As a service to its members and our community, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce provides an opportunity for you to submit an event or meeting for our Events Calendar or Meetings Calendar. To view the calendars, select from the options below.
Event: Tahoe Tuesdays Apre Ski Party in Lone Eagle Grille, Hyatt Regency, Incline Village, NV (Feb 7 to May 22) Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Tahoe Tuesdays is THE classy apres ski party held in the lounge at the Lone Eagle Grille every Tuesday from now until Memorial Day.
Tuesdays from 5:30pm-8:00pm enjoy 1/2 priced wines by the glass, $5 select appetizers, $3 select drafts and live entertainment!
Grab your friends and sit lakeside while you take advantage of the unbeatable deals at the Lone Eagle Grille! See you there! www.loneeaglegrille.com
Event: Art & Architecture Tour at the Ritz-Carlton (Feb 11 to Dec 15) Time: EveryThursday at 2:00 pm On this complimentary one-hour tour, you will learn about the unique architectural and design elements of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, the regions first and only AAA Five Diamond Hotel, and highlights of the more distinctive works of art throughout the resort. www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/Information/Calendar/Default.htm
Event: The Chef's Table in Manzanita ~ Ritz-Carlton, Northstar (Feb 11 to Dec 28) Designed for intimate dinners of up eight guests, the Chef’s Table is a culinary journey featuring the French-inspired California cuisine of acclaimed chef, Traci Des Jardins. Guest’s will enjoy a private table adjacent to the exposition kitchen and personal interaction with the chef de cuisine, who will prepare a tasting menu reflecting the innovative offerings of Manzanita. www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/Reservations/Packages/Detail/Chefs_Table_Manzanita.htm
Event: Skiing for Schools Days at Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows (Apr 15 to May 31) Time: All Day Purchase $35 lift tickets valid any one day at either resort from April 15, 2012 to the end of the winter season (date TBA). The proceeds from your lift ticket purchase go directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational opportunities for our local students. Purchase tickets starting the week prior at Porters Sports. www.exined.org
Event: Community Walking Challenge (May 1 to May 31) Time: Ongoing During the month of May Tahoe Forest Health System is offering a FREE month-long walking fitness challenge, "10,000 Steps a Day for the Month of May...all local residents are welcome to join individually or as a team. Contact the Center for Health and Sports performance for details. tchsp@tfhd.com, 587-3769 www.tfhd.com
Event: Fruition String Band ~ Free in the Crystal Bay Club Red Room (May 18) Time: 10pm
Event: Outdoor Leadership and Guide Training (May 18 to May 20) Time: all day Increase your confidence and competence in the outdoors with workshops in Outdoor Leadership, Risk Management, Trip Planning, Leave No Trace and much more, plus network with professional and volunteer guides. www.tahoerimtrail.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=331&Itemid=299
Meeting: Trail Construction and Crew Leader Workshop (May 18 to May 20) Time: 8am - 5pm Join the TRTA at Galena Park for courses on Trail Design and Layout (Fri), Fundamentals of Trail Construction (Sat & Sun), Crew Leadership (Sat & Sun) and Advanced Trail Theory (Sat & Sun). An excellent way to network with trail volunteers and professionals and learn how to plan, construct and maintain trails. www.tahoerimtrail.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=326&Itemid=221
Event: Girls' Night In for Middle School Girls, Incline Village, NV (May 18) Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm Come hang with just the girls at Girls Night In at the Incline Recreation Center. Our evening will include fun games, tips and tricks for hair and skin care by a salon professional, a cooking and nutrition class with the girls at Project MANA, and a wild after-hours scavenger hunt at the Rec Center. This program is for middle school girls ONLY. Come in your PJs.
Event: Patrick Major at the Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV (May 18) Time: 9 pm - 1 am Live on the Casino Floor! www.tahoebiltmore.com
Event: VooDooDogz at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City (May 18) Time: 8:30 p.m. Your chance to see the VooDooDogZ live will be on Friday, May 18th at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe at 9:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door on a first come, first serve basis for $3. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Sawtooth Ridge Cafe is located at 877 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City, California.
Event: Splitrock 128 at Cottonwood, Truckee, CA (May 18) Time: 6 pm Jason Wooley and Sven Klovstad camp out - Cottonwood Restaurant www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Event: Annual Spring Paddle (May 19) Time: 9AM-1PM Come join the Lake Tahoe Water Trail's Annual Spring Paddle. We will be launching from Commons Beach in Tahoe City for a morning paddle, followed by lunch at Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge. Interpretive guides will navigate and educate about the Lake Tahoe environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information and registration log onto laketahoewatertrail.org. www.laketahoewatertrail.org
Event: The BoDeans with Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers-In the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room-On Sale Now (May 19) Time: 9pm
Event: Patrick Major at the Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV (May 19) Time: 9 pm - 1 am Live on the Casino Floor. www.tahoebiltmore.com
Event: North Lake Massage & Skin Care Grand Opening Party in Tahoe Vista (May 19) Time: 11:00-5:00 Grand Opening for North Lake Massage & Skin Care. Come meet the new spa in Tahoe Vista. Snacks, drinks & raffle prizes.
Located in Perennial Plaza between the Perennial Nursery and Franciscan lodge. Below Coldwell Banker. www.northlakemassageandskincare.com
Event: Thunderbird's Secrets of the Castle Tour (May 19) Time: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Thunderbird Lake Tahoe presents two special Curator’s tours and lectures at Thunderbird Lodge. Curator, Bill Watson, will delve into the intricacies of the historic estate followed by a tour that includes castle secrets. Refreshments provided. The two hour tours and lectures begin at 10AM and 2PM. Tickets are limited, $45 each, and appropriate for children age 12 and older.
Purchase online at www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org or call 775-832-8752.
Event: Volunteers Needed: Garden Work at Tahoe City Field Station (May 21) The living laboratory and demonstration garden of native plants surrounding the Field Station provide visitors an opportunity to learn about truly “green” gardening. If you are an interested gardener, volunteer to help develop the native demonstration garden on May 21, 25 or 26. Contact Alison Toy at 775-881-7560, ext. 7483 or antoy@ucdavis.edu for details or visit http://terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/. terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/
Meeting: 55+ Snowshoe Hike Series (May 22) Time: 10am-2pm The Senior Snowshoes will segue-way into local trail hikes when the snow is gone! Join IVGID Senior Programs for a light to moderate social snowshoe! We will meet at the Rec. Center at 10:00am and enjoy a trek through the beautiful Tahoe landscape. Directly following the snowshoeing we will enjoy a social buffet style lunch at Patterson Dining Hall located on the campus of Sierra Nevada College. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com www.inclinerecreation.com
Event: Open Mic Night at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City (May 22) Time: 9pm-1am Open Mic Night is every Tuesday Night.
All musicians, poets and theatrical performers are welcome to come perform at Open Mic Night. We welcome artists to display their art.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe is located at 877 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145
Event: Bias and Dunnat Cottonwood Restaurant, Truckee, CA (May 24) Time: 6 pm Johnny and Chuckie open the Deck. Cottonwood Restaurant. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Event: Opening Day On the Lake ~ Celebrations and Events on the West Shore (May 25 to May 28) Time: Various Stay tuned for this year's fun events celebrating Opening Day on the Lake. www.tahoewestshoreassoc.com/Calendar
Event: Dead Winter Carpenters Release Party with Yarn and After Party with Sneaky Creatures at the Crystal Bay Club Casino, NV (May 25) Time: 9pm Our local heroes are back! From a sold out show in Feb., will try to do again for a Memorial Day weekend CD realease party. Supporting is a great “new to Tahoe” band Yarn, + After party with upcoming local band- Sneaky Creatures. This will be an event not to be missed.
