Lake Tahoe Music Festival

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#1 Take a Ride in a 1941 Gar Wood

Four lucky individuals will join Nancy and Wes Cunningham for a champagne luncheoncruise to Emerald Bay on a beautiful sunny day this summer. You'll board theCunningham's 1941 Gar Wood Deluxe Runabout, Santanta, for a cruise along the WestShore, past Meeks Bay and Rubicon, through the strait into Emerald Bay for a gorgeousview of one of Lake Tahoe's most outstanding natural coves. You'll balancechampagne and tasty lunch treats on one hand with your camera in the other forspectacular photos. Their beautiful 20-foot Gar Wood will be appearing in the August

Concourse d'Elegance where Gar Wood "woodies" will be the Marque Class. Your dayon Santanta will begin at Obexers Marina where she is berthed and will last about threehours. The date will be mutually agreed upon by donors and guests, with weatherpermitting.

Date: August or September, 2011Place: Obexers MarinaDonors: 4Donation: $125 per personHosts: Nancy and Wes Cunningham


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#2 Ski with Olympian Tamara McKinney

Skiing alongside Olympian and world champion Tamara McKinney, the first Americanwoman to win the overall World Cup Title and holder of 18 individual World Cup winsand 10 national championship titles, may sound a little daunting. But don't beintimidated. Tahoe's own Tamara is yours for the day. She will take five lucky donorsskiing throughout Squaw Valley for an adventure others can only dream of. Ski at yourown pace and enjoy a day you will not soon forget. After coming off the slopes, relaxand take pleasure in a fabulous lunch at Plump Jacks fine restaurant. Ski ticket is notincluded.

Date: Tuesday or Wednesday in January, 2012Place: Squaw Valley Ski ResortDonors: 5Donation: $200 per personDonated by: Tamara McKinney and Plump Jack


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#3 Bike Ride, Beach Volleyball, Bocce and BBQ

Ten fortunate guests will enjoy a 20-mile out-and-back leisurely bike ride along BocaReservoir up to Stampede followed by more fun with sand beach volleyball, bocce balland a casual outdoor barbecue at the Simon property in Truckee. For those enthusiastsdesiring an added aerobic work-out (deserving of extra beer), there's an optional twomile climb up Hirschdale Road. (9% grade). Then, guests will shower and freshen up atthe Simon's for cocktails and dinner. This will be a day of fun and exercise completewith fine wines and dining. Bring your own bike!

Date: August 6, 2011 at 2 p.m.Place: The Simon residenceDonors: 10Donation: $100 per personHosts: Martha and Jim Simon, Larry and Daphne Heifetz


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#4 Fourth of July Up on the Ridge

There's no better view of the Fourth of July fireworks over Donner Lake than from theMarnitz' deck on Skislope Way! Twenty lucky guests will start the fun evening withcocktails and fine wines, including a selection from Truckee River Winery (Best Man,anyone?), while meeting new friends. Then you'll nosh on a scrumptious barbecuedinner flown in specially from Houston, Texas from Goode Company Barbecue --barbecue so delectable it was served at the White House! Afterwards, you'll stake yourclaims on the comfy deck furniture around the fire pit (or hot tub, if you prefer) to watchthe spectacular fireworks show. To top off this perfect evening, you'll enjoy GoodeCompany's world-famous pecan pie as well as a selection of homemade desserts --

Sue's specialty -- and Veuve Cliquot champagne. What better way to say 'HappyBirthday, America!'

Date: July 4, 2012Place: The Marnitz ResidenceDonors: 20Donation: $100 per personHosts: Sue and Brad Marnitz


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#5 Snowshoe Hike and Four-Course Dinner

Breathtaking views of the east slope looking toward Mt. Rose, Squaw Valley and theriver corridor as well as the beautiful natural scenery of Jackass Ridge Ranch are yoursas you snowshoe along Jackass Ridge with five other guests. After you work up anappetite, a gourmet lunch will be served on the trail. Following your hike, you will returnto the ranch house for champagne and appetizers followed by a four-course dinner withwine pairings prepared by chefs Stefanie Olivieri and Lake Tahoe Music FestivalPresident Sally Lyon. The date of this event will be determined based on snowfall.

