·       The 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra will be at Sand Harbor on Sept. 3 at 7:30pm. For tickets and more info, go online.

·       A Journey in Long Term Planning for Long Term: A frank discussion about the likelihood of needing long term care, documents to have in place and how to prepare them, and options that may be available to pay care will be presented by an attorney from El Dorado County Legal Services. The free talk is Oct. 24 from 1-3pm at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe.

·       The 15th annual Thin Air Chili Cook-off at Kirkwood is Sept. 3 starting at noon. For more info, go online.

·       What is Palliative Care? This discussion on Oct. 31 from 1-3pm will help participants understand the difference between hospice vs. palliative care, including who qualifies and services received under this valuable program. The free talk by Barton Health will be at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe.