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07 Tahoe Time 09 Locals Profile 18 The Arts 22 Sierra Stories

06 Lake Tahoe Facts 08 Sightseeing 10 Events 12 Snow Trails 13 For the Kids 13 Activities 14 Powder Report 15 Warren’s World 15 Downhill Skiing 16 Weekly Marketplace 16 Announcements 17 Holiday Shopping Guide

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20 Puzzles 21 Horoscope 23 Entertainment Calendar 25 In the Groove 26 Spotlight

28 Tasty Tidbits 29 Stir It Up 30 Restaurant Directory 32 Tastes 32 Wine Time 34 Dining Guide

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What’s InsideDECEMBER 4-17

From the Publisher

The holiday season has arrived in Tahoe and Truckee and holiday cheer is evident throughout the community from the holiday lights that adorn our local towns, to the many visits with Old St. Nick from photos and sledding to skiing and riding around our local resorts, Santa is go-ing to be busy in December. It’s also the season of giving with warm clothing, food and Toys for Tots needed to help our neighbors and friends (See Announcement on how you can help).

Enjoy the spirit of the season at one of the many holiday shows and concerts throughout the region from local choral performances to holiday spectaculars to jazz and tuba celebrations to the largest Santa Pub Crawl in the country in our own backyard. Jenn Sheridan has put together her picks for the must-see holiday shows this season in “Shows, concerts full of holiday cheer.”

While you’re getting ready for the Christmas season, the downhill skiing and riding season is gearing up with lots of fresh powder blanketing our mountains. While it’s a great time for winter sports, some summer favorites like rock climbing don’t have to wait until spring. Instead, head to one of the local climbing walls to get your fix. Jenn checks out the local spots in “Climbing the walls.”

Ann Lindemann talks to Missy Sandeman for our new local profiles – “Driven by a passion for art, fitness.” A long-time West Shore resident, artist and fitness en-thusiast, Sandman has combined her passions and found joy in her artwork and her newest venture – Missy’s Body Garage.

Don’t forget to Shop Local this holiday season to sup-port our local businesses and to enter for a chance to win great prizes. Find more details inside. n

Dave Wadleigh sends a backflip during a fun, North Tahoe back-country jump session with Janky Films, framed by a typical Tahoe bluebird sky. What’s your Tahoe? Share photos of your favorite Tahoe winter moments from your own back-country adventures to tubing with the kids, to making a snowman or enjoying the region’s fine dining @TheTahoeWeekly #tahoepowder. Our favorite photo wins a SnowBomb Platinum Pass. Photography by Matt Bansak, mattbansak.com.

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Out & About

Incline Village

Cave Rock

Eagle Rock

Donner Summit

Fannette Island

Glenbrook

StatelineSouthLake Tahoe

Zephyr Cove

Emerald Bay

Meeks Bay

Tahoma

Homewood

Tahoe Pines

Sunnyside

Dollar Hill

Carnelian BayOlympicValley

ALPINE MEADOWS

HOMEWOOD

SQUAW VALLEY

SQUAW CREEK

Tahoe Vista

Truckee

CrystalBay

TahoeCity

Kings Beach

DEEPESTPOINT

TAHOE DONNER

BOREAL

SUGAR BOWL

DONNERSKI RANCH

SODA SPRINGS

NORTHSTAR

DIAMOND PEAK

MT. ROSE

HEAVENLY

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GRANKLIBAKKEN

HOPE VALLEY

SUGAR PINE POINTSTATE PARK

CAMPRICHARDSON

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COUNTRY

NORTH TAHOEREGIONAL PARK

ROYAL GORGE

AUBURNSKI CLUB

CLAIR TAPPAAN

DONNERMEMORIALSTATE PARK

RENOINTERNATIONALAIRPORT

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Permanent Population: 66,000

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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.

Shoreline: 72 miles

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

Average depth: 1,000 feet

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.

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

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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Lake clarityThe University of California, Davis, oper-

ates the Tahoe Science Center, which moni-tors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The low-est average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of micro-scopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discoveryThe first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe

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

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

How the lake was formedAbout 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 seg-ment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1

The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

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

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has elimi-nated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wild-life in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lakeLake Tahoe is located in the states of

California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

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

However, water releases are not permit-ted 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.

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


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“ The routes are marked and change on a regular basis to present new challenges to regular patrons.”

t’s OK to let the stormy weather trap you inside sometimes. You don’t have to miss out on being active or catching an adrenaline rush just to avoid the cold. Climbing gyms are the perfect way to work out the whole body and mind when the ice and snow start to blow. The region is home to several gyms that each offer unique features making it easy to push yourself no matter what time of year.

Climbing indoors is a different experi-ence from climbing outdoors. The routes are marked and change on a regular basis to present new challenges to regular patrons. Thanks to auto-belay systems, it’s possible to climb without a partner, making it easy to work on a new problem for a few hours before or after work, and I have found that climbing without a partner sometimes leads to finding new partners.

4,000-square-feet of climbing

About 4,000 square feet of climbing at High Altitude Fitness means there are plenty of options to explore from easy routes perfect for the first-time climber or a quick warm up to overhanging problems that will challenge the body and mind. A bouldering wall with 46 problems ranging from V0 to V10 gives climbers the opportunity to work on individual problems.

Belay clinics and technique classes are available to help first timers get the feeling of hanging on rocks. Additionally, kids camps and competitive teams are a great after-school activity. Shoes and harnesses are available for rent. For more informa-tion, visit highaltitudefit.net.

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vertical and slab climbs. A 35-degree overhanging area provides a challenge for experienced lead climbers or head over to the bouldering wall and brush up on technique. Auto-belay stations are set up for those who are looking for a quick session when a climbing partner is unavailable.

Classes are offered for all climbers from beginner to competitive and outdoor classes are offered for those who are look-ing to get outside of the gym. For more information, visit rocksportreno.com.

World’s tallest climbing wall

If a 7,000-square-foot bouldering and 3,200-square-foot climbing space aren’t enough to entice the climber in you, may-be the world’s tallest climbing wall will catch your attention at BaseCamp. Com-ing in at 164 feet tall, the BaseCamp’s crown jewel scales the side of the Whitney Peak Hotel above the iconic Reno Arch in downtown. Single and multi-pitch climbs are offered. BaseCamp also is home to the only 15-meter speed wall in the country. Climbing and climber’s yoga classes are offered daily. For more information, visit basecampereno.com. n

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BaseCamp in Reno offers a variety of climbing and bouldering options. | Courtesy BaseCamp

All ages and abilities can try the climbing wall at the Tram building at Squaw Valley. | Courtesy Squaw Valley

The world’s tallest climbing wall. | Courtesy BaseCamp

The climbing wall at the Truckee Community Recreation Center started as a service-learning project by a local student. | Courtesy TDRPD

Attracting new climbers to sport

The Truckee Community Recreation Center is home to a 29-foot climbing wall and bouldering area with routes rang-ing from beginner to advanced. The wall started as a service-learning project by a senior at Sierra Nevada College. Hoping to share her passion of climbing with the community, Renee Guay worked closely with the staff at the Truckee Community Recreation Center to design and build the wall and create climbing classes and programs that would attract new climbers to her favorite sport.

Daily classes and are offered to adults and kids hoping to learn about equipment and technique. The recreation center offers the cheapest drop-in price for climbing sessions in the region at $5. For more information, visit tdrpd.com.

Routes challenge all levels

The Headwall Climbing Wall located in the Tram building at Squaw Valley features a 30-foot indoor space. Twenty-five dif-ferent routes will challenge climbers of all ages and abilities. For more information, visit squawadventure.com.

Perfect your technique This 7,500-square-foot climbing gym fea-tures a 35-foot tall wall with technical

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

SightseeingLAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

“ If adventure has a final and all-embracing motive, it is surely this: we go out because it is our nature to go out, to climb mountains, and to paddle rivers, to fly to the planets and plunge into the depths of the oceans ... When man ceases to do these things, he is no longer man.” - Wilfrid Noyce

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. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life (open for tours in summer). Free parking lots at Com-mons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. 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 walk-ing tour. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

MuseumsDonner Summit Historical Society Soda Springs

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

Emigrant Trail Museum Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (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

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.Extended hours holiday periods 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

Olympic Museum Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (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 Maritime Museum Homewood

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

Tahoe Science Center Incline Village

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free(775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

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

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

Western SkiSport Museum Donner Summit

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org

Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legend-ary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

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

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 Village855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service, Truckee10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

AttractionsCave Rock East Shore

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.

Donner Summit Truckee

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

Eagle Rock West Shore

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.

Fannette Island

(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.)

High Camp Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (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

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

North Tahoe Arts Center Tahoe City

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Mon. | 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

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HeavenlyBase Depth: 20”Kirkwood

Base Depth: 18”-19”Mt. Rose Ski AreaBase Depth: 12“-17”

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Squaw ValleyBase Depth: 18”

Sugar BowlBase Depth: 5”-10”

The texture and contrast of winter in the mountains creates a winter wonderland. Get out and explore.


Driven by a passion for art, fitness

“ Here the walls are adorned with Sandeman’s deftly rendered watercolor and oil canvases depicting the Sierra landscapes and vistas that frame her life. But, take a few more steps in and the energetic side of Sandeman’s psyche is revealed.”

o crack the Missy Sandeman code, one needs only to visit the spacious garage of her West Shore home.

Here the walls are adorned with Sandeman’s deftly rendered water-color and oil canvases depicting the Sierra landscapes and vistas that frame her life. But, take a few more steps in and the energetic side of Sandeman’s psyche is revealed. Encompassing the lion’s share of the space, Missy’s Body Garage fea-tures equipment that utilizes one’s own body weight to achieve what she dubs “functional fitness.”

Still, it’s surely Sandeman’s exuberant energy that brings both artwork and gym to life.

“I was blessed with energy and I’m a goal-oriented person,” says Sandeman, whose fit, compact body belies her 62 years.

In a region where people come and go as the economic trends ebb and flow, Sande-man has long-timer bragging rights. She moved from Southern California to Lake Tahoe’s West Shore in 1981 with husband Bill “Sandy” Sandeman, a former NFL offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, who is now a general contractor. While raising two children, Missy Sandeman op-erated a hair salon in “Downtown Tahoma” and later the couple owned Tahoma Meadows Bed and Breakfast.

A common thread throughout the three decades was (and still is) Sandeman’s love of running.

“I grew up in Hermosa Beach and I remember running everywhere, it’s just how I traveled,” she recalls, adding that she had a brief stint as a competitive body builder in the 1970s.

Today, with many successful marathons under her belt, she has parlayed her fitness fanaticism to personal training and classes held at Missy’s Body Garage.

“My philosophy with Missy’s Body Garage is to turn as many people on the amazing feeling of being strong and fit, no matter how old, young or what issue they have,” Sandeman explains. “I’m not as interested in monetary gain as much as I am in touching people’s lives with my love of fitness.”

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changing with new ways to train clients emerging daily.

“I can tell the people who are athletes and the people who aren’t, and it’s excit-ing to see those non-athletes turn into athletes,” she adds. “It’s so rewarding to see this change and to see people reinvent themselves.”

When she’s not playing cheerleader and coach to her clients, Sandeman is motivating herself with long runs on the West Shore’s Rubicon Trail and Black-wood Canyon.

In fact, she frequently gets artistic inspi-ration while out running and often snaps a picture or two for future canvases. But, the

Indeed, this love is felt amongst the legion of fitness followers who come to her gym daily. It’s not uncommon to see Sandeman’s small boot camp-style classes attended by a wide range of ages and abilities.

“The difference between my facility and others in town is that I am a very small one-on-one studio,” she says. “This allows me to watch and monitor each cli-ent whether it’s in a class or one-on-one personal training.”

Sandeman is an ACE certified trainer and is passionate about new fitness trends, adapting them for her own clients. She says the fitness industry is constantly

transition from heart-pumping athlete and trainer to contemplative and introspective artist isn’t always easy.

“I’m hyper to begin with, but the paint-ing really helps me focus, but it’s hard sometimes,” she acknowledges. “But once I sit down and focus and put on the paint and it turns into something beautiful ... well, then I can be up until 1 a.m.”

A self-taught artist, Sandeman has attended many workshops and adopted mentors that influence her artistic style that captures the essence of Tahoe from one who dearly loves the region.

Her work may be seen by appointment at her home and at James Harold Galleries in Tahoe City.

For more information on classes and personal training at Missy’s Body Garage, visit missysbodygarage.net. For artwork, visit missysandeman.com. n

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EventsVisit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

Alpenglow Sports and Coalition Snow present the Lake Tahoe premier of “Pretty Faces,” the first crowd-sourced, crowd-funded, all-women’s ski movie, on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Tahoe Art Haus Cinema.

Lynsey Dyer, a premier big mountain free skier and Eddie Bauer athlete, stars in the film and is the visionary behind the project.

“We are on a mission to make skiing and the outdoors look so fun that no girl will ever want to stay inside,” states Dyer. “Through this project and my nonprofit SheJumps, we want young girls to see positive, strong and courageous women pursuing their passions and finding success. We want to show females everywhere: ‘If she can do it, so can I. ’”

In addition to Dyer, other featured female athletes and key figures include Rachael Burks, Elyse Saugstad, Ingrid Backstrom, Wendy Fisher, Angle Collinson, Nadia Samer, Olympian Devin Logan and many more. Athletes from the film will participate in a post-film panel that will explore the rising wave of women in the snow sports industry. Additionally, autographs will be available after the show. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit SheJumps, the non-profit founded by Dyer. All ages are welcome. Come early for drink specials.

To learn more about the film and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/1x8rMvb. View the trailer at vimeo.com.

“Pretty Faces” showing in Tahoe City

Courtesy Unicorn Picnic

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Breakfast with Santa Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a kids’ Breakfast

with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. in Cascades through Dec. 14 and on Dec. 22 and 23. Donate new, unwrapped toy for free valet parking until Dec. 21. (530) 583-6300.

Sleigh rides East ShoreSand Harbor State Park offers sleigh rides and

snowshoe rentals every weekend in December. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

DEC. 4 | ThursdayJob Fair Olympic Valley

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

Noel Night NorthstarNorthstar hosts holiday celebrations in the

Village from 5 to 8 p.m. with kids gingerbread men decorating, cupcakes at Tavern 6330’, writing Letters to Santa, holiday carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, s’mores and hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Mountain weather & climate talk Incline Village

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts a talk on Mountain Weather and Climate with Ben Hatchett of the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada State Climate Office at 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sci-ences. Hatchett will share weather and climate research in the Sierra and Great Basin, and how it shapes the understanding of the Earth. Happy hour at 5:30 p.m. (7750 881-7566.

Winter Welcome Party Alpine MeadowsRiver Ranch hosts a Winter Welcome Party

and Toys for Tots collection from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a holiday concert from the North Tahoe High School Jazz Band. Bring a new, unwrapped toy.

DEC. 5 | Friday Open House Incline Village

High Sierra Gardens hosts a holiday Open House from noon to 6 pm. with refreshments and more. (775) 831-7390.

Spirit of the Holidays Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw celebrates Magical Memories

with complimentary beverages and treats in Sweet Potatoes from 5 to 6 p.m. Bring new, wrapped toy for complimentary valet. (530) 583-6000.

Holiday Tree Lighting Kings Beach NTPUD & Boys & Girls Club hosts the an-

nual Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center with photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus for $2, free crafts, hot chocolate and coffee, and live holiday music from the North Tahoe Middle School Jazz Band and Tahoe Ex-pedition Academy choirs, and a performance by Tahoe Music Institute and Tahoe Dance School.

First Friday Tahoe City

Tahoe City hosts First Friday every month with participating businesses open until 8 p.m. with re-freshments, music and more. Visit visitahoecity.com

.First Fridays Truckee

Every First Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demon-strations, food and beverages, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. Visit historictruckee.com.

Holiday Mixer Incline VillageJoin the Holiday Mixer and toy drive from 5

to 7 p.m. in the Village Shopping Center with sleigh rides, visits from Santa, Christmas tree lighting, and crafts for kids. (775) 832-5860.

