Soulcycler Rick Gunn “Words and Images” at Sierra Nevada College March 3
On July 1, 2005, he started his journey from the Golden Gate Bridge. Thirty-three countries, 25,811 miles and 34 months later, he returned to South Lake Tahoe.
Rick Gunn, photographer, writer and adventurer, will present his Soulcycler bicycle journey around the world through words and images on Wednesday, March 3, at the Sierra Nevada College at 7pm. It’s free and the public is invited.
SnowFest! March 5-14, 2010
It’s been going on for 29 wacky and wild years.
Squallywood Clinics March 5 and 6
You’ve heard the legendary tales, feats of glory and you’ve read the book. Now it’s time to ski it.
Two Squallywood Clinics let you choose your lines March 5th and 6th, 2010.
Special Olympics Celebrity Winterfest March 5-7 at Diamond Peak
They are all winners. And incredible athletes.
Celebrity Winterfest®, a weekend-long high profile Special Olympics fundraiser event, will be held at Incline Village on March 5-7, 2010. read more →
Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge March 5 at Village at Squaw
MAMASAKE – an exclamation used for extreme feelings of joy or in times of challenge.
Extreme Food Challenge – A benefit for North Lake Tahoe journalist, skier and Mamasake bartender, Robert Frolich, taking place March 5, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm.
Saturday Escape Creative Writing Workshops March 6-May 1
Explore creative writing of any genre in a fun, cooperative and creative environment in Truckee with local writer Karen Terrey of Tangled Roots Writing on Saturdays starting March 6, 2010 – May 1, 2010.
Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade March 6
Watch North Lake Tahoe’s wackiest and wildest strut their stuff at the Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
“Tahoe City Through Time” is this year’s parade theme with a cast of local characters hitting the streets from 11:30am to 12:30pm on North Lake Blvd.
Free Guided Snowshoe Treks March 6-29
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering free Guided Snowshoe Treks along sections of the famous trail in North Lake Tahoe through March 29, 2010.
These treks are taken at a leisurely pace and led by experienced trail guides.
Ecstatic Dance in Truckee March 6 and 20
If you love to dance, but not in a club atmosphere, this is for you. Ecstatic Dance is all about putting your soul in motion and giving yourself permission to dance without holding back.
Paint the Bear at North Tahoe Art Center March 6
On March 6th, kids are invited to the North Tahoe Arts Center to paint a bear, and learn about the bears of Lake Tahoe starting at 12:30pm.
This free, educational event will be presented by the local artists of North Lake Tahoe.
The GREAT Ski Race March 7, 2010
The fastest time is 1 hour and 7 minutes to race 30 kilometers or 18.43 miles. Shizam!
It all began 34 years ago with only 66 racers. read more →
SVI presents Author of “A Wall of White” March 11 at Resort at Squaw Creek
It’s one of the most amazing survival stories ever told.
In 1982, an avalanche at Alpine Meadows ski resort took the lives of seven people. In the middle of the devastation, one woman was trapped under the snow and a team of ski patrolmen worked for five days to free her. Jennifer Woodlief tells the story in a vivid and compelling style in her book “A Wall of White”.
Jennifer Woodlief will be appearing at the Resort at Squaw Creek on Thursday, March 11 at 6pm, presented by the Squaw Valley Institute. read more →
Joe King Poker Tournament March 12
A legendary poker tournament deserves a legendary story.
According to local sources, Joe King won the rights to the land that is now Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe in an all-night poker game in 1925. King took the winnings from that game to develop several buildings, some of which are still standing today.
In Joe’s honor, the winner of the tournament on March 12 will act as honorary mayor of Kings Beach in the Kings Beach SnowFest! parade on Saturday, March 13. read more →
SnowFest! Arctic Paddle March 13
Of course. Leave it to a bunch of locals on this one.
To mark SnowFest! in true Tahoe fashion, the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association is holding a stand up and paddle race on Saturday, March 13. The race starts at 2pm so these hard core athletes can ski first.
The Silver Belt Downhill March 13-14 at Sugar Bowl
The Silver Belt Downhill at Sugar Bowl, dating back to 1940, was for many years considered the preeminent North American race for skiing’s elite. Racers would travel from home resorts to compete for top honors on the challenging and formidable course, always followed with a legendary celebration.
The classic ski race that helped put Lake Tahoe on the map will take place March 13-14, 2010. Let’s see if Daron Rahlves can maintain his winning title from 2009.
Pancakes for Youth in Kings Beach March 13
The North Tahoe PUD’s Snow Fest! Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday March 13, 2010 from 8:30-10:30am at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.
Cost is $7 for adults/$3 for children and includes pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. All proceeds from the event will go to the Youth Trust Fund. read more →
22nd Annual Snow Sculpture Contest to benefit Disabled Sports March 14
Sounds like a great time and a great cause.