Event: The Robeys at the Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV (May 25) Time: 9 pm - 1 am Live on the Casino Floor. www.tahoebiltmore.com
Meeting: Volunteers Needed: Garden Work at Tahoe City Field Station (May 25) The living laboratory and demonstration garden of native plants surrounding the Field Station provide visitors an opportunity to learn about truly “green” gardening. If you are an interested gardener, volunteer to help develop the native demonstration garden on May 21, 25 or 26. Contact Alison Toy at 775-881-7560, ext. 7483 or antoy@ucdavis.edu for details or visit http://terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/. www.terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/
Event: Moon Gravy at Cottonwood Restaurant, Truckee, CA (May 25) Time: 6 pm Acoustic guitar masters dig deep into the archives - Cottonwood Restaurant www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Event: Sunnyside Deck Opening Party & 25th Anniversary Celebration (May 25) Time: 3p.m. - 9p.m. Grab your sunglasses and come celebrate Sunnyside’s annual Deck Opening Party and 25th Anniversary. Known for its great food, drinks, live music and beautiful lakefront setting, the Sunnyside Deck Opening Party has become a Tahoe ritual that signifies the arrival of summer in the High Sierra. The deck and Mountain Grill opens at 11:30 a.m. and the official party gets underway at 3:00 p.m. with live music from local favorites Ike & Martin. www.SunnysideResort.com
Event: O'Neill Cup Donner Lake Memorial ~ Stand Up Paddleboard Race at Donner Lake (May 26) Time: 7:00am Catch the human powered sport of SUP at Donner Lake. www.tahoenalu.com/2012/01/633/
Event: Robert Earl Keen+ After Party w/ David Jacobs Strain in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room- On Sale Now (May 26) Time: 9pm
Event: The Robeys at the Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV (May 26) Time: 9 pm - 1 am Live on the Casino Floor. www.tahoebiltmore.com
Event: JJ von Briesen at Sandy's Pub (May 26) Time: 6pm Enjoy live entertainment on the Sandy’s Pub Deck (weather permitting) Saturday May 26 from 6pm until 9pm. JJ is currently a Tahoe local, originally from VA. For more information and to hear JJ play, visit www.jjvonbriesen.com/. www.jjvonbriesen.com
Event: FREE Live music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (May 26) Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate 'Opening Day at the Lake' at West Shore Cafe & Inn. An abridged version of the 17-artist group, Chops, West Shore Jazz! is a Lake Tahoe favorite, playing jazz and big band hits. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Volunteers Needed: Garden Work at Tahoe City Field Station (May 26) Time: 10 AM - 2 PM The living laboratory and demonstration garden of native plants surrounding the Field Station provide visitors an opportunity to learn about truly “green” gardening. If you are an interested gardener, volunteer to help develop the native demonstration garden on May 21, 25 or 26. www.terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/
Event: Bar of America presents James Carlson and Steady Hand, Truckee CA (May 27) Time: 9 pm
Event: Public Exhibit Opening at Tahoe Maritime Museum (May 27) Time: 10-5 Public Opening of Tahoe Twenties: A Story of Boats, Booze & Business along with Family Fun Day full of activities for all ages. www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org
Meeting: 55+ Snowshoe Hike Series (May 29) Time: 10am-2pm The Senior Snowshoes will segue-way into local trail hikes when the snow is gone! Join IVGID Senior Programs for a light to moderate social snowshoe! We will meet at the Rec. Center at 10:00am and enjoy a trek through the beautiful Tahoe landscape. Directly following the snowshoeing we will enjoy a social buffet style lunch at Patterson Dining Hall located on the campus of Sierra Nevada College. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com www.inclinerecreation.com
Event: Open Mic Night at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City (May 29) Time: 9pm-1am Open Mic Night is every Tuesday Night.
All musicians, poets and theatrical performers are welcome to come perform at Open Mic Night. We welcome artists to display their art.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe is located at 877 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145
Event: Dishing with Stella - Salt of the Earth, Truckee, CA (May 30) Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Dishing with Stella series offers intriguing lectures by Chef Jacob Burton and appetizers at an affordable price. Learn about the types, usage and science of sea salt while sampling with Chef Jacob Burton. Doors open 5:30.
$25.00 pp
Reservations: (530) 582-5655
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials ~ Incline Village, NV (May 30) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Tahoe Lady Lake Welcoming Festival (May 31 to Jun 3) Larry Boerner & Friends gathering on the lake to welcome the Summer to Tahoe. Band Festival. r.mcgarr@yahoo.com
Event: Clay Hawkins at Cottonwood Restaurant, Truckee, CA (May 31) Time: 6 pm The Cottonwood debut for Clay www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Event: JJ Cady at Cottonwood Restaurant, Truckee, CA (Jun 1) Time: 6 pm Debut of this talented singer songwriter - Cottonwood Restaurant. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Event: Bay to Bay Clean Up Day (Jun 2) Time: 9am-1pm On Saturday, June 2, 2012 the Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay and Crystal Bay communities will take to the streets to pick up trash. Registration will begin at 9:00 am in each community. Maps will be on hand to designate clean up areas. Volunteers can also look for Golden Items; golden wrench, golden disk, golden computer mouse and a golden coffee cup and win prizes! Please join the NTBA for this annual community event. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Soroptimist Int'l of Truckee Donner 38th Annual Wine Tasting (Jun 2) Time: 5:00 - 7:30PM This years event will be held at Coyote Moon Golf Course and will include wine and beer tasting, culinary delights prepared by local restaurants and caterers, a live and silent auction, and live music. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Dickson Realty, Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, Truckee Physical Therapy, and will also be available at the door. For more information, please contact Sandy Horn at 530-412-0449.
Event: UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Open House, Tahoe City (Jun 2) Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) researchers for an Open House at the Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Hatchery) at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Tour the historic building, talk to scientists about their work, and learn something new about Lake Tahoe. www.terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/
Event: CB's Pizza & Grill Pig Roast for the NLT Boy's & Girl's Club - Carnelian Bay (Jun 2) Time: 3pm - 7pm Don't miss this annual event benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe including delicious food and beverages and live music. For more information please call 530.546.4738 or visit www.cbspizza.com northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Bar of America presents Rak Candy, Truckee CA (Jun 3) Time: 9 pm Live Music. www.barofamerica.net/events
Event: America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe (Jun 3) Time: Day Event The 72-mile America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride circumnavigates the highways clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. It includes a challenging 800 foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay and a 1,000 foot climb to Spooner Junction. There are also many short rolling ascents and descents totaling over 2,600 vertical feet of elevation gain! The altitude ranges between 6,300 feet and 7,100 feet above sea level and the ride is recommended for conditioned recreational bicyclist, not for beginners. Participants must be at least 14 years of age (please, no children on bike carriers or trailers) and must be experienced in riding roadways. www.bikethewest.com/AMBBR.html
Event: Open Mic Night at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe (Jun 5) Time: 9pm-1am Open Mic Night is every Tuesday Night.
All musicians, poets and theatrical performers are welcome to come perform at Open Mic Night. We welcome artists to display their art.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe is located at 877 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145
Event: LUNA Chix Women's Specific Cross-Country Mountain Bike Clinic - Northstar Resort (Jun 5) Time: 5:00 pm LUNA Chix and LUNA Pro Katerina Nash will host the fourth annual women's specific cross-country mountain bike clinic at Northstar. The clinic is open to all women and all ability levels who want to practice and improve their skills.
Participants will work on technical mountain biking skills that will help push their limits in cross country mountain biking. See our website for details. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calendarevent.luna_xc_clinic.item.asp
Event: Under the Radar - Tahoe, Big Water Grille, Incline Village, NV (Jun 6) Time: 6:30pm Under the Radar performs live - rock and roll covers.
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials (Jun 6) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Meeting: 55+ Digital Photography Club Meeting (Jun 7) Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Join us for our regular club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please bring recent photos, either digital or prints, to share and discuss with the group, and as always any questions you might have. Discussion led by Jim Markle. Dessert will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00. See you there. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Donavon Frankenreiter and After Party with Dad’s LPs in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room-On Sale Now (Jun 8) Time: 9pm
Event: Parents' Night Out, Incline Village, NV (Jun 8) Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm In need of a date night? Then please drop off your little ones at our fun Parent’s Night Out event. Kids ages 5 -11 will have the chance to experience fun at the Recreation Center and parents will get a night out. The schedule is packed full of fun, pizza and salad, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and ending with a movie.
Event: Small Vineyards Winemakers Dinner at Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe, NV (Jun 8) Time: 6:00pm Join us for an evening in beautiful Lake Tahoe for another installment of our famous Winemaker Dinner Series set on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Chef de Cuisine, Rick Kuplou, and Sommelier, John Marti, will pair a four course dinner with Small Italian Wineries and food from Lone Eagle Grille. www.loneeaglegrille.com
Event: Emily Tessmer at Cottonwood Restaurant, Truckee, CA (Jun 8) Time: 6 pm Soaring vocals over delicate piano - Cottonwood Restaurant. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Event: West Shore Cafe & Inn's Moonlight Mohito Cocktail Contest (Jun 9) Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. All are invited to partake in the Moonlight Mojito Cocktail contest, tasting the most savory of Mojito recipes. The winning mojito recipe will become the West Shore Cafe & Inn's 'Moonlight Mojito' on the Summer 2012 menu! Enjoy FREE live music by the George Souza trio from 5 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Bar of America presents Gypsy Carpenters, Truckee CA (Jun 10) Time: 9 pm The Gypsy Carpenters are a traveling carpentry and musical duo. Burt and Susan Mittelstadt can help make your remodeling dreams come true. If you'd rather hear a song, we can do that, too. www.barofamerica.net/events
Event: Woodward Tahoe: Inspired Week with Tanner Hall (Jun 10 to Jun 16) 11 time X Games medalist Tanner Hall, Henrik Harlaut and Phil Casabon will be on site at Woodward Tahoe to provide instruction and help campers dial in their newest tricks.
Event: Open Mic Night at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe (Jun 12) Time: 9pm-1am Open Mic Night is every Tuesday Night.
All musicians, poets and theatrical performers are welcome to come perform at Open Mic Night. We welcome artists to display their art.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe is located at 877 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials (Jun 13) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Truckee Thursdays with Live Music, Arts, Food and Activities, Downtown Truckee (Jun 14 to Aug 23) Time: 5-9pm Truckee Thursdays is an 11-week outdoor Thursday evening event held during June, July and August. Activities include a certified organic Farmers' Market, live music, arts and crafts vendors, beer garden, sidewalk sales, outdoor dining, and family/children's activities. Truckee Thursdays is celebrating its five year anniversary in 2012, and has quickly become a "must-do" of summer activities in North Lake Tahoe. www.historictruckee.com/truckee-thursdays.php/
Event: Tahoe’s Avian Summer Visitors (Jun 14) Time: 5:30 p.m. Summer is a perfect time to learn about birds that migrate to the Lake Tahoe Basin for the season. Join Kirk Hardie, Co-Executive Director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for two events introducing the migratory birds of the Lake Tahoe region. www.terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/
Event: Adventure Sports Week (Jun 15 to Jun 24) Time: Various Ten days of competitive and non-competitive events and clinics come with friends and family and take in some of the best Lake Tahoe has to offer.
Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, stand up paddleboarding, and more.
Event: Adventure Sports Week Welcoming Reception at Jake's in Tahoe City (Jun 15) Time: 8pm ASW Tahoe Welcoming Party at Jakes on the Lake. Happy Hour drink specials all night. Must be 21 or older with ID. Jake’s On The Lake is located at 780 North Lake Blvd., Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City. For more information please call (530) 583-0188 or visit www.jakestahoe.com
Event: Stand Up Paddleboard - Thunderbird Run ~ East Shore of Lake Tahoe (Jun 16) Time: Day Event Great day on Lake Tahoe for the 2nd Quiksilver THUNDERBIRD RUN. 73 Competitors participated in the 8 mile 1st WPA Sanctioned Race in Division 2 NorCal Race Series. www.tahoenalu.com/event-registration
Event: Adventure Sports Week~Clinic and Lake Tahoe 4 & 8 Hour Mountain Bike Race (Jun 16) Time: 2-6pm On Saturday June 16th come on by Aplenglow Sports for a Trail Running Clinic and chance to win a brand new pair of Salomon Trail Running Shoes. Packet pickup for the Burton Creek Trail Run is from 2- 6pm. Come and try on Salomon’s new XR Crossmax trail running shoe. The XR Crossmax was the winner of the Best Debut in the Spring 2011 Runners World. You will also be able to enter to win some sweet Salomon Swag.
Come join us for a great day of mountain biking on a scenic and fun course. Race solo or on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply to the 8hr race only).
The course is approximately 12 miles. Fast lap times should be around 50 minutes. The course is a mix of single track and fireroad. It is a fast and smooth course with few technical sections. The most laps wins.
Event: Adventure Sports Week~Burton Creek Trail Run (Jun 17) Time: Day Event 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and 50K Distance available.
The Burton Creek Trail Run takes place on a beautiful, fun and challenging trail system within Burton Creek State Park. The course features miles of single track through pine forests and high sierra meadows. Burton Creek drains the runoff from Mt. Watson into Lake Tahoe. You’ll see and hear the creek often and June is a great time to see wildflowers.
The Burton Creek Trail Run is part of the TrailRunner Magazine’s Trophy Series. The TrailRunner Trophy Series is a points-based series of 130 trail races in the US and Canada. Anyone who finishes a Trophy Series race is automatically entered.
Event: Woodward Tahoe: Bjorn Leines & Hannah Tetter Week (Jun 17 to Jun 23) Snowboard legend Bjorn Leines and Olympic champion Hannah Teter will be on site at Woodward Tahoe providing instruction and helping campers dial in their new tricks. www.woodwardtahoe.com
Event: Tahoe Waterman SUP Challenge - Tahoe City (Jun 17) Time: 10:00 am Welcome to the Tahoe Waterman Challenge where you paddle, swim and run to see who is truly the Tahoe Waterman and Waterwoman. SUP has come to Tahoe in a big way. With the clear, clean water SUP offers views 70 feet down into the Big Blue and thousands of feet up with the surrounding Sierra.
Come on out for a super fun SUP multi-sport event.
Event: IVGID Senior Programs Presents The Silver Screeners (Jun 19) Time: 5:30-10:30pm Join IVGID Senior Programs on the third Tuesday of the month for a series of cultural fieldtrips to Reno’s Good Luck
Macbeth Theatre, in collaboration with Artemesia Movie House, to enjoy award-winning foreign films. Pre-registration required by 5pm on the Monday before the trip by calling 775-832-1310, visiting www.inclinerecreation.com, or by coming into the recreation center.
Meeting: 2012 Docent Training (Jun 19) Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm We are recruiting community volunteers to give educational tours at our Education Centers in Incline Village and Tahoe City. This free training prepares volunteer docents to become part of our Education Team.
If you are passionate about sharing Lake Tahoe, science, and the environment with others, this is your calling! Snacks will be provided at each session.
Event: Volunteer Docents Needed for Environmental Education at Tahoe (Jun 19 to Jun 23) Time: 2-5pm, 9-2pm Participate in a three-session training
program to develop your local
presentation skills. Training includes
general Lake Tahoe information,
environmental issues, geology, history
of research, state of the lake, ecology
and food web, and prepares volunteer
docents to share their love of Lake Tahoe
at the UC Davis Science Education
Centers in Incline Village or Tahoe City.
Training includes all Docent Program
materials, guest speakers from UC Davis,
UNR, DRI, research vessel time on the
lake, and a social happy hour. terc.ucdavis.edu/education_outreach/docentprogram.html
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights on Tuesdays - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jun 19 to Aug 28) Time: 6-9pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
The event is free to enter. Skate rentals are available for just $10, weather and conditions permitting. Skaters under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a release of liability. www.northstarattahoe.com/events
Event: Open Mic Night at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe (Jun 19) Time: 9pm-1am Open Mic Night is every Tuesday Night.
All musicians, poets and theatrical performers are welcome to come perform at Open Mic Night. We welcome artists to display their art.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe is located at 877 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jun 19) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Adventure Sports Week~Movies on the Beach (Jun 20) Time: 8:00pm Join us for a free movie night on Commons Beach. Bring the whole family down for an old fashion big screen, drive-in movie experience.
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Jun 20) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: The Great Mark Twain Controversy Discussion (Jun 21) Time: 6:30 PM Where did Mark Twain camp on Lake Tahoe, Nevada or California? Two authors of books that disagree about this will discuss their proposed sites at Gatekeeper's Museum, then YOU DECIDE! Books and maps of the proposed sites are available, and the public is invited to weigh in with their opinion as to which is the actual site. Mark Twain is rumored to be planning to attend as well! northtahoemuseums.org
Event: June Heart & Solstice Festival and Tahoe City Wine Walk (Jun 21 to Jun 24) Time: various times Discover Wines with a View and the
Many Undiscovered Secrets of Downtown Tahoe City.
Meeting: 2012 Docent Training (Jun 21) Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm We are recruiting community volunteers to give educational tours at our Education Centers in Incline Village and Tahoe City. This free training prepares volunteer docents to become part of our Education Team.
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
If you are passionate about sharing Lake Tahoe, science, and the environment with others, this is your calling! Snacks will be provided at each session.
Meeting: 55+ Digital Photography Club Meeting (Jun 21) Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Join us for our regular club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please bring recent photos, either digital or prints, to share and discuss with the group, and as always any questions you might have. Discussion led by Jim Markle. Dessert will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00. See you there. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Squaw Valley Institute Presents Western States Speakers and Movie Premier of Unbreakable (Jun 21) Time: 6:30 p.m. Two of the sports' most accomplished runners, Tim Twietmeyer and Andy Wilkins-Jones, accompany JB Benna, a Western States ultra runner and director of the movie Unbreakable in a discussion about the sport and mindset it takes to run this
grueling 100 mile race.
Event: A Taste of TOCCATA (Jun 21) Time: 5pm TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will begin their summer season with a dinner/concert package at the West Shore Café in Homewood at 5pm. Seating is limited to 60 people. The program features Josue Casillas, flutist and will includes works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. Contact TOCCATA at 775-131-9697 for other concerts in the series. www.toccatatahoe.com
Event: Adventure Sports Week~XTERRA Clinic hosted by Jamie Whitmore-Tahoe City, CA (Jun 22) Time: 2-6pm Jamie Whitmore is no stranger to a tough challenge. You don’t become 2007 XTERRA Triathlon USA Champion, 2004 XTERRA Triathlon World Champion & 2003/04 XTERRA Triathlon European champion without a good fight. Jamie was stricken with cancer in 2007, had two softball-sized tumors removed from her lower back, then became pregnant & gave birth to two beautiful twin boys, Christian and Ryder.
Event: Mars Rules the Sky - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jun 22) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar. Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique,educational night under the stars. Every tour is different. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jun 22) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. As part of the Mojito Music Series, the West Shore Cafe & Inn presents Time Snider. Tim plays a solo show that loops layers of his stylistic violin, guitar, percussion and vocals to create a textured, inspiring live experience. westshorecafe.com
Event: Adventure Sports Week~XTERRA~Tahoe City Off-Road Duathlon Tahoe City (Jun 23) Time: Day Event XTERRA Tahoe City is an off-road triathlon that celebrates the natural environment of the North Shores excellent terrain, trails and blue water. Depending on the lake level, the long course includes a 50 meter beach run. The openness of Lake Tahoe makes for a truly open water swim experience. Tahoe City is also home to some of the area’s most treasured mountain biking trails. The biking section starts with a strong climb, continuing on to take riders through fields of wildflowers, and breath taking sierra views. The trails are faster than they are rocky, but the climbs and elevation will test ones fitness level. The start and finish is at Commons Beach. There will be an after party so plan to have some fun after a hard day of racing.
