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Events Calendar

Skiing for Schools
Local resorts hosts discounted lift tickets on Skiing for Schools Day to benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation. Royal Gorge Cross-Country and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area will be hosting discount lift tickets from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5. Royal Gorge is offering $15 trail passes valid any one day with passes available for purchase starting a week in advance from Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City only. Tahoe Donner Downhill is offering $25 lift tickets valid any one day with tickets available for purchase starting a week in advance from Porters in Truckee or Tahoe City only. No discounted tickets at the resorts. Visit exined.org.


JAN. 26 (THURSDAY)

Vintage Squaw Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley offers a Vintage Squaw ski clinic for 55+ with instruction, talks on technique and gear and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Intermediate and advanced skiers. $69. Register (800) 403-0206 or squaw.com.

Women’s skate clinic Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers a Women’s Intermediate Skate Clinic from 10 a.m. to noon with JoJo Toeppner. $35. (530) 587-9484.

Free cross-country lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

Ladies’ Day Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’ Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.

Fragrance chemicals talk Incline Village
TERC hosts a talk on “Fragrance Chemicals: What’s the Stink?” at 6 p.m. to discuss the unpleasant physical effects from scented products at Sierra Nevada College. No-host bar at 5:30. Fragrance-free event. $5 donation requested. (775) 881-7560.

Winemaker’s event Olympic Valley
PlumpJack hosts a Winemaker’s Event with Nicholson Ranch from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy wines in the bar or dining room available by the glass, flight or paired with the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Reservations (530) 583-1578.

Brewmaster’s Dinner Northstar
Northstar hosts a Brewmaster’s Dinner at TC’s Pub in the Village at Northstar at 6 p.m. featuring Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Enjoy a four-course meal paired with classic and seasonal ales. 21+. $55 advance, $65 at the door, if available. Reservations (800) 466-6784.

JAN. 27 (FRIDAY)

Wine tasting Olympic Valley
Uncorked Squaw Valley hosts a winemaker’s tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. with Fiddlehead. (530) 584-6090.

Movie night Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner hosts a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. (530) 587-9437.

JAN. 27-28 FRIDAY-SATURDAY

All Women Sports Camp Northstar
Northstar hosts the All Women Sports Camp to help participants improve winter sports skills in alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Tech talks include winter survival, waxing, avalanche awareness and winter driving. All levels welcome. Nordic skiers and snowshoers $210, $249 with lift ticket; alpine skiers and snowboarders $379, 499 with lift ticket. Register allwomensportcamp.com.

JAN. 27-29 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

X-Team Advanced Ski Clinic Olympic Valley
ASI offers an X-Team Advanced Ski Clinic with Eric DesLauriers. $740, $990 includes lift tickets. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

JAN. 27-30 FRIDAY-MONDAY

Avalanche course Truckee/Donner Summit
ASI offers an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Plus refresh course with classroom and on-mountain instruction. $595. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

JAN. 28 (SATURDAY)

First Tracks Northstar
Northstar offers guided First Tracks every Saturday through the end of the season for advanced skiers and riders (Levels 6+) followed by a full breakfast at Zephyr Lodge. Ages 13+. $80, lift ticket or season pass required. Limited space. Reservations 48 hours in advance (530) 562-2267.

Intro to back-country skiing Donner Summit
ASI offers an intro to back-country skiing course. $189, includes ski gear. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Intro to Splitboarding Donner Summit
ASI offers an Intro to Splitboarding course. $189, includes splitboard and accessories. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Back-country tour Norden
ASI offers a Sugar Bowl back-country tour. $189. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Back-country skiing clinic Donner Summit
NASTC offers a back-country skiing clinic on Lake Run from Sugar Bowl’s Mount Judah to Donner Lake. Levels 6 to 9. $150. (530) 582-4772 or skinastc.com.

Skate ski clinic Norden
Sugar Bowl’s Backcountry Adventure Center offers a Cross-Country Skate Club every Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with master instructor Peter Mayfield with a fast-paced skate ski workout and clinic. Offered as conditions permit. (530) 426-9000.

Skate clinic Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers an intermediate to advance skate clinic from 10 a.m. to noon. $35. (530) 587-9484.

