self-expression that produces is a joy to do, experience and behold. You have entered a window of opportunity to engage your own artistic talents and inspirations in this creative process. If you have not already, begin it now.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

The light of a new day has begun to illuminate your world. There is a silver thread of new beginnings woven into it. Yet there may be a lingering fog in the air producing some measure of uncertainty. Have faith that it will burn off and proceed with confidence that there is a blue sky above. The pace is poised to accelerate so get ready to engage.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Creating beauty close to home is a source of joy now. It may be that circumstances are doing it for you. However, you will have to do your part. Key investments are implied. These could come in the way of new furniture and may be the consequence of renovations and/or home improvement projects.

However it is happening a fresh spark has been ignited in your hearth.

A whole new level of responsibility is set to begin. Your public and professional life will be affected. Relationships close to home will also be directly influenced. This is a time of returns, one way or another. Positively, you will feel rewarded for past efforts. This is especially true now but will linger for about the next six months.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Jupiter in your sign indicates that you are in an expansive cycle. It will continue through to July 2015. In the short-term you have entered a very social cycle. This will continue all month. It includes a playful and sporting mood. Given Jupiter has a way of expanding things, balance social activity with exercise so it does not all go to your waistline.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Your world continues to steadily change, grow and expand. This momentum began in the earlier part of the summer. Yet, you can probably trace influences to this time last year. It probably has and continues to have its trying moments.

Yet overall you feel stronger and more confident.

Acknowledge this progress to instill more confidence and strength; you will need it.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

The process of building upon new foundations continues. A diplomatic approach and process is likely and ideal. Taking a stance where you are firm in your resolve yet flexible in approach is ever wise. Whatever is happening, owning you power means assuming full responsibility for your part in any and all involvements. Look to the future and focus to build as opposed to burn bridges.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Making sincere efforts to improve on all fronts is now in focus. You want to be healthier and experience more successful professional experiences and relationships. Altogether you want greater returns for the efforts you are making. To succeed, it is important that you focus to make a few changes and increase the overall quality of your approach.

Tails in Tahoe Sadie

Shadow

Cypress

Darlene

She is kind, loving and affectionate, and can’t wait to rest her head on your legs, tuck her head under your arm or just give you a hug.

Everyone seems to think I am part Rhodesian Ridgeback, minus the ridge.

I am 4, what a score. My ONLY issue is that I have a little arthritis in my elbows.

I am 8, but 8 is great. Maybe a little Pit, maybe a little Cattle Dog, but 100 percent Luvbug.

I’m a beautiful, 5-year-old Tortoiseshell looking for a home. I was at the last shelter for 2 years and I am still waiting for someone to take me home.

Pet Network (775) 833-0273 www.petnetwork.org

Tahoe Vista Shelter (530) 546-1990 | (775) 303-8361

WARF (530) 546-1990 | (775) 303-8361 www.tahoewarf.com

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948 www.hstt.org

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Sierra Stories

by Mark McLaughlin

Great Reno Fire of 1879

100,000 miles of forest and blanketed T he recent King Fire torched nearly

the Tahoe-Truckee region with dangerous levels of smoke on and off for nearly two weeks. Fortunately, no flames reached the Tahoe Basin thanks to tireless efforts by fire fighting personnel. With wild fires raging over the West this year, it’s a good time to look back at how fire has shaped our local history.

Fire was always enemy No. 1 and a constant danger to many early Western communities. Wooden buildings made tinder dry by sun and heat, wind-prone locations, and sparks from crude potbelly stoves frequently combined to generate catastrophic fires.

Truckee looks the way it does today because fire has swept through its downtown district on several occasions, each time destroying buildings from an earlier era and forcing new construction. Major fires swept through Truckee’s residential and commercials districts in 1868, 1871, 1875, 1881 and again in 1883, each time changing the face and architecture of this pioneer mountain community. Brick buildings replaced wood and fire equipment was upgraded.

Truckee has had catastrophic fires, but compared to the Great Reno Fire of 1879, the town might consider itself fortunate.

Similar to Truckee, Reno is located in a wind-prone area. The phrase Washoe Zephyr that Mark Twain made famous in his book “Roughing It” was coined for the strong local wind that blows down the east canyons of the Sierra Nevada. Not only did the Washoe Zephyr wreak havoc with miners’ tents and cabins on the Comstock, as soon as the first Catholic Church was built in Virginia City, it was torn from its foundation and smashed to kindling by this devilish wind.

