Looking for a last-minute Father’s Day gift or a fun way to celebrate together?
Spoil Dad this Father’s Day at Wine on the Water! Join us this Sunday for an afternoon on the shores of North Lake Tahoe featuring exceptional wines, delicious food, live music, exciting silent auctions, and breathtaking lakeside views—all while supporting local youth and teens at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.
Whether you’ve joined us before or it’s been a few years, we’d love to welcome you back for another incredible afternoon of great wine, great company, and giving back to our community.
Sunday, June 21 VIP Admission: 1:00 PM General Admission: 2:00–5:00 PM North Tahoe Event Center
Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. Every ticket helps provide local kids and teens with safe spaces, caring mentors, nutritious meals, and life-changing opportunities.
We can’t wait to raise a glass with you this Sunday, June 21!
“My child was inspired and excited! We will be back every year from now on.” — audience member
Bring your kids or grandkids to join us for a fun-filled day of music and discovery! Curated by Rita Whitaker Haun, Musikgarten Instructor & Education Coordinator, young musicians from the Greater Tahoe-Truckee-Reno area perform in the Family Concert alongside small ensembles from Classical Tahoe.
In our instrument exploration zone, children will learn how the instruments work, sound, and feel. The Nevada Discovery Museum will be on hand to create hands-on music and science stations for children to draw, paint, and make their own percussion and string instruments.
As a special treat, the Sierra Alphorn Players will demonstrate their unique instruments on the Great Lawn.
11 AM – 12 PM Family Concert 12 PM – 2 PM Music Maker’s Faire
Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students to support the Classical Tahoe Music Education Program.
The admission price is waived for anyone that requests assistance by calling the box office at 775-298-0245.
Take a piece of Classical Tahoe with you wherever you go! We’ve partnered with Tahoe Gifting Co to create an exclusive 10 oz. Klean Kanteen Wine Tumbler engraved with the Classical Tahoe logo and our “World-Class Music, Up Close” tagline.
These beautiful stainless steel tumblers are vacuum-insulated, dishwasher safe, and perfect for concerts under the pines and beyond. Each one is engraved in-house by Tahoe Gifting Co and available exclusively at their Incline Village shop.
A portion of every purchase supports Classical Tahoe and its mission to bring exceptional musical performances and educational opportunities to the Tahoe community.
Bring your Classical Tahoe tumbler to a Festival concert this summer and enjoy $2 off wine at our courtyard bar!
To personalize your tumbler with a custom name, visit the shop or call ahead at 775.237.2318.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Classical Tahoe Annual Gala, where exceptional music, fine dining, and a passionate community committed to the success of Classical Tahoe comes together under the stars. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we also honor America’s 250th Anniversary and the enduring role of the arts in shaping our national story.
This exclusive fundraising event features live performances, an exquisite multi-course dinner, and an unique live auction and paddle raise—all in support of Classical Tahoe’s mission to present exceptional music at Lake Tahoe.
In 2026, we are proud to honor the legacy of Carol Franc Buck, whose extraordinary generosity and vision helped shape Classical Tahoe into the organization it is today.
Seating is limited. Secure your tickets now and be part of an elegant night that celebrates music, legacy, and the future of Classical Tahoe.
Event Schedule
5:30 PM | Welcome Reception Sparkling wine upon arrival Passed hors d’oeuvres Live entertainment Hosted beer and wine Guest check-in for seating assignments and bidding paddles
6:45 PM | Dinner, Program & Live Auction on the Lawn Multi-course dinner by Roundabout Catering Hosted wine throughout the evening Musical performances Live auction and paddle raise
In The News – Tahoe Family Solutions pushes for more mental health support in Incline Village
May 28, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/28/2026, Written by Eli Ramos
Tahoe Family Solutions, the family resource center in Incline Village, has been providing therapy and mental health services at no cost to those in need. Their recent push for bilingual and culturally knowledgeable therapists is a critical step in providing care. Executive director Jody Wright and counselor Katie O’Hara spoke with the Tribune for Mental Health Awareness Month on the needs and impact that mental health services can bring to a community.
“The Tahoe Basin is a unique space, because even with a metropolitan area down the hill, it’s still considered a rural place,” said O’Hara. “There are difficulties with finding adequate services.” Incline Village has 11 therapists, with two that take insurance—the rest of them are private practices.
