· More than $98,000 was raised for the High Fives Foundation at the Silver Tie Gala.

· Sierra Expeditionary Learning School will celebrate its second annual Great Skate event at Northstar on June 5 from 4-9pm. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District K-8 public charter.

· Nevada All State Trail Riders is having a poker ride and ice cream social on July 25 at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City. This is open to equestrians, bike riders and hikers, with separate trails for each division. Start at 9am with a $20 donation per poker hand. For more info, call 775.443.8558.

· Four new yurts will be available to the public this summer at William Kent Campground in Tahoe City.

· A team from UNR is in Nepal to do research on earthquakes.