Early on Sunday morning, March 2, 1879, the Zephyr was blowing so hard in Reno that pedestrians found it diffi-cult to walk. At 5:55 a.m. the city’s fire alarms erupted in warning. Immediately, a dread came over the community. It was everyone’s worst nightmare to fight a fire in such a wind. Sparks from a poorly constructed stovepipe had set aflame some stacked wood behind the Railroad Hotel near Sierra Street and Commercial Row. 20

Mrs. Ann Hogan was the first to see the fire. She ran to her back yard where a barrel of wash water stood near the burning wood, but either through excitement or weakness the elderly woman was unable to lift it. She yelled until her sons arrived, but they quickly realized they couldn’t stop the rapidly spreading flames. Her sons ran to the firehouse and rang the emergency bell as a call to action.

Minutes later, hundreds of bleary-eyed citizens were rushing to the scene, but by then the wind had fueled the small blaze into an inferno. Soon another hotel on Commercial Row had flames licking at the roof. Women, as well as children, helped with bucket brigades and even the ostracized Chinese and American Indians manned the hand-pumped engines. Unfortunately, before even one bucket of water was thrown on the blaze, the Reno Lumber Yard on the other side of town was catching fire from wind-blown sparks.

Pushed by the powerful wind, the wall of fire raced across the city. Firemen on the scene brought the hoses so close to the flames that their hair was burned, but the Zephyr blew the water into an ineffective spray before it reached the building. Reno’s fire chief was knocked unconscious by a falling board, but his men needed no order to fight this blaze.

It was a battle of desperation.

The howling wind fed the flames and scattered burning cinders throughout the city. It soon became clear that the town was doomed so residents ran to save what few personal things they could grab from their homes and businesses. Firemen remained at their posts and could only pray that their own houses might be saved.

so quickly that many homeowners escaped with only the clothes on his or her backs.

Heroic exertions by firefighters managed to save a few of the city’s landmarks. The Baptist Church, Masonic Temple and the Odd Fellows building were only slightly damaged. It wasn’t long before help arrived from Reno’s neighbors. Men and equipment from Truckee, Boca, Virginia City and Carson City came by train, wagon or horseback to join in the epic battle, but it was too late. Women brought cooked food, blankets, clothing and condolences.

By sunset the fire in Reno was out. There was little left to burn. The devastation was swift and nearly total. Ten square blocks were smoking ruins and five lives were lost.

Hundreds of homes and scores of businesses were in ashes. Total damages exceeded $1 million, but only about 25 percent of the

property was insured.

Despite the tremendous losses, the rebuilding of Reno began the next day. The ashes had barely cooled before they were shoveled away and new foundations built.

The Nevada Legislature introduced a bill appropriating $10,000 to aid the homeless.

It was on the governor’s desk and signed into law in 20 minutes. Over the next few months, Nevada’s Biggest Little City rose like a Phoenix from the ashes. It happened 135 years ago and the town has never looked back. n 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.

“ The howling wind fed the

flames and scattered burning cinders throughout the city.”

Blowing out of the southwest, the fierce gale spread destruction to the northeast of Reno. Burning embers were blown out to ranches nearly 3 miles away. Haystacks, outbuildings and barns caught fire; it was all ranch hands could do to keep the main residences from burning down.

During the peak of the firestorm, burning shingles and other fragments were blown onto the sides of buildings. The sheer force of the wind held the glowing embers there until a hole was burned through the side of a structure and it was set on fire.

Passengers arriving on Central Pacific Railroad’s morning express stared out the windows at the huge clouds of smoke and flames from miles away. As the trains got closer to Reno, the fire’s roar and loud shouting among the fleeing citizens brought to mind scenes from Dante’s “Inferno.”

The firestorm burned through wood, brick and iron at will. So-called fireproof buildings withered under the fiery assault.

The thick walls and iron doors absorbed so much heat that the merchandise inside burst into flames. Most businesses were a total loss. Banks, pharmacies, law offices, saloons and hotels were gutted. The flames spread

Tahoe Nostalgia CALIFORNIA: A LAND FREE OF DISEASE Nineteenth-century emigrants drawn to California were inspired by economic opportunity, a softer climate and fertile land, but there is no doubt that the lure of better health was a major factor.

