Habitat for Humanity “A Brush with Kindness” is having a volunteer informative meeting May 17 at 6:30pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe.

A Brush with Kindness is a nationwide program serving low-income homeowners to maintain the exterior of their home to include exterior painting, minor repairs, and landscaping.

For more information, call Carolyn at (530) 541.4654 or email sltatahoehabitat@gmail.com for more info.

Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s biggest fundraiser — Rhythms & Wine & Microbrew Too is July 9 from 6-9pm.

It is outdoors, at the entrance courtyard of the college.

For more information, contact Melonie Guttry at (530) 541.4660, ext. 245 or email guttry@ltcc.edu.

A broad cross-section of the regional culinary scene will throw down the competitive gauntlet at the second annual Truckee RibFest slated for Father’s Day, June 19, at Citizens Bank Plaza from 1-6pm.

Those participating in this good-natured grudge match include Men Wielding Fire Fine Food Catering, PlumpJack Café, Sunnyside Restaurant, Smokey’s Kitchen, Char Pit, Six Peaks Grille, and Truckee Pizza, which will offer some kid-friendly options.

Last year an estimated 500 people got their oink on at the inaugural event.

Event organizers have lined up a number of excellent caterers and restaurants that will offer their own creative variations on ribs. The event will feature judging by industry professionals for best ribs in addition to a People’s Choice award.

A beer garden, children’s activity area, free entertainment and more will round out the festivities.

Truckee High School Boosters Club was selected to be the event’s nonprofit beneficiary.

Adult admission is $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. Admission includes entry, plus two food tickets. Each two-rib sampler costs two tickets. Sides can be purchased for one ticket. Admission for children 12 and under is $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the event. Children’s tickets include entry, access to a fun activity center, plus one special food ticket that can be redeemed for hot dogs, pizza and other kid-friendly options. Additional food tickets are available at $5 for two tickets.

For more information or tickets go online.

The Truckee RibFest is a fundraising event produced by Switchback Public Relations + Marketing Inc. For more information, call (530) 550.2252.

Bert’s Café is hosting a spaghetti night fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project on May 11 from 5:30-7:30pm.

For $10, guests may enjoy all you can eat spaghetti, Caesar salad and garlic bread. Wine will be served by donation in a TAP logo wine glass for people to keep.

Save room for dessert because there will also be a bake sale.

Board members and volunteers of Tahoe Arts Project will be your servers for the evening.

Purchase tickets in advance at the California and Nevada visitors center, Sessions Salon or from TAP board members. Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more information, call (530) 542.3632.

Tahoe Arts Project is a nonprofit organization that presents professional performing arts in the schools and community of South Lake Tahoe.

Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role that one can undertake, and taking the opportunity to share information and feel connected to others who are providing care is a vital step to perform this task to the best of your ability.

Take the opportunity May 12 from 5:30-7:30pm, South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, to become connected and rejuvenated at a local support group.

Refreshments will be served. Free respite care is available to qualified caregivers.

Pre-authorization is required for respite services.

Call (530) 621.6151 for more information.

Technology has impacted tourism marketing in a multitude of ways, inherently changing the marketing landscape. Marketing executives are now tasked with understanding

a host of technology programs ranging from website design to mobile marketing, all of which are constantly evolving.

The 2011 SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop

will again provide tools and insight into online technologies.

When: Oct. 12

Where: Embassy Suites, South Lake Tahoe

Time: 8:30am-2:30pm.

Incomparable showroom performer and multi-year Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year Clint Holmes returns to the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe for one night, June 4.

Show time is 7:30pm.

Tickets are $27.50. For more information, call 800.786.8208.

June 4 – Unity at the Lake Yard & Bake Sale at the Star Tahoe Building parking lot, 2489 Lake Tahoe Blvd. from 9am-1pm.

For more info, call (530) 544.2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org.

May 29 – Unity at the Lake guest speaker is Winston McCullough at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at 10am.

McCullough shares “Jesus, Buddhism, Psychology and Happiness”. Winston has been teaching internationally for the past 12 years, combining a lifelong study and commitment to the life and teachings of Jesus with his study and practice of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism in the tradition of the Dalai Lama.

Love offering.

For office hours and a current schedule of events, call (530) 544.2266.

May 22 – Unity at the Lake OneHeart Drum Ministry at South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at 11:30am.

Some drums and shakers available or bring your own. No experience necessary.

Love offering.

For more info, call (530) 544. 2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org.