Fiori Kids - www.fiorikids.com - is a locally owned business that creates and sells stainless steel plates, bowls, silverware and storage containers.
October 21, 2008
Eco Chic Holiday Cards
How cool is that - I love the web site! Here it is:
Plain Jane’s
Season’s Greenings
Eco Chic Customizable Holiday Cards
www.seasonsgreenings.net
August 4, 2008
August Events in Truckee/Tahoe
Thursday August 7th, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Wooden Boat Week www.laketahoeconcours.com, 530 581-4700
Annual Home Tour at Gatekeepers Museum, Tahoe City - www.northtahoemuseums.org
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Northstar - Music & Mikuni 6pm - 9pm eat fresh sushi along the roller skating rink with live music $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under
Tahoe Donner - Trivia Night at Pizza on The Hill 6:30pm
Squaw Valley - Free Outdoor Movie Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix
PlumpJackSport Sip & Shop Sale - 20% off & Free Wine
Truckee - Lake Tahoe Music Festival at West End Beach, Donner Lake 530-583-3101, www.tahoemusic.org
Western Week at McIver Arena - Week-long event comprised of Queen Pageant, Cowboy Poetry and music, Kid’s Day, Sponsor’s Team Penning, Jackpot Barrel Race, Golf Tournament, BBQ, Dinner and Dance, Pro Rodeo. www.truckeerodeo.org
Friday August 8th, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Wooden Boat Week www.laketahoeconcours.com, 530 581-4700
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Date Movie Night after Sunset in the Village
Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Dog Social 5:30pm at Tails by the Lake
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Kids Overnight Campout at Alder Creek Campground - Come spend a night under the stars at Alder Creek Campground. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday night and ends at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A sleeping bag and warm clothes are mandatory, but if you have a tent you can bring that too. Fun activities, cookout, campfire, and breakfast are included. Space is limited so register in advance at the Recreation Info Hut or located next to Northwoods Pool or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Cost: $45 per person.
Family Movie Night at Northwoods Clubhouse - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
Truckee - Western Week at McIver Arena - Week-long event comprised of Queen Pageant, Cowboy Poetry and music, Kid’s Day, Sponsor’s Team Penning, Jackpot Barrel Race, Golf Tournament, BBQ, Dinner and Dance, Pro Rodeo. www.truckeerodeo.org
Saturday August 9th, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Wooden Boat Week www.laketahoeconcours.com, 530 581-4700
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Lake Tahoe Music Festival at Homewood - www.tahoemusic.org
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Earthly Delights Saturday Wine Tastings from 4pm - 6pm $12 per person
Date Movie Night after Sunset in the Village
Squaw Valley - Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
PlumpJack Winery Meet & Greet
Tahoe Donner - Luau - After a five-year hiatus, this family favorite is back! Get out your grass skirt and be prepared to limbo as the Beach Club Marina transforms into a tropical paradise. A Hawaiian-themed band with traditional Hawaiian dancers will be performing for your enjoyment. A Hawaiian dinner is included and tropical drinks will be available for purchase. Advanced ticket purchases are recommended. Call the Beach Club Marina at (530) 587-9460 for more information. Please note - the beach will close at 4 p.m. and reopen at 5 p.m. for the festivities.