One of the tragic ironies associated with the Donner Party incident is that the attraction of a life free of disease in the “salubrious and healthful climate” of California was one of the reasons for the journey West. For nearly half the members, however, that dream was pre-empted by severe winter weather and starvation.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Tahoe Truckee Venues ALPINE MEADOWS Alpine Meadows Ski Area (530) 583-4232 River Ranch (530) 583-4264

CARNELIAN BAY Gar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

CRYSTAL BAY Cal Neva (775) 832-4000 (closed for remodel) Crystal Bay Casino (775) 833-6333 Jim Kelley’s Nugget (775) 831-0455 Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660

HOMEWOOD Homewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992 West Shore (530) 525-5200

INCLINE VILLAGE Big Water Grille (775) 833-0606 Bite (775) 831-1000 Diamond Peak (775) 832-1177 Hacienda De La Sierra (775) 831-8300 Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 Lone Eagle Grill (775) 886-6899 Rookies (775) 831-9008 Sand Harbor State Park (775) 831-0494 Sierra Nevada College (775) 831-1314 St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (775) 831-1418

KINGS BEACH The Grid (530) 546-0300 Jason’s Sand Bar (530) 546-3315 Kings Beach Plaza (530) 546-5968 Mellow Fellow, Kings Beach (530) 553-1333 N. Tahoe Event Center (530) 546-7249

OLYMPIC VALLEY Auld Dubliner (530) 584-6041 Bar One (530) 583-1588, ext. 320 Plaza Bar (530) 583-1588 Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 Rocker@Squaw (530) 584-6080 Squaw Valley (530) 452-4331

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TAHOE CITY Blue Agave (530) 583-8113 Cedar House Pub (530) 583-4242 Fat Cat Bar & Grill (530) 583-3355 Hacienda Del Lago (530) 581-3700 Jake’s On the Lake (530) 583-0188 Lakeside Pizza, Tahoe City (530) 583-2000 Moe’s Original Barbeque (530) 583-4227 Pete ‘N’ Peters (530) 583-2400 River Grill (530) 581-2644 Sunnyside (530) 583-7200 “Tahoe Gal” (530) 583-0141

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TRUCKEE Bar of America (530) 587-3110 Cottonwood (530) 587-5711 FiftyFifty Brewing (530) 587-2337 Mellow Fellow (530) 214-8927 Moody’s Bistro (530) 587-8688 Northstar (530) 562-1010 Pastime Club (530) 582-9219 Tahoe Donner (530) 587-9400v Tourist Club (530) 587-7775 Truckee Community Center (530) 587-7945 Truckee River Park Amphitheater (530) 587-7720

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CASINO SHOWS 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 Allan Havey and Jim McCue until Oct. 19, John Henton and Aida Rodriguez from Oct. 22 to 26, and Kivi Rogers and Avi Liberman from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2.

“Spectra” | Eldorado Casino From the producers of “Illuminaire” comes “Spectra,” a dazzling show that delves into the spectrum of light and fire. “Spectra” blends elements of live percussion, New Berlin-style circus, powerful lasers and effects, aerial acrobatics, exotic contortion, dazzling costumes and fire performance to deliver high visual impact entertainment. Created exclusively for the Eldorado by the internationally acclaimed show team Phoenix Productions, “Spectra” is an experience that illuminates the power and artistry of fire and light. Performances are 7 p.m. nightly excluding Mondays, with an additional 9:30 p.m. showing on Saturday until Nov. 9.

THURSDAY OCT. 16 At the Lake Angele and the Wildwood Band Cottonwood 7 p.m.

The Paul Covarelli Group Moody’s Bistro 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. (2nd & 4th Thurs.)

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

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

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

Grace and Mark Wilson Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Mastodon Grand Sierra Resort 7:30 p.m.

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

Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

FRIDAY OCT. 17 At the Lake Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m.

Mojo Green Coffeebar 7 p.m.

Norm Follett Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Junk Parlor Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

The Student Loan plays at The Divided Sky on Oct. 31

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

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

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Craig & Terri w/ Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Carson Chamber Singers Trinity Episcopal Church 7:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

The Shell Corporation The Alley 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Safe and Sound Festival Reno-Sparks Convention Center Tany Jane Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m.

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boots & Daisy Dukes w/ DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

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

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

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Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Darin Talbot “Who’s Song is it Anyway?”

Pioneer Underground 6 p.m.

“Wounded” The VFW Military Bunker 7 p.m.

“Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

“Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

SATURDAY OCT. 18 At the Lake Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m.

Bagby Station Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Styx Montbleu 8 p.m.

Junk Parlor Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Ridin’ High Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

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Halloween meets Americana

Reno & Beyond

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Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Spellbinders Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 2 & 8 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

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

Tany Jane Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m.

Garage Boys Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

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

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Wounded” The VFW Military Bunker 7 p.m.

“Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

POOR MAN’S WHISKEY

WHEN Oct. 24-26

ADMISSION 3-day pass $165 adult, $30 child | Single-day and 2-day passes available

SUNDAY OCT. 19

WHERE Eldorado County Fairgrounds | Placerville, Calif.

