COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing 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.
INYO COUNTY TOY SHOP
Families who are in need of a holiday gift for their child or children can pick up a free present at the Clint Quilter Consolidated Building, 1360 N. Main St., Bishop, or the Lone Pine Consolidated Building 310 N. Jackson St., Lone Pine. The Lone Pine Toy Shop will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 18 and Dec. 19. The Bishop office will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 20, 21, and 22. For more information, call Inyo County First Five, (760) 8736453.
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.
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.
IC BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Inyo County Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. at the Inyo County Office of Education, 555 S. Clay St., Independence. For more information, including the meeting agenda, go to www.inyocoe.org.
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/eslt-holiday-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 8726729 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 a.m. - 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.
FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
A free Christmas “sing-alongwith-your-neighbors” concert will be at 2 p.m. at the Highland’s Park Senior Center. All are welcome. Come enjoy the music of the season.
BISHOP MULE DAYS CELEBRATION
Bishop Mule Days Celebration will be hosting a volunteer and community appreciation event from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Bishop Elks Lodge, 151 East Line St. There will be refreshments, live music and raffle prizes and information about what’s new and exciting for 2024. For more information, call (760) 872-4263 or email info@ muledays.org.
Sunday, Dec. 17 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.
Monday, Dec. 25 BISHOP COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER
Everyone is welcome to Christmas Day dinner from 2-5 p.m. at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds’ Heritage Arts Building. There will be a free full-course holiday dinner and attendees are asked to bring a favorite dessert to share for the dessert pot luck. Wine and beer will be available from Friends of the Fair. Pete Watercott and Friends will provide live music. For more information, call Laura Smith, (760) 872-4034 or Tawni Thomson, (760) 937-1772.
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