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Labor Day Backcountry Camp
Aug 29-Sept 1Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Call for more information.
www.tahoerimtrail.org or 775-298-0012 |
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Farmers Market
Truckee River Regional Park. Browse the open-air market and select from an array of organic produce, fresh bread, gourmet meats and cheeses, tasty pastries and ethnic cuisine, flowers and fine crafts.
www.foothillfarmersmarket.com or 530-823-6183 |
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Truckee Thursday
Historic Downtown Truckee. Sidewalk sales, dining specials, live music, art exhibits.
www.truckee.com or 530-587-2757 |
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PlumpJackSport Sip & Shop First Thursday
Take 20 percent off all men's and women's fashion on the first Thursday of every month through November at PlumpJackSport. Then, from 4 to 8 pm enjoy complimentary wine, in the Village at Squaw Valley.
www.plumpjacksport.com |
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FREE Aviation Movies
Truckee Tahoe Airport. Truckee Tahoe Chapter (1073) of Experimental Aircraft Association offers a free aviation movie. 6 pm. Call for more information
www.eaa1073.org or 530-587-4811 |
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Brickelltown First Fridays
Brickeltown - Historic downtown Truckee. Music, wine and snacks will be hosted 4 to 8pm.
brickelltowntruckee.com or 530-587-3789 |
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First Friday in Brickelltown
The theme is "Dirt." Things get a little dirty in Truckee. Ever complain of the dust and the dirt? If you mountain bike, rock climb, are a railroad worker, carpenter, plumber or potter, this art show is about getting dirty. It could mean a bad deal, a situation gone wrong, a situation that made you feel dirty... Dirt, the dirt under your fingernails or left lingering in your heart. Artists interested in submitting work to this show, the deadline is August 29, 2008. Contact Riverside Studios for more.
530-587-3789 |
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Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Enjoy the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival's offerings with food, wine, grape stomp, wine walks, seminars, cooking demonstrations, grand tasting, culinary competitions, mountain chef cook-off, and more. Chef and restaurateur Stephanie Izard, the winner of the fourth season of Bravo TV's Top Chef, will be hosting a cooking seminar at the 23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival. Events are held in Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach, Truckee and at Northstar Resort. For a complete schedule, to buy tickets online and for more, visit http://www.gotahoenorth.com or call 800.824.6348
www.tahoefoodandwine.com or 888-229-2193 |
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Chef's Feast at Six Peaks Grille
In conjunction with the Autumn Food & Wine Festival, the Resort at Squaw Creek offers this Chef's Feast on Saturday, September 6, 2008 in the Six Peaks Grille. Reception at 6:30 pm, with dinner to follow, served by the chefs themselves. Seating is limited. Tickets are $125 per person, excluding tax and tip.
www.visitsquawcreek.com or 530-581-6621 |
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6-7 |
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Trails and Vistas – Songs of the Earth
Trails and Vistas, Songs of the Earth is an artwalk celebrating the environment through dance, music and art. Trails and Vistas is a two and a half mile hike starting at Donner Ski Ranch on old Highway 40 on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. This year's featured artist is Chris Spheeris with percussionist Eric Zang and belly dancer Eva Fleming. Chief Red Hawk will also appear again this year, along with many other artists.
www.trailsandvista.com or 530-550-8464 |
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6-7 |
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Wilderness First Aid Class
Clair Tappaan Lodge. Students will be in class all day Sat. & Sunday (from 9AM - 5PM) Cost $90 for the class. Call for reservation.
www.ctl.sierraclub.org or 530-426-3632 |
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Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast
Sierra Senior Center, Estates Drive. Proceeds benefit the Senior programs. Adults $7, children $ 3.
530-550-7600 |
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Great Books and the Global War on Terror
Speaker: Dr. Philip Lisagor, "Great Books and the Global War on Terror." Dr. Philip Lisagor, a long-time resident of Squaw Valley and Verdi, Nev., is a thoracic surgeon who was Chief of Surgery at the Jersey City Medical Center on September 11, 2001, the second busiest hospital in the country on that day. Lisagor will lead a discussion of some important themes from great books from the Bible all the way to the New Army Marine Corps Field Manual of Counterinsurgency Warfare. 6:30 to 7 pm: No host bar, program begins at 7 pm, in the Resort at Squaw Creek. $10 donation requested. Children and students (with ID) free.
