The Local Lens – Labor Day Weekend Festivities

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

We had an early taste of colder weather, but it should be a nice weekend for all of the activities going on.

THE WEEKEND STARTS EARLY with the Tastes of Tahoe tomorrow night at the Chateau. This longstanding event is put on by PEO, a philanthropic organization that raises money for scholarships. Tickets available at The Potlatch (Raley’s shopping area).

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES…

• Village Ski Loft has their annual sale. It’s a classic. GO, even if you don’t ski.
• Mountain Hardware and Sports has specials all weekend too! Shop their summer stuff…summer is not officially over until September 21. But it may be worth your while to go to Truckee for their annual garage sale….think really good deals on everything that should have sold and didn’t. 
• ALL of the grocers have specials….check out Raleys, Grocery Outlet, and Natural Grocers.  They are all working hard for business. Personally, I find reasons to go to all of them!
• Happy Tiers…Always a good place to go on a holiday weekend. Did you know they have a Cake of the Month Club?! Would someone please put me on their list one month? My birthday is June, but I can celebrate life any month of the year!
• Incline Liquor…They have a new owner, longtime local Brendan Donovan. If you haven’t ever been there,(MUCH improved interior),  check it out. He’s in that little plaza with Incline  Cleaners and Mountain Workspace.
• Umpqua Bank – Sept 5…come and meet the new branch manager at Umpqua Bank, Aundira Hernandez.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ROTARY CLUB

I hope you have already bought your ducks, because the Duck Drop happens on Monday morning at the parking lot at Aspen Grove. If you have grandchildren in town, they will love seeing the fire truck dropping the ducks! Only in a small town….

SUPPORT LOCAL ART

Be a part of the community mural at Natural Grocers. Local artist Sara Smith has created a mural that embodies the values of our mountain community AND this health-driven store. The public is invited to participate in completing the aspen trees on the bottom. No prior experience or skill is required! Just be part of the community for a few moments and leave your mark on that mural. 

I hope you are getting the message….our community WANTS you to be involved! Just say Yes!