Snippets about Lake Tahoe

·      Barton Health’s Robert Maloff Center for Excellence in South Lake Tahoe has been certified as a U.S. Ski & Snowboard center of excellence.

·      Bring old books back to life by creating works of art from the pages. The Douglas County Public Library is hosting the artists of My Thousand Words at the Zephyr Cove Library on July 25 from 5-7pm and at the Minden Library on July 30 from 5-7pm. Artists Debbie and Rachel Lambin will show participants how to create sculptures from used books and magazines. This class is free and designed for adults. The books and sculpting materials will be provided.

·      Football great turned wine aficionado Charles Woodson is having a wine tasting event July 14 at 7pm at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe. Woodson is in town playing the celebrity golf tournament. Tickets range from $79 to $179. More info is online.

·      The annual Death Ride bike event is July 14, so plan accordingly when traveling on Carson, Monitor and the other passes Saturday.