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The Local Lens – Exploring Tahoe’s East Shore, With Tahoe Multisport

August 4, 2026 | Member Submitted

Guest Author: JP Donovan, owner of Tahoe Multisport, in Incline Village

The Local Lens highlights the people and businesses that help make Incline Village and Crystal Bay unique. This issue, JP Donovan, owner of Tahoe Multisport, shares why the East Shore Trail has become one of Lake Tahoe’s greatest outdoor experiences—and how everyone can help keep it safe and enjoyable.

When I first heard an old Sand Harbor Story Years ago, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. A coworker told me his father used to visit Sand Harbor decades ago and ride his motorcycle right down to the beach. He’d park nearby, spend the day swimming in Lake Tahoe, and ride home when he was ready. At the time, it sounded like the perfect Tahoe experience.

Things have changed.

Today, Highway 28’s east shore is one of the most visited recreation areas in the Sierra. The informal roadside parking that once existed has disappeared in favor of designated parking areas, improved safety, and better protection of the lake and surrounding environment. While you can no longer pull up to the water in a vehicle, something even better has emerged.

The East Shore Trail.

The trail has opened this incredible shoreline to far more people than ever before. Families with young children, grandparents, visitors who aren’t comfortable hiking rugged terrain, and people of varying fitness levels can all experience the beauty of Tahoe’s east shore without battling highway traffic or difficult dirt trails.

I remember riding sections of the old dirt paths between the highway and the lake years ago. They were beautiful—but they were also rough. I had a couple of crashes that I was fortunate to walk away from. Today’s paved trail has made this coastline dramatically more accessible and enjoyable.

Electric bicycles have taken that accessibility even further.

The climbs that once discouraged many riders are now manageable for almost everyone. One of our favorite recent projects was building an electric tricycle for a 92-year-old rider who wanted to continue enjoying Tahoe by bike. Seeing someone continue exploring the outdoors at that age is exactly why this trail is so special.

With more people using the trail than ever before, courtesy and safety have become everyone’s responsibility.

Here are the reminders we share with every rider before they leave our shop:

Ride at a safe speed for conditions and the people around you.

When passing or encountering other cyclists or pedestrians, alert them of presence with the bell or by greeting them, avoid saying on your right or left as they may misinterpret.

If riding on the shoulder of the road, follow road rules and signal, stopping at stop signs.

Watch for children, pedestrians, runners, leashed dogs and slower riders who may move unpredictably.

Assume another trail user will be around every blind corner.

Look carefully before crossing driveways.

Choose a helmet with proper size and aspect ratio.

If crossing sand/gravel/ice/pine needles, brake/turn before/after.

Never assume motorists are stopping to allow you to cross.

When parking your bike, choose a location that does not impede others.

Just as important as riding safely is respecting everyone else who uses the trail. A smile, a wave, slowing down for others, and showing patience go a long way toward making the trail enjoyable for everyone.

At Tahoe Multisport, we’ve helped thousands of visitors experience the East Shore Trail over the years. Every rental includes a helmet, route recommendations, and a safety orientation because we believe a great ride starts before the wheels begin turning.

Today’s bicycles also allow more people than ever to find the right ride for their adventure. Some riders enjoy a traditional cruiser for the challenge and exercise. Others appreciate the comfort of an electric bike for exploring longer distances. Families can bring children along on cargo bikes, while riders seeking additional stability often find electric tricycles to be an excellent option. Mountain bikes make it easy to continue beyond the pavement and explore Tahoe’s extensive trail network.

No matter what you ride, the destination remains the same.

There’s still something magical about reaching one of Tahoe’s beautiful beaches under your own power, locking up your bike, diving into the clear water, and spending the afternoon by the lake. We may not be parking motorcycles on the sand anymore, but in many ways, today’s East Shore Trail offers an even better way to experience this remarkable place.

Ride safely, be courteous, and enjoy one of the most beautiful bike rides anywhere.

JP with Tahoe Multisport

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2026 Second Quarter – IVCBA Community Update

July 31, 2026 | Kristin Derrin

Welcome to the IVCBA Second Quarter Community Update!

The past few months have been filled with exciting progress, successful events, and meaningful collaboration throughout Incline Village and Crystal Bay. From supporting local businesses and promoting community events to advancing beautification projects and expanding member services, IVCBA continues working to strengthen the place we all live, work, and play. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished together this quarter.

Communications & Marketing

This quarter focused on increasing member visibility, strengthening IVCBA’s brand, and connecting the community through strategic communications and marketing. Expanded marketing efforts increased awareness of IVCBA, its members, and community initiatives.

Highlights include:

  • Weekly SnapShot newsletter with 60%+ open rates and 15% click rate
  • Coordinated marketing campaign across digital, print, and community partners
  • Enhanced sponsorship recognition and promotional opportunities for community partners

Membership & Programs

Membership growth and engagement remained strong, supported by updated membership tiers and new opportunities for connection.

Highlights include:

  • 13 new members joined | 92 memberships renewed
  • IVCBA took part in Ribbon cutting at both the Tahoe Aesthetician and Barton Health
  • IVCBA Annual Meeting with keynote speaker President Brian Sandoval – April 14

Community Events & Programs

Planning and updates for key programs and events continued to build momentum for the year.

Highlights include:

  • Restaurant Week held on April 16–25 was a resounding success with donations by restaurants made to Boys and Girls Club North Lake Tahoe
  • Media Sponsor for Tua Casa’s Wildfire Mitigation Seminar on May 28
  • Incline Green Clean and Incline Library Block Party on June 13
  • Event promoter for Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration July 2–4
  • Signature event co-sponsored with Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline Local Heroes Parade, along with Community Fair on Village Green

Content & Digital Presence

Efforts focused on providing timely community information, increasing member visibility, and strengthening IVCBA’s digital resources.

Highlights include:

  • Published the Summer edition of LIVE.WORK.PLAY and began production of the Education & Family edition
  • Community Calendar maintained as the area’s central hub for local events
  • Website updates supporting community initiatives, member resources, and event promotion
  • Continued development of marketing materials and digital assets to support memberships, sponsorships, and community programs

Housing Initiatives

IVCBA continues to stay engaged in regional housing efforts and community education.

Highlights include:

  • Ongoing coordination with regional partners on workforce housing solutions
  • Planning for additional Housing Speaker Series programs at UNR Lake Tahoe

Incline Village Main Street Beautification

Main Street initiatives continue to focus on enhancing the look, feel, and connectivity of the community.

Highlights include:

  • Expansion of Inclined to Bloom program (pots and hanging baskets)
  • Exploration of placemaking elements along Tahoe Boulevard
  • Evaluation of trail connectivity and potential improvements

Gateway Roundabout Improvements Complete!

It took more than a Village to improve the Gateway Roundabout with irrigation, trees, plants, and boulders. They have given June Brown’s bronze animal sculptures a better home!

Thank you to:

  • Agencies: NDOT, Washoe County, TRPA, and IVGID
  • Professionals: FW Carson, LeFrancois Engineering, Christine Karnofsky Landscaping Design
  • In-kind donations: Granite boulders from Realberry and SMC Construction, and FW Carson
  • Sierra Giving Circle Donors through Incline Tahoe Foundation, fiscal partner
  • Incline Village Main Street board and volunteers

Upcoming IVCBA Community Events

  • BizBuz Mixer at Pet Network — September 3
  • Washoe Tahoe Leadership Academy — September 23–25
  • Fall Fest at Village Center — October 17
  • Workforce Housing Speaker Series — October 27

IVCBA Team

IVCBA’s core team continues to support community growth, member engagement, and strategic programs throughout Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

  • Michael O’Neill, Operations Manager – Oversees membership, office operations, Biz Buz mixers, member socials, and welcome bags. (mike@ivcba.org)
  • Kristin Derrin, Marketing & Communications Manager – Editor of SnapShot and LIVE.WORK.PLAY; leads all marketing and communications. (kristin@ivcba.org)
  • Julie Malkin-Manning, Events Manager (Sugarpine Events & Marketing) – Coordinates all IVCBA community events. (julie@ivcba.org)
  • Linda Offerdahl, Executive Director – Leads organizational strategy and community partnerships. (linda@ivcba.org)

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The Local Lens: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Continues to Innovate, Inspire, and Connect

July 29, 2026 | Member Submitted

Guest ‘Local Lens’ Contributor and IVCBA Member: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare

Few organizations demonstrate the power of arts, culture, and community connection quite like the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. While audiences flock to Sand Harbor each summer for world-class performances, the Festival’s impact extends far beyond the stage, fostering accessibility, innovation, and partnerships that strengthen the broader community.