Snowshoe Through History Tahoma
Sugar Pine Point State Park hosts a Snowshoe Through History hike along Lake Tahoe and the Hellman-Ehrman Estate at 11 a.m. Learn about the natural environment and local history. Meet near the restrooms in the Day Use area on the lake side of the park. Easy. Bring snowshoes, water and snacks. Snowshoe rentals available from West Shore Sports. $8 parking. RSVP (530) 525-3345.

Chinese New Year Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Chinese New Year celebration with discounts on Asian food and drinks and a skiing dragon coming down the mountain. Visit skirose.com.

“Grapes of Wrath” showing Incline Village
Incline Village Library hosts a showing of “The Grapes of Wrath” from 2 to 5 p.m. Free. (775) 832-4130.

Wine tasting Tahoe City
Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker’s tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. with Fiddlehead. (530) 581-1106.

Meet the Winemakers Northstar
Petra hosts a Meet the Winemakers tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Village at Northstar. Tonight features Whetstone Wines. (530) 562-0600.

Sunset snowshoe tour Tahoe Vista
Tahoe Adventure Company offers a sunset snowshoe tour to enjoy the alpenglow, while learning local, natural and human history. Times will vary; call for details. Easy 2- to 3-mile hike; no experience needed. Offered every Saturday through April. Includes snowshoes, poles, hot drinks, snacks, guides and fees. $65 per person. (530) 913-9212 or tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Spaghetti dinner benefit Truckee
Sierra Senior Services hosts its annual spaghetti benefit dinner, bingo and silent auction from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. Dinner starts at 6 with bingo at 7. Tickets at Sierra Senior Services and Truckee Donner Chamber; tickets usually sell out. $20 advance, $25 at the door. (530) 550-7600 or ttseniorscouncil.org.

Crab & Pasta Feed Incline Village
Incline High School’s 30th Annual Crab & Pasta Feed is at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Ballroom with an all-you-can-eat crab and pasta dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle and entertainment. Benefits Incline High School’s Booster Club. $75 per person. Tickets The Potlatch or inclinecrabfeed.com.

JAN. 28-29 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley hosts early riding at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29 adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit squaw.com

Winter ice climbing Donner Summit
ASI offers a Winter Ice Climbing Level 3 course. $370. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

JAN. 29 (SUNDAY)

Learn to Ski or Ride Olympic Valley/Alpine Meadows
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering $39 Learn to Ski or Ride Packages with a lift ticket, 2.5-hour lesson and rental equipment. Visit squaw.com or skialpine.com.

Mount Rose tour Mount Rose
ASI offers a Mount Rose/Tamarack Tour. $165. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Back-country tour Norden
ASI offers a Sugar Bowl back-country tour. $189. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Four Peaks tour Norden
ASI offers a Four Peaks tour. $199. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Food swap Area venue
Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting a food swap from 4 to 6 p.m., location TBD. Locals get together to share homemade, homegrown and foraged creations to swap for others creations. Limited space. Free. Register truceektahoefoodswap.com.

JAN. 29-31 (SUNDAY-TUESDAY)

All Conditions/All Terrain course Alpine Meadows
NASTC offers an All Conditions/All Terrain course with instruction, video review, tech talks and more at Alpine Meadows. Levels 6 to 9. $995 includes lift tickets. (530) 582-4772 or skinastc.com.

JAN. 29-FEB. 3 Sunday-Friday

Discount lift tickets Olympic Valley/Alpine Meadows
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering $42 lift tickets to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Tickets at hstt.org.

Discount lift tickets Olympic Valley/Alpine Meadows
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering $50 lift tickets to benefit the KidZone Museum in Truckee. Tickets at kidzonemusuem.org.

Discount lift tickets Olympic Valley/Alpine Meadows
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering $42 lift tickets to benefit Truckee/North Lake Tahoe Meals on Wheels and Senior Nutrition Programs. Tickets at sierraseniors.org.

JAN. 30 MONDAY

Silver Ski Clinic Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Silver Ski Clinic for ages 50+ of lower intermediate to advance ability who are interested in the new movement patterns used with shaped skis and/or improving ski techniques. Includes continental breakfast in Timbers Lodge from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., with on-mountain training at 9:30. Meets every Monday and Wednesday. $20; does not include lift ticket. (775) 849-0704 or skirose.com.

Chutes & Hikes clinic Olympic Valley
Chutes & Hikes at Squaw Valley helps the advanced and expert skier and rider get the most out of Squaw’s terrain. Access and conquer the steep lines and drops. Find the best snow conditions and secret lines from 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 13+. $89. Reservations (800) 403-0206.

