Kids for Conservation Festival
April 23
Celebrate Earth Day by joining a fun-filled afternoon of free, earth-friendly, educational activities at the Third Annual Kids for Conservation Festival. Work with a watershed model, create an edible aquifer, make handmade paper, study bugs and more. Activities are geared towards children ages 3 to10. Representatives from local environmental agencies will guide activities that are designed to promote an understanding of ecology, conservation and the Tahoe environment. Refreshments and free prizes. From 3 to 6 p.m. at the Incline Village Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, ivigid.org, 775-832-1284.
Make a Big Difference
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County is seeking five adult male mentors for five brothers ages 7 to 14. These boys have had a childhood of abuse, neglect and disappointment, and need a positive adult role model in their life. The mentoring can be a group activity or one-on-one, but each boy needs to be officially paired with a mentor who can commit to one hour a week. The organization cannot pair one boy until mentors are found for each of the five. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County is brand new to the Truckee and Kings Beach region, and there are many ways to get involved, from becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, joining the Board of Directors or donating to the agency to help sustain and grow this positive mentoring program for youth in our community. bigsofnc.org, peggy@bigsofnc.org, 530-587-7717.
Springtime Salsa Party at Trio
April 11 and May 9
Reno Truckee Salsa hosts traveling Club Tabu dance parties in the Reno/Truckee area at various bars and nightclub venues. Over 120 active students are enrolled in weekly classes in the area to learn to ‘Salsa’ – the exotic blend of Afro-Cuban-Caribbean music. Salsa basics lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. Open Salsa Party from 9 to midnight. $5 admission. Fashionable attire. 21 and over. At Trio, 10292 Donner Pass Road Truckee, renotruckeesalsa.com, 530-927-9451.
Parade Theme
April 16
Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Chamber is asking for the community’s help in coming up with a theme for the Truckee Fourth of July parade. The theme will be used on souvenir t-shirts and hats. To submit a nomination, e-mail info@truckee.com or fax 530-587-2439 by April 16. If you are interested in being a sponsor call 530-587-8808 or stop by the office in the downtown train depot at 10065 Donner Pass Road.
Women’s Empowerment Group
Tuesdays through Thursdays
Sponsored by Tahoe Women’s Services, this art-based support group for women provides a safe, confidential atmosphere for survivors of violence and abuse or bad luck and disappointment. It offers a chance to reconnect with themselves and recover a sense of safety, relaxation, power, identity, and hope. Participants of all skill levels express their stories through collage, painting, writing, and sculpture. Bring your children ages 5 through12 along with you to Kids’ Time, an art-based support group tailored to their special needs. Activities and care for children under 5 can be arranged.
The Spanish-speaking group is held on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Parasol Building, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village. The bilingual group is held on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Kings Beach Elementary School, 8125 Steelhead Ave. The English-speaking group is held on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at KidZone Museum, 11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. tahoewomenservices.org, 775-298-0010, 530-546-7804 or 530-582-9117.
Steep
April 12
The late Doug Coombs – often described as the greatest big mountain skier of his time – is the central figure of ‘Steep,’ a Mark Obenhaus documentary about adventure, athleticism and the pursuit of a perfect moment on skis, which was filmed just days before Coombs died in a skiing accident. His rich life and tragic death reveal the essential questions at the heart of big mountain skiing. Reserve your seat. Tickets are $8/$7 for Nevada Museum of Art Members. From 7 to 9 p.m. PG. 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada, nevadaart.org, 775-329-3333.
Auburn Ski Club Biathlon
April 13
Biathlon combines the physical test of cross-country skiing with the psychological demands of rifle marksmanship. This fun event challenges contestants, who ski either 3 or 9km, to then test their ability to shoot biathlon targets. Rifles and ammunition are provided. Pre-registration for the race is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors (8 to 20) by April 12. Registration the day of the race is $30 and $15. Mandatory safety clinic on race day at 9 a.m. Biathlon begins at 10 a.m. at Soda Springs. auburnskiclub.org, 530-426-3313 x110.
Troubled Waters of the Sierra
April 17
Join Sierra Nevada Alliance executive director Joan Clayburgh to review the major problems and threats to Sierra waters. Discover how the entire Sierra Nevada faces significant challenges in continuing to provide high quality water, prime recreation and vibrant habitat. Most importantly, discuss what hundreds of non-profit organizations and thousands of volunteers are doing to help protect and restore our Sierra watersheds for
future generations. Presented by the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lecture begins promptly at 6 p.m. $5 donation requested. No-Host Bar. Assembly Rooms 139 and 141, Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada. (On the campus of Sierra Nevada College) 530-550-8760.
Spirit of Giving Award
On March 18, The Tahoe Forest Hospital Foundation unveiled the Tom and Pam Hobday Spirit of Giving Award. With a large turnout of community members on hand, the Hobdays were recognized as outstanding citizens for their extraordinary work as volunteers and for their ongoing commitment to the healthcare industry. This award will be given annually to individuals, families or organizations who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the enhancement and enrichment of healthcare in our community.
Pole Creek Hike
April 27
Carmen Carr shares her passion with the community by providing monthly, guided hikes and snowshoe trips of our beautiful backyard and its endless trail systems. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Pole Creek trailhead on Highway 89, across from the Big Chief Lodge. Following the moderate grade of a snow-covered road, she will lead the way through light forest for the first two miles and follow the banks of Pole Creek for another three miles, up into the scenic basin at the head of the canyon. carmencarr.com, 530-550-5192.
Main Street Rally
May 6
North Tahoe Business Association is throwing a fiesta. Join them as they recognize all of the volunteers that make things happen throughout the year. Celebrate their accomplishments and learn more about the Main Street program, a structured collaborative approach to assist a community in improving the economic and visual quality of its downtown commercial core. Great buffet, live music and fun for the whole family. No host bar. 6 p.m., North Tahoe Conference Center, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, ntbamainstreet.org, 530-546-9000.
