• Tahoe Best Friends is hosting a Dog Howl’oween Party and Parade on Oct. 29 at 2:30pm at 2197 Ruth Ave. (off Third Street) in South Lake Tahoe. Dogs and humans should come in costume.

• Brad Wilson is general manager of Diamond Peak.

• The Family Resource Center is taking orders for its tamale fundraiser. Call (530) 542.0740 by Oct. 10 at noon for information and to put in an order.

• Svadhyaya Yoga Studio in Zephyr Cove is offering free (donations accepted) Akido self-defense class on Oct. 21 from 5:30-6:30pm. Call (775) 588.8607 for more information.

• Mount Tallac High is having a Community Open House on Oct. 12 from 8:30-11am for community members and families to visit the school and see learning in action.