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May 2, 2025
From the Spring 2025 Issue of Truckee Magazine, Connections Quarterly
Twenty-three Truckee nonprofits have been awarded funding to ensure one of their inclusive, meaningful, and engaging events can be offered to the community this year! The grants they received are part of Truckee’s Core Values Fund, providing local nonprofits with marketing resources they need to expand their reach. The program is a collaborative effort between the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Town of Truckee, and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.
Each recipient has demonstrated a commitment to engaging a broad spectrum of the community, from full-time residents to second homeowners, while fostering an inclusive and enriching environment. These events embody the spirit of Truckee’s five Core Values: Healthy Lifestyle, Family-Friendly, Natural Beauty, Community-Minded, and Arts, Culture, and History. Grants range from $500 to $2,000.
Jessica Penman, President & CEO of the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are thrilled to offer the Core Values Funding to support our incredible nonprofit partners. This program is a meaningful way to give back and strengthen the events that truly showcase what makes Truckee such a special community.”
Celebrate local authors and literary talent at the inaugural Truckee Literary Crawl on April 5 — a free community event featuring authors, writers, and poets reading their works, followed by book signings at locations in downtown Truckee on April 5, 2025. Don’t miss the Open Mic Night later in the evening for all literary forms focusing on a dark sky theme: poetry, prose, songwriting, and more. This event is produced by the Tahoe Literary Festival and sponsored by the Truckee Cultural District, Nevada County Arts Council, Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Guide, and The Seasoned Sage. Sign up for their newsletter to receive the latest updates at yourtahoeguide.com/tahoe-lit-fest-newsletter.
Support the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) at this family-friendly crafting event with a sustainable twist! Join the community at Thrifty Tails Boutique for monthly workshops that celebrate upcycled art. Each workshop takes donated items and repurposes them; think mixed media collage, sculpture building, painting, and decorating frames. These workshops support HSTT in its mission to save and improve the lives of homeless pets. Their first craft night was Thrifted Frames and was held before Valentine’s Day this year and featured upcycled frames. The workshop and tools are free – participants purchase the thrift items to use in the embellishment projects. Keep an eye out for the next Upcycled Craft Night event at hstt.org.
This is the Rotary Club of Truckee’s signature event for fundraising to support Truckee/Tahoe youth, seniors, and nonprofit organizations. It’s family-friendly and features a Western-style BBQ, line dancing lessons, a mechanical bull, a costume contest, a raffle that includes a $10,000 cash prize, whiskey tasting, and so much more. The event, which will be held on November 15 this year, raises money for Truckee Rotary grants that help fill the financial gaps many local organizations face. Since 1978, Truckee Rotary has awarded over $1.5 million to local nonprofit organizations. Learn more at smalltownbignightout.com.
Slow Food Lake Tahoe blends gardening, music, and local food culture at this free, family-friendly afternoon celebrating the upcoming garden season. Get free seeds to kickstart your summer garden while listening to music from Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Bring the kids for engaging activities like a reading circle, seed collection, planting, crafts, and more. All ages and skill levels are welcome to the event that will take place on April 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at RMU Truckee. Learn more at slowfoodlaketahoe.org/events-1/seeds-sips-songs.
In partnership with Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District, Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s Celebration of Women in Music concert is rooted in a commitment to transform the music industry’s gender dynamics. Held at the Truckee River Regional Park, the event showcases female musicians in a celebration of women’s contributions to music and a recognition of the need to reshape historical narratives around gender in the arts. This year’s concert is scheduled for June 25. Learn more at tahoemusic.net.
Calling all mountain bikers and the mountain bike curious! The Truckee Dirt Union is again hosting the Loam Masters Rally, May 31 – June 1, a two-day stewardship celebration and rally ride event consisting of a community dig day, a timed hot lap legends race, storytelling, community BBQ, and guided fun laps by ride leaders. This celebration of Truckee’s mountain biking community raises awareness about the Truckee Community Stewardship Initiative. Join in mid-June at the Donkey Town trail network. Learn more at truckeedirtunion.org/registration-copy.
The Truckee Chamber of Commerce proudly supports these community events celebrating music, sports, creativity, inclusion, and so much more. Residents and visitors have a packed calendar filled with opportunities to celebrate the best of Truckee. From outdoor adventures to cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone! Find the dates for these events and more information on the Events Calendar on Truckee.com.
