It is that Time of Year Again! Free Music Around the Lake!
One of our favorite things about Lake Tahoe in the summer is all of the free music! You will always know where to find us on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: dancing at the front of the crowd! Can’t wait to see you there!
Incline Village
May 17th – September 6th
IVGID Pass holders with beach access can enjoy live music on most Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-7pm all summer long, courtesy of Incline Spirits’ Incline Beach Barefoot Bar.
In The News – Incline boys golf team ends season as state champions
May 27, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 05/27/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh
The Incline High School boys golf team continued an undefeated streak at the NIAA 2A Golf State Championships on May 12 and 13, becoming state champions and adding a line to the school’s record books.
Defying windy conditions at the Toiyabe Golf Club, the Highlianders won the tournament 41 strokes ahead of North Tahoe High School for the state title.
“Our boys stayed strong,” head coach Cory Coombes said, “slowed down and played the wind well.”
Spring came early, and many of you got your flowers out early. If you are one of the sensible ones and waited, now’s the time.
Now that we are past Memorial Day, it’s officially time to start planting and be part of “Inclined to Bloom”! Hanging baskets and terra cotta pots will be installed next week.
WHERE TO LOOK NOW
(aka get out of your car and walk around!)
The Tahoe Time Plaza has ginormous hanging flower baskets, plus all of the stunning landscaping they do. You know it as the place where Chase International and Rainbow Printing are located, right on Tahoe Blvd., across from Raley’s Incline Center.
Did you know this is also the center for Dr. Hibler from the Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute? Dr. Hibler says my skin is clear of cancer, whew!
The next time you are stopped on Tahoe Blvd. and Village, look over at the Chevron Station. They have a little patch of ground between their two drives, and Donna has already been out there planting it.
Kudos to the Rotary Club for keeping their “Peace Park” on the corner looking so good. Doug, Dave, and the guys at Chevron changed my tires and my brakes almost before we finished having lunch at Mofo’s. If you ever want to talk to me, Richard and I are there every Tuesday.
WHERE TO SHOP
If you took my advice and are out walking, take a rest in Christmas Tree Village’s Gathering Place with the red Adirondack chairs, and notice that property manager Tony Robinson, with the support of merchants, owners, and Main Street, is already tackling the next section of their easement for improvements.
Back to walking…
Stop in at High Sierra Gardens! They are the go-to shop for anyone looking for perennials, native plants, and shrubs. There’s a creek that runs through it that is just really flowing this time of year. This is such a walkable area of Incline, you could find yourself at the library!
Who knew grocery stores were becoming the new nurseries! Julie at Grocery Outlet is a great bargain finder, and she has applied those skills to plants and flowers. Check it out.
Raley’s has a great vibe going on right outside their Starbucks entrance. Grab your coffee and take a look at the great selection of annuals right next to their outdoor café seating area.
DONATE TO INCLINED TO BLOOM
You guys were so generous with the daffodil campaign, I hope you saved some $$ for pots and plants.
Steve Blaney, Main Street’s Manager, has found new places to put up baskets and planters. Watch for them at Starbucks Village Plaza and the US Bank building around the end of next week.
Please, the more you give, the more we will add to our commercial areas!
We are adding terra cotta pots at the entrances to Raley’s Incline Center and hope to cover the boardwalk railings with planter boxes.
Denise Azzara and now her kids, Andrea and Cord, have kept the geranium tradition going. Rosewood is adding some to their front sidewalk as well. Stop in at their new pizza place, where Jiffy’s used to be!
One last shout-out to Larry Wodarski at the IPM team in Village Center and Raleys. Someone has to make sure these plants are cared for, and it is often them.
Thanks to the Rotary clubs for continuing to water the pots at the bus shelters.
Thanks to IVCBA’s Main Street program and Sierra Giving Circle donors for the improvements at the roundabout. Incline Tahoe Foundation has been our fiscal partner.
Irrigation is in…shrubs and perennials coming next! Stay Tuned!
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Incline Star Follies Delivers Another Unforgettable Weekend of Community, Laughter, and Celebration
May 26, 2026 | Mary Danahey
The curtain has closed on another wildly successful weekend of the Incline Star Follies, and once again, the community came together to celebrate what has become one of Incline Village’s most beloved traditions.
With packed houses and enthusiastic audiences, this year’s Follies reminded everyone why the event continues to hold such a special place in the heart of our community. From the moment the lights dimmed to the final number, the Duffield Theater was filled with laughter, applause, music, dancing, and an unmistakable sense of fun.
“The energy in the theater was absolutely incredible,” said Follies Director, Kathie Goldberg. “The crowds were joyful, engaged, and genuinely excited to be there. You could feel the connection between the performers and the audience all weekend long.”
For cast members, the Follies offers far more than an opportunity to perform. It creates friendships, memories, and a deep sense of belonging that spans generations. Many participants describe rehearsal season as one of the highlights of their year — a chance to connect with neighbors, step outside their comfort zones, and be part of something bigger than themselves.
