Snippets about Lake Tahoe

·      Music in the Castle is a fundraiser for Vikingsholm at the castle in Emerald Bay. The twilight reception in the courtyard includes wine from Fawnridge Winery and hors d’oeuvres following the concert. It will be July 14 from 5-7:30pm. Tickets are $100. For more info, email dtran@sierrastateparks.org.

·      For the fourth year, writing industry experts C.S. Lakin, Carla King, and Beth Barany will be teaching writing and self-publishing boot camps in the South Lake Tahoe area this fall. For more information, go online.

·      Tito Jackson has teamed up with the legendary BB King’s Blues Band to carry on the rich musical legacy of the Jackson 5, the Jacksons, and the late BB King. They will perform at MontBleu in Stateline on Aug. 18 at 8pm.

·      The 50th annual pancake breakfast supporting California State Parks and Meeks Bay Fire District is July 7 and July 8, 8am-noon both days. T-shirts and raffle items available too. Cost is $10 adults, $6 children, ages 5 and under and first responders eat free. It will be at the fire department on Highway 89 in Tahoma.

·      Douglas County Public Library is providing a free class on how to draw and create with 3D printing pens at the Minden Library on June 25 from 4-6pm and at the Zephyr Cove Library on June 28 from 3-4pm. Preregistration is required at the libraries or call 775.782.9841. The library will provide 3D pens, plastic filament, tutorials, and template.