Snippets about South Lake Tahoe

·       The gates to Van Sickle Bi-State Park are closed for the winter season. The grounds remain open year-round, however, water, restrooms and trash collection are not available.

·       Barton Foundation’s 25th annual Gala is Dec. 3 from 5:30-11pm at MontBleu in Stateline. It includes a five-course meal, live and silent auctions, dancing, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Community Health Endowment with a Fund a Dream Appeal supporting Barton Health’s Cancer Wellness Program. For tickets or more information, call 530.543.5909.

·       The deadline to sign up for South Lake Tahoe’s lifeguard training class has been extended to Nov. 3. Register online.

·       Live Violence Free is offering free crisis intervention training. The 80-hour training certifies participants to provide face-to-face, direct advocacy and prevention services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. For more information, contact Aisling Peterson at apeterson@liveviolencefree.org .

·       Local hero’s night is back at Azul Latin Kitchen in South Lake Tahoe. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, and police officers eat for free every Wednesday night through Nov. 23.