Kids Night Out Tahoe DonnerOn the First Friday of every month from 5 to 9

p.m., kids ages 4 to 9 year are invited to an evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, the Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story at Northwoods Club- house. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff looks after your little ones. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. RSVP (530) 587-9437.

Parents’ Night Out Incline VillageKids ages 5 to 11 will have the chance to experi-

ence fun at the Recreation Center and parents will get an evening off from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The schedule is packed full of fun, pizza and salad, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and a movie. $25, $20 with IVGID pass. RSVP (775) 832-1310.

Stem cell talk Olympic ValleySquaw Valley Institute presents Dr. Kevin

Stone, who will discuss “Meniscus Replacement in Athletes: Stem Cell and Growth Factors” at 6 p.m. at PlumpJack. Tickets squawvalleyinstittute.org.

French cooking Tahoe City Learn about French cooking in a class from 6 to

8 p.m. at Rideout Community Center with Chef Frederique Fenech. $20. RSVP (530) 583-3440.

Tahoe Reelfest Tahoe City Tahoe Reelfest is at Tahoe Art Haus featuring

student film showings at 7:30 p.m., a performance by Horsemouth at 8:30 p.m., dinner by Big Blue Q and a raffle to benefit Creekside Cooperative and Squaw Valley Prep. Doors open at 6:30. $30 advance, $30 at the door. Tickets creeksidepto.org.

DEC. 5-6 | Friday-Saturday Family movie Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek features a family movie from 7 to 9 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 5-7 | Friday-Sunday Family crafts Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek feature holiday crafts in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 6 | SaturdayBreakfast with Santa Glenshire

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. at Glenshire Elementary School featuring a choral performance, painting and gifts. Benefits the school. $7, $25 four-pack. Tickets santasbreakfast.org.

Hunter Creek Waterfalls hike Area venueCarmen Carr hosts a free, guided hike on the

Hunter Creek Waterfalls trail. Call for direc-tions. (530) 550-5192.

Sierra Handmade Holiday TruckeeSierra College hosts the Fourth Annual Sierra

Handmade Holiday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. fea-turing local artisans exhibiting their wares at the college. Open to everyone (530) 550-2225.

Ornament Crafting East ShoreSand Harbor State Park hosts ornament crafts

for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

Full moon snowshoe Tahoe VistaTahoe Adventure Company hosts a Full

Moon Snowshoe hike at North Tahoe Regional Park from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring natural history, fascinated facts about the moon and astronomy. Enjoy snacks and hot drinks. Easy, all ages. $65 per person. RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com.

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Holiday Creation Station Incline VillageIncline Village hosts a DIY Holiday Creation

Station from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 24 with a station set up with supplies and materials to create holiday cards, ornaments, bookmarks and other projects. Bring your Christmas Cards to ex-change, trade or leave for others. (775) 832-4130.

Hanukkah lighting Olympic ValleyCelebrate the lighting of the Menorah nightly

at sunset from Dec. 16 to 24 in the lobby at the Resort at Squaw Creek. (530) 583-6300.

EVERY TUESDAY

55+ snowshoe hike Area venuesTrekkers of all abilities are welcome to join

IVGID Senior Programs for light to moderate hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations through-out the region followed by lunch with fellow snowshoers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. No hikes on Dec. 23 and 30, or Feb. 17. (775) 832-1310.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Ski & snowboard films Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a showing of ski

and snowboard films every Wednesday until Dec. 31 starting at 6 p.m. in Sandy’s Pub. (530) 583-6000.

EVERY THURSDAY

Conversation Café Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversa-

tion forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. Candid discussions about pre-determined ideas elicit frank, factual dissemination of information, often with humorous anecdotes and interjec-tions. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. (775) 832-1310.

EVERY FRIDAY

Family Movie Night Tahoe DonnerEnjoy a free Family Movie every Friday at

Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. (530) 582-9669.

EVERY SATURDAY

Ripperoo Parade NorthstarCome and join Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski

& Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends as he leads kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar from 3:45 to 4 p.m. every Saturday until April 11. Help them dance their way around the ice rink. Meet at Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:45 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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Stories with Mrs. Claus Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts stories with

Mrs. Claus from 6 to 7 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

Far West fundraiser TruckeeFar West Nordic hosts its 29th Annual auc-

tion and raffle fundraising party at 6 p.m. at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Enjoy a taco and burrito bar, plus desserts with wine and beer available. $40 includes one raffle ticket, $20 12 and younger, $5 additional raffle tickets. Tick-ets farwestnordic.org or at the door.

Sam Clemens at Lake Tahoe Incline Village Twain historian Larry Schmidt discusses “In-

triguing Clues to Sam Clemens and Lake Tahoe” at 7 p.m. at the Mark Twain Cultural Center. Doors open at 6. Bring picnic. $15. RSVP (775) 833-1835.

DEC. 6-7 | Saturday-Sunday Sand Harbor history talk East Shore

Nevada State Parks hosts a ranger history talk on “Before It Was A Park” at 10 a.m. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

DEC. 7 | SundayPancake breakfast Truckee

Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12, $4 seniors.

Beer pairing brunch TruckeeFiftyFifty Brewing and trokay host a

brew+lunch=brunch starting at 1 p.m. featuring a five-course menu. $45, $30 pairing. RSVP (530) 582-1040.

Ranger hikes East ShoreSand Harbor State Park hosts ranger-led

hikes on the nature trail from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Easy, kid-friendly. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

Dessert decorating Olympic Valley Children can create his or her own master-

piece and decorate holiday cookies in the lobby at the Resort at Squaw Creek from 2 to 4 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

“Pretty Faces” showing Tahoe City Tahoe Arts Haus Cinema hosts a showing of

“Pretty Faces,” the first crowd-sourced, crowd-funded all-women’s ski movie at 7 p.m. The film features Lynsey Dyer, a premier big mountain freeskier who is the brainchild behind the film. Featured female athletes include Rachael Burks, Elyse Saugstad, Ingrid Backstrom, Wendy Fisher, Angel Collinson, Nadia Samer, Olympian Devin Logan and more. Come early for drink specials. Also shown Dec. 12 at MontBleu. $10. Trailer vimeo.com. Tickets shejumps.org.

DEC. 7-8 | Sunday-Monday Women’s avalanche clinic Olympic Valley

SAFE AS women’s avalanche clinic will be offered at Squaw Valley featuring an intro to ava-lanche safety with classroom and on-snow training, and morning yoga. Ages 14 and older. Bring ava-lanche beacon, shovel, probe and backpack. $140 per day includes activities, lunch and raffle; $110 students with ID. Visit facebook.com/safeasclinics.

DEC. 9 | TuesdayGood Morning Truckee Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. (530) 587-8808.

Toys for Tots party & mixer Tahoe CitySunnyside Resort & Lodge hosts a Toys

for Tots party and chamber mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, desserts, candy canes, live music, cookie and ornament decorating, and cocoa. Santa will be present for picture taking. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for entry.

French cooking Tahoe City Learn about French cooking in a class from

6 to 8 p.m. at Rideout Community Center with Chef Frederique Fenech. $20. RSVP (530) 583-3440.

DEC. 10 | WednesdayHanukkah Story Time Incline Village

Incline Village hosts a Hanukkah Story Time and Party from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Light the candles and spin the dreidel celebrating the Festival of Lights with stories, games and traditional treats. All ages. (775) 832-4130.

Locals’ Evening Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Locals’ Eve-

ning starting at 4 p.m. with complimentary ice skating and hot cocoa from 4 to 6 p.m.

DEC. 11 | Thursday Noel Night Northstar

Northstar hosts holiday celebrations in the Village from 5 to 8 p.m. with kids gingerbread men decorating, cupcakes at Tavern 6330’, writing Letters to Santa, holiday carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, s’mores and hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Dine Out for Charity Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Dine Out for

Charity at Six Peaks Grille with a portion of dinner proceeds benefitting the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society. Donate new, unwrapped toy for free valet parking. (530) 583-6300.

DEC. 12 | FridaySpirit of the Holidays Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw celebrates Magical Memo-ries with complimentary beverages and treats in Sweet Potatoes from 5 to 6 p.m. Bring new, wrapped toy for complimentary valet. (530) 583-6000.

Opening Party & Potluck Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts an Opening Party

and Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome; bring a dish to share. (530) 583-5475.

Family Movie Night Incline VillageIncline Village hosts a family movie night

from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies. Bring pillows and blankets and wear pajamas. (775) 832-4130.

Brewmaster’s dinner NorthstarNorthstar hosts a Brewmaster’s dinner at

Zephyr Lodge with a five-course menu featur-ing fresh, seasonal produce and meals paired with craft brews from Lagunitas Brewing. Visit northstarcaliforina.com.

Backcountry Ball Norden Sugar Bowl hosts the annual Backcountry

Ball at Mt. Judah Lodge to benefit the Sierra Avalanche Center. The evening features live music, an outdoor gear preview, silent auction dinner, Olympian Daron Rahlves, a slideshow tour of Sugar Bowl’s back country from Grant Barta and more. Dress to Impress to enter the raffle from costumes and vintage ski wear to formal attire. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 6. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets sierraavalanchecenter.org.

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SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

TruckeeCABIN CREEK TRAIL LEVEL: Easy to moderateA marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892The park is mostly fl at and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fi elds, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAKLEVEL: Moderate to strenuousA marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Fol-low unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEMLEVEL: Easy to strenuousUnmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMITLEVEL: Easy to moderateAn unmarked route follows the road up to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

North ShoreBROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuousBrockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

PAGE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to moderateSki or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

TAHOE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to strenuousOn Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobil-ers, so try skiing during the week.

West ShoreBLACKWOOD CANYON LEVEL: Moderate to strenuousThe meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: EasyMeeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic cross-country trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake TahoeTAYLOR CREEK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly fl at and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. Sno-Park Permit required.*

All activities are weather dependent.*Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or fi nd locations at (916) 324-1222.

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DEC. 12 | Friday CONTINUED

Toys for Tots party Tahoe City Rosie’s Café hosts Game Night and a Toys

for Tots party starting at 7 p.m. with music from The Space Heaters. Adults only. Bring a new, unwrapped toy.

Family movie Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek features a family

movie from 7 to 9 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 12-14 | Friday-Sunday Family crafts Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek feature holiday crafts in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 13 | Saturday Demo day Donner Summit

Auburn Ski Club hosts a cross-country demo day. (530) 426-3313.

Santa’s Party Tahoe City Enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus at the

Tahoe City Golf Course featuring live music, free sledding and visits with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. provided for free by the Tahoe City Rotary. Preschool to 9 years. (530) 583-3440.

Brunch with Santa Incline VillageEnjoy a festive brunch with Santa, Mrs. Claus

and his elves at the Chateau featuring a magic show, arts and crafts, raffle prizes, a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. or from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance $15, $5 1 to 12 years, free younger than 1; at the door $25, $10 1 to 12. Limited seating. Tickets Tahoe Family Solutions, IVGID Rec Center, Potlatch or (775) 298-0004.

Santa Paws photos Kings BeachHave your pet’s and kid’s photos taken with

Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Tahoe Event Center. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Benefits WARF. (530) 546-4770.

Ornament Crafting East ShoreSand Harbor State Park hosts ornament crafts

for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

Toys for Tots party Incline VillageRookies Sports Bar hosts a Toys for Tots col-

lection party from noon to 6 p.m. with a seafood buffet from noon to 3 p.m. and raffle prizes. Root Elements flow arts performances at 1 and 2 p.m., Living Statue performances from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m., a fire performance at 2:50 p.m., and more. Live music by 6PAC from 4 to 6 p.m. Family friendly. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.

Dessert decorating Olympic Valley Children can create his or her own master-

piece and decorate holiday cookies in the lobby at the Resort at Squaw Creek from 2 to 4 p.m. $5. (530) 583-6000.

Gingerbread workshop NorthstarRitz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, hosts a family

gingerbread making workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. $125 per family. RSVP (530) 562-3050.

Northern Lights Festival NorthstarNorthstar celebrations the holidays with a

fun-filled day with activities. Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt all day on the mountain with live music in the Village from 1 to 9 p.m. Village activities in-clude a photo booth from 3 to 6 p.m., with face painting and balloon twisting from 3 to 7 p.m., complimentary s’mores at 3:30 p.m., followed by the Ripperoo Parade at 3:45 p.m. and Rail Jam at 4. Enjoy games and live music from Apple-Z from 4 to 7 p.m., with a snowcat parade at 5, followed by fireworks at 7 p.m., and live DJ from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Stories with Mrs. Claus Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts stories with

Mrs. Claus from 6 to 7 p.m. (530) 583-6000.

DEC. 13-14 | Saturday-Sunday Learn to Ski & Ride Area venues

Learn how to ski or snowboard with beginner packages offered at many local resorts. Contact local resorts.

Christmas Heritage talk East ShoreNevada State Parks hosts a ranger talk at

Sand Harbor State Park on “Christmas Heri-tage” at 10 a.m. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

DEC. 13-15 | Saturday-Sunday Avalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a three-day AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course. $450. RSVP alpineskills.com.

DEC. 14 | Sunday Ranger hikes East Shore

Sand Harbor State Park hosts ranger-led hikes on the nature trail from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Easy, kid-friendly. (775) 831-0494 or facebook.com/sandharborofficial.

DEC. 15-19 | Monday-FridayStart Gate Race Camp Alpine Meadows

This five-day camp consists of video analysis, timed training, tuning clinics and more. 18+ only. Limited space. $770 includes lift tickets, $500 without. RSVP (530) 581-8234.

DEC. 17 | WednesdayMembership 101 Truckee

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce hosts Membership 101 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the California Welcome Center at The Depot to meet staff and board members, learn about member benefits, ask questions, exchange ideas and more. (530) 587-8808.

Christmas Story Time Incline VillageIncline Village hosts a Christmas Story Time

and Party from 4 to 4:45 p.m. with stories, songs, crafts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. All ages. (775) 832-4130.

Locals’ Evening Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Locals’ Eve-

ning starting at 4 p.m. with complimentary ice skating and hot cocoa from 4 to 6 p.m.

DEC. 18 ThursdayNoel Night Northstar

Northstar hosts holiday celebrations in the Village from 5 to 8 p.m. with kids gingerbread men decorating, cupcakes at Tavern 6330’, writing Letters to San, holiday carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, s’mores and hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Dine Out for Charity Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek hosts a Dine Out

for Charity at Six Peaks Grille with a portion of dinner proceeds benefitting the High Fives Foundation. Donate new, unwrapped toy for free valet parking. (530) 583-6300.

Winter film series Olympic Valley Alpenglow hosts its Winter Film Series

featuring extreme skier Chris Davenport at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge. Davenport will present “Lessons From the Mountains: The Art of Risk Management” as he shares his trek on Mount Everest. Free. All ages. Visit facebook.com/alpenglowsports.

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*All activities are weather dependent.Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or fi nd locations at (916) 324-1222.

APEX BUNGY (530) 563-8055 | northstarcalifornia.com Bungy Trampoline for all ages in Village at Northstar. TART

SKY JUMP (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. Weekends & holidays. TART

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK (530) 581-7563 | northtahoeadventures.com Treeetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken with zip lines, bridges & platforms. All levels. Ages 5+. Weekends & holidays.

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK (530) 550-8133 | dogsledadventure.com Enjoy dog sled tours for all ages through Squaw Meadow with Wilderness Adventures. Open as conditions permit.

NORTHSTAR (530) 562-3689 | northstarcalifornia.com 9,000-square-foot skating rink. Free access, skate rentals. TART

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK (530) 583-6300 | squawcreek.com Experience ice skating at this outdoor rink.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or fi gure skating rentals. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rent-als, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

“M.S. Dixie II”/”Tahoe Queen” (530) 543-6191 | zephyrcove.com Mississippi-style boats cruises departing from South Lake Tahoe.

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fi tness, 1-meter spring diving board, infl atable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | squaw.comSwimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens in spring. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 831-4212 | highaltitudefi t.netHigh Altitude Fitness features a 32’ indoor simulated rock wall. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.comHeadwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.comCommunity Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

BOREAL (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.comTubing lanes and a moving carpet. No personal sleds. All ages.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com Magic Carpet area with lanes. Ages 3+.

