·       Truckee’s Mousehole pedestrian tunnel is open.

·       Jobe Sports will be in Incline Village at Hidden Beach with free standup paddleboard demos from noon-2pm on Aug. 12.

·       Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering an introductory backpacking course Aug. 20-21. Hike 5 miles from Carson Pass to Showers Lake, spend the night, and learn hands-on backpacking techniques. Cost is $65 for members, $85 for others. Email maggieb@tahoerimtrail.org for more info.

·       Live Violence Free’s Sunset Gala is Oct. 23 from 5-8pm at Edgewood in Stateline. Tickets are available online.

·       Jenna Prescott is now director of mountain operations at Sugar Bowl.