Friday, March 4

The Space Cowboys & the Unimog
From noon to 7 p.m. at KT-22 Sundeck, Squaw Valley USA. Pre-party SnowFest! style with the jamz and beatz of the Space Cowboys! Mixin it up real ... all day ... all ages! See the San Francisco based “Space Cowboys” with the Unimog on the deck. Incredible DJs that just can't help keepin it funky; www.spacecowboys.org.

Extreme Food Challenge at Mamasake
From 4 to 6 p.m. at Mamasake Patio Deck, Squaw Valley USA Village. Mamasake brings you an extreme foods of the world educational experience with our panel of Squaw Valley Celebrity Judges. This year, “Foods of the Northern Hemisphere!” In this challenge, the items get progressively more interesting ... to say the least! If you've got a strong stomach, then you need to join in and enter this contest. If not, then come view the strong at heart; www.mamasake.com, 530-584-0110.

North Shore Nights at Gar Woods
From 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N. Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay. Join in the fun with incredible Happy Hour specials followed by raffle drawings and more specials from 6:30 to 9:30. There is a huge raffle that goes along with the great food and drink specials. For info, please call Gar Woods at 530-546-3366 or www.garwoods.com.

SnowFest! 2011 Queen Coronation
At 6 p.m. at Mountain Snow Stage, Base area, Squaw Valley USA. Come see the crowning of this year's queen in person! Girls go against each other in the following categories: ticket sales, resume, interview, personal traits, essay and GPA! Proceeds to benefit numerous non-profit organizations which sponsor each candidate.

Opening Night Ceremonies and Coors Light Fireworks Display
At 6:30 p.m. at Squaw Valley USA. Catch the free Nightrider Bus to Squaw Valley, and see the amazing 30th Annual SnowFest! Opening Ceremonies, as Squaw Valley's sky is lit up with an amazing laser show, torchlight parade and incredible fireworks display! Live DJ music with the “Space Cowboys” & the “Unimog” on the outside KT-22 Sundeck kick it off all afternoon, into the evening. Watch all the festivities while Johnny Haines emcees it off the hook! Presented by SnowFest! & Squaw Valley USA.

Olympic Plaza's SnowFest! Opening Night Party
At 7 p.m. at Plaza Bar, Squaw Valley USA. This Opening Night Party transforms from the “Space Cowboys and the Unimog” on the outside KT-22 Sundeck by day, to the inside, “Laser Infested” dance party immediately after the Fireworks! Come inside the Olympic Plaza for more live DJ music that will rock it in “Burning Style,” with San Francisco's DJ favorites “the Space Cowboys.”

2nd Annual Hot Dog '80s Retro Party
From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Cornice Cantina, Far East Building, Squaw Valley USA. You know you miss wearing your favorite clothes from the '80s, so dig out your old ski wear and come dressed in the neon style of that era for this fast paced dance party! There will be “Celebrity Bartenders” on-site, as well as an '80s Retro Ski Wear Costume Contest. Come ready for a colorful, crazy, fun-filled night! Ages 21 and over.

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Saturday, March 5

Pancake Breakfast presented by North Tahoe Firefighter's Association
From 7 to 11 a.m. at Tahoe City Fire Station, 300 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. Come join in the fun and support our local Firefighter's Association at this Annual Pancake Breakfast! Featuring: pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice. It's a great way to start the day! Proceeds to benefit the North Tahoe Firefighter's Association. T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on site for purchase. Under 5 are free, under 12 are $5 and 12 and older are $8.

SnowBomb Sick & Twisted Freestyle Comp-Alpine Big Air
Starts at 9 a.m. at Alpine Meadows Ski Area, Alpine Meadows Road. More than $10,000 in cash and gear will be awarded to the top skiers and snowboarders at one of the biggest events of the season. Come support local talent and competition newbies as they battle it out to be the Sick n' Twisted Big Air Champion; www.SnowBomb.com.

Slope Side Burning Party with “Space Cowboys & the Unimog”
From noon to 5 p.m. at KT-22 Sundeck/ Plaza Bar, Squaw Valley USA. Dress in your best “Burning Man Attire” for the day, and party slope side with the “Space Cowboys & the Unimog.” Great day to ski, dance and look “oh-so” fashionable; www.spacecowboys.org.