At the Lake

H

alloween meets historic Americana at

the 4th annual Hangtown Halloween Ball from Oct 24 to 26 at the Eldorado County Fairgrounds. This three-day festival once described as the “High Sierra’s hotter younger sister” by a fan brings some of the country’s best bluegrass and Americana music to the region along with spooky costumes, pumpkin carving and family friendly activities to celebrate Halloween. Hosted by the bluegrass jam group

town. It’s off the beaten path a bit, but close enough to head into civilization.”

As with many things in life, the growth of Hangtown Halloween Ball has been slightly unintentional.

“We’ve been lucky each year to have people pitch in to create a fun, Halloween place for people to get away,” said Skehan.

More than 30 artists make the line-up for this year’s festival. In addition to three nights of performances with Railroad Earth, the

“ We have a thing for Americana. Placerville is a classic Old West town.

It’s off the beaten path a bit, but close enough to head into civilization.”

Railroad Earth, Hangtown Halloween Ball is sure to capture the spirit of the West.

“It always seems to turn the corner so quickly,” said John Skehan, who plays mandolin, bouzouki and piano with Railroad Earth.

The group recently released their seventh studio album, “Last of the Outlaws,” which includes the first recording of “Hangtown Ball,” a musical tribute to the festival.

After a busy summer promoting the album and a busy tour schedule including three weeks with Yonder Mountain String Band, Skehan is taking a breather and tending the home fire before heading out West.

Railroad Earth was the product of a lot of cross collaboration between musicians.

After realizing a similar fondness for a sound that was not quite bluegrass but definitely acoustic, the group began working on writing songs together. They hit the road in 2001 touring every little joint across the country and ending at the High Sierra Music Festival. After the festival, they realized that they had nothing to do but turn around and come home, so they decided to finish their first album, “Black Bear Sessions,” and head back out on the road.

“Four years ago promoters approached us regarding Hangtown Halloween Ball and it perked our interests. We have a thing for Americana. Placerville is a classic Old West 22

Buffalo, N.Y., quintet moe. brings a taste of their dynamic improvisation to the stage.

Get a taste of some original New Orleans funk flavor with The Meter Men. A group who launched their career in the last 1960s, The Meter Men made their name playing original funk hits and providing support for artists such as Dr. John, Robert Palmer and Lee Dorsey. They’re legacy continues with rap luminaries such as LL Cool J, Run DMC and Public Enemy sampling the band’s tracks.

Look for a preview of “High Country” during the festival from Colorado slamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon. ALO, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Dead Winter Carpenters, The Brothers Comatose and Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit are just a few other bands the round out the line up.

Late night jams and local craft vendors also help to build the festival’s historic atmosphere with campfire jams and themed décor. Skehan also hints at a special collaborative set in the works, but says he’s not at liberty to reveal any details just yet.

“It’s always fun coming home to Hangtown,” Skehan says. n Single and multi-day passes are available along with on-site camping and RV hookups. For tickets and more information, visit hangtownhalloween.com.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 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.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 2 p.m.

“Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

MONDAY OCT. 20 At the Lake DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

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

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 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.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY OCT. 21 At the Lake Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

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Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Deamonhunter Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Open Jazz Jam Singer Social Club 7 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 22 At the Lake DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

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

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

Reno & Beyond John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. (1st Wed.) Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

Mick Valentino & Margaret Wrights Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m.

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

Atomika Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 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.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

THURSDAY OCT. 23 At the Lake Deborah Crooks Cottonwood 7 p.m.

The Paul Covarelli Group Cottonwood 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

WOpen Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

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

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

Gramatik Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Atomika Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

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In the Groove

October 16-29, 2014

Trampled By Turtles

T

Duluth, Minn. From their beginnings

rampled By Turtles formed in 2003 in

WHEN Oct. 25 | 9 p.m.

ADMISSION $20 advance | $25 at the door 18+

WHERE Cargo | Reno, Nev.

on the midwestern festival circuit, they have reached new heights with each album.

“Wild Animals” found Trampled by Turtles working with a producer for the first time in four studio records. The band placed themselves in the capable hands of longtime Duluth compatriot Alan Sparhawk of the band Low and engineer B.J. Burton, who crafted a sonic landscape that was spatial and new at Cannon Falls, Minn.’s, Pachyderm Studio.

The band’s signature harmonies are intact, although the contributions that Sparhawk and Burton added created a new depth.

