Snippets about Lake Tahoe

·      From the National Weather Service in Reno: “Increasing chances for T-storms this week. Some storms will be strong and produce heavy rainfall, especially on Wednesday.”

·       Northern Nevada farmers, chefs, and brewers are putting on Supper in the Street in downtown Sparks on Sept. 21, 5:30-8pm on Victorian Square. Regular tickets are $40 person, and VIP tickets with fast pass seating are $55 per person. Details and reservations are available online.

·      A glider based in Minden set a world record in Argentina on Sept. 3 when it flew higher than 52,000 feet. Jim Payne and Morgan Sandercock were at the controls of the Airbus Perlan Mission II.

·      Douglas County sheriff’s Explorers received $1,000 for assisting with the Fore the Kids golf tournament in Genoa last month.

·      After 25 years, Michael Berry is retiring as chief executive of the National Ski Areas Association. Parker Riehle is taking his place.