Originally published in the Bowl Incline Newlsetter, 12/29/25

As we reflect on an incredible year and look ahead to what’s next, we wanted to pause and share a message filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for the future.

After a memorable two-year run, we will be closing Lane 17 Lounge. This space became so much more than a lounge—it was a place for shared laughs, late-night bites, celebratory toasts, and moments that brought people together. To everyone who dined with us, raised a glass, celebrated milestones, or made Lane 17 part of your Incline Village memories: thank you. You made it special.

2025 has been a year of meaningful growth and big wins at Bowl Incline. We’re proud of what we accomplished together:

• We modified our pinsetters to achieve USBC certification, allowing our league bowlers to compete officially—and now Bowl Incline teams are entering and competing in USBC events.
• We expanded our arcade with new games and a prize redemption kiosk, creating even more fun for kids and adults alike.
• We launched a players club card, opening the door to expanded winning opportunities for our 21+ crowd for gambling.
• Our bar program grew with new craft cocktails and expanded beer and wine selections.
• At Sam Choy’s ʻOhana Diner, we introduced new menu favorites like our Spicy Noodle Bowl and Birria Tacos, and continue to evolve the experience.
• We created a winterized indoor-outdoor patio, complete with heaters, s’mores, and cozy hot toddies—because winter should be fun, too.
• And we proudly opened ICE Incline’s Center for Events & Entertainment, executing five incredible events, including our first Words to Water Nashville singer-songwriter concert. 

As we step into 2026, we’ve taken time to reflect on where we can best focus our energy. Our private event business continues to grow, and demand for the Lane 17 space as a private rental has increased significantly. Over time, the frequent disruptions to Lane 17 Lounge openings made it clear that refocusing was the right move.

While the lounge chapter is closing, we’re happy to share that you can still experience Lane 17 food through our private dining offerings, and we look forward to continuing to grow and evolve that experience.

Looking ahead to 2026, the momentum is strong. We already have many new and returning ICE events booked, including a three-date concert series, with even more live music, more fundraising events, and more ways to gather, celebrate, and give back coming soon.

Moving forward, our focus will be on Bowl Incline, our new winterized patio, Sam Choy’s ʻOhana Diner, and an exciting lineup of private and ticketed events—all with the same goal we’ve always had: continuing to bring something new, fun, and memorable to Incline Village.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team. Lane 17 Lounge was what it was because of the passion, care, creativity, and hospitality of the people who brought it to life every day. We are endlessly grateful for you.

Lane 17 Lounge may be closing its doors, but the spirit behind it—connection, creativity, and community—is very much alive and woven into everything we’re building next.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to welcome you into what’s ahead.

With gratitude and excitement for the future,

The Bowl Incline Team

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Written by Katelyn Welsh, 12/26/2025

In 1966, two Incline Village residents had a dream of making a year-round resort community, what would be called the “Pebble Beach of the Sierra.” Part of Art Wood and Harold Tiller’s dream would be Ski Incline, a ski resort placed directly in the Incline Village Community. Sixty years later, Ski Incline might have a different name – Diamond Peak Ski Resort – but it is still what Wood and Tiller had dreamed, a ski mountain for the community.

When developing the resort, Wood and Tiller hired Austrian ski consultant Luggi Foeger to design and build Ski Incline.

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Photo Credit: Warren Miller at Ski Incline 1969.Movie review: ‘Inside Out’

 In an on-going effort to meet the health care needs of the Lake Tahoe community, Barton Health is expanding its medical services into Incline Village. The multi-specialty practice will feature cardiovascular care as well as a plastic and reconstructive surgery and aesthetics service line.

The expansion reflects Barton Health’s latest commitments to local patient care. In July, Barton Health joined Cleveland Clinic Connected, a global network of top-performing healthcare organizations focused on best practices and innovation. Cleveland Clinic’s top ranked heart care team will consult with Barton Health to enhance future opportunities to provide new treatments and therapies to patients, as well as explore cutting-edge technologies and techniques in cardiovascular care that will accelerate advances in treatments.

“Though Tahoe is a smaller community, our residents deserve access to specialty medical services and exceptional care,” says Dr. Kandra Yee, Barton’s Chief Medical Officer. “The new medical practice in Incline Village opens access to care close to home while adhering to the high standards Barton has been acknowledged for.”

