Meet and greet and eat the delicious masterworks of Chef Chad Shrewsbury on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 PM in Six Peaks Grille. It's truly a rare opportunity to spend an evening with one of the region's top chefs. Paired with the custom menu five-course menu, the Chef's Table offers the ultimate culinary experience. $85 per person. Wine pairing options available for additional fee. Seating is limited to 10 people. To book your memorable night, call 530.581.6621.

Come play Wii games on our giant screen until the wee hours of the morning. From 10:00pm - Midnight every Wednesday in Sandy's Pub. Drink specials too. For ages 21 and older please.

Truckee River Regional Park. Every Tuesday through the summer..Browse the open-air market and select from an array of organic produce, fresh bread, gourmet meats and cheeses, tasty pastries and ethnic cuisine, flowers and fine crafts.

Over 20 animal themed booths with a benefit wine tasting and free live music. Festival includes a dog jump competition, Busy Bee Dog Show and a Squaw Valley Rescue Dog Demonstration. Event benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and Squaw Rescue Dong. $30 includes a commemorative wine glass for wine tasting participants. 11 am - 5 pm.
http://www.thebackfestival.com/ or 530-584-6266.  At the Village at Squaw Valley.

Rice steps into the limelight at this fun taste of an often under-appreciated ingredient. $15 per person. Call Six Peaks Grille for reservations at 530.581.6621.

An unprecedented cultural weekend in a world-class mountain setting. This exclusive event will exhibit and feature art work by the finest investment-caliber modern masters, such as Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Calder, Wesselman, Miro and more. An authentic work of art by a modern master will be given away to one lucky person (must be present to win). Space is limited and reservations are required.
http://www.gallerykeoki.com/ or 800-995-3654

North Lake Tahoe. 2 to 4 hour sprint and 6 to 12 hour adventure race. Adventure race series that includes kayaking, a road race, mountain biking, ropes course and orienteering. Pre-registration required.
http://www.bigblueadventure.com/ or 530-546-1019

The Truckee Renaissance Faire takes place Saturday, September 20 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, September 21 from 10 am to 5 pm in the Truckee River Regional Park. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for those under 12 and over 65. Truckee Renaissance Faire does not allow pets on the fairgrounds. This is a non-smoking event.
http://www.truckeerenfaire.org/

"Los Medicos Voladores" with Speaker Bob Horvath
Bob Horvath is a 64-year-old entrepreneur/engineer who flies his twin engine private plane into remote villages of Mexico where Los Medicos Voladores (Flying Doctors) provide free medical service to its inhabitants. Los Medicos Voladores has been providing medical services since 1978 and Bob has flown 33 missions since 1994. Bob carried the Olympic torch through Truckee for the 2000 Olympic Games in honor of six Los Medicos volunteers who died in a plane crash. No host bar from 6:30 to 7 pm, program begins at 7 pm at Resort at Squaw Creek. $10 donation requested. No charge for children and students with ID.
http://www.squawvalleyinstitute.org/

Various venues at Lake Tahoe. Run, walk, swim, paddle or cycle one or more of the many events during Lake Tahoe Marathon week.
http://www.laketahoemarathon.com/ or 530-544-7095

2 to 6pm - Traditional Bavarian music and folk dancers, benefit biergarten, bratwurst,sauerkraut & games. All entertainment at the event is free. www.thevillageatsquaw.com

The Village at Squaw Valley USA. Traditional Bavarian Music and Folk Dancers, Benefit Beer Garden, Brats & Kraut & Games. All entertainment at the event is free. 2 - 6 PM