Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 13, 2022

It is time to Spring Forward and change your clocks by moving the time forward one hour!

This Sunday, March 13, 2022, you will need to change your clocks by one hour if you live in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

It’s been a long winter, and I am ready for more sunshine and a move towards warmer, longer days!

On Sunday, March 13, 2022 (the change happens on the second Sunday in March), we will all need to move our clocks forward one hour (yes, an extra hour of daylight at the end of our days, and one less hour of sleep) as we start daylight savings time here in our area.

Before the time changes, on Saturday, March 12, 2022, sunset will be at 6:05 p.m. Once we spring forward on Sunday, March 13, 2022, sunset will be an hour later at 7:06 p.m.!

Remember before you go to bed on Saturday night, you’ll need to set any manual clocks ahead one hour!

Since we have the twice a year clock change, here is my list of things additional tasks to do on Spring Forward day:

• Change clocks in our home, office, kitchen (microwave and oven), and cars (move forward one hour).  Yes, we still have some manual clocks that do not reset on their own. : )
• Check smoke alarms It doesn’t hurt to make sure they are all working and replace those that don’t respond.  Since most have multiple-year batteries in them, replace those that are older.  You should have one alarm in each sleeping area, and in a common area on each floor.
• Check all carbon monoxide alarms/detectors Again, just a quick check to make sure they are still working.  You should have at least one carbon monoxide alarm/detector on each floor.
• Fire extinguishers (check to make sure they haven’t been moved and/or damaged).  This is also a good time to buy and add another one and put it in a room that doesn’t already have one. If you add one each time we have the time change, the additional expense is easier on your budget.
• Any security device or item that uses a battery and is wireless (security cameras, video doorbells, exterior/interior lights) that need to be changed every 6 months to a year. 
• All Flashlights (working, extra batteries), candles, matches, lighters, short-term lighting devices. 
• Back-up charger device for cell phones/laptops (if they have a solar option for re-charging that’s always a bonus).  There are a number of extra power devices that can hold a charge for up to a year, but now it a good to check and re-charge.
• Canned goods/emergency food supplies You never know when you might not be able to go to the store, so if you haven’t checked your emergency food and daily living supplies (bottled water, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning products, etc.), now is the time to check those supplies, rotate old out – new in, and other supplies are on hand.
• Make sure you have the following:
  • Get a battery-operated radio
  • Get a small TV that can be powered by connecting to just a USB port device that works on an antenna (free tv – news and information in an emergency, or power outage)
  • Get the TV antenna device that will work with a digital TV that can get us the free national channels.  You never know when the cable could go down.
  • Create a fire evacuation emergency plan.  Have you designated a location outside of the Tahoe Basin – Truckee area that everyone will/can meet at, or someone to call to let everyone know you are alright that lives outside of the area?  Having a plan in place before an emergency is critical if you spend time in our area.
  • Figure out your “grab bags” – items to take with you if you had to leave the area with just a few minutes of notice.  I have put together a list of items throughout our home to take.  Knowing what the item is, and what room it is located in can save you a lot of time and give you your best opportunity to get those items in a “must leave” situation. 
    • Having your bags partially loaded, along with the “grab and go list” makes you more prepared for that emergency event.  Now is the time to do these critical tasks for that “just in case” emergency moment.

For those not as familiar with the Lake Tahoe –  Tahoe City  – Truckee areas some of our important utility lines (electric, cable, phone) are located above ground, and several times a year the power will go out for all different types of reasons, so being prepared for a “no power situation” is a must.

We are also located in a high-fire zone.  The reminder to be prepared for a disaster (wildfire) and having everyone in your house-hold familiar with what to do if the worst-case situation should happen is very important, so make your emergency plans now.

Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks but to do some routine safety checks, along with being proactive on your emergency home preparation plans for that just in case moment!

Upcoming future dates to keep in mind (number of days are from March 13, 2022):

• Next time Change:  Sunday, November 6, 2022, | 238 days (Fall Back and Gain One Hour)
• Longest Day of the Year:  Tuesday, June 21, 2022, – Summer Solstice | 100 days
• 4th of July – Monday  | 113 days
• Shortest Day of the Year 2021 – Wednesday, December 21, 2022, | 283 days – Winter Solstice

If you haven’t made your plans to be here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, now is the time to look at your calendar and figure out your trips for the rest of the year!

