Member Spotlight: FiftyFifty Brewing Co. Opens Flagship Brewpub, Restaurant, and Community Gathering Space in Truckee's Railyard District

FiftyFifty Brewing Co., a Truckee original founded almost 20 years ago, has opened the doors to its new flagship brewpub, restaurant, bar, and community gathering space in the heart of Truckee’s historic Railyard District. Located in the Old Lumberyard, the new venue represents both a return to roots and a step forward — blending the heritage of FiftyFifty’s early days in Truckee with a modern vision for how people gather, eat, drink, and spend time together today. 

The opening marks another major step in the ongoing activation of the Railyard District, transforming the Old Lumberyard into a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by fellow community-minded local businesses – both familiar faces and new neighbors – FiftyFifty is designed to be an open, welcoming place. Not just a restaurant, but a shared living room for Truckee. 

The venue features: 

• A full-service brewpub and restaurant 
• A large, flexible bar and lounge environment 
• Ample space for large-party dining and group gatherings 
• Comfortable areas for unprogrammed hanging out — before dinner, after dinner, apres-ski, or just because. 

Check out their award-winning beer and delicious menu with old favorites and some new ones. FiftyFifty is open for lunch and dinner at 10242 Church St. 530-587-2337. Read more and see pictures of their beautiful new space on Truckee.com.

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Tahoe Forest Health System Wants Your Feedback!

We’re launching True North, a comprehensive community engagement initiative designed to gather input from residents, patients, second homeowners, partners and staff about what matters most when it comes to healthcare in our region. How can we better serve our community? What services or programs are we lacking? How can we transform healthcare for the future?

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Tell your friends, family and neighbors to participate. Every voice counts. To take the survey, visit https://tfhd.com/true-north. 


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Lunch & Learn: Tax Planning and Cash Flow Forecasting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Please join us next Wednesday for our Lunch & Learn: Tax Planning & Cash Flow Forecasting. This session will be focused on smart tax planning and proactive cash flow forecasting, two critical tools for building a strong and resilient business.

Brian Van Camp, Managing Partner & Director of Tax Strategy at Linked Accounting, will share practical strategies to help business owners better understand their numbers, plan ahead for tax obligations, and forecast cash flow with confidence. With extensive experience advising on tax planning, audit matters, commercial lending, and business acquisitions and sales, Brian brings a strategic, forward-thinking approach to financial management.

Lunch & Learn is free for Truckee Chamber members and $20 for non-members and lunch is provided, but please register. 

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12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Fundraiser - Truckee Host Lions Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the Truckee Host Lions Club’s 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser — a night of great food, music, and community impact.

Join us for a traditional Irish dinner, dessert, cocktails, and a lively evening filled with laughter and fun. Every ticket includes a chance to win one of four $250 door prizes — $1,000 in prizes total! Guets can also bid on exciting silent auction items donated by local businesses, including lift tickets, golf packages, artwork, and more.

Proceeds from the event provide eye exams and prescription glasses for local children, seniors, and adults in need, as well as support to local youth programs and clubs.

Tickets are $45 per person (kids six and under are free). Purchase tickets here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/st-patricks-day-dinner-and-12th-annual-fundraiser

Come celebrate, give back, and maybe even win a pot of gold!

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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Tahoe Forest Health System is raising awareness in the community on the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer through screening and early detection. Several screening tests are available. Talk to your doctor about when to begin screening and which test is right for you. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives!

To schedule a screening appointment, call (530) 582-6205. For more information, visit: www.tfhd.com/services/gastroenterology-hepatology. 

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Hope Week with TTUSD's Suicide Prevention Program, Hope Squad

Monday - Friday, March 16-20, 2026

Hope Week is Tahoe Truckee Unified School District’s Hope Squad's annual uplifting week—a community-wide celebration of connection, resilience, and the power of showing up for one another.

