• South Lake Tahoe author Todd Borg is conducting a workshop called “The Hook, the Twist, and the Cliffhanger” Oct. 14-16. Go online for more details.

• Chili sales at Coyote Grill in Round Hill on Sept. 29 starting at 5pm will benefit Soroptimist International Tahoe Sierra.

• Joanna Mitchell, who has been serving as North Tahoe High School’s assistant principal, will be filling the principal position vacated there last month when Michael McDowell announced his resignation.

• Lothar Knieriemen, broker-Realtor, has joined forces with United Realty. His South Lake Tahoe business is now called United Country Tahoe Gateway Realty. Sept. 16 at 11am is the grand opening at 1714 Arapahoe St.

• Unification Church, whose members are known as Moonies, wrote a $10,000 check to Galilee Camps — which has a summer camp for children on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe.

The 2011 wood-permit sale for Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is canceled due to a lack of corded wood.

“The few cords we do have are just not accessible at this point,” Jay Howard, park supervisor, said in a press release. “Crews will continue to work to make more wood available so we can be ready for a sale next year.”

This cancellation is for Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park only and its backcountry areas such as Spooner Lake, Hobart Lake and Van Sickle near Stateline.

Other agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management, may have wood permits available.

Contact the park directly at (775) 831.0494 with any questions.

Zephyr Associates Inc., a global leader in the development of analytical software tools for the financial management industry, is hosting its 17th annual client conference Sept. 13-14 at Harveys Lake Tahoe in Stateline.

Founded in 1994, the Zephyr Cove-based company is a global leader in the development of analytical software tools for the financial management industry. It also has offices in Memphis, New York and London.

The conference offers Zephyr clients a chance to experience hands-on training, real-world applications for Zephyr’s analysis products and an opportunity to connect with other financial professionals.

The conference also features in-depth statistical analysis by Zephyr research experts that explore emerging trends as well as keynote addresses that highlight how Zephyr’s tools can work in conjunction with other products and information to deliver exceptional analysis for financial professionals.

As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a two-day “QuickBooks” seminar Sept. 6 and Sept. 13 from 9am-4pm (sign in starts at 8:30am both days) at Granlibakken Resort, 725 Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City. Deadline to register is Sept. 2.

QuickBooks is one of the most widely used small business accounting software on the market. This seminar is geared for owners and/or financial managers of small businesses. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of the QuickBooks accounting software, how to set-up and understand the accounting system, the simplest way to track income and expenses and how to use financial reports to improve their profitability. Mac users are welcome and laptops are not required for the program.

This class will repeat Oct. 11 and Oct. 18 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach, California.

The cost is $225/person (payable in advance by mail or credit card) and includes 12 hours of instruction and handbook. To register, call the Sierra Economic Development Corporation at (530) 823.4703 or email info@sedcorp.biz.

Barton Foundation will honors three doctors with the 2011 Spirit of Philanthropy award. The award is presented each year to an outstanding individual, group or family that has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the health of the South Lake Tahoe community and in particular to Barton Health.

The foundation is honoring individuals who, since the 1980s, have been giving back to the South Lake community — doctors Paul Rork, Greg Bergner and Brooks Martin. They have given their time and talent to patients, including those less fortunate, and have also actively sponsored, volunteered and participated with many local organizations.

They will be honored at the Festival of Trees and Lights Gala on Dec. 3.

• Ninety-six percent of California boaters say their watercraft leak oil most of the time or every time they go out on the water. Here is the boater survey.

• California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson wants U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to provide state schools with immediate relief from what he calls the flawed policies of the No Child Left Behind Act. Here is a copy of the education letter.

• Washoe County sheriff’s Capt. Darin Balaam is now commander at the Incline Village substation.

• Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra’s annual SeptOberfest is Sept. 23 at 6pm at MontBleu in Stateline. Tickets are $35.

• Geocachers can ride Squaw Valley’s cable car up to High Camp to find 10 caches hidden among the mountain’s peaks. Geocaching is free with a Cable Car ticket and GPS units are available for rent at the High Camp retail store for $10 per day.

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The 8th Annual Barn Dance and BBQ hosted by Al & Patty Moss in Markleeville is Sept. 10 from 4-9pm.

Proceeds benefit the Eastern Alpine County Fire Department (Woodfords and Markleville) and also the South Tahoe High School football team.

Al Moss and the Rip Tides will be the entertainment.

Tickets are $35 per person and kids under 12 are free. Call Al Moss at (530) 694.2508 for more information.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is offering two free training classes with the support of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Classes are Sept. 12 from 8am–5 pm at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Building, 1625 8th St., Minden and Oct. 11 from 8am–5pm at the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, 169 Highway 50, Stateline.

Since the local program started in October 2011, more than 60 entities have been certified.

Classes are open to all local multi-family housing, manufactured housing, vacation rental owners, managers, and property management companies. This is law enforcement based crime prevention solution.

Seating is limited and registration required by emailing laketahoecrimefreeprograms@msn.com or calling (775) 790.6694.

Meyers publisher and editor, Kim Wyatt, will be speaking about her press, Bona Fide Books, as well as workshops and special events she will be hosting.

Wyatt will speak at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library Sept. 14 at 6:30pm. The library is at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

For additional information, call (530) 573.3185.