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558 South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

HOMEWOOD (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring your own equipment.

MOUNT ROSE Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

NORTHSTAR (530) 562-2013 | northstarcalifornia.com Tubing at Mid-Mountain above Gondola. Must be at least 42” tall. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com Tube Town (42” tall+) and Planet Kids for children 8 years and younger (less than 42” tall) with a carousel, skis/snow-boards, 390’ moving carpet, coaches, sleigh rides & tubes. Ages 6-12 can try the mini snowmobiles on a circular track. No personal tubes/saucers.

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

TAHOE CITY Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.comSledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER (530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds.

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK (530) 580-8439 | squaw.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Squaw Meadow.

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SLEDDING & TUBING

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

SLEIGH RIDES

DOG SLED TOURS

ICE SKATING

PUBLIC POOLS

LAKE TAHOE CRUISES

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For the Kids

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

Santa Claus will be busy in the next few weeks making his rounds to visit all the little girls and boys. Kids may enjoy Breakfast with Santa every Saturday and Sunday at Resort at Squaw Creek until Dec. 14 and on Dec. 22 and 23. On Dec. 6, enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Glenshire Elementary. Head to the Tahoe City Golf Course on Dec. 13 for Breakfast with Santa followed by free sledding at the Winter Sports Park, or enjoy a Brunch with Santa in Incline Village the same day.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos at the Holiday Tree Lighting in Kings Beach on Dec. 5. And, Mrs. Claus will be sharing some of her favorite holiday stories at Resort at Squaw Creek on Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Head over the Incline Village Library on Dec. 17 for a Christmas story time and party. And, don’t forget to look for Santa ski-ing and riding on the slopes at local resorts. See Events for details on these and other holiday happenings.

Santa visits Tahoe, Truckee

Kidzone museum offers holiday campKids ages 4 to 7 may enjoy hands-on

exploration of arts and crafts, science, singing and storytelling during Winter Winderland Holiday camps. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Dec. 22 to 27, excluding Christmas, and from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, excluding Jan. 1. The cost is $45 to drop in, $35 for one or two days each, and $25 for three or more days each. For more information, call (530) 587-5437.

Ski programs announcedAuburn Ski Club has announced its Al-

pine Ski Programs for the 2014-15 season. The All Mountain development team is for intermediate skiers ages 10 to 15 that are ready to explore the mountain, terrain parks and build skiing skills with highly qualified coaches.

The ASC Training Center has programs for everyone, including cross-country, snowboard and biathlon. For more infor-mation about programs and activities, visit auburnskiclub or call (530) 426-3313.

Pool open during school holidaysThe Truckee Recreation Center pool will

be open during school holidays from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2, on Jan. 29 and 30, from Feb. 16 to 20, and from April 6 to 10. The cost is $4 for adult residents and $5 for non-residents, $3 for resident children and $4 for non-residents. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Holiday camps offeredHoliday Travel Camps are offered during

winter breaks from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rideout Com-

munity Center. Programs include fun and educational activities and daily field trips. The cost is $58 for residents or $63 for non-residents per week. Drop in rates are also available.

As well, the Rideout Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during snow days to offer kids a fun, safe place to be with games, crafts and study time. For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

Kids’ camps for when school is outHoliday camps are being offered by the

Truckee Donner Rec and Parks District when school is out. For more information or to register for any of these camps, call (530) 582-7720.

Winter Wonderland Days will include arts, crafts, games and baking from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during two sessions. The first three-day session is from Dec. 22 to 24 and the second four-day session is from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2. The cost is $117 for the first ses-sion and $156 for the second session. Drop ins are $39.

Holiday swim camp for kids grades 3 to 5. Camps include two, 45-minute swim lessons with a snack break between. Addi-tional activities include water polo, standup paddleboarding and springboard diving. Classes are from 10 a.m. to noon from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2. The cost is $60.

February Fun Days are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Feb. 17 to Feb 20. Kids en-joy crafts, ice- skating, games, cooking and more. The cost is $156 or $39 for drop ins.

Spring Fling Camp is offered from April 6 to 10. Students will enjoy crafts, cooking and a field trip. The cost is $199, plus $43 for the trip. Single day drop ins are $39.

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Powder Report

Tahoe Mountain Sports is offering a free Avalanche Education Series at the new loca-tion in the Gateway Shopping Center in Truckee. The series features Airbag Educational Evening on Dec. 17, with Read, Interpret, Decide: Analyzing Avalanche Reports on Feb. 4. Each event is conducted by the staff at Tahoe Mountain Sports with experienced guest speakers. For more information, visit tahoemountainsports.com.

Avalanche education series offered

Join Ripperoo’s Rail JamKids 12 and younger can join the Rip-

peroo Rail Jams on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Northstar Resort. The introductory park clinic is free to kids on skis or snowboards and includes instruc-tion from Northstar’s Ski and Ride School coaches. Kids 12 and younger will learn the fundamentals of how to tackle his or her first rail slide and receive tips on how to ride other terrain park features. Kids also will learn general terrain park etiquette and safety. Guests must bring equipment. All participants must have parents sign a waiver and be accompanied by a parent at all times. The rail jam is subject to weather and conditions. Classes run every Friday and Saturday until March 28. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

ASC hosts biathlon clinics, campsJoin Olympic Biathlete Glenn Jobe for

an Intro to Winter Biathlon Clinic on Dec. 14. This clinic is for athletes ages 8 and older only from 9 a.m. to noon. One hour will be spent covering safety rules and general range procedure. The remaining time will be spent on the range. The cost is $50 for kids ages 8 to 18 and $75 for adults ages 19 and older, and includes the use of club rifles and ammunition.

Olympic biathletes Brian Olsen and Glenn Jobe lead a two-day winter biathlon holiday training and instruction camp on Dec. 22 and 23. This clinic will focus on all aspects of biathlon, and some experi-ence is required. Students must have their own rifle and ammunition, as well as a Red Book Certification. The cost is $260 for ASC members and $300 for non-members. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Learn sport of biathlonThe ASC Training Center offers winter

biathlon programs for all ages. Programs include ASC rifle, ammunition and coach-ing, with a focus on shooting skills and safe

range procedure. Youth programs for ages 8 to 12 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Fri-days and 9 to 11 a.m. on Sundays through April. The cost is $390.

The Junior Program for teens ages 13 to 18 is open to athletes who are committed to biathlon at a high competition level. Ju-niors are encouraged to participate in year-round Nordic competition or development teams. Sessions are on Friday and Sundays. The cost is $390.

Senior and Masters programs for adults ages 19 and older are held on Fridays and Sundays from December to April. The cost is $390.

Open Range Sessions for seniors and masters take place on Fridays and Sun-days from December to April. There are 30 sessions. The cost is $275 and includes ASC membership, range fee and season trail pass. USBA Red Book certification and personal rifles are required. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Auburn Ski Club hosts races Auburn Ski Club has announced its race

schedule for the season. Pre-registration for events may be done at athleteinyou.com. And, a USSA membership is required to earn USSA points at all races.

Holiday Freestyle Sprints take place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 20, with the Snowshoe Thompson Classic returning with 10K or 5K races at 10 a.m. on Dec. 21. A 1K youth race begins at 9:30 a.m.

The Holiday Sprint Biathlon features a 3K novice and 7.5K pro race on Dec. 28.

Paco’s Fun Freestyle is 5K and 10K race on Jan. 4. A 2K race will be offered for youth racers.

The 10th Mountain Biathlon takes place on Jan. 18, with a stadium youth race, 4.5K Novice race and 12.5K Pro race. Clinics will be offered on Jan. 17.

The Chuck Lyda Biathlon is scheduled for Feb. 15 with a stadium youth race, a 4.5K Novice race and a 12. 5K pro race.

The President’s Cup Freestyle Race on Feb. 16 is a 10K USSA sanctioned men’s

race and a 5K USSA sanctioned women’s race. As well, a 10K USSA NRL for both men and women will be held. Kids may enjoy a 5K and 2K race. For more informa-tion, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Pole, Pedal and Pound returnsThe 2nd annual Pole, Pedal and Pound

winter triathlon returns on Jan. 2 at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Ski, bike and run as a relay team or solo. All ages are welcome. For more information, call (530) 583-1516.

Back-country demo event announcedThe Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo

Event returns to Alpine Meadows from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 10. Hosted by Alpenglow Sports, the free demo event will include the latest in back-country ski and snowboard gear. Registration for the event will be onsite. A valid lift ticket or season pass, and driver’s license or credit card is required to participate. For more informa-tion, call (530) 583-6917.

Jibs 4 Kids expandsJibs 4 Kids is a freestyle competition

geared toward kids ages 12 and younger at Homewood. The competition is open to kids of all skill levels with the goal of im-proving park riding abilities and celebration a passion for snowsports. This season the event has expanded to include three events on Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and March 14. For more information visit skihomewood.com.

Uphill Downhill Dash returnsSome prefer the challenge of the climb,

while others enjoy the rush of the descent. The Uphill Downhill Dash combines the exhilaration of both into one human-pow-ered competition on Jan. 31.

Starting at the base lodge at Diamond Peak racers skin, snowshoe or run to the top of Crystal Express, ski, snowboard or snowshoe down Crystal Ridge, and then climb back to Snowflake Lodge at mid-mountain. A less competitive recreational course is available from the base area to Snowflake Lodge. For more information, visit diamondpeak.com.

Tahoe Rim Tour & Race announcedThe 8th annual Tahoe Rim Tour & Race

on Feb. 1 takes cross-country skiers on one of the most scenic tours of North Lake Tahoe. Beginning at the North Tahoe High School, racers climb the ridge and admire stunning views of the lake be-fore ending at the Cross Country Center at Northstar. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

The low cost of a lift ticket

SCHEDULEEvery Friday & SaturdayRipperoos Rail James northstarcalifornia.com

Dec. 12 CNISSF Scott Hudson Relays farwestnordic.com

Dec. 14Winter Biathlon Clinic auburnskiclub.com

Dec. 17 Avalanche education tahoemountainsports.com

ALPINE MEADOWS(530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com

OPENS DEC. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

OPENS DEC. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE(530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com

OPEN TBD | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tub-ing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL(530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com

OPENS DEC. | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days. Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

SQUAW VALLEY(530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com

OPEN | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE(775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com

OPEN | 9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m. Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

GRANLIBAKKEN(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

OPEN WEATHER PERMITTING | Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 includes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

DIAMOND PEAK(775) 831-3211 | diamondpeak.com

OPENS DEC. 11 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April. Police & fi re tickets $49 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

THE RESORTS *Ski areas open depending on conditions.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT(530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

OPEN 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes. College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday. Take 3, Ride Free.

KIRKWOOD(877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com

OPEN | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Play-ground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, Snow-Cat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA(530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com

OPEN | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SODA SPRINGS(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com

OPENS DEC. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SUGAR BOWL(530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com

OPEN | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CORE Daily Pass. Backcoun-try Adventure Center.

DONNER SKI RANCH(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

OPEN WEATHER PERMITTING | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

HEAVENLY(775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com

OPEN | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

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Warren’s World by Warren Miller

race and a 5K USSA sanctioned women’s race. As well, a 10K USSA NRL for both men and women will be held. Kids may enjoy a 5K and 2K race. For more informa-tion, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Pole, Pedal and Pound returnsThe 2nd annual Pole, Pedal and Pound

winter triathlon returns on Jan. 2 at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Ski, bike and run as a relay team or solo. All ages are welcome. For more information, call (530) 583-1516.

Back-country demo event announcedThe Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo

Event returns to Alpine Meadows from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 10. Hosted by Alpenglow Sports, the free demo event will include the latest in back-country ski and snowboard gear. Registration for the event will be onsite. A valid lift ticket or season pass, and driver’s license or credit card is required to participate. For more informa-tion, call (530) 583-6917.

Jibs 4 Kids expandsJibs 4 Kids is a freestyle competition

geared toward kids ages 12 and younger at Homewood. The competition is open to kids of all skill levels with the goal of im-proving park riding abilities and celebration a passion for snowsports. This season the event has expanded to include three events on Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and March 14. For more information visit skihomewood.com.

Uphill Downhill Dash returnsSome prefer the challenge of the climb,

while others enjoy the rush of the descent. The Uphill Downhill Dash combines the exhilaration of both into one human-pow-ered competition on Jan. 31.

Starting at the base lodge at Diamond Peak racers skin, snowshoe or run to the top of Crystal Express, ski, snowboard or snowshoe down Crystal Ridge, and then climb back to Snowflake Lodge at mid-mountain. A less competitive recreational course is available from the base area to Snowflake Lodge. For more information, visit diamondpeak.com.

Tahoe Rim Tour & Race announcedThe 8th annual Tahoe Rim Tour & Race

on Feb. 1 takes cross-country skiers on one of the most scenic tours of North Lake Tahoe. Beginning at the North Tahoe High School, racers climb the ridge and admire stunning views of the lake be-fore ending at the Cross Country Center at Northstar. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

nyone who has ever spent more than $2.50 to buy a rope tow ticket should be delighted at weather report calling for snow. At least I hope so for all those hardy skiers who are willing to take their rock skis out at the beginning of the season.

I write a lot about the price of chairlift tickets, I know. Taken alone, they seem high, but when one realizes that the chair-lift ticket is the magic carpet to an amazing world of freedom, they are quite reasonable.

I hope you’ve been saving money all summer to buy those daily, weekly, monthly or season passes/lift tickets because the prices for them are all over the map. They range from $105 in Vail and Aspen in Colorado, per day to the inexpensive eight or 10 resorts in Montana that only charge $25 a day on Thursday and Friday and on Saturday and Sunday it cranks all the way up to $35 a day. These are great ski areas for a growing family who chooses to bring sack lunches and eat in the car. Such incredible value that they are worth traveling from other states just to get lots of skiing in. And, enjoy skiing as it was in the 1950s and 1960s when we all had our comrade-ship in the search for freedom.

Many of these Montana resorts aren’t open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day because there aren’t enough people in the state to make it worthwhile. One that comes to mind is Maverick Mountain with a double chairlift with 2,000 vertical feet of untracked, powder snow on Thurs-day morning after being closed for three days of snowfall. They advertise skiing the way it used to be and it absolutely is, but I think they should advertise it as skiing the way it should be. I have a lot of memories in the folds of my brain when there was only two chairlifts in the state of Colorado in Aspen and we could still buy a Victorian house for under $500 that’s right $500 for a Victorian house.

But, back to Montana. In the small towns with small ski resorts, the resorts are within a one- or two -our drive of an airport. I don’t think I have ever given you a bad idea with the many ski films I produced, so again, I am Mr. Lucky because I discovered Montana in 1997. I’ve been called the Pied Piper of Skiing, so you might look into what I’ve found as the Best Last Place.

We have 15 chairlifts at the Yellowstone Club where I live next door to Big Sky with its gondola and many chairlifts. On the other side of Big Sky is Moonlight Basin with 10 or 12 chairlifts and when you visit there, I know you won’t be disappointed.

Now, let’s get to reality. By this time in, you should’ve already been attending work-out sessions three days a week, minimum, for the last six weeks. That’s easy for me to say as I sit here at the keyboard of the computer trying to get downstairs and walk at least 1 mile occasionally.

In the old days, this was the time of the year when you went down in the basement and put one more coat of lacquer on the bottom of your skis because they had not yet invented plastic (p-tex) bases for them. You also checked all the screws that were hold-ing on your metal edges on and if you were lucky enough you would have bought a pair skis that had Phillips screws in them instead of regular screws so they stayed on longer.

No such thing as sharpening your edges because those edges were not offset. Offset edges did not appear until 1949 in Sun Valley with the French ski team when they showed up to race in the Harriman cup. They brought their offset-edged skis to the race and changed our ability to hang on the ice as soon as we could file away some of the wood that was hanging over the edges of our skis.

I’m sure that many of the readers of this column own skis and are anxious to experi-ence that ultimate freedom on the side of a hill. The urge to experience that freedom increases at the same rate that the tempera-ture drops and the snow accumulates.