JAN. 30-FEB. 5 (MONDAY-SUNDAY)

Skiing for Schools days Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Downhill hosts a Skiing for School Day each day to benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation with $25 lift tickets. Tickets are available in advance only at Porters in Truckee and Tahoe City; not available at the resort. Visit exined.org.

Skiing for Schools days Soda Springs
Royal Gorge Cross Country hosts a Skiing for School Day each day to benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation with $15 lift tickets. Tickets are available in advance only at Paco’s in Truckee and Alpenglow in Tahoe City; not available at the resort. Visit exined.org.

JAN. 31 (TUESDAY)

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

55+ snowshoe & lunch Incline Village
IVGID Senior Programs hosts a 55+ Snowshoe Tour with lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a light to moderate hike, followed by a buffet lunch at Sierra Nevada College. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. Register (775) 832-1310.

Hot cocoa social Truckee
Sierra College host a hot cocoa social from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to meet faculty and student club reps. Free. (530) 550-2225.

Grant Korgan Push talk Olympic Valley
High Fives Foundation and Squaw Valley Institute presents adaptive athlete Grant Korgan and other members of The PUSH team who will talk about their recent trip to the South Pole at 7 p.m. at Bar One at Olympic House; social hour begins at 6. Limited seating. $15, $10 Institute members. squawvalleyinstittue.org.

FEB. 1 (WEDNESDAY)

Silver Ski Clinic Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Silver Ski Clinic for ages 50+ of lower intermediate to advance ability who are interested in the new movement patterns used with shaped skis and/or improving ski techniques. Includes continental breakfast in Timbers Lodge from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., with on-mountain training at 9:30. Meet every Monday and Wednesday. $20; does not include lift ticket. (775) 849-0704 or skirose.com.

Women of Winter Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley hosts Women of Winter during the season for expert skiers to improve skiing, learn tips from the pros and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Today features Pushing the Boundaries. Ages 13+. $69, $245 five-packs. Visit squaw.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

Health talk Truckee
Tahoe Forest Hospital hosts a free health talk at 10:30 p.m. on the “Importance of Cardiac Conditioning” with Dr. Timothy Lombard at the hospital.

Avalanche beacon workshop Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley Ski Patrol hosts a free training workshop on using an avalanche beacon from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Ski Patrol Base in the Red Dog Complex. Beacons are provided or bring your own. Dress to be outside. RSVP (530) 452-7260.

Adventure slide show Olympic Valley
The 12th annual Lake Tahoe Adventure Slide Show Series continues with 10 Locals, 10 Slides at Plaza Bar in the Olympic House at 7 p.m. Tonight features 10 high-spirited mountain locals bringing their best pictures and adventures in the mountains. All ages. Free.

FEB. 2 (THURSDAY)

Vintage Squaw Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley offers a Vintage Squaw ski clinic for 55+ with instruction, talks on technique and gear and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Intermediate and advanced skiers. $69. Register (800) 403-0206 or squaw.com.

Ladies’ Day Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’ Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.

Free cross-country lesson Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

FEB. 3 Friday

Wine tasting Olympic Valley
Uncorked Squaw Valley hosts a winemaker’s tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. with Saracina. (530) 584-6090.

Lobster Night Truckee
Dragonfly hosts Lobster Night with a three-course meal featuring New England Clam Chowder, 11⁄2-lb. Maine Lobster and dessert on the first Friday of every Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations by Jan. 31. (530) 587-0557.

First Fridays Truckee
Truckee Downtown Merchants Association hosts First Friday every month from 5 to 8 p.m. With music, complimentary activities, food and drinks at participating shops and restaurants. Look for First Friday Flags for activities. Visit historictruckee.com.

Movie night Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner hosts a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. (530) 587-9437.

FEB. 3-5 Friday-Sunday

Burton Mountain Festival Northstar
Northstar hosts the Burton Mountain Festival at mid-mountain with free on-snow entertainment, produce demos, live music, sponsor giveaways, a mini park for kids, an amateur snowboard contest and after-party at TC’s Pub. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

FEB. 4 (SATURDAY)

First Tracks Northstar
Northstar offers guided First Tracks every Saturday through the end of the season for advanced skiers and riders (Levels 6+) followed by a full breakfast at Zephyr Lodge. Ages 13+. $80, lift ticket or season pass required. Limited space. Reservations 48 hours in advance (530) 562-2267.

