December 6, 2022 | Member Submitted
Made possible by the Gately Family Foundation
All of the Pet Network rescues, including puppies and kittens, are FREE to adopt this month thanks to the support of the Gately Family Foundation!
Each adoption also comes with ONE YEAR of free vet care through Pet Network Community Hospital*
*Terms, conditions, and limitations apply.
December 6, 2022 | Grace Hubrig
Ski California and its member resorts in California and Nevada created the Mountain Safety Guide to educate our guests on how to ski and snowboard responsibly and safely while having a fun experience. Learning and practicing what is contained in this guide, using common sense, and making good decisions will contribute to your safety and the safety of all guests.
Additionally, if you complete the Ski California Mountain Safety Guide Quiz at the end, and you will be entered into a raffle for a 2023-24 Ski CA Gold Pass ($3,750 value!).
December 6, 2022 | Member Submitted
Did you miss out on the 12/2 IVCB Community Forum? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You can watch the recap here.
To be alerted about future forums, subscribe to the mailing list by sending an email to ivcbcommunityforum@gmail.com.
The Incline Village/Crystal Bay Community Forum will be held the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 9am in person and online using the meeting app Zoom. The Zoom meeting ID number is 815 3612 1755 and the password is 1864.
On Friday morning at 8:55am John Crockett or Amanda McPhaill from the library will start the meeting. Please join before 9am so we start on time.
If you are unable to join the Zoom meeting by computer or cell phone, you may still submit issues to be discussed to Denise Davis (ivcbcommunityforum@gmail.com).
December 6, 2022 | McAvoy Lane
One dazzling Tahoe day not long ago, my gaze fell upon a buttermilk sky, and suddenly, unexpectedly, I perceived time and space mutually…as one. I conjoined with those perfect balls of cotton and my body shook with awe. Wow!
My first thought was, “I’m going to take another run at Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.”
Non-Euclidean geometry hit me in a blank place while I was in college, and I could not get my head around Einstein’s formula, E=mc2 to save my soul, but now at least I know what Einstein’s space-time continuum feels like.
Einstein postulated that space and time are not absolute, but relative. Put another way, space and time are not independent but intimately intertwined in a four-dimensional continuum. So, yes, now I can feel it. We are all connected to that buttermilk sky, conjoined commonly in distance and time.
It was a pleasant sensation to feel the oneness of it all. Truth be known, I’ve never felt quite so good in my long life. I wanted to shout-out to Einstein, “Hey, Al, I don’t understand your formula, but I FEEL the relativity, and now armed with your Cosmological Constant, well, I’m going to find out what positive force it can be on human discourse and healing.”
My first experiment in applying Cosmological Constant came when a party from China arrived at my home for An Evening with Mark Twain, or Maka Tuen as they called him. As I welcomed them, I turned on my Cosmological Constant Clock to connect space and time and we were bonded. We instantly recognized each other as kin. I realized that this was some powerful stuff I was experimenting with, and that I needed to capture lightning in a bottle so to speak, and get it out to various world leaders. Yes, I believe applications of Einstein’s Cosmological Constant could possibly save our vulnerable world.
My other ongoing experiment involves the power of Cosmological Constant in healing. The good doctors at the VA have been most effective in slowing an advance of skin cancer that I managed to acquire during my summers of lifeguarding. Yet now, and I don’t know how, I can feel the healing power inherent in embodying Einstein’s Cosmological Constant. I shall report my findings to Scientific American. On the other hand, if you don’t hear from me, well, you can draw your own conclusions.
A funny thing happened at the Reno-Tahoe airport recently while I was wearing a mask. The nice lady checking my boarding pass asked if I would pull my mask down, and when I did, she sighed and said in a friendly way, “Oh, I know you…”
I felt a warm glow as I was sure she had recognized me as Mark Twain, but no, she said with certainty in her voice, “You’re Albert Einstein!”
Perhaps I have a second career waiting, though I suspect it might be a little late for such a venture, besides, I’m terrible at math…
Listen to the Audio: https://anchor.fm/mcavoy-layne
December 6, 2022 | Member Submitted
From the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
With winter officially here, it is a good time to make winter preparations in your home. We hope the following winter weather safety tips help you to be prepared.
Home preparedness tips:
Helpful Contact Phone Numbers/Websites:
IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911
December 5, 2022 | Member Submitted
IN THE NEWS DECEMBER 5, 2022
Today, Hilton announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village community with the all-season Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe, expected to debut in 2027. Situated on a 15-acre site, the mixed-use development will introduce 76 guest rooms and 61 best-in-class Waldorf Astoria branded residences to the highly sought-after Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Managed by Hilton, the new build luxury hotel will mark Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ first property in the treasured Sierra Nevada mountain range.
November 30, 2022 | Linda Offerdahl
In the early days of Diamond Peak, the Northern Lights Celebration was a kick-off event to the ski season. It has grown into a month-long calendar of holiday events with something for everyone. With the holiday lighting introduced last year by IVCBA, a community tree lighting event, Candy Cane Village, is a natural addition to Northern Lights. Because there is SO MUCH going on from December 1- 4, this week’s Local Lens will highlight just this weekend’s festivities.
FOR THE FILM LOVER
The Tahoe Film Fest kicks off the first weekend in December every year. Did you know that films are shown at the Incline Theater, as well as at the Crystal Bay Club’s Crown Room and North Star? The Tahoe Film Fest begins on Thursday, December 1, and there should be a big crowd on Friday night at the Incline Theater to see The Fablemans, the story of Stephen Spielberg.
FOR THE MUSIC LOVER
There are some tough choices to make this weekend, but not to be missed is the premiere performance of the North Tahoe Community Choir. It is directed by Donna Axton, also a renowned pianist. The weather may be bad on Thursday, so it’s a good thing there are two performances, one on Thursday and one on Saturday night at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.
OR mellow out with a glass of wine at Glasses Wine Bar and listen to the Doug Coomler Jazz Duo on Saturday night!
FOR THE SHOPPER
Hopefully you made the rounds to our merchants last weekend for Small Business Saturday. But DID YOU KNOW our local hospital has a gift shop? It is run by the Incline Village Community Hospital Auxiliary. I don’t know who their buyer is, but they have great taste. Deals can be found at their sale on Thursday and Friday. If you haven’t been to the hospital on Alder lately, you may find it busier than ever because of the full-time clinic and the specialty physicians that service our community, in addition to the emergency wing. Use the side door to easily find the gift shop and use the new parking lot in back if the front is full. Mountain Hardware and Sports hopes to open their expansion this weekend. We can’t wait to see what they have! Don’t forget to shop for your tree at High Sierra Gardens!
DECEMBER 3RD EVENTS ON COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
The day starts at Country Club Center for Sip and Snacks, moves to the UNR at Lake Tahoe campus for Candy Cane Village (and Santa!) and ends at the main lodge at the Hyatt for a S’mores Happy Hour. Between the lighting at all three locations, and the snow coming on Thursday, Incline is sure to be a winter wonderland!
FOR THE FOODIE
Sip and Snacks will be offered at several Country Club restaurants, i.e. Austins, Fumo, Cool Mess, and the Mountain High Sandwich Co., plus hospitality at EXP Realty and Incline Spirits.
FOR THE FAMILY
Starting at 4pm at Patterson Patio on the campus of UNR at Lake Tahoe is Candy Cane Village. Nevada Santa and Mrs. Lollie Claus arrive in style, courtesy of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District fire engine. A program featuring the choir from Incline Elementary School starts about 4:30 and culminates with the official lighting of a tree designated as the official community tree in Incline Village this year. Weather may cancel or alter this event. Stay tuned to social media for updates.
WEAR YOUR BOOTS on Saturday so you can walk down Country Club, aka Candy Cane Lane to the Hyatt to view the Gingerbread House and Train on display in the lobby. S’mores Happy Hour and Storytime with Mrs. Claus is a perfect way to end the evening. Parking is free from 3-8 at the Hyatt main lodge.
November 29, 2022 | Grace Hubrig
Join us on December 3rd to kick off the holiday season at Candy Cane Village, our very first community tree and holiday lighting event!
Attendees will be transported into a Holiday Village featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, selfie station, holiday singalongs, official tree lighting, cocoa and cookies, community organization giveaways, choral performance by Incline Elementary School, and snow science activities at the neighboring UC Davis Tahoe Science Center. Feel free to come festive in your favorite holiday costume or holiday sweater!
