The Local Lens – Help kick-off Northern Lights the first weekend of December!
November 19, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl
IVCBA is bringing the “reason for the season” to its annual event that has most recently been named Candy Cane Village. This year’s Northern Lights Community Celebration on December 6 brings a “forest of giving trees” to the Prim Library on the UNR at Lake Tahoe campus. Over 25 nonprofits will bring a decorated (under 4 feet) tree complete with their wish list on ornaments and tags. There WILL be a community tree lighting outside, thanks to the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, who will also be delivering Nevada Santa and Mrs. Claus. Nonprofits and schools will provide activities for all ages and entertainment, including the traditional concert by Incline Elementary School students led by their teacher, Shauna Righellis. As usual, Cocoa with Captain Cola from the Incline Substation.
The Northern Lights kick-off weekend is chock-full of stuff to do! The Tahoe Film Fest opens on Thursday, December 4. Brunch with Santa happens this Saturday as well. Pray for snow, Diamond Peak plans to open and has a kick-off party on the 5th!
Northern Lights Tahoe is a month-long celebration of holiday events by our businesses and nonprofits. IVCBA.org Northern Lights Calendar covers EVERYTHING, including faith-based services and New Year’s Eve events.
Mark your calendars for the Jingle Mingle Village-wide shopping event on Saturday, December 13.
THIS WEEK
- Connect with the whole community for the annual Boys and Girls Club Thanksgiving dinner…prepared by the Ritz Carlton!
- Get a start on your holiday shopping at the hospital gift shop run by the IVCH Auxiliary.
Civic Engagement
- Community Forum on Friday at Incline Library or Zoom
- Meet Justice of the Peace Melissa Mangiaracina at the County CAB meeting next Monday at Incline Library or on zoom.
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