Head to River Ranch on March 14 at high noon and build a snow sculpture and help the Disabled Sports USA Far West ski program at Alpine Meadows.
Gourmet Ski Tour at Tahoe Cross Country March 14
Ski, snowshoe and sample gourmet dishes from North Lake Tahoe restaurants at the 9th Annual Gourmet Ski Tour Fundraiser at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area on March 14, 2010.
Ability Celebration at Alpine Meadows March 16-21
In addition to the Wounded Warrior Ability Camp, Disabled Sports has scheduled a full week of skiing, snowboarding, racing, and parties called Ability Celebration held March 16 – 21 at Alpine Meadows.
Everyone is invited.
Dummy Downhill at Mt. Rose March 20
Bring out your best dummy – no live people please – to Mt. Rose on March 20, 2010.
Receive 4 FREE lift tickets with your entry in the Dummy Downhill.
Skiing for Schools March 20 at Sugar Bowl
This is a no brainer.
Want to ski North Shore for $25 or less, and help Tahoe-Truckee schools?
Creative Writing Workshop March 22-April 12 in Truckee
So you love to write, but lack the discipline or motivation.
Here’s your chance to connect with your local writing community and improve your writing practice during this 4-week creative writing workshop with Karen Terrey in Truckee, March 22 through April 12.
West African Djembe Drumming Class with Liz Broscoe in Truckee March 25-April 22
With a professional drumming career spanning thirty years, Liz Broscoe’s diverse rhythmic adventures began at the early age of ten. Since 2000, Liz has taught West African Djembe & Dununs, Afro-Cuban conga and drum set classes at Lake Tahoe and throughout the region.
Here’s your chance to develop strong drumming skills, explore West African rhythms and build new friendships and community with Liz in Truckee on Thursday nights, March 25- April 22, 2010.
The Evolution of Dance at North Tahoe High School March 26
Judson Laipply infuses laughter with merit, combining side-splitting bits with thought provoking moments, synergizing humor with inspiration. Judson will perform his inspirational comedy about life and change with humor and dance at North Tahoe High School on March 26 at 7pm presented by Arts for the Schools.
Full Moon Snowshoe Tours help preserve Tahoe history March 27
Kick off the New Year and step back in time along the west shore of Lake Tahoe for a great cause.
The Sugar Pine Point State Park Rangers are leading full moon snowshoe tours around the Ehrman Mansion on March 27. All proceeds go to the Sierra State Parks Foundation.
Sierra Avalanche Center Ski Day March 28 Sugar Bowl
To help raise money and to educate skiers and riders about snow safety, Sierra Avalanche Center has partnered with the following Lake Tahoe ski resorts to offer discounted lift tickets through April 6, 2010.
All proceeds go to SAC.
Local Merchant Day at Squaw April 1
They want to say thank you to locals.
Squaw Valley USA is offering $25 lift tickets to local merchants and employees on five days during the 2010 ski season.
Mark your calendar. read more →
Ragchew @ Truckee’s Downtown Underground Bookstore
You’ll be constantly entertained here.
If not by the huge collection of rare books and great coffee, then by the events and ragchew.
An Evening with Author Khaled Hosseini April 10, 2010 at Resort at Squaw Creek
Khaled Hosseini author of the New York Times Bestsellers, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns will present Saturday, April 10, at the Resort at Squaw Creek sponsored by the Squaw Valley Institute.
Last Tracks at Diamond Peak Feb 6-April 10
This could become a weekly habit.
Every Saturday afternoon you can taste wine and appetizers overlooking the lake. Then ski down a freshly groomed run at Diamond Peak.
And it’s only $29!
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Poet Nathalie Handal at Lake Tahoe April 22 and 23
Nathalie Handal is an award-winning poet, playwright, and writer and will be reading from her current book of poetry ‘Lives of Rain’ at Sierra Nevada College on April 22nd, and at the Lake Tahoe Community College on April 23, 2010.
Bead Night Out, Wednesdays in Truckee
To help you unleash your creativity (and make some beautiful jewelry too!), Gioielle’s Specialty Beads in Truckee is holding Bead Night Out first and third Wednesdays each month.
Who will be the 2010 Tahoe Slam Poet? Find out April 30 at Sierra Nevada College
As part of National Poetry Month, Sierra Nevada College will hold the annual Tahoe Slam to honor this ancient yet ever-evolving art form at the college’s Patterson Hall on April 30th, from 7pm to 10pm.
This event is open to the public and MC’ed by the Berkley Slam Team.
Secret Underground Tunnel Tour at Cal-Neva
It’s considered one of the most fascinating tours in Northern Nevada.
The Secret Underground Tunnel Tour at the Cal-Neva Resort in Crystal Bay is a must see.
Enjoy a tantalizing slice of Tahoe gaming history where the infamous Rat Pack made their mark on these popular tours for only $8.