Truckee - Truckee Rodeo at McIver Arena - www.truckeerodeo.org
Fly/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast and FREE Airplane Rides for kids www.eaa1073.org or 530-587-4811
Sunday August 10, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Wooden Boat Week www.laketahoeconcours.com, 530 581-4700
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Northstar - Earthly Delights Mini Farmer’s Market from 10am - 6pm
Family Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Wine and Candle Night
Squaw Valley - PlumpJack Downtown DJ on the pool patio, 2-5pm
Truckee - Truckee Rodeo at McIver Arena - www.truckeerodeo.org
Thursday August 14, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Northstar - Music & Mikuni 6pm - 9pm eat fresh sushi along the roller skating rink with live music $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under
Squaw Valley - Free Outdoor Movie Spiderman 3 in the Village at Dusk
Tahoe Donner - Trivia Night at Pizza on The Hill 6:30pm
Truckee Thursdays - Sidewalk sales, dining specials, live music & art exhibits 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday August 15, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at Homewood - www.pacificfinearts.com or 209 296 1195
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Date Movie Night after Sunset in the Village
Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Dog Social 5:30pm at Tails by the Lake
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Family Movie Night at Northwoods Clubhouse - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
Saturday August 16, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at Homewood - www.pacificfinearts.com or 209 296 1195
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Earthly Delights Saturday Wine Tastings from 4pm - 6pm $12 per person
Squaw - Brew, Jazz & Funk Fest, Village at Squaw, 530-584-6266 or www.villageatsquaw.com 2- 8pm
Full Moon Hike at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Family Raft Trip Enjoy a day on the Truckee River. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, and anything else you may need. Sign-up at the Recreation Info Hut or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Cost: $20 per person. Saturday, August 16
Truckee - Ice Cream Social at the Old Jail Museum Garden on Jibboom Street www.truckeehistory.org or 530-582-0893
Sunday August 17, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor - www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS
Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at Homewood - www.pacificfinearts.com or 209 296 1195
Northstar - Earthly Delights Mini Farmer’s Market from 10am - 6pm
Family Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Wine and Candle Night
Squaw - Brew, Jazz & Funk Fest, Village at Squaw, 530-584-6266 or www.villageatsquaw.com 2 - 8pm
Live Music at High Camp 1pm
PlumpJack Downtown DJ on the pool patio, 2-5pm
Thursday August 21, 2008
Northstar - Music & Mikuni 6pm - 9pm eat fresh sushi along the roller skating rink with live music $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under
Squaw Valley - Free Outdoor Movie Enchanted
Tahoe Donner - Trivia Night at Pizza on The Hill 6:30pm
Truckee Thursdays - Sidewalk sales, dining specials, live music & art exhibits 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday August 22, 2008
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Date Movie Night after Sunset in the Village
Star Gazing Tour - Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. $25 per person and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Call 800-GO-NORTH for reservations
Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Dog Social 5:30pm at Tails by the Lake
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Family Movie Night at Northwoods Clubhouse - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
Saturday August 23, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Fine Arts Festival, Kings Beach State Park, 209-296-1195 or www.pacificfinearts.com
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Earthly Delights Saturday Wine Tastings from 4pm - 6pm $12 per person
Star Gazing Tour - Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. $25 per person and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Call 800-GO-NORTH for reservations
Squaw Valley - Wild West Days at Squaw Live Music, Western Activities & Cowboy Poetry
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Barbecue Rides - We have made some fun changes to our barbecue rides this summer. Barbecue rides have gone back to their old weekly format and will be held most Saturdays in July and August ( no barbecue will be held on August 9). Starting at 5 p.m. and ending at approximately 7:30 p.m., attendees will arrive for a chicken and rib dinner along with all the fixings: baked beans, corn on the cob, cornbread, slaw, apple pie, and of course s’mores roasted over the campfire. 15 minute horse-drawn wagon rides will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Games such as horseshoes, egg toss, and a treasure hunt will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For those who would like to horseback ride as well (ages 7 and older), a one-hour trail ride will be available from 4 p.m. for an additional fee. For more information call the Equestrian Center at (530) 587-9470.