Event: Tahoe City Off-Road Triathlon and Duathlon (Jun 23) Time: Day Event The Tahoe City Off-Road Triathlon and Duathlon celebrates the natural environment of the North Shores excellent terrain, trails and blue water. Depending on the lake level, the long course includes a 50 meter beach run. The openness of Lake Tahoe makes for a truly open water swim experience. Tahoe City is also home to some of the area’s most treasured mountain biking trails. The biking section starts with a strong climb, continuing on to take riders through fields of wildflowers, and breath taking sierra views. The trails are faster than they are rocky, but the climbs and elevation will test ones fitness level. The start and finish is at Commons Beach. There will be an after party so plan to have some fun after a hard day of racing. www.aswtahoe.com
Event: Tahoe City Wine Walk (Jun 23) Time: Noon – 4pm Experience Tahoe City...Stroll downtown along the lakeside sidewalks sipping wine, tasting delicious morsels, discovering our charming shops and enjoying beautiful Lake Tahoe. There will be 30 tasting locations featuring the finest wines and acclaimed Tahoe restaurants and caterers. Commemorative wine glass and gift bag. Live music performances throughout town. www.TahoeCityWineWalk.com
Event: Vaudville-Burlesque-Pretty Things Peep Show (Seated Show)- In the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room (Jun 23) Time: 10pm The Pretty Things Peepshow a “girly roadshow” that finds the future of entertainment by visiting the past. In this Vivacious vaudeville show you will see acts that will amaze and amuse you. Their fabulous cast includes sword swallowing sensation Heather Holliday, Tassel twirling Temptress go-go Amy, The Dapper Dan of Danger Donny Vomit, Rockabilly road warrior Eddy Price and straight from Bourbon St their special guest for this tour Alley Oops and her amazing hoops! This amazing one of a kind show is not to be missed. www.crystalbayclubcasino.com
Meeting: 2012 Docent Training (Jun 23) Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm We are recruiting community volunteers to give educational tours at our Education Centers in Incline Village and Tahoe City. This free training prepares volunteer docents to become part of our Education Team.
If you are passionate about sharing Lake Tahoe, science, and the environment with others, this is your calling! Snacks will be provided at each session.
Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Fish Hatchery), 2400 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, CA terc.ucdavis.edu/education outreach/docentprogram.html
Event: Mars Rules the Sky - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jun 23) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Adventure Sports Week Run to Squaw (Jun 24) Time: Day Event The course distance is approximately 7.88 miles. The run is primarily held on the Truckee River Trail which is paved. The start is at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. This race is open to individuals and to teams of 5 or more. For teams of 5 or more we will take the best five times of the team.
Event: Woodward Tahoe: Dan Brisse Week (Jun 24 to Jun 30) Dan Brisse will be on site at Woodward Tahoe providing instruction and helping campers stomp their newest tricks. www.woodwardtahoe.com
Event: Dishing with Stella - Vinegar 101, Truckee, CA (Jun 26) Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about different types of vinegar, the science behind cooking with vinegar and take home a "Mother of Vinegar" the culture that allows you to make your own vinegar. Doors open at 5:30.
$25.00 pp
Reservations: (530) 582-5655
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jun 26) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Jun 26) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: A Taste of TOCCATA (Jun 26) Time: 6pm TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will begin their summer season with a program that features flutist Josue Casillas and includes works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel. This event is a soiree musicale fund raiser to be held in a private home in Truckee. Call 775-313-9697 for reservations.
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Jun 27) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Mars Rules the Sky - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jun 29) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar. Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Squaw Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (Jun 30) Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Kick off summer with the Arts. Stroll through the Village at Squaw Valley USA on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am - 5:00pm and peruse the incredible paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, and other fine arts presented by California's finest professional artists. There will also be live music and the Village's shops and restaurants open for you to make a weekend out of it! Brought to you by: www.pacificfinearts.com www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-07
Event: Beth Weber Arts & Crafts Fair (Jun 30 to Jul 3) Time: 10am to 5pm The fairs are on the lovely cobblestone Kings Beach Plaza right on the beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more than 30 years. They feature the finest quality local artisans as well as artisans from all over the country. All of the work has been created by each artist.
Surrounding the fair there are many shops and restaurants. Please call 530-546-2768 with questions. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Leftover Salmon and After Party in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room-On Sale Now (Jun 30) Time: 9pm
Event: Family Day at the Lake, North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach (Jun 30) Time: 12 noon - 4:00pm The North Tahoe Family Resource Center welcomes local residents and visitors to enjoy this free family-focused event at the North Tahoe Event Center. It will be a fun-filled afternoon of carnival themed activities, games, music, raffles and prizes and an opportunity to learn about the vital role the NTFRC plays in our community from the West Shore across the entire North Shore. www.northtahoefrc.org
Event: IVGID Adventure Trip: Paddle Boarding in Kings Beach (Jun 30) Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Want to get outside in Lake Tahoe but not sure what to do, where to go, or who to go with? Introducing Adult Adventure Trips- allowing you to engage in fun Tahoe activities with other adults without having to plan a thing!
We will meet at the Rec Center to plan carpools; those who choose to can meet us at Adrift Tahoe in KB around 9:20.
Event: Mars Rules the Sky - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours with Accent Nevada String Quartet - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jun 30) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Family Day at the Lake (Jun 30) Time: 12 noon to 4:00pm The North Tahoe Family Resource Center is sponsoring this free, fun-filled afternoon of carnival themed activities, games, music, raffles and prizes and an opportunity to learn about the role NTFRC plays in our community. www.northtahoefrc.com
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jun 30) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. As part of the Mojito Music Concert Series, the West Shore Cafe & Inn presents George Souza. A Lake Tahoe resident and renowned master of jazz and flamenco, George Souza brings his guitar and trumpet talent to perform familiar favorites as well as new compilations. westshorecafe.com
Event: Squaw Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (Jul 1) Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Kick off summer with the Arts. Stroll through the Village at Squaw Valley USA on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am - 5:00pm and peruse the incredible paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, and other fine arts presented by California's finest professional artists. There will also be live music and the Village's shops and restaurants open for you to make a weekend out of it. Brought to you by: www.pacificfinearts.com www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-07
Event: Woodward Tahoe: Marc Frank Montoya & Andrew Brewer Week (Jul 1 to Jul 7) Marc Frank Montoya and Andrew Brewer will be on site at Woodward Tahoe providing instruction and helping campers perfect their newest tricks. www.woodwardtahoe.com
Event: Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City (Jul 1 to Sep 2) Time: 4pm Tahoe City's favorite community event will be back this summer with music every Sunday at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. www.VisitTahoeCity.com
Event: July 3rd Fireworks Show & Deck Party in Kings Beach, CA (Jul 3) Time: 6:30 Come to the beautiful sandy beaches of Kings Beach, CA to watch the fireworks show on the lake. This event is free and put on by the North Tahoe Business Association for thousands of smiling faces. Make it an evening by purchasing tickets to NTBA’s Deck Party to enjoy premium seating, food vendors, live music and a no host bar by calling 530-546-9000; don’t miss one of the best shows on the lake! www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Jul 3) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jul 3) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Jul 3) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: FREE Live Concert on the Lawn at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 3) Time: 2 p.m . - 5 p.m. A perfect lakefront spot to enjoy free live music. A lifelong drummer, Peter Joseph Burtt draws from many sources to inform his music and chronicles the years he spent living and studying with master musicians of Africa. Much of his music is played on traditional instruments: the lute like Kora and the Mbira or thumb piano. Songs are also transposed for the guitar. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 3) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy live music at the West Shore Cafe & Inn! Emily Tessmer has been writing, recording and performing music for 17 years with much love and dedication. Her melodic, ethereal voice and acoustic talent offer a spellbinding performance. westshorecafe.com
Event: Truckee's Firecracker Mile Fun Run (Jul 4) Time: 10am Event starts 10am by US Bank and finishes by the train station in Truckee
1 mile gravity fed fun event for all ages & abilities.
Run through the crowds waiting for the parade.
Fundraiser for Auburn Ski Club Nordic Programs.
Go to www.truckeefunrun.com for more information
Event: Run To The Beach in Kings Beach and North Shore (Jul 4) Time: 8:00 AM Run To The Beach is a 5k or 10k trail run featuring some great trails and finishing on the big beach in Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe's North Shore. www.bigblueadventure.com
Event: Tainted Love at the Village Green for Red, White & Tahoe Blue, Incline Village, NV (Jul 5) Time: 7:30 Village Green is a wide open space next to the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. There is a multi-use field for playing soccer, Frisbee, or a friendly game of football. A trail and a creek run around the edges of it and it’s nestled among the Aspen trees. Park at Aspen Grove.
