Truckee Tahoe Community Announcements

Back to school at Forest Charter

Forest Charter School in Truckee will be hosting a Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. with an informational presentation for interested families, and orientation for new families. From 5 to 6 p.m., parents will be meeting with teachers who are on the Monday/Wednesday scheduled classes, and from 6 to 7:15 p.m., parents will meet with teachers on the Tuesday/Thursday scheduled classes. Forest Charter School is located at 10775 Pioneer Trail, Summit Building, Suite101. Please call 550-7205 if you would like to schedule a visit. For info, visit www.forestcharter.com.

Excellence in Education recognition event

The Excellence in Education Foundation relies on the support of volunteers and the community. On Friday, Sept. 8, the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation will host its annual recognition event at Northstar-at-Tahoe to honor donors, Linda Brown Fellows and Star recipients. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with a no-host bar and appetizers. Attendees will be treated to a performance by the Truckee High School Jazz Band as well as heavy appetizers, a no-host bar and grant recipient displays. Tickets are $30 per person and the Foundation requests attendees RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 10. For more information call 550-7984 or visitwww.ExinEd.org.  

Joint holiday mixer

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a Joint Chamber Mixer Thursday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road in Olympic Valley. The Resort at Squaw Creek will showcase holiday opportunities for guests and businesses. Chamber goers will mix and mingle and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. The event is free and open to both chamber of commerce members and non-members.

For more information call Kym Fabel, North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce manager, at 581-8764 or kym@puretahoenorth.com.

Rice enters Basic Cadet Training

Scott E. Rice has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets.

Phase one involves personal in-processing, orientation, and training in the fundamentals of being a cadet. Cadet trainees are prepared to adjust from civilian to military life and disciplines, and learn proper wear of the uniform, saluting policies and procedures, drill and ceremony, marching, and living quarters standards.

During phase two, cadets train outdoors living in tents while learning to function in field conditions. Cadets apply and practice team work, cohesion and learn to deal with physically and mentally demanding situations. They complete the obstacle, confidence, assault, and leadership reaction courses, and participate in a rescue mission termed Operation Warrior.

Rice is the son of Robin and Darlene Rice of Truckee, Calif. and a 2005 graduate of Truckee High School.

Sign up at the Conservatory

Tahoe Conservatory of Music announces Fall registration for 2009-2010 school year. Learn a new instrument, perfect the instrument you are currently playing. All instruments are offered including voice and guitar. Our instructors are university graduates of music programs. For more information contact 546 2356 or www.tahoeconservatory.com.

Life changing Challenge Day

Truckee High School will be holding Challenge Days, Sept. 14 and 15. North Tahoe High School will be holding Challenge Day Sept. 16. Award-winning program needs adult volunteers. It is a safe place to address issues that can be confusing and difficult to face such as bullying, loss of communication between youth and adults, drugs, alcohol, depression and hopelessness. Contact Laurie Martin to sign up as a volunteer or for more information (530) 913-8256 or creativecollaberations@comcast.net. Visit www.challengeday.org.

Get aboard a nonprofit

Boarding in Truckee Tahoe is a chance for you to explore how board members make a difference in the region. Four hour sessions will focus on best practices of board service and basic roles and responsibilities. There will be a panel of current board members who will describe the rewards and challenges of board service. There will be plenty of time for discussion and a list of organizations seeking board members will be handed out at the end of the sessions.

Dine out for education

Dining for Schools Cards are on sale now, and offer card-holders discounts on meals at 43 local North Lake restaurants. Each card purchase raises money for the Excellence in Education Foundation, which supports the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Call 550-7984.

Fill In All The Blanks

Fill In All The Blanks, a show of three one-act plays is staged in the backyard of an old Tahoe lakefront home, 2880 Lake Terrace Ave., Tahoe City. The premiere production of Mama Diva Theater Company, Sept. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. Cost is $25. Dress warmly and arrive early for refreshments. Visit http://tahoe.activitytickets.com.

The first play is “Appearances” by Tina Howe. The second play is “The Role of Della” by John J. Wooten, in which a casting director tests the limits of her domination over an ingénue auditioning for the role of Della. The third play is “Credo” by Craig Lucas, a monologue chronicling the decline of a relationship between an alcoholic woman and a man not in her league.

Passport to Dining

Passport to Dining will raise funds for the North Tahoe Business Association and the Humane Society of Truckee- Tahoe, Oct. 8, North Tahoe Event Center. Tickets are now available, $25 for NTBA members and $30 for non-members. All tickets will be $30 at the door. NTBA is accepting donations for the auction and raffle — an opportunity for your business name to be viewed by more than 400 people. Call the NTBA at 546-9000 or e-mail info@ NorthTahoeBusiness.org for information.

Crisis Intervention Training

Do you want to volunteer to work with women and/or children? How about in North Lake Tahoe's only Safe House? If so you will need to take our 63-hour Crisis Intervention Training which will be held Sept. 15 through Oct. 29 for only $50 at the DW Reynolds Foundation Building, Incline Village, Nev. ($25 refundable after volunteering three months). This training is offered twice per year, in the spring and fall.

Topics covered during the training include: The basics of domestic violence and sexual assault, cultural diversity, substance abuse, legal issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, date rape, child abuse, suicide, peer counseling and crisis intervention techniques.

TWS wants this training to be accessible to everyone. Space is limited so reserve your spot. If $50 is unaffordable, option are availabe. Contact Erin at (775) 298-0182.