Date: February, 2012 at 2 p.m.Place: Jackass RidgeDonors: 6Donation: $175 per personHosts: Stephanie Olivieri and Sally Lyon


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#6 Hike and Lunch With Your Pup

Enjoy a glorious hike through beautiful Northstar as you spend quality time with man'sbest friend. You and your pup will begin at a private residence in upper Northstar (BigSprings) and end at the village, where you both will board a gondola for a ride up to theDay Lodge for a delicious picnic lunch. After lunch, you and Fido will be puttin' on theRitz as you stroll leisurely through the dog-friendly Ritz Carlton before heading down toGeorgine Casella's home for an outside doggie spa shower.

Date: July 29, 2011Place: NorthstarDonors: 10Donation $100 per personHosts: Linda Danto and Georgine Casella


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#7 Snowshed Hike with Beach Lunch

Bring your flashlights and jackets and hike the original route of the CentralPacific Railroad over Donner Pass with an historical overview provided by Tomand Pam Hobday as your guides. Considered the most daunting stretch of theconstruction of the transcontinental railroad in 1868, it was also one of the mostdifficult engineering projects of its day. Your hike will begin on the summit atRainbow Bridge with a moderately difficult 5.8 mile journey to Cold StreamCanyon. The first two miles are in the tunnels or snowsheds, and the route isdownhill except for a short stretch with a 200-foot vertical rise. After yourexhilarating hike, you and the other guests will gather at the beach at the west

end of Donner Lake for lunch and libations. Bring your suits in your backpack fora relaxing swim!

Date: August 12, 2011Place: The Rainbow Bridge overlook on old highway 40Donors: 10Donation: $100 per personHosts: Pam and Tom Hobday


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#10 A Marriage of Food and Wine

If you've ever wondered why wines taste the way they do or how wines affect and areaffected by the taste of food, you won't want to miss this wine seminar and dinner. Onthe deck of the Grossman/Lewicki Estate, wines will be discussed by their chemicalcompositions, grape characteristics and flavoring components. Then guests will moveto the dining room where wines will be paired with a simple pasta which will then be builtthrough several layers of complexity by adding various sauces (cheese, mushroom,tomato, and lamb). This educational and entertaining event is presented by RonFenolio, Master Knight and Cellarmaster, Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine, Ownerof Veedercrest Winery and CEO of the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards. He is also the

Director of Wine Education for both Cline Cellars and the prestigious Ramekin CulinaryInstitute, Napa.

Date: August 21, 2011 at 5 p.m.Place: Grossman/Lewicki EstateDonors: 10Donation: $125 per personHost: Ron Fenolio


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#11 Moonlight Soiree Overlooking Lake Tahoe

As the peaks turn pink with alpenglow, seven fortunate couples will enjoy the fullmoonrise from the Farnells beautiful lakeview garden in Cedar Flat. Meet new friends,indulge in fine wines from Uncorked, and savor gourmet delights by Wolfdales, ChristyHill, Jakes, Evergreen, Sugar Pine Cakery and chefs Conover and Farnell. For guestswho desire, finish off the evening in the hot tub or around the fire pit, enjoying afabulous view of the lake as the night creeps in. Delicious food, great wine, stellar viewand good company -- hope you can join us!

Date: August 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.Place: The Farnell residenceDonors: 7 couplesDonation: $150 per couple ($75 per person)Hosts: Julie and David Conover, Richard and Darla Farnell


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#14 A Full-Moon Ski Tour and Dinner

Imagine moonlight reflecting off perfectly groomed trails at the Tahoe Nordic Center.Now, imagine yourself on those very trails as you join hosts Pam Chamblin and LeahKaufman for a guided cross-country full-moon ski tour. Your choice of skating, diagonalor snow-shoeing equipment is included. You'll stop briefly for a photo shoot and hotmulled wine, and then your adventure will reconvene at Casa Chamblin where chefsGary Kaufman and Dale Chamblin will prepare a sumptuous Santa Fe style dinner.This will be a warm and casual evening filled with delicious food, beautiful wines and

comedic games. Yes, expect lots of laughs!

Date: February or March, 2012

Place: Tahoe Nordic Center, Dollar HillGuests: 5 couplesDonation: $100 per personHosts: Pam and Dale Chamblin, Leah and Gary Kaufman

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