The California State Capitol Museum, managed and operated by California State Parks, is featuring an exhibit about the diversity of state parks and its early pioneers, as well as how the system continues to evolve and promote environmental awareness while meeting the public’s demand for recreation, experiences in nature and preservation of cultural heritage. “A […]
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By Kathryn Reed Excited energy fills the rooms. Youngsters are eager to get outside and start pedaling. These 22 Bijou Community School students are willingly extending their school day. They are part of the weekly Bike Club. Other classrooms are also abuzz after school each week as teachers and parents volunteer their time to lead […]
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By Kathryn Reed “We would no more build a system for the bicycle that ends every few blocks than we would build an arterial for motor vehicles that detoured traffic every 800 meters.” That is from a 1999 paper written by two employees of the city of Davis. It was reprinted in the book “Pedaling […]
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By Susan Skorupa, Reno Gazette-Journal It is all so simple: “We are born and we die. No one cares, no one remembers, and it doesn’t matter. This is why we laugh.” It’s one of 12 statements that form the backbone of The Gnoll Credo’s basic tenets, from “If you can’t eat it, wear it, wield […]
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By Kathryn Reed Pete Sonntag comes across as a man who would rather be answering questions on a chairlift in between runs than sitting in his spacious office. As the new leader of Heavenly Mountain Resort, he’s eager to get on the mountain – he skis and snowboards. After all, the former Vail ski and […]
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Parents are invited to attend a free one-hour College Planning Relief workshop hosted by Beatrice Schultz of Truckee-based Westface Financial. This workshop will highlight the specific steps of financial preparation for college. The workshop will provide parents with advice on how to budget for the total cost of college, how to maximize financial aid qualifications. […]
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Saturday Night Live meets the Sierra when the Dakota Organization and the Brewery Arts Center Performing Arts Collaborative (BACPAC) bring “I Say Nevada” to the CVIC Hall in Minden on Oct. 15-17. Tickets may be purchased at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, or by calling (775) 265.2942 or email at thedakotaorganization.com. Ticket […]
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The Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery in Washoe Valley still has a great selection of low-cost, conservation plants available for fall planting. Fall is an optimum time for planting. Warm soils encourage root growth before the ground freezes. Fall plantings with an already established root system will be more tolerant of the summer […]
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The Social Network Rated PG-13 4.5 bagels out of 5 By Howie Nave First off, I have to admit it’s pretty surreal posting daily on the very social networking site that has been turned into a movie. It’s also trippy that had Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg (played eerily to perfection by Jesse Eisenberg) learned better […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department presents film producer David Wisnievitz on two consecutive Mondays in the Duke Theatre. Both evenings are free of charge and open to LTCC students and the community. Wisnievitz has worked in a variety of positions on a number of major films, including “Selena,” “Searching for Bobby Fisher,” and […]
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