Now in its 54th Season, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival has once again captivated audiences with its Mainstage productions of Macbeth and The Heart of Robin Hood. In a recent Reno News & Review feature, reviewer Jessica Santina described the production of Macbeth as a masterful achievement, praising its immersive atmosphere, striking visual design, and exceptional performances. She noted how the production transforms the natural beauty of Tahoe into part of the storytelling experience, transporting audiences from a peaceful summer evening to Shakespeare’s dark and foreboding Scotland. Our Producing Artistic Director, Sara Bruner, and her team have crafted a theatrical experience where every element, from lighting and music to costume and set design, contributes to the emotional intensity of the story. Don’t miss this year’s amazing performances and buy your tickets here or by calling our Box Office Sun-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm at 775-832-1616.


Photo Caption and credit: Macbeth(actor, Jeffery C. Hawkins) and Lady Macbeth(actor, Cassandra Bissell) reunite in the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival production of Macbeth at Sand Harbor, running through August 23rd (Photo by Strotz Photography)

Building Community Beyond the Stage

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s commitment to community engagement is equally evident in our newest partnerships with Liberty Dogs and Keep Tahoe Blue. This season we created opportunities for service dogs in training and their handlers to attend performances, providing critical real-world exposure while supporting the development of future service animals. The partnership highlights our dedication to accessibility and inclusion while creating opportunities to raise awareness for an organization like Liberty Dogs, making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.  

We love our venue located at Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and saw an opportunity to help be stewards of the lake. For the first time, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival has partnered with Keep Tahoe Blue to create our own Tahoe Blue Crew: Keep Shakespeare Blue.  If you are already a volunteer with us, be sure to join our Tahoe Blue Crew.  On July 5th, we had nine dedicated volunteers join us for our first Keep Shakespeare Blue clean-up and collected 70lbs of trash! Tahoe Blue Crew volunteer shifts are available on Sundays & Thursdays at our venue from 5pm-7:30pm. We have another major clean-up on Aug 13 from 9am-11am. Learn more about Volunteering with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival here.

Photo Caption: Keep Shakespeare Blue Clean-up on July 5th with our volunteers L to R: Barbara Stonich, Bob Southern, Kathy Southern

 Young Shakespeare Performances July 20-Aug 3 and Final Family Night Aug. 9thThe Heart of Robin Hood

The D.G. Menchetti Education Programs, InterACT and Young Shakespeare, allow us to bring Shakespeare and the performing arts to the youth of our region year-round. InterACT, goes into schools every year and creates a unique curriculum with teachers for students K-12. Every summer, our Young Shakespeare workshop creates an interactive youth adaptation of our Mainstage Shakespeare play with a mix of professional paid actors and school-age performers. This year, you can catch an hour-long, family-friendly, and FREE performance of Macbeth at a local library or partner location near you. Get Showtimes and more information here. 

If you missed our first two Family Nights, fret not! We have our final Family Night on Aug. 9 for The Heart of Robin Hood. We will be inviting the young and young at heart to face painting, Robin Hood hat making, and other kid-friendly activities before the show. The fun starts at 6pm on Sunday, Aug. 9. The evening’s activities are hosted by our Platinum Sponsor, Tahoe Expedition Academy, who will also have representatives present and information available about their curriculum and programs for students K-12.

A Lasting Impact

Whether through our critically acclaimed productions, community partnerships, or education programs that reimagine how Shakespeare is experienced, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival continues to demonstrate the important role arts organizations play in building vibrant communities. If you would like to partner with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Jessica Vela, at Jessica@LakeTahoeShakespeare.com

Learn more about our Donor Member benefits here.

Photo Caption: Patty Jansen, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Board Chair, Jenny Molinelli and son, Jasper, Puppy Outreach Coordinator for Liberty Dogs, Kaci Janson and all their incredible Service Dogs in Training at the July 21st performance of Macbeth.

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Great Futures Productions Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

July 28, 2026 | Member Submitted

Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning musical comedy comes to the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe

The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe’s Great Futures Productions is thrilled to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a hilarious musical about friendship, competition, and the power of words, running July 31 – August 2nd, 2026, at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe Clubhouse in Kings Beach.

