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The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is offering a free “Aging and Caregiver” education series in South Lake Tahoe on Mondays from October 10 through November 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.

The educational series will provide instruction and support for people who care for or plan to care for an aging family member or friend. Series topics will include:

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The Tahoe Chamber will be hosting a workshop on conflict on August 18 at the Tahoe Mountain Lab from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm.

Understanding causes of conflict can help you navigate it with more success. Learn about managing expectations, the causes of conflict, understanding your internal triggers and positive communication.

Presented by Executive Coach and Co-Founder of p.Link Coaching, Alexis Robin, who specializes in working with leaders in areas of self-awareness, behavioral style and communication.

Wine is a major industry in this part of the country but with the ongoing drought how can production become more sustainable? UC Davis has created a new center to develop these technologies in order to address this issue. Learn how this industry can change while tasting and learning about what they are producing.

The Science of Wine will be discussed at the UC Davis TERC Center on August 24, starting with 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails and the talk from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will continue supporting Tahoe South Restaurant Week in an effort to connect visitors and locals with the South Shore culinary scene, Sept. 16-23, 2016. In partnership with Tahoe Chamber and the newly formed Restaurant Industry Group, Restaurant Week will align efforts with Sample the Sierra, the popular farm-to-fork festival.

SUMMER CAMP: FitKids Mountain Explorers
August 8-12, 9am-4pm
Ages: 10-15
Course Tuition: $245
Lake Tahoe Community College and Tahoe Center for Orthopedics offer a week-long summer camp exploring the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Days are filled with activities encouraging trust and cooperation as kids venture in nature’s playground. Day hikes range from 3 to 5 miles and end with a refreshing dip in a mountain stream, lake, or waterfall. Register at ltcc.edu/communityeducation.

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California State Parks Foundation has created a way for people to enjoy their parks while volunteering for a day. This is happening across the state in response to budget cuts.

Park Champions is having their first workday at Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to remove invasive plants in order to restore habitat for the birds and the bees. Tools, training and snacks provided. The Sierra State Parks Foundation will also offer volunteers a free guided tour.

Not only do people around South Lake Tahoe get the opportunity to watch international stars of men's cycling on Thursday, they also get to watch the women as the Amgen Tour of California features both races.

There will be a Lifestyle Festival in the parking lot at Heavenly California Base Lodge from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the starting and ending point for the women's race, as well as the finish for the men, so a great viewing spot, but there are other opportunities to watch the cyclists as they zip by all through town.

The inaugural OMG Fun Run will be held in Meyers on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. OMG stands for "Old Meyers Grade," and that is where the course will take participants, over the 2.6 mile round-trip road which at one time took cars up Echo Summit.

A free summit in South Lake Tahoe this weekend will bring biking enthusiasts together under one roof for seminars, movies, food and drink. There will also be rides and the showcasing of local trail renaissance during the event which begins on Friday, May 6 and ends with a breakfast and Mother's Day family ride.

The public is invited to attend any, or all, parts of the inaugural Tahoe Trails Summit "Trails of Tahoe Today and Tomorrow" which will be held at the Tahoe Beach Retreat.

Two upcoming series of classes offered by the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department will train participants to become water safety instructors and lifeguards.

The American Red Cross Blended Learning Water Safety Instructor Class and participants must register for this class by April 28 at www.cslt.sportssignup.com. American Red Cross Certified Instructor Larry Phippen will be teaching the calls that trains candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program.

Join the Tahoe Chamber for a sustainability forum presented by the Citizen's Climate Lobby. Learn about the state of our snowpack, lake, and economy as well as global environmental changes.

This won't be any ordinary forum as you should leave feeling empowered to make a difference, understand what businesses are doing in Tahoe to make climate-conscious changes, and network with decision makers in the community.

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Support Valhalla's efforts to bring unique, world class arts programming and historic preservation to the community while creating your own work of art, Starry, Starry Night, at their Paint & Sip fundraiser on Monday, April 18, 2016.

No art experience is necessary and a professional artist will be there to guide you step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided.

The cost is $40 per person, with $20 of that going to support Valhalla.

Join the Tahoe Chamber for a forum and luncheon focused on the future of South Lake Tahoe and how businesses and community members can better prepare for new and younger customers.

Featuring keynote speaker Lynn Carpenter, the VP of Marketing for Visit California, who will discuss Visit CA's marketing initiatives (US and International) and share with attendees how this impacts the local market and how local businesses can and should leverage Visit CA efforts. She'll also talk about tomorrow's visitor and discuss opportunities for local businesses.

11:30am-12pm Registration

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Rafael Corea, a 61 year old former restaurant worker, has failed to register as a sex offender and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to find him.

In 1995, Corea was convicted for lew and lascivious acts with a minor aged 14 or 15. As part of his conviction he much register as a sexual offender for the rest of his life, and he failed to do so in 2015 as required.

SLTPD detectives discovered Corea has moved out of his former residence in South Lake Tahoe and his current whereabouts are unknown, and they'd like the public's help in locating him.

The public will soon be able to tour the historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City. Opened in 1862, the prison opened on the site of the Warm Springs Hotel even before the territory became a state. The prison's quarry supplied the materials needed to build the State Capitol.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2016 Leadership Class will offer the prison tours as a fundraiser from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16.

With the legalization of gaming in Nevada, the prison allowed inmates to gamble in the Bull Pen, a casino that was set up in 1932 and closed in 1967.

Volunteers will be canvassing the community from Meyers to Round Hill this week to assess the employment needs of local businesses including their current employment situation, determine future needs, and ensure Tahoe can attract and retain talented workers for a variety of occupations.

Between 2003 and 2013, Lake Tahoe experienced a steady decline in jobs, with 5,500 jobs lost. Since then, there are several factors affecting the prosperity and sustainability of both the current and future workforce and economy.

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department is offering American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training. Participants must register for this class by March 14th at www.cslt.sportssignup.com. The class is conducted by American Red Cross Certified Instructor Liz Terzian and will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will be trained and certified to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until EMS (emergency services) take over.

Ready to quit? Start your smoke-free life now. This class is open to the public. To register, call 530.543.5549 or visit fit.bartonhealth.org.
Course Tuition: $30

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Join the community pledge by telling us the one thing you’ll do to protect the environment and the local basin where we live, work, and play. In addition to a sustainability forum where we’ll have seasoned environmental organization leaders talk about what’s next in protecting Tahoe’s basin, we’ll also have local vendors engaged in the community pledge and a mixer to follow.

Join the conversation by using the hashtag, #MyTahoePledge, and register at tahoechamber.org. More Info.

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All community members are invited to become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard through their training at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex in March.

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department the class with instructor Liz Terzian who will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will be trained and certified to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until EMS (emergency services) take over.

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber), is offering a workshop titled How to Protect Your Brand and Your Bottom Line from Negative Buzz on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 from 3PM to 5 PM.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.

Soroptimist International of the Tahoe Sierra is holding their 27th annual Elegant Evening on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom.

Since this is the group's major fundraiser of the year you can count on a silent auction, and this year the ladies are stepping it up by going digital, following in the footsteps of Tahoe Douglas Rotary's successful auction last year. Even though the event is still a few months away, people can view auction items and buy tickets on line.

Mobile applications are one of the newest methods available to help elevate your mood. If you have a smart phone or tablet, mobile applications are convenient, entertaining, and inspiring. They don’t take a lot of time and are often free of charge.

Here are some of my favorite apps that provide mood-lifting tips and entertainment. All are free to download and available on multiple phone platforms, unless otherwise noted.