Lake Tahoe Posts

"Come by and let me show you how good I am at tug of war! I am an energetic pup who wants some to adventure with!"

Reflections: As we transition from summer into fall, we are afforded the opportunity to reflect on our work and the impact it has on our community. Summer kept us busy serving a high volume of community members across our programing. We increased hours and staffing in our five offices to provide in-person services as safely as possibly. Since the start of COVID-19, we have provided over 540,000 meals and over $700,000 in rental and utility assistance, keeping our community sheltered and food secure. And while these numbers are impressive, they do not tell the whole story of what we do. They do not reflect the individuals who have been participating in programming like Parent Café, Zumba or various pop-up vaccine clinics. They do not reflect the fact that our Safe House has been full for months with individuals and families fleeing violence, and they do not reflect the hundreds of youth engaging with our Prevention Program around issues like healthy relationships, consent, mental health, and bullying prevention. The depth of our programming cannot be captured in a few sentences; the ways in which we interact and connect with the community are many.

As Sierra Community House enters year three of consolidation, our focus has been on serving the community, rarely coming up for air to see the life-changing impact of our services. We are grateful to our community partners for recognizing the core services provided by Sierra Community House. We were recently a finalist for the Truckee Resiliency Award from Truckee Chamber of Commerce, both for our organization as a whole and for our Promotora Team, providing culturally specific public and mental health education in our community. This recognition is inspiring as it demonstrates our community’s belief and support in our mission: to connect and empower our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services.

It is an honor to serve with all of you,

Paul Bancroft, MA
Executive Director

I used to sometimes remind my son, “The best two things money can buy are the morning paper and flowers for your mother.” When Mac was in seventh grade I would ask him to read an article out of the morning paper before heading off to school, which he did without complaint, sometimes. One morning around 2001 he read an article about skiing in Iran, where if you were caught skiing with the opposite sex you could get thirty lashes and a fine of $100. Mac pondered that social constraint a moment, then expounded with the easy insouciance that only a seventh grader can command: “They need to get with it a little.”

"Transportation has been on the mind of Tahoe visitors and locals for many years, decades even. Several programs have failed but this last summer saw a huge success with the TART Connect on the North Shore...
TART Connect is a network of vans that can pick up riders and drop them off anywhere within the zone. There are three zones, Zone 1 is Tahoe City, Zone 2 is Kings Beach and Zone 3 is Incline Village and Crystal Bay..."

The recent report on jobs just confirms the immediate need for the MAPPS program in our communities!

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If you haven't listened to our podcasts, please consider listening https://humanwhisperers.com/radio/weekly-broadcasts/. We've updated 6 of the most popular with new episodes in production. And in a few weeks, you will find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Sticher.

We look forward to hearing your feedback and also be sure to tell a few friends and help us increase our reach.

Until next time,
Leili

Thanks to the generosity of the community and our partners at the VC Women’s Ministry on Saturday 9/11 matched donations came to a total donation of $8,000 which was in turn donated to the El Dorado fire relief, Del Oro Salvation Army & Wildland Firefighters. We thank you in joining us to provide help to fire victims & injured firefighters.

We were featured on "Thrifting with Dr. Lori.” Our first of 3 videos was premiered on Sunday Oct. 3 at 2. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

The Tahoe Transportation District has found new funding sources for the purchase of the Old Elementary School lot in Incline Village. During their March 2021 meeting, the TTD board approved a purchase agreement with Washoe County School District for the property at 771 Southwood Boulevard, Incline Village, for the evaluation of a mobility hub, with the understanding that Washoe County would provide matching funds for the purchase.

Talk about 'thinking inside the box'! Just like ✨that✨ Fall has fallen and the Incline Spirits Barefoot Bar has been packed up for the season and will be stored in our secure lot until next summer. ???

NORTH LAKE TAHOE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO ‘LEARN THE SOUNDS OF FIRE SAFETY’ DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA.

NLTFPD encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!” said Jennifer Donohue, Fire Marshal. “Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online.”

NLTFPD wants to share safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
NLTFPD will be hosting station tours for our elementary school students next week focusing on home fire safety and the importance of recognizing the sounds of fire safety.

For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit www.fpw.org.

October 5, 2020

Contact: Tia Rancourt FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Education/Information Officer

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District

775-813-8106

trancourt@nltfpd.net

Sir Midnight is moonlighting as our Lobby Cat currently but he's ready for full time snuggles in his own furr-ever home! Come by our office and take him home to meet the kids.

OPEN ENROLLMENT TIME IS HERE!
Don’t Miss This Important Deadline
The open enrollment period for Medicare is here, and just around the corner for Covered California. Don't miss this opportunity to ensure your coverage for the coming year.
During open enrollment for Medicare, patients can sign up for or make changes to their existing Medicare Part D prescription plans, change to or from a Medicare Advantage Plan, and/or switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another.
Open enrollment for Medicare starts on October 15, 2021 and goes until December 7, 2021.
To sign up or make changes, visit: www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans
During open enrollment for Covered California, patients can sign up or make changes to their existing insurance plans.
Open enrollment for Covered California starts on November 1, 2021 and ends January 31, 2022.
To sign up or make changes, visit: www.healthforcalifornia.com/covered-california

Join the entire community for a 4-week virtual walk along the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Sequoia National Park. Prizes will be awarded to the person who walks the most steps during October, as well as 2 winners drawn randomly for participants who average at least 10,000 steps per day! October 1st - October 31st. Please email wellness@tfhd.com with any questions.

Our friends up the way at Village Church participated in the Incline September 25th cleanup. There were 14 participants out of the 30 that signed up. We found broken sleds, beer cans, capri suns and other waste items on the left side of Mt. Rose Hwy. Thank you to all who participated that day as well as those who make it a personal daily dedication. #KeepTahoeBlue