Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe is opening Oct. 14. (The stores are called TK Maxx in England.) There’s a good chance the company won’t advertise with Lake Tahoe News because this national corporation wanted favoritism at the expense of local advertisers. LTN‘s publisher said not a chance.

• The Carson Valley Inn is celebrating its 28th birthday Aug. 19-24.

• Trail runner Gary Gellin this month will attempt to break the speed record on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The record was set in 2009 by Spaniard speed runner Kilian Jornet who ran the entire 165 miles in 38 hours and 32 minutes. Gellin will begin his run Aug. 13.

• A submersible that is part of the Undersea Voyager Project lead by Capt. Scott Cassell is sitting in the lobby of Embassy Suites South Lake Tahoe. In September the Undersea Voyager Project will conduct a series of 60 submersible dives in 30 days using this submersible.

• Lake Tahoe Community Colleges’ Connect Ed is offering stand up paddleboard for kids and women this month. Go online for details and to register.