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The Local Lens – A Village That Loves Its Pets

May 28, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

In my next life, I want to be a dog in Incline Village. Pets are family members here…they are revered, beloved, and I swear, they get more attention than babies! We have a whole social network around them.  It’s called the Pet Network Lake Tahoe.  Full-service care for rescue animals, including surgery and urgent care, only begins to describe their considerable services. This social network includes their humans, too. Under Simi Balter’s inspirational leadership, social, aka FUNdraising, opportunities abound year-round. This weekend, Richard and I will be at the annual Fur Ball, themed Tails and Tapas, which will be held at ICE, Incline Center for Events(Bowl Incline). The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is the largest sponsor of the Fur Ball. It’s probably too late to get tickets, but not too late to donate to their latest cause: adding a hospital wing to the Pet Network building. Shoppers can support Pet Network at their thrift store in the Post Office shopping center next to Glasses Wine Bar.

Other Animal Service Organizations

That social network for pets extends beyond Pet Network. Need financial help with that surgery for your pet? Reach out to Village Pet Foundation, which also operates a thrift store in Christmas Tree Village. Wylie Animal Rescue is active throughout the North Shore. Rotary now packages “street survival bags” that include goodies for dogs of homeless people. If fostering a dog is appealing to you, reach out to Liberty Dogs, located in Reno, but founded by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. Other retail and service operations, particularly pet sitting and pet baths, too numerous to mention, also support our furry friends in Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

Inclined to bloom

IVCBA is bringing “pots and planters” to our shopping centers. In the month of June, look for hanging baskets in Christmas Tree Village and Village Center and terra cotta pots by the bus shelters. Please help us bring more flowers to Incline! Donate through our partner, Incline Tahoe Foundation, Inclinetahoe.org.

Incline Green Clean is June 7 for you and your family and friends to help clean up the Village.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

TONIGHT, Boosters is putting on an awareness campaign against impaired driving. “Loved by a Village; Come Home Safe” starts at 4:30 at the high school. Come show your support for our students as they enter into the prom and graduation celebration season.

Please do go to the IVCBA calendar to see all of the events, but I want to highlight the North Tahoe Community Choir’s annual Broadway concert at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Thursday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm. Donna Axton is the founder and conductor of this small but powerful choir that puts on concerts twice a year.

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The Local Lens – Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

Memorial Day Weekend is early this year. It’s hard to decide what to do…ski at Palisades? Hit the golf course?  Or go hiking?  Or all of the above! But start your Monday at the Village Green for the annual Vets Club Memorial Day Celebration. Note the new location! Three reasons for moving it: easier for people, especially the older Vets, to get to the site, open to everyone without an IVGID card, and the most important: site dedication and installation of the flags for the Vets Memorial monument. This effort is led by Michael Goss, including the funding and all of the work to get it through the political process at IVGID. Thank you, Michael! Thanks to all of the Veterans for their service to our country…and to the organizations that support them: Incline Village Veterans Club, Onward Ops, PTSD Now!, and Military Officers of America Association.

MAIN STREET BEAUTIFICATION

The roundabout is looking fabulous right now, thanks to Incline Property Management for doing the annual clean-up, pro bono. Thank you, Larry Wodarski and crew! Speaking of the roundabout, a Main Street committee is working on a redesign of the roundabout that would make it more visible to drivers, add irrigation so we can have more perennials, and add more iconic granite boulders to mark it as the gateway to Incline Village and the beautiful East Shore.

Village Clean-up on June 7, starting at Incline Library.

Gather your family and neighbors to pitch in on this important endeavor. Pine needles and other yard debris can present fire hazards, and it’s shocking to see how much litter accumulates over the winter. It’s a twofer…cleaning helps beautify our community as well. Businesses participate as well. Thank you to the many landscapers and yard crews that do so much of the grunt work.

Your reward is the Block Party on June 7? Join the BBQ at the Incline Library Block Party and Summer Reading Kick-off. They are celebrating 20 years in the new building. There will be plenty of nonprofit tables with handouts and activities for kids.

