The Local Lens – Celebrating Kids and Families this Weekend
April 21, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl
Our largest growing demographic is arguably families. When I look at what’s going on right now with the public schools, Lake Tahoe School, and the Incline Education Fund, I get a little dizzy trying to keep track of it all, so pay attention!
Starting with the high school…
The ‘We The People’ constitutional debate team competed at the national level and took 10th place last weekend! This is a life-changing “rite of passage” that teaches students how to think, write, and talk professionally. And our little Village High School is a rock star in that competition nearly every year for the last 20 years.
INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL
CRAB FEST on Saturday, April 25
Think of this annual event as an all-school reunion. Yep, that means YOUNGER parents who can still fit into their letter jackets and sports attire will be there. Time to pass the torch for fundraising from “vintage” donors like Richard and me to the younger generation. I’ll be there, and I hope the thrift stores have old IHS T-shirts and things like that.
SCHOOL PLAY in the Duffield Theater on Friday, April 24
Maybe it’s not Broadway, but if your kids have never seen live theater, start here!
LAKE TAHOE SCHOOL
A program on Parenting Tech-savvy Kids (What a challenge!) is available to all parents courtesy of the Doyle Family Speaker Series.
Ending with the Littles…
Tahoe Connection For Families’ Teddy Bear Picnic on April 26
It’s a little early this year, but it has an ind00or-outdoor location at Aspen Grove. At least, I hope they are opening that building! It could be snowing on those toddlers!
EARTH DAY at UNR@ Lake Tahoe campus on Friday
Lots of stuff for people of all ages who care about our environment. Stop by!
EWASTE AND LITHIUM BATTERY COLLECTION by Rotary Club
They do this every year. Bring all that stuff on Sunday to Ace Hardware between 10 and 3pm.
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