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.

13

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.

14

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

14-15

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

15

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

18

Gioielli’s Bead Night Out

Gioielli’s . 5 to 8 pm. No pre-registration required. No charge.

www.specialtybeads.com or 530-582-4464

20

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

20

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.

21

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

27

New Gingerbread Village Unveiling

Resort at Squaw Creek, 5-8pm.

www.squawcreek.com or (800)327-3353

27

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.

27

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

27-29

County Christmas Faire

Nevada County Fairgrounds

www.nevadacountyfair.com or 530-273-6217

27-30

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