• South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is having an open house Oct. 11 from 10am-2pm at each of the three fire stations.

• At the annual Barton Foundation cocktail contest MontBleu’s bartender Ken Newbold won the people’s choice award for his Holidaze concoction – made of smoked Tahoe Blue Vodka, infused hops, and homemade cranberry juice. Holidaze will be the featured cocktail at the Barton Gala in December. Erick Martinez from Riva Grill received the most tips and was named most congenial bartender.

• Carson City Chamber of Commerce is offering a trade mission to China departing April 7. Reservations must be made prior to Oct. 10. For more info, call 775.882.1565.

• The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $150,000 to the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to create an interactive public exhibit at the Tahoe Science Center located in Incline Village.

• Popa Chubby will be performing at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay on Oct. 2.