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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Easy New CPR method
Easy New CPR method
This is very, very important. The Mayo Clinic has just released a video about an easy new CPR method. This easy new CPR method is called Continuous Chest Compression CPR which is easier to learn, easier to do and you don’t have to blow in someone’s mouth. The goal is to generate blood flow to the heart and the brain, no need to count compressions or breaths and no mouth to mouth resuscitation. If you see someone collapses, you can save his or her life by applying this easy new CPR method. First you need to call 911, then start pumping by pressing hard on the sternum & continue until help arrives.
I never master the standard CPR but this easy new CPR method convinces me that I can jump in and help to save someone from cardiac arrest. Just remember that this easy new CPR method is ideal for adults. For children under 8 or in case of respiratory failure or drowning, standard CPR is still the best choice.
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Skiing for Schools discounted lift tickets
Fun in Sun and Snow
Skiing for Schools discounted lift tickets in Tahoe Truckee
Skiing for Schools is one of the programs that ski resorts offer to skiers & snowboarders in the Tahoe Truckee area. On certain dates, skiers & snowboarders can get special discounted lift tickets. All proceeds go directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation.
Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation was founded in 1986. The Foundation main purpose was to support & recognize exceptional teachers by awarding them through the Linda Brown Fellows & Star Awards program.
Skiers & Snowboarders can support enhanced educational opportunities for our local students by purchasing the Skiing for Schools discounted lift tickets.
Keep these dates handy for a fun ski day while getting an awesome lift ticket price:
Saturday, December 19 at Sugar Bowl: $25 lift ticket available the week prior at Porters Sports
Sunday, January 3 at Northstar: $25 lift ticket available the week prior at Porters Sports
Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10 at Royal Gorge: $15 cross country ski trail pass available the week prior at Porters Sports
Sunday, January 24 at Boreal: $25 lift ticket available the week prior at Porters Sports
Saturday, March 20 at Sugar Bowl: $25 lift ticket available the week prior at Porters Sports
Sunday, March 21 at Homewood: Community Benefit Day ~ special discounted lift ticketsavailable at Homewood ticket booths this day. Call 530.525.2992 for details
Sunday, April 11 at Squaw Valley: $25 lift ticket available the week prior at Porters Sports
Sunday, April 18 at Alpine Meadows: Community Benefit Day ~ special discounted lift tickets available at Alpine Meadows ticket booths this day. Call 530.583.4232 for details
Don’t forget to purchase these special discounted lift tickets in advance at Porters Sports for the Skiing for Schools dates. For Community Benefit Day, you can buy these discounted lift tickets at the ski resorts ticket booths. A limited supply of tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis and will not be available at the resorts the day of event (except for Community Benefit Day).
Take advantage of these generous offers from all the ski resorts, get out and purchase these discounted lift tickets. You can save a lot of money, have a fantastic day on the slope & support Skiing for Schools at the same time.
See you on the slope 
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Barley dog cookies
For all you dog lovers out there, I have a very special cookie recipe from my friend, Dot Ferneyhough, that will sure please your beloved pets (and maybe your husbands too as Dot’s husband can attest). So make a double batch to put under the Christmas tree this season.
Barley Dog Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Makes about 16
• 2 cups barley flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and about 3 tablespoons water to form a dough. Roll out mixture between two sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thick; remove plastic wrap and cut out biscuits with a 3 1/2-inch bone-shaped cookie cutter. Reroll scraps and continue cutting out biscuits.
3. Space biscuits 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until nicely browned and firm.
4. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack. Turn off oven and place biscuits on wire rack in oven overnight. Remove from oven and store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
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Truckee football team won state championship
It seems as if the whole town of Truckee turned up to watch the state championship between Truckee & Moapa Valley yesterday. This was a rematch between the two teams therefore the anticipation was very high. The weather was great & Truckee families had a few awesome tailgate parties. Truckee team did not disappoint families & friends who turned out for this great event. The Wolverines soundly defeated the Pirates with the final score of 27-0. Congratulations to Coach Schaffer & the Wolverines for a great season & for bringing home the state championship trophy.
Click here to read the story from Sierra Sun
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