Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival – North Lake Tahoe, Nov 8, 2014

November 9, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival – North Lake Tahoe, Nov 8, 2014

Each year there are special events you look forward to attending and the annual Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival in North Lake Tahoe is one of those events!

This year the Annual Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival promises to be the biggest and best event ever!

You’ll find a wonderful assortment of gourmet chocolate creations that will be presented at your with a chef presentation of each culinary delight!

Along with sampling wonderful, unique chocolate artisan treats, you’ll enjoy tasting boutique wines, hearty appetizers, and you’ll have a chance to learn more about what the Tahoe Safe Alliance is doing to create a violence-free community.

The Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival is so much more than just a chocolate and wine tasting party, this is also a fund raiser for the Tahoe Safe Alliance non-profit group.

You may not know that the Tahoe Safe Alliance program provides the following services here in the North Lake Tahoe area:

24-hour Helpline
Mtn. Rose Safe House
Support services for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse
Violence Prevention and Education
Comprehensive Children’s Program
Legal Advocacy

Just to name a few of the key support services they provide in the North Lake Tahoe community.

If you love chocolate and wine, and want to support an important local organization, this is the event for you.

Here are the details of the Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival in North Lake Tahoe:

Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival

When: Saturday, November 8, 2014, Starting at 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada 775.832.1244

Cost: $125 in Advance/ $150 at the Door. This event sells out each year, so get your tickets now. You can purchase tickets on line at www.TahoeChocolateFestival.org

For more information call 775.298.0010

If you can’t attend, but would like to donate and support this organization contact 775.298.0010.

Have fun night out and support the Tahoe Safe Alliance at the Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom in Incline Village, Nevada!

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:

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 Chocolate and Wine Festival – North Lake Tahoe, Nov 8, 2014

Women’s Wellness Weekend – Granlibakken, Tahoe City, Nov 8-9, 2014

November 8, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Women’s Wellness Weekend – Granlibakken, Tahoe City, Nov 8-9, 2014

Women’s Wellness Weekend – Granlibakken Resort It’s that time of year to take a break, rejuvenate, and make your plans for a healthier you in 2015!

If you enjoy yoga, nature walks, wine tasting, shopping, and learning more about how to balance your life and a healthier lifestyle, the Women’s Wellness Weekend at the Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City, CA is the perfect retreat for you.

The annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend, which will be held this coming weekend, November 8 and 9, 2014 at the Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City is the event for you.

The weekend long event blends Western practices with Eastern philosophy to offer a balanced weekend of information, inspiration, and activities.

The two-day event begins on Saturday morning, and includes activities such as Yoga, nature walks (weather permitting – FYI Tahoe City is weather is expected to be sunny and day time highs in the mid 60’s this weekend), Pilates, Ki Gong, exercise classes, and a variety of medical, health, and fitness speakers on a variety of wellness and well-being topics.

If you think the two days are only filled with eating kale, doing the down-ward dog position, and taking health and fitness classes, you’re wrong, okay there is some of that, but there will be opportunities to enjoy drinking wine and shopping at the vendor fair on Saturday, and on Sunday you’ll have the interactive health fair to look forward too.

Here are the details of the upcoming event:

Women’s Wellness Weekend – Granlibakken Resort

When: Saturday, November 8, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Optional Cash Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ($25/per person)

Sunday, November 9, 2014, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Granlibakken Resort, 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA

Cost: $120/per person day only, no nightly lodging, for the Two-Day Event which includes one breakfast (Sunday), two lunches, speakers, exercise classes, local artisan vendor fair and wine, interactive health fair, pool/sauna/hot tub access, and so much more.

Additional Options:

$25 Optional Saturday evening dinner

$75 Continuing Education Credits for Professional Health Care Workers

$50 Astrology Chart Readings by Robert Ayres (limited spots, sign up in advance)

Special Lodging room rates for the event. Check out the Granlibakken Resort for more lodging specials for the Women’s Wellness Weekend, at the Granlibakken Resort website: www.Granlibakken.com.

Here is the detailed schedule of events:

Saturday, November 8, 2014

7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Yoga
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Ugly Ducklings
9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Harmful or Helpful: 5 Tips for Fitness Success
10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. 10 Topics in Nutrition We Weren’t Thinking About in 1999
12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Ki Gong
1:55 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. 5 Key Principles of Anti-Aging
3:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. The Breast Information You Can Get
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Your Gut has Mind of its Own
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Social: Vendor Booths – Wine and Cheese & Mingling
6:30 p.m. – 8 pm. Cash Dinner ($25/per person)

Sunday, November 8, 2014

7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Yoga
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Better Bone Health
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Your Brain & You: Aging Happily Together
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 a.m. Women Drumming a New World Rhythm
12:30 – Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Health Fair
2 p.m. Zumba Party

If you’ve been looking for a way to incorporate balance, relaxation, exercise, and want to learn more about a healthier lifestyle, the annual November two-day Women’s Wellness Weekend at the Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City, California this coming weekend is the perfect way to get started.

