Join the community for a one-mile, paved road hikes to the Crystal Bay lookout site that usually include a spectacular sunset and ensuing moonrise. The outing includes transportation, wine, cheese, and snacks provided by IVGID Senior Programs. Sign up and enjoy the views, friends, refreshments, and fun!

Participants are encouraged to wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. If you would like to participate, but are unable to hike either or both ways, you may ride in the van to join the group at the top and enjoy the views and the fun! 

Details

Who: Seniors 55+ (Adults 21+ welcome)

Times: Meet at the Recreation Center at 5:45 p.m. for check-in and be ready for a 6:00 p.m. departure. 

Dates:

• September 29, 2023 – Harvest Moon

Daily Fee: $25, $20 with IVGID pass

Registration

REGISTER ONLINE

Visit Incline Village Parks & Recreation, Adult Programs, or Senior Programs pages for more programs and events. 

Incline Village Recreation Center: 980 Incline Way, 775-832-1310

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to invite the public to the WCSO Annual Incline Community Picnic that will be on Saturday, September 16^th, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 2:00 p.m.  This year’s event will be held at the Ridgeline Ball Fields at Incline Middle School.

Attendees will be able to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers while visiting with members of the Sheriff’s Office and WCSO Special Teams including:

• Mounted Horse Unit
• Motors
• K9’s
• RAVEN Helicopter
• Marine 9 and crew
• Bomb Squad
• Search and Rescue Unit

… to name a few!

Community members are encouraged to come to the picnic and take advantage of valuable community resources including Child ID services, IVGID, Tahoe Family Solutions, TART, Sustainable Tahoe, Clearly Tahoe presenting Kayak Safety, Pet Network, and WARF, Tahoe Education Fund, K-9 Partners, the Tahoe Fund… and MANY more!

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Incline Village General Improvement District, the Incline Village Crystal Bay Association, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, the United States Coast Guard, the Nevada State Police and the Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada for their assistance and participation in the Incline Picnic!

Please come out and enjoy!  It will be an event to remember!

CURRENT UPDATE:

Currently, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office substation is temporarily located at 855 Alder Avenue.  In the coming weeks, we will be moving back into the original substation, located at 625 Mt Rose Hwy.  The substation is set to be back up and running, and fully functional by Monday, September 11^th.  Currently, the Incline Substation is fully staffed and recently welcomed a new Office Support Specialist to assist the IV-CB community with their needs!  Captain Beard and his amazing staff would like to thank everyone in the community for their support and patience during this relocation period.  We are truly lucky and honored to serve our amazing community!

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with Washoe County Roads to install additional solar-powered speed readers on Lakeshore Boulevard, as well as Upper Village and Upper Country Club. We are currently collecting speed data in various highly-traveled areas in IV-CB to help determine the locations for future signage.  We are dedicated to the safety of all community members and visitors… vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians alike.  Thank you to all community members who have reached out to our staff with suggestions and feedback!  We are all partners in the safety of our community.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the assignment of two (2) School Resource Officers to the Incline High School, to begin this school session.  Both deputies are currently working with the WCSO Training Section and the Washoe County School District Police Department to receive the best training to serve the needs of the students, staff, parents, and all community members.

I will provide additional information if needed!

Thank you all and have a great weekend!

Blaine  

Blaine Beard, Captain

Patrol Division – Incline Village

625 Mount Rose Highway, Incline Village, NV 89451
Desk: 775-832-4114

Email: bbeard@washoecounty.gov

Web:  www.WashoeSheriff.com

Paving along the lake side of SR 28 in Incline Village starts Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. MULTIPLE WORK ZONES: Tuesday, Sept. 5, work/traffic control resumes at 8 p.m. Late season working hours Sundays 8 p.m. to Saturdays 7 p.m. Occasional Saturday work may occur, and notice will be provided. All work is weather and temperature permitting, and subject to change. PAVING: Milling and paving on the lake side of SR 28 at Village Dr. through Incline Village toward Ponderosa Ranch Rd. (near Tunnel Creek Cafe) will start Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane and controlled by flaggers night time only from 6 p.m. until 10 a.m. See schedule below. Drivers can expect full 30-minute delays.   SR 28: INCLINE VILLAGE & CRYSTAL BAY Crews will continue curb, gutter, and installation of enhanced sidewalk ramps. Concrete work will include small work zones both in Incline Village and Crystal Bay with shoulder closures. In Crystal Bay daytime work will be minimal.   SR 28 MARLETTE CREEK: Work on SR 28 at Marlette Creek (near Thunderbird Lodge)is near completion and wait time have been minimal. Example of Utility & Other Construction ProjectsNV Energy Resilience Corridors project with replacing poles, removing trees begins Sept. 5 with small work zones, and is expected through the end of the month. Intermittent closures on SR 28 with helicopter work is planned Sept. 18-19.RTC/Washoe County Stormwater project on Northwood/Southwood and other neighborhood streets (July-October).Forest Service parking upgrades at Chimney Beach Trailhead are underway, and the parking area is expected to remain closed through the end of October.To help plan your commute, here are some road/highway construction resources for Nevada and California: Nevada 511 page: https://www.nvroads.com/California 511 page: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/Tahoe-area highway updates via text and Twitter Text the word “Incline” to 775-242-9168 to sign up for project related construction updates. You’ll receive text alerts for major lane and other closures right to your phone. Also, follow @nevadadotreno on Twitter for highway conditions and updates for your northwestern Nevada commutes and travels.The Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction’s SR 431-28 Tahoe Project is a multi-year highway improvement project that will revitalize and enhance the existing roadways and utility/drainage systems helping preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe. Drivers can expect reduced speeds through the work zone and up to 30 minute delays. Construction operations are weather dependent and subject to change.

Join NCET for their annual NCET Small Business Expo on September 29th! 

Attendees to the Expo will gain valuable new insights thanks to the informal opportunity for one-on-one conversations and networking. These discussions can spark new ideas, open doors to new partnerships, or provide the resources needed to turn an entrepreneurial dream into a reality. 

This year, organizers expect more than 1,000 attendees for the event held at the Reno Public Market from 11 AM – 6 PM.

The event, the resources, the networking – it’s completely FREE. Just give your business card at the door for entry.

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Press Release from Tia Rancourt: NORTH LAKE TAHOE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Incline Village, NV – This Labor Day weekend keep safety in mind as you enjoy the last days of summer while recreating outdoors.

Although the temperatures are trending a bit lower, we are still in fire restrictions in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada which means no burning of wood or charcoal. Propane or gas barbeques that meet the clearances per manufacturer recommendations are allowed. All forms of open flame are prohibited during red flag warning conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) Reno issues Red Flag Warnings to alert land management officials and fire agencies when the potential of critical weather that could lead to wildfire activity. We urge our citizens to check the weather before participating in outdoor activities. 

A lake wind advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 1st for Lake Tahoe.

Some water safety reminders:

BOATERS:

• Wear a life jacket – U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating fatalities, and that 85% of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. 
• Never go boating under the influence – it is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths.
• Use an engine cut-off switch (a safety device that stops a powerboat engine should the operator, or even passenger, unexpectedly fall overboard. Using the engine cut-off switch can prevent propeller injuries and deaths).
• Check equipment –
• Make a float plan – let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• Watch the weather – the weather can change quickly at Lake Tahoe, look at the forecast beforehand.
• Know what is always going on around you.
• Know where you are’ going and travel at safe speeds – observe local boating speed zones.
• Stay connected – have more than one communication device that works when wet.

SWIMMERS:

• Wear a life jacket
• Enter the water slowly and feet first. Cold water shock can cause a powerful gasp reflex, which can make it difficult to breathe.
• Never swim alone. Have a friend or family member with you in case you need help.
• Check the weather for strong wind conditions.

Here are some additional tips for staying safe in cold water:

• Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. Wear a wetsuit or other appropriate clothing to stay warm.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment and coordination, making it more difficult to stay safe in cold water.
• Know your limits. If you are not a strong swimmer, do not go into the water alone.
• Be prepared for anything. The weather can change quickly at Lake Tahoe, so be prepared for anything.

HIKERS AND BIKERS:

• Know before you go – whether hiking or biking, have a good understanding of the level of difficulty of the trail you are taking and a realistic understanding of your own abilities. How far is it? What is the elevation gain? 
• Weather – check the forecast. NOAA Weather Discussion is a good, detailed forecast for the Reno-Tahoe area
• First Aid – Take a basic first-aid class.
• Bring food and water.
• Plan what you want to bring based on the weather forecast and how far you are going and what your needs are.
• Pack it in, pack it out – Lake Tahoe is a national treasure. Do you part to help keep it that way.
• Know the rules of the trail. Learn more at http://mountainbiketahoe.org/

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is committed to keeping our community safe. If you see something, say something, and call 911 immediately.

During a recent interview, I was asked about my impending retirement from 35 years of pretending to be Mark Twain and was probed about embarrassing moments. That was propitious, as I had just experienced two embarrassing moments in the same day, which was above my average. I was to speak to a room full of California sign language folks at Harvey’s, at least I thought that’s who I was going to be seeing.

