February Calendar of Events for Truckee / Lake Tahoe

 

	February 1-5Skiing 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
	3
	Multi-Media Jazz Concert Cal Neva, Frank Sinatra Showroom. 7 pm. $15. Music inspired by elements of both the American jazz tradition and the indigenous music of each composer’s respective country of origin. Proceeds to benefit Arts for The Schools. www.artsfortheschools.org or 530-582-8278
	3
	Winemaker Tasting Event Squaw Valley. 4 to 7 p.m. Uncorked at Squaw
	3
	First Friday Historic Downtown Truckee. 5-8pm. Cupids Runway: Live models in the windows of Cabona’s & Backstreet Boutique. Pink champagne & chocolates at the loading dock ( Mo, Jo & Zoe and Mtn Home Center). Art opening at Riverside studios and lobster dinner at Dragonfly!
	4
	Full Moon Snowshoe Hikes Saturday Feb. 4th. Sugar Pine Point State Park. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The cost includes event parking and snowshoe rentals if needed. www.parks.ca.gov or 530-525-7232
	4-5
	Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Alpine Meadows. Open to all ski, snowboard, men and women for $125 or $100 if you’ve got the resort season pass. Battle it out in four competitor heats down a wide open course set over natural terrain in off piste conditions at four of Tahoe’s premier resorts.
	5
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	5
	Enlightening Tea Tasting with Tahoe Teas Stellas, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. $18 includes tea, scones and a showing of “All in this Tea”. www.nicolecheslock.com or 530-548-5010
	5
	Skiing For Schools $15 trail pass valid any one day from January 30- February 5th. Passes are available the week prior at Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. www.exined.org or 530-550-7984
	7
	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
	7
	Full Moon Snowshoe Adventure 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $65 Includes snowshoes,poles,hot drinks, trail snacks, professional guides, and permit fees. You will trek on our easy to use snowshoes by moonlight. www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com or 530-913-9212
	8-10
	Women of Winter 3 Day Squaw Valley USA. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For Women who LOVE TO SKI! Take your skiing to the next level, fine tune your skills and ski Squaw’s legendary terrain like you own it. Designed for strong intermediate to expert abilities, these programs provide a fun and supportive environment to develop new skills, build confidence and, of course, laugh a lot with good friends. www.squaw.com
	9
	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
	9
	Tea Time at Cedar House Sport Hotel Stella. 5:30 to 8 pm. $18 Includes tasting the savory herbal blends and certified organic teas by locally owned and run Tahoe Teas. www.nicolecheslock.com or 530-548-5010
	9
	Acoustic Thursdays Cottonwood. 7 pm. Happy Hour all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Room. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com or 530-587-5711
	9
	Vintage Squaw Squaw Valley USA. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Quality skiing and instruction combined with group camaraderie sets this clinic apart from others. You will benefit from expert instruction combined with a high level of social interaction. Clinics are led by instructors who are highly trained and understand the importance of warming up. www.squaw.com
	11-12
	Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Kirkwood. Open to all ski, snowboard, men and women for $125 or $100 if you’ve got the resort season pass. Battle it out in four competitor heats down a wide open course set over natural terrain in off piste conditions at four of Tahoe’s premier resorts.
	11-14
	St. Valentine’s Day Celebration Squaw Valley USA. 9 to 9. Love is in the air at Squaw Valley this Valentine’s Day. Grab your sweetheart or meet a new beau throughout the loveliest weekend in February. Take part in one of the many activities hosted by Squaw Valley. Meet singles on KT, find the hidden heart bag all around the mountain, and decorate cookies. www.squaw.com
	12
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	14
	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
	14
	Good Morning Truckee Truckee Town Hall. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. A community forum presented by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce to provide timely, relevant information on a variety of topics and create a networking opportunity. Open to the public $10; Chamber members $8; includes continental breakfast. info@truckee.com or 530-587-2757
	16
	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
	16
	Acoustic Thursdays Cottonwood. 7 pm. Happy Hour all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Room. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com or 530-587-5711
	16
	Vintage Squaw Squaw Valley USA. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Quality skiing and instruction combined with group camaraderie sets this clinic apart from others. You will benefit from expert instruction combined with a high level of social interaction. Clinics are led by instructors who are highly trained and understand the importance of warming up. www.squaw.com
	18
	Black Tie & Tails Gala Ritz-Carlton Highlands at Northstar. 6 to 11 pm, guests & canine companions. $150 Includes a hollywood-style red carpet, champagne reception, dining, live music, entertainment. Benefits Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. www.hstt.org or 530-587-5948
	18
	Star Tour Snowshoe Adventure “Taurus the Bull on High”, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $75 per person includes a two hour guided sunset snowshoe followed by a brilliant 1.5 hour tour of the midnight sky with astrologer Tony Berendsen, hot drinks, trail snacks and discussions. www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com or 530-913-9212
	18-25
	Kid-O-Rama Squaw Valley, USA. 9 a.m. Squaw Valley comes alive in February with a week long kids extravaganza. Big trucks, street parties, balloon animals, skating parties and kids’ concerts are just a few of the festivities for kids and families taking place during Squaw Valley’s Kid-O-Rama. From activities sure to entertain Squaw Valley’s smallest visitors to the action-packed Squaw Sessions Teen Camp, Kid-O-Rama offers non-stop fun for kids of all ages. www.squaw.com or 530-452-7123
	19
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	21
	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
	23
	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
	23
	Acoustic Thursdays Cottonwood. 7 pm. Happy Hour all night long in the Bar and Fireplace Room. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com or 530-587-5711
	24
	Mardi Gras Party Community Arts Center. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 530-550-7600
	25
	Squaw Valley Prom Squaw Valley USA. $100 per couple; $200 stag includes a 1980′s themed ski party, music, food and dancing. Benefit for High Fives Foundation. Voted best party of the year! www.squawvalleyprom.com
	25
	Children’s Glowstick Parade and Carnival Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. 5 pm. Children’s version of the Torchlight Parade with glowsticks for children 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on Snowbird run. DJ and snacks provided. www.tahoedonner.com or 530-587-9444
	26
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	27
	Chutes & Hikes Squaw Valley USA. 9 a.m.The Chutes and Hikes clinic helps the advanced and expert skier and rider get the most out of Squaw’s legendary expert terrain. Access and conquer the steep lines and drops Squaw is famous for. Find the best snow conditions and “secret” lines only the locals know. Using a high energy tactical approach, skiers and riders are encouraged to learn through self-discovery in a fast-paced environment. www.squaw.com
	28
	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 530-562-1010Obtained from Truckee Chamber of Commerce

January Calendar of Events for Truckee / Lake Tahoe

	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
	8-13
	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
	8-13
	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
	12
	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
	12
	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
	14-22
	National Safety Week Area Resorts have various safety tips, films, events available.
	15
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	17
	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
	19
	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
	19
	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
	20
	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
	21
	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
	21
	Free Tire Recycling Eastern Regional Landfill. 8 am to 4 pm. Drop off up to 9 tires. No oversized or tires on rims.
	21
	Tahoe Adventure Company’s Winter Adventure Tahoe Vista. $65. Astronomy snowshoe adventure with Tony Berendsen. www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com or 866-830-6125
	22
	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
	22
	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
	22
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	22
	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
	22-27
	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
	24
	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
	26
	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
	26
	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
	28
	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
	29-22
	Pizza and Jazz Best Pies. 11 am to 2:30 pm. Truckee high school jazz band will be playing from the side-walk.
	30-31
	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
	31
	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

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.

December Calendar of Events for Truckee / Lake Tahoe

	1 Noel Nights Village-at-Northstar. 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy s’mores by the fire, free ice skating, hot cocoa, shopping specials, holiday carolers, photos with Santa. www.northstarattahoe.com or 800-466-6784
	1-23
	Truckee Optimist Club Christmas Tree Lot Truckee Crossroads shopping center,corner of Highway 89 and Deerfield Drive. 10 am to 7 pm. http://www.truckeeoptimist.com or 530-559-1466
	4
	Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. 8 to 11 am. $7 adults; $3 children. Sponsored by Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe. www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600
	8
	Squaw Valley Lunafest Film Festival Olympic Village Inn. 6 to 9 pm. $35. Film festival featuring award-winning short films by, for and about women. Appetizers, wine, live and silent auction and film viewings. All proceeds for the event benefit Girls on the Run Sierras and the Breast Cancer Fund. www.girlsontherunsierras.org/lunafest or 530-567-2144
	8
	Noel Nights Village-at-Northstar. 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy s’mores by the fire, free ice skating, hot cocoa, shopping specials, holiday carolers, photos with Santa. www.northstarattahoe.com or 800-466-6784
	10
	Sing Christmas – Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus Concert Resort at Squaw Creek. 7 pm. $15. A holiday favorite of celebratory seasonal music including gospel, Latino, baroque and contemporary arrangements. Plus the audience sing-along. www.singttcc.org
	11
	Sing Christmas – Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus Concert Resort at Squaw Creek. 2 pm. $15. A holiday favorite of celebratory seasonal music including gospel, Latino, baroque and contemporary arrangements. Plus the audience sing-along. www.singttcc.org
	14
	Affordable Community Health Screenings Tahoe Forest Laboratory Draw Station. 7 to 9 am. Patients should fast 10 to 12 hours prior to the test. www.tfhd.com or 530-582-3277
	15
	Noel Nights Village-at-Northstar. 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy s’mores by the fire, free ice skating, hot cocoa, shopping specials, holiday carolers, photos with Santa. www.northstarattahoe.com or 800-466-6784
	17
	Snow God’s Ball Olympic House. $20 at the door/$15 in advance. 21 & older only. A benefit for the Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund. Live music, door prizes, raffle prizes and silent auction items. www.squaw.com or 530-452-7260
	17-24
	Northstar Holiday Festivities Village-at-Northstar. 12 to 2:30 pm. Live music and photos with Santa. www.northstarattahoe.com
	17-31
	Holidays at Squaw Squaw Valley, USA. Family events, Santa,Holiday torchlight parade. Squaw decorates the mountain with mini stockings filled with presents, Christmas carolers and lights. www.squaw.com
	31
	Torchlight Parade Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. 4:30 pm. DJ and snacks at the bar. www.tahoedonner.com or 530-587-9444
	31
	New Year’s Eve at Northstar Village at Northstar. DJ and live music, fireworks, drink specials, shopping, dining, ice skating. www.northstarattahoe.com or 800-466-6784Obtained from Truckee Chamber of Commerce

