COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing INYO COUNTY HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Donations of new or gently used toys for children ages 0-18 and wrapping supplies (wrapping paper, tissue, ribbons, bows and gift bags) for the Inyo County Health and Human Services Public Health and Prevention Annual Holiday Toy Drive are welcomed through Dec. 15 at the Clint Quilter Consolidated Office Building located at 1360 N. Main St., Bishop. Contact First 5 at (760) 873-6453 or email at eclark@inyocounty.us for more information or if you would like to donate at a location other than Bishop.
GIFTS FOR SKILLED NURSING RESIDENTS
Those interested in donating funds to purchase holiday gifts for Skilled Nursing residents at Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine can drop off cash or checks made out to “Southern Inyo Hospital Donation Acct.” (memo line: SNF residents) at Southern Inyo Hospital Administration Office; or mail to: Southern Inyo Hospital; Attn: Ritz Perkins; PO Box 1009, Lone Pine, CA, 93545. Donation will be accepted through Dec. 15.
HOSPICE CHRISTMAS GIFT TREE RAFFLE
Raffle tickets to benefit Hospice of the Owens Valley are on sale now featuring a prize worth move than $1,200 from contributions from various local businesses. Participating businesses include Rainbow Pack Outfitters, Starbucks,Bishop Twin Theatre, Aerocycle, Sage to Summit, local grocery stores and more. The winner will be drawn on Dec. 19. Tickets are available at 363 Academy Ave. For more information, call (760) 872-4663.
SENIOR CENTER CANDY SALE
The Bishop Senior Center Recreation Committee will be selling See’s candy and homemade peanut brittle for the holidays. The See’s candy come in a wide assortment and there will also be peanut brittle available, made at the Senior Center, limited to four bags per customer; Monday Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bishop Senior Center, 682 Spruce St. (behind Bishop City Park). Cash or checks accepted (sorry, no credit cards). All proceeds go toward programs/activities at the Bishop Senior Center.
Saturday, Dec. 2 TRIBAL MUSEUMS DAY
The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center will join tribal museums and cultural centers across the nation for the second annual Tribal Museums Day. This year it has been expanded to a week-long celebration from Dec. 2 through Dec. 9. Experience the cultural heritage of Paiute and Shoshone people, and enjoy a 10% discount on all items in the Gift Shop handcrafted by our Native community on Dec. 2. For more information, call (760) 873-8844.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
ALTRUSA ART SALE
Altrusa International of the Eastern Sierra in partnership with C5 Studios is hosting the Altrusa 24th Annual Art sale from 10 - 5 p.m. at C5Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop. There will be unique holiday gifts from local artists, the featured artist being Lorenzo Moreno.
‘POLAR EXPRESS’ FOR HOSPICE
The Bishop Twin Theatre will feature a special $5 showing of “The Polar Express” at 1 p.m. to benefit Hospice of the Owens Valley.
SANTA MILE FUN/RUN WALK
Register for this pre-Christmas parade event hosted by the Sunrise Rotary Club by 4 p.m. at the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, 690 N. Main St., Bishop. Registration is $10 with all proceeds going to Polio Plus.
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Bishop Lighted Christmas Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at High Country Lumber and heads north on Main Street, ending at Bishop City Park for the official tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN BISHOP MARKET
Downtown Bishop Market from 5:30-9 p.m. on Academy Street. There will be live music, lots of food booths and cocktails and beer for sale, plus local vendors will be offering produce, products of the region and crafts. Call Mikaela Torres for more information, (760) 937-0170.
Sunday, Dec. 3 ALTRUSA ART SALE
Altrusa International of the Eastern Sierra in partnership with C5 Studios is hosting the Altrusa 24th Annual Art sale from 10 - 5 p.m. at C5Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop. There will be unique holiday gifts from local artists, the featured artist being Lorenzo Moreno.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
Tuesday, Dec. 5 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/.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 118 will meet at 3 p.m. at the AltaOne Bank conference room, 462 Main St. Bishop. All women with a military background are welcome. For information, call Joyce Curwick, (909) 3422167.
BUHS WINTER CONCERT
The Bishop Union High School bands and choirs will be presenting their winter concert at 6:30 p.m. in the BUHS Auditorium. Donations of $10 for adults and $5 for students and children are requested.
Wednesday, Dec. 6 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.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 118
The American Legion Post 118 will meet at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 151 E.Line Street, Bishop. All veterans are welcome.
PHOTO CLUB
The Eastern Sierra Photographers Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Jill Kinmont Boothe School, 166 Grandview Road, Bishop. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Lynn Lippincott, (760) 937-7736.
Thursday, Dec. 7 FREE YOGA CLASSES
The Mono County Public Health, Tobacco Education and Social Services is offering free yoga classes from a.m. - noon at the Chalfant Community Center, 123 Valley Road Chalfant Valley, for adults and mature teens of all levels and abilities. For more information, call Call (760) 924-1770.
BIG PINE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Big Pine American Legion Auxiliary Unit 457 will host a Christmas luncheon at noon in the Big Pine Town Hall. All veterans and auxiliary members are welcome to attend. Regular auxiliary business meeting will follow the social.
GENTLE YOGA
HEALINGS is now offering gentle yoga every Thursday at 3 p.m. Hatha and Ivengar Yoga with instructor Candence Klemann; fee $18. For more information, call (760) 937-3391.
BISHOP TOPS
Bishop TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays, 5 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 872-6729 or visit www.tops.org.
Friday, Dec. 8 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
BISHOP TWIN THEATRE’S ‘WHOBILATION’
The Bishop Twin Theatre’s “Whobilation,” featuring the movie “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” will include a costume raffle and a fudge contest, with entries due between 1 - 4 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. with a $4 admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fudge contest judging begins at 6:15 p.m. The theater is located at 237 N.
Main St., Bishop.
Saturday, Dec. 9 VFW CRAFT BAZAAR
The Winter Craft Bazaar at the Bishop VFW, 484 Short St., will be from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tables are available for reservation for $30 each through Nov. 30. For more information, call (760) -873-5770.
LAWS RAILROAD EXPRESS
The eighth annual Railroad Express at the Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with train rides, holiday crafts, refreshments and visits with Santa Claus. For more information, call (760) 873-5950. Laws Museum is located six miles north of Bishop on U.S. Highway 6.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
Sunday, Dec. 10 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
BIG PINE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
The Big Pine Community Association and the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department will host the Big Pine Community Christmas Tree Lighting with the festivities starting at 5 p.m. at the corner of highways 395 and 168 in the Big Pine kiosk. Special guest appearance by Santa Claus. The Big Pine Fire Department will be helping Santa with children’s stockings and the Big Pine Community Association will provide the refreshments.