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CommentsMountain Life Briefs
11 March - 7 April 2010
Published: March 11, 2010
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Mt. Rose Spring Pass Sale
Buy your 2010/11 Mt. Rose season pass now and ski for the rest of this season for free. Passes are $433 and are valid through the rest of this season, as well as all of next year. The unrestricted pass has no void dates or blackout periods, and comes fully loaded with pass-holder perks, redeemable both on and off the mountain. Info: skirose.com
New President, Officers at Land Trust
Thomas Van Berkem was recently appointed board president of the Truckee Donner Land Trust. Van Berkem, who replaces past president Martin Bern, began his tenure at the Land Trust working to save the Waddle Ranch Preserve. "Tom is a seasoned manager, a brilliant strategic thinker, and a passionate conservationist. The Land Trust will be well served by having Tom at the helm,” said Perry Norris, the Land Trust’s executive director.
Van Berkem is a retired Wellpoint executive and has also worked as a labor mediator for the construction industry, a human resources manager for Whirlpool, and as an executive with several banks. He was elected to the Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board in 2008 and currently serves as vice president.
Janet Zipser Zipkin is the Land Trust’s new vice president, William Thauvette is treasurer, and Jeff Hamilton is secretary.
SnowFest Events Abound
Through Sunday March 14
“The Happiest Time in Tahoe” continues with a wide range of events throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. From pub crawls and karaoke contests to pancake breakfasts, parades, and ski races, the 29th annual SnowFest has events for every age and interest. Info: (530) 583-7167, tahoesnowfestival.com
Fifth Biennial Science Conference
March 16 and 17
The 2010 Tahoe Basin Science Conference, held at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village, provides a forum for individuals involved in Lake Tahoe Basin science and management to learn about and discuss the latest relevant scientific findings and their significance. This year’s topic is “Measuring the Success of Ecosystem Restoration in the Lake Tahoe Basin.” The conference is hosted by the Tahoe Science Consortium and is open to the public. Student and one-day rates available. Info: 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, tahoescience.org
Ability Celebration at Alpine Meadows
March 16 to 21
Active-duty U.S. soldiers and marines will hit the slopes for ski and snowboard lessons during the Wounded Warrior Ability Camp at Disabled Sports USA Far West at Alpine Meadows. The camp was established in 2009 through a partnership between the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project and Disabled Sports USA Far West. Soldiers disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan will visit the camp from three major rehabilitation centers: Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System; the Naval Medical Center, San Diego; and the Naval Health Clinic, Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. Info: (530) 581-4161, dsusafw.org
17th Annual Crab & Pasta Feed
Saturday March 20
The Truckee Noon Rotary Club's Annual Crab Feed takes place at the new Recreation and Parks Community Center in Truckee. The KidZone Museum will host a live auction and raffle and will receive 100 percent of the proceeds. The event kicks off with the bar opening at 5 p.m., a buffet dinner from 6 to 7 p.m., and a silent auction from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults/$20 for children. Info: 8924 Donner Pass Road, at the Pioneer Center roundabout, guild@kidzonemuseum.org
Free Senior Clinic at Diamond Peak
Wednesday March 24
Diamond Peak Ski and Snowboard School is holding a free clinic for anyone over 55 years old. Learn how to ski more effectively and how to extend your ski days and years on the snow with contemporary movement patterns. Meet at the Base Lodge in the Fireside Room at 9:30 a.m. Clinic runs from 10 a.m. to noon. No reservation required. Info: 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Seeks Volunteers
April 22 through 24
Serve your planet and your community by volunteering at Tahoe Truckee Earth Day at the Village at Squaw Valley. Volunteers are needed for the two-night film festival prior to Earth Day, and for the Saturday event itself. Help is needed setting up and tearing down, with the kids’ area, and at the zero waste stations. Volunteers get free lunch and discounted T-shirts. Info: Sara Taddo Jones, volunteer coordinator, (530) 414-1242, taddojones@gmail.com
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