Archive for June 2016
By Michelle Portesi
.
.
Summer is officially here, and this year, Truckee Thursdays has added the best thing ever!
For anyone who enjoys strolling Old Downtown Truckee during Truckee Thursdays, there is one thing that has been a bit of a challenge: Finding parking.
Well, fret no more! Truckee has added an evening FREE shuttle service from June 9 to August 18. This is just all kinds of wonderful! To view the shuttle schedule in your area, go here: historictruckee.com/truckeethursdays
Now that THAT headache is taken care of, there is no reason not to wander downtown to the tented streets to see what’s going on.
Street vendors are open for business with unique wears as well as many of the local shops which stay open later for your shopping enjoyment. And in addition to the local food trucks that motor in for the event, don’t forget all of the fine restaurants Truckee has to offer as well. Live music and a beer garden is also featured, and there is a kid’s play area to keep the youngsters occupied. So head on down to Truckee Thursdays, where you’ll be sure to see your friends and neighbors for an evening of fun.
For more information on Truckee Thursdays: www.truckeethursdays.com
Join their facebook page for more up to date information: www.facebook.com/TruckeeThursdays
.
THINK OF ME, LYNN RICHARDSON, FOR ALL OF YOUR LAKE TAHOE AND TRUCKEE REAL ESTATE NEEDS!
Share this: Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places
By Michelle Portesi
.
.
It’s summer at Lake Tahoe, and as usual, the list of events and things to do come at you fast and furious. This weekend kicks off a few local Tahoe City area festivals you might want to partake in.
Alpenglow Sports presents their Summer Mountain Festival from June 18 through the 26th. Celebrating nine days of human powered sports in North Lake Tahoe.
Trail running, hiking, yoga, stand up paddle boarding, pilates, films, backpacking, shoe demos and rock climbing are some of the planned activities.
For more info, go to their website alpenglowsports.com
.
.
You still have time to catch some of the Tahoe City Solstice Festival.
On June 18, you can glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom. Paddle past historic home and hear stories of local history, culture and landmarks with a guided paddle with Tahoe City Kayak starting at 9am.
The Tahoe City Wine Walk is from 2-4. Tickets are available at the Boatworks Mall and the North Tahoe Visitors Center. tahoecitywinewalk.com
Pete ‘n Peters celebrates their 40th year at their outdoor street party starting at 6 pm. Appetizers, live music and dancing are part of the festivities.
June 19 -Trunk Show heats up Tahoe City at the 3rd annual ‘Bringin’ The Love Party from noon to 6pm.
At 3pm, Tahoe City kicks off their summer music series for Concerts on Commons Beach.
See visittahoecity.com for more info.
THINK OF ME, LYNN RICHARDSON, FOR ALL OF YOUR LAKE TAHOE AND TRUCKEE REAL ESTATE NEEDS!
Share this: Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places
by Tim Hauserman
One of my favorite events on the summer calendar every year is the Tour De Manure metric century ride, this year set for June 18th in Sierraville. The 62 mile ride passes through spectacularly beautiful farm country with wildflowers and a plethora of birds. And the company is awesome, a great group of Tahoe and Truckee riders who get to enjoy a day in the relaxing farm country of the Sierra Valley. After the ride, the fun continues with great food and music.
The ride:
Starting in Sierraville (25 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89) you head north on Highway 89/49 to Sattley, where a right turn begins the long pull across the Sierra Valley on A-23. The roads are straight and flat, and lightly traveled, making perfect conditions for large groups of riders to peloton across the valley. At Highway 70 in Beckwourth, a right turn brings you to A-24 which winds back across the wide open rangeland to Loyalton. Here, the first real hill is added with an out and back jaunt on Smithneck Road. The final leg is back to Sierraville along Highway 49, with plenty of awesome views and birds to help you complete the circle. Hopefully you get here before the notorious Sierra Valley afternoon winds add an extra level of spice to the event.
The volunteers:
As Doug Read, one of the organizers says, “It’s a bunch of firefighters who never get on bikes putting on a century ride for people who do.” And yes, it is a great bunch of firefighters who volunteer to make the event a success, but it is also a joint effort of much of the town of Sierraville, as the event is the major fundraiser for the local fire department. The volunteers give the event a happy small town feel that can’t be beat.
.
.
The food and music
Tri tip and chicken, pasta and salad, and plenty of desserts. And beer of course. You’ve built up an appetite, they will take care of it. While eating you can listen to Tahoe and Sierra Valley resident Michael Hogan and The Simpletones play country and blue grass until the cows come home, or you are ready for a nap.
To register go to tourdemanure.org
.
THINK OF ME, LYNN RICHARDSON, FOR ALL OF YOUR LAKE TAHOE AND TRUCKEE REAL ESTATE NEEDS!
Share this: Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places
YOUR FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES 