Snippets about Lake Tahoe

·       There will be a 7.5-mile trail run at Emerald Bay on Sept. 18. Details are online.

·       Truckee Chamber of Commerce is having candidates and tax measure forums on Sept. 14 and Sept. 15 from 6-8pm at the Truckee Town Hall. Go online for more info.

·       Truckee Tavern and Grill has named Josh Dinsmore as executive chef. Dinsmore was the restaurant’s sous chef for the past two years.

·       Squaw Valley Institute is bringing Paul Cummins to the area to talk about parenting and educating the 21st century child. The Oct. 7 event starts at 6:30pm at the North Tahoe High School theater. For more info and tickets, go online.

·       The inaugural Truckee half and full marathons are Sept. 25. Register online.