• Deb Howard and Co. real estate will celebrate 10 years in business in 2011.

• Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering Snow Camping 101 Feb. 26- 27 and March 12-13. Reserve a spot by calling (775) 298.0012 or by emailing programs@tahoerimtrail.org.

• El Dorado County Public Health Division is offering the seasonal flu vaccine by appointment in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. To schedule an appointment, call (530) 621.6100 in Placerville or (530) 573.3155 in South Lake Tahoe.

• The making of a Jeep commercial with Squaw’s Nate Holland as told by his buddy Ralph Backstrom.

• Fritz Wenck has taken the helm of the Lake Tahoe Community College board.

• As a part of an ongoing initiative to support area nonprofits, Lake Tahoe Gaming Alliance and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority donated $20,000 between four charities — Christmas Cheer received $10,000; Tahoe Youth & Family Services $5,000; South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center $3,000; and Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club $2,000.