·       The Fall Fish Fest on Oct. 1-2 celebrates the annual migration of Kokanee salmon at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on the South Shore. Children and families can learn about the Lake Tahoe ecosystem while participating in activities such as treasure hunts, crafts and visits from Smokey Bear and Lulu the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.

·       Here are the El Dorado-Tahoe and Sierra roadwork schedules for next week.

·       WordWave, a three-day literary festival on the grounds of Valhalla at the Tallac Historic Site, is Oct. 21-23. For more info, go online.

·       The 21st annual Lake Tahoe Marathon is Oct. 9-11. It includes multiple options. Details are online.

·       Barton Health is putting on a free talk Oct. 17 from 1-3pm at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe about aging and depression. Topic will cover prevalence, signs and symptoms, risk and protective factors, effective therapies, crisis intervention and support for caregivers.