Throughout the week, students and community members can participate in:

• Cup of Hope at participating local coffee shops—where simple moments spark meaningful conversations
• On-campus activities across TTUSD school sites focused on belonging, peer support, and mental wellness
• Guest speaker Drew Petersen, sharing about the power of storytelling, vulnerability, and mental health in the mountains and beyond at our middle and high schools - Drew will also guest host Alibi’s Trivia on March 17, featuring Zero Proof, for You
• March 24 – Town of Truckee Proclamation recognizing Hope Week and the importance of youth mental health
• Hope Week banners displayed throughout the community

Hope Week is about normalizing conversations, strengthening protective factors, and reminding every student: you matter here. Interested in getting your organization involved? Reach out to learn how you can partner, host a Cup of Hope, sponsor an activity, or amplify the message of hope across Truckee-Tahoe. Email: info@thespeedyfoundation.org

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Good Morning Truckee: The Future of Snow

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Please join us on St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17  for our rescheduled Good Morning Truckee: The Future of Snow.  What does the future of snow look like in the Sierra? We will dive into the science and realities of snow in a changing climate. This conversation will shed light on how our winters are evolving. It’s an important look at how snow shapes our environment, economy, and way of life. Learn how these shifts affect our region and why they matter to our mountain community. Our expert speakers will be:

• Ian Bolliger and Anne Nolin with POW (Protect Our Winters)
• Andrew Schwartz, Ph.D. Director of UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Laboratory
• David Reichel, Executive Director of Sierra Avalanche Center
• And our nonprofit spotlight will be the Shane McConkey Foundation

Start your day informed and connected. Our monthly Good Morning Truckee breakfast meeting on the third Tuesday of every month features community-focused topics that highlight the people, projects, and issues shaping Truckee. Come hear from local leaders, engage with your community, and kick off your morning with meaningful conversation. The cost is $10 for Truckee Chamber members, $15 for non-members, and free for our Good Morning Truckee sponsors (thank you!) and staff. Your ticket includes coffee/tea and a hearty continental breakfast.

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The Alchemy of Joy 3-Day Retreat

Friday - Sunday, March 20-22, 2026

Ready to reignite the fire within? This 3-Day Alchemy of Joy™ Immersion in Lake Tahoe is a full nervous system reset designed to reconnect you with your true, intrinsic joy and realign your life from the inside out.

Over 3 immersive days, you'll step out of the noise and into a neuroscience-based experience that works at the root level of your subconscious mind. Through practical exercises, guided meditation, breathwork, somatic integration, and proven subconscious reprogramming techniques, you'll dismantle the patterns that keep you stuck—and install a new joyful operating system to live the life of your dreams.

Led by international keynote speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur Brent J. Freeman, this immersion reveals the science, soul, and secrets behind The Alchemy of Joy method—so joy becomes your baseline. Chamber Member Discount - 60%. Brent would like to share this experience with Truckee locals, so he is offering a 60% discount to Chamber members. Code: TRUCKEE60 at checkout. Some of our staff will be there!

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Truckee Rotary's Crab & Pasta Feed - Tickets on Sale Now!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

This fun, annual family-friendly event supports local nonprofits. Every dollar raised goes right back into OUR community through a grant-making process.

Featuring:

• All-all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, pasta, and salad
• No-host bar
• Musical entertainment & DJ
• Silent Auction

Bar opens: 5:00 pm

Dinner: 6:00-7:00 pm

Tickets: $65 Adult; $35 Kids (12 & Younger) https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rotary-crab-feed

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More Truckee Events

In addition to those highlighted already, there are many more exciting events in March. Our Nevada County Poet Laureate Kat Terrey's Tangled Roots Poetry Open Mic on March 12 is a special event this month because they are hosting a competition in which two winners will be selected to perform on the Main stage at the Sierra Poetry Festival on April 18 in Grass Valley.

This Friday will be the final Alpenglow Winter Sports Speaker Series featuring Dave Nettle and benefiting the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. Saturday, March 7, is the monthly Truckee Art Walk downtown.

Please mark your calendar for our March Networking Mixer Hosted by Everline Resort and Spa on March 26! This mixer will be a fun pizza party.

Finally, believe it or not, we're already planning for the Truckee 4th of July Parade, with a 250 year celebration of our nation's birth. It's not too early to start planning your float, and we will be seeking sponsors soon to help put on this beloved Truckee tradition.

Check our Events Calendar on Truckee.com for more info on these and more upcoming community events! Thanks for checking out all our news - reading to the end. :)