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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Unveils Exclusive Women in Wine Dinner

March 20, 2025 | Member Submitted

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, announces it will host the “Women in Wine” dinner at Osteria Sierra on Thursday, March 27, featuring Cakebread Cellars. In addition to the “Women in Wine” dinner, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe will celebrate Women’s History Month with special wine promotions available throughout the remainder of March.

“We are excited to offer a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the artistry of wine and the incredible women shaping the industry,” said William Stout, food and beverage director at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. “This exclusive dinner will feature the exceptional wines of Cakebread Cellars featuring Winemaker Niki Williams. With over a decade of experience at some of Napa Valley’s most renowned wine estates, Niki brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for crafting balanced, elegant blends that are both approachable and age-worthy. The experience will provide guests with a unique opportunity to indulge in outstanding wines, connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, and enjoy the beautiful setting of our resort, all while honoring Women’s History Month.”

The Women in Wine dinner will feature an expertly curated four-course menu, including:

  • Antipasti: Grilled sourdough baguette topped with marinated tomato concassé, fig vincotto, and virgin olive oil, paired with Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast.
  • Primi: Fresh tagliatelle pasta with white truffle cream, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and black truffle pearls, paired with Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley.
  • Secondi: Slow-braised veal shank over aged Carnaroli saffron risotto, heirloom baby carrots, caramelized pearl onions, and parsley gremolata, finished with a rosemary demi-glace, paired with Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley.
  • Dolce: Mascarpone mousse tiramisu with Kahlúa-soaked Savoiardi sponge cake and coffee ice cream, paired with Cakebread Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley.

The Women in Wine dining experience will be hosted Thursday, March 27 starting at 6 p.m. Sommelier Niki Williams will guide diners through the evening, sharing her passion and more than ten years of experience in the Napa Valley wine industry. With limited spots available, reservations for this intimate event are encouraged. Reserve your spot at https://www.exploretock.com/osteria-sierra/.

In addition to the exclusive “Women in Wine” dinner, Cutthroats Saloon at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is celebrating Women’s History Month with a selection of Bezel wines by Cakebread Cellars, crafted in collaboration with acclaimed winemaker Jane Dunkley. Bezel wines offer a unique blend of Australian influence and Cakebread’s renowned expertise. Enjoy 6 oz glasses of the 2023 Bezel Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon for just $14 each throughout March. 

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

Situated among the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers a premier destination based in the nature-infused setting of North Lake Tahoe. The resort is home to an on-site Adventure program offering daily guided activities to help guests explore the Tahoe outdoors with everything from group hikes and archery classes to meditation sessions. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, and a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino. The resort also boasts the 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa featuring a variety of relaxing massages, facials and body treatments as well as state-of-the-art touchless therapies including the Cryobuilt Cryochamber, “Pearl” a revolutionary float orb, and the “Harmony” bioacoustic mat. The property showcases premier dining opportunities at the brand-new Osteria Sierra offering elevated Italian cuisine, pub-style fare at Cutthroat’s Saloon, and grab-and-go selections at Tahoe Provisions. Additional culinary delights include afternoon tea service on the weekends and a selection world-class pastries created by the resort’s renowned team of pastry chefs. Recognized for excellence, the resort has garnered numerous awards including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards.

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.
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Sell the Hare, Buy the Tortoise?

March 20, 2025 | Member Submitted

By David Vomund

The tortoise has caught the hare.  Let me explain:  The Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ), led by the “Magnificent 7” technology stocks, gained an amazing 17 percent in the first half of 2024 and continued to rise through year end.  But it has since given back much of that gain.  Meanwhile the slower moving Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV), which holds the least volatile S&P 500 stocks, lagged in 2024 but hasn’t retreated this year.  Over those 14 ½ months both returned 17 percent.   

For a long time financial commentators acted as if investors were losing money if they didn’t load up on technology stocks.  They weren’t losing money and now that tech stocks have dropped 13 percent in one month the returns are similar.  The tortoise might even pass the hare.    

With technology stocks falling farther and faster than others, the S&P 500 is weaker than most stocks.  Through last Monday, the S&P 500 had a year-to-date loss of 4 percent.  The average stock in the S&P 500, as seen in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), is only down 1.5 percent.  In spite of the scary headlines, most large company stocks are barely down this year and many of the dividend paying stocks are up.    

Instead of selling everything like they do in severe bear markets, investors have rotated from the volatile and often over-hyped technology stocks into more conservative stocks and dividend paying stocks.  

