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Don’t Miss These Upcoming Community Fundraiser Events

August 19, 2024 | Kristin Derrin

As summer fades, the fundraising season in Incline Village and Crystal Bay is heating up! Our community’s incredible non-profits are gearing up for a series of exciting events. With tickets still available, now’s the time to get involved. Many of these events also feature silent auctions and are open to donations from our generous community. Check out these 11 must-attend fundraisers as we head into the fall!

St. Clare’s Montessori – Sunday August 25th 

Benefiting Scholarships for St. Clare’s Montessori School

Join St. Clare’s families and staff at Alibi Ale Works Incline Village Public House on Sunday, August 25th, from 4-7 pm (free for the community). Live Music, kids activities, beers, pizza, fantastic raffle and an incredible silent auction. More Details Here: DRINK BEER, BUILD A FUTURE

PEO – Tastes of Incline – Thursday, August 29th

Benefit for Local Scholarships

Thursday from 4:30pm – 7:00pm join the community at The Chateau for Tastes of Incline. Tickets are available at The Potlatch. More info: TASTES OF INCLINE

AAUW’s Garden Party – September 15th (Silent Auction starts 9/1/24 – 9/18/2024)

Benefit for Scholarships

Tickets still available for the Lakeside Garden Party. Step into a picturesque paradise at our Garden Party on September 15. The event will be held at a lakefront estate in Incline Village, Nevada where every corner of the property is adorned with the splendor of nature and the allure of art. Silent Auction goes live September 1st.

Event Information: GARDEN PARTY

Auction Information: SILENT ACTION INFORMATION

Rotary Duck Drop – Monday, September 2nd

Benefit for Local Charities

The Annual Labor Day Duck Drop will be at Village Green from 9 am -10:30 am. Join in the fun and bid on the winning duck!

More information: DUCK DROP

Incline Wine & Food – Saturday September 7th

Benefiting the North Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club

Spend the day at Incline Wine + Food and explore the 6-acre lakefront estate in a walk-around wine tasting and a one of a kind gathering with Wineries + Bubbles + Fun + Food offering a sense of place rooted in the timeless essence of Lake Tahoe—the Lakefront Estate Lawn at Kern Schumacher’s Residence in Incline Village. Silent Auction Items are still being accepted. 

More Information: INCLINE WINE AND FOOD

2nd Annual Endless Summer Pickleball Smash – Sunday, September 8th

Benefit for Pet Network

Get ready for the ultimate mixer! You’ll play a minimum of 6 games, each with different partners and opponents. The first to 11 points wins each match. Your admission includes a scrumptious catered dinner, two drink tickets, and after-party fun!

More Information: PICKLEBALL SMASH

Tees 4 Skis – Golf Tournament – Saturday, September 14th

Benefit for DPSEF ski team scholarships 

Incline Mountain Course from 9am – 12pm. Boxed Lunch, Tee and Tournament prizes.

More information: TEES 4 SKIS

Family Faire – Diamond Peak Ski Tearm – Saturday, September 14th

Benefit for DPSEF Ski Team Scholarships

4pm at Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House, join this family friendly fundraiser. Auction items are still being accepted: contact lauren@dpsef.org

More Information: FAMILY FAIRE

Golf from the Heart – NLTCHCA Golf Tournament – Sunday, September 22nd

Benefit for Medically related student scholarships, equiptment, and medical needs of the community. 

Join in the fun for a great cause at the Incline Village Championship Golf Course from 1:45pm – 7:45pm. 

More Information: GOLF FROM THE HEART

Barktoberfest – Thursday, October 3rd

Benefit for Pet Network

Grab your Lederhosen and your furry (or not) friends, you’re going to BARKtoberfest! Includes dinner, unlimited beer, and live music by Jacked Up Tahoe.

More Information: BARKTOBERFEST

34th Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival – Saturday, October 19th

Benefit for Sierra Community House

We are looking forward to celebrating our community and all we have accomplished together with an evening of decadent chocolate creations, wine tasting, heavy appetizers, live music, and an engaging and interactive program. Our theme this year is Masquerade.

More information: CHOCOLATE & WINE FESTIVAL

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In The News – Sierra Community House launches ‘Blue Harvest’ Farm-To-Table dinner experience to combat hunger in North Tahoe/Truckee

July 24, 2024 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Sierra Sun, on 07/18/2024, Written by Zoe Meyer

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sierra Community House announced the inaugural “Blue Harvest: United to Nourish,” farm-to-table dinner aimed at supporting local hunger relief efforts. Blue Harvest will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dancing Pines venue in Sierraville located at 250 Fibreboard Road. 