Parade Watching Party at Rosie's Café
From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rosie's Café, Tahoe City. Come grab a drink, and hunker down to watch the Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade right from the deck at Rosie's Cafe. Come on in and meet some of the good ol' locals and have a few with the famous bartender, Dennis (Dr.) Loo; rosiescafe571@sbcglobal.net.

30th annual Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade
Begins at 11:30 a.m., downtown Tahoe City. See Tahoe's wackiest and wildest strut down North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City! Featuring all of the nice “eclectic” things that have to do with Tahoe lifestyle. To participate, or to find out how to sponsor the parade, go to the website and download an application. www.tahoesnowfestival.com. Arrive early and park off the main street. Street is closed for the hour of the parade. Park by Safeway side of town for the start, or the finish at Save-Mart.

Parade Central at the Blue Agave
From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Blue Agave Restaurant, Tahoe City. Have some margaritas and hang with the “Townie's” to watch the Parade! Main announcing, judging and parade skits take place right out front; call 530-583-8113.

Pete ‘n Peter's Post Parade Party
At 12:30 p.m. at Pete ‘n Peter's, Tahoe City. Immediately after the parade. Join in all the fun at Pete's for drink specials and all the rest of the festivities! This is where the prizes get awarded for the parade, so make sure to see who wins! Fun to be had by all with our “Celebrity Paraders” the Vulcan's of the St. Paul Winter Carnival in Minnesota, the Tahoe Miners and “Those Guys from Wisconsin!” Call 530-583-2400.

Paint the Bear and North Tahoe Art Center
At 12:30 p.m. at North Tahoe Art Center, 380 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. North Tahoe Arts and the BEAR League invite children of all ages to stop by the Community Center immediately after the parade and paint a wooden bear. They can also see what a bear den looks like, and learn about the bears around Lake Tahoe. You'll see photos of some of our favorite local bears. More info go to www.NorthTahoeArts.com or www.SaveBears.org $1 donation.

Stohlgren Bros. Ice Cream Eating Contest
From 1 to 2 p.m. at Tahoe City Fire Station, 300 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. Do you like ice cream? Do you like to eat a lot? See if you can beat the reigning champion in this fun-filling contest!

Gar Woods 21st Annual Polar Bear Swim
At 2:30 p.m. at Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N. Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay. Participants compete in a swimming race in Lake Tahoe (40 degree) water, beyond the end of the pier and back (approx. 225 yards). Hundreds gather to watch these brave souls who think swimming in freezing water is fun! Come join in with the swimmers, or just come and have a Wet Woody and watch with the masses. Prizes for men's and women's categories. Huge raffle at the bar after. Swimmers must check in at 1:30; swim begins at 2:30. Entry: $30 advance/$35 Day of swim; www.garwoods.com, 530-546-3366.

Alpine Meadows SnowFest! Alpine Club Party
From 3 to 7 p.m. at Alpine Meadows Lodge, Alpine Meadows Road. Located in the Main Lodge at the Last Chair Bar & Restaurant, this fundraiser party benefits the North Tahoe-Truckee Humane Society. Join in this fun party which includes Live Music, drink specials and a big raffle. Free admittance; www.skialpine.com.

Snow Dragon Castle Coloring Contest
From 4 to 6 p.m. at Syd's Bagelry, Tahoe City. All you kids out there, come on down with your parents for Hot Chocolate, treats, and the Dragon Castle Coloring Contest! Color contest drawings available in the Sierra Sun, The Weekly and on-site at Syd's from, 4 to 6 p.m. Crayons will also be provided at Syd's. Contest will be by age groups, and the judging will take place as the Snow Dragon Castle lighting takes place. Judging at 6 p.m., then music and fun for all ages into the evening! Contest picture and colors on-site.

Jeremiah Johnson's Snow Dragon Castle Lighting Party
From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Syd's Bagelry/Heritage Plaza, Tahoe City. See the incredible creation of Jeremiah Johnson and crew as the “Lighting” of the Snow Dragon Castle at Heritage Plaza takes place (next to Syd's Bagelry)! There will be hot chocolate, snacks and beer specials at Syd's while the lighting takes place. Be prepared to stay into the wee hours, checkin out the Snow Dragon Castle and dancing with music by Oneness Sound.