Public Art Committee

Here is another effort to beautify Incline and make it a welcoming place for visitors. It is busy finding symbols of our community and how to incorporate them into functional art pieces that establish an identity for Incline Village. We have a lot of public art already. If you haven’t noticed, it’s time to get out of your car and take a walk! Can you find….Buddha’s eye (UNR lake Tahoe campus), five kids in a Tree (Incline Library), the Parasol Building Statue? I also recommend two walks: The Earth Walk by the Visitor Center with its Galis Dongal (Washoe tribe dwelling) in front. Thank you, Jacqui Chandler!  The East Shore Trail has murals in the tunnel that are fun to discover. 

HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP TOMORROW NIGHT

Incline Village Realtors is spearheading this event at the Chateau on May 22. If you ever dreamed of owning your own home but thought it was out of reach, come and get inspired and learn what assistance is available.

NUTRITION CLASS AT NATURAL GROCER ON SATURDAY

I am greatly relieved to hear that not all fats are bad! Learn more on Saturday at “Demystifying Fat” at Natural Grocer. Why not start your Saturday shopping at this unique market AND go to the class!

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The Local Lens – Special edition featuring Robert Graves

May 14, 2025 | Member Submitted

Robert Graves, Lake Tahoe School, Head of School

From time to time, I ask a community leader to write the Local Lens from their perspective. Today’s Local Lens is written by Robert Graves, Lake Tahoe School, Head of School. Lake Tahoe School is a pillar of our community and a Stakeholder member of IVCBA. Not only do they offer an outstanding education to 245 pre-k through 8th grade students, but they take an active role in community events and offer programs of interest. Their annual fundraiser is this Saturday at Bowl Incline’s Incline Event Center with the theme “Grease is the Word”. For tickets or to donate

Robert’s Lens, written on Children and Social Media is of interest to every parent and every grandparent of kids of all ages.

Thanks,

Linda Offerdahl

The Local Lens – Children and Social Media

Undoubtedly, computers and technology enhance our lives in significant ways. The horizons seem endless, from improved productivity and communication to access to seemingly unlimited information. However, without proper guidance, patience, and often a certain amount of maturity and life experience, technology’s use – particularly among younger children – and connections through social media can lead to negative consequences.

What used to be a few friends talking about other friends in person or on the phone now expands beyond any previously established limitations. Dozens of students now jump online through their phones or computers and share their thoughts, hopes, and fears with people they have never met. Worse yet, given the inherent immaturity and lack of guardrails on emotions that children often exhibit as they grow emotionally, such online experiences may veer easily into bullying sessions or other inappropriate experiences. The adage that “the internet is forever” regarding material posted online is often overlooked by children who are apt to overshare and speak their minds without filters.

Occasionally, off-campus or after-school online activities and messages also impact the school community. Words are shared on various sites, texts, or chat strings, and the students’ reactions are carried over into the school day. Negative or sarcastic messages shared online often translate into hurt feelings, altered relationships, and general bad feelings. Candid and negative opinions regarding physical appearances, family backgrounds, and other similar in nature have no place in our school community, whether online or in person.

As parents, we sometimes feel at a loss as to how to deal with our children and their forays into technology usage and social media. From TikTok to chatrooms, texting to Instagram, students of all ages are online in huge numbers and for hours at a time. However, as parents, we can take a few steps to limit and control the time and materials our children spend and share on the internet. Here are a few quick tips I have heard positive things from others about to consider using in your family:

  • First and foremost, help your child better understand your feelings about their use of technology and how their words’ power, breadth, and magnification in an online forum – or anywhere – can be an issue. 
  • Resist the temptation to give in to “everyone else has one” regarding phones. Particularly with younger children, they will survive without phones until you deem them ready, and peer pressure is not a good reason to do much of anything.
  • Require your children to share their passwords with you. Though this seems harsh initially, you purchased and own the phone or computer your child uses. Access to their passwords and monitoring their activity is crucial to helping them use their online time properly.
  • Limit their time on the various devices. Much like TV time used to be doled out incrementally to children, consider the same for computer and phone access. 
  • Establish “no phone zones” or times when phones are turned off or put away in your household. Some families put a basket in the kitchen to place all phones during meals. Many parents also collect their children’s phones and laptops every night at a particular time, thus limiting the temptation of some kids to use their devices late into the night or early morning.

The above are only a few examples of strategies parents use to help moderate their children’s technology and social media use. You and your family may have other methods that are just as effective. As important as communication on these topics is with your children, so, too, it is essential to discuss and compare notes with other parents. 