Avalanche course Truckee/Donner Summit
ASI offers the Introduction to AIARE Avalanche Safety course with classroom and on-mountain instruction. $159. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Skate ski clinic Norden
Sugar Bowl’s Backcountry Adventure Center offers a Cross-Country Skate Club every Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with master instructor Peter Mayfield with a fast-paced skate ski workout and clinic. Offered as conditions permit. (530) 426-9000.

Intro to Telemark Norden
ASI offers an Intro to Telemark class at Sugar Bowl. $155, $205 includes lift ticket. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Waxing clinic Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers a Swix waxing clinic at 2 p.m. with Mark Nadell in the locker room. Free. (530) 587-9484.

Last Tracks Incline Village
Diamond Peak hosts Last Tracks every Saturday through April at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy two hours of skiing and riding and then take the last chair to the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge for a wine tasting and appetizers overlooking Lake Tahoe before skiing or riding down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Different featured winery each week. $29. 21+ only. Limited space. Reservations diamondpeak.com or (775) 832-1177.

Meet the Winemakers Northstar
Petra hosts a Meet the Winemakers tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Village at Northstar. Tonight features Joseph Jewell Wines. (530) 562-0600.

Sunset snowshoe tour Tahoe Vista
Tahoe Adventure Company offers a sunset snowshoe tour to enjoy the alpenglow, while learning local, natural and human history. Times will vary; call for details. Easy 2- to 3-mile hike; no experience needed. Offered every Saturday through April. Includes snowshoes, poles, hot drinks, snacks, guides and fees. $65 per person. (530) 913-9212 or tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Wine tasting Tahoe City
Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker’s tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. with Saracina. (530) 581-1106.

Full moon snowshoe Tahoma
Sugar Pine State Park hosts a full moon snowshoe along the historic area around Ehrman Mansion and along Lake Tahoe. Benefits Sierra State Parks Foundation. $20 adults, $5 kids, includes snowshoe rentals from West Shore Sports. Reservations (530) 525-9920.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours Northstar
Northstar hosts moonlight snowshoe tours at 5 p.m. for a 2- to 21⁄2-hour tour. Groups are various levels are offered. After, enjoy live music, s’mores and hot chocolate around a fire pit. Dogs on leashes welcome. 10+ only. Wear warm clothing, snow boots. $40 13+, $25 10 to 12; snowshoe rentals available. Reservations (530) 562-2267.

Antarctica slideshow Olympic Valley
Keoki Flagg hosts a slideshow of images from a recent trek to the South Pole at Gallery Keoki in the Village at Squaw Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. (530) 583-1404.

Explorers’ talk Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley Institute presents explorers Conrad Anker and Jennifer Lowe Anker talking about their adventures at 7 p.m. at Resort at Squaw Creek; social begins at 6:30. Limited seating. $15, $10 Institute members. squawvalleyinstittue.org.

FEB. 4-5 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley hosts early riding at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29 adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit squaw.com.

Winter ice climbing Donner Summit
ASI offers a Winter Ice Climbing Level 1 course. $370. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

Cross-country yurt dinner Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers a cross-country and snowshoe tour followed by dinner prepared by Chef Douglas Dale in the 30’ yurt. Reservations (530) 583-5475.

FEB. 4-6 Saturday-Monday

Avalanche course Truckee/Donner Summit
ASI offers the AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course with classroom and on-mountain instruction. $425. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

FEB. 5 (SUNDAY)

Pancake breakfast Truckee
Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Senior Meals on Wheels from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. $7 adults, $3 children. (530) 550-7600.

Ski mountaineering Donner Summit
ASI offers a Ski Mountaineering Techniques. $185. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Advanced telemark course Norden
ASI offers an intermediate to advanced telemark class at Sugar Bowl. $165. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Downhill XC technique Royal Gorge
Far West hosts a Downhill Cross-Country Technique Clinic at Royal Gorge Cross-Country with Chauncey Parker, former coach of the UNR Nordic ski team. Explore ways to find speed on downhills and through transitions, improving control and speed, and more from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $70, $50 for Far West members. Register farwestnordic.org.

FEB. 5-7 Sunday-Tuesday

Backcountry Babes hut trip Coldstream Canyon
Backcountry Babes hosts an avalanche course and hut trip to Lost Trail Lodge. Learn about avalanche safety and back-country travel techniques. $575, includes lodging. Register backcountrybabes.net.

FEB. 5-9 (SUNDAY-THURSDAY)

Nordic ski tour clinic Truckee
Cedar House Sport Hotel hosts a four-day Nordic clinic with PSIA certified instructor Julie Young for beginners to learn efficient classic and skate skiing techniques while enjoying gourmet meals and luxury accommodations. Also offered March 4 to 8. $1,375 inclusive. Reservations (530) 582-5655 or cedarhousesporthotel.com.

FEB. 6 Monday

Silver Ski Clinic Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Silver Ski Clinic for ages 50+ of lower intermediate to advance ability who are interested in the new movement patterns used with shaped skis and/or improving ski techniques. Includes continental breakfast in Timbers Lodge from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., with on-mountain training at 9:30. Meet every Monday and Wednesday. $20; does not include lift ticket. (775) 849-0704 or skirose.com.

FEB. 6-7 Monday-Tuesday

Winter ice climbing Donner Summit
ASI offers a Winter Ice Climbing Level 2 course. $370. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

FEB. 7 (TUESDAY)

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

55+ snowshoe & lunch Incline Village
IVGID Senior Programs hosts a 55+ Snowshoe Tour with lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a light to moderate hike, followed by a buffet lunch at Sierra Nevada College. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. Register (775) 832-1310.

Full moon snowshoe Tahoe Vista
Tahoe Adventure Company hosts a full moon snowshoe tour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with talks on natural history and astronomy, snacks, hot drinks and more. $65 per person. Reservations (530) 913-9212 or tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Full moon tour & dinner Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers a Full Moon Tour & Dinner. $20, $15 passholders. RSVP (530) 587-9484.

Full moon snowshoe Mount Rose
Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts a Full Moon Snowshoe trek in Tahoe Meadows from 5 to 7 p.m. for 2 miles. Easy. Register tahoerimtrail.org.

Dads in Drag fundraiser Incline Village
Kings Beach Parents Co-Op hosts the Dads in Drag fashion show fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. at Big Water Grille with live music from Under the Radar, an auction, food and drinks. Benefits the co-op. $90 per couple, $50 per person. (530) 546-7519 or kingsbeachparentscoop.org.

FEB. 8 (WEDNESDAY)

Silver Ski Clinic Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Silver Ski Clinic for ages 50+ of lower intermediate to advance ability who are interested in the new movement patterns used with shaped skis and/or improving ski techniques. Includes continental breakfast in Timbers Lodge from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., with on-mountain training at 9:30. Meet every Monday and Wednesday. $20; does not include lift ticket. (775) 849-0704 or skirose.com.

Health talk Truckee
Tahoe Forest Hospital hosts a free health talk at 9:30 p.m. on “Optimize Your Exercise” with Wendy Buchanan, exercise physiologist, at the hospital.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

Valentine’s Day story time Incline Village
Incline Village Library hosts a Valentine’s Day Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. with stories, treats and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

TCDA membership party Tahoe City
Tahoe City Downtown Association hosts a membership party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Blue Agave. visittahoecity.com.

FEB. 8-10 Wednesday-Friday

Women of Winter Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley hosts a three-day Women of Winter advanced intermediate and expert skiers to improve skiing, learn tips from the pros and more from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Ages 13+. $699 with lift tickets, $522 without. Visit squaw.com.

FEB. 9 (THURSDAY)

Vintage Squaw Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley offers a Vintage Squaw ski clinic for 55+ with instruction, talks on technique and gear and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Intermediate and advanced skiers. $69. Register (800) 403-0206 or squaw.com.

Women’s skate clinic Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers a Women’s Intermediate Skate Clinic from 10 a.m. to noon with JoJo Toeppner. $35. (530) 587-9484.

Ladies’ Day Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’ Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.

Free cross-country lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

Winemaker’s event Olympic Valley
PlumpJack hosts a Winemaker’s Event with Sixteen 600 Wines from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy wines in the bar or dining room available by the glass, flight or paired with the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Reservations (530) 583-1578.

Time For Tea Truckee
Enjoy presentations, tea, scones and "All in this Tea" showing at Cedar House Sport Hotel from 5:30 to 8 p.m. $18. (530) 548-5010 or nicolecheslock.com.