Snow-Down party with the “Space Cowboys”
From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Lakeside Pizza, Behind Safeway-on the Lake, Tahoe City. “Apres-Ski San Francisco style!” Enjoy the DJs with their groovin' breakbeats and heart-warming house music. Get ready for a dancin' good time, and get your body movin' to this all-time favorite; www.spacecowboys.org. Proceeds for our non-profit quest to keep the galaxy funky! Ages 21 and over. 530-583-2000, www.lakesidetahoecity.com.

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Sunday, March 6

Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue's The Great Ski Race
Starts at 9 a.m. at Tahoe Cross Country Center, Highland's, Tahoe City. Cross Country Ski Racers from all over the world will embark on the 35th Annual Great Ski Race. The 30 km race begins at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, and goes up and over the ridges to end up in a downhill race to the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee for a huge after party! The Great Ski Race is one of the largest nordic ski races west of the Mississippi! It is enjoyed by the very competitive, as well as those just touring with friends and family of all ages. It is the main fundraiser for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a non-profit organization. All ages! Cost: $65 until March 5, $75 day of event; www.thegreatskirace.com.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge
At 10 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Beach, Incline Village. Plungefest is not a swim, but rather a party! Dress up in a crazy costume, dip your big toe or your whole body in Lake Tahoe and then off to the post plunge party in the beautiful Lakeside Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Tahoe Resort. Participants raise money on-line, and qualify for incentive prizes. Raise a minimum of $100 and receive a polar plunge sweatshirt! Come join the fun, and help support this great cause. 9 a.m. check in, 10 a.m. start; www.PolarPlungeFest.com.

Tahoe City Downtown Association's Wacky Winter Bowling
At 11 a.m. at Tahoe City Golf Course, Behind Bank of America, Tahoe City. Get Ready, get set ... fly on that saucer! Come out for a fun-filled day of sledding on saucers into a blow-up bowling course! Tons of fun to be had by kids and adults alike. Helmets required for sledders 18 and under, provided at event. Each team gets 3 chances to knock em down … great prizes! Proceeds to benefit the TCDA. 10 a.m. register, a.m. start; 530-583-3348.

5th Annual Dog Pull at Tahoe City Golf Course
Noon, Tahoe City Golf Course, Behind Bank of America, Tahoe City. Register at 11 a.m.; pre-registration recommended! $20 entry. Come follow all the barking to this classic dog event! This is an awesome day with “man's best friends” all playing and pulling! A fun-filled day watching all different sizes and shapes participate in all the pulling on the 75 foot long snow track! Assorted prizes and gift bags. For info go to tcgc@sbcglobal.net. Portion of the proceeds go to the Pet Network in Incline Village.

Doughnut Eating Contest by Gluttony Catering
At 2 p.m. at Tahoe City Golf Course, Behind Bank of America, Tahoe City. Fun for all ages and a delicious way to help raise money for our local animals. Participate in a timed Event, Kids & Adults, to see who will be Snowfest!'s Doughnut Eating Champion. Great Prizes for all ages. Sign up at 1 p.m,; contest at 2 p.m. Doughnuts will be sold during “Human Bowling & Dog Pull.” Also try Gluttony Catering's treats @ the Tahoe City Parade (lumber yard parking lot). $1 kids/$2 adults.

Apres Ski Party with “Horsemouth”
From 3 to 6 p.m. at Lodge Bar, Boreal Mountain, I-80 Donner Summit. Enjoy some great Hornitos & Red Stag drinks at this great Apres Party! Featuring the music of Horsemouth ... a Sublime, Pepper dub band that really rocks it hard. Great Raffle to go along with the music and fun!

North Tahoe Historical Society Blind Pigs & Speakeasies Pub Crawl
From 4 to 9 p.m., starting at the Bridgetender, across bridge, at Tahoe City Wye. $5 for Prohibition speakeasy card. Join the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society for its 2nd Annual Prohibition Speakeasy Pub Crawl! This event commences at the Bridgetender, where you will pick up your Speakeasy passwords, and visit participating gin mills and speakeasies for Old Tyme drinks specials with other wise guys and floozies. Learn about the basin's lawless past while enjoying Tahoe City's current watering holes; www.NorthTahoeMuseums.org.