“Wild Animals” is the sound of a band at the peak of their potential, strengthened from a decade together, winning some and losing some, but growing nonetheless. The album captures the intense nature that goes with being alive, melding the universal and the personal. n

Ski films premiere at Moment Skis

H

ski movie tripleheader with free beer

ead to the Moment Ski Factory for a

provided by Lagunita’s Brewery and proceeds benefitting Sierra Avalanche Center and SheJumps.

Kick the night off with the film “Not Quite from Good Enough.” This crew of local Tahoe boys showcase some of the best skiing at Boreal and beyond.

“Pretty Faces” is the year’s premiere, allfemale ski film. The brainchild of pro skier Lynsey Dyer, this film tells the story of a skier girl while showing some fantastic skiing.

Poor Boyz Productions presents “TWENTY,” a film celebrating the company’s anniversary as one of the biggest companies in ski film. Dress warm and put a smile on your faces, this is an outdoor event. n

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Reefer Madness the Musical “Redfield Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

“Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

FRIDAY OCT. 24 At the Lake Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m.

Charles the First w/Potions Coffeebar 7 p.m.

Sheila Ross and Friends Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Island of Black and White FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 8 p.m.

The Mat Marucci Trio Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Pretty Faces

WHEN Oct. 18 | 8 p.m.

ADMISSION $5 donation

WHERE Moment Ski Factory Sparks, Nev.

First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

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

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Craig & Terri w/ Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

Sara Evans Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

MisterWives, Crash Kings, Moondog Matinee Cargo 8 p.m.

Post Bop Theater Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m.

Atomika Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m.

ADMISSION $35 advance | $40 at the door 21+

WHERE “MS Dixie II” Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Tom Miller “MS Dixie II” II 6 p.m.

The Psychedelic Furs Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Stebe LaBella’s New Orleans Tribute Moody’s Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Truckee Tribe Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

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

In This Moment Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Corey Cerovsek Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Olivia Newton John Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Trampled By Turtles Cargo 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Post Bop Theater Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m.

Atomika Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

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Rock the Boat Halloween Ghost Ship

Jelly Bread

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boots & Daisy Dukes w/ DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

7th Annual Fright Fest Halloween Party Knitting Factory 10 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Tyler Boen Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:45 p.m.

“Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

“Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

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Explore three levels of spooky starting with the Black Light Extravaganza in the bottom gallows. Go-go dancers, live black light art, light shows and free body painting will take place alone with music from DJ Theory, Irieyess and Hephay.

Climb to the midship for the Heavy Smoke experience with two smoke machines, strobe lights, lasers and disco lights creating a disorienting experience as Jelly Bread rocks the stage.

Regain sanity on the ships deck under the clear night sky with Jami Deep and Zach Rawlinson spinning house music through the night.

An after-party will take place at the Tahoe Biltmore featuring local DJs and a party bus providing the ride. A second after-party will take place in South Lake Tahoe with details to be announced soon. n

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DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Flashdance” Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 7 p.m.

“Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

“Fool for Love” Bruka Theatre 8 p.m.

SUNDAY OCT. 26 At the Lake Richard Blair Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Corey Cerovsek Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m.

A Nevada 150 Concert Carson City Community Center 4 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Atomika Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

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

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Flashdance” Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 7 p.m.

“Reefer Madness the Musical“ Redfield Performing Arts Center 2 p.m.

MONDAY OCT. 27 At the Lake DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

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

Jake Shimabukuro Cargo 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 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.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY OCT. 28 At the Lake Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Bassjackers Knitting Factory 9 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 29 At the Lake DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

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

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

Reno & Beyond John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. (1st Wed.) Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

Mick Valentino & Margaret Wrights Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m.

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

Audioboxx Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 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.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

THURSDAY OCT. 30 At the Lake Fearless Kin Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Freq Nasty Whiskey Dicks Saloon 8 p.m.

The Chuck Hughes Trio Moody’s Bistro 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

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

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

Grace and Mark Wilson Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

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

Switchfoot Cargo 8 p.m.

Rock River Eldorado Stadium Bar 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Local Flavor

Stir It Up

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

The battle of the butterscotch sauces try, I have to say the sauce without the corn syrup. I just think that the consistency was better for me personally. I could take a spoon of ice cream and get enough sauce to flavor without getting so much butterscotch goo that I couldn’t get any ice cream

“ Use the recipe as a guide and not as a bible.”

you my thoughts on the two different A nd the winner is … I wanted to give

butterscotch recipes from the last article.

