Hello fear, gear and beer lovers!! Welcome to the Get Out! Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner for Oct. 21-25, 2009. Vaht a beautiful week we're having! Snow on the peaks, and clear, crisp and ideal for fall fun and activities. Here's a look at some top picks for the days ahead...

Yee Haw! The Cowboy Team Roping Championships are underway in Reno this week.

Wednesday, Oct 21:
Catch a Historic Haunted Tour at Trio Wine Bar in Truckee, or the popular Fish Taco Night at Sunnyside.

Thursday, Oct 22:
Time to get in shape! Northstar-at-Tahoe hosts a pre-season Conditioning Camp.

Friday, Oct 23:
Things start to heat up for a big weekend. Friday night, the 5th Annual Pink Party comes to the Bar of America in Truckee. Halloween Festivities get underway with the Ghouls Night in the Village at Squaw Valley. Sierra Seniors gather for Pasta on the Lake at the North Tahoe Event Center. And, get your tastebuds conditioned for suds at the CanFest Canned Beer Festival at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.

Saturday, Oct. 24:
Match that conditioned body with some gear at the Annual North Tahoe Ski & Snowboard Swap at North Tahoe High School. Ghost Tours are underway at the National Automobile Museum in Reno.

Saturday night, the beer flow continues at the Foam Fest benefit at the Tahoe Biltmore. Sugar Bowl hosts the premiere of the HD flyfishing film, RISE.

ON THE MUSIC FRONT...
Def Leppard and Cheap Trick rock the Reno Event Center on Thursday night. Moody's Lines up the jazz with the Hans Halt Trio both Friday and Saturday. Jakes on the Lake has Abbey & Ellen in the grill Friday night. The Crystal Bay Casino presents Keyser Soze Friday night in the Crown Room, and Umphrey's McGee next Tuesday.

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That's the Get Out! Reno-Tahoe Report. Have a great weekend - we'll see ya out there.
- Eric T.