·      There will be a blood drive May 11, noon-5pm at the South Lake Tahoe rec center at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. It is sponsored by Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

·      Ellen Nunes will talk about her art at Benko Art Gallery, 3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe on April 20, 5-8pm.

·      The 15th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration benefiting South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center will be May 4, 5-10pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge. Cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door; $10 for ages 6-12, and free for 5 and younger. For tickets, call 530.542.0740.

·      Nevadans on average are paying 45 percent more per month for health insurance compared to a year ago, according to a study.