From the responses that I received, both recipes got some good comments, but there were only a few responses from people that made both recipes. Both recipes had good flavor but also had their differences. The first difference was apparent and that was that the sauce with the corn syrup was much thicker. It also hardened quickly once it hit the cold ice cream making a shell as opposed to being brittle. Don’t try dipping a cone in this or you will need lots of napkins. It is just too chewy to make a good dip for cones.

The sauce without the corn syrup was much thinner and remained a liquid sauce even after sitting on the ice cream. Even as the sauces cooled in separate containers to store, the sauce with the corn syrup became extremely thick to the point where I could roll it into little candy butterscotch balls

and then chill to harden a little more in the refrigerator.

I am curious to see if I can make a butterscotch ball that would be able to pass as a candy that would melt in your mouth. My guess is that as long as it stayed chilled on a plate and not warmed to room temperature, it would work. Maybe simply rolling small butterscotch balls in some Jimmies to take some of the stickiness away could be a simple answer as to how that sauce could double as a candy. I also would like to see about making a chocolate-covered butterscotch ball, but I just didn’t have time to experiment more with those candy aspects.

I’m guessing that consistency was getting pretty close to what you would use for covering apples since this is that time of year and the coating for apples is much stickier and pliable than an ice cream cone dip, but again, I need time for more experimenting.

It wasn’t until the re-heating of the sauce with the corn syrup that I noticed

it was grainy, which didn’t seem to be the case when I first made. I tried reheating both sauces twice with the same results.

The thinner non-corn syrup sauce was fine, but the sauce with the corn syrup remained grainy. This led me to add a little more butter and cream to the corn syrup sauce allowing for more liquid so that the brown sugar could dissolve more. I added 1 tablespoon of butter and probably 2 oz. of cream and it changed it enough so it was smooth. It also lasted longer over ice cream before congealing. Even when it did start to thicken, it was nowhere near as shell-like as before, but it was still much thicker than the thinner non-corn syrup sauce.

With this new consistency, I would have to say there goes the candy aspect of this sauce, but since that wasn’t the original idea anyway, it did make it more like a sauce and therefore user friendly.

So which one did I prefer? For the first

flavor at all. After adding more butter and cream to the sauce, however, I honestly don’t know. I really liked both.

I still have to try them both again, but I really don’t need to be eating that much ice cream, so I’ll take a break and get back to you. Please let me know how you made out with them and which one was your favorite.

Now that I’ve talked about the two sauces, there is one more main thing to take away from this article, and that is to use the recipe as a guide and not as a bible.

By simply adding a little more butter and cream to the recipe that my sister gave me, that butterscotch sauce went from being not even close to as good to what I would expect for a butterscotch sauce, to making a choice difficult. Again, when I get more time I want to experiment a little more and see just how far I can take these sauces for different things. Enjoy. n 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. He has been a chef for PGA’s Memorial Tournament for more than 15 years and ran the main kitchen at the World Games. For more information and archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com. Smitty welcomes questions and comments at smitty@chefsmitty. com, tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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Local Flavor

Restaurant Directory

B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

Alpine Meadows (530) 581-3037

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

B L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

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

L D RA

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

ANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

BROCKWAY BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

Carnelian Bay

Kings Beach

Crystal Bay

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

L D

(530) 546-2301

L D

(530) 546-2431

B L

CALIENTE

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D L D

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

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

(775) 831-0660

B L D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

Donner Summit

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

American

THE DINING ROOM (winter)

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

SPINDLESHANKS

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 426-3904

B L D

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

BITE

Tapas

BLUE FONDUE BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

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

L D RA

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

(775) 831-2700

L D

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

NORTH OF THE BORDER

Tahoe/Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1787

B L D

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

(530) 426-7661

Northstar

Incline Village

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

DIMAGGIO’S AT THE LAKE

Deli/Pizza

800 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 298-2424

L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

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

(775) 831-3933

B L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

Olympic Valley

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

(530) 452-4362

L D

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

(775) 831-8317

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

JACK RABBIT MOON

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

LA CASONA

Mexican

930 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 601

(775) 831-9400

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

GRAHAM’S

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 KT BASE BAR American

L D

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

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

L D

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

L

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli

26

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775 (775) 831-9008

(530) 584-0110

D RA

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

B L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

B L

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

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

D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

B L

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

(775) 298-2502

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Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

B L D

Tahoe City

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

COFFEE CONNEXION

Café

Lighthouse Center, Suite 1

(530) 583-6023

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

THE MOUNTAIN BISTRO (Hotel Truckee Tahoe) Bistro

11331 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4525

L D B L

DOCKSIDE 700

Wine Bar/Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

B L D

OLD 40 KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

N. California

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

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer)

