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Greetings!

Incline Village is looking pretty festive, don’t you think? We have holiday lights on trees along Tahoe Boulevard and a tree with red lights in the park on the west entrance to Incline Village. With shopping centers, businesses and homes decorated, we almost look like a Hallmark movie town!

The holiday lighting is part of Northern Lights, celebrating the numerous events in November and December. At one time, this was a big effort to bring in visitors for the shoulder season before the two weeks of Christmas and New Year’s. If you are one of our part time residents, welcome back. Over time, we have come to appreciate the value of locals and families coming together.

DECK THE HALLS is the lighting contest for residents and commercial properties. It has had grassroots growth over the last two years, reinforcing the lighting along Tahoe Blvd. It has become a tradition to drive through Incline neighborhoods to see the holiday lighting displays.

SIP AND SHOPS/SNACKS

Saturday events in the shopping centers and plazas helps bring business to our local merchants. The Small Business Saturday campaign by American Express on Thanksgiving weekend and the national Shop Local campaign remind us of the direct and indirect value it brings to our Village. If merchants get more business, they too can afford to eat and shop local.

The 9th annual Tahoe Film Fest, November 30- December 3 is a true gift to the community thanks to its founder Robert Roussel. He has amazing contacts in Hollywood and brings world class films to our community. It always benefits the Tahoe Environment Resource Center housed on the campus of UNR at Lake Tahoe.

NEW THIS YEAR: IVGID Park and Recs is decorating “Candy Cane Lane” starting at the path from the Rec Center to Candy Cane Village on the campus of UNR at Lake Tahoe’s Patterson Hall patio. After picking up their holiday goodie bag, families will stroll the path to UNR, enjoying the trees decorated by Incline Elementary School classes. Nevada Santa and Mrs. Lollie Claus, have transformed Patterson Patio into a cute holiday village. Community partners will be on hand with fun activities and other goodies. Enjoy a community singalong after listening to the joyful sounds of Incline Elementary School children singing carols.

ALL OF THE EVENTS can be found on IVCBA.org/northern-lights-tahoe and in the 3 page insert in this magazine. There is something for everyone and every interest in Incline in December!

This issue is chockful of interesting information on our local residents and businesses. If you read about one you haven’t met, look them up….or watch for them at Raleys!

We are coming into my favorite season in Tahoe…winter! Let’s pray for lots of snow! Linda