·       Cindy Gustafson of the Tahoe City Public Utility District was named general manager of the year by the California Special Districts Association.

·       Ellen Raynor, founder and CEO of KeepOnMovin’, will explore the why and how of hiring and working with contract developers, provide tips and tricks, and will compare options using case studies in startups, small businesses and large companies. The talk is Jan. 9 form 6-8pm at Tahoe Silicon Mountain in Truckee. For more info, email tahoesiliconmountain@gmail.com.

·      Wynonna Judd will be at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn on April 29 at 7pm. Go online for tickets. 

·       Part of a nationwide movement by writers to reclaim democracy, The Biggest Little Protest Reading on Jan. 15 from 2-5pm will include readings by local poets and writers, including a multi-participant reading of James Baldwin and an all-ages open mic session. The event is free at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., Reno.

·       The Douglas County Public Library will be showing “The Magnificent Seven” (rated PG-13) on Jan. 14 at 10:30am in the Minden Library meeting room. This movie is geared toward adults and teens. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.