Calling all Actresses for V-Day
November 19, 27 and 30
Tahoe Women’s Services (TWS) is looking forward to their annual showing of ‘The Vagina Monologues.’ This year TWS is excited to welcome Ana Maria Vega, who will direct a performance in Spanish to expand the play’s reach deeper into North Tahoe communities. TWS presents the Vagina Monologues on February 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in English and on February 16 at 7 p.m. in Spanish, with all performances at the Cal-Neva.
TWS is actively seeking actresses to perform this year; actresses need not be bilingual. Auditions in Truckee will be held at the Tahoe Women’s Services office, 12557 Business Park, Unit 6, on November 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the English performances and November 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the Spanish performance. Auditions in Incline Village will be held at the Parasol Community Foundation Building, 948 Incline Way, November 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the Spanish performance, and November 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the English performances. Volunteers are also needed to help with lighting, set design, sound, and stage crew. There will be an informal informational meeting on November 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Truckee office. tahoewomenservices.org, 775-298-0182.
The Spirit of Christmas
November 30
Truckee Community Christmas collaborates with a number of local groups and businesses to collect and distribute food, toy, and clothing donations for less fortunate local families and individuals. Food collection barrels will appear at local grocery stores November 30. Cash and gift card donations are gratefully accepted as well. Collection barrels for new, unwrapped toys will be at participating banks, real estate offices, schools and businesses the first week in December. Infant and teen toys are often in short supply. Gift-wrap, tags and ribbons are also gratefully accepted. The central drop-off point for gently used (no holes or broken zippers), warm, clean coats for both adult and children is at the Church of the Mountains, on Church Street, in downtown Truckee. The Adopt-A-Senior program gives area seniors (many are homebound) extra assistance. Sierra Mountain Middle School will serve as command central December 20 through 22 as donations are collected, sorted, wrapped and distributed. For those who prefer to help by simply writing a check, contributions can be mailed to Truckee Community Christmas, P.O. Box 2955, Truckee, California, 96160. All donations are tax deductible. 530-587-2757.
Mountain Kids
Have your kids tried on last year’s snow pants yet? They’re probably ‘floods’ by now, and you are probably pretty tired of spending a lot of money on snow clothes your kids outgrow in a season. Two smart mammas, Kelli Baldwin and Ariana Love, have the solution to your needs. Mountain Kids is their resale boutique in central Glenshire, with a replenished supply of snow boots and snowsuits. They buy in-season clothing in great condition, ready-to-sell toys and great equipment (call ahead as space is limited.) Sellers can do an in-store trade within 24 hours of drop off, or opt to receive 50 percent of the Mountain Kids sale price. They also have a large stock of new toys, art supplies, jewelry kits, games and clothing, perfect for gift-giving. And, just-in, Wrap-N-Mat the eco-friendly alternative to sandwich bags. Look for a new deal each week on Wild Wednesdays. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10095 Dorchester Drive, in Glenshire, mountainkidsonline.com, 530-550-7475.
Mom and Dads Sunday
December 2
‘The Club,’ Tahoe City Public Utility District Parks and Recreation Department’s (TCPUD) Teen Center, is hosting a babysitting day with games, present making and holiday movies for kids ages 4 to10 so that Mom and Dad can go shopping. $20 for the first child, $15 for siblings. Extra charge to paint pottery or make mosaic gifts. Bring lunch, a snack will be provided. The center encourages participants to ‘shop locally.’
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rideout Community Center, Timberland Road. Reservations 530-583-3440.
Ellis Peak Hike
November 17
Carmen Carr leads a group of hikers monthly into the beauty of the Sierras. The next hike will be to Ellis Peak. The hike is approximately 5 miles, out-and-back, with an elevation gain of about 814 feet. The splendor of the northern Sierras is powerfully vivid when viewed from a perch atop the rocky ridge crested by the Ellis Peak Trail. From Truckee take 89 south towards Tahoe City, turn right at the ‘Y’ along the West Shore for about 4.5 miles to the turnoff marked Kaspian & Blackwood Canyon. Meet there at 9 a.m. to car pool up to the trailhead. Weather permitting. 530-550-5192.
Rockwellian Thanksgiving at Granlibakken Resort
November 22
This Thanksgiving, Granlibakken Resort is hosting a return to tradition: a cozy setting in the mountains, precious time with family, a crackling fire, outdoor winter activities and a sumptuous, five-course, home-style holiday feast. While Granlibakken’s staff spends the day in the kitchen, guests can spend their time on the mountain at nearby ski slopes, curled up reading a book by the fire, or sledding or snow-shoeing right outside the door at Granlibakken. Dinner is $30 for adults, $15 for children under 12, and children three and under are free. Thanksgiving lodging packages start at $68 for a standard lodge room (per person, double occupancy). Packages include lodging, hot buffet breakfast and Thanksgiving Dinner. Granlibakken is located just outside of Tahoe City. granlibakken.com, 800-543-7641.
NASTC New Performance Ski Workshop
December 2 and 3
Skiers can learn to train like a pro with Darcy Norman and the NASTC Performance Academy in the ski fitness course at the Center for Health and Sports Performance. They will help you maximize your performance through fitness and will show you how certain movement patterns you have off the snow may be your limiting factor on the snow. Whether you’re looking to increase strength, stability and mobility, or prevent injuries, this course has something for all avid skiers looking to improve their skiing performance and enjoyment through enhanced conditioning. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m with a dinner at 6:30 on Sunday. $395. 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, ski@skiNASTC.com, 530-582-4772.
Victorian Christmas in Historic Nevada City
December 5, 9, 12, 16 and 19
This colorful California Gold Rush town, evokes an earlier era with their Victorian Christmas celebration held each year. On select days, Nevada City’s historic district is closed to motorized traffic and holiday celebrants fill the streets, sampling the fare of friendly hawkers and vendors of food and goods. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire and enjoy hay wagon rides. Christmas melodies and costumed characters remind visitors of another time and place. Victorian singers, bagpipers, strolling minstrels, brass bands, a living nativity scene and visits with Santa Claus are among the attractions. Wednesday nights, December 5, 12 and 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 9 and 16, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Free.
Kirkwood is ‘Rare Earth’
Heeding the marketing siren call to embody some slogan, Kirkwood is now to be called ‘Rare Earth.’ On the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, Kirkwood’s unique location is directly in the line of powerful storms that roll in from the Pacific Ocean. Hence, it’s new moniker. ‘From nature’s standpoint, it’s rare to find a resort that consistently receives as much snow as Kirkwood,’ said Allon Cohne, resort marketing director. They have had an annual snowfall of 683 inches over the past 4 years, more than any other U.S. resort. SKI Magazine devoted the October 2007 magazine cover to Kirkwood as readers ranked the resort No. 8 for snow quality among all North American resorts. It marks the first time in over 25 years since a Lake Tahoe resort has been on the magazine’s cover. kirkwood.com, 209-258-6000.