If you live in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City area, it’s time to move your clocks forward this Sunday, March 14, 2021!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

Do you want to search for property – homes, condos/townhomes, and lots for sale by Map?  Start your search here in the Tahoe City, CA area:

• Tahoe City Homes for Sale
• Tahoe City Condos for Sale
• Tahoe City Lakefront Homes for Sale
• Lake Tahoe Lakefront Homes for Sale
• North Shore Lake Tahoe Homes for Sale
• West Shore Lake Tahoe Homes for Sale

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE | Tahoe Real Estate Agent | CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker | Tahoe City – Truckee, CA 

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 13, 2022

Time Change – Fall Back Sunday, November 7, 2021

It’s hard to believe it’s time to change our clocks – again!  

Yes, we still have manual wall clocks in our home that still require someone to move the hands to the new correct time.

So tonight I have set them back one hour in anticipation of the 2 a.m. time change on Sunday morning!

As the old saying goes “Fall Back” (gain an hour) and in the Spring, “Spring forward (lose an hour).

It’s been another year of so many changes, and so many “new normals”.  It is hard to believe that it is November and that tonight we lose an hour of daylight at the end of the day.

If you live, or have a home here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area you will need to change your clocks on either Saturday evening before you go to bed, or first thing on Sunday morning.

Are you ready for the semi-annual time change – Fall Back Sunday, November 7, 2021?

Here’s my list of things to do this weekend:

• Change Time Setting our traditional and digital clocks in our home, office, and cars (turn back one hour). 
• Smoke alarms.  Check all smoke alarms to make sure they are still working.  Did you remember to write the date placed in service on the back of the device?  An easy way to keep track of how old they are and if they need to be replaced.  It’s easy to check all smoke alarms to make sure they are still working. It is recommended that you have a smoke alarm in each bedroom, and outside in the hall, along with having at least one on each floor.  
• Carbon monoxide alarms/detectors should all be checked to make sure they are still working.  While you are only required to have a carbon monoxide alarm on each floor, I’ve been adding a new carbon monoxide alarm to each room in our home.  Again, write the date you put the alarm into service so you’ll know when to replace it.
• Fire extinguishers (check to make sure they haven’t been moved and/or damaged).  
• Security devices or Items that use a battery and are wireless (security cameras, video doorbells, exterior/interior lights), yes, it is time to check them to make sure they are secure and still have plenty of battery life.
• Flashlights (working, extra batteries), candles, matches, lighters, short-term lighting devices.  Having a flashlight in each room and by each door is easy to do and makes it easy to find when you need them.  Recent power outages remind me that the power can go out at any time, so it helps to be prepared.
• Back-up charger devices for cell phones/laptops (if they have a solar option for re-charging that’s always a bonus) are out and fully charged.
• Canned goods/emergency food supplies – We’ve been pretty good about rotating our inventory, but it’s time to have more items on hand, especially with the recent supply shortages.  Are you prepared for an extended emergency?  
• Batteries –  Flashlights, and other items require batteries and in checking our supply we were out of AAA batteries.  Recent supply shortages are a reminder to re-stock up as soon as possible to be ready for the upcoming winter season.
• Photos | New on my list this year is to take photographs of our home, property, contents in closets, kitchen, etc… so we’ll have evidence on the condition and contents for our insurance company, just in case something happens. 
• Insurance | Time to call our insurance broker to make sure we have enough coverage to rebuild.  Building costs have skyrocketed in the great North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, and we’ve made more improvements, so it is important to make sure our cost to rebuild on a per square foot basis is accurate.  We also want to make sure we’ve met the 80%+ insured value and are not underinsured, which could cause us to not be fully insured.  If you haven’t spoken to your insurance broker in a while, make the call and make sure you’re up-to-date.
• Evacuation plan |  We live within a high wildfire area and the wildfires in South Lake Tahoe in August and September were a big wake-up call and a reminder to plan ahead.  If you haven’t mapped out several ways out of your Tahoe home and area, now is the time to do so. 
  • Have you established a meet-up location outside of the area? 
  • Have you identified a friend/family member that lives outside of the area that everyone can call and check in with once they are in a safe place?
  • Taking a few minutes now to make sure your household has an emergency plan, and you know what to do once you are in a safe place, can provide peace of mind later knowing that everyone is safe and it will allow you to work on the next steps of reuniting. 

Now is the time to make sure you are organized and ready for the next season, or challenge in life!

Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks but to do some routine safety checks, along with taking care of your final fall/winter home preparation!

Upcoming future dates to keep in mind from Sunday, November 7, 2021:

• Next time Change:  Sunday, March 13, 2022 – 127 days (Spring Forward and Lose One Hour)
• Shortest Day of the Year:  Tuesday, December 21, 2021, | Winter Solstice – 45 days
• New Year’s Day January 1, 2022 –  56 days (beginning of a new year)
• Longest Day of the Year 2022 – Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | 227 days | Summer Solstice
• Next Fall Time Change:  Sunday, November 6, 2022 – 365 days (Fall Back and Gain that Extra Hour – Again!)

It has been another uncertain year, and now more than ever we need to make a point to make the most of each day moving forward! 

If you live in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City area, it’s time to set your clocks back this Sunday, November 7, 2021!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

Do you want to search for property – homes, condos/townhomes, and lots for sale by Map?  Start your search here in the Tahoe City, CA area:

• Tahoe City Homes for Sale
• Tahoe City Condos for Sale
• Tahoe City Lakefront Homes for Sale
• Lake Tahoe Lakefront Homes for Sale
• North Shore Lake Tahoe Homes for Sale
• West Shore Lake Tahoe Homes for Sale
• Tahoe Donner Homes for Sale
• Tahoe Donner Condos for Sale
• Northstar Homes for Sale
• Northstar Condos for Sale
• Grays Crossing Homes for Sale
• Grays Crossing Townhomes for Sale
• Lahontan Homes for Sale
• Schaffer’s Mill Homes for Sale
• Schaffer’s Mill Townhomes for Sale
• Martis Camp Homes for Sale
• Truckee Homes for Sale
• Truckee Condos for Sale

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Time Change – Fall Back Sunday, November 7, 2021

Summer Movies on the Beach Tahoe City 2021

Ready to experience an outdoor movie on the edge of Lake Tahoe?

If your answer is yes, and you’ll be in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area on any Wednesday between July 14 through August 18, 2021, check out Commons Beach in Downtown Tahoe City at dusk! 

This is a local summer favorite!  It is the chance to be outside and watch the Alpenglow cover Lake Tahoe at dusk and then spend a couple of hours watching a movie on the big blow-up screen. 

If you haven’t been to an outdoor movie recently in a park, or in our case, one set on the beach in North Lake Tahoe, put this event on your summer list of things to do this year!

The Wednesday night Tahoe City movies on the beach will begin at dusk.  All movies will be at Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City. 

You’ll find that all of the movies are either PG or PG-13.  If you want to get their early, the fun starts at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk (check your phone weather app to find out when dusk is on the night you’ll be going).

Summer Movies on the Beach Tahoe City 2021 Schedule

• July 14, 2021 |  Doolittle (PG)  1 hr 41 minutes
• July 21, 2021  |  A League of Their Own (PG) 2 hrs 8 minutes
• July 28, 2021  |  Lion King (PG) 1 hr 58 minutes 
• August 4, 2021  |  Tom & Jerry (PG)  1 hr 41 minutes
• August 11, 2021  |  Croods:  A New Age (PG) 1 hr 36 minutes
• August 18, 2021  |  Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) 2 hrs 5 minutes

Cost:  FREE ??? | $1/person donation (not sure on this one)

All movies are subject to good weather conditions and safety protocols.  

For more information, click here!

Here are some Suggested Movie Going Tips:

Movie Attendees are encouraged to bring the following:

• Chairs Only low back chairs are allowed. However, if you bring a high back chair (I get it, not everyone can easily get up and down into a low-backed beach chair, I’m one of them) you will have to sit on the side, or in the back of the viewing area.
• Bring sleeping bags/beach towels (small plastic tarp to put under them) if you’ll be on the ground.  Remember the ground most likely will be damp, so make sure you have the right things to put down on the ground for an enjoyable evening.
• Bring blankets and jackets (our summer evening and nights will become cool and if a breeze comes up off the lake things will really cool down fast).
• The fun starts around 7 p.m.   If you arrive early you can watch them set up the movie screen. You’ll get some people watching time in along with seeing the incredible Alpenglow over Lake Tahoe!
• Snacks There are food truck/concession sales, but you are allowed to bring your own snacks, so if you’re on a diet, you can still stay on track and enjoy the movie.  It’s nice to support the local vendors, but you have some options.
• Movies begin at dusk.  (Check your weather app on your phone for the time dusk will begin for the date you are going to attend.)
• Bring a flashlight so you can make sure you’ve packed everything up and have an easy walk back to your car with light when the movie is over.

