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.
Thursday, Dec. 7 FREE YOGA CLASSES
The Mono County Public Health, Tobacco Education and Social Services is offering free yoga classes from 11 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.
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 a.m. - 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 ‘WHOOBILATION’
The Bishop Twin Theatre’s “Whoobilation,” 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.
EASTERN SIERRA HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Eastern Sierra Chamber Orchestra and the Eastern Sierra Community Chorus present a free holiday concert with favorites including “Sleigh Ride,” “Let it Snow” and orchestral works by Grieg and Tchaikovsky (his “Rococo Variations” with Sage Miller, soloist) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Mammoth Lakes.
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.
ELKS HOOP SHOOT
The Bishop Elks Hoop Shoot will be at 10 a.m. at the Barlow Lane Gym. For more information, call Jack Baker, (760) 920-5710.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
EASTERN SIERRA HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Eastern Sierra Chamber Orchestra and the Eastern Sierra Community Chorus present a free holiday concert with favorites including “Sleigh Ride,” “Let it Snow” and orchestral works by Grieg and Tchaikovsky (his “Rococo Variations” with Sage Miller, soloist) at 7 p.m. at Cerro Coso College, Bishop.
Sunday, Dec. 10 VFW BREAKFAST
Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be pancakes with strawberries, large link sausage, eggs to order, coffee, tea, 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) 9200106, or (760) 873-5770 for more information.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT CARDINAL VILLAGE
Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, will have its Christmas Festival from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 17) with Christmas tree sales, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, elves, ice skating and more.
ROUND TABLE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Nazarene Church, 900 W. Line St., Bishop will be hosting a Round Table Community Christmas Concert with two performances at 3 and 5 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Come To Life. For tickets, call (760) 873-3735.
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.
Tuesday, Dec. 12 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/.
Wednesday, Dec. 13 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) 8734059.
INYO COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
The Inyo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Consolidated Office Building at 1360 North Main Street in Bishop. The board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the same time. The board seeks input to develop services and meet the needs of community members who have struggled with emotional and mental well-being. For more information, contact the Inyo County Behavioral Health Department, (760) 873-6533.
BISHOP ELKS LODGE NO. 1603
Bishop Elks Lodge No. 1603, 151 E. Line St., will hold its monthly board meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Lodge meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. All Elks members are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Secretary Carmen London, (760) 873-3221.