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.

SENIOR CENTER GIFT WRAPPING

The Bishop Senior Center Recreation Committee’s annual Christmas gift-wrapping fundraiser provides complete wrapping services, including boxes, wrapping, bows, tags, etc. Drop off gifts, usually wrapped and ready for pickup the same day. Pricing based on size of package. Cash or checks accepted; 10 a.m – noon; 1 – 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 23, Bishop Senior Center, 682 Spruce St., behind the Bishop City Park.

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/.

BISHOP CREEK CSD

The Bishop Creek Water Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Inyo County Office of Education/Jill Kinmont Boothe School facility, 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, in the George Lozito Conference Center (northwest conner of the property). The meeting will also be conducted via Zoom. Instructions for participation in the meeting can be found on the Association’s website (www.bishopcreekwater.org) with the meeting agenda. If you have an issue and cannot participate, contact a board member or the watermaster to have your issue brought before the board. Contact information is on the website.

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) 873-4059.

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.

LONE PINE SCHOOLS

The Lone Pine Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the District Conference Room, 301 S. Hay St., Lone Pine. For more information, including the agenda, go to www.lpusddist.org.

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.

Thursday, Dec. 14 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.

BUTTERMILK RESTROOMS OPENING

The Eastern Sierra Council of Governments will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Buttermilk public restrooms at noon to commemorate this regional partnership and investment in sustainable recreation and stewardship infrastructure. The ribbon cutting will be held at the installation location in the main parking lot of the Buttermilk Boulders. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.

ESLT HOLIDAY MIXER

The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT), 250 N. Fowler St., Bishop, will be having its holiday mixer from 4 - 6 p.m. This outdoor event is a perfect opportunity to mingle with conservation partners, meet new staff members, and reconnect with old friends. The mixer will include roasting s’mores and an ugly sweater contest, with a special prize for the winner. For more information, visit https://eslt.org/event/esltholiday-mixer-2023/.

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.

ASTRONOMY FALL LECTURE

The free Caltech Owens Valley Radio Observatory Astronomy Fall Lecture Series continues from 6-7 p.m. at the Bishop Union High School Auditorium, 301 N. Fowler, Bishop. For more information, call Dr. Mark Hodges, (760) 358-6410.

Friday, Dec. 15 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.

Saturday, Dec. 16 CULTURAL CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET

The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center, 2300 W. Line St., Bishop, is hosting a holiday market, an indoor and outdoor arts and craft fair from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring hand-made craft items and baked goods made by local vendors. There will be raffles, a native-themed ornament contest, an ugly sweater contest, family crafts, and a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick. Admission is free. Contact the Cultural Center, (760) 873-8844 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.

SANTA AT ST. TIMOTHY’S ATTIC

Parents are invited to bring their children to meet Santa Claus and receive a special gift at St. Timothy’s Attic thrift store in the rear of the Elk’s parking lot on East Line Street in Bishop. Santa will be there from noon - 2 p.m.

LONE PINE CHRISTMAS PARADE

The Lone Pine Christmas Parade will be at 1 p.m. with a meet and greet with Santa Claus after the parade at VFW Post 8036, 481 S. Main St. Christmas tree lighting festivities follow at Spainhower Park.