▪ In the meantime, holiday festivities begin this week with the third annual Light Up South Lake Tahoe, a procession led by decorated trucks and snowplows along Highway 50 that beings at Stateline and ends with a tree-lighting ceremony at the “Y” (corner of Highway 50 and 89). Santa Claus, hot chocolate and cookies all will make an appearance. The event begins 6 p.m. Saturday.
▪ The Winter Ignite celebration takes place Friday, Saturday and Dec. 12-13, at Heavenly Ski Resort. The event kicks off the start the season with pop-up DJs, après ski parties, and music by Young the Giant (www.skiheavenly.com).