This intimate dinner will bring together local talent in food, music, art, and winemaking, all in support of Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program, which has historically provided nearly 300,000 meals annually to food-insecure residents.

The event will feature a meticulously crafted five-course meal prepared by renowned chef Meredith Miller Elliott. Known for her culinary expertise and her roles as the tour chef for Metallica and Pearl Jam, Elliott’s dedication to food and community has been a driving force behind this event. Ingredients for the meal will be handpicked by Elliott herself, ensuring a top-tier dining experience for the attendees.

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Local Humane Society Offers Waived Adoption Fees to Help Relieve Partner Shelters

July 15, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted by Pet Network Lake Tahoe Contact: Sybile O’Neill

In response to a significant decline in adoption numbers, and subsequent overcrowding in many shelters across Nevada, Pet Network Humane Society is excited to announce a special waived adoption fee event, running every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July. This initiative aims to find loving homes for more animals and alleviate the capacity strain on our shelter partners.

Event Details:

  • ●  Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July
  • ●  Location: 401 Village Blvd. Incline Village, NV
  • ●  Adoption Fees: No adoption fees for all animals on Saturdays and SundaysHighlights:

● Take advantage of waived adoption fees, making it easier than ever to bring home a new family member.

“We are facing a critical time where many Nevada shelters are at capacity, and we are unable to assist without creating space through adoptions,” said Sybile O’Neill, Marketing and Development Manager. “Our hope is that this event will not only increase our adoption rates but also provide a joyful experience for our community members and the animals looking for a new loving home.”

We invite everyone to join us in this special event and help make a difference in the lives of these animals. Whether you’re looking to adopt or simply want to support the cause, your participation is invaluable.

For more information about the event or to see our adoptable animals, please visit www.petnetwork.org.

About Pet Network Lake Tahoe: Pet Network Humane Society enables pets and people to connect and thrive through compassionate care.

Pet Network envisions a society where all companion animals receive love and respect as valued members of families and communities.

Pet Network Lake Tahoe Contact: Sybile O’Neill
Email: smoser@petnetwork.org Phone: 775-832-4404 x109

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Knitters Guild of Incline Village Donates to Children’s Cabinet – Red Scarves and Hats for Valentine’s Day Project

February 13, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted by Millie Szerman

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. (February 10, 2024). . . Started by a small group of women who belonged to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church and enjoyed knitting and crocheting, the Knitters Guild of Incline Village gathered together to support a Red Scarves and Hats Project for Valentine’s Day. Headed by Guild member, Gisela duVigneau, the members of the Knitters Guild “created these beautiful hats and scarves, as part of a Goodie Bag that includes homemade heart-shaped cookies, affirmations, and letters of encouragement. These bags will be distributed to young men and women on Valentine’s Day.

“We hope to give them a boost of confidence to pursue their education.” Gilly Quinn, Donor Relations and Events Coordinator of the Children’s Cabinet of Reno (https://www.childrenscabinet.org/) is instrumental in distributing to the most deserving of our youth.

Gilly Quinn

The Red Scarf Project had been a part of Ms. duVigneau’s volunteer efforts when she lived on the East Coast, but moving to Incline Village offered her no such activity. While a member of the Knitters Guild in Incline Village, she decided to start a similar project here in Northern Nevada, and birthed Red Scarves for Valentine’s Day!

Members of The Knitters Guild, part of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church’s community outreach program, meets on an informal basis and visit with each other, sharing patterns and ideas. The group has evolved into one that finds pleasure in making warm clothing and blankets for families who need them in Incline Village and the North Tahoe area. Members live in Incline Village, Tahoe City, Truckee and as far out as Spanish Springs. The Knitters Guild meets every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the library of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 341 Village Boulevard, Incline Village.

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2-2-2/KNITTERS GUILD DONATES RED SCARVES (AND HATS) FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Several hundred items are handmade and donated to numerous organizations each year, including Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, which receives layettes for newborns, and blankets for Long Term Care patients; hats, sweaters, scarves, mittens and other warm items are part of the Winter Warmth and Wellness event each October. The Gene Upshaw Cancer Center in Truckee is grateful for chemo caps, made of very soft yarn for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Eddy House in Reno also benefits from the hats and scarves created and donated by the members of the Knitters Guild. The Guild receives support from the community by donations of yarns, patterns and needles.

Over the years, and before the COVID pandemic, the Guild members were also part of the Incline Village After-School Program as they taught knitting and crocheting at the Incline Elementary School on Monday afternoons.

For further information, please contact Gisela duVigneau at giseladuv@gmail.com or call 732-604-9512. 

