Immediately following the Local Heroes Parade on Tuesday, July 2, the community is invited to the Community Fair on the Village Green (11AM – 3PM).
Interact with the heroes of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and their tactical vehicles at the Meet & Greet, participate in the Highlander Pride Youth Olympics, and savor delicious barbecue at the Highlander Pride Backyard BBQ fundraiser on the Village Green. Don’t miss the annual Susie Scoops Ice Cream Eating Contest at 1PM for extra smiles.
The following nonprofits, businesses, and service clubs, as listed below will host booths, games, and handout information & freebies.
IVCBA
Washoe County Sheriff Office
Lefrancois Engineering
North Tahoe Democrats
Pet Network Humane Society
Onward Ops Foundation
Elevated Water Sports
PTSD NOW!
Bridget Giroux Design
Tahoe Family Solutions
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
IVCB Republican Women’s Club
Washoe County Sheriff Office
Daisy Trails Forest Preschool
Village Pet Foundation
Incline Village Library
IVGID – Incline Village General Improvement District
2024 Local Heroes Parade Lineup, Route & Road Closures
June 27, 2024 | Julie Malkin-Manning
The Local Heroes Parade theme pays tribute to veterans, firefighters, healthcare workers, educators, service workers, parents, and everyone who helps build our community (that’s YOU!).
The Parade is Tuesday, July 2 at 10AM. See map below for the route and road closures.
Each year our parade is kicked off by the Local Heroes Kids Bike Parade – once you see them round the corner, you’ll know the Parade is on its way. This year, we have over 50 entries in the Parade representing all reaches of our community!
National Anthem Performed by Annabelle Kelly (at Bowl Incline)
Reno Mustang Car Club: Larry Osslund – Viet Nam/Navy
Reno Mustang Car Club: Richard Cribben: Army
Reno Mustang Car Club: Don Schellenberg
Reno Mustang Car Club: Ed Yarich: Military: Member IVC
Reno Mustang Car Club: Ron Kalanick: Viet Nam: Marines
Reno Mustang Car Club: Steve Richards: Military
Reno Mustang Car Club: David Ramsey
IVCBA Future Local Heroes
Incline Martial Arts
Driving Miss Tahoe – Chole Menzies
Pet Network
Rotary Duck Drop Float 2024
Rotary Club of Tahoe Incline
Lake Tahoe Athletic Club
Jacked Up
Alfa Romeo Club of Incline Village – Jeff Forsyth & Maureen Reilly
Alfa Romeo Club of Incline Village – Allan & Kathy Slocum
Alfa Romeo Club of Incline Village – Ron Pizer
Around Town Tours – Chris Talbot
Michelle Jezycki for IVIGID Trustee
Incline Village Community Hospital & Mike Young
Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross
Music Is Medicine Tour – The Jambulance
REMAX/Inside Incline – Sabrina Genter
REMAX/Inside Incline – Sabrina Belleci
Bowl Incline
AAUW Tahoe Nevada Celebrates Our Scholars
Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
Village Pet Foundation
The Lee Family
Incline Village Crystal Bay Republican Women’s Club
Incline Village Girl Scout Troop 140
Kuchulis and Simvoulakis Families
Diamond Peak Ski Team
Michaela Tonking for IVIGID Trustee
Daisy Trails Forest Preschool
Washoe County Library – Incline Village
Jim Perez – 30 year Incline resident
Bridget Giroux Design
Happy Tiers Bakery
Incline Star Follies
Carol Del Carlo – Nevada Board of Regents, District 9
Lake Tahoe School
SQ Ent. Our American Dream
Tahoe Workz Snow Removal
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District – Engine 13
Washoe County Roads Department
Washoe County Sherif Department
Thanks to both of our Parade Emcees; Kristen Miller (corner of Southwood and Incline Way/Bowl Incline) and Jason Phillips (Village Green area).
And an extra special shout-out to the many, many volunteers that make the Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration a way for all of us to come together as a community and make memories.
Local Heroes Parade Features Children from the Community
June 27, 2024 | Linda Offerdahl
The Local Heroes parade on July 2nd is becoming famous for many things, but perhaps the biggest scene stealers are the entries with kids.
