Events Calendar
Photo: Sugar Pine Point State Park

Living History Day
Sugar Pine Point State Park’s Pine Lodge, the mansion built by Isaias W. Hellman, a president of Wells Fargo Bank, will be the centerpiece of Living History Day on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All performances and activities at the event are free, and parking is $8.

There will be guided nature hikes along the Washoe Path of the Water Babies and a hike to what was once the highest lighthouse in the world in the Ed Z’Berg Nature Preserve. The more sedentary will enjoy listening to the blue grass melodies of The Wronglers led by Warren Hellman, descendant of the banking family that built the mansion. Other relaxing activities include historical lectures and movies, and an open house to meander through the mansion.

Pine Lodge, also known as the Ehrman mansion, is a three-story, shingled home built in 1903 by Hellman, a pioneering California banker. Tours of the mansion are usually $5 for adults and $3 for juniors, but all tours and activities are free on July 31.

On Living History Day visitors can enjoy the gracious lifestyle that former owners Florence and Sydney Ehrman shared with family and guests on the West Shore with vignettes enacted on the grounds and in the many rooms of the mansion by volunteers in period costumes. Popular returning actors include the family’s butler, the upstairs maid and the cook. Among the artists in residence are Andy Skaff, Bill Clausen and Cathy McClelland, capturing the beauty of the landscape, the buildings and the wildlife.

Visitors may visit with family descendants, such as Frances Dinkelspiel, who will reveal family anecdotes about her great-great grandfather in an historical talk. She also will be signing copies of the recently published biography, “Towers of Gold: Isaias Hellman and the Creation of California.”

There also will be a variety of educational and historical exhibits. The vintage car Concours d’Elegance on the lawn is an annual favorite. Classic wooden and aluminum boats are on display at the mansion’s two boathouses, along with docent and video presentations. Tahoe boat historian and author Carol Van Etten will provide insight into boating on the lake. And, learn about the history of the lake from the perspective of the Washoe elders.

Children receive a free passport to the 1930s that provides access to games such as croquet, badminton, bowling, pick-up-sticks and jacks. Children can make old-fashioned arts and crafts such as a painting of the lodge and acorn jewelry. Children also play dress-up, like the actors in the park.

Living History Day gives visitors the only opportunity of the year to go inside General Phipps’ Cabin. Frontiersman William Phipps came to Tahoe in 1860 to homestead 160 acres that eventually became part of Sugar Pine Point State Park. The cabin built by Phipps in 1872 is still standing. A mountain man will tell stories of pioneer life and demonstrate tools and black-powder rifles.

Visitors may pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn overlooking the lake or, for about $5, purchase a full meal. The hand-dipped ice cream cones are always a great dessert treat on a warm, summer day.
For more information or a schedule of events, visit www.laketahoelivinghistory.com or call (530) 525-6402. The park is located about 10 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89.

JULY 29 (THURSDAY)

Tahoe City. FARMERS’ MARKET. Every Thursday on Commons Beach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 30. Visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com. (530) 823-6183.

Incline Village. BEACH PARTY. Incline Village Community Hospital beach parties at Burnt Cedar Beach every Thursday through Aug. 12 to benefit diagnostic imaging services. Hawaiian barbecue, raffle ticket, volleyball, Frisbee, golf putting challenge, water games, hula hoops, live entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. $10, $5 under 10. (775) 888-4204.

Truckee. WINE TASTING. Pour House offers a tasting with Naughty Boy Vineyards from 5 to 7 p.m. Benefits Human Society. $5. (530) 550-9664.

Truckee. TRUCKEE THURSDAYS. Downtown Truckee Thursdays run every Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. through Aug.19 featuring live music, Foothills Farmers Market, beer garden, vendors, food and wine, kid activities including a bounce house, arts and crafts, and more. Free parking.

Incline Village. LANDSCAPING & BMPs. Learn how to meet BMP regulations while creating an attractive and fire safe landscape at North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden, Sierra Nevada College campus. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. (775) 586-1610, ext. 25.

Incline Village. BENEFIT DINNER. Support the work of Tahoe Women's Services at four-course dinner at Le Bistro at 6 p.m. $125. Seating is limited. Reservations (775) 298-0169.

Olympic Valley. PLUMPJACK WINEMAKER SERIES. Andy Peay from Peay Vineyards with a winemaker’s pairing by the glass, flight or paired with the Chef’s Tasting Menu from 6 to 9 pm. (530) 583-1578.

