Babes On A Bus
Community
Event description: Babes On A Bus is the Biennial Fundraiser for P.E.O. Chapter XE.
We do the driving while you enjoy friends, food and fabulous prizes on the drive to San Francisco for a day of shopping, dining, entertainment, or whatever the city has in store for you. Relax with champagne, chocolates, and a chic flick on the drive home. Tickets are $75 per person, or $70 for groups of 6 or more! Net proceeds from Babes On A Bus fund educational scholarships for Truckee women. Contact email: phyllismcconn@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 530-550-9564.
Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Leave from Safeway parking lot (7am), spend the day in San Francisco, return to Safeway parking lot (10pm).
Nevadans Helping Natives: A Blanket and Winter Clothing Drive
Community
Event description: The Native American Student Association (NASA) of Sierra Nevada College is holding a two-day blanket and winter clothing drive. Individuals and businesses wishing to donate may drop off new or gently used clean items on Friday, Nov. 6 from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact email: katherine_straus@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1284.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Patterson Hall at Sierra Nevada College.
999 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Village, NV.
Red Tag Sale
Community
Event description: Fundraiser to benefit the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College. Contact email: trudy@trudyvella.com. Contact phone: 808-651-8397.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Former IZOD Outlet
Citizens Bank Plaza on Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Feldenkrais Workshop
Health/Wellness
Event description: The Feldenkrais Method is an educational approach to movement exploration where we refine kinesthetic awareness, enhance cognitive skills and develop optimal use of our muscular/skeletal system. This method is utilized by performing artists and athletes wanting to fine-tune their skills; by people with neurological disorders or physical injury. Increase bone density, reduce stress and improve agility. Space is limited so reserve early. Contact email: info@laketahoewellnesscenter.com. Contact phone: 775 833 3638.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Lake Tahoe Wellness Center
695 Wolf Street
Kings Beach, CA.
For more info visit www.laketahoewellnesscenter.com. 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, November 7, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
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.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 11:00 AM – Friday, January 1, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
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, November 7, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Healthy Happy Kids Kampaign
Health/Wellness
Event description: Family Nutrition Made Simple. Presented by Leanna Crocco, Certified Wellness Coach. This is not a KidZone program. Contact email: recipe4health@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-746-1777.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
KidZone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA.
Heartsaver Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid
Health/Wellness
Event description: First Aid basics, medical, injury, and environmental emergencies, asthma care, and CPR, AED and choking relief. EMSA approved for child care providers. Contact phone: To register please call 587-3769.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Eskridge Conference room
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Far West Nordic Auction and Raffle
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Fundraiser for Far West Nordic Ski Association. Contact email: donheapes@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 412-1183.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Sugar Bowl Mt. Judah Lodge.
Ah Paris! with the Reno Pops Orchestra
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Ah Paris! The Reno Pops Orchestra will perform favorite French music at our free 7 p.m. concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Reno. Eric Kao, our 2009 concerto competition winner, will showcase the first movement of the virtuosic Camille Saint-Saens Second Piano Concerto. Come hear the orchestra perform the Saint-Saens Organ Symphony (#3) on the marvelous new pipe organ at St. John’s. In the spirit of our theme, we will also play George Gershwin’s popular American in Paris, as w… Contact email: tamithompson009@yahoo.com. Contact phone: (775) 853-9075.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. John's Presbyterian Church
1070 W. Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89509.
For more info visit www.renopops.org. Chocolate, Wine & Roses!
Community
Event description: Lake Tahoe’s Chocolate, Wine and Roses Festival benefits two of the most critical nonprofits in the basin – Tahoe Women’s Services and Project Mana.
Enjoy amazing chocolate creations by Tahoe’s finest pastry chefs, taste exceptional boutique wines, purchase fabulous silent and live auction items and dance to live music. Emcee extraordinaire Porter Simon will take the stage and Mark Estee of Moody’s and Baxter’s Bistro is preparing excellent snacks throughout the evening, making this event one that is not… Contact email: nicolecheslock@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530 546 2374.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
North Tahoe Event Center.
Red Tag Sale
Community
Event description: Fundraiser to benefit the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College. Contact email: trudy@trudyvella.com. Contact phone: 808-651-8397.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Former IZOD Outlet, Citizens Bank Plaza on Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
For more info visit www.singttcc.org. North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 11:00 AM – Saturday, January 2, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Water Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Water Yoga Classes with Charles, in the Warm Pool at the Temple Dome Area. Ongoing on Sunday afternoons at 1 & 2:15 p.m. all classes are free to registered guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs Road
Sierraville, CA 96126
www.sierrahotsprings.org.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This class includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR for the professional, First Aid, and AED Certifications. All applicants must be able to pass a skills pre-requisite swim test. For more info, please call (775) 832-1321. Please bring a towel, suit, and writing materials to first class. Minimum six participants, maximum 20. Must attend all classes to be certified. If you are interested in employment as a lifeguard, please apply online at www.yourtahoeplace.com. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Hanna Somatic Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Hanna Somatic exercises, taught by Yahdi Beckwitt. Free to guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs Road
Sierraville, CA 96126.
Gopal Slavonic & Company
Health/Wellness
Event description: Flamenco Dancing, music, not to be missed. Free to guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 9, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:00 AM – Sunday, January 3, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Exercise for Energy for Current and Recovering Cancer Patients- brought to you by Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
Health/Wellness
Event description: This free eight-week class, “Exercise for Energy," is a supportive care program for current and recovering cancer patients. It offers patients guidance, support, and useful tools to return to and maintain health and wellness. Contact email: mlarson@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to register call Michelle Larson 587-1062 ext. 213.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA.
Tahoe League for Charity Monthly Meeting
Community
Event description: Monthly meeting for members and prospective members of Tahoe League for Charity. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. and features a lunch and program speaker. Anyone interested in attending, please call (530) 412-0736 to make a reservation. Contact email: ingeccles@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 530-412-0736.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Jake's on the Lake Tahoe City.
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: Nicki Slechta. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
IVGID Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Free Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free Beginners Yoga offered to community, Mondays 6-7:30 p.m. Nov.
9-Dec. 14.
