Announcements
Photo courtesy Arcadia Publishing

New books highlight local history
Arcadia Publishing has released two new books featuring vintage photographs of the region – “Skiing at Lake Tahoe” by Mark McLaughlin and “Lake Tahoe: A Maritime History” by Peter Goin.
“Skiing at Lake Tahoe” features more than 200 vintage images along with a narrative on skiing in the Lake Tahoe area from the 19th century to the present, including the opening of major resorts including Heavenly and Squaw Valley. As well, a set of postcards featuring images from the book also are available.
“Lake Tahoe: A Maritime History” features more than 200 historical images from the 1800s and includes images from the historic steamers, local industries and more. Both books will be available Jan. 30 for $21.99. Check local bookstores for availability or visit arcadiapublishing.com.

Share your memories of The Weekly
The Weekly magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012, with a special 30th anniversary edition publishing on Feb. 9. The Weekly is asking former staff members, writers, photographers and anyone else with a memory to share about The Weekly’s first 30 years to send them to the magazine. The Weekly is looking for funny stories, photos and memories by Jan. 30 to editor@tahoethisweek.com. The Weekly also will be exhibiting 30 years of covers at the North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City through Feb. 27; see Arts for details.

For Goodness Sake classes
For Goodness Sake offers “Feeding Your Demons” workshop with Polly Ryan and Debra Qualye, LMFT, will be offered Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop teaches the practice and application of feeding demons, which is an approach to life’s difficulties. The cost is $65.
“Painting Your Dreams,” a three-part workshop for teenage girls will be offered starting Feb. 5 with Jill Stevenson and Kim Bradley on the Spirit of the Moon. The other workshops will be offered April 15 with a focus on the Spirit of the Sun and on June 3 with a focus on the Spirit of the Earth.
There will be a free talk with Noah Levine, an unconventional Buddhist teacher, counselor and author of “Dharma Punx” and “Against the Stream,” on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Truckee High School Theater. On Feb. 11, Levine will lead an all-day retreat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Truckee Town Hall Chambers. The cost is $30. For details on any of the workshops, call (530) 550-8981.

Madigan buys Alpenglow Sports
Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City has announced its sale to long-time employee Brendan Madigan. After coming to the Tahoe for its famed winters and epic wilderness running, Madigan began work at Alpenglow in 2003 and has functioned in a managerial capacity since 2007. Madigan calls his ownership of Alpenglow a “dream come true” about taking over from founder Donald Fyfe, who has owned Alpenglow for 32 years.
Alpenglow Sports specializes in back country and Nordic ski equipment, snowshoeing, mountaineering, rock climbing, trail running, backpacking and hiking. The shop prides itself on friendly, premier, user-based expertise and encourages its employees to play as hard as they work. For details, call (530) 583-6917.

NTBA queen candidate, parade entries
North Tahoe Business Association is seeking candidates for the SnowFest! Queen. As well, parade entries are now being accepted for the SnowFest! parade on March 10.
NTBA is sponsoring a SnowFest! Queen candidate, Sydney Lancaster, a junior at North Tahoe High School. Support SnowFest and NTBA by purchasing raffle tickets through Lancaster or the NTBA board and staff. Great prizes will be raffled the last day of SnowFest! and the proceeds are split 50/50 by NTBA and SnowFest!
Parade applications have been mailed to past entries, and new entries are encouraged. For details, call (530) 546-9000.

Tahoe City SnowFest! parade entries
Tahoe City SnowFest! parade is accepting entries for the March 3 parade. The theme is “The Largest Winter Carnival in the West.” The entry fee is $40, with sponsorships available for $75. The deadline to enter is Feb. 17 and applications are available at tahoesnowfestival.com or call (530) 583-7167.

Caldwell new Foundation CEO
Stacy Caldwell has been selected by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Board of Directors to be the next CEO.
"I believe that TTCF has all the right elements to be a significant model in the philanthropic world," Caldwell said in a written statement. "I'm so very excited to get to know the community and stakeholders of such a wonderful region and can't wait to achieve exponential growth and impact together."
Most recently, Caldwell has been the president of the Dallas Social Venture Partners, a Field of Interest Fund of the Dallas Foundation. She will take the reins of the Foundation on March 1. For more information, call (530) 587-1776.

Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates National Mentoring Month in January with a local awareness-building campaign and mentor recruitment drive in Tahoe-Truckee. Last year, 33 local at-risk children in the Tahoe-Truckee community were given a big push toward reaching their goals because of a relationship formed with a caring adult mentor – a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister with our local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency.
While Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to grow its programs in the region, there remain 16 local boys and nine local girls in our community who have not yet been matched, some of whom have been waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister for more than two years. For more information, visit bigsofnc.org or call (530) 587-7717.

New worship service
A new Saturday evening contemporary Christian worship service has begun on North Shore from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Kings Beach United Methodist Church. Parking and the entrance are located at the corner of Cutthroat and Bear streets. For more information, call (530) 546-2290.

Project WET training
A revised, updated and expanded Project WET curriculum and activity guide has been released, with training offered for educators in February. The new Project WET program encompasses the new guide, as well as a Web Portal, with expanded resources and networking opportunities. Training is offered Feb. 9 at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village and on Feb. 16 in South Lake Tahoe. The program is free of California educators and $25 for other participants, with an option lunch available for $6 to $10. The deadline to register is Feb. 3. For details or to register, contact Dana Olsen on the North Shore at (530) 543-1501, ext. 120, or at dolson@tahoercd.org. For the South Shore program, contact Megan Dee at (530) 543-2618 or mldee@fs.fed.us.

Music institute enrolling students
Tahoe Music Institute is now enrolling students for the Children’s Youth Chorus. This is a performance-based course designed for students ages 8 to 14 years that focuses on the fundamental skills and vocal techniques needed to perform in a vocal ensemble. Students will perform a variety of music throughout the class session. No experience is necessary. To enroll, contact Shauna Gilberti Righellis at (530) 581- 0618 or shauna@tahoemusicinstittue.com.

Aim High program seeks support
With the support of the Queen of Hearts Fund, a North Tahoe regional philanthropic organization that inspires women to engage in an improved quality of life, the Tahoe Truckee Aim High initiative is seeking to raise $25,000, of the $120,000 needed in 2012 to support the summer enrichment program for under-resourced middle school students. Aim High’s first rural campus, will mirror the successful and award-winning model that has characterized Aim High in the Bay Area for more than two decades – a five-week academic and personal enrichment program with an added emphasis on outdoor and environmental education. Fundraising efforts ensure the program is tuition-free and provides free lunch for all participants. Aim High will be held at the Kings Beach Elementary School and will work closely with the adjacent Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.
The fundraising is essential to allowing Aim High to launch in the summer of 2012 serving sixth- and seventh-graders from Kings Beach, Truckee and Tahoe City.
Aim High will work closely with the district, school principals, local educators and the Boys & Girls Club to recruit students, hire teachers and implement a high-quality summer enrichment program for the Tahoe Truckee region. To donate or for more information about Queen of Hearts, visit ttcf.net. For more information on Aim High, visit aimhigh.org.

Workshops on TRPA codes
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hosting two public workshops to help orient customers to the reorganization of TRPA’s Code of Ordinances, which will go into effect on March 1.
These workshops are designed to help property owners considering home or building improvement projects, along with planners, consultants, contractors and land-use attorneys. The workshops will be Jan. 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the TRPA Conference Room at the main office in Stateline, with the second on Feb. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit in Incline Village.
Topics to be covered in the workshops include comparisons of the old and newly reorganized code, tips on how to quickly find what you need, and updates on the second phase substantive code changes in progress. The public can the view the updated Code of Ordinances at trpa.org. For more information, contact Kristi Boosman at (775) 589-5230 or kboosman@trpa.org.

TMA seeks Donner Summit rep
The Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association Board of Directors is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy to represent Donner Summit on the board. Applicants must be residents of the Donner Summit area or represent a business located on the Summit.
Preferred qualifications include current employment or involvement in the transportation field, knowledge of regional and local transportation issues, and commitment to the TNT/TMA’s goal of improving air and water quality and economic stability through development of transportation resources and increased mobility by all modes of transportation.
Letters of interest should be mailed to TNT/TMA Board, Attention: Jan Colyer, Executive Director, P.O. Box 2566 Kings Beach, CA 96145, faxed to (530) 546-3531, or sent to tnttma@sbcglobal.net by Feb. 23. For more information, contact Jan Colyer at (530) 546-2912 or
tnttma@sbcglobal.net.

