MEDIA ALERT
September 17, 2025
Sierra Community House’s 35th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival: Under One Sky Returns October 25
What:
Each year, Sierra Community House provides vital support to more than 7,000 North Tahoe-Truckee residents through hunger relief, crisis intervention, legal aid, and family-strengthening programs. On Saturday, October 25, the community is invited to come together Under One Sky at the annual Chocolate & Wine Festival—a night of sweet indulgence, fine wine, and meaningful connection in support of these essential services.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring:
- Decadent chocolate creations from local chefs & chocolatiers
- Curated wine tastings — cast your vote for the crowd favorite!
- Delicious dinner— provided by the Hyatt Regency culinary team
- A program spotlighting Sierra Community House’s impact in the region
- Live music and dancing with Salsa Band Sonido Sueño—a high-energy Salsa/Afro-Cuban band from Reno, Nevada, guaranteed to fill the dance floor with authentic, irresistible rhythms
The evening will also include raffles, a lively silent auction, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate while giving back.
When:
Saturday, October 25, 2025
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where:
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Grand Ballroom
111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
Why:
The Chocolate & Wine Festival is Sierra Community House’s largest annual fundraiser, and this year it falls during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 2024, the organization provided more than 2,500 victim support services to 327 survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, sex trafficking, and related violence.
One local survivor shared, “Sierra Community House gave me and my children a safe place to go when we had nowhere else. They helped us heal and start over.”
This year’s theme, “Under One Sky,” reflects both the spirit of the event and the mission of Sierra Community House: to ensure that, no matter the challenge, neighbors are supported by interconnected services that honor the shared humanity of our community.
Quote:
“Our community is deeply connected—we live, work, and thrive together under one sky,” said Paul Bancroft, Executive Director of Sierra Community House. “This October, as we mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Chocolate & Wine Festival is not just a celebration—it’s a powerful way to stand together for survivors and to raise critical funds that provide food, shelter, legal support, and community programs for thousands of neighbors each year.”
Who:
Community members, supporters, and friends are invited to attend. Media are welcome to cover this popular annual celebration.
Tickets: Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now at https://one.bidpal.net/2025chocolateandwinefestival/welcome