Winner of the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny, and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life-un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. The show is a riotous ride that includes audience participation. Four audience members, who can apply to be guest spellers starting 45 minutes before each show, will get selected to join the live performance. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

Great Futures Productions is the Children’s Theatre Company of the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. Great Futures Productions creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities, unleashing the power of curiosity, empathy, and imagination. The program is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people by offering opportunities in the performing arts that engender self-confidence, inspire both individual expression and ensemble teamwork, and provide positive role modeling, thereby encouraging community outreach through quality theatrical productions for children and teens. Each year, Great Futures Productions produces five musicals and one play, including one musical produced in partnership with Incline High School, along with year-round classes in singing, dancing, and acting.

“I chose The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee because it’s one of those rare shows that lets young performers be genuinely, hilariously themselves on stage,” said Sara Turner Carbajal, Director of Great Futures Productions & Performing Arts at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. “Every character in this show is a little awkward, a little brilliant, and completely lovable, and that’s exactly the message we want our kids to walk away with: that the things that make you different are often the things that make you shine. It’s also just an incredibly fun show, for our performers and for our audiences, and after the year our cast has put in, they deserve a production that lets them be funny, be vulnerable, and take a real bow.”

Performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will take place Friday, July 31 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 1 at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, August 2 at 7:00 PM at the BGCNLT Clubhouse in Kings Beach at 8125 Steelhead Ave. Tickets are available at bgcnlt.org.

About Great Futures Productions
Great Futures Productions is the Children’s Theatre Company of the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through quality theatrical productions, classes, and community outreach in the performing arts.

About the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe provides safe, structured, and enriching programming for youth ages 2–18 in Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Truckee, and Incline Village. The Club serves more than 1,700 youth or 1 in 4 local families. The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe’s mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible community members.

Media Contact
Siobhan Brady
Director of Donor & Community Engagement
Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
sbrady@bgcnlt.org

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Growing to Meet the Community’s Mental Health Needs

July 28, 2026 | Member Submitted

For many years, the Tahoe Family Solutions (TFS) mental health team has worked within limited office space, making it difficult to keep pace with the growing need for counseling services in the North Lake Tahoe community. 

That changed this month when we moved our entire mental health program into a dedicated counseling center less than a mile from our main office on Incline Way. The new location features a welcoming reception area, private offices for every clinician, and a dedicated play therapy room designed specifically for children.

Tahoe Family Solutions was founded in 1991 with the primary goal of providing mental health services to the community. As additional needs emerged, we expanded our programs to support children, families, and individuals in new ways while remaining committed to that mission. Today, we serve approximately 200 mental health clients each year, and demand for counseling and related services continues to grow.

The expanded facility is more than a new address. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to making quality mental health care more accessible, comfortable, and effective for everyone who walks through our doors.

Creating a Safe, Consistent Space for Healing

One of the biggest benefits of the new office is consistency.

Previously, therapists often had to share space, which meant clients might meet in a different office from one appointment to the next. Now, each therapist has a dedicated office where clients know exactly where they’ll be every visit.

Katie O’Hara, MA, LCPC, who serves as a mental health therapist and clinical manager for  Tahoe Family Solutions, while maintaining her private practice, works with adults, couples, teens, and children. She believes the new location will create a more welcoming, consistent experience for both clients and clinicians.

“This way everyone gets their own space and our clients know where they’ll be every time,” O’Hara said. “There’s something about consistency that I think makes clients feel safe. They’ll be able to look forward to being in the same room every time they meet with their therapist.”

Kids play area

Each office has been designed to feel warm and welcoming, with comfortable furniture, sensory tools, and personal touches.

“Even something as small as having a couch and little fidgets can make a difference,” she said.

The new play therapy room gives younger children a dedicated space where they can process emotions and experiences through play in a developmentally appropriate setting.

Expanding Access to Care

Getting care isn’t always as simple as making an appointment. Transportation, cost, language, and availability can all stand in the way. The new counseling center helps remove many of those barriers.

Located on the public bus route, the office is easier to reach for clients without reliable transportation. Counseling services remain free, ensuring finances are never a barrier to receiving care.

The expanded space will ultimately allow us to increase appointment availability and reduce wait times.