www.squawvalleyinstitute.org |
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Fly/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast and FREE Airplane Rides for kids
Truckee Tahoe Airport. The Truckee Tahoe Chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) take youngsters (8-17) on free airplane rides (weather-permitting). Pancake breakfast and airplanes will be on display. 8 - 10 am. Call for more information or email eagles@eaa1073.org
www.eaa1073.org or 530-587-4811 |
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13-14 |
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Annual Art Bark Fest
The Village at Squaw. Over 20 animal themed booths with a benefit wine tasting and FREE live music. Festival also includes a dog jump competition, Busy Bee Dog Show and a Squaw Valley Rescue Dog Demonstration. This event benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe & Squaw Rescue Dogs. $30 donation includes a commemorative wine glass for wine tasting participants. 11 AM - 5 PM
www.thevillageatsquaw.com or 530-584-6266 |
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Art Bark Fest Animal Art & Wine Festival
The Village at Squaw Valley USA. Over 20 animal themed booths with a benefit wine tasting and free live music. Festival includes a dog jump competition, Busy Bee Dog Show and a Squaw Valley Rescue Dog Demonstration. Event benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and Squaw Rescue Dong. $30 includes a commemorative wine glass for wine tasting participants. 11 am - 5 pm.
www.thebackfestival.com or 530-584-6266 |
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18-21 |
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22nd Annual Harvest Fair & Draft Horse Classic
Six amazing draft horse shows, 20 competitions, plus go backstage and meet the horses up close. International Equine & Western Art show, live bluegrass music and western music fest, agricultural competitions, harvest fair, delicious food, clogging jamboree, lumberjack demonstrations and western trade show. RV camping on-site.
www.nevadacountyfair.com or 530-273-6217 |
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Tahoe Sierra Century
The Village at Squaw Valley USA. Event includes 30, 60, 100 mile rides. Benefit for the music programs for North Tahoe Middle and High School.
www.tahoesierracentury.com or 530-584-6266 |
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Tahoe Sierra Century Bike Ride
The Village at Squaw. 30, 60 & 100 mile scenic bike ride starts and finishes in the Village all to benefit the local high school & middle school bands. Riders can enjoy live music from our local talent while feeding on pasta & cold beer from Fireside Pizza Co. More Details TBA
www.thevillageatsquaw.com or 530-584-6266 |
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Tahoe Big Blue Sprint & Adventure Races
North Lake Tahoe. 2 to 4 hour sprint and 6 to 12 hour adventure race. Adventure race series that includes kayaking, a road race, mountain biking, ropes course and orienteering. Pre-registration required.
www.bigblueadventure.com or 530-546-1019 |
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20-21 |
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Gallery Keoki presents Dreams and Realities 2008
An unprecedented cultural weekend in a world-class mountain setting. This exclusive event will exhibit and feature art work by the finest investment-caliber modern masters, such as Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Calder, Wesselman, Miro and more. An authentic work of art by a modern master will be given away to one lucky person (must be present to win). Space is limited and reservations are required.
www.gallerykeoki.com or 800-995-3654 |
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Chinese Immigrant Experience
Location TBD. The Friends of the Truckee Library will have more info to come
530-587-9113 |
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The Chinese Immigrant Experience
The Friends of the Truckee Library offers the Chinese Immigrant Experience on Sunday, September 21, with activities beginning at 1:30 pm and continuing to 8 pm. This exciting afternoon and evening includes an authors' panel and discussion, live music, a barbecue dinner, a hike, and a dramatic presentation of Gunpowder Man by Jennifer Ly. Tickets are $55 available at the Truckee Library, the Bookshelf at Hooligan Rocks and Donner Memorial State Park. Proceeds to benefit the Truckee Building for Books fund.
530-587-4336 |
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Historical Society Annual Election Dinner
The Lodge in Tahoe Donner. Truckee Donner Historical Society annual election dinner. More info to follow.
www.truckeehistory.org or 530-582-0893 |
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"Los Medicos Voladores" with Speaker Bob Horvath
Bob Horvath is a 64-year-old entrepreneur/engineer who flies his twin engine private plane into remote villages of Mexico where Los Medicos Voladores (Flying Doctors) provide free medical service to its inhabitants. Los Medicos Voladores has been providing medical services since 1978 and Bob has flown 33 missions since 1994. Bob carried the Olympic torch through Truckee for the 2000 Olympic Games in honor of six Los Medicos volunteers who died in a plane crash. No host bar from 6:30 to 7 pm, program begins at 7 pm, in the Resort at Squaw Creek. $10 donation requested. No charge for children and students with ID.
www.squawvalleyinstitute.org |
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24-28 |
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Lake Tahoe Marathon Week
Various venues at Lake Tahoe. Run, Walk, swim paddle or cycle one or more of the many events during Lake Tahoe Marathon week.
www.laketahoemarathon.com or 530-544-7095 |
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Annual Village Oktoberfest
The Village at Squaw Valley USA. Traditional Bavarian Music and Folk Dancers, Benefit Beer Garden, Brats & Kraut & games. All entertainment at the event is free. 2 - 6 PM
www.thevillageatsquaw.com or 530-584-6266 |
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