Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Here are Caltrans’ El Dorado-Tahoe and Sierra roadwork plans for this week.

• Lake Tahoe Forest Supervisor Nancy Gibson on Sept. 5 signed off on Heavenly Mountain Resort’s desire to expand summer offerings.

• Northstar has begun accepting applications and started hiring for the more than 1,200 seasonal positions that will be available at the resort for the winter season.

• Live Violence Free’s Sunset Gala is Oct. 21 from 5-8pm at Edgewood Tahoe.

• There will be a Pirate Party at the South Lake Tahoe branch library (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.) on Oct. 20 at 2pm. Dress in you best pirate duds, and come aboard for stories, games, crafts and more.