Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awarded $21,000 in scholarships to students from Lake Tahoe Community College, and South Tahoe and Whittell high schools. Standing from left are: Quinn Kixmiller, Alec Jobbins, Noah Solomon, Antonio Benitez, Martin Sanchez, Corynn Bricker, Hunter Turney; seated from left are: Zoe D’Angelo, Annie Buchser, Tatum Whatford, Kelsey Kjer, Kylee Lyons, Nicole Kruczynski, Gizeh Martinez, Nemesis Ramirez, Sabrina Green, Bailey Barcellos; kneeling from left: Charlene Jones and Mariah Olson. Not pictured: Sarah DeVore, Satchel Friedman and Katherine Krolicki.

·       Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District board is having a public hearing May 14 at 8am regarding electricity and propane gas service charges. The meeting will be a the community services building, 33540 Loop Road, Kirkwood.

·       The 13th annual Truckee Day street cleanup is June 4. Neighborhood check-in stations open at 8am. Be there early to get materials and a T-shirt. The townwide block party starts at noon at Truckee River Regional Park. Go online for more info.

·       The Truckee The Planning Commission recommended approval of a development permit for construction of 77 apartments in the Truckee Artist Lofts, as well as minor amendments to the Railyard Master Plan. The Town Council will be acting on those recommendations on May 10.

·       Washoe County Sheriff’s Department has a  free app that allows people to report illegal dumping.