January Calendar of Events for Truckee / Lake Tahoe
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| January8-13 U.S. Revolution Tour Northstar-at-Tahoe. 8 am to 5 pm. Athletes from across the country identify the top juniors in halfpipe, slopestyle, and cross events. The U.S. Revolution Tour is also used to qualify athletes for World Juniors, U.S. Open, U.S. World Cup, USASA Nationals and Project Gold camps. www.northstarattahoe.com or 800-466-6784 |
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| Skiing for Schools Northstar-at-Tahoe. $40. Lift ticket to be purchased week prior at Porters Sports in Truckee and Tahoe City. Proceeds go to Excellence in Education Foundation. www.exined.org or 530-550-7984 |
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| Skiing for Schools Tahoe Donner Cross Country. $15. Trail passes valid any one day. Purchase tickets the week prior at Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. www.exined.org or 530-550-7984 |
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| Food and Resource Support Center 10111 E. St., Truckee. 12 pm. Free. All are welcome for a hot meal, showers and support services. Sponsored by Project MANA and Assumption Catholic Church. 530-582-4079 |
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| Acoustic Thursdays – Kimba Madsen and Friends Cottonwood. 7 pm. Happy Hour all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Room. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com or 530-587-5711 |
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| National Safety Week Area Resorts have various safety tips, films, events available. |
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| Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk. |
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| Turtleneck Tuesdays Northstar-at-Tahoe. 6 to 9 pm. Skates $5. Outdoor fire pits, drinks and s’mores from the cabana bars. www.northstarattahoe.com or 530-562-1010 |
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| Food and Resource Support Center 10111 E. St., Truckee. 12 pm. Free. All are welcome for a hot meal, showers and support services. Sponsored by Project MANA and Assumption Catholic Church. 530-582-4079 |
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| Acoustic Thursdays -Jason Wolley and Friends Cottonwood. 7 pm. Happy Hour all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Room. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com or 530-587-5711 |
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| TOCCATA Presents: Mendelssohn in the Mountains Resort at Squaw Creek. 7 pm. $30. Elizabeth Pitcairn, violinist, performing Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E minor on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin. The Symphony Chorus will be featured in Part 2 of Mendelssohn’s Elijah. 775-313-9697 |
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| Snow Carnival Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. 10:30 am. Kids events, match time race, sled pull, bounce house and ice cream. www.tahoedonner.com or 530-587-9444 |
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| Free Tire Recycling Eastern Regional Landfill. 8 am to 4 pm. Drop off up to 9 tires. No oversized or tires on rims. |
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| Tahoe Adventure Company’s Winter Adventure Tahoe Vista. $65. Astronomy snowshoe adventure with Tony Berendsen. www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com or 866-830-6125 |
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| Tahoe Rim Tour & Race North Tahoe High School to Northstar Cross Country. 26k race, lunch and awards after. Fundraiser for Far West Nordic Ski Education Association. www.farwestnordic.org or 530-852-0879 |
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| Exploring Virgin Olive Oil Cedar House Sport Hotel. 5 to 7 pm. $18. $18 includes olive oil tasting wheel, presentations and tasting a variety of virgin olive oils from California. Advance online ticket purchase recommended. www.nicolecheslock.com or 530-548-5010 |
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| Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk. |
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| Sugar Bowl’s Philanthropy Day Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. $35. Benefits Tahoe SAFE Alliance. Ski any day from January 22nd to January 26th. www.sugarbowl.com |
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| 22-27 | |
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| Skiing for Schools Tahoe Cross Country . $15. Trail passes valid any one day. Purchase tickets the week prior at Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. www.exined.org or 530-550-7984 |
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| Turtleneck Tuesdays Northstar-at-Tahoe. 6 to 9 pm. Skates $5. Outdoor fire pits, drinks and s’mores from the cabana bars. www.northstarattahoe.com or 530-562-1010 |
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| Food and Resource Support Center 10111 E. St., Truckee. 12 pm. Free. All are welcome for a hot meal, showers and support services. Sponsored by Project MANA and Assumption Catholic Church. 530-582-4079 |
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| Acoustic Thursdays -The Series Dawn Band Cottonwood. 7 pm. Happy Hour all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Room. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com or 530-587-5711 |
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| Truckee Bingo Night and Spaghetti Dinner New Recreation and Parks Center. 5 to 9 pm. Fundraiser for the Sierra Senior Services Meals on Wheels program. www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600 |
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| Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk. |
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| Skiing for Schools Royal Gorge. $15. Trail passes valid any one day. Purchase tickets the week prior at Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. www.exined.org or 530-550-7984 |
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| Turtleneck Tuesdays Northstar-at-Tahoe. 6 to 9 pm. Skates $5. Outdoor fire pits, drinks and s’mores from the cabana bars. www.northstarattahoe.com or 530-562-1010 Obtained from Truckee Chamber of Commerce |
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Soda Springs RV Park Proposal
A public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th, at 4 p.m. in the Donner Summit PUD Board Room regarding the re-establishment of a 13-space RV Park by the owner of the Soda Springs General Store building. The purpose of the public meeting is to discuss the project and gather public comments and questions.
