Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – Saturday, April 3, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Parent's Day
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Parent's Day: Moms and Dads, bring your under 13-year-old skier to Tahoe Donner Downhill for a day of skiing and receive a complimentary all-day lift ticket for yourself. That's right, get a great deal for your child and you ski for free. Offer valid during non-holiday periods only. Contact email: ski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9444.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161.
Technique and Training Clinics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Technique and Training Clinics held Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February. Tuesday morning Classic Clinic taught by Gary Schmitt. Tuesday morning Skate Clinic taught by Chauncey Parker. Thursday morning Skate Clinic taught by Olympian Glenn Jobe. Cost: one month $50. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Reformer Matt combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates Reformer/Matt combo group class. Maximum four people per class. Call for reservation. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Building Hope
Community
Event description: Many community organizations are difficult places for employees to sustain hope - partially because there is very little focus on activities which maintain the health of the team and most time is spent serving the people coming through the doors. Layer on top of that fiscal cutbacks and paperwork requirements, and you have a recipe for unhealthy workplaces! This training applies recent research showing that a focus in four key areas is necessary to build and maintain a healthy, hopeful group.
Instructor:… Contact phone: (530) 587-1776.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cedar House Hotel
Truckee, CA.
Family Music with Todd Wees
Community
Event description: Seven-week music series for families and children birth to 4. Freewheeling singing and dancing along to the music of children's musician, songwriter and singer, Todd Wees. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 AM.
Family Resource Center of Truckee
(next to KidZone).
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Dance Combo
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This is an introductory dance class for children ages 5-7. The structure of the class is geared to provide a positive environment to learn dance and socialize with new friends. The children will learn about creative movement, dance, rhythm, movement and socialization. Additionally, the students will be exposed to tap, jazz and ballet. Contact email: mam@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1310.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village NV 89451.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Lake Tahoe Aikido
Sports
Event description: Beginners welcome. Two classes - 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rideout Community Center.
Begining Wheel Throwing (Pottery)
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: These mini classes meet once a week for three weeks. This is the class to learn the basics of Wheel-thrown pottery. Each class will have a demonstration with super cool tips. The beginning potter will work on the wheel to learn the basic skills like centering and throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Tahoe Forest Grief Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Tahoe Forest Hospice offers a Gief Support Group in a safe and supportive environment. Free and open to all community members who have endured the loss of a loved one. An initial consulatation is required. Contact phone: For more information please call (530) 582-3534.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tahoe Forest Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Center
10083 Lake Ave. Truckee.
Jazzercise
Sports
Event description: Fitness, friendship and fun! All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: KaaLynn@aol.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-4720.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Truckee Donner Community Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
Beginning Italian and Intermediate Italian
Community
Event description: Beginnig third week in January.
Beginning Italian class every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Intermediate Italian class, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks. Call for additional information. Contact phone: (530) 587-6054.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
LenguaViva, Behind ACE hardware.
League of Women Voters Meeting
Government/Politics
Event description: The new Truckee/North Tahoe League of Women Voters will meet to discuss current and future projects. The LWV is non-partisan and open to all citizens of voting age. Come join us! Contact email: annlyman@pacbell.net. Contact phone: (530) 546-5530 or (530) 582-0726.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Truckee/Donner PUD Building
11570 Donner Pass Road
Truckee.
Women's Empowerment Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Women's Empowerment Support Group is a safe, confidential art-focused support group designed to provide an effective way for women to reconnect with parts of themselves they may have shut off to survive abuse. Tell your story through collage, painting, writing, and sculpture. Art experience/skills are not required! It is a window of time for you! The Women's Support Group is for Spanish-speakers. Mothers can bring their children to attend their own Kid's Time Support Group, which occurs at the same time as… Contact email: julia@tahoewomenservices.org. Contact phone: (530) 582-9117.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee, call Tahoe Women's Services for details.
Truckee Donner Horsemen
Sports
Event description: General membership meeting. Join us as we plan 2010 events. Contact email: truckeedonnerhorsemen@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-5940.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Cindy Hartzell's Cottage.
P.E.O., Chapter XE - Monthly Meeting
Community
Event description: P.E.O. Chapter XE meets monthly on the second Tuesday of every month. All P.E.O. members are welcome to attend. Contact email: mb.larusson@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 582-9492.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Location changes each month to different members' homes. Please contact for directions.
TOCCATA Presents Bach and Brunch Series
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area presents a series of concerts featuring the “Red Stradivarius” violinist, Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing the Bruch Violin Concerto # 1 in G minor and Dvorak’s Romanza for Violin. The chorus will perform Bach’s mighty Magnificat. Maestro James Rawie will conduct the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra in all performances. The program will also be performed on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cal Neva Resort in Crystal Bay: Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at… Contact email: jamesrawietoccata@gmail.com. Contact phone: (775) 313-9697.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Trinity Episcopal, Reno.
For more info visit www.toccatatahoe.com. “Red Tuesdays” DJ Stepwise with One Truest
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Red Room show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 – Sunday, April 4, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Website Wednesday
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Website Wednesday: Check the Tahoe Donner Downhill website at www.skitahoedonner.com for great deals to happen every Wednesday during non-holiday periods. Print the coupon and bring it to the ticket office to redeem. Contact email: ski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9444.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness and Cardiac Reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room-10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs, like the one right here in Truckee, with our learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Contact email: Carmen@CarmenCarr.com. Contact phone: 530 550-5192.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
Truckee Airport
10356 Truckee Airport Rd
Board Room
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit jibboom.freetoasthost.net. Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: By Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment annd personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: Offered by Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Weekly Free Heart Health Lectures brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free lectures! Get facts and reduce your risk of heart disease. Topics brought to you by MD's, cardiac nurses, and registered dietitians ranging from heart healthy eating, exercise, medications, stress, high blood pressure. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more info and registration call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Women's Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Women's Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic held Wednesday mornings in January and February. Clinics taught by Andrea Miller. Cost: one month $50. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Toddler Gymtime
Community
Event description: Toddlers, 1 to 3-years old, and their parents enjoy free play, meet new friends and build new skills in the big gym with an exciting array of developmental equipment. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sierra Mountain Community Education Center.
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Wee Play Wednesdays
Community
Event description: Winter can be tough on families with young children. Lakeside Pizza, a family restaurant, invites Tahoe's wee ones to bounce off our walls for a while. Featuring an indoor bounce house, Wee Play Wednesdays are the antidote to cabin fever. For more, call (530) 583-2000. Contact email: anne@lakesidetahoecity.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-2000.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Lakeside Pizza, 850 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City (behind Safeway).
For more info visit www.lakesidetahoecity.com. Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Family Music with Todd Wees
Community
Event description: Series of seven interactive music classes for families and children birth to 4. Enjoy singng and dancing along to the lighthearted music of Todd Wees, local singer,songwriter and musician. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Family Resource Center of Truckee.
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Pilates Matt/Reformer combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates reformer/matt combo class for intermediate and advanced intermediate. Beginners can call for intro classes. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Night Skiing
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center has a 2.5 kilometer loop that is lit for night skiing on Wednesday nights from Jan. 6 – Feb. 24. Night skiing hours are from 5-7 p.m. The soft yellow glow of our sodium vapor lights create a special effect for an unparalleled skiing experience. Our night skiing course is unique to California, so be sure to check it out. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Wednesday Drop-In Pottery
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Drop-in sessions are the time to get your hands dirty and release some stress, while moving at your own pace to create foodsafe functional and decorative pottery. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
10607 West River St. #2A
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Weekly Ki Gong Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Ki Gong is always done with a smile to increase positive energy. You focus on the mind while conditioning the body. Increase your inner strength and peace and improve balance, circulation, and breath. Develop your mind, body, and spirit in this four-week workshop. Contact phone: Call 587-3769 for more information!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Classes are held at the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance (TCHSP) 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Jazzercise
Sports
Event description: Fitness, friendship and fun! All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: KaaLynn@aol.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-4720.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Truckee Donner Community Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
Beginning Italian and Intermediate Italian
Community
Event description: Beginnig third week in January.
Beginning Italian class every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Intermediate Italian class, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks. Call for additional information. Contact phone: (530) 587-6054.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
LenguaViva, Behind ACE hardware.
Bilingual Education
Community
Event description: Award-winning documentary, Speaking in Tongues follows four children at various stages in the San Francisco Unified School District's nationally acclaimed bilingual education program. More information at:
www.moviestrailer.org/speaking-in-tonguesmovie-trialer.html. Contact email: beth@lenguavivacenter.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-9434.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lengua Viva, Center for Language and Culture
10070 Frates Lane (behind Ace Hardware).
For more info visit www.moviestrailer.org. Aikido - Beginner Class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Have you been looking for something new to try for your New Year's Resolution? Come and check out a Martial Art that focuses on conflict resolution and personal growth.
A Beginner Series is offered in Truckee Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. Jan 6 to Feb. 10 at the Truckee Veterans Hall.
Aikido teaches you how to be centered and calm while under attack and is great for health, wellbeing, and stress relief.
No experience or special equipment required. Cost is just $35 for the 6 week series or $10 drop in.… Contact email: sallyxc@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530 320-3068.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Truckee Veteran's Hall.
Well Hung Art Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Chris! Chris! Chris! and Bella Petunia present another Well Hung Art Show! Soundtrack by DJ Double Digit. Performances by The Chris! Chris! Chris! Show, DJ’s Bass Heavy with I.J.V. & Zeb Early. Sponsors, Fat Cat Cafe, Lucky 7, La Petite Salon. Martini specials. Free admission, 21 and up. Contact email: Chris@WellHungArtCollective.com. Contact phone: (619) 300-6556.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Fat Cat Cafe
599 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
96145 - (530) 583-3355.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Thursday, February 11, 2010 – Monday, April 5, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Local's Thursdays
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Local's Thursdays: Everyone receives the local's discount at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area on Thursdays during non-holiday periods. Children $11 and adults $20. Contact email: ski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9444.
Thursday, February 11, 2010.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161.
Technique and Training Clinics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Technique and Training Clinics held Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February. Tuesday morning Classic Clinic taught by Gary Schmitt. Tuesday morning Skate Clinic taught by Chauncey Parker. Thursday morning Skate Clinic taught by Olympian Glenn Jobe. Cost: one month $50. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Hatha Yoga Class
Sports
Event description: Hatha Yoga Class on Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for one hour. $37/four classes or $13 drop-in. TCPUD service area "resident" fee at $32/four classes or $10 drop-in. Contact email: anorman@tcpud.org. Contact phone: (530) 583-3440, ext. 10.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
Rideout Community Center
740 Timberland Lane
One mile south of Sunnyside.
Senior Strength Training Program: Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Exercise for cardiac and pulmonary rehab, seniors, or anyone wanting to work with nurses and exercise physiologists for individualized, medically monitored exercise. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Thursdays class geared towards strength building, and balance. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Morning Drop-In Pottery
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Drop-in sessions are the time to get your hands dirty and release some stress, while moving at your own pace to create functional and decorative pottery. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. "Hands On" Help for New Moms and Their Infants
Health/Wellness
Event description: Breastfeeding support and baby and mommy care. Informal classes with emphasis on individual teaching for nursing. Learn proper breastfeeding and latch on techniques, obstacles, increasing supply, breastpumps, bottle feeding, as well as postpartum and parenting issues. Contact email: cbansen@thfd.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-3247.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
New location
Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance
Second floor classroom
10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Women Who Run With the Wolves Workshop
Health/Wellness
Event description: Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Sandy Wiederkehr will be will be holding this 16 week workshop series based on "Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. This book has inspired so many to live lives of consciousness, love, integrity, truth and soulfulness. Women join us at For Goodness Sake for our inner adventure! N… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-8981.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA 96161.
Women's Beginning Skate Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Women's Beginning Skate Clinic taught by PSIA level III JoJo Toeppner. Cost: $35. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Preschool Dance
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Have a little star at home who loves to dance in front of the mirror?
Enroll your child in Preschool Dance! Participants will explore a whole
new world of dance through rhythm and music and will be exposed to tap, jazz, ballet and creative movement. This class is a great opportunity for children to socialize with others their own age. Children must be able to participate without parent present. Contact email: mam@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1310.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village NV 89451.
North Tahoe AAUW February General Meeting
Community
Event description: Our program features Bill Briner, long-time Tahoe resident, who will be showing his photos of early Squaw Valley, from the 1930s to 1960s. You will learn how it all began and how the Olympics came to be — and who was involved to make it happen, such as Wayne Paulson. This is especially timely as Squaw Valley will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olympics.
Come early and join your friends for lunch. Please plan to attend. RSVP (530) 583-2828.
There will not be a Board Meeting. The public is we… Contact phone: RSVP (530) 583-2828.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:00 PM.
Sawtooth Ridge Café in Tahoe City.
Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Music Together: Music and Movement Classes for Babies, Toddler, Preschooler and the Adults who Love Them
Community
Event description: Fortyfive minutes of songs, instrument play and movement in a relaxed and playful setting. Contact email: sierrakathryn@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 232-4554.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Sierra Bible Church
11460 Brockway Road
Truckee, CA.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Drop-In Pottery Thursday Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Drop-in sessions are the time to get your hands dirty and release some stress, while moving at your own pace to create functional and decorative pottery. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Music Together: Music and Movement Classes for Babies, Toddler, Preschooler and the Adults who Love Them
Community
Event description: Forty-five minutes of songs, instrument play and movement in a relaxed and playful setting. Contact email: sierrakathryn@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 232-4554.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Sierra Bible Church
11460 Brockway Road
Truckee, CA.
Parenting Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: This seven-week, research-based parenting series, "Loving Solutions," will provide education and tips to parents of children, ages 5-10 to build parenting skills through easy techniques. The series costs $125 per family and includes workbook, materials and child care. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Famlly Resource Center of Truckee
(Next to KidZone).
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council
Government/Politics
Event description: A. Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on proposed Zoning Text Amendments that will define and disallow medical marijuana collectives, cooperatives or dispensaries to operate in Placer County. In addition, the proposed amendments will clarify that the production and composting of cannabis is not included in the definition of “Crop Production” or “Agricultural Processing” within the existing County Code – Jennifer Dzakowic, Senior Planner, Placer County Planning Department.
A. Reports / Direction Reg… Contact email: skastan@placer.ca.gov. Contact phone: 581-0345.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe City PUD Board Room
Tahoe City, CA.
North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council
Government/Politics
Event description: Medicinal marijuana zoning text amendment. Placer County Tahoe Focus Groups. Contact email: skastan@placer.ca.gov. Contact phone: 581-0345.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe City PUD Boardroom.
North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council
Government/Politics
Contact email: skastan@placer.ca.gov. Contact phone: 581-0345.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Varies: Tahoe City PUD or Kings Beach Events Center.
Documentary Film: Rivers Of A Lost Coast
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Incredible and dramatic documentary film of the rise and collapse of the fisheries of California's North Coast. Co-sponsored by California Fly Fisher Magazine, Truckee River Watershed Council and Squaw Valley Institute. Suggested donation $10. Contact email: info@squawvalleyinstitute.org. Contact phone: 530-581-4138.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cedar House Sport Hotel
Brockway Road
Truckee.
Self Mastery and Ascension
Health/Wellness
Event description: Designed to bring understanding to the ascension process so that we may achieve our freedom in this lifetime. Course includes informal talks, meditation and energetic healings.
http://www.goodnesssake.org/programs/ascension_2010.pdf. Contact email: christiansteele@att.net. Contact phone: 550-8981.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.goodnesssake.org. "Acoustic Thursdays!"
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live acoustic music with happy hour prices all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Rooms at the restaurant voted "Best Place For Dinner" in all of North Lake Tahoe. Contact email: ctnwood@telis.org. Contact phone: (530) 587-5711.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Cottonwood Restaurant
10142 Rue Hilltop
Corner of Brockway and Old Brockway
Truckee, Calif. 96160.
Alpenglow Sports Winter Film series
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series
Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Sawtooth Ridge Cafe
Biking for a Better World.
Join Jake and Duncan's mountain bike ride down the Great Divide, a 2300 mile trail running from Canada to Mexico. On a quest to raise money and awareness for Disable Sports USA, they pushed the limits to pedal this challenging trail in 29 days. Enjoy their tales of cycling this brutal and scenic trail while fueling up on milkshakes and Advil.
Show starts at 7pm but come early for good sea… Contact email: shelley@alpenglowsports.com. Contact phone: 530-583-6917.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe in Tahoe City.
Judo - Try Three for Free this month
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Judo means "gentle way" and is a modern Japanese martial art. To introduce you to this technique we are offering you three classes free during the month of February. Contact email: Cramer@BJJTruckeeTahoe.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-3226.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Revolution Athletics Training Center
11430 Deerfied Drive #4B
Truckee, Calif. 96161.
“Rail Jam” board/ski movies and show with Samba Da
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Crown Room show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Friday, February 12, 2010 – Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness and Cardiac Reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room-10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Reformer Matt combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates Reformer/Matt combo group class. Maximum four people per class. Call for reservation. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: By Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment annd personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Gyrotonic Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Full Circle Movement, Truckee’s unique exercise studio featuring Gyrotronic® Gyrokinesis® Pilates and massage, wants to help you keep your healthy New Year’s resolutions by starting you on a beneficial Gyrotronic routine. Gyrotronic® classes are offered Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 p.m. These classes require a 24 hour reservation/cancellation through (530) 587-3232 or Fullcirclemovement@gmail.com. Contact email: fullcirclemovement@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-3232.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Full Circle Movement, The Rock
11253 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: Offered by Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Lucky Duck Farm
Community
Event description: New Lucky Duck Farm exhibit at the children's museum offers hours of play for families with young children. Contact email: info@kidzonemuseum.org. Contact phone: (530) 587-KIDS.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM.