For the fourth year in a row, IVCBA features “Future Local Heroes” toddlers and preschoolers dressing up as their favorite hero… The parade starts at 10am with the IVGID kids bike parade and then an amazing assortment of floats, walking groups, classic cars, and equipment from Washoe County.
Stealing the scene however, may be the youngsters dressed up like firefighters, peace officers, health care professionals, teachers or superheroes. The Incline Village Nursery School, and local families are joining us this year. If you want your kiddo to participate, please contact kristin@ivcba.org.
Other groups feature kids as well: Daisy Day Care has their own float filled with adorable munchkins. The Lake Tahoe School has arguably the largest float with kids of all ages.
Be sure to visit the Community Fair and the Backyard BBQ on the Village Green immediately following the parade.
Get all the details for the Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration at IVCBA.org.
As you cruise through Incline Village, you’re sure to see the signs of a patriotic community celebration thanks to the hard work of many volunteers who have been placing décor and planting flags.
That’s a sign that the Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration is coming up. Next Tuesday – Thursday (July 2 – 4), our community partners are proud to present a full line up of events for all to enjoy. For full details, visit IVCBA.org and stay tuned for a dedicated Local Heroes SnapShot later this week with tons of information.
REMINDER – THE IVCBA LOCAL HEROES PARADE IS ON TUESDAY, JULY 2!
Also, on Tuesday, July 2:
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District hosts a Flag Raising with Incline High’s ROTC and a pancake breakfast
Kids Bike Parade/Parade – begins at 10AM and runs from Southwood Blvd to Incline Way and ends at the Village Green. Announcers will be located at Bowl Incline and Village Green.
Immediately following the Parade, on the Village Green, hang out at the Community Fair and Washoe County Sheriff Meet & Greet, hosted by the IVCB Veterans Club. You can grab lunch to support Highlander Pride at the Backyard BBQ, and cool down with a little, or a lot, of dessert at the Susie Scoops Ice Cream Eating Contest at 1PM.
Enjoy the evening at ITF SUMMERFEST beginning at 4PM. This is Beer & Brats reimagined to provide fun for the whole family and support for the Incline Tahoe Foundation, on the campus of UNR Lake Tahoe. This is a ticketed event.
Wednesday, July 3
Brand new this year, Highlander Pride is hosting a 3×3 Basketball Tournament open to all ages! Registration is still open – call TK at (714) 404-8592.
Our local Veterans are being honored at a reception on the Village Green at 6PM, sponsored by the IVCB Vet Club and Cornerstone Church.
At dusk, the entire community is invited to participate in a meaningful and traditional Flag Retirement Ceremony on the Village Green, featuring the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band. (Learn more including how to give us a flag to be retired.)
TOCCATA’s presents its annual Red, White & Tahoe Blue Salute to America Concert, featuring full orchestral and chorus performances of patriotic classics, operatic arias, and a lively sing-along finale. Purchase tickets for the 7PM concert at St. Francis of Assisi.
Thursday, July 4
Start your 4th of July with a pancake breakfast at Village Green to support the IVCB Veteran’s Club. ($10/Adults ages 12 & up; $5/ ages 6-11; FREE/ 5 & under)
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is providing free BBQ Hot Dogs and Burgers on Incline Beach from 11AM – 3PM. (A valid IVGID pass is required for beach entry)
Presented by Red, White & Tahoe Blue 2, Fireworks in Incline Village, over Lake Tahoe, return for 2024!
While not officially part of the IVCB Local Heroes Celebration, plan to participate in the 11th Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Clean Up on July 5. After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4th festivities, our beaches and surrounding areas can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity. Each year on July 5th, Tahoe residents and visitors turn out for the largest cleanup of the year to remove litter from Lake Tahoe’s shores. You can help Keep Tahoe Blue by volunteering at a beach cleanup sites around the Lake!
Celebrate Our Patriotic Holiday with Toccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
June 26, 2024 | Member Submitted
TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra helps you celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends close to home! Our 19th annual Red White and TahoeBlue Salute to America concert, conducted by Maestro James Rawie, is a delightful summer event that we perform in two venues at the Lake, Reno, and Truckee. Revel in full orchestra and chorus performances of patriotic favorites, be swept off your feet by great opera arias, join in a sing-along, and, if you’re the highest bidder, conduct the orchestra in The Stars and Stripes Forever!
