Discount lift tickets for Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows

It does not look like we will have a White Christmas this year at Tahoe. The 2011-2012 season started out full of promises with a snowstorm in early October that gave us 10-14 inches of snow. Sadly we have not had much precipitation since and now I look out into my yard & see just a few patches of snow here and there.

However I am optimistic that we will have epic snow coming up and there will be awesome skiing days ahead. Speaking about great skiing, I have some amazing discount lift tickets for you at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. Instead of the normal daily rate of $92-96, you can now purchase $50 discount lift tickets to be used for the week of January 29-February 3 (Sunday-Friday). All proceeds from the sale of these tickets will go toward funding Arts For The School. Arts For The School is a non profit organization that brings professional artists to the community & students in the Lake Tahoe Truckee area.

There are only 200 discount lift tickets for Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows available so if you would like to purchase some, please contact Ann immediately.

Here are some pictures of skier & snowboarder to inspire you for the upcoming fun season. Don’t forget to purchase these discount lift tickets for Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows. You will save money & contribute to a worthwhile cause.

Skier on powder day

Snowboarder having fun

 Log Cabin Home in Truckee CA

10171 Alder Creek Road, Sugar Pine Estates ~Truckee CA

I recently listed a  log cabin home in Sugar Pine Estates which is my neighborhood. Sugar Pine Estates is a subdivision in Truckee with lots ranging from 5 acres and more. The neighborhood is very friendly with people taking turn  hosting parties annually on fun holidays such as Cinco De Mayo, Superbowl, Winter Solstice,…We also have progressive dinner party with different household hosting various courses ranging from healthy salads, savory soups, delicious entree to scrumptious deserts.

This custom log cabin home sits on 9 acres and is just a few minutes from historical downtown Truckee. It has gorgeous mountain views that you can see from its wrap around deck circling the house.

Custom Log Cabin surrounding by Pine and Fir trees

This solidly built mountain log home has hand peeled spruce
logs with a wedge notch. The logs are 12 inches in diameter minimum. In the
wintertime, you can relax in the great room with fire blazing in a two story
rock fireplace.

Floor to Ceiling Stone Fireplace lends a cozy atmostphere to Living Room

Living in the mountain means you want to enjoy the outdoors as much as the
indoors. In this comfortable mountain log home, that is easily
done. One can cook in the bright kitchen or eat at the dining nook while taking
in the views through the large bay windows. The cozy dining area also has large
windows looking out to a forest of pine & fir trees.

Panoramic mountain view from this custom log cabin

The master suite and a bright, airy loft occupy their own private space on
the third floor. The master bathroom includes a Jacuzzi tub and a separate
shower. Two guest bedrooms are tucked in their own wing for privacy. A spacious
family/recreation room is on the bottom floor with its own bathroom. This is a
truly multipurpose room that will easily fit all your toys and accommodate more
guest sleeping quarters or you can also convert this room into a second master
suite.

This mountain log home for sale is centrally located even
though it sits on a large acreage parcel. Emigrant trail is out of your door for
hiking, mountain biking activities. Prosser Lake is a few minutes away, I have
had many fun kayaking trips with friends & neighbors there including some
full moon kayaking. In the winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding at
Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl, Boreal or Tahoe Donner, if
you choose just put on your cross country skis or snowshoes & go right from
your front door.

Looking for a vacation  mountain home or a primary home in a secluded yet
convenient location, this custom log cabin home is a perfect choice. This virtual
tour will take you through the home & show you what a special property
this is.

Now priced at $899,000

Contact Ann at 530-545-3458 or email Ann at anguyen@dicksonrealty.com for more information on this special home.

Originally posted at http://activerain.com/blogsview/2242437/mountain-log-home-for-sale-in-truckee-ca

April 2011 Calendar of Events for Tahoe Truckee  April Calendar of Events in Tahoe Truckee

    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.

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.

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

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.

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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