Dividend payers and raisers aren’t flashy.  Instead, they are often mature, well-established companies with revenues that are less susceptible to economic swings.  And most important, they make money and reward investors with dividends.  

There are several good ETFs that concentrate on dividend payers.  Schwab Dividend Equity (SCHD) and ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats (NOBL) are both up this year.  Yes, up.  Vanguard Dividend Growth (VIG) is a bit more aggressive and has a small year-to-date loss.

As for individual stocks, my favorite holdings include Williams Companies (WMB), Oneok (OKE), Merck (MRK), and Amgen (AMGN).  In addition to paying dividends, they often raise them as well.  Add in some preferreds for income and you’ll receive lots of dividends while waiting for the market to recover.  That is a winning strategy. 

David Vomund is an Incline Village-based Independent Investment Advisor.  Information is found at www.VomundInvestments.com or by calling 775-832-8555.  Clients hold the positions mentioned in this article.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Consult your financial advisor before purchasing any security.

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Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival returns on March 22, 2025

March 19, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published at www.diamondpeak.com – 02/04/2025

The Lake Tahoe region’s favorite SkiMo competition – the Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival – returns to Diamond Peak Ski Resort on March 22 & 23, 2025 for another weekend of human-powered adventure and friendly competition.

Named in honor of Luggi Foeger – the founder and original general manager of Diamond Peak ski resort – the Uphill/Downhill Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates human-powered sports, mountain culture, local craft beer, and springtime in the Lake Tahoe region.

Competitors race up the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer – skins, snowshoes, running shoes, etc. – then ski, snowboard, snowshoe or run back down to the finish line.

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Luggi Foeger Uphill / Downhill Festival
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Snowfest Parade Winners Announced!

March 19, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published by NTBA

NTBA is thrilled to announce the winners from the Kings Beach SNOWFEST Parade!

• Best Overall Entry: North Tahoe Public Utility District + Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe

• Best Tahoe Spirit Award: Tahoe Time Ice Cream

• Best Children’s Entry: Bowl Incline

• Most Entertaining Entry: The Wrinkle

• Best New Entry: Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards

• Honorable Mentions: Abel’s Landscape, Rotary Club of Tahoe City, & SOS Outreach

A huge thank you to all the incredible parade entries, our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the amazing North Tahoe community for coming together to make this event truly unforgettable!

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In The News – IVGID greenlights Incline Beach House contract

March 18, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune, 03/18/2025, Leah Carter

The Incline Village General Improvement District met on March 12 to approve the development contract for the Incline Beach House Project, next moves for the Skate Park Enhancement Project, goals for the 2025-26 budget workshop, and candidacy for the next General Manager of Golf Operations. 

IVGID passed a motion to approve and authorize an agreement with construction company Core West Inc. to move ahead with the full development contract for the Incline Beach House Project. Public Works Director Kate Nelson gave an overview of the project, along with a description of civil drawings provided by District Project Manager Bree Waters.

“The Incline Beach house was designed with functionality and durability at its core,” said Nelson. “Our goal was to create a modern yet understated space that allows the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe to take center stage while ensuring efficiency, longevity and just a great experience for visitors year-around.”

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In The News – Washoe Tahoe Academy Launched for North Lake Tahoe Residents

March 18, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in Moonshine Ink, 3/07/2025, Staff Writers

Washoe County is launching a brand-new leadership program designed specifically for residents of the Incline Village/Crystal Bay community. This free 5-week program will address the issues and opportunities unique to North Lake Tahoe. 

The class of 2025 will have the opportunity to increase their professional and personal network with fellow community leaders across the county, while learning how local county government works.   

This program is a collaborative effort by Washoe County, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, and the Incline Village Crystal Bay Community & Business Association.  

The Washoe Tahoe Academy is open to Incline Village/Crystal Bay residents only, and participants must be able to commit to attending all five sessions, which will take place one evening per week. The first session is April 30, and the final session on May 28 will conclude with a cohort graduation.

For more information and to apply, visit washoecounty.gov/wta. The deadline to apply is March 27.  

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Travel North Tahoe Nevada Strategic Plan Scorecard Survey

March 18, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally published with TNTNV

In early 2024, we at Travel North Tahoe Nevada developed a new three-year Strategic Plan for our organization. During that process, we reached out to stakeholders who are part of North Tahoe’s tourism industry to gather your views on issues that would help inform our planning activity. Now that it’s a year later, we’d like to get your input once again to get your help in assessing our progress.
 

