Celebrating its 49th consecutive year, the North Tahoe Ski/Sports Swap, slated for Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is a beloved annual event that heralds the beginning of winter ski and snowboard season. This year, in addition to snow sports gear, the event will offer all types of sporting and outdoor equipment and clothing, including water sports, hiking, biking, and more. Admission is $1. To sell your gear, registration will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 26. Info: facebook.com/NorthTahoeSkiSportsSwap, ntskisportsswap@gmail.com, or 530-581-4001.

ALSO OF INTEREST:
    •    Win $$: Buy raffle tickets ($1 each) for cash prizes and more.
    •    Incentives: New this year, a prize will be awarded to the person who sells the most items to encourage more public participation (only for non-merchant members of the public who are not manufacturers reps).
    •    Volunteer: Sign up as a volunteer, and you can beat the crowds and pre-shop starting at 7 a.m. the morning of the event!
    •    Lunch: Men Wielding Fire will be on-site with its impressive BBQ truck and delicious lunch offerings for sale.
    •    History: the swap began almost five decades ago as a glorified garage sale to benefit the Tahoe Community Nursery School. Through the years, the sale found more spacious digs including the Alpine Meadows lodge, the North Tahoe Conference Center, and the high school gymnasium. Now under the auspices of North Tahoe's public high school and middle school, the swap will again be held at North Tahoe High School.

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