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November events in Truckee
Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce. www.truckee.com. (530) 587-2757
Note: Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.
November 2009
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Artists Unite Fall Event
Carmel Gallery, Truckee. 5:30 to 7:30pm. RSVP to keaven@streamlineimpact.comThis event is designed to bring artists together and to update you regarding the work of the Arts and Culture Council of Truckee Tahoe.
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Women Empowering Women Event: “Rearrange Yourself For Goodness Sake, 10:00am. Lecture presented by Deb Kelly. Can we learn to rearrange our self? Are we stuck in patterns and beliefs that no longer work for us? Join Deb Kelly to explore the inner miles for answers and tools to make change happen.
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Family Movie Night. Northwoods Clubhouse Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet, and enjoy a movie for the whole family on our 150 inch movie screen every Friday night at. Family Movie Night is a free event.
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Lunafest: Film Festival
Village-at-Squaw Valley, 6:30pm. Held in conjunction with the Women’s Wellness Weekend. Tickets $49, includes appetizers, wine, live auction, and film viewings. All proceeds go to Girls On the Run Sierras and the Breast Cancer Fund.
www.girlsontherunsierras.org or 530-587-3769
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Women’s Wellness Weekend
The Village at Squaw Valley. $5
A weekend of special educational workshops designed by Tahoe Forest Hospital District for women in all stages of life.A focus on disease prevention for women, life balance, stress reduction, mindful eating, natural solutions for hormone changes, creativity and healing, skin care and breast health. On Saturday evening join us for the “Girls on the Run Sierras” LUNAFEST Film Festival in the Village.
www.regonline.com or 530.587.3769
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Donner Lake Turkey Trot
Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee. 10:30am. Seven mile fun run around Donner Lake. Turkeys and pies for prizes. $10 Pre-Registration. $20 day of the event. 18 and under 1/2 price.
www.truckeefunrun.com or 530-426-3313
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Family Fundays at the Tahoe Maritime Museum
Gather the family and head to the West Shore for a maritime adventure. Every Sunday in November, the Museum welcomes you, your children and grandchildren to take part in model boat building, hands-on crafts and activities. As an added bonus, two scavenger hunts introduce young visitors to the Museum’s artifacts, displays and vessels in a fun and exciting way.
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Gioielli’s Bead Night Out
Gioielli’s . 5 to 8 pm. No pre-registration required. No charge.
www.specialtybeads.com or 530-582-4464
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The 4th Annual For Goodness Sake Gratitude Pot Luck Party
For Goodness Sake, Bring a dish to share from 5-7pm. From 7-8pm join us upstairs for a performance by Angelika. After listening to Angelika’s beautiful healing music, there will be a chance for everyone to share their gratitude
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Family Movie Night
Northwoods Clubhouse Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet, and enjoy a movie for the whole family on our 150 inch movie screen every Friday night at. Family Movie Night is a free event.
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Backcountry Ball
Sugar Bowl Resort. Alpine Skills International, The Backcountry and Sugar Bowl celebrate opening of the new Backcountry Adventure Center. Evening of dining and music, filled with educational presentations, shows from region’s top photographers, gear exhibits and tours of the new center.
Benefit for the Sierra Avalanche Center.
www.sugarbowl.com or 530-426-9000
Lodge at Sugar Bowl. 5:00 to 10:00pm Tickets include a hutstyle dinner to launch the NEW Backcountry Adventure Center, with a portion benefitting the Sierra Avalanche Center
www.sugarbowl.com
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Family Fundays at the Tahoe Maritime Museum
Gather the family and head to the West Shore for a maritime adventure. Every Sunday in November, the Museum welcomes you, your children and grandchildren to take part in model boat building, hands-on crafts and activities. As an added bonus, two scavenger hunts introduce young visitors to the Museum’s artifacts, displays and vessels in a fun and exciting way.
www.TahoeMaritimeMuseum.org
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New Gingerbread Village Unveiling
Resort at Squaw Creek, 5-8pm.
www.squawcreek.com or (800)327-3353
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Family Movie Night
Northwoods Clubhouse Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet, and enjoy a movie for the whole family on our 150 inch movie screen every Friday night at. Family Movie Night is a free event.
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5th Annual Magical Memories
Resort at Squaw Creek, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, features a special guest star this year: Olympic gold medalist and ice skating legend Peggy Fleming will join a group of local children on Resort at Squaw Creek’s ice rink for a couple of holiday numbers during the Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony.
www.magicalsquawcreek.com
27-28
Holiday Jazz Festival
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, $65, seat and wine reception
$95. Doors 7 pm, Showtime 8 pm. Thanksgiving Weekend with two amazing jazz concerts, dining, dancing
www.omegaevents.com or 800-553-3288
27-28
Empire Mine Holiday Open House
Empire Mine, Grass Valley 11am to 4:00pm, Friday & Sat only tour through Bourn Cottage and Clubhouse. Holiday
adornments and volunteers in period dress Visit Santa and his helpers at the Clubhouse, cookies and hot apple cider. Visit the historic Mineyard Tour the Machine and Wood Shop, the Blacksmith Shop, the Compressor House,the Hoist House and the mine shaft.
www.empiremine.org or 530-273-8522
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County Christmas Faire
Nevada County Fairgrounds
www.nevadacountyfair.com or 530-273-6217
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2009 Rigpa Autumn Retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche
Resort at Squaw Creek. Event runs November 27 – December 6.
Short option: Nov 27 – 30 In this special retreat, Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the highly-acclaimed The Tibetan Book of
Living and Dying, will share the essence of the Dzogchen teachings.
www.rigpaus.org or 1-866-200-5876
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Light Up the Night
Tahoe Donner, The Lodge, 5pm to 8pm fourth Annual Tree Lighting ceremony will include a visit from Jolly Old Saint Nick, live music performances, marshmallow roasting. Also, don’t forget to wear your holiday sweater for our holiday sweater contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best and ugliest holiday sweater **free event however we request that each family bring at least two canned goods to support Project MANA and the Truckee Community Christmas organization.
530-587-9437
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“Thanks” for Museum Supporters
Tahoe Maritime Museum , Free, 2:00pm hot chocolate, cider and treats, with guided tours ww.TahoeMaritimeMuseum.org
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Family Fundays at the Tahoe Maritime Museum
Gather the family and head to the West Shore for a maritime adventure. Every Sunday in November, the Museum welcomes you, your children and grandchildren to take part in model boat building, hands-on crafts and activities. As an added bonus, two scavenger hunts introduce young visitors to the Museum’s artifacts, displays and vessels in a fun and exciting way.
www.TahoeMaritimeMuseum.org
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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded!
My friend, Ephraim Schwartz, of Odette Mortgage Group just informed me of some timely good news for homebuyers that I now want to share below.
Last week, a new Homebuyers Tax Credit bill was signed into law. The bill extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs), as well as opens it up to current homeowners who are looking to buy. And even if you aren’t looking to purchase – pass on this article to anyone you think might be in the market to do so. This is information that might benefit them greatly, and I’ll be happy to be of service to them.
Here is a brief overview of the Homebuyers Tax Credit – and its benefits – based on the new bill.
Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers
FTHBs (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000.
Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.
Tax Credit for Current Homeowners
The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.
Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.
What are the New Deadlines?
In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010. Those in the military do have some special extensions on the timelines available.
What’s So Great About a “Tax Credit”?
The benefit of a tax credit is that it’s a dollar-for-dollar benefit, rather than a “tax deduction”, or reduction in a tax liability that would only save you $1,000 to $1,500 when all was said and done. So, if a first-time homebuyer who qualified for the entire benefit were to owe $8,000 in income taxes and would qualify for a tax credit of $8,000, she would owe nothing.
Better still, the tax credit is refundable, which means the homebuyer can receive a check for the credit if he or she has little or no income tax liability. For example, if a first-time homebuyer is eligible for a tax credit of $8,000 but is liable for $4,000 in income tax, she can still receive a check for the remaining $4,000!
Higher Income Caps
The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased.
Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible.
Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible.
Maximum Purchase Price
Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sales price of $800,000.
Remember, the new tax credit program includes a number of details and qualifications. Call or email today if you have questions or would like to see if you can benefit from the tax credit…and pass this article along to anyone else you feel it might benefit as well!