SnowFest! call for events
SnowFest!, celebrating its 31st year, is looking for new events to add to the calendar for the annual North Lake Tahoe Festival. The 10-day winter carnival celebration is scheduled for Friday, March 2, through Sunday, March 11.
Any business, non-profit organization, or individual in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area can host an event. The event can be music related, a sports activity, something wild and wacky or sophisticated. It can be for kids or adults or animals. The purpose of the event can be to market your business or raise funds in support of a cause. Call (530) 583-7167 or e-mail info@tahoesnowfestival.com.

Holiday camps
Truckee Donner Parks & Recreation offers a February Fun Days camp for kindergarten to fifth graders from Feb. 21 to 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The camp features crafts, ice skating, games, cooking, swimming, outdoor play and snacks. The deadline to register is Feb. 17. The cost is $105 for the session or $35 per day. Call (530) 582-7720.
Tahoe City PUD hosts the School Holidays Travel Camp Feb. 22 to 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for kindergarten to fifth graders. The camp features arts and crafts, games, and a field trip. The cost is $145 or $105 for residents for the session, or $40 for $35 for residents for drop-ins. Register by calling (530) 583-3440, ext. 10.

Wanderlust tickets available
Wanderlust Festival will be July 26 to 29 at Squaw Valley, and tickets are now available. Wanderlust is now offering the four-day Sage and three-day Seeker tickets for sale. These all-inclusive tickets include access to all music, plus up to three scheduled activities per day, including yoga, meditation, speakeasy lectures, guided hikes, runs and much more. Sage tickets are offered for $435, with Seeker tickets available for $365. The all-inclusive, one-day Pilgrim ticket and music-only Daytripper tickets will be available in March. For details or to purchase tickets, visit squaw.wanderlustfestival.com.

Membership open to Queen of Hearts
The documentary feature film “Miss Representation” will be locally screened at the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Queen of Heart’s luncheon on Feb. 15 at the Resort at Squaw Creek. The show is only open to members, but membership is open to the public.
Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, “Miss Representation” exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media's limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.
For more information about the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Queen of Hearts Luncheon and the screening of “Miss Representation,” contact Cathy Dangler at cathy@dangler.us or call (415) 317-7705

Free ski shuttle Presidents’ weekend
A pilot free ski shuttle program, dubbed the Truckee-Tahoe Free Ski Shuttle, will provide service on Presidents’ Day weekend from Feb. 18 to 20. The Truckee-Tahoe Free Ski Shuttle will take skiers from Truckee to Northstar or Squaw Valley, and back again at the end of the day. The park and ride lots will be at the Truckee High School with connections to Squaw Valley, and the Truckee Tahoe Airport with connections to Northstar. Buses will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with departures every 30 minutes. For more information, visit facebook.com/Truckee-TahoeFreeSkiShuttle, twitter @FreeSkiShuttle or call the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce at (530) 587-2757.

Lifeguard, swim classes
Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks is offering a waterfront lifeguard class from Feb. 21 to 25 at the community pool. The course includes basic first aid and CPR. Students must be able to swim 500 yards continuously, shallow dive, surface dive and tread water. The course is $200.
Swim classes for beginners are being offered on Saturday for ages 6 months to 11⁄2 years and for ages 11⁄2 to 3 years. The cost is $32 per session. For details or to register, call (530) 582-7720.

Squaw Valley Prom tickets
High Fives Non-Profit Foundation and CHARITYSMITH present the eighth annual Squaw Valley Prom on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Bust out your best pumped up kicks and bring it back to ‘88 as the Squaw Valley Prom 2012 drops 80s style at Olympic House at Bar One and Bar One Backside. There will be a Best 80s Music Costume, Best 80s Movie Costume and Best 80s Pop Icon Costume contests. Music from DJ Solomon, DJ Trick Mastery Fly and The Silver Boombox Thief. Tickets are now available for $100 per couple or $200 stag until Feb. 24 or until tickets sell out. For tickets, visit Facebook or squawvalleyprom.com.