Let’s go back to the weather forecasting for a moment. My wife’s computer deliv-ers supposedly accurate forecasts that are broken down into ZIP Codes. Instead of overcast with light showers it tells you that at 11:27 it’s going to rain for 17½ minutes and then 14 minutes later the sun will ap-pear. If you’re going to be wrong 75 percent of the time, you might as well be wrong accurately. Everyone would like to have a job like the weatherman because if they are right one-third of the time they get to keep their job.

I like the excitement in my heart when I am looking forward to riding on another chairlift as I have done every winter since the early 1940s at Mount Waterman in Southern California. Until four years ago when I broke my back and figured that at my age, I was lucky to be in one piece and maybe I’d better stay that way.

I can hardly wait to pack up the trailer here on Orcas Island and drive to the freezing cold weather of Montana for yet another winter. None of our friends can understand why we go to Montana instead of Palm Springs. That’s because they don’t understand what real freedom is whether the weatherman is right or wrong, freedom on the snow is yours for the taking. n

Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and endur-ing ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller.

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AnnouncementsVisit � eTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

Davenport next in Winter Film Series

Alpenglow Sports presents the Winter Film Series at Olympic Valley Lodge on Dec. 18 with extreme skier Chris Davenport discussing “Lessons from the Mountains: The Art of Risk Management” at 7 p.m. He will discuss the important aspects of risk management as he takes the audience up and down the world’s highest peak, 29,029-foot Mount Everest.

At 43-years-old, Davenport is well known as one of the world’s most accomplished big mountain skiers. In 2007, he became the first person to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in less than one year. Additionally, he has numerous first descents of peaks around the globe under his belt. Davenport has been featured in more than 30 ski films from Warren Miller Entertainment and Matchstick Productions. He also is a two-time extreme skiing world champion.

On Dec. 18, Davenport will examine the techniques that inform his decision making pro-cesses in the mountains and explore elements of recent accidents in the Himalaya and beyond. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Raffle tickets will benefit Sierra Avalanche Center. For more information, call (530) 583-6917.

Courtesy Chris Davenport

Receive a call from SantaSanta or Mrs. Claus will make personal-

ized phone calls for free to local boys and girls on Dec. 11 and 12. Pick up a special Secret Santa form at the Tahoe City Parks and Recreation o� ce or download it from tahoecitypud.com. Forms must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. For more infor-mation, call (530) 583-3440.

Kings Beach Library collects coats� e Kings Beach Library hosts a Coats

for the Community clothing drive. Clean, lightly used coats, hats, gloves and boots will be accepted until Dec. 21. For more information, call (530) 546-2021.

Donate to Toys for Tots� e U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots

Foundation is collecting new, unwrapped toys and donations until Dec. 19. Toys and donations are distributed within the community.

As well, Toy Collection Kick O� Parties will be held on Dec. 4 at River Ranch, Dec. 9 at Sunnyside, Rosie’s Café on Dec. 12, and Dec. 13 at Rook-ies Sports Bar. See Events calendar for details. And, Moody’s is o� ering a glass of wine or a dessert with the donation of a toy during the drive. Local collection sites are:

Alpine Meadows | Crest Restaurant. Carnelian Bay | CB’s Pizza.

Homewood | Tahoe Maritime Museum.Incline Village | Rainbow Printing,

Chase, Rapture Hair Salon, Serendip-ity Hair Salon, Wild Alaskan, Rookies Sports Bar, High Altitude Fitness, Wells Fargo, 7-11, Washoe County Road De-partment and Incline at Tahoe Realty.

Kings Beach | Bank of the West, Plumas Bank, 7-11, and North Tahoe � re station.

Olympic Valley | Chase International. Tahoe City | Bank of America, Bank of

the West, Chase, Plumas Bank, North Tahoe � re station, Stay in Tahoe property management, Better Homes and Gar-dens, and Coldwell Banker.

Tahoe Donner | � e Lodge Restaurant.Tahoe Vista | North Tahoe PUD. Truckee | California 89, Moody’s, � e

Truckee Hotel, Coldwell Banker, Chase, Better Homes and Gardens, and Tahoe Truckee Propane.

Donations may be mailed to Marine Corps Toys for Tots Tahoe-Truckee, P.O. Box 5127, Tahoe City, CA 96145, Attn: Elaine Durazo. For details, visit tahoe-truckee.toysfortots.org.

Toy, food, coat drive held� e Truckee Community Christmas

organization is overseeing toy, food and coat drives, which provide staples during the holiday to local families in need. Non-perishable food items may be donated in

food collection bins placed at Safeway and Savemart locations until Dec. 16. Dona-tions also are being accepted at La Galleria, and donors receive a 20 percent o� voucher in the store. A list of suggested food items may be found at food barrel locations. Cash and gift cards also will be accepted. For more information, call Lynn Richardson at (530) 582-2422.

Warm, clean gently used coats may be dropped o� at Church of the Mountains or Sierra Bible Church until Dec. 18.

Unwrapped toys and wrapping paper may be dropped in large, red collection bar-rels throughout Truckee.

And, volunteers are needed to wrap presents on Dec. 19 and 20. For more information, call (530) 587-6681. A full list of drop-o� locations is available at truck-eecommunitychristmas.com.

Help with winter clothing driveA Holiday Winter Clothing and Hy-

giene product drive and distribution will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the North Tahoe Event Center. Registra-tion is suggested. Forms may be picked up at the North Tahoe Event Center, the North Tahoe Family Resource Center in Kings Beach, St. Patrick’s Episco-pal Church, Cornerstone Church, For Goodness Sake or the Truckee Family Resource Center.

To make a donation or volunteer, call Meera at (775) 230-1066 or e-mail [email protected].

Christmas tree permits on sale � e U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Ba-

sin Management Unit is selling Christmas tree permits until Dec. 19. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards), with a limit of two permits per family. Permits must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a � rst-come, � rst-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, � r or cedar in designated cutting areas. Permits are avail-able for purchase until Dec. 19, but permits usually sell out before then.

Permits are available at the Incline Vil-lage Forest Service o� ce, 855 Alder Ave., or the Forest Supervisor’s o� ce, 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov.

Go green for the holidaysBring a electric bill and up to three

strands of incandescent holiday lights to Truckee Donner Public Utility District and receive up to 60 feet of LED holiday lights. LED lights use less energy and save money on utility bills. For more information, call (530) 582-3931 or visit tdpud.org.

Christmas trees for saleChristmas trees are for sale in Tahoe

City by Boy Scout Troop 266 at the Lighthouse Center parking lot from 3 p.m. to dark on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to dark on weekends and on Christ-mas Eve. Sales bene� t North Lake Tahoe Scout programs.

In Truckee, Christmas trees are for sale until Dec. 23 at the Truckee Crossroads Shopping Center at the corner of High-way 89 and Deer� eld Drive to bene� t lo-cal school and youth programs. For times, call (530) 559-1466.

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in the store. A list of suggested food items may be found at food barrel locations. Cash and gift cards also will be accepted. For more information, call Lynn Richardson at (530) 582-2422.

Warm, clean gently used coats may be dropped off at Church of the Mountains or Sierra Bible Church until Dec. 18.

Unwrapped toys and wrapping paper may be dropped in large, red collection bar-rels throughout Truckee.

And, volunteers are needed to wrap presents on Dec. 19 and 20. For more information, call (530) 587-6681. A full list of drop-off locations is available at truck-eecommunitychristmas.com.

Help with winter clothing driveA Holiday Winter Clothing and Hy-

giene product drive and distribution will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the North Tahoe Event Center. Registra-tion is suggested. Forms may be picked up at the North Tahoe Event Center, the North Tahoe Family Resource Center in Kings Beach, St. Patrick’s Episco-pal Church, Cornerstone Church, For Goodness Sake or the Truckee Family Resource Center.

To make a donation or volunteer, call Meera at (775) 230-1066 or e-mail [email protected].

Christmas tree permits on sale The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Ba-

sin Management Unit is selling Christmas tree permits until Dec. 19. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards), with a limit of two permits per family. Permits must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas. Permits are avail-able for purchase until Dec. 19, but permits usually sell out before then.

Permits are available at the Incline Vil-lage Forest Service office, 855 Alder Ave., or the Forest Supervisor’s office, 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov.

Go green for the holidaysBring a electric bill and up to three

strands of incandescent holiday lights to Truckee Donner Public Utility District and receive up to 60 feet of LED holiday lights. LED lights use less energy and save money on utility bills. For more information, call (530) 582-3931 or visit tdpud.org.

Health screenings offeredTahoe Forest Health Systems offers

low-cost health screenings. Tests include complete blood count, comprehen-sive metabolic panel, lipid panel, vitamin D, Hemoglobin A1C tests, thyroid and prostate.

Tests are available at Tahoe Forest Laboratory Draw Station from 7 to 9 a.m. on Dec. 10. Tests are available at Incline Village Community Hospital from 8 to 9 a.m. on Dec. 12.

Patients should fast for 10 to 12 hours before lab tests. Tests are available for indi-viduals 18 years old and older. No appoint-ment is necessary. For more information, call (530) 587-3277 in Truckee or (775) 833-4100 in Incline Village.

Out & About

H oliday shoppers who shop at North Tahoe and Truckee businesses through Dec. 24 will be entered to win a seven-night vacation accommodation package or a cash prize in a contest.

SHOPPERS CAN ENTER THE SHOW YOUR LOVE: Shop Local contest by picking up a con-test card at participating retailers in Tahoe City, West Shore, Kings Beach, North-star, Olympic Valley, Incline Village and Truckee, and getting the card stamped by those retailers after completing a purchase of at least $25. Shoppers with 12 stamps will be entered into a drawing for the seven-night accommodation package in Greece, Costa Rica, Sedona or Cancun. Shoppers with four stamps will be entered into a drawing for a $300 cash prize. Contestants have until Jan. 5 to submit cards for entry into the drawing. The win-ners will be chosen on Jan. 15. For a full list of participating retailers, full contest rules and contest submission guidelines, visit shopnorthtahoetruckee.com.

FIRST FRIDAYSParticipating businesses open until 8 p.m. with refreshments, music, specials and more in Tahoe City & downtown Truckee.

Incline Village Incline Village offers year-round fun

for those looking for a day on the snow or shopping for fine art, home décor or fashions for every occasion.

| Visit visitinclinevillage.com

Kings Beach, Crystal Bay & Tahoe Vista

From Carnelian Bay to Crystal Bay stretch the communities of Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach and Crystal Bay, featuring shops filled with home decor, one-of-a-kind art, fashions, ski and snowboard equipment and everything in between.

Free parking is available at the public lots at North Tahoe Beach, off Brook Street in the center of town and at the east end of town next to the car wash. | Visit northtahoebusiness.org

NorthstarThe Village at Northstar offers a

variety of shopping and dining options at the base of one of the region’s premier ski areas – Northstar California. The Village features everything from stylish boutiques to specialty retailers, cafés and restaurants, high performance equipment and gear, and one-of-a-kind fashions for the entire family.

| Visit northstarcalifornia.com

Olympic Valley The Village at Squaw Valley is a luxuri-

ous mountainside setting for shopping, dining, lodging and spa amenities, next to the lifts and the slopes of the legendary Squaw Valley.

The luxurious Resort at Squaw Creek offers a unique selection of shops, along with superb dining and spa services, and ski-in/ski-out access to Squaw Valley, all with views of the magnificent peaks of Olympic Valley.

| Visit squaw.com or squawcreek.com

Tahoe CityTahoe City offers superb shopping from

home furnishings and décor, to the latest high performance and fashion clothing, and everything else you’ll need this holiday, or ski, season. Tahoe City is easy to walk and it’s the best way to explore all of the shops. Free parking is available at the public lots on Jackpine and Grove streets, as well as along Highway 28 above Commons Beach.

| Visit visittahoecity.com

TruckeeTruckee offers the largest shopping op-

tions in the area with unique fashions and home accessories, one-of-a-kind gifts by local artisans and more. Enjoy shopping throughout Truckee along Donner Pass Road from the plaza on the far west end to the historical district in downtown.

Parking in downtown Truckee and Brick-elltown is paid from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with free parking at the lot on next to the Beacon gas station on Donner Pass Road.

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Holiday card workshop Sue Gross | North Tahoe Arts Center

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The ArtsThe Arts

Make holiday cards in workshopSue Gross will lead a holiday card

printmaking workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 at North Tahoe Art Center. Students will use three types of printmaking techniques. The workshop is open to all ages 11 and older. The cost is $20. For more information, contact Gross at (530) 448-6123 or [email protected].

RYNoART returns to CoffeebarPieces from RYNoART from artist Ryan

Bahlman will be on display at Coffeebar during December. A opening reception will be from 7 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 5. For more information, visit rynoart.com.

Learn to make holiday ornamentsCelebrate the holidays with a free

community workshop from North Tahoe Arts on making holiday ornaments during Kids Art Saturday on Dec. 13 from noon until 2 p.m. Free for kids. For more information, visit northtahoearts.com.

College hosts exhibitsView paintings by artist Tom Letson

through Dec. 17 in the Tahoe Gallery at Sierra Nevada College. A gallery exhibition featuring artist Hailey Kreis will be on display until Dec. 5 in the Community Space. Kreis will host a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 5. View a live stream of both events at new.livestream.com/snc/haileykreis.

Mother-daughter exhibit on displaySarah Horton and Annie Mac Horton

will be featured in a mother-daughter art exhibit at Incline Village Library during December. Annie Mac works with digital mediums of photography and video. Sarah worked as a photographer with National Geographic and works with acrylics and pain on canvas.

An artists’ reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the library, which includes a presentation on Geovisions and a guided meditation. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 percent discount on purchases. For more information visit, northtahoearts.com or call (530) 581-2787.

Salvaged offers art classesWatercolor classes are held from 3 to 4

p.m. on Tuesdays until Dec. 16. Classes are open to kids ages 6 to 12 and cost $15 for drop in, including materials. After-school art classes featuring two dimensional projects take place from 3:30 to 4:30 on Wednesdays.

Alissa Morganti will host a jewelry making workshop using Salvaged’s new silver clay kiln from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 5. The cost is $60 and includes instruction and materials. Registration is recommended for all classes. For more information, visit salvagedtahoe.com.

Join Gathering of Art WednesdaysNorth 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

‘Holly Arts’ on display North Tahoe Arts presents “Holly Arts,

a Winter Celebration” until Jan. 5, with an Open House on Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at the North Tahoe Art Center. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

North Tahoe Arts offers an ARTisan Shop and two galleries filled with wonderful, fine art and handcrafted work perfect for holiday gift giving.

The ARTisan Shop features original work by 20 local artists. Located in the heart of Tahoe City, the ARTisan Shop is a treasure trove of unique, handmade pottery, glassware, jewelry, fine art, photography and more. The North Tahoe Arts “Holly Arts” exhibit features original art and gift items perfect for holiday shopping.

This year, Holly Arts features locally handmade jewelry, glasswork, knitware, fine art, photography and more in all mediums from more than 30 local artists.

NTA is a Shop Local participant. Present a Shop Local card and receive a sticker for purchases of more than $25. Collect four stickers from participating retailers and enter to win prizes. As well,

GalleriesArt Obsessions

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

Artisans Market Place10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellness10153 West River St., Truckee | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s GlasformsTruckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

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

Garrels Gallery868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg.

(775) 831-7077

Handmade at The Lake873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

James Harold GalleriesBoatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Kindred Art and Folk Institute10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

North Tahoe Arts Center380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee

(530) 214-8935

Salvaged585 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-1025

Tahoe Arts & Gifts923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe GalleryPrim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg.