Sunnyside's Famous Luau
From 4 to 10 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort, 1850 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. This authentic Hawaiian Luau features an all-u-can-eat Hawaiian buffet with incredible dishes, and some “specialty” island drinks! Appetizer menu also available in the bar. Local's favorite event ... come get your Hawaiian lay on the Lake; www.sunnysideresort.com, 530-583-7200.

Jake's on the Lake Taco City Sundays
From 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Jake's on the Lake, Boatwork's Mall, Tahoe City. What do you want on your perfect taco? Tacos $3.50 each made to order with your choice of steak, fish, chicken, veggies, or pork, and many other fresh ingredients from 4:30 p.m. until kitchen closes on Taco Nights! Great tacos ... great atmosphere!

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Monday, March 7

TCPUD Yukigassen Snowball Fight Contest
From noon to 5 p.m. at Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, West Shore. Enjoy a fun day of competition with the new Parks & Rec Snowball Fight Contest! Have fun playing this game that is similar to capture the flag ... as teams battle it out with snowballs! It's open to the first 12 teams that sign up, and the proceeds go to benefit TCPUD Youth Sports. Ages 18+, $99/team; www.TahoeCityPud.com.

Annual Jake's Mardi Gras Party
At 4:30 p.m. at Jake's on the Lake, Boatwork's Mall, Tahoe City. This New Orleans style theme party features the cuisine de Crescent City, with Hurricane Punch, bawdy costumes, Rockin' live music, as well as Masks and Beads! The most costumed staff you'll ever see in a restaurant in Tahoe ... just like bein in New Orleans; www.jakestahoe.com.

“Das Boot” Team Competition
At 9 p.m. at Lakeside Pizza, Behind Safeway-on the Lake, Tahoe City. Gather up a 4-man/woman team, and see who rules at “Das Boot.” Team comps include Flip-cup, Boat Races, Beer Pong and Speed Quarters. Register your team at Lakeside. Ages 21 and over; www.lakesidetahoecity.com.

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Tuesday, March 8

TCPUD Yukigassen Snowball Fight Contest
From noon to 5 p.m. at Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Ln, West Shore. From noon to 5 p.m. at Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, West Shore. Enjoy a fun day of competition with the new Parks & Rec Snowball Fight Contest! Have fun playing this game that is similar to capture the flag ... as teams battle it out with snowballs! It's open to the first 12 teams that sign up, and the proceeds go to benefit TCPUD Youth Sports. Ages 18+, $99/team; www.TahoeCityPud.com.

Cornice Cantina Sundeck Ski Race
At 4 p.m. at Cornice Cantina, Far East Building, Squaw Valley USA. Put on the “one piece ski suit” and strap on the “sample skis” so you can join in the whirlwind of the Sundeck Ski Race! Contestants will go around the Sundeck course to see who can finish first in this crazy non-ski hill race. Ages 18 and over; $10 entry per person.

Jake's Mountain Aloha Tuesday's
From 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Jake's on the Lake, Boatwork's Mall, Tahoe City. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a Hawaiian themed apres ski party. Happy Hour until 6:30 p.m., and specials on Mai Tais and Hawaiian pu-pus until 8 p.m., in addition to weekly charity raffles for great prizes. Jake's has teamed up with Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, Homewood Mountain Resort and other local businesses to co-sponsor this event. Each Mountain Aloha Tuesday night presents opportunities to win several lift tickets and gear. Raffle proceeds benefit local charity.

Homewood Mountain Resort's Pro Patrol Race & Taco Feed
From 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Homewood Mountain Resort, Homewood, West Shore. Ski Patrol teams from as far as Kirkwood race against rival mountains for the title. Spectators can enjoy delicious tacos as they watch this fantastic show on the mountain!

Bridgetender's Fat Tuesdays
From 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Bridgetender Bar & Grill, across bridge, at the Wye. Join in every Tuesday starting at 4:30 for jazz, fresh oysters, shooters, jambalaya and Abita Louisiana Amber Ale. Make every Tuesday through winter a “Fat” one at the good ‘ol BT; www.tahoebridgetender.com.

