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August 2009 -
Lake Tahoe Events
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July 11-August 23
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37th season of the
Lake Tahoe
Shakespeare Festival
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Encircled by the immense beauty of Lake Tahoe's deep
blue waters and nestled in a white sand amphitheater, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival presents Shakespeare under the stars capturing the true spirit of
summer at the lake. With gourmet food and drink at Shakespeare's Kitchen,
nightly wine tastings and time with friends and family, each performance
provides an outdoor theatre experience within a festival atmosphere. The 2009
season brings Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" and "Much Ado About Nothing"
rotating nightly Tuesday through Sunday with musical entertainment every Monday
night.
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Call (800)74-SHOWS (747-4697) or Rachel Milon at:
(775)323-6333 or E-mail
for more information.
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July 30-August 2
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The Australian Bee Gees Show at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
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The Australian Bee Gees Show - Live By Request. The show will feature all of the
classics as well as audience favorites in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
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Starts: Doors at 8pm, Show starts at 9pm. Cost: $39.95/$29.95 /Reserved | $12.95
Kids 17 & under. Buy tickets
online or at
Ticketmaster.
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MontBleu Casino Resort &
Spa, Stateline, NV- Call Toll-free: (888)829-7630 or (775)588-3515 for
information.
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August 1
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Earth Wind & Fire with Chicago - Lake Tahoe
Outdoor Arena at Harveys
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Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe with Another Planet
Entertainment are pleased to present Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago at the Lake
Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
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Tickets: $55.50, $85.50, $125.50 plus tax and fee.
Buy tickets online or
at Ticketmaster.
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Harveys Outdoor Stage,
Harveys Resort & Casino,
Stateline, NV- Call Toll-free: (800)HARVEYS or (775)588-2411 for information.
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Tahoe Country Faire
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Contests, Raffle Prizes, Pet's Parade, Arts &
Crafts, Games & Booths, Adult Beverage Garden, Pinewood Race Car Derby, Train
Ride, Dunk Tank, Giant 28' Inflatable Slide, 50' Inflatable Obstacle Course,
Game Alley, Basketball Free Throw, Cake Decorating, Cake Walk, Quilt Exhibit,
Lego Creation Contest, Pie and Salsa Judging and Multicultural Food Court.
9-10:30am Pancake breakfast.
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Highway 50 and Lyons AVE at St. Theresa's Church
Grounds, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: Phone: (530) 544-3334 or E-mail
for more information.
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August 1-2
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Lake Tahoe 24 Hour
Adventure Race
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Teams of 2, 3 or 4 experience one of our planet's
crown jewels, Lake Tahoe, adventure style. Kayaking, mountain biking, trekking,
trail running and navigation are the disciplines for this 24 hour adventure.
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Starts: 9am on Saturday & Sunday.
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Call: (530)546-1019 for information.
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August 1-30
- Tahoe's Outdoor Flea Market
- Starts: 8am-5pm on Saturdays & Sundays. Memorial Day through Labor
Day; Sundays - May to November
- HWY 50 at Elks Club (1 mile south of the airport), South Lake Tahoe,
CA- Call: (530)541-3967 for information.
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August 1-31
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August 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29
- Tahoe Rim
Trail Workdays
- The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is working on an exciting new project
this summer. They are building, rerouting, and decommissioning parts of the
Rim Trail in South Lake Tahoe. Volunteers of all ages and skill level are
welcome to attend. Pre-registration for workdays is required.
- Starts: 9am-4pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
- SR-207, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)298-0239 or E-mail
for more information.
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August 1-29
- Party with Arty
- Arthur Harvey's keyboard magic at Harrah's Casino Center Stage. It’s the
best disco, dance, R&B and soul party in Lake Tahoe!
- Starts: 8pm every Friday and Saturday.
- Harrah's Center Stage,
Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV- Call:
(775)588-6611 for more information.
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August 2-30
- Karaoke at Rojo's
- Starts: 10pm-Closing on Sundays & Tuesdays.
- 3091 Harrison AVE, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (530)541-4960 for
information.
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August 3-31
- Open Play at Tahoe Tots Spot
- At least two whole hours of fun for you and your youngster... Open play
is the perfect solution for children needing to burn off some energy. Kids
can start out by bouncing down the 15’ long tumble track into the Ball Pit
filled with 5000 balls! Then they can navigate through tunnels, climbing
obstacles, and the giant crayon balance beam. When they’ve had enough
gymnastics they can move over to the giant Play Room filled with soft foam
blocks, bean bag chairs, toys, and the play hut tunnel system. As if that
weren’t enough they can express themselves through art and music in the 3rd
room known as the Arts and Crafts Room. Let your child color all over the
chalk board painted wall or rearrange the alphabet on the fully magnetic
wall. Every Monday and Friday there is a new art project that will be led by
an instructor and displayed for all others to see!
- Starts: 10am-1pm on Mondays-Saturdays & 4-6pm on Wednesdays. Cost: $10.
Kids Birth to 5 years Old.
- Tahoe Tot Spot
(Next to 7-11), 800 Emerald Bay RD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)541-5994 for information.
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August 4
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Bluesdays!
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Featuring: Janiva Magness. This free blues concert
series, which will continue every Tuesday throughout July and August, will
feature known Blues acts on the Events Plaza stage. In between listening to the
music, visitors can enjoy great grab & go Blue Plate specials from the Village
restaurants and explore the unique shops and receive Blue Dot specials.
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Starts: 6-8:30pm on Tuesday.
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The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley,
CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
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August 4-25
- Ballroom Dancing Lessons
- Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Two Step & Swing. No
partner necessary.
- Starts: 7:30-9pm on Tuesday. Cost: $12 Drop in fee. Multiple lesson
discount.
- Forever Dance Lake Tahoe, 100 McFaul WY, Round Hill, NV- Call:
(775)588-5425 for information.
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August 5,19
- Gioielli's Bead Night Out
- Join us for an evening of fun and creativity on the first and third
Wednesday nights from 5-8 pm. We'll teach you how to make jewelry of your
choice or help you in your own designs. You can bring in your own beads and
just create! There's no need to sign up - just come in and it's FREE!
- Starts: 5–8pm on Wednesday.
- Gioielli, 10280 Donner Pass RD, Truckee, CA- Call: 530-582-4464 or E-mail
for information.
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August 5-26
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Naughty School Girl Night
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Enjoy smooth tequila while you listen to the Naughty
School Girls play live music at the Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Harvey's Casino.
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Starts: 9:30pm-1:30am every Wednesday.
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Harvey's Casino Cabo
Wabo Cantina, HWY 50 at Stateline AVE, South Lake Tahoe, NV- Call: (775)588-2411
for information.
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August 5-28
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Karaoke Lakeside Inn
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Take your shower act to the stage and enjoy karaoke
at Lakeside Inn.
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Starts: 11pm-3am on Wednesdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays. No cover charge.
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Lakeside Inn, 168 HWY
50, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)588-7777 for information.
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August 5-10,12-17,19-24,26-31
- August 6
- Tahoe Historian Shares Insights at the Tahoe Maritime Museum
- Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture Series presents: Earliest Tahoe Marina by
Historian Carol Van Etten Refreshments from 5 - 5:30 followed by presentation
and Q & A.
- Starts: 5-7pm on Thursday.
- Tahoe
Maritime Museum, 5205 West Lake BLVD, Homewood, CA- Call: (530)525-9253
for information.
- August 6-27
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Summer Movie Series
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Enjoy new releases & family classics in the plaza on
the big screen every Thursday through August. Snuggle up under the stars with
your friends & family. All movies start at Dusk in the Village Events Plaza,
weather permitting.
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Starts: 8:30pm on Thursdays.
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The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley,
CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
- August 7-28
- Friday Night Teen Scene
- Shoot hoops, play volleyball or arcade games, watch TV, or work out.
Grades 6 through 12.
- Starts: 6:30-9pm on Fridays.
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Kahle Community Center, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)586-7271 for
information.
- August 8
- Boys & Girls Club Community Sale -Northstar
- New and slightly used furniture, art, sports gear. New clothing, raffle,
food, art show auction, benefits the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.
- Starts: 8am-3pm on Saturday.
- Call: (530)546-4324 to donate or learn more about the event.
- August 8-29
- Kid's
Night Out at Tahoe Gymnastics
- Leave the kids at Tahoe Gymnastics for a night of games, trampoline
time, Pizza, Movie and more. It's TONS of FUN for all kids. Ages Potty
Trained and up.
- Starts: 6-11pm on every Saturday.
- Tahoe Gymnastics, 867 Eloise AVE, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)544-7314 or E-mail for information.
- August 8-9
- 2nd Annual
Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival
- The 2nd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival is hosted
by the Truckee Downtown Merchant's Association and features the original work
of more than 60 artists and crafters in downtown Truckee’s walkable historic
mountain setting, on the closed street of Bridge Street between Donner Pass
Road and Church Street.
- Starts: 10am-5pm on Saturday & Sunday.
- Relay For Life of South Lake Tahoe
- Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. There are
currently more than 4000 locations around the U.S. doing Relay. It's not
athletic! It's more like a giant slumber party for the entire community! It
goes all night, symbolic of the fact that cancer never sleeps and neither does
the American Cancer Society. Cancer survivors are honored by leading the first
lap of victory and also at a reception following the start. Relay begins in
the evening. After that, members of each team take turns walking around the
track until the morning.
- Starts: 5pm-9am on Saturday-Sunday.
- Kahle Park, Kahle Community Center, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)588-6455 or E-mail for more
information.
- The Placer
County Heritage Trail Tour
- Bring your picnic basket and visit one or all 18 museums from Roseville to
Tahoe. The tour promises to be a family-friendly event with many hands-on
activities for all ages. It is a chance to take a trip back in time and get a
better understanding of Placer County’s rich, colorful history. Visitors will
learn more about the pivotal role our county played in important events such
as the California Gold Rush, construction of the First Transcontinental
Railroad and the development of the recreation industry in the Sierra Nevada.
- Starts: 10am-4pm on Saturday & Sunday. Cost: Free.
- Call: (530)889-6500 for a Trail Guide and information.
- August 11
- Bluesdays!
- Featuring: Tinsley Ellis. This free blues concert series, which will
continue every Tuesday throughout July and August, will feature known Blues
acts on the Events Plaza stage. In between listening to the music, visitors
can enjoy great grab & go Blue Plate specials from the Village restaurants and
explore the unique shops and receive Blue Dot specials.
- Starts: 6-8:30pm on Tuesday.
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The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley,
CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
- August 13
- Thunderbird - The Making of a Model
- Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture Series presents - Thunderbird - The Making
of a Model with Earl Burton. Refreshments until 5:30 and presentation and Q &
A follows.
- Starts: 5-7pm on Thursday.
- Tahoe
Maritime Museum, 5205 West Lake BLVD, Homewood, CA- Call: (530)525-9253
for information.
- August 14-16
- 11th Annual
Arts and Crafts Lakeside at Homewood Resort
- The 11th Annual Arts and Crafts Lakeside, at Homewood Mountain and
features 50 artists from throughout the West displaying and selling their
artwork in this beautiful setting.
- Starts: 10am-5 pm on Friday-Sunday.
- Homewood Resort,
5145 Westlake BLVD, Homewood CA- Call: (877)263-7768 for information.
- August 15,16
- 8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
- The Village at Squaw Valley USA will pair up cold brews with hot music
when some of the most recognized jazz and funk favorites of this era perform
at the 8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest. This free concert is open to all
ages and visitors can listen to continuous live music from 2-8pm on two
stages. All while sampling the offerings of more than 20 breweries, including
some hard to find micro and macro brews. Beers are available for $3 for 1 or
$5 for 2. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their BJF glassware from
years past as this year's brews will be poured into corn compostable cups. The
event will benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society and last year raised more
than $20,000 for the organization.
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The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley,
CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
- August 18
- Bluesdays!
- Featuring: Chris Cain. This free blues concert series, which will continue
every Tuesday throughout July and August, will feature known Blues acts on the
Events Plaza stage. In between listening to the music, visitors can enjoy
great grab & go Blue Plate specials from the Village restaurants and explore
the unique shops and receive Blue Dot specials.
- Starts: 6-8:30pm on Tuesday.
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The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley,
CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
- August 21-23
- 35th Annual
Arts and Crafts Among the Pines at Homewood Resort
- The 35th Annual Arts and Crafts Among the Pines, returns to the popular
Homewood Mountain Resort. This popular event attracts 50 artists and
craftspeople and is the area’s oldest show of its kind.
- Starts: 10am-5pm on Friday-Sunday.
- Homewood Resort,
5145 Westlake BLVD, Homewood CA- Call: (877)263-7768 for information.
- August 25
- Bluesdays!
- Featuring: Surprise Grand Finale: TBA
This free blues concert series, which will continue every Tuesday throughout
July and August, will feature known Blues acts on the Events Plaza stage. In
between listening to the music, visitors can enjoy great grab & go "Blue
Plate" specials from the Village restaurants and explore the unique shops and
receive "Blue Dot" specials.
- Starts: 6-8:30pm on Tuesday.
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The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley,
CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
- August 28-30
- Inaugural Arts
& Crafts with a View at Homewood Resort
- The 1st Annual Arts & Crafts with a View takes place at Homewood Mountain
Resort and features 50 artists and crafters.
- Starts: 10am-5pm Friday-Sunday.
- Homewood Resort,
5145 Westlake BLVD, Homewood CA- Call: (877)263-7768 for information.
- August 29
- Big Blue Adventure
XTERRA Trail Run, Incline Village
- 5k and 10k trail run featuring tall pines and creek crossings. Start and
finish at the Village Green in Incline Village, NV
- Starts: 9am on Saturday.
- Call: (530)546-1019 for information.
- Lake in the Sky Air Show, 2009
- 20th Annual Lake Tahoe Air Fest!
- Starts: 8am Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Opening Ceremonies begin at
10:30am, Air Show will take place from 11am-3pm. Cost: $2 (under 12 free),
Parking $10 (includes admission)- free bus transportation is provided.
- Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Airport RD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call-
(530)541-0480 for information.
- XTERRA Lake
Tahoe an Off-road Triathlon
- This off-road triathlon features the world famous Flume Trail. There are
two course lengths and relay team options. Start and finish at the Village
Green in Incline Village, NV. Fun for all!
- Starts: 8am on Saturday.
- Call: (530)546-1019 for information.
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July 23 through August 8 |
'Music should strike fire from the heart of a man and bring tears from the eyes of a woman' -Ludwig Van Beethoven
Tickets,
Venues,
Performers and
Information
or call: (530)581-1184
All regular concerts: gates open at 5pm, concerts begin at 7pm.
Concessions will be available for purchase and picnics are encouraged
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37th Annual Lake Tahoe
July 11 - August 23
Tickets: (800)74-SHOWS, General: (775)832-1616
Tickets
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Map |
Measure for Measure
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Much Ado about Nothing
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In a society overrun by brothels, opportunists,
moralists, and politicians, the ruling Duke Vincentio appoints his
stern deputy, Angelo, to restore the peace. But when the virtuous
and beautiful Isabella comes to Angelo to plead for her brother’s
life, will he succumb to the vices he so abhors? And will the Duke
act quickly enough to save the day and once more put his Kingdom in
order?
A provocative play of political intrigue and moral responsibility,
part bed-trick, part head-trick, part mystery, and part love story,
Measure for Measure remains one of Shakespeare’s most fascinating
and intriguing dramatic comedies. (Rated PG)
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Returning war heroes, sweethearts in waiting, noble
Princes, mischievous brothers, and a bumbling constable are the lovable and
laughable characters inhabiting this rollicking play. Presided over by the
sparring, wise-cracking, mismatched lovers Beatrice and Benedick, this
sparkling romantic comedy of wit and banter, fools and tricksters, takes us
on a tumbling journey of laughter and love, and happy endings all around.
Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare at his best, as he proves to us yet
again that when it comes to falling love, it is never too late. (Rated PG) |
| Showing: August 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23 |
Showing: August 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 |
D. G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program
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In honor and recognition of our Chair Emeritus,
Geno Menchetti, we renamed our educational outreach performances the D. G.
Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program in 2004.
The 2009 D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program presents an interactive,
one hour interpretation of Shakespeare's Classic, Much Ado About Nothing set
in contemporary times and created with the young audience member in mind.
Presented in collaboration with The Nevada Shakespeare Company, these
performances feature a mixed cast of professional actors and young actors
and will take the work of the bard to several venues throughout the
Reno-Carson-Tahoe-Truckee region. |
| Showing: August: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Programs For KIDS and Adults

Presented by the Tahoe Heritage Foundation, "Preserving A Window To The Past" Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, reservations (530) 544-7383 or 541-5227 |
Children's Programs
Kitchen Kids (Ages 6-12) - Wednesdays 1:00pm ($7.50 fee) Cook up a storm in the Pope Estate kitchen and experience the way "it used to be" in the kitchen.
Garden Party (Ages 5-11) - Fridays 1:00pm ($7.50 fee) Learn about the lifestyles of the 1920s while crafting a hat and enjoying lemonade and cookies.
All Ages
Pope House Tours - Daily 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm ($5.00 adults, children under 6 FREE)
Visitor Center
Ecology Creek Walk - Sundays at 10:00am (Stream conditions permitting)
Naturalist's Choice Walk - Monday and Friday at 10:00am (different topics, call to check)
Patio Talk - Daily at 2:00pm
Rainbow Trail Walk with Naturalist - Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:00pm
Lake Walk - Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:00pm
Storytelling for Kids - Tuesday at 10:00am
Evening Ranger Program - Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30pm in the Amphitheater
Kids in the Creek - Thursday at 10:00am (child must be accompanied by an adult)
2009 Lake Tahoe Area Farmers'
Markets
Tuesday
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- Fallon (June 12-September 11)
- 5:30 - 9:30pm, Williams and Main Streets, Fallon, NV (map)
- Call: Rick Gray at (775) 423-4556
- King's Beach (June
5 - September 4)
- Nevada City (July - September)
- 3:00 - 6:00pm, at 755 Zion St., Nevada City, CA 95959
(map)
- Contact: Phil Actor at (530) 265-5551, P.O. Box 2477, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Reno-Shoppers Square (June 5 - October 2)
- 8:00am - 1:00pm at corner of E. Plumb Lane and Virginia Streets, Reno, NV (map)
- Call: Shirley Sponsler at (775) 746-5024
- Roseville
Downtown (May 1 - July 24)
- Roseville
Square (June 5 - October 16)
- South Lake Tahoe (June 5 - October 16)
- 8:00am - 1:00pm at American Legion Hall (parking lot), 2732 South Lake Tahoe Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe (map)
- Contact: James Coalwell, 1560 Hwy. 49, Placerville, CA 95667 - Call: (530) 541-8788
- Sparks-United Methodist Church (June 5 - September 11)
- 8:00am - 1:00pm at 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV (map)
- Call: Everett Myers at (775) 358-0925
- Truckee (June
5 - October 9)
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Wednesday
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- Auburn DeWitt Center (June 13 - December
19)
- Carson City Summer Farmers' Market (June 6-August 29)
- 3:00 - 7:00pm at The Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park, Hwy 50 East, Carson City, NV
(map)
- Call: Shirley Sponsler at (775) 746-5024
- Colfax (May
30 - October 10)
- Foresthill (June
13 - August 22)
- Gardnerville (May 23-September 19)
- 8:00am-1:00pm at Lampe Park, 1328 Waterloo Park, Gardnerville, NV (map)
- Call: The Recreation Division at (775) 782-9828 for more
information.
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Thursday
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- Grass Valley (June 7 - August 30)
- 6:00 - 9:00pm, at Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(map)
- Contact: Ray & Cheri Diggins at (530) 265-9495, P. O. Box 2317, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Granite
Bay (May 17 - December 20)
- Lincoln (July 7 - September 20)
- Sparks-Hometown Farmers' Market (June
14- August 23, except for August 9th)
- 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Victorian Square, Sparks, NV 89432
- Call: (775) 353-2291
- Tahoe City (May 24 - October
25)
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Friday
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- Reno-Tamarack Junction (June 8 - October 5)
- 8:00am - 1:00pm at the Tamarack Junction Casino, 13101 S. Virginia
St., Reno, NV (map)
- Call: Shirley Sponsler at (775) 746-5024
- Roseville
(May 4 - January 4, 2008)
- Nevada City (August-September)
- 9:00am - 1:00pm, Downtown, York Street, Nevada City, CA
(map)
- Contact: Phil Actor at (530) 265-5551, P.O. Box 2477, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Saturday
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- Auburn
- March 17-November 3 from 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Nov. 10th thru March 10th, 2008 from 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Folsom Rd. and Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
(map)
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Foothill Farmer's Market, P.O. Box 3343, Auburn, CA 95603
- Call: (530) 823-6183 - E-mail:
Foothill Farmers
- Grass Valley (May - October)
- 8:00am - 12:00pm (noon), at the Fairgrounds, Gate #4, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA
(map)
- Contact: Phil Actor at (530) 265-5551, P.O. Box 2477, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Homewood (June 23 - September
1)
- Reno-Village Shopping Center (June 9 - October 6)
- 8:00am - 1:00pm at the Village Center, California & Booth Streets, Reno, NV
- Call: Shirley Sponsler at (775) 746-5024
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Sunday
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- Lake
of the Pines (June 3-September 30)
- Rocklin
(June 10-October 7)
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