(775) 831-1314

Trunk Show475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 584-7554

Vista Gallery8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENOArte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May MuseumRancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500


Two Sisters Connie Rodriguez | North Tahoe Arts Center

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Art EventsDec. 4Artist’s reception Sierra Nevada College

Artists’ reception Incline Village Library

Dec. 5Artists’ reception Coffeebar

Jewelry making workshop Salvaged

Until Dec. 5Hailey Kreis exhibit Sierra Nevada College

Dec. 6Sierra Handmade Holiday Sierra College

Holiday card workshop North Tahoe Arts Center

Dec. 13“Holly Arts” Holiday Gift Faire North Tahoe Arts Center

Ornament workshop North Tahoe Arts Center

Until Dec. 17 Tom Letson exhibit Sierra Nevada College

Dec. 30Wreath making class kidzonemuseum.org

Dec. 26-30Kids’ crafts Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

Until Dec. 31RYNoART Coffeebar

Mother-daughter exhibit Incline Village Library

Until Jan. 5Holly Arts Festival North Tahoe Arts Center

Jan. 25 Call to artists tahoepublicart.org

Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s

“Water” exhibit Truckee Community Rec Center

MondaysKids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

TuesdaysWatercolor class Salvaged (until Dec. 16)

1st & 3rd WednesdayGathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

WednesdaysKids nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Thursday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Sculpture & handbuilding Truckee Community Arts Center

1st FridayFirst Fridays Riverside Studios

Adult Open Studio Salvaged

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Until Dec. 14“Earthwork” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Dec. 27“Prada Marfa” Nevada Museum of Art

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

“Stellar Axis” Nevada Museum of Art

Until Jan. 18“Late Harvest” Nevada Museum of Art

Every Thurs., Sat. & SunGuided tours Nevada Museum of Art

The Arts

North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 percent discount on purchases. For more information visit, northtahoearts.com or call (530) 581-2787.

Salvaged offers art classesWatercolor classes are held from 3 to 4

p.m. on Tuesdays until Dec. 16. Classes are open to kids ages 6 to 12 and cost $15 for drop in, including materials. After-school art classes featuring two dimensional projects take place from 3:30 to 4:30 on Wednesdays.

Alissa Morganti will host a jewelry making workshop using Salvaged’s new silver clay kiln from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 5. The cost is $60 and includes instruction and materials. Registration is recommended for all classes. For more information, visit salvagedtahoe.com.

Join Gathering of Art WednesdaysNorth 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.

Call to artists for roundaboutsTahoe Public Art is seeking proposals for

Kings Beach Roundabout Art, a permanent public art installation to be placed in each of two traffic roundabouts. Two, separate artist’s proposals will be chosen, one for each roundabout.

This project is commissioned by Tahoe Public Art, a formal consortium of North Tahoe Arts, North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association. This is a Request For Proposal and proposals must be postmarked no later than Jan. 25. The installation must be in place by Sept. 26 and the unveiling will be held on Sept. 27 as the crowning jewel celebration of North Lake Tahoe’s Art Month.

The artist’s honorarium will not exceed $125,000 per roundabout. This includes all labor, transportation, materials and installation costs. There is no restriction on artists’ eligibility; however, no additional funding for travel costs is available.

Each roundabout piece will not only augment the natural beauty of the immediate surroundings, it also will inspire the public’s awareness of stewardship for unique and irreplaceable lake basin, and connect the public with that environment as well as with each other. This project will bring the different communities of the area together with its beauty, meaning and celebration of the Lake Tahoe basin’s grandeur. Although this art piece is not required to be functional, artists are encouraged to incorporated elements of functionality and sustainability into the piece.

In addition, the artist will work with the Tahoe Public Art program to create a narration of the piece that will be used online and as part of an app that will help guide the public along the growing art trail of the North Shore communities.

For more information and criteria for proposals, visit tahoepublicart.org or e-mail Marguerite Sprague at [email protected].

NMOA hosts exhibitsNevada Museum of Art hosts an exhibit

featuring Ken Goldberg, Sanjay Krishnan, Fernanda Viegas and Martin Wattenberg in the Media Gallery until Dec. 14. In this Internet-based “Earthwork,” unpredictable live movements of the Hayward Fault are detected by a seismograph, transmitted continuously via the Internet, and processed to generate an evolving field of circular blooms. The size and position of each bloom is based on real-time changes in the Earth’s motion, measured as a vertical velocity continuously updated from the seismometer. Referencing landscape painting and abstraction, Bloom creates a sublime experience of the growth and fragility of the natural world.

“Prada Marfa” is a permanent sculpture by Scandinavian artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset on display in the Theater Gallery until Dec. 27. Located on a desolate strip of US 90 in Valentine, Texas, the work is meant to look like a Prada store, with minimalist white, stucco walls and a window display that houses Prada

shoes and handbags from the Fall 2005 collection, but with no working door.

Lita Albuquerque’s “Stellar Axis” installation is the first large-scale artwork created in Antarctica. This milestone of contemporary land art, widely acknowledged to be both a stunning and ecologically sensitive intervention on the continent, has received international acclaim. “Stellar Axis” was installed on the Ross Ice Shelf on Dec. 22, 2006, concurrent with the summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. This exhibition features original objects and archive materials from the 2006 project. See more in the

Contemporary Gallery until Jan. 4.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 at the Nevada Museum of Art.

The Feature Gallery South hosts “Late Harvest” until Jan. 18. This exhibit juxtaposes contemporary art made with taxidermy with historically significant wildlife paintings, resulting in intriguing parallels and startling aesthetic contrasts. The exhibition seeks to simultaneously confirm through historically significant wildlife paintings and subvert through contemporary art and photography the viewers’ preconceptions of the place of animals in culture.

Wreath making classes offeredJoin a willow wreath making workshop

at the KidZone museum from 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 20. The workshop is free with museum admission and open to all ages. For more information, call (530) 587-5437 or visit kidzonemuseum.org.

‘Water’ on display in Truckee“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 [email protected].

Ritz-Carlton hosts crafting eventsKids can enjoy crafts such as designing

picture frames, decorating cookies and making festive sock monkey dolls every day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from Dec. 26 to 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe. These complimentary projects enhance the resort’s Ritz Kids program, which provides year-round enrichment. For more information, visit ritz-carlton.com/laketahoe.

Kids’ art classes offeredTruckee Donner Recreation & Parks

District is offering kids arts classes. 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 hand build with ceramics. Learn to use 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.


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Puzzles

Answers

1. Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior (HOMES), 2. Rembrandt, 3.

Polonium and radium, 4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, as Elaine,5. “Major League,” 6. Portugal,

7. M&M’s, 8. The skull,9. 1,440, 10. The Archer

Differences: 1. Path is missing, 2. Collar is different, 3. Wagon handle is different, 4. Cap is missing, 5. Cuff is missing, 6. Pendant is missing.

Fun & Games

1. GEOGRAPHY: What are the names of the Great Lakes that border the U.S. and Canada?

2. ART: What was the name of the Dutch artist who painted “The Night Watch” (1642)?

3. SCIENCE: Which two radioactive elements were discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie?

4. TELEVISION: Which of the four main characters in “Seinfeld” did not appear in the original pilot?

5. MOVIES: What baseball movie introduced the character of the pitcher called “Wild Thing”?

6. HISTORY: Brazil was originally a colony of which European nation?

7. AD SLOGANS: What kind of candy “melts in your mouth, not in your hands”?

8. ANATOMY: Where is the temporal bone located in the human body?

9. MATH: How many minutes are in a day?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Sagittarius?

It was noted Major League Baseball player and manager Yogi Berra who made the following sage observation: “You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”

Those who study such things say that one-quarter of all trips made in the United States are less than 1 mile, but three-quarters of those trips still are made by car.

Strange but trueby Samantha Weaver


Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You are in the last stages of a deep period

of change. Everyone is experiencing it one way or another. For you it has and continues in the arena of relationships. Looking back 2-3 years you will notice that you have changed… a lot. At best you feel renewed. This process continues rather acutely and will for another month.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) A process of deepening, change, trans-

formation, completion and ending on all relationship fronts continues. In some respects this is just the beginning phase of a deeper process set to begin before the year is out. Your willingness to engage consciously and cooperatively is ideal. Aim to curb pride and cultivate a balance of humility and confidence.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) One way or another, a deep healing

journey is underway. Although the roots may be traced back a couple of years anyway, last month’s triple conjunction Solar Eclipse activated a much deeper phase. This healing may be your own but it likely also involves others. A whole new mode of perception, perhaps even self-concept, is required.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A potent, creative cycle is approaching its

completion stages. If you have not yet capitalized on it this is your reminder. Looking to the future and making key, pivotal choices with longer-term considerations in mind is featured. Patient and deliberate organization of your affairs, legal documents, investments, finances, wills and so on are examples.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Making and/or experiencing a series

of changes close to home has inspired and/or challenged you to respond creatively. Sometimes it is simply about clearing the clutter and re-arranging the furniture. At deeper levels, circumstances are pushing you to dig deep to access hidden or latent talents and resources. Get your imagination to work for you.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) You have entered a rather sharp learning

curve. Knowing your direction is a key to your success. How can you increase your personal power and positive influence? The answers you seek are linked to the questions you ask. Precise questions will yield more accurate answers. Send me an email and I will send you a free, effective tool to contribute to your cause.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) You are in a passionate mood cycle and your

ambitions are running high. Financial interests and considerations are at the forefront of your mind. Designs to organize your life to increase your flow of abundance and prosperity are a central theme. Stimulating new streams of income is implied. At deeper levels, your dream is to do what you love and love what you do.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) A steady advance into new territory is in

the spotlight. This is simply the next chapter of a longer sequel that began a few years ago. A steady process of re-invention or at least of adaptation is both the consequence of and the cause of a new lifestyle. These are reflections of an expansion of your creative potential. Direct your imagination to invention for best results.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) It is darkest before the dawn yet the new

day is fast approaching. It will require a weave of disciplined assertion and liberation from the past. The first light will become apparent next week. For now, have faith in the natural cyclic nature of reality. Like the seasons, autumn and winter are pulverizing, but your spring is poised to begin

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) In the changing fortunes of time, friends

come and go. Yet true friends ever remain true even when visits are rare and few. As well, new comrades and allies come forward at different stages of life. This is one of those times when you could probably use some sincere and genuine involvements. Focus upon the real treasure: mutual love and respect.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Some measurable starts, shifts and

perhaps some completions too in your public and professional life should be apparent by now. Yet, it may also be a stormy time overall. In the deeper scheme of things powers that once came naturally may no longer be so available. As well, upheavals close to home must be contended with. This is a call to courageously advance.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) A philosophical, visionary and perhaps

adventurous cycle too is a central theme. It is requiring a creative yet patient and persistent focus upon the details. The danger now is to get overwhelmed by the small things leading to reactive worrying. Aim to see the bigger picture while following through on the many small things that can make all the difference.

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Puzzles HoroscopesPuzzles for kidsMichael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

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I’m a 1-year-old Lab/Husky mix with a lot of personality. My piercing ice blue

eyes tend to melt hearts and my playful demeanor will make for a lot of fun times.

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bed, some hugs and a daily walk.

Pretty calico mom cat. A little shy at first. Loves to be petted. One male left

from her little. Mario is an happy, playful orange male.

Mikey may be just a little guy of 11lbs, but he has a big personality. Mikey loves

to go for walks, frolic, play and always takes advantage of a snuggly bed.

Bandit Cypress Scarlett and Mario Mikey

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Sierra Stories by Mark McLaughlin

Feature


he winter season is nearly upon us and everyone is studying the tea leaves to determine what our weather has in store for us.

Similar to last year, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has forecast warmer than normal temperatures in the West, with below average in the southeast. The precipi-tation forecast, based on a weak El Niño event that may or may not form, is calling for wetter than normal conditions in the southern tier of states (including southern California) with drier than average condi-tions in the Pacific Northwest.

As is often the case during weak El Niño conditions, the Tahoe regional forecast is in the equal chances category, meaning we have an equal chance for above, near or below average precipitation this winter. In other words, without a strong ENSO (El Niño/Southern Oscillation) signal in the Pacific Ocean, scientists have little to help them make a seasonal outlook that is more than just an educated guess.

Considering that 2014 was the third least snowiest winter since 1879, and 2013 was the fifth least, an average or wetter than normal season in 2015 would help mitigate severe drought conditions in Cali-fornia. In fact, NOAA is predicting at least a 2 in 3 chance that winter precipitation will be near or above normal throughout the state, but don’t bet the mortgage just yet. Like most winters, we’ll just have to wait and see how this season plays out.

If you have ever wondered why forecast-ing the weather more than a week out is such a challenge, consider this statement posted by the Raytheon Company at a 1963 weather symposium: “Take a large, almost round, rotating sphere 8,000 miles in diameter. Surround it with a murky vis-cous atmosphere of gases mixed with water vapor. Tilt it back and forth with respect to a source of heat and light. Freeze it at the ends and toast it in the middle. Fill most of its surface with liquid that constantly feeds vapor into that atmosphere. Then try to predict the conditions of that atmosphere over one small area 50 miles square for a period of one to three days in advance.”

Modern meteorologists post five-day weather forecasts that are quite accurate, but these extended prognostications are

often subject to significant change and revision. Even with the National Weather Service’s modern arsenal of sophisticated radar systems, satellites, computers, and extensive land and sea observation network, today’s forecasters still find predicting the weather a challenge.

Americans have always been fascinated by weather. Colonial-era weather observers in-cluded President George Washington, who kept a diary in which he noted the weather every day up until his death. Thomas Jef-ferson bought his first thermometer while writing the Declaration of Independence, and purchased his first barometer a few days following the signing of the document.

Most famous of all is the legendary American scientist, Benjamin Franklin, who is credited with theorizing that storms have a rotating motion and generally travel in an easterly direction in the northern hemi-sphere. Without the aid of the telegraph and simultaneous observations to confirm it, his idea was little more than speculation, but it was one of those intuitive observa-tions that mark true scientific genius. As a nation of farmers, mariners, merchants and tourists, Americans have a long history of

involvement when it comes to studying the country’s ever-changing weather.

In the first half of the 19th Century, a typical observer, equipped with a thermom-eter, wind vane and rain gage, recorded only the surface weather conditions, took measurements at irregular hours and communicated the results by mail. With the introduction of the telegraph system in 1845, East Coast academic organiza-tions such as the Franklin Institute and the Smithsonian Institute began gathering daily information from volunteers in an ef-

fort to develop a more sophisticated system of weather observation. The collected data resulted in the creation of weather maps and charts showing recent storm tracks and other practical information.

Although most basic meteorological in-struments had existed for many years, it was the telegraph that was largely responsible for the advancement of operational meteorol-ogy during the 19th Century. Around 1850, the Smithsonian Institute began supplying calibrated instruments to weather observ-ers, and, for the first time, incorporated observations of high altitude air movement at mountain stations and by balloonists.

By 1860, there were 500 stations (nearly all east of the Mississippi River) furnishing daily weather reports. The system proved invaluable in the dissemination of weather alerts and marine forecasts that primarily benefited mariners on the Great Lakes, and residents and shippers in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Eastern Seaboard. Unfortu-nately, farmers, ranchers and residents in the Far West were on their own when it came to

anticipating stormy weather. In 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant

authorized the Secretary of War to require weather observations at military stations, and to utilize the telegraph to post storm warnings. Thus was born the nation’s first government-funded, national weather service and federal storm warning system. That year, the first systematized, synchro-nous weather observations taken in the U.S. were made by 24 graduates of the first Signal Service class of trained meteorolo-gists. An act of Congress in 1872 extended the service throughout the United States.

By 1879, the Signal Service was distrib-uting a synoptic weather map that com-prised the entire country showing various stations from Maine to San Francisco, with arrows, lines and signs indicating expected direction and force of wind, weather and rainfall. These weather maps were produced on a regular basis and published in newspa-pers around the country.

Despite the advances in data collection and networking by telegraph, in the first years of operation Signal Service forecasts and storm warnings were looked upon by the press and the average citizen more as experiments than as serious statements. Over time, however, farmers, mariners and ranchers realized that storm warnings helped them prepare for dangerous weather, which ultimately saved lives, crops, livestock and money.

Atmospheric science in the United States has progressed from the era of ama-teur, isolated diarists before 1800, to the 19th Century period of emerging forecast-ing systems when trained observers were linked together by telegraph, to the 21st Century where meteorology is recognized today as a professional scientific discipline that incorporates the integration and ap-plication of state-of-the-art technologies in space and on Earth. Despite all these advances, long-range seasonal weather fore-casting is a science still in its infancy. 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 [email protected]. Check out Mark’s blog at tahoenuggets.com.

