Truckee Free Summer Music Series

Every summer Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park Districtpresents a free SUMMER MUSIC SERIES every Wednesday at “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheather at the Truckee River Regional Park. This is a fun event for the whole family. The concert starts at 6:30pm and ends around 8:00 pm. My family likes to pack a picnic basket and gets there around 6pm with some low back chairs and some throws in case the weather gets chilly later on. We usually see a lot of friends and have a chance to catch up with each other for a while.

Each week TRUCKEE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES  features a different band with diverse music styles such as country, latin, rock’n roll,blues…These bands are sponsored by local businesses and they give an outstanding performance year after year. Near the front of the stage is a clearing that allow people to get up and dance. Quite often, you will find a large crowd moving to the lively music.

TRUCKEE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES kicks off the 2011 season this Wednesday June 15 and here is the full schedule:

June 15   Bourgeois Gypsies                               Original Swamp Pop & Countrified Blues

June 22   The Duckheads                                    Country/Alt Rock

June 29   Fearless Chicken                                 High Energy Original Rock’n Roll

July 6      Jo Mama                                             Latin/Swing/Funk

July 13    Dead Winter Carpenters                       High Energy Roots-Infused Amerigrass (You cannot sit still when they play)

July  20   Thom & The Tiki’s                                Island Style Music

July 27    Blues Monsters                                    Blues

Aug 3      Drop Theory                                       Funk, Rock, Fusion

Aug 10    Emily Tessmer Band                            Music from Memphis to Motown

Aug 17    Deja Vu                                              Rock’n Roll Oldies

Aug 24   Montana                                              Santana Tribute

As you can see this is a fantastic line up so make sure you grab your chairs, blankets and picnic basket and come join us at this excellent TRUCKEE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES. I am hoping to attend most if not all the concerts this year. Truckee will have many more fun events throughout the summer that I will make sure to talk about in my future blogs.

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Amgen tour cancelled at Lake Tahoe Truckee

I have been so excited waiting for Stage 1 & Stage 2 of Amgen Tour to go through Lake Tahoe Truckee. This is one of the largest bike race in America and Tahoe Truckee had planned all kinds of events to welcome the racers such as “King of the Mousehole” sponsored by Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Town of Truckee.

Our Truckee Outrigger Canoe club also arranged to paddle along the shore on the morning of Monday May 16, next to the world best riders.

 However nature did not want to cooperate and winter storms arrive on Sunday May 15 with a vengeance. Between the snow and wind, race officials decided that conditions were just too dangerous and cancelled both Stage 1 & 2 in Tahoe Truckee. Monday Stage 2 of Amgen Tour was moved to Nevada City at 12:30 pm.

I guess Truckee will remain our best kept secret until the next big event. Let hope Spring will arrive soon since there are a lot of fun summer outdoor activities in Lake Tahoe Truckee: scenic trails for hiking, biking…not to mention the beautiful lakes for fishing, boating, etc….

Come on Spring…we are ready!!!

Cabbage Bash in Truckee, CA

This coming St Parickk’s Day on Saturday March 12th  2011, the Truckee Lions Club is hosting the Cabbage Bash featuring the fabulous Irish Band Barney. Dinner ticket includes a 1 in 200 chance of $1000.00 cash door prize.  Also the ticket entitles you to an all you can eat delicious Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner with all the fixings plus desert.

All proceeds from this Truckee Cabbage Bash to benefit sight and hearing in Truckee. The Truckee Lions Club furnishes eye exams and glasses to those in need as well as Surgery for sight and hearing.  The Truckee Lions Club also supports the youth of Truckee through Sports or Arts.

Tickets are only $40 each for this fun evening of eating, drinking, singing and prizes. So come out for a fun evening with your family & friends and support a good cause at the same time. Not to mention you will have a good excuse for not having to cook on St Patrick’s Day.

You can purchase tickets at the front desk of Dickson Realty located at 11500 Donner Pass Road in Truckee, CA.

Date:  3/12/11

Location: Old Historic Truckee Rec & Parks ~ 10046 Church Street in Truckee

No host Cocktails ~ 5:30 PM

Dinner, Program & Raffle Drawing ~ 6:30 PM

Full moon paddle at Prosser Lake in Truckee, CA

Our friend Corky emailed us a couple weeks ago to propose a full moon paddle at Prosser Lake. She & her husband Don brought beer, salad & some delicious steaks to grill. Our other friends & neighbors, Dennis & Lisa, brought tequilla, a portable BBQ and rented a tandem kayak. Since my husband Jude had made two beautiful wooden kayaks…we were set to go. I packed some aged cheddar cheese & crackers, marinated shrimp & beers in the cooler while Jude took care of loading the two kayaks onto his homemade wooden rack in the back of his pick up truck. Driving to the beach where we launched the kayaks was an adventure in itself. The road is unpaved, bumpy & twisty…a couple of times we thought that we might lose the kayaks when we hit a pothole or some big rocks.

Upon arrival at our destination, the beautiful setting just took our breaths away. The weather was warm & pleasant. The lake was calm and nobody in sight but the six of us. We set up our folding chairs & table upon which a sumptuous feast started to take place. We started out with shots of tequilla complete with lime & salt, munched on cheese & crackers, shrimp marinated in cilantro & lime while watching the sun slowly set. Then suddenly a little white ball peeked over the mountain range & cast its magic spell over us. We captured the moment with our camera phones…

Beautiful moon rising over the mountain range.

Dennis holding the moon in the palm of his hand.

Then we got into our kayak & paddled under the light of the full moon…enjoying the shimmering light on the water. It reminded me of the yellow brick road in “The Wizard of Oz” so we headed along our very own shimmering yellow brick road. The lake was completely still except for the sounds of our laughter & paddles dipping in the water.

This full moon paddle is truly memorable & we vowed that there will be a next time in the near future.

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.

www.TahoeMaritimeMuseum.org

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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

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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

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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