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PGA Tour, Basque Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare and more this week in Reno-Tahoe area
Northwestern Nevada will get a tiny sliver of relief from three-digit temperatures, with highs expected in the 90s in the valleys through most of the coming week. It's great news for anyone looking to get outside in the next few days — the calendar is packed with events like Food Truck Friday and the Reno Basque Festival in Reno and the Barracuda Championship and Shakespeare up at Lake Tahoe. Here's a look at what's happening in the...
Town of Truckee to announce dark skies photo contest winners at a community reception
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee will announce the winners of its “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” photo contest at a community reception planned for July 26. The well-received night-time photography competition, which garnered an impressive 88 submissions, was launched earlier this year to encourage residents and visitors to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky.
Truckee Chamber announces – Top of the Town 71st annual Truckee Chamber Awards Celebration
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Chamber has announced Top of the Town – the 71st Annual Truckee Chamber Awards Celebration is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024. Join us for an event that brings together our local businesses and the greater community to celebrate excellence and showcase the best of Truckee and our surrounding region. This year’s celebration promises an unforgettable evening filled with awards, savory appetizers, tasty drinks, and an engaging silent auction, all set in the picturesque backdrop of the Alder Creek Adventure Center in Tahoe Donner.
Free speaker series at Donner
California State Parks, Nevada County Library and Sierra State Parks Foundation presents a monthly Sierra Speaker Series at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee. On July 20, John C. Fremont’s accomplishments will be reenacted by Steve Hale; on Aug. 17 Sarinah Simons will show how we can live alongside black bears; and on Sept. 21 Kara Steeland of Truckee Meadows Water Authority will discuss water management practices at Donner Lake.
Final call for Lit Fest proposals
The deadline for proposals for programming for the first Tahoe Literary Festival is July 29. To submit a proposal, email your name, contact information and bio of 150 words or less to priya@tahoelitfest.com, along with a succinct (one page or less) outline of your proposal, including theme, content, brief participant bios and how the event will contribute to the festival and the theme.
A fun-filled, family-friendly Tahoe summer
The Tahoe Sierra is a relatively rural area that is overflowing with talented artisans, craftspeople, musicians, performers and writers. The vibrancy of the region’s arts and culture is most visible in the heart of the summer when there are events to celebrate the arts nearly every week. From art...
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