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By Tim Hauserman
Looking for a way to quickly immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit? Then head to the 11th Annual Magical Memories festival at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley. It begins with the Gingerbread Village Unveiling and Grand Tree Lighting ceremony on November 25th, and continues all the way through until Bloody Mary breakfast on New Year’s Day. If you have never seen the Gingerbread Village at the Resort, it cannot help but get you excited for the holidays. The amazing gingerbread houses are made right on site at the resort.
The Resort is holding family-friendly events, food and drink specials, holiday dining, ice skating, and live music throughout the Thanksgiving to New Year’s period. There will be a Thanksgiving Dinner, Breakfast with Santa’s events every weekend from Thanksgiving until Christmas, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners.
You can also dine for a cause at the Resort at Squaw Creek by joining in the Dine Out for the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society on December 10th, and Dine Out for the High Fives Foundation on December 17th.
New Year’s Eve and Day at the Resort at Squaw Creek brings a series of potential options for revilers. You can go full bore at the New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration with dinner, live band, dancing and champagne (the earlier you reserve your spot the lower the price). Or you can skip the food and go for the 9 pm admission to the party to get you through the end of the year in style. For the kids, there is a Teen’s Night Out New Year’s Eve bash for those over 13 years old, and a Kid’s Night Out Bash for those between 4-12 years old.
Need a way to ease into the New Year after all that partying? Hit the Resort’s Bloody Mary Breakfast on January 1st.
For information on all the events, go to squawcreek.com
Wishing you and yours a wonderful, happy and safe holiday! Thank you for joining us at Lake Tahoe/Truckee and me, Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places.
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By Michelle Portesi
Rainbow Orchards and Cider Press
As the weather turns colder and we’re nearing the holidays, plan on a trip to Apple Hill for the freshest picked apples, home made apple pies to die for, fresh pressed apple cider and just about any other item you can make with apples!
My friend Aimee and Emu courtesy of Bedrock Emu Works.
Many venues have craft fairs and gift shops too and for the kids, some even have farm critters to pet and feed. For the adults, there is plenty of wine tasting along the way. Some Orchards also have extensive open air markets to buy local produce and wares of every sort. And most fun of all, watch apples being pressed into cider…then buy a gallon or two! (Or more! You can freeze it! I could have kicked myself last year for only buying a half gallon!)
You’ve never tasted cider this good!
Christmas Tree Farm, Apple Hill, CA
As the apple season winds down, the Christmas Tree season winds up. You can visit many Christmas Tree Farms to pick out that perfect holiday tree.
Stop for lunch …or maybe a just eat dessert first! Apple pies, apple turnovers, apple fritters, you name it, they’ve got it!
Caramel Apple Pie, YUM!!! Honey Bear Ranch, Apple Hill, CA
If your sweet tooth desires something other than apples, there are fudge shops and candy stores as well. You’ll not be able to hit every place in one day, so plan your route. Check the links below for maps, which Orchards and shops are still open, and their hours of operation. The handy grid also tells you what they sell and/or provide.
For more information on Apple Hill growers and shops, go to these links.
General Info: www.applehill.com
Map: www.applehill.com/wp-content
Grower Info: http://www.applehill.com/fruit-growers/
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By Michelle Portesi
Most of the tourists have gone home, and that means this is the time of year the locals and off season travelers alike are in for some great dining deals in the area.
As the local restaurants try to keep the customers – and the moola flowing into their establishments until the snow flies, you’re sure to find plenty of 2 for 1’s and dinner specials throughout the area.
Pick up the Tahoe Weekly for all of their dining coupons in the restaurant section. Early October’s issue featured these great deals:
Jason’s Beachside Grille in Kings Beach. Coupon for 20% off entire food bill – good Sunday through Thursdays. Featuring a long list of burgers, salads, steaks and more. Bring Coupon from the Tahoe Weekly.
Pianeta, Old Downtown Truckee – Starting October 11 – Ask for The Paesano Speciale – $25. Choice of glass of house white or red wine, Choice of soup or salad and choice of pasta dish. Good Sunday through Thursday. No coupon necessary, just ask your server about the special.
Morgan’s Seafood – Truckee on West River Street – Two fresh fish tacos with a soft drink or beer for $7
Las Panchita’s – Kings Beach – Dinner Special – 4-10 pm. 25% off Mexican Combo Dinners.
A perusal of your local favorite restaurant’s web sites also have many specials available as well.
River Ranch – Highway 89 at Alpine Meadows Road. 2 for 1 Dinner Entrees Sunday through Wed until 10/28/15, plus Friday night prime rib while it lasts every Friday Night for $21.95. You can sign up for email alerts on their website. Bring Coupon from the Tahoe Weekly.
The River Grill – 2-1 Entrees Sunday through Thursday. Bring coupon from the Tahoe Weekly. Located at Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City.
Spindleshanks. 2-1 dinners, $5 off breakfast. Not valid for parties over 13. Other restrictions apply. Bring coupon from the Tahoe Weekly. In Kings Beach at the corner of Hwy 28 and Hwy 267.
The Soule Domain – Crystal Bay – Too many specials to mention! 2 for 1 Dinners. Here’s their list of off season special deals on their website: www.souledomain.com/additions Bring coupon from the Tahoe Weekly.
Hacienda Del Lago. Taco Tuesdays in bar. Fajita Wednesdays $12. IPA and Burrito combo $10 during football games. In the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.
Those are just a few suggestions. Be sure to go to your favorite restaurant’s website to see if they’re running off season specials.
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