Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015

May 7, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015

This year the Amgen Tour of California will kick-off their annual event with a four stage Women’s Race that will be hosted here in Lake Tahoe, California on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 9, 2015.

For those that are not familiar with the Amgen Tour, and you enjoy watching the Tour de France, you’ll love watching these top athletes ride their bikes here in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

The women will start things this year with Stages 1 and 2 in Lake Tahoe, with Stages 3 and 4 held in Sacramento followed by Big Bear Lake.

The Amgen Tour of California Men Tour will start on Monday, May 10, 2015 in Sacramento, CA so there will be a lot to see this year in Northern California.

There are fourteen (14) women teams, and each has their own unique racing jacket/shirt. To learn more about each team and the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015 click here.

The Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race will begin tomorrow starting at Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe. The race route will cover seventy-four (74) miles racing around the perimeter of Lake Tahoe riding in both California and in Nevada (a first for the event) and will end up where they started, back at the base of the Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe.

The race route for Stage 1 and Stage 2 are as follows:

All race times are approximate, so be early so you don’t miss out see any of the women race by!

Here is when they will be passing by specific points:

STAGE 1 – Friday, May 8, 2015 – Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort – South Lake Tahoe, California

Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

Elevation Change: 5,300 feet (remember they are starting at over 6,200+ feet in elevation above sea level)

Total Miles: 74.5 miles | Kilometers: 120 km

Heavenly California Base 11:00 a.m.

At Tahoe Blvd. / US Hwy 50 11:10 – 11:12 a.m. (The “Y” in South Lake Tahoe)

US Hwy 50 / CA Hwy 89 South 11:15 – 11:18 a.m. (South Lake Tahoe)

Camp Richardson 11:21 – 11:26 a.m. (South Lake Tahoe)

Inspiration Point 11:34 – 11:41 a.m. (Emerald Bay)

Meeks Bay 12:00 – 12:05 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

Tahoma 12:01 – 12:13 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

Homewood 12:06 – 12:19 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

Sunnyside 12:17 – 12:33 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

CA 89 South and CA 28 Tahoe City 12:23 – 12:39 p.m. (The “Wye” in Tahoe City – Downtown TC)

Carnelian Bay 12:35 – 12:54 p.m. (North Shore Lake Tahoe)

Tahoe Vista 12:41 – 1:01 p.m. (North Shore Lake Tahoe)

Kings Beach 12:45 – 1:07 p.m. (North Shore Lake Tahoe – Downtown KB)

Incline Village / Lakeshore Blvd 12:56 – 1:19 p.m. (East Shore Lake Tahoe – Downtown IV)

Spooner Summit 1:29 – 1:58 p.m. (East Shore Lake Tahoe)

Stateline NV / Lake Parkway 1:59 – 2:35 p.m. (South Lake Tahoe – Downtown SLT)

Rocky Point Road 2:02 – 2:38 p.m. (South Lake Tahoe)

Heavenly California Base 2:05 p.m. – 2:42 p.m.

It will be very easy for you to view the race if you stand/sit along any where along CA Hwy 89 South, CA HWY 28, NV Hwy 28, or NV Hwy 50.

The Race Festival will be at the Heavenly Resort, which is where both Stages 1 and 2 will start and finish each day.

STAGE 2 – Saturday, May 9, 2015 – Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort – South Lake Tahoe, California

Start Time: 10:30 a.m.

Elevation Change: 3,300 feet (remember they are starting at over 6,200+ feet in elevation above sea level)

Total Miles: 49.7 miles | Kilometers: 80 km

The circuit is approximately 25 miles long, so viewers will get to see the racers go by twice!

Circuit 1 (first lap) Circuit 2 (second lap)

Heavenly California Base 10:30 a.m. 11:31 – 11:44 a.m.

Spruce Ave / Blackwood Road 10:34 – 10:35 a.m. 11:36 – 11:49 a.m.

Glenwood Way / Pioneer Trail 10:37 – 10:39 a.m. 11:39 – 11:53 a.m.

Pioneer Trail / Black Bart Ave 10:40 – 10:42 a.m. 11:42 – 11:56 a.m.

