·      Birder Jim Woods will share his knowledge of birds and other local wildlife on May 19 from 9:30am-2pm. Dress warmly and be prepared for cool weather. Plan to carpool to birding locations. Cost is $60 for Sorensen’s guests, $95 for others, which includes brunch. For information and reservations, call 800.423.9949.

·      Matt Williams, who graduated from Carson High School in 1983 and played third base for the San Francisco Giants, was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.

·      Sugar Pine Foundation is looking for people to help plant seedlings in the Emerald Fire scar on May 13 from 10am-noon. Park at the Emerald Bay Road pullout across from Cascade Road.

·      Stephanie Kurtzman, who grew up in South Lake Tahoe, has been named the Peter Sortino director of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis.

·      Outdoor burning is allowed in the Truckee area. Vegetation is allowed in 4-feet x 4-feet piles attended by someone. A burn permit is required. They are available at any fire station. Go to any fire station to get a free burn permit. For more info, call 530.582.7850.