Get the most bang for your buck with this concert that truly has something for everyone, and brings the music practically to your door. Show your true patriotic colors with the Armed Forces Medley (audience members from all branches of the services are honored), orchestra-chorus versions of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and God Bless America, an audience sing-along of America the Beautiful, and, of course, The Stars and Stripes Forever (will you be the conductor?).
Take just a sip of classical music as you tap your toes to the Great Western Medley, and hear our guest violinist dazzle with Monti’s Czardas. The Father/Daughter team of Robert and Emily Bousquet will delight with The Prayer and Paul Fleming’s rendition of Mozart’s Trombone Concerto will make everyone smile.
Anyone who enjoys beautiful singing will love the duets and solos by our gifted operatic soloists Joy Strotz, Anne Davidson, Mari Stoner, Amanda Price, Robert Bousquet, Chris Nelson, Stuart Duke and Erik Linnell. Our delightful sampler includes the amazing Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star sung by coloratura soprano Joy Strotz, and the comical Cat Duet for 2 sopranos by Gioachino Rossini. The tutti finale is a toast to wine and good living with Verdi’sBrindis from La Traviata. Raise your own glasses in joy and friendship !
Tickets are $30 for adults or $40 for preferred seating/$15 youth; youth under 23 are free in general seating: Premium “front and center” seats are $50 for adults, $25 for youth. Seniors enjoy a discount in all seating areas. Lawn seating is $10, and you must reserve your space online.
Prices for the Genoa Soiree Musicale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 30 at 4pm is $150/person, which is tax deductible. Call 775-833-2478 for more information.
WHERE and WHEN:
Sunday…. June 30….. 4pm….. SOUTHLAKE:……………….. Christian Fellowship Church • 3580 Blackwood Rd
Wed…….. July 3…….. 7pm….. INCLINE:……………………………….. St. Francis Church • 701 Mt. Rose Highway
Sunday…. July 7…….. 5pm …. TRUCKEE:………………………………. Tahoe Forest Church • 10315 Hirschdale Rd
These concerts are made possible in part by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, and generous gifts from Heidimarie Rochlin, Marilyn Hewitt and Dennis & Dianne DeCuir.
For additional information, please call 775-298-6989;
TOCCATA 19th Annual SummerFest is proud to be part of the 29th Anniversary of Artown and the July 2024 Festival. The month-long summer arts festival features approximately 500 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide. Artown receives major funding from the City of Reno, and is sponsored by U.S. Bank, NV Energy, IGT, Grand Sierra Resort, University of Nevada, Reno, Wild River Grille, Washoe County, Reno Tahoe USA, Fox 11 News 4 and My21TV, Reno Media Group, RGJ Media, KUNR Public Radio and KNPB Public Television. Additional support is received from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Dear honorable neighbor, it’s no longer us or them. We are one big quarreling family trying to get along. Compassion lingers as our common bond, yet we sometimes bow to feelings, and mistake those feelings for thinking. We will pick up a flag, swear allegiance, then proceed to beat that flag as blood sport upon others who carry different colored flags.
If we are to save this planet and ourselves, we must accept that we are all kin, and recognize that this little blue ball we call home is in fact our mother. It’s time to stop calling each other, “dirty no-good bastards,” and start shoring up civility in our daily discourse.
Mark Twain cautioned us away back in 1902 in a letter to his good friend Joe Twichell regarding America’s political and commercial morals, “There’s one good thing: we’ve struck bottom and can’t sink any lower.” Samuel must be spinning like a lathe.
Naturalized United States citizens take an Oath of Allegiance…
“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America…”
I humbly suggest we amend the Oath of Allegiance to read, “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign or domestic prince, potentate or sovereignty, no matter who he is, who he thinks he is, or who his daddy is; and that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America…”
While I’m up on this soapbox I might like to mention bump stocks. They should come complete with orders to report to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
We won’t be thinking bump stocks once we check our egos at the door and start to see our world as the fragile bionetwork it is. The very air that we breathe requires our steadfast stewardship, as does the water that we drink and the food that we consume. Let us estimate our grandkids’ needs, and attend to those needs. It won’t take long when we start thinking about grandkids for our consciences to get into gear and inspire our best selves to insure a safer and more hospitable environment for those runny-nosed little door-slammers that we love.
