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🌱 What KidZone’s leadership change means for Truckee’s new children’s museum
Also, don't miss 2026 Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop on the Truckee Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What KidZone's leadership change means for Truckee's new children's museum
- Which Truckee bike trail should you ride first this weekend?
Also on today's calendar: Sunset Kayak Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 84, low: 46.
- Thursday: An afternoon thundershower, with a high of 83 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• KidZone Museum announces retirement of longtime Executive Director (sierrasun.com) — Truckee families will soon see a leadership change at KidZone Museum as longtime Executive Director Carol Meagher retires and local resident Nicole Reitter steps in as interim director. Meagher's tenure includes securing $13 million and breaking ground on the new KidZone facility at Truckee River Regional Park, promising expanded exhibits and programs for children across the Truckee-Tahoe region. 
• Tahoe from two wheels: A bike path guide to experiencing Lake Tahoe's hidden gems (tahoedailytribune.com) — If you live in Truckee, this guide lays out some of the best local rides, from the Truckee River Legacy Trail and Martis Valley Trail to quick escapes like Trout Creek Trail. It also explains how to link Truckee's paths with North and South Lake Tahoe routes using free Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit buses, helping you explore more of the region without a car.
📸 Around Truckee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Truckee
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop →
Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center, 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- TLE: Back to School
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Truckee, CA 96161
5:30 pm - DTE: Back to School
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Truckee, CA 96161
5:30 pm - KBE: Back to School
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Truckee, CA 96161
5:00 pm - THS: Open House
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Truckee, CA 96161
6:00 pm - Sunset Kayak Tour →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
5:00 pm - Clear Kayak Tour →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
9:30 am - Sunset Kayak Tour →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
4:30 pm - Clear Kayak Tour →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
9:30 am - Full Moon Kayak Tours →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
5:30 pm - Clear Kayak Tour →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
9:30 am - Full Moon Kayak Tours →
7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In Our Backyard
It seems that we are entering the beginning of "Rutting" season where the male deer attempt to show dominance over the other males. This leads to… (Nextdoor Tahoe Donner) - I'll be outside the truckee artist lofts selling some organic baked goods 🙏 starting tomorrow morning at 9 am
Pumpkin spice bread Lemon sugar cookies Coffee cake Scones ( blueberry, raspberry, lemon poppy seed) Protein balls Blueberry muffins Biscoff no… (Nextdoor Downtown Truckee)
- Northstar California Resort posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - The Burton Store at Northstar in Truckee. Apply here.
- Troon posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Truckee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Truckee here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Lake Tahoe
- Phase 2 of El Dorado Beach revetment and improvement project begins Sept. 8 (tahoedailytribune.com)
- Optimist Club hosted a successful 'Day in Paradise' at Tahoe Paradise Park (southtahoenow.com)
- Letter: Stop the Steal Now (southtahoenow.com)
Portola
- David Anthony Folchi (plumassun.org)
- Interior Design Enhances Wellness and Connection at Portola Skilled Nursing Facility (sierradailynews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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