Candidates forum for LTUSD and LTCC seats at Harveys sponsored by Soroptimists International of South Lake Tahoe, arrive a little early, $15 includes lunch, reservations necessary, 866. 801-8652.

Barton’s Home Health physical therapists teach about degenerative joint disease of the hip, arthritis progression, joint replacement and rehabilitation, South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, free. (530) 542.6094

Farmers’ Market at American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe.

Free meal for the community provided by Bread & Broth in Grace Hall at St. Theresa Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe.

Call for time — Historic Emigrant Trail Walking Tour at Sorenson’s Resort off Highway 88 in Hope Valley. (530) 694.2203

Wolfdale’s Cuisine pairs with Pride Mountain Vineyards for the September Winemaker’s Dinner at Thunderbird Lodge. To make reservations, call (775) 832.8754 or go to www.thunderbirdlodge.org.

Tahoe LUNA Chixs host Party in the Village at Northstar to Cure Breast Cancer, featuring food and drinks as well as roller-skating to the sounds of live music. Tickets are $35 and include one drink, food & a goody bag. Family passes are available. Tickets are online at www.active.com . All proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Fund.

6th annual Art Bark Fest – Animal Art & Wine Festival in the Village at Squaw Valley. Animal art, a lake jump competition, animal-themed activities and free live music by Saul Kaye will pay tribute to man and woman’s best friend. The wine tasting is a $25 donation per day and includes a commemorative glass. The funds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Humane Society and Squaw Valley Rescue Dogs. www.thevillageatsquaw.com or (530) 584.6266

Emerald Bay Trail Run starts at Eagle Point and then goes around Emerald Bay and up the Rubicon Trail to D.L. Bliss State Park to finish at Lester Beach. www.bigblueadventure.com

Chris Wharton, owner of Stillwater Guide Service in Reno, puts on a clinic on fly-fishing Crowley Lake in the Mammoth Lakes area. Space is limited and on a first come basis, $125. Call (775) 851.1558 or e-mail at www.out4trout.com for questions or to hold a spot.