Finally, as a Head of School, the partnership between school and home is never more important than when addressing student issues related to online activities. Schools appreciate your support in helping your students understand the importance of interacting with one another effectively – whether online or in person. Your sharing with your child’s teacher or school your concerns, questions, and sometimes evidence of questionable student relationship issues is key to helping all students mature and grow. As with most of life, communication is the key for all of us.

Bob Graves

Head of School

Lake Tahoe School

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Celebrate Mom Locally in Incline Village & Crystal Bay

May 7, 2025 | Kristin Derrin

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11th—what better way to spoil Mom than with one-of-a-kind gifts and experiences from our amazing local businesses?

Thoughtful Gifts from Local Shops

The Potlatch
A longtime favorite, The Potlatch offers Lake Tahoe-inspired jewelry, cozy apparel, and home décor. Their turquoise pieces and signature necklaces are perfect for moms who love a touch of the Sierra spirit.

Panache
Located in the Raley’s Shopping Center, Panache features stylish women’s fashion, accessories, and home goods. Consider a chic handbag, artisan candleholder, or a beautiful coffee table book to delight Mom.

Forever Rox
This family-owned jeweler specializes in custom diamond and gemstone creations. Owner John Roxburgh crafts timeless pieces, including popular diamond hoop earrings that make for a memorable gift.

Tahoe Gifting Co.
Now with a storefront in Christmas Tree Village, this woman- and veteran-owned business curates personalized gift boxes that capture the essence of Lake Tahoe. 

Golf Incline: Looking for a gift for Mom? The Championship golf shop staff is happy to help you shop and pick out a great gift. For non-golfers, there are some great options like Incline Village logoed drinkware, accessories, and activewear that can be worn around town, on the trails, on a boat, on the beach, etc.

High Sierra Gardens for great home and gardening gifts.

Fresh Blooms from Wyld Peony: For a vibrant floral arrangement, visit Wyld Peony in Incline Village. They offer a stunning selection of bouquets that can brighten Mom’s day and home. 

Wyld Peony nestled in Incline Village at Village Center is a floral studio known for its wild, artful arrangements and charming tchotchkes. With a focus on luxurious blooms and creative designs Wyld Peony delivers stunning floral work for special occasions holidays or simply to brighten someone’s day. This Mother’s Day order a one-of-a-kind arrangement that’s sure to make her feel celebrated. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM. Order anytime at wyldpeony.com or call 775.298.2799.

Incline Village Grocery Outlet for those last-minute gifts and treats.

Mother’s Day Events and Experiences

Book in for Fun: Iron and Wood
Book Mom a session at Iron & Wood to get ready for the golf season. Fun for the whole family, enjoy friendly competition with family and friends, and improve your skills on our state-of-the-art indoor Trackman iO golf simulator, the same technology used by the PGA Tour and many professionals worldwide.

Plan Ahead: Incline Wine & Food
Celebrate the beautiful and adventurous caretakers of the world with a classic day at the lake and VIP passes to Incline Wine + Food Lake Tahoe 2025. Click Here for VIP Access to the 3rd Annual Incline Wine + Food Lake Tahoe 2025.

The Sanctuary Tahoe: Incredible spa treatments and wellness packages. Treat Mom to a massage or facial and watch the stress and tension melt away.

Live Music at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Enjoy live performances at the Cutthroat Saloon on May 10 and 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It’s a relaxing way to end the day with Mom.

Sage Leaf for Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner

Happy Tiers Cafe – Sign up for cupcake boxes and cookie cakes.

Check in with all our local restaurants for reservations and specials.


Celebrate Mother’s Day by supporting local businesses and creating lasting memories in Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Whether it’s a thoughtful gift, a delightful meal, or a shared adventure, there’s something special for every mom.

Did I miss anything or any business? Please let me know so I can add ~ Kristin@ivcba.org

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The Local Lens – Star Follies Weekend & Civic Duty

April 30, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

INCLINE STAR FOLLIES THIS WEEKEND!