KidZone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, Calif.
Baby and Me Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: These popular classes provide education, support, informal discussion and interactive fun for parents and non-ambulatory infants, 3 months to 1 year old. The series costs $84 for seven classes with partial scholarships available. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Resource Center of Truckee
(Next to Kidzone).
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Wine Tasting
Community
Event description: Wine tasting event featuring the wines of California served with delicious appetizers! Contact email: c.diasparra@gmail.com. Contact phone: (201) 647-7742.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Piper's Patisserie
10068 Donner Pass Road
Truckee.
Open Diving with Instruction
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Come learn or perfect your techniques for flips, twists and other creative dives. Open to all ages. Must take a beginner dive class to participate. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
An Introduction to Balance with Brian Benson
Community
Event description: Join G. Brian Benson as he facilitates an interactive workshop called "An Introduction to Balance." Benson is quickly becoming an expert in the field of balance and how being in balance can open up the doors to happiness and true fulfillment. His recently published book "Brian's List - 26 1/2 easy to use ideas on how to live a fun, balanced, healthy life!" won a New Generation Indie Book Award for being the winner in the self-help category for 2009. Brian offers a meaningful yet light-hearted approach to f… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-8981.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
SambaDa Pre-CD Release Carnivale Dance Party
Business
Event description: SambaDa' s New Album, "Gente!" will be released Feb. 23. Join us at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 and celebrate.
SambaDá musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion-based styles of South and Central American samba and salsa, and blending them with the funk and reggae beats so familiar to crowds of North America. The band is known for its high-energy percussion, danceable grooves and visually dynamic show. SambaDá is dedicated to making people dance by creating a… Contact email: info@minersfoundry.org. Contact phone: (530) 265-5040.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring St.
Nevada City, Calif. 95959.
For more info visit www.minersfoundry.org. Keyser Soze
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Crown Room show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Saturday, February 13, 2010 – Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Tahoe Triple Crown/ CCS
Health/Wellness
Event description: Tahoe Triple Crown- Local Climbing competition $8,000 cash and prizes. CCS. Humbolt State, UC Davis, Sierra Nevada College, local junior colleges. Compete in the first event of the year. In all there will be more than 70 climbs and more than a 100 participants. Contact email: jason_burd@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 831-4212.
Saturday, February 13, 2010.
High Altitude Fitness.
AIARE Introduction To Avalanche
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This is the best way to get started learning the basics of avalanche safety. We spend most of the day on the mountain with "hands-on" learning about the snowpack, terrain, weather, people and the combined effect on avalanche danger. You'll learn about the danger rating system and how to interpret the avalanche bulletin. Very importantly, you will be introduced to travel techniques including how to ski with your team members to help reduce risk. The course also covers an introduction to avalanche safety gear… Contact email: tony@alpineskills.com. Contact phone: (530) 426-7005.
Saturday, February 13, 2010 – Sunday, June 6, 2010.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Backcountry Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.alpineskills.com. Lake Tahoe Aikido
Sports
Event description: Beginners welcome. Two classes: 8-9 a.m. and 9-10 a.m. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio
Cobblestone Center, Tahoe City.
Reformer Matt combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates reformer, combined with matt exercises. Intermediate class. Beginners welcome to call for intro classes. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Women's Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Women's Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic taught by Olympian Katerina Nash. Cost: $35. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Aquatics Department offers two levels of swim lessons for adults (+14): a learn to swim class and an advanced stroke refinement class. It's never too late to learn how to swim or become a proficient swimmer so you can gear up for that triathlon you've been thinking about. Minimum of three students per class and maximum six. Registration deadline is the Wednesday before the session starts. Classes may be canceled if minimums are not met. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1321.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Beginner Learn to Dive
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Come and learn the basics of springboard diving! We will teach proper approach, hurdle and dive positions for the front dive, pike position, tuck position and front somersault. Divers must be comfortable and be able to tread in deep water. This class will include some swimming for strength and confidence building. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Swix Waxing Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Learn about cross country ski waxing techniques. This is a free clinic. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Book Signing Event
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Norma Carder, longtime resident of North Lake Tahoe, will be signing her book "36 Views of Lake Tahoe from 36 Mountain Peaks." This is a beautiful coffee table book featuring Carder's watercolor art and poetry. Carder currently teaches Watercolor Painting and Design at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev. She has been skiing and hiking the Lake Tahoe area since 1949 and has exhibited her work nationwide. For several years she knew she wanted to do a book about Tahoe but couldn't decide what or how un… Contact email: bookshelf_boatworks@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-1900.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bookshelf at the Boatworks Mall
Upstairs
760 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Carson City Sunset Rotary Club Valentine Dinner Dance and Silent Auction
Community
Event description: Come enjoy an evening with your sweetheart and make a difference in our community! The cost of the $35 ticket includes a three course dinner. There will be a no-host bar starting at 6 p.m. and photos will be taken courtesy of Little People Portraits. Dinner will start at 7 p.m. and there will be dancing from 8-11 p.m. There are many fantastic raffle prizes, in addition to some wonderful items for the silent auction. Proceeds will benefit programs such as Food for Thought, Court Appointed Special Advocates… Contact email: deborah_young@us.aflac.com. Contact phone: (775) 882-3522.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Plaza Convention Center
211 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701.
Parents' Night Out
Community
Event description: Leave the children with us for games, crafts, fun and maybe even a late night movie while you enjoy a night out on the town. Space is limited so reserve your space now, $20 per child. Contact email: Cramer@BJJTruckeeTahoe.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-3226.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Revolution Athletics Training Center
11430 Deerfied Drive #4B
Truckee, Ca 96161.