Rain or Shine, no refunds, no outside food or beverage. All proceeds benefit RWTB fireworks. www.crystalbayclubcasino.com
Event: Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Jul 6 to Aug 31) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Blues Monster ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Jul 6) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach. The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This week's show is sponsored by Rockwood Tree Service & Defensible Space Specialists. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 6) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. DO NOT miss this performance at the West Shore Cafe & Inn! Renowned throughout the west coast, Milton Merlos creates unforgettable flamenco guitar sounds and performances which draw from his studies in San Salvador and Spain. With an energy of its own, each performance filled with passion, energy, and distinct beauty. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Soaring Kites and Music Festival at Squaw Valley (Jul 7) Time: 11:am High Camp located above Lake Tahoe at 8200' at the top of the Cable Car, offers one of the most spectacular and unique kite flying locations in the world. Watch high flying kites perform stunts in a stunning alpine setting. Squaw Valley is proud to be hosting the 11th year of this special event featuring kite flying demonstrations, kids kite building seminars, and general kite mania, featuring great live music at High Camp. www.squaw.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/soaring-kites--music-festival-
Event: Super Diamond in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room-On Sale Now (Jul 7) Time: 9pm
Event: Truckee Tahoe Air Fair & Family Festival (Jul 7) Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM The event will feature static aircraft displays, pilot docents, aircraft fly-bys, hot air balloons (weather pending), Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1073 (EAA) Young Eagle flights for kids ages 8 to 17, live bands and entertainment, kids activities (including face painting and a bounce house), food court, beer garden, a variety of vendors and much more!
ALSO: A special appearance by several of the original Tuskegee Airmen!
Event: Squaw Valley Institute Presents JT Holmes, Legendary Skier of Squaw (Jul 7) Time: 6:30 p.m. JT Holmes is a not just a skier but a pioneer in airborne sports. A professional skier, base jumper, stuntman in movies, and now paving the way in the new sport of speedflying, JT will talk about how he masterminded his unique career, how he assesses risk and how parents can manage their own little daredevils.
Plumpjack Conference Room at Squaw www.squawvalleyinstitute.org/pages/public-calendar-event?id=60
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 7) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar. Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 7) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Another unforgettable performance by Milton Merlos. Renowned throughout the west coast, Milton Merlos creates unforgettable flamenco guitar sounds and performances which draw from his studies in San Salvador and Spain. With an energy of its own, each performance filled with passion, energy, and distinct beauty. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Truckee Running Festival - Riverview Park in Truckee (Jul 8) Time: 9:00 am Try a 5K or 10K along the Legacy Trail or a 1/2 marathon featuring beautiful and scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. Bring the kids as we have short race/runs for them as well.
The event is also a fundraiser for the Truckee Trails Foundation. All the proceeds from the Kids Races will go to the Truckee Trails Foundation. www.bigblueadventure.com/pub/main.asp?daPageID=561
Event: Thunderbird Winemaker's Dinner (Jul 8) Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique joins Cliff Lede Winery to kickoff the historic Thunderbird’s 2012 Winemaker's Dinner Series. Always a sellout, don’t miss Lake Tahoe’s popular fundraiser to help preserve the 1930’s Whittell Estate. An unforgettable evening starts with an Old Lodge reception and includes estate tours, a sunset dinner, exciting auction items, raffle drawings and vignettes by Winemaker Kale Anderson and Chef Douglas Dale.
Call (775) 832-8752 or visit www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org to book a dinner.
Event: Pacific Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, Kings Beach, CA (Jul 8 to Jul 9) Time: 10 am Kings Beach Plaza
For more information:209-267-4394 www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Peak Volleyball Camp at Donner Lake (Jul 9 to Jul 11) Time: 9am-3pm Great skills training, game scenarios and competitions. The program is located at the lake front beach, and will have grass and sand volleyball courts, and time for water activities too. www.PeakVolleyball.com
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Jul 10) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: Farm to Table Dinner in Tahoe City, CA (Jul 10) Time: 6pm-9pm A TCDA signature event, this very special dinner will be held lakeside at Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City. Guests will be treated to passed hors d'oeuvres, a four-course menu prepared by Douglas Dale (Wolfdale's), Scott Yorkie (Jake's), Elsa Corrigan (Mamasake) and Lee Kresy (Sunnyside), with desserts by Allison Sayles (Sugar Pine Cakery). Wine from Foothill Wineries will be served and live music by George Souza will round out this elegant evening. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/242348
Event: Teen Adventure Trip: Ropes Course at Squaw Valley (Jul 10) Time: 11:00am-5:00pm Teens, are you looking to get away from your parents for a day? Take this opportunity to gain self-confidence and responsibility! All trips are supervised by well trained staff.
We will be heading to Squaw to challenge ourselves on the ropes course and team-building activities! There are varying levels of difficulty.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jul 10) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Jul 10) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Pine Needle Basketweaving Class (Jul 11) Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30PM Basketweaver Audrey Frank will teach the art of pine needle basketweaving on the shores of Lake Tahoe at the Gatekeeper's Museum, an ancient Washoe encampment. This class is open to all levels. Reservations are required: call 530.583.1762 or email info@northtahoemuseums.org to reserve. Bring scissors, a towel, a container to soak pine needles and your lunch. www.northtahoemuseums.org
Event: Movies at Commons Beach Every Wednesday, Tahoe City, Ca (Jul 11 to Aug 29) Time: 7am Movie night at Commons Beach. Wednesdays at Dusk. For more info www.TahoeCityPUD.com. www.tahoecityPUD.com
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Jul 11) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Sand Harbor, NV (Jul 13 to Aug 26) Time: evening show Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona is sure to enchant the entire family. Bosom buddies Valentine and Proteus are Verona’s closest comrades, but their friendship is put to the ultimate test when Proteus forsakes his beloved Julia and competes for the affections of Valentine’s newfound love, the strong-willed Silvia. Teeming with high comic scenes and rich, romantic language, Two Gents displays Shakespeare’s copious comic powers at their hilarious height. www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/
Event: Old Man Markley and After Party with Sneaky Creatures at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room (Jul 13) Time: 10pm
Event: Peak Volleyball Camp in Tahoe City (Jul 13 to Jul 15) Time: Fri. 4:00-Sun 3:00pm Peak Volleyball Camp fundamental skills camp, Advanced Position Volleyball Camp position specific training, and Team Retreat Camp high school team camp. Dorms and meals at Granlibakken Lodge. www.PeakVolleyball.com
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 13) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Jul 13) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 13) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Stevie Bradford plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. Beautiful, upbeat, and filled with intricate harmonies, Stevie Bradford’s original music draws on acoustic folk rock, Americana at its best. To see Stevie Bradford play live is to see someone truly in the moment.
Event: Art, Wine, & Music Festival at Squaw Valley (Jul 14) Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Squaw Valley's base Village will burst with color, taste, and sound as fine artists, craft makers, performers and musicians come to participate in this fun, two-day annual event. The event features two performance stages, restaurants and shops, and a cobblestone village lined with fine art booths and exhibits. From 11am to 5pm, wine tasting from 2pm to 5pm and is $25 per person/per day. www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-07
Event: Donner Lake Kids Triathlon - (Jul 14) Time: 8:00 am Lake Kids Triathlon is an actual triathlon featuring the swim-bike-run format for kids ages 4 to 15. The focus of the event is to provide a triathlon experience to this age group in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere.
Event: Jam from the Dam Standup Paddleboard Race (Jul 14) Time: 8am START-Commons Beach, Tahoe City FINISH-Waterman's Landing Carnelian Bay http://www.tahoepaddle.com/events
Event: 5th annual Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival 2012 at Northstar California (Jul 14) Time: 3:00-7pm For the fifth consecutive year, the Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival returns to Northstar California! Join us Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. right here in the Village at Northstar™ for North Lake Tahoe's favorite summertime event featuring live music from the nation's top Bluegrass bands, over 30 local and regional breweries on tap, special children's treats and activities, and so much more! http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calendarevent.beerfest.item.asp
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours with Toy Inventor David Small - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 14) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 14) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Stevie Bradford plays a live encore at West Shore Cafe & Inn! Beautiful, upbeat, and filled with intricate harmonies, Stevie Bradford’s original music draws on acoustic folk rock, Americana at its best. To see Stevie Bradford play live is to see someone truly in the moment.
Event: Art, Wine, & Music Festival at Squaw Valley (Jul 15) Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Squaw Valley's base Village will burst with color, taste, and sound as fine artists, craft makers, performers and musicians come to participate in this fun, two-day annual event. The event features two performance stages, restaurants and shops, and a cobblestone village lined with fine art booths and exhibits. From 11am to 5pm, wine tasting from 2pm to 5pm and is $25 per person/per day. www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-07
Event: Donner Lake Triathlon (Jul 15) Time: 7:00 am Welcome to the Donner Lake Triathlon. The sprint and international/Olympic distance races feature one of the most beautiful and challenging courses triathlon has to offer. Each year hundreds come to take on and enjoy these races.
The swim is in the clean and clear fresh water alpine lake. The bike features scenic old Highway 40. And the run has endless sierra views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Event: Tahoe Rim Trail Youth Backcountry Camps (Jul 15 to Jul 19) Time: all day The TRTA invites teens 12-17 to learn natural history, backcountry cooking, backpacking, the principles of leadership and teamwork and participate in a service learning project building part of the Tahoe Rim Trail! www.tahoerimtrail.org/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&task=view_event&event_id=210&Itemid=379
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Jul 17) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jul 17) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Jul 17) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Chris Robinson Brotherhood & Afterparty with the Fox Street Allstars (Jul 18) Time: 9pm Tickets on Sale. Chris makes his first appearance in Tahoe with his new band in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room.