For audiences, the Follies delivers a rare kind of entertainment: one that is personal, community-driven, and filled with hometown pride. Every performance celebrates the spirit of Incline Village and the people who make the community so special.
And for the broader community, the impact extends even further. Proceeds from the Incline Star Follies benefit the Incline Education Fund (IEF), helping support educational programs across Incline’s public schools, including STEM, arts, “exploratory learning”, mentorship, college and career readiness, and more.
The Incline Star Follies continues to prove that it is far more than a show. It is a celebration of community, connection, and shared experience — bringing people together in a way few events can.
Mark your calendars for next year’s event – scheduled to be April 30 & May 1st 2027.
Support the Celebration. Honor Our Community. Carry It Forward.
May 26, 2026 | Julie Malkin-Manning
The Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration belongs to all of us — and you can help make it happen. The Be a Local Hero Family & Friends Community Sponsorshipis a meaningful way to stand behind the veterans, first responders, educators, and community builders who give so much to Incline Village and Crystal Bay. You can even dedicate your sponsorship in the name of someone special to you. A hero in your own life, a loved one, a neighbor who goes above and beyond.
Whether you join as a Tahoe Champion ($1,000), a Village Steward ($500), a Summit Supporter ($250), or a Lakeside Supporter ($100), your contribution helps bring three days of hometown celebration to life – from the parade, community fair, and pancake breakfasts. Sponsors receive commemorative t-shirts, event swag, and recognition on social media and ivcba.org, with top-tier sponsors enjoying reserved bleacher seats for the big day.
This is more than a sponsorship. It’s your name alongside the heroes of our community, honoring 250 years of American spirit right here at home.
In The News – A lone wolf crossed into Nevada. Scientists are watching what happens next.
May 25, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/25/2026, Written by Alanna Garcia
A gray wolf left the forests of Northern California in early February and traveled east into Nevada— a landscape where wolves have not established packs in more than a century.
The wolf, a young male disperser from California’s Harvey Pack, was detected moving through the Truckee area before crossing into Nevada’s Carson Range between Mount Rose and Mount Houghton. Biologists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked the animal using a GPS collar, part of ongoing monitoring as the species expands across the state. His short trip into Nevada appeared on the agency’s recently launched public wolf location mapping system, which provides delayed and generalized updates intended to balance wolf recovery with livestock and community concerns.
In The News – Tahoe’s first Wildfire Pro Shop opens in Incline Village
May 25, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/25/2026, Written by Victoria Mastrocola
As numerous 2026 wildfire season outlooks foresee a daunting and highly active fire season on the horizon, a new Wildfire Pro Shop is opening in Incline Village to provide affordable and environmentally-friendly wildfire defense.
Steve Conboy is the founder of Mighty Fire Breaker and the inventor of CitroTech, a plant-safe, EPA Safer Choice-certified fire retardant. His background as a mold expert, and former 45-year building and lumber professional led him to discovering a chemical reaction using tri-potassium citrate, a highly soluble form of potassium.
“You ate it today,” said Conboy. The ingredient can be found in a number of foods including jams, icecream, plant-based dairy products and sports drinks. “What’s interesting about it is when you spray it on the fuels – pine needles, dry grass, manzanita, lumber, paper, fabric, you can’t ignite it with a 3500 degree [Fahrenheit] torch.”
PINE NUTS – A Burlesque History of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
May 23, 2026 | McAvoy Lane
In the spring of 1803 President Thomas Jefferson was suffering buyer’s remorse. He had just handed Napoleon fifteen million dollars for Purchase of the Louisiana Territory that nobody knew anything about, including the president. So Jefferson asked Secretary of State, James Madison, “Jim, what exactly did we just buy here?”
Madison waved his hands in the air, as it to say with body language, “I’m thinking…I’m thinking!” After a pregnant pause, Madison offered, with the confidence of a Christian holding three aces, “Well, Mr. President, seems to me, you, not we, just bought Park Place without passing GO.”
“What does that mean exactly? asked the president, puzzled.
“I don’t know, but if I were you, I’d send somebody out there right now to find out, before Napoleon spends that money on cognac and you can’t get it back. I know two guys out of work right now who would be perfectly suited for the job, Lewis & Clark.”
“Well then, outfit them both with a compass, a blanket, a plug of tobacco, and send them on their way…
“Aye, aye, Sir!”
So, Lewis & Clark started out from St. Louis, looking for what they knew not. Their assignment was to describe the Louisiana Purchase, but they had little instruction to go on more than, “Go that way!”
As good fortune would have it, they ran into a young Shoshone lady, Sacagawea, who saw they were lost and offered to show them the way, which was an easy task for her to do, in that nobody knew where they were going anyway.
The one and only instance of humor recorded on the excursion came when Clark accidentally stepped on the back of one of Lewis’s moccasins, giving Lewis a flat tire, and starting him to hopping around on one foot, while Sacagawea guffawed out loud.