Sidecountry Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Guided outings to the powder beyond the ropes! Weekend and holidays Dec. 19 through April 11 $169. Contact email: tony@alpineskills.com. Contact phone: (530) 426-7005.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6:00 PM – Sunday, June 6, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Backcountry Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.alpineskills.com. Tea Leaf Green
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: President’s Day weekend bash. Crown Room $18 advance, $20 day of show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Sunday, February 14, 2010 – Thursday, April 8, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Intermediate Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: For those who feel comfortable with basic throwing (centering and throwing cylinder and bowl shapes). The intermediate/ advanced students will be learning more advanced functional and decorative projects such as dinnerware, lidded jars and casseroles, tea pots, two-piece vases, etc. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Sidecountry Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Guided outings to the powder beyond the ropes! Weekend and holidays Dec. 19 through April 11 $169. Contact email: tony@alpineskills.com. Contact phone: (530) 426-7005.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 6:00 PM – Monday, June 7, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Backcountry Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.alpineskills.com. Tea Leaf Green
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: President’s Day weekend bash. Crown Room show. $18 advance, $20 day of show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Monday, February 15, 2010 – Friday, April 9, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Free Peer Counseling Services
Community
Event description: Spirit Peer Empowerment Center offers free counseling services to those in need of support. Call and schedule an appointment with a trained peer counselor. Contact email: truckee@spiritempowermentcenter.org. Contact phone: (530) 587-7300.
Monday, February 15, 2010.
10075 Levon Ave. Suite 201C
Truckee, CA 96161.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness and Cardiac Reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room-10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: By Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment annd personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: Offered by Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Paco's Presidents Cup Race
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: 15km Freestyle Race. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Drop in Support Group
Community
Event description: Spirit Peer Empowerment Center offers this support group weekly. Free and open to anyone in need of emotional support. Contact email: truckee@spiritempowermentcenter.org. Contact phone: (530) 587-7300.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
10075 Levon Ave. Suite 201C
Truckee, CA 96161.
Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Pilates Matt/Reformer combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates reformer/matt combo class for intermediate and advanced intermediate. Beginners can call for intro classes. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Jazzercise
Sports
Event description: Fitness, friendship and fun! All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: KaaLynn@aol.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-4720.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Truckee Donner Community Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
Childbirth Education Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Childbirth class education series and breastfeeding class. Contact email: birthinstructor@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (530) 913-4695.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
First Baptist Church
11605 Deerfield Drive
Truckee, CA 96161.
Acoustic Guitar Master Monte Montgomery
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Red Room show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Nature Photography Summit presented by NANPA
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Nature photography professionals and enthusiasts converge in this unique event that provides education, networking, equipment sales, workshops and more. Contact phone: (303) 422-8527. Contact email: arogers@nanpa.org.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – Sunday, February 21, 2010.
John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort
1100 Nugget Ave.
Sparks, NV 89431.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – Saturday, April 10, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Technique and Training Clinics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Technique and Training Clinics held Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February. Tuesday morning Classic Clinic taught by Gary Schmitt. Tuesday morning Skate Clinic taught by Chauncey Parker. Thursday morning Skate Clinic taught by Olympian Glenn Jobe. Cost: one month $50. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Camp Xtreme
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Go Xtreme with our Youth Development Staff and enjoy your Fall,
Winter and Spring school breaks! Our trained and caring staff provides
age-appropriate games, crafts, activities, field trips and encourages
the development of friendships with children from the community.
Program activities vary by season. Look for our detailed calendars
coming out soon! Scholarships are available. Please call (775) 832-1310 for more information. Contact email: mariah_mcdonald@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1310.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Incline Elementary School - Room A154.
Reformer Matt combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates Reformer/Matt combo group class. Maximum four people per class. Call for reservation. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Family Music with Todd Wees
Community
Event description: Seven-week music series for families and children birth to 4. Freewheeling singing and dancing along to the music of children's musician, songwriter and singer, Todd Wees. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:30 AM.
Family Resource Center of Truckee
(next to KidZone).
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. NCRWF lunch meeting
Government/Politics
Event description: The cost is $17 per person. The featured speaker will be California State Senator George Runner. A candidate for the State Board of Equalization, Senator Runner will discuss voter fraud and the Vote Safe Initiative. Reservations deadline is Monday, Feb. 8. Contact email: victoria@drz.org. Contact phone: (530) 470-8507.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Alta Sierra Country Club
11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley, California 95949.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyrwf.org. Dance Combo
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This is an introductory dance class for children ages 5-7. The structure of the class is geared to provide a positive environment to learn dance and socialize with new friends. The children will learn about creative movement, dance, rhythm, movement and socialization. Additionally, the students will be exposed to tap, jazz and ballet. Contact email: mam@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1310.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village NV 89451.
Portola Tahoe Forest Grief Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Tahoe Forest Hospice offers a Gief Support Group in a safe and supportive environment. Free and open to all community members who have endured the loss of a loved one. An initial consulatation is required. Contact phone: For more information please call (530) 582-3534.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Williams House, Portola.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Lake Tahoe Aikido
Sports
Event description: Beginners welcome. Two classes - 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rideout Community Center.
Grief Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Tahoe Forest Hospice Services offers a Grief Support Group in a safe and supportive environment. Free and open to community members who have endured the loss of a loved one. An initial interview is required. Contact phone: 530-582-3534.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Portola- The Williams House.
For more info visit www.tfhd.com. Jazzercise
Sports
Event description: Fitness, friendship and fun! All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: KaaLynn@aol.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-4720.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Truckee Donner Community Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
Beginning Italian and Intermediate Italian
Community
Event description: Beginnig third week in January.
Beginning Italian class every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Intermediate Italian class, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks. Call for additional information. Contact phone: (530) 587-6054.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
LenguaViva, Behind ACE hardware.