Sunday August 24, 2008
Northstar - Earthly Delights Mini Farmer’s Market from 10am - 6pm
Family Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Wine and Candle Night
Squaw Valley - Wild West Days at Squaw Live Music, Western Activities & Cowboy Poetry
Thursday August 28, 2008
Northstar - Music & Mikuni 6pm - 9pm eat fresh sushi along the roller skating rink with live music $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under
Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Tahoe Donner - Trivia Night at Pizza on The Hill 6:30pm
Truckee Thursdays - Sidewalk sales, dining specials, live music & art exhibits 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday August 29, 2008
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Date Movie Night after Sunset in the Village
Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Star Gazing Tour - Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. $25 per person and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Call 800-GO-NORTH for reservations
Lake Tahoe - Midsummer Nights, Sand Harbor, 800-74-SHOWS or www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Dog Social 5:30pm at Tails by the Lake
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Family Movie Night at Northwoods Clubhouse - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
Saturday August 30, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Midsummer Nights, Sand Harbor, 800-74-SHOWS or www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Northstar - Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Earthly Delights Saturday Wine Tastings from 4pm - 6pm $12 per person
Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Star Gazing Tour - Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. $25 per person and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Call 800-GO-NORTH for reservations
Squaw Valley - Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
Tahoe Donner - Barbecue Rides - We have made some fun changes to our barbecue rides this summer. Barbecue rides have gone back to their old weekly format and will be held most Saturdays in July and August ( no barbecue will be held on August 9). Starting at 5 p.m. and ending at approximately 7:30 p.m., attendees will arrive for a chicken and rib dinner along with all the fixings: baked beans, corn on the cob, cornbread, slaw, apple pie, and of course s’mores roasted over the campfire. 15 minute horse-drawn wagon rides will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Games such as horseshoes, egg toss, and a treasure hunt will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For those who would like to horseback ride as well (ages 7 and older), a one-hour trail ride will be available from 4 p.m. for an additional fee. For more information call the Equestrian Center at (530) 587-9470.
Sunday August 31, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Midsummer Nights, Sand Harbor, 800-74-SHOWS or www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Northstar - Earthly Delights Mini Farmer’s Market from 10am - 6pm
Family Movie Night in the Village after Sunset
Wine and Candle Night
Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Squaw Valley - Alpen Wine Festival, Village at Squaw - 530 584 6266 or www.thevillageatsquaw.com 2- 5pm
Monday September 1, 2008
Northstar - Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Truckee - Trails and Vistas with Inner Rhythms www.trailsandvistas.com or 530-550-8464
July 31, 2008
2nd Annual Sky Music, Arts & Eco Festival Info
2nd Annual Lake of the Sky Music Arts & Eco Festival
Saturday, August 9th
North Tahoe Regional Park - Tahoe Vista, CA
www.LakeoftheSkyFest.com
July 30, 2008
Local Veggie Taxi
Eco-Taxi is an innovative new transportation service in the Truckee/North
Lake Tahoe area. All of our vehicles are powered by recycled vegetable
oil, producing less than 15% of the emissions of petroleum fuel. We
specialize in Private Car Service and Reno airport transportation,
transfers and shuttles. Our goal is to set the new standard in
transportation.
Learn more at www.veggietaxi.com
July 23, 2008
Why Compost? - from EcoMom Alliance
WHY COMPOST?
- Over 1/3rd of all trash that ends up in our landfills comes from green waste.
- With landfills around the world quickly reaching capacity, we’ll soon have to start transporting our trash to new locations further increasing the natural resources used in waste management.
- Less trash =’s reduced use of fossil fuels and fewer CO2 and methane emissions, both of which contribute to global warming.
- It’s a great way to teach your children about the food cycle.
- Composting can save you money on trash collection and help fertilize your garden (or your friend’s garden).
July 23, 2008
EcoMom Alliance recommends Vespro Backyard Lawn & Leaf Composter
The Vespro Backyard Lawn & Leaf Composter is a basic composter for practical gardeners. Assembles in minutes. Perfect starter composting instructions included. Made of 100% recycled polyethylene with UV inhibitors (to prevent sun degradation). This composter’s expandable design allows you to double or triple the capacity as your experiments with composting develop into a lifestyle! * Patent Pending
Available in Junior Size or Basic Size.
July 16, 2008
Tahoe Events in July 2008
Friday July 11th, 2008
Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Northstar - Star Gazing Tour - 8:30pm at Northstar Village Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. www.tahoestarttours.com
Wine and Candle Night - The Village Candle Shop will have a “Wine and Candle Night” on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the movie in the Village at NorthstarTM . Make a candle and enjoy the wine! Please call 530.562.8884 for more information. The Village Candle Shop is located on Gondola Way near the Goldola, just a few hops down from the skating rink
Date Movie Night at The Village at Northstar - Summer outdoor movies are FREE to the public. All movies will begin 15 minutes after sunset. Times may vary week to week.
Enjoy dinner and a movie by making a reservation at Rubicon Pizza or Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, pick up a picnic dinner from Earthly Delights, burrito from Big Wave Burritos and Wraps, or grab a Euro Dog and kick back and enjoy the show. The Cabana Bar located in the Village at Northstar™ will also be open.
Chairs are provided. Movies are scheduled nightly Friday - Sunday nights from June 27 - Labor Day Weekend . Special showings may exist and require a ticket purchase.
Friday: Date Night - Bring a significant other, friend or family member for a classic comedy or box office blockbuster.
Saturday: Dramedy Night - If you need some drama and comedy in your life, this is your night!
Sunday: Family Night - Family Movies Nights are scheduled every Sunday with movies ranging from new favorites like “Ratatouille” to modern classics like “The Spiderwick Chronicles ”.
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Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Doggie Scocial at Tails by The Lake 5:30pm
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
PlumpJack - Ceago Winery Meet & Greet with Jim Fetzer, President & Owner www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Family Movie Night 6:30 pm - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
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Truckee - Cannibal Cruise www.truckeeoptimist.com
ARTour 2008 Open Studios www.northtahoearts.com
Saturday July 12th, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmers Market
Wine Tasting
Star Gazing
Beerfest
Wine & Candle Night
Nike Gold Demo Day
Dramedy Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Squaw Valley - Soaring Kites & Music Festival 11am - 5pm
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
PlumpJack - Ceago Winery Meet & Greet with Jim Fetzer, President & Owner www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Family Raft Trip - 11am - 3pm Enjoy a day on the Truckee River. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, and anything else you may need. Sign-up at the Recreation Info Hut or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Cost: $20 per person. Saturday, July 12 Saturday, July 26 Saturday, August 2 Saturday, August 16
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Truckee - Cannibal Cruise www.truckeeoptimist.com
ARTour 2008 Open Studios www.northtahoearts.com
Fly/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast and FREE Airplane Rides for Kids www.eaa1073.org
Sunday July 13th, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmer’s Market
Wine & Candle Night
Golf Clinics
Family Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Squaw Valley - PlumpJack - Downtempo DJ on the pool patio from 2pm - 5pm www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
Truckee - Cannibal Cruise www.truckeeoptimist.com
ARTour 2008 Open Studios www.northtahoearts.com
Friday July 18th, 2008
Northstar - Wine and Candle Night - The Village Candle Shop will have a “Wine and Candle Night” on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the movie in the Village at NorthstarTM . Make a candle and enjoy the wine! Please call 530.562.8884 for more information. The Village Candle Shop is located on Gondola Way near the Goldola, just a few hops down from the skating rink
Date Movie Night at The Village at Northstar - Summer outdoor movies are FREE to the public. All movies will begin 15 minutes after sunset. Times may vary week to week.
Enjoy dinner and a movie by making a reservation at Rubicon Pizza or Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, pick up a picnic dinner from Earthly Delights, burrito from Big Wave Burritos and Wraps, or grab a Euro Dog and kick back and enjoy the show. The Cabana Bar located in the Village at Northstar™ will also be open.
Chairs are provided. Movies are scheduled nightly Friday - Sunday nights from June 27 - Labor Day Weekend . Special showings may exist and require a ticket purchase.
Friday: Date Night - Bring a significant other, friend or family member for a classic comedy or box office blockbuster.
Saturday: Dramedy Night - If you need some drama and comedy in your life, this is your night!
Sunday: Family Night - Family Movies Nights are scheduled every Sunday with movies ranging from new favorites like “Ratatouille” to modern classics like “The Spiderwick Chronicles ”.
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Doggie Social at Tails by The Lake 5:30pm
Crystal Singing Bowl Play Time! Rainbow Bridge 3pm
Full Moon Hike at High Camp
PlumpJack - PJ Cafe Winemaker Dinner: Whetstone Wine Cellars with Jamey Whetstone www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
Road 31 Wine Co. Meet & Greet - Kent Fortner, Winecrafter & Owner
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Tahoe Donner - Kids Overnight Campout - 5:30pm - 9:00am Come spend a night under the stars at Alder Creek Campground. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday night and ends at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A sleeping bag and warm clothes are mandatory, but if you have a tent you can bring that too. Fun activities, cookout, campfire, and breakfast are included. Space is limited so register in advance at the Recreation Info Hut or located next to Northwoods Pool or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Cost: $45 per person. Friday, July 18 and Friday, August 8
Burger Bash 3:00pm - Join us for a 3 p.m. clinic followed by mixed doubles play from 4 - 6 p.m. Please bring a side dish. This is a Tennis Club sponsored event. For more information call the Tennis Center Pro Shop at (530) 587-9474.
