The Local Lens – Community Holiday Tree Lights Up on Saturday!

This year’s dilemma of finding a tree to designate as the official Incline Village Holiday Tree was solved by the fire district’s fuels crew! While reducing hazardous fuels in the First Creek drainage area, they found a beautiful 12-foot White Fir. They cut and installed it in front of the Prim Library on the UNR at Lake Tahoe campus. Thanks to Sheila and Ken Leijon, the tree is decorated with solar lights. The lights will be officially turned on this Saturday, December 6, at the Northern Lights Community Celebration. 

The (free) festive event on Saturday starts at 2 pm when Prim Library opens its doors to the community to view the 30+ nonprofit “giving trees”. There are multiple contests; locals are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree, along with enjoying a multitude of entertainment and activities sponsored by service clubs and nonprofits.  

Whittier Trust is the premier sponsor of Northern Lights. Raleys is donating sandwiches. IVCBA, UNR, IVGID, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are all active participants in organizing the event. 

Northern Lights Kick-off Weekend

Don’t leave town, there is too much going on! I am talking classic, traditional events that happen every year. Tahoe Film Fest starts Thursday. The Christmas Market at Lake Tahoe School is Friday. Also Friday is the Diamond Peak season kickoff party. Opening day for Diamond Peak has been delayed due to the lack of snow. Brunch with Santa, normally the second weekend in December, is also on Saturday, December 6, this year. Check the calendar for details and more events at IVCBA.org.

Jingle Mingle Village Shopping Event on December 13!

Think of it as a giant open house in Incline Village. You will want to stop in every center. The Do Not Miss places are The Potlatch in Raley’s Incline Center and Tahoe Gifting Company at the Christmas Tree Village.  

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