Well there were plenty of mosquitoes around, enough to suck you dry as a hat rack if you stood still for more than two seconds. One mosquito carried off the dog they had taken along for company.
Well Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea survived mosquito bites, snake bites, accidental gunshot wounds, plummeting over lofty waterfalls and cold sores on their lips, before finally reaching the Pacific Ocean and diving in, only to dive back out again, Sacagawea swearing in her native Shoshone, “Dang-Nabbit COLD!”
After a quick meal of Pacific snails, they discussed the routes they might take to get back home. Each of them had a different route in mind, so they took a vote, and Sacagawea’s route won the day. Thus, Sacagawea became a hero of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, which should rightly be known today as the Lewis, Clark & Sacagawea Expedition. She also became the very first woman in our history to cast a vote.
And this is where we bring our short story of the LC&S Expedition, as it should not be taught in the schools, to a close…
Gather your friends, family, and coworkers for our month-long celebration of biking in Tahoe
Together with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is kicking off our 21st year of Tahoe Bike Month starting June 1. Ride your bike to work or school, around town, or just for fun!
Track Your Rides to Win Prizes
Sign up with Strava to track your rides throughout Tahoe Bike Month. Each ride is an entry to win prizes from local businesses in regular raffles. Prizes will also be awarded to those who top the leaderboards for most rides, miles, and elevation gain. We also celebrate everybody’s biggest ride of the month and those who encourage others to sign up. There’s a category for everyone!
Create or join a team with your friends or your workplace to compete together on the Team Leaderboards. Earn a point for your team with every mile you ride, up to 5 miles per day. Plus this year you’ll get TWO bonus points for each person who joins your team. Big teams are encouraged so we can get everybody riding their bikes!
2026 Tahoe Economic Summit Highlights Collaboration, Innovation, and Regional Solutions
May 22, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published with Tahoe Prosperity Center, 5/22/26
On May 7, more than 130 regional leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, agencies, nonprofits, students, and community members gathered at the Tahoe Blue Event Center for the 2026 Tahoe Economic Summit hosted by the Tahoe Prosperity Center.
This year’s Summit focused on the opportunities and challenges shaping Tahoe’s future — from workforce housing and transportation to entrepreneurship, environmental innovation, and regional collaboration. Throughout the day, one message came through clearly: Tahoe’s long-term resilience will depend on stronger partnerships across sectors, communities, and state lines.
The Summit opened with keynote presentations from Kate Gordon, CEO of California Forward, and Dr. Fred Steinmann, Director of the University Center for Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Reno. Their presentations explored the intersection of climate, economic resilience, workforce development, and regional innovation — challenging attendees to think beyond traditional silos and toward more integrated, place-based solutions.
A fireside conversation moderated by TPC Executive Director Sarah Schmidt connected these broader themes directly to Tahoe, exploring workforce housing, economic diversification, tourism, clean energy, and the importance of cross-state collaboration in addressing shared regional challenges.
Attendees then moved into breakout sessions focused on:
Connecting Housing, Transportation, and Opportunity in the Tahoe Basin
From Idea to Expansion: Navigating Business Growth in Tahoe
Environmental Innovation & a Regenerative Economy
Across sessions, speakers shared practical examples already underway in the region — from long-term rental incentive programs and expanded transit solutions to bilingual small business advising, workforce training pathways, maker education, and Tahoe Wood’s efforts to support forest health through local wood-based business opportunities.
This year’s Summit also featured an expanded Innovation Exchange space showcasing local businesses, nonprofits, and community initiatives aligned with TPC’s mission to advance a connected and resilient economy through regional collaboration, community-led decisions, and environmental stewardship.
For the first time, the Summit was paired with the Tahoe Chamber’s Go Local Business Expo, creating a full day of connection and community engagement. Attendees were able to move between policy conversations, economic development discussions, and hands-on interaction with Tahoe businesses, entrepreneurs, makers, and local organizations — all while enjoying a true “taste of Tahoe” through the Expo’s many local food and beverage offerings.
The collaboration between the two events received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees. One participant shared: “The combination of the Summit and Go Local Expo was fantastic. It connected the bigger regional conversations with the businesses and people actually making Tahoe work every day.” Another attendee reflected: “This was one of the best regional events I’ve attended in Tahoe. The conversations felt real, collaborative, and solution-oriented.”
Survey feedback highlighted strong appreciation for the keynote conversation, breakout session variety, networking opportunities, and the Summit’s focus on actionable ideas and cross-sector collaboration. Many attendees also emphasized how valuable it was to hear perspectives from both California and Nevada leaders in the same room.
The Tahoe Prosperity Center extends sincere thanks to all speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, partners, and attendees who helped make this year’s Summit such a meaningful and energizing gathering for the Tahoe Basin.
The conversations sparked at the Summit will continue throughout the year as TPC works alongside partners across the region to advance practical, community-driven solutions for Tahoe’s future.