Jam to the Dam, July 10 at 8am
So you say it’s way too easy to sit down and paddle.
Then try this.
Stand up and paddle from Carnelian Bay to Tahoe City at the 3rd Annual Jam to the Dam, presented by the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association.
Yoga-Full Moon Ski February 28 in Tahoe City
Join local yoga instructor Emily Williams, for an hour and a half long yoga class in the Tahoe XC yurt in Tahoe City on February 28. Stretch and expand in your yoga practice while you are warmed by the wood fire followed by a ski or snowshoe tour in the full moon.
Nissan Tram Face at Squaw February 28
Watch history being made as the world’s best freeride skiers and snowboarders stake their claim on the never-before-open terrain below Tower 1 at Squaw for the Nissan Tram Face Freeride World Tour, February 28.
Soul Street Dance Company at North Tahoe High School Feb 5
Catch the excitement of street dance as these energetic performers demonstrate its varied styles, distinctive features and origins.
This inspirational group of young dancers will take the audience on a high-flying trip from Brazil’s copoeria style of martial arts to New York City’s break dance, and through a multi-component form of hip hop at North Tahoe High School on February 5 at 6pm. read more →
Yoga and Skate Ski Clinic Feb 7 at Tahoe XC
Only in Lake Tahoe.
Looking for something to do before the Super Bowl? Join the Yoga and Skate Ski Clinic presented by the Tahoe Yoga Institute and Tahoe XC on Sunday, February 7.
The dual workout clinic begins at 9am sharp with a one and a half hour yoga class focusing on yoga postures that helps loosen up all those tight body parts created by skate skiing.
A Yosemite Big Wall Experience with Dave Nettle Feb 10 at Bar One
It’s the final show of the Lake Tahoe Adventure Slide Show Series – WAW!
Wednesday, February 10, North Shore mountaineer Dave Nettle will present his fascinating and hilarious show about Big Wall Climbing at Yosemite at Bar One in the Olympic Plaza starting at 7pm.
And, it’s all free.
Biking for a Better World presents February 11 at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe
At sunset on October 12, 2009, Jake and Duncan from Biking for a Better World reached the Mexico border after pedaling 94 miles on their final day. Their arrival at the border brought Biking for a Better World’s Montana to Mexico project to a successful completion.
South African Entrepreneur to Speak on Multiculturalism at SNC Feb 11
Emiley Vollmer, owner and chief executive of Evo Media Enterprises, will be speaking at Sierra Nevada College on Thursday, February 11th, in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, room 139, from 7-9pm.
Topics to be covered in her presentation include issues of diversity (South Africa as well as Africa as a whole), her multicultural experiences from a South African perspective, challenges that still exist, and the benefit of collaborative partnerships in terms of fostering greater multicultural awareness and understanding, as well as her own life story. read more →
Snowshoe through History February 13 at Ehrman Mansion
What would it be like to be the only permanent resident of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore during the winter of 1904?
Find out February 13 during a snowshoe hike around the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion.
Valentine Celebration and Gifts at Brickelltown February 13
The artisans of Brickelltown are making sure you’ll have some unique gifts for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Pick out a locally made gift and enjoy chocolate and libations on February 13 from 2pm to 6pm.
Black Tie & Tails Gala Fundraiser Feb 13 at Ritz-Carlton
Tahoe and Truckee locals adore their dogs. Many claim they’re better than people…
In honor of our canine loved ones, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is holding its second annual Black Tie & Tails fundraiser on February 13, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton Highlands at Northstar-at-Tahoe.
Free Valentine’s Sunset Sweetheart Snowshoe Hike Feb 13
Impress your Valentine with an evening snow hike around the beautiful Tahoe Meadows above Lake Tahoe at sunset followed by wine and cheese on Saturday, February 13, 2010.
And, it’s all free provided by the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Bob Woodruff to speak at Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund luncheon Feb 17
Former ABC World News Tonight co-anchor and current foreign correspondent Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee Woodruff, will speak at Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation’s Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund Luncheon, Wednesday, February 17, at the Resort at Squaw Creek. read more →
Telemark and Freeride Festival @ Alpine February 18-21, 2010
Do you have what it takes?
Drop knees not bombs at the Telemark and Freeride Festival at Alpine Meadows on February 18-21, 2010.
Winter Survival & Navigation Skills Feb 20
Join volunteer outdoorsman Bill Holt and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a winter skills workshop: “Winter Navigation Skills for Staying Found using Map, Compass & GPS” on February 20 and March 6.
8th Annual Slide Back 80s Retro Ski Party at Mt. Rose Feb 20
Mt. Rose invites skiers and boarders to leave the new millennium behind and travel back in time to the decade that gave us everything from Pac Man to Prozac.
Breaking all of the ski fashion laws may even earn skiers and boarders new gear in the “Most Fashionable” contest at the Winters Creek Lodge. All of the action takes place at high noon on February 20.
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