Family Movie Night - 6:30pm - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
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Truckee - Full Moon Hike at Clair Tappaan Lodge www.cti.sierraclub.org 426-3632
ARTTour 2008 Open Studios www.northtahoearts.com 581-9247
Truckee Antique Shoe & Sale at Tahoe Truckee High School 11am - 4pm 582-5221
Saturday July 19th, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmer’s Market
Wine Tasting
Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Music Festival www.tahoemusic.org
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Squaw Valley - Art, Wine & Music Festival 10am - 6pm
54th Annual Tevis Cup Horse Race
Patagonia Tent Sale
Sunset Hike at High Camp
PlumpJack - Road 31 Wine Co. Meet & Greet - Kent Fortner, Winecrafter & Owner www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Beach Blanket Bingo 5:00 pm - Head down to the beach for our first annual Beach Blanket Bingo. This event is sure to be fun for the whole family. Bingo will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue until all the prizes are awarded. The event will be a fundraiser for the Tahoe Donner Employee Scholarship Fund, so donations for bingo cards are gladly accepted. Normal Beach Club Marina entrance fees apply. Bring your appetite as the snack bar will remain open during bingo. For more information contact the Beach Club Marina at (530) 587-9460.
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Truckee - ARTTour 2008 Open Studios www.northtahoearts.com 581-9247
Truckee Antique Shoe & Sale at Tahoe Truckee High School 11am - 4pm 582-5221
Kid’s Trout Derby at ponds behind Donner Memorial State Park 9am - 1pm 800-654-5338
Truckee’s 2nd American Cancer Society Relay for Like at Truckee High School Track and Soccer Field 9am www.event.cancer.org 587-8808
Sunday July 20, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmer’s Market
Wine & Candle Night
Downhill Mountain Bike Race
Golf Clinics
Family Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Squaw Valley - Art, Wine & Music Festival 10am - 6pm
PlumpJack - Downtempo DJ on the pool patio, 2pm - 5pm www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Regatta Days 2:00pm - Dads and kids twelve and under will race to the buoys and back. Prizes will be awarded. This is a free event. For more information contact the Beach Club Marina at (530) 587-9460.
Brunch & Hike 9:00am - Join us for breakfast and a great morning hike. Bring your family and friends. Please reserve a spot at the Recreation Info Hut or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Meet at the Beach Club Marina. Cost: $7 per person. Sunday, July 20: Sagehenn Sunday, August 10: Castle Peak Call Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437 for more information.
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Truckee - ARTTour 2008 Open Studios www.northtahoearts.com 581-9247
Truckee Antique Shoe & Sale at Tahoe Truckee High School 11am - 4pm 582-5221
Truckee’s 2nd American Cancer Society Relay for Like at Truckee High School Track and Soccer Field 9am www.event.cancer.org 587-8808
Friday July 25, 2008
Northstar - Star Gazing Tour - 8:30pm at Northstar Village Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. www.tahoestarttours.com
Wine and Candle Night - The Village Candle Shop will have a “Wine and Candle Night” on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the movie in the Village at NorthstarTM . Make a candle and enjoy the wine! Please call 530.562.8884 for more information. The Village Candle Shop is located on Gondola Way near the Goldola, just a few hops down from the skating rink
Date Movie Night at The Village at Northstar - Summer outdoor movies are FREE to the public. All movies will begin 15 minutes after sunset. Times may vary week to week.
Enjoy dinner and a movie by making a reservation at Rubicon Pizza or Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, pick up a picnic dinner from Earthly Delights, burrito from Big Wave Burritos and Wraps, or grab a Euro Dog and kick back and enjoy the show. The Cabana Bar located in the Village at Northstar™ will also be open.