Incline Village. FREE HEALTH TALK. The Benefits of Exercise and Cross Training presented by Paul Krauss, MD, US Ski Team Physician and Medical Director of Sports Performance Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance, at Incline Village Community Hospital Community Room from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served. (775) 888-4204.

Olympic Valley. OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES. Movies every Thursday through end of August. Starts at dusk, weather permitting. Blankets and warm clothes recommended. Free. (530) 584-6266.

Incline Village. STARLIGHT FAMILY MOVIE. “Where the Wild Things Are” plays 7 p.m. at Aspen Grove Community Center. $10, $35 family of four, includes barbecue. (775) 832-1310.

Olympic Valley. STARGAZING. Stargazing at High Camp free with cable car ride purchase. Astronomers and telescopes on hand. (530) 583-6985.

JULY 29-30 (THURSDAY-FRIDAY)

Olympic Valley. WINE TASTING. Red Rock Winery at Uncorked in Village at Squaw Valley from 5 to 7 p.m. $10. (530) 584-6090.

JULY 29-AUG 1 (THURSDAY-SUNDAY)

Olympic Valley. WANDERLUST. Yoga and music. $29.50 to $450 yoga, music tickets. www.wanderlustfestival.com. See feature for details.

JULY 30 (FRIDAY)

Kings Beach. SUNSET KAYAK. Tahoe Adventure Company sunset kayak 1 to 2 miles every Friday. 6 to 8 p.m. $60. (530) 913-9212.

Truckee. BOOKING READING. Author Garbrielle Burton will read from her book “Impatient with Desire” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bookshelf at Hooligans, followed by a book signing. Burton has studied Tamsen Donner, the pioneer heroine of the Donner Party and written two books about her. (530) 582-0515.

Truckee. EVENING AT STELLA. Summer tasting menu and wine pairing at Cedar House Sport Hotel’s Stella restaurant at 6:30 p.m. $75 plus tax and gratuity. (530) 582-5655.

Northstar. TAHOE STAR TOURS. Northstar hosts Tahoe Star Tours with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Enjoy poetry, fun quiz with prizes, laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. featuring Dark Sky Wonders. $30 adults, $15 12 and under. Reservations www.northstarattahoe.com.

Truckee. CLIPS OF FAITH. Beer, film and fun benefit Tahoe Trails at 7:30 p.m. at Truckee River Regional Park. New Belgium Brewing series includes kayakers navigating grizzlies and whales on a paddling trip from Alaska to Seattle to an absurdist spaghetti Western about a flat tire. (530) 587-8214.

JULY 30-31 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY)

Crystal Bay. TUNNEL TOURS. The Cal Neva hosts tunnel tours every Friday and Saturday covering the history of the resort starting in 1936 and will take people to the present. It covers all the owners of the property over the years and all the other colorful characters, stars, musicians, mobsters and the like. Guides also tell about the paranormal happenings over the years and other unexplained happenings in the past and current. They will tour the property inside, outside and underground. (800) 225-6382.

Olympic Valley. SQUAW SUNSET HIKES. Begin at High Camp. 1 to 2 hours. $5 hike. $15 cable car rides plus hike. (530) 583-6985.

Olympic Valley. STARGAZING. Stargazing at High Camp free with cable car ride purchase. Astronomers and telescopes on hand. (530) 583-6985.

JULY 30-AUG. 1 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY)

Kings Beach. ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Arts and crafts by regional artisans, music and face painting at Kings Beach Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits Tahoe Women’s Services. Free. (530) 546-2768.

JULY 31 (SATURDAY)

Truckee. FIELDS TO FORKS. Lunch and Learn guest lecture series at Cedar House Sport Hotel includes day of learning, lectures and lunch. 8:30 a.m. registration, Healthy Soils, Healthy Foods from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Fresh from the Farm cooking demo and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Secrets to Healthy Eating from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $60. (800) 404-1065.

Donner Lake. FAMILY FUN PADDLE. Truckee Parks & Rec host a Family Fun Paddle on Donner Lake from 9 to 11 a.m. at West End Beach. Equipment provided. $10 adults, $5 5 and older. Pre-register for free beach admission. (530) 582-7720.

