Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Lake Tahoe-based McCall Realty is presenting $10,000 to area children’s nonprofit organizations Aug. 5 from 4–7pm. It will include free barbecue, drinks, kids’ activities and a 5pm check presentation in the Round Hill Mall, 212 Elks Point Drive in Zephyr Cove.

• The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation AmeriCorps Team’s video “Carrying Our Community” was selected as a finalist in the National AmeriCorps Video Contest. Follow the link to view the finalists and cast your vote.

• There will be a Hot August Nights Swap Meet at the Heavenly’s California Lodge parking lot July 31-Aug. 1. Admission is free. Find a rare part or just walk around enjoying the mix of scenic beauty and classic cars. Lakeside Inn is getting in on the action, too.

• The nonprofit Tahoe Swim Club, based in South Lake Tahoe, is always looking for new member. For more information, contact Jerry Erickson at tahoeswim@charter.net.

• UC Davis is sponsoring a series of discussion on state water policy issues. There will be one Aug. 4 from 6-8pm in West Sacramento at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library, 1212 Merkley Ave. Advance registration is required by calling (916) 375.6465.

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites small businesses and municipalities to nominate representatives to provide input on a proposed stormwater rule. The rule would strengthen the national stormwater program under the Clean Water Act and focus on stormwater discharges from developed sites. Here is information about participating in the panel. For more information about the rulemaking, click here. South Lake Tahoe City Manger Dave Jinkens said, “If the federal government is going to come up with new requirements for stormwater discharge, they should also come up with the money for business owners and operators to comply with these new standards. As we all know, businesses in our community cannot and should not have to bear more costly requirements.”