In The News – Sierra Community House launches ‘Blue Harvest’ Farm-To-Table dinner experience to combat hunger in North Tahoe/Truckee
July 24, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Sierra Sun, on 07/18/2024, Written by Zoe Meyer
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sierra Community House announced the inaugural “Blue Harvest: United to Nourish,” farm-to-table dinner aimed at supporting local hunger relief efforts. Blue Harvest will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dancing Pines venue in Sierraville located at 250 Fibreboard Road.
This intimate dinner will bring together local talent in food, music, art, and winemaking, all in support of Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program, which has historically provided nearly 300,000 meals annually to food-insecure residents.
The event will feature a meticulously crafted five-course meal prepared by renowned chef Meredith Miller Elliott. Known for her culinary expertise and her roles as the tour chef for Metallica and Pearl Jam, Elliott’s dedication to food and community has been a driving force behind this event. Ingredients for the meal will be handpicked by Elliott herself, ensuring a top-tier dining experience for the attendees.
Local Humane Society Offers Waived Adoption Fees to Help Relieve Partner Shelters
July 15, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Pet Network Lake Tahoe Contact: Sybile O’Neill
In response to a significant decline in adoption numbers, and subsequent overcrowding in many shelters across Nevada, Pet Network Humane Society is excited to announce a special waived adoption fee event, running every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July. This initiative aims to find loving homes for more animals and alleviate the capacity strain on our shelter partners.
Event Details:
● Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July
● Location: 401 Village Blvd. Incline Village, NV
● Adoption Fees: No adoption fees for all animals on Saturdays and SundaysHighlights:
● Take advantage of waived adoption fees, making it easier than ever to bring home a new family member.
“We are facing a critical time where many Nevada shelters are at capacity, and we are unable to assist without creating space through adoptions,” said Sybile O’Neill, Marketing and Development Manager. “Our hope is that this event will not only increase our adoption rates but also provide a joyful experience for our community members and the animals looking for a new loving home.”
We invite everyone to join us in this special event and help make a difference in the lives of these animals. Whether you’re looking to adopt or simply want to support the cause, your participation is invaluable.
For more information about the event or to see our adoptable animals, please visit www.petnetwork.org.
About Pet Network Lake Tahoe: Pet Network Humane Society enables pets and people to connect and thrive through compassionate care.
Pet Network envisions a society where all companion animals receive love and respect as valued members of families and communities.
Pet Network Lake Tahoe Contact: Sybile O’Neill Email: smoser@petnetwork.org Phone: 775-832-4404 x109
Knitters Guild of Incline Village Donates to Children’s Cabinet – Red Scarves and Hats for Valentine’s Day Project
February 13, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Millie Szerman
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. (February 10, 2024). . . Started by a small group of women who belonged to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church and enjoyed knitting and crocheting, the Knitters Guild of Incline Village gathered together to support a Red Scarves and Hats Project for Valentine’s Day. Headed by Guild member, Gisela duVigneau, the members of the Knitters Guild “created these beautiful hats and scarves, as part of a Goodie Bag that includes homemade heart-shaped cookies, affirmations, and letters of encouragement. These bags will be distributed to young men and women on Valentine’s Day.
“We hope to give them a boost of confidence to pursue their education.” Gilly Quinn, Donor Relations and Events Coordinator of the Children’s Cabinet of Reno (https://www.childrenscabinet.org/) is instrumental in distributing to the most deserving of our youth.
Gilly Quinn
The Red Scarf Project had been a part of Ms. duVigneau’s volunteer efforts when she lived on the East Coast, but moving to Incline Village offered her no such activity. While a member of the Knitters Guild in Incline Village, she decided to start a similar project here in Northern Nevada, and birthed Red Scarves for Valentine’s Day!
Members of The Knitters Guild, part of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church’s community outreach program, meets on an informal basis and visit with each other, sharing patterns and ideas. The group has evolved into one that finds pleasure in making warm clothing and blankets for families who need them in Incline Village and the North Tahoe area. Members live in Incline Village, Tahoe City, Truckee and as far out as Spanish Springs. The Knitters Guild meets every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the library of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 341 Village Boulevard, Incline Village.
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2-2-2/KNITTERS GUILD DONATES RED SCARVES (AND HATS) FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Several hundred items are handmade and donated to numerous organizations each year, including Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, which receives layettes for newborns, and blankets for Long Term Care patients; hats, sweaters, scarves, mittens and other warm items are part of the Winter Warmth and Wellness event each October. The Gene Upshaw Cancer Center in Truckee is grateful for chemo caps, made of very soft yarn for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Eddy House in Reno also benefits from the hats and scarves created and donated by the members of the Knitters Guild. The Guild receives support from the community by donations of yarns, patterns and needles.
Over the years, and before the COVID pandemic, the Guild members were also part of the Incline Village After-School Program as they taught knitting and crocheting at the Incline Elementary School on Monday afternoons.
For further information, please contact Gisela duVigneau at giseladuv@gmail.com or call 732-604-9512.
