Seasons of Martis Plein Air Painting Artists will paint at various locations throughout the Martis Valley area of Truckee/Lake Tahoe from October 1 through 4. A dinner and auction of a painting selected by each participating artist will take place on the evening of Saturday, October 4 with an exhibition and sale of all work to take place from the afternoon of October 4 through Sunday, October 5 in the Village at Northstar. www.northtahoearts.com or 530-581-2787
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PlumpJackSport Sip & Shop First Thursday Take 20 percent off all men's and women's fashion on the first Thursday of every month through November at PlumpJackSport. Then, from 4 to 8 pm enjoy complimentary wine, in the Village at Squaw Valley. www.plumpjacksport.com
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Integrity: Good People, Bad Choices, and Life Lessons from the White House Speaker: Egil "Bud" Krogh. Formerly a Nixon Administration official who went to prison for his role in what later became known as the Watergate scandals. "Integrity: Good People, Bad Choices, and Life Lessons from the White House" is Krogh's memoir of his experiences - of what really went on behind closed doors, of how a good man can lose his moral compass, of how exercising power without integrity can destroy a life. It also tells the moving story of how he turned his life back around. In the PlumpJack Conference Center of the Squaw Valley Inn. 6:30 to 7 pm No host bar, program begins at 7 pm. $10 donation to the Squaw Valley Institute requested. No charge for children and students with ID. www.squawvalleyinstitute.org
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FREE Aviation Movies Truckee Tahoe Airport. Truckee Tahoe Chapter (1073) of Experimental Aircraft Association offers a free aviation movie. 6 pm. Call for more information www.eaa1073.org or 530-587-4811
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First Friday in Brickelltown The theme is "Candy." Halloween is just around the corner and everyone likes a bit of candy, especially now. Trick or treat? This show is about the treat. Sweetness in a wrapper. What is candy to you? Is it a blue powder day or a day tasting the sweetness of a kiss? Candy, you figure it out. Artists wishing to submit work for this show, the deadline is September 27, 2008. Contact Riverside Studios for more. 530-587-3789
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Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop Historic Downtown Truckee. Merchants in historic downtown Truckee will offer wine and appetizer tasting to wine lovers, food connoisseurs and shopper extraordinaire. www.truckeewinewalk.com or 530-550-2252
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Donner Party Hike Truckee and Donner Summit. Emigrant history and more. Enjoy guided, interpretive hikes showcasing the spectacular beauty of Donner Summit and learn about emigrant history, the building of the transcontinental rail road including a walk through snowsheds, high sierra lakes, and more. Contact the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce for more information. www.truckee.com or 530-587-8808
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Sierra Senior Servies Pancake Breakfast Sierra Senior Center, Estates Drive. Proceeds benefit the Senior programs. Adults $7, children $ 3. 530-550-7600
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Fly/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast and FREE Airplane Rides for kids Truckee Tahoe Airport. The Truckee Tahoe Chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) take youngsters (8-17) on free airplane rides (weather-permitting). Pancake breakfast and airplanes will be on display. 8 - 10 am. Call for more information or email eagles@eaa1073.org www.eaa1073.org or 530-587-4811
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Annual Loma Rica Ranch Organic Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Loma Rica Organic Farm is located at 10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley. Local organic food of all kinds will be complimented by local wines and microbrews and talented local bluegrass musicians. horse-drawn wagons circulating at all times. Kids can enjoy oodles of free games, a hay fort, haunted house, zipline and rummaging around the organic pumpkin patch. $10 for adults, $5 for 11-17 yr. olds, and $5 for seniors 65+. Children 10 and under, FREE. 11am-6pm
www.lomaricaranch.com or 530.274.9059
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The Great Pumpkin Festival & Haunted House The Village at Squaw Valley USA. A week of scary fun for the whole family. Haunted house, scavenger hunt, guess the weight of the BIG pumpkin, carving contests, doggie costume contest and more. www.thevillageatsquaw.com or 530-584-6266
(530) 583-7989
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