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Jul 18) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Third Thursdays: The Magic of Fly-Fishing Up Close and Personal! (Jul 19) Time: 6:30 PM Fly-fishing has taken the country by storm. Come learn about it from A to Z (Adams to Zonker!) with Fly Fishing legends Andy Burk and Matt Heron. Appropriate for all levels, complete novice to world-weary fisher. World-renowned fly-tier Burk will explain flies and how they're made; Master guide Heron will discuss the metaphysics of fly-fishing and more. The last half hour Heron will conduct an informal casting clinic on the Gatekeeper Museum grounds. www.northtahoemuseums.org
Meeting: 55+ Digital Photography Club Meeting, Incline Village, NV (Jul 19) Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Join us for our regular club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please bring recent photos, either digital or prints, to share and discuss with the group, and as always any questions you might have. Discussion led by Jim Markle. Dessert will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00. See you there! www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Beth Weber Arts & Crafts Fair, Kings Beach, CA (Jul 20 to Jul 22) Time: 10am to 5pm The fairs are on the lovely cobblestone Kings Beach Plaza right on the beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more than 30 years. They feature the finest quality local artisans as well as artisans from all over the country. All of the work has been created by each artist.
Surrounding the fair there are many shops and restaurants. Please call 530-546-2768 with questions. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 20) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Steve Kimock Band at Crystal Bay Club (Jul 20) Time: 9pm Ft. Bernie Worrell(P-Funk), Wally Ingram, & Andy Hess(Govt. Mule) + After Party Tba- In the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room.
Event: Serina Dawn ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Jul 20) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 20) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Live at West Shore Cafe & Inn, singer/songwriter Hans Eberbach pulls directly from his '80's pop influences such as INXS, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads as well as The Beatles and a mash of the sweetest rock, pop and soul from the last 30 years. His acoustic talent adds its own addictive flavor to his unique sound. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours with Accent Nevada String Quartet - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 21) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 21) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Live at West Shore Cafe & Inn, singer/songwriter Hans Eberbach pulls directly from his '80's pop influences such as INXS, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads as well as The Beatles and a mash of the sweetest rock, pop and soul from the last 30 years. His acoustic talent adds its own addictive flavor to his unique sound. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Leadville Mt. Bike Race Series ~ Lake Tahoe Trail 100K ~ Northstar California (Jul 22) Time: Day Event The Lake Tahoe Trail 100K is a mountain bike race that starts and finishes at Northstar-at-Tahoe. This 33 mile lap course features several great trails on the Northshore of Lake Tahoe.
Go to our website and check out the course map. www.bigblueadventure.com/pub/main.asp?daPageID=561
Event: Tahoe Rim Trail Youth Backcountry Camp (Jul 22 to Jul 27) Time: all day The TRTA invites teens 12-17 to learn natural history, backcountry cooking, backpacking, the principles of leadership and teamwork and participate in a service learning project building part of the Tahoe Rim Trail! www.tahoerimtrail.org/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&task=view_event&event_id=211&Itemid=379
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Jul 24) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jul 24) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Jul 24) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Jul 25) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Wanderlust Festival 2012 at Squaw Valley (Jul 26 to Jul 29) Time: various times Wanderlust offers an unrivaled lineup of the world's best yoga teachers, wellness experts, and green leaders, alongside the nation's most exciting musicians, DJs, and performing artists. Each festival features its own unique blend of off the mat activities, including dynamic lectures, hiking, biking, an eclectic vendor village, farm to table dinners, wine tastings, the Wanderkind children's program, and much more www.wanderlustfestival.com
Event: Beth Weber Arts & Crafts Fair, Kings Beach, CA (Jul 27 to Jul 29) Time: 10am to 5pm The fairs are on the lovely cobblestone Kings Beach Plaza right on the beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more than 30 years. They feature the finest quality local artisans as well as artisans from all over the country. All of the work has been created by each artist.
Surrounding the fair there are many shops and restaurants. Please call 530-546-2768 with questions. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 27) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Funky Miracle ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Jul 27) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This week's show sponsored by Tahoe Tech Group. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Jul 27) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. George Souza plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn! A Lake Tahoe resident and renowned master of jazz and flamenco, George Souza brings his guitar and trumpet talent to perform familiar favorites as well as new compilations. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: The Malone Brothers in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room (Jul 28) Time: 9pm Dave and Tommy Malone, two of Louisiana’s greatest guitarist-singer-songwriters, have joined forces to form one of the most exciting new lineups in American music. Both men have spent most of their adult lives in legendary bands, but when Dave’s band “The Radiators” called it quits in June of 2011 and Tommy’s band “The Subdudes” decided to go on hiatus, the stage was set for the long awaited Malone Brothers band.
Event: Saturn Seeks Virgo - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Jul 28) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Tahoe Rim Trail Youth Backcountry Camp (Jul 29 to Jul 31) Time: all day The TRTA invites teens 12-17 to learn natural history, backcountry cooking, backpacking, the principles of leadership and teamwork and participate in a service learning project building part of the Tahoe Rim Trail! www.tahoerimtrail.org/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&task=view_event&event_id=212&Itemid=379
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Jul 31) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Jul 31) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Jul 31) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Lake Tahoe Summer Fest at Sierra Nevada College (Jul 31 to Aug 19) Time: various times Featuring musicians from New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and more.
Come join us as Lake Tahoe SummerFest unveils a world-class festival inspired by individuals with a collective dream to foster a culturally rich celebration of the arts wrapped within the magnificent High Sierra Mountains. http://www.tahoesummerfest.org
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Aug 1) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Meeting: 55+ Digital Photography Club Meeting, Incline Village, NV (Aug 2) Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Join us for our regular club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please bring recent photos, either digital or prints, to share and discuss with the group, and as always any questions you might have. Discussion led by Jim Markle. Dessert will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00. See you there! www.inclineseniors.com
Event: The Pimps of Joytime with Nicki Bluhm & The Gamblers, Crystal Bay Casino, NV (Aug 3) Time: 9pm f you have yet to encounter the Brooklyn-based band, The Pimps of Joytime, prepare to take a funky ride!
Event: McCoy Tyler Band ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Aug 3) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 3) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Robert Drake plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. As one of the region’s most renowned classical guitarists, Robert Drake’s infusion of Latin jazz creates an acoustic performance not to be missed. westshorecafe.com
Event: Squaw Mountain Run and Flower Walk (Aug 4) Time: 9am Starting at the base of Squaw Valley USA (6200’) the course climbs the 3.6 mile mountain run to High Camp (8200’) where awards, raffle, music, light refreshments & beer are provided.
Participants can choose to RUN or HIKE. For the less energetic – let the cable car do the climb & join our knowledgeable guides for the beautiful FLOWER WALK on easy rolling terrain.
A fundraiser for young skiers and local cancer foundation.
Event: LAKE TAHOE 24 & 36 HR Adventure Race - California & Nevada, Lake Tahoe USA (Aug 4 to Aug 5) Time: No time given We are excited to announce that this year we have expanded the race from a 24HR format to a 36HR. Get ready for new course area. If you would still like to race in the 24HR course, this option will be available. There will be a point on the course marking the last checkpoint for the 24HR Racers. 24HR racers and 36HR Racers will be scored separately.
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 4) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. North Shore Jazz plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. Performing an eclectic mix of jazz favorites, North Shore Jazz is perfect for an evening of lakefront entertainment. North Shore Jazz will also feature special guest musicians Todd Hallway and Robert Drake.
Event: Tuesday Bluesday (Aug 7) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Aug 7) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Aug 7) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Aug 8) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: 3rd Annual, IVCHF Cowboy Poetry BBQ, Incline Village, NV (Aug 9) Time: 5:00 pm Please join the Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation for an Evening of Friendship and Fun - Famous BBQ Rib & Chicken Dinner, Backyard Summer Ambiance, Entertainment provided by popular Cowboy Poet. Western attire suggested. For information and tickets call 775-888-4201.
Event: Beth Weber Arts & Crafts Fair, Kings Beach, CA (Aug 10 to Aug 12) Time: 10am to 5pm The fairs are on the lovely cobblestone Kings Beach Plaza right on the beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more than 30 years. They feature the finest quality local artisans as well as artisans from all over the country. All of the work has been created by each artist.
Surrounding the fair there are many shops and restaurants. Please call 530-546-2768 with questions. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Concourse d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show (Aug 10 to Aug 11) Time: Day Event Applications are available online at www.LakeTahoeConcours.com and may be submitted electronically or printed and mail in hard copy format. Space is limited so to be part of the 40th anniversary show, featuring the Riva Aquarama as this year's Marque Class, get your application in early.