Chairs are provided. Movies are scheduled nightly Friday - Sunday nights from June 27 - Labor Day Weekend . Special showings may exist and require a ticket purchase.
Friday: Date Night - Bring a significant other, friend or family member for a classic comedy or box office blockbuster.
Saturday: Dramedy Night - If you need some drama and comedy in your life, this is your night!
Sunday: Family Night - Family Movies Nights are scheduled every Sunday with movies ranging from new favorites like “Ratatouille” to modern classics like “The Spiderwick Chronicles ”.
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Tibetan Festival, Valhalla Estate, South Lake Tahoe www.toccatatahoe.com
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Squaw Valley - Yappy Hour Doggie Scocial at Tails by The Lake 5:30pm
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
PlumpJack - Flowers Winery Meet & Greet - Tom Hinde, President www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Family Movie Night 6:30pm - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
Saturday July 26, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmers Market
Wine Tasting
Star Gazing Tour
Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Lake Tahoe Music Festival at Alpine Meadows www.tahoemusic.org
Lake Tahoe North Shore Garden Tour www.lake-of-the-sky.com
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Squaw Valley - DJ Pool Party at High Camp
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
PlumpJack - Flowers Winery Meet & Greet - Tom Hinde, President www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Family Raft Trip - 11am - 3pm Enjoy a day on the Truckee River. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, and anything else you may need. Sign-up at the Recreation Info Hut or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Cost: $20 per person. Saturday, July 12 Saturday, July 26 Saturday, August 2 Saturday, August 16
Barbecue Rides 5:00 - 7:30pm - We have made some fun changes to our barbecue rides this summer. Barbecue rides have gone back to their old weekly format and will be held most Saturdays in July and August ( no barbecue will be held on August 9). Starting at 5 p.m. and ending at approximately 7:30 p.m., attendees will arrive for a chicken and rib dinner along with all the fixings: baked beans, corn on the cob, cornbread, slaw, apple pie, and of course s’mores roasted over the campfire. 15 minute horse-drawn wagon rides will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Games such as horseshoes, egg toss, and a treasure hunt will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For those who would like to horseback ride as well (ages 7 and older), a one-hour trail ride will be available from 4 p.m. for an additional fee. For more information call the Equestrian Center at (530) 587-9470.
Sunday July 27, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmer’s Market
Wine & Candle Night
Golf Clinics
Family Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Truckee - Annual Thru-Hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail www.tahoerimtrail.org 775-298-0012
Friday August 1, 2008
Northstar - Star Gazing Tour - 8:30pm at Northstar Village Come experience the starry sky above Northstar® Resort! We’re offering a series of Star Tours this summer led by Tony Berendsen, the President of the Nevada Science Coalition. www.tahoestarttours.com
Wine and Candle Night - The Village Candle Shop will have a “Wine and Candle Night” on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the movie in the Village at NorthstarTM . Make a candle and enjoy the wine! Please call 530.562.8884 for more information. The Village Candle Shop is located on Gondola Way near the Goldola, just a few hops down from the skating rink
Date Movie Night at The Village at Northstar - Summer outdoor movies are FREE to the public. All movies will begin 15 minutes after sunset. Times may vary week to week.
Enjoy dinner and a movie by making a reservation at Rubicon Pizza or Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, pick up a picnic dinner from Earthly Delights, burrito from Big Wave Burritos and Wraps, or grab a Euro Dog and kick back and enjoy the show. The Cabana Bar located in the Village at Northstar™ will also be open.
Chairs are provided. Movies are scheduled nightly Friday - Sunday nights from June 27 - Labor Day Weekend . Special showings may exist and require a ticket purchase.
Friday: Date Night - Bring a significant other, friend or family member for a classic comedy or box office blockbuster.
Saturday: Dramedy Night - If you need some drama and comedy in your life, this is your night!
Sunday: Family Night - Family Movies Nights are scheduled every Sunday with movies ranging from new favorites like “Ratatouille” to modern classics like “The Spiderwick Chronicles ”.
