• The following restaurants have been noted by OpenTable as having the best scenic views: Christy Hill in Tahoe City, Gar Woods Grill in Carnelian Bay and Brooks’ Bar in Stateline.
• The 25th annual Foam Fest returns to Squaw Valley on Aug. 30 from 2-6pm for an afternoon of craft beer tasting, live music and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting Disabled Sports USA Far West – a nonprofit organization that has led the way in adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities.
• The community is invited to meet Jane Flavin, executive director of Live Violence Free, on Aug. 20 from noon-1:30pm at the center – 2941 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
• Lake Forest boat ramp in Tahoe City will close Sept. 7 at 7pm and reopen in January while the existing concrete ramp is replaced and other improvements are made.
• Learn how to prepare for any adventure from short hikes to long overnight trips. Review the minimum essentials of what to bring and learn what to do if an emergency arises during a free talk Aug. 19 from 6-7pm in the board room at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe.