Dec. 1, 2005 (Thu)
NLT Boys & Girls Club Kings Beach Community Tree Lighting
Christmas Carols, hot chocolate and holiday treats await guests for the Kings Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa will drop in for a special visit with each child. North Lake Tahoe Conference Center 6pm.
 

Dec. 1, 2005 (Thu)
North Tahoe Chamber/Bank of America Holiday Mixer
Annual holiday mixer hosted by and held at Bank of America in Tahoe City. Holiday cheer courtesy of Gar Woods and the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Details: 530-581-6900

Dec. 2, 2005 (Fri)
First Fridays Celebration, Tahoe City
An evening of art, wine, shopping, dining and music. Shops remain open late with wine tastings, restaurant specials, art and artists receptions and exhibits at the North Tahoe Arts Center and live music can be found at various locations. Details: www.visittahoecity.com

Dec. 2, 2005 (Fri)
Live Music at Jake's on the Lake
Live music at Jake's On The Lake every Friday night at 8:30pm. 12/02 JEFF JONES (rock and blues). 780 N. Lake Blvd., In Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City. Please call 530-583-0188 for more information.
 

Dec. 3 - 4, 2005 (Sat - Sun)
Learn to Ski & Board in the North Shore POSTPONED TO DEC. 10-11
Annual basin wide ski/board weekend featuring a $20.00 per person,per day, for a group lesson, gear rental and beginner lift ticket. Participating ski resorts are: Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain, Diamond Peak, Granlibakken, Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose, Northstar, Squaw Valley USA and Sugar Bowl. (Subject to conditions). For lesson details please call your favorite resort directly. For ski/board lesson and lodging package please call 888-434-1262 or www.puretahoenorth.com

Dec. 4, 2005 (Sun)
Christmas Choral Concert
Celebrate the kickoff of the holiday season with a wonderful concert by the 40 plus people strong Truckee Community Chorus! In addition to traditional carols, this family event will include a variety of lively seasonal selections and wind up with sing-along carols ala John Williams and also including selections from Handel's "Messiah". After the singing ends, join the chorus and audience for a fun social hour. Tickets at the door. This program is co-sponsored by Resort at Squaw Creek, Truckee Community Chorus and Squaw Valley Institute.
 

Dec. 5, 2005 (Mon)
North Lake Tahoe Chamber Advisory Committee Meeting
10:30 am Tahoe City PUD Conference Room, Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Details: 530-581-6900

Dec. 6, 2005 (Tue)
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Meetings
Noon: Finance Committee; 1:30pm, Reservations Committee; 3:00pm, Marketing Committee. Tahoe City PUD Conference Room, Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Details: 530-581-6900

Dec. 7, 2005 (Wed)
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Board Meeting
8:30am, North Tahoe Conference Center, Kings Beach. Details: 530-581-6900

Dec. 10 - 11, 2005 (Sat - Sun)
LEARN TO SKI AND BOARD IN THE NORTH SHORE
Annual basin wide ski/board weekend featuring a $20.00 per person, per day, for a group lesson, gear rental and beginner lift ticket. Participating ski resorts are: Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain, Diamond Peak, Granlibakken, Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose, Northstar, Squaw Valley USA and Sugar Bowl. For lesson details please call your favorite resort directly. (Subject to conditions). For ski/board lesson and lodging package please call 888-434-1262 or www.puretahoenorth.com

Dec. 10 - 17, 2005 (Sat - Sat)
Squaw Valley Winter Solstice Event
Scheduled events include a Toys for Tots Drive (Village at Squaw Valley), Gingerbread Village, Evening Bonfire and Storytelling (Resort at Squaw Creek), Night Skiing at Squaw Valley USA, Dine around and Wine Walk at the Village at Squaw Valley, Caroling, free concert, Snowman Buildign Contest, Snow Gods Ball and Hospitality Bed Races and more. Details to be finalized. Visit www.squaw.com or call 530-583-6985
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Dec. 11, 2005 (Sun)
Rotary/Boys & Girls Club Santa's Sled Day
See Santa and receive a free gift. Face painting, hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies, hot dogs and a bus from BGCNLT will take you to see Santa. Details: 530-546-4324
 

Dec. 14, 2005 (Wed)
Kings Beach Holiday Mixer
North Tahoe Business Association Holiday Business Mixer, 5-7pm, Cal Neva Casino Resort Indian Room.
 

Dec. 14, 2005 (Wed)
Diamond Peak Hacienda Party
Come to the Hacienda de La Sierra for live music, drink specials and tons of great prizes from Diamond Peak and the Village Ski Loft. The Hacienda is located at 931 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Village. Party starts at 7pm. Call 775-832-1177 for more information.
 

Dec. 15, 2005 (Thu)
Opening Day at Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Bring your family and friends to kick off a great ski season at Diamond Peak! Weather permitting
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Dec. 15, 2005 (Thu)
Community Appreciation Day at Diamond Peak
To thank our wonderful Community, we would like to invite anyone who lives within a 50 mile radius to ski at Diamond Peak for only $15! Local ID required.
 

Dec. 17, 2005 (Sat)
SnowBomb Sick & Twisted Big Air Festival at Squaw Valley
Rail Jam at Squaw Valley USA Ski Resort


Dec. 17, 2005 (Sat)
Grand Opening Party – Mt Judah Lodge
Sugar Bowl opens the newly renovated Mt. Judah Lodge in style! Join us for a day of celebration with live music, drink specials and fun. We’ll cap the day off with the premiere of Total Telemark V featuring local freeheelers going big! Details: www.sugarbowl.com
 

Dec. 18, 2005 (Sun)
Sugar Bowl Ski for Schools Day
Special, pre-purchased lift tickets are only $20 per person. Tickets purchased at Porters Sports in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. Proceeds benefit Excellence in Education Foundation.
 

Dec. 19 - 24, 2005 (Mon - Sat)
Holiday Festivities at Northstar
Tis’ the Season to celebrate! Northstar will feature visits from Santa, choirs, music and much more all conveniently located in the new Village at Northstar.
 

Dec. 24, 2005 (Sat)
Sugar Bowl Ski with Santa & Parade of Lights
Details: 530-426-9000


Dec. 25, 2005 (Sun)
Lucky Diamond Family Dat at Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak will choose a lucky family to receive the Diamond treatment! One family will be chosen (at random) and will receive vouchers to come back another time…FREE! They will get free lift tickets, rentals and lessons for up to 4 people!
 

Dec. 26, 2005 (Mon)
Full Moon Snowshoe & Nordic Tour at Northstar
Call 530-562-2475 for information or reservations.
 

Dec. 26 - 31, 2005 (Mon - Sat)
Squaw Valley Festival of Lights
For complete information: 530-583-6985
 

Dec. 31, 2005 (Sat)
Kids Night Out New Year's Eve Party at Northstar
Special party for kids with a live DJ spinning high-energy dance tunes, party favors and more. Details: www.skinorthstar.com

Dec. 31, 2005 (Sat)
Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Party at Northstar
End the year with a bang. Dinner specials, live music and a torchlight and fireworks celebration help get the party started.
 

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 2005 (Sat - Sun)
Sugar Bowl "FishSKi" Ski Camp for Girls
Named one of the Worlds Best Women Freeskiers, join Wendy for two awesome days of big mountain skiing. Check out fishski.com for more info.