·      Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe’s 47th annual Evening of Food, Wine, & Beer Tasting and Competition is Nov. 10 from 6-9pm at MontBleu in Stateline. This year’s event will include a best brewery competition. The theme is Hat’s Off to You. Wear a special hat to be included in the best hat competition. Purchase tickets online.

·      The 14th annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is Oct. 7 from noon-4pm. It brings wine, food and philanthropy together in support of this year’s chosen nonprofit – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County and North Lake Tahoe. For more information or to buy tickets, go online.

·      On Sept. 9 at 8pm Stephen Stills and Judy Collins will be at MontBleu in Stateline.

·      Entrance fees to all national parks will be waived Aug. 25.

·      Friends of the West Shore is celebrating 10 years on Aug. 23 from 5-8pm at West Shore Pizza. It’s a fundraiser and party. RSVP to jmtornese@aol.com.