Kids
Safe Kids
September 14
Come to the Incline Village Green for the fun and informative Child Safety and Protection Festival during the Sheriff’s Picnic. Watch demonstrations by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, gather information from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, visit local non-profits and learn what you can do to create a happier, safer environment for children. Participating children will receive a complimentary identification card with photograph and fingerprints. Free. Next to the Hyatt on Country Club Drive. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 530-523-3494.
Fractured Fairy Tales
September 16
Put on your fairytale costumes and share fractured fairytales during this special story time at the Incline Village Library. These are classic fairy tales with a unique twist. The children craft props for the altered stories and then act out a fractured fairytale. While you’re there, sign up for the Fall Reading Program, ‘Books with Bite,’ and enjoy some delicious brain food. Log your reading minutes to earn free books and fun prizes throughout the season. From 4 to 5 p.m. 845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, washoe.lib.nv.us, 775-832-4130.
Open House for Boats
September 20
View the bulk of the Tahoe Maritime Museum’s collection at the Truckee Annex Open House. Two dozen classic boats, recent additions to the permanent collection, historic Tahoe photos and information on the region’s rich maritime history will be on display. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Museum members free. 10434 River Park Place, off of West River Street, in Truckee.
The new Maritime Museum in Homewood opened just three months ago, and features a wonderful room for kids of all ages to learn about boating. Activities include knot tying, boat building, water coloring, and other arts and crafts. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Wednesday) through September 30. Winter hours begin October 1. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. 5205 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, tahoeMaritime.org, 530-525-9253.
Outdoors
Name that Trail
September 12
Alpine Meadows seeks input from the community to rename three of its most popular intermediate trails, currently named Red, Green, and Blue, because of the colors of the survey tape used during construction the 1960s. ‘The trails are special and their names deserve a bit more character,’ said Jim Kercher, Alpine Meadows General Manager. The new trail names aim to reflect the strong connection between Alpine and its roots and community. The contest will take place at SkiAlpine.com. Include your name with your submission(s). The deadline for all name submissions is September 12. Trail name winners will be announced September 22 at SkiAlpine.com. First Prize (best name) is an Adult Midweek season pass for winter 2008/2009. Second prize is an all-day private tour of Alpine with lift-line privileges for a maximum of five people. Third Prize is a Sunset Snowcat ride for up to eight people. 530-583-4232.
Xterra National Championship
October 3 through 5
Since March thousands of amateur athletes have competed in 32 states in the XTERRA America Tour to qualify for the ultimate prize: $70K. Xterra Nevada Off-Road Triathlon starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, on the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village. Competitors swim two laps of a 750-meter course, then do a 32- kilometer, single loop mountain bike course, finishing with a 10-K forest trail run. Come to the Village Green next to the Hyatt to take in all of the action.xterraplanet.com, 877-751-8880.
Classes
Tour the Universe
Through January 4
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) presents ‘Solar Max,’ a large-format feature film by John Weiley. The show transports audiences to the awesome vastness and mysterious power of our closest star as never before, with thought-provoking concepts and jaw-dropping footage of the Earth’s sun captured from international sites including the European Space Agency/NASA Solar Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO). Also on display: full-dome digital star shows, ‘Extreme Planets,’ playing daily at 1, 3 and 7 p.m., and ‘Black Holes,’ at 2 and 6 p.m. In addition, a recently released full-dome digital rock ‘n roll light show, ‘U2.’ plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. $6 adult/$4 children under 13 and seniors over 55. Museum admission is free. Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is located north of Lawlor Events Center on Virginia and Sixteenth Streets, on the UNR campus. Free parking available in designated spaces in the West Stadium Parking Complex, level 3, just east of the Planetarium. planetarium.unr.edu, 775-784-4811.
The Art and Environment Conference
October 2 through 4
Global interest in the intersections of nature and culture has broadened in recent years. In this expanding field, contemporary artists and designers have re-envisioned the concept of environment. To better understand the ideas shaping this dialogue, the Nevada Museum of Art will host creative practitioners whose works explore natural, built, and virtual environments. Just as scientists in the 1960s began crossing disciplines to understand how environments work, so artists started to mix genres in order to model our relationship with them. Sculptors stopped working with clay and steel in their studios and went directly to the earth. Architects became installation artists and digital cartographers. Painters and photographers became participant-observers in agriculture and industry. Admission – $360 for NMA Members, $400 General and $300 for Students. Seating is available for 180 registrants with an additional 60 seats available in the simulcast area. Seats will be assigned in the order of registrations received.
Cadillac Ball
October 11
Rotary Club of Truckee is holding its 30th Annual Cadillac Ball. This year’s theme is Great Gatsby (of the roaring twenties), and the ball will be held at The Lodge at Tahoe Donner. The evening will provide an exceptional variety of food and beverage stations throughout the venue, live music and dancing, and a casino for added fun. Tickets cost $75 each, and raffle tickets (for a $10,000 grand prize) are $100 each. You must purchase one raffle ticket for every two event tickets. An auction is also planned, with irresistible items donated by many area businesses and resorts. This annual event raises more than $80,000, which the club returns to our community through grants, services, events, and special funding. Recipients of the fundraising efforts include the Truckee River Legacy Foundation, Sierra Senior Services, the Literacy Project, local sports teams, performing arts groups and our schools. tickets@cadillacball.com, 530-550-3235.
Bowling for Bucks
October 25
Sign up now to participate in the Fifth Community Bowl-a-Thon at Incline Bowl. All teams have an opportunity to make money for their organizations while having a good time. 2 and 6 p.m. heats. psitwins@gmail.com, 775-832-5324.
Fall is for Planting
Villager Nursery offers free classes to learn how to make the most of your gardens.
• Gardening in the Fall – September 13 – Gain a huge jump on next summer’s garden, before another long winter. Learn to plant, transplant and redistribute trees, shrubs, bulbs and perennials. Collect seed, propagate cuttings, fertilize, mulch, prepare soil and prepare new beds. 10 to 11:30 a.m.
• Easy Squirrel-Proof Bulbs – September 27 – Autumn is the time to plant the ultimate low-maintenance perennials. Learn when bulbs bloom, what to feed them, and how to plant them. 10 to 11:30 a.m.
