Nosotros por Nosotros
Through October 28
Promoting cross-cultural understanding and awareness, the Latino Research Center at UNR recently distributed five hundred cameras to Nevada’s Latino community, asking them to tell their stories using photographs investigating the traditions and transitions of their community. Nevada Museum of Art’s exhibit, ‘Nosotros por Nosotros,’ features a selection of submitted photographs and is presented in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater Gallery, Nevada Museum of Art, 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada. nevadaart.org, 775-329-3333.
Between Women
Browns Eyes Too, the only local theater company in Spanish and the Latin Center of UNR present ‘Between Women,’ a comedy about five ex-schoolmates who meet again after 15 years. Everything seems normal in the life of each one of them, until they begin to dig up dirt from the past and from the present. Running October 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m., and on October 14 at 5 p.m. in the Laxalt theatre, 401 W.2nd, Reno. 775-378-1779
Monday Night Salsa Party Returns
Dick Howell of OB’s Pub & Restaurant in downtown Truckee has donated his upstairs space for Monday Night Salsa Parties in October. William Flanders of Mountain Salsa Dance sponsors the dance part of the evening, beginning with a brief introductory lesson at 7 p.m. then dancing until 9 p.m. or later.
Along with the Salsa Dance, OB’s will have their Monday night football taco bar and party downstairs. The public is welcome to this free event. 10046 Donner Pass Road in Historic Truckee, 530-587-4164 or mountainsalsadance.com, 530-927-9451.
Jugando Juntos/Playing Together
Tuesdays
Expose your child to another language and culture with songs, games, stories, and movement for children ages one to three and their caregivers in Spanish and English. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Six-week sessions begin November 13, January 8, March 4, and April 29. $20 for six classes. Scholarships are available. At the Family Resource Center of Truckee, in the Sierra Mountain Community Education Center, behind the fire station.11603 Donner Pass Road, 530-587-2513.
Free Community Green Waste Drops
October 13 through 15
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County in cooperation with Cal Fire, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Truckee Fire, Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal and the Town of Truckee are providing free community green waste drop-off sites in the Truckee area. ‘Having local green waste drop sites allows more time for residents to create defensible space for their communities,’ said Joanne Drummond, Executive Director of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. Dispose of fire fuel vegetation cleared from around your home and evacuation routes at
• Soda Springs Ski Resort through October 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Pla-Vada HOA through October 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tahoe-Donner HOA, by appointment, 530-587-9432
• Glenshire-Devonshire HOA, October 13 and 14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Truckee Rodeo Grounds, October 13 and 14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the collection of vegetative material a special pine needle only bin will be provided at the Truckee Rodeo Ground location for the collection of clean pine needles not mixed with other vegetative waste. The pine needle bin is being sponsored by Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal. Throughout the year, green waste and pine needles may be taken to the Eastern Regional Landfill for a low-cost. 530-583-0148. The Truckee Fire Protection District offers the chip in place program available to all residents within the Truckee Fire District, 530-582-7850. The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County also offers other free services to educate residents on defensible space and reduce the threat of wildfire firesafecouncilnevco.com, 530-272-1122.
Get Ready for Halloween at Incline Village Center
Through Halloween
‘One step inside Lake Tahoe’s only ‘spirit shop’ will put anyone in the mood to spook or sizzle this season,’ said Dress The Part(y)’s owner, Linda Offerdahl, who donates a percentage of all proceeds to local charities. Along with a free haunted house, Halloween costumes, vintage clothing and accessories, indoor and outdoor decorations, party supplies, novelties and party favors are all available. ‘We have an amazing amount of merchandise and it is all competitively priced so no one has to go down the hill.’ Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours scheduled for the last two weeks of October. North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce members receive a 10 percent discount. The annual Village Center’s Halloween Spirit Days are October 19 and 20 with music, games and festive food for all. Don’t miss the Evil Butler raffle on Saturday afternoon. 774 Mays Boulevard, Suite 13, Incline Village, Nevada, 775-832-7278.
Pumpkin Patches
• October 13 in Tahoe City: Bring the family out for a day of fun at the Rideout Community Center. Pick your pumpkins and enjoy a bounce house, arts and crafts, Halloween activities and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City, tcpud.org, 530-583-3440.
• October 20 in Truckee: Last year this PTO event raised $20,000 for Truckee Elementary School’s classrooms. Food, classroom created carnival games, a bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo and a pirate themed not-so-haunted-house are on the agenda. Dickson Realty donates the pumpkins for your pickin’. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Truckee Elementary School. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11911 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, 530-587-2965.
Mountain Life in Literature
November 8
Squaw Valley Institute hosts the famed author, Oakely Hall, who will discuss his books, ‘The Downhill Racers’ and its making into a movie starring Robert Redford, and his newest book, ‘Love And War In California.’ PlumpJack Conference Center, Squaw Valley, 7 p.m. No-host bar social hour opens 6:30 p.m. A $10 donation to Squaw Valley Institute is requested. Children and students with ID are free. jzzipkin@squawvalleyinstitute.org, 530-581-4138.
The Virginia and Truckee and Beyond
October 19 and 20
Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum presents its annual symposium which will focus on the first decade of the twentieth century, one filled with momentous events for Nevada Railroads. The V&T extension to Minden, the roads around Tonopah, the Western Pacific, the Nevada Northern and the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake were built during these years and will be topics for presentation. Lectures from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $35 each day or $60 for both. The V& T will be operating on the museum’s track Sunday, included in lecture admission, or $5 per ride. 2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada, nsrm-friends.org, 775-687-6953. Email symposium07@clearwire.net, 775-267-1019.
Villager Nursery
Free Classes
Learn how to protect your plants and prepare your lawn for a healthy garden next Spring. ‘Winterizing your Garden’ meets on October 20. On October 27, little ones can come in for Free Pumpkin Carving, hot cider and cookies, while supplies last. The November 3 class, ‘Growing Flowers Indoors’ will offer special tips and hints to get the most out of your flowering plants all winter long, and on November 10 learn about ‘Care for living Christmas Trees.’ Classes are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 10678 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, villagernursery.com, 530-587-0771.
Low Impact Development Training Workshop
October 25 and 26
The Truckee River Watershed Council will host a two-day workshop on Low Impact Development (LID) strategies for stormwater management in the Truckee River watershed. LID’s goal is to mimic a site’s predevelopment hydrology by using design techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate, and detain runoff close to its source. The workshop will be Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Truckee Town Hall and will focus on planning, engineering and landscape design. Friday’s topics include construction and installation, and a field tour of the Gray’s Crossing demo site, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Early registration encouraged. 530-550-8760, dparsons@truckeeriverwc.org.
Truckee Ski Swap
November 3
New and used equipment, accessories, clothing and miscellaneous winter gear for the entire family. Proceeds support Truckee Youth Sports Programs. Any business or individual may sell equipment at the Swap. An 18 percent commission is charged on all merchandise sold. Equipment check in tags will be available at the District Office on October 27. Merchant Check-in November 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Public Check-in, November 3, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Swap from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $1 for adults (ages 13+). Kids 12 and under free. tdrpd.com, 10046 Church Street, Truckee, 530-582-7720.
Babes on a Bus
November 3
Join the XE Chapter Babes on their semi-annual day trip to San Francisco scholarship fundraiser. Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) is an international sisterhood, dedicated to helping women reach their educational goals. The round-trip excursion includes coffee, breakfast treats, door prizes, goodie bags, a chance to win great raffle prizes, chick flick, champagne, and chocolates. $75/person or $70 for groups of five or more. Email Martha Simon at jandmsimon@sbcglobal.net to get a waiver form, 530-587-1776.
