• Even though Lake Tahoe Community College staged the “Laramie Project” in March 2010, in November will be “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later”. Plus, the college will screen the documentary “Matthew Shepard is a Friend of Mine” on Oct. 12, the 15th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s murder.

• A 25,000-square-foot Ross Dress for Less is going in west of downtown Placerville.

• David Defanti is now the assistant director of the El Dorado County Community Development Agency.

• The Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest returns to the Village at Squaw Valley Aug. 10-11.

• Northstar has added freeskier David Wise of Reno to its pro team.