Tickets are now available online as well as all social events in honor of Wooden Boat Week. www.laketahoeconcours.com/
Event: Shooting Stars and Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 10) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: One Track Mind ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Aug 10) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This week's show is sponsored by Ogilvy Consulting & Bervid Custom Builders. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 10) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Emily Tessmer plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. Emily Tessmer has been writing, recording and performing music for 17 years with much love and dedication. Her melodic, ethereal voice and acoustic talent offer a spellbinding performance. westshorecafe.com
Event: Brews, Jazz & Funk at Squaw Valley (Aug 11) Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm With a great selection of beer for guests to sample and an incredible line-up of music both days, the Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest is your chance to make some great summer memories- all benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. $5 entry - entry and beer sales benefit the HSTT! www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-08
Event: 2012 QUiksilver TA-HOE NALU Paddle Festival Presented by REVO (Aug 11 to Aug 12) Time: Day Events “Come Paddle the Big Blue”
August 11th & 12th
Kings Beach State Park
All Ages & Skill Levels
Elite Race with $10,000 purse
Check new lower E Ticket prices – Grom Race free for 12 & under
Free Beginner Instructions
Friday 10th Registration & Reception Party on the Beach
Live Concert Friday 10th on the beach 6-9pm www.tahoenalu.com
Event: Shooting Stars and Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 11) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 11) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Emily Tessmer plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. Emily Tessmer has been writing, recording and performing music for 17 years with much love and dedication. Her melodic, ethereal voice and acoustic talent offer a spellbinding performance. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Brews, Jazz & Funk at Squaw Valley (Aug 12) Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm With a great selection of beer for guests to sample and an incredible line-up of music both days, the Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest is your chance to make some great summer memories- all benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. $5 entry - entry and beer sales benefit the HSTT! www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-08
Event: Northstar Mountain Run - Starting at the Village @ Northstar (Aug 12) Time: 9:00 am Join us for this classic 10.2K run starting at the Village At Northstar and finishing at the top of Mt. Pluto. The course ascends single track and double track, offering scenic views of Lake Tahoe, wildflowers and the Sierra. While Taking in the views, racers will be challenged with gradual climbs until they reach the top of Mt. Pluto. The run starts at 6,330' and ends at 8610'.
Event: Thunderbird Winemaker's Dinner (Aug 12) Time: 5;00 p.m. The Soule Domain at Lake Tahoe pairs with Elyse Winery at the historic Thunderbird Lodge. Always a sellout, don’t miss Lake Tahoe’s popular fundraiser to help preserve the 1930’s Whittell Estate. An unforgettable evening starts with an Old Lodge reception and includes estate tours, a sunset dinner, exciting auction items, raffle drawings and vignettes by Winemaker and Owner, Ray Coursen and Chef Charlie Soule.
Call (775) 832-8752 or visit www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org to book a dinner.
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Aug 14) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Aug 14) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Aug 14) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market. Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Aug 15) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Meeting: 55+ Digital Photography Club Meeting, Incline Village, NV (Aug 16) Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Join us for our regular club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please bring recent photos, either digital or prints, to share and discuss with the group, and as always any questions you might have. Discussion led by Jim Markle. Dessert will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00. See you there! www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Beth Weber Arts & Crafts Fair, Kings Beach, CA (Aug 17 to Aug 19) Time: 10am to 5pm The fairs are on the lovely cobblestone Kings Beach Plaza right on the beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more than 30 years. They feature the finest quality local artisans as well as artisans from all over the country. All of the work has been created by each artist.
Surrounding the fair there are many shops and restaurants. Please call 530-546-2768 with questions. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Zanzibar ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Aug 17) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 17) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. George Souza plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. A Lake Tahoe resident and renowned master of jazz and flamenco, George Souza brings his guitar and trumpet talent to perform familiar favorites as well as new compilations.
Event: Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim - Ed'ZBerg Sugar Pine State Park, CA (Aug 18) Time: 9:00 am The Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim is a celebration of the natural environment of the Tahoe region featuring the beautiful, clear and clean water of Lake Tahoe and the white sand beaches of California's Ed'ZBerg Sugar Pine State Park.
There is a 1/2 mile, 1.2 mile, 2.4 mile and 10K course set up just off the beach of the scenic Ehrman Mansion where spectators can see the action first hand from the expansive pier.
Event: Shooting Stars and Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 18) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Shooting Stars & Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours with Accent Nevada String Quartet - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 18) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 18) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. George Souza plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. A Lake Tahoe resident and renowned master of jazz and flamenco, George Souza brings his guitar and trumpet talent to perform familiar favorites as well as new compilations. westshorecafe.com
Event: Peaks and Paws at Squaw Valley (Aug 19) Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm Treat your dog to the best weekend featuring live music and on-mountain fun- all benefiting the Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society.
Enjoy Art, Wine & Beer Tasting, Doggy Vendors, Outdoor Activities, and continuous live bluegrass. 12 Wineries will be offering tastings the entire weekend from 5 to 8 PM. $25 ticket, per day, includes a commemorative glass. Beer tasting will be from 2 to 8pm, $4 per beer. www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-08
Event: Wine on the Water (Aug 19) Time: 1:00-5:00pm Sample over 25 Napa & Sonoma Valley wineries and enjoy delicious local cusisine on the shores of sunny Lake Tahoe. Tickets to the event can be purchased in advance or at the door. All proceeds generated as a result of Wine on the Water will be donated directly to the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.
Event: Lake Tahoe Triathlon & Duathlon - Ed'ZBerg Sugar Pine State Park, CA (Aug 19) Time: 7:00 am Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Triathlon and Duathlon. We're excited to bring this event to you featuring the beautiful clear and clean water of Lake Tahoe. Choose from the Olympic, Sprint distance triathlon or Duathlon.
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Aug 21) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Aug 21) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Aug 21) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ www.northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Aug 22) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Shooting Stars and Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 24) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Downbeat ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Aug 24) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This week's show sponsored by Dave's Skis & Boards. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 24) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. The one and only Tim Snider plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn. Tim plays a solo show that loops layers of his stylistic violin, guitar, percussion and vocals to create a textured, inspiring live experience. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Off-Road Triathlon - Incline Village, NV (Aug 25) Time: 8:00 am This is one of the all time classic XTERRA courses. Racers start with a swim in famous Lake Tahoe. The bike section test racers’ climbing and fitness levels. After the biking section racers transition onto a trail running course that is relatively flat, fast and scenic with tall pines, aspens, and creek crossings.
Course Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run
Event: Flume Trail Off-Road Triathlon & Duathlon - Incline Village, NV (Aug 25) Time: 8:00 am This is one of the all time classic off-road triathlon courses.Racers start with a swim in famous Lake Tahoe, one of the purest and deepest lakes in North America. The Flume Trail Off-Road Triathlon & Duathlon will run on the same course as the XTERRA Lake Tahoe. The Flume Trail Off-Road Triathlon is the sprint version of the XTERRA Lake Tahoe.
Event: Big Blue 5 & 10K Trail Run - Incline Village, NV (Aug 25) Time: 9:00 am The Big Blue 5k and 10k trail run happens on the same day as XTERRA Lake Tahoe. The venue is located at the Village Green in Incline Village, NV. The course is a 5k loop through a beautiful trail system featuring tall pines and creek crossings.
Event: Shooting Stars and Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 25) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 25) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. The one and only Tim Snider plays live at West Shore Cafe & Inn! Tim plays a solo show that loops layers of his stylistic violin, guitar, percussion and vocals to create a textured, inspiring live experience. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Valley (Aug 28) Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Unwind in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6-8:30pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the Events Plaza Stage with acclaimed blues musicians, "Blue Plate Specials" from the Village restaurants, "Blue Dot Deals" at unique shops. Check out Squaw.com for the incredible Bluesday Lineup.
Event: 70s / 80s Music and Retro Skate Nights - Village Skating Rink, Northstar Resort (Aug 28) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar™. Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's and 80's. The DJ will be hosting skating games throughout the evening and the winners will receive prizes.
Event: Foothill Farmer' Market in Kings Beach - Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Aug 28) Time: 9am - 1pm Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Foothills Farmers' Market! Enjoy your shopping experience while you take in views of the lake and sand between your toes!
http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/ northtahoebusiness.org/north-tahoe-business/calendar-and-deals/
Event: Bocce Ball Sunset Socials, Incline Village, NV (Aug 29) Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Seniors and Adults (21+), join IVGID Senior Programs every Wednesday throughout the summer and immerse yourself in the best of Italian culture: family, friends, wine, music, and bocce! No previous experience necessary. Stick around for an optional post-Bocce BBQ potluck. Coals provided. Pre-registration required. 775-832-1310 or www.inclinerecreation.com. www.inclineseniors.com
Event: Shooting Stars and Comets - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Aug 31) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Boys of Summer ~ Kings Beach Music on the Beach (Aug 31) Time: 6:30-8:30pm Get ready to spend Friday nights in Kings Beach! The free music series kicks off Friday, July 6 and runs every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., until Aug. 31 at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This week's show sponsored by Taneva Auto Parts. For more information about the Kings Beach Music on the Beach series, contact the North Tahoe Business Association at (530) 546-9000 or visit www.northtahoebusiness.org. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Aug 31) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. One of the Universe's most talented musicians, Renowned throughout the west coast, Milton Merlos creates unforgettable flamenco guitar sounds and performances which draw from his studies in San Salvador and Spain. With an energy of its own, each performance filled with passion, energy, and distinct beauty. westshorecafe.com
Event: Beth Weber Arts & Crafts Fair, Kings Beach, CA (Sep 1 to Sep 3) Time: 10am to 5pm The fairs are on the lovely cobblestone Kings Beach Plaza right on the beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more than 30 years. They feature the finest quality local artisans as well as artisans from all over the country. All of the work has been created by each artist.