Beginners Integral Hatha Yoga classes involve specific postures
especially beneficial for the spine and digestion followed by deep relaxation and breathing practices. Integral yoga is slower yoga designed to ease the body and reduce stress. All, especially those new to yoga, are encouraged to attend. Please bring a mat or towel. Contact email: mollymacg@gmail.com. Contact phone: 508-284-1185.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Center for Spiritual Living
2810 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Tahoe Field Hockey- Coed Pickup Games
Sports
Event description: Open to beginners & experienced players. We combine practice with play. Sticks may be available to borrow. Bring athletic shoes, water, shin guards, mouth guard (optional but recommended), and $3. Contact email: tahoefieldhockey@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530-208-6122.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Truckee at the River View Fields
12200 Joerger Drive, Truckee, CA 96161.
Weight Loss Challenge
Health/Wellness
Event description: 12-Week Nutrition Class for $39, personal wellness coach, free body analysis, group support and much more! Lose weight and win money! Contact email: loseweight12weeks@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 448-4675.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146.
Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a Learn to Swim program for adults. This eight-week class is designed to make you more comfortable in deep water, and help you learn to swim or improve your strokes. Monthly classes are ongoing. Contact email: amanda@tdrpd.com. Contact phone: 530-582-7720.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee Community Swimming Pool.
DAYBREAK CLUB OFFERED BY TAHOE FOREST HEALTH SYSTEM
Community
Event description: Monthly community forum featuring speakers & presentations on a variety of topics informing the community about local issues, state-wide concerns, & global topics. $15, hot breakfast buffet included. Contact email: mschneider@tfhd.com. Contact phone: 530-582-6313.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Truckee Town Hall, Truckee TownHall- Council Chambers (2nd Floor) 10183 Truckee Airport Road.
Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting
Community
Event description: Join us for breakfast and learn more about the Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club and Rotary International. For more information contact Paul Duggan at pduggan1990@sbcglobal.net. Contact email: pduggan1990@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 587-8131.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Donner Lake Kitchen
13710 Donner Pass Road
Truckee.
Truckee Tahoe/Big Sky BNI Chapter
Business
Event description: Business Network International is a referral organization which provides a structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals for both men and women. One person per profession is permitted to join. We inite you to come and see if BNI will work for you. Contact email: pavlife@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 559-1493.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM.
Jax Truckee Diner
10144 River St.
Truckee.
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451.
Tuesday Lunchtime Meditation with Cathy Nason
Community
Event description: Cathy Nason has been studying Meditation for 13 years. Her primary teachers have been Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master and teacher of Mindfulness Meditation, and Ajay Kapoor and Suruchi Dayal, Indian Masters who teach living in this Blissful Moment. When one is at peace with oneself, only then can one be of true benefit to others. As the silent wholeness is attained, one automatically becomes a source of pure joy to the cosmos. One lives in unconditioned peace and love when one learns to meditat… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: 530-550-8981.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA.
Community Resource Committee
Business
Event description: Regular CRC Meeting. Contact email: cbrown@placercoe.k12.ca.us. Contact phone: (530) 745-1365.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
11820 Enterprise Dr.
Auburn, CA 95603.
For more info visit www.placer.ca.gov. Chess Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Chess Camp for all ages: theory, strategy, tactics and basic end games. Participate in "Blitz Chess" or five minute chess. Two sessions each Tuesday: 2 - 3:30 or 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. Cost: $120 resident/ $25 drop in; $130 general/$30 drop in. Contact email: anorman@tcpud.org. Contact phone: (530) 583-3440 ext. 10.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
740 Timberland Lane
Rideout Community Center
One mile south of Sunnyside on Tahoe's West Shore.
Tuesday Afternoon Buddhist Meditation
Health/Wellness
Event description: Classes will be lead by Leisa Peterson, senior member of the Mahakaruna Buddhist Center in Petaluma.
Each class will feature a brief commentary on the object of meditation, followed by a guided meditation. These meditations are based on the Kadampa Buddhist tradition of Lamrim, the 21 meditations prescribed by the famous Buddhist teacher, Atisha, 1000 years ago in Tibet.
Classes are free and open to all. Chairs and sitting cushions are available. No prior experience of Buddhist teachings or meditation… Contact email: tlzpeterson030@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 530-448-1558.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
For Goodness Sake in downtown Truckee.
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, November 10, 2009, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Outdoor Ski Conditioning Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join Coach Julie Young at Northstar for pre-season conditioning. Agility, balance, power and strength will be enhanced through calisthenics, static poses and plyometrics. Camp is for skiers, athletes, anyone wanting to reduce the risk for injury on the slopes and winter sports enthusiasts of all levels. Contact phone: Call to register today at 587-3769.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Northstar at Tahoe Resort's Village.
Grief Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System. 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: For more information please call 530-582-3534.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Truckee Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Center 10083 Lake Ave.
Dining for Schools Cards on Sale September 1, 2009
Community
Event description: Dining for Schools Cards offer card-holders discounts on meals at 43 local North Lake restaurants. Each card purchase raises money for the Foundation, which supports the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. This year, the Foundation is pleased to welcome several new restaurants to the program including Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton (opening winter 2010), JAX on the Tracks, The Rainbow Lodge, TC's Pub at Northstar, Four Peaks at Sugar Bowl and the members-only Wild Goose (the dining card provides access as… Contact email: exed@ttcf.net. Contact phone: 530-550-7984.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:00 PM.
North Lake Tahoe.
A Course in Miracles
Community
Event description: A COURSE IN MIRACLES is a self-study course consisting of three volumes - a Text, a Workbook For Students, and a Manual For Teachers. The teaching of the Course strikes at the heart of the basic human condition, which it characterizes as one of conflict, suffering and despair, fearful isolation from God, others, and even ourselves. The Course aims at the healing of this condition by affecting a profound change in our basic outlook. Its tool is the healing of human relationships, which it accomplishes by tra… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: 530-550-8981.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Historic downtown Truckee.
Beginning Italian Conversational Classes
Community
Event description: Beginning Italian Conversational Classes
Eight-class session - $185.00. Contact phone: 587-6054.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Movie theater in my home, Truckee.
Truckee/ Tahoe GREIF SUPPORT GROUP
Health/Wellness
Event description: Surviving the loss of a loved one is a personal & challenging experience. Tahoe Forest Hospice offers a safe & supportive Greif Support Group, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Free & open to the community. Contact phone: For additional information contact Kathryn Hill at 582-3534.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe Forest Hospice- at the corner of Lake Ave and Tahoe Dr.
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, November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Location changes each month to different members' homes. Please contact for directions.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 11, 2009, 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, November 11, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
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 Diet, Medications, Stress, High Blood Pressure, etc. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more info and registration call 530-582-3285.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital- Pine Street Cafe
10121 Pine Ave - Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:00 AM – Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Veterans/Armistice day Truckee
Community
Event description: A very simple ceremony to honor our veterans. Contact email: toddaero@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 587-4465.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Downtown Truckee at the Eagle sculpture, next to the Welcome Center.
