COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing C5 STUDIOS ART SHOW
C5 Studios presents “Connected Yet Apart,” a retrospective of local artist Lorna Yarbro, which will run through Aug. 27. C5 Studios Community Arts Center is located at 210 S. Warren St., Bishop. For more information, go to www.C5Studios. org.
NIH GIFT SHOP
The Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, in the lobby of the hospital, is now open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. The shop carries a wonderful selection of baby clothes and accessories, unique gifts and is the only place in town that sells See’s Candy. The shop accepts credit cards.
FRIENDS OF THE INYO
Friends of the Inyo’s summer calendar of free outdoor educational and volunteering events throughout Mono and Inyo counties is up on the Events tab of its website, friendsoftheinyo. org/events, and is full of offerings to the public that include interpretive hikes, half-day volunteer cleanup events and multi-day backcountry stewardship events, nature-based yoga, and desert campouts. Most events have a limit of attendees to keep group sizes manageable and ensure a quality experience in nature while respecting habitat, therefore, early signup is encouraged.
Saturday, July 30 GOLF FUN DAY POSTPONED
The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce has POSTPONED its annual Golf Fun Day fundraiser. A new date for the event will be announced at a later time. For more information, call the Bishop Chamber of Commerce at (760) 873-5828.
KIDS FISHING FESTIVAL
The 33rd Annual Kids Fishing Festival returns to Mammoth’s SnowCreek Resort ponds from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rods and reels are provided as are guides to help the kids. There are several educational booths such as a casting booth, archery lessons, dissection, and more. The Mammoth Lakes Lions Club offers donuts, orange juice and coffee, plus the Latin Market will have their food truck. This free event is sponsored by Eastern Sierra Artists and the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Go to KidsFishFest.com for more information or call (760) 9372942. No advance registration is required.
D.V. BRILL CAR TRAIN RIDES
Death Valley Brill Car train rides at Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site, Bishop, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., or 3:30 p.m. if demand warrants. Tickets may be purchased either at the Train Station (cash only), or in the Reception Center Gift Shop (credit cards accepted). Prices are $5 per person, children under 10, $1 each. Small children sitting on adult’s lap are free. Pets must be leashed. For more information, visit www.lawsmuseum. org.
Monday, Aug. 1 BIG PINE SCHOOL BOARD
Big Pine Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the BPUSD Conference Building on the school campus. All are welcome. Please check the posted agenda on the district website, www. bigpineschools.org, after July 29.
FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK
Free concert by Bishop Community Band at the City Park Gazebo beginning at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.
Tuesday, Aug. 2 BISHOP TWIN THEATRE’S SUMMER KID MOVIE MATINEES
At Bishop Twin Theatre, 237 N. Main St., Bishop; children’s movies playing in both theatres concurrently; each show, $2; “Stuart Little,” “Hotel Transylvania 3,” noon; “Daddy Day Camp,” “Emoji Movie,” 2 p.m. For more information, go to bishoptwintheatre.com.
Thursday, Aug. 4 BISHOP TWIN THEATRE’S SUMMER KID MOVIE MATINEES
At Bishop Twin Theatre, 237 N. Main St., Bishop; children’s movies playing in both theatres concurrently; each show, $2; “Stuart Little,” “Hotel Transylvania 3,” noon; “Daddy Day Camp,” “Emoji Movie,” 2 p.m. For more information, go to bishoptwintheatre.com.
BISHOP TOPS
Bishop TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays, 6 p.m., at the Highlands Senior Clubhouse. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goals - providing tools, information, support and accountability. For more information contact Teresa at 8726729 or visit www.tops.org.
Saturday, Aug. 6 DEHYDRATION WORKSHOP
“How to Dehydrate Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs” will be from 10 a.m. - noon at the Tri-County Fairgrounds, Tallman Building. This workshop is an opportunity to learn basic dehydrating techniques for preserving vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Participants will discover ways to dehydrate and prepare meals for storage and backpacking. This workshop is being presented by the Inyo-Mono Master Food Preservers. Reservations are necessary, (760) 873-7854. There is a $15 charge, payable to UC Regents. Go to https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=36849?pid=5 293 to register.
TRIBUTE BAND FESTIVAL
Five tribute bands paying homage to the Eagles, the Cars, Tom Petty and Steve Miller Band/Bad Company will be in concert from 4 - 10 p.m. at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds.; $25 for entire show. Food and drinks sold onsite; Kids Bounce Zone. Get tickets online, tricountyfair.com or at the gate.
Monday, Aug. 8 FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK
Free concert by Bishop Community
Band at the City Park Gazebo beginning at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.
Tuesday, Aug. 9 C5 STUDIOS OPEN MIC NITE
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, will be hosting an open mic nite for local entertainers to perform poetry, music, comedy, etc., with signup from 6:30 - 7 p.m.
PASSENGER SAFETY COURSE
Indian Health Service, (IHS), California Rural Indian Health Board, (CRIHB) and the Bishop Indian Head Start (BIHS) Program will hold a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician training for individuals that would like to be certified to educate families about proper installation and use of car seats to ensure safe transportation practices. Participants will learn skills to professionally inspect and install car seats and work with families on education and skill building to make proper car seat selection and installation decisions that are critical to ensure children are protected during daily transportation. The course will take place 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 9-12 at the Bishop Head Start Community Center, 405 N. Barlow Ln. Fee for the course is $95. Register at safekids.org/ becomeatech using course ID CA20220711667. For futerh informa