November Calendar of Events for Truckee / Lake Tahoe

	4  Downtown Truckee First Friday Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 8 pm. Live music, art opening and food tastings.
	4
	Day of the Dead Celebration Truckee Community Arts Center. 5 to 9 pm. Food, entertainment, artistic displays, arts and crafts for kids and raffle. All money raised during this event Benefits the FRCoT. www.truckeefrc.com or 530-587-2513
	4
	Truckee Trails Foundation Fundraising Dinner River Ranch. 6 to 9 pm. 30% of the proceeds to benefit Truckee Trails Foundation. www.truckeetrails.org
	4
	Bare Contemporary Dance Company Presents: Manhattan Truckee High School Theater. 7 pm. $15. Modern take on “West Side Story”. www.artsfortheschools.org or 530-582-8278
	5
	Truckee Ski Swap Truckee Community Recreation Center. 11 am to 4 pm. $2. Great deals on downhill cross country and snowboarding equipment for the entire family. www.tdrpd.com or 530-582-7720
	5
	Chocolate, Wine & Roses Festival-The Rat Pack Reunion Party The Chateau at Incline Village. 7 to 10 pm. Seven of Tahoe’s best culinary artists, wine tasting from 10 wineries, live and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Tahoe SAFE Alliance and Project MANA. Cocktail attire suggested. www.projectmana.org or 775-298-0008
	5
	Community Sugar Pine Planting Waddle Ranch, Meet at Truckee Airport. 11 am to 1 pm. Receive seedlings, tools, instruction and snacks. www.sugarpinefoundation.org or 650-814-9565
	5
	Tahoe Rim Trail 30th Anniversary Celebration North Tahoe Events Center. 5 to 8 pm. $35. Register online.cocktails, buffet-style dinner, awards and historical presentation. www.tahoerimtrail.org or 775-298-0012
	6
	Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. 8 to 11 am. $7 adults; $3 children. Sponsored by Truckee Host Lions Club. www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600
	6
	Live New Orleans Jazz Best Pies Pizzeria. 11 am to 3 pm. Free.
	8
	Good Morning Truckee- Winter Resort Update Town Hall. 7 am to 8:30 am. $8 for Chamber Members; $10 for general public. A community forum designed to provide timely and relevant information on a variety of topics. Great raffle prizes. Bob Roberts of the California Ski Industry and our local ski resorts report. 530-587-8808
	9
	Affordable Community Health Screenings Tahoe Forest Laboratory Draw Station. 7 to 9 am. Patients should fast 10 to 12 hours prior to the test. www.tfhd.com or 530-582-3277
	11
	Veterans Day Dance & Social Truckee Community Arts Center. 1 to 4 pm. Music by Vibra-Tones. www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600
	12
	Saturday Mornings-Katie Zanto, Founder of ARC and Chair of the Interdisciplinary Sierra Nevada College, Prim Library, Incline Village. 10 am to 12 pm. Free. www.sierranevada.edu or 775-831-1314
	13
	Donner Lake Turkey Trot West End Beach, Donner Lake. 10:30 am. 7-mile run around Donner Lake. Win a turkey or a pie. www.truckeefunrun.com
	13
	Live New Orleans Jazz Best Pies Pizzeria. 11 am to 3 pm. Free.
	18-19
	Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Show Sacramento, Cal Expo Center. 11 am. $15. Presented by SnowBomb, and Ski Dazzle. www.skidazzlesacramento.com
	19
	Fall Open House at Tahoe Maritime Museum: “Gar Wood’s Tahoe Legacy” Tahoe Maritime Museum, Homewood. 10 am to 5 pm. $5. Drive a boat simulator, participate in children’s educational activities and explore the museum. www.tahoemaritime.org or 530-525-9253
	20
	Live New Orleans Jazz Best Pies Pizzeria. 11 am to 3 pm. Free.
	25
	Gingerbread Village Unveiling and Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony Resort at Squaw Creek. www.squawcreek.com
	27
	Live New Orleans Jazz Best Pies Pizzeria. 11 am to 3 pm. Free. Obtained from Truckee Chamber of Commerce.

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