The Truckee Trails Foundation’s annual Cottonwood fundraiser is Oct. 15, featuring the San Francisco-based Bluegrass band “Montana Slim” at 7pm. Foot-stomping event in support of TTF’s mission of creating a network of trails in and around Truckee. A $15 donation at the door requested. Raffle will be held for a cruiser bike from New Belgian Brewery, a case of fine assorted wines, and other gear. The doors open at 5pm. Make a reservation for a good seat, call (530) 587.5711.

Oct. 10, 7pm, Northwoods Club House in Tahoe Donner; “How Truckee is Going Green” is the final presentation of the season sponsored by the Tahoe Donner Green Club. Panel presentation from various perspectives on How Truckee Is Going Green from the Town of Truckee, Nicole Dorr; TDPUD, Scott Terrell and/or Steven Poncelet; Truckee School District, Anna Klovstad; Tahoe Donner Association, Miguel Sloane; GreenProSystems, David M. Mattocks. Pizza social at 6:30pm, presentation at 7pm. All presentations are free and open to the public.

Oct. 28, The Chateau, Incline Village from 9 to 11am. Register at 8:30am. Cost is $29 per person SHRA members, $39 per person non-SHRA members. Have you ever been too busy driving to stop and get gas? Does urgency drive your day? Do we really have time for a meeting on time management? Visit www.sierrahra.com for information.

Lake Tahoe Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Drop-in Open-House at the TCPUD Administrative Board Room, 221 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City, on Oct. 22 from 2:30-8:30pm.

For more information, go to www.TahoeMPO.org.

Lake Tahoe Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Drop-in Open-House at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, on Oct. 19 from 2:30-8:30pm.

El Dorado County sheriff’s candidates’ forum presented by El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 19.

7am – Check in/registration/breakfast buffet/networking

7:30-9am – Program

Holiday Inn Express in Town Center

$12/(916) 933.1335 to RSVP

Internationally acclaimed pianist Alpin Hong will delight guests Oct. 11 at 4 pm at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley. Tickets are $38/adult and $20/student.

Hopefully, you’ll never need to know what to do if you get lost out in a Sierra winter, but it’s better to know what to do just in case. Members of the nonprofit, all-volunteer Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team (TNSRT) will lead an easy snowshoe and cross-country ski trek to cover planning and preparation, proper dress and equipment, emergency shelters, and more. Dress in warm layers; with gloves, hat, waterproof and warm footwear. A good time to fuel up on breakfast at Sorensen’s Café beforehand (and bring your own snacks and water). For lodging and class sign-ups, call Sorensen’s at 800.423-9949.

When:  Dec. 12, 2-hour workshop, ages 12 and up; call for times.

Cost: $25 donation guests/$50 non-lodging guests (tax-deductible; will benefit TNSRT rescue efforts and will be matched by Sorensen’s)

800.423.9949 or (530) 694.2203

www.sorensensresort.com

email: info@sorensensresort.com

Whip up your own architectural masterpiece this holiday season. Artist Diane Campbell provides step-by-step instructions on how to bake, build, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house, complete with all the candy trimmings. (Note: this is a two-day workshop; children ages 12 and over welcome with parent or adult supervision). For class sign-ups and lodging, call 800.423-9949.

When: Dec. 5, 10am-4pm and Dec. 6, 10am-2pm.

Cost: $65 guest/$90 non-lodging guests, includes materials for one house; cocoa, cider and treats for all participants.

(800) 423-9949 or (530) 694-2203

www.sorensensresort.com

email: info@sorensensresort.com

Look for signs of winter approaching and what it means for the flora and fauna of Hope Valley. How do native creatures survive harsh winter conditions to thrive once spring arrives? Join William Tweed, former chief naturalist at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National parks, as he shows how plants and critters prepare for the long, cold months ahead. Bring binoculars and wear warm layers, and water-resistant footwear for this fun and informative outdoor adventure. For reservations and to book a stay at Sorensen’s, call 800.423-9949.

Cost: $50 for Sorensen’s guests/$75 non-lodging guests, includes lunch.