The North Face Masters of Snowboarding at Kirkwood Mountain Resort — www.kirkwood.com

USASA Skier/Boarder X at Kirkwood Mountain Resort — www.kirkwood.com.

New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Purchase your torchlight parade ticket in advance this year. Tickets will be available on Dec. 31 starting at 10am in the Village Tickets and Season Pass Office. Tickets are extremely limited. Arrive early to reserve your space.

Ring in the New Year in style at Bub’s with live music and drink specials.

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Tahoe Adventure Film Festival returns to MontBleu at Stateline on Dec. 12.

Like no other film festival in the world, the 2009/10 TAFF’s high-energy, fast-paced evening showcases the best action sports films of the year and fuels your passion for adventure. Once again, this year’s festival will feature action sports photos from legendary Aurora Photos, special guest speakers, go-go dancers, DJ Kos and of course a few special surprises.

This year the TAFF has partnered with the Sierra Avalanche Center to host the biggest raffle in the event’s history. Prizes include Lake Tahoe resort season passes, a trip with Points North Heli Adventures, a afternoon with Pacific Crest Snowcats, and enough gear and swag to stock any adventurer enthusiast’s garage.

This year’s event opens at 6:30pm with an action sports photography display from legendary Aurora Photos followed by the main event at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online at www.LakeTahoeFilmFestival.com or at the MontBleu Resort Box Office.

The Official TAFF After Party will directly follow the film festival at Blu.

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra meets Oct. 15 at 7:30am at the Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe. Susan Baker of Mt. Tallac High School will speak about the “Young Parents Program”. Please join us for coffee and breakfast. Contact (530) 544-6754 for more details.

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra meets Oct. 15 at 7:30am at the Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe. Kelly Parker will speak about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of El Dorado and how this organization helps local families. Please join us for coffee and breakfast. Contact (530) 544-6754 for more details.

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra meets 7:30am Oct. 8 at the Senior Center in South Lake Tahoe. Carolyn Meiers, will speak about “Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter.” Please join us for breakfast and coffee. Contact (530) 544-6754 for more details.

UNITY AT THE LAKE — OneHeart Drum Ministry – Tahoe Senior Center – 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 25 at 11:30am.

Join us as we express the heartbeat of God within. Come and share the healing energy of creating rhythms together. Bring your drums and shakers — or just come and dance. No experience necessary; some instruments provided. Love offering. For more info, call (530) 544.2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org.

UNITY AT THE LAKE Healing Circle – Star Tahoe Bldg., 2489 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 27, South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 12 at noon.

Gather together in affirmative prayer to remind ourselves of the Truth of our wholeness. Hands-on healing techniques will be offered for any willing to receive or simply bring your loving and healing energy to share with others. The more people involved, the stronger the healing energy. Love offering. For more info, call (530) 544.2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org.

UNITY AT THE LAKE — Guest Speaker Kathy Zavada and Concert – Tahoe Senior Center – 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Oct. 11 at 10am.

Zavada will share an inspiring talk and music during the Sunday Celebration Service with a chanting workshop and concert to follow. Zavada is a singer-songwriter-pianist who performs devotional music. Suggested love offering of $20 for concert. For more info, call (530) 544.2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org.