Come out and enjoy a beautiful summer evening in Tahoe City out underneath the stars and watch a free movie on the beaches of Lake Tahoe this year!

See you at one Tahoe City Summer Movies on the Beach this summer!

You might also be interested in some of our other North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area events. 

In the past, we have had a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy all summer (weather and safety protocols permitting).

Check out the links for the most current and available information for each event:

• Tuesday
  • Truckee Farmers Market (Truckee Regional Park)  | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 11 – Oct 19, 2021
  • Gray’s Crossing Truckee | 2021 PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing status is not available, no schedule has been posted. 
  • BluesDays Village at Squaw Valley Live Music | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. July 13, 2021 – August 31, 2021
• Wednesday 
  •  Truckee Music Concerts in the Park Truckee River Regional Park | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. No update  has been provided
  • Tahoe City Outdoor Movies on the Beach Downtown Tahoe City (Commons Beach) | Dusk – July 14 – August 18, 2021 ($1 per person donation)
• Thursday
  • Farmer’s Market Downtown Tahoe City (Commons Beach) | May 14 – Oct 7, 2021
  • Truckee Thursdays (Downtown Historic Truckee) | July 15, 2021, August 12, and September 9, 2021 – Subject to change
  • Summer Movies at the Park in Tahoe Vista 2021 | Movies start at Dusk, July 8 – August 12, 2021
  • Squaw Valley Outdoor Movies at the Village in Squaw Valley | No update – To be announced
• Friday
  • Kings Beach Live Music Concerts on the Beach | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | July 9 -Sept 3, 2021.
• Saturday
  • Truckee Saturday Farmers Market (Downtown Historic Truckee at the Railyard Parking Lot) | 8 a.m. – 12 noon – June 5 through September 4, 2021
• Sunday
  • Tahoe City Live Music Concerts on the Beach | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.  July 25, 2021 – September 5, 2021.

Ready to make Tahoe City your second home? 

Check out what is for sale here, or search by popular neighborhoods below, or search by map below:

• Tahoe City Homes for Sale
• Tahoe City Condos for Sale
• Alpine Peaks
• Blackwood Cove
• Bittencourt Tract
• Bunker Tract
• Cathedral Forest
• Comstock Acres
• Dollar Point
• Highlands 
• Lake Forest
• Miramar Heights
• Panorama
• Pineland
• Skyland
• Sunnyside Tract
• Tahoe Park Heights
• Tahoe Park
• Tahoe Sierra Estates
• Tahoe Tavern Heights
• Tahoe Woods
• Talmont Estates
• Timberland
• Twin Peaks Estates
• Ward Creek
• Lake Tahoe Lakefront Homes for Sale
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Want to search the Tahoe City and surrounding area by Map? 

Start with the Tahoe City area for homes, condos, and lots here:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker | Tahoe City – Truckee, CA 

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Summer Movies on the Beach Tahoe City 2021

Tahoe City Concerts at Commons Beach – 2021 

It’s back!  The live music Sunday afternoon free concert events in Downtown Tahoe City at Commons Beach will return this Sunday, July 25, 2021!

This year from July 25 through  – September 5, 2021, Downtown Tahoe City at Commons Beach between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. will be the place to be to enjoy great music, have some summer fun, and soak in all that the North Lake Tahoe area has to offer.

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Tahoe lifestyle is highly coveted, and the Sunday afternoon concerts with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe during our warm summer months are one way to take advantage of the stunning local beauty and enjoy the day.

There are so many great reasons to want to spend time here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, and the free outdoor summer music concerts on Sunday afternoon/early evenings in Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City is one great reason to be here.

If you are not familiar with the greater Tahoe City area, you will find the Commons Beach area right across the street from the Cobblestone Mall in the heart of downtown Tahoe City. 

Check out this video from one of the past Tahoe City Beach Music Concerts at Commons Beach:

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Commons Beach is a four-plus (4+) acre beach and park area with bathroom facilities and a children’s playground with slides and swings. 

If you haven’t been to a local Tahoe City beach concert, this is something to put on your summer to-do list!

It’s a good reason to your turn your summer weekend visit to Lake Tahoe into a three-day stay!

The fun begins any time starting around 3:00 p.m. as things get set up and people will start to arrive to find a good spot to enjoy the event.