Pete ‘n Peter's Bar Game Olympics
At 7 p.m. at Pete ‘n Peter's, across from Fire Station, Tahoe City. Wanna be where all the action is tonight? Enjoy a fun evening of competition of Pool, Shuffle-board, foosball & dice. The games continue on ... and the competitors go head-to-head until the very end! Great prizes for the top 3 teams. Sign up early! Limited space. More info, call 530-583-2400. $10 Entry.

Beer Gardeners 20th Anniversary Locals Night Party
From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Rosie's Café, Tahoe City. “Flash Back” to Locals Night in Tahoe City at Rosie's Cafe with the “Beer Gardeners.” See the whole band back together one more time, just like the good ol' days, as they rock it all night. This is a Tahoe local's favorite ... make sure you come ready to get your dance on! Great Hornitos and Effen Vodka drinks featured.

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Wednesday, March 9

River Ranch's Wild Winter Wednesday's
From 3:30 to 6 p.m. at River Ranch Lodge, Hwy 89/Corner Alpine Meadows Road. Enjoy après ski drink specials, along with 1/2 price nachos & wings at this really fun fundraiser event! Big raffle, with a snowboard giveaway tonight! Proceeds to benefit the Disabled Sports USA-Far West; call 530-583-4264.

Sunnyside's Famous Fish Taco Night
From 4 to 9 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort, 1850 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. Join in this “local's” favorite ... 1/2 price famous tacos and beer specials! More info call 530-583-7200.

Girl's Night Out … Bunco Bash
At 6 to 9 p.m. at North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 N. Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. Come and enjoy a fun night out with the girls! Participants will be directed, and play two rounds of Bunco. Prizes and appetizers are included. Wine and beer will be available for a small donation.

Bark-A-Thon Karaoke Contest
At 8:30 p.m. at Blue Agave Restaurant, Center of Tahoe City. Who's got the best “pipes” in Tahoe City? Come on down tonight to see who'll get named the Kings & Queen of Karaoke (not Freddy Mercury). Ages 21 and over.

Syd's Oneness Wednesday
9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Syd's Bagelry, Tahoe City. Oneness Sound will be cranking out the reggae music all night long tonight! Local favorite Oneness Wednesday night is back … so come out and have a blast with incredible beer specials all night long.

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Thursday, March 10

Arbor Care of “Tahoe Man” Contest
From 4 to 7 p.m. at Tahoe City Golf Course, Behind Bank of America, Tahoe City. See who's the best “Tahoe Man” today at the contest that shows us who's the toughest, and best mountain man! Watch this event of men at their finest as they split wood, stack wood, shovel and put chains on! All you women out there, this is where you want to come and find your Tahoe Dream Man! Carhart's and flannel encouraged! $10 Entry.

TCPUD Snowball Softball Tournament
From 6 to 10 p.m. at Conner's Field (Behind Fat Cat), Tahoe City. Double elimination snowball softball tourney, open and rec divisions. First 6 Teams in each division welcome. Ages 18 and over, $99/team, www.TahoeCityPud.com.

Pete ‘n Peter's Fastest Server Contest
At 8 p.m. at Pete “n Peter's, across from Fire Station, Tahoe City. See your favorite “Servers” of all kinds battle against each through the obstacle course, and onto the “posing platform” to win the title of “best server” on the North Shore of the Lake! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd! Sign up at Pete ‘n Peter's ahead of time. Ages 21 and over, $10 Entry.

Rosie's Bingo Night
At 9 p.m. at Rosie's Café, Tahoe City. Join in the fun at a long lost event from years past! Bingo folks — yep, get your glasses on and get ready for the lucky numbers to be drawn! Lot's of fun to be had by all! Featuring specialty drinks of Hornitos and Effen Vodka!

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Friday, March 11

Bridgetender's 4th Annual Rib-Fest
From 4 to 7 p.m. at Bridgetender Bar & Grill, across bridge, at Wye in Tahoe City, Enjoy the great Ribs at the BT for this 3rd Annual Rib Fest! An outdoor extravaganza of BBQ'd Ribs takes place on the outside patio & bar of the BT. It's like being in a snow cave, with lots of great ribs & drink to be had by all! A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Chris Park Scholarship Fund.

TCPUD Snowball Softball Tournament
From 6 to 10 p.m. at Conner's Field (Behind Fat Cat), Tahoe City. Double elimination snowball softball tourney, open and rec divisions. First 6 Teams in each division welcome. Ages 18 and over, $99/team, www.TahoeCityPud.com.

Broomball Tournament
8 p.m. at Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley Road. Grab your broom and strap on your pads, because broomball is back again! Slip and slide across the ice rink at the Resort at Squaw Creek while competing against your friends in a broomball match! Guaranteed fun for adults and children alike! Let us supply you with all the equipment and hot cocoa you will need to enjoy a memorable game of broomball during this year's SnowFest! Games will be 4 vs. 4 with 2 five-minute halves. Feel free to put together some larger teams and use substitutions. Ages 12 and over, $5/person; www.squawcreek.com.

Cornice Cantina Penguin Party
From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cornice Cantina, Far East Building, Squaw Valley USA. Come dressed in your best Black & White Penguin attire, and be ready to dance all night long.

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Saturday, March 12

Rahlves' Banzai Tour-Sugar Bowl
All day long at Sugar Bowl Ski Area, off I-80. Mixing Ski/Boarder-Cross action, downhill speeds and big mountain freeriding steeps, this unique event invites skiers and riders ages 14 and up to race for big money, big prizes, and big fun today! Racers blast out of the gates 4 at a time, navigating gates with the only rule ... to finish fast enough to advance to the next round. Visit sugarbowl.com to register. Plenty of spectator areas to view and take in all the action. Post race parties at the base of the Banzai ... so stick around for the after party fun. $100 Entry fee (Ages 18 and over). Buy lift ticket to watch. For complete race details, and to enter the race, visit www.rahlvesbanzai.com.

North Tahoe PUD Pancake Breakfast
From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 N. Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. Start your day with delicious pancakes served with sausage and fresh strawberries, coffee, milk and OJ. All proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast go to the North Tahoe Public Utility District Youth Trust Fund which provides scholarships to local youth to participate in recreational activities. $7 Adults, $3 Children 4-13, www.ntpud.org.

TNT-TMA Dress Up your Dog Contest
From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 N. Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. Bring your pooch in their “finest or funniest” attire for this fabulous dog dress up contest! There are prizes for Most Original, Looks Most Like Owner, Best Transit, and Best Overall! Proceeds benefit our local transit program, so make sure you catch the FREE night rider during SnowFest!

Hyatt Regency Poker Run
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Diamond Peak Ski Area, Incline Village. The Poker Run consists of each participant being given a game card with slues leading to dealers who are located throughout the mountain. Participants ski or snowboard around to find 5 dealer and choose one card from each dealer. The participants with the top 5 poker hands will win a prize! There will also be live music on the deck of the Base Lodge from noon to 3 p.m. to help keep the festivities going strong! For more info contact: bja@ivgid.org. All ages - $10 Entry; 9 am Registration begins.

SnowFest! Decompression Party featuring the “Purgatory Cruiser”
Noon to 12 a.m. at KT-22 Sundeck/Plaza Bar, Squaw Valley USA. It's time again to start the wind down, back to the reality of “After SnowFest.” But, not without one last blow out with live D's featuring the art vehicle “Purgatory Cruiser & Yellow #5.” It all cranks back into action on the KT-22 Sundeck at noon, and revolves into the Plaza Bar as the sun goes down. Make sure to bring a change of clothes to the hill, cuz you won't wanna miss a minute of these guys! This party will be a “dance fest” late into the night! Climb aboard the “Purgatory Cruiser” and dance on it's wings … while fire dancers light up the sky; www.yno5.com.

King's Beach Winter Celebration Parade
From 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kings Beach Main Street. Come out for the SnowFest! Closing Weekend Parade, presented by the North Tahoe Business Association. This parade has grown tons in the past few years and is definitely not something to be missed. Lots of color, beads, and fun to be had by all! To participate, call the NTBA office at 530-546-9000 or go the website at www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org. Entry fee into parade: $20.

Caliente!'s After Parade Party & SnowFest! Queen Raffle
At 12:30 p.m. at Caliente!, 8791 N. Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. See what all the “heats” about Southwest South of the Border at Caliente! Enjoy the famous “chupacabras” and all the post-parade festivities with promos and lots of fun for all! The drawing for the SnowFest! Queen Raffle happens here, so make sure you're available to claim your prizes. Tickets available on-site, and over 100 prizes to be had! Prize list on the website www.tahoesnowfestival.com. Immediately following the parade; www.calientetahoe.com, 530-546-1000.

ARC's Food For Thought Tamale Dinner
From 6 to 9 p.m. at North Tahoe Boys & Girls Club, Kings Beach. Join us for delicious, homemade tamales as we celebrate the voices of local youth at ARC's Third Annual Food For Thought Tamale Dinner. This alcohol and drug-free event will showcase youth photography, film and writing as they explore how our four core values of integrity, compassion, service, and determination are infused in their lives and their community. Free event, open to public. Tamales available for purchase; www.arcprogram.org, or e-mail jgurecki@berkeley.edu.

New! Kidzone's Bump & Jump Ski Party
From 7 to 11 p.m. Truckee Tahoe Airport, Hwy 267/Schaffer Mill Road Exit. Come out and support the Kidzone Museum and party the night away in the hangar at the Truckee Airport! There will be dancing, drinks, bar food, a costume contest, silent and live auction. More details to come ... this will be a rockin' good time! Ages 21 and over, $40/person or $65/couple. Proceeds to benefit the KidZone Museum; www.KidZoneMuseum.org.

Lakeside's March Meltdown
At 10 p.m. at Lakeside Pizza, Behind Safeway-on the Lake, Tahoe City. Join in for a late night celebration with DJs and dancing until the wee hours! Ages 21 and over.

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Sunday, March 13

All Day
Rahlves' Banzai Tour-Sugar Bowl
All day long at Sugar Bowl Ski Area, off I-80. Mixing Ski/Boarder-Cross action, downhill speeds and big mountain freeriding steeps, this unique event invites skiers and riders ages 14 and up to race for big money, big prizes, and big fun today! Racers blast out of the gates 4 at a time, navigating gates with the only rule … to finish fast enough to advance to the next round. Visit sugarbowl.com to register. Plenty of spectator areas to view and take in all the action. Post race parties at the base of the Banzai ... so stick around for the after party fun. $100 Entry fee (Ages 18 and over). Buy lift ticket to watch. For complete race details, and to enter the race, visit www.rahlvesbanzai.com.

Quicksilver Ta-Hoe-Nalu Stand Up Arctic Paddle Race
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Tahoe Beach, across from Blue Onion, Kings Beach. Join in, or simply watch, this exciting 2-mile Stand Up Paddle race on Lake Tahoe! Consisting of 2-1 mile loops ... this can be a freezing, wavy adventure on Lake Tahoe in March. See the best of the best competing from all over! After party to take place directly across the street at the Blue Onion. There will be music, awards, food and more! Sponsored by: www.quiksilver.com. 9 a.m.: sign up at Blue Onion/10 a.m. race begins. For further information www.ta-hoenalu.com, or e-mail jake@ta-hoenalu.com.

Kings Beach Library Snowman Building Contest
At 10:30 a.m. at Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach. Get your props together, and come out with your best ideas for a winning snowman! This will be tons of fun to participate in as well as watch! Fun for the whole family.

River Ranch's Annual Snow Sculpture Contest
Noon to 4 p.m. at River Ranch Lodge, Highway 89/Corner Alpine Meadows Road. You can have an all around fun day next to the Truckee River with beer, BBQ and live music on the patio starting at noon! Watch and cheer on teams representing local restaurants and businesses vie for the Winning Snow Sculpture title at this signature event! Raffle tickets on sale to benefit Disabled Sports USA-Far West. An all around fun day next to the River. All ages.

7th Annual Tahoe Donner Association's Ididarun
At 1 p.m. at Tahoe Donner Lodge, 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner. This Donner Party-themed dog pull race will pit dogs against the clock while pulling covered wagon sleds over a snow covered track. This is in a beautiful, safe environment and you can either view it from the comfort of the pub or under the heaters on the deck. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe; www.tahoedonner.com. Noon signup, 1 p.m. race. $20 Entry, All ages welcome.