Arts For the Schools, Truckee CA
Arts For the Schools in Truckee CA is a community based non profit organization founded by Terry Yagura in 1984. It was formed with the purpose of raising funds to bring professional artists to the students and community at large. Over the past 25 years, students and adults in the Tahoe Truckee Incline Village areas have benefited from performances of both local & world renown artists. Arts For the School has been instrumental in providing students with hands-on experience and interaction with these professional artists.
Recent performances include Alpin Hong, a classical pianist with stunning techniques and rare humor & Falla Guitar Trio, a top guitar ensemble with a repertoire ranging from classical pieces to original work and improvised jazz.
Most recently Arts For the School invited Judson Laipply who is famous for creating the YouTube video “Evolution of the Dance”, one of the most watched video on the internet.
Judson Laipply reception
Raine Howe & Ann Nguyen
Future performance features Kevin Johnson who is a master ventriloquist. Kevin has appeared on American Got Talent and The Late Show with David Letterman. His show is a hit with all age groups. Expect magic with Kevin’s amazing skills in bringing his puppets characters to life.
In addition to the School & Public Performance Series, Arts For the Schools also has an Artist-In-Residence program which provides 3rd-5th grade students access to professional arts instruction in the classroom. All our three children brought home beautiful painted eggs taught by artist-in-residence Cathee St. Clair that we still treasure today.
Raine Howe is the current executive director. She is passionate about arts & commits to continue in Terry Yagura’s footstep to promote the growth for Arts For the School in the years to come.
We had the honor of hosting two private receptions for Alpin Hong & Falla Guitar Trio in appreciation of the donors & supporters for Arts For the School. It was a fun event filled with good food, great company, laughter and music. We feel blessed to live in a community that cares about arts & supports this program through generous funding & donations. We expect many more great performances in the next season & hope to see all of you at the next event.
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Truckee Community Christmas
It is the time of the year that we all get into the spirit of gratitude for what we have and also the spirit of giving for the less fortunate ones. I will be standing outside Safeway this Sunday December 6 from 1-3pm to help collecting food so please stop by for a chat and make a small donation. Dickson Realty also has barrels collect clean coats & toys in the lobby area so please go through your closets & bring down extra warm coats that you have not worn in a long time. It will help to free some needed storage space and also make a great gift for our cold winter.
Click here for more details on how you can pitch in for Truckee Community Christmas
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Good news for Truckee homebuyer assistance program
Truckee Town Council has recently approved a low interest loan program to assist first time homebuyer. With interest rate ranging from 2-3% on a 30-year deferred loan program, this will greatly help home buyer with low to moderate income to get their first home. Applications will be available on December 18 & due February 5.
More details on the Truckee homebuyer assistance program.
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Ski resorts plan to open for Thanksgiving
Get your skis & snowboards ready for the ski resorts opening next week, including Sugar Bowl, Squaw Valley USA, Mount Rose and Northstar-at-Tahoe…just in time for Thanksgiving. Cheers!!!
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