Surrounding the fair there are many shops and restaurants. Please call 530-546-2768 with questions. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Tribute to Carl Sagan - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours with Guest Speaker Dr. Melodi Rodrigue - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Sep 1) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: FREE Live Music at West Shore Cafe & Inn (Sep 1) Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. One of the Universe's most talented musicians, and renowned throughout the west coast, Milton Merlos creates unforgettable flamenco guitar sounds and performances which draw from his studies in San Salvador and Spain. With an energy of its own, each performance filled with passion, energy, and distinct beauty. www.westshorecafe.com
Event: 24th Annual Alpen Wine Fest at Squaw Valley (Sep 2) Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wine Tasting, live music, silent auction & raffle- Join Us from 2pm to 5pm for a benefit wine tasting, $40 includes a Spiegalau crystal souvenir wine glass and tasting from over 40 vineyards. Also peruse the huge silent auction & raffle, and enjoy free live music all to benefit Can Do MS, a foundation providing wellness and education for people with Multiple Sclerosis. www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-09
Event: Pine Needle Basketweaving Class (Sep 6) Time: 9:30 AM Basketweaver Audrey Frank will teach the art of pine needle basketweaving on the shores of Lake Tahoe at the Gatekeeper's Museum, an ancient Washoe encampment. This class is open to all levels. Reservations are required: call 530.583.1762 or email info@northtahoemuseums.org to reserve. Bring scissors, a towel, a container to soak pine needles and your lunch. www.northtahoemuseums.org
Event: Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival at Northstar (Sep 7 to Sep 9) Time: various The Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival is considered one of
Lake Tahoe’s premier gourmet events.
Event: Tribute to Carl Sagan - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Sep 7) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: DOG DAY IN THE PARK (Sep 8) Time: 11:00am-4:00pm Free event open to all dogs, their owners + friends of dogs. Dog Day in the Park is a dog themed carnival with vendors, carnival booths, pet adoptions, BBQ, live music and more. Rabies vaccines and micro-chipping will be available for sale. Fundraiser for the needs of all pets in our community. www.northtahoebusinessassociation.com
Event: Marcia Ball at the Crystal Bay Club Casino (Sep 8) Time: 9pm 2012 GRAMMY Nominee for her latest album Roadside Attractions (Best Blues Album), her fifth GRAMMY nomination overall.
Event: Tribute to Carl Sagan - Tahoe Star Gazing Tours - Top of the Highlands Gondola - Northstar (Sep 8) Time: 8:15 pm Experience the starry sky above Northstar! Join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition, for a unique, night under the stars. Every tour is ifferent. However each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz with prizes, a laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing. So bring a child’s curiosity and plenty of questions for an evening of wonder and awe. www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp
Event: Thunderbird Winemaker's Dinner (Sep 9) Time: 5:00 p.m. The Hyatt Regency’s, Lake Tahoe Lone Eagle Grille pairs with Martin Estate Winery at the historic Thunderbird Lodge Winemaker’s Dinner. Don’t miss Lake Tahoe’s popular fundraiser to help preserve the 1930’s Whittell Estate. An unforgettable evening starts with an Old Lodge reception and includes estate tours, a sunset dinner, exciting auction items, raffle drawings and vignettes by Owner, Greg Martin and Chef Rick Koplau.
Call (775) 832-8752 or visit www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org to book a dinner.
Event: Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race (8HR and Sprint) - Village at Northstar (Sep 15) Time: 11:30 am Choose from either the Sprint or 8HR distance and explore the best of North Lake Tahoe. Disciplines include: Trekking, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, and Kayaking www.bigblueadventure.com/pub/main.asp?daPageID=561
Event: Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race (8HR and Sprint) - Village at Northstar (Sep 15) Time: 8:00 am & 11:30 am Choose from either the Sprint or 8HR distance and explore the best of North Lake Tahoe. Disciplines include: Trekking, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, and Kayaking.
8HR race begins at 8:00am. The Sprint begins at 11:30 am. www.bigblueadventure.com/pub/main.asp?daPageID=561
Event: O'Neill Cup Fall Classic SUP Race (Sep 16) Time: Day Events 22 miler from Camp Richardson to Kings Beach. www.tahoenalu.com
Event: Emerald Bay Trail Run ~ Big Blue Adventure (Sep 16) Starts at Eagle Point and takes you around Emerald Bay and up the Rubicon Trail to D.L. Bliss State Park to finish at Lester Beach. The course is a 7.5 mile/12Km point to point route. Emerald Bay/ D.L Bliss State Park 9:00 AM www.bigblueadventure.com/pub/main.asp?daPageID=561
Event: Tahoe Fat Tire Festival at Squaw Valley, CA (Sep 20 to Sep 23) Time: various times The inaugural Tahoe Fat Tire Festival will be Sept. 20-23 for a weekend of all things mountain bike at Squaw Valley.
It will feature cross country, short track and gravity racing, rides, trail work, demos and vendor expo, and nightly antics with a beer garden, movie screenings and local bands.
Interesting bikes to ride at the 2009 Fat Tire Festival in San Francisco. Photo/Susan Wood
TAMBA and the Truckee Trails Foundation are teaming up on this event. The goal is it will be a primary fundraiser for both organizations. www.squaw.com
Event: 9th Annual Basketweavers' Gathering (Sep 22 to Sep 23) Time: 11 AM Come to the Gatekeeper’s Museum the weekend of September 22 – 23 for the 9th annual Basketweavers’ Gathering. Weavers from all over California and Nevada will be here, selling and weaving baskets. We’ll also have “Soup to Nuts” – people processing acorns the ancient way, and others on hand to explain the ancient traditions of the Washoe and other peoples. Join us for this unique gathering and opportunity to learn. northtahoemuseums.org
Event: Tahoe Sierra Century at Squaw Valley (Sep 22) Time: 7:00am - 6:00pm 30, 60, 100 mile scenic bike ride starts and finishes in the Village at Squaw Valley. All proceeds benefit the local high school & middle school music programs.
Event: Tough Mudder at Northstar California (Sep 22 to Sep 23) Time: various Northstar California Resort will host the Tough Mudder event series in North Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 2012. Tough Mudder events are 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $2.5 million dollars raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.
Event: Oktoberfest at Squaw Valley (Sep 29) Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Traditional Bavarian Music and Folk Dancers, Benefit Beer Gartens, Brats and Kraut, and Games from 2pm to 6pm. All entertainment is free. Fundraiser for the Tahoe Truckee Lacrosse Association. www.squaw.com/event-calendar-winter/2012-10
Event: Passport to Dining ~ Kings Beach, Ca (Oct 4) Time: 6pm Join us at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach from 6-9pm for an evening that promises to be packed full of delicious food and beverage tasters. Be sure to bring friends and family so they don’t feel left out. Your entrance fee includes tastings from over 25 restaurants, breweries and wineries, silent auction and raffle, and grab bag. Don’t miss the tastiest event in North Lake Tahoe - Passport to Dining. www.northtahoebusiness.org
Event: Oktoberfest Trail Run ~ Big Blue Adventure, Tahoe City to Squaw Valley USA (Oct 6) Time: NOON A 7.9 mile run from scenic Tahoe City, along the Truckee River to finish at majestic Squaw Valley. www.bigblueadventure.com/pub/main.asp?daPageID=561
Event: Tahoe Mountain Sports 6th Annual Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament (Oct 13 to Oct 14) Time: 7:30am-early afternoon The 6th Annual Tournament is just around the corner, start making your plans today. October 13 and 14, 2012 North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista
PDGA Sanctioned "B" Pro/AM Event.
Find course information at The North Tahoe Disc Golf Forum or NorthTahoeParks.com.
For more information, contact dave@tahoemountainsports.com or call Tahoe Mountain Sports at 530-546-7001. www.tahoemountainsports.com/prod_detail_list/disc-golf-lake-tahoe
Event: Squaw Valley Institute Presents NY Times Columnist Gretchen Morgenson (Oct 13) Time: 7:00 p.m. Gretchen Morgenson, a New York Times Pulitzer Prize winning columnist comes to Squaw Valley Institute to talk about her best selling book, "Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon."
Resort at Squaw Creek
Tickets go on sale in October
Event: Thunderbird Winemaker's Dinner (Oct 14) Time: 5:00 p.m. The Ritz~Carlton, Lake Tahoe and Miner Family Winery host the Winemaker’s Dinner at Thunderbird Lodge. Always a sellout, don’t miss Lake Tahoe’s popular fundraiser to help preserve the 1930’s Estate. An unforgettable evening starts with an Old Lodge reception and includes estate tours, a sunset dinner, exciting auction items, raffle drawings and vignettes by Founder and Owner, Dave Miner and Ritz~Carlton’s Chef Ruben Garcia.
Call (775) 832-8752 or visit www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org to book a dinner.
Event: Lake Tahoe Women's Wellness Weekend at Granlibakken (Nov 10 to Nov 11) Time: Sat, 7am-7pm; Sun, 8am-4p Come join the annual Lake Tahoe Women's Wellness Weekend @ Granlibakken. An event fusing Easter & Western approaches. to offer you a balanced weekend of information, activites & social time. Walk away feeling rejuvenated and inspired on your health and well-being. www.granlibakken.com/wellness.php
