·      Kirkwood Mountain Resort plans to open Nov. 26.

·      The Roemers will play at Whiskey Dicks in South Lake Tahoe for free on Dec. 24. Doors open at 9pm.

·      All proceeds from lift tickets purchased at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows on opening day (Nov. 23) will benefit Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Foundation (SAF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows athletes and coaches.

·      Stateline’s Weidinger PR received awards for each of its three entries in the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter Silver Spikes Awards. The firm’s public relations efforts for the groundbreaking of Edgewood Tahoe Lodge captured the Silver Spike for Special Events and Observances, 1 or 2 days. Awards of excellence were earned for the Operation Sierra Storm, Tahoe meteorological conference in Special Events and Observances, 3 or more days; and celebrity golf tournament Diamond Resorts Invitational for Overall Program.