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The West Street Market will open this weekend in downtown Reno . The West Street Market is part of the Making It Great vision for Reno 's downtown area.

Three 1930 era brick buildings have been renovated and will eventually be home to 13 new businesses. The Grand Opening for the West Street Market is officially scheduled for Saturday (December 6, 2008) although some businesses have already opened their doors and others will open on Wednesday.

The West Street Market will include a stage area that will be referred to as the "road show area". For now, the area will be used to feature the new businesses and exhibits. The City of Reno also plans to book performances for the location in the future.

The West Street Market will also be emphasizing green living with bins for recycling glass, aluminum and cardboard. Sustainable living will be encouraged as the "road show area" will also feature seasonally grown fresh produce. The city is hoping that the road show area will become a farmers market with fresh fruit and produce grown by local farmers sold year round.

The City of Reno is confident that the popularity and success of the West Street Market will equal that of the River Walk and the Wine Walk projects which have been well received by locals and visitors alike.

Be sure to stop in on Saturday and check out the new West Street Market.

West Street Market businesses:

• Brickhouse Bakery: (now open) Fare includes pastries and deserts, with over 20 varieties of cheesecake, New Orleans style beignet dusted in powdered sugar, and sandwiches. Specialty foods include vegan pastries and sandwiches. Espresso drinks are also part of the menu.
• Great Basin Basket: (now open) Fare includes locally grown whole and organic foods. The menu features both standard items and special order items.
• Earthly Delights: (opens Wednesday) Fare offers fresh salads and freshly prepared quick foods
• Reno Envy: (opens Wednesday) Clothing store which offers a locally produced brand of clothing.
• Se7en Tea House and Bar: (opens Saturday) offers Asian teas, teas from around the world, pastries, appetizers and a full bar.
• Nevada EcoNet: (opens Saturday) A nonprofit business offering environmental information for Northern Nevada .
• Spirit of the Woods: (opens Saturday) a kiosk business featuring hand-painted wood and metal crafts.
• West Street Wine Bar: (opens Wednesday) Wine tasting bar and store offering regional as well as international wines.

The home of Incline Village couple, Ross and Sarah McMahan, who recently put in a large master addition over their garage, airs this Sunday at noon.

"We are looking for real estate experts who have a strong presence and knowledge of their market," Schwartz said. "They should be confident judging homes and letting homeowners know the expected return on investment. On top of that they have to have good communication skills and lots of energy."

Cerretti said she learned a great deal about the in and outs of television while filming the Incline Village episodes.

"A lot goes into filming," she said. "I had to have all the data in mind as I put on my TV personality; exaggerating gestures and really hitting home the pluses and minuses of each room." Cerretti studied reports on actual remodels done in the Incline area and how they influenced the market value.

For more air times, visit Tahoe Homes Blog.

Ingenuity is what happens when you combine kids, imagination and nature. In this computer driven world it is nice to take time out with the family and enjoy the simple things. This Thanksgiving I took time out from selling the amazing place I live - Lake Tahoe - to enjoy why I love living here, the outdoor adventures that can be found any time of the year. We gathered up a few friends and their families and hiked through the forest down to Secret Beach on the shores of Lake Tahoe. It is a pristine place with lots of boulders to climb, rocks to skip and beach to stroll.

It's a place that brings out the kid in all of us. Imagine taking a plank of driftwood, a rock, and a sandy beach what would you have? At Secret Beach you would have a seesaw the old fashioned kind, or perhaps a great plank for taking your family photo (that is if you have a friend with a camera). Fido is more than welcome - just remember to clean up behind both the dog and the kids. We brought a picnic; a football and a little bubbly to celebrate the unseasonably warm weather, and to give thanks that we get to live in this incredible place called Tahoe.

Want to try Secret Beach ... From Incline Village head out towards Spooner summit on Hwy 28. Go past Sand Harbor and past the Thunderbird Lodge about a mile. You will see a trailhead parking area on your right (it is closed with a gate for the season we parked along the road. Head down through the gate to your left if you are facing the water. You will see trail signs; we cut down at the second trail sign to the beach. The hike down should take about 20 minutes.

I am now an Active Rain "Secret Agent"

No, I am not here to spy on others - we have plenty of plagiarism patrols on duty it seems these days in the Rain...No I am not here to block spammer in the Rain...they seem to do a pretty good job of that without me.

I am a true Secret Agent. My job is to disseminate those tiny tidbits of information that only "locals" seem to know about. You know that killer ski run or incredible restaurant, the amazing hike that is hard to find or the best place to get free Wi-Fi hookups. This Secret Agent is on the job 24/7 making sure "my people" are in the know!

Want to be one of "my people" just subscribe to my blog, follow me on twitter or Facebook. Have a great secret you don't mind sharing with everyone? Let me know and you can be a Agent in training! This week's Secret Agent Scoop...Secret Beach (no really that is the name of this sweet spot). Check out the blog!

It was cold, dark and raining but that didn't stop the lighting of the 65-foot-tall giant sequoia during the ceremony that took place Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in downtown Reno. The lighting of the tree kicks off the 2008 holiday season!

Bad weather did prevent the opening of the "Rink on the River" that was scheduled to take place after the tree lighting. With inches of water on the rink it was impossible to skate on.

Luckily, the rain has passed and the Rink is now open! The outdoor ice skating rink is located at 10 N. Virginia Street in downtown Reno. For hours of operation visit www.cityofreno.com or call 775-334-2262. The cost is $6 for ages 13 years and up, $4 for youths and seniors and $2 skate rental.

Another great was to celebrate the holiday season is with the West Street Market Grand Opening that will take place on December 6, 2008 in downtown Reno.

What is the West Street Market?

The market is designed to serve as a gathering place that will provide a unique experience centered around food, friends, shopping, entertainment and demonstrations. The focus of the food is homemade, fresh and local. The market will also serve as a place to find and buy unusual items, art and gifts. You will also find entertainment and demonstrations where you can learn new things from cooking to being a better steward to the environment.

This indoor market will begin with a pancake breakfast from 7a.m. to 10a.m. on Saturday, December 6th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 10.a.p. and photos with Santa will be available after. Some of the other festivities scheduled include: cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, face painting and more. For a detailed list of events click here or log on to www.cityofreno.com for more details.

The West Street Market is located between downtown Reno's West Second Streets. I hope to see you there!

For more information on what to do in Reno, Nevada be sure to check out www.MetroMix.com. MetroMix Reno gives you up-to-date schedules of where to go, where to dine, who to see and how to get there.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. November 2008. Terrie is a real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.