Exercise for Energy for Current and Recovering Cancer Patients- brought to you by Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
Health/Wellness
Event description: This free eight-week class, “Exercise for Energy," is a supportive care program for current and recovering cancer patients. It offers patients guidance, support, and useful tools to return to and maintain health and wellness. Contact email: mlarson@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to register call Michelle Larson 587-1062 ext. 213.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA.
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451.
CEO Space Tahoe Networking & Preview Lunch
Business
Event description: Collaborative business networking and preview into larger international organization which hosts entrepreneurial retreats five times each year. Contact email: pam@ceospacetahoe.com. Contact phone: (530) 913-6169.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
JAX at the Tracks - Truckee Diner
10144 West River St.
Truckee, CA 96161.
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, November 11, 2009, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Lakeside Pizza, 850 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City (behind Safeway).
For more info visit www.lakesidetahoecity.com. Free Galactic Alignment
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: 11/11 is an auspicious day to align yourself with the incoming Galactic Energies! Sharon Freewoman will assist you with this free event. Contact email: dancetherainbow@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530-584-6100.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Rainbow Bridge
Fountain Court, the Village at
Squaw Valley.
It's Your Party
Community
Event description: Lakeside Pizza hosts a fundraiser for Tahoe Community Nursery School and a non-perishable food drive for Project MANA. A portion of all proceeds will support Tahoe Community Nursery School and guests are encouraged to donate two non-perishable food items for Project MANA's Let's Talk Turkey holiday food distribution. This event features the launch of Lakeside's Wee Play Wednesdays, featuring an indoor bounce house. For more, call (530) 583-2000. Contact email: anne@lakesidetahoecity.com. Contact phone: 530-583-2000.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lakeside Pizza, 850 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City (behind Safeway).
For more info visit www.projectmana.org. 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: Nicki Slechta. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
IVGID Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Slow Food Lake Tahoe Orientation
Community
Event description: Have you heard about Slow Food but not sure what it is? Want to learn more? Than come to Slow Food Lake Tahoe’s orientation on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Located at Dragonfly restaurant in Truckee, the monthly orientations - held the second Wednesday of every month - will be led by Billy McCullough, Dragonfly owner and chef and SFLT founding member, who will give a brief explanation of what Slow Food USA and Slow Food Lake Tahoe are all about. Anyone interested in Slow Food is welcome to attend; general members are… Contact email: sdbrumm@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 582-7498.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 4:00 PM.
Dragonfly Restaurant in Truckee.
KiGong
Health/Wellness
Event description: Shake off the stress of the day with tai chi like movement; focused breathing and meditation. Go home feeling relaxed and energized — 4,000 years of development can't be wrong. Contact email: rgodon@pacbell.net. Contact phone: (530) 587-2557.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.
Tahoe Forest Health and Sports Performance Center.
Free Community Computer Classes - How to Backup Your Computer
Community
Event description: Your computer holds valuable assets: photos, documents, music as well as financial information. This class will teach you how to secure your data on business or personal computers. A variety of backup media and methods will be covered. Contact email: support@ltol.com. Contact phone: 530-582-2080.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Lake Tahoe On Line
12219 Business Park Drive, Suite 14
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.ltol.com. NAMI/Truckee Lake Tahoe CONNECTIONS Support Group
Community
Event description: We are the National Alliance on Mental Illness Connections Support Group. If you are suffering from a mental illness we are here to offer support. We meet every Wednesday at the Tahoe Forest Hospital Pine Street Cafe Conference Room from 6-8PM. Questions call 587-3860 or 906-6710. Contact email: malone2310@aol.com. Contact phone: (530) 587-3860.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Pine Street Cafe Conference Room.
Audiciones para los Monólogos de la Vagina
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Ven a audicionar o averiguar cómo ser voluntario para la producción teatral "Los Monologos de la Vagina" 2010. Contact email: juliae@mx.tahoewomenservices.org. Contact phone: Alma (775) 848-6356 or Paula (530) 546-2898.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:30 PM.
D.W. Reynolds- Parasol Community
948 Incline Way, Incline Village, Nev.
World Water Issues Panel Discussion
Community
Event description: Free: The Student Association for International Water Issues or SAIWI (pronounced Say-wee") is a student organization at the University of Nevada, Reno, working to develop an understanding of global water issues and promote community empowerment through education and water resource development. This culminating event will include presentations by students and community members that have participated in water development projects around the world. Hear about these amazing project successes that make a huge d… Contact email: rspellman@ucdavis.edu. Contact phone: (775) 881-7560 ext 7483.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences
291 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV 89451
(Sierra Nevada College campus).
For more info visit 169.237.166.248. Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a Learn to Swim program for adults. This eight-week class is designed to make you more comfortable in deep water, and help you learn to swim or improve your strokes. Monthly classes are ongoing. Contact email: amanda@tdrpd.com. Contact phone: 530-582-7720.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee Community Swimming Pool.
Fall Into Fashion
Community
Event description: A collaborative event supporting local education. All proceeds directly benefit local education. Sponsored by the Kings Beach Parents Co-op and the Lake Tahoe School. Featuring a fun fashion show with the evening highlight of "Dad's in Drag." Also performing is the Jeff Jones Band with special guest Ben Fuller. Tickets are $50 each or $90 per couple. Contact email: Coralee21@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-771-3306.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Crystal Bay Club.
Sacramento International Auto Show
Community
Event description: Featuring 2010 vehicles in a non-selling environment. Plus, On-Site Ride and Drives, Hybrids, Fuel Cell Vehicles and much more. The SacAutoShow is One of Sac’s Largest Charity Events generating over $1.8 million to date for children’s and educational causes. Contact email: sheri@castlecommunications.net. Contact phone: 916-635-2728.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 – Sunday, November 15, 2009.
Cal Expo, Sacramento.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Senior Strength Training
Health/Wellness
Event description: Exercise for Cardiacand 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, November 12, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
North Tahoe AAUW November General Meeting
Community
Event description: North Tahoe AAUW November General Meeting
Discover “For Goodness Sake." Listen to CEO, Joe Smith, as he introduces us to a new nonprofit organization, F.O.C.U.S. A non-partisan, grass-roots alliance for citizens who are committed to transforming America through informed civic awareness and appropriate social action. There will not be a board meeting.
RSVP to Geri Meyer, 530-583-2828 or Lynn Flagg @lynnf@nvbell.net. Contact email: lpsevison@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 546-3587.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For Goodness Sake Meeting Room
10157 Donner Pass Road
Truckee (next to Jackass Ridge).
