COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ongoing 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.

SCAMP FOR TEENS (AIRCRAFT CLUB)

For teens interested in flying, engineering, aircraft construction and technology, the SCAMP Program is looking for a few more interested teens to help the club build and fly its next airplane. The group has already built most of the Airframs and are getting ready to install the engine and avionics. Club members also go flying where the teens get an opportunity to take the controls of a general aviation aircraft. There is no cost to attend and the club meets Tuesday evenings from 6 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tony at (661) 510-6351 or email Pastorfsb@ gmail.com.

BISHOP ELEMENTARY CHESS CLUB

The newly formed Bishop Elementary School Chess Club is looking for chess sets of all shapes and sizes. Chess sets can be dropped off at the Bishop Elementary School front office, 800 W. Elm St. For more information, call the school at (760) 8721278.

Thursday, Feb. 9 BISHOP LIONS CLUB

Bishop Lions Club will hold its club-level student speakers contest at noon at the VFW Hall, 484 Short St. in Bishop. Six students have signed up for this year’s speech contest and will have the opportunity to present their research and ideas on the subject, “Social Media: Connects Us or Isolates Us?” Lions International and the California Lions through Multiple District 4 conduct local community club contests, with the winner at each level heading for zone and then region and then area competition before a grand finale with state level winners. More information on the activities of the Bishop Lions Club can be obtained by calling 2022-2023 Bishop Lions Club President Barbara Smith, (760) 937-2272.

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.

Friday, Feb. 10 BUHS VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER

A wine tasting and raffle prize fundraiser for the Bishop Union High School volleyball team will be from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 151 E. Line St., Bishop. Tickets can be purchased from volleyball players for $30 each or call/text (760) 937-3741 for ticket delivery.

Saturday, Feb. 11 COFFEE WITH CLIMBING RANGERS

Every Saturday the Bishop Area Climbing Rangers will be serving free Black Sheep Coffee at the Pleasant Valley “Pit” Campground from 8 - 10 a.m. Come out and meet the rangers, Matthew and Casey, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. This program will continue through March.

CALICO QUILTERS

The Calico Quilters monthly workshop will be at 10 a.m. in the Patio Building, Tri-County Fairgrounds. For those who started the beginning quilting class in January, this is your opportunity to return for more instructions and help in finishing your project. Bring a sack lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information, call Marty, (760) 873-3125.

WORM FARMING PROJECT

Psalm 8 Worm Farming Project will present a free workshop at 2 p.m. at the Bishop Methodist Center 205 N. Fowler St. Bishop. This project promotes diverting organic waste from the local landfill, combating climate change, regenerating the soil, reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Contact Caddy Jackson, (760) 920-3485 or email at revcaddy@ usamedia.tv for more information. Call the church, (760) 872-7701 to register.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

The Museum of Western Film History, 701 S. Main St., Lone Pine, will host a free movie night featuring “Top Gun Maverick” with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. For more information, call (760) 876-9909.

NüüMü WIA-Nü LECTURE SERIES

The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center, 2300 W. Line St., Bishop, continues its NüüMü WIA-Nü lecture series with an evening of poetry and music featuring author, singersongwriter Natalie Haskins from 5 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and admission to the Cultural Center is free. For more information, call (760) 873-8844, ext. 0.

Sunday, Feb. 12 VFW BREAKFAST

Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be all-youcan-eat pancakes with toppings, eggs to order, large sausage link, coffee, orange juice and hot chocolate, all for a donation of $12 for adults, children 12 years and younger eat for half price. This breakfast is open to the public. Free delivery is available. Call (760) 920-0106, or (760) 873-5770 for more information.

LP VFW SUPER BOWL PARTY

The Lone Pine VFW Post No. 8036 will be having a Super Bowl party at 1 p.m. at its post, 481 South Main St., with drink specials and Mexican food buffet. All are welcome.

Monday, Feb. 13 NüüMü WIA-Nü LECTURE SERIES

The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center, 2300 W. Line St., Bishop, continues its NüüMü WIA-Nü lecture series with Tazbah Chavez, a performance poet turned television writer and director, who is scheduled to talk on “Native Representation & Storytelling in Television” from 5:30 -7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and admission to the Cultural Center is free. For more information, call (760) 873-8844, ext. 0.

BISHOP CITY COUNCIL

The Bishop City Council is scheduled to meet in open session at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Bishop City Hall, 301 W. Line St. Meeting agendas, including how the meetings can be viewed remotely, can be found on the city’s website, www.cityofbishop. com.

BIG PINE CIVIC CLUB

The Big Pine Civic Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Big Pine Town Hall on Dewey Street to announce the 2022 Big Pine Citizen of the Year. The meeting will begin with the judging and crowning of the new Best Carrot Cake champion. Other items on the agenda to be discussed include the March Inyo Associate Dinner, April community Easter Egg Hunt, Mule Days Shave Ice Booth, and reports from Inyo County representatives and community organizations.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors meets in regular session at 10 a.m. with the agenda available at the county website, www.inyocounty. us. The meeting will be held in the Board Chambers at the County Administrative Center in Independence, 224 N. Edwards St. You can stream meetings live and participate via Zoom through the county’s website at www. inyocounty.us/.

INDIAN CREEK WESTRIDGE CSD

The Indian Creek Westridge Community Service District will be holding its regular quarterly board of directors meeting at 6 p.m. at the Christian Science church at the corner of W. Line Street and Grandview Drive.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 NIH AUXILIARY

The Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary meet every Wednesday at the Hospital Annex 2759 Birch Street (enter at the Grandview Street Entrance) at 10 a.m. The second Wednesday of the month is a General Meeting. Other Wednesdays are devoted to making crafts for the annual Holiday Boutique. All friends are welcome to join a wonderful volunteer organization who’s funds purchase life saving equipment for the hospital. For more information, contact President Judy Fratella (760) 873-4059.

Thursday, Feb. 16 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, Feb. 18 COFFEE WITH CLIMBING RANGERS

Every Saturday the Bishop Area Climbing Rangers will be serving free Black Sheep Coffee at the Pleasant Valley “Pit” Campground from 8 - 10 a.m. Come out and meet the rangers, Matthew and Casey, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. This program will continue through March.

AMERICAN LEGION

The American Legion and Auxiliary Post 684 will have their district meeting at 641 Inyokern Road in Ridgecrest starting at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts. All veterans are welcome.