For 25 years, the Follies has been bringing the community and the schools together for fun and fundraising…with a 4-year hiatus during COVID.  I was IES PTA president that first year when Debbie Deverill approached us about the event. It quickly grew into a separate charitable organization that raised money for all of the public schools. Chris and Patti Plastiras were among the original founders….and still involved. The show could not go on without Kathie Goldberg behind the scenes. It’s a tribute to its success that so many people have been involved since the beginning and it has also attracted new sponsors. Notably, the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation and Incline Education Fund have ensured that this wonderful show will endure for another 20 years. You can still get tickets or just make a donation at inclinestarfollies.org.

CIVIC DUTY TODAY!!

Starting at 4pm at Incline Library:

Tahoe Transportation District(TTD) has a “self-guided” open house on its SR 28 improvement projects. Learn about North Parking Project, plans for a transit hub at Spooner and central corridor improvements.

Starting at 5:30 at the Chateau:

Washoe County is hosting a workshop on proposed changes to the Washoe Tahoe planning “bible”, the Tahoe Area Plan. These changes are primarily designed to align Washoe County housing policies with TRPA’s “Phase 2 housing amendments supporting deed-restricted, affordable, moderate, and achievable multi-family developments”. There is an in-person workshop Wednesday, April 30 at the Chateau.  There is a LOT to digest. Washoe County planning has been holding meeting and disseminating information since the beginning of the year. Get the background material at 

TAP update webpage 

MORE FUN THIS WEEKEND

Sierra Community House has its family dance glow party on Friday night.

Alibi Barrel House has its farewell night on Saturday.

Boys and Girls Club has its first Wine dinner at Sage Leaf.

Find details and other events on IVCBA.org.

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The Local Lens – Spring is Here!

March 26, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

SPRING IS HERE…and we all know what that means. Get out the spring-colored sweaters and prepare for the spring snowstorms! I hope you were among the locals hanging out at the beach over the weekend and enjoying that beautiful weather. 

IVCBA is launching its annual beautification campaign starting with SPRING CLEANING…your yard, your neighborhood, your business, OUR community! Those windy storms this winter have no doubt led to an accumulation of pine cones and needles. Mark your calendars for June 7,  the annual Incline Green Clean (Waste Not) and the  block party at Incline Library.  As activities and events roll out, we will highlight them. 

Beginning in April…

Other beautification efforts:

Roundabout Redesign:  LeFrancois Engineering is the project manager. We have met with all of the agencies involved. When we have the next iteration of the design, we will  ask for more input from the community.

Public Art committee: is being launched this spring. If you are interested in being on it, let me know.

Inclined to Bloom: . I have heard reports of daffodils already…keep watching for them. I hope you planted your own bulbs. They are hardy enough to withstand the snow, just like all of us locals!!  Take pictures! We are currently researching the feasibility of pots and planters in commercial areas. We hope to offer summer gardening classes as well

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

IVCBA is collaborating with Washoe County and UNR on a Washoe Tahoe Leadership Academy. This is a great learning opportunity and a way to find out how you can be more involved in positive ways in our community. Registration is closing this week. I understand there a couple spots left. Here’s the link for registration.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH celebration at the Hyatt.

Tomorrow night, March 27 I am meeting up with a girlfriend at the Hyatt’s Osteria restaurant for a Cakebread Cellar’s wine pairing dinner.  With the Lone Eagle closed, Osteria is taking over the role of presenting wine dinners with sommelier Jana Manfredi. 

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The Local Lens – Incline Boosters & Upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Events

March 12, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

The Incline Boosters Crab Feed has been an annual event for longer than we have lived here.  I remember the early years when the parents cooked the crab and pasta. Greg and Lisa Flanders and John Paganelli were the chefs for many years. It has always been a popular community event that sells out with all of the locals gladly supporting Incline High School. When the event moved to the Hyatt, the fundraising was taken to a new level. Under the leadership of Booster President Tara Cannon, the event is moving to the newest events center in town, ICE, aka Incline Center for Events at  Bowl Incline. Owners Steve and Tracy Tomkovicz are transforming it by covering the bowling lanes with flooring to allow an oversold crowd of 300 to eat crab and spaghetti and bid wildly on auction items and “fund a need”.

The Boosters is not just for athletics. Indeed, academics, music, and art are alive and well at Incline High School. The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation has invested greatly in our local youth, the latest commitment being to the transformation of the building and to its academics. The Duffield Theater is truly a community resource and holds sellout crowds of close to 300 for the annual Incline Star Follies, scheduled this year for May 2-3.  I attended the Rotary Speech and Music Contest last week in the Duffield Theater. Tonight, I plan to attend the high school music concert in the Duffield Youth Theater at 6:30.

A big shout out to John Crockett, who has been running our public library and giving people of all ages a reason to visit. It’s not just for books anymore. Activities, including art for adults are offered several times a week. Check out the IVCBA.org calendar to see all of them for the week. John is moving on to a different job as a Data Analyst for Washoe County. Best of luck, John!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY can be celebrated at nearly every bar and restaurant in Incline, but for a really special treat, celebrate with St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. I just attended a wonderful service with Reverent Clare Novak last Sunday and learned about their potluck St. Pat’s lunch next Sunday right after the service.  Kudos to them for housing the Incline Village Nursery School, Tahoe Connection for Families, and the weekly food distribution by Sierra Community House. 

Village Center is celebrating St. Pat’s too!  “Eat Drink and be Irish” and shop the blowout sale at Sierra Verde this Friday. Saturday has a St. Paddy’s Day vibe at Glasses Wine Bar, complete with entertainment. I’m guessing they are not serving green wine, but enjoy their elevated wine selections!

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SNOWFEST this Friday & Saturday in Incline Village & Crystal Bay

March 5, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

Snowfest is really coming to Incline this year, thanks in part to Darya Shahvaran with Tahoe Gifting Co., and also a board member of Travel North Tahoe Nevada.  Under her leadership, Christmas Tree Village is having a block party on Saturday! Stroll the entire boardwalk so you don’t miss a thing. Numerous merchants are participating, but Tahoe Gifting is definitely “ground zero” for the party, complete with music.

Starting Friday, join in the fun at Diamond Peak for the UNR at Lake Tahoe Jib Jam from 9:30-3:30, followed by Winter Fest Après fun at the UNR at Lake Tahoe Campus. Food, DJ, Ski movies, and more! AND THEN, it’s off to the Crystal Bay Club for the Electric Flashback Fundraiser for the Diamond Peak Ski Education Foundation.

What! You missed out on a Girl Scout Cookie order?  Find out if you really can pair a cookie with wine at Glasses’ Wine Bar on Thursday and Fridays. Their “official” Snowfest event is Saturday evening with music by the Ellis/Jones band.

As usual, Bowl Incline has both nights covered with Snowfest events, Friday Night Bowls and Beats, SNOWFEST Edition, and Saturday afternoon with the Strike Derby. I recommend trying their new restaurant, Lane 17 Lounge, as well.

For the most unique event, check out the Nevada Nordic Free Heel Fest sponsored by TNTNV and organized by Tahoe Multisport in the meadow and close to where they groom cross country ski trails open to everyone. SATURDAY ALL DAY!

DID YOU KNOW Tahoe Multisport has a portable sauna?? Polar plunges are very popular and best done in conjunction with a sauna!  Check it out, weekends at the boat launch in Tahoe Vista.

By now, you may have forgotten that there is a TON of events in North Lake Tahoe! Check them all out at North Lake Tahoe’s Snowfest Website: https://www.tahoesnowfest.org

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The Local Lens – Honoring Tradition & Embracing Change

February 11, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

Richard and I had our first date on Valentine’s Day in 1980. We have had Friday nights ever since. We carried on the tradition even when we had kids once we moved to Incline. Over the years, we became regulars at Azzara’s, Big Water, LeBistro, and the Steak and Lobster House in the Crystal Bay Club. Restaurants that have been here for at least as long as we moved here in 1988.

Last Friday night, we met friends at a NEW restaurant, The Lane 17 Lounge at Bowl Incline.  It was great! The food was very creative and delicious. Owners Steve and Tracy Tomkovicz, along with Manager (and daughter) Alison Hollman, Bowl Incline, are working hard to meet the needs of locals while still being a regional bowling and event center. Game changer: they have purchased flooring to cover the bowling lanes for local fundraisers such as the upcoming IHS boosters Crab Feed on March 18 and the Pet Network Fur Ball on May. 

Mark your calendars!