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
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Squaw Valley - Goddess Party at Rainbow Bridge 4 - 6pm
Yappy Hour Doggie Social at Tails by The Lake 5:30pm
Sunset Hike & Stargazing at High Camp
PlumpJack - Calera Wine Co. Meet & Greet - Josh Jensen, Owner & Founder www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Family Movie Night 6:30pm - Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick up your feet and enjoy a movie every Friday night at Northwoods Clubhouse. For more information visit the Recreation Info Hut at Northwoods Pool or call Pizza On The Hill at (530) 582-9669.
Saturday August 2, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmers Market
Wine Tasting
Star Gazing Tour
Wine & Candle Night
Dramedy Movie Night
10th Annual Miniatures Show
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Lake Tahoe Music Festival Tahoe Donner www.tahoemusic.org
Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Kings Beach State Park www.paicificfinearts.com
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Squaw Valley - 28th Annual Mountain Run
Sunset Hike at High Camp
PlumpJack - Calera Wine Co. Meet & Greet - Josh Jensen, Owner & Founder www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
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Tahoe Donner - Family Raft Trip - 11am - 3pm Enjoy a day on the Truckee River. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, and anything else you may need. Sign-up at the Recreation Info Hut or Trout Creek Recreation Center. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Cost: $20 per person. Saturday, July 12 Saturday, July 26 Saturday, August 2 Saturday, August 16
Barbecue Rides 5:00 - 7:30pm - We have made some fun changes to our barbecue rides this summer. Barbecue rides have gone back to their old weekly format and will be held most Saturdays in July and August ( no barbecue will be held on August 9). Starting at 5 p.m. and ending at approximately 7:30 p.m., attendees will arrive for a chicken and rib dinner along with all the fixings: baked beans, corn on the cob, cornbread, slaw, apple pie, and of course s’mores roasted over the campfire. 15 minute horse-drawn wagon rides will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Games such as horseshoes, egg toss, and a treasure hunt will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For those who would like to horseback ride as well (ages 7 and older), a one-hour trail ride will be available from 4 p.m. for an additional fee. For more information call the Equestrian Center at (530) 587-9470.
Sunday August 3, 2008
Northstar - Mini Farmer’s Market
Wine & Candle Night
Golf Clinics
Family Movie Night
Free Guided Hikes
www.northstarattahoe.com
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Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through 8/17 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Kings Beach State Park www.paicificfinearts.com
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Squaw Valley - PlumpJack - Downtempo DJ on the pool patio, 2 - 5pm www.plumpjacksquawvalley.com 583-1576
July 3, 2008
Green Cleaning, courtesy of EcoMom
Here are some recipes we like:
- All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Good for sinks, counters and more. Add a splash of lemon juice for citrus smell.
- Bathroom mold: Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Scrub with brush dipped in baking soda if necessary Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower.
- Cutting board cleanser: Rub a slice of lemon across a chopping block to disinfect the surface. For tougher stains, squeeze some of the lemon juice onto the spot and let sit for 10 minutes before rinsing.
- Carpet stains:Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water. For bad stains, mix 1/4 cup each of salt, borax and vinegar. Rub paste into carpet and leave for a few hours. Vacuum.
- Glass and windows: pure vinegar works wonders. Oh yea, white vinegar! (Balsamic is best for salads, not so good for cleaning).
- Toilets: Hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.
- Room Freshener: A splash of lavender or rose essential oil mixed with water. Essential oils can be expensive but you only need a drop so they last for a long time.
If your containers of toxic filled cleansers (hmm, that seems like an oxymoron doesn’t it?) are more than half full, take them to your local toxic waste facility for disposal; if they are less than half full, you can dispose of them down the drain, rinse and reuse to mix your new cleansers.
For some starter kit help, visit www.EZCleanGreen.com or www.Eco-Me.com.
Make sure to keep all home-made formulas well-labeled, and out of the reach of children.
July 3, 2008
Costco Has 100% Recycled Toilet Paper
I’ve got good news! Costco now carries 100% recycled toilet paper. That’s right: no trees, no chlorine, and millions of gallons of water saved in the process of making these fantastic double rolls. Just another easy step towards greening your life.
