The Local Lens – Tahoe Film Fest and Weekend Events

Tahoe Film Fest Celebrates 10 Years!

The Tahoe Film Fest may be the best-kept secret event in Tahoe! Seriously, if you have never been to one of their films, this is the year to try it. Opening night is Thursday, and multiple films are shown each day through Sunday. Thank you to Robert Roussel for his “labor of love” and close connections to Hollywood and New York for this amazing and accessible film fest. Need another reason to go? All proceeds benefit the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center right here in Incline on the campus of UNR@Lake Tahoe. 

Lake Tahoe School Winter Holiday Market 

I just got back from Vienna and their fabulous Christmas Markets. Julie and I have dreams about putting on such an event here. Lake Tahoe School has the next best thing because it is indoors…their Winter Holiday Market this Friday night, December 6. They manage to find unique vendors that will help you find something for that person who is impossible to buy for. Take those gifts you bought to Glasses on Saturday night, December 7 to have them gift wrapped, courtesy of WARF. And drink some wine while you’re there! 

DECK THE HALLS 

Don’t miss out on what has become the best-ever Christmas show in Incline. It’s called Jennifer Street Parade of Lights, but it is so much more than just lights. It is set to music as well. Thanks to the Harrells for this annual production! But don’t be discouraged from doing your own lights at your home or business. Although we are not technically calling it a contest, we plan to scout the streets and post photos of the best displays we see! Hot tip: Lakeshore Realty ALWAYS has a display worth driving by. And, if you are out driving at night, why not go see the unofficial “Community Tree,” You can see it on Incline Way, just past the Rec Center in the middle of the forest leading to UNR@Lake Tahoe.  

CANDY CANE LANE  

I have to mention it…it’s THIS Saturday from 2-4. This is Incline’s community tree lighting (kind of, because it’s already on) and holiday celebration. Santa is delivered by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, and the cute little kids from Incline Elementary School will sing. EVERY (I’m exaggerating) social club and nonprofit will be there to greet you, hand out goodies to kids or have activities for them to do. Get your informal photo with Santa! Oh, park the car at the Rec Center, write a letter to Santa at the Rec Center and walk through Candy Cane Lane to get to the Village!  

GIVING TUESDAY 

It was just yesterday, so I guarantee you it’s not too late to make a donation to your favorite charity and it will probably be matched by some magnanimous local anonymous donor! Thank you to everyone who gives generously of their time, talent and treasure to our community. 

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