• This is National Freelance Writers Appreciation Week. Lake Tahoe News salutes these writers everywhere, but especially our own contributors. Thank you for all you do.

• The mile-long terrain park is open at Alpine Meadows

• The comment period on the Truckee area Canyon Springs draft environmental report has been extended to March 6. More info online.

• Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce received two awards from the Western Association of Chamber. The first award acknowledged the 3rd annual Sample the Sierra. The second award recognized the chamber’s work with TahoeFuture.

• White House B&B Murder Mystery Dinner in Genoa is March 23 at 7 pm. Tickets are $45 per person. Call (775) 782.4951 for reservations. Seating is limited and by reservation only.