Olympic Valley. RUMMAGE SALE. Rummage Sale at 1602 Squaw Valley Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. benefits Squaw Valley Chapel. Luggage, barbecue, clean clothes, complete patio set and more. (530) 386-2060 to drop off donations. (530) 583-7401.

Area venue. CLASSIC HIKE. Truckee Donner Land Trust leads a classic hike on the Sierra Crest from Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley. Long and arduous hike. Stunning 360-degree views. 17 miles. Very strenuous. (530) 582-4711.

Tahoe City. WALKING TOUR. North Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts Tahoe City Walking Tour at 10 a.m. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Details (530) 583-1762.

West Shore. LIVING HISTORY DAY. Annual Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features nature strolls, blue grass from The Wronglers, open house, period actors in costume, children’s arts and crafts, children’s dress up and games. Food available for purchase. Free, $8 parking. Visit www.laketahoelivinghistoryday.com.

Truckee. ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR. Lake of the Sky Garden Club’s 22nd Annual Garden Tour includes seven gardens and light refreshments. $20. Tickets at Villager Nursery. (530) 546-4902.

Truckee. BOOK READING & SIGNING. Gabrielle Burton author of “Impatient with Desire: The Lost Journal of Tamsen Donner” and “Searching for Tamsen Donner” reads every hour on half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Emigrant Trail Museum at Donner State Memorial Park. (301) 399-1398.

Homewood. WILDLIFE TALK. The Wildlife Shelter hosts wildlife animal talks every Saturday through Labor Day from noon to 1 p.m. just off the bike trail in Homewood behind Rockwood Lodge (across from Obexer’s). Some animals will be brought out at the end of the talk. Children welcome; no pets.

Tahoe City. CABIN LIVING HISTORY. Children experience pioneer life, dressing up, crafts and activities at Watson Cabin. $3. (530) 583-1762.

Incline Village. ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Social at Incline Village Library. (775) 832-4130.

Northstar. WINE WALK. Village at Northstar hosts a wine walk from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. with wines from Clos Du Bois Reserve and light hors d’oeuvres. 21+. $20 includes commemorative wine glass. Tickets www.northstarattahoe.com or (800) 466-6784.

Tahoe City. BOOK SIGNING. McBride’s Nursery hosts a wine and cheese reception and book signing for author and photographer Sharon Gay’s new book “Lake Tahoe Gardens” from 3 to 5:30 p.m. (530) 583-3911.

Tahoe City. WINE TASTING. Corkscrew’s hosts a wine tasting with winemaker Steve Hall from Robert Biale Vineyards from 4 to 7 pm. $10. (530) 581-1106.

Norden. LAKE MARY DINNERS. Sugar Bowl hosts dinners at Lake Mary from 5 to 9 p.m. Benefits Sugar Bowl Academy. Reservations (530) 426-7002.

Olympic Valley. WANDERLUST WINE TASTING. Biodynamic and organic wine tastings at Uncorked in Village at Squaw Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. (530) 584-6090.

Tahoe Vista. STAR TOUR KAYAK. Tahoe Adventure Company presents guided paddle and star tour by astronomer Tony Berendsen. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. $65. (530) 913-9212.

JULY 31-AUG. 1 (SATURAY-SUNDAY)

Truckee. DOWNTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL. Third Annual Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Bridge Street in downtown Truckee. Visit www.pacificfinearts.com.

AUG. 1 (SUNDAY)

Tahoma. BOOKS & BAKED GOODS. Meeks Bay Fire Ladies Auxiliary annual Book and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mariani Plaza (in post office shopping center). All proceeds go to Fire District. (530) 525-1970.

Tahoe Vista. PARKING LOT SALE. Sale of crafts, decorative and houseware items, books, fashion accessories and more benefits Sisterhood of North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation from 9 a.m. to noon at 7000 Latone Ave. and National Boulevard (near the Post Office). (732) 996-7335.

Truckee. PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Senior Meals on Wheels is 10 a.m. to noon first Sunday of every month at Truckee Donner Senior Apartments, 10040 Estates Drive. $7 adults, $3 children.

Northstar. TAHOE STAR TOURS. Northstar hosts Tahoe Star Tours with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Enjoy poetry, fun quiz with prizes, laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. featuring Dark Sky Wonders. $30 adults, $15 12 and under. Reservations www.northstarattahoe.com.