Tahoe NostalgiaGEORGE DONNER JR. SURVIVESThe men in the second rescue party found both the lake and Alder Creek camps filthy and ghoulish, littered with waste and mutilated corpses half buried in snow. The rescuers dispersed part of the food they had with them — much of it they had cached on the trail to sustain everyone on the way back.

When rescuer James Reed and some of the other men visited the Alder Creek encampment they found the Donner families in miserable condition. They were subsisting on tallow made from the jerked beef trimmings left by the First Relief and whatever rabbit or rodent they managed to catch. George Donner Jr. was the only male that was still alive when the rescuers arrived

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 Sutter’s Fort Archives

“ The Tahoe regional forecast is in the equal chances category, meaning we have an equal chance for above, near or below average precipitation this winter.”

Coming of age: Forecasting weather

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Entertainment

Tahoe Truckee VenuesALPINE MEADOWSAlpine Meadows Ski Area (530) 583-4232River Ranch (530) 583-4264

CARNELIAN BAYGar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

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

HOMEWOODHomewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992West Shore (530) 525-5200

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

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

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

SOUTH SHORE 968 Park Hotel (530) 544-0968American Legion Hall (530) 541-8788Boathouse on the Pier (530) 541-0630Camp Richardson (530) 541-1801Coyote Grill (775) 586-1822Divided Sky (530) 577-0775Fresh Ketch (530) 541-5683Harrah’s Tahoe (775) 588-6611Harvey’s (775) 588-2411Himmel Haus (530) 314-7665Horizon Casino (775) 588-6211Lakeside Inn & Casino (775) 588-7777Lake Tahoe Community College (530) 541-4660Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger (775) 580-7770MontBleu (800) 648-3353Mo’s Place (530) 542-1095“M.S. Dixie II” (530) 541-8685Murphy’s Irish Pub (530) 544-8004Riva Grill (530) 542-2600Sierra-at-Tahoe (530) 659-7453Steamers Bar & Grill (530) 541-8818“Tahoe Queen” (530) 541-8685Tallac Historic Site (530) 541-4975Tep’s Villa Roma (530) 541-8227Valhalla Theatre (530) 541-4975Whiskey Dick’s (530) 544-3425

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

TAHOMAWest Side Pizza (530) 525-4771

TAHOE VISTACaptain John’s (530) 546-4819

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

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CALENDAR | December 4-18, 2014

See The Bourgeois Gypsies at Cottonwood on Dec. 4.

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.The Grouch & Eligh Cargo 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ 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 ResortBoggan and guest DJs 1up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeBottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.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“Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Reno Little Theater 4 p.m. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “House of Yes” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7 p.m.“Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 8 p.m.Shawn Halpin Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

SATURDAY DEC. 6

At the LakeTom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m.Sierra Nevada College Chorus

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 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.The Staxx Brothers Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.

DJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.EOTO, Citizun, DJ Nikki Smiles Cargo 9 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.Retro Party Sandy’s Pub 10 p.m.DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeMontbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondHallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.“Spirit of the Season”

Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 2 & 8 p.m.Tuba Christmas Wilbur D. May Museum 3 p.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Silver Dollar Chorus Sparks Nazarene Church 6 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.Jazz Jam Brewery Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.EOTO Cargo 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Eddie Edul Lex Nightclub 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 & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Reno Little Theater 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. “The Peanutcracker”

Carson City Community Center 2 & 7 p.m. Shawn Halpin Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:45 p.m.“House of Yes” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7 p.m.“The Nutcracker” Grand Sierra Resort 7 p.m. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 8 p.m.

CASINO SHOWSEvening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe

Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Tom Rhodes and Ahmed Mharoocha until Dec. 7, Eddie Ifft and Garry Cannon from Dec. 10 to 14, and Darren Carter and Amir K from Dec. 17 to 21.

“Christmas Wonderland” | Eldorado Casino The Eldorado Resort Casino is ringing in the holiday season with one of London’s biggest Christmas shows. From the producers of “Spirit of the Dance,” the Eldorado Showroom presents “Christmas Wonderland,” a holiday extravaganza of pure Christmas magic. Guests will be taken on an unforgettable Christmas journey filled with tradition in this glittering, dancing and singing seasonal spectacular. “Christmas Wonderland” is an enchanting holiday show with a dazzling costumes, breathtaking scenery and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole. Performances are Tuesday to Sunday at 7 p.m. until Dec. 27.

THURSDAY DEC. 4

At the LakeBilly Manzik

Tahoe Mountain Brewing Tasting Room 5 p.m.The Bourgeois Gypsies Cottonwood 6 p.m.Sierra Nevada College Chorus

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 7 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen 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 & BeyondCasual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio

Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or Tom Miller

Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.Grace and Mark Wilson Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Tyler the Creator Knitting Factory 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ 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 & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.The Point 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“House of Yes” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7 p.m.“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY DEC. 5 At the LakeLambchop w/Source Active Coffeebar 7 p.m.Felix and the Soul Cats Hacienda de la Sierra 7 p.m. Angele and the Wildwood Band

Truckee Community Art Center 7:30 p.m.“Celebrate the Season”

Lake Tahoe Community College 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.Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.Caught a Ghost Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.DJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTourist Club 9 p.m.Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondPipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Sleeping with Sirens & Pierce the Veil,

Beartooth, This Wild Life Knitting Factory 6 p.m.

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.

(775) 298-0008(530) 214-5181

WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

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

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Entertainment


CALENDAR | December 4-18, 2014 SUNDAY DEC. 7

At the Lake“Celebrate the Season”

St. Theresa Catholic Church 3 p.m. Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.LAMBchop Coffeebar 7 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Reno & BeyondColorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.“Spirit of the Season”

Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 2 p.m.Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 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.Open Mic & KaraokeBottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance “Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Reno Little Theater 11 a.m. “The Nutcracker” Grand Sierra Resort 2 p.m. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

MONDAY DEC. 8

At the LakeDJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondCW & 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 & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY DEC. 9

At the LakeTom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/ Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondKevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Mile High Jazz Band

Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (2nd Tues.)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 PartiesDJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DEC. 10

At the LakeRichard Blair Cottonwood 6:30 p.m.Phutureprimitive Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 8 p.m.DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Reno & BeyondJohn 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 & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ 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 & KaraokeBilly Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Gong Show Karaoke

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 8 p.m.

THURSDAY DEC. 11


Tahoe Mountain Brewing Tasting Room 5 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Con Brio Moody’s Bistro 8 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Mr. D



Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Cage the Elephant, Fall Out Boy, Meg Myers

Grand Sierra Resort 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.DJ PartiesDJ 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 & KaraokePlan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”


FRIDAY DEC. 12

At the LakeCoburn Station Coffeebar 7 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.Steven Roth Moody’s Bistro 7 p.m.Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.Nahko and Medicine for the People

Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.DJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTourist Club 9 p.m.Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondPipes 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.

“Messiah” First United Methodist Church 7 p.m.Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band

Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ 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 ResortBoggan and guest DJs 1up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeBottom’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“Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Reno Little Theater 4 p.m. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

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Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 8 p.m.“Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 8 p.m.Tony D’Andra Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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Resort at Squaw Creek 7 p.m.The Sun Kings Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.Steven Roth Moody’s Bistro 8 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.Scott Pemberton Trio Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.Young the Giant Heavenly Mountain ResortDJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeMontbleu 9 p.m.

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CALENDAR | December 4-18, 2014

Reno & BeyondJohn Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.“Messiah” St. Gall Catholic Church 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten F

irkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ 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 & KaraokeBilly Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 8 p.m.

THURSDAY DEC. 18


Tahoe Mountain Brewing Tasting Room 5 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Mr. D



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.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.DJ PartiesDJ 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 & KaraokePlan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”


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 & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Reno Little Theater 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. “The Nutcracker”

Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 2 & 8 p.m.“Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” J.A. Nugget 7:30 p.m. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 8 p.m.Tony D’Andra Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY DEC. 14

At the LakeTruckee Tahoe Community Chorus

Resort at Squaw Creek 2 p.m.“Messiah” Cornerstone Church 3 p.m.Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.Dilated Peoples Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 8 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Reno & BeyondColorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

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Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance“Twas the Night Before Christmas” Reno Little

Theater 11 a.m. “The Nutcracker” Pioneer Center for Performing

Arts 2 p.m.“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” Reno

Little Theater 2 p.m. “Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” J.A. Nugget 4 p.m. “Sing A Long: White Christmas”

Good Luck Macbeth 6 p.m.

MONDAY DEC. 15

At the LakeDJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondCW & 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 & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Ham for the Holidays” Brüka Theater 2 p.m.

TUESDAY DEC. 16

At the LakeTom Miller “MS Dixie II” 6 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/ Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Reno & BeyondKevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

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Spotlight by Jenn Sheridan

TOP: Jazz for the Holidays | Reno Jazz Orchestra

RIGHT: Bay Point Ballet “The Nutcracker”

FAR RIGHT: Tuba Christmas

BELOW RIGHT: “The Peanutcracker”

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Shows, concerts full of holiday cheer DEC. 4Winter Choir Concert | 7 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m.

DEC. 5“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 4 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Celebrate the Season” | 7:30 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 6“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. “Spirit of the Season” | 2 & 8 p.m. “The Peanutcracker” | 2 & 7 p.m.Tuba Christmas | 3 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. Winter Choir Concert | 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 7 “Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. “Spirit of the Season” | 2 p.m. “Celebrate the Season” | 3 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 7 p.m.

DEC. 9 “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m.

DEC. 10 “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.


DEC. 12“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 4 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Messiah” | 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 8 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 13“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 2 & 8 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “A Star Spangled Christmas” | 7 p.m. “Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” | 7:30 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m. Santa Pub Crawl | 8 p.m.

DEC. 14“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. “A Star Spangled Christmas” | 2 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 2 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 2 p.m. “Messiah” | 3 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” | 4 p.m. “Sing A Long: White Christmas” | 6 p.m.


DEC. 17 “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Messiah” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.


DEC. 19“Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Messiah” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 20“Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “If Only In My Dreams” | 7 p.m. Jazz for the Holidays | 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 21“Ham for the Holidays” | 2 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “Messiah” | 3 p.m.

MUSIC NOTES

ake a break from the holiday shopping craze and check out one of these holiday celebrations to get into the spirit of the season. From family friendly shows to all-night pub crawls, the Tahoe and Reno region offers plenty of great evenings to inspire holiday cheer.

“CELEBRATE THE SEASON”The Tahoe Choir and LTCC Chorus

present a winter concert, “Celebrate the Season,” with special guests The String Beings featuring “Let It Snow,” “Silent Night,” “Lord Nelson Mass” by Joseph Haydn, and other songs of the season. Shows are on Dec. 5 at Lake Tahoe Com-munity College and on Dec. 7 at St. The-resa Catholic Church. Tickets are available at the door for $10, $8 for students and seniors, and free for kids 5 and younger.

“CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND”From the producers of “Spirit of the

Dance,” the Eldorado Showroom pres-ents “Christmas Wonderland,” a holiday extravaganza of pure Christmas magic. Guests will be taken on an unforgettable Christmas journey filled with tradition in this glittering, dancing and singing seasonal spectacular.

“Christmas Wonderland” is an enchant-ing holiday show with a dazzling cast, beautiful costumes, breathtaking scenery and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole. The audience is invited to sing along to traditional carols including “White Christmas,” “Have Your-self a Merry Little Christmas” and more. Performances are offered five days a week until Dec. 27. Tickets are $25.95 or $19.95 for 12 and younger. To purchase tickets, visit eldoradoreno.com.

spirit on Dec. 20 at Nightingale Hall. Join-ing the 17-piece band are award-winning jazz vocalists Madeline Eastman, Trey Stone, Jackie Landrum, Maurice Allen and Pat Esters. Additionally, international tap star Sam Weber and versatile dance artist Ananda Bena-Weber will perform alongside the orchestra. The Reno Youth Orchestra opens the show with a fanfare of holiday tunes. Tickets are $25 or $10 for students. For more information or tickets, visit reno-jazzorchestra.com or call (775) 846-5444.

“MESSIAH” Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and

Chorus presents its 9th annual production of Handel’s “Messiah” with performances in five locations from Dec. 12 to 21. The TOCCATA production is a celebration of the holidays and includes not only favorite selections from “Messiah” Parts One and Three, but also seasonal carols that the audience will be most welcome to join in singing. Visit toccatatahoe.com for tickets and performance locations.

“THE NUTCRACKER” See the original performance of “The

Nutcracker” in its entirety with the Bay Pointe Ballet Company directed by Bruce Steivel on Dec. 6 and 7 at the Grand Sierra Resort. Bay Pointe Ballet is a professional dance company based in San Francisco and providing regional tours to Northern Cali-fornia and Nevada. Choreographer Bruce Steivel sets the stage for this performance in St. Petersburg, Russia. Custom-designed sets and costumes place the emphasis on beauty. Tickets range from $29 to $59. For more information or tickets, visit grandsier-raresort.com.

“THE NUTCRACKER”The A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the

19th annual showing of “The Nutcracker” under artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne from Dec. 12 to 14 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. The A.V.A. Ballet is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center of Performing Arts. Principal dancers from professional dance

“HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS”Bruka Theatre presents “Ham For The

Holidays,” a hilarious farce set in a fictional town in Hamlin, Georgia. It is Christmas Eve 1939 and the local radio station WHAM (pronounced W-HAM) has a special one-time performance planned for Christmas. WHAM has gathered it’s radio actors together and with the Orson Welles on his way to the station to join the cast for the performance there is great excitement all-round.

Unfortunately, Georgia has been hit with a freak snowstorm and neither Orson Welles, nor the script for the performance, arrive. “Ham for the Holidays” is a warm-hearted homage to traditional farce with its broad character sketches and pratfalls, and just the lightest tip of the hat to the screw-ball comedies of the 1930s. Performances are Wednesday to Sunday from Dec. 5 to 21; no show Dec. 7. For more information or tickets, visit www.bruka.org.

“IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS” A Holiday Show Extravaganza in the

Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City, “If Only In My Dreams, Christmas” features CeCe Gable with her special guests on Dec. 20. Get in a jazzy, holiday mood during this elegant and up-beat evening with Gable and her exceptional band. Prepare for visions of Sugarplums with traditional holiday tunes and striking musical performances, some with a bit of holiday mischief. Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors and members, or $10 for 12 and younger and are available at breweryarts.org.

JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYSThe Reno Jazz Orchestra presents Jazz

for the Holidays with a cast of guest vocal-ists and musicians to ring in the holiday

Music school, store opens | A new music school and retail store celebrated its official grand opening in Truckee on Nov. 14. Split Rock Music Co. offers curriculum-based instruction to students of all ages spanning genres from classical to electronic, as well as a storefront with instrument sales, rentals and repairs. For more information, call (530) 582-9378 or visit splitrockmusicco.com.

Join TOCCATA on tour | TOCCATA partnered with Music Contact Interna-tional to put together a performance tour of Italy from April 9 to 19. Spots are being confirmed, but there is still space for two sopranos, two altos, one tenor, two basses, a cello player and an oboe player. Four more spaces are available for those who want to help with fundraising and logistics. Call (775) 602-2121. n

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TUBA CHRISTMASCreated by Harvey Phillips, Tuba

Christmas concerts are performed in more than 180 cities throughout the United States, and in several foreign countries. The concerts consist of Christmas carols arranged in four-part harmony to be played by tubas, baritones and euphoniums. The warm, organ-like sound wins the ears and hearts of every audience. It is no wonder that Tuba Christmas is an established Christmas tradition in cities throughout the world.

Players are invited to participate in the free concert on Dec. 6 at Wilbur D. May Museum in Reno. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. followed by rehearsal at 1 p.m. and a free concert at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Todd DeVito at (775) 847-9207 or e-mail [email protected].

“TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS”

The Reno Little Theater presents this classic tale featuring the adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Tami Castillo Shelton. Performances are Friday to Sunday from Dec. 5 to 7 and Dec. 12 to 14. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Visit renolittletheater.org.

