Avalanche Dogs Bingo Night Fundraiser Announced

Event to benefit Sierra and Kirkwood Avalanche Dog teams

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The Avalanche Dogs Bingo Night Fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, February 25, at South Lake Brewing Company in South Lake Tahoe, California from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from bingo card sales will benefit the avalanche dog teams, and winners will receive prizes like gear and gift cards. The event will also feature the release of a new collaboration IPA brewed in support of the Sierra Avalanche Dogs, as well as food from Slice Shack Pizza.

Why it matters

Avalanche dog teams play a critical role in search and rescue operations in the Lake Tahoe region, helping to locate and recover people buried in snow. This fundraiser helps support the training and care of these invaluable working dogs.

The details

The Avalanche Dogs Bingo Night Fundraiser will feature bingo games with prizes for the winners, including gear, gift cards, and more. South Lake Brewing Company will be releasing a new collaboration IPA to benefit the Sierra Avalanche Dogs, and Slice Shack Pizza will be on-site serving their full menu of pizza and specials.

  • The event will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The players

Sierra Avalanche Dogs

A team of avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers who assist in search and rescue operations in the Lake Tahoe region.

Kirkwood Avalanche Dogs

A team of avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers who assist in search and rescue operations in the Lake Tahoe region.

South Lake Brewing Company

A local brewery hosting the Avalanche Dogs Bingo Night Fundraiser and releasing a new collaboration IPA to benefit the Sierra Avalanche Dogs.

Slice Shack Pizza

A local pizza restaurant providing food for the Avalanche Dogs Bingo Night Fundraiser.

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The takeaway

This fundraiser is an important way for the community to support the critical work of the avalanche dog teams in the Lake Tahoe region, which play a vital role in search and rescue operations during the winter months.