Previous hookups exist on the perimeter of the Soda Springs General Store property. The project proposal includes removal of old utility pedestals to be replaced with 15 new pedestals; new utility trench and pavement apron for each site; remodeling of the storage shed to accommodate electrical panel, laundry and restrooms.
The county requests public comments before January 19, 2012 and they should be in writing. The Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA) has opened their website and their Facebook page to receive such comments which they will forward to the county.
For a description of the project in its entirety, click here.
Ice Skating in Serene Lakes Has Never Been Better!
Believe it or not, there’s a bright spot to the lack of snowfall this year. With no new snow falling on the frozen lake, the ice remains glass-smooth — perfect for ice skaters, hockey players and even canines!
CPR/AED Class at Soda Springs Fire Station
Truckee Fire Protection District will be hosting an American Heart Association CPR/AED class on January 12, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The class will be held at the Soda Springs Fire Station located at 53823 Sherrit Lane and the fee is $30.
The AHA CPR/AED class is appropriate for both new certification and renewal. Techniques have changed recently and are much easier than before. What you’ll take away from the class is a CPR/AED card, textbook, “barrier” device and the knowledge to save a life.
So sign up!
Ski for Schools Discounted Lift Tickets
Discount Ski and Ride Lift Tickets Benefit Our Local Tahoe-Truckee Schools
You can once again ski or ride at a huge discount when you purchase Skiing for Schools lift tickets. The proceeds from each lift ticket purchase goes directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation.
Excellence in Education is a private, nonprofit organization that enhances public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Its goal – to strengthen the learning experience for students. Each year the Foundation raises money and provides grants, resources and partnerships to benefit students, teachers and the educational community as a whole.
A number of local resorts participate in this great opportunity for you to ski or ride at a great price while supporting a wonderful cause — our schools.
This year is a bit different than past years. Lift tickets will be valid for any one day within specified weeks which allows for a lot more flexibility than in the past years.
Downhill ski area tickets can be purchased in advance at Porters in Truckee and Tahoe City. Nordic ski area tickets may be purchased in advance at Paco’s in Truckee and Alpenglow in Tahoe City.
NOTE: Only a limited number of non-refundable tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. They are only available in advance — they will not be available at the resorts the day of the event. Check and cash are the preferred form of payment.
This year’s Skiing for Schools Resorts include the following:
- Sugar Bowl – $35 lift tickets valid any one day from Dec. 17-23
- Northstar California – $40 lift ticket valid any one day from Jan. 8 – 13
- Tahoe Donner Cross Country – $15 trail pass valid any one day Jan. 8 – 13
- Tahoe Cross County – $15 trail pass valid any one day Jan. 22- Jan. 27
- Tahoe Donner Ski Area – $25 lift ticket valid any one day from Jan. 30-Feb. 5
- Royal Gorge – $15 trail pass valid any one day from Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
- Sugar Bowl – $35 lift ticket valid any one day from March 24-30
- Squaw Valley – $35 lift ticket valid any one day from April 15-20
- Homewood Mountain Resort & Alpine Meadows – TBD
For more information and updates, visit the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation website, www.exined.org.