In 2024, Tahoe Family Solutions served 153 clients through counseling and 31 through psychiatry services. That psychiatric support is provided by Dr. Sukhi Johal, a board certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience and certifications in psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Providing coordinated care in a rural, mountain community is particularly extraordinary.
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.
Connecting Housing, Transportation, and Opportunity in the Tahoe Basin
April 14, 2026 | Member Submitted
Workforce housing and transportation are two of the most pressing challenges in the Tahoe Basin—and they are deeply interconnected. Addressing them requires not just new ideas, but better alignment across sectors, jurisdictions, and solutions.
At the 2026 Tahoe Economic Summit, this session will bring that conversation into focus, starting with the latest regional data and trends presented by Karen Fink, Long Range Planning Director at Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Grounded in this shared understanding, the discussion will explore three core approaches shaping the path forward: building new housing, better utilizing existing housing through policy innovation, and strengthening regional transportation systems.
A panel of local leaders will then bring these strategies to life through real-world examples:Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager, City of South Lake Tahoe — highlighting programs like the Long-Term Rental Incentive ProgramJim Marino, Executive Director, Tahoe Transportation District — sharing progress on microtransit, regional connectivity, and infrastructure investmentsJerry Bindel, Forest Suites & Hotel & Lodging Association — offering the employer perspective on workforce housing and transportation solutions.
Together, this session will examine the tradeoffs, costs, and opportunities across each approach—moving beyond the problem to focus on practical, coordinated solutions that support Tahoe’s workforce and economy.
Join us on May 7 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center to be part of the conversation and leave with a clearer understanding of where we’re headed—and how you can be part of the solution. ? Tickets are on sale now. Limited seating – don’t miss out!
Earth Month is here, and it’s one of the best times to get outside and give back to Lake Tahoe.
Join us for an Earth Day Cleanup, stop by a community festival, explore the Spurlock/Evers Environment & Education Center, or head out for an early spring hike. However you spend time here, every action helps protect the Lake.
As Keep Tahoe Blue celebrates 69 years on April 19, we invite you to be part of what comes next. Show up, take care, and leave Tahoe better than you found it.
In The News – Sierra Community House names Teresa Crimmens Executive Director
March 31, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Sierra Sun, 3/31/2026, Staff Report
Sierra Community House announced the appointment of Teresa Crimmens as Executive Director. Crimmens has been part of the organization since 2015 and steps into the permanent role at the mission-focused organization deeply rooted in the community it serves.
Teresa Crimmens knows Sierra Community House the way you know something you helped build from the ground up. She has spent over a decade making sure families get fed, survivors find safety, and neighbors have someone in their corner.
In The News – Pet Network Lake Tahoe announces the 28th annual Fur Ball: The Pet Gala
March 17, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/17/2026, Staff Report
Pet Network Lake Tahoe announced the return of its signature annual fundraiser, the Fur Ball Gala, reimagined this year as The Pet Gala—a black tie celebration of iconic New York style and philanthropy.
This year’s theme, The Pet Gala, invites guests to dress to impress and show up for something bigger: helping Pet Network strengthen shelter care and expand vital community programs that keep animals healthy, safe, and homeward bound.
Pet Network Lake Tahoe Announces the 28th Annual Fur Ball: The Pet Gala
February 18, 2026 | Member Submitted
Ask of the Year: “Level up your shelter. Level up your community.
Pet Network Lake Tahoe is proud to announce the return of its signature annual fundraiser, the Fur Ball Gala, reimagined this year as The Pet Gala—a black-tie celebration of iconic New York style and philanthropy.
This year’s theme, The Pet Gala, invites guests to dress to impress and show up for something bigger: helping Pet Network strengthen shelter care and expand vital community programs that keep animals healthy, safe, and homeward bound.
The Impact You’ve Made—Because You Showed Up
Thanks to generous community support, Pet Network has already leveled up lifesaving care in powerful ways, including celebrating over three years of the Community Hospital, completing a surgery and treatment remodel, replacing the roof, upgraded ventilation throughout the facility, and adding a CT scan to support more advanced care, and soon a generator to ensure safety and comfort through every storm.
What’s Next: Leveling Up Care and Community Support
Funds raised at the Fur Ball Gala this year will help Pet Network take the next step forward, investing in faster diagnostics, expanded access to veterinary guidance, and programs that strengthen the bond between people and pets.