Historical Research Library Open to Public
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Truckee Donner Historical Research Library is open to the public, providing access to books, newspaper files, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Truckee regional history. No appointment necessary; trained volunteers will be present to help with researching archives. Contact email: kholley@truckeehistory.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-7120.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Truckee Donner Historical Society Office
10115 Donner Trail Road, Truckee.
Baby and Mommy Care Support Group brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Hands on help for new moms and their infants. Get help with breastfeeding techniques and issues, as well as support with postpartum and parenting issues. Taught by Condy Bansen, RN, Certified Lactation Counselor. Contact phone: For more information please call 582-3247.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
10977 Spring Street
behind Tahoe Forest Hospital in Bldg G.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:00 AM – Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Sacramento International Auto Show
Community
Event description: Featuring 2010 vehicles in a Non-Selling Environment. Plus, On-Site Ride and Drives, Hybrids, Fuel Cell Vehicles, Alternative Transportation, Racecars, Street Rods, and much more. Contact email: sheri@castlecommunications.net. Contact phone: 916-635-2728.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:00 AM – Sunday, November 15, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Cal Expo, Sacramento.
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Outdoor Ski Conditioning Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join Coach Julie Young at Northstar for pre-season conditioning. Agility, balance, power and strength will be enhanced through calisthenics, static poses and plyometrics. Camp is for skiers, athletes, anyone wanting to reduce the risk for injury on the slopes and winter sports enthusiasts of all levels. Contact phone: Call to register today at 587-3769.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Northstar at Tahoe Resort's Village.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Meeting
Community
Event description: Co-Dependents Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at Kings Beach United Methodist Church, 8425 Dolly Varden Ave. Kings Beach, Cailf. This is an ongoing meeting with no expiration date. For questions, please call (530) 546-5405. Contact email: good_life@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 546-5405.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kings Beach United Methodist Church, 8425 Dolly Varden Ave. Kings Beach, CA.
Introduction Conversational Spanish
Community
Event description: Intro Spanish, no experience necessary. Perfect for those who haven't formally studied or want to start from the beginning. Seven weeks $145. Contact email: beth@lenguavivacenter.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-9434.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
10070 Frates Lane (behind Ace)
Truckee.
Audiciones para los Monólogos de la Vagina
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Ven a audicionar o averiguar cómo ser voluntario para la producción teatral "Los Monologos de la Vagina" 2010. Contact email: juliae@mx.tahoewomenservices.org. Contact phone: Alma (775) 848-6356 or Paula (530) 546-2898.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 PM.
D.W. Reynolds- Parasol Community
948 Incline Way, Incline Village, Nev.
You Can Be Happy No Matter What
Community
Event description: Series Two: Applying the Three Gifts and working with them. How to work with apparent obstacles to complete wisdom. There are no problems. First of three methods we will work with in course (catching the feeling and moving to neutral). Open class. All are welcome. No charge. Contact email: creativecollaborations@comcast.net. Contact phone: (530) 836-2535.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA 96161.
Open House at Sage Ridge School
Community
Event description: Please join us at Sage Ridge School for an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 2515 Crossbow Court, Reno, NV 89511. Meet faculty & students, learn about the curriculum, tour the school. Open to the public. Contact email: cmurphy@sageridge.org. Contact phone: 775-852-6222.
Friday, November 13, 2009 – Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Sage Ridge School a college preparatory school for grades 5-12 will host an Open House at the school on Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Blue Tahoe Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Do you want to get those butterflies in your stomach flying in formation? This club can help you feel more prepared with a job interview or a presentation and improve your communication skills. Contact email: mmxr01@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 530-913-3952.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM.
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA.
Blue Tahoe Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Wouldn't you like to get those butterflies in your stomach to fly in formation when you have to speak in front of a group? Toastmasters is a local club that will help you do just that, plus teach you, in a fun way, many communication skills. We meet upstairs in the Art Center Bldg. Contact email: mmxr01@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 913-3952.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM.
Art Center Building
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 13, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 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, November 13, 2009, 10:00 AM.
KidZone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, Calif.
Rearrange Yourself!
Health/Wellness
Event description: Are you stuck in patterns and beliefs that no longer work for you? Join WEW and speaker Deb Kelly to find out how traveling the inner miles will find the answers and ability to change your life. Please RSVP. Donations suggested. Contact email: happygoldens@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 587-4429.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For Goodness Sake Meeting Room
10157 Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 7, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Hip-Hop Classes
Community
Event description: Including break, pop'n & lock'n and choreography. All ages and levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing. Call teacher Jonathan Willoughby or go to Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio. Cost is $10 per class. Contact phone: (775) 830-0900.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio
Cobblestone Center, Tahoe city
Second level, next to Bella Vita Salon.
Booksigning for Lift
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Join us in welcoming Rebecca O'Connor for a multi-media presentation about peregrine falcons, conservation and beyond. Free event. Contact email: bookshelf.truckee@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 582-8029.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bookshelf at Hooligan Rocks
11310 Donner Pass Road, Gateway Center
Truckee CA 96161.
Reception for Latimer Art Club "Nevada: Inside/Out"
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Reception and awards presentation to juried winners of Latimer Art Club Second annual Miniature Painting show & sale. Contact email: sharonww@highlandswireless.net. Contact phone: 775-847-5278.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Nevada Historical Society Museum
1650 N. Virginia St.
Reno.
Indoor Water Polo
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: We will be hosting a trial period to see if we can get some teams together to play water polo! If we want to play inner tube water polo that's ok too! Rules and playing information will be given at the start of each night. Bring a friend and let's play! Call (775) 832-1321 for more details. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1321.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Yoga of Sacred Chanting
Health/Wellness
Event description: World Chanting & Kirtan presented by Jimiji and Avinash. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs
Sierraville, CA.
FREE Airplane Rides for kids
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17 are offered by the unpaid volunteers of the Experimental Aircraft Association at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Pancake Breakfast is also offered to the public. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and flights begin as soon as possible (weather and pilot/plane-permitting). Come out and view the various aircraft on display -- talk to the pilots. Contact email: EAGLES@EAA1073.org. Contact phone: 530-587-4811 (DAYS).
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
EAA 1073 Building: Turn RIGHT at the end of Truckee Airport Road; last building on the LEFT.
For more info visit www.youngealges.org. Tahoe Cross Country Ski Swap
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: 10th Annual XC Ski Swap. The best swap in Tahoe to buy and sell cross country, snowshoe and backcountry equipment. Contact email: ski@tahoexc.org. Contact phone: 530-583-5475.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
925 Country Club Drive
Tahoe City.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Swap
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The biggest Nordic Ski Swap around, a great place to buy and sell gear for skate skiing, classic, telemark, snowshoe. Register your sale items Friday Nov. 13 from 2 to 9 p.m. The lowest commission on sold items, only 15 percent. A fundraiser for the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. Volunteers needed! Contact us. Contact phone: 530-583-5475. Contact email: ski@tahoexc.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Tahoe XC, 925 Country Club Drive
Tahoe City, CA.
