The Local Lens – Fall Fest and Village Center

IVCBA and the Village Center are starting a new tradition on Saturday. Fall Fest is a family event reminiscent of the Oktoberfest events that were held here several years ago. Instead of German food, Mexican food will be available at Lupita’s, Foursquare Church, and La Tienda Latina.  Jacked Up will be playing instead of an oompah band. Highlights include a pumpkin patch (where you can decorate them on the spot) at Grocery Outlet and scarecrow making at Sierra Verde.  The brainchild of owner Pam Aaron, stick scarecrows will be provided and can be decorated with clothing donated from the thrift stores. Families will be encouraged to stroll along the boardwalks on both upper and lower levels, grab some food, and hang out in the plaza created in the middle of the parking lot to enjoy the music. IVCBA will host lemonade and water.  Many businesses will have games, crafts, or treats to enjoy. The fire district will be on hand, giving free flu shots. And if it’s cold, they will bring out the burn barrels!

As the oldest shopping center in Incline, Village Center holds a lot of history. Known best for the post office and Postal Express across the parking lot,  it is the place “where locals shop and neighbors meet”. It has a diverse mix of businesses, including salons, 2 Mexican markets, and a restaurant,  Fitness Loft, Wyld Peony floral shop, the only computer maintenance storefront in Incline, Wired Solutions and Tahoe Multi-sport with year-round sports equipment rentals. It is also home to Tahoe Family Solutions, a Family Resource Center, helping those in need and providing bilingual counseling. 

INCLINED TO BLOOM

Dancing in daffodils is what we will be doing next spring if we ALL plant bulbs this fall!  This is starting out as a grassroots campaign to beautify Incline in the spring. Daffodils are the first flower (yellow) to peak out through the snow in April/May and are hardy enough to survive an unexpected snowstorm. Once the bulbs are planted, the flowers come back every year. Locals are invited to plant bulbs along streets that have visibility in town. Donations can be made through Incline Tahoe Foundation. Anyone or any group willing to plant extra bulbs, reach out to Linda@IVCBA.org. More about this next week. 

DEFENSIBLE SPACE

Time to rake up those pine needles. Homeowners should have received stickers in the mail. Chipping services are available through October. More info with NLTFPD.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

DID YOU KNOW that Sand Harbor is getting a makeover? It’s a major effort. Find out the details at the Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) hybrid meeting on Monday, October 13 at Incline Library or on Zoom.

Take that CPR class sponsored by NLTFPD! https://nltfpd.org/training-center/cpr-classes

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Tahoe Gifting Company has expanded their space and now offer specialty crafts weekly. This adds to the plethora of art activities offered by Incline Library and pottery classes at Karacotta Ceramics. Check the IVCBA.org calendar for specific classes and dates. The CUT

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