COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ongoing FREE TAX HELP FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL 15

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide programs in Bishop and Mammoth using IRS-certified volunteers prepare federal and state tax returns online without charge to low- and moderateincome residents. Call one of the following numbers for an appointment or for more information:

Bishop, (760) 938-0468 Mammoth Lakes, (760)

Limited service will be offered in Lone Pine during March. Call the Bishop number above for more information. All taxpayers are encouraged to file early even if they potentially owe money as those payments are not due until April 15, regardless of when they file their tax return.

TRI-VALLEY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Tri-Valley Groundwater Management District and its board of directors intends to a vacancy on its board by appointment at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 to be held at 123B Valley Road, Chalfant. This is an at large seat position. Persons interested in being considered for this appointment to the board must be a resident and owner of record of real property located within the district and must be a registered voter. Interested persons need to be willing to participate in monthly meetings involving groundwater issues within the district, come to meetings prepared to participate in agenda items, respond to emails from other directors, and be willing to accept additional assignments on occasion. Interested persons are encouraged to provide a letter of interest to the Secretary of the Board of Directors via U.S. mail to TVGMD, 123B Valley Rd., Chalfant, CA 93514 or via email to secretary@tvgmd.org to be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Questions concerning this appointment may be addressed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors at (760) 872-1529.

Thursday, Feb. 8 FREE YOGA CLASSES

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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 VALENTINE LUNCHEON

Big Pine American Legion Auxiliary Glacier Unit 457 will be holding a free Valentine luncheon at noon in the Big Pine Town Hall on Dewey Street. All veterans, their families, and Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend. In addition to a delicious lunch, their will be Valentines and door prizes.

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.

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District Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 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 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.

Friday, Feb. 9 OHV OPEN HOUSE FOR PUBLIC, STAKEHOLDERS

The Adventure Trail System of the Eastern Sierra (ATS) is having a public meeting, inviting interested area residents and interested area stakeholders to stop by the Inyo County Building conference room to look at and comment on the organization’s grant funding proposal. The public meeting is from 5 - 6 p.m. and the stakeholders meeting is set for 6 - 7 p.m. The organization is requesting grant funds from the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division to enhance and maintain motorized recreation in the Coyote area. Preliminary grant applications will be submitted March 4. The public can comment on these applications from March 5 through April 4. Final applications must be submitted by May. For more information about the process, go to www.ohv. parks.ca.gov or call Randy Gillespie, (760) 920-1701.

Saturday, Feb. 10 BISHOP TROUT RODEO

The Bishop Trout Rodeo returns to the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds. This will be a trout tournament for both fly fishers and conventional fishers. Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River will be the focus of the fishing. For more information, call the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, (760) 873-8405.

PSALM 8 PROJECT (WORM COMPOSTING)

The Psalm 8 Project of worm composting will be held at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Center in the Fellowship Hall at 205 N. Fowler St., Bishop. While there is no charge for attending the seminar, products will be sold. For more information contact Caddy Jackson 760-920-3485

Sunday, Feb. 11 BOB-O’S SUPER BOWL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Bob-O’s Super Bowl Shotgun Golf Tournament will be at the Bishop Country Club, 1325 U.S. Highway 395, Bishop. For more information and to register, call the Bishop Country Club, (760) 873-5828.

VFW BREAKFAST SHOTGUN

Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be all-youcan-eat pancakes with strawberry topping, 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) 920-0106, or (760) 8735770 for more information.

Monday, Feb. 12 BISHOP CITY COUNCIL

The Bishop City Council is scheduled to meet in open session at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Bishop

City Hall, 301 W. Line St. Meeting agendas, including how the meetings can be viewed remotely, can be found on the city’s website, www.cityofbishop. com.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 BIG PINE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION POTLUCK

The Big Pine Community Association will be hosting a potluck at the Big Pine Town Hall on Dewey Street starting at 5:30 p.m.; bring your favorite main or side dish to share. February is National Carrot Cake month, once again, BPCA will conduct their annual carrot cake competition. The festivities will continue with the announcement of the 2024 Big Pine Citizen of the Year. Two special honors will be presented this year to two outstanding Big Pine citizens. The regular Big Pine Community Association business meeting will then convene with community event announcements and Inyo County reports.

INDIAN CREEK WESTRIDGE CSD

The Indian Creek Westridge CSD will hold it’s regular quarterly board of directors meeting at 6 p.m. at the Christian Science Church at W. Line Street and Grandview Drive.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 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.

BISHOP VFW VALENTINES DINNER

The Bishop VFW, 484 Short St., will be hosting a Valentines Day Dinner; couples, $50, single, $30. The menu will be chicken cordon blue, French onion soup, saffron rice, vegetable medley and chocolate fudge cake with raspberry glaze. Limited seating; early seating starts at 5:30 p.m., late seating at 7:30 p.m. Call the VFW, (760) 873-5770.

Thursday, Feb. 15 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 872-6729 or visit www.tops.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 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/.