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

B L D

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

B L

LAKESIDE

Pizza

850 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2000

L D

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

L D

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

D RA

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

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

B L

STELLA’S

Old Country

10918 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-5655

D RA

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE PIZZA

Pizza

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6300

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

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

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

Tahoe Vista

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(855) 559-2458

L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

WHOLE TREATS

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B 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

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Steakhouse/Pub

7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

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

(530) 546-4281

D

(530) 546-7744

B L D

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

(530) 525-2992

L

SANCHO’S

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

Truckee

West Shore

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD Grill Homewood Mtn. Resort

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BILL’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

SUNNYSIDE GRILL (summer)

Grill

At Sunnyside Market

(530) 583-7626

L

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILL (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

L

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

D

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

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COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

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Food Trucks

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

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ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

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HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

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MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

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(530) 550-9900

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MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

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DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

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PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

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RED TRUCK

Eclectic

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(530) 587-1394

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FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

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THE SOUPER WAGON

Soup/Sliders

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(775) 240-9998

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SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

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(775) 313-8689

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café DIEGO’S

Mexican

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

(530) 414-4836

10130 West River St.

October 16-29, 2014

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Tastes

Wine Time

by Priya Hutner

Cottonwood

Pour House a wine playground

my food to be an experience. I want W

by Lou Phillips

A experience for wine lovers. Some of the

hen I venture out to eat, I want

visit to the Pour House is truly an

to be seduced by my meal from the first sip of wine, to the appetizer, main course and all that accompanies my foodie journey here in Tahoe.

Cottonwood Bar & Restaurant is one of my favorite food haunts. The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly with a vibe that includes a trip back in time. Photos of Truckee’s past and vintage skis hang throughout the establishment. Antiquity surrounds you.

features are a great hand-selected inventory at reasonable prices, a friendly wine bar scene with a chance to taste and socialize with locals and visitors, custom events for your group, an out-of-the-box wine club, and the expertise of two passionate owners.

“ Dean and Christa are some of the most knowledgeable

The Pour House offers more than 500 wine selections.

and humble wine experts

“ Cottonwood’s Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

is the best I’ve had anywhere,

pepitas are both delightful appetizers. I do love sauces.

The entrees are enticing. Choose from the Grilled Fulton Farms Natural Chicken Breast served with a Truckee Sourdough pretzel roll, brie, arugula and pickled onions, or a Pine Nut Crusted Sole served with herbed rice and a tomato dill beurre blanc.

Also featured on the menu is a Seafood Stew in a saffron-tomato broth served over linguini and a Grilled Marinated Wagyu Beef Bavette Steak topped with a béarnaise sauce.

The Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with herbed truffle butter and shaved parmesan cheese is a seasonal dish and not to be missed.

Cottonwood serves up great fun, excellent food and great drink specials with an awesome view of downtown Truckee.n

hands down.”

The food is consistently good. Cottonwood’s Caesar Salad is the best I’ve had anywhere, hands down. I am always up for the Caesar Salad Challenge. Anyone? This Caesar is served with whole Romaine leaves dressed in tangy, garlicky, lemony, cheesy flavors, is topped with toasted baguette croutons, a true taste bud extravaganza.

Happy Hour buzzes every night of the week. French Margaritas and Moscow Mules are high on the list to try. The crew behind the bar make a mean drink.

Most recently, I indulged in Cottonwoods’ Butternut Squash Enchilada, with Ancho chile mole, cilantro, white cheddar cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds. The dish offers a unique blend of spicy flavors and creamy textures.

The music is local and always good, and I made a special point to get out and hear Ann Marie Sheridan play recently.

Roasted Yellow Corn Polenta Gratin with fresh mozzarella, tomato and roasted garlic with an almond and red bell pepper romesco and the butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter, parmesan and

Cottonwood Restaurant is open from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. and is located at 10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee, off Brockway Road. For more information, call (530) 587-5711 or visit cottonwoodrestaurant.com.

in the region.”

The Pour House

Christa Finn and Dean Schaecher are co-owners and the creative forces at the Pour House, and you will find that they offer a great combination of wine knowledge and fun, with zero snobbery.

The House has 500 or so selections that cover the world and reach back into the 1990s. Dean and Christa have created a list that is easy to follow with categories of Light Whites, Big Whites, Light Reds Big Reds and You Wish. Call me shallow, but I immediately jump to the last category and always find some treasures.

Right now, you can grab some perfectly aged 2004 Silver Oak Napa Cab for $99 or 2005 Nickel & Nickel Truchard Vineyard

Chardonnay for $44; try that anywhere else.