Pioneer Trail / Elks Club Road 10:49 – 10:53 a.m. 11:51 – 12:07 p.m.

Pioneer Trail / US Hwy 50 10:52 – 10:57 a.m. 11:54 – 12:11 p.m.

South Upper Truckee Road 10:56 – 11:01 a.m. 11:57 – 12:15 p.m.

CA Hwy 89 S / Portal Drive 11:02 – 11:08 a.m. 12:03 – 12:22 p.m.

CA Hwy 89 S / Cornelian Drive 11:07 – 11:15 a.m. 12:09 – 12:29 p.m.

Apache Ave / Cheyenne Drive 11:08 – 11:16 a.m. 12:10 – 12:30 p.m.

Pioneer Trail / Mandan Street 11:13 – 11:21 a.m. 12:15 – 12:36 p.m.

Pioneer Trail / Ski Run Blvd. 11:29 – 11:41 a.m. 12:30 – 12:55 p.m.

Heavenly California Base 11:31 – 11:44 a.m. 12:33 – 12:58 p.m.

Note: While there will be rolling road closures and delays along the race route, Pioneer Trail will be closed to through traffic between Ski Run Blvd. and US Hwy 50 in Meyers from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Remember all race times are approximate and are subject to change without notice.

Helpful tips for anyone that will be in the Lake Tahoe Basin area on Friday:

Expect rolling road closures and delays as the race moves around Lake Tahoe. Be aware of when bikers will be in your area. All racers will be on our main Lake Tahoe road that goes around the lake, so be prepared and allow for extra travel time as the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race happens in our area May 8-9, 2015.

Be sure to check out the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race tomorrow Friday, May 8 as they race around Lake Tahoe and on Saturday May 9, 2015 at the Heavenly Resort area!

This is a world-class athletic event, and you’ll have two days to watch these women perform. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the very best bike, race, and compete in the Lake Tahoe area so make sure to plan ahead and watch as they pass through your area, or make plans to be in South Lake Tahoe for Saturdays’ event.

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.

Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015

Tahoe City Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4, 2015

April 3, 2015 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe City Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4, 2015

Spring has come early to the Lake Tahoe – Truckee area this year.

The snow is gone at the lake level, the bike paths are clear n both the North Shore and West Shores and Commons Beach is ready for this years Spring Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt.

While our evenings are still cold, day time temperatures have been in the 50’s to 60’s and with our sunshine, it makes for a great spring day.

A light jacket will be perfect for the 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt here in Tahoe City, California this year! In addition to hunting for eggs, there will be games, music, face painting prize raffle and more!

If you’ll be up in the greater Tahoe City, West Lake Tahoe, or North Lake Tahoe area this coming weekend, don’t forget the Tahoe City Parks and Recreation’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.

This year the Easter Egg Hunt will be held in Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City, California on Saturday morning, April 4, 2015. Commons Beach is a beautiful, lakefront park in downtown Tahoe City and you’ll find it directly across from the Cobblestone Mall. What a fun setting to be hunting for colorful eggs with beautiful Lake Tahoe as your background view!

This year’s Easter Egg hunt promises to be a good one, so if you have a little one who enjoys hunting for Easter Eggs, or you just enjoy watching those in the hunt, this is a fun event to be at.

Here are the details:

Tahoe City Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Event starts at 10 a.m.

Commons Beach, downtown Tahoe City, California 96145

This event is FREE. For more information call 530.583.3440 Ext. 14

Even if you’re too old to be an Easter Egg hunter, everyone is welcome to come on out and watch the event and enjoying a little spring holiday fun!

Come out and enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt in downtown Tahoe City, this Saturday at 10 a.m., April 4, 2015!

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 Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4, 2015

Voting Tahoe City – Truckee, California Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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

Voting Tahoe City – Truckee, California Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Today is Tuesday, June 3, 2014, and it is Election Day in the greater Tahoe City and Truckee areas! If you are registered to vote, today is the day to cast your ballot, if you haven’t already voted by mail for the California Statewide Direct Primary Election.

It doesn’t matter who you support, or how you vote, the important thing is to make sure you do vote!

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: 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 tomorrow in order for it to be counted!