FEB. 9-10 Thursday-Friday

Silver Living Ski Clinic Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Silver Lining Ski Clinic for ages 50+ of lower intermediate to advance ability and includes two days of instruction, complimentary breakfast and lunch, video analysis and more. $150; lift ticket not included. (775) 849-0704 or skirose.com.

FEB. 10 (FRIDAY)

Wine tasting anniversary party Olympic Valley
Uncorked Squaw Valley hosts a winemaker’s tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. to celebrate its 5th anniversary. (530) 584-6090.

Father-Daughter Dance Crystal Bay
Tahoe SAFE Alliance hosts a Father-Daughter Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tahoe Biltmore for all fathers, uncles, grandfathers and male role models. $20 per couple, $5 for each additional daughter. Dinner at Conrad’s $39 per couple from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Rideout Elementary of tahoesafealliance.org; dinner reservations (775) 833-6748.

Full moon snowshoe Incline Village
Diamond Peak hosts a Full Moon Snowshoe to Snowflake Lodge with s’mores and hot chocolate. $13, $10 55+ and 9 to 14, $35 family of four; discount with resident pass. Visit diamondpeak.com.

Parents’ Night Out Incline Village
Parents enjoy date night and kids, ages 5 to 11, can enjoy pizza, salad, games and a movie at the Rec Center from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20, $16 with IVGID pass. (775) 832-1310.

Movie night Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner hosts a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. (530) 587-9437.

Novelist talk Incline Village
Environmental novelist Li Miao Lovett will be at Sierra Nevada College as part of the Writers in the Woods series at 7 p.m. for a book reading, signing and reception. A writing workshop will be offered Feb. 11. Free reading; $50 workshop. (775) 831-1314.

Talk on doomsday predictions Truckee
Toby Terrell, Ph.D, will discuss “2012: The End or the Beginning?” at the Truckee campus of Sierra College on various doomsday predictions for the end in 2012 including alternative theories. Social at 7 p.m. with beverages and snacks. Free. Limited space. Reservations (530) 550-2225.

Back country film festival Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country and Alpenglow host the Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival to benefit the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. The festival highlights the beauty and fun of the back-country experience with films from around the world, along with a raffle and drinks at 7 p.m. at Sawtooth Ridge Café. The festival features nine films including festival award winners “Solitaire” from Sweetgrass Productions. $10 at the door. Food and drinks specials start at 5:30 p.m. Dinner reservations (530) 583-2880. Info (530) 583-6917.

FEB. 10-11 Friday-Saturday

Environmental novelist talk Incline Village
Sierra Nevada College presents environmental novelist Li Miao Lovett as part of its Writers in the Woods literary series with a reading, book signing and reception on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences. She will teach a fiction writing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Workshops are open to the public and are available for credit. Free reading, $50 workshop (students free). Register for workshop sierranevada.edu/woods. (775) 831-1314.

FEB. 10-12 Friday-Sunday

Avalanche course Truckee/Donner Summit
ASI offers the AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course with classroom and on-mountain instruction. $425. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

FEB. 11 Saturday

First Tracks Northstar
Northstar offers guided First Tracks every Saturday through the end of the season for advanced skiers and riders (Levels 6+) followed by a full breakfast at Zephyr Lodge. Ages 13+. $80, lift ticket or season pass required. Limited space. Reservations 48 hours in advance (530) 562-2267.

Intro to back-country skiing Donner Summit
ASI offers an intro to back-country skiing course. $189, includes ski gear. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Intro to Splitboarding Donner Summit
ASI offers an Intro to Splitboarding course. $189, includes splitboard and accessories. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Women’s skate clinic Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers a Women’s Skate Clinic for intermediate to advanced skiers from 9 to 11 a.m. with Olympian Katerina Nash. $35. (530) 587-9484.

Skate ski clinic Norden
Sugar Bowl’s Backcountry Adventure Center offers a Cross-Country Skate Club every Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with master instructor Peter Mayfield with a fast-paced skate ski workout and clinic. Offered as conditions permit. (530) 426-9000.

Waxing clinic Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers a Swix waxing clinic at 2 p.m. with Mark Nadell in the locker room. Free. (530) 587-9484.

Wine tasting Tahoe City
Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker’s tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. with sparkling wines. (530) 581-1106.

Meet the Winemakers Northstar
Petra hosts a Meet the Winemakers tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Village at Northstar. Tonight features Morgan Wines. (530) 562-0600.

Last Tracks Incline Village
Diamond Peak hosts Last Tracks every Saturday through April at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy two hours of skiing and riding and then take the last chair to the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge for a wine tasting and appetizers overlooking Lake Tahoe before skiing or riding down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Different featured winery each week. $29. 21+ only. Limited space. Reservations diamondpeak.com or (775) 832-1177.

Sunset snowshoe tour Tahoe Vista
Tahoe Adventure Company offers a sunset snowshoe tour to enjoy the alpenglow, while learning local, natural and human history. Times will vary; call for details. Easy 2- to 3-mile hike; no experience needed. Offered every Saturday through April. Includes snowshoes, poles, hot drinks, snacks, guides and fees. $65 per person. (530) 913-9212 or tahoeadventurecompany.com.

FEB. 11-12 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley hosts early riding at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29 adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit squaw.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

Learn with the Ladies Norden
Sugar Bowl hosts Learn with the Ladies with a two-day clinic for intermediate and above skiers and riders. Clinics include on-the-snow training, lunch, wine tasting and more. (530) 426-6721.

FEB. 12 (SUNDAY)

Castle Peak tour Donner Summit
ASI offers a Castle Peak Tour. $165. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Steeps camp Norden
ASI offers a steeps camp with Eric DesLauriers at Sugar Bowl. $195. Register (530) 582-9170 or alpineskills.com.

Women’s skate clinic Auburn Ski Club
Far West hosts a Women’s only skate clinic with video at Auburn Ski Club with director Sally Jones and Olympian Nancy Fiddler at 10 a.m. Includes review of how participants skate ski, correcting bad habits and identifying areas for improvement. $70, $50 for Far West members. Register farwestnordic.org.

Women of Winter Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley hosts Women of Winter during the season for advanced intermediate and expert skiers to improve skiing, learn tips from the pros and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Today features The Edge: You and Your Ski. Ages 13+. $69, $245 five-packs. Visit squaw.com.

FEB. 13 Monday

Silver Ski Clinic Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Silver Ski Clinic for ages 50+ of lower intermediate to advance ability who are interested in the new movement patterns used with shaped skis and/or improving ski techniques. Includes continental breakfast in Timbers Lodge from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., with on-mountain training at 9:30. Meet every Monday and Wednesday. $20; does not include lift ticket. (775) 849-0704 or skirose.com.

FEB. 14 (TUESDAY)

Good Morning Truckee Truckee
Community forum from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Truckee Town Hall. $10, $8 for Chamber of Commerce members. (530) 587-8808.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country offers free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.

55+ snowshoe & lunch Incline Village
IVGID Senior Programs hosts a 55+ Snowshoe Tour with lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a light to moderate hike, followed by a buffet lunch at Sierra Nevada College. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. Register (775) 832-1310.

Snowcat dinner Alpine Meadows
Alpine hosts an Alpine Chalet dinner with travel by snowcat to the Mid Mountain Chalet. Limited seating. Also offered March 12. $125 per person. Reservations (530) 525-9268.

Sweetheart Sunset Hike Mount Rose
Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts a Sweetheart Sunset Hike with wine and cheese at Tahoe Meadows from 4 to 6 p.m. for 2 miles. Easy. Register tahoerimtrail.org.

Champagne Tasting Northstar
Petra hosts a Champagne Tasting of California and Italian wines in the Village at Northstar. $12 per person. (530) 562-0600.

Valentine’s Dinner Truckee
Cottonwood hosts dinner for Valentine’s Day with live music by Emily Tessmer in the main Dining Room. Special menus items and dessert will be offered. Reservations (530) 587-5711.

Valentine’s Dinner Homewood
West Shore Café hosts a four-course, prix-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner. The new winter menu also will be offered. $100 per couple. Reservations (530) 525-5200.

Valentine’s Day On the Lake Carnelian Bay
Gar Wood’s hosts a special Valentine’s Day Dinner, in addition to its regular menu, with special entrees and dessert. Reservations (530) 546-3366.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Mount Rose
Mt. Rose hosts a Valentine’s Day Dinner at Winters Creek Lodge. Visit skirose.com.

Valentine’s at Snowflake Lodge Incline Village
Diamond Peak hosts a romantic dinner at the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge with a five-course meal at sunset. Limited space. Reservations (775) 832-1194.

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