Hula Hooping for Fun and Fitness!
Health/Wellness
Event description: Hula Hooping for Fun and Fitness
Ages 7 and up
Hula Hooping is fun AND great exercise! Make your own hoop or purchase a custom hoop to take home. Each week we will make
hoops from 10:30-11:30 am, please come prepared to pay approximately
$20 for materials to instructor. Then learn basic hooping as well as fun tricks. Make friends, get in shape and have fun, with
your child, spouse or friend.
DAYS: 2ND Saturday each month, from 11:00 am-12:30pm for fitness class
FEE: $5 per class (drop-in), $20 to mak… Contact email: CBeachHoops@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530-582-4121.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Truckee Community Center, 10046 Church St. In the gym or on the lawn.
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, November 14, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
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.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:00 AM – Friday, January 8, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
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, November 14, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Book reading and signing
Community
Event description: Reading from the line of WorryWoo Books and signing by the author. Contact email: lys@sphinxgroup.com. Contact phone: (773) 336-7517.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Truckee, CA
Riverstone Gifts.
Children's book reading and signing
Community
Event description: Riverstone will host a book reading and signing by Worry Woo author Andi Green, Sat. Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in the store. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to meet the author and hear her read exerps from "The Lonely Little Monsters" and others. Andi Green is not only the author but also the illustrator and is on a book signing tour to Truckee from New Jersey, www.worrywoos.com/aboutCO.html
There are four books in the series and four marching dolls! All are available at Riverstone. Contact email: j.vroo.16@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 582 5549.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Riverston Home and Garden
10250 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA.
Yoga Class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Yoga for Everyone. Free yoga class for guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: (530) 249-2607.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs.
LUNAFEST Film Festival
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Girls on the Run Sierras is hosting the LUNAFEST Film Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley on Saturday, Nov. 14. LUNAFEST is a film festival featuring award-winning short films by, for, and about women. The film festival begins at 6:30pm and is held in conjunction with the annual Women's Wellness Weekend on Nov. 14-15. Tickets are $49 each and includes appetizers, wine, live auction and film viewings. All proceeds for the event benefit Girls on the Run Sierras and the Breast Cancer Fund. Call (530) 587-3… Contact phone: 530.587.3769.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Village at Squaw Valley.
Yoga Class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Yoga for Everyone. Free class for guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Sierra Hot Springs.
Truckee's Turkey Trot Fun Run
Health/Wellness
Event description: This is the 33rd year of Truckee's favorite fun run. Seven mile walk / run around Donner Lake + a "mashed potato mile" for the kids at 10:15 a.m. Fundraiser for Auburn Ski Club's Junior Teams. Visit www.truckeefunrun.com for details. Contact email: sjones@auburnskiclub.org. Contact phone: (530) 320-3068.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
West End Beach - Donner Lake.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 11:00 AM – Saturday, January 9, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Water Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Water Yoga Classes with Charles, in the Warm Pool at the Temple Dome Area. Ongoing on Sunday afternoons at 1 & 2:15 p.m. all classes are free to registered guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs Road
Sierraville, CA 96126
www.sierrahotsprings.org.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This class includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR for the professional, First Aid, and AED Certifications. All applicants must be able to pass a skills pre-requisite swim test. For more info, please call (775) 832-1321. Please bring a towel, suit, and writing materials to first class. Minimum six participants, maximum 20. Must attend all classes to be certified. If you are interested in employment as a lifeguard, please apply online at www.yourtahoeplace.com. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 16, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 11:00 AM – Sunday, January 10, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
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: Nicki Slechta. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
IVGID Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Free Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free Beginners Yoga offered to community, Mondays 6-7:30 p.m. Nov.
9-Dec. 14.
Beginners Integral Hatha Yoga classes involve specific postures
especially beneficial for the spine and digestion followed by deep relaxation and breathing practices. Integral yoga is slower yoga designed to ease the body and reduce stress. All, especially those new to yoga, are encouraged to attend. Please bring a mat or towel. Contact email: mollymacg@gmail.com. Contact phone: 508-284-1185.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Center for Spiritual Living
2810 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Tahoe Field Hockey- Coed Pickup Games
Sports
Event description: Open to beginners & experienced players. We combine practice with play. Sticks may be available to borrow. Bring athletic shoes, water, shin guards, mouth guard (optional but recommended), and $3. Contact email: tahoefieldhockey@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530-208-6122.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Truckee at the River View Fields
12200 Joerger Drive, Truckee, CA 96161.
Weight Loss Challenge
Health/Wellness
Event description: 12-Week Nutrition Class for $39, personal wellness coach, free body analysis, group support and much more! Lose weight and win money! Contact email: loseweight12weeks@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 448-4675.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146.
Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a Learn to Swim program for adults. This eight-week class is designed to make you more comfortable in deep water, and help you learn to swim or improve your strokes. Monthly classes are ongoing. Contact email: amanda@tdrpd.com. Contact phone: 530-582-7720.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee Community Swimming Pool.
Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting
Community
Event description: Join us for breakfast and learn more about the Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club and Rotary International. For more information contact Paul Duggan at pduggan1990@sbcglobal.net. Contact email: pduggan1990@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 587-8131.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Donner Lake Kitchen
13710 Donner Pass Road
Truckee.
Truckee Tahoe/Big Sky BNI Chapter
Business
Event description: Business Network International is a referral organization which provides a structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals for both men and women. One person per profession is permitted to join. We inite you to come and see if BNI will work for you. Contact email: pavlife@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 559-1493.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM.
Jax Truckee Diner
10144 River St.
Truckee.
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451.
Tuesday Lunchtime Meditation with Cathy Nason
Community
Event description: Cathy Nason has been studying Meditation for 13 years. Her primary teachers have been Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master and teacher of Mindfulness Meditation, and Ajay Kapoor and Suruchi Dayal, Indian Masters who teach living in this Blissful Moment. When one is at peace with oneself, only then can one be of true benefit to others. As the silent wholeness is attained, one automatically becomes a source of pure joy to the cosmos. One lives in unconditioned peace and love when one learns to meditat… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: 530-550-8981.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA.
Chess Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Chess Camp for all ages: theory, strategy, tactics and basic end games. Participate in "Blitz Chess" or five minute chess. Two sessions each Tuesday: 2 - 3:30 or 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. Cost: $120 resident/ $25 drop in; $130 general/$30 drop in. Contact email: anorman@tcpud.org. Contact phone: (530) 583-3440 ext. 10.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
740 Timberland Lane
Rideout Community Center
One mile south of Sunnyside on Tahoe's West Shore.
