Happy Monday 👋
This week Made in Tahoe returns to the Village at Palisades, Tahoe City is getting into Halloween mode, and Sunday’s community gear swap is a good opportunity to sort out the kids’ ski gear before winter.
There are also a few chances to get involved, from candidate forums to a meeting about the proposed Olympic winter museum. Read on for more!
This week at a glance
Made in Tahoe returns October 10–11. Two days of local makers, food, and live music in the Village at Palisades Tahoe, with free admission.
Kids outgrown last winter’s gear? The Community Ski & Gear Swap is Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Palisades Ballroom.
Hauntober gets going in Tahoe City. Scarecrows on Parade voting opens Tuesday, and the Skeleton Scavenger Hunt starts Friday.
Gar Woods closes Thursday. The Carnelian Bay restaurant is taking two months for renovations, with a planned reopening in December. Make sure to get over for the last Wet Woody Wednesday for a couple months!
Last week’s Local Spotlight
Coburn Station: 15 Years of Mountain Rock
What started as jam sessions between coworkers has turned into more than 15 years of making music together.
I caught up with my friend Conor McAlindin, Coburn Station’s drummer, to talk about their Mountain Rock sound, why no two shows are the same, and what makes Tahoe such a good place for live music.
Ten days left to reserve a winter desk at The Shack
The winter membership offer at The Shack runs through October 15:
Fixed desk: $300 per month with a six-month commitment, December 1 through May 31.
Flex membership: $180 per month.
A $99 deposit reserves your membership and goes toward your first month. Early reservations also include a complimentary guest day pass.
If you need somewhere to get work done between ski laps, take a look or get in touch →
Local news and community updates
Gar Woods takes a break for renovations
Gar Woods in Carnelian Bay closes Thursday, October 8, for approximately two months while the restaurant refurbishes its floors and updates equipment. The planned reopening is in December.
If it’s one of your regular spots, there are a few days left to stop in before the work begins.
Tahoe recreation sites begin their winter shutdown
Seasonal closures are starting around the basin. Meeks Bay Resort and its campgrounds close October 11, followed on October 12 by sites including William Kent and Kaspian campgrounds, along with several South Shore campgrounds and beach facilities.
These closures affect facilities such as parking areas, gates, and restrooms. National forest land remains open year-round, so walking in may still be an option where you can park legally and keep gates clear. Plan to pack out everything you bring.
Kings Beach cardboard recycling will continue through winter
The free bulk cardboard recycling bin at North Lake Boulevard and Fox Street is staying through winter and into 2027 after a successful summer pilot.
Placer County has expanded snowplowing at the site to help keep it accessible. Bring clean, flattened cardboard only, with no food waste, other recyclables, or trash.
Green waste pickup requests close Sunday
October 11 is the last day to request Truckee Fire’s free curbside green waste pickup. Have your pile ready before submitting the request.
The service accepts eligible woody vegetation, including branches and shrubs. Pine needles, cones, bagged material, and piles created by paid contractors are not accepted.
Check the requirements and request pickup →
Local jobs
A few positions added to the Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective since last week:
Executive Assistant at North Tahoe Chamber.
MAP Land Use Planner at Mountain Area Preservation.
Vehicle Maintenance Manager at Woodward Tahoe / Boreal.
Food & Beverage Supervisor, Lake Club at Homewood Mountain Resort.
Events this week
Monday, October 5
Kings Beach District Advisory Committee
3–5 p.m. | North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. A chance to listen, comment, and learn about priorities for Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, and Carnelian Bay.
Tuesday, October 6
First Tuesday Breakfast Club: Election Forum
7–8:30 a.m. | Zoom. Hear from candidates for State Senate, State Assembly, and Congress, with time for questions and updates from local leaders.
Truckee Candidate Forum, Night One
5–9 p.m. | Truckee Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road. Tuesday’s program covers Measure P, TTUSD, Truckee Donner PUD, Truckee Fire, and Sierra College. Free, with a livestream and recordings available.
Scarecrows on Parade voting opens
Check out the scarecrow displays around downtown Tahoe City and vote for your favorites as part of Hauntober.
