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Current News
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Chateau at Incline Village
05/02/2008
Incline Village, NV- Bring your favorite mother to the Chateau at Incline Village for a Mother’s Day Brunch she’ll never forget. Enjoy incredible views of the Championship Course while dining on a gourmet meal.
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Incline Village Championship Course Teams Up With Edgewood to Create The Ultimate Golf Package!
04/24/2008
Incline Village, NV- For the whole month of May you can customize and book the ultimate golf package by playing one round of golf per person at the Incline Village Championship Course, one round of golf per person at Edgewood, and enjoy two nights hotel accommodations at either Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino, the Tahoe Biltmore Hotel Casino, MontBleu, Cal Neva, and more.
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Mountain Golf Course at Incline Village Recognized for Environmental Excellence
04/21/2008
Incline Village, NV- The Mountain Golf Course at Incline Village has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by Audubon International. The Audubon program that promotes ecologically-sound land management and the conservation of natural resources on established golf courses. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize, implement, and document a comprehensive environmental management program and receive recognition for their efforts.
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BIRDIES AND BRUSHES FUNDRAISER MAY 1, 2008 - Art and Golf Unite for Distinctive Fundraiser
03/25/2008
Reno, Nev.— The worlds of art and golf collide like never before May 1, 2008 as Artown and The Legends at Sparks Marina Reno-Tahoe Open present Birdies and Brushes, an artistically-driven benefit event featuring painter and performance artist Michael Israel and hosted by the Eldorado Hotel Casino. The funds raised through the event benefit both organizations allowing the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation to continue its support of many northern Nevada non-profit organizations, with more than $1.7 million awarded to date, and Artown to continue outreach efforts enhancing and developing our region’s art offerings.
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The Golf Courses at Incline Village Ranked One of Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops
12/14/2007
Incline Village, NV- It was announced recently that the Golf Courses at Incline Village have been ranked as one of Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops in America. The Golf Courses at Incline Village are absolutely thrilled with this award and strive to make the Incline Village Golf Shop the best that it can be. This is the first national award recognition the Golf Shop has received.
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The Golf Courses at Incline Village Win NvGCOA Award
09/05/2007
Incline Village, NV- The Golf Courses at Incline Village were recently notified that the Nevada Golf Course Owners Association named them the NvGCOA Golf Course of the Year! The Golf Courses at Incline Village include the Mountain Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed, 18-hole par-58 (a favorite among locals), and the Championship Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr.- designed, 18-hole par-72 course.
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Reno Golf Instructor Jan Usher Earns Top Honors By Golf For Women Magazine for Fourth Time
05/09/2007
RENO, NV – Golf Instructor Jan Usher of Montreux Golf and Country Club and LakeRidge Golf Course has been named one of the top 50 instructors in America by Golf For Women magazine for the fourth time.
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INCLINE VILLAGE DRIVING RANGE AND NEW GOLF SHOP NOW OPEN!
04/17/2007
Incline Village, NV - The Driving Range and the new Golf Shop at the Incline Village Championship Golf Course opened Monday, April 16, 2007. The range was completely rebuilt in 2003 as part of the 4.8 million dollar renovation to the Championship Course.
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Area Events
The High Sierra is host to a variety of unique events throughout the year. Below are just a few of them, but check back soon, as we'll be updating this regularly!
Reno Jazz Festival
4/24/08 - 4/26/08
The Reno Jazz Festival ranks as one of the largest and most vibrant jazz festivals of its kind in the nation attracting thousands of participants each year. For details call 775.784.4046 or visit them online. .
Reno River Festival
5/9/08 - 5/11/08
Reno celebrates the Truckee River that runs through it with entertainment, kayaking demonstrations and competions, and much more. Visit them online. .
America's Most Beautiful Ride
6/1/08 - 6/1/08
The 17th Annual "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride-Lake Tahoe" has built a reputation for not only its spectacular scenery, but also its great food and support. Boat Cruise/35-Mile Fun Ride, 72-mile ride around the Lake, and full 100-mile century are offered. http://www.bikethewest.com/AMBBR.html.
Carson City Rendezvous
6/13/08 - 6/15/08
The Rendezvous is living history weekend. Mountain man encampment, Native American dancing and crafts. Civil War Volunteers with skirmishes, stage coach rides, camel rides, Scottish clan camp. Nevada Gunfighters show, arts and crafts, food court. Free western music on the star stage all weekend. http://www.carsoncityrendezvous.com/.
Reno Rodeo
6/19/08 - 6/28/08
The 86th installment of the “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” features the best Rodeo athletes from around the world, as well as a parade, a carnival and numerous craft booths. Contact the Reno Rodeo at 775.329.3877 or visit http://www.renorodeo.com.
Opening Day Lake Tahoe
6/21/08 - 6/22/08
South Shore Lake Tahoe officially salutes the summer season with the Fourth Annual Opening Day Lake Tahoe — a festival of incredible proportions that spans across two states and over land and water. The event will encompass lake activities including Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race, Mardi Gras Boat Parade, World’s Highest Parasail Competition, live music, food and more. http://www.bluelaketahoe.com.
Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival
6/28/08 - 6/28/08
Summer cooking, soulful music and award-winning microbrews are featured at this annual event hosted by the Eldorado Casino. Call 1.800.648.5966 or visit them online. .
Artown
7/1/08 - 7/31/08
Named one of the largest arts events in the country, the annual summer arts festival features hundreds of performing and visual arts events in dozens of locations citywide including music, dance, theater, opera, children’s workshops, movies in the park, cowboy poetry, historical walks, visual arts and many more. Contact Artown at 775-322-1538 or visit them online. http://www.renoisartown.com.
Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration
7/4/08 - 7/4/08
An annual event known as one of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the west for 36 years. With July 4, 2008 on Friday, this year will be a three day weekend of fun and festivities not to be missed. .
American Century Celebrity Golf Championship
7/8/08 - 7/13/08
Sports and entertainment superstars compete in Celebrity Golf’s premiere event at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. For more information visit them online. .
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
7/10/08 - 8/17/08
Experience one of Tahoe’s most popular events and get a front-row seat for a premier cultural production. See this year’s performances — “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Romeo & Juliet”, plus the hilarious Greater Tuna at Sand Harbor State Park. Call 800-747-4697 or visit http://laketahoeshakespeare.com/.
Lake Tahoe Music Festival
7/19/08 - 8/9/08
Sit back and relax under the stars as the Lake Tahoe Music Festival celebrates its 26th anniversary of bringing exciting contemporary artists to venues in the North Lake Tahoe area. In 2007, top performers including David Benoit, David Sanborn and Craig Chaquico among others, belted out timeless classical masterpieces in a stunning Sierra Nevada setting.Call 530-581-1184 for details. http://www.tahoemusic.org/.
Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair
7/19/08 - 7/20/08
Graeagle's annual crafts fair. A local and regional tradition with 180 booths featuring quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Enjoy live bluegrass music, plus an assortment of foods and beverages at the nearby specialty booths. Call (530) 836-6811 for information. .
Reno Tahoe Open
7/28/08 - 8/3/08
Don't miss this Official PGA Tour event, held at the Montreux Golf and Country Club. http://www.renotahoeopen.com/.
Hot August Nights
8/2/08 - 8/10/08
This nationally recognized annual celebration of vintage music and cars returns for another famous lap down Virginia Street. Featuring The Beach Boys and other top entertainers of the ‘50s and ‘60s, car auctions, poker runs, drag races and parades, this event promises to be the best of the best for car lovers everywhere. Contact 775.356.1956 for details or visit the online. .
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
8/27/08 - 9/1/08
The biggest and most prestigious BBQ cook-off in the United States features 24 cookers, 125 crafts booths, free entertainment and major headliners on a nightly basis. Call 800-648-1177 or visit them online. .
Labor Day Lake Tahoe
8/30/08 - 9/1/08
A weekend of events including Big Ol’ Fishin’ Derby, Fireworks. For more information, visit http://www.bluelaketahoe.com.
The Great Reno Balloon Race
9/5/08 - 9/7/08
More than just a colorful exhibition of these gorgeous flying machines, the Great Reno Balloon Race features the nation’s top balloonists competing in events like the Hare and the Hound, Target Drop and Key Grab. Contact 775-826-1181 or visit them online. .
The Virginia City Camel Races
9/5/08 - 9/7/08
What began as a hoax is now a tradition. While not known for their speed, these desert troopers hit the racetrack as a nostalgic reminder of the Comstock Lode’s bonanza days. This family event features camel, ostrich and water buffalo races, specialty acts, daily parades and more. Contact 775-847-7008 or visit them online. .
Tour De Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
9/7/08 -
This is the 5th annual event that provides another opportunity to ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe’s 72-mile shoreline. The TDT around the Lake offers spectacular scenery, great food and support. It will also offer the famous sightseeing Boat Cruise / 35-Mile Fun Ride. A great opportunity to enjoy the end of Summer on the roadways around Lake Tahoe. Visit them online for more information. .
National Championship Air Races
9/10/08 - 9/14/08
The world’s longest-running air race is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The nationally recognized event features a variety of race classes, military and historic airplane displays and aerobatics exhibitions. Contact 775-972-6663 for details or visit http://www.airrace.org.
Genoa Candy Dance
9/27/08 - 9/29/08
One of the best and largest arts and crafts fairs in Nevada that was originally organized in 1919 to raise money to buy street lights for the town of Genoa. http://www.genoanevada.org/candydanceeventdays.htm.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
3/15/09 - 3/16/09
Think green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish food and live music in downtown Reno. More information online. .
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