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In The News – Sierra Community House: Building a community for a better tomorrow in Lake Tahoe

August 29, 2023 | Miranda Jacobson

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/29/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson & photo credit

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe is known as a destination location to people all over the world, but for the people who live in the area year round, it’s considered to be home. Underneath the vacation haven that is the basin are thriving communities looking to support their residents. 

There are plenty of challenges that come with living in a mountain town, including high densities of empty second homes and short term rentals leaving long term residents struggling to find a place to live, along with the growing need for food and mental health resources. 

To combat these challenges in the basin, the non-profit agency Sierra Community House was created. 

“Sierra Community House was created in 2019,” said Executive Director Paul Bancroft. “It was a result of the merging of long standing social service organizations in the community.” 

Sierra Community House encompasses a wide variety of social services on the north shore and in the Truckee area, bringing together Project Mana which is focused on hunger relief, Tahoe Safe Alliance which is focused on domestic and sexual violence and child abuse, and the North Tahoe Family Resource Center and the Family Resource Center of Truckee. 

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NN HOPES Community Event to Support New, State-of-the-Art Healthcare Clinic

August 22, 2023 | Julie Malkin-Manning

Inside Incline extends an invitation to YOU for an evening that promises to be nothing short of inspiring and groundbreaking for our local and surrounding communities.

You might have heard the buzz around town – Northern Nevada HOPES is gearing up for a big reveal! 

From being a tiny spark in the health universe to blossoming into a full-fledged 38,000 sq. foot community health center, HOPES has come a long way. And now, they are ready to take another giant leap TOGETHER.

Hosted by Keith O’Donnell & Sabrina Belleci, you’re invited to join us this Thursday, August 24th at the Inside Incline Office in Kings Beach as HOPES presents their vision for expanding their impact and supporting those in need. Click here to RSVP and reserve your spot.

Picture this: a brand-new, state-of-the-art healthcare clinic on E. 4th St. in Reno, NV – designed to make waves in the world of community health.

This is where you come in – your presence, your energy, your zest for positive change. HOPES has a vision, and we can’t wait to share it with YOU!

Beyond delicious bites and captivating conversations, this evening is all about making connections that matter. Whether you’re a health aficionado, a staunch supporter of HOPES’ cause, or just someone who believes in making a difference, your presence matters.

Click here to RSVP and reserve your spot.

Learn more about Northern Nevada HOPES.

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In The News – Richard M. Parison, Jr. appointed Executive Director for Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

July 27, 2023 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/27/2023, Submitted

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theater are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard M. Parison, Jr. as their new Executive Director. A seasoned and accomplished theater professional with over 30 years of experience, Parison brings a deep-rooted understanding of regional theater and a genuine commitment to enhancing the community through transformative theatrical experiences. He will start the role in September.

Parison has held significant leadership positions in esteemed theater organizations throughout his career, including Executive Director of the Richmond Performing Arts Center/Center Stage Foundation in Virginia, Producing Director at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, and Assistant Producing Artistic Director at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.

Parison returns to Northeast Ohio and GLT, where he launched his career at the then-known Great Lakes Theater Festival. With his remarkable leadership acumen and versatile skill set, he stands poised to usher in a new era for both organizations, uniting their efforts toward the shared vision of bringing theater to the widest possible audience in the Northeast Ohio and Lake Tahoe regions.

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School Updates from Incline Education Fund

May 29, 2023 | Mary Danahey

Hi I’m Mary with the Incline Education Fund, a local nonprofit that support students, educators and parents here in Incline. Through our programming, advocacy and fundraising, IEF helps to ensure academic achievement and skill development across generations of Incline students. We have some exciting updates to share from each of the schools:

INCLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IES is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Event on June 6th from 4-6pm

This is a Summer Reading Kick-Off Assembly in conjunction with the Washoe County Library System.

INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

There are two collaborative events with Incline Middle School and Lake Tahoe School this week: 

  1. Drive carefully this Friday, June 2nd as it’s BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY! There will be prizes for kids who bike to school.
  2. It’s COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY for 6th & 7th graders. 6th graders will be heading to Sand Harbor and 7th graders will head to Diamond Peak to collect trash as part of the community-wide TRASH to TREASURE project. 

Monday, June 5th at 5pm is the IMS OPEN HOUSE.

This event is a school showcase of all of the wonderful programs happening at IMS.  There will be a presentation at 5:30.

Parents and community members are invited to attend.

LAKE TAHOE SCHOOL

LTS Track and Field Bobcats Cap Historic Season with Three Team Titles

05/23/2023

by: Mr. Kris – Assistant Head of School

The Lake Tahoe School track & field team finished another highly successful track season at the Tah-Neva championships in Carson City on May 16. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, 22 different middle schools from the Tahoe Basin, Carson City, Reno, and other parts of Northern Nevada and California met to battle it out, all determined to achieve individual glory and team championship trophies.