This is a community event, open to all ages! Candy Cane Village is hosted by the University of Nevada at Lake Tahoe, on the Patterson Hall Patio from 4pm to 6pm. Parking is free at the main lot. See you there!
Other events on December 3 include “Sip and Snack” at Country Club Center venues, Tahoe Film Fest, and the Hyatt’s “S’more Happy Hour and Story time with Mrs. Claus” from 6pm to 7pm.
November 28, 2022 | Member Submitted
Article and photo courtesy of Diamond Peak Ski Resort
A cold November and successful snowmaking has allowed Diamond Peak to announce it will be opening for the 2022-23 season a week early on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Diamond Peak will be opening with top-to-bottom terrain, ski and snowboard lessons, rental equipment, and food and beverage options at the Base Lodge. Specific runs to be open for Opening Day are still to be determined. Details will be posted to Diamond Peak’s Conditions Page as they are available.
Winter Jobs Available
Diamond Peak is still hiring for several key positions at the resort. Indoor, outdoor, full-time and part-time positions are available with a starting wage of $20 per hour for most positions and $14 per hour for junior positions. Employees receive training, uniform, discounts and a free season pass. Positions and applications can be found on Diamond Peak’s Employment Page.
Tickets, Rentals & Lessons on sale December 1st
Season passes and gift cards are already available online and 2022-23 season lift tickets, rentals and group lessons are scheduled to be available to book via Diamond Peak’s online store on December 1st. Private lessons can be booked over the phone by calling 775-832-1177, starting on December 1st.
Candy Cane Village December 3rd from 4-6pm
After celebrating Opening Day at Diamond Peak, head over to Candy Cane Village, our very first community tree and holiday lighting event! Attendees will be transported into a Holiday Village featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, selfie station, holiday singalongs, official tree lighting, cocoa and cookies, community organization giveaways, choral performance by Incline Elementary School, and snow science activities at the neighboring UC Davis Tahoe Science Center. Candy Cane Village is hosted by the University of Nevada at Lake Tahoe, on the Patterson Hall Patio from 4pm to 6pm. View the details here.
Ski Season Kickoff Party December 9th
Diamond Peak, Village Ski Loft and Alibi are teaming up to throw an ugly sweater themed Ski Season Kickoff Party at Alibi Incline Public House (931 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village) on Friday, December 9th from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.. The community is invited to celebrate with unique sweaters, goofy games, karaoke, prizes and the release of Alibi’s 2022-23 Snowflake White IPA, brewed specifically for Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge. Diamond Peak season pass holders and those with a Diamond Peak lift ticket for December 9th will receive discounts on pints during the event. Details are posted here.
November 28, 2022 | Grace Hubrig
We are excited to bring back Deck the Halls Lighting Contest this holiday season! The contest is open to ALL Incline Village/Crystal Bay residents and businesses. Enter your festive residential light display, business light display, or business window display for a chance to win a prize. The resident winner receives a gift basket, and the two business winners receive a free ad in our magazine.
View contest details and enter to win here.
Additionally, check out the festive cheer around town! “IVCBA is proud to light up Incline Village once again with holiday lights on Tahoe Blvd,” announced Linda Offerdahl. “We have received so many comments and are pleased to get the Northern Lights season spirit off to a good start.”
However, we need your help! The more money that we can raise, the more we can decorate and light the village. Lighting sponsors will be recognized on our website and social media!
Become a lighting sponsor here.
New this year is the official community tree on the campus of UNR at Lake Tahoe. Decorated in red and white lights, it is slated to be turned on officially at the Candy Cane Village event on Dec 3 from 4-6.
Get the Candy Cane Village details here.
Check out our current lighting participants:
The Harrells, High Sierra Gardens, Christmas Tree Village, Raleys Incline Center, Village Center, Lakeshore Realty, Aspen Grove (beginning 12/7), Tahoe Time Plaza, Village Interiors window display (last year’s winner is back vying to win again!), Menath Building/Hamilton Realty Finance
A big THANK YOU to our current lighting sponsors:
IVCBA • Travel North Tahoe Nevada • UNR at Lake Tahoe • Washoe County Sheriff Office • Lake Tahoe School • Anonymous Donor • Rejuventation Massage • Barton Tahoe Realty • Sierra Lawyers • Tahoe Speech, Language & Learning Center • Incline Village Community Hospital