Women's Empowerment Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Women's Empowerment Support Group is a safe, confidential art-focused support group designed to provide an effective way for women to reconnect with parts of themselves they may have shut off to survive abuse. Tell your story through collage, painting, writing, and sculpture. Art experience/skills are not required! It is a window of time for you! The Women's Support Group is for Spanish-speakers. Mothers can bring their children to attend their own Kid's Time Support Group, which occurs at the same time as… Contact email: julia@tahoewomenservices.org. Contact phone: (530) 582-9117.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee, call Tahoe Women's Services for details.
“Red Tuesdays” Ana Sia with Black Rock City Allstars and DJ Femur
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Red Room show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 – Sunday, April 11, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness and Cardiac Reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room-10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs, like the one right here in Truckee, with our learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Contact email: Carmen@CarmenCarr.com. Contact phone: 530 550-5192.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
Truckee Airport
10356 Truckee Airport Rd
Board Room
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit jibboom.freetoasthost.net. Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: By Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment annd personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: Offered by Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Weekly Free Heart Health Lectures brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free lectures! Get facts and reduce your risk of heart disease. Topics brought to you by MD's, cardiac nurses, and registered dietitians ranging from heart healthy eating, exercise, medications, stress, high blood pressure. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more info and registration call (530) 582-3285.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Women's Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Women's Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic held Wednesday mornings in January and February. Clinics taught by Andrea Miller. Cost: one month $50. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
A Gathering of Art
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Work on projects, interact with each other. Bring supplies. No instructor. Public and novices are encouraged to come, observe, ask questions. A donation to NTA is appreciated. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts, Corison Loft
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Toddler Gymtime
Community
Event description: Toddlers, 1 to 3-years old, and their parents enjoy free play, meet new friends and build new skills in the big gym with an exciting array of developmental equipment. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sierra Mountain Community Education Center.
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Wee Play Wednesdays
Community
Event description: Winter can be tough on families with young children. Lakeside Pizza, a family restaurant, invites Tahoe's wee ones to bounce off our walls for a while. Featuring an indoor bounce house, Wee Play Wednesdays are the antidote to cabin fever. For more, call (530) 583-2000. Contact email: anne@lakesidetahoecity.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-2000.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Lakeside Pizza, 850 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City (behind Safeway).
For more info visit www.lakesidetahoecity.com. Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Family Music with Todd Wees
Community
Event description: Series of seven interactive music classes for families and children birth to 4. Enjoy singng and dancing along to the lighthearted music of Todd Wees, local singer,songwriter and musician. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Family Resource Center of Truckee.
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Pilates Matt/Reformer combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates reformer/matt combo class for intermediate and advanced intermediate. Beginners can call for intro classes. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
"Gioielli's Bead Night Out"
Community
Event description: Join us for an evening of fun and creativity first and third Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. We'll teach you how to make jewelry of your choice or help you in your own creations. You can bring your own beads and just create! There's no need to sign up - just come in and it's free. Contact email: gioielli@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 582-4464.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gioielli
10280 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.specialtybeads.com. Night Skiing
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center has a 2.5 kilometer loop that is lit for night skiing on Wednesday nights from Jan. 6 – Feb. 24. Night skiing hours are from 5-7 p.m. The soft yellow glow of our sodium vapor lights create a special effect for an unparalleled skiing experience. Our night skiing course is unique to California, so be sure to check it out. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Wednesday Drop-In Pottery
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Drop-in sessions are the time to get your hands dirty and release some stress, while moving at your own pace to create foodsafe functional and decorative pottery. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
10607 West River St. #2A
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Weekly Ki Gong Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Ki Gong is always done with a smile to increase positive energy. You focus on the mind while conditioning the body. Increase your inner strength and peace and improve balance, circulation, and breath. Develop your mind, body, and spirit in this four-week workshop. Contact phone: Call 587-3769 for more information!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Classes are held at the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance (TCHSP) 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Jazzercise
Sports
Event description: Fitness, friendship and fun! All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: KaaLynn@aol.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-4720.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Truckee Donner Community Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
Beginning Italian and Intermediate Italian
Community
Event description: Beginnig third week in January.
Beginning Italian class every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Intermediate Italian class, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks. Call for additional information. Contact phone: (530) 587-6054.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
LenguaViva, Behind ACE hardware.
Network and Get Motivated!
Business
Event description: CEO Space Tahoe hosts special guest, John Leslie Brown, motivational speaker, hip-hop artist and son of world-renowned speaker, Les Brown!
“New Generation Motivation”
John-Leslie Brown is a highly sought after motivational speaker and hip-hop artist with a unique ability to deliver life changing and passionate messages of inspiration which transcend cultural and generational boundaries.
John-Leslie began his professional speaking career at the early age of 14 following the tutelage of his father… Contact email: pam@ceospacetahoe.com. Contact phone: (530) 913-6169.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel
1981 Terminal Way
Reno, Nev.
The Mighty Diamonds with The Yellow Wall Dub Squad presents A BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Mighty Diamonds are one of the most loved reggae groups worldwide, and one listen to their sweet harmonies should be ample explanation as to why. Headed by lead singer Donald "Tabby" Shaw and backed by Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson, the Diamonds' vocals — and particularly Shaw's — bespeak uncommon earnestness. No-host bar, all ages event. Ticket $15 advance, $18 door, call (530) 265-5040. Contact email: info@minersfoundry.org. Contact phone: (530) 265-5040.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 8:45 PM.
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring St.
Nevada City, Calif. 95959
530 265 5040.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 – Monday, April 12, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Technique and Training Clinics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Technique and Training Clinics held Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February. Tuesday morning Classic Clinic taught by Gary Schmitt. Tuesday morning Skate Clinic taught by Chauncey Parker. Thursday morning Skate Clinic taught by Olympian Glenn Jobe. Cost: one month $50. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
River Talk
Community
Event description: At our one-hour coffee and virtual tour, you will learn more about our restoration projects. We will welcome your advice and feedback. You will not be asked for a donation. RSVP to Lucetta at 550-8760. Contact email: lswift@truckeeriverwc.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-8760.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Truckee River Watershed Council.