“With the additional money we’re able to get from grants and private donations, we’ll be able to add more hours for our therapists,” O’Hara said.

Language access is another important part of expanding care. The team includes three Spanish-speaking clinicians, allowing many bilingual and bicultural clients to receive services in the language they’re most comfortable using.

“There are just as many Spanish speakers as there are English speakers on the waitlist, so having bilingual therapists providing their services has been incredible,” O’Hara said.

While Tahoe Family Solutions has provided interpreters when needed, she says speaking directly with someone who understands both their language and culture creates a different experience.

“It’s an unmatched experience being able to sit across from someone who you share a similar cultural background with,” she said.

The expanded services have been made possible through generous community support, including funds raised through Shabby Chic, grant funding, and donor contributions.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services

Working with a team of professionals, TFS offers mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults through a range of services, including:

  • Child, Adolescent and Family Counseling
  • Parent and Child Interactions
  • Healthy Family Relationships
  • Success in School
  • Play Therapy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • School Adjustment

We also provide psychiatric care through licensed psychiatric provider Dr. Sukhi Johal, who works with children, teens, and adults to evaluate symptoms, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Psychiatric services include: 

  • Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
  • Medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and more
  • Ongoing support and check-ins to ensure treatment is working
  • Collaboration with our in-house therapy team for integrated care

The Importance of Mental Health

Although awareness of mental health has improved in recent years, O’Hara believes there is still work to do.

“If someone has a broken bone, they’ll go to the doctor,” she said. “But if someone is going through a broken heart, they’re more likely to think, ‘I’ve got this. I can handle this.’”

She encourages people to think of therapy as routine care rather than a last resort.

“I think going to therapy is kind of like going to the dentist, but for your brain,” she said. “Our mental health is everything. It’s how we interact with the world. It’s how we perceive things. It’s how we form connections, or sometimes struggle to form connections. Our mental health is at the forefront of everything, and it’s just as important as our physical and spiritual health.”

We hope the new counseling center will help even more individuals and families find the support, healing, and hope they need.

Mental health services are currently provided free of charge through Tahoe Family Solutions, although donations are always appreciated. Community support helps us continue expanding access to quality mental health care for everyone who needs it.

Tahoe Family Solutions Staff

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In The News – Gamblers Run is Back

July 21, 2026 | Member Submitted

Originally published in Moonshine Ink, 7/9/2026, written by Jon Grant

There was a moment at the second-ever Gambler’s Run in 2024 when The Main Squeeze was covering Pink Floyd’s “Have a Cigar” and it all kind of came together for Crystal Bay Casino’s production/marketing manager Sam Shear.

“It was right at dusk,” he said. “The golden hour light. The energy of the band, the energy of the crowd. It was epic. All the work we’d done, a lot of things had to line up to make that moment happen.”

Things did line up and that moment did happen. More moments happened last year and more moments will happen in 2026, the festival gaining momentum like some incendiary fiddle solo played against a devil down in Georgia. This year, the String Cheese Incident leads its biggest lineup yet, headlining three days of deep-pooled musicality with their Thursday night set.   

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Photo: Moonshine Ink

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Sun Bear Realty & Property Management Acquires Incline House Cleaning & Vacation Station

July 21, 2026 | Member Submitted

Sun Bear Realty & Property Management in Incline Village, Nevada, has recently acquired Incline House Cleaning and the well-established Vacation Station short-term and long-term property rental business. 

‘We are happy to announce our recent purchase of Vacation Station and Incline House Cleaning, both of which are long-time businesses based in our hometown of Incline Village,” said Blane Johnson, owner of Sun Bear Realty & Property Management. “We thank Don Cauley and Kathleen Savino for trusting us to continue their well-respected operations and wish them the best as they retire and enjoy their new adventures in life.”

With this most recent acquisition, Sun Bear is one of the largest, most respected, and dependable full-service real estate companies in North Lake Tahoe.

“The company’s experienced cleaning team has joined the Sun Bear family to service our existing property needs while they continue to attend to their existing clientele and build on their fine reputation. We also built a new in-house facility for the Incline House Cleaning operation,” said Johnson.

As an incentive to build new business, the company is offering a $50 credit to first-time clients who mention this introductory house-cleaning offer.

 For over 30 years, Johnson and his team have provided year-round property management, vacation rentals, long-term leases and real estate advice and services through their office located at 811 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village, Nevada. 

For more real estate, vacation and long-term rental information, visit Sunbearrealty.com or call (775) 831-9000. To learn more about their cleaning services, visit InclineHouseCleaning.com or call (775) 832-4853.

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The Local Lens: The Soundtrack of Summer

July 21, 2026 | Kristin Derrin

Summer in Incline Village and Crystal Bay is filled with live music, nearly every night of the week.

On any given evening, you can find yourself listening to a local favorite on a restaurant patio, discovering an emerging artist at Tunes on Tap, enjoying world-class musicians at Classical Tahoe, or spending the weekend at the Crystal Bay Club as touring bands make their Tahoe stop. This Thursday through Saturday, Gamblers Run Music Festival brings another lineup of talented artists to Crystal Bay, adding to a summer calendar that’s full of reasons to get out and enjoy the evening.

For a community our size, the variety is remarkable. Throughout the week, Music at Ski Beach, Tunes on Tap, live performances at Sage Leaf, Bowl Incline and Glasses Wine Bar, Classical Tahoe concerts, and events at the Crystal Bay Club mean there’s rarely a night without music somewhere in our community.

Music may be the soundtrack of summer, but it’s only part of the story. Alongside the concerts, our community calendar is filled with speaker series, community meetings, networking events, trivia nights, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare at Sand Harbor, family events at the library, and countless new events added to our calendar weekly.

Have a look at this week’s music line-up so far:

  • Music at Ski Beach (Wednesdays)
  • Live Music at Sage Leaf
  • Crystal Bay Club – Gamblers Run
  • Bowl Incline: Live Music (Thursday & Saturday)
  • Alibi Ale Works: Tunes on Tap Summer Music Series
  • Music at Ski Beach (Fridays)
  • Music at the Beach (Kings Beach – Fridays)
  • Classical Tahoe Weekend Performances
  • Alibi Ale Works: Country Fridays Line Dancing
  • Alibi Ale Works: Neon Nights
  • Glasses Wine Bar: Live Music Saturday
  • Bowl Incline: Disco Bowling & DJ Beats

Rather than searching multiple websites or social media pages, the IVCBA Community Calendar brings together events from local businesses, nonprofits, arts organizations, and community groups in one place. Whether you’re planning an evening out or looking ahead to the weekend, it’s the easiest way to see what’s happening in Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

View the IVCBA Community Calendar
https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar

If you’d rather have the week’s highlights delivered directly to your inbox, the IVCBA SnapShot arrives every Wednesday with a curated selection of community news, upcoming events, local business updates, and stories from around Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

Subscribe to the IVCBA Snapshot and stay connected to what’s happening in our community.

Photo courtesy of Alibi Ale Works and their Thursday night ‘Tunes on Tap’

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In The News – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office adds RECCO SAR helicopter detector

July 20, 2026 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 7/20/2026, Staff Report

Becomes 11th U.S. agency to deploy the technology

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. – RECCO, a global search and rescue technology, recently announced that the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in Nevada has equipped its RAVEN (Regional Aviation Enforcement) helicopter program with a RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector, making it the 11th organization in the United States and the 54th worldwide to deploy the aerial system.

The RECCO system operates on a passive radar principle. The helicopter-carried detector emits a radar signal that bounces off a RECCO reflector, which is a small, lightweight, battery-free device integrated into outdoor clothing, helmets, backpacks and boots, and echoes back to the detector, guiding the aircrew directly to the person’s location. 

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In The News – North Lake Tahoe Fire starts Worm Project Phase 2

July 20, 2026 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 7/20/2026, Staff Report

In 2025, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD), in partnership with the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), launched the 176.5-acre Worm Project, a wildfire fuels reduction initiative named for the long, narrow shape of the treatment area.

The project is creating an intensively managed forest buffer around neighborhoods above Highway 431 in Incline Village, extending from private property boundaries onto IVGID and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands. By reducing hazardous vegetation, the project helps lower wildfire risk, improve firefighter access, and strengthen the protection of lives, homes, and critical infrastructure.

Work includes thinning understory vegetation and removing smaller, suppressed trees while retaining approximately 10–15% of native brush in a mosaic pattern. This approach supports wildlife habitat, protects soil stability and water quality, and preserves the area’s natural forest character.

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