Dean and Christa offer many wines with a little bottle age so you are getting to enjoy wines at its peak. And, whatever your price point, you can be sure the staff has your taste and desires as its No. 1 priority. No hard sell here. You will always be treated with attention and respect.

When is the last time you had a taste (2 oz.) of wine for $1? That’s all you’ll pay for wines that retail for $15 or less per bottle ($2 for wines $15 to $25, and $3 for wines that sell for $25 to $35). Don’t bother doing the math; it’s almost free. You’ll also get as much or little great information as you wish, as Dean and Christa are some of the most knowledgeable and humble wine experts in the region. They also have extensive staff trainings.

With all the options we talked about like great choice, learning opportunities, custom special events, bargain tasting every day, a creative wine club and more, The Pour House truly is a wine playground right in our back yard. Cheers.

The Pour House is located 10075 Jibboom Street in Truckee. For more information, call (530) 550-9664 or visit thepourhousetruckee.com. n Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors, businesses and just plain folks. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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Local Flavor

Thai Ahi Poke | Courtesy River Ranch

Tasty Tidbits Enjoy fall specials at River Ranch Fall specials are being offered through Dec. 18 with Happy Hour and Friday Night Prime at the River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant.

Happy Hour will be offered nightly from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Specials include $3 Craft Drafts, half-priced specialty cocktails including the Ranch Martini, the Large Marge and the Dirty Bird. In addition, there will be a weekly rotating half-priced appetizer menu including Grit Cakes and Shrimp, Thai Ahi Poke, Street Tacos and Bacon-Bacon Whiskey.

In addition to the nightly happy hour, Friday Night Prime will take place every Friday. Enjoy $19.95 prime rib dinner. For reservations, call (530) 583-4264.

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Food events benefit Project MANA Chef Gerard Nebesky will be serving up an interactive presentation from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 as he creates paella at the D.W. Reynolds Building in Incline Village as part of Project MANA’s Food Series. Many of the ingredients used in his Spanish national dish will be flown in fresh for this event and include fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, squid and fish. Nebesky won an episode of “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” with his original Paella recipe. Attendees also will receive a gift. The cost is $150.

The final event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Le

SQUAW VALLEY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

Bistro Restaurant and Bar on March 5. Chef Jean-Pierre Doignon will prepare a special four-course dinner. The cost is $150. For more information, visit projectmana.org/events.

OVL AT SQUAW – 2 SHOWS: EARLY 6:00 LATE 8:30

Learn about French cuisine

TICKETS $12 A ADV $15 DOS $7 KIDS 16 & UNDER (EARLY SHOW DOOR)

French cooking lessons are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and 21, Dec. 5 and 9 at the Rideout Community Center.

Learn new recipes, cooking styles and techniques with Chef Frederique Fenech. The cost is $20 per class. For more information, call the Tahoe City Parks and Recreation Department at (530) 583-3440.

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Locals’ Lakefront Menu 3-Course $25 Sunday - Thursday excludes holiday periods

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Dining Guide KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf Course

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.

Breakfast 8:00am, Lunch 11:30am and Dinner 5:30pm

Happy Hour Everyday from 4 - 6pm All Night Happy Hour on Tuesdays Bocce Courts

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

www.spindleshankstahoe.com

400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible) Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

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 glutenfree 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

(775) 298-0008 (530) 214-5181 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive | 3:00pm to 3:30pm TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street | 3:00pm to 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | Community House, 265 Bear St. | 3:00pm to 3:30pm THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | DWR Center, 948 Incline Way | 3:00pm to 3:30pm

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 CITY

HAPPY HOUR in bar 4-6pm DINNER 4-9pm

Halloween night

All-you-can-eat Taco Bar 5-8pm $12 Adults $7 Kids under 12

FOOTBALL NIGHTS

Bacchi’s | Italian

TAHOE VISTA

Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage Steakhouse

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.

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

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 Sausages & 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

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

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

Sunday, Monday & Thursday

Happy Hour menu in bar during game!

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

Tuesday FAJITA Night

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Our authentic famous Fajitas $9.95 Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, or Vegetable

Buy one entree and get the lesser-priced entree free

2 Tacos $5 - Chicken, shredded beef or ground beef 2 Tacos $7 - Shrimp, grilled steak or fish nly ! o Miller drafts $2 In bar

Please tip on full amount.

Not good with parties over 12. Not valid on Friday or Saturday. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or happy hour.

Expires 11.20.2014

Friday Night Music 10 pm

Oct. 17 - 3 Upfront

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