The live music begins at 4 p.m. and they will run until around 7 p.m.

All concerts are subject to weather permitting and safety protocol conditions. 

Here is the 2021 Summer music band schedule present by the Tahoe City Downtown Association and the Tahoe City Public Utility District:

Tahoe City Concerts at Commons Beach – 2021 

•      July 25, 2021    |   Diggin’ Dirt   
•      August 1, 2021    |   The Blues Monsters & Guests    
•      Aug 8, 2021   |    Sals Greenhouse with Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine
•      Aug 15, 2021   |  Afrolicious  
•      Aug 22, 2021   |  OrgŌne
•      Aug 29, 2021   |   Dead Winter Carpenters
•      Sept 5, 2021    |   Joy & Madness

Concert Goer Tips:

• Low Back chairs If you bring high back chairs be prepared to sit on the side, or in the very back.
• Bring blankets, sleeping bags, and beach towels If you’re going to sit on the grass. If you bring along a plastic tarp to put down on the ground first, you’ll stay dry as the grass is damp.
• Bring Water.  Our days are hot and dry!
• No dogs are allowed at Commons Beach, so plan ahead for a doggie sitter at home! 
• No Smoking Event
• Snacks/Picnic You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket of goodies, but you are also encouraged to support the local food and beverage vendors at the event.  They have a great selection of food and drinks to choose from, so treat yourself!
• The fun starts around 3:00 p.m. music at 4 p.m. You can come early for a good seat and enjoy some people watching before the concert begins!
• This event is FREE and all ages are welcome!

An outdoor concert by the shores of Lake Tahoe in the middle of summer on a Sunday afternoon in Tahoe City is a wonderful experience. 

For more information on the Free Concerts in Tahoe City check out this website:  www.ConcertsAtCommonsBeach.com.

Enjoy your summer here in Tahoe City by checking out one of the free Sunday music concerts at Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City!

You might also be interested in some of our other North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area events. 

In the past, we have had a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy all summer (weather and safety protocols permitting).

Check out the links for the most current and available information for each event:

• Tuesday
  • Truckee Farmers Market (Truckee Regional Park)  | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 11 – Oct 19, 2021
  • Gray’s Crossing Truckee | 2021 PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing status is not available, no schedule has been posted. 
  • BluesDays Village at Squaw Valley Live Music | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. July 13, 2021 – August 31, 2021
• Wednesday 
  •  Truckee Music Concerts in the Park Truckee River Regional Park | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. No update  has been provided
  • Tahoe City Outdoor Movies on the Beach Downtown Tahoe City (Commons Beach) | Dusk – July 14 – August 18, 2021 ($1 per person donation)
• Thursday
  • Farmer’s Market Downtown Tahoe City (Commons Beach) | May 14 – Oct 7, 2021
  • Truckee Thursdays (Downtown Historic Truckee) | July 15, 2021, August 12, and September 9, 2021 – Subject to change
  • Summer Movies at the Park in Tahoe Vista 2021 | Movies start at Dusk, July 8 – August 12, 2021
  • Squaw Valley Outdoor Movies at the Village in Squaw Valley | No update – To be announced
• Friday
  • Kings Beach Live Music Concerts on the Beach | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | July 9 -Sept 3, 2021.
• Saturday
• Truckee Saturday Farmers Market (Downtown Historic Truckee at the Railyard Parking Lot) | 8 a.m. – 12 noon – June 5 through September 4, 2021
• Sunday
  • Tahoe City Live Music Concerts on the Beach | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.  July 25, 2021 – September 5, 2021.

Ready to make Tahoe City your second home? Here are the current single-family home listings:

If you are interested in Condos, here are the condos for sale in Tahoe City:

• Homes for Sale in Tahoe City
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• Tahoe City Homes for Sale under $300,000
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• Tahoe City Homes for Sale under $700,000
• Tahoe City Homes for Sale under $800,000
• Tahoe City Homes for Sale under $900,000
• Tahoe City Homes for Sale under $1 million
• Tahoe City Lakefront Homes for Sale
• Homes for Sale in North Lake Tahoe
• Condos for Sale in North Lake Tahoe

Want to search the Tahoe City and surrounding area by Map? 

Start with the Tahoe City area for homes, condos, and lots here:

For all of your Tahoe Real Estate Needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker | Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Tahoe City Concerts at Commons Beach – 2021