Finally, if you’ll excuse me, my pet jay, Huckleberry and his wife Emmeline are taking turns sitting on four brand-new grandbirds, who are about to fledge any minute, so I need to spread a sleeping bag out to soften their first landing.
In closing, I would like to extend an olive branch to each of the political parties here at home, President Putin and Prime Minister Netanyahu. We are all one big quarreling family, so let us lay down our swords, and take to sharpening our ploughshares…
In The News – Cortez Masto, Rosen announce $24 million for road safety, trail improvements along Lake Tahoe’s East Shore
June 25, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/25/2024, Submitted
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $24,026,333 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to extend the popular Tahoe East Shore Trail. This grant award is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program and will fund vital road safety and trail improvements along State Route 28 on Tahoe’s eastern shore. Cortez Masto and Rosen passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support this program and pushed to secure this critical funding.
“I’ve said throughout my time in the Senate that investing in transportation improvements around the Lake Tahoe Basin is just common sense – it supports our economy, keeps people safe, and protects our beautiful shoreline,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud to secure this funding to expand the popular East Shore Trail which serves thousands of visitors and locals alike. I’ll always fight to address local challenges and deliver for Lake Tahoe’s communities.”
In The News – Incline Village residents receive full property tax refunds
June 25, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/21/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – After a 17-year battle, Washoe County has completed issuing refunds to Incline Village residents who overpaid property taxes from 2003 to 2006. The Washoe County Board of Commissioners gave approval on the final payment installment this week, allowing the $56 million settlement to be fully dispersed by Friday’s deadline.
The settlement resolves the case Village League to Save Incline Assets v. State of Nevada, which challenged the county’s methodologies for calculating property tax assessments in the lakefront community during those three tax years.
To date, the county has refunded a total of $44,272,119 to Incline Village homeowners. This comprises $22,634,129 in overpaid principal tax amounts and an additional $21,637,990 in accrued interest.
Stillwater Spa Debuts Wellness Membership Program for Locals
June 25, 2024 | Member Submitted
Incline Village (June 17, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, debuts the Stillwater Wellness Membership. The membership is exclusively available to local area residents and offers unlimited access to the resort’s fitness center and virtual workout studio. It also provides access to the Stillwater Spa amenities, and special spa experiences each month.
“We are thrilled to announce a new spa membership for our local guests,” said Julie Orblych, director of spa and wellness at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “The membership provides an immersive wellness experience designed to help guests on their personal journey to wellbeing, complete with access to our premier fitness center and special spa offerings throughout the month.”
Members of Stillwater Spa will include 24/7 access to the resort’s state-of-the-art StayFit fitness center and virtual workout studio. The fitness center features the latest equipment with several Peloton bikes with live and on-demand classes, as well as Life Fitness cardio machines. The resort also provides a virtual studio with multiple wellness stations outfitted with lululemon MIRROR technology.
The membership includes additional monthly benefits including one complimentary 30-minute private yoga session, and one complimentary touchless therapy. The touchless options include a 30-minute float session in “Pearl,” a revolutionary float and sensory deprivation orb, or a 30-minute session with “Harmony,” an innovative vibroacoustic therapy mat designed to provide a deep acoustic massage for joint and tissue relaxation. Members also receive a 10 percent discount on one 60-minute Swedish massage or Glow facial each month.
The Stillwater Wellness Membership is $600 per month and the first five people to sign up receive a $100 discount. To sign up for the membership, locals can call the spa directly at (775) 886-6745.
For more information or to book a getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit Hyattregencylaketahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a AAA Four Diamond Award winning resort, offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guestrooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort’s design evokes modern alpine luxury with exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite features throughout the property. Premium amenities include 500 feet of private beach featuring a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool and two hot tubs, a 25,000 square foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 50,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting and event space including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside ballroom just steps away from the beach. Additional amenities include a 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa with 16 treatment rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, pet-friendly accommodations, a fully-equipped Hyatt StayFit gym, and an on-site Adventure program which provides guided activities led by the resort’s team of adventure specialists. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has received numerous awards and recognitions including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards, and more.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.
About Hyatt Regency hotels
The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.com