The LTS Bobcats dominated the meet and were rewarded for their efforts by claiming three D1 team championships – 7th grade girls, 7th grade boys, and the 8th grade girls. The 7th grade boys not only won the D1 title but also were the number one school in the entire Tah-Neva League.

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IVCBA Is Hiring!

February 15, 2023 | Linda Offerdahl

We are hiring two enthusiastic, positive, and organized individuals based in or near Incline Village! We are IVCBA, your local community and business association. We are building and growing sustainability for the cohesiveness of Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Come join our team!


IVCBA Business & Membership Manager

The IVCBA community and business association is looking for an enthusiastic positive individual to run business and membership operations.

Business manager duties: Interface with QuickBooks Online, accountant and membership software.

Membership program manager duties: Recruit new members and work with members on business programs.

Ideal candidate has a business degree or equivalent, is proficient with office software and knows how to close membership sales. The successful candidate will have an outgoing personality with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Salary: $25-$35/hour, depending on experience

Hours: 30 – 40 hours/week

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to linda@ivcba.org


IVCBA Incline Village Main Street Manager

The IVCBA community and business association is looking for an articulate and organized individual to run the Main Street revitalization and redevelopment program.

Duties: Administer and run the Main Street program and oversee its committees. Research and understand community issues and work with agencies for effective leadership of Main Street.  Assist IVCBA in establishing charitable status for Incline Village Main Street.

Ideal candidate has a college degree or equivalent experience with an interest in revitalization and redevelopment issue and is passionate about Incline Village. Leadership, time management and effective communication skills are a must. 

Salary: $30/hour

Hours: 20 hours/week

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to linda@ivcba.org

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Incline Education Fund Secures Two $50,000 STEM Grants for Incline Schools

January 18, 2023 | Mary Danahey

The Incline Education Fund (IEF) was awarded a $50,000 grant in early October from the Washoe County Community Reinvestment Program for the Incline High School Engineering and Entrepreneurship program. They received a second $50,000 grant this January from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) to support the Incline Middle School Robotics Program.

Founded in late 2019, the nonprofit Incline Education Fund is the leading champion for Incline’s public schools. With an impressive list of successful projects, it now adds these grant awards to its list of accomplishments. 

“Our focus this school year is on continuing to lay the groundwork to create a K12 STEM pathway for the Incline public schools,”

Mary Danahey

IEF Cofounder

With the push for STEM expertise, Danahey said that IEF realizes students will always need strong core academic skills in order to succeed in these exciting new programs. 

To ensure that all students are prepared, IEF has partnered with Tahoe Tutoring “to provide extra academic reinforcement to those who most need a little extra help at both Incline Elementary and Middle School,” explained cofounder Sharon Schrage. “Plans are also underway to give that same additional attention to students above grade level to foster extra academic enrichment.”

In just the past two years, the Incline Education Fund has become the driving force in bringing innovative educational programs to Incline schools.

“Despite headwinds from shrinking school budgets and the pandemic, IEF is proving that local energy can creatively address the challenge of preparing students for the jobs of the future”

Sharon Schrage

IEF Cofounder

Recent Incline Education Fund’s successful programs include:

  • Successful pilot & launch of UNR’s Dean’s Future Scholars pilot program
    • Ongoing mentorship program at Incline Middle School
  • The Courage Project pilot program at Incline Elementary School
    • Ongoing program to build resiliency at IES
  • IEF Sponsored educational events
    • including: Mock Interview Day, EdPlanIt College Boot Camp, TERC Science Expo, Incline Elementary School Parent Nights
  • Technology Drive for Incline Middle School
    • Raised $100,000+ to provide laptops for each student
  • Incline Elementary School Makerspace
    • Raised $100,000+ for a robotics and coding lab

In addition to academic support, Incline Education Fund is also underwriting some of the Incline Middle Schools’ Exploratory classes, including swimming and the new culinary class this semester.  Outside of the classroom, IEF has partnered with AAUW Tahoe-Nevada to bring both a Girls Who Code chapter and a Culinary Club to students. IEF is also working with both Incline Village Rotary Groups to update the Incline Middle School library.

IEF is always looking for individuals willing to share their skills and experience as mentors, coaches or as a speaker. “Volunteers are always needed to help with tutoring or as reading buddies, classroom aides, subject specialists and most importantly, substitute teachers.”

To learn more or to donate, email Mary Danahey, maryd@inclineeducationfund.org, Sharon Schrage, sharons@inclineeducationfund.org, or visit the Incline Education Fund website.

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