COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ongoing 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. The Bishop office will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. For more information, call Inyo County First Five, (760) 873-6453.

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. 21 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.

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.

WINTER SOLSTICE DANCE PARTY

C5 Studios Community Arts Center, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, will be hosting a Winter Solstice Dance Party from 6:30 - 10 p.m. featuring live music by the Bishop Jazz Combo. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. Beer and wine for purchase with 21+ wristbands. Semi-fancy -fancy dress encouraged. Lantern making. C5 members get free admission; tickets at door, sliding scale, $20/$25/$30.

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.

aThere 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.

Wednesday, Dec. 27 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.

Thursday, Dec. 28 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.

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.

Sunday, Dec. 31 LONE PINE VFW EAST COAST NEW YEAR’S TOAST

Lone Pine VFW Post No. 8036 will host its traditional “Celebrate the New Year when New Yorkers do; Midnight there and 9:00PM here” beginning at 6 p.m. at the Post, 481 S. Main St., Lone Pine. There will be a DJ/Karaoke, drink specials, hors d’ oeuvres, party favors and champagne toasts. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 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 AdministrativeCenterinIndependence, 224 N. Edwards St. You can stream meetings live and participate via Zoom through the county’s website at www. inyocounty.us/.

Wednesday, Jan. 3 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.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 118

The American Legion Post 118 will have its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 151 East Line Street, Bishop. All veterans are welcome.

Thursday, Jan. 4 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.

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 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 AdministrativeCenterinIndependence, 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 hold its regular monthly meeting at 3 p.m. at AltaOne Bank conference room, 462 Main St. Bishop. All women with a military background are welcome. For more information, call Joyce Curwick, (909) 342-2167.

Wednesday, Jan. 10 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.

Thursday, Jan. 11 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.

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.