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Nikki Riley has joined the Board of Directors of the Mountain Area Preservation Foundation. Photo courtesy of MAPF |
CommentsMountain Life Briefs
14 January - 10 February 2010
Published: January 16, 2010
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TRTA Offers Free Snowshoe Events
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will offer free, guided snowshoe treks every Saturday through the end of March to introduce the local community to the physical and social benefits of snowshoeing. In addition, the TRTA will offer three full moon guided snowshoe treks for TRTA members. Attendees must register in advance and provide all their own equipment. Info: programs@tahoerimtrailorg, (775) 298-0012, tahoerimtrail.org
Tahoe’s Olympic Nordic Trails Restored
The trails that were used for the 1960 Winter Olympic Nordic events on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore have been restored for the Olympic Heritage Celebration this month.
Tahoma resident David Antonucci spearheaded an effort that has resulted in the restoration of a total of 15 kilometers, or 25 percent, of the 1960 Olympic Nordic trails for hiking and biking.
The trails are rolling, single lane parallel tracks located on both private and public land, and were considered to make up the first cross-country ski area in the United States. The first-ever biathlon competition was also held there.
The trails are accessible to the public from Sugar Pine Point State Park, Quail Creek Meadow, and McKinney Rubicon Road. Out of the 15 kilometers, 5 kilometers are skiable. At Sugar Pine Point State Park, there are 3 kilometers of Olympic trail out of a total of 6.9 kilometers of groomed trails. The other 2 kilometers of trails near Homewood Mountain Resort are not groomed. Info: squawvalley1960celebration.com.
Free Christmas Tree Recycling for Truckee, Incline Village
Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal is offering customers free curbside pickup of Christmas trees once for one week only, from January 11 through 15. To participate, trees must be cut into three-foot segments and completely cleaned of holiday decorations, including tinsel. Place cut trees next to regular trash and blue bag recycling. Trees may also be delivered to the Eastern Regional Landfill, located on Cabin Creak Road off Highway 89 South. The landfill is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and fees may apply. Info: ndoor@townoftruckee.com, (530) 582-2909
The Incline Village & Crystal Bay Christmas Tree Chipping Program is ongoing through February 4 at Preston Field (Nevada Highway 28 at the junction of Nevada Highway 431) in Incline Village. Residents can drop off clean Christmas trees (no decorations, lights, or tinsel) for free recycling. Wreaths, stumps, or other green waste will not be accepted. The program is in its ninth year, and chipped trees will be used as mulch to improve water conservation and reduce soil erosion on landscaped areas at IVGID Park and Recreation facilities. The program is a community collaboration of IVGID Waste Not, IVGID Public Works, IVGID Parks and Recreation, and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Info: (775) 832-1284
Reorganization of Truckee Council
Carolyn Wallace Dee is the new Mayor of Truckee and Richard Anderson is Vice Mayor after the council reorganized at their Dec. 3 meeting. Council members are Dr. Mark Brown, Barbara Green, and Joan deRyk Jones.
Queen of Hearts Winners Announced
The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund $10,000 grants for 2009: InnerRhythms Dance Studio will research InnerACTIONS, an outreach program that helps prevent risk behaviors in youth through the positive impacts of performance mediums; Project MANA will work towards enabling families to become self-sufficient; Tahoe Truckee Unified School District will put the grant towards the Odyssey of the Mind project; and Girls on the Run will focus on running to build self-esteem. Info: ttcf.net
Truckee Bingo Night and Spaghetti Feed
Saturday Jan. 20
The ninth annual Truckee Bingo Night and Spaghetti Dinner, a benefit for Sierra Senior Services, will take place at the new Truckee Recreation Center. A no host bar will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Food for this event will be prepared by Moody’s Bistro, the Ritz-Carlton, and Cottonwood. Appetizers, dessert, and coffee are included in the $20 dinner. From 7 to 9 p.m., bingo will be the game, with 10 games for $10 followed by a $10 blackout game. There will be raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a grand prize of a wine country vacation. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Tickets are available at Sierra Senior Services, the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, and the Truckee Recreation Center. Info: shdsierraseniors@sbcglobal.net, (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org
Addition to Mountain Area Preservation Foundation
Nikki Riley has joined the Mountain Area Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. Riley, a Truckee resident and former planning commissioner, is a LEED accredited professional specializing in architectural design, green building, and construction. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 1998 with a degree in architecture emphasizing sustainable design, and is a longtime advocate for innovative and sustainable approaches to community planning, affordable housing, and green building. Riley spent three years as the director of program management at the Sierra Business Council, currently sits on the Nevada County First Five Commission, and is a designer and fabricator with Mountain Forge.
Community Collaborative Announces Award Winners
The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee is pleased to announce Dave Ferrari as the recipient of the 2009 Chris Ballin Award and Barbara Hopkins as the recipient of the 2009 CCTT Partner of the Year Award.
The Chris Ballin Award is given in recognition of people who advocate for cultural competency, equality and social justice in our community. Ferrari was given this award because of his selfless efforts to develop and champion organizations such as La Comunidad Unida, Boys & Girls Club of North Tahoe, North Tahoe Family Resource Center and Sierra College.
The Partner of the Year Award is given in recognition of regional collaboration and vision for our community. For over 20 years as program manager for Sierra Family Services, Hopkins has provided critical leadership necessary to sustain quality mental health services in the Tahoe region. Info: (530) 587-1776, lisa@communitycollaborative.org
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