The Local Lens – Veterans Day, Daffodils & Community Giving
November 10, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl
It’s Veterans Day! It used to be called Armistice Day and dates back to the end of World War 1. President Eisenhower changed it to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all Veterans. Thank a Vet for their service.
Ways to support Veterans in Incline Village:
- Attend a lunch with the IVCB Veterans Club (last Thursday of the month at The Chateau)
- Attend the Military Ball on December 3! Sponsored by the Military Officers of America Association, along with the Vets Club.
- Take a moment to reflect at the Veterans Memorial on the Incline Way side of the Village Green. Thanks to Michael Grossman for spearheading it. Groups like Onward Opps Foundation support it by offering mentoring and support for active and inactive veterans nationwide.
- Donate to PTSD Now! Locals Craig and Julie Rauchle founded this organization, which focuses on suicide prevention for the Nevada National Guard through its “Purple Resolve” initiative.
- Buy wreaths for National Wreaths Across America: Dec 19, 2026
10,000 DAFFODILS PLANTED THIS YEAR!!
Thanks to LOTS of people, we will be Dancing in Daffodils next spring. Look for new plantings next year in several residential areas, including Lakeshore, on Mt. Rose Hwy coming into town (thank you Tessie Trekkers!), on Village and Incline Way (IES PTA and Incline Middle School), at the corner of Country Club and Tahoe Blvd. (UNR), throughout the shopping centers and plazas, thanks to IPM, Fidel and Tony Robinson, and the vacant lot across from the skate park, thanks to Canopy. Incliners, folks at the rec center, Steve Blaney, all the locals who signed up through IVCBA, thank you!
WINTER WARMTH AND WELLNESS
If you believe what they say about El Niño, more of our locals may need support. Bring warm clothing and household needs to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Contact Lorenaa@sftahoe.org
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