·       Smart & Final is going in where Staples is in South Lake Tahoe. Smart & Final used to be in the Bijou Center where CVS is located. Staples is closing June 3.

·       A change of plans – the Ski Run Farmers Market is returning to South Lake Tahoe.

·      Boot Camp for New Dads is a father-to-father workshop designed to inspire and equip men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. It is May 12, 6:30-9:30pm at Sign up at 1077B 4th St., South Lake Tahoe. Cost is $20. Sign up online under Family classes or series.

·      This video from Caltrans shows what it takes to clear mountain passes after the winter.

·       Learn about having chickens in the Tahoe-Truckee area in a workshop on May 14 from 10-noon at Truckee River Sanctuary, Kayhoe Court, Truckee. Local laws, safety from predators, coop design, feeding and handling, and selection of cold hardy breeds will be part of the learning process.