Homewood Ski Shuttle Cruise
The Homewood Bleu Wave Ski Shuttle Cruise offers guests a round-trip cruise on Lake Tahoe aboard the 72-foot, 49-passenger luxury cruise yacht “Tahoe Bleu Wave,” as well as a full day of skiing/boarding at Homewood Mountain Resort for $99. Each cruise departs from South Lake Tahoe’s Round Hill Pines Beach & Marina and arrives at Homewood’s West Shore Café & Inn.
The Homewood Bleu Wave Ski Shuttle Cruise is offered every Friday, Saturday and Monday throughout the ski season. For reservations, call (775) 588-9283 or visit tahoebleuwave.com.

Writing workshops
Karen Terrey offers Monday Night Creative Writing workshops every Monday through Feb. 27 in downtown Truckee from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn writing techniques and tips, meet other writers and play with language and meaning. Participants can develop new materials or focus on a current project. The cost is $100. The series also will be offered from March 5 to April 16.
The newest workshop, “I Have a First Draft: Shaping and Revision,” will be a small dedicated group that will meet once a month for three months to develop a rough draft into a more refined structure. A large part of the workshop will focus on progressive feedback on writing in progress. The series is offered Feb. 5 and March 3 in downtown Truckee. The cost is $100. Call (530) 386-3901 or e-mail tangledrootswriting@gmail.com for details.

Wine walk beneficiary sought
The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking beneficiary request applications from area nonprofit organizations, with the hope of creating a partnership that will benefit the selected organization. The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop will be held Oct. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.
The event, which has steadily grown since 2004, not only benefits the community through marketing efforts and a boost in tourism during the shoulder season, but also benefits a different local nonprofit each year. In years past, $2,000 to $5,000 has been donated to the chosen nonprofit partner. Past beneficiaries have included Girls on the Run Sierras, Sierra Senior Services, Tahoe Women’s Services, Truckee and Glenshire Elementary Schools’ Special Friends Program, Truckee High School music program, Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society, Lake Tahoe Music Festival and InnerRhythms Dance Theater. For details, stop by the Switchback Public Relations + Marketing, Inc. office in Truckee or call (530) 550-2252. The application deadline is Feb. 15 at 5 p.m.

Tahoe Science Conference
The Tahoe Science Consortium and Sierra Nevada College will host the 2012 Tahoe Science Conference from May 22 to 24 at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. The theme of the conference will be “Environmental Restoration in a Changing Climate.” Lake Tahoe and many other high alpine lakes around the world are being increasingly stressed by climatic changes and urban development. Compounding these factors are economic stresses on government agencies, local communities, the environmental community and the public. The Tahoe Science Conference will encourage creative dialogue among scientists, artists, environmental managers, public officials and the general public about how to protect high alpine ecosystems under changing environmental and social climates. For details, visit nvwra.org.

Lake Tahoe ski shuttle
The “Tahoe Queen,” a Mississippi-style paddlewheel boat on Lake Tahoe will be offering a waterborne ski shuttle to take skiers and snowboarders on a scenic cruise, a breakfast buffet and transportation to a ski area on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 5 from Ski Run Marina on the South Shore to Northstar via the Hyatt Regency in Incline Village on the North Shore. Enroute, crew members will be serving a buffet-style breakfast as passengers enjoy the views of the lake along the way.
After disembarking from the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, guests can enjoy a half day of skiing or riding at Northstar, snow sledding, shopping or a relaxing spa day, before returning to the boat for the return trip back to the South Shore with live entertainment and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Round trip tickets start at $59 for adults and $30 for children with lift tickets and other add-ons available for purchase. Ground transportation will be available to take guests from select South Lake locations to and from the “Tahoe Queen.” Advanced reservations are required and can be made at zephyrcove.com or (800) 238-2463.

Free tire recycling
Residents may recycle used tires at the Eastern Regional Landfill for free on the first and third Saturday of each month through June from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents are limited to nine tires per vehicle from passenger cars, SUVs or light tires; no heavy equipment tires, rims or commercial tires. Call (530) 583-0148 for details.

Flu shot clinics
Nevada County Public Health Department offers a flu clinic in Truckee for adults every Wednesday by appointment only from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (530) 582-7814 to schedule an appointment. Flu shots are $15.
Incline Village Community Hospital offers $20 flu vaccines for Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents for ages 3 and older. Home or business visits are available by appointment at no additional charge. Call (775) 888-4201. The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District’s main station in Incline Village also is offering shots by appointment for $20. Call (775) 831-0351.

Financial aid guidance
Sierra College’s Financial Aid Office will offer parents and new and returning college students individual guidance on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 10 in room 228. Representatives will be on site to answer questions and guide applicants through the online FAFSA. To make the most of the session, come prepared: Obtain a pin number (a week before Feb. 10) at pin.edu.gov, bring 2011 tax returns, parent and student birth dates, and California driver’s license numbers, proof of TANF or SSI. Attendees do not have to be attending Sierra College to take advantage of this free community offering. Sierra College is located at 11001 College Trail in Truckee. RSVP is required as space is limited. To reserve a space, call (530) 550-2225.

Business networking group
Mountain High BNI in Truckee, one chapter of a global network called BNI International, is a business and professional networking organization that acts as an expanded sales team through an effective referral system.
Currently, about 40 members strong, this group of upbeat and driven business owners meets weekly at The Savvy Dog in Truckee every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for 90 minutes of structured networking. Members share business tools, ideas, learn how to better present their services and develop friendships. Interested business owners are encouraged to visit a meeting to learn how BNI could increase their business. Find out more on Facebook or at http://bnicv.com/ca-sacramento-mountain-high-bni. For details, call Cesar Lopez at (530) 563-6787.

Free pet food
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Pantry is a no questions asked program that distributes donated pet food to anyone who cannot afford to feed their pets. The tough economic times continue to affect some Truckee-Tahoe residents and their pets, forcing some families to give up their beloved companions due to financial hardship. Anyone in need can pick up food at the Town of Truckee’s kennel located at 10720 Riverview Drive. The kennel is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.).
Extra pet food or donations can be dropped off at collection barrels in Truckee at Pet Station and Scraps Dog Bakery. For more information, call (530) 587-5948 or visit hstt.org.

Youth ballet fundraising campaign
Tahoe Youth Ballet has launched a fundraising campaign to expand its studio in the Cobblestone Center in Tahoe City. The current studio only has 568 square feet of dance floor. In order to expand into the adjacent space, which would increase the dance floor to 988 square feet, TYB has started a fundraising campaign to raise the needed funds. The new space also will be used to host larger workshops, artist-in-residency programs for guest choreographers, and host more open rehearsals.
The company’s fundraising campaign can be found on indoegogo.com, a site launched in 2008 with the purpose of helping small projects and independent artists fund their ideas. TYB’s campaign, Tear Down This Wall, offers giving levels from $5 to $500 with a set of perks that include performance tickets, company photographs and commemoration in the newly expanded space. For more information, contact Christin Hanna at (530) 613-4363 or christin@tahoeyouthballet.com.

Teen Center open
The Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is open Monday through Friday until 7 p.m. and is open to 7th graders and older. The Teen Center has computers, TVs, videogames, books, a pool table and tons of board games. Open gym is offered Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. In addition to the many games and state-of-the-art amenities, the Teen Center offers free tutoring and a quiet space for homework, and host the Smart Start homework rewards program. Membership is $50 per year and scholarships are available.

Cancer Care Endowment
Tahoe Forest Health System created the Community for Cancer Care Endowment to fund high quality and varied services and programs offered through the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center for local cancer patients. All programs and services, funded through philanthropy, include free caregiver education; WeCARE! a Community-Based Cancer Peer Navigator program providing special support on a one-to-one basis; Exercise for Energy; home health care; and free health presentations. For more on the endowment, visit endowment4cancercare.com or contact Martha Simon at (530) 582-6329.