In The News – Sierra Community House: Building a community for a better tomorrow in Lake Tahoe
August 29, 2023 | Miranda Jacobson
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/29/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson & photo credit
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe is known as a destination location to people all over the world, but for the people who live in the area year round, it’s considered to be home. Underneath the vacation haven that is the basin are thriving communities looking to support their residents.
There are plenty of challenges that come with living in a mountain town, including high densities of empty second homes and short term rentals leaving long term residents struggling to find a place to live, along with the growing need for food and mental health resources.
To combat these challenges in the basin, the non-profit agency Sierra Community House was created.
“Sierra Community House was created in 2019,” said Executive Director Paul Bancroft. “It was a result of the merging of long standing social service organizations in the community.”
Sierra Community House encompasses a wide variety of social services on the north shore and in the Truckee area, bringing together Project Mana which is focused on hunger relief, Tahoe Safe Alliance which is focused on domestic and sexual violence and child abuse, and the North Tahoe Family Resource Center and the Family Resource Center of Truckee.
NN HOPES Community Event to Support New, State-of-the-Art Healthcare Clinic
August 22, 2023 | Julie Malkin-Manning
Inside Incline extends an invitation to YOU for an evening that promises to be nothing short of inspiring and groundbreaking for our local and surrounding communities.
You might have heard the buzz around town – Northern Nevada HOPES is gearing up for a big reveal!
From being a tiny spark in the health universe to blossoming into a full-fledged 38,000 sq. foot community health center, HOPES has come a long way. And now, they are ready to take another giant leap TOGETHER.
Hosted by Keith O’Donnell & Sabrina Belleci, you’re invited to join us this Thursday, August 24th at the Inside Incline Office in Kings Beach as HOPES presents their vision for expanding their impact and supporting those in need. Click here to RSVP and reserve your spot.
Picture this: a brand-new, state-of-the-art healthcare clinic on E. 4th St. in Reno, NV – designed to make waves in the world of community health.
This is where you come in – your presence, your energy, your zest for positive change. HOPES has a vision, and we can’t wait to share it with YOU!
Beyond delicious bites and captivating conversations, this evening is all about making connections that matter. Whether you’re a health aficionado, a staunch supporter of HOPES’ cause, or just someone who believes in making a difference, your presence matters.
In The News – Richard M. Parison, Jr. appointed Executive Director for Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
July 27, 2023 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/27/2023, Submitted
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theater are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard M. Parison, Jr. as their new Executive Director. A seasoned and accomplished theater professional with over 30 years of experience, Parison brings a deep-rooted understanding of regional theater and a genuine commitment to enhancing the community through transformative theatrical experiences. He will start the role in September.
Parison has held significant leadership positions in esteemed theater organizations throughout his career, including Executive Director of the Richmond Performing Arts Center/Center Stage Foundation in Virginia, Producing Director at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, and Assistant Producing Artistic Director at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.
Parison returns to Northeast Ohio and GLT, where he launched his career at the then-known Great Lakes Theater Festival. With his remarkable leadership acumen and versatile skill set, he stands poised to usher in a new era for both organizations, uniting their efforts toward the shared vision of bringing theater to the widest possible audience in the Northeast Ohio and Lake Tahoe regions.
Hi I’m Mary with the Incline Education Fund, a local nonprofit that support students, educators and parents here in Incline. Through our programming, advocacy and fundraising, IEF helps to ensure academic achievement and skill development across generations of Incline students. We have some exciting updates to share from each of the schools:
INCLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IES is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Event on June 6th from 4-6pm
This is a Summer Reading Kick-Off Assembly in conjunction with the Washoe County Library System.
INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
There are two collaborative events with Incline Middle School and Lake Tahoe School this week:
Drive carefully this Friday, June 2nd as it’s BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY! There will be prizes for kids who bike to school.
It’s COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY for 6th & 7th graders. 6th graders will be heading to Sand Harbor and 7th graders will head to Diamond Peak to collect trash as part of the community-wide TRASH to TREASURE project.
Monday, June 5th at 5pm is the IMS OPEN HOUSE.
This event is a school showcase of all of the wonderful programs happening at IMS. There will be a presentation at 5:30.
Parents and community members are invited to attend.
LAKE TAHOE SCHOOL
LTS Track and Field Bobcats Cap Historic Season with Three Team Titles
The Lake Tahoe School track & field team finished another highly successful track season at the Tah-Neva championships in Carson City on May 16. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, 22 different middle schools from the Tahoe Basin, Carson City, Reno, and other parts of Northern Nevada and California met to battle it out, all determined to achieve individual glory and team championship trophies.
The LTS Bobcats dominated the meet and were rewarded for their efforts by claiming three D1 team championships – 7th grade girls, 7th grade boys, and the 8th grade girls. The 7th grade boys not only won the D1 title but also were the number one school in the entire Tah-Neva League.
We are hiring two enthusiastic, positive, and organized individuals based in or near Incline Village! We are IVCBA, your local community and business association. We are building and growing sustainability for the cohesiveness of Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Come join our team!
IVCBA Business & Membership Manager
The IVCBA community and business association is looking for an enthusiastic positive individual to run business and membership operations.
