An Elegant Affair – Tahoe City, November 20, 2015

November 20, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

An Elegant Affair – Tahoe City, November 20, 2015

For almost forty years the Tahoe City area has kicked off the holiday season with An Elegant Affair! This year is the 39th Annual An Elegant Affair, which is a fund-raiser for the North Tahoe Boosters Club.

Just like turning your clocks back in the fall, on the Friday evening before the week of Thanksgiving and the official kick-off of the year-end holiday season, the Elegant Affair has been held in downtown Tahoe City, California.

It’s one of those annual charity | fundraising events that I look forward to each year. There is just something about getting together running into old friends, neighbors and past clients that reminds me of how thankful I am to live in such a beautiful place. Throw in wine tasting and appetizers made from some of the North Lake Tahoe areas best restaurants and catering companies that just puts me in a great mood and gets me ready for the upcoming holiday season for me in the North Lake Tahoe area.

This year the 39^th Annual Elegant Affair event will happen today, Friday, November 20, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Boatworks Mall in downtown Tahoe City, California.

The North Tahoe Boosters organization puts on a wonderful evening of tasting fine wines, beers, and gourmet appetizers to raise money for the North Tahoe High and Middle School Athletics. There is also a silent auction and 100% of the events proceeds will go to support the North Tahoe Boosters and their programs.

You many not know, or appreciate the hard work and effort that the North Tahoe Boosters Club does to support Tahoe’s local sports programs, but as school budgets have been cut back, many costs fall back onto the students and their families. The North Tahoe Boosters Club helps cover the costs for many items like uniforms, equipment, travel expenses, and without their financial support, many programs would just not happen.

You remember what it was like to be in middle, or high school and how important those after-school programs were to you. This is your opportunity to be a part of helping others have those same types of experiences by supporting this fund-raising event.

In addition to the after-school programs, the NT Boosters also give out annual scholarships to seniors who have participated in sports at North Tahoe, so their support of the local Tahoe youth occurs on many levels.

This annual event, An Elegant Affair, is held inside at the Boatworks Mall on both levels with wine, beer, and local restaurants setting up tasting stations around the mall. Holiday wear is encouraged and black tie is optional, but the truth is, in Tahoe City casual wear, including jeans is okay too! So don’t let the dress code keep you from showing up at this great, local event!

I’ve attended this event over the years, and we have tickets to go tonight, so if you see me, be sure to say hello!

For those of you still looking for a reason to go to this years’ wine tasting event, don’t forget the silent and door prize? Bring your checkbooks, or cash because you’re going to find some great silent auction items to bid on. What could be more fun than wine tasting and shopping at a silent auction and all for a great cause?

This year the event organizers will have twenty-eight (28) local Tahoe-Truckee restaurants and twenty-two (22) fine wineries and two (2) breweries. If you love wine tasting and are looking for a way to kick-off your holiday season while supporting a good local organizations this is the event for you.

Here are the details of An Elegant Affair in Tahoe City:

39^th Annual An Elegant Affair

When: Friday, November 20, 2015, Starting at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California

Cost: $55 Ticket / $90 per Couple.

This event sells out each year, so get your tickets now. You can purchase tickets on-line at www.NorthTahoeBoosters.org (online sales will stop at 4 p.m. on the day of the event), or in person at the Hacienda, Rosie’s Café, The Store, or at the door at the Boatworks Mall on the day of the event beginning at 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Even if you’re past the 5 p.m. deadline and you still want to go, show-up with cash in hand to buy a ticket right there on the spot! If they have any tickets left, it will be your lucky night!

If you can’t attend, but would like to donate and support this local Tahoe organization, or for more information check out the North Tahoe Boosters website.

Get ready to start your holiday fun by being at An Elegant Affair this evening, Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Boatworks Mall here in Tahoe City, California!

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

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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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

An Elegant Affair – Tahoe City, November 20, 2015

XC Ski Swap – Tahoe City, Saturday, November 14, 2015

November 14, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

XC Ski Swap – Tahoe City, Saturday, November 14, 2015

It’s not too late to check out California’s largest cross country (XC) ski swap event, today, Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tahoe Cross Country facility at 925 Country Club Drive in Tahoe City, CA!

Admission is free for buyers and you’ll find great deals on new and used equipment. As our world-class ski resorts open early with our recent snow storms, now is the time to check out your winter sports equipment and take advantage of the XC Ski Swap event in Tahoe City today.

What will you find? How about boots, poles, snowshoes, clothing, accessories, skate and classic, telemark and light touring gear just to name a few items.

If you haven’t tried out cross country skiing, this is a great way to pick up all of the equipment you’ll need at a fraction of the cost.

Cold winter temperatures are here, and before you know we’ll be in full swing with all of our winter sports, so take advantage of this large XC Ski Swap event today. Need another reason to shop? This is a fundraiser for the Tahoe XC Ski Education Association so you’re getting a two-for-one by shopping and supporting this local group.

Here are the details of today’s event:

XC Ski Swap

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015

925 County Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Admission Cost – FREE

(Directions: On Hwy 28 near the 7-Eleven at Dollar Point, take Fabian Way on the north side of the highway, right on Village Road, which has the sign to the entrance to the Highlands neighborhood on the corner, veer to the right then take a left onto Country Club Drive about 3 miles NE from downtown Tahoe City. The Tahoe XC center will be on your left.)

For more information www.TahoeExc.org 530-583-5476

You still have a couple of hours to check out today’s big sale.

Don’t forget the XC Ski Swap today Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Tahoe XC Ski center!

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

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

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

XC Ski Swap – Tahoe City, Saturday, November 14, 2015

Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – North Lake Tahoe

November 11, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – North Lake Tahoe

It’s Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 here in North Lake Tahoe, California and across the entire United States of America.

If you’re in the North Lake Tahoe area today, there are two scheduled Veterans Day ceremonies.

If you’ll be in the Truckee area at 11 a.m. at Victory Plaza at the Corner of Spring Street and Donner Pass Road. There will be a ceremony to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed forces. After the ceremony there will be a light lunch served at the Veterans Hall on High Street.

If you’ll be near the greater Tahoe City area, the Boy Scout Troop 266 will celebrate Veterans Day beginning at 11 a.m. at the Trails End Cemetery in Tahoe City, which is just above the Tahoe City golf course on Fairway Drive.

Veterans Day is a national holiday to honor those that have served our country.

Today is Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – Veterans Day, and it is a day to be grateful and thankful. It’s a day to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

Every day should be the day that we say “Thank You” to all those that have served, are serving, or plan to serve. To the men and women who serve and protect our local communities, our states, and our country, be proud and say “Thank You” for keeping us safe. “Thank You” for being there.

We should say “Thank You” every day, so this Veterans Day take a moment and remember those that are no longer with us. Say “Thank You” to those that serve to protect us, and be thankful for the job they do each and every day.

Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – North Lake Tahoe a day to say “Thank You” and to honor those who have served.

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs – Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe REALTOR®, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CRS, CalRE# 01473598, Laura@TahoeLaura.com 530.414.1260

www.TahoeLauraRealEstate.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Tahoe City, California.

Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – North Lake Tahoe

North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap, Sat., Oct 24, 2015

October 24, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap, Sat., Oct 24, 2015

It’s happening right now, the 52nd Annual North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap in Tahoe City, today, October 24, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year the North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap will be held at the North Tahoe High School gym, which is put on and benefits the local students in the area.

It’s that time of year, the leaves have come off the trees here in Tahoe City and night-time temperatures have now dropped in the the 20’s. It’s the topic of the day as everyone is waiting for that first real snowfall of the season and wondering when that will happen!

This is a great time to check out what still fits, what equipment has seen better days, and to take advantage of rock-bottom prices and re-stock so you are ready for the next season!

You’ll find winter clothing, ski equipment, boots, boards, poles, hats, gloves, accessories, and items you probably never thought of but could really use. It’s a great event that is loaded with steals and deals!

This event is sponsored by the local North Tahoe students and proceeds from the event go to help the their programs.

Here are the event details:

^52nd Annual North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap, Sat., Oct 24, 2015

When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015

Where: North Tahoe High School Gym at 2945 Polaris Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

(Located at the Pioneer Center Road Round-A-Bout) Hwy 267 and Donner Pass Road)

Cost: $ 1 per Person – Students will also be selling raffle tickets and other goods to raise money, so dig deep and support this great cause!