I don’t really mean to make this Lens about restaurants, but more about favorite places. The Lone Eagle bar and restaurant has been a favorite for many people. The setting is perfect: the only restaurant in Incline is right on the Lake. Sadly, the Hyatt is closing it down at the end of February to begin the total remodel of their lakeside property. To commemorate locals’ love for the Lone Eagle, longtime favorite crooner Luke Stevenson plays guitar and sings weekends through February. Don’t miss it.

What could become another favorite place is Osteria Sierra, the Italian restaurant in the main Hyatt Lodge building. It’s upscale but cozy. Their afternoon tea on the weekends is absolutely decadent. Think scones, a modern version of tea sandwiches, and an assortment of great desserts. Great tea too. Richard is fond of staying, “I am in favor of progress, it’s change I don’t like”. We have seen many changes at the Hyatt over the years, and eventually, all of them have resulted in new favorites and positive changes. What doesn’t change is the Hyatt’s dedication to our local community. Please continue supporting them through this major transition.

Watch for positive changes in Crystal Bay as well. The Cal Neva is making progress; cross your fingers that they will meet their deadline for a December 2026 reopening in time to celebrate their 100th anniversary. I hope to have some news about the Biltmore’s transition to the Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe within the next month. In the meantime, we are grateful to the Crystal Club, the Nugget, Soule Domain, and the Sanctuary Massage and Yoga Studio for keeping Crystal Bay an important part of Washoe Tahoe.

LOCAL HEROES 4th of JULY CELEBRATION

The big change this year: The NLTFPD pancake breakfast, the parade, and the community fair will be on July 3 this year, not July 2. The Incline Village Crystal Bay Veterans Club still holds its breakfast on the 4th, along with the fireworks from RWTB2. Incline Tahoe Foundation’s Summerfest “beer and brats” will be on July 2 on the UNR @Lake Tahoe campus.

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The Local Lens – From Snow Plows to Restaurants: Why Our Town’s Success is Interconnected

February 5, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

I am SO disappointed that it has been raining instead of snowing…except I am driving to Reno today and glad the roads should be OK. I want to acknowledge all the people involved with snow removal, starting with NDOT, and the great job they do on the Mt. Rose Highway.  Here in Incline, we can thank Washoe County Roads. I swear they are up before I am (and that’s early!), clearing even Lariat Circle.  Well, actually, they do have some priorities. Go to washoecounty.gov/csd/operations/roads to find such interesting information such as “Where is my plow?”. 

THANK OUR SERVICE WORKERS!

You know, “those guys” who show up to clear your driveway and are probably doing your lawn maintenance in the summertime. When it rains, they are not working. Think about that. We really want them here year-round, right? A little recognition (maybe a tip?) goes a long way for someone who is often taken for granted.

Our town is interdependent. It’s not just the people cleaning our homes or our driveways. When there is no snow, there are fewer visitors, which means less business for our merchants.  We cannot enjoy restaurants without supporting the people who work in them, too. 

What can we do to help? Top choice: Eat out more often! Personally, I am planning to try the Lane 17 Lounge Restaurant at Bowl Incline on Thursday night. They promise me there is no kids menu. 

Support our family advocacy nonprofits! They provide a safety net for our families, service workers, and seniors. Here’s the short list of where people go for housing assistance, food insecurity, and mental health. Please consider a donation to them as a show of support for our entire community. Believe me, the nonprofits all feel vulnerable and worried about any federal funding they have.

Sierra Community House:

This is the trifecta for the entire North Shore/Truckee. Family Resource Center, food insecurity, domestic violence and most important right now, the most knowledgeable organization for immigrants. Whether it is for yourself, your housekeeper or yard maintenance crew, Know Your Rights is very helpful. Find it here

Tahoe Family Solutions:

They have a new Executive Director, Jody Wright, who truly understands the family advocacy world. Rental and utility assistance, along with tax preparation and bilingual counseling, this is a go-to for many. Child care is a chronic issue. She is already tackling this issue with her own homegrown version of the HeadStart program starting in March.

Duffield Youth Center/Boys and Girls Club North Lake Tahoe

They have before and after school programs for our two-parent working families, both white and Hispanic, in Incline Village. They already provide daycare for Incline families in Kings Beach. Due to a grant from the State of Nevada, watch for their upcoming early childhood program due to start in 2027.

Parasol Tahoe has the definitive list of all of our family advocacy nonprofits. Click here to see all of the myriad organizations that support Incline Village.

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