Calling all flappers and socialites to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the shore of Lake Tahoe. The 22nd annual Gatsby Tea and Fashion is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 on the lawn at Valhalla Estate. Roaring '20s costumes are encouraged, but not required.

El Dorado Town Center presents Walking Spanish in the amphi-theater, live music on Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills Taekwondo Family Center demonstrations in the lower plaza and children's Mad Science activities at ...

ECHO LAKES -- On an early Thursday afternoon, one might expect a Bay Area architect to be in a hurried office setting, perhaps wearing a shirt and tie with the sleeves rolled up, poring over plans or blueprints or other architect-type documents.

Each summer volunteers from all around the United States spend several weeks free of charge at the Tallac Historic Site. These fortunate folks camp under the towering pine trees, swim in Lake Tahoe and hike the many trails. The only catch is -- they also work without pay.