Truckee Ski & Snowboard Swap

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Winter must be on the way because it's time for Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park Department's (TDRPD) Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap. Come to the Truckee Ski Swap to buy and sell new and used winter equipment for the entire family. Find bargains and discounted winter gear ahead of the ski season. Local reps from ski shops and resorts will be on hand to answer your questions.

There will also be a silent auction benefiting TDRPD's Scholarship Fund. Some of the donated items include a Palisades Tahoe Unrestricted Season Pass (good only at Palisades Tahoe), Pacific Crest Ski Tours, a Sugar Bowl Resort Pass, and more.

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Member Spotlight: Mountain Lotus Chef Rich Selden's Sustainably Sourced Fall Menu

Mountain Lotus is thrilled to introduce Rich Selden as the new Food and Beverage Manager. In addition to overseeing Mountain Lotus Cafe, located in downtown Truckee, he provides full service catering both on- and off-site as well as operates the Mountain Lotus food truck.

Rich’s journey began in 2014 with a food truck, blending California’s seasonal bounty with Asian-inspired flavors. From there, he opened two restaurants in Reno, honing his craft while working hand-in-hand with local farmers and the Great Basin Food Co-Op. Later, his work with Tahoe Food Hub deepened his connection to the regional foodshed. Today, as Food & Beverage Manager and acting Executive Chef at Mountain Lotus, those partnerships remain at the heart of every dish.

“We’re committed to sourcing from our community,” Rich shared. “Small producers in our area really need our support. For me, it’s an easy choice because we’re helping sustain the livelihood of family-run operations — and the products and produce they provide are far superior in both taste and quality.”

Read more about Chef Rich, the new menu additions, and Mountain Lotus Cafe on Truckee.com.

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Flourish Through Menopause Workshop (Virtual)

Mondays, November 10 - December 15, 2025 | 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.


Feel your best in midlife and beyond! This six-session group coaching and educational program supports women through the menopause transition, focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and preventative health—helping you feel empowered, strong, and vibrant.

Program features: InBody assessment, weekly group coaching and education, nutrition education provided by a registered dietitian, exercise education provided by an exercise specialist, and personalized action steps each week. $150/6-weeks.

This 6-week series begins November 10th through the next 5 Mondays, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.tfhd.com/series/flourish-through-menopause-virtual-workshop/

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Truckee Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.

Honoring the veterans who have graciously served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Town of Truckee’s annual ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Eagle Monument on the corner of Spring Street and Donner Pass Road. 

Mayor Jan Zabriskie will speak about the significance of this event in our community. David West II, Nevada County Veterans Service Officer, will be the keynote speaker. 

Live music will be provided by Mountain Belles. 

After the ceremony, the American Legion Post 439 will host a free lunch for veterans and their families with food graciously provided by Wagon Train Coffee Shop at Veterans Hall at 10214 High Street. Hope to see everyone there as we join in celebration of our wonderful veterans and their families.

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Lunch & Learn: Cybersecurity Essentials

for Your Business

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Join us for our November Lunch & Learn featuring Chris Hardy, Chief Information Security and Technology Officer for the Town of Truckee. Chris will discuss key cybersecurity practices every business should know, from protecting sensitive data to recognizing potential threats before they cause harm. He’ll also share insights on current trends in cybercrime and how small businesses can build resilience through proactive security measures.

In addition, Chris will explore emerging risks around deep fakes and AI consulting errors. With tools like Sora 2.0 making impersonations more convincing than ever, it’s becoming easier for bad actors to mimic your voice or likeness during phone calls and online meetings. He’ll also provide best practices and examples to help business owners learn how to spot AI-generated content and verify the facts.

Truckee Chamber's Lunch & Learn is free for all Truckee Chamber Members and lunch is provided, but please register.

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Truckee Rotary's Small Town BIG NIGHT OUT

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Break out the Wranglers and polish up your cowboy boots! Join us for Truckee’s Big Night Out, celebrating our community while raising money to support Truckee-Tahoe youth, seniors, and nonprofit organizations. This family-friendly event features something for all ages, including a Western-style BBQ dinner, line dancing with lessons and DJ, cornhole, trophies for Best Dressed and Best Decorated Table, and whiskey tasting.

And be sure to enter Big Night Out’s raffle for a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000! Yee-haw! 100% of net proceeds from the raffle will directly fund groups and projects that benefit our community. You can buy raffle tickets at the door, at Dorinda’s Chocolates in downtown Truckee, or via this link. 

Let’s kick up our heels, have some country fun, and do good for our town!

Location: Steve Randall Community Recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way, Truckee

Registration starts at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30

Suggested attire: Western wear, cowboy boots and hat, rodeo attire

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TDPUD Board Sets Public Hearings for Water and Electric Rates

Wednesdays, November 5 & 19, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.

Over the past few board meetings, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s board of directors continued the process of developing the next two-year budgets, while presenting workshops on the electric and water utility cost of services analyses, the process to set future electric and water rates, and the key assumptions and drivers of the 2026 and 2027 budgets. The TDPUD board has also acted on key utility business, including setting public hearings for new utility rate adoption, investing in wildfire mitigation and safety technologies, and executing capital replacement projects.

