Cinco de Mayo!!

Yes, it's May already, and the traditional Mexican holiday (or maybe not) is this Monday and there are plenty of celebrations scheduled for our area. The Biltmore is hosting one of the larger area celebrations in their parking lot on Sunday the 4th to include food, drink and live music. And as you might guess, just about every Mexican restaurant will be hosting their own parties. A favorite of mine is El Tor Bravo in Truckee which will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo by having their summer deck opening party this Sunday.

For a little more action you can still hit the slopes. Squaw Valley is still in operation and Alpine Meadows will be celebrating it's closing weekend of the 2007/08 season. Alpine will go out with a bang...and bands. There will be live music both Saturday and Sunday on the sundeck and if you want to see some action be there to watch the mad cow downhill on Saturday. This is an all out group race from the top of Alpine to the bottom and with a 2008/09 season pass going to the winner....should be exciting.

OK, so it is May and you've had enough of this skiing stuff. I don't blame you...putting ski boots on right now sounds pretty tough. Well, Brockway Golf course is now open for the summer!! Head on down the street and play 9 for only $35. Or, just stroll down to the beach at Tonopalo and grab a kayak (yes they are on the beach and ready to go) and take a cruise. This is a great time of year to kayak. The temps are warm and there are really no boats out on the lake yet so you get to enjoy calm waters and the real beauty of Lake Tahoe.

You have to love Spring in the Sierras!! You can do it all. Get up here and enjoy it while you can!

In addition to the kayaks the buoy field is back in place and the Tonopalo Formula is scheduled to be in the water on the 15th of this month. Summer here we come!!

Home #2 at Tonopalo, a premier 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with a large den.....now listed for $769,000! This is a great opportunity. Tell your friends now! As always, you can visit http://www.tonopalosales.com/ for current Tonopalo listings and property information.

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