Senior Strength Training Program: Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Exercise for cardiac and pulmonary rehab, seniors, or anyone wanting to work with nurses and exercise physiologists for individualized, medically monitored exercise. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Thursdays class geared towards strength building, and balance. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Morning Drop-In Pottery
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Drop-in sessions are the time to get your hands dirty and release some stress, while moving at your own pace to create functional and decorative pottery. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. "Hands On" Help for New Moms and Their Infants
Health/Wellness
Event description: Breastfeeding support and baby and mommy care. Informal classes with emphasis on individual teaching for nursing. Learn proper breastfeeding and latch on techniques, obstacles, increasing supply, breastpumps, bottle feeding, as well as postpartum and parenting issues. Contact email: cbansen@thfd.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-3247.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
New location
Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance
Second floor classroom
10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Women Who Run With the Wolves Workshop
Health/Wellness
Event description: Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Sandy Wiederkehr will be will be holding this 16 week workshop series based on "Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. This book has inspired so many to live lives of consciousness, love, integrity, truth and soulfulness. Women join us at For Goodness Sake for our inner adventure! N… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-8981.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA 96161.
Preschool Dance
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Have a little star at home who loves to dance in front of the mirror?
Enroll your child in Preschool Dance! Participants will explore a whole
new world of dance through rhythm and music and will be exposed to tap, jazz, ballet and creative movement. This class is a great opportunity for children to socialize with others their own age. Children must be able to participate without parent present. Contact email: mam@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1310.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village NV 89451.
Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Music Together: Music and Movement Classes for Babies, Toddler, Preschooler and the Adults who Love Them
Community
Event description: Fortyfive minutes of songs, instrument play and movement in a relaxed and playful setting. Contact email: sierrakathryn@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 232-4554.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Sierra Bible Church
11460 Brockway Road
Truckee, CA.
Youth Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Swim lessons are offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs are designed to follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. Class minimum is three, class maximum is six students. If we do not meet the minimum by the class registration date, classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Drop-In Pottery Thursday Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Drop-in sessions are the time to get your hands dirty and release some stress, while moving at your own pace to create functional and decorative pottery. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: (530) 559-9773.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Music Together: Music and Movement Classes for Babies, Toddler, Preschooler and the Adults who Love Them
Community
Event description: Forty-five minutes of songs, instrument play and movement in a relaxed and playful setting. Contact email: sierrakathryn@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 232-4554.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Sierra Bible Church
11460 Brockway Road
Truckee, CA.
Parenting Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: This seven-week, research-based parenting series, "Loving Solutions," will provide education and tips to parents of children, ages 5-10 to build parenting skills through easy techniques. The series costs $125 per family and includes workbook, materials and child care. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Famlly Resource Center of Truckee
(Next to KidZone).
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Locals Ski Antarctica!
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Squaw Valley Institute presents Doug Stoup, who recently took a shipload of skiers to Antarctica to climb and ski! Stoup will tell of this incredible experience and Keoki Flagg's photos of the adventure will be featured. Suggested donation $10. Contact email: info@squawvalleyinstitute.org. Contact phone: 530-581-4138.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley.
Self Mastery and Ascension
Health/Wellness
Event description: Designed to bring understanding to the ascension process so that we may achieve our freedom in this lifetime. Course includes informal talks, meditation and energetic healings.
http://www.goodnesssake.org/programs/ascension_2010.pdf. Contact email: christiansteele@att.net. Contact phone: 550-8981.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.goodnesssake.org. "Acoustic Thursdays!"
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live acoustic music with happy hour prices all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Rooms at the restaurant voted "Best Place For Dinner" in all of North Lake Tahoe. Contact email: ctnwood@telis.org. Contact phone: (530) 587-5711.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Cottonwood Restaurant
10142 Rue Hilltop
Corner of Brockway and Old Brockway
Truckee, Calif. 96160.
Judo - Try Three for Free this month
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Judo means "gentle way" and is a modern Japanese martial art. To introduce you to this technique we are offering you three classes free during the month of February. Contact email: Cramer@BJJTruckeeTahoe.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-3226.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Revolution Athletics Training Center
11430 Deerfied Drive #4B
Truckee, Calif. 96161.
“Rail Jam” board/ski movies and show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Crown Room show with Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Friday, February 19, 2010 – Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Avalanche Level II Certification
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: AIARE certified course on advanced avalanche safety. Contact email: ski@skinastc.com. Contact phone: 530-582-4772.
Friday, February 19, 2010 – Monday, February 22, 2010.
Truckee, Calif.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness and Cardiac Reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room-10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Reformer Matt combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates Reformer/Matt combo group class. Maximum four people per class. Call for reservation. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: By Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning- increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment annd personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program
Health/Wellness
Event description: Offered by Tahoe Forest Health System. Senior fitness and cardiac reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks and enhance overall quality of life. $150- includes 36 classes, fitness assessment and personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call (530) 582-3285.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Lucky Duck Farm
Community
Event description: New Lucky Duck Farm exhibit at the children's museum offers hours of play for families with young children. Contact email: info@kidzonemuseum.org. Contact phone: (530) 587-KIDS.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM.
KidZone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, Calif.
Baby and Me Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: These popular classes provide education, support, informal discussion and interactive fun for parents and non-ambulatory infants, 3 months to 1 year old. The series costs $84 for seven classes with partial scholarships available. Contact email: ruth@truckeefrc.org. Contact phone: 587-2513, ext. 110.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Resource Center of Truckee
(Next to Kidzone).
For more info visit www.truckeefrc.org. Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Wine Tasting
Community
Event description: Wine tasting event featuring the wines of California served with delicious appetizers! Contact email: c.diasparra@gmail.com. Contact phone: (201) 647-7742.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Piper's Patisserie
10068 Donner Pass Road
Truckee.