Tuesday Afternoon Buddhist Meditation
Health/Wellness
Event description: Classes will be lead by Leisa Peterson, senior member of the Mahakaruna Buddhist Center in Petaluma.
Each class will feature a brief commentary on the object of meditation, followed by a guided meditation. These meditations are based on the Kadampa Buddhist tradition of Lamrim, the 21 meditations prescribed by the famous Buddhist teacher, Atisha, 1000 years ago in Tibet.
Classes are free and open to all. Chairs and sitting cushions are available. No prior experience of Buddhist teachings or meditation… Contact email: tlzpeterson030@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 530-448-1558.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
For Goodness Sake in downtown Truckee.
Outdoor Ski Conditioning Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join Coach Julie Young at Northstar for pre-season conditioning. Agility, balance, power and strength will be enhanced through calisthenics, static poses and plyometrics. Camp is for skiers, athletes, anyone wanting to reduce the risk for injury on the slopes and winter sports enthusiasts of all levels. Contact phone: Call to register today at 587-3769.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Northstar at Tahoe Resort's Village.
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, November 17, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Portola- The Williams House.
For more info visit www.tfhd.com. Portola Grief Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System. 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: For more information please call 530-582-3534.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Portola The Williams House.
Dining for Schools Cards on Sale September 1, 2009
Community
Event description: Dining for Schools Cards offer card-holders discounts on meals at 43 local North Lake restaurants. Each card purchase raises money for the Foundation, which supports the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. This year, the Foundation is pleased to welcome several new restaurants to the program including Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton (opening winter 2010), JAX on the Tracks, The Rainbow Lodge, TC's Pub at Northstar, Four Peaks at Sugar Bowl and the members-only Wild Goose (the dining card provides access as… Contact email: exed@ttcf.net. Contact phone: 530-550-7984.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:00 PM.
North Lake Tahoe.
A Course in Miracles
Community
Event description: A COURSE IN MIRACLES is a self-study course consisting of three volumes - a Text, a Workbook For Students, and a Manual For Teachers. The teaching of the Course strikes at the heart of the basic human condition, which it characterizes as one of conflict, suffering and despair, fearful isolation from God, others, and even ourselves. The Course aims at the healing of this condition by affecting a profound change in our basic outlook. Its tool is the healing of human relationships, which it accomplishes by tra… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: 530-550-8981.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Historic downtown Truckee.
Beginning Italian Conversational Classes
Community
Event description: Beginning Italian Conversational Classes
Eight-class session - $185.00. Contact phone: 587-6054.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Movie theater in my home, Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 18, 2009, 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, November 18, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
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 Diet, Medications, Stress, High Blood Pressure, etc. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more info and registration call 530-582-3285.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital- Pine Street Cafe
10121 Pine Ave - Truckee.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:00 AM – Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451.
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, November 18, 2009, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Lakeside Pizza, 850 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City (behind Safeway).
For more info visit www.lakesidetahoecity.com. "New Moon Soul Card Readings"
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: What are your hopes and desires you can seed this New Moon? Sharon Freewoman will help you discover your Soul's path with this 20 minute reading. Cost is $25. Contact email: dancetherainbow@gmail.com. Contact phone: 530-584-600.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Rainbow Bridge
Fountain Court, the Village
at squaw Valley.
Gioielli's Bead Night Out
Community
Event description: Join us for an evening of fun and creativity on the first and third Wednesday nights from 5-8 pm. We'll teach you how to make jewelry of your choice or help you in your own designs. You can bring in 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, November 18, 2009, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gioielli
10280 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
For more info visit www.specialtybeads.com. Celebrate Planned Parenthood's Services at the Dragonfly
Community
Event description: Come for a cocktail, sushi, or dinner and 10 percent of your check will benefit Planned Parenthood's services in Tahoe City. Celebrate one year of annual exams and cancer screenings offered by PPMM. Contact email: danielle_rees@ppmarmonte.org. Contact phone: 530-581-6140.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar
10118 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Calif.
KiGong
Health/Wellness
Event description: Shake off the stress of the day with tai chi like movement; focused breathing and meditation. Go home feeling relaxed and energized — 4,000 years of development can't be wrong. Contact email: rgodon@pacbell.net. Contact phone: (530) 587-2557.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.
Tahoe Forest Health and Sports Performance Center.
Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a Learn to Swim program for adults. This eight-week class is designed to make you more comfortable in deep water, and help you learn to swim or improve your strokes. Monthly classes are ongoing. Contact email: amanda@tdrpd.com. Contact phone: 530-582-7720.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee Community Swimming Pool.
Boy Scout Troop 267 Meeting
Community
Event description: We are getting ready for our annual Christmas Tree Lot. The only fund raising we do to support our program. Come check us out. Contact email: troop267@pacbell.net. Contact phone: (530) 582-1529.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
TDRPD Veteran's Hall
10214 High Street
Truckee, CA.
For more info visit www.truckee-scouting.org. Introduction to Hypnotherapy
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fred C. Leidecker demonstrates hypnotherapy as a powerful healing tool. Volunteers encouraged, all events free to guests. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-994-3773 ext. 0.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Senior Strength Training
Health/Wellness
Event description: Exercise for Cardiacand 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, November 19, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
Historical Research Library Open to Public
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Truckee Donner Historical Research Library is open to the public, providing access to books, newspaper files, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Truckee regional history. No appointment necessary; trained volunteers will be present to help with researching archives. Contact email: kholley@truckeehistory.org. Contact phone: (530) 550-7120.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Truckee Donner Historical Society Office
10115 Donner Trail Road, Truckee.
Baby and Mommy Care Support Group brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Hands on help for new moms and their infants. Get help with breastfeeding techniques and issues, as well as support with postpartum and parenting issues. Taught by Condy Bansen, RN, Certified Lactation Counselor. Contact phone: For more information please call 582-3247.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
10977 Spring Street
behind Tahoe Forest Hospital in Bldg G.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 11:00 AM – Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451.
Reno Green Business Networking Group
Business
Event description: Hosted by Integris Marketing, LLC. About our group: This group is for green businesses as well as companies interested in increasing their ecofriendly footprint. Primary focus will be strategizing, support, and sharing information, tips, and referrals. Contact email: admin@integrismktg.com. Contact phone: 775-971-1588.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sierra View Library - Inside Reno Town Mall (held in the community room)
4001 S. Virginia Street (@W. Peckham Lane), Reno, NV 89502.
For more info visit www.integrismarketing.com. Outdoor Ski Conditioning Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join Coach Julie Young at Northstar for pre-season conditioning. Agility, balance, power and strength will be enhanced through calisthenics, static poses and plyometrics. Camp is for skiers, athletes, anyone wanting to reduce the risk for injury on the slopes and winter sports enthusiasts of all levels. Contact phone: Call to register today at 587-3769.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Northstar at Tahoe Resort's Village.