Access to the meeting materials, rate consultant reports, and previous meetings streaming archives can be found at www.tdpud.org/boardmeetings.

TDPUD’s board will consider adoption of the 2026 and 2027 budgets, along with holding a public hearing on electric rates, during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at TDPUD’s office at 11570 Donner Pass Road in Truckee. The board will hold a public hearing on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at the regularly scheduled board meeting for the adoption of water rates. Read more about the proposed increases and about TDPUD's new wildfire mitigation and safety and capital replacement projects on TDPUD's site or on Truckee.com.

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October Good Morning Truckee: Quality of Life - VIEW RECORDING

If you missed last week's Good Morning Truckee: Quality of Life: Building a Healthy, Active, and Supported Community, you can view it now thanks to Tahoe Truckee Media.

We heard from some of Truckee's great organizations who provide recreation and social as well as health support, and help finding solutions for the unhoused -- all helping to improve quality of life for Truckee residents.

Sven Leff, General Manager of Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District spoke not only about not parks and facilities and partnerships that TDRPD manages, but also the many programs and events that they run that enrich the lives of our residents. Tahoe Forest Health System CEO Anna Roth provided an overview of some of their programs and Lizzy Henasey talked about specific research and resources that you can access on TFHS's website. Mayor Jan Zabriskie, Nevada County Supervisor Hardy Bullock, Jazmin Breaux, Program Director for Nevada County Health and Human Services Department, and Seana Doherty of the Tahoe Truckee Homeless Action Coalition provided a snapshot of homelessness in Truckee and some exciting projects that are in the works to provide shelter for those in need. We also heard about the great work of nonprofit Truckee Lions Club from their Board President James Bartlett.

Save the date November 18 at 8:00 a.m. for our November Good Morning Truckee, Ski Resort Round-Up, where we'll hear what's new for winter 2025-26 from leaders at our ski resorts.

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November Networking Mixer Hosted by Guesthouse Lake Tahoe

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for our November Networking Mixer and Ribbon Cutting at Guesthouse Lake Tahoe downtown! Celebrate their brand-new building with us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks networking and a tour of this stunning new space.

Guesthouse Hospitality Company is redefining the way we retreat, gather, and unwind. Nestled in the heart of Truckee, their first members-only Guesthouse offers an elevated setting for leisure and connection-just steps from historic downtown and close to world-class skiing, hiking, and lakefront adventures. With a dedicated onsite team including a private chef, house captain, and local guide, every stay feels both personal and inspired.

The mixer will be held at the Titus Building, 10382 Donner Pass Rd. with tours of the new building throughout the night. Don't miss this fun evening of connection, celebration , and discovery!

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Tahoe WoRx Employee Health & Wellness Program

At Tahoe WoRx, we know a safe, productive, and rewarding workplace starts with a healthy workforce. As a Service of Tahoe Forest Health System, our programs are available to all local employers in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe WoRx programs include:

• Employee Health & Medical Services
• Workers' Compensation
• Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Pre-employment Physicals
• DOT Federal Motor Carrier & DMV Required Physicals
• Wellness at Work

Learn more about how we empower local employers in creating a healthy and safe workplace!

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Preparing Together: How We Respond to California’s Upcoming Outdoor Water Use Regulations

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Join Truckee Donner Public Utilities District (TDPUD) for a free Landscaper-Nursery Garden Event on October 30 at 5:00 p.m. at TDPUD Headquarters, 11570 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee.

• Learn about California’s Conservation as a Way of Life regulation and the impacts this new regulation will have on the Truckee community’s outdoor water use starting in 2027.
• Learn about TDPUD’s response, including the Patricia S. Sutton Conservation Garden and existing/upcoming outdoor water conservation rebates.
• Share your thoughts on how our community can best respond to this new outdoor water use regulation.
• Visit and engage with TDPUD representatives and fellow local nurseries and landscape contractors.
• Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact TDPUD’s Steven Keates, stevenkeates@tdpud.org, 530-582-3939.

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Save the Date for Soroptishop Holiday Artisan Market

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Every November, the Steve Randall Truckee Recreation Center transforms into a twinkling hub of creativity, connection, and community spirit. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner (SITD) invites the community to Soroptishop, the beloved Holiday Artisan Faire that kicks off the season of giving in true Truckee style.

Now in its 19th year, Soroptishop brings together over 60 local artisans and more than 300 shoppers for an evening of handcrafted treasures, festive drinks, and holiday joy. From cozy knits and hand-thrown pottery to gourmet chocolates, jewelry, and fragrant candles, it’s the perfect one-stop shop for heartfelt holiday gifts.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

There are several Halloween-themed events happening this weekend, like FiftyFifty Brewing Co's Zombie Ball, and also don't miss the monthly First Saturday Art Walk downtown. Look for the flags. Check out these and many more events on Truckee.com

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