• Tahoe Best Friends’ Howloween party is Nov. 1 starting at 2:30pm, 2197 Ruth Ave., South Lake Tahoe. There will be a costume contest for dogs and people. Bobbling for Howl’owennies (for dogs), dog dancing contest, face-licking contest, best trick, musical sits and more.

• Truckee is hosting early voting for Nevada County residents in the Town Clerk’s Department at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road on weekdays from 8am-noon and 1-5pm from now-Nov. 3.

• Outdoor USA magazine has named Alpenglow Sports of Tahoe City as one of the top 100 Retailers of North America.

• The third annual celebrity golf tournament benefitting Squaw Valley Institute is Oct. 13. For more info, go online.

• Between Horses and Humans, a nonprofit that pairs able bodied children with social, behavioral or emotional issues with horses, is hosting its annual benefit at Maddi’s Friesian Ranch on Oct. 18 from noon-3pm. Students will demonstrate their skills and two of the top Friesian stallions will perform. Tickets are $65; email betweenhorsesandhumans@gmail.com.