Tahoe Truckee Engineers Association
Business
Event description: Come meet area engineers, architects and other industry professionals and learn about issues affecting our area. Earn your continuing education credits. Dinner served. Meets every other month. Contact email: michael.lefrancois@garydavisgroup.com. Contact phone: (530) 583-9222 ext. 22.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Varies. Local Food, Local People. Email for more info.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Meeting
Community
Event description: Co-Dependents Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at Kings Beach United Methodist Church, 8425 Dolly Varden Ave. Kings Beach, Cailf. This is an ongoing meeting with no expiration date. For questions, please call (530) 546-5405. Contact email: good_life@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 546-5405.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kings Beach United Methodist Church, 8425 Dolly Varden Ave. Kings Beach, CA.
Introduction Conversational Spanish
Community
Event description: Intro Spanish, no experience necessary. Perfect for those who haven't formally studied or want to start from the beginning. Seven weeks $145. Contact email: beth@lenguavivacenter.com. Contact phone: (530) 582-9434.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
10070 Frates Lane (behind Ace)
Truckee.
CANCELED - Alpenglow Sports Winter Film series
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Nov. 19, Dave Nettle, Magic Mushroom: A Yosemite big wall experience
Since being established in 1972 at the height of the Yosemite big wall era, this route has retained a reputation for it’s incredible exposure and complicated technical climbing through the wild overhangs of El Capitan’s Shield headwall. Experience the humor and challenge of Dave Nettle and Chad Shearer’s adventure with images and stories of 4 days and nights lashed to the “big stone” in one of the most amazing places on earth. The ev… Contact email: shelley@alpenglowsports.com. Contact phone: 530-583-6917.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alpenglow Sports Winter Film series
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series
Join us for our kick off to the season at 7 p.m. Sawtooth Ridge Cafe in Tahoe City.
November 19 Dave Nettle
Magic Mushroom: A Yosemite Big Wall Experience
Since being established in 1972 at the height of the Yosemite big wall era, this route has retained a reputation for it’s incredible exposure and complicated technical climbing through the wild overhangs of El Capitan’s Shield headwall. Experience the humor and challenge of Dave Nettle and Chad Shearer’s ad… Contact email: shelley@alpenglowsports.com. Contact phone: 530-583-6917.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe in Tahoe city.
Blue Tahoe Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Do you want to get those butterflies in your stomach flying in formation? This club can help you feel more prepared with a job interview or a presentation and improve your communication skills. Contact email: mmxr01@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 530-913-3952.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM.
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA.
Blue Tahoe Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Wouldn't you like to get those butterflies in your stomach to fly in formation when you have to speak in front of a group? Toastmasters is a local club that will help you do just that, plus teach you, in a fun way, many communication skills. We meet upstairs in the Art Center Bldg. Contact email: mmxr01@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 913-3952.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM.
Art Center Building
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 20, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 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, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM.
KidZone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, Calif.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 14, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Hip-Hop Classes
Community
Event description: Including break, pop'n & lock'n and choreography. All ages and levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing. Call teacher Jonathan Willoughby or go to Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio. Cost is $10 per class. Contact phone: (775) 830-0900.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tahoe Youth Ballet Studio
Cobblestone Center, Tahoe city
Second level, next to Bella Vita Salon.
Forbidden Planet - Friday Night Free Sci-Fi Movie
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: After we watch a classic Sci-Fi movie, we engage in a lively discussion on the scientific merits or lack of science depicted in the presentation. Kids win prizes for engaging in the discussion. Contact email: pguttman@ss4s.org. Contact phone: 775-720-6999.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave, Incline Village.
Keep on Rollin' (kayak practice time)
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Bring your kayak, a cool paddle and your boating friends to the Recreation Center pool for roll practice. These sessions are open to boaters of all abilites. You provide your own gear- we provide the warm water! Two sets of gear are available for $10 per night- equipment reservations must be made prior to attending roll sessions. This is your practice time- no instructor is provided. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Artown presents Pilobolus
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Radically innovative and fiercely modern, Pilobolus Dance Theater merges wit and playfulness with athleticism and intensity for dynamic display of creative expression. Their sculptural movement, a hallmark of the company, has won Pilobolus global acclaim and renown as a pioneer 21st century American arts organization. Contact phone: 775-322-1538.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St.
For more info visit www.renoisartown.com. 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, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
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.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – Friday, January 15, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
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, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Santa Paws Holiday Auction
Community
Event description: Join us for our ninth annual silent auction to benefit Nevada County animals
Tickets available at AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures and Briar Patch Co-Op in Grass Valley and Harmony Books in Nevada City.
$12 in advance/$15 at the door. Contact phone: (530) 271-7071.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Miners Foundry
325 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit www.animalsave.org. North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 11:00 AM – Saturday, January 16, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Water Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Water Yoga Classes with Charles, in the Warm Pool at the Temple Dome Area. Ongoing on Sunday afternoons at 1 & 2:15 p.m. all classes are free to registered guests of Sierra Hot Springs. Contact email: info@sierrahotsprings.org. Contact phone: 530-249-2607.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs Road
Sierraville, CA 96126
www.sierrahotsprings.org.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This class includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR for the professional, First Aid, and AED Certifications. All applicants must be able to pass a skills pre-requisite swim test. For more info, please call (775) 832-1321. Please bring a towel, suit, and writing materials to first class. Minimum six participants, maximum 20. Must attend all classes to be certified. If you are interested in employment as a lifeguard, please apply online at www.yourtahoeplace.com. Contact email: njs@ivgid.org. Contact phone: (775) 832-1321.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89450.
Silver Steps Senior Exercise Program and Cardiac Reconditioning Program- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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, November 23, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & 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 & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 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- offered by Tahoe Forest Health System
Health/Wellness
Event description: Senior fitness & Cardiac Reconditioning. Increase physical stamina, make daily activities more enjoyable, reduce health risks & enhance overall quality of life. $150 includes 36 classes, fitness assessment & personalized exercise counseling. Contact email: cwillette@tfhd.com. Contact phone: For more information or to sign up call 530-582-3285.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab Room
10121 Pine Ave. Truckee.
North Tahoe Arts Holiday Art and Gift Show
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make the holidays special with gifts by local artisans. Fifteen local artists will sell their holiday and gift creations: ornaments, cards, jewelry, photography, paintings, watercolors, glass, fabric arts, printmaking, ceramics, wreaths, Tahoe furniture, wood candle holders and bowls and many more beautiful gifts all at affordable prices. Contact email: info@northtahoearts.com. Contact phone: (530) 581-2787.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:00 AM – Sunday, January 17, 2010, 4:00 PM.