WINTER CHOIR CONCERTThe Sierra Nevada College Concert

Choir presents its annual winter concert under the direction of Donna Axton on Dec. 4 and 6 at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Incline Village. This year’s program features Pergolesi’s “Magnificat” along with traditional holiday favorites including “O come, o come, Emmanuel” and “O Holy Night.”

Soloists include Dave Pierce, Kevin Beiswenger, Lisa Hoopes, Lorelei Van Peborgh, Karen Colbert, Marty Gollery, Marsha Tejeda, Gayle Blazer, Bob McIver, Vikki Gallien, Kaitlyn McAley, Nicole Ross, Christina Cervi, Claire Roberts and Josii Johnson. Accompanists are Katie Lauder, Jay Grauer, Joel Munc and Jon Obester. Tickets are available at Potlatch, Handmade at the Lake and St. Patrick’s Church. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, $15 for seniors and free for kids 12 and younger and SNC students. To purchase tickets, call (775) 881-7586. n

companies including Ballet West, Hous-ton Ballet and Diablo Ballet will perform leading roles along with a large cast of local talent. Tchaikovsky’s entire score for the performance will be played live by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Laura Jackson. Tickets range from $25 to $55. For more information or tickets, visit pioneercenter.com.

“THE PEANUTCRACKER”Introduce the children in your life to

ballet with “The Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell” presented by the Sierra Nevada Ballet with two shows on Dec. 6 at the Carson City Community Center. This 45-minute adaptation of Lev Ivanov’s original ballet, “The Nutcracker” is narrated and designed to capture the interest of younger imaginations.

This year’s performances will feature Malik Berry from the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Chloe Felesina from Ballet X and the Sierra Nevada professional compa-ny along with more than 50 local children performing on stage. The pre-show enter-tainment includes the Youth Theater Car-son City Showstoppers and Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Schools group 45 minutes before each event. Tickets are $11 or $6 for children 15 and younger. For tickets, call (775) 220-4452.

The full lineup DEC. 4Winter Choir Concert | 7 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m.

DEC. 5“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 4 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Celebrate the Season” | 7:30 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 6“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. “Spirit of the Season” | 2 & 8 p.m. “The Peanutcracker” | 2 & 7 p.m.Tuba Christmas | 3 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. Winter Choir Concert | 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 7 “Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. “Spirit of the Season” | 2 p.m. “Celebrate the Season” | 3 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 7 p.m.




DEC. 12“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 4 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 7 p.m. “Messiah” | 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 8 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 13“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 2 & 8 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “A Star Spangled Christmas” | 7 p.m. “Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” | 7:30 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m. Santa Pub Crawl | 8 p.m.

DEC. 14“Twas the Night Before Christmas” | 11 a.m. “A Star Spangled Christmas” | 2 p.m. “The Nutcracker” | 2 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 2 p.m. “Messiah” | 3 p.m. “Christmas Wonderland” | 3 & 7 p.m. “Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” | 4 p.m. “Sing A Long: White Christmas” | 6 p.m.

DEC. 17 “Messiah” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 18 “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 19“Messiah” | 7 p.m. “Ham for the Holidays” | 8 p.m.

DEC. 20“If Only In My Dreams” | 7 p.m. Jazz for the Holidays | 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 21“Ham for the Holidays” | 2 p.m. “Messiah” | 3 p.m.

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First FridaysSANTA CRAWL

The largest Santa Crawl in the nation returns to the streets of Reno on Dec. 13 for those 21 and older only. Don your best Santa or elf outfit and head out to help raise money for local schools while touring Reno’s favorite bars and restaurants. Check the event Web site to see which stores will stock extra holiday clothing for this unique event. For more information, visit reno-santacrawl.com.

“SIAMSA: A CELTIC CHRISTMAS” The Reno Irish Dance Company

presents a holiday presentation featuring dancers, vocalists and musicians with per-formances on Dec. 13 and 14 at JA Nugget in Sparks. Tickets are available at janugget.com for $25.

“SING A LONG: WHITE CHRISTMAS”Sing A Long to “White Christmas.”

Good Luck Macbeth is a theatre com-pany providing a window to the past, as well as a mirror of the present, and for the holidays the company is hosting a “Sing A Long: White Christmas” on Dec. 14 in Reno.

“SPIRIT OF THE SEASON”Santa Claus joins the Reno Philhar-

monic Orchestra for an evening of singing, dancing and celebrating the holidays for “Spirit of the Season” on Dec. 6 and 7 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. From jazzy tunes to traditional holiday car-ols, Santa Tappers and orchestral arrange-ments this variety-style performance has something for all audiences. Tickets range from $14 to $69. For more information and tickets, visit renophil.com.

“A STAR SPANGLED CHRISTMAS” Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus

presents “A Star Spangled Christmas” on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Resort at Squaw Creek featuring community members performing in this annual holiday concert. The concert celebrates the bicentennial of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and free for kids and students younger than 19. Purchase tickets at Cabona’s Office Boss locations, Dickson Realty, truckeechorus.org or at the door.

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Valid Sunday - ThursdayExpires on Dec.11

No coupon necessary. Please inquire with your server.

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

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-45398345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

Kings Beach

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Early Bird Special 4-6pm$3.50 Margaritas$3.50 Dos Equis$2.50 Draft Bud

Dinner Special 4-10pm

25% Off Mexican

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Tasty TidbitsFiftyFifty announces bottle club

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. has announced its new bottle club, Brewers’ Intent: A Bottle Affair. This bottle club, designed for true beer lovers, will include limited edi-tion and exclusive bottles, shipped within California or available for in-house pick up, as well as other perks. The Brewers’ Intent program will release the included bottles to its members four times throughout the year, with the option to purchase additional styles and products as well. Memberships are now available online at fiftyfiftybrew-ing.com/brewersintent.

Learn about French cuisine French cooking lessons are offered from

6 to 8 p.m. on 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.

Holiday specials at Squaw Creek

Experience the magic of the holiday sea-son at Resort at Squaw Creek with dining events for the holidays.

Two Dine Out For Charity events will be held on Dec. 11 and 18 to benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society and High Fives Foundation, respectively. Ten percent of the proceeds from Six Peaks Grille on Dec. 11 and Sandy’s Pub on Dec. 18 will be donated to the local organizations.

Patrons may head to Sandy’s Pub to en-joy Reverse Après starting at 10 p.m. with Happy Hour specials offered until Dec. 18.

Both Cascades Restaurant and Six Peaks Grille will host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. Cascades Res-taurant will host a buffet, with multiple seatings on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and a single seating on Christmas Day. Six Peaks Grille will offer a special menu on Thanksgiving, as well as a

prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Cascades Restaurant will host a Bloody Mary Breakfast on New Year’s Day.

Kids can enjoy Breakfast with Santa every Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 14 and then again on Dec. 22 and 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. in Cascades Restaurant. Enjoy the buffet breakfast, and make sure Santa knows what’s on your list.

The ever-popular New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration and dinner will take place again this year with a decadent buffet din-ner, entertainment, a live band, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast for those 21 and older. Formal attire is request-ed. Tickets also are available for the Grand Celebration only, beginning at 9 p.m. and include dessert, live entertainment, party favors and champagne toast.

Or, choose to celebrate the New Year in style and sophistication at Six Peaks Grille. The evening includes a welcome cocktail, party favors, a five-course gourmet dinner, live music and a champagne toast.

For kids ages 4 to 15 years, the Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash is the ultimate end-of-year party. This supervised event includes a special dinner, kid-friendly games, crafts, party goodies, a kid-friendly DJ and a dessert station. There will be a celebratory balloon drop at 9 p.m. and a late night movie that begins at 11 p.m.

For all events through Dec. 21, bring a new, unwrapped toy to receive complimen-tary valet parking. All toys will be donated to a local charity. For more information or to make reservations, call (530) 583-6300 or visit squawcreek.com.

The West Shore café and inn will be hosting a local bartender competition on Feb. 15. The event is open and free for all local Lake Tahoe bartenders to enter.

The competitors will be judged in three categories: batch cocktail, warm mix and a cold beverage. Bartender contestants may register on the West Shore’s Web site by submit-ting a cocktail for the batch part of the competition including ingredients, measurements and what makes it so special. Submissions will be accepted from Dec. 8 to Jan. 8.The top 10 entries will be announced on Jan. 15.

A bartender’s tasting party will be held on Dec. 8 for those interested in submitting an entry. The final competition is from 1 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 15. The public is invited to attend and help review cocktails. Tickets are $5.

Winners will be announced at the end of the competition and prizes will be awarded for the top three contestants. Prizes include more than $1,000 worth of merchandise containing. For more information, visit westshorecafe.com.

Enter Bartender Competition

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Pork Tenderloin

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for additional dining deals.

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-45398345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

Kings Beach

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Early Bird Special 4-6pm$3.50 Margaritas$3.50 Dos Equis$2.50 Draft Bud

Dinner Special 4-10pm

25% Off Mexican

Combo Dinners

Lunch Specials Daily

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Stir It Up by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

here I was, trying to relax a little, trying to keep my face with a some-what neutral state, showing smiles that just may have been slightly forced. I was sitting there, leg trussed up like a Thanksgiving turkey while the electric pulse zapped the knee under the heating pad.

My face was in deep concentration, trying to show that; yes, I can take it, even though inside I’m thinking that, at least the turkey was already plucked before being bound in such a way. Of course, I’m also thinking, wow the hour is just begin-ning and I wonder what kind of torture will be next? I had better be friendly to my captors.

So, there I was, nowhere to go, when the one called Nicole, looks me right in the eyes and says: “Smitty, I’m having pork tenderloin tonight and I need a different way of cooking it. What can I do?”

I thought she was trying to make her-self appear human and relate to me so that the continuing torture would be lessened. Then, there was Rich’s voice from behind a curtain (he’s the leader of that group call-ing themselves Pro Care). He immediately asks what my favorite meal would be and I realize what they are doing. Knowing my last meal consisted only of a cup of coffee and a meager yogurt, they were using psy-chological torture at the same time, trying to break me.

I had only been in there for 3 minutes and as I watched the young girl that was there for her interrogation the hour before limp gingerly past, I wondered if I would ever make it out. Nicole repeated the ques-tion and said that she was serious and I thought that I might have found the weak link in the group. I decided to go with it and responded to her question.

Pork tenderloin is maybe the single most versatile piece of meat, in my personal opinion. From roasts to stir frys and stuffed to medallions, the possibili-ties are endless.

Stuffed pork tenderloinIf I’m going to stuff pork tenderloin, I’ll

cut maybe 2-inch medallions and butter-fly it by cutting three-quarters of the way down the middle of the piece of meat and spreading it apart. Then, lightly pound it flat, fill with stuffing, vegetables and cheese, whatever you want, and roll it up and tie it. Brown the roast in a pan all the around and bake to finish.

MedallionsSpeaking of medallions, there are again,

endless ideas. Pound and bread for a melt-in-your-mouth schnitzel served with a little brown butter, lemon and cranberry sauce. For something a little lighter, leave the breading off and sauté with a little butter, lemon and capers, or make a batter using a beaten egg and some parmesan cheese, dust with flour, and dip the cutlets into the bat-ter and sauté. Top it off with your favorite red sauce for a Milanese.

Roasted or grilledIf you want to keep it simple, just

season it and cook it like a roast, or grill it. For a traditional roast, season with salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic, and serve it with some applesauce. It is easy to make a simple pan sauce by deglazing the pan with just a little water. You can deglaze with wine, port or other alcohol, letting this reduce to a paste before adding the water if you want more flavor and then let the water reduce until it has a nice, golden color.

Change up the seasoningsNot looking for traditional? Then simply

think of what you’re in the mood for and season accordingly. For hot and spicy, think going south. Chile powder, cumin, chipotle and cayenne for a little Mexican, or add some allspice and coriander for more of a Jamaican dish.

Pork Tenderloin

In other words, think of what you’re in the mood for and then think of where you would get that type of dish. It really doesn’t matter if the dish you are inter-ested in calls for chicken or beef, the pork will work great. Then, it’s just a matter of seasoning with the herbs and spices from that area, like using five-spice blend, Teriyaki or sweet and sour for an Asian flavor. Also, change up your side dishes to complete the meal. Instead of mashed potatoes, try making a Spanish rice with some of the Southern recipes to compli-ment the main dish.

Substitute for any recipePork tenderloin can be substituted

for just about any recipe, including lots of seafood recipes. Think stuffing with either seafood stuffing or wrapping it with asparagus and crab meat for a great Pork Louis. Certainly any chicken or beef rec-ipe will be awesome with pork tenderloin being substituted. All it really takes is your

imagination and changing the seasonings to match the area or style you’re looking for. Enjoy.

Oh, and my ploy worked, as I was released alive as the group holding me hurriedly shooed me out the door so they could go to lunch. What a fantastic group. 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 [email protected], [email protected] or (530) 412-3598.

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“ Pork tenderloin is maybe the single most versatile piece of meat.”

Restaurant Directory

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

Alpine MeadowsCREST CAFÉ Gourmet Deli 150 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530) 581-3037 B L D

RIVER RANCH Variety Grill Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264 L D RA

Carnelian BayC.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL Pizza/Grill 5075 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4738 L D

GAR WOODS California Grill 5000 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3366 BR L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE Homestyle Café 5245 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3205 B L

WATERMAN’S LANDING Café/Eclectic 5166 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3590 B L

Crystal BayBILTY’S BREW & Q BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 833-6748 D

BISTRO ELISE Italian Bistro Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE 24-Hour Café The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660 B L D

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort (775) 832-4000 B BR L D

MELLOW FELLOW Gastro Pub 9980 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 553-1333 L D

SOULE DOMAIN Variety 9983 Cove St. (530) 546-7529 D RA

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 D RA

Donner SummitTHE DINING ROOM (winter) French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter) Upscale Dining 1111 Soda Springs Rd. (530) 426-7661 L D

RAINBOW TAVERN American 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001 BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR American 22002 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 426-3904 B L D

Incline VillageART’S COFFEEHOUSE Café/Bakery 770 Mays Blvd. (775) 832-5655 B L

AUSTIN’S American 120 Country Club Drive (775) 832-7778 L D RA

AZZARA’S Italian 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-0346 D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA Pizza 760 Mays Blvd. (775) 831-2700 L D

BIG WATER GRILLE Variety 341 Ski Way (775) 833-0606 D RA

BITE Tapas 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-1000 BR L D RA

BLUE FONDUE Fondue 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-6104 D RA

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI Cafe 120 Country Club Dr., #28 (775) 298-2199 B L

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178 L

CHINA VILLAGE Chinese 882 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9090 L D

CHINA WOK Chinese 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 833-3663 L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904 (775) 750-4875 B L D

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

DIMAGGIO’S AT THE LAKE Deli/Pizza 800 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 298-2424 L D

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65 (775) 831-3933 B L D

FREDRICK’S Fusion 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-3007 D RA

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA Mexican 931 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8300 L D RA

I.V. COFFEE LAB Cafe 907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A (775) 298-2402

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849 (775) 831-8317 L D

JACK RABBIT MOON American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600 (775) 833-3900 BR D

LA CASONA Mexican 930 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 601 (775) 831-9400 L D

LE BISTRO French 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-0800 D RA

LONE EAGLE GRILLE Fine American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 BR L D RA

LUPITAS Mexican 754 Mays Blvd. (775) 833-4141 L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA Pizza/Pasta 884 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4999 L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli 120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636 L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR Grill 941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-0941 L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON Grill 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-2022 L D

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY Bakery 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 232-8775

ROOKIES Sports Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9008 L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL Grill At Sand Harbor State Park L D

SIERRA CAFÉ Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI Deli 919 Incline Way (775) 832-2253 B L D

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

TAHOE PROVISIONS Gourmet Deli Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B L D

THAI RECIPE Thai 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4777 L D

TO GO FORK Deli/Juice Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B (775) 833-3463 D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA Pizza/Pasta 120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200 D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ Café 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd. (775) 298-2502 B L

VILLAGE PUB American 848 Tanger St. (775) 832-7212 L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST. Seafood 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-6777 L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ Variety 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8072 B BR L RA