AUG. 3 (TUESDAY)

Area venues. FARMERS MARKET. Fresh produce and more every Tuesday through Sept. 28 at the Truckee River Regional Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area through Sept. 7. Visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com.

Olympic Valley. GOLF CLINICS. Resort at Squaw Creek offers one-hour clinics for juniors at 1 p.m. and women at 5 p.m. every Tuesday. $15. (530) 581-6637.

Incline Village. THUNDERBIRD LODGE KAYAK TOUR. Starts at Sand Harbor State Beach. 1.5-mile paddle to Thunderbird Lodge, tour, lunch included. $124 per person. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (530) 913-9212.

Tahoe City. TAPPED. Tahoe City PUD hosts 8:30 p.m. showing of Tapped at Commons Beach. Visit www.tappedthemovie.com.

AUG. 4 (WEDNESDAY)

Northstar. WOMEN’S GOLF CLINIC. Northstar hosts a Women’s Full Swing Golf Clinic every Wednesday at 11 a.m. through Aug. 25. $25 per person. Reservations (530) 562-3290.

Incline Village. STORY TIME & CRAFTS. Theme is Lost in Paradisa at Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. For school-aged children. (775) 832-4130.

Truckee. BEAD NIGHT OUT. Gioielli’s Specialty Beads hosts Bead Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Learn how to make jewelry or get help with your own creations. Participants can bring their own beads and beads are available for sale. No registration needed and it’s free. (530) 582-4464.

Incline Village. FUNDRAISER DINNER. Kings Beach Parents’ Cooperative hosts a dinner buffet fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. at Crosby’s. Includes silent auction, with face painting and balloons for kids. $25. (775) 771-3306.

Truckee. TANGO TO HAPPINESS. Squaw Valley Institute presents author and dancer Camille Cusumano at Cedar House Sport Hotel. $40, $30 members. (530) 581-4138 or www.squawvalleyinstitute.org.

AUG. 5 (THURSDAY)

Tahoe City. FARMERS’ MARKET. Every Thursday on Commons Beach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 30. Visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com. (530) 823-6183 .

Tahoe City. COOKING CLASS. Shop at Farmers Market with Chef Dale and then prepare a four-course lunch. $90. Meet at Wolfdale’s Restaurant 9 a.m. (530) 583-5700.

Incline Village. BUTTERFLIES. Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences presents a program on butterfly gardening at 6 p.m. Garden tour at 4:45 p.m., with a no-host bar at 5:30 p.m. $5. (775) 586-1610 ext. 25

Kings Beach. TEQUILA TASTING. Caliente hosts a free Tequila Tasting on the first Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. Taste and learn with a distillery representative with Cazadores. Complimentary appetizers. Open to the first 75 guests to arrive. Must be 21. $10 or included with the purchase of any specialty drink. (530) 546-1000.

Truckee. TRUCKEE THURSDAYS. Downtown Truckee Thursdays run every Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. through Aug.19 featuring live music, Foothills Farmers Market, beer garden, vendors, food and wine, kid activities including a bounce house, arts and crafts, and more. Tonight’s event includes a pet costume and parade. Check-in at the SnowBomb tent at 5 p.m., with parade and judging at 5:30. Prizes for top three dogs. Raffle for mountain bike. Free parking.

Truckee. WINE TASTING. Pour House offers a wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. (530) 550-9664.

Incline Village. BEACH PARTY. Incline Village Community Hospital beach parties at Burnt Cedar Beach every Thursday through Aug.12 to benefit diagnostic imaging services. Hawaiian barbecue, raffle ticket, volleyball, Frisbee, golf putting challenge, water games, hula hoops, live entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. $10, $5 under 10. (775) 888-4204.

Tahoe Vista. STAR TOUR KAYAK. Tahoe Adventure Company presents guided paddle and tour of sky. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. $65. (530) 913-9212.

Olympic Valley. OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES. Movies every Thursday through end of August. Starts at dusk, weather permitting. Blankets and warm clothes recommended. Free. (530) 584-6266

AUG. 6 (FRIDAY)

Incline Village. FUN & HEALTH FOR CHILDREN. Workshop emphasizing fun, healthy habits from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All children receive a jump rope and book at Incline Village Library. (775) 832-4130.

Kings Beach. SUNSET KAYAK. Tahoe Adventure Company sunset kayak 1 to 2 miles every Friday. 6 to 8 p.m. $60. (530) 913-9212.

Truckee. FLYING FLIX. Truckee Experimental Aircraft Association First Friday of the month Flying Flix at the airport chapter house. Presentations from EAA, Civil Air Patrol, 99s, FAA or other airport entities may precede the aviation related movie. 6 p.m. Free. (530) 587-4811.

Incline Village. TOCCATA’S HOT AUGUST PIPES. The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area perform at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. $20, $15 seniors, $5 students. (775) 313-9697.

AUG. 6-7 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY)

Olympic Valley. WEEKEND WINEMAKERS. Pride Mountain at Uncorked in Village at Squaw Valley from 5 to 7 p.m. $10. (530) 584-6090.

Crystal Bay. TUNNEL TOURS. The Cal Neva hosts tunnel tours every Friday and Saturday covering the history of the resort starting in 1936 and will take people to the present. It covers all the owners of the property over the years and all the other colorful characters, stars, musicians, mobsters and the like. Guides also tell about the paranormal happenings over the years and other unexplained happenings in the past and current. They will tour the property inside, outside and underground. (800) 225-6382.

Olympic Valley. SQUAW SUNSET HIKES. Begin at High Camp. 1 to 2 hours. $5 hike. $15 cable car rides plus hike. (530) 583-6985.

Olympic Valley. STARGAZING. Stargazing at High Camp free with cable car ride purchase. Astronomers and telescopes on hand. (530) 583-6985.

AUG. 6-8 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY)

Kings Beach. ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Arts and crafts by regional artisans, music and face painting at Kings Beach Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits Family Resource Center. Free. (530) 546-2768.

AUG. 7 (SATURDAY)

Truckee. TRESTLE TOUR. Tour guide leads riding/hiking tour featuring Boca and Loyalton Railroad, Boca Beer, ice storage buildings, Stampede and Sardine Valleys, Hobart Estates lines. Your vehicle should travel on backwoods dirt roads. Hiking is easy to difficult. Free. Donations to Truckee Railroad Museum appreciated. Visit http://truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com.

Donner Lake. FAMILY FUN PADDLE. Truckee Parks & Rec host a Family Fun Paddle on Donner Lake from 9 to 11 a.m. at West End Beach. Equipment provided. $10 adults, $5 5 and older. Pre-register for free beach admission. (530) 582-7720.

Donner Summit. MT. LOLA HIKE. Truckee Donner Land Trust leads a guided hike to Mount Lola, the highest Peak in Nevada County. 9 miles roundtrip. Strenuous. (530) 582-4711.

Truckee. LUXURY HOME TOUR. Excellence in Education Luxury Home Tour explores six one-of-a-kind homes in Martis Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benefits public education. $35 advance, $40 at the door. Tickets at Dickson Realty, Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, Prudential Realty, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Real Estate and www.exined.org. (530) 550-7984.

Truckee. HIGH SIERRA PLANTING. Gardening class at Villager Nursery from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. (530) 587-0771.

Tahoe City. WALKING TOUR. North Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts Tahoe City Walking Tour at 10 a.m. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. (530) 583-1762.

Homewood. WILDLIFE TALK. The Wildlife Shelter hosts wildlife animal talks every Saturday through Labor Day from noon to 1 p.m. just off the bike trail in Homewood behind Rockwood Lodge (across from Obexer’s). Some animals will be brought out at the end of the talk. Children welcome; no pets.

Incline Village. FAMILY WATER CARNIVAL. Giant slides and water games at the Village Green from 1 to 5 p.m. $2 child, $1 adult. (775) 832-1321.

Norden. LAKE MARY DINNERS. Sugar Bowl hosts dinners at Lake Mary from 5 to 9 p.m. Benefits Arts For the Schools. Reservations (530) 426-7002.

AUG. 8 (SUNDAY)

Placer County. HERITAGE TOUR. 19 museums offer free admission as part of annual Heritage Trail from Roseville to Tahoe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 8. Today features Tahoe-Truckee museums including the Donner Summit Historical Society Museum, Watson Cabin, Gatekeeper’s Museum and Western Ski Sports Museum. Includes historic games, demonstrations and more. Guides available at museums. Bus tours available. (530) 889-6500 or www.theheritagetrail.blogspot.com.

AUG. 9-15 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)

Tahoe City. HERITAGE WEEK. North Lake Tahoe Historical Society celebrates Heritage Week with events including a Washoe Cultural Day, Old Time Tahoe Picnic and movie, gunfights at Gatekeeper’s Museum, historic bus tour, living history at Watson Cabin, pine needle basket class and more. (530) 583-1762 or www.northtahoemuseums.org.

AUG. 10 (TUESDAY)

Area venues. FARMERS MARKET. Fresh produce and more every Tuesday through Sept. 28 at the Truckee River Regional Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area through Sept. 7. Visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com.

Olympic Valley. GOLF CLINICS. Resort at Squaw Creek offers one-hour clinics for juniors at 1 p.m. and women at 5 p.m. every Tuesday. $15. (530) 581-6637.

Incline Village. THUNDERBIRD LODGE KAYAK TOUR. Starts at Sand Harbor State Beach. 1.5-mile paddle to Thunderbird Lodge, tour, lunch included. $124 per person. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (530) 913-9212.

Incline Village. SENIORS TAKE-A-HIKE. IVGID hosts a guided Take-A-Hike for ages 55+ as part of the senior wellness program. Check in at Recreation Center lobby at 10 a.m. Today features The Water Fall. $12, $8 with IVGID pass. Register (775) 832-1310.

AUG. 11 (WEDNESDAY)

Northstar. WOMEN’S GOLF CLINIC. Northstar hosts a Women’s Full Swing Golf Clinic every Wednesday at 11 a.m. through Aug. 25. $25 per person. Reservations (530) 562-3290.

Incline Village. STORY TIME & CRAFTS. Story time theme and craft is Down by the Sea at Incline Village Library from 4 to 5 p.m. For school-aged children. (775) 832-4130.

Tahoe Donner. BIOMASS CONVERSION. Steve Frisch, president of Sierra Business Council and an expert on the biomass industry, will discuss how the biomass industry compares with alternative energy sources and why the Loyalton biomass conversion facility shut down. Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse. 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7 to 8:30 p.m. program. Visit www.tdgreen.org.

Northstar. WINEMAKER DINNER. Manzanita at Ritz-Carlton hosts a winemaker’s dinner with Halleck Vineyard featuring a four-course pairing from Cher Agustin. Reservations (530) 562-3050.

Tahoe City. MOVIES AT THE BEACH. Every Wednesday through Aug. 25 at Commons Beach. Movies begin 15 minutes before dusk. Tonight features “Where the Wild Things Are.” Free. Visit www.visittahoecity.com

AUG. 12 (THURSDAY)

Tahoe City. FARMERS’ MARKET. Every Thursday on Commons Beach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 30. Visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com. (530) 823-6183 .

Truckee. TRUCKEE THURSDAYS. Downtown Truckee Thursdays run every Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. through Aug.19 featuring live music, Foothills Farmers Market, beer garden, vendors, food and wine, kid activities including a bounce house, arts and crafts, and more. Free parking.

Homewood. ‘SHANGHAI’ STORY. Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts local historian and the “Shanghai” rescue team at 5 p.m. $8. (530) 525-9253.

Truckee. WINE TASTING. Pour House offers a wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. (530) 550-9664.

Incline Village. BEACH PARTY. Incline Village Community Hospital beach parties at Burnt Cedar Beach every Thursday through Aug.12 to benefit diagnostic imaging services. Hawaiian barbecue, raffle ticket, volleyball, Frisbee, golf putting challenge, water games, hula hoops, live entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. $10, $5 under 10. (775) 888-4204.

Olympic Valley. OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES. Movies every Thursday through end of August. Starts at dusk, weather permitting. Blankets and warm clothes recommended. Free. (530) 584-6266.

Olympic Valley. PLUMPJACK WINEMAKER SERIES. Chris Pittenger from Skinner Vineyards hosts a winemaker’s tasting by the glass, flight or paired with the Chef’s Tasting Menu from 6 to 9 pm. (530) 583-1578.

Tahoma. NIGHT WITH MARK TWAIN. Evening of fun, laughter, and frolic with McAvoy Layne as the Ghost of Mark Twain at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Park opens at 5 p.m. for picnic, 6:30 p.m. show. Visit www.ghostoftwain.com.

Olympic Valley. PERSEID METEOR OVERNIGHT. Squaw Valley USA hosts a meteor shower campout at High Camp with star watching for astronomy buffs. (530) 583-6985.