North Tahoe Arts
380 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City (next to the Fire station).
Free Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free Beginners Yoga offered to community, Mondays 6-7:30 p.m. Nov.
9-Dec. 14.
Beginners Integral Hatha Yoga classes involve specific postures
especially beneficial for the spine and digestion followed by deep relaxation and breathing practices. Integral yoga is slower yoga designed to ease the body and reduce stress. All, especially those new to yoga, are encouraged to attend. Please bring a mat or towel. Contact email: mollymacg@gmail.com. Contact phone: 508-284-1185.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Center for Spiritual Living
2810 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Weight Loss Challenge
Health/Wellness
Event description: 12-Week Nutrition Class for $39, personal wellness coach, free body analysis, group support and much more! Lose weight and win money! Contact email: loseweight12weeks@gmail.com. Contact phone: (530) 448-4675.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146.
Adult Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a Learn to Swim program for adults. This eight-week class is designed to make you more comfortable in deep water, and help you learn to swim or improve your strokes. Monthly classes are ongoing. Contact email: amanda@tdrpd.com. Contact phone: 530-582-7720.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Truckee Community Swimming Pool.
Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting
Community
Event description: Join us for breakfast and learn more about the Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club and Rotary International. For more information contact Paul Duggan at pduggan1990@sbcglobal.net. Contact email: pduggan1990@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 587-8131.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Donner Lake Kitchen
13710 Donner Pass Road
Truckee.
Truckee Tahoe/Big Sky BNI Chapter
Business
Event description: Business Network International is a referral organization which provides a structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals for both men and women. One person per profession is permitted to join. We inite you to come and see if BNI will work for you. Contact email: pavlife@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: (530) 559-1493.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM.
Jax Truckee Diner
10144 River St.
Truckee.
BLS Healthcare Provider Course…. Renewal
Health/Wellness
Event description: Must have current Healthcare Provider CPR card. Reinforce CPR skills, use of automated xternal defibrillator & choking relief. For healthcare providers – EMS personnel, physician assistants, physicians, dentists, nurses, respiratory therapists. Contact phone: To register please call 587-3769.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
TCHSP Education Classroom
10710 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161.
55+ Fitness and Yoga Classes
Health/Wellness
Event description: Fitness classes for the community and members ages 55+. These 40 to 50 minute classes held three times per week are designed specifically to increase muscle strength, enhance range of motion, realign and define body shape, improve posture, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility & balance or to specifically instruct yoga movements and positions. Pre-registration is not necessary. Bring your Incline Village Resident Recreation Photo ID to the Recreation Center and receive the reduced rate. This class… Contact email: pandora_bahlman@ivgid.org. Contact phone: 775-832-1310.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM.
Incline Village Recreation Center
980 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451.
Tuesday Lunchtime Meditation with Cathy Nason
Community
Event description: Cathy Nason has been studying Meditation for 13 years. Her primary teachers have been Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master and teacher of Mindfulness Meditation, and Ajay Kapoor and Suruchi Dayal, Indian Masters who teach living in this Blissful Moment. When one is at peace with oneself, only then can one be of true benefit to others. As the silent wholeness is attained, one automatically becomes a source of pure joy to the cosmos. One lives in unconditioned peace and love when one learns to meditat… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: 530-550-8981.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Downtown Truckee, CA.
Chess Camp
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Chess Camp for all ages: theory, strategy, tactics and basic end games. Participate in "Blitz Chess" or five minute chess. Two sessions each Tuesday: 2 - 3:30 or 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. Cost: $120 resident/ $25 drop in; $130 general/$30 drop in. Contact email: anorman@tcpud.org. Contact phone: (530) 583-3440 ext. 10.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
740 Timberland Lane
Rideout Community Center
One mile south of Sunnyside on Tahoe's West Shore.
Tuesday Afternoon Buddhist Meditation
Health/Wellness
Event description: Classes will be lead by Leisa Peterson, senior member of the Mahakaruna Buddhist Center in Petaluma.
Each class will feature a brief commentary on the object of meditation, followed by a guided meditation. These meditations are based on the Kadampa Buddhist tradition of Lamrim, the 21 meditations prescribed by the famous Buddhist teacher, Atisha, 1000 years ago in Tibet.
Classes are free and open to all. Chairs and sitting cushions are available. No prior experience of Buddhist teachings or meditation… Contact email: tlzpeterson030@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 530-448-1558.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
For Goodness Sake in downtown Truckee.
Grief Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Brought to you by Tahoe Forest Health System. 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: For more information please call 530-582-3534.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Truckee Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Center 10083 Lake Ave.
Dining for Schools Cards on Sale September 1, 2009
Community
Event description: Dining for Schools Cards offer card-holders discounts on meals at 43 local North Lake restaurants. Each card purchase raises money for the Foundation, which supports the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. This year, the Foundation is pleased to welcome several new restaurants to the program including Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton (opening winter 2010), JAX on the Tracks, The Rainbow Lodge, TC's Pub at Northstar, Four Peaks at Sugar Bowl and the members-only Wild Goose (the dining card provides access as… Contact email: exed@ttcf.net. Contact phone: 530-550-7984.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM.
North Lake Tahoe.
A Course in Miracles
Community
Event description: A COURSE IN MIRACLES is a self-study course consisting of three volumes - a Text, a Workbook For Students, and a Manual For Teachers. The teaching of the Course strikes at the heart of the basic human condition, which it characterizes as one of conflict, suffering and despair, fearful isolation from God, others, and even ourselves. The Course aims at the healing of this condition by affecting a profound change in our basic outlook. Its tool is the healing of human relationships, which it accomplishes by tra… Contact email: info@goodnesssake.org. Contact phone: 530-550-8981.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For Goodness Sake
10157 Donner Pass Road
Historic downtown Truckee.
Truckee/ Tahoe GREIF SUPPORT GROUP
Health/Wellness
Event description: Surviving the loss of a loved one is a personal & challenging experience. Tahoe Forest Hospice offers a safe & supportive Greif Support Group, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Free & open to the community. Contact phone: For additional information contact Kathryn Hill at 582-3534.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe Forest Hospice- at the corner of Lake Ave and Tahoe Dr.