• The November issue of Ski magazine has a good write-up on Kirkwood. The cover story is about where to ski with kids. Runs at Heavenly, Northstar, Squaw and Mammoth are mentioned.

• Jay Brazil of South Lake Tahoe took second in the masters division of the North Coast Classic combined surf/golf competition that raises money for Doctors Without Borders.

• North Shore artist Cathy McClelland is donating a percentage of her holiday bear cards to the BEAR League.

• American Airlines and Vail Resorts are partnering to offer Epic Pass holders 10 percent off certain flights to Reno, Vail, Denver, and Eagle airports.

• Bona Fide Books has awarded Jason Schossler the 2010 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize for his manuscript Mud Cakes.

• Elija Bleu’s in Truckee is giving away tasty treats to students who bring in a report card with a 3.0 gpa or better.