Learn more about a healthier lifestyle at the annual Women’s Wellness Weekend at the Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City, California!

Granlibakken Condos for Sale:

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.

Women’s Wellness Weekend – Granlibakken, Tahoe City, Nov 8-9, 2014

Free Paint Can Recycle Drop-Off Event – Truckee, CA Sat. Nov 8, 2014

November 6, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Free Paint Can Recycle Drop-Off Event – Truckee, CA Sat. Nov 8, 2014

Do you have cans of paint (latex and/or oil based), stain, or varnish stored in your Lake Tahoe – Truckee home, condo, or business that you’d like to throw away, but you know they need to be properly disposed of, so you just continue to store them?

I do, and I’ll take advantage of the upcoming FREE paint (latex, oil), stain, and/or varnish drop-off event this Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town of Truckee Corporation Yard at 10969 Stevens Lane in Truckee, CA to properly dispose of old cans of paint that we’ve held onto.

PaintCare – Town of Truckee Corporation Yard

10969 Stevens Lane, Truckee, CA

Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

It’s a great opportunity to clean out the cutter and trash that needs special care and handling. Need more reasons why you should take advantage of this FREE event?

Tahoe Property Sellers: If you’re thinking of selling your Truckee – Lake Tahoe home, condo, or commercial building, you’ll need to get rid of all paint and stain at your expense prior to the close of escrow.

Here is what our standard contract provision calls for in our Tahoe -Truckee Area Addendum, that most local real estate professionals use in our area:

Property Condition: In addition to any requirements specified in the Purchase Contract regarding the condition of the Property that Seller is obligated to deliver at Close of Escrow, the Parties further agree that Seller, at Seller’s expense shall remove all paint, stain, household cleaning products and other hazardous waste prior to the Close of Escrow unless otherwise agreed in writing.

This special paint drop-off event is FREE to Truckee residents and it also includes near-by communities like Olympic Valley, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City, Homewood, Tahoma, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, and Kings Beach, and the event is open to businesses, along with home owners!

The FREE drop-off event to get rid of unwanted, paint is being sponsored by PaintCare, a non-profit organization funded by a nominal fee on new paint.

For details on what Recycle with PaintCare will accept, or the limits on the amount of oil-based paint accepted from businesses, visit www.PaintCare.org/Truckee, or give them a call at (855) 724-6809

Whether you’re a Tahoe home, or business owner that just wants to get rid of paint the right way, or if you think you may be a Tahoe seller in the near future, take advantage of this event to get rid of old paint and varnish/stain cans and save the extra cost for proper disposal.

We’re not sellers, but we’re going to take advantage of this opportunity to clean out our old cans of paint to create some new, uncluttered storage space while doing it the right, environmentally friendly way, at no cost to us!

This is a great way to be green and so something great for your home, condo, or business.

Take advantage of the FREE Paint Drop-Off event this Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Truckee, California!

Thinking about making Truckee your second home? Here are some popular area options:

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.

Free Paint Can Recycle Drop-Off Event – Truckee, CA Sat. Nov 8, 2014

Voting Tahoe City – Truckee, California Tuesday, November 4, 2014

November 4, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Voting Tahoe City – Truckee, California Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Today is Tuesday, November 4, 2014, and it is Election Day in the greater Tahoe City and Truckee areas! This is a mid-term election year, which means we’re not casting ballots for the office of the President of the United States, but there are local races, including Congressional representation.

If you are registered to vote, today is the day to cast your ballot. If you’re signed up to vote by mail and you haven’t already mailed your ballot for this election you’ll need to walk your ballot into one of the voting polls.

It does not matter who you support, which party you affiliate with, or how you vote, the important thing is to make sure you do vote, and participate in the process!

If you’re not sure if you’re registered to vote, you can check your voter status as follows:

Placer County Residents: www.PlacerElections.com or 530.886.5650

El Dorado County Residents: http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/elections 530.621.7480

Nevada County Residents: http://prdrpt2.nevcounty.net/ELRegrVotr/rdPage.aspx 530.265.1298

VOTING BY MAIL: If you are voting by mail, remember your ballot must be Received no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, regardless of the postmark. That means if you haven’t mailed your ballot you’ll need to take it into a polling location on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in order for it to be counted!

Where to Vote:

If you live in North Lake Tahoe, Placer County here are the Polling Locations (subject to change, always check your sample ballot for the most up-to-date polling locations:

North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Blvd. (California State Hwy 28), Kings Beach, CA
North Tahoe High School, 2945 Polaris Road, Tahoe City, CA
North Tahoe Fire Station 51, 227 Fairway Drive (new fire station), Tahoe City, CA
Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City, CA
Squaw Valley Public Service District, 305 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA

If you live in Truckee, Nevada County here are the Polling Locations (subject to change, always check your sample ballot for the most up-to-date polling locations:

Truckee Veterans Hall, 10214 High Street, Truckee, CA
Emigrant Trail Museum, 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
Glenshire Elemintary School, 10990 Dorchester Drive, Truckee, CA
Glenshire Swim and Tennis Club, 15726 Glenshire Drive, Truckee, CA

Don’t know, which polling location you should be at? Check out the Placer County Elections Website: www.PlacerElections.com.

If you live in West Lake Tahoe – Eldorado County

Any of the South Lake Tahoe Polling Places if you did not already cast your vote by mail-in-ballot.

Check out the El Dorado County website for more information, or for the location closest to you at: http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/elections/

If you live in Truckee – Nevada County, Check out the Nevada County website for more information www.MyNevadaCounty.com/NC/Elections

All Polling Locations will be OPEN from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014

We live in country that allows freedom of speech, choice, and to elect our officials without fear, or harm. It’s a privilege and an honor to VOTE! Let your voice be heard – cast your vote today!

Need more help in trying to figure out your greater Truckee, Tahoe City, or North Lake Tahoe home buying options? Do you want help figuring out the neighborhoods, and the ones that will best meet your needs? Call me at 530.414.1260 and I can help you find the right place to buy!

Overview and summary completed by:
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.
Buyers and Sellers should investigate and verify all information to their own satisfaction.

Voting Tahoe City – Truckee, California Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA

November 4, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA

Have you ever tried infused olive oil? If you haven’t, put this on your shopping list of “Must Haves” and check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop in downtown Historic Truckee, CA for an amazing selection of fruit, spice, and novelty infused olive oils!

A few weeks ago I noticed that our blood orange olive oil that we had purchased at the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market earlier this summer was almost gone.

At the time, it was an indulgent purchase, after all how much difference can there be with olive oil? As it turns out, there is a significant difference, and it really does make a noticeable improvement in the meals you prepare.

Once I started using the fruit (Blood Orange) and spice (Habanero) infused olive oils and vinegars (Strawberry Balsamic) at home, it became my go-to products when it came to our fresh green, pasta, and quinoa salads.

I had no idea how much additional flavor we’d get from using the infused olive oils, or flavor infused balsamic vinegars, but now that my supply was almost gone, I was a little panicked as to where I’d get more of my precious flavored oils and vinegars. Was there a place locally that we could get a similar product, or would I need to go on-line and order from a new supplier?

As it turns out, earlier this past year a new gourmet food store opened in downtown Historic Truckee – Tahoe Oil and Spice, located next to the Train Station, which specializes in olive oils, balsamic vinegars (that’s another story when it comes to my strawberry balsamic addiction) spices, honey, jams, foods, and body products.

Craig (my better half) and I made a late afternoon trip from Tahoe City over to Truckee to check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice store and tasting room.

It’s not at all what I had expected. The choices are impressive, and there are a lot of them. They have over fifty (50) olive oils and balsamic vinegars in the store, yes there are some oil oils and balsamic vinegars, that are not infused, but the selection is a sampler’s delight.

On the day we were there, Natasha, the owner, was also there and she educated us on olive oils, how the process worked, the different grades, and how to make the most out of our tasting adventure.

There was no pressure to hurry, or buy anything. It was a wonderful experience, and a great way to spend an hour, or so if you haven’t had the olive oil and balsamic tasting experience. Much like wine tasting, it’s a fun thing to learn about and do!

You may think you know what you want to buy when you go into the store, but you’ll have a hard time deciding to buy just that one item once you see the selection. For Craig and myself we really enjoy the Mandarin (they also had a Blood Orange option), Meyer Lemon, Chipotle, and Tuscan Olive Oil flavors.

When it comes to the flavor infused vinegars, we’re fans of the White Grapefruit, Lemon, Strawberry (personal favorite), and Chocolate balsamic vinegars.

Each one has its own unique taste and adds another layer to any dish you’re using it on. Natasha, also has a nice hand out to tell you what combinations will go great together and what dishes they will be good on.

If you’re interested in specialty honey, spices, jams, and other unique gourmet foods, you’ll also find them at the Tahoe Oil and Spice store.

While you can shop on-line for their products, nothing beats the in-person experience.

Tahoe Oil and Spice: Location, Hours of Operation, Phone Number, Link to their Website:

Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA

10091 Donner Pass Road (next to the train station), downtown Historic Truckee, CA

Open 7 days a week: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

530.550.8857

www.TahoeOilandSpice.com

If you’ll be in the greater Truckee – Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City areas and you’re looking for flavor-infused gourmet olive oils, or balsamic vinegars for yourself, or as a gift for someone special, be sure to check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice shop in downtown historic Truckee.

The next time you are in downtown Historic Truckee shopping, check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice shop!

Thinking about making Truckee your second home? Here are some popular area options:

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 Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA