The Local Lens – Veterans Day, Daffodils & Community Giving
November 10, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl
It’s Veterans Day! It used to be called Armistice Day and dates back to the end of World War 1. President Eisenhower changed it to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all Veterans. Thank a Vet for their service.
Ways to support Veterans in Incline Village:
Attend a lunch with the IVCB Veterans Club (last Thursday of the month at The Chateau)
Attend the Military Ball on December 3! Sponsored by the Military Officers of America Association, along with the Vets Club.
Take a moment to reflect at the Veterans Memorial on the Incline Way side of the Village Green. Thanks to Michael Grossman for spearheading it. Groups like Onward Opps Foundation support it by offering mentoring and support for active and inactive veterans nationwide.
Donate to PTSD Now! Locals Craig and Julie Rauchle founded this organization, which focuses on suicide prevention for the Nevada National Guard through its “Purple Resolve” initiative.
Thanks to LOTS of people, we will be Dancing in Daffodils next spring. Look for new plantings next year in several residential areas, including Lakeshore, on Mt. Rose Hwy coming into town (thank you Tessie Trekkers!), on Village and Incline Way (IES PTA and Incline Middle School), at the corner of Country Club and Tahoe Blvd. (UNR), throughout the shopping centers and plazas, thanks to IPM, Fidel and Tony Robinson, and the vacant lot across from the skate park, thanks to Canopy. Incliners, folks at the rec center, Steve Blaney, all the locals who signed up through IVCBA, thank you!
WINTER WARMTH AND WELLNESS
If you believe what they say about El Niño, more of our locals may need support. Bring warm clothing and household needs to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Contact Lorenaa@sftahoe.org
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Announces Return of Sauna & Soul Wellness Series
November 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, announces the return of Sauna & Soul, a three-part, moon-inspired wellness experience at Stillwater Spa that invites guests to slow down, reconnect and embrace intentional living through seasonal rituals centered on reflection and renewal.
“We’re delighted to bring Sauna & Soul back to Stillwater Spa, giving guests another opportunity to prioritize their well-being through mindful reflection and restorative rituals,” said Julie Orblych, director of spa and wellness at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe.
Sauna & Soul offers a dedicated space for reflection and renewal, inviting participants to consider what they may be ready to release, welcome or reconsider. The two-hour experience combines guided journaling and sound healing with access to the sauna and steam facilities, creating a restorative setting for guests to step away from everyday demands and focus on personal well-being. Participants can attend an individual session or take part in all three evenings for a deeper journey of reflection and renewal.
Sauna & Soul sessions will take place on October 25, November 16 and December 8 at Stillwater Spa. Each two-hour experience is open to guests ages 18 and older and costs $49.87 per person. Participants are encouraged to bring a journal and pen, comfortable clothing and a water bottle. Space is limited, and advance reservations are required.
For more information or to book a getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Situated among the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers a premier destination based in the nature-infused setting of North Lake Tahoe. The resort is home to an on-site Adventure program offering daily guided activities to help guests explore the Tahoe outdoors with everything from group hikes and archery classes to meditation sessions. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, and a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino. The resort also boasts the 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa featuring a variety of relaxing massages, facials and body treatments as well as state-of-the-art touchless therapies including the Cryobuilt Cryochamber, “Pearl” a revolutionary float orb, and the “Harmony” bioacoustic mat. The property showcases premier dining opportunities at the brand-new Osteria Sierra offering elevated Italian cuisine, pub-style fare at Cutthroat’s Saloon, and grab-and-go selections at Tahoe Provisions. Additional culinary delights include afternoon tea service on the weekends and a selection of world-class pastries created by the resort’s renowned team of pastry chefs. Recognized for excellence, the resort has garnered numerous awards including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.
About Hyatt Regency hotels
The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.com
We are thrilled to re-introduce a valued member of The Sanctuary Tahoe team, Dr. Laura Litynski Vitencz.A CA-Licensed Psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and decades of dedicated clinical experience, Dr. Laura specializes in supporting women (ages 18–55) through every season of life.
Whether you are navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, fertility journeys, miscarriage or loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, or somatic symptom disorders, Dr. Laura provides a safe, nurturing space tailored to your unique healing journey.Dr. Laura offers flexible care options to fit your lifestyle, including in-person outpatient sessions on Saturdays at The Sanctuary in Kings Beach, as well as virtual telehealth appointments available any day of the week.