Humane Society campaign
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is about $1 million away from raising the $5 million needed to build a new animal shelter in Truckee. To date, the animal rescue group has raised $4.2 million, which includes $2.5 million from the Town of Truckee, and HSTT has launched the Heroes Now & Forever campaign for the final stage of fundraising.
The goal of the campaign is to get 1,000 people to donate $1,000. The donation can be made in one full payment, two $500 payments or four $250 payments. To honor the 1,000 Heroes donors, a recognition piece will be installed in the main lobby of the new shelter, and donors will be invited to a private VIP facility tour and party prior to the grand opening.
HSTT is in desperate need of a new shelter. The current 1,000-square-foot facility was built in 1998 as a temporary holding kennel for abandoned, seized and rescued dogs and cats. Through a partnership with the Town of Truckee, HSTT houses a limited number of animals at the shelter, and many more dogs and cats are in volunteer foster homes.
The current kennel accommodates eight dogs and 30 cats, although at times, there are upwards of 30 dogs and 80 cats in need of shelter. Anyone interested in joining the Heroes campaign should contact Stephanie Jensen at (530) 587-5948.
To meet adoptable dogs and cats, go to HSTT’s Adoption Day, every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Town of Truckee Animal Kennel, or call (530) 581-3199 to schedule an appointment.

Health screenings
Tahoe Forest Health Systems offers low cost health screenings. Tests include complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, vitamin D and Hemoglobin A1C tests. Tests are given from 7 to 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Tahoe Forest Laboratory Draw Station in Truckee, and on the second Thursday of the month at Incline Village Community Hospital from 8 to 9 a.m. Patients should fast for 10 to 12 hours before lab tests. Tests are available for individuals 18 years old and older. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call (530) 587-3769 or (775) 833-4100.

Safe house needs
Tahoe SAFE Alliance is dedicated to reducing the incidence and trauma of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities. The Safe House strives to be a healing, safe and nurturing atmosphere. Current Safe House needs include new items such as towels and wash cloths; energy efficient light bulbs; swivel/rocking chair; toys; Desitin and baby wipes; calling cards; grocery store gift cards; dishwasher and laundry soap; household paper goods, trash bags and cleaning products; non-perishable food; baking pans and cooking sheet; flashlights; batteries; cough medicine, Ibuprofen, Infant Tylenol; vitamins; stamps; and storage bins with lids. At this time, clothing donations are not being accepted. For more information, contact Liz Soto or Jill Meyer at (530) 582-9117.

Hospice thrift store volunteers, goods
Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Hospice Gift and Thrift Stores in Kings Beach and Truckee are in need of community-minded individuals to volunteer. Volunteers are part of the Hospice team, can work a flexible schedule, and assist in processing and preparing donations for resale. For information, call Val Sutter at (530) 582-3534 or e-mail vsutter@tfhd.com.
The stores are in need of donations including clothing, shoes, books and house wares including small appliances in good working order. Ask for approval before unloading furniture or TVs. All proceeds support hospice services throughout the Truckee-North Lake Tahoe area. For more information, call (530) 582-4947 (Truckee) or (530) 546-5494 (Kings Beach).

Railroad museum volunteers
The Truckee Donner Railroad Society is looking for volunteers to help staff the Truckee Railroad Museum. Donate as little as three hours per month and enjoy talking with people. While an interest in Truckee history is helpful, it is not necessary. Truckee Donner Railroad Society will provide training and all the information needed to successfully volunteer. For information, contact Don Davis at (530) 582-4751 or ddavis@ltol.com, or Phil Langley at (530) 562-1499 or pjlangley@sbcglobal.net.

Adoption Days
Meet your new best friend at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s adoption days every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Truckee Corporation Yard on Riverview Drive. If you don’t meet your match, come back because there are always new animals looking for homes. For more information, visit hstt.org or call (530) 587-5948.

Ski museum seeks volunteers
The Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation is seeking volunteers to act as docents at the museum located in the Village at Squaw Valley across from Auld Dubliner. Volunteers would ideally serve at least one two- to three-hour shift per month, be familiar with the ski exhibit and displays thereby helping visitors understand and enjoy the museum. The museum has some amazing artifacts of not only the 1960 Olympics, but also of the sports heritage of the longboards era to the present. The Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation also is seeking donations of artifacts and memorabilia of all kinds.
For more information, contact Sally Gardner at (530) 675-4663 or sally@dashelmills.com or visit squawvalleymuseum.org.

Assistance for small businesses
The Small Business Development Center offers consulting services to existing and pre-venture small businesses in the Truckee area. Statistics show that 90 percent of businesses with current business plans realize goals. Eighty-five percent of businesses that fail do not have a business plan. Consulting services are offered at no cost. Schedule an appointment by calling (877) 853-9093.