Key areas of focus include:
Advanced diagnostic equipment to help diagnose more quickly and treat more effectively, including tools like PCR testing, a pathology camera, and a sequencer.
Currently, animals with signs of infectious disease must be quarantined for an average of Four days as we wait for pathology results. This equipment allows for same-day results, in-house, reducing stress and length of stay for shelter animals. This technology will also be used to serve community pets, allowing same-day diagnostics for common ailments and illnesses, including masses, canine influenza, and so much more, reducing uncertainty and accelerating treatment.
Telemedicine access to a Veterinarian, 7 days a week, offering peace of mind and support for fosters, adopters, shelter pets, and Community Hospital clients
Continuing education for staff, ensuring compassion is matched with the best skills so every outcome improves, increasing the pipeline of talent in animal sheltering, and empowering the shelter community
Training classes for adopters, alumni, and the broader community—supporting long-term success and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Humane education programs like summer camp and Petiquette, teaching youth safe, responsible interactions with animals while strengthening community resources.
Expanded support staff and services, helping increase capacity, access, and affordability of care for all.
Food Bank support, serving community members who need help keeping pets fed and in loving homes–no cost, no questions asked.
The Ask of the Year
Level up your shelter. Level up your community. Pet Network is calling on supporters, sponsors, and local businesses to help power the next level of lifesaving care through the Fur Ball Gala. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps ensure more pets receive the highest available standard of care and more families have the resources to keep the pets they love. This milestone would not have been possible without the instrumental support of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, whose generosity continues to shape animal welfare in Tahoe and beyond. Alongside individual donors and community champions, their investment helped turn vision into reality. The Foundation has committed to a $100,000 donation match at the Gala to support this new equipment and these lifesaving programs.
About Pet Network Lake Tahoe: Pet Network Lake Tahoe, an AAHA Accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which encompasses Pet Network Humane Society and Pet Network Community Hospital, is a premier veterinary practice and animal welfare organization dedicated to saving lives, promoting wellness, and strengthening the bond between pets and their families. As a leader in shelter medicine, rescue, and adoption services, Pet Network serves the Lake Tahoe community and beyond with comprehensive medical care and a deep commitment to animal welfare.
The Local Lens – Incline Village Honors Local Generosity at the Heart of Giving Awards
February 11, 2026 | Member Submitted
Guest Writer, Jody Wright – Executive Director of Tahoe Family Solutions
The Local Lens – The word philanthropy, originated from the Greek word philanthropia, simply meant “For the love of Mankind.”
On February 14, Tahoe Family Solutions is excited to host a new event in Incline Village – The Heart of Giving Awards. Our hope is to draw attention to the incredible generosity and spirit of this community by recognizing exceptional philanthropic, volunteer and community service efforts. In this first year of the event and in honor of our history, we will recognize Joe and Polly Wolfe for their long-term commitment to the TFS mission, and families and youth of the Incline basin, as well as the multiple other non-profit organizations they support in our region, many of whom will be in attendance on the 14th.
We recognize it is through the giving of time, treasure and talent of so many that we have incredible arts opportunities, a safety net for struggling individuals and families, community events and beautification, education support, disaster response, scholarships and mentorship, care and support for veterans, social and civil rights movements, emergency veterinary care, and so much more. This event is grounded in gratitude and inspiration, seeking to create a legacy event that inspires awareness and encourages participation in opportunities to serve, give, and engage, and to thank the many people who make it possible.
This year, we will be fundraising for TFS programs that are near and dear to the hearts of the Wolfes – those that are centered around youth in our community. Their commitment to leveling the playing field and providing opportunities that may be out of reach for some of our neighbors and their children is long-term and consistent. Donations and offers to volunteer will be gratefully accepted in Joe and Polly’s honor and will go to these same youth programs that they so care about. People like Joe and Polly, who give what they can, regardless of the size of the gift or the amount of time shared, make an impact in ways you may never see but are truly life-changing for so many.
We are delighted at the response to this sold-out event and cannot thank the community and our sponsors enough. This fledgling event simply would not have happened without your support and enthusiasm. In coming years, it will be exciting to see how we can grow it to joyously celebrate the Hearts of Giving of many organizations, individuals and families that contribute so much to our village.
For more information or to make a gift, please contact Tahoe Family Solutions at 775-413-5145
