Tuesday, May 6, 2014


Alpine County 150 Anniversary



May
11 Sun.
Mother’s Day
17 Sat
Jacob Markley Day Reenactment: at "high noon," below the Courthouse (former Forest
Service site) Come enjoy as our intrepid cast of locals recreates the dramatic demise of town
founder Jacob Markley (including Don Jardine, as Markley!) Admission free, laughs no
charge. Everyone loved it last year, so don't miss the fun!
17th
Teddy Bear Parade, 1 3 PM, meet at the Markleeville Library Park, The parade lead by the
intrepid Ms. Honey Bear, begins at 1 PM, followed by crafts, stories
24, 25, 26
Memorial Day Weekend/Holiday
30th
Museum opens for the summer season
30 Fri.
Time Capsule will be picked up from Diamond Valley School

June
7 Sat.
Kids’ Fishing Derby at Indian Creek 9AM 1 PM Sponsored by Alpine County Fish &
Game Commission, South Tahoe Public Utility District, Alpine County Chamber of
Commerce and Alpine Kids. Food provided by Alpine Kids. Look for markers off the dirt
road towards the dam. Fish delivery 10AM
8 Sat
Benefit Concert for the Friends of Hope Valley 1 PM on with a Back Forty Bluegrass concert and barbeque. Accompanying the Back Forty will be the Ten Dollar Pony, Larry Nair and Beth Oliverto. Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of wonderful music, great food and time to visit with others that have an interest in preserving Hope Valley. The event is hosted by Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley. Donation of $10.00 is requested. No host barbeque.
14, 15
Father’s Day Weekend -
21 Sat
Diamond Valley Dash 5k/10k Walk and Run, 8:00 am info at
21 Sat.
Wine in the Garden
Wine tasting benefit for Alpine County Friends of the Library. Come enjoy wine, live music,
hors d’oeuvres and a raffle. 680 Chambers Lane, Woodfords (the Sweeney’s). Tickets $20
each or 2 for $35. Raffle tickets $3 each or 4 for $10. Advanced tickets for sale at the Library.
Call 530-694-2120 for more information.
24 thru
28
Markleeville Plein Air 2014 - http://www.markleevillepleinair.com




28 Sat.
Alta Alpina Challenge “Riding the Wild Sierra” A 5-pass or 8-pass challenge with fully
stocked rest stops, checkpoints with water, lunch and dinner at Turtle Rock Park.

All Hat No Cattle

Music in the Library Park sponsored by Friends of the Library, 5 PM

Country with a decided Nevada flavor returns to open the season
28 Sat.
All Music in the Park concerts are free to the public. Everyone's invited to bring picnic
suppers, lawn chairs and your own shade. Kids can enjoy the park playground while the bands
play on. Donations to fund the Friends of the Library programs in support of Alpine County

Libraries are always welcomed in the giant mandolin case in front of the stage!

Yosemite’s 150th Celebration . On June 30, 1864, amid the Civil War, President Abraham

Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act to protect Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. From
30
the beginning, this act was a legacy for our nation.

For a complete list of events go to www.nps.gov/yose/anniversary

July
5 Sat.
Kirkwood Fire Department’s BBQ 3:30 – 6 PM For more information go to www.kmpud.com
12 Sat.
Death Ride “Tour of the California Alps” 129 miles, 15,000 feet of climb. www.deathride.com
19 Sat.
Lake Alpine Fishing Derby, 12 4PM Lake Alpine Boat Ramp. Sponsored by Alpine County
Fish & Game Commission, South Tahoe Public Utility District and Alpine County Chamber
of Commerce. Food provided by Lake Alpine Lodge and Bear Valley General Store. Fish
plant 12:30PM, 1800 pounds from Dave McFarland’s American Trout and Salmon.
20th
Steve Spurgin
Music in the Library Park sponsored by Friends of the Library Newly‑
discovered singer/songwriter from Texas, transplanted to Carson City performs solo
at the gazebo , 5PM
All Music in the Park concerts are free to the public. Everyone's invited to bring picnic
suppers, lawn chairs and your own shade. Kids can enjoy the park playground while the bands
play on. Donations to fund the Friends of the Library programs in support of Alpine County
Libraries are always welcomed in the giant mandolin case in front of the stage!



