King of the Lake Disc Golf Tournament
June 21 and 22
The eyes of the Disc Golf world will be focused on Lake Tahoe for the 6th annual King of the Lake Disc Golf Tournament. The new course in Tahoe Vista, completed in 2007, has changed the format this year from playing on three courses in one day to four courses in two days. Day one will kick off with a round at Bijou Community Park and Zephyr Cove in South Lake on Saturday, then finishing up Sunday at Tahoe Vista and Truckee Regional Park, with the awards, raffle, and BBQ being held at the Truckee course. Along with the extra day being added, the Pro and Am fields will be playing on opposite courses each round, thus enabling up to 180 players (double the previous 90 available slots) to compete for the famed Dragon Trophies and prizes.
‘Of all the events that I have been a part of throughout the years this year is the most exciting for me because I’m able to showcase all the courses here in Lake Tahoe at a more enjoyable pace,’ says Tournament Director Russ Wey. ‘Players and their families will be able to take in more of one of the most beautiful places in the world.’
‘Plus with more players, I’m out getting additional sponsorship for the event, hopefully landing that elusive Title Sponsor in a year or two,’ Wey said. ‘All in all I’m taking this event to a higher level because the response that I have received from both participants and sponsors leads me to believe that by next year the King of the Lake will be in the Top 5 ‘must go to events’ on the entire West Coast. That will then attract more of the touring Pros from around the country.’
tahoediscndye.com, or Russ Wey at 530-542-3432.
Glenshire Yard Sale Weekend
June 21 and 22
Glenshire residents are busy cleaning out their closets and garages in preparation for the yard sale extravaganza of the year. Come to the treasure hunt with your wish list and save money, recycle, and connect with friends and neighbors by shopping responsibly. Follow the yard sale signs.
Boca Hill Weed Day
June 26
A local 600-acre plot of musk thistle is going strong and needs to be battled. The infestation on Boca Hill is the largest known population in California. Volunteers are needed to help eradicate the noxious weed and the annual Boca Hill Weed Day on Thursday, June 26 is your chance.
Volunteers will meet on the western side of Boca Dam at 9 a.m. where the dirt road widens for parking, and pull weeds until early afternoon. This work day is sponsored by Tahoe National Forest and the Nevada-Placer Noxious Weed Management Group, and the Placer County Resource Conservation District who will provide tools and lunch for those who sign up. Participants will need to bring gloves, hats, sunscreen, drinking water, and be prepared for warm weather. RSVP to the Truckee Ranger station, 530-587-3558.
Nineteenth Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show
June 28
Aerobatics, formation flights, and stunt planes, along with static displays of vintage and military aircraft mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Lake Tahoe Airport. Spectacular opening ceremonies at 8 a.m. with Warbird ‘fly-bys,’ demonstrations by a precision free-fall skydive team, a wildfire suppression Hilo water drop, and NAS Fallon (Top Gun) Search & Rescue (SAR) aircraft rescue mission. Pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. by the Kiwanis Club. Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club’s Invitational Chili Cook Off is at 11 a.m. Young Eagle flights from 7 to 9 a.m. Admission is free with $10 parking, walk-ins $2, kids under 12 are free. Free shuttle connection to airport on Blue Go from South Y Transit Center. 530-541-0480, lakeintheskyairshow.com.
Burton Creek Trail Run
June 29
The Big Blue Adventure Series, which introduced adventure racing to North Lake Tahoe in 2002, challenges trail runners on some of the area’s most spectacular trails. New this year are 10- and 20-mile courses, taking runners over a series of single-track trails through Burton Creek State Park outside Tahoe City. The trails meander through pine forests and High Sierra meadows, showcasing a vibrant display of wildflowers. Awards and prizes will be provided by Merrell Shoes, Salomon Shoes and Packs, Clif Bar and Company, National Geographic, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Tecnu, Ultimate Direction Packs, Suunto, and Numa Sports Optics. Register through June 28. bigblueadventure.com, 530-546-1019.
High-tech Treasure Hunt
June 28 and 29
Join hundreds of others exploring South Lake Tahoe on this high-tech treasure hunt. Geocaching is an easy-to-play activity that combines technology with a traditional treasure hunt. A hand-held global positioning device (GPS) utilizes coordinates to decipher directional clues. Caches – or prize boxes – are hidden in various places: at Tahoe those can include the Emerald Bay Lookout Point, behind a casino slot machine, along the Lake Tahoe Rim Trail, or near someone’s lucky tree. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will award 100 prizes: certificates to popular Tahoe restaurants, concerts, festival tickets, boat cruises, overnight accommodations, rounds of golf, bowling, ice skating, and various other local activities. GPS Receivers and a downloadable Passport Clue Book will guide you to the cache prizes. You’ll earn raffle entries for each cache you find which equals more ways to win at the Celebration Party.
Saturday
• 10:30 a.m. – GPS Rental & Registration (You can also use your own GPS.)
• 11:30 a.m. – 30 Caches Released
Sunday
• 9 a.m. – GPS Rental & Registration, Additional 20 Caches Released
• 5 p.m. – Celebration Party and Prize Raffle at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel and Ski Resort. Free, including free GPS Rental to the first 45 teams each day. BlueLakeTahoe.com, 1-800-288-2463.
Living Green at Tahoe
July 1, from 1 to 4 PM
Join Parasol Community Collaboration at Sierra Nevada College to learn more about how to live green. Fun, informative, hands-on activities for the whole family including water resource education, fire safety, and solar energy demonstrations. Tour the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences and Demo Garden. A ‘Zero Waste’ Event. 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada. http://terc.ucdavis.edu/events, 775- 881-7566.
Family Fun in the Mountain Sun
June 14
Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a local program promoting youth leadership and academic skill building, is hosting a roller-skating fundraiser at the Village at Northstar’s skating rink, complete with Rubicon Pizza, cold drinks, hot firefighters, and a raffle with fantastic family prizes. $5 skate rentals or BYO. $12 pizza buffet, reduced price for kids. From 3 to 8 p.m. sagehen.ucnrs.org/arc. To make a tax-deductible donation or to purchase a block of raffle tickets contact Katie Zanto at sagehen@berkeley.edu, 530-205-5649.
Starlight Cinema
Thursdays
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy family movies at Aspen Grove. BBQ begins at 7 p.m. and the movies start when the stars come out. $10 per person or $30 for a family of 4, BBQ included.
• June 19 – Ratatouille (with a family-style pasta dinner)
• July 10 – The Wizard of Oz
• July 24 – The Bee Movie
• August 7 – Surf’s Up
960 Lakeshore Boulevard, Incline Village, inclinerecreation.com, 775-832-1300.
Save Money on Gasoline
Through September 18
Catch a free ride on the Emerald Bay Shuttle Bus from the Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) connection at the Bank of America Building near the Tahoe City ‘Y.’ This special service is provided by Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, West Shore Association, and the Tahoe Transportation District to alleviate traffic congestion on the West Shore. Buses will make stops at recreational trailheads, ameliorate parking issues at Emerald Bay, and give campers an easy way to visit the West Shore and Tahoe City. Free transfer to Camp Richardson and South Lake Tahoe. This is the only connection to South Lake Tahoe via public transportation. Service hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with longer hours for special events. All TART stops included. This service will be also offered weekends only from September 19 through October 5. A Northstar Shuttle is also available from Northstar to Stateline May 23 through September 1. tart@placer.ca.gov, 530-550-1212.
Tahoe Gal
June through October
Enjoy Lake Tahoe from the beautifully remodeled 60-foot paddlewheeler, The Tahoe Gal. She offers daily scenic brunch, lunch, happy hour, and romantic dinner cruises, Monday night theme cruises with free entertainment, and private charters. Executive Chefs Ryan Basset and Manny Davila integrate seasonal flavors with a creative menu while preparing everything fresh from the galley. Full bar and extensive wine list. Cruise prices vary. 850 North Lake Boulevard at Tahoe City’s Lighthouse Center. tahoegal.com, 800-218-2464.
Magiko
June 19 through July 5
Be a part of the magic when the Carson Valley comes alive during Magiko, a two-week celebration of summer. This second annual event spotlights the towns of Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, and Topaz Lake. It is a mix of arts and athletic events, culture, entertainment and outdoor fun, with a motocross event, an arts festival, winemakers dinner, music and movies in the park, and a traditional Fourth of July Celebration, ‘Pops In the Park.’ magikonv.com, 800-727-7677.
Ride and Win
Through October 16
The Pedal There Thursdays program in Tahoe City encourages you to pledge to ride your bike on Thursdays to improve fitness and mental health and reduce our impact on the environment by lowering carbon emissions, fuel consumption, and traffic. Each individual who turns in a Pedal There Thursdays Commitment Card will be entered into weekly raffles for great cycling prizes. Pick up a commitment card at the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market at Commons Beach on Thursdays, at Dave’s Ski and Board Shop and Alpenglow Sports during store hours, or online at visittahoecity.com.
Truckee/Tahoe Farmers’ Markets
Farmer’s Markets give visitors and community members a chance to buy locally grown produce, talk with growers, try homemade recipes, and purchase art and crafts directly from talented, local artists.
• Homewood Mountain Ski Resort –
Saturdays, June 21 through August 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5145 Westlake Boulevard, Highway 89.
• Truckee River Regional Park – Tuesdays, June 10 through September 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 10500 Brockway Road (off Highway 267)
• Kings Beach – Tuesdays, June 10 through August 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Highway 28 at Bear Street.
• Tahoe City – Thursdays, May 22 through October 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commons Beach Road and North Lake Boulevard. Foothillfarmersmarket.com, 530-823-6183.
Endangered Fireworks
July 3
The July Third Fireworks, a Kings Beach tradition, have become increasingly expensive and are in danger of extinction. The show depends on the generosity of sponsors and individual donations. While there are many dedicated and loyal donors, more support is needed in order for the fireworks to survive. Whether it is $1 or $10,000, please consider making a contribution to keep the tradition alive. Bring your family to ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at Kings Beach State Park. Sponsorship forms are available at ntbamainstreet.org or call 530-546-9000.
Fourth of July Parade
Enjoy Truckee’s old-fashioned, hometown parade. This year’s theme is A Town for All Seasons. The parade begins at 10 a.m., east of the Truckee High School, and winds down Donner Pass Road, ending up in historic downtown Truckee. truckee.com, 530-587-8808.
Whole Lotta’ at Squaw
July 3
Spend a fun filled day with family and friends – choose from an array of activities – swimming, ice skating, scenic cable car rides, sky jump bungee trampoline, climbing wall, 18-hole miniature golf, giant games, hiking and biking. Or take advantage of Whole Lotta’ Squaw’s 70’s/Rock n’ Roll themed activities and events. At 11 a.m. join the Flower Child Guided Mountain Hike. High Camp Rock n’ Roll Pool Party starts at noon. Registration for the High Sierra Beard and Moustache Championships is at 4:30. $10 per contestant ($500 for 1st Prize.) Beginning at 7:30 p.m. – Heartbreaker, a Tribute to Led Zeppelin – Under the peaks and colorful laser lights on the KT-22 Sun Deck. $5 per person/$10 per family. Current and 2008/09 Squaw pass holders receive two-for-one entry. Beer, Wine, Cocktails & BBQ are available for purchase (outside alcohol prohibited). squaw.com, 530-583-6985.
Tahoe City Fireworks
July 4
There is nothing more magical than watching fireworks light the night sky, unless it’s watching their reflections on Lake Tahoe. Don’t miss the pyrotechnics at Commons Beach this Independence Day. Purchase a July 4th t-shirt in town, volunteer your time, or drop a donation in the boot at the fire station. This Tahoe City tradition is an all-volunteer effort that depends on community support. The funds raised are dedicated to the next year’s fireworks show. Visittahoecity.com, 530-583-3348.
A Toast to the Twisters
Plus a call for help!
In May, a local soccer team – the ‘Twisters’ from the Sierra Mountain Soccer Club – won First Place in the Nevada State Cup in Las Vegas! They are in the U15 Boys League playing in the Great Basin Youth Soccer League out of Reno. The Twisters have earned a place in the regional tournament in Hawaii, which is a great achievement in itself, but more importantly, they are proud to be representing the State of Nevada and Truckee.
With the high prices for plane tickets, it’s costly to send the boys to the islands. Sierra Mountain Soccer Club needs to raise $38,000 for the trip. They are accepting donations and sponsorships now and the Twisters will be fundraising throughout the summer in the Truckee and Reno/Sparks area. They are also looking for businesses and organizations that have job opportunities for their club teams to raise funds for the upcoming season.
Visit sierramountainsoccer.com to learn more, see the teams and the sponsors.
SMSC, PO Box 4000, Truckee, CA 96160, 530-587-3361.
Win a $650,000 House for $150
‘How?’ you may ask. By purchasing a ticket in the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe raffle. The new home is a 2,100 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath with mountain and forest views in a quiet neighborhood. The drawing for the home will be held on Sunday, August 15. Ticket sales will be limited to 12,000, to make the chances of winning more encouraging. If fewer than 7,000 raffle tickets are sold, the grand prize winner will receive $100,000 in cash. Entry forms are available online at bgclt.org, or contact The Boys and Girls Club at 530-542-0808.
Free Fire-Safe Green Waste Drops
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) provides options for disposing of the green waste created as people work to clear their property of hazardous fuels in preparation for fire season. Green waste drop locations have been sited throughout the community, and will be monitored by local volunteers. Waste collected will be used for weed abatement, to prevent soil erosion, and to create electricity through cogeneration. Only clean green waste will be collected at the sites. No root balls, stumps, construction waste, or garbage will be accepted. Program funded through a Proposition 40 grant from CAL FIRE to protect watershed resources from catastrophic wildfires. firesafecouncilnevco.com, 530-272-1122.
