LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS

· August 27 -September 1: Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off. Enjoy great food and music all weekend long! Food booths open 11am -9pm Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm on Monday. Victorian Square, Sparks Nevada.For more information and directions visit www.nuggetribcookoff.com

· August 29: Squaw Valley USA. Star Gazing. The stars shine brighter in Tahoe! Enjoy the use of high powered telescopes and night binoculars and learn about stars, constellations and the night sky. Free with every Cable Car ticket.

· August 29-30: Squaw Valley USA. Sunset Hikes. A guided tour from the top of Squaw. Registration at the top of the Cable Car between 5:30-6pm. Hike lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

· August 30: Tahoe Donner's Free Concert Series. 6-9pm. Northwoods Clubhouse, Northwoods Blvd. Just past the stop sign, on the right.

· August 30: Old Fashioned BBQ and horse drawn carriage ride. BBQ with all the fixin's followed by wagon rides and games: horseshoe, egg toss, and treasure hunt. 5-7:30pm.Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. Call 530.587.9740 for more information.

· August 29-September 1: Northstar at Tahoe. Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale. Huge sales and outdoor activities all weekend long with live music, face painting, roller skating, balloon twisters, clowns and more!

· August 30: Northstar at Tahoe. Road Ride. For those cyclists looking for a first hand Tour de Nez experience! Approximately 13 miles and 1,200 feet of climbing. Promptly leaves at 5pm from the Plaza Bike Shop at Northstar. Call 530.562.2268 for more information.

· August 30: Northstar at Tahoe. Complimentary Wine Tasting: Grapes + Grounds. Take advantage of complimentary wine tasting this Saturday from 4-5pm. (Every Saturday through September 27th).

· August 29-31: Northstar at Tahoe. Movie Series. Free outdoor summer movie series. Chairs provided. Movies start 15 minutes after sunset. Friday: What about Bob? Saturday: Hairspray. Sunday: Bedknobs & Broomsticks. (Outside beverages and coolers are not permitted).

· August 31: 20th Annual Alpen Wine Festival: Hosted by The Village at Squaw Valley and Uncorked Wine Bar. Benefiting the Heuga Center for multiple sclerosis. Former Olympic racer Jimmie Heuger will be in attendance. Guests receive a commemorative spiegalau wine glass, unlimited wine tasting from 2-5pm, and can participate in a Silent Auction while enjoying live music. $40 donation.

Upcoming Events ...September 5-7: Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival. Northstar at Tahoe.