As I walked into Harvey’s I was greeted by a warmhearted lady who rushed over and gave me a hearty hug. Wanting to put a little sign language into my program I asked her if she could tell me how to say, “I (and I pointed to my eye) love (and I pointed to my heart) you (and I pointed to her.)

She looked at me like I had just escaped from the Tahoe insane asylum, then started laughing, and it occurred to me with great force, that I was somewhere out in left field. When she stopped laughing, she half-covered her mouth, and shared with me out of the other side of her mouth, “We make signs, billboard signs.”

So, no wonder she thought I had fallen in love with her at first sight, and wanted her to show me how I could tell her I loved her in sign language -embarrassing moment number one.

Moving right along, I entered their exhibit hall and became interested in a gentleman standing beneath a sign that indicated he was in the tombstone business. He looked like he had been carving tombstones for quite a while, as he had the most stone-serious face I ever saw on a man. Well, never being one to relinquish my first impulse, I walked over to that sober looking gentleman and professed, “I have a confession to make.”

“And what could that be?” he asked in a voice common to tombstoners and coroners.

“I must confess to you that I have no formal education. In truth, I am as unlettered as the backside of a tombstone.”

He stared at me with his stone-cold face, and uttered without the slightest hint of a smile, “That’s a good one.”

I wanted to ask him how much he would charge me to put, “I’d rather be in Philadelphia,” on my tombstone, but suspecting that he might not be any more receptive to W.C Fields than Mark Twain, I bit my lip, held my tongue, and let it slide.

There have been so many embarrassing moments in my wild ride as Mark Twain, too many to list here, but perhaps I shall write a book of some 300 pages someday to chronicle that amusing aspect of a gratifying career.

In closing I would ask that you consider Chautauqua as a pursuit for yourself. It will give you a second life, and one life is not enough. Bring history to life and live twice, you won’t regret it… 

Audio: https://anchor.fm/mcavoy-layne

Sierra Nevada Forums is back for its 8th year of community forums in Carson City. Join friends to listen and discuss interesting hot topics. First Forum of 2023 – Presentation on UNR Innovative Research & Medical Breakthroughs Tuesday September 19, 2023 Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall 511 W King St., Carson City Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 6 p.m. RSVP HERE ​Presenters: JUST CONFIRMED – Dr. Farah Madhani-Lovely is a Pulmonary and Critical Care doctor with more than 20 years of experience, practicing at Renown Health. Selected research interests include evaluating characteristics and outcomes in COVID-19 patients in addition to her studies of COPD, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, and asthma amongst patients in Northern Nevada. Danielle Eaton, MBA Director of Clinical Research Programs Brief overview of clinical research programs at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Renown Health Lee S. Schwartzberg, M.D., Cancer Research Section Chief of Medical Oncology Administration at Renown Health Michael J. Bloch, M.D., Heart Disease Research Medical Director of Vascular Medicine and Anticoagulation Services at the Renown Medical Center Institute for Heart and Vascular Health Moderator: Timothy McFarren, M.D. Carson City Click Here to View Presenter Credentials and Background About Sierra Nevada ForumsWe are a diverse coalition of concerned citizens who volunteer their efforts to offer free or affordable informative public forums on current topics and crucial issues. Speakers are selected from respected subject matter experts who adhere to sound research and peer reviewed evidence-based practices. Although some topics may be controversial our goal is to operate in good faith to select objective speakers that have not been subject to filters and political bias that would compromise facts. We seek speakers from the National, State and local levels.

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Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/30/2023, Submitted to the Tribune

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – NV Energy will be replacing poles, removing hazard trees, and replacing equipment along State Route 28 beginning on September 5, through mid-late September 2023. This work is related to the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project and the company’s Natural Disaster Protection Plan, which is aimed at protecting the community from the increased risk of wildfires and other natural disasters.  

Due to the nature of the work, a helicopter will be used as trucks are unable to access the steep and unstable slope where equipment is located. Beginning September 5, customers and visitors to the areas can expect to see the helicopter working overhead. There are no anticipated power outages during this work.  

On September 18 and 19, intermittent closures will take place along State Route 28 (between Lakeshore Blvd and Sand Harbor State Park) and the East Shore Bike Path to allow for the safe flyover of helicopters and equipment. Closure should last no longer than 15 minutes at a time while the helicopter flies overhead to set new poles. Other than the intermittent closures, there are no other anticipated road closures related to this work.  

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