Open Diving with Instruction
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Come learn or perfect your techniques for flips, twists and other creative dives. Open to all ages. Must take a beginner dive class to participate. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
“Tahoe Favorites” A.L.O. with Chris Velan
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Crown Room show, $20 advance, $23 day of show. Contact phone: 775-833-6333.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 – Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
AIARE Introduction To Avalanche
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This is the best way to get started learning the basics of avalanche safety. We spend most of the day on the mountain with "hands-on" learning about the snowpack, terrain, weather, people and the combined effect on avalanche danger. You'll learn about the danger rating system and how to interpret the avalanche bulletin. Very importantly, you will be introduced to travel techniques including how to ski with your team members to help reduce risk. The course also covers an introduction to avalanche safety gear… Contact email: tony@alpineskills.com. Contact phone: (530) 426-7005.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 – Sunday, June 13, 2010.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Backcountry Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.alpineskills.com. Lake Tahoe Aikido
Sports
Event description: Beginners welcome. Two classes: 8-9 a.m. and 9-10 a.m. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio
Cobblestone Center, Tahoe City.
Young Eagles Flight & Pancake Breakfast
Community
Event description: Children 8 - 17. Young Eagles offers a flight in a small aircraft along with information on scholarships and other resources available for flight training and careers in aviation. Complimentary pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. orientation at 9:30 a.m. and flying begins at 10 a.m. Pre-registraion is required. To sign up call Carol at (775) 882-1237. Contact email: N54429@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 882-1237.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Carson City Airport (Terminal Bldg)
2500 College Parkway
Carson City, NV.
Reformer Matt combo class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates reformer, combined with matt exercises. Intermediate class. Beginners welcome to call for intro classes. Contact email: truckeepilates@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 584-1717.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Truckee Pilates
11890 Donner Pass Road #3.
Intermediate to Advanced Classic Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Intermediate to Advanced Classic Clinic taught by Olympian Glenn Jobe. Cost: $35. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
Annual Antique Sale at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA Benefitting the Placer Co. Library
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Western states exhibitors will take part in Twin Bridges’ 20th Antiques Show and Sale benefitting the Placer County Library, Feb. 20 and 21 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. Collectors attending the Gold Country Fair Show will discover a wide selection of quality merchandise from the Victorian period through the 1970s. Major exhibits will include an outstanding selection of glass, china, porcelains and pottery; vintage and estate jewelry; sterling flatware pattern matching; primitives and American… Contact email: tbcashows@aol.com or www.tbcashows.info. Contact phone: (530) 241-4063.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:00 AM – Sunday, February 21, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Gold Country Fairgrounds
1273 High St.
Auburn, Calif.
Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Aquatics Department offers two levels of swim lessons for adults (+14): a learn to swim class and an advanced stroke refinement class. It's never too late to learn how to swim or become a proficient swimmer so you can gear up for that triathlon you've been thinking about. Minimum of three students per class and maximum six. Registration deadline is the Wednesday before the session starts. Classes may be canceled if minimums are not met. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1321.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Beginner Learn to Dive
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Come and learn the basics of springboard diving! We will teach proper approach, hurdle and dive positions for the front dive, pike position, tuck position and front somersault. Divers must be comfortable and be able to tread in deep water. This class will include some swimming for strength and confidence building. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Children's Glowstick Parade and Carnival
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: A kid's version of the Torchlight Parade with glowsticks for children 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on our Snowbird run. Come early to secure a spot in the parade and win glowsticks in our free Carnival games. Music and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Sign-up and Carnival from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. with a 6 p.m. start time. Contact email: ski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9444.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, Calif.
For more info visit www.skitahoedonner.com. Sidecountry Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Guided outings to the powder beyond the ropes! Weekend and holidays Dec. 19 through April 11 $169. Contact email: tony@alpineskills.com. Contact phone: (530) 426-7005.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 6:00 PM – Sunday, June 13, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Backcountry Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.alpineskills.com. Live Music For Haiti featuring Akiko & Friends
Community
Event description: For Goodness Sake will host "Live Music for Haiti" on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 6:30-8 p.m. Pianist and singer Akiko (Colleen Akiko Jackson) and other local musicians will offer their talents to support emergency relief efforts in Haiti. Akiko worked in community development projects in Haiti during the late 80's and early 90's, co-founding a grassroots non-profit with Americans and Haitians in 1990.
All donations from the night will be sent immediately to help in the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake. Feel… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-8981.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA 96161.
Vinyl
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free Crown Room show. Contact phone: (775) 833-6333.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Casino
14 SR 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402.
Winter in the Sierra Photography Exhibit and Sale
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 581-2787 – www.northtahoearts.com Winter in the Sierra
Photography Exhibit and Sale Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve local photographers will display their artwork in a two-month exhibit, "Winter in the Sierra," at North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City. This celebration of winter brings to life the various moods of the season in our spectacular region. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 – Thursday, April 15, 2010.
North Tahoe ARTS Center
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City CA 96145, beside the fire station.
Begining Wheel Throwing (Pottery)
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: These mini classes meet once a week for three weeks. This is the class to learn the basics of Wheel-thrown pottery. Each class will have a demonstration with super cool tips. The beginning potter will work on the wheel to learn the basic skills like centering and throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Contact email: teresa@tpotspottery.com. Contact phone: 530 55-9773.
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
10607 West River St. #2a
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.tpotspottery.com. Photography by Hank deVre
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Many local, extreme skiers featured in Hank's photography. Contact email: wolfdales@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-5700.
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolfdale's Restaurant
640 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, Calif.
Sidecountry Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Guided outings to the powder beyond the ropes! Weekend and holidays Dec. 19 through April 11 $169. Contact email: tony@alpineskills.com. Contact phone: (530) 426-7005.
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:00 PM – Monday, June 14, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Backcountry Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.alpineskills.com. Sierra Nordic 3x5 Relay and Demo Day
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Partake in the annual Sierra Nordic 3x5 Relays or try the latest cross country ski equipment for free in our demo day. A valid trail pass is required for those who will be demoing equipment. Local manufacturer representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Contact email: xcski@tahoedonner.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-9484.
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161.