We ask that you please complete the survey by 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 23.

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In The News – UNR ski team gains momentum at NCAA Championships

March 17, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Sierra Sun, 03/17/2025, Written by Zoe Meyer

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) ski team continues its upward trajectory under head coach Cameron Smith, who recently completed his second season leading the program. With a more experienced roster and a structured training approach, the Wolf Pack demonstrated significant progress at the 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships at Dartmouth Skiway in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Smith, who has emphasized a holistic and disciplined approach to training, believes the team’s development is beginning to show tangible results. “I think that having a more holistic approach to the whole season can usually display better results,” he said. “A lot of the athletes are now used to my coaching style.”

The team’s growing experience has also contributed to its success….

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LTS Bobcat News – Bobcat Pride

March 16, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in Lake Tahoe School Email Newsletter

As members of the Lake Tahoe School community – every one of us a Bobcat – we have much to be proud of. From our outstanding academic program and recent activities like last Friday’s Pi Day celebration, to enrichment classes for all grades in music, art, Makerspace, and PE—including Spanish and Science in the Lower School—and after-school programs that seem to grow in scope and offerings each year, the opportunities abound. While each of these areas serves as a significant and positive marker of what we do best, there are at least three other areas of impressive student offerings and achievement that often fly under the radar.

The first of these is our Chess Club and Team. Composed of Lower School students with occasional Middle School invitees, the number of members for both often totals over 50 for various meetings and competitions. Coach Eric Ostertag has put together a formidable group of chess competitors. So competitive, in fact, that our girls captured the Nevada State Girls Championship last year. Recently, a large contingent of our students “invaded” Texas to enter the Texas Online State Scholastic Chess Championship. “Invaded” may be a tame word, considering we walked away with numerous individual and team champions. We are thrilled to host the upcoming Northern Nevada Scholastic Chess Championships (Open and Girls’) in Duffield Hall the last two weekends in March. We are incredibly proud of our Bobcat Chess Team!

Another low-flying program, unless you are a Middle School student or parent, is our Middle School Winterim Program. Winterim serves as a wonderful capstone to our all-school outdoor program that begins with the second-grade sleepover on our backfield, and other Lower School overnight programs in South Lake, California Gold Country, and the Bay Area coast. Middle School overnights include Mt. Rose, Project Discovery, and our annual year-ending Adventure Week. Winterim is often our students’ most memorable experience of all these opportunities. This year, with trips to a working farm for the sixth grade, Washington, D.C. for the seventh, and our eighth graders now returning from a working coffee plantation in Costa Rica, our Winterim program remains a focal point of engagement and excitement for our Middle School students. 

Hardly buried under the radar, but worthy of as much recognition as we can provide, is our Drama Program under the marvelous direction of Ms. Amory and her able crew. Beyond her annual Middle School drama elective and performance, Ms. Amory engages LTS students from 2nd to 8th grade in an after-school program where their annual performances and musicals are the year’s highlight for both students and parents alike. If there is an unrecognized aspect of our productions, it is the hard work and effort Ms. Amory and her students put in with tryouts, rehearsals, and the final act of pulling it all together for the onstage performances. Overcoming their tears and fears, practicing for hours – at school and home – and memorizing innumerable lines, placements, and songs, our students shine every time they are on stage. Please join us at our Winnie the Pooh Kids production on Friday, March 28, in Duffield Hall and witness the magic and joy of our students on stage.

To be a Bobcat means many things, but most of all, it means experiencing innumerable opportunities to try new things, find your strengths, and be supported and encouraged throughout that process. We are proud of all of our students and are proudest when we see their growth as students and young people right before our eyes. Bobcat Pride!

Have a great week ahead!
Bob
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Thank You, John Crockett, for 19 Years of Service

March 11, 2025 | Member Submitted

After nearly 19 years of dedicated service to our community with Washoe County Library System, we are bidding a heartfelt farewell to John Crockett, who has served as the Branch Manager of the Incline Village Library since 2018. Throughout his time with the library system, John has been a tireless advocate for the library’s mission and a strong, steady presence in our daily operations. His leadership, unwavering commitment to our patrons, and passion for promoting literacy and learning have made an indelible impact on both our staff and the community we serve.

As John transitions to an exciting new role with Washoe County, we are grateful for all the contributions he has made to the library. While we will certainly miss his guidance and warmth, we are excited for what the future holds for him in his new position. 

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