Benefit: Proceeds go to help fund the local area Tahoe youth programs. For more information call 530-581-7050 ext 4344

If this turn out to be the big El Nino weather year everyone is hoping for, now is the time to think about getting your snow gear out and replacing older, outgrown, or poor equipment so you can enjoy all of the great winter sports the North Lake Tahoe area has to offer!

It’s still not too late to still get to the North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap, today, Saturday 24, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the local high school gym here in Tahoe City!

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

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

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

North Tahoe Ski Sport Super Swap, Sat., Oct 24, 2015

Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct 17, 2015

October 16, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct 17, 2015

The air is crisp and there is a nip in the air. It’s that time of year when pumpkins, scare crows, and fall is every where you look in Lake Tahoe.

If you’ll be up in the greater Tahoe City area on Saturday, October 17, 2015, be sure to take some time to be at the Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, a pre-Halloween holiday event here in Tahoe City, California.

This year the Tahoe City Annual Harvest Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch event will take place at the Rideout Community Center on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Timberland neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great, local family fun, Tahoe City community event that will be fun for all ages.

There will be a lot to do and see. The children will have a great time with the Pumpkin Patch, Carnival games, Pumpkin Seed Hunt, Pie Eating Contest, Hayrides, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Cake Walk, Food, Cotton Candy, and it wouldn’t be a Fall Festival with out a Costume Contest!

Did I mention there will be a Great Pumpkin Seed Hunt that will start at 12 noon? If you’ve heard of the Easter Egg Hunt, will this is Tahoe City’s Fall version with the hunt for the big seed. be sure to get there early, so you don’t miss out on the fun!

If you have missed some of the other fun fall events in North Lake Tahoe this year like the Tahoe City Oktoberfest, or the Squaw Valley Oktoberfest over the past few weeks you still have a chance to enjoy some fall, pre-holiday Halloween fun here in the greater Tahoe City area at this year’s annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch event.

Here are the details:

Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct 17, 2015

When: Saturday, October 17, 2015, Starting at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pumpkin Seed Hunt starts at 12 noon, get there early for this one

Where: Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Drive, Tahoe City, CA

Cost: All Inclusive Activity bracelet $15; Individual game/ride tickets may also be available the day of event

Pumpkin Prices will vary.

Food and drinks are all an additional fee and will vary depending on the item. Did I mention Cotton Candy? Yes, pure spun sugar, always a festival favorite!

For more information check out www.TahoeCityPUD.com or call (530) 583-3440.

Don’t forget to dress in layers. Our weather forecast is cloudy, rain, and temperatures in the mid-50’s so you’ll want to wear something warmer just in case it doesn’t turn out to be a sunny.

If you love Lake Tahoe and you enjoy a good festival then you’ll enjoy your day at the Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch.

Other fun, Fall and upcoming Halloween events in North Lake Tahoe:

Saturday, October 17, 2015 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pumpkin Patch, Truckee Elementary Haunted House, Not so Haunted House, Giant Tricycles, Huge Obstacle Course, Pumpkin Picking, Face Painting, Mini Golf, Carnival Games, Food, Fun and so much more. Free Admission, cost varies by item and activity. Proceeds directly benefit the children at Truckee Elementary. 11911 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA

Sunday, October 18, 2015 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 20th Annual Truckee River Day Volunteers will do their annual clean-up. For more information www.TruckeeRiver-wc.org 530-550-8760

Sunday, October 18, 2015 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Tahoe Vista Dog Park to Open The grand opening of the Tahoe Vista Dog Park will be this Sunday. The event is free, but $6 Rabies vaccines will be offered, as well as pet safety and wellness information. Donations are welcomed for on-going maintenance. You’ll find the new Tahoe Vista Dog Park at the North Tahoe Regional Park at 6600 Donner Road in Tahoe Vista, California.

Saturday, October 31, 2015 4:30 p.m – 6:30 p.m. Put on your Halloween costume and be in the Downtown Tahoe City area and collect sweet treats from local businesses that will be handing out Trick-o-Treats, which is free for everyone on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

While you’re in town during the month of October, enjoy checking out all of the local scarecrows on parade that were made by local non-profit, local businesses, and grade school children!

See you at the Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Rideout Center on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe!

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

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

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct 17, 2015