Where to Vote:

If you live in North Lake Tahoe, Placer County here are the 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, Tahoe City, CA

Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City, CA

Squaw Valley Public Service District, 305 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, 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 you can vote at any of the South Lake Tahoe Polling Places if you didn’t 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, June 3, 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!

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

www.TahoeLauraRealEstate.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Tahoe City, California.

Voting Tahoe City – Truckee, California Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Truckee Wine Walk – Saturday, October 5, 2013

October 5, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Truckee Wine Walk – Saturday, October 5, 2013

It’s not too late to plan to be in Truckee, California area this Saturday, October 5, 2013 for the 19^th Annual Truckee Wine Walk.

The Truckee Wine Walk has become a favorite fall event everyone looks forward to. This year even with cooler temperatures our sun-filled days will make the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk, and Shop event another great day in Tahoe.

Event planners expect around 1,000 wine lovers to attend this years’ Truckee Wine Walk. Those that go will enjoy the historic downtown Truckee area by sipping wine, tasting scrumptious food samples, and enjoying a great day of shopping.

This year Truckee Wine Walk attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at more than 30+ venues, 5 food tickets, a program with a map to all participating venues, and a goodie bag.

The Truckee Wine Walk has partnered with a local charity and will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, a local non-profit group. What a great way to have fun and support the community

Here are the details:

Truckee Wine Walk

When: Saturday, October 5, 2013, Starting at Noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Commercial Row in Truckee, California

Check in: Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce or at the Truckee Train Station Depot

Cost: $45/ticket day of event. www.TruckeeWineWalk.com. Must be 21+ Years of age for wine sampling.

Designated Driver Tickets are $10/ticket.

Transportation: You’ll find a number of safe, free rides to and from the event. Check out the events’ website for more information www.TruckeeWineWalk.com

If you kicked-off the summer in June with the Tahoe City Wine Walk, you’ll want to end the season by being at the Truckee Wine Walk in October.

Get out and enjoy Tahoe today at the 10th Annual Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop event!

Need more help in trying to figure out your Lake Tahoe – Truckee home/condo buying options?

Do you want to learn more about the different neighborhoods, locations, developments and their amenities, HOA fees 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.

Truckee Wine Walk – Saturday, October 5, 2013

Free Drug Take Back – Tahoe City, CA Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 26, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Free Drug Take Back – Tahoe City, CA Saturday, April 27, 2013

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. you’ll have the opportunity to drop off unused, unwanted, and/or expired medications at two locations in the Tahoe- Truckee area. Plan now to take advantage of the Free Drug Take Back day in Tahoe City and in Truckee, California. This is a great way to properly dispose of medications.

Most people think that by tossing their old, or unwanted medications down the toilet, or in the trash can the job is done.

The problem with these methods is they can damage the environment. Water treatment removes and reduces some types of pharmaceuticals, but it is not a complete removal, and low levels of medications can still be in the water.

Treated water is often used for irrigation and wildlife animals drink this water. Do you really want your medications in the water supply system that may be providing food on your table?

The best thing everyone can do to reduce environmental medication pollution is to take their old, unwanted, and unused medications to one of the take-back locations and have them dispose of it properly.

Acceptable Items:

Prescriptions – including controlled substances (Remember to mark out any personal information)
Over-the-Counter Medications
Veterinary Medications

Unacceptable Items:

No needles, or lancets
No medical waste
No illicit drugs
No inhalers, hydrogen peroxide

Don’t forget to mark out your personal information on the label, or remove it.

For more information on the RX Medication Take-Back Day in Tahoe City, or Truckee call 530.546.1924 or www.ttfwdd.com

Here are the details:

Free Drug Take Back Day

New Tahoe City Fire Station, 222 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Gateway Shopping Center (Safeway Parking Lot), 11290 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Starts at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost is FREE!!!

Take advantage of this opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet and get rid of all of your unused, unwanted, or expired medications for yourself and your household. Don’t forget to check out your pets’ stash of old medications too!

Take advantage of the RX Medication Take-Back Day in Tahoe City and Truckee, CA this Saturday, April 27, 2013!

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.

Free Drug Take Back – Tahoe City, CA Saturday, April 27, 2013