Archive for 2016
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By Michelle Portesi
Even as I write this, the wind is whipping and light precipitation comes and goes as the area tries to decide what season we’re in. While the leaves have just turned in all of Fall’s glory, I’m really hoping these force 10 winds won’t blow them off the trees just yet. That being said, it is obvious that winter will soon be blustering its way into the area and reminding us to get our gear in order.
Ski Swaps are great for that, especially for those with families. It’s no secret that ski equipment is pricey stuff and kids grow out of it all too quickly. For more advanced skiers, it’s a chance to upgrade equipment without spending ‘beaucoup dinero’ for brand spanking new items at the ski shops.
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* Ski Swap Season kicks off this weekend at the North Lake Tahoe Ski Swap and Homewood Pumpkin Festival. The event has new owners and has changed its venue to Homewood Mountain Resort. There will also be a raffle and bake sale with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the North Tahoe PTO, supporting their youth programs.
But wait! There’s more! Even if you’re not in the market for new equipment, Homewood is also having its Pumpkin Festival at the same time, so if you’re aching for some pumpkin pie or want to try your hand at being the best pumpkin carver ever, here’s your chance. For more information, go here: www.facebook.com/events
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* The Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks District holds their Ski and Board Swap on Nov. 5th at the Community Rec. Center at 8924 Donner Pass Rd.
Proceeds from the Swap help support Truckee Youth Sports Programs such as Buddy Werner, Girls volleyball and Youth basketball. For more info or to volunteer, go here: tdrpd.org
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*Meyers Gear Swap (South Lake Tahoe) Sunday Oct. 23. 2016 from 11am-2pm. 3170 US Highway 50, Meyers, CA 96150-9214. For more info, go here: www.facebook.com/events
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*UNR SKI SWAP will be held Nov. 11-12 at the Grand Sierra Resort.
Save up to 70% on new and used items.
20% of all sales go to benefit the UNR Winter Sports Club. For more information go here: unrskiswap.com
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*As of this writing, the Tahoe XC Ski Swap page has not been updated for 2016. Go here for more information and future updates: tahoexc.org
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** My apologies to the Sky Tavern Ski Swap which had already been held by the time this article was posted. Located on the Mt. Rose Highway, 30 minutes from Reno, Sky Tavern is the oldest non-profit ski and snowboard training facility in America. Here is their info: www.skytavern.com
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And don’t forget to buy your season ski passes if you haven’t already. The further into the season we get, the more expensive they are. Go to the Ski Area Column on the left hand side of this page for links to your favorite local ski areas.
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THINK OF ME, LYNN RICHARDSON, FOR ALL OF YOUR LAKE TAHOE AND TRUCKEE REAL ESTATE NEEDS!
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by Tim Hauserman
Lake Tahoe has it’s own awesome writing event right on the shore of Lake Tahoe this coming weekend, October 21-22nd. Lake Tahoe Word Wave is a shouldn’t be missed event for anyone interested in writing and reading. In addition to enjoying interesting and informative presentations, you get to hang out at the spectacular setting which is Valhalla: A classic old Tahoe retreat on the quiet, lovely grounds which once housed the Baldwin Hotel. It is located between Camp Richardson and Taylor Creek.
The festivities begin on the evening of Friday October 21st with a Tall Timber Ball at Valhalla’s Grand Hall.
On Saturday, October 22nd there is a full schedule of events including:
Galadrielle Allman, who penned the memoir, “Please be with me: A song for my father Duane Allman,” Chosen by Amazon as a Best Book for 2014. Her story, “Only Women Bleed,” is included in the forthcoming anthology Crime + Music. Galadrielle is presently working on a novel about teenage love and punk rock music.
Craft and Courage (And the twelve years it took for my first book deal): Melissa Cistaro discusses what sustained her through the long journey of writing her memoir “Pieces of my mother.” She works as a writing mentor and event coordinator at Book Passage, the esteemed independent bookstore in Northern California, where she has introduced hundreds of authors.
Writing the Healing Story: How do we put together the pieces of our past and find the courage to craft our narrative truths?
Novel writing camp for kids
Makers station with hands on activities for all ages.
Alice Anderson Poetry Workshop
The Agents Are Coming! The Agents Are Coming!
Fuse Literary Agency teaches a proposal class, and conducts a panel on current publishing trends, with the opportunity for writers to meet meet one-on-one with agents.
A staged reading of the winning WordWave one-act plays at Valhalla’s historic Boathouse Theatre.
Sunday morning, October 23 will be a “Mysterious Morning”, which is a conversation with Tahoe mystery writer Todd Borg, James Rollins, and Galadrielle Allman.
For information and a detailed schedule go to tahoewordwave.com
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THINK OF ME, LYNN RICHARDSON, FOR ALL OF YOUR LAKE TAHOE AND TRUCKEE REAL ESTATE NEEDS!
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1053 Serene Road, Soda Springs, CA Asking Price $1,075,000
4 Bedroom
3 Bath
2 Car Garage
3023 Square Feet
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Charming mountain home with lodge-like feel and wall of windows looking out to Lake Dulzura. Great room has re-finished wood floors, log accents throughout, floor to ceiling rock hearth and is filled with light.
There is plenty of room for friends & family with spacious master suite upstairs, adjacent loft, huge 4 bdrm/rec room on lower level and 2 bedrooms on main floor.
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Property has zoned hydronic heat, skylights, huge deck looking towards the lake and private rear deck. Easy walking distance to beach and lake.
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LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
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Our local paper Moonshine Ink follows major news issues of importance to the community. Be sure to click around the site for more information on building projects in the area.
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If you’re interested in this property or other property in the Lake Tahoe basin, please contact me at:
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Lynn Richardson
Coldwell Banker
Main: 530-5877474
Agent: 530-582-2422
17400 Northwoods Blvd #2
Truckee CA 96161
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