Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Epicurean Weekend is Oct. 3-5.

• The Great Nevada ShakeOut is a coordinated “drop, cover and hold on” exercise on Oct. 16 at 10:16am. Last year more than 560,000 Nevadans participated. To register as an individual, business, school or government agency or organization, go online.

• This 33rd annual Tahoe Rim Trail Association meeting is Oct. 8 at 8pm at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort’s tram. Cost is $30/individual, $55/couple. It includes the tram ride, light hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, state of the trail address, and a brief award ceremony. Register online.

• The 18th annual Bud Davis Memorial Abalone Dinner benefitting Tahoe Cross Country is Sept. 29 at Wolfdale’s in Tahoe City. For reservations, call 530.583.6700. Tickets are $95.

• The 36th annual Freakers Ball is Oct. 25 at 8pm at MontBleu in Stateline. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the week of the event. They are available through Ticketmaster.com or call 888.829.7630.