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Thanks for Joining Us at Top of the Town: Truckee Chamber's 73rd Annual Awards!
Every great community is built by people who show up, take risks, solve problems, and invest in the place they call home. Last Friday at Top of the Town, Truckee Chamber's 73rd Annual Awards Celebration, we had the opportunity to celebrate the businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who do exactly that. Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Alder Creek Adventure Center; it was great enjoying good food, drinks, and catching up in a beautiful, festive atmosphere. We'll have Rob Retting's event photo page to share more photos soon. Congratulations to all of the deserving nominees and winners and big thanks to all of our Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors for their support and for helping us make the evening possible.
2026 Top of the Town Winners
- Top of the Town: Business of the Year - Raley’s O-N-E Market
- New Business of the Year - PT Revolution
- Community First Award - Sierra Senior Services
- Outstanding Customer Service - Truckee Overhead Door
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Business Leader/Entrepreneur of the Year - Autumn and John Lincoln, Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Boards
- Legacy Award - Carol Meagher, Retiring Executive Director, KidZone Museum
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Welcome, New Truckee Chamber Members
We’re excited to welcome a diverse new group of members to our great Truckee business community this September! Click on their names for more info. Please join us in giving them a warm Truckee welcome.
Christian Batthany Masonry brings skilled masonry craftsmanship to projects throughout the region, creating durable, distinctive work built for the mountain environment.
Clear Harvest Market is a new Truckee business bringing fresh, thoughtfully selected food and market goods to our local community.
Daoust Design and Construction works on land the buyers own to bring design and construction under one roof to create thoughtfully crafted homes and offices.
High Sierra Naturopathic Medicine, Inc. provides naturopathic care with a focus on supporting health and wellness through an individualized, whole-person approach.
I.S.E. Plumbing serves the community with plumbing, heating, and air services for residential and commercial needs.
Recology Tahoe Truckee provides waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery services that help keep our community clean and sustainable.
Small Pond Studio is a collective of award-winning graphic designers and web developers focused on building brands through unique strategy and inspired design.
Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus brings musicians and singers together to share live orchestral and choral music with audiences throughout the Tahoe region.
Timber & Tide Realty Co helps clients navigate real estate with local knowledge and personalized service.
Trinity Heating and Air provides heating and air conditioning services to help homes and businesses stay comfortable through every Sierra season.
Triple Point Therapy provides speech and language therapy with individualized support designed to help clients strengthen their communication skills.
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Pre-Season Winter Conditioning Starting in October with Tahoe Forest Health System
Wednesdays, October 7 - November 25 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 13 - November 19 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Get ready for the season ahead! This program helps adults improve core stability, balance, plyometric and landing techniques, and overall strength, with an emphasis on the lower body. Classes offered in Truckee and Incline Village.
For more information or to sign up, call Tahoe Forest Wellness at (530) 587-3769 or register below. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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New Member Spotlight: Mehfil Indian Bistro
If you’re craving flavorful Indian cuisine, Mehfil Indian Bistro in Deerfield Plaza offers an extensive menu, generous portions, and plenty of options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Favorites include Butter Chicken with freshly baked Garlic Naan, Vegetable Samosas, Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Goan Curry, and Gulab Jamun for something sweet.
Under new owner RJ Kumar, Mehfil is also putting a renewed focus on community. One of the best examples is Tuesday Crew Night, created to recognize the people who work hard to keep Truckee running. Every Tuesday, first responders can choose from four complimentary entrées served with garlic naan or roti and basmati rice. Hospitality staff, teachers, and other members of the local workforce can enjoy the same meal for just $15.
Mehfil is family-friendly, with games and activities for kids, and offers online ordering for pickup or delivery throughout the Truckee-North Tahoe area, as well as catering. It’s also a welcome option for late dinners: Mehfil is open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day except Wednesday, so you don't have to rely on fast food when your after work meetings or basketball team pickups run late.
Stop by Mehfil Indian Bistro for lunch or dinner, or to pick up a flavorful meal to enjoy at home or by the lake. Read their full Member Spotlight on Truckee.com.
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Taste of Truckee - Restaurant Month
October 1 - 31, 2026
Along with Visit Truckee-Tahoe, we're excited to produce Taste of Truckee, starting this Thursday! Join us to celebrate the people, flavors, and local businesses behind Truckee’s dining scene.
Throughout the month of October, enjoy special menus, signature bites, and perfectly paired pours from 25participating Truckee restaurants. Restaurants offer one of three options: Truckee Bite, a signature bite at a can’t miss price; the Pour & Taste, a standout dish with a perfectly paired drink; or a three-course prix fixe experience showcasing the best of the menu, with $35, $55, or $75 options. Get all the info and sign up for a chance to win!
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Town of Truckee Active Transportation Plan Survey
The Town of Truckee is updating its 2015 Trails and Bikeways Master Plan through development of a new Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP will establish a long-term vision and implementation framework for improving walking, bicycling, rolling, micromobility, trails, and other active transportation options throughout Truckee.
Since the Town’s Trails and Bikeways Master Plan was comprehensively updated in 2015, many high-priority projects have been implemented, mobility needs and technologies have continued to evolve, and active transportation has become increasingly important to Truckee’s mobility, sustainability, economic vitality, and quality of life. Help shape the transportation plan.
TAKE SURVEY
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Keep It Dark Astrotourism Weekend
Thursday, October 1 - 4, 2026 | Several free events!
October gets off to a starry start with our sold out Community Connections: Under the TruckeeTahoe Stars on October 1. The event kicks off Keep It Dark Astrotourism Weekend, October 1–4, featuring the reception for the Keep It Dark photo contest at Truckee Tahoe Airport on October 2 and more art, workshops, and community events celebrating Truckee’s spectacular night skies and the importance of protecting them.
KEEP IT DARK EVENTS
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Truckee Candidate Forums
Tuesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 8 | 5:00 p.m.
Hear directly from candidates and learn more about Measure P before casting your vote. The forums are produced by the Truckee Chamber in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee-Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun.
These events provide a vital opportunity to connect with individuals aspiring to public office and understand their perspectives on the issues that matter to you..
Tuesday, October 6 Schedule
5:00 - 5:15 Measure P
5:15 - 6:00 Tahoe Truckee School District
6:00 - 7:00 Truckee Donner PUD
7:00 - 8:00 Truckee Fire Protection District
8:00 - 9:00 Sierra College Board of Trustees, Area 2
Thursday, October 8 Schedule
5:00 - 6:00 Truckee Town Council
6:00 - 7:00 Tahoe Forest Hospital District
7:00 - 8:00 Truckee-Donner Rec & Park District
These events are free and open to the public. Both forums can be seen live at 5:00 p.m. on Optimum Cable Channel 118 and live-streaming at ttusd.org/community/TahoeTruckeeMedia/watch-now
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Lunch and Learn - Preparing for Power Outages: Town of Truckee Energy Resilience Plan Development
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Sierra Business Council (SBC) is working with the Town of Truckee to develop the Town’s Energy Resilience Plan, which will help identify practical strategies to strengthen Truckee’s energy systems and community resilience in the face of power outages, extreme weather, wildfire, and other disruptions. As part of the planning process, SBC has been soliciting feedback from local businesses to understand how energy reliability and disruptions affect operations, what challenges businesses face, and what kinds of resources, programs, or community-level solutions would be most useful.
SBC will give a short presentation providing context on power outages in the region, why the Town is developing an Energy Resilience Plan, and analysis of feedback already received. Attendees will then have the opportunity to share their own experiences with power outages and how energy reliability issues have impacted their businesses, organizations, and communities served, especially for those most vulnerable to energy-related impacts. SBC will be using the digital tool, Menti, to capture the feedback of attendees in their own words.
Lunch & Learn is free for all Truckee Chamber Members and lunch is included, but please register.
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Next Level Leadership - Last Chance to Register!
Next Cohort - October 6, 2026 - April 6, 2027
Great leaders never stop learning. As your leadership responsibilities grow, so do the challenges: communicating with different personalities, navigating difficult conversations, building stronger relationships, and leading with greater confidence and intention.
Next Level Leadership, led by Susan Giacobazzi of Work Well Co., is a cohort-based leadership development program in Truckee for managers, supervisors, directors, and current leaders ready to keep growing.
Over 10 group sessions, participants work on real leadership situations while gaining practical tools they can immediately bring back to their teams. The program also includes four hours of individual coaching, CliftonStrengths®, 7 Frequencies of Communication™ and Values Bridge assessments, and a small cohort of growth-minded local leaders learning alongside one another.
Ready to grow your leadership or invest in someone on your team? The next cohort begins October 6 in Truckee, so register today! Space is intentionally limited.
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Flu Shots Available at Tahoe Forest Health System
The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza (the flu) is to get a flu vaccine every year. Flu season runs October through April, and flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
FIND FLU SHOT CLINICS
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Truckee Fire Urges Residents to Reserve Curbside Green Waste Pickup
October 11, 2026 Deadline for Reservations
As conditions transition into fall, Truckee Fire Protection District is encouraging residents and property owners to complete wildfire-prevention work around their homes and take advantage of Measure T-funded assistance programs while they remain available.
Residents have until October 11 to reserve free curbside green waste pickup through Truckee Fire’s seasonal program. The service helps residents remove branches, brush and other vegetative debris that can contribute to wildfire spread around homes and throughout neighborhoods.
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In Stands Now: Truckee Magazine, Connections Quarterly Fall Issue
Fall has arrived, and so has the fall issue of our Truckee Magazine, Connections Quarterly! Explore how local businesses are supporting student achievement, discover some favorite fall hikes, get ready for Truckee Restaurant Month, uncover the legends behind Truckee’s ghosts, learn about the amazing scholarships available to Truckee-Tahoe high school graduates, and much more.
Our Locals to Know this issue include Kristen Kempt of Cultural Threads, Kristin York of Sierra Business Council, and Greg Zirbel of the Museum of Truckee History, Truckee Cemetery, and the Truckee-Donner Historical Society. The issue has been hitting Truckee mailboxes and is available at the Truckee Welcome Center, Truckee Tahoe Airport and downtown newsstands. You can also view it online on Truckee.com.
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