Business manager duties: Interface with QuickBooks Online, accountant and membership software.
Membership program manager duties: Recruit new members and work with members on business programs.
Ideal candidate has a business degree or equivalent, is proficient with office software and knows how to close membership sales. The successful candidate will have an outgoing personality with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Salary: $25-$35/hour, depending on experience
Hours: 30 – 40 hours/week
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to linda@ivcba.org
IVCBA Incline Village Main Street Manager
The IVCBA community and business association is looking for an articulate and organized individual to run the Main Street revitalization and redevelopment program.
Duties: Administer and run the Main Street program and oversee its committees. Research and understand community issues and work with agencies for effective leadership of Main Street. Assist IVCBA in establishing charitable status for Incline Village Main Street.
Ideal candidate has a college degree or equivalent experience with an interest in revitalization and redevelopment issue and is passionate about Incline Village. Leadership, time management and effective communication skills are a must.
Salary: $30/hour
Hours: 20 hours/week
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to linda@ivcba.org
Incline Education Fund Secures Two $50,000 STEM Grants for Incline Schools
January 18, 2023 | Mary Danahey
The Incline Education Fund (IEF) was awarded a $50,000 grant in early October from the Washoe County Community Reinvestment Program for the Incline High School Engineering and Entrepreneurship program. They received a second $50,000 grant this January from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) to support the Incline Middle School Robotics Program.
Founded in late 2019, the nonprofit Incline Education Fund is the leading champion for Incline’s public schools. With an impressive list of successful projects, it now adds these grant awards to its list of accomplishments.
“Our focus this school year is on continuing to lay the groundwork to create a K12 STEM pathway for the Incline public schools,”
Mary Danahey
IEF Cofounder
With the push for STEM expertise, Danahey said that IEF realizes students will always need strong core academic skills in order to succeed in these exciting new programs.
To ensure that all students are prepared, IEF has partnered with Tahoe Tutoring “to provide extra academic reinforcement to those who most need a little extra help at both Incline Elementary and Middle School,” explained cofounder Sharon Schrage. “Plans are also underway to give that same additional attention to students above grade level to foster extra academic enrichment.”
In just the past two years, the Incline Education Fund has become the driving force in bringing innovative educational programs to Incline schools.
“Despite headwinds from shrinking school budgets and the pandemic, IEF is proving that local energy can creatively address the challenge of preparing students for the jobs of the future”
Successful pilot & launch of UNR’s Dean’s Future Scholars pilot program
Ongoing mentorship program at Incline Middle School
The Courage Project pilot program at Incline Elementary School
Ongoing program to build resiliency at IES
IEF Sponsored educational events
including: Mock Interview Day, EdPlanIt College Boot Camp, TERC Science Expo, Incline Elementary School Parent Nights
Technology Drive for Incline Middle School
Raised $100,000+ to provide laptops for each student
Incline Elementary School Makerspace
Raised $100,000+ for a robotics and coding lab
In addition to academic support, Incline Education Fund is also underwriting some of the Incline Middle Schools’ Exploratory classes, including swimming and the new culinary class this semester. Outside of the classroom, IEF has partnered with AAUW Tahoe-Nevada to bring both a Girls Who Code chapter and a Culinary Club to students. IEF is also working with both Incline Village Rotary Groups to update the Incline Middle School library.
IEF is always looking for individuals willing to share their skills and experience as mentors, coaches or as a speaker. “Volunteers are always needed to help with tutoring or as reading buddies, classroom aides, subject specialists and most importantly, substitute teachers.”
Share, Care, and Give a Pair this Holiday Season – Sock Drive
January 3, 2023 | Member Submitted
RE/MAX Gold of Reno and Incline Village to host annual sock drive to benefit Northern Nevada HOPES. Sponsored by Inside Incline Community Real Estate, Northern Nevada RE/MAX Gold realtors will collect new, unused socks for distribution in our local community this winter through Northern Nevada HOPES.
Northern Nevada HOPES provides affordable, high-quality, medical, behavioral health, and support services for all. Since 1997, Northern Nevada HOPES has been on the front lines of community health, caring for those with the fewest resources and options, many of whom are living in crisis every day.
“As community members, RE/MAX Gold agents actively give back to Northern Nevadans in need, year round. Socks are viewed as the most critical resource to keep people’s feet dry and warm in the winter, which leads to improved overall health and well-being”, says owner/broker Sabrina Belleci. “Our collective goal at RE/MAX Gold is to provide 1,000 pairs of socks.”
Socks may be dropped off at the following locations in Northern Nevada through January 31:
RE/MAX Gold Incline
Incline Village Board of Realtors
Ticor Title
RE/MAX Gold Reno
Financial contributions can be made via Venmo @tiffany-grimes-14 and will directly benefit HOPES.
Inside Incline is a community driven real estate agency, serving Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, Reno, and surrounding communities. With 20+ years of experience, our team provides unmatched local knowledge and real estate expertise.
Northern Nevada HOPES: Since 1997, Northern Nevada HOPES has been on the front lines of community health, caring for those with the fewest resources and options, many of whom are living in crisis every day.