In addition, Barton Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery will offer patients personalized care in Incline Village for their reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. This service line offers effective solutions to improve bodily form, soften signs of aging or disease, and improve appearance and self-esteem. Options include non-surgical rejuvenations such as injectables; aesthetic surgical treatments such as brow lifts and Mommy Makeovers; and reconstructive surgeries such as breast reconstruction and scar minimization.

The multi-specialty facility is located at 925 Tahoe Blvd in Suite #105 in Incline Village. To schedule an appointment with Barton Cardiology, call 530.543.5497. Appointments for Barton Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery are currently available by calling 530.543.5799. For more information, visit BartonHealth.org.

Barton Health has plans to provide additional specialties at this location. Look for announcements about additional medical services coming to Incline Village in the upcoming year.

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 11/27/2025, Written by Kayla Anderson

There are plenty of chain hotels in destinations all over the world, some fancy and some not, but all with their signature style. Sometimes, though, when people travel, they want to immerse themselves more in the community to get a true sense of a place. In other words, go where the locals go for a more local experience. Here are a few boutique hotels around Lake Tahoe where the locals go: 

Incline Lodge, Incline Village

In the summer of 2021, Incline Village residents the Warners made their dream come true by buying the inn on the corner of Highway 28 and Country Club Drive and transforming it into a clean, welcoming place with upgraded amenities and a focus on fun, quality, community, and adventure. 

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Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 11/18/2025, Written by Victoria Mastrocola

When Lexi Heinzer was in the midst of attending grad school to become a marriage family therapist, she was desperate to find a way to boost her energy and offer an escape from the grueling study program. Heinzer soon found Lagree, a high-intensity, low impact fitness method and it wasn’t long before she fell in love.

“I got certified in 2017,” said Heinzer, “so I started teaching it more than I was actually doing therapy because it made me so happy to see other people leave the workout so happy.”

What exactly is a Lagree workout? For those who don’t know or have never heard of it, Heinzer said, “Lagree is a strength-based fitness program, done on a Lagree machine. It is spring loaded, and it’s what you would do in the gym such as planks, squats, lunges, that type of thing. It’s very high intensity, you’re going to shake, you’re going to sweat on the machine.” The program is considered low impact, allowing anyone of all ages and all bodies to benefit. 

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Photo provided to the Tahoe Daily Tribune

Originally Published by Sierra Community House

Beginning November 1st, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) benefits will be delayed until the federal government reopens and funding resumes, leaving many of our neighbors without critical support to put food on the table. We are already hearing from families who don’t know where their next meal will come from—and we expect that number to rise sharply in the coming days.

As the only food pantry in our region, currently serving over 700 families a week, we’re mobilizing every resource we have to bridge this gap. We are anticipating a 30% minimum increase in demand. Food insecurity is already one of our community’s greatest challenges, and this loss of benefits will push even more families to the edge.

Saturday’s 35th Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival was a beautiful celebration of community and compassion focusing on hunger needs in our community. The outpouring of support renewed our commitment to continue meeting the growing needs of local families every day.

If you missed it, please take a moment to watch this short video highlighting the impact your support makes: Watch: Sierra Community House 2025 Impact Video.

Now, we need your help more than ever to meet the growing demand for food assistance. Here’s how you can make an immediate difference:

• Join the 2.38 Plate Club – Become a monthly donor and sustain our Hunger Relief program.  It costs us about $2.38 to provide a meal to a community member.  Because of our strong partnerships and food rescue efforts, your donated dollars go much further.  Your monthly contribution will help sustain the growing needs of our community.
• Start a Virtual Food Drive- Help us spread the word and invite others to support our efforts by creating our own Sierra Community House – Virtual Food Drive
• Make a one-time gift. – Every dollar counts.
  We also accept gifts of stock and from donor advised funds.
  Checks may be mailed to:
  Sierra Community House, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
  Tax ID: 94-2985554
• Volunteer – Help us pack and distribute food to local families. Sign up here
• Advocate – Share our mission and raise your voice for policies that protect food assistance.

Managing individual food drop-offs can be challenging for our small team. While we deeply appreciate the community’s desire to help by donating food, monetary donations go even further.  They allow us to buy fresh, healthy food in bulk and reduce waste and storage challenges. For this reason, we are not currently accepting food donations, but your financial gifts and volunteer time make a huge difference.

Read a blog from Patrick Kratzer, our Director of Hunger Relief, which includes details on local food rescue efforts, here.

Thank you for standing with us during this critical moment. Because of you, our community is stronger, more connected, and better nourished.

Paul Bancroft

Executive Director

Sierra Community House