Incline Village. STARLIGHT FAMILY MOVIE. “Astro Boy” plays 7 p.m. at Aspen Grove Community Center. $10, $35 family of four, includes barbecue. (775) 832-1310.

Tahoe Vista. STARGAZING HIKE. Tahoe Adventure Company presents guided star hike “Deep Sky Wonder and Perseid Meteor Shower” from 8 to 11 p.m. Tahoe Vista Regional Park. $65. (530) 913-9212.

AUG. 13 (FRIDAY)

Kings Beach. SUNSET KAYAK. Tahoe Adventure Company sunset kayak 1 to 2 miles every Friday. 6 to 8 p.m. $60. (530) 913-9212.

Northstar. TAHOE STAR TOURS. Northstar hosts Tahoe Star Tours with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Enjoy poetry, fun quiz with prizes, laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. featuring The Milky Way and Perseid Meteor Show with performance by Accent Nevada. $30 adults, $15 12 and under. Reservations www.northstarattahoe.com.

AUG. 13-14 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY)

Incline Village. LIBRARY COALITION SALE. Books, CDs, DVDs and videos. Benefits Incline Village libraries. Two-day sale from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 845 Alder Ave. (775) 832-4130.

Olympic Valley. WEEKEND WINEMAKERS. Skinner tasting at Uncorked in Village at Squaw Valley from 5 to 7 p.m. $10. (530) 584-6090.

Crystal Bay. TUNNEL TOURS. The Cal Neva hosts tunnel tours every Friday and Saturday covering the history of the resort starting in 1936 and will take people to the present. It covers all the owners of the property over the years and all the other colorful characters, stars, musicians, mobsters and the like. Guides also tell about the paranormal happenings over the years and other unexplained happenings in the past and current. They will tour the property inside, outside and underground. (800) 225-6382.

Olympic Valley. SQUAW SUNSET HIKES. Begin at High Camp. 1 to 2 hours. $5 hike. $15 cable car rides plus hike. (530) 583-6985.

Olympic Valley. STARGAZING. Stargazing at High Camp free with cable car ride purchase. Astronomers and telescopes on hand at dusk. (530) 583-6985.

AUG. 13-15 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY)

Tahoe City. ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL. More than 45 artists. Photography, oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more at the Boatworks Marina Green from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (209) 267-4394.

Kings Beach. ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Arts and crafts by regional artisans, music and face painting at Kings Beach Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits Friends of the Kings Beach Library. Free. (530) 546-2768.

Truckee. CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE WEEKEND. Guided hikes, history talks, painting class, lodging, activities, six meals. $155 adults, $75 children. (530) 426-3632.

AUG. 14 (SATURDAY)

Truckee. PANCAKES AND FLIGHTS. EAA Chapter Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagle flights for youth 8 to 17 years old. Free introductory flight experience. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 8 to 8:30 a.m. registration. E-mail eagles@eaa1073.org.

Truckee. SUMMIT CANYON HIKE. Truckee Donner Land Trust leads a Pacific Crest Trail hike from Lake Mary up to Roller Pass through historic lands. 6 miles roundtrip. Moderate. (530) 582-4711.

Truckee. MARITIME MUSEUM ANNEX. Tahoe Maritime Museum Open House at 10434 River Park Place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5. (530) 525-9253 or (530) 582-9273.

Truckee. DROUGT TOELRANT LANDSCAPES. Gardening class at Villager Nursery from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. (530) 587-0771.

Tahoe City. WALKING TOUR. North Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts Tahoe City Walking Tour at 10 a.m. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. (530) 583-1762.

Northstar. TAHOE STAR TOURS. Northstar hosts Tahoe Star Tours with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Enjoy poetry, fun quiz with prizes, laser tour of the stars and constellations and a telescopic viewing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. featuring The Milky Way and Perseid Meteor Show. $30 adults, $15 12 and under. Reservations www.northstarattahoe.com.

AUG. 14-15 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)

Olympic Valley. BREWS, JAZZ & FUNK FEST. Village at Squaw hosts the Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest with 20 breweries and two stages with live music from 2 to 8 p.m. $5 entry, $4 beers. Benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. (530) 584-6266

AUG. 15 (SUNDAY)

Incline Village. THUNDERBIRD WINEMAKER’S DINNER. Moody’s Bistro and Karly Wines host a winemaker’s dinner at Thunderbird Lodge. $195 per person. (775) 832-8752.

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