WRAP-UP / RECAP / THANK-YOUs!

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – We couldn’t be more grateful and excited to be collaborating with Lake Tahoe Community College’s Equity & Student Wellness Program and Ally Club on our third annual Friendsgiving community dinner, open to our Lake Tahoe community at large. Below we’ll catch you up to speed on this year’s event—what to expect, what’s changed, what’s the same, and what you can do to contribute.

Lake Tahoe Pride Last year, nearly 200 attendees from across the college and community made the event incredibly special. Last year also featured a huge raffle, but we’ve opted not to do that this year in order to focus more on the essentials of building connections and kindling a spirit of generosity, support, and celebration across our diverse community, along with free ham and turkey, supplemented by attendee potluck contributions.

VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT!

WHEN:
Wednesday November 19, 5-7PM

WHERE:
Lake Tahoe Community College
Student Center (C-Wing/Cafeteria)
1 College Dr. South Lake Tahoe

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT (all free to attendees!):
– A hot turkey, ham, and community potluck dinner
– A professional face-painter for kids and adults
– A photobooth to commemorate the event
– Card, board, and table games to enjoy
– Open mic for talent sharing and show & tell
– Opportunities to share your thanks as well as your worries this year

WAYS FOR YOU TO CONTRIBUTE:
– Bring a potluck dish to share. Sides and desserts are encouraged. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are also appreciated!
– Bring a donation for LTCC’s Basic Needs Center. This program helps to ensure that LTCC students have their basic necessities covered so they can focus on their educational goals. See the BNC’s updated list of in-demand pantry, personal care, and seasonal need items here.
– Bring some cash, cashless payment method, or a check to support the Lake Tahoe Pride Equality Scholarship. We will have a limited number of Lake Tahoe Pride’s new sticker for donation ($5 per sticker / 5 for $20 suggested donation). Proceeds fund the Lake Tahoe Pride Equality Scholarship is awarded annually to LGBTQIA+-identifying and/or -allied students at LTCC. You can find more information and donate directly to the scholarship here.
– Bring a contribution to the open mic. Share an acoustic guitar piece or an a capella song. Show and tell something you created this year. Make it funny, or moving, or energizing, or interesting. Be mindful and aim for 2-3 minutes maximum!
– Invite neighbors, friends, family and community members. Share this info with them so they know what they can expect and what they can contribute.
– Bring yourself! If you don’t feel you can contribute in any of the ways listed above, don’t worry! Lake Tahoe Pride and Lake Tahoe Community College welcome you. Bring your authentic self!
Volunteer! We have several volunteer roles open, from setup to serving food to cleanup, and your help would be incredibly appreciated. See available roles and sign up here!

Stay tuned: Check back here the week of the event for any important updates.

Want to volunteer? We would truly appreciate the help of volunteers to keep the event running smoothly. Email laketahoepride@gmail.com if that sounds like something you would like to do!

Questions? Reach out to LTCC’s Equity team at equity@ltcc.edu.

Please note: This is an alcohol-free event.

Event Mission: Lake Tahoe Pride exists because we know that our community members thrive when pride is celebrated all year. We believe that community is vital, visibility is activism, and equality is for everyone. The diversity of our Lake Tahoe community is beautiful and worth celebrating: it makes all of us stronger. We ask attendees to participate in the event with this idea in mind.