Hello students and teachers! Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner for August 26-31, 2010.

Yes, school has begun and we're easin' into the fall zone this weekend with some changin' weather and another great mix of events and activities. Check the list and rub your 'what to do' rock and get out there!

Here's a look at some top picks around the region for the days ahead...

Thursday, Aug 26:
Get fresh by the lake! Tahoe City lakeside Farmer's Markets continue at Commons Beach from 8am-1pm. Again this week, watch for top Tahoe chef, Douglas Dale as he leads his special cooking class through the market.

TGI Thursdays, the Village at Northstar's weekly wine, dine and shopping evening featuring food and drink specials and other discounts. 

Friday, Aug 27:
Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City, presents Emily Tessmer performing in the Cafe'.

Northstar-at-Tahoe offers a Downhill Mountain Bike Race.

The Reno Tahoe Blues Fest brings some of blues' best to the Bartley Ranch Amphitheater - through Sunday.

Saturday, Aug 28:
The big event this weekend is the XTERRA Lake Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon and the Big Blue 5 & 10k Trail Run all in Incline Village.

Northstar-at-Tahoe hosts their weekly Wine Walk.

Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City, presents Dave Manning performing in the Cafe'.

Coming up at the Crystal Bay Casino

Sunday, Aug 29:
Northstar-at-Tahoe hosts the Live Wire Classic downhill mountain bike race.

The Kids Zone in Truckee holds their annual Family Festival.

The Tahoe City Concerts at Commons Beach presents Monte Montgomery - 4:30pm start.

Tuesday, August 31:
It's the final Bluesday of the summer in the Village at Palisades Tahoe, this week featuring BMA's Piano Player of the Year, Eden Brent. 6pm start, food and drink specials.

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That's the Tahoetopia.com Top Picks Weekly Planner. For more, view our complete event calendar.

Rub that 'what to do' rock and have a great weekend - we'll see ya out there.
- Eric T.

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