Wednesday, October 7
SNOW Museum community meeting
6 p.m. | Virtual meeting. Placer County staff will share information about the proposed Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center in Olympic Valley.
Fall Foliage Arrangement Class
6 p.m. | West Shore Market. Create a seasonal arrangement with dried flowers and grasses. $30 per person; reserve a spot using the instructions in the event listing.
Thursday, October 8
North Tahoe Chamber Mixer
4–6 p.m. | Tahoe Longhouse, Carnelian Bay. Meet local business owners and neighbors, explore the workspace, and enjoy food from Pep’s Place. RSVP requested; space is limited.
Truckee Candidate Forum, Night Two
Beginning at 5 p.m. | Truckee Town Hall. Town Council candidates are up first, followed by Tahoe Forest Hospital District at 6 p.m. and Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District at 7 p.m. Free, with online viewing available.
Easy Home Fermentation Workshop
5:30–7 p.m. | North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. Learn to ferment vegetables and take home a fermentation kit. $15 for community garden members, $20 for residents, or $30 for nonresidents.
Friday, October 9
Tahoe Literary Festival
October 9–11 | Tahoe City. Three days of workshops, readings, panels, and conversations with authors, poets, and publishing professionals. Check the festival schedule for individual venues and tickets. Volunteers can receive a free festival ticket.
The Ascent: Free Outdoor Movie Screening
Community Arts Center outdoor stage, 10046 Church Street, Truckee. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., live music runs 6–7 p.m., and the film starts at 7:15 p.m.
The documentary follows climber Mandy Horvath, a bilateral amputee, on her attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Bring a chair and blankets. Casa Baeza will have food available to purchase.
Hauntober Skeleton Scavenger Hunt begins
The Tahoe City hunt runs October 9–31. Watch the Hauntober calendar for participation details.
Saturday, October 10
The Resident’s Cup pickleball tournament
9 a.m.–4 p.m. | North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista. Women’s doubles start at 9 a.m. and men’s doubles at 1 p.m., with divisions for levels 3.0–4.5+. Every team must include an NTPUD resident.
Made in Tahoe Fall Festival
11 a.m.–5 p.m. | The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Local art, handmade goods, food, and live music. Admission is free, and proceeds from the festival bars benefit Tahoe Truckee School of Music.
Sunday, October 11
Community Ski & Gear Swap
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Palisades Ballroom, 1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley. Find the ballroom inside the Village Hotel, across from the main front desk.
Creekside Charter School’s swap focuses on school-age children’s gear: skis, bindings, poles, snowboards, boots, jackets, and race gear. Outdoor kindergarten clothing is also welcome this year.
Made in Tahoe continues
11 a.m.–5 p.m. | The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Day two of the festival, with more local makers and live music.
Weather outlook
It will feel more like summer for much of the week before a noticeable cooldown this weekend.
This morning’s National Weather Service forecast for Truckee calls for a 20% chance of showers today, then sunshine through the rest of the week.
Monday, Oct. 5: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. High 78°F, low 43°F.
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Sunny. High 80°F, low 43°F.
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Sunny. High 82°F, low 41°F.
Thursday, Oct. 8: Sunny. High 82°F, low 41°F.
Friday, Oct. 9: Sunny. High 80°F, low 42°F.
Saturday, Oct. 10: Sunny and breezy. High 70°F, low 33°F.
Sunday, Oct. 11: Sunny. High near 61°F.
Bring a layer for the weekend festivals, particularly if you’re staying into the afternoon or evening.
Check the latest NWS forecast →
Looking ahead
Discover & Discuss | October 15: 5–7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. A free open house to talk with county staff about housing, transportation, parking, and other local projects. Food, childcare, and Spanish interpretation provided.
Harvest Festival & Big Truck Day | October 17: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Tahoe Community Center. A family-friendly date to put on the calendar.
Truckee River Day | October 18: Volunteer on restoration projects around the watershed, then join the community fair at Granite Flat Campground. Registration is open, and volunteer spots are first come, first served.
Thanks for reading and supporting local news.
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See you next week,
Matt