25th
Thru
Aug
10th
45th Annual Bear Valley Music Festival July 25 August 10. One of the best summer attractions in Alpine County offering a full symphony orchestra, international soloists and legendary entertainers. An outdoor musical experience in a unique mountain setting, 209- 7532547 or 800-458-1616 www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org

August
2 Sat
BBQ at Grover Noon to 4 PM in Picnic Area, there will be Native American crafters with
supplies for folks to try their hand at the different crafts.
2 Sat
Washoe Circle Dance, at Grover’s, 2 PM
2 Sat
Big Meadow Bluegrass Band
Music in the Library Park sponsored by Friends of the Library
Bridgeport's perennial favorite returns to the park Saturday, 5 PM
All Music in the Park concerts are free to the public. Everyone's invited to bring picnic
suppers, lawn chairs and your own shade. Kids can enjoy the park playground while the bands
play on. Donations to fund the Friends of the Library programs in support of Alpine County
Libraries are always welcomed in the giant mandolin case in front of the stage!
3rd
Iron Horse bluegrass Concert
Bear Valley Music Festival 2pm 5pm
Join us to celebrate Alpine County 150th Anniversary with food, drinks, and Bluegrass
Info at 209-7532547 or 800-458-1616 www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org
24th-
25th-26th
Memorial Day weekend

September
6 Sat
Ciana Traditional Irish Music
Music in the Library Park sponsored by Friends of the Library The
Carson Valley's only Irish music band, 4 PM
All Music in the Park concerts are free to the public. Everyone's invited to bring picnic
suppers, lawn chairs and your own shade. Kids can enjoy the park playground while the bands
play on. Donations to fund the Friends of the Library programs in support of Alpine County
Libraries are always welcomed in the giant mandolin case in front of the stage!



September (cont)
13 Sat.
8th Annual Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration, The centerpiece of the celebration is a daylong
live music event in Hermit Valley. Visitors should definitely make a weekend of it and spend
some time checking out the entire Scenic Byway from Arnold to Markleeville.
20 Sat
Markleeville Living History Walk, beginning at 1:00, Guided tour groups departing every
15-20 minutes from the vacant lot below the Courthouse (former Forest Service Guard Station
property).
Was that a hurdy-gurdy girl on Main Street? Yep, a dozen "visitors from the past" (in
costume) are returning to Markleeville to share tales from Alpine's early days. Come meet
Judge Price, hotel owner John Ellis, a "hurdy-gurdy" dancing girl, newspaperman R.M. Folger
and more in this fun-filled (history-filled) walking tour of Markleeville! Tickets $5 (buy
ahead at the Museum, or purchase the day of the event).
Call the Museum at 694-2317 for more info.
25-30th
Aspen Festival. For event schedule see www.alpinewatershedgroup.org
27 Sat.
Silver Mountain City Tour, at 9:00 a.m. at the old Silver Mountain jail. Please contact
Karen Dustman 694-2122 if you'd like to reserve a place on this free tour (limited to 30
people).
TBD
BV Triathalon
26th
Heenan Lake Tour,- Aspen Festival Event. There will be several different tours featuring historical mining and lumber mills, birding, natural resources, Aspen groves, the kiosk at Heenan Lake, Bagley Valley restoration, and the Heenan Lake Cutthroat Trout spawning sheds.

October

4th - 5th
Markleeville Fall Festival. Craft fair. Contact Laura 530-694-2787
6 or 7
“Snapshot Day” for the school kids, as part of the Aspen Festival

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