She accepts various insurance plans to make high-quality psychological care accessible and seamless for our Tahoe community and beyond. Dr. Laura also offers a sliding scale for those without insurance who would like to meet her in person at the Sanctuary on Saturdays.Ready to take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey? Learn more about her approach on her biography page or book a session directly by calling or emailing her via her Psychology Today
Northern Lights Tahoe Returns for the Holiday Season!
October 27, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl
Northern Lights Tahoe and the holiday festivities kick off right after Thanksgiving. The 12th annual Tahoe Film Fest leads things off on December 3-6 with an eclectic offering of films of interest to the Basin. Lake Tahoe School Holiday Market on Thursday and the Diamond Peak Opening Party on Saturday, December 5, are also traditional attractions in Incline Village.
IVCBA’s Northern Lights Community Celebration on December 5 is one of two signature events for the community and business association. This event, held in Prim Library on the University of Nevada’s Tahoe campus, brings the entire community together to kick off the holidays in Incline Village.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in style by a North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District fire engine. Kids and families follow him into Prim Library for a chance to get a photo and share their biggest wishes for Christmas presents. Nonprofits and service clubs offer games and crafts. Entertainment features the Incline Middle School Jazz Band and the Great Futures Holiday Show by Boys and Girls Club North Lake Tahoe.
A Forest of Giving Trees in Prim Library decorates the venue, along with linking the “reason for the season” to this community gathering. Over 30 nonprofits invite you to support them by visiting their tree and donating through a QR code on their ornaments. Attendees vote on the most original, the most decorated, and the tree depicting the best theme.
The grand finale of the Northern Lights Community Celebration is officially lighting the 18 ft tree provided by the fire district. The community will decorate it with donated lights and ornaments made by students at Incline Elementary School.
Jingle Mingle on December 12 brings forth another holiday tradition. What used to be a mixer in one locale is now a community-wide shopping day in the major shopping centers. Locals mingle and enjoy holiday cheer at participating merchants, supporting them by purchasing holiday gifts.
More than a wolf: A closer look at Nevada’s new identity
October 27, 2026 | Member Submitted
The University of Nevada, Reno introduced a new identity yesterday, replacing the block N with an interlocked UN monogram and updating its colors, typography, messaging and wolf imagery.
The change is a broader effort to make the university more visible in Reno’s identity as Nevada’s College Town. That has been underway since July 2023, when Nevada Athletics launched Wolf Pack Fridays, inviting businesses, students, faculty and staff and community members to display their Pack pride each week.. Since I don’t teach on Fridays, I do a Wolf Pack Wednesday and wear the gear then.
In The News – Mofos Pizza planning to open Carson City location
October 27, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/15/2026, Caleb Soptelean, Nevada Appeal
A new pizza restaurant is slated to come to Carson City in late November or early December.
That’s the word from Melissa Negrillo, who co-owns Mofos Pizza with her brother, Justin Morrison.
Their family first opened a restaurant in Incline Village in 1986, and expanded to Reno in 2021, Negrillo said.
Their trademarks are high-quality food that is served in a family-friendly environment. Mofos makes everything from scratch, she said.
The family’s marinara recipe came from Negrillo’s and Morrison’s grandfather, Walter Morrison, a Lockheed P-38 pilot who obtained it from some Italian sheepherders after he was shot down in southern Italy during World War II.
In The News – 2026 General Election: Find Your Polling Place & Voting Locations
October 27, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/21/2026, Staff Report
With voters spread across multiple counties and two states, keeping track of election information can get confusing. Here’s a county-by-county guide to early voting locations, vote centers and ballot drop boxes in the Tahoe region.
Officials say ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Elections Office no later than seven days after Election Day to be counted, they encourage voters to mail their ballot early, so it does not arrive too late.
Mountain Flow: Discover Mindfulness at these Yoga Studios in Tahoe-Truckee
October 26, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published by Lake Tahoe This Week, by Kirsten Alexis | Saturday, October 17, 2026
Between alpine adventures, recreation on the lake and sightseeing, you will often feel the day calling for a pause. The Tahoe-Truckee region is renowned for its seemingly infinite options for outdoor recreation and entertainment, but it’s also the perfect place to slow down, reconnect and take a breath.
Finding a meditative flow looks different for everyone. Some people enjoy sitting in nature to meditate. Some enjoy a creative outlet. Some enjoy mindful movements. And here in Tahoe-Truckee, our yoga studios offer an eclectic mix of everything, combining power flows, gentle restorative poses, breathwork, mindfulness and spiritual connection. Here, everyone is welcome, from the beginner yogi to the advanced practitioner.
Photo: Find balance, focus and peace of mind at The Yoga Room in Tahoe City. Photo Credit: The Yoga Room
Below, I have curated a list of five unique yoga studios in our region, places where you can build skills on your journey to mindfulness, alignment, awakening and expansion.
Originally published in the Bobcat Newsletter, Written by Bob Graves
We wanted to share some news with you regarding a new partnership between Lake Tahoe School and enrollment management company Mission Enrollment.
As shared on their website, Mission Enrollment, used by dozens of private and independent schools across the country, helps schools review and develop fair, sustainable tuition assistance strategies that reflect modern family realities. Mission Enrollment holds a simple belief: tuition assistance can be both equitable and efficient.
While LTS will continue to use Clarity as our primary resource for tuition assistance, Mission Enrollment will assist us in reviewing and allocating aid in ways that strengthen our mission and support greater access for families in need of extra help in pursuing a Lake Tahoe School education for their children.
In the coming days, Mission Enrollment is inviting all interested Lake Tahoe School families to a Zoom workshop on Thursday evening, November 5 – see flyer below. This is particularly of interest to those applying for tuition assistance next year. A highlight of the workshop includes walking parents through the Clarity application process. If you are interested in attending, Mission Enrollment asks that you pre-register with the link provided below.
We look forward to working collaboratively with Mission Enrollment and with Clarity to provide the best possible tuition assistance services to our families. If you have any questions, please contact Kris Nugent at the school. Thanks.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Hosts Annual Carnival Supporting Incline Education Fund
October 26, 2026 | Member Submitted
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, announces the return of its annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The family-friendly event will bring together resort guests and the local community for an evening of Halloween festivities. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit Incline Education Fund’s STE(A)M program, which supports science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education for local students through hands-on learning opportunities.
The Halloween Carnival will take place on Saturday, October 31 between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the resort’s Regency Ballroom. Guests of all ages can enjoy an assortment of Halloween activities and entertainment including carnival games, a bouncy house, a photo booth, and classic treats like popcorn and cotton candy. DJ Joolz will provide spooky beats, with a dance floor available for guests to join in the Halloween celebration.
“Our Halloween Carnival has become one of our favorite traditions at the resort, and there’s nothing quite like seeing the ballroom fill with costumed families from Incline Village and beyond,” said Hilde Di Domenico, director of marketing at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “We look forward to welcoming our neighbors back for a night that’s as meaningful as it is fun”.
Entry is a $10 donation to Incline Education Fund and includes five tickets for games and activities, with additional tickets available for $1 each. Validation will be provided for the resort’s self-parking lot.
Proceeds will support Incline Education Fund’s STE(A)M program, which has funded a makerspace program at Incline Elementary School, a robotics program at Incline Middle School, and an engineering and entrepreneurship program at Incline High School through community support and recently awarded grants. For more information about the program, please visit https://www.inclineeducationfund.org/programs/.
For more information or to book a getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Situated among the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers a premier destination based in the nature-infused setting of North Lake Tahoe. The resort is home to an on-site Adventure program offering daily guided activities to help guests explore the Tahoe outdoors with everything from group hikes and archery classes to meditation sessions. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, and a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino. The resort also boasts the 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa featuring a variety of relaxing massages, facials and body treatments as well as state-of-the-art touchless therapies including the Cryobuilt Cryochamber, “Pearl” a revolutionary float orb, and the “Harmony” bioacoustic mat. The property showcases premier dining opportunities at the brand-new Osteria Sierra offering elevated Italian cuisine, pub-style fare at Cutthroat’s Saloon, and grab-and-go selections at Tahoe Provisions. Additional culinary delights include afternoon tea service on the weekends and a selection of world-class pastries created by the resort’s renowned team of pastry chefs. Recognized for excellence, the resort has garnered numerous awards including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.
About Hyatt Regency hotels
The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.com
