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1 For all of our Business-Related Programs and Events log on to: NORTH LAKE TAHOE CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS CHAMBER SEPTEMBER CALENDAR SEPT 8 Holiday Extravaganza Mixer - 5-7pm Resort at Squaw Creek Autumn Food & Wine Festival, Northstar 14 ChamberEducation: Art of Public Speaking 8am-noon The Chateau, Incline Village 21 ChamberEducation: Windows 7 & Office :30-10am Granlibakken, Tahoe City

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5 WELCOME RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBER Tahoe TV! noon Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7th Annual Village Grape Stomp & Vineyard Luncheon Village Rink, Northstar-at-Tahoe Sign your team up for this hilarious annual event. Teams of four stomp their hearts out trying to extract the most juice from the grapes. Team entry fee includes grape stomping, wine and beer tasting (included in the ticket price) and live music. The Northstar culinary staff is going all out on the luncheon. Please note: you must be 21 to participate in the grape stomp and wine tasting. Families with children are welcome to come for lunch and watch the grape stomp. Go to for a complete schedule of events and to purchase your tickets!

6 TNT-TMA BOARD SEAT VACANCY FOR KINGS BEACH-TAHOE VISTA AREA The Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association Board of Directors is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy for the Kings Beach- Tahoe Vista Board Seat. Applicants must be residents of the Kings Beach- Tahoe Vista or represent a business located in the area. 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. Board Members are required to attend monthly Board of Directors meetings, held the first Thursday of each month, typically at Granlibakken Resort and Conference Center in Tahoe City, 8:00 a.m., and they are encouraged to become involved in transportation-related issues. Letters of interest should be mailed to TNT/TMA Board, Attention: Jan Colyer, Executive Director, P.O. Box 7108, Tahoe City, CA or faxed to no later than October 1, 2010 for consideration at the October 7, 2010 Board of Directors meeting. For more information contact Jan Colyer at or tnttma@sbcglobal.net. WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE HOSTS COMMUNITY PICNIC SEPT 11 The Washoe County Sheriff s Office (WCSO) will be hosting a Community Picnic on Saturday, September 11 th 10a.m. 12p.m. at the Incline Substation located at 625 Mt. Rose Highway. Please come and enjoy a complimentary barbeque and check out rescue equipment from both the Sheriff s Office and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District

7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TAHOE FOREST STEWARDSHIP DAY AT THE NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK SEPT 11 Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day combines field education with hands on forest restoration projects, fuels reduction, and trail restoration. A volunteer appreciation lunch will be provided to all along with a special guest speaker. All volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and long pants and bring a water bottle and snack. Tools are provided but volunteers who already have work gloves, hardhats, rakes, hand-saws and shovels are encouraged to bring them (no axes or chain-saws please). For more information or to sign-up contact Flavia Sordelet with the League to Save Lake Tahoe at or events@keeptahoeblue.org. Registration is required. The District also seeks donations of native plants and other materials needed for the various projects that will be undertaken on this day. A list of requested materials is available by contacting Pam Lefrancois at or plefrancois@ntpud.org LABOR DAY CELEBRATION SALES & EVENTS

8 KIDS GOLF FREEOVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND Free golf available to children 17-and-under when playing with a paying adult. This offer is valid September 3 through 6, is good for one child per paying adult, and may not be combined with any other promotions. To book tee times or receive further information about this special offer, call the pro shop at

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10 SUGAR BOWL S ANNUAL LABOR DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD SALE, SEPT 4-6 Truckee High School, Sugar Bowl Resort will hold its annual Labor Day ski and snowboard sale at the Truckee High School parking lot this weekend, offering 50% to 65% off all ski, snowboard and clothing items from brand names including Burton, Vans, K2, Volkl, Nordica, Helly Hansen, Cloudveil, Dakine, Smith and many more. Hours of operation are 9:00am 5:00 pm each day, Saturday, September 4th through Monday, September 6th. For more information visit

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12 NORTH LAKE TAHOE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LABOR DAY DINNER CRUISE SEPT P.M. Thanks to an anonymous donor the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society is pleased to offer a Labor Day dinner cruise aboard the Tahoe Gal. This is a great way to relax with friends new and old after a busy summer. The cruise includes beautiful views, dinner, coffee and dessert. Please note: the cruise begins boarding at 5:30 p.m. and departs at 6 p.m. from the Tahoe Gal pier by the post office in Tahoe City. Tickets are not mailed for this event. Our greeter will have a guest list at the dock. Cost, $60 each for museum members; $65 for non members. Dinner choices include prime rib, chicken or salmon. For more information or to make a reservation, call

13 MUSIC, NIGHT LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT 2010 COMMONS BEACH SUNDAY CONCERT SCHEDULE All shows start at 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted Sept. 5th-3pm :: Grand Finale' Grammy Winner Bill Champlin with The Sons of Champlin BBQ Fundraiser from your local North Tahoe Booster Club For more information about Concerts on Commons Beach visit CRYSTAL BAY HAS GREAT MUSIC COMING THESE NEXT 2 WEEKS Fri, Sep 3 Katadelic Ft, RonKat Spearman Free Crown Rm 9pm Sat, Sep 4 Steely Dan Tribute Free Crown Rm 9pm Thurs, Sep 9 Truth & salvage Co Free Red Room 10pm All shows are 21 and over, General Admission with very limited or no seating Booths may be reserved for an additional fee. Please contact the Casino Cashier Cage for additional information. Early Entry for Internet Sales. Tickets are available on-line at by phone at or at the cashier cage. Non-reserved shows are limited seating or standing room only.

14 RESTAURANT NEWS & KILLER HAPPY HOUR DEALS FREE WINE TASTING AT INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS SEPT 1 Wednesday September 1st 4:30-7:30pm., Featuring wine from C.G. Arie and music by Jeff Jones. Come join in the fun. -- Incline Spirits & Cigars, 120 Country Club Drive #25, Incline Village, NV 89451, , inclinespirits@gmail.com FARMERS MARKET THURSDAYS AT THE RIVER RANCH Executive Chef Julia Walter has been shopping at the Tahoe City Farmers Market on Thursdays in preparation for her Farmer s Market Thursday specials and features dishes over the weekend as well! At the River Ranch you can enjoy farm, fresh, local and organic food from Placer County farms including Sierra Valley Farms near Sierraville, Brenner Ranch and Twin Peaks in Newcastle, Grass Valley, Thao Farms from Elk Grove, and Amber Oaks Farms from Auburn among others. Chef Julia has been highlighting her fresh produce in her Farmer s Market Salad using Euro fresh greens, and stone fruit and has been preparing her Fresh Fruit Crisp for the weekend with her fruit from direct from the Farmer s Market. Enjoy a great dinner at the River Ranch where Chef Julia keeps up with culinary trends and focuses on fresh, seasonal, locally grown and organic food. The River Ranch is located at Hwy 89 & Alpine Meadows Road on the Truckee River in between Tahoe City and Squaw Valley Call (530) for reservations.

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18 LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT AT JAKE'S ON THE LAKE No cover charge Fri 9/3 & Sat. 9/4 George Souza (jazz/flamenco/blues) Jake's On The Lake is located at 780 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City's Boatworks Mall. For more information and reservations please call (530) or visit

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22 SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS TAHOE CITY PUD SUMMER/FALL PROGRAMS Programs and Activities Coming Up - Registration Still Open Learn How to Scuba Dive Open water diver certification and advanced certification are being offered through the TCPUD Parks & Recreation Dept. Dates are flexible and classes can be custom made to your schedule with target dates between August 20 and September 10 when Lake Tahoe is the warmest. Open water certification is $453 per person (includes equipment rental) and advanced certification is $195. For more information contact Wendy Wood at (530) or wendylwood@earthlink.net. Fall Kickball League Registration is now being taken until August 27. League play is Mondays at Conner's Field from September 13 through November 8. The fees are $200 for resident teams and $250 for non-residents. Men's Fall Call-Your-Own Basketball League Registration is August 16 through September 17. Games are Tuesdays at Rideout Community Center from October 5 through December 14. The fees are $350 for resident teams and $400 for non-residents. There is a managers meeting at Rideout on Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 pm. Coed Fall Call-Your Own Volleyball League Registration is August 16 through September 17. League play is Wednesdays at Rideout Community Center from September 29 through December 15. The fees are $225 for resident teams and $275 for non-resident teams. Managers should plan on attending a volleyball meeting at Rideout on Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 pm. For more information on any of these events, please call me at , ext. 10. You may also visit our website at

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25 SPECIAL MOVIE NIGHT AT FOR GOODNESS SAKE SEPT 3 Friday, September 3rd, 8pm Enjoy a lovely Friday evening to watch the inspiring PBS documentary, The Buddha, and eating lots and lots of fresh popcorn! Attendance is free. MEDITATION FOR HEALING - with Leisa Peterson SEPT 11 10am to 2pm This half-day course at For Goodness Sake provides a special opportunity to take a break from our busy activities and hectic pace of life. Our lives are so often filled with physical and mental pain. Join us to learn more about how meditation can help. Leisa Peterson, a member of Saraha Buddhist Center in San Francisco, will guide meditation, give advice on using meditation to solve our daily problems, and answer questions related to meditation practice. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or experience. Suggested donation - $20. Light snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to tlzpeterson030@yahoo.com or at For Goodness Sake. CONCERT WITH IAN ETHAN CASE SEPT 11 8pm From his new home in Boston, Acoustic Double-Neck Guitarist Ian Ethan Case returns to For Goodness Sake to give a special concert on Saturday, September 11th. Ian will be performing songs from his forthcoming Kalimba album (featuring the small but unforgettable, coconut-shaped African instrument) along with some new double-neck compositions, with the occasional help of an electronic looping device to record, re-arrange, and layer these instruments together, live. Come enjoy an evening of fresh, heartfelt, original instrumental music, with your friends and For Goodness Sake family!

26 BARK FOR THE PARK! BUY TICKETS BEFORE SEPT 5! The Tahoe City PUD is raffling off a new Giant Mountain Bike at the Sunday Concerts Series. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards the new Tahoe City Dog Park. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and available at the TCPUD booth. The winner will be announced at the series finale on Sept. 5. Special thanks to the Kiwanis of North Lake Tahoe and Chris Chapman (who won the bike at the Truckee Duckee Derbee and donated it back for animal welfare).

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28 TOUR de TAHOE BIKE BIG BLUE SEPT 12 On Sunday, September 12, , bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 8th Annual Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue around Lake Tahoe. This fun ride is not a race, but a tour and is fully supported offering spectacular scenery, fresh mountain air, rest stops with great food & beverage; and is staffed by volunteers from various organizations and professionally managed by experienced ride organizers. The event is supported by a grant from the Nevada Commission on Tourism. This year marks the first year participation of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as their National Team Fundraiser Ride to Cure Diabetes. The registration fee for the 72-mile Tour de Tahoe course options will be $100 and The Lake Tahoe Boat Cruise & 35 mile Half Ride Fee is $115. Participants must be at least 14 years of age to ride and must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or call 775/ tgft@bikethewest.com JOHN REICHERT MEMORIAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW SEPT 11 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This event is open to the public; both spectators and those that wish to show their cars. John Reichert was a member of the North Tahoe Public Utility District Recreation and Parks Commission who passed away in 2008 and was involved in the development of the Friends of the Park Fund. This fund goes to support capital projects in the North Tahoe Regional Park. Current fundraising is focused on raising money for a new children s playground. A BBQ benefiting the North Tahoe Public Utility District Friends of the Park Fund will be available during the show. Anyone wishing to show their car should contact Dave Shelton to RSVP at or tahoed@gmail.com There is no cost to participate, but a count of cars is important to determine the car layout in the parking lot.

29 CALIFORNIA TAHOE CONSERVANCY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS SEPT 16 Tahoe City s Commons Beach. It s a party that fittingly takes place on the shores of the very lake it works so hard to preserve, protect and enhance. This casual celebration will take place at Commons Beach and is free to the public. The event will run from noon 2 p.m., and will feature live music, food, speakers and commemorative gifts. Since its inception, the Conservancy has authorized over $450 million. During its first 25 years, the Conservancy acquired more than 4,700 properties and facilitated hundreds of resource enhancement and public access projects throughout the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Commons Beach, the event venue, is one of the agency s signature projects Reservations are not required for the celebration, but RSVPs are appreciated. RSVP to shelly@switchbackpr.com or call (530) TAHOE BIG BLUE ADVENTURE RACE SEPT 18 This multi-sport event invites individuals and teams ranging from one to four members to compete in a 12-hour competition featuring eight miles of kayaking, a 24-mile mountain bike ride, and five to eight miles of trail running, orienteering, navigation and high-ropes skill disciplines along the beautiful shores of North Lake Tahoe. Defined by both the incredible beauty of Lake Tahoe and the towering peaks of the High Sierra, Lake Tahoe is one of the world s most famous sporting playgrounds. The region has an almost endless variety of spectacular mountain biking trails, adventurous hikes and, of course, waterborne activities on the Big Blue - Lake Tahoe - one of the largest, deepest and purest alpine lakes on earth. The Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race is a celebration of the natural environment of the North Shore, and the perfect climate of Indian Summer. Call or visit for details and to register.

30 PRESENTS: SOLAR ENERGY: SENSE OR NON-CENT$ - SEPT 21 Squaw Valley Institute presents "Solar Energy: Sense or Non-Cent$", a review of the status of solar energy, its costs, its usage, its place in the overall world of energy and its future. This is a repeat of the popular program held on July 7 and the first in a new series of studies on the different sources of energy, both conventional and renewable. Tuesday, Sept. 21, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Martis/Sierra Rooms lower level Village. $10 donation suggested, no-host bar 6:30, program 7:00 pm. Want more information on these and other community events & meetings?