Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Truckee River Winery’s Cask as Canvas provides 10 retired wine barrels to be painted by local artists, with five being auctioned off at the end of the summer and the proceeds going to local charities. To participate, email katy@truckeeriverwinery.com for a registration form due by July 20.

• Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is holding two weekends to ride and work on trails: July 14-15 on the Sunflower Hill Trail and July 20-21 on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Go online for more information.

• Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Carson City Sheriff’s Office are offering a free training class for rental property owners called “Crime Free Multi-Housing Program” July 25 from 8am to 5pm at DCSO, 1625 8th St., Minden, Nev.