Sierra House Elementary School fourth-grader Dominic Herron with LTBMU Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. Photo/USFS

· Participating Forest Service offices will offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth-grade students who present a valid paper voucher or durable Every Kid in a Park pass.

·       Engel & Völkers, a European-based premium real estate brand, has opened an office in Zephyr Cove.

·      The Douglas County Public Library continues its First Saturday of the Month Family Movies on Dec. 5 with “A Dennis the Menace Christmas” from 2-3:30pm at the Minden Library, 1625 Library Lane.

·      Tahoe Donner was named most senior-friendly ski resort in California by SeniorsSkiing.com, an online magazine catering to older snowsports enthusiasts.