Kings BeachANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265 L D

APIZZA BELLA Pizza 8160 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2301 L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd. (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

CHINA EXPRESS Chinese 8501 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7788 L D

THE GRID Bar & Grill 8545 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-0300 L D

HIRO SUSHI Sushi/Japanese 8159 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4476 D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE Variety Grill 8338 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3315 L D

JAVA HUT Café 8268 North Lake Blvd. (530) 556-0602 B L

KINGS CAFE Cafe/Ice Cream 8421 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3663 B L

LANZA’S Italian 7739 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2434 D

LA MEXICANA Mexican 8515 Brook Ave. (530) 546-0310 B L D

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

SPINDLESHANKS American 400 Brassie Ave. (530) 546-2191 B L D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza 8290 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2218 L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET Deli 8487 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-8344 B L D

NorthstarTHE CHOCOLATE BAR American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1800 L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS Gourmet Deli The Village at Northstar (530) 587-7793 B L D

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar (530) 581-0600 B L D

MANZANITA Calif/French Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (530) 562-3000 L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer) American At Northstar Golf Course (530) 562-3460 B BR L

MIKUNI Japanese The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2188 L D

NORTH OF THE BORDER Tahoe/Mexican The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1787 B L D

PETRA Wine Bar/Tapas The Village at Northstar (530) 562-0600 BR L D

RUBICON PIZZA Pizza The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2199 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1125 L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter) American Grill The Village at Northstar (530) 562-3200 L D

TC’S PUB (winter) American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2250 L D

Olympic ValleyALEXANDER’S (winter) Eclectic High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

AULD DUBLINER Irish Fare The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6041 L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter) Casual High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

BAR ONE (winter) Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House (530) 452-8750 D

CASCADES Casual Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B

CORNICE CANTINA Mexican The Village at Squaw (530) 452-4362 L D

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

DORINDA’S Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw (530) 581-0600 L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA Gourmet Pizza The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6150 L D

GRAHAM’S European 1650 Squaw Valley Rd. (530) 581-0454 D RA

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

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

LE CHAMOIS (winter) Bar & Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505 L D

MAMASAKE Sushi/Japanese The Village at Squaw (530) 584-0110 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

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

PLUMPJACK CAFE Mediterranean Near the Cable Car (530) 583-1576 L D RA

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 583-6985 L

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

SILVEY’S CAFÉ Café/Deli High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 B L

SIX PEAKS GRILLE Fine American Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SOUPA Gourmet Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6190 L D

SWEET POTATOES Deli Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THE TERRACE (winter) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L D

22 BISTRO New American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6170 L D

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

UNCORKED 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 CityBACCHI’S INN Italian 2905 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 583-3324 D RA

BLUE AGAVE Mexican 425 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8113 L D

BRIDGETENDER American 65 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3342 B L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW Mexican 255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18 (530) 583-3057 L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter) Grill Granlibakken Resort (530) 583-4242 D

CHRISTY HILL California 115 Grove St. (530) 583-8551 D RA

COFFEE CONNEXION Café Lighthouse Center, Suite 1 (530) 583-6023 B L

DAM CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0278 B L

DOCKSIDE 700 Wine Bar/Grill At Tahoe City Marina Mall (530) 581-0303 B L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ American 599 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3355 B L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ Café at Tahoe Cross Country (530) 583-5475 L

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA Pizza 205 River Rd. (530) 583-3770 L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0000 L D

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) At Tahoe City Golf Course (530) 583-1516 B L D

HACIENDA DEL LAGO Mexican In Boatworks Mall (530) 581-3700 D FB

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE Grill 780 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0188 BR L D RA

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE BBQ 120 Grove St. (530) 583-4227 L D

PFEIFER HOUSE Continental 760 River Rd. (530) 583-3102 D RA

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles 521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885 B L

RIVER GRILL California Bistro 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2644 D RA

ROSIE’S CAFÉ Variety 571 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8504 B L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food 505 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3663 L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY Bakery 2923 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 363-3076 B L

SYD’S BAGELRY American Café 550 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-2666 B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare 475 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-4677 L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall (530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI Sushi 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2004 L D

TAHOE HOUSE Bakery/Deli 625 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1377 B L

THAI KITCHEN Thai 255 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1784 L D

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

WOLFDALE’S California 640 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-5700 D RA

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE Italian 521 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0100 L D

ZA’S American 395 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-9292 L D

Tahoe VistaBOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd. (855) 559-2458 L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer) Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA Pizza 6883 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3244 L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4800 D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4281 D

SANCHO’S Mexican 7019 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7744 B L D

TruckeeBAR OF AMERICA Mediterranean 10042 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-2626 BR L D RA

BEST PIES PIZZERIA N.Y. Italian 10068 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1111 L D

BILL’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-0599 L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE Rotisserre 11355 Deerfield Dr. (530) 582-5652 L D

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL Comfort food 10015 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-7777 L D

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE Wine Bar 10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3 (530) 582-0429

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL American 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 582-9800 L D

BURGER ME! Gourmet Burger 10418 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8852 L D

CAKE TAHOE Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA Mexican 10004 Bridge St. (530) 587-2161 L D

COFFEE AND American 10106 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3123 B L

COFFEEBAR Café 10120 Jiboom St. (530) 587-2000 B L

COTTONWOOD American 10142 Rue Hilltop (530) 587-5711 D RA

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE American 10685 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 587-0886 B L D

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ Gourmet Deli Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426 L

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café 10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S Mexican 10130 West River St. (530) 550-9900 L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN American 13720 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4040 B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105 (530) 582-9755 L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO Mexican 10186 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3557 L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. Upscale Pub 11197 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-BEER B L D

FULL BELLY DELI Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail Rd. (530) 550-9516 B L

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

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO World Flavors 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6274 BR L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN Mexican/Italian 15628 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1425 L D

MARTY’S CAFE Cafe 10115 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8208 B L

MELLOW FELLOW Gastropub 10192 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-8927 L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP Juice Bar 10825 Pioneer Trail, #100 (775) 745-1807 B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS California 10007 Bridge St. (530) 587-8688 L D RA

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK Seafood 10087 West River St. (530) 582-5000 L D

THE MOUNTAIN BISTRO (Hotel Truckee Tahoe) Bistro 11331 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-4525 L D

PIANETA Italian 10096 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4694 D RA

PIZZA ON THE HILL Pizza 11509 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 582-9669 D

PIZZA SHACK Pizza 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3456 L D

THE POUR HOUSE Wine Bar 10075 Jibboom St. (530) 550-9664

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer) N. California At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801 B L D

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

SANCHOS MEXICAN Mexican 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4847 B L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN BBQ 12036 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4535 L D

SPICE Indian 11421 Deerfield Dr. (530) 550-9664 L D

SQUEEZE IN American 10060 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-9184 B L

STELLA’S Old Country 10918 Brockway Rd. (530) 582-5655 D RA

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6556

TACO STATION Mexican 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8226 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1131 L D

THAI DELICACY Thai 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 550-1269 L D

THAI NAKORN Thai 10770 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-0503 L D

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

TREAT BOX BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6554 B L D

TROKAY CAFE New American 10046 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1040 B L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY Bagels 11448 Deerfield Dr. (530) 582-1852 B L D

TRUCKEE PIZZA Pizza 12047 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6300 L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY Winery 10151 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-4626 L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL New American 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3766 D

TUFF BEANS Café 1005 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-5191 B

UNCORKED TRUCKEE Wine Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA Pizza 11329 Deerfield Dr. (530) 587-7171 L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American 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

WONG’S GARDEN Chinese 11430 Deerfield Dr. (530) 587-1831 L D

ZANO’S Italian 11401 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7411 L D

West ShoreCHAMBER’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

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD Grill Homewood Mtn. Resort (530) 525-2992 L

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE Deli/Café 5300 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-6297 B L

PDQ DELI Deli 6890 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-7411 L D

SPOON New American 1785 West Lake Blvd. #5 (530) 581-5400 L D

SUNNYSIDE Variety Grill 1850 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7200 L D RA

SWISS LAKEWOOD European 5055 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5211 D RA

WA SHE SHU GRILL (summer) Grill Meeks Bay Resort (530) 525-6946 L

WEST SHORE New American 5160 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5200 L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA Pizza 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-4771 D

WHERE WE MET Café/Gelato 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-1731

Food TrucksELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook (530) 414-4836 L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS Crepes hotandhealthyfoods.com B L D

MTN ROOTS Eclectic Alpine Meadows base area B L

MTN ROOTS Eclectic The Village at Squaw B L

PHO REAL Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK Eclectic Facebook (530) 587-1394 L D

SUPER SWIRL Ice Cream Facebook (775) 313-8689

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Tastes by Priya Hutner

ne region in France has been considered the crown jewel of the wine world for centuries. Two river banks, the left (west) bank is ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, and the right (east) bank is ideal for Merlot.

Two also is the number of varietals in almost every wine in Bordeaux. Rarely is there a 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.

Three rivers because Bordeaux has a cool climate, and without the warming effects of these rivers there would be many vintages where it would be impossible to attain grape ripeness. Those nooks and crannies also create the foggy, humid conditions necessary for Botrytis Cinerea – the Noble Rot infecting white Bordeaux that is neces-sary for the great sweet wines of Sauternes.

The truth is that Merlot at 62 percent,

Bordeaux by the numbers

wines. Sales and quality rating documents were studied, and palms were greased, and voila, 66 Chateau in five levels (growths) achieved Grand Cru Classe, GCC.

Five is the number of quality levels. Cru Bourgeois is the level just below GCC. These producers have to qualify for this ranking every year (the 66 originals have been grandfathered since 1855), and are far more affordable than the GCCs. Levels below are: sub-region such as Haut Medoc, Graves, St. Emilion, etc.; Bordeaux Superieur; and Bordeaux. These terms are on the label.

The years of 1899, 1945, 1961, 1982, 2000 and 2005 are great vintages of Bordeaux. This is important because a high-level wine from these vintages can cost three to 10 times as much as the previous or following one, and it demonstrates how variable the climate is in Bordeaux. With climate warm-ing and modern winemaking, this variability is becoming less profound. The more a qual-ity, red Bordeaux ages, the more interest-ing and enjoyable it becomes. The average price for a bottle of 1961 Chateau Petrus is $7,000 (stated for gratuitous shock value).

And, any owners of ’61 Petrus should call me immediately, as mouth-to-glass is clearly in order. n

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or [email protected].

Cabernet Sauvignon at 25 percent and Cabernet Franc at 12 percent make 99 percent. And, white Bordeaux, whether sweet or dry, are made almost exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. But, 95 percent of Bordeaux wine is red.

In 1855 the first, great classification sys-tem was established. That year, the World Exposition in Paris was seen as a great op-portunity for the Bordelaise to promote its

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

A 1982 Chateau Patache d’Aux from Cru Bourgeois.

Owners Drew & Cassidy Taylor.

A trio of 1984 Chateau Marqaux Grand Vin.

Coffee beans waiting to be roasted.

Wine Time by Lou Phillips

offee is the elixir of life and I’m a Javasana kind of girl. I French press my coffee upon waking, and hit the yoga mat before starting the day. I favor strong, dark rich roasts.

I went to sample the coffee at the re-cently opened Dark Horse Coffee Roasters located in the old Dorinda’s location in downtown Truckee. The stone building was once the site of The Nevada Saloon built in 1899.

Drew and Cassidy Taylor, the owners of Dark Horse, roast all their blends in house. During my visit, they were featur-ing Nicaraguan, Guatemalan, Brazilian, Costa Rican and Sumatran roasts while their decaf is from Ethiopia.

The roasting machine lives front and center as you enter the shop. Burlap sacks of beans surround the impressive roaster. They roast an average of 80 to 100 lbs. of coffee per week.

There are a number of ways to experi-ence coffee at The Dark Horse: the French press method, the fresh pour-over drip method, a cold-brewed process, which takes 12 to 24 hours, and the ever-popular espresso method.

The cold brew method is 70 percent less acidic than hot brewed coffee and utilizes a course grind. Currently, they are use a Su-matra roast for their French Press method, which takes 4 minutes to brew.

The pour over coffee is dripped through a pre-moistened filter, followed by pour-ing 198 degrees of hot water over a fine, ground roast of choice. It takes 2 minutes to brew. This is their most popular method of brewing and offers the freshest cup of coffee possible.

Drew explains the Sumatra is an earthy, robust brew. While the African roasts tend to be more floral. The Central and South American beans are a medium roast as are the Indonesian blends. Coffee is seasonal, so their roasts are ever changing.

I sampled a Nicaraguan bean utilizing the pour over. Drew prepared the brew in 2 minutes. It was fabulous. I tasted a hint of chocolate and subtle, fruity flavor. The pour over method offered a smooth and deli-cious brew. Next, I tried the French pressed Sumatran; it was strong, bold, earthy and excellent.

Drew prepared a Sumatran coffee with the pour over method. Strong bodied and rich I loved the flavor. I am now a pour over coffee convert.

Along with their coffee The Dark Horse offers pastries from The Treat Box and raw food creations by Jade Nasalroad of the Vi-brant Vixen. Teas are provided by Sunshine Organic Herbals. n

The Dark Horse Coffee Roaster is located at 10009 W. River St. in Truckee. For information, call (530) 550-9239 or visit facebook.com/dark-horsetruckee.

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“ The more a quality, red Bordeaux ages, the more interesting and enjoyable it becomes.”

“ The roasting machine lives front and center as you enter the shop. … They roast an average of 80 to 100 lbs. of coffee per week.”

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Bordeaux by the numbers

wines. Sales and quality rating documents were studied, and palms were greased, and voila, 66 Chateau in five levels (growths) achieved Grand Cru Classe, GCC.

Five is the number of quality levels. Cru Bourgeois is the level just below GCC. These producers have to qualify for this ranking every year (the 66 originals have been grandfathered since 1855), and are far more affordable than the GCCs. Levels below are: sub-region such as Haut Medoc, Graves, St. Emilion, etc.; Bordeaux Superieur; and Bordeaux. These terms are on the label.

The years of 1899, 1945, 1961, 1982, 2000 and 2005 are great vintages of Bordeaux. This is important because a high-level wine from these vintages can cost three to 10 times as much as the previous or following one, and it demonstrates how variable the climate is in Bordeaux. With climate warm-ing and modern winemaking, this variability is becoming less profound. The more a qual-ity, red Bordeaux ages, the more interest-ing and enjoyable it becomes. The average price for a bottle of 1961 Chateau Petrus is $7,000 (stated for gratuitous shock value).

And, any owners of ’61 Petrus should call me immediately, as mouth-to-glass is clearly in order. n

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or [email protected].

Wine Time by Lou Phillips

530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.comOpen for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

Charlie SouleChef/Owner

Steve SouleHead Waiter

Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake TahoeVoted Best Place to Take a Date for 16 years

Celebrating 29 years

THE SOULE DOMAIN

CREATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN

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2-course minimum per person. Excludes Saturdays. Not valid for parties of 10 or more. Buy one

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Dining Guide

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

KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | AmericanJason’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, Black-ened 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.

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

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

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

Las Panchitas |MexicanServing 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 colo-rado, 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

Bacchi’s | ItalianSince 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

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Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage SteakhouseOriginating 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 inte-rior, 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

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El Toro Bravo |MexicanThis 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 CucinaOne of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Brus-chetta 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 Cannel-loni 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

WEST SHORE

The West Shore café and inn | Seasonal California cuisineWith its beautiful surroundings, warm ambiance and seasonal menus, the West Shore is a lakefront favorite among Tahoe’s community and visitors alike. Enjoy lakefront dining with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, while experiencing our seasonal menus, which always draw from the best seasonal meats, seafood and produce available.

Serving Dinner (5-9 p.m.) | ½ Price Dinner Entrée Mondays through the winter | See website for schedule | 5160 West Lake Blvd., Homewood | (530) 525-5200 | WestShoreCafe.com

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Pints & Paddles, M.S. Dixie IIHere’s to a cold beer and the cool tunes of Ike & Martin on Wednesday evenings. Pub fare available for purchase.**Schedule subject to change, please check website for details.

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